|
Hello FS family ~ As you can see by my weight history (that I updated this morning)...I'm in a heap of trouble here. Had to dig out my yoga pants even (sigh).🤦🏻♀️ My arthritis is in a flare, making movement difficult and painful (back to my walker for now). I've switched biologics back to Enbrel but I haven't had enough weeks of it, to have it kick in yet. Getting blood work done again next week, including thyroid levels, as I suspect it may be out of whack. Had my thyroid removed some years ago, but don't have an endocrinologist currently, and my meds have not been adjusted at all. So, some medical issues, some new stressors with feeling anxious about out-of-state company coming for a visit in a few weeks. I want the house and the yard to be in tip-top shape but I lack the strength and/or enthusiasm to get it done. I'm feeling really quite overwhelmed by it all. On the one hand - I really miss my 'thigh-gap' and on the other - it's nice to have some boobs back🤣 I can't do this alone.......the reason I was successful before here on FS, is because I kept checking in here, sharing helpful tidbits re food & fitness choices and feeling part of a 'community'. Of course, not everyone agreed with the things I shared and I actually became afraid that I would steer someone wrong and they would somehow be harmed by my posts. I know I'm not qualified to give medical advice, so I try to be careful. This post for today is very very basic, common sense stuff....that I have NOT been doing consistently for months now. I'm praying that I can incorporate these back into my daily routine...one day at a time. I've missed you guys.💙💙💙 This can be such a welcoming/safe place to share and to learn. Honestly, the food pictures trigger me to eat (these days) but hopefully I will soon have my sense of purpose back and some level of self-control! This turned into an essay! Thanks for listening and a special thank-you to those who sent private messages to check in on me. 🤗
|
21 till 40 av 47
 Kommentarer
Welcome back CJ! We missed your posts.
22 maj 23 av medlem: HealthyKidneys
|
So glad to see you back, you've been missed. 💚💜💛 Hope you can get your health issues resolved soon.
22 maj 23 av medlem: shirfleur 1
|
22 maj 23 av medlem: -MorticiaAddams
|
Crystal, I think you hit your goal & maintained for a short time. Then you made quitting smoking your focus instead of weight maintenance. I have found after years of yoyoing I must make my diet a focal point forever or I might start gaining again. I moved my focus from just loss to nutrition/fitness. Monitering on FS has just become a habit. You developed some good habits....if you start where you left off, hopefully you'll be able to jump back into it. Post what worked for you on here to get your head in the right place. I always enjoyed seeing them. Rooting for you ❤️
22 maj 23 av medlem: SherryeB
|
💙Cyrus> Delightful to meet you and to see your encouragement suggestions😊 Yes, counting our blessings and mindfully watching for them throughout the day is a definite mood shifter! Thank you
22 maj 23 av medlem: CrystalJo74
|
💙buenita> Hello sweet lady🙋♀️ Thanks for checkin in on me and for your prayers (I felt the love). Hope you and Pastor are doing well and starting to have some pretty spring weather🌼🌞🌷
22 maj 23 av medlem: CrystalJo74
|
💙Diana> awwwwww, thanks so much for your continued friendship and support❣ I feel like some kinda switch clicked off, and 80% of my motivation, energy, enthusiasm, focus, and restraint went out the freakin window!! Arghhhh😖 I think it might help to watch some nutrition/fitness stuff on YouTube to kinda get my head turned around. I heard you've been real sick, but I surely hope & pray that you're feeling MUCH better now. You are truly dear to me Diana...plz take care🌷
22 maj 23 av medlem: CrystalJo74
|
💙Bubbles> I just realized that I haven't been completing my food diary for the whole day! Breakfast is pretty easy to log, but then...well...right now, I just don't wanna know! If you take a look back through my journal, you'll see that I was SUPER dedicated to tracking every single bite, every single day for months on end! I have chosen not to do keto because cardiovascular disease is very prevalent in my family history. We're all different here on FS, and our journeys often take a side-trip, so here's to diversity, tolerance & open-mindedness, right?!
22 maj 23 av medlem: CrystalJo74
|
💙sk.17> Retraining myself sounds like a good start. I need a refresher course and a kick in the rear, to get me out of this quagmire of laziness & self-neglect. It's do-able! 1 step at a time!
22 maj 23 av medlem: CrystalJo74
|
@bubbles, your comments are my reality, except your dismissal of low calories. I’m under 5 feet tall and therefore I’m not able to follow calorie recommendations. (I’m also very sedentary) not sure how tall crystal is, but short people have trouble 👿
22 maj 23 av medlem: Sarah1950
|
💙RhumbaGirl> oh girrrrrl, your message really touched me today. Honestly, it is SO tempting to start smoking again, cuz I know I wouldn't eat as much (I would smoke instead!). It's been 6 months now, and if it weren't for the added weight, I wouldn't give cigs a 2nd thought. Thank you for the kindness in your words. 🌺
22 maj 23 av medlem: CrystalJo74
|
💙Nana2nine> Welcome to FS! I've started following you and see that you are already well on your way to success! We're about the same age with some physical limitations, so let's keep in touch and walk this journey together, ok?
22 maj 23 av medlem: CrystalJo74
|
💙healthykidneys> thanks! It's nice to be back🌞
22 maj 23 av medlem: CrystalJo74
|
💙shirfleur> thank you SO much🤗 it's good to be back!
22 maj 23 av medlem: CrystalJo74
|
💙Morticia> well, thank you very much! Hope you are doing well👍🙋♀️
22 maj 23 av medlem: CrystalJo74
|
💙Sherrye> You're 100% correct. It's like when I quit smoking, it took MOST of my attention & focus away from nutrition/moderation and I slowly completely slipped away from logging, watching salt intake, etc. I mean, I still think about that stuff, but I just don't ACT on it. Thanks for your encouragement🌸
22 maj 23 av medlem: CrystalJo74
|
💙sarah1950> yup, I'm on the short end of the stick also (5'2") I kept my calories at or below 1200 for many, many months. This time around I think I'll allow myself more like 1400/day which will mean a slower weight loss, but hopefully sustainable.
22 maj 23 av medlem: CrystalJo74
|
Focus on permanent lifestyle change—teach yourself not to be concerned with what others think about your house, your yard, your hair or clothes. They are NOT leading your life. If they are coming to judge you then YOU don’t need them.
22 maj 23 av medlem: Kenna Morton
|
CJo, yes, let's take the walk together!
22 maj 23 av medlem: Nana2nine
|
💙Kenna> thanks. I've been battling this very thing my whole life. Always so worried what someone thinks of me...time for me to let that sh!t go👋🏻
22 maj 23 av medlem: CrystalJo74
|
| |
|
|
| |
Lämna en kommentar
Du måste logga in för att kunna lämna en kommentar. Klicka här för att logga in.
|
|
|
CrystalJo74 's vikthistorik
|