This post is a blast from the past, posted 6 months ago by none other than the amazing @RangerRickL Such a profound and evolved message. Happy Saturday to our beautiful UAC family. Hope you all have a fabulous day.

Mrs_Hoffer wrote: »

Thank you @donna25trinity !! I love this! And it's so true!! THANK YOU for always being such a wonderful encouragement to everyone in our group! You're always so consistent and I just wanted to say how much I appreciate YOU!!

Aww this msg made my day. Thanks @mrs_hoffer we all feel exactly the same about u!!! Thank u for keeping UAC alive!! Hve a fab day my friend. Donna. Xo

@Mrs_Hoffer - the new profile pic is great. You are adorable!

@donna25trinity - thanks for reposting these wise words. I’m sitting here, drinking my coffee, grumbling about how dark it is outside, but I slapped a smile on my face and it DOES feel better. Thanks.

Many of you know that I struggle with a partner who has Alzheimer's disease. His problems and his stubborn behaviour often trigger me into irritation, depression, comfort eating and drinking. I try and control it, have a supportive therapist and network, but it's not always easy. He's had a lot of problems recently, one of them a fall, where he damaged his leg quite badly. It's mainly his bloodthinning medication that made it bad - most people would only have had some bruising. However, the effect of the fall seems to have changed his difficult behaviour somehow, and also my response to him: I have started to see him as quite a pitiful old man - he's 75 but he walks more like an 85-year-old. I now feel pity rather than irritation, and I think these changed feelings towards him will help me, our relationship, and my relationship to myself. Does this make sense? Trying to get back on track again.
Took him out for a concert and lunch after, which he seemed to enjoy immensely, and I managed to stay under calories for the lunch!

10/23
Exersized yes
Caleries yes
Logged-yes

23/10/2021
Exercise – yes, bike ride, cardio and walking
Tracked – yes
Calories – yes

I loved the big smiley face, thankyou @donna25trinity

✅ - Exercise 20+ Minutes: 93 minutes, aerobics/walking/circuits
✅ - Calories within budget
✅ - Tracked everything

3️⃣ Pass Days left

@donna25trinity <> so true <> @RangerRickL <> is a man and a half 😂 I am a great believer in putting on a happy face. It fools the subconscious every time.

t’s not difficult at my age 😂 Every day is a bonus, and new opportunity to have a magical day.

@Mrs_Hoffer <> great new pro pic.
@jjjcat <> at least you can still make Champion

@Chinkiri <> It’s hopeful that you’ve found a way to make your present difficult situation more bearable. (((Hugs)))

@SummerSkier
@stella7x7
Great job on the 3 x yes

👍🏻 @oh_jackie <> on getting in your exercise

Back in the morning to read/comment some more.

@Chinkiri I think you have a lot on your plate and I am happy that you are feeling better about the situation and also are better able to manage it. *Hugs*

@stella7x7 Lovely new profile pic!

This post is very relevant for me. A lot of my journey this year has been about why I self sabotage, CBT, stopping negative thoughts, and recently focusing on the power of positivity. One of the things I've been actively practicing is whenever I feel my face settling into a frown, I smile. I've been doing this for about 2 months now. I just commented to a friend today that thanks to practicing the power of positivity, October has been a really good month. I'm happier, more peaceful and less anxious. My self talk is much more kind. I've also been able to stick to the diet plan.

Yes x 3 today.

Exercise: Tracking: Calories:

Pass day number 2.

I was sick so I didn't do any exercise or tracked my intake since I couldn't really be bothered to measure everything, my bed was calling out to me and I didn't want to spend more time in the kitchen than necessary (though thanks to nausea it's safe to say I didn't eat enough).