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I don't believe anyone can be neutral in every situation. It's our perceptions of the people, things, and events around us that make us who we are to an extent. And no, you cannot deal with the loss of a loved one as something that simply is. If you can, I would venture to say that there is something wrong with you. My…
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I have been dealing with depression for many years, and anxiety disorder and PTSD for 8.5 years now - since the loss of my 5.5-year-old son. I do take medication; otherwise, I would not be able to function "normally." Stress from outside sources (I just escaped a grossly stressful job that was causing a major increase in…
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I actually do better at counting calories than I do at exercising. I entertained my friends with how I portioned things out - particularly snacks - and put them in little zip-top baggies. I would buy the larger bags of M&Ms and count out the number of them in a serving (I was NOT giving up chocolate), then bag them. When I…
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I agree with the others. If you are losing inches, you are doing things right. And weighing yourself everyday is just setting yourself up for frustration. You're working out 4 times a week, so you are burning the fat and building the muscle. Just remember that muscle weighs more than fat. If it's still an issue for you,…
