Trying hard to Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive

[Galaxygirl1959]

The negative.....

I would be less than truthful if I said that I normally start each day by eagerly summersauting out of bed and performing 50 star jumps before effortlessly skipping to the bathroom. Today, there was not the slightest chance of this as I woke up with such bad back pain that I nearly didn't make it in time to the bathroom (possibly too much information). I spent 15 minutes ensconced on the 'throne' trying not to panic as I was unable to arise. Eventually I managed to manoeuvre myself to an upright position after much huffing and puffing. The pain has gradually subsided over the morning so I am a tad more mobile, albeit painful and laboured. Needless to say, my plan to run a marathon today has been put on hold.

Mid morning I attempted to make my favourite porridge and blueberries. All was well until a pain spasm caused me to tip frozen blueberries all over the kitchen floor. My pale green marbled flooring now resembles an abattoir as I can't bend to pick all of the little bu***rs up. They are gently thawing leaving trails of blackened juice under my kitchen units.

There are workman with pneumatic drills digging up the road outside. This is to continue for the next 4 weeks. The noise is dreadful and I couldn't watch Loose Woman even if I wanted too. Attempts to read my kindle have been thwarted by both pain and incessant noise. Work on my first novel has been abandoned.

A well known parcel company attempted to deliver a parcel earlier and despite my desperate calls of "I'm coming", left before I could open the door. I returned, defeated, to my sofa and as I lowered myself gingerly onto its cushion, my hand slipped and shot out, knocking over a glass of water on the side table all over the carpet.

Whilst contemplating the fact that my day so far was not going as well as I would have liked, I saw the postman going down next doors driveway. I staggered back up again in anticipation of a delivery. I was so pleased that I managed to get to the door and was able to receive a redirected parcel.

I was pleased that is, until I happened to glance in the hallway mirror and saw that I had answered the door with my tshirt on inside out and blueberry porridge stains on my chin.

The positive......

I have lost over 2 stone since July 8th.

Whilst this is a major positive, I can also laugh (just) at today's events because I know that prior to July 8th, I would have crawled back to bed with chocolate and rubbish snacks and felt overwhelmingly sorry for myself.

So the point of my meandering post is to say, in the words of Sam Cook, you've got to accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative, latch on to the affirmative everyone and enjoy a healthier you !!

[pcrw]

Good for you. You have done really well and can see the funny side.

[Galaxygirl1959 in reply to pcrw]

I must admit pcrw , I almost lost sight of the funny side when I saw the vision that my postman beheld. Still, my motto is 'tomorrow is another day' so onwards and downwards.

[kiwikyd-nz in reply to Galaxygirl1959]

I've lost count of the times I've arrived home from shopping and found dried food on my top or face lol

Thank you for giving me a giggle

[Galaxygirl1959 in reply to kiwikyd-nz]

My mum used to call them 'dinner medals' kiwikyd-nz !

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Oh Galaxygirl!! I wasn't sure whether to laugh, or cry at your post, but would like to cheer you up by saying I'm sure there's work for you in the literary world, once the pain in your back subsides!!

I hope you've contacted your GP, to get some assistance and phoned a friend/family member to come and mop up the offending articles!

Take care and get well soon!

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[Galaxygirl1959]

Thanks moreless . I occasionally suffer from back pain. A few years ago my daughter took me to A&E as I could hardly move. Their response was to rest and lose weight. It is gradually easing today and hopefully will be better by tomorrow. It's frustrating when you live on your own. I have done what I can in respect of the kitchen floor!

I always try and look for the humour in situations but I am especially pleased that I have not gone down my chocolate/snacking route which is what I would have done before.

It's not been a good day so far but then again, it could be a lot worse!!

[Hidden in reply to Galaxygirl1959]

Wow. I admire your strength of character to stop something that was a habit before. I hope I can develop the same strength on my weight loss journey. Fingers crossed your day continues to get better and tomorrow is a pain free day for you x

[Galaxygirl1959 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your kind words Hidden . It is difficult to change the eating habits of a lifetime and I am not always as saintly as I would like. In the main though, I keep to my new healthy regime as the rewards are worth it. Good luck to you on your journey.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Galaxygirl1959]

You're inspirational, Galaxygirl! Well done you!

[VickyDLM 2 stone]

You have definitely had a trying day today, Galaxygirl, and I hope your back eases further. Still might be a good idea to see the doctor as you're doing the lose weight thing but still having trouble. Sounds to me like there's something more there. But then, back can be a right pain (as it were) when there's a problem.

I don't know that I could have seen the funny side as well as you have, and that's amazing you have managed to change your habits and not be defeated. You are amazing and I hope your day improves. And at least you have found some positive to celebrate.

[Galaxygirl1959 in reply to VickyDLM]

Thanks VickyDLM . The back issue is a recurring problem although it doesn't happen very often. The medics always say rest and lose weight. It's slightly better this afternoon. I am hoping for a full recovery in a day or so.

I did a have few wobbly moments earlier today but I think I am far enough down the road to not give up now. I have always tried to see the funny side, however difficult. I couldn't stand up long enough to prepare my cottage cheese salad earlier so I ended up eating the cheese out of the tub with a couple of tomatoes and a raw carrot. Not exactly fine dining but far better than the unhealthy food I would have eaten before.

[Tiggerr]

You've had a bad day but you took the time to make me smile Thank you

Well done on losing that 2st and for keeping your chin up, despite everything and for not crawling back into bed.

Stay tuned to this forum as it will only add to the strength that you've already shown.

[Galaxygirl1959 in reply to Tiggerr]

Thanks Tiggerr . Writing the post took my mind off of the pain!

[Justswimming]

Wow great job with the 2 stone loss! Bravo! Now you need ear plugs and some flexiril for your back.

[13Valerie]

What a happy post and a great reminder to reframe the day's events and look for the positive

Best wishes😀