As Dr. Laura says : HOW DO YOU WANT TO LIVE between NOW and DEAD ? The choice is yours dear one and yours alone - you got the power ! God's continued best health to you always !
You've got a great eating plan & those pounds will come off in no time. Check with Enterprise Rental Car sales. I bought a Ford van from Enterprise when I used to live in Orlando. It was 2 yrs old & in pristine condition. If you can move back home & there's a Section 8 apt available then that's what you should do. You'll never be happy living in the swamplands of Florida. I was in pure misery when I lived there in the 1990's & early 2000. I'm so happy to be living in New York state with the beautiful 4 seasons. If you move then your family may follow & you'll be content.
Thanks Glenda. I am meditating on all of this. The Winters really concern me. I may go visit my friend in February and see if I can walk in the cold weather. I mean even inside. I don't know why, but my arthritis really acts up when temps drop below 40 degrees. 😬❤️
Hi Nikki! You can do this! I believe in you! Make every pound (or even every ounce) lost, a victory. You'll be one step closer to your other goals. Just don't celebrate with a food reward. 😄 Not only will you be losing weight but you'll be increasing your health and ability to achieve other goals. Does your health insurance provide access to a licensed mental health therapist. Counselors can help guide us in priortizing our goals and help coping with grief and sadness. I'm 70 years old, and I think we seniors can experience grief and regrets if our lives haven't turned out exactly as we had hoped and planned. I think your plan for 2 healthy meals a day is great. May I suggest eliminating white flour, white pasta & white rice, refined carbs like breakfast cereals and crackers. I wish you the best on your new journey.
I am worried about you. Your home has been in Florida for years. You have taken some blows, but landed on your feet. You have helped advise many of us here in the community. Everyone of us is struggling in some way, whether it is with finance, health or depression over everything in our lives. You made a commitment to the Marshmallow, and to your health. It takes time and money to reach goals. I wish I could give you a big hug.
I feel ya girl..i know Ive gained weight too, and I refuse to look. Ive started exercizing with Richard Simmons silver foxes. Its a good video even though everbody on the video is dead. So i exercize three days a week with dead people lol. Hang in there..its tough.
Sorry you’re battling this. God is our provider-look at what provisions surround you and you will see His direction. Wish lists and bucket lists can make for discontentment and restlessness when what we need is actually what we already have. God bless!
I feel your weight pain. Its been a life long battle for me. Ive lost 20 since February. I need to lose a few more. My doctor the other day said she was jealous. I told her i could always take it off but could never keep it off . I count calories. I had brownies a couple of weeks ago and counted that in and watched what i ate the rest of the day. I had a Tim Hortons pumpkin spice muffin this morning, 400 calories , counted that in. I feel so much better having that 20lbs off. Bending over is so much easier and my herniated discs have not been flaring up. Hope i can keep it off this time. Have you thought of trying Ozempic ? People have had great results with that for weight loss. I have thought of trying to move to Florida. I just said to a friend today, i might be fooling myself thinking i could handle that heat all the time. Our winters just seem to long, cold and dreary up here in NYS. Food is comforting to me too, its my choice of drug. You can do it ! Good luck.
No Ozempic! There have been reports of stomach issues. And that hollow cheek look. Not my thing. I know I will get over my cravings and get back to weight loss once more. It's just so difficult!❤️
What about adopting a cat or dog…small one.? Your life sounds cool. I’m almost 77, live alone in teeny home…2 sickly cats for years…used to foster/adopt shelter dogs/cats. Have many health issues. All my finances are depleted. Been too much trauma, heartache, stress and chaos…and loss. Only child. Love my my mom and grandmother, but they were always arguing. Never wanted me to help them. Stayed on my own with my dogs and read, colored, sang, and amused myself by using my imagination. I had such great imaginary friends. Not any more. All my life I’ve been working and a caregiver for my family and many many animals. Single parent. Raised my girls alone. Didn’t know ex was schizophrenic issues. No clue. His family never told me. By that time we’d been married 7 yrs and I had 2 little girls..ages 4 and 2. Tried to help him..didn’t want help. I’m such an empath…when I was little…my hero was Glinda (from the wizard of Oz movie). I wanted to grow up to be Glinda and be able to save and help protect everyone. Yeah…that was a movie…but I really thought I could do it. Biggggg mistake. Long story. Youngest daughter married at 17…she inherited some of her dad’s genetics. Her dad never gave one cent of child support for her or her sister. He harassed me for over 35 yrs. Wow…went to mental hospital many times. But came out. Even testified in front of grand jury. He threatened me. I had a job and had to quit. Everyone was scared of him. Oh it was stress, chaos, courts, didn’t eat much. Was mostly pretty thin. Priority was my girls..getting part time job..and do my best. It wasn’t easy…but they grew up..they were not the sweethearts I brought into this world when they became 15 and 18. But we were pretty close. Always together. Never remarried. And..like I said..I’m almost 77. I’ve actually come to feel more joy and peace with animals than I do with most adult humans. I have 33 yr old grandson who comes and stays in my back room..but he’s gotta go. My place to small. And his dad and step mom have thrown him out twice. He came here then too. I think maybe some of his dads and grandfathers genetics, My younger daughter was a vet tech. She passed suddenly when she turned 37 yrs old. Traumatic. Just like when my dad died when I was 16 yrs old…traumatically suddenly. Heart disease runs on both sides of my family. Mom gone..cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparents passed very young. Yet…here instill am. My younger daughter had all the grandkids (5). My older daughter is teacher and part time nanny. She works for 12 hrs with little children..didn’t want any of her own. I think she made right choice. She’s 55 yrs old. I raised all 5 grandchildren after my daughter passed. Son-in-law became dysfunctional. Like my mom when my dad died. I had to always be strong. I’m burnt out…emotionally, physically and financially. The eldest grandson moved in with his dad and step mom in Connecticut..when he was 13. We saw him every weekend all summer long. He was changing…as we all do. Mixed up with rich kids who do what they want. Can’t keep a job..and always winds up back here in my teensy home. I’m losing it. I barely eat at all. I wouldn’t send him to you…for weight loss…but you’d start losing your mind and lose your appetite. He has many issues. Doesn’t give me any money…and I think he has dementia. He can’t recall a thing I tell him and he’s moody…was worse 5 yrs ago. After these past 10 months…and my bad health issues..I can’t take it. I love him.but he’s gotta grow up. Be on his own. He’s either with me…or with some woman he meets…and then they break up..and he’s back here. I’m an empath. But too much empathy makes me suffer from burn out. Sorry for the long rambling…but your life sounds so peaceful. You have a great sense of humor. And a great family. I am still able to walk ..but my gosh..severe spinal stenosis has caused severe neuropathy in my left leg down to my toes. I do my yard work but have lost my balance and fallen quite a bit the last 12 months. I have idea why I’m still here. I also have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue and I’m anemic. Been anemic since I was 13. Give myself shots once a week. Take lots of meds. No drugs..don’t drink..don’t smoke…never owned or touched a gun. I’m not afraid of being alone. I love it. Also feed 8 feral cats (all tnrd), 3 opossums, 3 raccoons, 2 bunnies, the birds….squirrels. And my 2 sickly cats stay inside. They’re not fond of my grandson being here. Hasn’t given me any money towards any bills. Just like last 2 times he came here. So he must go. I’ve given him 5 extra months…his father is no help…nor is his stepmom. But he is so lazy and just seems moody and obsessed with women. I don’t know what they see in him. I need my space back, my peace Abdul quiet and my sanity. Be grateful for what you have. I’ve got no savings left. Can’t get dental work done. Can’t get eye surgery. Can’t drive anymore…my depth perception is off. And ….as I sad..he’s lazy. And won’t go for any medical tests. Or talk to a therapist. So…after 10 months…he’s out. Next week is it. Hurts me but my heart is always pounding, blood pressure sky high….and I need peace. I’m enabling him and he’ll never grow up. He must..but I’ve cared for him off and on for almost 34 years. I love him..but he must go. Needless to say, I barely eat. But be thankful you’re not going through something like this. I’m not super religious. About 40 yrs ago, my religion became kindness. I meditate. I do pray to a higher power…or the universe…or an energy field that’s around me…around all of us really. I think you’re cute, funny and you’ll eventually get through this time. All arises and passes. Just as we eventually will. J We’re only here visiting for a while in our physical forms…when our physical forms become empty shells , or spirit, our energy, our karma, our consciousness, our love and our karma will move on…because that’s who we truly are. What’s inside of us is eternal. Sorry again. You are funny. I love to laugh…so I connect with you through your humor. My heart has always lead my brain (common sense). Not a good thing necessarily, I see now. Good luck to you. You’ll be ok. I got a gut feeling. Peace, light and love to you and all beings in this world. ✌🏻💫🫶
Ih Nikki, I'm so sorry that you're feeling so down. I wish i lived closer so we could hang out. I know you are a believer, do you attend church anywhere? Perhaps there's a woman's group or widows group you could join. Praying for you. If you need anyone to talk to, send me an email. We struggle from a lot if the same things. God bless you.
Online church isn’t the same as going to church. Fellowship is so important. Getting connected in a church with a church family would do you a world of good. I will be praying about that for you.
Ugh I know how you feel. I gained almost 20 lbs. and I thought I wasn’t eating that much but when I looked at it I realized I was. I also wished you lived close by. I am in my own low housing apt. By myself. I’ve been praying for you. I know how you feel allot of us struggle with the same things.
As Dr. Laura says : HOW DO YOU WANT TO LIVE between NOW and DEAD ? The choice is yours dear one and yours alone - you got the power ! God's continued best health to you always !
That's a very good question! I am writing that one down! Thank you.❤️
You've got a great eating plan & those pounds will come off in no time. Check with Enterprise Rental Car sales. I bought a Ford van from Enterprise when I used to live in Orlando. It was 2 yrs old & in pristine condition. If you can move back home & there's a Section 8 apt available then that's what you should do. You'll never be happy living in the swamplands of Florida. I was in pure misery when I lived there in the 1990's & early 2000. I'm so happy to be living in New York state with the beautiful 4 seasons. If you move then your family may follow & you'll be content.
Thanks Glenda. I am meditating on all of this. The Winters really concern me. I may go visit my friend in February and see if I can walk in the cold weather. I mean even inside. I don't know why, but my arthritis really acts up when temps drop below 40 degrees. 😬❤️
Hi Nikki! You can do this! I believe in you! Make every pound (or even every ounce) lost, a victory. You'll be one step closer to your other goals. Just don't celebrate with a food reward. 😄 Not only will you be losing weight but you'll be increasing your health and ability to achieve other goals.
Does your health insurance provide access to a licensed mental health therapist. Counselors can help guide us in priortizing our goals and help coping with grief and sadness. I'm 70 years old, and I think we seniors can experience grief and regrets if our lives haven't turned out exactly as we had hoped and planned.
I think your plan for 2 healthy meals a day is great. May I suggest eliminating white flour, white pasta & white rice, refined carbs like breakfast cereals and crackers.
I wish you the best on your new journey.
Good suggestions! Will do a vid on this!🥰
Comfort eating is my downfall also. Great video.
I can't give up. ❤️🙏
I am worried about you. Your home has been in Florida for years. You have taken some blows, but landed on your feet. You have helped advise many of us here in the community. Everyone of us is struggling in some way, whether it is with finance, health or depression over everything in our lives. You made a commitment to the Marshmallow, and to your health. It takes time and money to reach goals. I wish I could give you a big hug.
Thanks Blue! I will call next week and we will talk.❤️
getting older is boring. i get depressed too😢
Right???!❤️
I feel ya girl..i know Ive gained weight too, and I refuse to look. Ive started exercizing with Richard Simmons silver foxes. Its a good video even though everbody on the video is dead. So i exercize three days a week with dead people lol. Hang in there..its tough.
😄😄😄❣️ Well dead men tell no tales so....
Sorry you’re battling this. God is our provider-look at what provisions surround you and you will see His direction. Wish lists and bucket lists can make for discontentment and restlessness when what we need is actually what we already have. God bless!
There is a lot of truth there.❤️
I feel your weight pain. Its been a life long battle for me. Ive lost 20 since February. I need to lose a few more. My doctor the other day said she was jealous. I told her i could always take it off but could never keep it off . I count calories. I had brownies a couple of weeks ago and counted that in and watched what i ate the rest of the day. I had a Tim Hortons pumpkin spice muffin this morning, 400 calories , counted that in. I feel so much better having that 20lbs off. Bending over is so much easier and my herniated discs have not been flaring up. Hope i can keep it off this time. Have you thought of trying Ozempic ? People have had great results with that for weight loss. I have thought of trying to move to Florida. I just said to a friend today, i might be fooling myself thinking i could handle that heat all the time. Our winters just seem to long, cold and dreary up here in NYS. Food is comforting to me too, its my choice of drug. You can do it ! Good luck.
No Ozempic! There have been reports of stomach issues. And that hollow cheek look. Not my thing. I know I will get over my cravings and get back to weight loss once more. It's just so difficult!❤️
You are putting out loads f videos - good for u. We knew you didnt want t come home. Its a horrible feeling
Ah well.❤️
@nikkipage9132 with time you might settle back into Florida. You are in the best place for the winter. Next spring???
Hugs from Ohio ♡
What about adopting a cat or dog…small one.? Your life sounds cool.
I’m almost 77, live alone in teeny home…2 sickly cats for years…used to foster/adopt shelter dogs/cats. Have many health issues. All my finances are depleted. Been too much trauma, heartache, stress and chaos…and loss. Only child. Love my my mom and grandmother, but they were always arguing. Never wanted me to help them. Stayed on my own with my dogs and read, colored, sang, and amused myself by using my imagination. I had such great imaginary friends. Not any more.
All my life I’ve been working and a caregiver for my family and many many animals. Single parent. Raised my girls alone. Didn’t know ex was schizophrenic issues. No clue. His family never told me. By that time we’d been married 7 yrs and I had 2 little girls..ages 4 and 2. Tried to help him..didn’t want help.
I’m such an empath…when I was little…my hero was Glinda (from the wizard of Oz movie). I wanted to grow up to be Glinda and be able to save and help protect everyone. Yeah…that was a movie…but I really thought I could do it. Biggggg mistake.
Long story. Youngest daughter married at 17…she inherited some of her dad’s genetics. Her dad never gave one cent of child support for her or her sister. He harassed me for over 35 yrs. Wow…went to mental hospital many times. But came out. Even testified in front of grand jury. He threatened me. I had a job and had to quit. Everyone was scared of him.
Oh it was stress, chaos, courts, didn’t eat much. Was mostly pretty thin. Priority was my girls..getting part time job..and do my best. It wasn’t easy…but they grew up..they were not the sweethearts I brought into this world when they became 15 and 18. But we were pretty close. Always together.
Never remarried. And..like I said..I’m almost 77. I’ve actually come to feel more joy and peace with animals than I do with most adult humans. I have 33 yr old grandson who comes and stays in my back room..but he’s gotta go. My place to small. And his dad and step mom have thrown him out twice. He came here then too. I think maybe some of his dads and grandfathers genetics,
My younger daughter was a vet tech. She passed suddenly when she turned 37 yrs old. Traumatic. Just like when my dad died when I was 16 yrs old…traumatically suddenly. Heart disease runs on both sides of my family. Mom gone..cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparents passed very young. Yet…here instill am.
My younger daughter had all the grandkids (5). My older daughter is teacher and part time nanny. She works for 12 hrs with little children..didn’t want any of her own. I think she made right choice. She’s 55 yrs old.
I raised all 5 grandchildren after my daughter passed. Son-in-law became dysfunctional. Like my mom when my dad died. I had to always be strong. I’m burnt out…emotionally, physically and financially.
The eldest grandson moved in with his dad and step mom in Connecticut..when he was 13. We saw him every weekend all summer long. He was changing…as we all do. Mixed up with rich kids who do what they want. Can’t keep a job..and always winds up back here in my teensy home. I’m losing it. I barely eat at all. I wouldn’t send him to you…for weight loss…but you’d start losing your mind and lose your appetite.
He has many issues. Doesn’t give me any money…and I think he has dementia. He can’t recall a thing I tell him and he’s moody…was worse 5 yrs ago.
After these past 10 months…and my bad health issues..I can’t take it. I love him.but he’s gotta grow up. Be on his own. He’s either with me…or with some woman he meets…and then they break up..and he’s back here. I’m an empath. But too much empathy makes me suffer from burn out.
Sorry for the long rambling…but your life sounds so peaceful. You have a great sense of humor. And a great family. I am still able to walk ..but my gosh..severe spinal stenosis has caused severe neuropathy in my left leg down to my toes. I do my yard work but have lost my balance and fallen quite a bit the last 12 months. I have idea why I’m still here. I also have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue and I’m anemic. Been anemic since I was 13. Give myself shots once a week. Take lots of meds. No drugs..don’t drink..don’t smoke…never owned or touched a gun.
I’m not afraid of being alone. I love it. Also feed 8 feral cats (all tnrd), 3 opossums, 3 raccoons, 2 bunnies, the birds….squirrels. And my 2 sickly cats stay inside. They’re not fond of my grandson being here. Hasn’t given me any money towards any bills. Just like last 2 times he came here. So he must go. I’ve given him 5 extra months…his father is no help…nor is his stepmom. But he is so lazy and just seems moody and obsessed with women. I don’t know what they see in him. I need my space back, my peace Abdul quiet and my sanity.
Be grateful for what you have. I’ve got no savings left. Can’t get dental work done. Can’t get eye surgery. Can’t drive anymore…my depth perception is off.
And ….as I sad..he’s lazy. And won’t go for any medical tests. Or talk to a therapist. So…after 10 months…he’s out. Next week is it. Hurts me but my heart is always pounding, blood pressure sky high….and I need peace. I’m enabling him and he’ll never grow up. He must..but I’ve cared for him off and on for almost 34 years. I love him..but he must go. Needless to say, I barely eat. But be thankful you’re not going through something like this. I’m not super religious. About 40 yrs ago, my religion became kindness. I meditate. I do pray to a higher power…or the universe…or an energy field that’s around me…around all of us really.
I think you’re cute, funny and you’ll eventually get through this time. All arises and passes. Just as we eventually will. J
We’re only here visiting for a while in our physical forms…when our physical forms become empty shells , or spirit, our energy, our karma, our consciousness, our love and our karma will move on…because that’s who we truly are. What’s inside of us is eternal.
Sorry again. You are funny. I love to laugh…so I connect with you through your humor.
My heart has always lead my brain (common sense). Not a good thing necessarily, I see now.
Good luck to you. You’ll be ok. I got a gut feeling. Peace, light and love to you and all beings in this world. ✌🏻💫🫶
Bless your heart! Praying for you and yours.❤️
Ih Nikki, I'm so sorry that you're feeling so down. I wish i lived closer so we could hang out. I know you are a believer, do you attend church anywhere? Perhaps there's a woman's group or widows group you could join.
Praying for you. If you need anyone to talk to, send me an email. We struggle from a lot if the same things. God bless you.
I will do a vid on the church idea.❤️
Online church isn’t the same as going to church. Fellowship is so important. Getting connected in a church with a church family would do you a world of good. I will be praying about that for you.
The bottom crust is my favorite
I may have to reconsider...🤔😄❤️
Sweethesrt...eggs steak shots of olive oil, avacados cheese...no carbs,no sugar easy on dairy....you can eat all you want
But it makes me feel awful! I have tried.😟❤️
Ugh I know how you feel. I gained almost 20 lbs. and I thought I wasn’t eating that much but when I looked at it I realized I was. I also wished you lived close by. I am in my own low housing apt. By myself. I’ve been praying for you. I know how you feel allot of us struggle with the same things.
Thanks for there. Wish we were neighbors too. ❤️
U are not fat. U look great.
I am so distraught! I feel it! My clothes, my hip! Thanks though.❤️
Gaining weight is the worst.
Do you have any hobbies?
🙏🙏🙏🙏
Kinda.... gonna touch base on that and more in the next video.❤️
Don’t beat yourself up over 10 lbs. ❤I think you should move to N.E. And let your children go to you to visit. You gotta take care of yourself first
Contemplating this...🥰