I am trying to see if there would be support for a new discussion thread for caregivers that are trying to diet. A place that they could immediately go to for emotional support when the will gets weak. So many of us seem to ruin our health as soon as mom/pop moves in. We forgo our own MD appts., forget to take our meds, never hear any words of encouragement,give up on our own appearance, simply cease to exist as an individual. I don't want to replace the "whine" thread, it is very important and I use it myself.Also it seems many of use due to our caregiving situation are prisoners in the house and can't go to weight watcher meetings, support groups, live in rural areas etc. This could be a place as close as your computer. I look at this site even late at night, I would love to be of help to someone that is trying to stay out of the refrigerator at 3 AM. Just thought I would throw this out there to see if there is any interest.
I have a feeling that soon we're going to be hearing 235.
I hope the Pseudomonas responds quickly to the antibiotic. My special needs rabbits used to get it sometimes when their fur stayed damp. I can see why they might thrive on feet. I go barefoot as much as possible to try to keep my feet dry, but I know one day I'd have to be shod all day long. It's the way of life.
I like the playlist idea for getting chores done. I used to call my long distance friends when I was doing housework and use them for distractions. I also did that while sitting on the recumbent bike to pass the time.
Mom is 24/7 right now and just about as high intensity as you can imagine so we don't do much housework and no exercise. Which totally sucks. We did find a local caregiver willing to do some nights so I get to sleep the whole night and in my bed (not Mom's sofa) 2-3 nights a week. Yay! I feel like a new person. We're maybe a month out from having a lot more in-home help. @#$% the bureaucratic paperwork !@#$ ;-) But at least we know help is coming.
Until then I'll just stay off the booze and save some money while I'm at it - and check in here to see how all of you are doing.
As teens, we used to joke we could lose 10 pounds overnight by cutting off our head.
If I focus on losing weight, I gain weight.
So, more steamed veges for me please. My husband loves to eat that way.
Hope everyone has some success this week!
Fried salmon steak -- imagine.
I am so glad that you time for yourself has made a big difference. We always know these things should help, walking, eating right, taking care of ourselves, etc. It is just great to hear that it really works!!
Planning that thanksgiving meal is also a good idea! Instead of hating what you did and calling it a slip, plan to have a good amount, guilt free, then resume the following week. Making it only one day is better than slipping up the entire holidays. We will get through!
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Hoping that I'm not myth-ing some-thin here.