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My Personal Goals

by Marvelous Friend

Rated: E · Book · Activity · #2244016

A place to keep my personal goals and record progress.

I have had a lot go on over the last couple years. I feel like I am still somewhat in recovery. Sept. 16, 2017, my mother passed away. November 2018, my uncle, who had live with us for awhile when I was in my teens, died, and the place I was working at shut down. I struggled to find another job, and shortly after I did, I began having health issues. Around April of 2019, I found out I had diabetes. I took a couple months away from working to recover, then got another job. I started in June, 2019. In August 2019, my Dad passed away. Shortly after that, I had a work related injury, and I don’t think it healed properly. I still have issues even now off and on. I had a wooden pallet dropped on my foot. Fortunately, no bones were broken, but that didn’t make it hurt any less. I had recovered by October enough to bare weight on the foot. I tried going back to work, but that didn’t work out so well. Their dr had released me to work but I was still in pain when standing on it too long. Then I found out they weren’t going to let me off to attend my dad’s memorial service because I had already taken a few days off when he died. So I just never went back. At the end of October, we had a memorial service for Dad. In November 2019, my cousin, who was like a sister to me and that I felt closest to, passed away. I have no real brothers or sisters, so just like that, all of my close childhood family were gone. Yes I still have other cousins, and 1 aunt and uncle. But they are considered more distant relatives that I did not grow up with. Don’t get me wrong, I love them too, but I felt so alone. I had overwhelming grief and emotions I didn’t know quite how to deal with. I struggled on. I got another job in February 2020, then COVID-19 came along. There went that! I might also mention I have asthma. I am continuing to struggle with health issues. So I am hoping to work on my eating and exercise habits and lose weight. I hope by doing so, my health will improve and I can eventually go back to work. Physically, Mentally, and Emotionally I am having struggles. I normally keep a lot to myself. However, I am not on here to whine about all my problems. I am here to try to do something about them. By sharing my struggles, maybe it will help others dealing with some of the same things. Maybe we can recover together and help build each other back up.

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

Shadow Prowler-Spreading Love

Nov 11, 2021 at 2:11pm
In response to "Personal health and feelings"

Yes, lots of love and prayers. Don't worry what others think, they don't know the full picture and speak out of ignorance. When you feel low and don't have any energy to do anything at all, try listening to your favorite gospel music. It always helps soothe and comforts me and soon I find myself humming or singing and that lifts me up in ways nothing else can. :) I know it is slow going, but each step is progress! Don't give up!!

Shadow Prowler-Spreading Love

Nov 11, 2021 at 2:11pm
In response to "Personal health and feelings"

Marvelous Friend

Nov 11, 2021 at 1:09pm
In response to "Personal health and feelings"

Thank you

Nikola~Thankful Library Lady

Nov 11, 2021 at 1:06pm
In response to "Personal health and feelings"

Oh my! You are going through it!

Lots of love, hugs, and prayers!

~Nikola

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🌻 thankful pwheeler nano

Oct 28, 2021 at 6:05pm
In response to "2nd nutritionist visit "

Sounds like good progress! Well done!

Prosperous Snow celebrating

Oct 20, 2021 at 1:52pm
In response to "More developments"

Don't worry about the anesthetic. I know from experience, that the anesthesiologist will be right there in the operating room with the surgeon. The anesthesiologist is a professional and knows how to administer the anesthetic and what to do in case of a reaction on the part of the patient. Relax and say a prayer of protection before going into the operating room.

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Elycia Lee ☮

Sep 16, 2021 at 5:34am
In response to "Feeling a little stuck"

I tried that.

Didn't work for me. You can see the "game" in my photo album. But it's not dieting.

Marvelous Friend

Sep 14, 2021 at 9:15pm
In response to "What do I hope to accomplish?"

Ok, I will take a look into it. Thanks

🌻 thankful pwheeler nano

Sep 14, 2021 at 8:29pm
In response to "What do I hope to accomplish?"

Excellent goals and plan! Specific, measurable, achievable, and timely.

I'm currently doing stage one of "Beck Diet for Life" and it provides a path to doing a lot of what you want to do. I prefer to eat along Dr. Joel Fuhrman's "Eat for Life" guidelines so I might not do her stage 2 exactly (I'll choose health over weight loss). Anyway, just in case it might help you, I thought I'd share.

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Jay O'Toole

Aug 28, 2021 at 3:55pm
In response to "Thoughts on Dieting"

Sis, you’re not by yourself. I don’t have it all figured out, yet, but I can certainly understand your situation a little. I lost my dad in 2002. My wife became pregnant with our daughter, in 2003, and she becomes 18 in two weeks. However, during the pregnancy my wife gained about 20-30 pounds, and I gained about 30-40 pounds. I went from 150-160 range from high school to the pregnancy because I was running regularly, but with certain issues, like total bed rest for the last 10 weeks, I got off my exercise regimen, gained to well over 200 pounds, and I think I stayed in the 220-230 range for quite awhile. Mom passed away in 2017. So, I understand dealing with grief for extended periods of time.

I have tried multiple exercise and diet programs over the past few years, including the Keto Diet by eating 3-6 eggs per day, but the doctor’s alarm of my being 40 points high on cholesterol put me back on Egg Whites. I regained all the weight. My wife bought me the Fit Father Project for Father’s Day this year, and I have lost about 10 pounds through exercise and some diet change, but I need help with this new plateau.

Today, I ran/walked about 5-7 miles, but nothing I do seems to help my body shape. So, I understand your concerns more than you might realize. I understand the sinful feeling of wondering what I’m doing wrong because I don’t want to be a glutton, but I don’t think I am being a glutton. I don’t eat ice cream as a rule, and only a little bit on extreme special occasions. I had chocolate chips cookies for my birthday a couple of days ago, but they were gluten-free and Stevia-sweetened. My regular diet includes mixed nuts, mandarin oranges, apples, bananas, spinach, unsweetened peanut butter, coconut oil, coffee with almond milk and Stevia drops, a lot of water, and various veggie dishes, like sweet potatoes without marshmallows or other sugar items.

Bottom Line: I’m trying to be good about my eating, and I exercise in some way about 5-6 days each week, but the results are mystifying. Marvilla, I think we have to do more research on the effects of grief on our bodies. Grief and other stressors seem to be putting our bodies into a constant state of emergency. The body seems to react to these emergencies by hording food (aka stored fat) for the “fight or flight” effort of adrenal emergency usage. I’ve heard about adrenal distress, which could also be an issue for us.

I’m willing to be a sounding board, since we may be able to help ourselves and our world, if we find out the right combination for us. Let’s keep praying for the Lord’s wisdom, and let’s keep doing the best we can, until we learn how to do better. For now, you can trying something I have tried recently. Without changing what we eat, we can change our portion sizes. Here’s a trick somebody taught me years ago. Instead of using a full-sized entree plate, use that smaller plate, which is intended for side dishes. Eat slowly so the body builds the feeling of fullness over 15-20 minutes, and try to employ the self-discipline of “no seconds.” When gastric juices start gnawing on your insides, eat a handful of nuts, and take a walk to the mailbox to give the food time to register in the brain.

BTW, I’m not preaching. I’m reviewing “out loud.” Take anything you think you can use, and let me know if it helps. Blessings, Dear Sister. The struggle is real. You’ll get no judgment from me. Nahum 1:7

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