Pulling my head out

Well, I've been absent A LOT from the board...so sorry. I've had so much emotional turmoil wrapped around my life things are falling apart in the "taking care of me" catagory. So I spent about 15 minutes trolling through the before/afters - looking at my profile ... yada yada yada... I've let myself creep up in weight. It's not horrible, I still fit my clothes, but they fit tight and I'll be darned if I have to buy bigger clothes because I can't seem to take care of me. So I'm going to focus on protein ONLY for a month or so and go back to my lovely basics, give up the coffee and the soda (shame shame on me - Toot - I know you don't have an issue with it - I don't either, but figure I'll dump it and focus on the water thing more) and yes get on the darned exercise wagon again to boost my metabolism and energize me. I'll still be absent from the boards for a while until I can get more stuff cleared up on the personal front of my life, but I'll also put me up there. I can't continue to abuse myself and think I can help others. Any support or suggestions you can offer will and always is greatly appreciated....

good luck you are absolutely beautiful and are worth it.....be good to yourself in the end your all you have....hey that kinda sounded depressing what i meant was you go girl and you can do it...and seriuosly you are a beautiful woman who has done an amazing job....

tyvm for your encouraing words. I didn't take them as depressing...I know EXACTLY what you mean!

hi there! I wish I had suggestions for you, but I'm trying to find my own way now too ... I wish you the best and if you'd ever like to compare notes or talk, please get in touch with me. Hang in there, take care and hope to hear from you again soon! Karyn

on the whole it's quite hard for me to ask for help - but if I can't deal with stuff trust me I'll reach out a bit more. ty for your support!

oh shoot gal, never apologize for doing for you what you need to do for you - whether that is drinking GOOD water or taking time for you or what have you! I'll support whatever you decide to do (unless you tell me you're swapping soda for liquor, then I'd have to come whomp ya a good one ). I only 'defend' MY right to choose to drink soda and to dispell anything I feel is a myth. I certainly would never poo-poo someone else's decision to not drink soda. Frankly, I think nothing is as good for us - mentally AND physically as good old fashioned water! Take care of you - email me if you need anything! (((HUGS)))

just so wickedly trying to find my way out of this paperbag I'm in!

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