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Been forever. Mom moved in. Need to find balance again. Challenge is to make time to eat dinner together, watch TV/socialize after work and walk the dogs. Not enough hours in the day, yet other people do this all the time.
Going to have to discuss expectations. Maybe start work at 6 so I can get the hours in and maintain the civility. I also need time alone, not including work, to be me. Need to ensure that there is a way and a reason for me to be able to leave the house on my own and keep up relationships with friends and BF.
Diet Calendar Entries for 31 January 2017:
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1206 kcal
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Fat: 62.26g | Prot: 77.57g | Carb: 64.50g.
Breakfast: Cream (Half & Half), Egg, Kirkland Signature Fancy Shredded Mexican 4 Cheese Blend. Lunch: Blue Cheese, Smart Chicken Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets, Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes. Dinner: Red Table Wine, Maple Syrup, America's Choice Natural Almonds, Blue Cheese, Baked Sweetpotato (Peel Not Eaten). Snacks/Other: Walnuts, Fage Total 0% Greek Yogurt, Almonds, Swiss Miss Classics Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix. more...
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2388 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Hiking - 1 hour, Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 14 hours and 45 minutes, Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph - 15 minutes. more...
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Hi Katsolo. I just want you to know (based on my personal experience and others) that what you are going through is very normal. It is very difficult to care for a parent and find that balance. Some people make it look easier, but everyone struggles with it. So, hang in there, be a little selfish at times, and be kind to yourself.
31 Jan 17 by member: Horseshu1
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And ask her to support you in some 'you' time. Work it out together; surely she can understand your needs.
31 Jan 17 by member: erikahollister
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Oh wow, thanks guys. I forget that this journal goes up and is seen by other people. I'm not feeling alone (as in sad or self-pitying), but I forget I'm not the only one going through these issues. I'm trying to be kind, but I need to maintain my own life as well. She's going to have hip replacement soon, so need to set expectations now while we're both in a good place.
31 Jan 17 by member: Katsolo
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