Catch up anyone?

[purple_ums_2]

Hi all,

What can I say, it's been a hot minute since I have been active on here and I am sad by that, but life has gotten far far away from me - went to Jupiter I think ...? And as one can be expect so has the weight loss journey. So I'm hoping by catching up I might gain some clarity on how to move forward.

I managed to get to the lowest I have reached at 78.9kg in July and things were looking on track - but since mums eye sight loss everything has gotten away. I braved the scale today and it was reading at 82.9kg. Which I've been hovering at for the past 4 months... The night shifts at Amazon have switched due to 'peak' to 9:30pm - 8am which is also playing havoc on my sleep and eating patterns so all I can say is thank the lord I haven't gained more! I have 22 more shifts left in the year so please pray for me haha!

I restarted therapy in August when things were getting a bit toooooo much that is helping a little I think but my mental health has been yo-yoing. I'm still struggling to balance everything and am getting very frustrated by not being able to fit in my Art work and portfolio work..

I feel I have lost a lot of the positive habits I managed to in still when I was more focused on my health.... and I feel my anxiety fluctuates and I think about all the things I need to do...... Have been falling into bought of overwhelm a lot recently...

Saving grace I am still managing to get to my PT twice a week which I think is at least helping me feel sane, and maintain the weight... but haven't been doing anything extra other than shift walking which tbh is like 16k steps + I hit 34k last week on one day!!!

Suffice to say everything is a bit of a pickle atm... I miss this forum so need to figure out how to squeeze it back into my day! I know I do better with structure and planning!!!

My hope and intention is to just get to <80kg by the end of the year and then reassess on how to tackle 2024!

Hope everyone is doing well and keeping well and looking forward to the festive season xxx

[Cat33 Restart Dec 2023]

Oh my goodness you have so much going on in your life I'm so sorry Weight loss is all about the calories you consume if you can keep a food diary -I know I know you are thinking how have I got time - but it will only take a few minutes If you do it for a week and then see what you can change or cut out I'm sure it will help you so much

Just do it baby steps and don't stress and worry about it too much I'm sure you will get back on track

I know because it's how I felt but once you see a little weight come off then it will spur you on so much and make you feel really good

I am sorry about your anxiety it's such a horrible thing and I wish you all the very best that you will feel so much better soon

Just be kinder on yourself see this as a little challenge not a huge "I have to do this "worry

Please take lots of care of yourself you can do this xx

[Lytham 3 stone]

Hey, good to see you again Chick. 4kg is not the end of the world and you're nipping it in the Bud now so well done you!

You've done it before, every faith you'll do it again x

[Bee-bop Maintainer 2st 7lbs]

Hi purple_ums_2 !

Yes, it's been a while but only a few kgs in what has been what sounds like a very stressful time. It sounds like you are in a place to get back to things now? Keeping on with the PT sounds like a good thing you have managed to keep on with. Can you start with recording your meals again? I remember you being active on the DD before quite often.

You were "on it" and I am sure you can get there again soon 👍

[PippiRuns 6kg Restart Nov 2023]

Hi Purple, It's great that you've restarted therapy and are still committed to your PT sessions. You've got a strong mindset, and I believe you can achieve your <80kg goal by the end of the year. But even if it takes longer - progress is progress, no matter the speed. Replace one bad habit with a better one, one at a time, and you'll find your way back to a balanced routine. Keep moving forward; you've got this! 🌟

[focused1 Maintainer 13kg]

Your detailed description is reassuring for so many of us and mirrors how our situations in daily shakily life affect our well being and weight loss. Sleep is so important and I remember my nights filling supermarket shelves whilst my kids were young meant taking my own food eat as throwing money in vending machines that churned out expensive junky rubbish did me no favours . Additionally any family member who was ill had me reaching for comfort food - you aren’t alone . However you have acknowledged what the triggers and causes are so you are a good way in to sorting through the situation and I suspect the solution is menu planning and that plan B for when you need a pick up which I found low cal hot choc drink my vice as it’s crazy hot - you have to sip it and it takes time to drink so no quick 2 bite bar . Maddening advice but group exercise and the routine , paying for it but the me time and a few brief chats may reinforce the feeling of not being alone . Thanks for sharing your experiences as I think this will resonate with a lot of us how we have more than our weight to contend with .