Lili's Diary

Oh my dear, dear friends. I'm sad to say that my job relocation has beat the crap out of me and I've gained so much weight. I moved one and a half years ago and if I added up all the things I've endured on the scale of stressful life events, I must be at a ga-zillion!! I divorced five years ago, moved to our headquarters to take a new, rather stressful job, went through the empty nest syndrome since my sons moved out, had to give my dog away, suffered through a personal illness, my mother fell ill, bought two properties and moved residences. Finally, I'm in a condo that I love right downtown near my work. But I've been coping with all of this by eating.

Some positives, I belong to a Running Room clinic for a 5K and will sign up for a 10K when that's done in March. I eat very healthy meals. It's my junk food that I need to abolish. Soooo, now begins the climb. I'm going to spend more time on here, catching up on other people's diaries, some old friends on here.

Luv to you all,

Lili
 
Hi Lili. Sorry to hear about the weight gain. Sounds like you have something positive going for you with the running club. Also, I hope there are other areas of your life that have improved and that not everything has been bad. I hope your mom is improving also. I hope to hear more from you. I'm also trying to get back to where I was not too long ago.

Derrick
 
:grouphug: You can do it, doll! Life happens to all of us. :iagree:

...Sometimes, it's better than others. I know that there are lessons in all of our struggles, and that's where you are. Wiser. Stronger. And here. Ready. ;)
 
Whew ! That was tough!

Thanks Derrick: I've regained control thankfully.

I've been through a few too many changes, which all begain with a move to a new city, for a new job. I had to give my beloved dog away, deal with my mother's illness and fiercely missed my adult sons. I also had great difficulty finding a decent place to live. After two years of this b.s. I'm deciding to shake the dust off my feet and return home. Some promotions are just not worth it.

Once I got that clarity of decision, I was able to get back on track with my eating and exercise. I looked at pics of Xmas and screamed WHO IS THAT FATTY??? :ack2:

I joined a Running Room clinic and took some yoga classes and joined Herbal Magic, a Canadian diet program which offers daily coaching if you need. It's basically portion control. Lost 15 pounds in five weeks but it's one day at a time. What's the difference between today and once I get to goal weight? Nothing. I'll still stay away from the junk food, I'll still stay away from restaurants, and shop on the outside aisles, and make sure I have plenty groceries in the house, plan my meals and write everything down.

Don't know how much I can post on here but wanted to check in to say I'm doing better now that I know what I'm doing with my life.:sifone:

I only allow myself starch at breakfast and very occasionally at lunch. Absolutely no starch at supper. I remember a doctor telling me that one time and it really works for this 49 year old broad. :waving:
 
Well you look fantastic for a "49 year old broad." ;) You are brave and wise to make the decisions you made. I am glad you are happier now. I have a feeling even better days are ahead for you.

Derrick
 
Just checking in on July 12, 2012 to say I'm down to 150 and feel great. I walk to work and back and eat healthy, breakfast, lunch and supper but no carbs at supper.

I don't recognize anyone on the diary forum anymore :(

Just wanted to pop in and say things are going well on eating healthy - take care and good luck everyone.
 
Maybe you remember me? I'm no longer in Burkina Faso and living in France now...


If you're around, send me a message! It seems you've really been through a lot over the past couple of years....I'd love to get in touch again.

Well done on your weight loss! At your height, 150 is SKINNY, girl!!
 
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