Motivation, Success and Frustration Sharing!

Good Morning All. Memorial service was beautiful. Yesterday was hard since it was Fathers Day. I am back at work this morning. There is so much to do. ugh! But first things first I had to catch up with all of MFP friends. Going to try to get back in the gym on a regular basis this week. I have to finish getting my dads apartment cleaned out and talk to a Probate attorney all that and Jenna's graduation party is on July 2. Wish me luck.

It looks like everyone is doing a great job. Welcome newbies. Feel free to add me as a friend.

Happy Monday. BOO HISS.

Happy Monday to you all! I actually did well over the weekend, but generally the routine of the work week makes it so much easier to stay on track! I finished a 2-week challenge to myself to not eat sweets (not all sugar, just desserts and baked goods). It paid off on the scale big time, so tonight I'll figure out what my plan is and I'm thinking I might add another week or two of the same, but with a couple of additional exceptions.

@ngolden3320 I'm so sorry for your loss, and so close to Father's Day. Saying a prayer for you and your family, and for extra strength as you're having to take care of all of the details.

@JenHul Good luck with your race (and that hill)!!! I've never gotten into running myself, but there's something infectious about runners who are excited for a race...I love it!

Well I made it thought work yesterday and then stopped at my moms. That was a fiasco. I really think it is time to put her in an assisted living home. She was out walking the dog and didn't feel well. some guy offered to help walk her home they started talking and next thing you know he took her car keys and stole her car. WTF. We made out a police report and a little later the cop called and said that they recovered her car. We go to pick up her car 3 girls were arrested and charged with receiving stolen property and drugs. When we look in the car there is all kinds of crap that is theirs and drugs. Are you freaking kidding me. Called the cops again and they come to recover the drugs an say that on the street it is quite a lot. Now I worried sick about them knowing where my mom lives. On the plus side they also arrested the guy. Give him the needle for all I care. I just thank God he didn't rape or kill her. And I know they say God never gives you more than you can handle but I'm pretty sure I have just about reached my limit. My life is literally a Lifetime Movie as the moment, anyone want to buy the rights, I could sure use the money?

It does seem to be a little easier to vent to MFP friends then to my real life friends. So thank you to everyone for listening.

Jeez Louise! What is going on right now? Talk about life majorly sucking at times!

Nichole - So sorry you had to deal with all that on top of everything else. They do say "it never rains, but it pours" and it certainly seems like it's doing that for your right now. I'm just very pleased to hear your Mum's alright despite it all.

Jen - I'm so sorry to hear this, it's soul destroying when this happens. I really hope you can either work things out together, or at the very least, work things out to an extent that it causes the least amount of pain for you and your kids. We're all here for you, offload as much as you like, we might not be able to help you much but we can at least offer some support.

Only bit of luck we've had is that today we were informed that we can have a little more time to get my Mum's house cleared out, so that gives us a tiny bit of breathing space for now. Phew.

Hi Everyone! I'm back in the state. I had a blast at the wedding, but I can never seem to get my eating under control when I visit North Dakota. I knew June was going to be a challenge...but ugh...I just can't seem to get it together with all these events. I've got a 4 day conference starting next Thursday and then the foodapolooza will finally be over and I am so looking forward to getting back to normal!

@janetay chocolate gets me every time too. I hope you had a great father's day with the family!

@ngolden3320 I cannot believe all that life is throwing at you right now, I'm so glad your Mom is okay! I'm glad you're able to get some calm at the gym. I'm up for a vent-fest any time you need one!

@JenHul How was the race with your daughter? I agree that fun runs are the best!

@bobsburgersfan Way to go on 2 weeks no sugar! That is a huge commitment!

@jkhoffe I am so sorry to hear that, I really hope he comes around to trying to work it out. We are here for you!

@CariTJR 1 week?! Yikes. I hope you go easy on yourself and just do what you can when you can.

@danan01 I'm right there with you in the rut. With the nice weather it should be easier but somehow it never is! I'm hoping my consistency pays off too.

@ShyCush6 Hopefully we can get out of this rut together, glad to see you back posting!

Well ladies, I was off the board since Friday and I was so shocked to read what is going on! The funny (sad) thing is, I was just talking to a friend this week about how nothing is going right at the moment for anyone, and hopefully things turn around because it's getting pretty ridiculous! And I log on here, and it's the same!

HOLY crap Nichole, your mom!! yikes, yes, maybe time to look into assisted living, for her safety and for your sanity! Thankfully nothing terrible happened to her! What is wrong with people??!

Jen - so sorry about your husband. What a shock! do the best you can with communicating, and see if a little time and space will dull the frazzled nerves, then he might be open to reconciliation. I know when tempers flare or someone is stressed to the max, they just need time to calm down and reset. So prayers for you and your kids.

Cari! Going through your mom's stuff is so emotional and hard. We had to do that after my FIL's funeral too. The only good thing was that my MIL was staying in the house, so we didn't have to move everything out. We did get rid of a lot of stuff though, and it wasn't easy. Maybe ask her or your friends if they need certain items, as it would be nice to know they go to good use? Thinking of you, because it is a job that is so draining.

Rachel - I saw your post about seeing old pictures of yourself and never going back! Even if it takes years to reach your goal, you will still keep trying! When I was camping this weekend, I was going through pictures on my phone (it was raining, and we were stuck in the trailer). I saw pictures from last September when I went to NYC for my 40th bday. OMG I was literally a whale! I was shocked actually! I was reminded that I've come a long way, and even though I have a ways to go, I've got to stick with it and succeed! 25 more lbs to my goal.

I let my streak go on purpose after seeing those pictures. I need to start fresh on MFP and mentally. I've been stuck at this weight for a good few months, so it's time to get on track again!

I'm interested in that no added sugar thing, @bobsburgersfan ! How much weight did you lose in the 2 weeks? I wonder if I would be able to do it (I love my muffins and stuff!) LOL

Hello!
I only just started again after quite a while and I'm doing relatively well .... but there is one problem:
Whenever I'm in a creative process (I draw and paint digitally and traditionally!) I seem to crave chocolate.
I have not found a solution for this problem yet what to do instead of buying some. So far the amount hasn't been excessively getting out of hand (aka I wasn't much over my calorie goal which is forgiveable). But still, these cravings are annoying! I want to keep doing art but I don't want to keep craving chocolate when I do it.
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Hi Everyone! I just found this thread, and am also looking for a group to help with motivation. I've done WW and MFP in the past and have had the most success when I can participate on active message boards. I used to be in really good shape - working out 5-6 times a week and watching what I eat - but over the past year I've really become a slug. Tons of life stress has led me to make unhealthy decisions, and unhealthy decisions promote more unhealthy decisions. It's a vicious cycle! I'm looking forward to participating with a supportive group and getting back on track! I'm in my late 20's, married with no kids (but two fur babies), and looking to set my first goal at losing about 10 pounds. Would love to make some MFP friends!

Good morning everyone. Well, I had a good day food/calorie wise yesterday. I think I need to get a few good days in a row to get me going again. It does feel good after a day like that. I only had a half day at work, so I got to come home and clean my house, and I did some yard work. Today is our 15 year anniversary, so we are planning on going out to dinner. I had a light breakfast, and will have a light lunch. I think the place we are going has a pretty decent menu health wise, so it shouldn't be too bad. Although-I love their Sangria drinks! I hope everyone has a great day! We can get ourselves out of this rut! Just keep going! I am not giving up!

That's great that you can get a workout in during your lunch hour! I definitely need to get better about being consistently active. I'm going to dig my Fitbit out of my drawer. I think that will help motivate me to move around more. Daily workouts are a great goal! I have lots of DVDs I can use at home, just need to get back in the groove. Good luck to you!

I am 23, 5'8", sedentary bank teller, 360lbs, need to lose about 200lbs, I am getting married in August. I lost my fibit...again haha I want to get the new fitbit blaze.