missybrubaker's Journal, 24 March 2023

Hang in there missy! Life is HARD! But you are stronger than you know! 💪 💯 🌎 🫶 ☘️ 

I’m so sorry your going through this . Life can be so hard . Sending you prayers and uplifting . 🙏 try to stay uplifted in this storm .. the bad weather won’t last forever 🌻☀️☀️🌈🌈🙏🙏 

U are a child of the High King!! Lean on him for strength 🤗🌹 

What a difficult situation, and thanks for sharing. You are ready to take care of yourself from your description and i wish you only the best. God Bless 

Sounds like you need some self-TLC, not mental boot camp. Try to be kind to yourself.  

Remember you are no good to others if you aren’t good to yourself FIRST. Be selfish for once. You deserve that same devotion u give to others ❤️ 

I’m sorry, that sure is a stress storm. Praying for peace and strength for you 

I'm sorry to hear you are under so much stress, and none of it has anything to do with you. It's a shame you are caught up in all this drama and no wonder it affects you physically as well. I was intermittent fasting for 8 months (6/18). After doing research I found out that fasting does not aid in weight loss, only as a calorie deficit. There were several scientific tests that show that the time of eating doesn't matter. So maybe unburden yourself from that restriction and just focus on calorie intake to take back control of you weight. And going to the Salon to take care of yourself sounds like a great first step, be proud and keep at it! 

I'm sorry to hear..I most definitely will keep you&son/famin prayers 

ty all so much for your comments..It made me feel so much better...I am hoping to do treadmill gain today..nope I'm gonna do treadmill today! ty again for the prayers!! 

God bless you! yeah, sometimes families create the most stress! cant trade them in on new models tho! keep the faith! 

The stresses of the day can be (are) overwhelming. I try always to say my morning prayers before I let any person into my space. Just me and God.  

Stress wreaks havoc on the body! Make them do chores or out they go! Only fair if they are contributing to the messes. Walking is an easy cardio and helps me relieve stress, especially exposure to the sun while doing it. Prayers! 

Im so sorry your family is struggling...None of this is your fault!! Why, dont go and punish yourself! Its so tough to see family struggle... Sounds like you are frustrated by your food response to stress... i have binge eating disorder, and we have to learn to separate the bridge between food and mood!! Eating when not shressed has helps me cope tremendously. A big tip that helped me: Have a list prepared (taped on the fridge/cabinet) of alternative things to do in moments of stress, instead of eating. My example list: tin6gs like -watch a movie w/o snacks -crochet -listen to music -read a bok -exercise/ treadmill/walk outside -write a letter to whatever is stressing you out and then rip it up/throw it away -most importantly : GET OUTTA THE KITCHEN DURING STRESSFUL MOMENTS When your stress subsides, if you are hungry- eat things like cheese, nuts, DARK CHOCO, beef jerky... full fat and protein instead of high carb snacks because the high carb will usually exacerbate hunger, whereas fat/protein will be more satiating... Its tough with emotional eating problems. Stress, cortisol, weight gain are toxic best friends and we gotta break em up, girl. Hope this helps you moving forward. Forgive yourself, and give yourself grace! We are here for you!!  

yep your right..I dont eat a whole lot..I get stressed and go for alot of crackers & milk or cereal..I eat after supper in the evenings when hubby goes to wor..so Im gonna NOT eat like that anymore..nothing after supper..at almost 66 my metabolisum is nothing..lol yep I got walnuts salad, avocados, and turkey today..ty so much for your advice!