Healthier Living Thread Part V

I'm going with Tweety's example and grabbing a nap myself. I've got a couple of kids in the tub right now and as soon as they're done...They're old enough I don't have to be right by the tub, but I don't go farther than the door. Plus, it gives me time to log-on, LOL.

As far as the pool goes, Gentle, sitting there with your jeans and shirt on doesn't look any better than just showing what you've got . Be proud, girl . Although, I admit I usually throw on swim shorts; I feel a little more covered when chasing the little ones.

Zoe, are you using the gym by your place? That's so handy. Continuing is a lot harder than starting. I keep track in my planner, writing how many minutes and miles and dividing it into cardio and strength. I've seen actual pages that cover very specifically certain muscle groups, but that's way too much paperwork for me :). I'm always surprised when I add up the month and see how much I've done. Then I treat myself to a banana split...kidding...sorta . But, over time I can see how I've improved; otherwise, I don't think I'm ever doing better.

We're always so short in the summer that I've been working extras, myself. I'm tired enough I don't have much desire to do anything beyond sleeping and maybe throwing a load or two in the washer. Sigh. I want to be a famous movie star with a gym in my house and a trainer who comes with it--and make him a cute one .

Ain't that the truth Zoe??

I went to the gym and so far ate well today. Going to treat myself to a nap here in a few. :)

'ere ya go!

Was thinking about a nap today but I've run out of time Then I always tell myself I will go to bed earlier. I never do though!

Zoe,

No choice with the swimsuit issue. The boys are 6 and 8 years old. We spend lots of time at the pool every week. It's either get in and get wet or be shot by all the little/big water guns and be wet. I chose to get in the pool. Swimming is decent exercise and I find that I feel much more relaxed after time in the pool playing with the kids.

As far as the eating goes. I'm just doin the best that I can to keep on keepin on.

Sounds good!

I need to get a suit - we have a pool right here at the complex. I'm just bashful about being so undressed!

Zoe, are you using the gym by your place? That's so handy. Continuing is a lot harder than starting. I keep track in my planner, writing how many minutes and miles and dividing it into cardio and strength. I've seen actual pages that cover very specifically certain muscle groups, but that's way too much paperwork for me :). I'm always surprised when I add up the month and see how much I've done.

Yep, a few times. And I did start a journal recording my ex's, wt, BP, a bit about my food... only wrote one entry though lol! Still I think it would be fun to track my progress and YES to affirm that I am actually accomplishing something!

I too am picking up extra shifts. The boys need sooo much with the therapy, dentist, and all. I need the money to pay all the bills and not go into debt if possible. The problem is that the savings account has dwindled to a mere . Sooo, I will be working a whole lot of extra shifts for a long time to come. Too, many bills.

Oh well, it is what it is.

I walked again today after work. One third of the 2 miles has to be up hill. My calves are finished for the day. My second great toe on the left foot is sore but other than that I'm okay and feel more refreshed. I need to walk the anxiety and depression are cutting through my meds. (Tad too much stress/anxiety.) But that's okay.

Boys had fun with the Daddy today :wink2:. Daddy read ds2 a bedtime story. So, sweet.

Ate like a pig today. A somewhat slenderized pig?@! but a pig nonetheless. Oh well, better to look piggy than to act like a donkey. So I'll just keep on keepin on. Weight is still stable. Hope for it to come down slowly since I'm back out walking. We'll see.

I too am picking up extra shifts. The boys need sooo much with the therapy, dentist, and all. I need the money to pay all the bills and not go into debt if possible. The problem is that the savings account has dwindled to a mere . Sooo, I will be working a whole lot of extra shifts for a long time to come. Too, many bills.

Oh well, it is what it is.

I walked again today after work. One third of the 2 miles has to be up hill. My calves are finished for the day. My second great toe on the left foot is sore but other than that I'm okay and feel more refreshed. I need to walk the anxiety and depression are cutting through my meds. (Tad too much stress/anxiety.) But that's okay.

Boys had fun with the Daddy today :wink2:. Daddy read ds2 a bedtime story. So, sweet.

Ate like a pig today. A somewhat slenderized pig?@! but a pig nonetheless. Oh well, better to look piggy than to act like a donkey. So I'll just keep on keepin on. Weight is still stable. Hope for it to come down slowly since I'm back out walking. We'll see.

Gentle you are doing well - ((((((((((( Gentle))))))))) oh so gentle you are too - you sound like an awesome mom!

yep the exercise does help my stress levels for sure!

Hey I put on a skirt yesterday that was too big!

Gentle, good for you for walking! Your piggy/donkey comment made me laugh (gathering the attention of several young 'uns who should have already been in bed ). Isn't it funny how toes get sore? It can really impact a workout.

Like you, I've found exercise really makes a dent in anxiety/depression. Seriously, I exercise more for my head than my body. And if you saw me, you'd surely believe me....

Zoe, wow, did you end up wearing your skirt just to enjoy the bagginess ? Good show, friend.

Zoe, wow, did you end up wearing your skirt just to enjoy the bagginess ? Good show, friend.

I actually was afraid it would fall off! :yeah:

I actually was afraid it would fall off! :yeah:

Suweeeeet!

Suweeeeet!

YAH! sa-WEET!~

lol

Oink Oink , I have returned for a quick update.

Jury duty today. I had to park 2 blocks from the courthouse so I walked instead of taking the trolley to my destination. It was a good walk. I could feel my spirit sinking this morning while driving to jury duty. After the first walk, I felt much better. No more sinking feelings for the rest of the day. I walked back to my car for lunch and drove to grab a bite. After lunch I parked the car and walked back to the courthouse. When all was finished, I walked back to my car again. I feel much better.:nuke:

Those moments can be hard. :heartbeat I'm glad you guys understand where I'm coming from. :heartbeat I'm having a hard time right now with all the kids therapies, needs, etc. I'm not sleeping well and I'm struggling with the depression. Yet here comes God right on time as usual.

This week the boys are in vacation bible school all week which gives me 2.5 hours per night to myself. Jury duty allowed me to just sit. I needed that. I read one of my books for helping me deal with the kids' behaviors. And that was good too. I need to make progress with the kids and figure out how to improve communication in our home.

I fielded a few phone messages on the way home, treated myself to a piece of cake then dinner:rolleyes:. Now I'm finishing up my emails and will be preparing the kids' daily chore list. Maybe this will help clarify for everyone what must get done. We'll try it. Well, if I can finish it before conking out. I'm tired. :zzzzz

Off to work tomorrow, then hopefully Friday will be a down day for me. I don't want to go anywhere or do anything.

BTW, good news, took the kids to the dentist on Tuesday. None of the dental staff members were bitten by my children. :yeah: Hurray!!!! I can't even begin to express how elated dh and I were over this milestone. In addition to that, no cavities!! :D

Well, have a good weekend.

Gentle

I actually was afraid it would fall off! :yeah:

:ancong!: Zoe!!! :anpom:

I walked back to my car again. I feel much better.:nuke:

...I'm having a hard time right now with all the kids therapies, needs, etc. I'm not sleeping well and I'm struggling with the depression. Yet here comes God right on time as usual. ..This week the boys are in vacation bible school all week which gives me 2.5 hours per night to myself.

...None of the dental staff members were bitten by my children. :yeah:

(((((((((( gentle )))))))) yep I always feel better too when I get moving! Other than while I am at work when I feel like ... bad... yesterday heat and humidity were so bad I almost threw up... sigh...

So sorry about the depression hon - ((((((((gentle )))))))) how bout a second hug? Never hurts - have a real person give that one to you for real for me, ok?

Yes having time to oneself when there are kids is ESSENTIAL I thank God today for all the people that helped me out that way w/ my son when I was an overwhelmed single mom! Yeow! sometimes... and I did struggle w/ depression sometimes when he was young.

As to your dental miracle, well I say AMEN! to fewer dental records implanted on human flesh! YAYYY!

:ancong!: Zoe!!! :anpom:

thank yew!