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Post by ema2two on Feb 8, 2007 7:13:31 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about the job stresses, Kate and Kathy. They are so tough.
I have different type of job stress right now. I lead a growing department and am very fortuante given my family situation to have a very-hard-to-come-by part time job in my field. I have had great support from my organization's administration and been able to be a supervisor/leadership position while remaining part time. We have been understaffed and finally for the last 6 months had a near-adequate complement of staff and were about to make the case for further expansion. Then last week our newest staff member who has been with us for 6 months and has been working out fabulously announced that she was unhappy and had accepted a job elsewhere. She'd never given me any indication she was unhappy nor opportunity to make changes that would help her want to stay. At the same time, a new staff member in a department we are supposed to merge with, who seemed terrific and was really going to be an ally and help the merger succeed is leaving after 6 months, having decided that the organization wasn't supportive enough to see the program grow at the rate he was expecting. So now we're going to massively understaffed and I'll have much to much work to do on a part time schedule. I'll probably wind up working full time for 6 months but remain officially part time on the books, so won't be paid for all the extra work and stress. If I fight for the extra money it will be next to impossible to go back to part-time status when we do re-hire the additional staff. Both people who are leaving are still around until the end of March, but I'm already stressed and distressed and not sleeping thinking about what's ahead in 7 weeks. Then again, I'm happy to be working.
I haven't been here much, in part due to these stresses. My hip is finally better, I've stuck to Yoga class and the elliptical as well as walking on the treadmill a little at 3-3.5 MPH with some incline to keep my HR up, but no running. Even without the hip pain, I'm not sleeping well, due to stress and probably some element of perimenopause. I really need my sleep and it's making me miserable. I've continued to exercise regularly, but planning meals and journaling and eating well has fallen off considerably. I still haven't found a WW meeting I can attend regularly that I like. I didn't make it to a meeting last week but did go last night, and was up 3 lbs in 2 weeks. It wasn't a surprise.
At least I got there and have the chance to try to get my act together starting from the point where I am now.
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Post by katelight on Feb 8, 2007 7:56:14 GMT -5
Ema, I know it sounds trite, but you can't let yourself get caught up in the rat-race. I'm concerned that the stress is getting to you and that you're not sleeping. Please make sure you take some YOU time. All the job stuff will work out. The right person to fill those positions is out there and that will help take some of the stress off your shoulders.
Beth I remember registering my baby for kindergarten. You deserve to feel a little blue, it's a wonderful, and sad time...you are so excited to see your child grow and learn, yet you miss the baby stage too. (my "baby" is going to be 21 on St.Pat's. day)
Thanks all for the support and concern over DH's job. While it's a scary time, we are excited to see where this journey will take us. We both have an overwhelming feeling that something really good will come of it.
Food intake for me has been terrible. I'll go to ww tonight and face the music. I've got to get back in control HIHO Katie
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Post by xoxohart on Feb 8, 2007 7:57:55 GMT -5
Ema, all those things go hand-in-hand and create a viscious circle, don't they? Stress . . . not sleeping well . . . making less healthy choices about food . . . leading to not feeling as well and more stress . . . I've been there. In fact, I AM there! I hope everything works out and that you don't have to work full time on your part-time salary. How frustrating.
I had a real binge the day before yesterday. I was home alone and for some reason started in on tortilla chips with real cheese, which led to crackers (the whole wheat ones I had gotten for DS's lunches), and then toast with butter and jam. I truly felt sick afterwards. I was definitely feeling nervous about a meeting that was happening the next day, and also about my Boy's behavior, grades, and prospects for making the h.s. baseball team. The meeting is now over and wasn't so bad; the rest remains, but I'm feeling better anyway and had a great Core day yesterday, resisting all kinds of junk food.
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Post by girliepurple on Feb 8, 2007 11:24:29 GMT -5
I don't know what else to add here...I am so sorry for everyone's stresses lately and I'm proud of all of you for still posting and having positive attitudes through it all. Take care of yourselves! Hang in there!!
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Post by nightsinge on Feb 8, 2007 16:15:32 GMT -5
Happy Thursday, everyone.
The sun is out here and it's (finally) 50º -- so sorry for everyone who is still in a cold spell. My mom (recent Illinois transplant) says it's been -13º there. Uck.
I feel for you, Ema. Sleep deprivation is one of the hardest things to deal with. Wishing you more restful sleep tonight. *sends sleep fairies your way*
Good luck with WI tonight, Katie. HIHO and be gentle with yourself--you deserve it.
HUGS for you, Coco! I've had the same experience twice in the last week. I THINK I want it, but afterwards...uck. One positive--my body is either much more reactive to unhealthy foods or I notice it more. That means our bodies have changed for the better overall. Healing thoughts coming your way.
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Post by katelight on Feb 9, 2007 7:40:58 GMT -5
Too funny the picture of the puppies Cathy, thanks for the smile WI was pretty much as I expected, up 1.6 which puts me danderously close to the number I never want to see on the scale again. So last night I had a wonderful core meal. My plan for now is one meal at a time.and positive self talk. DH starts having meetings today to find out our options concerning school, unemployment and such. Reality is really starting to sink in. HIHO everyone Katie
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Post by nightsinge on Feb 9, 2007 15:46:18 GMT -5
yay, Katie! You got an important message for yourself with that WI and it triggered new dedication within you. Me too (I hope?). Good for you and happy core path.
I posted the tips I took from "You on a Diet" on the general board. My favorite one is about u-turns. I think just about every one of us is guilty of beating ourselves up, right? The book goes well with Core, only slightly different. I posted some of their tips.
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Post by xoxohart on Feb 10, 2007 10:37:07 GMT -5
Good morning, Valentines! I woke up just a little too late to go to my 7 am WW meeting, so now I am waiting around until 8:30. This is frustrating for me because I am not eating breakfast until after my WI. Is this silly? Maybe. But if I eat breakfast, I will have to pay for the meeting because I will be over my two-pound limit. Breakfast is just not worth $13 to me!
It feels like playing games, which I don't like. But I feel it is important to attend the meeting today, since I have been so off-track.
I had a great workout yesterday morning and was able to run 3 miles on the treadmill, with NO calf pain! I was floating all day.
I hope you all have a wonderful Saturday.
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Post by Wildflower on Feb 10, 2007 14:08:48 GMT -5
Hi Everybody...remember me? I just posted over on the general board on the message you all left me...so here it is again: Wowee, you all made me cry! I did get off the beaten track for the holidays, I guess I just needed a break. Then I went to Alexandria, VA Dec. 28 and my new grandson was born on Jan. 12. His name is KAI ALEXANDER and is he cute or what? ? Here's his picture: I miss you guys. I went back to meetings and have gained 9 lbs.!! YUCK! But it sure feels good to be back to meetings and I went to YOGA yesterday too. I was wondering this morning how everybody was doing. I'll have to get back over to the challenge board and get back with the swing of things. I picked up a box of those WW 1 point chocolate bars at the meeting, cause I knew I needed something to ease back into getting off of sugar---ha ha ha---they were all gone in 2 days. Oh my, I'm such a mess. But I'm doing better and feeling more positive just doing CORE again. Hey, what's the deal with the new "snack rules"? I should have stayed after the meeting to ask the leader? I guess I'll double post this over on the Challenge board...glad you all held down the fort while I was AWOL!
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Post by nightsinge on Feb 10, 2007 15:59:50 GMT -5
Again, welcome back, Miss Sandy. We have missed your sweet self around these parts.
Congrats on taking a great first step and the most important one (as you know) attitude. Putting yourself in the mindset to be core. I know you can do it, girlfriend!
Coco--That's not silly! What's silly is waiting until 12:30 on my WI day to eat or drink anything. I'd go to the earlier meeting, but I love that group. I try not to get all psyched up about it but there it is. Good luck today!
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Post by sulee on Feb 11, 2007 9:28:23 GMT -5
WELCOME BACK AND CONGRATULATIONS TO WILDFLOWER (WOW that was the most using of the those buttons on top I've ever attempted! I'm in awe of you graphics-posters!) And many good wishes about job agita, hurt bodies, healing bodies, stuck scales and all the other ups and downs that we share here together. As i was reading night's posting of the info from "you on a diet", i thought, 'yeah, we have the support buddy thing going on!' Returned from ny NOT having done any dancing... i did walk 5 miles one day... but i wanted to just spend time with my grandmother, since that was why i went, for her 90th b-day! And it was GREAT! Have a great day everyone. sulee PS Coco, i don't eat and i wear the same general outfit everytime!
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Post by katelight on Feb 12, 2007 7:42:41 GMT -5
Coco, and I always shave my legs the day of WI. I do eat because my meeting isn't until 5:30p.m. but I eat carefully...lol the things we do to help our attitude. Sul, I'm so glad you had a wonderful time visiting your grandmother, time with family is so precious. WELCOME BACK SANDY!!! What a beautiful baby and glowing mother. It's great to have you back. We had a good weekend, we went to visit Dh's brother and his wife. Wonderful visit...I did pretty good with food over the weekend, and feel refreshed and ready to go back to work today Valentines day is soon upon us (not a special day for us) we need to be thinking about our next challenge title...any ideas? Have a great day Katie
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Post by girliepurple on Feb 12, 2007 13:53:05 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]Welcome back, Wildflower!!!!! [/glow]Coco - I don't eat dinner until after my 5:45 meeting. So I don't think your waiting until after your meeting to eat breakfast is silly at all! ;D LOL Katie at shaving your legs. Every little bit helps! Sulee - glad you had fun in NYC. Have a wonderful afternoon everyone!
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Post by nightsinge on Feb 12, 2007 21:11:04 GMT -5
Happy Monday! I'm looking forward to my WI tomorrow so I can get it over with...and rededicate myself again to being on track. I mean it this time. Really!!! ;D
How about:
March to Fitness!
SPRING Forward to Health
Tending the Garden of You..... ok ok Now I'm just getting silly.
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Post by girliepurple on Feb 13, 2007 9:09:37 GMT -5
I like Night's new challenge suggestions! We are doing another challenge right??
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