What's on your mind?

[Saucy]

Sounds hard. What about cooking something new every other week? Having something that you look forward to might break things up just a little bit. Maybe even trying take out from a new restaurant.

I'm glad that you're feeling better today and mental too. Congratulations on the weight loss. Do you have a follow-up appointment with your doctor?

Yes I had an appt today and another tomorrow to meet with my dietician.

I’m glad to hear you’re feeling better and congratulations on the weight loss! Do you have help when needed and others you can share your journey with who’ve experienced the same?

There were groups on SparkPeople when I went there long ago. I’m sure there’s more now. Encouragement is an important part of the journey as is a safe space to share your concerns. People who haven’t wrestled with the same are unaware you’re carrying things within and without and a lot will come up.

You will change. Embrace the process and give yourself grace while it occurs. Try to exercise to reduce excess skin. And remember, you didn’t get there overnight. Losing weight is easy. Keeping it off requires a different spirit.

You must see your temple as it is and be vigilant against its reoccurrence. That’s the only way you’ll keep it off. I know a lot of people who’ve had those surgeries and the weight came back for the reasons stated.

But I know you can do it. So does the Lord. He gave you this opportunity for a reason. Stay prayerful and give thanks for what He’s done.

I started losing weight a couple months ago. We made some dietary changes and moved to ancient grains and fermented foods. I’m sleeping more and that helps.

My diet wasn’t the culprit. I didn’t eat enough and my body was accustomed to limited rest which affected my metabolism. The absence of hunger was due to non consumption. A wonky circle but the Lord resolved it and I have bedtime.

The weather is cooler now and I’ll resume my walks. I love to walk in the winter. Don’t ask me why. There’s something about that period I enjoy. I have cold gear and spikes for my shoes. My family shakes their head!

Although you’re single, I recommend pairing with someone who’s health conscious who will support your results and keep you on the right track. Fitbit has a lot of groups.

~bella

A lot of great advice! There are several support groups on Facebook I'm a part of. Exercise is def part of the plan, but I don't like the winter as much. I don't like going out when there's ice/snow on the ground. The risk of falling is too high. A friend just gave me her exercise bike, so I will make use of that. Just getting ready for bikini season next summer

 

[bèlla]

I don't like the winter as much. I don't like going out when there's ice/snow on the ground. The risk of falling is too high. A friend just gave me her exercise bike, so I will make use of that. Just getting ready for bikini season next summer

Cycling is great and having something at home is nice. Daily Burn has a series that eases you into things. It’s primarily directed at people with mobility challenges and those healing from injuries. They take it slow and help you rebuild your strength in time. I’ve done a few in the past and its quite the workout!

I have a bike as well but haven’t put it together. I hope to have that done within a month to accommodate days when the weather’s too cold.

@sampa

All true. While I didn’t expound for Saucy’s sake the reference to change was my acknowledgment. Many relationships ended when significant weight loss occurred. I don’t think its the culprit in itself but the reflection of the removal of impediments that allowed them to see themselves, their coping mechanisms, and connections in a clearer light.

There’s also the inevitable increase in self-esteem and attractiveness. Which begets changes in receptivity. It isn’t uncommon to see gestures from people who were less forthcoming in the past. That’s pretty sad.

~bella

 

[GodDoesListen55]

It is hard, yes - for however well-meaning we humans may be, we are also flawed and sinful - but not impossible, Miss Chelsea. God be with you and not against you, in finding the path in both happiness and true love, in whatever form that both may take in your life.

You are awesome! Thank you so much for always having such calm, kind words!! God bless you!

 

[SarahsKnight]

You are awesome! Thank you so much for always having such calm, kind words!! God bless you!

Not at all. The same blessing be upon you, Chelsea.

 

[DragonFox91]

I’ll never be able to date

 

[sampa]

I’ll never be able to date

Not a good day today?

 

[DragonFox91]

Not a good day today?

It's not too terrible. Just let a few negative thoughts slip

 

[sampa]

It's not too terrible. Just let a few negative thoughts slip

Hang in there friend. It's a process.

 

[RileyG]

Good evening everyone

 

[.Mikha'el.]

Good evening everyone

Hi there.

 

[GodDoesListen55]

Not at all. The same blessing be upon you, Chelsea.

Thank you; so glad we are friends on here!

 

[Saucy]

Cycling is great and having something at home is nice. Daily Burn has a series that eases you into things. It’s primarily directed at people with mobility challenges and those healing from injuries. They take it slow and help you rebuild your strength in time. I’ve done a few in the past and its quite the workout!

I have a bike as well but haven’t put it together. I hope to have that done within a month to accommodate days when the weather’s too cold.

@sampa

All true. While I didn’t expound for Saucy’s sake the reference to change was my acknowledgment. Many relationships ended when significant weight loss occurred. I don’t think its the culprit in itself but the reflection of the removal of impediments that allowed them to see themselves, their coping mechanisms, and connections in a clearer light.

There’s also the inevitable increase in self-esteem and attractiveness. Which begets changes in receptivity. It isn’t uncommon to see gestures from people who were less forthcoming in the past. That’s pretty sad.

~bella

I'm looking forward to that part. People see me as attractive - personality wise and in the face, but never gave me a chance because of my body size. While I will not begin a relationship with those people who would never give me a shot because of my size, I look forward to hopefully some of that changing now I've lost a significant amount of weight.

 

[DragonFox91]

I'll never be good enough for one.
I am sad
I wish I could fix it

 

[RileyG]

Good afternoon all

 

[RileyG]

I'll never be good enough for one.
I am sad
I wish I could fix it

My prayers are with you.

 

[SarahsKnight]

Everyone, this is for former member Someone'sAngel, again. I know it is a lot to ask, and I know it can't be easy for her to constantly need to ask, but please consider helping her.

Court Costs and Fines

 

[SarahsKnight]

Someone I met in Houston this past weekend, a very pretty and soft-spoken lady who I would guess to be in her early fifties, spoke of me a few times during and after our meeting as a very nice person whom it was a pleasure to have spent time in the company of. I am grateful to be seen as such. And I pray that the Spirit is so gracious as to enable me to continue to be so. They were rather simple and straightforward words, without flattering indulgence, but still, it made my day, and certainly made the six-hour trip home immediately afterward much easier to get through. ^-^

 

[SarahsKnight]

Just a random note:

I am at Mule Kick right now, after work. Since it's a Wednesday, they're doing trivia night right now, and the guy hosting just identified one of the teams who are participating in the game as "The Sanderson Sisters and Mr. Binx".
Heh. Because we're getting close to Halloween, I guess.

 

[DragonFox91]

It is not a good night. I feel so sad. I want so much for dating not to be so hard. I feel like a loser. I am a loser to girls. I feel so brokenhearted. I am so sad tonight. Why is dating so hard? Why did God make dating so hard? If dating for marriage is good & from God, why doesn't he want me to have it? I guess everyone in life has their problems & this one is mine I wish I could meet singles. I can't even do that. They probably wouldn't like me anyways. They never have. It doesn't change. It will never change.

 

[DragonFox91]

Everything is messed up. Sin messed everything up. It wasnt supposed to be like this.