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.
Let us all eat healthy as a reward!
Any room for recipes on here, do you think? I'm sure they won't let us post Pinterest links, but maybe we can share our Pinterest user names, so people can follow each other there, and share recipes that way? I have a ton of low-carb recipes on there.
So...... I ate and moped and fretted my way through. All the while putting on my brave face and saying the right words as needed. And seeking my reassurance from starch and sugar. Exercise? Bwah! Too "busy" ruminating. Etc etc.
New leaf today. At the very least, determined to shut down the crazy eating. Back on the sensible plan. Our holiday potluck is Thursday.....I'll budget a splurge there.
Have a good week, everyone! Let's start strong and stay strong. :-)
I know that after having my dessert (trifle), I felt great and not so deprived.
That was an improvement just not feeling deprived.
I remember my 3-year mark with caregiving. My father died a few months earlier and Christmas was coming up. Now I am on my 6-year mark and the holidays are here again. Sometimes people say I sound a bit depressed. Well, doh. :-)
I hope we can pick each other up this holiday season. What we are doing is important. And what we do for ourselves is even more important, don't you think? I hope we all have the best holiday season ever.