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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…
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Hey @justgirl81. Must’ve missed your post! Were you ill? Glad you’re finally feeling better. This is what’s my mom is dealing with. Everyone in the family had what we considered a bad cold and we thought she escaped it. Now she has congestion, wheezing, coughing. She seems to be getting better slowly (robitussin,…
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Thanks @justgirl81. I’ll get it together soon. Just a stressful last couple of weeks. Hope you’re all enjoying the weekend.
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Been absent for a while. Very stressed. Dad went to ER (passed out - low BP), mom not feeling well, niece USAF entry delayed due to knee injury - so have to add her to my caregiver responsibility. She can’t walk. Just saying hi for now. Feeling overwhelmed and panicky. Just trying to take some deep breaths and my positive…
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@justgirl81 thanks! And hope you’re feeling better @SherryRueter! Strange - for the last three days I felt that the next day it be over! Just can’t stop blowing my nose - but feel ok - just a lil tired otherwise. Oh well - day by day. Enjoying the snow at least!! ❄️☃️
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Wow. Nothing like a bad cold to help you reach your goal weight! 🤧😵💫. Today is the first day I feel like I’m on the mend. Gosh - with no taste buds, not wanting to eat - anything - is easy! 🤣 Haven’t had a cold in decades - nothing - not even during covid! Not sure if it was the 70 degree one day then 20 the next that was…
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Hi! Join us long-timers in the Winter Wellness thread if you’d like!
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@SherryRueter - You are so right! Thank you. I tend to stew in an all or nothing mindset - “if I don’t have the energy to do a Caroline Girvan workout at my last weights, then why do it at all?” Now I see how flawed that is and should’ve known better. I can do something more than I am! And I always feel better afterwards.…
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Hi Pals! I can now see how my niece’s leaving is affecting me. I’m tired. Exhausted. Fatigued. She’s has had a full time job and will be shipping out in about three weeks. She’s been a great help practically and mentally! I haven’t lifted a weight in weeks but have been walking daily on the treadmill. The truth is I’m way…
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Hi Pals. In NC we’re expecting a “wintry mix” starting late afternoon and places have already closed down! Hahaha! I may just choose to hibernate and let my mom nap when she wants to. Feeling a lil burned out.
