I am up early, what's new in your world?

Hi Everyone,

I have been up since 4am.  I thought I would start the thread just to have something to do while I drink my coffee.

It is bitter cold here and the snow is piled high on both sides of the driveway.  The dogs love it they jump through it with no problem.  I heard we are headed for another storm this week.

Yesterday we went shopping, walmart and Aldi's.  Spent a lot of money, way too much but at least we are stocked up.  I try to go every other week now.  It seems to keep the food bill down.  I still have to pick up milk or creamer during the week it seems.

We didn't go to see my sons band last night.  Just too tired and cold.  I told him I was sorry, maybe next time.

Today,  I  have church and I think I am going to start doing our taxes.  Then, watching the superbowl.   I have dinner planned and a few snacks for the guys.  For me I bought some trail mix that has soy beans, raisins, cranberry and sunflower sees in it.  I bought it at Walmart.  It is pretty good to just take a handful and snack on it.

Well... That is the news for today..

Post away and let me know what is going on.  I am nosey.

Prayers to all...

Good morning Mary & all,

Now much happening here. I have been doing the 'noboody notices but me' chores. Cleaning kitchen cupboards and drawers for example. Boring.

My therapist asked that I not only write what I am eating but to include the thoughts and emotions about food. Ouch! Self honesty can hurt. Here it is in a nutshell: I do NOT like food. Some where along the line it has become a mental struggle to eat. Mental, not physical.

Yeah, warning flags raising here. Which was the reason I brought it up to the therapist and now, all of you.

So ... I'm sitting here and trying to decide IF I am going to hit the submit button or cancel?

Here goes   ---- submit it is .

Annette, I am glad you were brave enough to hit the submit button.  That is a good first step.  I imagine there are a lot of people that feel the same way you do.  Just think, whether they post it here or not, it may bring it to their attention and give them a little insight into themselves.

Thanks George,

A journey always begins with that first step. This felt like a giant step.

Hugs
Annette

You're amazing, and I'm proud to say you're my friend. Thanks for sharing something so personal, but something that many of us might want to explore ourselves.

Love and hugs

I feel like I stood up and bared myself. A safe place to do it though.

Annette....come out ...come out..where ever you are!!!

Glad you hit the submit buttton.....I would be lost without my therapist....had one for many...many ...YEARS!!

Love you...hugs...connie d

Love you too Connie.Thanks

Hitting the submit button is huge, Annette, and I'm glad you decided to share with us.  You're so right--self honesty can be very hurtful.  But at the same time, it can bring us to a point of reaching out to change things and that's what you did.  I've done that too and although it's a painful journey, it's one that I appreciate because it'll help me to become healthier.  :)

It was a long, drawn out decision to post. Thank you for the support.