Open Windows…Fresh Air…Fresh Start
The temps over the weekend were wonderful…very spring-like. I opened up the windows in the house yesterday. It felt so nice to have the fresh air move through the rooms. A nice soft breeze blowing into the living room and onto my face as I sat in my chair…doing a little reading. Its amazing what something like that can do for you. Spring fever…yep, Ive got it! Spring and Fall are my most favorite seasons. It actually motivated me enough that I got a few things done around here. Nothing major but anything is progress right now.
My plan today is to fast until I find TRUE hunger. I have been doing a lot of emotional eating to fill the emotional hunger. I’ll tell you, I sure can pack on the pounds very quickly when I do that. I feel gross. I feel sluggish and groggy from my food choices. This week I am going to focus on finding my TRUE HUNGER again. When I eat I will choose what I want and then pay attention to making sure I stop as soon as I feel satisfied…not stuffed…not overly full. I will worry about adding healthier food choices soon.
I have been having trouble with my knees over the last week or so. They hurt. I don’t know if I broke the last straw the last time I had done the BL workout with the lunges and squats…but they are really aching…grinding. Its very uncomfortable to stand up and sit down or go up and down the steps. I am afraid this is the first big health issue I will face from my overweight life. I guess what I don’t understand is why they hurt more now than when I was 50 pounds heavier.
I am still struggling with sadness. Still working on what I need to do and accepting my life is changing. I hope to embrace it one day soon. I am also still considering calling the Doc about meds…just not quite there with it.
So today…FRESH START! Spring is closing in and my weight needs to go back down. I want to start hiking the trails again soon and the less weight I have to lug up those trails…the better.
Hoping you all enjoyed your weekend. Have a great week Buddies!
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Hi Debbie,
Its been a while, I love your before and after pictures…what a beautiful smile you have
Your a wonderful person inside and out and you will WIN THIS BATTLE!!!! I know you will.
I’m glad you enjoyed the spring weather this weekend, we are alot alike, spring and fall are my favorite seasons as well
One step at a time….remember we are all here for you
Love ya
Jane
Debbi, that picture through the window is BEAUTIFUL! I am loving your spring fever and am ready to get ready for spring with you! I feel like I did some damage this weekend and am trying to get back on track this week so I can still see some sort of loss this week, or maybe even just a maintain… I think TOM is trying to sabotage me! Have a good day Sweet Buddy
I love that picture hon! So beautiful - can I be there too?
Just make sure you drink water until you are hungry. Don’t want a hungry and dehydrated Debbie on our hand now.
You are doing great. New week new start new day!
GLAD TO SEE YOU HAD NICE WEATHER TOO. I THINK YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!
Great steps in the right direction hunnie. I think the plan that you have set for yourself is great and should get you motivated and back on track in no time. Baby steps…don’t overdo it hunnie. Take your time and you will be just fine. I know you can do this. Enjoy the fresh air…love the picture…is that your windows at your own home?! If so…quite gorgeous
The picture is not mine (or those beautiful windows) but I am thankful that I do live in an area with views like this.
Well, I made it 17 hours on the fasting…and yep Nancy, I was drinking my water
Now to take it slow an easy on the eating!
Glucosamine Sulfate works really well to help joint pain BUT you got to make sure there is nothing messed up in there first. There is also clinical data to support Glucosamine too
I wouldn’t recommend anything that isn’t. 500mg three times a day with food but it takes months to start working so that stinks…
I love that pic! Our weather has been nice too. Abit chilly, but nice. I know what you mean still feeling some sadness, but we are getting thru it, right?
Spring does help ‘renew’ the soul… and I think as the weather gets better, you will start feeling better, too. You’ve really done well considering all you’ve been going through. Don’t push yourself too hard though.. you’re doing great and on the right track. Baby steps.. and I know you’ll make it happen ‘all in good time’. Take care..
Hey Debbi! Spring is around the corner, and I know what ya mean about the spring fever!!
Sounds like you have a good plan! You can do it! Take care and have a great week!