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Posted by noa on March 21, 2004, at 13:09:58
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior sets a new goal » noa, posted by Dinah on March 15, 2004, at 20:43:11
Weekend Warrior doesn't meet goal. Shoot. It's Sunday and I didn't make it to the gym during the week and in fact, I don't think I'm gonna make it there today either. I don't feel so bad about today only because I seem to be doing something about another goal--cleaning.
Been having trouble with other self-care things. So, this week I set goal for several things, including making sure to take my "breakfast" meds (this is the second set of morning meds, the first having been right upon wakening without food, etc.) by a certain time in the morning. Twice I met the goal--one day I got in just barely on time, the next day an hour earlier. But then the next---two hours late. Two hours late isn't terrible in terms of consequences, but sometimes I forget until the afternoon and then there are most definitly noticeable consequences later on in the day and night. What happens is I put them in my pocket and grab breakfast on the go to eat at work when I get there. But inevitable things start hopping right away and I get too busy to remember.
Posted by tabitha on March 22, 2004, at 10:04:43
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior sets a new goal, posted by noa on March 21, 2004, at 13:09:58
I've been dropping my 'breakfast with protein' and 'take an hour lunch break' goals lately. I also keep forgetting my morning meds on the weekend, which inevitably makes me feel anxious and grumpy by late afternoon. Let's get back on track this week. I will if you will...
Posted by noa on March 23, 2004, at 18:12:23
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior sets a new goal » noa, posted by tabitha on March 22, 2004, at 10:04:43
Deal!
I've been managing to take my meds on time so far this week.
BUT, what I've not been so good at is getting into bed early enough to get enough sleep considering when I have to wake up in the morning. I have to get up earlier than early because it takes me so darn long to 'wind up' in the morning. Even if I get my clothes ready the night before, etc. because it is more about becoming awake than organization.
I didn't make it to the gym this weekend at all, nevermind the mid-week goal.
Tab, I'm rootin for ya! Remember---
1. Eat breakfast. BTW, I read once in Judith Wortman's book on Food and Mood, "Managing Your Mind and Mood Through Food", that for breakfast, it is less crucial to have protein than it is for lunch. Carbos at breakfast apparently don't slow you down, while carbos at lunch do.
2. Take time for lunch (even if you can't do the hour, make sure to take a break of some kind).
Posted by noa on March 26, 2004, at 18:17:44
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior sets a new goal » noa, posted by tabitha on March 22, 2004, at 10:04:43
Tab, you ok?
Posted by tabitha on March 26, 2004, at 23:11:23
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior sets a new goal » tabitha, posted by noa on March 26, 2004, at 18:17:44
Yup, I'm fine. This board is just so quiet. So what was my goal this week? Lunches? Well I didn't do too well with that, but tonight I bought groceries and had a healthy snack of celery, hummus, and an orange. So how are you doing?
Posted by noa on March 27, 2004, at 10:43:54
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior sets a new goal » noa, posted by tabitha on March 26, 2004, at 23:11:23
>Yup, I'm fine. This board is just so quiet. So what was my goal this week? Lunches? Well I didn't do too well with that, but tonight I bought groceries and had a healthy snack of celery, hummus, and an orange. So how are you doing?
Well, I think I did manage to take the most important meds on time most days, but there were days when I quickly gulped down the Effexor and Glucophage but didn't take any of my supplements because I had to run do something at work. It was a crazy crazy crazy week at work and I got yelled at on the phone by about a dozen different customers! Maybe it was all those planets in view at the same time?I did not go to the gym. It's Saturday morning now and I don't think I'll make it today. I slept late today and have to go somewhere in a few minutes. Maybe tomorrow? I'll have to get up early to do that because I have plans tomorrow, too. Excuses Excuses Excuses......
I've been making sure to eat fresh vegies every day, though. I have not had as many oranges because I didn't see the really good ones when I was at the store this week.
Had too much caffeinated coffee this week. I probably should cut out the caffeine. Not ready for that move, though.
Did not get enough sleep all week. Slept late today, though. It doesn't seem to really make up for it, though.
Why does this sound more like a confession than goal setting????
:- )
Take care.
Posted by Dinah on March 27, 2004, at 21:56:52
In reply to Re: Starting weight. 186. Today's weight. 188 1/2, posted by Dinah on March 15, 2004, at 20:40:20
This just isn't going in the right direction AT ALL. Grrrrrr
Posted by Rach on March 28, 2004, at 3:00:46
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior sets a new goal » tabitha, posted by noa on March 27, 2004, at 10:43:54
Hey Noa,
In your message it seems like you focused on a lot of stuff you hadn't been doing that you feel you should. There seemed to be this whole list of stuff - supplements, gym, sleeping, coffee...
Focus on the good thing you did do - You "ate fresh vegies every day". That deserves a congratulations!
Are you having problems achieving your one goal because you're getting overwhelmed by everything else you think you should do right?
I think you need to give yourself permission to do all those bad things, so long as you change one habit regularly. So if this week your goal is to take ALL your meds on time, then that means you don't have to go to the gym, or drink less coffee, so long as you get yourself into that routine of taking all your meds. Then in a week or two, when you have that down, concentrate on the next thing. And not just concentrate, but allow yourself the freedom in your other bad areas.
Posted by noa on March 28, 2004, at 16:47:26
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior sets a new goal » noa, posted by Rach on March 28, 2004, at 3:00:46
Rach, you're probably right. Thanks. It's just that there are so many things to fix!!
Posted by Jaynee on April 3, 2004, at 1:23:28
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior sets a new goal » Rach, posted by noa on March 28, 2004, at 16:47:26
Well, I've gained 5 pounds in the last week. Doesn't make me very happy. I was doing well, but lately have been extremely tired, exhausted actually. Don't know if it is allergies or what. I really want to go and exercise, I mean my mind wants to, but my body is just to frigin tired. I see people out walking and jogging, but I am just to tired. I know someone will tell me to go to the doctor, but everytime I do, they do the same tests and tell me I am fine. It is so frustrating. I guess all I can do is ride it out and hope to hell this exhausted feeling goes away soon.
Any hints on what to do? I started to take claritin today, maybe that will help?
Posted by noa on April 3, 2004, at 19:20:53
In reply to Crap, gained 5 pounds, posted by Jaynee on April 3, 2004, at 1:23:28
OK, maybe we need to set more paradoxical goals, like setting our target weights upward rather than downward, cuz this thread seems to show that most of us are going in the wrong direction, lbs-wise. :-)
Posted by Jaynee on April 6, 2004, at 20:11:28
In reply to Re: Crap, gained 5 pounds, posted by noa on April 3, 2004, at 19:20:53
I am so proud of myself. Jogged about 8 km yesterday and am going to the gym tonight. Don't really care if I lose weight right now, I will come summer, but right now I am just so proud of myself, getting my fat A@$ off the computer chair.
Of course it took me about an hour to jog that far and I was going really slow, but I did it. I jog 10 minutes and walk for 1 minute. It works and feel great.
Just thought I would share my excitement.
Posted by Jaynee on April 6, 2004, at 20:12:18
In reply to Re: Crap, gained 5 pounds, posted by noa on April 3, 2004, at 19:20:53
Posted by noa on April 7, 2004, at 0:56:28
In reply to Jogged about 8km yesterday, posted by Jaynee on April 6, 2004, at 20:11:28
Congratulations! I am very impressed.
Posted by gardenergirl on April 9, 2004, at 8:29:26
In reply to Re: Jogged about 8km yesterday » Jaynee, posted by noa on April 7, 2004, at 0:56:28
You know, I just don't have the mental energy to devote to this right now. I feel bad, and I am eating way too much junk as a way to soothe myself. Not a good strategy. I rationalize that I will focus on this later when things calm down. Maybe if I can just try to add some variety to the snacking/bingeing... Some healthy stuff once in awhile. And I am doing more yoga, as it really calms me down when my mind is going crazy over work crap.
Good luck to everyone else. I'm bailing for now.
:(
gg
Posted by noa on April 9, 2004, at 18:47:30
In reply to Temporarily given up, posted by gardenergirl on April 9, 2004, at 8:29:26
Hey, doing more yoga is fantastic. Maybe it's not giving up so much as shifting strategies?
Take care.
Posted by gardenergirl on April 10, 2004, at 11:26:20
In reply to Re: Temporarily given up » gardenergirl, posted by noa on April 9, 2004, at 18:47:30
Yeah...and if I feel better about my body, I tend to take care of it more. Yoga helps me to feel strong and beautiful. Definitely calming, too.
I write as I am eating my main vice, peanut butter M and M's. Oh well. One thing at a time.
Thanks for the positive thoughts!
gg
Posted by Jaynee on April 11, 2004, at 12:37:53
In reply to Jogged about 8km yesterday, posted by Jaynee on April 6, 2004, at 20:11:28
Posted by Sooshi on April 12, 2004, at 11:29:54
In reply to Energy is gone again, now what? (nm), posted by Jaynee on April 11, 2004, at 12:37:53
and it's taken me a whole month to do it!! Geez, this is hard. I've been eating really well (Zonegran controls my appetite very well) and although I don't exercise regularly, I've definately increased my activity recently...lots of walking and such.
Oh well, keep on keepin' on....
Posted by Dinah on April 16, 2004, at 12:14:53
In reply to Starting weight. 186. Target weight. 136., posted by Dinah on February 9, 2004, at 23:05:51
2/9/04 186 pounds
4/16/04 192 poundsNot as bad as I thought, actually. I remembered starting at 176. Thank heavens I started this thread.
Posted by Jaynee on April 18, 2004, at 0:48:18
In reply to Starting weight. 186. Today's weight. 187. Sigh. (nm), posted by Dinah on March 3, 2004, at 14:17:20
Other than being pregnant, I weigh more than I have ever. Very upsetting, but I keep up the battle, by running every other day and trying to walk at least an hour on the days I don't go for a jog. Plus lifting weights at least 2 time a week.
Oh well, what else can a girl do. I refuse to starve myself. I wish weight wasn't such a big issue in my life. I wish I could be content about just being whatever weight I am. I guess that is the real fight, just being content with one's self no matter what. Acceptance is my new goal, I just think it will be my hardest achievement, if I ever do achieve it.
Posted by Dinah on April 25, 2004, at 13:08:05
In reply to Re: Starting weight. 186. Target weight. 136., posted by Dinah on April 16, 2004, at 12:14:53
But at least it's going in the right direction now. I've been pretty good lately. I've also been really unproductive. I think there's a definite link there.
Posted by Flipsactown on April 29, 2004, at 23:19:22
In reply to Re: Keeps going up, darnit. 170+ now, SE of nardil?, posted by tinydancer on March 5, 2004, at 3:58:07
How is Nardil working out for you? I am in my 3rd week of Nardil for unipolar depression and am curious to see how other Nardil users are doing, aside from the weight gain.
FST
> I was doing SO good losing weight awhile back, then the damn winter hit and I just can't bring my curvaceous bod to venture outside of my bedcovers.....
>
> I know how positive it is for my mental state and my health to move my booty every day, but it is so difficult sometimes.
Posted by gardenergirl on May 1, 2004, at 10:33:09
In reply to Re: Keeps going up, darnit. 170+ now, SE of nardil? » tinydancer, posted by Flipsactown on April 29, 2004, at 23:19:22
Nardil is working well for me. My weight has stabilized a bit. At least it is not increasing. Pretty much all of the side effects have gone away at this point, too, which is nice. I have been on it now for about six months.
How are you doing?gg
Posted by flipsactown on May 2, 2004, at 21:15:06
In reply to Re: Keeps going up, darnit. 170+ now, SE of nardil? » Flipsactown, posted by gardenergirl on May 1, 2004, at 10:33:09
Hi GG,
I am doing as well as can be expected as I have just completed 3 weeks on Nardil. Aside from the insomnia I have had very little side effect which is a good thing. On top of that my unipolar depression is in check although I know I can feel better than this. Hoping that in the coming weeks I will feel even more depression free. I have been having to take generic benadryl to help with the insomnia. However, although benadryl seem to help me sleep, I seem to wake up in an hour or two and can't go back to sleep. I will be seeing a new pdoc in 2 weeks and I will ask for some Trazodone or Ambien to help me get to sleep and stay asleep for more than 2 hours at a time. Take care.
FST
> Nardil is working well for me. My weight has stabilized a bit. At least it is not increasing. Pretty much all of the side effects have gone away at this point, too, which is nice. I have been on it now for about six months.
> How are you doing?
>
> gg
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