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How did I manage mentally? Well, I certainly wasn't prepped to be disabled for such a long time. I live alone, but was not able to do much of anything for myself, so one of my sisters took me in and cared for me. I was so grateful and I just focused on being a good guest and not wearing out my welcome. To stay mentally healthy, I wrote in a journal, kept in touch with friends (and my mom!), watched a lot more TV than usual, and did crosswords. I tried to read but I just couldn't focus on that. Oh, also, the physical therapists at the hospital (I had surgery and now have 2 metal plates in my ankle) gave me some physical therapy exercises which I did as often as possible. However, I was pretty tired most of the time and slept a lot. As for my weight, well, I actually lost weight because I was totally dependent on my sister for all of my food. Her kitchen was on a different level of the house and I couldn't get there on my own, so--no mindless nibbling really made a difference! And the only food I kept near me were some protein bars that I didn't really care for and only ate when I really too hungry to wait for the next meal. I didn't diet or ask my sister to prepare anything that she didn't want to eat herself. I must say, also though, that I had totally lost my appetite for about 3 weeks after surgery. That probably helped with the weight loss, too. Anyway--I hope you can prepare yourself to be strong and not let the little things drag you down during your recovery. Focus on the positive: My sister and I developed a very positive relationship from our experience of living together. I got quite good at crosswords (by my standards!), and I learned that I'm stronger than I think I am. Your "down" time won't last forever. Appreciate every little good thing and try to make the most of a difficult (but not impossible) situation. Donna
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07-30-21, 10:23 AM | ||
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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I know there was a thread here about the show Physical on Apple TV but of course I can't find it now that I have watched the show. It deals with body image obsession in the early aerobics industry and some of it echoed my past (and maybe yours too) in an uncomfortable way for sure.
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07-30-21, 10:38 AM | ||
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: MA
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I am doing well at this time. I had left because, I didn’t fit in and I had to find me instead of copy catting stuff I never liked. I feel a bit better and now I believe I’m on the road doing me. I don’t mind not doing what every one else is because, that’s not my body. The fitness industry gave me body shame and I just stopped. I feel much better about ME and who I am to be with what I’ve got.
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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07-30-21, 11:40 AM | ||
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: MA
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But really…are you really doing you? I know I wasn’t. Not with how I feel about exercise now. Like I said, the leotards and tights did a number on my head. So many many emphasized a leotard, high cut on your hips and a flat chest. Now. So different. Soooooo different. Having had cancer and learning more about what God has for me, is changing my head for the good. God does not make mistakes and he didn’t make one on me. <3
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07-30-21, 11:44 AM | ||
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Connecticut
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Cheryl, it's so good to see you posting again.
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I'm so happy that wanting to lose weight for vanity reasons alone caused me to be bit by the exercise bug. It's all about maintaining strength, flexibility, quality of life and independence now. And mood lifting. I do still have some vanity aspirations. |
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