Healthier Living Support Thread: PART TWO!

I just woke up after dreaming that I was on a 10-mile hike. I had a car and chose to walk instead of drive because I wanted to lose weight and get in shape.

Any of you ever dream about how you're going to do something before you do it?

I just woke up after dreaming that I was on a 10-mile hike. I had a car and chose to walk instead of drive because I wanted to lose weight and get in shape.

Any of you ever dream about how you're going to do something before you do it?

:rotfl: ever dreamt that you are about to stuff your face with something you well know you aren't supposed to be eating because you are on a diet............then you take a huge bite and all of a sudden the piece turns into glass or nails and you can feel it coming down your throat and choking

Talk about crazy dreams..........:chuckle

:rotfl: ever dreamt that you are about to stuff your face with something you well know you aren't supposed to be eating because you are on a diet............then you take a huge bite and all of a sudden the piece turns into glass or nails and you can feel it coming down your throat and choking

Talk about crazy dreams..........:chuckle

No, never had one like that, Jess.

I'd probably be pretty motivated to stay away from the goodies if I did! It's so strange how our dreams influence our behavior and vice versa, but it's true.

This is the first I've dreamed about losing weight. I was thinking about how my weight has played a part in my co-workers' perceptions of my work.

I think I'm trying to weigh the good and the bad payoffs, because there are payoffs to being "big." So far, those have been my stumbling blocks. But as I said in an earlier post, a lot of it has to do with what's inside my head, not my mouth.

No, never had one like that, Jess.

I'd probably be pretty motivated to stay away from the goodies if I did! It's so strange how our dreams influence our behavior and vice versa, but it's true.

This is the first I've dreamed about losing weight. I was thinking about how my weight has played a part in my co-workers' perceptions of my work.

I think I'm trying to weigh the good and the bad payoffs, because there are payoffs to being "big." So far, those have been my stumbling blocks. But as I said in an earlier post, a lot of it has to do with what's inside my head, not my mouth.

I agree. You know, I find that when I am lying down in bed trying to fall asleep I think about the day. Did I accomplish what I needed to? Did I forget something? Did I do my best to stick to my healthy diet? etc......usually whatever is bothering me is what I will end up dreaming (in a twisted way of course :rotfl: ).

I agree. You know, I find that when I am lying down in bed trying to fall asleep I think about the day. Did I accomplish what I needed to? Did I forget something? Did I do my best to stick to my healthy diet? etc......usually whatever is bothering me is what I will end up dreaming (in a twisted way of course :rotfl: ).

I used to do that. I stopped because sometimes things bugged me to the point that I couldn't sleep. So I do that here at the computer.

But once I'm asleep, anything can happen. I've had some crazy dreams. But also some lifechanging ones. Like the time I dreamt that I stood up to the bully who was trying to fight me at school. I dreamt that I won the fight, so the next time she bothered me IRL, I simply stood my ground and put my fists up. That ended that problem, but what amazed me at the time was that a dream was so powerful that it changed my behavior towards a situation when I woke up!

So I think it's a very good sign that I'm dreaming about losing weight. I guess the dream state is one of those between "looks good on paper" and "the rubber meeting the road" scenarios.

I dreamed that I'd been walking for hours and my (very energetic IRL) charge nurse met up with me and gave me a big hug of approval.

If it wasn't so dark out, I'd drag out the bike.

Angie, the other day I dreamt I was starving being on a diet and then ate in the dream. I woke up and couldn't go back to sleep until I ate again.

Last night I dreamed I was opening a restaurant??? Maybe subconsciously I want to eat and get out of nursing. LOL

Angie, I think I'm going to stop telling people I'm trying to loose a few more pounds and leave it at that. When people say "you eat so healthy", instead of saying I'm trying to loose weight, I'm going to say "thank you, I try to take care of myself". When someone is shoving a donut down my face I'll say "no thanks, maybe later". In December when I was chunky people didn't bat an eye, now that I'm down to the last couple of pounds they are less than understanding. I'm o.k. with that.

In December when I was chunky people didn't bat an eye, now that I'm down to the last couple of pounds they are less than understanding. I'm o.k. with that.

Weird, isn't it? It's like you get all kinds of encouragement and support --up to a certain point, then all that support becomes .... jealousy?

Because I noticed that too.

Ever notice, "No thanks, I'm not really hungry" doesn't really do it, but if you say, "No thanks, my gallbladder just can't take the fatty stuff anymore", it's OK?

Last night I dreamed I was opening a restaurant??? Maybe subconsciously I want to eat and get out of nursing. LOL

I think your subconscious is just reminding you how much of nursing is preventative, and how much good health is related to nutrition.

Or maybe you're seeing that there really is a need to have a great restaurant with healthy choices in the area?

Zoeboboey here - got to get my membership reactivated before I can post but wanted to know if you would say "hi" for me - I get to weigh in on Feb 1 but am shrinking like crazy, eating real well, very mobile, and it was like this little blessing from heaven. As you know it started with me getting the flu (who can eat?) and then getting manic - but I said - ok self, what shall we do with this little gift from heaven - so I started doing the "right stuff" - I feel good!

You can post this if you want, for me - {{{{{{{{{Tweety and all}}}}}}}}} - will be back "on" soon! xoxoxo

Zoe, I was happy to post the above message. I'm glad to hear that your feeling good. Come back when you can.

Zoe, we're glad to hear from you. Sounds like things are going well.

Angie, I haven't had dreams like that about weight loss, but I have had them with other things. I learned to swim as an adult and before sleep I'd drift off thinking about the stroke I learned that week. I'd dream about it, then I was able to do it when I tried. Maybe this is a way for your mind to settle itself into a healthy eating pattern when you're awake?

Pfft. Don't know what I'm babbling about. I'm not fully awake yet.

Tweety, I know what you mean about people being schitzy when you're dieting. I gave up telling people.

This whole week was bad for me diet-wise. Weigh-in is tomorrow and I know I'm going to pay for it. But that's ok. When it shows a gain I will know exactly why. Back on track now, though.

Kat, glad to hear you're back on track. It's tough to be 100% on all the time. Good luck to you.