My NSV belongs to someone else
kickivale
Posts: 260 Member
Just wanted to share this…
My 58 year old mom has been my best friend, my soul mate, my favorite person for my whole life. She's the prototype!
I talk to her everyday, and today I shared with her how great I feel now that I'm paying attention to lowering carbs, getting more protein, being committed to my running…she was quiet for a minute then said "I'm gonna come to your apartment this weekend, will you cook for me how you eat? Can we go to your gym together? Can you write a list of stuff I should keep in my house to get more protein? I eat too much stuff that's doing no good for me at this age. I want to get off my hypertension meds. It's time"
My mom was always a RAIL while I was a kid, I mean like 120 lbs, 5'9. A few years back she was diagnosed with a very serious autoimmune issue just as she was going thru menopause and her whole body just started to suffer. Pain. New medications. Fatigue. Everything. She's now maybe a size 14 which is average of course, but just doesn't fit into how 'capable' she always was before.
Somehow just talking about how my health is changing for the better made her ready to step up too.
I'm so happy I could cry.
Feeling blessed as hell.
My 58 year old mom has been my best friend, my soul mate, my favorite person for my whole life. She's the prototype!
I talk to her everyday, and today I shared with her how great I feel now that I'm paying attention to lowering carbs, getting more protein, being committed to my running…she was quiet for a minute then said "I'm gonna come to your apartment this weekend, will you cook for me how you eat? Can we go to your gym together? Can you write a list of stuff I should keep in my house to get more protein? I eat too much stuff that's doing no good for me at this age. I want to get off my hypertension meds. It's time"
My mom was always a RAIL while I was a kid, I mean like 120 lbs, 5'9. A few years back she was diagnosed with a very serious autoimmune issue just as she was going thru menopause and her whole body just started to suffer. Pain. New medications. Fatigue. Everything. She's now maybe a size 14 which is average of course, but just doesn't fit into how 'capable' she always was before.
Somehow just talking about how my health is changing for the better made her ready to step up too.
I'm so happy I could cry.
Feeling blessed as hell.
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One of my favorite things about MFP is seeing how my good choices help others be healthier. However, helping your mom like that...that is amazing.0
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Wow what a great story! brought tears to my eyes! Let us know part 2 and how your mom is doing after a month or so!
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That's amazing!0
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That is aweome. I LOVE this NSV on so many levels.
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Thank you for sharing, and I hope your mom starts to feel better real soon.0
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Just wanted to share this…
My 58 year old mom has been my best friend, my soul mate, my favorite person for my whole life. She's the prototype!
I talk to her everyday, and today I shared with her how great I feel now that I'm paying attention to lowering carbs, getting more protein, being committed to my running…she was quiet for a minute then said "I'm gonna come to your apartment this weekend, will you cook for me how you eat? Can we go to your gym together? Can you write a list of stuff I should keep in my house to get more protein? I eat too much stuff that's doing no good for me at this age. I want to get off my hypertension meds. It's time"
My mom was always a RAIL while I was a kid, I mean like 120 lbs, 5'9. A few years back she was diagnosed with a very serious autoimmune issue just as she was going thru menopause and her whole body just started to suffer. Pain. New medications. Fatigue. Everything. She's now maybe a size 14 which is average of course, but just doesn't fit into how 'capable' she always was before.
Somehow just talking about how my health is changing for the better made her ready to step up too.
I'm so happy I could cry.
Feeling blessed as hell.
Yay! Now it's your turn to be here for her. This should be really fun and rewarding for you and her. Enjoy!0 -
Good for you AND your mom. It's nice to hear about such a good familial support system. too often here I read threads with people talking about how everyone in their life is trying to sabotage their efforts. Keep doing what you're doing; being an awesome daughter and role model for your mom!0
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That's a great NSV! Thank you for sharing.
I hope things go well. Good luck to you both!0 -
So very happy for you and that your healthy changes inspired your Mom. Blessings to you and your Mom.0
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That is awesome and heartfelt and I’m so glad you shared it with us! Take every opportunity to be there for your mom. Cook your heart out and dazzle her! I am so happy for you both!0
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That is awesome!! So happy for your mother AND you!
Would it be too personal for me to ask what autoimmune disease your mother suffers from? I only ask because my mother was recently diagnosed with lupus and I know it is devastating
She also has epilepsy. It has been really hard, but she is a trooper. Bravest, most capable woman I know... and I hate to see when she is struggling
Kudos to your mom 0 -
What an amazing NSV. Many of us wish we would get that phone call - including me. You have many wonderful years together.0
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That is awesome!! So happy for your mother AND you!
Would it be too personal for me to ask what autoimmune disease your mother suffers from? I only ask because my mother was recently diagnosed with lupus and I know it is devastating She also has epilepsy. It has been really hard, but she is a trooper. Bravest, most capable woman I know... and I hate to see when she is struggling
Kudos to your mom
No, not too personal at all! She has scleroderma, a form of fibrosis with no real treatment, and no cure. Pain in the butt to just LIVE with, I'm sure you see that with your mom too, what a tough thing do be stuck with diseases that are still so f*ucking mysterious.
Thinking positive thoughts in your direction too
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That is amazing.... They deserve it don't they! Mothers are truly a blessing and we are a blessing to them as well. I also hope that my journey sparks something in my Mom to join along for a better quality of life... We all deserve to have this.... Great Topic 0
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Good luck to you and your mom! I hope she feels better and can get off her meds.0
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Wow, that is incredibly awesome!!!!
attraction rather than promotion ... she wanted what you have0 -
Wow! That is a great story. You should feel honored. And being able to help your mom is truly great. It's really nice that she asked you to help her.0
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One of my favorite NSVs! Probably because I'm close with my teen daughter and hope that we can continue that relationship into her adulthood and love to hear someone talk about their great relationship with their mom. Glad that your changes can help her out...thanks for sharing!0
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That is the sweetest NSV I have ever heard! Blessed beyond measure!! Way to go Mom!0
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One of my favorite NSVs! Probably because I'm close with my teen daughter and hope that we can continue that relationship into her adulthood and love to hear someone talk about their great relationship with their mom. Glad that your changes can help her out...thanks for sharing!
Ditto that! Great NSV!0 -
Thanks guys!
I love seeing there are moms reading this thinking of their daughters :smooched:0 -
This is a great nsv!! I can relate, my mom and I are extremely close. She was always very thin, and as she's gotten older the same choices are leaving different results! Luckily she has seen the major changes I've made in my lifestyle, and is interested in doing the same. AWESOME that you can inspire your mom, because I'm sure she's done the same for you a few times 0
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Kudos to you and your mom! Asking for help was so brave of her. I, too, have an autoimmune disease, RA. Within 3 days of changing my diet, taking out processed foods and limiting sugar, I had a huge decrease in my pain levels...from a daily 5 threshold to a 1/2. I'm really hoping your mom feels some relief with a healthier lifestyle.0
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Kudos to you and your mom! Asking for help was so brave of her. I, too, have an autoimmune disease, RA. Within 3 days of changing my diet, taking out processed foods and limiting sugar, I had a huge decrease in my pain levels...from a daily 5 threshold to a 1/2. I'm really hoping your mom feels some relief with a healthier lifestyle.
Wow I'm so happy for you! That gives me even more faith....I know "a calorie is a calorie" but some things irritate health issues, and some alleviate health issues. Good to see some living proof 0 -
That is awesome!! So happy for your mother AND you!
Would it be too personal for me to ask what autoimmune disease your mother suffers from? I only ask because my mother was recently diagnosed with lupus and I know it is devastating She also has epilepsy. It has been really hard, but she is a trooper. Bravest, most capable woman I know... and I hate to see when she is struggling
Kudos to your mom
No, not too personal at all! She has scleroderma, a form of fibrosis with no real treatment, and no cure. Pain in the butt to just LIVE with, I'm sure you see that with your mom too, what a tough thing do be stuck with diseases that are still so f*ucking mysterious.
Thinking positive thoughts in your direction too
UGH YES!! It is awful to see the daily struggles and have no ability to fix it! I hate that she has to deal with this day in and day out, but she is so strong and never complains... she's my best friend It seems as though you are close with your mother, too. Still sending those positive vibes!! 0
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