MONDAY MORNING CHECK-IN
Hi all. This morning, my weight is up higher than it's been in 3 years but I have recommitted to reclaiming the path of progress I've known. I want that back, the powerful force of good health through good eating and especially through physical activity that strengthens my body. I hate the way I feel - and for me, I've got to stop pointing my finger at external causes for my relapse and just point to myself to take the responsibility for regaining control. It starts with sincere gratitude for all the blessings in my life; followed by giving myself away in whatever manner that will make a difference to other people. My son has asked me to "be happy" - he is sensitive to my low points and I've often said, 'a parent's unhappiness is the greatest pain to a child.' So, I'm rededicating my energy to all good health today: physical, emotional, spiritual health. Life's pressures and heartaches will never relent - I simply must learn a different way to cope. I'm also scheduling an appointment with a doctor in Boston who specializes in endoscopic methods of addressing post-op weight regain - he measures the pouch, checks for leaks, and measures the stoma to determine if weight regain is resulting from physical changes to the post-op anatomy. I'll let you know what comes of that. In the meantime, be well and have a great week of health and centeredness. Reenie P.S. I heard from Dina! And have BEGGED her to post here - DINA, IF YOU'RE "LISTENING" - WE'RE ALL WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU!!! Okay, what's your Monday Morning Check-in everyone???
HI Reenie & All
It's not Monday, but, now tuesday. I drove 370 miles on Sunday for just R & R with Billy. Yes, Billy!! Had a Wonderful
8 hrs & drove back yesterday & went to work.Not much sleep
in those 24 to 48 hrs, but sure had a lot of needed attention
if you no what I mean.! We are back together, I gave up on him & He came to Me!! Amzaing how things work!!
BTW I am now in the 230's again after fighting the 240's for
months. I don't know where I started losing weight again, maybe having 2 jobs & not spending much time with food anymore. Having something to look forward to again, Billy gives me reason to stay out of the kitchen, which I have not
had for a long time. Thanks for listening to me rattle on!!
My birthday is the 11th & I will be a 54 & feel pretty darn good so maybe finally things will get better & better.
Ladybug Marilyn 
Reenie,
As always, even at your lows, you have such wisdom! Your assessment that the solution to our attitude issues is to be grateful and involved in selfless service is so true! (OK...Prozac helps too!)
I have been working on an inner city toy drive / distribution. It always reminds me of how blessed our family is when I am in contact with others who don't have family or even a place to live.
None of us can fix all of this world's ills, but we can each make a difference to someone, so I agree with Reenie and encourage each of us to find our passion to make a difference and dig in!
Parent's note: I'm so proud of my daughter--she and her hubby are in the process of being approved as foster care parents. ...making a difference, one child at a time.
Joy
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