Scattershot for a Thursday Night

[apocalypticbob]

Amber,

You are what you are. What will be, will be.

*deep breath....let it out*

Repeat as often as necessary.

Love you,

Yourself

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Gonna have to be careful with the weight loss thing. Too easy to get hung up on the numbers. Funny how those old tapes start playing again. Started when I hopped on the treadmill yesterday and saw that it would tell me how many calories I burned. Then I thought, "Oooh. I could get a journal and keep track of these, and then I could keep track of how many I was eating..." which to most people would probably be a good thing and which for me lies the path of madness. Quickly nipped that thought process in the bud, thankfully. Need to keep the focus off the numbers, but that is so hard to do. Blargh.



Mom has generously offered to pay my gym membership as long as I keep going steadily, and even said she'd consider paying for plastic surgery after I lose the weight, if I need it. Something to think about. Hopefully won't be necessary, but good to know I have options.

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Communication and honesty are good things. Just saying. There's a kind of freedom with being able to talk to people honestly and know they are still going to like you afterwards, that they aren't going to get mad or hold it against you, that they are going to listen and say, "I hear you and I understand."

I'm a blessed girl in this respect.

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Post later this evening with final(ish) plans for Saturday night. Look forward to seeing many of you this weekend!

Comments

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

Love you, sweetie!

Funny, we were both typing at the same time and I was most certainly thinking of you when I typed to "Our Divinations" just now.

Awwww, and now the radio station is playing from "Cinema Paradiso" ...one of the most gorgeous pieces ever. I myself think it should be played at weddings...hmmm, I think QG needs to learn it.

[bleuberi21.livejournal.com]

I know that one, but not on the whistle...

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

Yep. I'm sure we can find music....

[duane-kc.livejournal.com]

Here's something to keep in mind.

NUMBERS DON'T MATTER.

You feeling better, mentally and physically, is the whole point here. Honestly? Let your trainer know that you want them to keep track if they need to, but *you* *don't* *want* *to* *know*.

Yeah, I've *never* been in that situation myself. Sure. Right. Need a new bridge?

We're all pulling for you, darlin'.

[aslowhite.livejournal.com]

Need to keep the focus off the numbers, but that is so hard to do.

Boyoboy, do I hear you there.

You are awesome at any weight. :D

[labelleizzy.livejournal.com]

thank you for reminding me, I've been sorting a box of teenage memories in my workout clothes but have not yet made it to the gym, with this temporary membership!

*boogies away*

and I understand about the numbers, I got unhealthily overengaged when I was doing WW, I just want to be strong, and have comfortable, colorful clothes that fit. and now the "fashion industry" seems to finally realize that Round Chicks Have Money Also, I just want to be healthier and not go on cholesterol or diabetes meds.

Keep posting about going to the gym/flexibility. Your thoughts are very welcome.

[softlywhispered.livejournal.com]

Those tapes click on occasionally, and then you get so frustrated, and when that happens it just becomes unrelenting. It's not a good road to follow....

I know, I've been there.

[setfiretolife.livejournal.com]

Just fyi, the calories on the treadmill, that number is generally wrong. There's no real way for a machine that used by so many people to be accurately calibrated to give the correct number for each individual user.

So, yanno, when the voice pops up again about tracking numbers, just give it a logical kick to the head that there's no point in tracking incorrect information.

[bessofhardwick.livejournal.com]

I'm right in there with you, trying to lose weight. I'm just the opposite. I have to look at the numbers. It motivates me, so I understand when the stupid treadmill won't give you the number.
Everyone is different. Just know that however you do it, I'm here to support you. And I'll gladly take your support. Please.
Huggles.

[nottygypsy.livejournal.com]

I agree everyone is different. Do what is best for you. If I can help I will. Also, hijack, Are You Lady Bess from Whitehart and Heartland that I admire so much? Please friend me!
Yours Ever,
Kate