junkinthehatchback's Journal, 05 August 2015

MY husband and I have made an agreement: No soda until Halloween. We had one cheat day two weeks ago, and since then, I've been doing really well. Trying to slowly transition to water, since I am really not a water drinker. He doesn't get my I don't like water, and I don't really have an explanation. We started with Gatorade... which is about as much calories as a soda, but to be fair, it was on sale, so I got a weeks worth. Now, I'm drinking tea (which he hates) and he's on milk and water. I'm going to have tea everyday, just because I really love it, but instead of Arizona Sweet Tea, I'm going to start brewing my own, and sweetening it slightly. Though, I'll have more water than tea, just because it's better for me.

Now enough of that drivel...

I'm trying to find the motivation to work out, and instead I've been far to interested in Elder Scrolls Online. I'm currently addicted (so if any of you play, feel free to contact me, because I love grouping up). Since I quit my job a couple weeks ago, I haven't really devoted my time to searching for another job, either. The first week was spent cleaning up the house, trying to get it looking nice. This week I haven't done anything but the dishes. I feel bad.

Unfortunately, my lack of motivation is also affecting my general care. I still only eat once a day, and I don't have the excuse of my job, now. So, I need to break that habit.

What's most disappointing is that now that I have the time to write, I still am not. And despite all the online video games, I'm being very anti-social. I get mini panic attacks just thinking about calling or emailing my friends, or even going outside. I don't think it's depression, because I don't really feel unhappy, so I'm not sure how to go about to change that.

Suggestions?
190.0 lb Lost so far: 0 lb.    Still to go: 50.0 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.
losing 4.4 lb a week

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It doesn't seem like depression to me either; seems more like what you said, lack of motivation. When I lost a job years ago I went through something similar, because of my lack of direction. I was at a bit of a cross roads, plus I wasn't really sure what should be my next move. I didn't want to talk to people I knew, they always start asking me about my next move. Anyway, that was a good time for me to throw myself into taking care of myself. Walking on a trail, running a track, getting outside really helped. Just staying at home especially during the day did not, getting out made me feel better. Gave me a sense of accomplishment. My suggestion is loosely plan your day. Example: 8-10 look for work, 10-12 get out the house, 12-1 video games, ect. Adding some structure to your day may help you feel better.  
07 Aug 15 by member: jkudolo
Things took a sudden (positive) turn for me. I was offered a position at an insurance company that pays $3 more than my previous job, has the same hours as my husband (previously I had been working flip-flopping schedules preventing me from really spending time with him), and gives me weekends off. It's definitely boosted me in the right direction. Thanks for the support. :) 
17 Aug 15 by member: junkinthehatchback

     
 

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