So I guess the honeymoon is over.....

Well I guess we are all in the phase of our journey that we were warned about. Not unlike those little children that rear their ugly little heads on us once in a while and with no warning, we are here. So what did we do the first time we were gaining our pounds so many years ago? I don't know about you all but I ignored the fact that it was happening and indulged more in food to help ease the pain of depression.....the thing about this time....I recognize the fact that I am gaining and need to do something about it. I am right in the middle of another huge step in life that will take me back to Alaska to the roots that I need. Moving the family half way across the country again should help me put things into perspective right? LOL I wish that were true. Anyway..I guess the point to my ramblings is this: I recognize the fact that there is a problem this time and so do the rest of us, what did we do right after surgery? Live on liquids for a few weeks, protein shakes, measure everything and count our proteins, we have to do that again if it worked the first time, right? I know that I am going to start running.....ok ok well I am going to work up to it anyway. I have a physical fitness test that I have to pass and it involves running 1 1/2 miles in less that 15 mins and 20 sec. So I have no choice this time, if I want to move back home and work as a CO then I have to do what it takes to get me there. I hope that we all stay fast on our tracks, and support is going to be huge!!! Love you all, sorry to ramble.
 Steph

Good luck with the move!

Hey Steph:

Yep...getting back to the basics is what we have to do!  That is my plan for the new year.  I SHOULD start right now but that would be setting myself up for failure...so I am setting a realistic goal.  I just have to try to maintain during the rest of the year and not gain.  Won't be easy...I am eating anything and everything!

I wish you all the luck in the world with both your movie and your fitness test.

Where in Alaska are you moving? 

Good luck again and happy holidays!!

JM

Well I am from Anchorage, but this job is going to start me about 3 hours south in a town called Kenai. It is a beautiful part of Alaska on the Kenai penninsula and is only about 20 miles or so from my parents cabin where they stay all summer. I am looking forward to it. I am just praying that all works out and my house here sells rather quickly!! Good luck with all your goals, I know the feeling of eating whatever is in sight lately!!!
 Steph

You know Steph???

Time ago I was describing all my issues about depression and I always asked to myself if I was the only one suffering of deep depresion.

I am out of it. It was a process as hard as losing weight but I have found light after the big dark hole I was living in.

I wish you will find yourself out of depression too. It is much easier to keep on track when you and your body and your mind are in harmony.

Love you a lot girl

Alex

Hi there Alex, 
   I know what you mean. I am finally trying to get all this in order and have a good perspective on life at the moment. I am doing all I can to help take care of the family. Anymore though it seems harder and harder where we are and the economy and all. I am praying that all will be well soon with the job and moving back home. Take good care of yourself Alex, miss you lots.
 Steph