How are you REALLY and Honestly feeling today?

strong_fit_ells
strong_fit_ells Posts: 149 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Just thought I'll check in with you, lovely people to ask how are you really?

To be honest, I am ok. feeling a little down and unmotivated but overall good. I cannot wait until my holiday in 2 weeks time.

How are you?
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  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,399 Member
    I’m feeling awesome! I had a walk, a stationary bike ride and a cardio class before my Tuesday volunteer desk job. I’m on tenterhooks hoping my replacement comes a few minutes early because is 80% chance of thundershowers in a few minutes and I walked here in “barefoot” shoes with no umbrella.

    But the rain will be very very very welcome.

    Hope your mood picks up. I find when I least want to work out, is when I feel the mostest, bestest afterwards!
  • strong_fit_ells
    strong_fit_ells Posts: 149 Member
    I'm so glad you are feeling good 🥰 and I hope you have avoided the rain 🤗
  • herblovinmom
    herblovinmom Posts: 413 Member
    Im struggling. Im struggling with a deficit. I’m up 11 pounds since summer basically. I just switched over to maintenance to take a diet break. I’m gonna focus on eating the right food choices. I’m supposed to be dairy free and gluten free so I’m gonna work on getting that right and just staying under my maintenance calories. Hopefully I can get back to losing again in time.. not sure how long to diet break…
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,399 Member
    herblovinmom wrote: »
    Im struggling. Im struggling with a deficit. I’m up 11 pounds since summer basically. I just switched over to maintenance to take a diet break. I’m gonna focus on eating the right food choices. I’m supposed to be dairy free and gluten free so I’m gonna work on getting that right and just staying under my maintenance calories. Hopefully I can get back to losing again in time.. not sure how long to diet break…

    It’s always waiting for you in the other side. You’ll know when you’re ready. Focus on maintenance.

    I swear, I think this infernal heat has gifted us all with some pounds!!!!
  • strong_fit_ells
    strong_fit_ells Posts: 149 Member
    herblovinmom wrote: »
    Im struggling. Im struggling with a deficit. I’m up 11 pounds since summer basically. I just switched over to maintenance to take a diet break. I’m gonna focus on eating the right food choices. I’m supposed to be dairy free and gluten free so I’m gonna work on getting that right and just staying under my maintenance calories. Hopefully I can get back to losing again in time.. not sure how long to diet break…

    Hang in there ❤️
    Sometimes we just need a click and everything will fall into place ❤️
  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,300 Member
    Struggling.

    My digestive track is all messed up because I am eating too much junk. Now my other chronic condition seems to be acting up. Oh, plus my chronic fatigue has been really bad. So I am just a total mess.

    So the fatigue and work stress add up to no energy, which means I don't want to stick to my meal plan, which means I eat for junk... and around and around it all goes. Somehow I have to break the cycle.
  • strong_fit_ells
    strong_fit_ells Posts: 149 Member
    betterjude wrote: »
    Hi, yr not alone in this. Here’s something for you to try. It works for me. Go for a walk. Not too far. Take 3 photos along the way. First one is you as you set off. The next is somewhere along the way, a selfie with something or someone interesting. The last one, as you finish. No pouts or filters. Just pure unadulterated you. Now. Go to your photos, edit and put a text saying how you felt in the moment you took the photo. I’ll be surprised if you don’t find you feel better along the way. That’s it. That’s day 1. Day 2. Breakfast. Think about your walk! You made the start yesterday. So today isn’t about starting! You’ve started. So let’s think about breakfast. Dont look for anything sweet or sugary. That’s the habit we’re trying to break. So. Eggs! Mushrooms, cherry toms, green onion. Any herbs you like. Now either scramble yr eggs or make a mushroom omelette, or make a frittata with all ingredients. Simple, nutritious and will sustain you. 11. Am munchies? Grab a handful of nuts and a bottle of water, Lunch! Aim for lots of fibre. Cous cous, salad and your fave fatty fish for those Omegas! Afternoon munch. Celery sticks dipped in PB or Hummus. Dinner. Grilled chicken. Roasted veg. While it’s cooking do some squats take 3 photos. After dinner another walk, not the same walk! Call a friend while you walk. Better still get a friend to walk with you. Mark up those photos. How easy weee the squats and the walk. How are you feeling? Evening munchies? Here comes your treat. Greek yoghurt with a little honey and some berries!

    I absolutely love this! ❤️ Especially the idea about photos 🥰 I'm going to do it every day ❤️
  • xbowhunter
    xbowhunter Posts: 1,223 Member
    A little tired. I am just coming off of a 10 day vacation in Northern Ontario.

    If I would have made better life choices, I would be retired by now... lol
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,399 Member
    xbowhunter wrote: »
    A little tired. I am just coming off of a 10 day vacation in Northern Ontario.

    If I would have made better life choices, I would be retired by now... lol
    But your wife is awesome (per other, sweet post). I’d say your life choices have far exceeded those of most!

    Cup half full. 😉

  • becca0032
    becca0032 Posts: 8 Member
    Hi thank you for making this thread, I’m not bad thank you, it’s been one hell of a rollercoaster this month but other than that, it’s been getting better. I’m in the midst of getting my home redecorated to give it a refresher up.
  • davidtoc
    davidtoc Posts: 4 Member
    Honestly? I'm hungry.
  • MatrexxCanuck
    MatrexxCanuck Posts: 3 Member
    Thank you for this thread. I love the responses. Like many here I’m feeling tired and overwhelmed by life. However, instead of dwelling on that (as my brain is determined to do at 3 am instead of sleeping) I’m goingn to focus on what I can handle. A step at a time instead of trying to do it all and all at once. So some work this morning then a hike in the woods this afternoon.
  • stegeem
    stegeem Posts: 165 Member
    I’m a bit frustrated because my weight has bounced up and I am recovering from pneumonia so I can’t do much exercise. I have overeaten for the last two days which sucks. I love my walks! Today has mostly been a good day. Although my nap was half the length I wanted. Apparently I have to wait another week to exercise 😭
  • viktorijandz
    viktorijandz Posts: 72 Member
    I feel sluggish and hungry but I have been feeling like this for five weeks now since I started restricting.
  • jeannieroslyn
    jeannieroslyn Posts: 2 Member
    Today is my chill day it’s August 11th 2024 I had a good day at church I Even did a talk, when I talk I can express my innermost feelings, but back to my lifestyle changes. I have 80 lbs to lose, I’m trying to put more protein in my diet, I’m 66 yrs old and this lifestyle is going to get better. I need to move my body more much more. :) my head has to lovingly eat clean and move more, even more yoga. It’s a journey for sure!!! Good luck everyone, have a peaceful day, DO SOMETHING FOR YOURSELF TODAY!
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  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,399 Member
    viktorijandz wrote: »
    I feel sluggish and hungry but I have been feeling like this for five weeks now since I started restricting.

    Viktorija, are you over-restricting?

    This is exactly how I feel when I’m not eating enough.

    Don’t push too hard. Slower is safer, and you have a statistically much higher chance of keeping it off if you’re losing slower.

    I know, it doesn’t seem fair, and we’re in such a hurry!

    If you’re feeling that way, I’d strongly suggest reevaluating your calorie / exercise goal.

    Hugs to you. It takes a while to get in the rhythm of this weight loss thing.
  • jess2023mac
    jess2023mac Posts: 41 Member
    Truthfully? Not very hopeful or positive. But that could change any minute. :)

    I keep worrying about the future; we're not getting any younger(I'm 70 and dh is 73), my dogs are both seniors and changing every day. My sister just turned 80 and has lots of issues. I'm stuck in a place mentally and physically that doesn't add to my happiness.

    BUT as they say, today is the first day of the rest of my life. Little changes I'm making will be less sugar in my days(started with morning coffee already), getting outside more, start back to walking on my treadmill(even just 5 minutes will be more than I have in quite awhile). Nature tends to rejuvenate me and all I've been doing recently is reading. Napping. Computer. Repeat.

    So, realizing that there are many things I cannot control I know there are some things I can do something about.

    Hope everyone has a great day, find some joy and laughter to share, and stay healthy(physically and mentally)!!
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,399 Member
    edited August 12
    @jess2023mac I feel you. My husband is quite a bit older and I often worry what will happen when he (my best friend) is gone. Neighbors don’t have much to do with one another, kids are thousands of miles away in either direction and don’t check in often. Their parents are invincible and will “always” be there when they want to talk, until they’re not. 🤷🏻‍♀️

    My worry is, if something happens, it could be days or weeks before someone misses us.

    You can either choose to chew on those worries, or focus on other things.

    Getting out and walking helps me a lot. We used to have pet birds and as kooky as it sounds, I talk to the dog and the wild birds when we walk. The dog tips his ear to show he understands, and the birds often answer back.( Especially those crazy mockingbirds. )

    Getting out IS a mood enhancer. Works wonders for me and shows me that each day is still beautiful, and with the better health I’ve gained over the past four or five years, very much worth enjoying.

    I also do a lot of needlework. Idle hands are the devils playthings- and encourage dark thoughts. Keep those hands busy!

    Hugs to you, Jess!
  • jess2023mac
    jess2023mac Posts: 41 Member
    I want to see an update to how people are truly feeling today!! I need some positive reinforcement. :)

    I'm feeling better than I was on Monday. Yeh, it's only Wednesday but with 2 positive days under my belt, I can gain a forward momentum instead of feeling this huge wall sitting dead ahead of me. I've been walking and staying outside longer. I really feel the sun helps my mood.

    Springlering, you said it so well. I do find other things to focus on but dang, it's hard to stop our minds from going places some days. :/

    Anyways, I hope everybody is hanging in there and staying on top of those crazy emotions that make us want to eat eat eat. Being here again and counting those calories is where I need to be.

    Happy Wednesday!!
  • SafariGalNYC
    SafariGalNYC Posts: 1,450 Member
    edited August 14
    😬😵‍💫 stressed to the max.
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  • cronus70
    cronus70 Posts: 191 Member
    Tired and lethargic. I suspect the calorie deficit isn't helping but certainly 4am alarms for work and not getting to bed early enough are playing their part. Having a cheeky black coffee now before I crack on with my work.
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,399 Member
    I need your recipe for cheeky coffee.

  • cronus70
    cronus70 Posts: 191 Member
    springlering62 wrote: »
    I need your recipe for cheeky coffee.

    Lol that would involve 'disappearing' for 10mins to have a free vending machine coffee while no ones looking.
  • strong_fit_ells
    strong_fit_ells Posts: 149 Member
    Not so good today 😢

    Maybe because it's Monday, but I feel deflated 😢
    I hope everyone else is feeling OK 😊

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