It's been a month (almost) and I haven't blogged. It's NOT because I have totally fallen off the bad wagon, but more so because I have been lazy with the blogging about it. Here's my problem; I'm not so sure blogging every week helps me so much. I know I need to report my progress and such---but sometimes when I am not successful due to being sick or whatever, it makes me feel guilty and even more frustrated. What should I do? Suggestions?
Here are my other dilemmas:
1. I know my stomach medicine makes me retain water. I also know my depression medication makes it quite difficult to lose weight. Should I consider switching medications? I'm really nervous too------but maybe it would be nice to see if something else works and doesn't make me retain.
2. It's really hard for me to eat "healthier foods". For example; this last week if I ate fresh veggies or fruit I would bloat up like I was 5 months pregnant. For reals. It is so uncomfortable and discouraging. Not to mention painful.
3. A lot of times with my gastroparesis I don't have an appetite and don't want to eat. This usually last for a couple of days. Now, of course I do eat throughout the day, it's just more minimal. I can't force myself to eat when I feel that way though, because then I end up getting sick to my stomach. Thus, it's really difficult for me to get on a schedule of good eating habits.
4. My periods have been HORRIBLE the last 6 months. I have going to the doctor in about two weeks to get checked out, but overall, one weeks out of the month I have NO energy and find myself sitting on my butt trying to get through the day.
I am sick of excuses but what do I do?
Maybe I should go on my old strict gastroparesis diet? (soft foods, all the time?) Maybe that would help my stomach to the point where I can not feel so sick all the time. But what kind of fun is eating soft foods all the time? Yogurt and applesauce get old real quick!
Maybe I should try new depression medication. Maybe it would help me lost weight quicker.
Maybe I should stick to the meds I have because I know they work and I don't want to mess with it.
Maybe I should stop worrying about things so much--especially my weight---and just take it a day at a time. I dunno.
Last night I broke down and told Dan how frustrated I was that I want change in my life but how do I bring it about when I feel sick and tired all the time. I have a chronic illness---and I know that many of you don't understand it, but try to imagine what it is like to be sick almost every day. It's very frustrating. I don't want to use it as en excuse. Believe me I would love to live a normal life (as far as being well is concerned), I would love it!!!!
Please know this is embarrassing and difficult for me to talk about.
So what do I do? I am SO open for suggestions.
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I have too much to say so I will email later today when I have more time and so I don't leave a novel of a comment.
LBH. I am not helping you eat healthy. Would it help if we were to snack less?? I know how you feel as far as not being motivated because you don't feel good...ever. I haven't figured out how to get motivated though. I tend to just use excuses as well. Let me know if you find something that works and I will do the same.
Honestly. All I have to say is do what will make your body feel good. If that means the soft foods, try it.
In conference this weekend they talked so much about being happy & getting through trials. I hope you never feel alone in getting through this. Our Father wants us to be HAPPY, and I want the same for you too.
Love you girl. Let's talk soon.
More prayer - less worry.
More talking to Mom - less worry.
More finding pleasure in each moment - less worry.
Less trying to be perfect - more peace.
I LOVE YOU!
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