tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486101634414115513.post1307861304653507004..comments2023-08-20T00:57:59.629-07:00Comments on Moving the Mountain: TOO MANY DAMN THOUGHTSConniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00070528807624659363noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486101634414115513.post-70597301778814740892013-08-11T07:41:53.438-07:002013-08-11T07:41:53.438-07:00Connie,
Sorry for responding a bit late in the gam...Connie,<br />Sorry for responding a bit late in the game here. I know from experience that over-thinking is really dangerous. Trust me. Well, you know already because that is where you are right now. The panic sets in and feeling overwhelmed takes over doesn't it? I know. I can only suggest what is helping me. I am still at a day at a time. <br /><br />As much as my current Doctor is not impressing me all that much (I changed to her earlier this year since she is closer to me and I thought that would help me with my stress-load), she noticed that I was getting depressed with over-thinking everything. When she prescribed me a medication for bipolar disorder (which I don't have) without telling me, I knew that things had hit the skids for me. It was a wake-up call. I agreed with her on the depression but I decided that the medication for me at this time was not the answer as I have liver disease. So I have since gone through my health insurance company through work and am setting myself on a wellness program - it is all together involving mind/spirit/body healing. It will take time to get healthier for me. I was obsessing a lot and now am calming down. I also could not concentrate on one thing - but instead just let everything go out of exhaustion. Just the thought of doing anything - or making a decision was overwhelming.<br /> <br />I am not sure Connie if that is an option for you? I know you will start to think that oh crap one more thing to have to add to your plate, but maybe you can't do this on your own anymore and in all honesty, who can? You my dear, deserve so much kudos for how far you have come! Don't worry about the 19 pounds right now. Think of what you have accomplished not just in your health / weight loss so far but also with everything in life - raising a family, working full time - those are not easy feats! <br /><br />Also, if it is through your work insurance, is there a way to allow for extra time (during work hours) that allow for these wellness appointments? It helps if your employer is aware and then they can at least support you - even a little bit. My job is really hectic, but they know that I have to put my health first. You do too! <br /><br />I pray and hope that you will find that balance. It is possible - believe me! xo<br />Losing Shortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15452707165688228094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486101634414115513.post-63034992708070940932013-08-08T08:14:52.236-07:002013-08-08T08:14:52.236-07:00Hi Connie, Wow, you have a lot of thoughts up ther...Hi Connie, Wow, you have a lot of thoughts up there!!! Clearly, I can't address it all. <br /><br />To dramatically change a person's weight, the lifestyle must dramatically change. Like Leigh, I TOTALLY changed how each day was lived. Eating within calorie limit has provided structure to my eating--which seeped into all areas of my life. Structure is structure, no matter where you start to get it. Your house will start getting more orderly if you are watching your calories--seriously they correspond. I know a blogger who has heavy emphasis on structuring food, fitness, and life in general--as being connected. So if you want to lose a lot of weight, your current "normal" will not make that happen. You have to find a new "normal," as you allude to above. <br /><br />I don't do my weight loss alone. I was voted "Madam Secretary" of our T.O.P.S. chapter mainly because the older members felt that, for my own sake, I needed to be seriously invested in my weight loss in a long-term way. They were looking out for me. I feel responsible to my group because I am an official officer of my chapter. I love my TOPS friends (!!!) and they support me in ways that family never could. And they are INSISTENT about food journaling. When I didn't food journal for a while, they gave me some serious talks. Like Leigh said, I think you should consider joining a weight loss group like OA or TOPS, which are both inexpensive and both are really great support. <br /><br />I do care about you, Connie. And I hope you feel good about emailing me at: affectionforfitness@gmail.com if you ever have any questions or issues, or whatever, you want to discuss with me. I'm very willing to invest that time for you. :D<br /><br />:-) Marion<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499442282999349686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486101634414115513.post-37005371670194701592013-08-08T06:51:42.144-07:002013-08-08T06:51:42.144-07:00I am a firm believer in lifestyle changes as oppos...I am a firm believer in lifestyle changes as opposed to dieting. I have lost over 55 lb. and have about 20 to go and it has been relatively easy because I didn't go ON and diet which leads to going OFF the diet. The first thing I did was stop eating sugar. Nothing good comes from eating sugar. Nothing. Stop right now. It is toxic. It causes heat in the body which leads to joint problems in addition to so many other health problems. You know that. We all do. Stop eating sugar. I also started making it a point to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. I really think with your life and the obstacles that exercise can wait. We sometimes go on a guilt trip over the exercise. It can come in a bit when you are in more control. After the sugar was gone I started on other carbs like the breads, pastas, etc. You can have a wonderful salad on a low-carb diet. A snack is now a hard boiled egg or some almonds. I did count carbs for a while but now I know what to do. If you will keep your carbs between 50 and 75 per day you will lose weight consistently. I promise. downsizershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936040379217292517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486101634414115513.post-76874069779467085712013-08-08T04:42:41.994-07:002013-08-08T04:42:41.994-07:00Hey Connie. I've been thinking of you a lot l...Hey Connie. I've been thinking of you a lot lately. I appreciate all your thoughts about why this is so hard right now. I also appreciate the fact that you know that they are just excuses. Maybe getting in the game should start with some self healing. before you can lose weight physically, you have to ready for it mentally. I've been toying with the idea of going to Overeaters Anonymous. Although I haven't acted on my binge thoughts, I still think about it every day and I wonder if I could ever get to a point where I could go a day (or two, or forever)where a binge won't cross my mind. Check out the website, it may be something that could be helpful. It's not as simple as diet and exercise. Mental health is a HUGE factor in successful weight loss. Glad to see you back. Thanks for the update. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10402096620723172678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486101634414115513.post-316928145716434952013-08-08T04:05:31.150-07:002013-08-08T04:05:31.150-07:00I appreciate this post. I am in the same boat wit...I appreciate this post. I am in the same boat with the self sabotage. I will have 2-3 good day only to blow it the rest of the week. I have realized that I am either really good at working out or eating well. I am having a problem eating well and working out at the same time. I'm not sure why because it seems like they would go hand in hand. I work shift work full time with a constantly changing schedule. Some days I go to work at 11:30PM and other days I go in at 6:00PM. The lack of routine is really hurting my weight loss game. I hope you find your motivation and dedication again and a nice balance that works with you and your family. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489333001153987080noreply@blogger.com