Welcome to TOYMAKER'S TOADSTOOL.
I have decided to make a new blog just for my weight loss journey at this time. May branch out at a later date.
I have been trying to get in the mood for weight loss for many months. Know full well what I should and shouldn't be eating and what exercise I should be undertaking but the comfort bug has had a strangle hold on my will power. Have bung ankles, knees and hips with huge spurrs on both heels just for luck.
I live in country Oz, have Multi Chemical Sensitivities which means that I cannot physically join any type of group or visit other people's houses,etc. Understandably, I rarely get visitors because most people find it hard to not wear perfumes, deodorants, hairsprays etc which are all poison to my system, among a million other things. Although I've learned to like my own company most of the time, I get very lonely periods in the depths of despair which seem to be getting worse and worse with me shutting myself away in my room for weeks on end. I cry uncontrollably at the drop of a hat, tears are never far from the surface and I know if I could just get my weight off I'd feel heaps better. I also know I need to lose weight for ME but my bad attitude keeps saying, 'why bother'. I've always been known for my optimism in all situations but optimistic periods are few and far between these days. I am happiest when I am wandering the countryside taking photos. I really do need to get the weight off though as I am having periods where my heart is almost jumping out of my chest, it is beating so hard, gastric reflux has reared it's firey head and I think I may be a borderline diabetic, having tests soon.
So here I am. In the mood and taking my first step towards a positive mind set.
4 comments:
Hi Toy
Gee you sound like me when I started weight watchers...well except for the chemical sensitivity I mean.
103.7kg was my heaviest - I didn't think I was anywhere near that, the scales I used to have lied to me beautifully, telling me I was only 87kg - shock horror! Don't be surprised if the digital ones you get show you as being heavier than you are, they are nasty things ... hehehe.... mine not only tells me my weight, it also tells me how tall I am, how old I am and what my body mass index is, they are the Tanita brand and absolutely fabulous. I too have had heel problems to the point where I had to get orthotics for my shoes/joggers, sore knees, yep got those too, high bp, high, chol, borderline diabetic, panic attacks I felt like my heart was pounding, yep that was me to a tee. Just watching my diet and walking at the start of my journey made all the difference. Glad to hear you like taking happy snapsm I always take my camera when I go walking and have got some fabulous shots which I send to my fellow weight watchers as many of them love to see other parts of our great country.
Good luck on your weight loss journey Toy, take it slow and steady and you will win the race.
Keep in touch.
Thanks so much vegie, just the walking has made want to get out of bed in the mornings and I look forward to being able to stay out longer as time goes on.
Love photography and am clicking away at every chance I get, have some lovely photos of all sorts, some of which I'll show as time goes on.
I also have had orthotics for years. My chiropitist, (I think they are called something else these days), says I have Mungrel feet lol. Also had an xray a couple of years ago which showed 2cm spurs under each heel the ends of which, were curling into the soft flesh. No wonder I was hobbling. I find that as long as I keep my heels elevated higher than the balls of my feet, the spurs are more manageable and I can go for walks. If I don't, It's as though red hot needles are being pushed into my heels.
Oh Toy I am so glad you found us and we are all here for you - your new cyber buddies :)
Please email me at anytime as well :) My email is thedavey3@bigpond.com
Look forward to visiting your blog and getting to know you...
Emx
Thanks Em,
Have added your email to my address book.
You all have already helped me so much. Just the fact of knowing I can have a chat,(Talk your ears off), is such comfort...toy
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