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Just letting you know papwriter, that I have mapped out your post and know well your predicament. I can see a lot of the same areas in need for myself. I'll be working on resolutions that relate to your issues in my diary some time this day.

It's sounds like a combination of food, body clock & stress. Night shift is the worst for that kind of thing. That's the worse combination I can think of. You get a lot of skinny fat people working those hours as well. They look lean, but still have unhealthy bodies and minds to suit. More meaning diet is not that only path that many of us need to change, in order to regain our health. Some counties have given more thought than others, to the effects of working such hours and the relationship to circadian rhythm. I think most of the economically driven countries are quite lacking when it comes to considering the long term health of its workers. (workers are also somewhat blinded by their pursuits) ? Of course, just my opinion. I think the proposed band aid measures in these economically driven societies fail miserably. Bit like giant food corporations wanting Pizza listed a vegetable on the FDA Food Triangle. It's understandable why people have "struggle" to stay fit & healthy in such an imperfect world.

Understanding the predicament - what I face - helps me to better understand just how much more it's up to me, to make the changes that will count. It's like the old excuse still in use today ? Society profits from the poison it sells, and then says "It's your choice." Whilst I have my own opinions (forgive me if best left to myself) of the world based on that rather poor excuse; it is true that what we do and put in our mouths is very much up to us. [excluding those backyards that have next to nothing]

I can come up with reasons based on birth, predispositions and status with regard to choice, but where is the accountability in that. :)

My diary is very much about dealing with such struggles and keeping myself accountable to the decisions that have made me what I am today. If your still interested, I will relay in more detail my thoughts on several of your points brought up in your opening post. I feel they are very similar to mine and others on many fronts, yet no doubt many of us create our own stories and or see them in different ways. Some people suffer more than others before they are ready to make permanent change, while others are content to go up and down. Age has a way of making reality sink in, whether we like it or not; but even still then ... people seek to rub in some miracle cream, take some form of powder or pop a pill, rather than accept what they must. It's not that such things are bad in themselves, but the manner is which they are sought, that often makes skinny fat & fat skinny.

Take Care and good luck with whatever measures you put in place.
 
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Well, I made it through my first football weekend on this new endeavor....and I think I did pretty well. Had a steak and salad tonight (and it wasn't potato salad for a change). Had some pork rinds and salsa instead of my customary bag of chips with dip...also went for a 3 mile walk. Soooo, all in all, better than I usually do as sports are a big trigger for me. Will go to the gym tomorrow. Hope everybody had a wonderful weekend.
 
Day 5.........ate well today, and went to the gym for a workout So far, so good. Haven't stepped on a scale yet, and in truth really have no desire to for a little while. I've made some improvements and don't want to get bummed out by some number on a scale. Trying to just stay the course........
 
Well done on another good day & staying on track. Weighing once a week suits me, but everyone's different there. I put too much emphasis on the scales I'm afraid. Feeling your clothes get baggier is a better indicator really. Measuring is better, but weighing just seems easier to me. The main thing is you're staying on course. Keep up the good work. Cheers, Cate
 
Thanks Cate...well, it's Tuesday and just got home from the gym....been pretty good these 1st six days.....tomorrow I start up by weekly 3 day marathon at the hospital. Will try to check in briefly each day, but am gonna be whipped till Saturday......wish me luck........
 
Hey papwriter,

I sent you a friend request. I've helped to assist many people in your situation. Feel free to reach out to me when you have some time for some advice.
 
Haha, Stacy, I think I accepted your friend request, not sure. Hey I'm old school and sometimes struggle a bit with computer stuff. Nomore, gonna visit ur thread now........just came from the gym again.....leave for the 1st of my 3 consecutive overnights in a few hours. Looking forward to Saturday. Gotta say, week 1 has gone well. Don't know (or care) if I've lost any weight yet, just gonna try and do well in week 2.....baby steps.
 
Okay, well it's Friday evening....supposed to be at work tonight for my 3rd overnight, but called off........only slept a total of 2 1/2 hrs since Wednesday. Not good, so didn't want to press it again tonight. I guess the good news is that I haven't strayed with my food through all this.....yes, another football weekend awaits me, but I think I'll be okay.....looking forward to some much needed sleep tonight. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
 
Hope you have a well earned restful sleep & an enjoyable w/e!


xo Cate (via Tapatalk)
 
Thanks Cate.....feel better after getting some sleep last night.....just got home from the gym....time to relax a little and watch some sports.....without the chips and dip.
 
A bit of a ghost town around here as of late.....anyhow, still gonna try and continue logging in a little something each day. The gym was closed for the holiday (which I have issue with), but I did do some at home exercises.......and have eaten well. I might weigh in on Wednesday as I'm curious what my 1st 2 weeks results may....or may not show........hope everybody is well.
 
Tuesday evening......went to the gym earlier today, and have eaten well.......back to my overnights again beginning tomorrow......will try to check in.........
 
Doing well. I'm away from home & pretty busy, but am still trying to stay in touch. I'm still cheering you on. Hope work is OK. Cheers, Cate
 
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