When I brought my newborn son home from the hospital almost three years ago I was so amazingly happy. Up until that point I was in a very dark place because I could not have children naturally, and we were on a waiting list with an adoption agency...
So...
When we got home and started to settle in as a a family I noticed I still had some sadness. I was overweight, unhealthy and a smoker. My husband and I were fighting because we had just been thrown into a stressful situation. So I started thinking...
I decided I would start going to out local gym to get out of the house and have some quiet time to myself. It was just what I needed. In under three years I have quit smoking, dropped almost fifty pounds, started running and made some amazing friends. The endorphins from all of this exercising have given more patience and happiness than I know what to do with. I feel great. I am a much more positive person and have noticed I am always finding the silver lining. And the best part is, Im healthy for my son and teaching him good habits. I'll also be around for him a lot longer...
But I honestly cant believe what a great mood I am in all the time and how much energy I have.
Anyone else have a story like this?
I want to share my story...
I want to share my story...
I got my thyroid checked, found out I'm suffering from hypothyroidism and started the meds prescribed. Amazingly, my "PMS" went away and I've been much more calm and pleasant. I had no idea how anxious I had been until it wasn't there anymore. Weird, huh?
Good job on the weight loss and quitting smoking.
Good job on the weight loss and quitting smoking.
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The smoking was the absolute hardest thing Ive ever done. And I still have slip-ups now and again. My sister is currently battling a prescription drug addiction so that has added some stress and I dont know how to deal with stress other than to smoke. But Ive done good so far...
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SnoozeAgain;1371784 wrote: Amazingly, my "PMS" went away and I've been much more calm and pleasant.Blimey, if it worked on you it'd work on anyone - I'll get my thyroid tested immediately. I'd be on most people's list of who needs it.
As for the notion of running proffered in the OP there may be a cut-off date beyond which the human frame can't start up that path. Whatever it's set at, I'm five years older. Besides if I want endorphins I bet there's an Internet supplier in Thailand eager to post me several bottles. I'm not sure I could cope with sudden onset patience and happiness though.
As for the notion of running proffered in the OP there may be a cut-off date beyond which the human frame can't start up that path. Whatever it's set at, I'm five years older. Besides if I want endorphins I bet there's an Internet supplier in Thailand eager to post me several bottles. I'm not sure I could cope with sudden onset patience and happiness though.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left. ... Hold no regard for unsupported opinion.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
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When you design tactics to maximise suffering on civilian populations and your only constraint is operational rather than moral, you've told the world who you are.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When you design tactics to maximise suffering on civilian populations and your only constraint is operational rather than moral, you've told the world who you are.
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spot;1371788 wrote: Blimey, if it worked on you it'd work on anyone - I'll get my thyroid tested immediately. I'd be on most people's list of who needs it.
As for the notion of running proffered in the OP there may be a cut-off date beyond which the human frame can't start up that path. Whatever it's set at, I'm five years older. Besides if I want endorphins I bet there's an Internet supplier in Thailand eager to post me several bottles. I'm not sure I could cope with sudden onset patience and happiness though.
Haha. I remember there were days when I just wanted to pick a fight with you, spot. But that is the old me....I was an ugly person.
As for the notion of running proffered in the OP there may be a cut-off date beyond which the human frame can't start up that path. Whatever it's set at, I'm five years older. Besides if I want endorphins I bet there's an Internet supplier in Thailand eager to post me several bottles. I'm not sure I could cope with sudden onset patience and happiness though.
Haha. I remember there were days when I just wanted to pick a fight with you, spot. But that is the old me....I was an ugly person.
I want to share my story...
It helped that I could quit my stressful job (home sales). I work out two hours a day, six days a week. So its A LOT! It took a lot of hard work to push through it. Ive finally made it to the point where I feel awful if I DONT go.
I want to share my story...
WAMOMMA;1371790 wrote: Haha. I remember there were days when I just wanted to pick a fight with you, spot. But that is the old me....I was an ugly person. :)Not at all. It's good to see you back, I hope you enjoy the site again. And by all means tell me if I start going off the rails, I do know I need watching.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left. ... Hold no regard for unsupported opinion.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When you design tactics to maximise suffering on civilian populations and your only constraint is operational rather than moral, you've told the world who you are.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious. [Fred Wedlock, "The Folker"]
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When you design tactics to maximise suffering on civilian populations and your only constraint is operational rather than moral, you've told the world who you are.
I want to share my story...
WAMOMMA;1371791 wrote: It helped that I could quit my stressful job (home sales). I work out two hours a day, six days a week. So its A LOT! It took a lot of hard work to push through it. Ive finally made it to the point where I feel awful if I DONT go.
Who do you think you are, Madonna? Two hours every day IS a lot.
Who do you think you are, Madonna? Two hours every day IS a lot.
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I went through a bad depression three years ago - quit smoking in 2007 and packed on a BUNCH of weight along with added health issues to come with the weight including but not limited to depression. It took me a long time to come out of it and I finally started to lose weight about a year ago and I am going in for another sleep study to see if I still need the bipap machine for sleep apnea. I am not able to exercise due to lifestyle at the moment, but desperately want to. So thankful for liking what I see in the mirror these days though!
Happy for you btw! Good job on focusing on the positive!
Happy for you btw! Good job on focusing on the positive!
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WHENEVER YOU ARE READY WENDY, I THINK WE LIVE VERY CLOSE TO EACHOTHER. 
We can workout together....
We can workout together....I want to share my story...
I should say UP to 2 hrs, Snooze. Some days 1, some days 1.5...