Healthier Living Thread Part V

Nurses Stress 101

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Part IV

This is the thread where members come to share their journey to wellness and wholeness.

It's a holistic thread, talking about all apects of health, not just diet and exercise, but the mind and spirit as well. All posters are welcome (not just Premium Members) and encouraged on a periodic basis to share what you're doing, what you need to do and how you're going to do it, and what you know!

Specializes in Alzheimer's, Geriatrics, Chem. Dep..
Sure, count me in. I can start Tuesday.

Tuesday it is (especially since it isn't today lol) ...

I had a MARVELOUS healthy meal yesterday w/ salmon and this magical rice dish - unfortunately at a restaurant but if I could afford the $20/day I would eat that way EVERY day!!

"Mom, she's touching me" "Mom, he's looking at me"...cracked me up - my mom had to put up w/ 8 of us doing that stuff!!!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Tele, DOU.

Hi everyone,

Yes, I can commit to exercise, eating well (or at least trying), and whatever else is needed.

I worked this past weekend. I'm pretty tired. Hope everyone is well.

Love,

Gentle

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

I did reasonably well yesterday. I mowed the grass, so that was my exercise. It was hot so I sweated out some toxins. LOL

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Tele, DOU.

Tweety,

Good for you.

Hi everyone,

I survived the day. The laundry almost 2 loads will at least be dried by 10pm. The kids have been fed well. I've mopped the floors, vacuumed and have spot cleaned the carpet. The kids have helped with the laundry and picking up. I haven't raised my voice and I have been able to stay calm. I have survived the day.

Now, it's time to go to bed . . . before I growl at somebody.

Too late . . . :stone

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Specializes in Alzheimer's, Geriatrics, Chem. Dep..

I am so sorry to report that my first day lasted approx til 5 pm when I totally blew my plans to eat and live healthier... left my dad's and just discouraged seeing him like that- he is so so so tired and gray and just has "that look" - and I ran in the best way I knew how. Well, maybe tomorrow.

Sorry for those to whom I was supposed to lend support!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

((((Zoeboboey))))))

It's o.k.

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Specializes in Alzheimer's, Geriatrics, Chem. Dep..
((((Zoeboboey))))))

It's o.k.

Thanks Tweety - I appreciate that!!

I wish I could just not eat, period. Easier than dealing w/ temptation. As to the exercise, I stayed at Dad's for much much longer than I had planned. But I guess that was important too.

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Specializes in NICU.
I am so sorry to report that my first day lasted approx til 5 pm when I totally blew my plans to eat and live healthier... left my dad's and just discouraged seeing him like that- he is so so so tired and gray and just has "that look" - and I ran in the best way I knew how. Well, maybe tomorrow.

Sorry for those to whom I was supposed to lend support!

I'm sorry about your dad. It's so hard to see your parents like that; I think no matter how old you are (and I am not saying you're old ;)) you still need your folks.

Kudos for making it until 1700 :). It's not a sprint, it's a marathon and as long as you reach the finish line...

And actually you did support me, anyway, I went to the gym yesterday because it was Tuesday and I had clean workout gear. We'll have to do this again soon.

Gentle--only a growl? You did darn good I say :D.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

Hang in there Zoe. One day at a time. We can't beat ourselves up.

I skipped the gym because working too late the past few days, but hopefully will get back in the swing. It's always something. I wish they'd come up with the magic pill. :)

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Specializes in Alzheimer's, Geriatrics, Chem. Dep..
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And actually you did support me, anyway, I went to the gym yesterday because it was Tuesday and I had clean workout gear. We'll have to do this again soon.

Gentle--only a growl? You did darn good I say :D.

hiker I am glad! Yes, lets :)

I can't promise I will do better but I promise I will keep trying to want to try to promise to do better...

;)

Yeah I AM old - my "little" brother just turned 47!!!

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Specializes in ICU/Critical Care.

So as far as exercise goes today, I've done my DDR video game where all I did for 20 minutes was:

:dancgrp:

Now I am cleaning my house which includes vaccuming my entire upstairs twice (it was that bad).

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Tele, DOU.

Hi everyone,

Zoe, you are sooo great to help out with your Dad during this time. It is the best and hardest gift to give. It is unselfish. Hang in there.

Today, I fussed a bit more. I'm still tired and have a sore throat. We made it to all the appointments though.

I've got to get to bed.

My love to you all.

Gentle

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