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Comment by PJ on January 20, 2013 at 8:46pm

Thank you, Buffy. I do some walking sometimes but never even thought of chair exercises! Thanks, will try that. I'm sorry to hear of the problems you, too, are having. Will keep you in my prayers.

Comment by Buffy Joseph on January 20, 2013 at 3:19pm

PJ, I'm sorry to hear about your physical issues. Is there any activity that doesn't hurt - swimming, walking, floor exercises, chair exercises? It doesn't have to be a "weight loss" exercise or even "fitness", just something to help you be more active than you currently are. If anything you do hurts (& doesn't help later), then I would suggest not doing any more activity. You have to work with the body you have.

I was even told that if I would lose weight it would help with all my aches and pain but is hasn't at all.

I was told this about everything from diabetes to sleep apnea. I lost 30-40 lbs, and my sleep apnea got worse! (Diabetes numbers got better, but I think that was more from fitness activities rather than weight). I gained that back, & my sleep apnea stayed the same. So, not too helpful for me.

I am trying really hard to get over this mental barrier I have toward being active. To me it is a punishment, and food is a reward. I'm working toward having both be good things I do for myself.

Comment by PJ on January 20, 2013 at 2:00pm

Hi, Buffy Joseph,
Yes, there were times I over ate and regretted it. I have been on a strict diet, tho, for the past year and have not over eaten once(since March)! I have lost 57 lbs. I don't know why we tend to want to eat for comfort, tho. I have trouble staying active because I have a bad back (had surgery and it didn't work), neck problems and also body pain from fibromyalgia. I know they say being active is SUPPOSED to help but it doesn't seem to help me. :( I was even told that if I would lose weight it would help with all my aches and pain but is hasn't at all.

Comment by Buffy Joseph on January 19, 2013 at 8:26pm

I agree with you there, PJ! But think about it - aren't there times when you eat (especially too much or something that doesn't agree with you) where you feel bad after you've eaten? And aren't there times when you've done something active that makes you feel great? So how come we want to eat when we feel sad/tired/frustrated, don't want to be active? If you have any ideas, please let me know! :)

Comment by PJ on January 19, 2013 at 6:11pm

the eating part I like, physical activity not so much!

Comment by Buffy Joseph on September 15, 2010 at 10:51pm

Oh - I think you are right there. Recognizing what is happening is very important. I will keep working on that.

Comment by Buffy Joseph on September 15, 2010 at 1:00pm

Thanks, Sunny. It's not the first problem - it's the same old food I've been eating.

It's like I don't want to think about eating. I don't know why - for some reason it's making me feel really uncomfortable. Hmm. Definitely need to dig deeper there.

There is, as usual, stress in my life. (Mostly regarding my depressed 17yo son.) Maybe the stress is causing me to try to comfort myself in the old way - with food. It doesn't work, but that doesn't stop me. :) OK, maybe I need to think of some other ways to comfort myself.

Comment by Buffy Joseph on September 14, 2010 at 8:18pm

Hello! It's good to hear from others. I have been trying to eat and live in a HAES way for the past 6+ months, and I have improved in fitness and BG numbers (even going off my medication - Metformin - and ending up with an A1C of 6.5!!). I think the thing that has helped me the most is eating mindfully - paying attention to each and every mouthful I eat, whatever it is - however I've been finding that harder and harder to do for some reason. Lately I've been going back to my old habit of stuffing my face while not paying any attention to what I'm eating. :( I really want to get back on track with this, but I'm not sure how. Any suggestions?

Comment by Hello Cupcake It's Me on September 14, 2010 at 7:49pm

well i have been doing things on my own, and really dont have many people to talk to about my weight loss, here is my blog about diabetes, weight loss, and fitness www.hellocupcakeitsme.com

Comment by Buffy Joseph on December 14, 2009 at 9:15pm

Is anyone active on this group? I'd like to throw some ideas around.

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