How Things Change

Posted on November 8th, 2008 in My Journey.

I am down to 65.7 kilos and come monday I will have just four weeks left to get it done. I had plans to exercise my butt off later in the week for 7 days as I was going away to do my marketing course and when I’m on my own I do better not having to worry about work and all the other stuff. I was then going to go from there to Adro house but last night we had some not so good news – my husband has cancer and will have his operation on wednesday so all plans are cancelled. He is worried about me not getting to the finish line with worrying about him but I have some supportive friends who are all going to help me keep the exercise up and also my daughters want to walk with me everyday so I will some how manage to keep it up. I was worried about comfort eating as last night I was pretty shattered from the news and tears and so when a friend came over with red wine and snack biscuits and cream cheese dip – I did give in and have the dip but on peppers but of course it was not what I should be eating. I at least was aware of it and will make sure I don’t give in to temptations – i also know she wouldnt done it on purpose as she has been my one greatest support through the year. Another friend invited me over for lamingtons! tonight ???? yes they would really help me get to my target especially in the last four weeks NOT!

Short post tonight as I am still feeling blah 

New Day tomorrow :)

 

7 replies

  1. Lynne says:

    Added on November 8th, 2008 at 3:07 pm

    Hey Phyllis, so sorry to hear about your husband but glad to hear that his operation is so soon.

    My experience with stress has been walking reduces it and makes me cope better for longer while comfort food only feels good while I’m eating it and then I feel stressed and depressed after

    All the very best for successful outcomes for both of you.

    All good thoughts,
    Lynne

  2. Phyllis (blog author) says:

    Added on November 8th, 2008 at 3:13 pm

    Hi Lynne
    thanks so much for your support – it was actually a hard decision for me to decide to share what’s going on at the moment for me. Life is like this though isn’t it and we can’t keep letting things get in our way of our goal. Garry has talked to me about how important it is for him that I get this success under my belt. It’s just reworking the plan I had to fit with what the next few weeks are gonna mean for me and for my family. I just don’t feel like running and doing exercise. Thank goodness I realised on the first night about the tempting of the food and comfort eating – I am so not going there.

  3. Lynne says:

    Added on November 8th, 2008 at 3:27 pm

    Hi Phyllis

    My journey has been going for only 2 weeks after hearing you at Damian’s Dunedin Seminar. I gave up smoking on 1.1.07 and have been ‘treating’ myself well past any need. I gained 8 kg, lost 4, gained 6, lost 4, gained…well you get it.

    Prior to hearing you and Damian I had been exercising seriously for 6 weeks and lost .5 kg. Since following the palm method I have lost 2 kg in 2 weeks and have more energy than before. My teenagers are enjoying the food change as well.

    You continue to be an inspiration,
    Lynne

  4. Leonie says:

    Added on November 8th, 2008 at 11:00 pm

    Hi Phyllis

    You have done amazing, You look amazing. I hope you are proud of yourself, you should be. Sorry to read your sad news, my thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

    Be strong

  5. Phyllis (blog author) says:

    Added on November 9th, 2008 at 2:04 am

    thanks Leonie!
    We should catch up after this challenge for a wine! with Rosita, I have forgotten what it tastes like haha

  6. Angela says:

    Added on November 9th, 2008 at 3:02 pm

    you are so close to your goal and shouldn’t let anything stop you now! I am very sorry to hear the sad news about Garry. Stay positive (even though it is hard) and do it for Garry :)

  7. Phyllis (blog author) says:

    Added on November 9th, 2008 at 10:55 pm

    Thanks for your support and yes i have come so far I just can’t afford to not finish it. I have to be honest and say the last few days have been a challenge as it’s not just my emotions I have to deal with my Garry’s and of course our girls emotions. And in the middle of all that I have my staff and all the things you have to do as an employer, and mother and wife and friend but I wouldn’t have it any other way. He will be fine. We have been doing some research and the type of cancer he has is one of the best you can in terms of survival etc. Once again thanks and things will work out. It was hard decision whether to share such personal information about myself and my family but if it helps one person then it wil have been worth it. Hope your Journey is going to plan

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