Posted By: judy0777 on
I have let stress get the best of me but tomorrow is a new day. I am going to stick with the program. I have a new manager and there is a lot of pressure for more, more, more...and that is still not enough. I am going to keep a journal and write in it when I feel like eating something just to be eating because I am stressed. I am going to document what I eat and focus on my goals. I deserve to achieve my goals and a healthier life.
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Posted By: sandybryant on
Saturday night, winding down for the night in front of the tube, my cell phone starts ringing. My phone rarely rings, since only a handful of folks have the number (and I don’t even have it memorized.) I answer it when I see the area code is from Georgia, even though I don’t recognize the number.
It was my father’s girlfriend.
Now, this was absolutely the first time I ever spoke with the woman. I’m not really at the point where I want to talk to her. But she’s talking to me about how my father misses me, etc. I cut her short. “I’ve talked to Dad since all this started. 2 times we’ve talked, all for less than 5 minutes by DAD’s choice, not mine. And the last time he called I wasn’t home. I returned his call, and he has yet to call me back.” She starts to say something about how sorry she is then asks if I want to talk to my father. It’s after 10. Dad is probably passed out in their living room, probably has had 3 or 4 Manhattans. I have to be up at 6 AM for a training walk. I don’t want to talk to him.
I don’t know why she thought it was her place to try to “make emends” with me. I’m not her daughter. In fact, I’m only a couple years younger than her. My father has fingers that work; he knows how to use a phone. It’s not her job to repair this relationship. It’s his job. It’s not like she and I will ever become fast friends.
Dad did call last night. We chatted for 10 minutes. The problem with him is he doesn’t really want to talk too much about his day, and he’s not really that interested in what I do. He just wants me to call. Before all this happened, he and I would talk 3, maybe 4 times a year: his birthday, Father’s Day, Xmas, and sometimes we’d chat before he automatically handed the phone to Mom. I’m really doubtful that’s going to change just because of the divorce.
He’s making a little effort, but I really think he’s expecting me to make more effort. Why?
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Posted By: skinnymommy on
time for bed. did well today i feel! ate 3 small healthy meals. no snacking in between(oh except for 3 grapes). so hard to find healthy, easy, reasonable meals for the whole family(4) members who are used to eating country home cooked meals. im looking for some friends to help encouge me and i them. its gunna be a long journey.
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Posted By: iadopted on
I was glad to find this group and hope that more people will join. I am a mom in Florida struggling to raise two children, work, participate in community activites and keep my household organized. It's hard. Even though I am married, I've learned that husbands aren't always good at taking on projects without definite instructions. But sometimes, by the time I explain and give instructions, I could take care of it myself. And to top it off, I have a child with special needs. It's tough managing her needs and making sure that I don't forget what my son needs as well. I adopted both of my children from the State system.
I've started a group on parenting children with special needs and I plan to start one on adoption as well. Good to meet everyone in this group.
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Posted By: aeilertson on
It seems like I have attempted many diets, but I have a hard time sticking with any of them. I used to be pretty active, but after having two kids, I packed on the pounds and find myself tired and unmotivated most of the time. I have lots of reasons to lose weight and it would seem like I have lots of motivation but it seems like I can come up with excuse after excuse. I really am getting tired of the way I look and it depresses me that I can't motivate myself to stick with anything. This is where I'm starting from if anybody has any ideas on ways that helped them get started let me know. I look forward to hearing other ideas.
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