I wish I could afford the exercise machines, though right now, even if I could I would have no room to put them. Right now, work is very slow and we wonder week to week if and when we're getting paid. We eventually do, but its always been late the past few months.What we did was buy a treadmill, eliptical machine, bow-flex, tv and DVD player and put them all in one room.
I do get carbs, I eat bread and rice and such. And I had a complete physical not too long ago which showed everything normal. The only thing that blood work showed changed was my hormone levels. They showed I was in menopause, which I already knew.Maybe you are not getting enough carbs? Veggies are pretty low in carbs. I too eat lots of veggies, little meat and cannot eat wheat or gluten. Brown rice and oats are in my diet to supply them.
Also, have you had your thyroid, adrenals checked? I was unable to lose weight, felt moapy and tired last spring and summer only to be diagnosed with thyroid issues and adrenal fatigue. I am on med and that has helped a great deal.
I want the house fixed up, but I've always had a lot of animals so I never expect it to stay clean. I've never worried what anyone else thought about it. My animals have always been a major part of my life and anyone who couldn't deal with that I didn't need to be around. It is a bit frustrating though when I've just cleaned someplace and five minutes later someone comes along and spits up or something, but with animals. that's just the way it is.
My husband is disabled. Not in a wheelchair, but he can't work for physical and psychological reasons. His days/nights sometimes vary. Sometimes he's up all night, going to bed after I leave for work, or sometimes he's up during the day and comes to bed with me or after me at night. So it can be hard to 'plan' anything. I never know what stage he's going to be in unless he knows a few days in advance, and then not always.
Mary Wargo-
I do feel happy for others, but I still envy them too. I do try to use those things about others to inspire myself, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. It can be hard when what they're doing, or the way they're doing it just seems to part of their nature, and not something they are consciously aware of. One of my greatest inspirations -Steve Irwin- was one of these people. His energy and passion was boundless. He could make a person feel they could do anything. I never got to meet him in person but corresponded with those at the zoo for many years ( he sent me one of his uniforms, and I have a whole room dedicated to him and Australia Zoo). Losing him didn't help my depression, I can tell you that.I drastically changed my thoughts to feeling happy for other people for their success and admiring their attributes. If it is something I really admire and would like to aspire to I find out how they are doing what they are doing.
I try to. I just remember times when I was younger, and I seemed to have so much more energy. True, I didn't have the responsibilities I have now, my time was more my own. And people tell me "well that's what happens when you get older". But I see people older than me who still have energy, and haven't gained weight etc. I know, I know, I'm not them. But if they didn't change, why did I?Find your way that suits and fits YOU and celebrate your uniqueness.
missy62 -
Boy does this sound like me! Except I don't have kids (my husband is 'kid' enough). And I don't have the acreage or the farm animals ( I wish I did thoughthe reality is the house is reasonably clean for an old charming farm house, 1 cat 4 dogs 2 goats 6 horses and 8.5 acres! I also have my friends animals here due to her hard times(2 dogs and 3 horses)I get overwhelmed with just the basics let alone trying to figure out a new business, dealing with his kids issues the last 3 years etc. At times I get paralyzed there just seems to be too much!!!
). I have 1 dog (Great Dane), 6 inside cats, 8 outside cats, 2 guinea pigs, 1 rat, 1 snake, several snails, 2 tortoises and about 12 other turtles. And I've cut back from what I used to have! LOL There is a house that gives tours not far from me once a year where the couple has 4 aviaries, big turtle ponds, huge tanks and other things. It takes them 4 hours every morning and 4 hours every night to care for everything. And they both have jobs. I can't even begin to imagine where they get the energy for this.
I do this too. I know I have so very much to be happy about and thankful for. A husband who loves me and thinks I'm his reason for living. I own my house, no rent or mortgage even though it needs a lot of work right now I can't afford to do on it. I have my animals. My bills for the time being are all up to date. I have food. I should be happy. I just have to convince myself of that.I also have to work hard at ridding of the guilt "I have so much I should feel happier"
Sheils75 -
Very true. I guess I have to learn to be more content. Not want to get everything done all at once. It would be nice to see how I am further into this program. When I learn to let things go more.but in the grand scheme of things I'm enjoying time with a loved one after working all week and she has a super clean house. What's more important? We find ways to judge ourselves over and over again, it's a never ending cycle...