Klynn82's Journal, 09 February 2018

Bear with me, if you will, I just need a place to vent that my family cannot get to and read. I know that you are all a supportive and understanding group of wonderful people, so I came here to let it out.

I bought the exercise bike that I wanted. My boss even delivered it to my house for me. I live with my in-laws, because of financial reasons, we are unable to get our own place. So, my plan with this bike was to put it in the breezeway, which is a little room between the side door and the garage. It is not air conditioned or heated, its just a roof and 4 walls. Right now, we have a standing deep freezer in there. There is more than enough room for this bike. It would be out of the way, I wouldnt be bothering anyone with my music or my incessant crying because exercise sucks, it was perfect. I was so excited. Until I get home from work yesterday...

Well, apparently, while I was at work, my sister in law decided that she didnt want the bike in the breezeway, she wanted it in her bedroom. That AND my elliptical, which is stuffed in a corner and I cannot get to it or I would have been using the past month. She wants them both moved into her room so that she can move my nieces out into the family room where their mom sleeps (my house is over crowded and ridiculous, long long story).

I was raised by a very strict mother, she would not allow us to walk into others bedrooms without direct permission. If you knocked and the person was not in the room, it didnt matter what was in there that you needed, or if the darn room was on fire, you were not to go in there. My sister in laws bedroom has one door for the jack and jill bathroom we share and sometimes she forgets to unlock my side, and LEAVES!! I have to run upstairs to use the guest bathroom because part of me is so scared that if I walk through hers, my mother is going to pop out and scream at me for being in a room that isnt mine without permission. I am an adult and have this weird hang up.

So now, the two pieces of exercise equipment that I bought, are going to be in a room that I dont even want to go in!! I dont feel comfortable in her room, I dont belong in there. I would put it in my room, but my husband and I got the smaller of the two rooms and we have a bigger bed and more furniture, but because her name is on the lease, not ours, she got the choice of the better room. I am just so frustrated. I told my husband last night, and he told me I was being silly and that she wont care if I am in there. And writing it all out, does seem kind of silly, but if anyone here grew up with ultra strict parents, then you understand that stigma and fear that it puts in you, even in your adult life.

I am just frustrated and my inclination is to eat when I am feeling like this, so I wanted to write it all out and get it out of me. There is a guy who buys books from my company, and he is here right now and ALWAYS brings pastries with him, so there is a box of chocolate chip muffins like 4 feet from me and I am dying to eat them all!! I am tired of living there! I am just so frustrated. I am not going to eat the muffins, I dont even really want them, but, my emotional eating habit is raging back like an unwanted ex. Uggg!!!

Gonna be a good day....gonna be a good day....gonna be a good day....

Diet Calendar Entries for 09 February 2018:
1718 kcal Fat: 123.32g | Prot: 113.31g | Carb: 23.79g.   Lunch: Wendy's Baconator Double (No Bun). Dinner: Meat Pizza Topping. Snacks/Other: Jack Link's Beef Pepperoni Sticks, Frigo Cheese Heads Original String Cheese. more...
5501 kcal Activities & Exercise: Desk Work - 8 hours, Driving - 30 minutes, Resting - 7 hours and 30 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...

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Thinking, is there any way you can join a walking group? In a mall or elsewhere? It would be good to go where she can't influence or sabotage your efforts and a group would hold you accountable. 
09 Feb 18 by member: Katsolo
Sit down and talk to her and your hubby at the same time. Tell her you want to be in the breezeway to be away from everyone for their benefit. Make it look like you're doing it for them. Sometime if they think they're "winning" it make it better for everyone. 
09 Feb 18 by member: mickfan1
Bought and paid for by you. It's yours. No right to move it and making it out of reach for you. Time to talk to people, including your hubby. You need his support also. Offer to sell it to her. If not, you want it back. If she bulks, let her know you will be frequenting her bedroom to use YOUR equipment.  
09 Feb 18 by member: ClassicRocker
How far away is the YMCA. Sounds kind of crowded there. 
09 Feb 18 by member: jimlin2006
I'm so sorry this is happening to you after your excitement awaiting the bike! Be strong! You bought them. You pay rent. You have rights equal to hers. It makes no difference that her name is on the lease about those things. You are a person with feelings and rights. She should need permission to use your equipment if you look at it technically. But, Hon. living with someone else isn't about technicalities. It is about respect. Put the rules of your parents in the past. You are an adult now and they don't need to rule you anymore. I know that is harder to do than to say. I grew up in a similar emotional atmosphere. Nothing about this journey you are on is easy. It's terrible to hit road bumps when you have your course planned. You can do it! Don't let her, the location of the equipment or anything stand between you and your course. You will find a way around this all. GOOD FOR YOU to come here and let it out!!!! That is a major NSV! I'm proud of you. 
09 Feb 18 by member: Tachatna
You were so excited about that bike - how dare she!!! The nerve!!?? I sent you a PM as well sweetie! 
09 Feb 18 by member: lakjhatch
If talking to her doesn't work - would work out and constantly leave my sweaty towel on the equipment. If she complains, tell here that is why it needs to be in the breezeway. :D 
09 Feb 18 by member: Peasy3
There are many good suggestions, of course finding a way to move out would be great. We have housing for low income earners in our country but I don't know what the US is like. If you find yourself stuck this is what I would do, that is if no one's suggestion works. You should push yourself for 2 weeks to go in her room a few times a day to exercise and inconvenience her. I think that she will get rid of that bike because it will finally get on her nerves. It might be easier to do it if you are thinking short term. Put on some headphones where you can tune out everyone. A movie, an audio book or some music is great.  
09 Feb 18 by member: Charlotte_15
Just drop the line in a conversation..You know l bought that equipment to use and if you think your bedroom is the best place for me to excersize I'll be in aleast once a day..and she what she says...simple! 
09 Feb 18 by member: murphthesurf
So much caring good advice here. What Tachatna said is the truth, you will find a way around this. Take the emotions out of it. Good Luck in finding the solution.  
09 Feb 18 by member: Little Red Fox
Why can't the bike be in the breezeway? Can't you tell her you feel uncomfortable with your bike in her room and would use it if it's in the breezeway. 
09 Feb 18 by member: Fritzy 22
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