Day 1 (since my parents died..)

[QtpieMtV]

Hi guys..

I think I signed on right after my parents were killed on Christmas (and grandmother) from a drunk driver and um...then I haven't been on since. I wanted to update you and then tell you where I'm at right now...

When I first found out, I couldn't eat for four days because well, I'm only 24 and haven't even had any of my grandparents die yet...so I was thrown through a hoop big time. Then I started to eat all the comfort food people were sending us for about 2 weeks straight. I gained but didn't pay attention and then realized...I didn't want to put on tons of weight because of depression. My mother lost 60 pounds from Atkins and if she were still alive she would say "Shell, don't let this ruin you - stay healthy!"

So with that said - I got on atkins for a month straight and just shrank...

Now - I'm thin and feel good but have no motivation to workout so that's my next goal. The reason I put "Day 1" in my headline was because on Easter...I cheated becauase it was the first holiday since Christmas without mom & dad around and well...since then i wasn't 100% on atkins and felt really crappy so here I am.

I'm on a 3 month leave from work bc I had gone back too soon and I am suffering from Post Tramatic Stress Disorder so they let me stay home with full pay so that's good...I go to therapy every day and see my friends and family....and I just made myself an omelet and am drinking decaf green tea. I plan on doing some Tae-bo today then going for a manicure...I'm trying to pamper myself...I write in my journal alot too.

I have Disney World in 12 days...that's my motivation. It was mom's gift to me, she gave me her bonus week from her timeshare sooooo that was sweet of her and I'm going with my girlfriends...

I hope to write on here everyday with my progress but I"m kind of in a bubble / daze so who knows if I will stick to it...

OKay that's it for now..
Wish me luck
-Michelle-

[Alexa]

Re: Day 1 (since my parents died..)

Hi Michelle,

I am so sorry to hear about your parents and grandmother - I can't begin to understand how hard that must be for you.

Well done for the past month's weigh loss and best of luck getting the motivation to exercise. Perhaps consider joining the 6 WEC - a new one starts in a week or less.

[QtpieMtV]

Re: Day 1 (since my parents died..)

6 WEC?? Okay! I will check it out...it's easier when your on a team or challenge or whatever...thank you

[APanthesilia]

Re: Day 1 (since my parents died..)

Hello Michelle, I am so inspired by your dedication. It sounds like you are really making an effort to take care of yourself. You should feel proud of yourself for what you have done so far and for wanting to do more! I second the advice to join the 6 week exercise challenge, I'm really bad at wanting to exercise but it motivates me to post what I have done every day and to have other people keeping up with how I'm doing! You can do this, you're doing really great so far. And welcome back to the board! I'm glad you're here!

[quotidianlight]

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I am so sorry for your loss. Losing my mom is my worst fear and I can't eve imagine how that must feel. The way you ere able to grab control of the emotional eating says so much to me about how strong you are and it is an inspiration. The new 6WEC starts on sunday and the last six weeks has been a huge help to me. I did walking 5 times a week and while it wasn't much it got my body into the habit of moving. The next challenge I will add two days of strength training a week either med ball or pilates. I hope to see you there.

[QtpieMtV]

Re: Day 1 (since my parents died..)

I just did tae-bo for 45 minutes and I'm dripping sweat!! I'd love to do the challenge...only thing is - it starts sunday and then the following saturday I'm goign to Disney so I'd miss out on an entire week and I doubt i'll be working out in disney (HOWEVER the avg visiter walks 13 miles a day in disney!!) - so I'll def be doing my share of walking

It sounds like a good idea though...

Thanks for your support!

[quotidianlight]

Re: Day 1 (since my parents died..)

I just did tae-bo for 45 minutes and I'm dripping sweat!! I'd love to do the challenge...only thing is - it starts sunday and then the following saturday I'm goign to Disney so I'd miss out on an entire week and I doubt i'll be working out in disney (HOWEVER the avg visiter walks 13 miles a day in disney!!) - so I'll def be doing my share of walking

It sounds like a good idea though...

Thanks for your support!

Why would you miss a week. walking is exercise and it's one of my problems. I feel guilt when I walk like I didn't do enough but it is great exercise. Maybe get a pedometer to use so you can see how much walking you are doing but exercise is exercise. Hey, I spent two-3 hours cleaning out a storage closet and moving big heavy stuff and it all counts!

[apple]

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I wish you great comfort and peace!

You're doing a fabulous job, especially working out to build those endorphins.

Take care!

[Elizellen]

Re: Day 1 (since my parents died..)

Why would you miss a week. walking is exercise

Too true!!
You just need to warn Jimmie 48 that you will be away for that week then post your whole weeksworth of exercise when you return so she can update the chart.