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hi @justgirl81. I was posting in the summer thread! Glad to see you’re still around! I don’t think it’s unchristian to be angry. We’re human. We are given grace. I think being immersed in anger is something we need to work on but don’t let feeling human emotions make you think you’re any less Christian than anyone else.
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wow. Didn’t realize I hadn’t posted in a while! 6 pounds down since my dads birthday! Boy oh boy - the stress! But I’m finally in the teens!!! If I can lose these last 5 pounds I’d be a happy camper!
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truth! I need to get past my dad’s birthday today. Usually I would give myself permission to go “all out” but I won’t. I’ll order what I want but dial in my portion sizes. Caroline Girvan leg day today!
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@justgirl81 how is the coconut and olive oil working?
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join us on the active thread!
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join us on the active thread!
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feel free to join us on the active thread. We post almost daily.
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Join us at the other thread!! We post almost daily. Welcome!
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whoa! Can’t believe it’s been so long since I’ve posted. The prep to leave for my reunion, Memorial Day, prepping the house for the renovation, traveling - ugh. My back on track. I’ll see what damage was done tomorrow. I had a great time, so whatever the scale says won’t matter! And yes, @justgirl81 - we all have to live…
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Thank you for sharing that, @justgirl81. Yes, he is a hoarder. To him, it’s his life belongings, they reflect a well-lived life, with each object holding some sentimental value. And that would be fine if it didn’t create what I think are safety issues. His take - I’m being petty - I can easily move a table out the way,…
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Love that first @justgirl81. Thank you for sharing it. Keep sending positive vibes and thoughts! I’m stuck in my anger dealing with my dad and it’s serving no one except feeding my pride. Living with a hoarder is hard - always seems like selfishness with no consideration how it affects others when I know intellectually…
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We WILL destroy them! But I will admit these pounds wouldn’t be as stubborn if I controlled my mouth better. So to help me I will ponder on the following:
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A few weeks to my reunion so buckling down! My niece found “yasso” bars. They’re low calories Greek yogurt ice cream bars that I love. That will help with my sweet tooth. 1.8 pounds to go!🙏🙏
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2 pounds away from my goal weight! For months. I just have to be more disciplined!!! I’d ideally like to reach it by Labor Day but definitely my birthday!
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For all of us
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Hang in there and try not to stress @justgril81. Not sure of your age but the recent passings of folks I knew were relatively young under 65 but led very stressful lives. No one saw it coming. Just a reminder what stress can do the body besides the fitness issue folks talk about - raised cortisol, belly fat - etc.…
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Sorry to hear that @justgirl81. Was there something about that day in particular that made you anxious? I’m glad you know your mom’s reactions have nothing to do with you - it’s all her - and please don’t expend any energy trying to change it. Been there. Done that. Release it and save yourself some stress, heartache,…
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Thanks @justgirl81. No I haven’t. Will look into it now! Love the title and quite fitting. And speaking of fit - my clothes are fitting looser. Have to think that the higher level of stress cuts my appetite and resulting in some loss. Strange - my clothes are looser even at about 7-10 pounds more than I was a couple of…
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Major blowup yesterday. The conversation re the hoarding got ballistic - father screaming, crying, tornado response. All the while screaming I “just want to control everything”. Sigh. As if the 13 years of caregiving is pure delight because I’m power hungry. I packed everything to leave but my niece begged me to stay and I…
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Hi! So soooooore! Started back working out after a months long break. I always tell myself I won’t allow myself to stop for so long that it takes 15 minutes to sit down on any chair - esp the toilet. 🤪But I let the stress get to me. Back to step aerobics, Caroline Girvan, core workouts and my Les Mills! Feeling great to be…
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Happy Easter! @justgirl81 - not sure I’m right in saying a lot is new - some is and most is just packaged differently, more concise, and particular to my situation. it started by me reading a post somewhere about the benefits of pole dancing and all the hundreds of comments from folks who said it got them in the best of…
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Hi Pals. Been on road and last doc appt yesterday for a while so trying to get my grove back. Stress ate the last few days and have about three pounds of carb-age weight. Great weather predicted here in NC so will plan in some daily walks, lots of water and veggies. Been playing with AI for fitness tips and it’s been…
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Doc appts and home reno have kept me busy! Last doc appt tomorrow so I hope I can get back to a more stable schedule by Thursday! Hope everyone is well!
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thanks for the thread start @justgirl81! Sherry, my mom used to have uti’s a lot - until I took over her toileting. I have to make sure she’s properly hydrated (not too much due to her cardiac issues); do a “timed void” make sure she goes to the bathroom every 2-3 hours; make sure she does not sit in a wet depends;…
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maybe it just me?! Been trying to post but can’t find the “my groups” like I used to - I post from my phone so maybe that’s it?! Anywho - thanks the new spring cleaning thread, @SherryRueter! Love the idea. I needed the boost as I’m getting more tired than usual - not as able to bounce back from a night of bad sleep like I…
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Hi! I had trouble for the last few days finding the group - I had to find a back door way to get in! Great news about your mom Sherry and I’ll know more about my vit D levels soon. Caregiving taking its toll but I’m 4 pounds away from goal weight. Will try to keep my eyes on that!
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@justgirl81 hmmm. Good point. Last year my doc put me on a vit D/calcium citrate supplement. I haven’t been great at all taking them - could that be why? I never made a connection! My next appt is early April so I will find out then too!
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depressing weather. Exhausted. No sleep. Not working out. Only good thing - no appetite. I’ll shake it off soon I’m sure just in the doldrums. Hope you all doing ok.
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Hi! AWOL again. Just too stressed. Packed up and picked up my mom, put her in the car and just left. Couldn’t take the hoarding - couldn’t take the grunge. Of course I’m ambivalent. I needed to leave for my own physical and mental health states but feeling guilty because my 65 years married parents have never been apart…
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Oooh - gonna have to try the raw garlic for my mom. Great point about the robitussin! It suppresses cough when you should be coughing! Fun! Maybe I’ll add some garlic to some chicken soup? Forced myself to do a step aerobics YouTube video yesterday and a Les mills combat video today. I felt if I didn’t do something…
