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How Do You Handle Challenges?
Sometimes I have difficulty adjusting to challenges. I handle the bigger challenges, like life changes, well. Smaller challenges often take me by surprise. They take a toll on me and require more time for adjustment before I figure out what is needed before taking action. Can you offer some suggestions? I appreciate your…
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Really Great News!
Hello everyone! I've missed being here and excited that I can begin posting again. Near the end of March, 2024, I began experiencing an increase in pain, notably in my arms. I've known for several years that the pain in my forearms is acute Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, but this new pain different. The pain was now in each bone…
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Physical Challenge: Fibromyalgia
Last night was a night filled with intense pain caused by fibromyalgia. I took my fibro meds and went to bed, and even fell asleep as soon as the pain subsided some. However, only an hour later I was startled awake with the pain coursing through my body. I took my fibro meds again, but the pain was so intense it drove me…
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Nausea After Breakfast
Do you suffer from nausea after eating breakfast (or within 3 hours of waking)? If so, then maybe this will help! My adult son is a personal trainer and nutritionist. We were discussing our eating habits recently when I revealed that I only eat once per day, at dinner time. He strongly suggested that I begin eating…
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Atomic Habits Applied To My Eating
How I am changing my eating habits by only 1% every day is impacting my life. Normally when I attempt to lose weight I want to make a major change so I can have a major success. But this time I am focused on making very small changes frequently that, with time, will lead to major success. The idea presented in the book…
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What is your biggest non-physical challenge?
The non-physical challenge I face most frequently is insomnia. It is very persistent. But I have begun taking small steps in overcoming this challenge. * Turn off all social media at least one hour before bed. * Discontinue all mental activities at least one hour before bed (this includes reading books, studies, working on…
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Do you have days when you just can't eat?
Today was an odd day. I was up really late last night so I slept in today. I started my day normally and felt well, other than being a bit tired. I prepared my planned dinner, but was unable to force myself to eat it. I rarely experience difficulties eating, so this is unusual for me. So I'm wondering if any of you have…
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Non-scale Victory
I am wheelchair dependent, so using a weight scale is a luxury that few doctors provide, so I rarely know the exact number of my weight, so I use a lot of non-scale measurements as indicators of my weight condition. So I can transfer into my vehicle and do the driving with simple hand controls. When I started this journey…
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Welcome! I'm glad you are here. Please introduce yourself to the group.
I'm a husband, father, and brother. I'm an active volunteer, former technical project manager, and I enjoy reading, writing, and rural driving. I'm also a 56 y/o paraplegic, double amputee (both legs); I suffer bi-polar disorder, anxiety, and chronic insomnia. I became paraplegic when I fell from a roof 36 years ago. My…
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What is your inspiration for today?
Today I took inspiration in the little things. I began after a restful sleep. Then I had quiet time this morning as my wife drank coffee, then I accomplished a few small tasks that I have been wanting to get done, and finished my day with a small dinner (intermittent fasting), and time with Dancer (my small…
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Lost 8.5 Pounds & 2 Inches!
My first time to check in gets great results! I'm excited about what I'm doing this time to lose the weight for good, and so far it seems to be working. But I could definitely use some more friends.
