BlissfulK wrote: »

Krysless2 wrote: »

@DaffyGirl88 thank you, I’m still present and accounted for! I am finding that I feel too deeply what my daughter is feeling. When she wants to get into pjs and call off work and cry.. I feel obligated to be there to hold her hand, but ultimately I can’t keep doing this. I need to learn some balance here, but damnit!! The 16 yr old teenager who never has time for momma and now that’s all she wants?? Can I say No? I really don’t think I can!

It is difficult though.. I’m shrugging off all my adult responsibilities so easily, just because my kid asks for a chick-flick marathon 🤷🏻‍♀️ Eh 🫤 whattayagonna do?

We’re gonna work on this! Strengthen back up my ties here, I think will help!

@Krysless2

Omgsh, you look 16! How do you have a 16yo! Lol I hope she feels better soon. You’re an amazing mom, with much love to give❣️ It will get her in better spirits soon! Instead of getting in PJs offer to do some fun activities like bike riding at the beach, if one is near. Getting some sun can definitely elevate her mood. Getting up early for a morning brunch out. A walk in the sun afterwards to chat. Then getting some pedicures may motivate her to be more active and have the energy to search for a new job that she likes☺️

JbeanR0212 wrote: »

MUAC Daily Post: Monday (7/25)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes - Net Under (by 12) / 💧144 oz.
Exercise: Yes - 💪304 kcal’s : Yoga, Vertical Climber + sit ups ⛑ +13 PAI (178), 👟 4,698

Goals/Day/Comments: Apologies for the pity party. Today I will rise, I will grieve and forgive myself.

“May you look on the past version of yourself with compassion” - MHN

* Thanks for the comfort @BlissfulK. That was a backslide I didn’t see coming. I can’t control the past or the events that surround me but I can control my response. To end the cycle I cannot give untenable worth to someone who limits mine.

@JbeanR0212

Well said, soo happy for you!! You’re amazing and have a bright present and future!☺️

No pity party here , you inspire many and deserve comfort when you need it. If you have a moment of need, we’re here to keep you lifted in your amazing spirits!

@DaffyGirl88 this is my 7 year old Olivia on her brother’s board. She’s been working on carrying it herself and riding solo so she can have her own next year. Landen and I would also love this so we can play without trading off her ride hitches. She has more than earned his board outriding and turning many adults. He’s excited to upgrade to a 10’. And well for fun, here’s a not so flattering one he took of me.

These shots are from our last trip. You can see the blue/green algae taking over the water. Our infamous Red Rocks park & amphitheater is in the background (if you can make it out). Dying to hear your SUP story!!!!

JbeanR0212 wrote: »

@DaffyGirl88 this is my 7 year old Olivia on her brother’s board. She’s been working on carrying it herself and riding solo so she can have her own next year. Landen and I would also love this so we can play without trading off her ride hitches. She has more than earned his board outriding and turning many adults. He’s excited to upgrade to a 10’. And well for fun, here’s a not so flattering one he took of me.

These shots are from our last trip. You can see the blue/green algae taking over the water. Our infamous Red Rocks park & amphitheater is in the background (if you can make it out). Dying to hear your SUP story!!!!

This looks like sooo much fun!!☺️

@JbeanR0212 Wow, way to make me feel like a total loser. LOL

First let me say that I have been trying to get someone to go with me for at least 3 years now. My husband has to be drug kicking and screaming anytime I want to try something new. I had planned for us to go last year on vacation but the rental place was closed. Then I told him all I wanted for my birthday was to do this. He investigated but never got around to booking, so never happened. Our 22 yo niece was visiting last weekend so I figured that was my chance, I rented 3 boards and off we went. Sadly there is no photographic evidence.

We got our boards in the water and, following rental girl's advice, paddled our way over to a shallow sandy area to practice standing up. We were kneeling then. My husband fell in 3 times but my niece got up on the first attempt and stayed up for the next 45 minutes.

It took me 3 tries to get vertical. The first 2 my legs were shaking so badly you could hear the board bouncing off the water :twap:thwap:thwap: so I sat back down. I got up on the 3rd try (3rd time's the charm) but my left leg continued to shake for the entire time that I was standing. I managed to stay standing for about 20 minutes before returning to kneeling and then finally sitting on the board. BUT...I didn't fall in. My hat's off to you and your kids. Although kids can do anything, they have no fear AND their center of gravity is so much lower. LOLOL

BTW...I will see your algae bloom and raise you one jellyfish infestation. My niece said the only thing that kept her from falling was fear of the jellyfish.

@DaffyGirl88 awe I wasn’t trying to make you feel bad. It does take good balance and core strength. You did it the proper way, you should start and end on your knees and then stand after paddling out. Big trick is unweighing your feet so you don’t rock off balance, bending knees slightly and not gripping with your toes helps. Year 2 under my belt & I stay on just fine even in waves standing. I was a bit rocky at first too but I became one with the board faster than I thought I would. Not sure what you rented but I’m betting it was a hard board. The inflatables are easier IMO as long as you can get them to 15+ PSI. I see girls on the water doing wild yoga poses on theirs and have been tempted to try but then that voice in my head kicks in imagining someone laughing at the chubby lady and me going overboard looking like a fool. I’ve gotten really into the freestyle SUP so I’ve been focused in that arena which still sends me overboard but usually at the end of a cool trick. It’s also been a fun way to connect with my son who likes to skateboard & snowboard. My youngest daughter is all of the sudden interested in rock climbing and I find this exciting. I haven’t done it for 15 years but got into it to conquer my fear of heights and fell in love. I might get us into an indoor climbing gym this winter for more bonding + exercise.

I give you major props for trying & kudos for bracing the jellyfish. I’m a landlocked freshwater girl. Heck we don’t have gators or anything to fear here except for the toxicity of an occasional algae bloom & radiation from Rocky Flats (why I’m always upstream from there). The few times I’ve visited the oceanI have spent nearly every second in those waters in terror. On my honeymoon my former spouse and I were exploring along a sand bar of Holbox Island all day and didn’t realize we had crossed a river until the tide came in and we were on the track back. Had I known there were crocodiles there is no way I would have swam back across. Didn’t know until I was 3/4 the way there and a local yelled at me. Also jumped off fishing boat in the middle of the ocean because I was pressured to join the crew and swam next to a beautiful sea turtle. It was majestic but the moment but didn’t last long for fear something would come up and eat me. Another time on vacay with my kids I saw a shark fin approach my kiddos off Padre Island and I screamed at them to get out of the water. A short while after a baby shark washed ashore with a chunk missing from it. Needless to say I forced them to spend the rest of the day on the beach. I might be an adrenaline junkie but critters lurking in the depths both mystifies and terrifies me.

Apropos of nothing, almost every day lately I've typed up a reply to a post and hit Post only to log in hours later to find it sitting in my drafts. 🤬🤬🤬

7/26
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes - 1 mile walk

Wooow!

What great posts to catch up on!

Ajdvegan
Week 4
PW 157
CW 157

No loss this week, but also no gain. We were away again for a long weekend, but this time staying with mothers in law.
I'm trying to keep as active as possible, bit really I need to focus on logging all my calories again.

We had huge forest fires around my town, and they've just opened up the area again. It is eerie and disorientating without the usual bushes and vegetation.