I'm embarrassed to say that I haven't even been trying to lose weight/exercise since I've last posted. I'm in a rut with it. I did make an appointment to talk to a therapist - I go in two days. I don't feel like I'm depressed or anything; I guess I just want someone to talk to who can put things into perspective for me. I try to keep a positive attitude, and I do most of the time - I just feel like I'm floundering around without any direction or meaning - especially with the empty nest and no significant other. It's like what now?? All of this is causing me to emotionally eat. I know the therapist will probably tell me to get out and meet new people and make new friends but I'm not a social person. I've never really been the type to have a lot of girlfriends - just one or two close friends. I'd rather keep busy doing something. The original idea was for that something to be exercise. I need to try again. I hope the therapy helps - even if only to vent.
On another note: I'm glad that fall is here. I dug out all of my fall decorations and decorated the house inside and out. The porch is really cozy with pumpkins, gourds, mums, cornstalks and scarecrow. We'll see if my neighbor copies me again this year - she always does...on my nerves...
I did some thrift shopping this weekend and bought a really nice nightstand for $10. It was in great shape and was a great style so I snagged it and then painted it white yesterday and then lightly distressed it to match my cottagey-shabby chic style. It came out great.
That's all for today. I will post about the first therapy session in a few days.
This mornings weight = 242.6 :/
If she's a good therapist, she will give you more than just telling you to get out and meet people and will understand that you're grieving the changes you're going through. Maybe some of that is midlife and just getting your footing again, but I've also been addressing my issues and fluctuating hormones can also play a big part. I encourage you to make an appointment with your Dr. as well. I did and I feel so much better.
ReplyDeleteJust hung up my fall wreath. Need to plant some mums and fall color, clean my house and give it a more fall/cozy vibe. Fall is definitely my favorite time of year.
Sorry about the copycat neighbor--that would really bug me.