learning coach's Journal, 28 January 2014

Hi, some days are just harder than others, you won't always feel down OR cold :) Spring is coming. I can't loose weight by just cutting calories, I have to exercise (something that is hard for me as well as something I have always loathed), is there something you can do to get yourself moving? Is there any activity in the house? If not, maybe try dancing to your favorite music. I like romance, so I put on Michael Buble (try Pandora music site its free) then I dance around like I would if a sexy man were dancing with me (my husband who doesn't like to dance)and even if I don't look the part, I can pretend we are dancing on the beach, in a romantic club or wherever. I don't have to go for long before I am in a better mood. You could also listen to music like bluegrass gospel that gets your foot a stomping and encourages you with Gods Word at the same time. You choose! I hope this helps. I am praying for you Coach.  

Hi, there Tina. I suffer from depression also. I have been going to an awesome counselor for about 1 1/2. She helps me with my depression, anxiety, and stress. I live here in Texas and it's cold here right now as well. I stayed in bed under the warm covers all day today because bad icy weather outside so I didn't go into work. It was freezing here today but on Friday, it's going to be in the 70's. I notice that I get bored real easily and it seems when the boredom comes, then the depression comes with it. I have been off and on fatsecret for several years. This time I think I have my mind made up to loose weight so I can feel better. I have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. I go to my chiropractor every month for adjustments and therapy. I just need to start exercising now since I've been on my diet for a week now. What really made me understand that I needed to get healthy was that I found out earlier this month that I have high cholesterol and now I am on 2 high blood pressure pills and I sure don't want to have to get on cholesterol pills also. I am really proud of myself because we went out to eat Sunday afternoon at Luby's and I was able to eat low carb but that twice baked potato was really calling my name but I had to look away. I don't like meat much either but I guess I just don't have much of a choice. I have a book somewhere here in the house about dieting and devotions. I haven't looked at it in several years but I do remember that it said that every time the Lord talked about drunkenness, gluttony was right along with it. I need to find that book. Can't wait till the weather gets better, I can't get wait till Spring gets here. Hope you'll thaw out soon and feel better. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Beverly  

Hi! Please don't allow this no-so-good day divert you from your long-term goals. As Heidibug said, some days are just harder than others. We all go through that from time to time. Tomorrow is another chance to bounce back from today. =) 

Hi you all! Thank you so much for your encouragement. It means so much that strangers would reach out to help. Heidibug, I can't do much of anything right now, and haven't since beginning of October. I had ankle surgery and was nit allowed to put any weight on for 2 1/2 months. And, now, when I should be able to move, I have developed tendonitis and am in incredible pain. And, the remedy is elevate, rest and ice! So, back to the chair I go! But not snacking this time. Sweeties, thank you for sharing your heart with me. I had a wonderful counselor for three years, but had ti stop due to finances. I am on an antidepressant, but sometimes...you know. I have gained twenty lbs. since the surgery, which is disheartening. 

Dumb cursor! Anyway...David- thank you for reminding me of king term goals. I needed to gear that. I am way to shortsighted! ..I did make it through the day. Feeling better and under covers to stay warm. Thank you all so much. 

You're welcome! This is why we are here - to encourage and remind each other why we signed up to begin with. This journey is more emotional than physical most of the time. So we really have to look out for each other too. =) 

So very true!