I had the ablation surgery too so did my coworker the only time I spot is If I'm lifting things way too heavy. Best surgery I ever had.

livingyoung28 wrote: »

Hi everyone! I know this is a personal question but I'm wondering if anyone has or is going through menopause? I have been overly emotional lately (more like the last year), eating everything, lack of energy and depressed (I know sounds like a sad song). I have twenty pounds to loose to get to my happy weight and am struggling to get myself on a consistent routine. I see my gynecologist tomorrow, hoping she will shed some light on this situation. I keep telling myself I will be better tomorrow with my eating and exercise only to do it again. I think I need to find my motivation - what will drive me to stay on a healthy lifestyle
? What drives everyone else to get healthy and stay healthy?

It's been so long ago that I went through this, I had to take a couple of days to remember. I was eating mostly whole foods when I went through menopause. In fact I ate very little processed foods. I experienced some hot flashes and sleep issues, but nothing like some of my friends. My doctor told me that was great as long as it was working for me. But to call him if I ever needed anything more to get through it. I never did. I know everyone is different, but eating real food and avoiding processed worked wonders for me.

What drives me to get healthy and stay healthy is that I feel so much better and have so much more energy when I'm taking care of myself. After going through some difficult stuff, I had gained a bunch of weight. So last December when I began to focus on myself and my health again, I had 3 main goals:
1. Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night.
2. Reduce/manage stress better.
3. Eliminate processed foods.
Within about 2 weeks, I was like a different person. My oldest son got up one morning and half awaked, drinking his first cup of coffee, asked if I'd taken a drug for energy? I explain that I had not, that I'm simply this energetic and happy in the mornings when I've slept, am not so stressed and eating healthy. He mumbled something and returned to his coffee.
This year, I will be focusing more on my exercise. This past year, I've competed only with myself. I have not compared myself or my accomplishments with others and I've taken it one step at the time. If something is working, I keep doing it. If something isn't working or stops working, I change it and try something different. I committed at the beginning of this journey to simply not give up. If I go backwards for a bit, I simply start again from that point having learned something. It's a journey and I have chosen to make the good habits a lifestyle.
Best wishes with your journey and finding what works best for you.
Marcella

That sounds cool we only have one gym in our town and it seems to be overrun by horny old men. I haven't found a time when it is safe to go. lol

@2020pinktogo you gave me my laugh for the day, thanks!

That's fantastic, Trish! Doesn't it feel great to have done so well?!!

@NewOR2015 - Thank you! Yes it does feel great.

@livingyoung28 - I haven't heard anything from Kris. I did see that she logged in recently, though. The Barre class was interesting and I will be doing it again tomorrow.

I lost 3.8 lbs in Dec despite holiday treats dancing around me daily. I'm 16 lbs away from ONEderland. I haven't been there since 1999. A couple of days ago I was thinking no more monthly challenge for me. Now I'm thinking "Do it! Do it! Do it!"

I'm working today and it is very quiet in the office. I am looking forward to having the next few days off. Quiet night with hubby tonight. I am challenging myself to do two workouts a day for the next three days (Friday- Sunday) to jump start the new year! My New Years resolution is to be the best I can be! I am going to try to do some clean food cooking this weekend also. I hope Kris is ok.

@NewOR2015 Congratulations on loosing weight during December! That a way to do it! You are very much motivating me to get back to my healthy lifestyle!

Work, work, work also. Trying to get as much done by the 5pm as possible! This evening we will spend some time at a friends house. But since I didn't get enough sleep last night, we will probably come home early, have a glass of champagne and go to bed. Wish everyone a happy and safe New Year's Eve.

NewOR2015 wrote: »

I lost 3.8 lbs in Dec despite holiday treats dancing around me daily. I'm 16 lbs away from ONEderland. I haven't been there since 1999. A couple of days ago I was thinking no more monthly challenge for me. Now I'm thinking "Do it! Do it! Do it!"

What kind of monthly challenge did you do? Maybe an option is to do something different. I like to set a goal (I use time because most of my sports and training sessions are not distance based) for the month. It needs to be something that is achievable, but still challenge me to reach it. I train LOTS so set a goal of 2600 minutes for December. Due to teasing it very quiet in Christmas week, I'm not going to hit it, but I know I came close. I might drop it for January to 2500. If I get the goal, I immedietely increase it based on the time left in the month

My husband and I spend a quiet NYE evening at home sometimes joined by one or both of my sons. It is the last break from work as we have no holidays until May unless of course we take vacation time. I made it through the holidays maintaining my weight loss and then Tuesday was my birthday. The last two days have been filled with treats and meals all focused on me and I pretty much ate what I wanted. Up two pounds : ( I did exercise every day except Christmas so I feel good about that. Always sad to see the holidays end I do love the excitement and fresh start a New Year promises. This year I believe I will be successful and reach my fitness goals in large part due to having the support of everyone here. Happy New Year to each you!

Whether you are working, relaxing, recovering, or working out I wish each of you a Happy New Year.