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This is something I'm working on. I would say 90% of my weight gain comes from stress...and 90% of my stress comes from trying to meet some picture in my head of unrealistic expectations. I've been doing better but it's a tough habit to break. Found a personal trainer app that's pretty cool to use. It's helping me…
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Just a little reminder for myself. Yesterday wasn't the best. Very tired and headachey, probably from too much activity this week and not enough rest and down time. I'm working on having better balance so I don't continue theses cycles of running around like crazy and the crashing and getting nothing done for several days.…
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Seems pretty true for me recently! I posted this lengthy thing about my goals and of course it only posted the first sentence. *sigh Basically, I'm spending the next six months recovering. We're taking it easy, not planning any big vacations, no big races, and letting our pocketbook slowly recover as well as our minds and…
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Ugh....I typed this whole long thing out, and it only posted the first line. I forgot this app hates emojis and pouts when I use them. I'll come back later and attempt to reiterate what I wrote. For now I'm off to get everyone ready!
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Basically, this next nine months is recuperate and recover for our family. We aren't taking big vacations, we're letting both our bodies and our wallets recover.
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Man am I sore! I might just do Pilates today and give my body and extra day to recover from that strength workout I did. I'd rather not injure anything. My daughter wants to do the Pilates video with me anyway, so this will be a good chance to do it together. Yesterday was busy, but Sunday is my busiest day. Working at a…
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April - My weather is opposite here. Hard to train outside in the summer. Right now it's highs in the upper 60s and gorgeous! So excited to do some trail runs and things this week!
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Hey all! Sorry I've been MIA. Training for a half ironman at the same time as my hubby trained for a full ironman burned both of us out in a lot of different ways. Been spending a few months resting, recuperating, and getting a better balance between who does what in our house. I found out I have free life coaching through…
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I saw that second one this morning and thought of you and what you're hubby is struggling with. It's always hard when we see someone we love struggling with that. Mainly because we can't ever make or force them to make the choices we know will bring them peace. I'm praying your family works through it all! Was supposed to…
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Did you end up with jury duty? My TOM is hard to pinpoint, since I've had a hysterectomy. I still have my ovaries, but now the hormone swings are harder to predict. Some months I experience nothing, other months I get all hysterical. Hubby and I have been slowly figuring out a new car to replace my van. My van is a 2003…
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In glad your hubby is slowly working his way out of the fog. I definitely agree with gently nudging him towards the counselor when he starts to try and use you for counseling. That would be too overwhelming for you and erode away at your ability to actually support him. plus he has someone who is trained on dealing with…
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I love book clubs! I used to be part of an online book club. Then things got crazy and I fell out of the habit. I think I may need to join up again when they start a new book in September. Had a fun ladies night with the ladies from my bible study last night. We watched Mothers Day and made specialty drinks. It was a lot…
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Thankfully, hubby has had the week off. But you are absolutely right....he's insisting on going in to work today even though he still struggles to walk. Men. Hopefully your hubby can find a new way to have something to fill his time. I know it's hard to feel like you no longer have anything to offer once a job is gone. Off…
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That's an interesting concept! Just thinking through the difference, asking a question does seem more powerful than stating something. My guess is because of instead of just assuming a truth, you take it one step further and make an assumption about truth and then are working out why, I'm going to have to try that, Are you…
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Marla - I'm sorry your hubby is struggling. I think it's much harder to watch someone we love struggle than to go through hard times ourselves. I always feel so helpless! My pictures from the race came back, and while I looked good in some, in others I looked flabby and gross. Had a slight mental lapse where I felt quite…
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Hey everyone! Can't write much at the moment as I need to head out for a quick bike ride and then get kids to school. I'm sorry I've been MIA for a bit here, but it was crazy! Basically, the week leading up to my heading out to Omaha was filled with stress. My good friend had a miscarriage and my best friend lost her job.…
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Well, hopefully that will be the start of your daughter drifting apart from her boyfriend! Hopefully your hubby gets better! I'm with you on the eating! I always do soooooo well until the end of the day and it all comes crashing down! I've taken to drinking a small glass of wine or hard apple cider or something like that.…
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Marla - That is a lot of stress! My sister once dated a jerk. We would give our opinion when asked, but didn't force the issue and she eventually broke up with him. Her hubby of 10 years is pretty awesome so that worked out. I agree with you that her ex-friend probably made the situation worse. One can only hope that as…
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Marla - Good! I'm. glad the doctor was helpful! Moved my training back to the mornings and it just works better. My alarm did not go off yesterday, no idea why, so my bike ride was cut an hour short.m. it I still got 20 miles in, so that's something. I have my long run today. I'm going to try the Galloway method, which is…
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Marla - Hopefully the doctor can figure out what's going on! As for all the police issues, it's a combination of things. A significant part of it is the media portrayal of some of these police incidents. I would say about 1 out of every 20 they show is an actual incident of police brutality. But it's how they report it…
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I figured I'd do the weekly thing until summer is over and everyone is back to a more normal schedule. Sherry - If was awesome to hear from you! Congrats on the weight loss! I know it must be hard being stuck in with your mom, but it's so awesome that you're giving your dad a break like that. I'm praying for you, and hope…
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April - So glad the boot is working! Good job on the good food choices when all those sweets are available! Marla - I have the same problem when I go to San Diego. I live in Phoenix and so I always figure the triple digits have me prepped for the heat. San Diego is only in the seventies and I always think I'll be fine and…
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After taking several months off from logging what I eat, I'm back at it. I was working through my own mental stuff with not asking help and some esteem issues associated with that. Things are going better now though, and so I think it's time to now focus more on my physical needs. I gained some weight (not massive, but…
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April - What is the next step after this diagnosis? Also, hoping you foot doctor can figure out what's going on with your foot! Marla - That would make it very hard to avoid foods that you love. If I love a food, it's hard enough to avoid it if I know it causes problems...but if I wasn't absolutely certain I'm not sure my…
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Marla - That is a bummer about the noise! We drive way out into the middle of nowhere in the mountains and thankfully haven't dealt with that. You have an appointment soon to figure out what's going on with your stomach right? Hubby and I had a good conversation about my training last night. He started hounding me to start…
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Hey all! Marla - I hope you have a great time camping, and eventually find out what's causing all the stomach issues! April - What did you do to your foot? I'm sure it's a relief to realize that the appetite is caused by medication, so you don't feel like you'll struggle with this forever! Got a cold from the hubby…
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Marla - I'm glad you're going to see a nutritionist. They definitely give more in depth information and have actual follow up. Praying that your tummy is better in time for camping! I'm getting a bit more consistent in my workouts. I slept through my alarm this morning and missed my run. But I still have a swim and…
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This is how I felt after my two weeks of insanity. These two weeks are my busiest, as I had two conventions in two weeks, and then during the week those weeks I first had VBS to teach every day and then Kid's Camp. I just got back late Saturday and spent the last couple days trying to get my life back in order. VBS went…
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Marla - Hope you got some better sleep! Do you have any plans with your free time now that you're done volunteering? April - I've found the best way to eat healthy is to stop focusing on limiting. I focus on the healthy foods I enjoy and have as much of that as I want. Also, I've stopped labeling foods as "good" or "bad".…
