OT-Update on crazy stressful life (house is gutted)

So our house is totally gutted now. As in down to the cement subfloor and studs on the walls gutted. If we are lucky we will be able to move back in sometime in early March. I have recommitted myself to doing this lifestyle right. I refuse to allow myself to have died for nothing. SInce making the decision to recommit the weight is falling off despite my previous poor eating. I am now 5 pounds from goal, actually excercising, eating right, and have stopped the nightly ****tails. My family life is day to day, but I guess what can you expect living in a single room with 3 people for over a month? DH did leave for a night, but by that morning was calling so I guess we are doing the best we can with the cir****tances. We have lost two pets during this time so far. One of my snakes and one lizard have passed away. I am upset about this, but the other pets seem to be depressed but handling it ok. There was an attempted break in to our store, but the alarm scared them off. SO, I am still here, but with working full time at the Women's Shelter, part time at the gas station, on call for autopsies, and being a mom, wife, and pet owner, I am not able to post as much as I would like, but I am still lurking, cheering each of you on!!  STARTING 267, CURRENT 155, GOAL 150 starting pants 24, current 10                      staring shirts 3X current M

WOW!! I cannot even imagine the stress you are under! Just know that we are all here and praying for you! I hope things work out for you all! I can only guess how stressful it must be for all of you in such a small space and really no room for privacy! I hope things go faster than expected and you get your home back soon!!

Kristi

Yep the lack of privacy and "personal" space is really getting to all of us. We are to the point of staking out "our" spots on the bed and growling when someone crosses them!!

Wow! You sound like you are holding up incredibly well for the amount of pressure you are under. Hang in there, things will look up soon I am sure. Hugs. L.

Wish I could do more then give you my support and prayers!  Sounds like things are going better in the WLS tho!!  YAY!!!  Keep your chin up and keep doing such great work (women's shelter and WLS)!!!!  HUGS!

Support and prayers are actually exactly what I need right now. I know that nothing else can be done that isn't already being done, so hearing the words of support are very helpful right now.

Wow you really have alot of stuff going on. Good for you on recommiting yourself on you. Hang in there you have my thoughts and prayers.

Nikki, So good to see you!!! I have been wondering about you and hoping to hear from you soon!!! Sounds like you are holding up, considering!!!  You have my number if you need anything or if you just need to talk!!! I am so proud of you!!!! Wow, girl, size 10!!!!! How the hell does that feel???? Can't wait to see you!!!  CarolN

Carol, I was in St. Cloud and on my way to coffee last week when I had to go pick up some equipment and take it back to Willmar right away for my hubby, so I missed it!! I was so bummed. As for how a size 10 feels, HOLY CRAP, I wasn NEVER a size 10, so it is overwhelming. I bought a scale when I decided to get my butt in gear and back on track, and I couldn't believe that I had lost more weight the way I was eating and the amount of alcohol I was drinking, but dang, I am 5 pounds from goal. I hope to make it to the next coffee. Did you convince Jonica to set up the next girl's night out? Hope all is well with you and your family .

I am so glad you posted!  I have been thinking about ya!   It sounds like you have been REALLY strong in the face of adversity!  That rocks GF!  Let me know if you need anything...I'd be happy to help! Jeanne