br_e_co's Journal, 22 December 2012

The good thing is, is that you're still working on building up your good habits and you can recognize when your actions have changed things (as opposed to being all "why meeeeeeee"). You can meet any goal you set for yourself :) I believe in you.  

where you been, sjcoray! thank you for the positive words ... and in general, i know not to get too down on myself ... but all the bad habits have returned ... so much to conquer ... anyway, hope you are doing well and that you will be back at it here on fatsecret. happy new year. 

Hiding I think :) I hit a bit of a plateau and threw my hands up in frustration. I know I bounced back up a bit, but I don't think it was too bad (when I give up, I give up on it all! journals, weighing...but not exercising, I guess I still tried to continue that some). But, I'm back now - the holidays were rough, but probably not as bad as they would have been if I hadn't been on here. Going to keep chugging away at running, trying (always, always) to make it better. And this time I'm lifting, just a tiny bit, but at least it's a little. How have you been? Did you have good holidays? 

well, whatever the case, whatever the backslide, we can learn from it. i think incorporating some weights with the running is a great idea. and i am sure you will continue onward ... running with your sister in the 5K ... new year. you can do it. holidays are always stressful but fun with 3 kids ... but i have serious issues with seasonal affective disorder ... constant gray around here really knock me out. hoping to snap out of it ... we can tackle this backslide together ... we can give each other pep talks ... glad you're back. 

Hi! I didn't know you had issues with SAD... it can be so bad and really stall your work and progress. The thing is , you did the work before, which means you can do it. I agree it is frustrating to have to do it again, but it is possible!! And I've seen you going, you are dedicated and have a strong will power. You can absolutely reach your goal. I wish you a very Happy New Year! 

I appreciate your words of confidence, Anne ... yes, SAD has a huge impact on me every year and it gets worse the older i get. just like last year it looks like i will have to jump start my mind and body in a couple of weeks. Luckily we are heading to Mexico next week for some fun on the beach and most importantly, sunshine. my intent is to kick start it all upon return around the 20th. it just gets harder and harder to lose it and control it the older i get. lesson learned from last year, had it down to 150, very happy with it, then climbed right back up because i lost focus ... and now winter blues weighing me down. it's a strange thing, SAD, my body just feels so heavy and my outlook is so uninspired. luckily spring is only two months away ... there's always hope.