Need a kick in the seat...

Thanks for the hug Sheryl.  It is frustrating, but it's getting better.  The further out I get, the easier it is.  Thanks for the encouragement. Take care. Ellen

No problem.  i feel like I'm running in circles trying to get everything done before my surgery.  The Optifast is getting better, as long as i put it over ice and drink it fast.  Well, I have 3 GrandMa brag books I'm trying to finish before Wed for ladies at work expecting grandbabies.  I love doing them and they make a great gift.  Take care, Alice

The books sound neat.  I'd love to learn how to scrapbook.  Give me a call this week when you know what day works best. Take care. Ellen

(((((Ellen))))) It's early Sunday morning and I only have a minute before I am off to church!  Please know you are in my prayers today.  I believe it is a normal part of the "process" to test the waters of bad choices.  That's not a sin or even uncommon.  The good news is you can walk away from bad choices much with confidence.  Now that is something I can do now that I could never do before.  We must realize that we are only human.  Exercise eludes me more than it should because I work 7 days/week.  Finals, a new job and life changes can be overwhelming!   Ellen please don't beat yourself up.  You don't need a kick in the seat.  If you need strength, seek it in the Lord.  If you need wisdom, do the same and God will give it to you.  He never gives you more than you can handle.  Trust in the Lord!  It's not always the easiest, but ask that God's will be done in your life and know that all good things will happen.   No apologies needed.  You can dump any time dear.  That is what we are here for! Love you! Diane p.s. I am in the midst of a bout with sciatica.  My right leg is very painful and may have to postpone our hike.  I will make a decision today and post it on meetup this afternoon.  I must hurry off to church!

Thanks for the encouragement and prayers Diane.  I try to remember that, it's just scary to see how fast I can slip into old habits.  I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling well.  I was looking forward to the walk, but I understand that you might not be able to do it.  Sciatic nerves hurt! Take care and get better. Ellen

You do have a lot going on in your life right now.  I can't even begin to imagine dealing with post-op surgery plus all of your family stuff.  You are in my prayers and just try to take it one day at a time and going back to the basics of right choices. 

Thanks for the prayers Belinda.  I appreciate the support, everyone has been so nice to me. How're you feeling?  I hope the recovery is going well. Take care. Ellen

Ellen,  You know you have all of us to encourage you and keep you going. :) You are doing so great!  We need to get together really soon! I'd love to see you sometime and I will have James call you and let you know how I'm doing on Thursday.  Please feel free to call me ANYTIME you need to, you know my numbers!  Love ya friend!  Melinda ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Ellen))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Thanks Melinda.  You will be in my thoughts and prayers this week.  I know everything will go well.  I'll be waiting anxiously for James to call me.  If nothing else, I'll see you hopefully on Friday. Take care. Ellen

Hi Ellen!  I am so sorry you are feeling down.  Please don't be so hard on yourself.  We are all human and make bad choices.  The good thing is that you know they aren't the best choices.  There might be a problem if you did not realize that you could do some better choices.  Don't let it get you down.  And don't let a few bad choices make you think you shouldn't keep trying.  Just take it day by day.  If you do bad today, just do good tomorrow.  You have worked so hard and done a wonderful job.  You are really an inspiration to me, and many others I can imagine.  Please don't get frustrated, Ellen.  Like they say, wls makes changes, but our old brains are still the same.  We have to work at training them.  That is the hard part.  I am sure it is harder to make good choices when eating out.  And exercise, yeah  I hate it.  I have to make myself do it.  Keep up the good work.  I think we all will slip once in a while.   That is part of life and being normal.  Take care Ellen.  Please don't be so hard on yourself.  I wish you could see yourself as we see you.  You have done a fantastic job.  I wish I could give you a big old hug!  I am proud of you! Love, Stacy