Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 Janick - If working out is becoming a chore - let it go for a while. Your resentment toward fitness will only grow if you don't. Listen to your body. Your workouts will be there when your enthusiasm is ignited again. It sounds like you are burning your candle at both ends and you need to give the fitness thing a rest. You'll know when the time is right again. Don't let fitness become another stress in your life.....it's the one stress you can control. Take it easy! Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 In a message dated 11/13/2001 2:01:23 PM Central Standard Time, janou_pou@... writes: > I hope that this is just a phase and that I'll snap out of this > lassitude period. I would appreciate any words of encouragement you > might have in this slightly difficult time in my life. > Jan I don't have any advice but I do have plenty of well wishes. I do agree with the others that you are pushing too hard. I don't mean to sound like I want to sabotage your quest for fitness but maybe two days a week of exercise would give you a little more time to just breathe. In any event, I want you to feel better so however you work this out, I just want you to be happy. Hang in there and know that we are all thinking of you. Jenni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 In a message dated 11/13/2001 2:01:23 PM Central Standard Time, janou_pou@... writes: > I hope that this is just a phase and that I'll snap out of this > lassitude period. I would appreciate any words of encouragement you > might have in this slightly difficult time in my life. > Jan I don't have any advice but I do have plenty of well wishes. I do agree with the others that you are pushing too hard. I don't mean to sound like I want to sabotage your quest for fitness but maybe two days a week of exercise would give you a little more time to just breathe. In any event, I want you to feel better so however you work this out, I just want you to be happy. Hang in there and know that we are all thinking of you. Jenni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 In a message dated 11/13/2001 2:01:23 PM Central Standard Time, janou_pou@... writes: > I hope that this is just a phase and that I'll snap out of this > lassitude period. I would appreciate any words of encouragement you > might have in this slightly difficult time in my life. > Jan I don't have any advice but I do have plenty of well wishes. I do agree with the others that you are pushing too hard. I don't mean to sound like I want to sabotage your quest for fitness but maybe two days a week of exercise would give you a little more time to just breathe. In any event, I want you to feel better so however you work this out, I just want you to be happy. Hang in there and know that we are all thinking of you. Jenni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 Hello everyone and Janick!! Wow, I have to say that reading Janicks post, was very similar to what I was going to post. I too am very busy, run down and exhausted. This has been an extremely stressful and unpleasant semester for me. First my stipend money was 2 months late, and that was a huge mess, all due to my wonderful State of California who did not pass the budget, and kept delaying. Arggh!! Finally got that, but my motivation has been zero as far as school work. I have hated writing every paper I have written this semester. Glad I am almost done. We all worked so hard last year, that we have very little to give this year. My whole family, hubby, self, and all three kids just got over strep throat. that was fun!! As far as Tae Bo, I have also struggled through many workouts, and finally just stopped doing them, because, I am officially bored as heck with my tae bo workouts. I actually went today to see if I could find the Get Ripped series at Walmart, and they had the 2 pack , where one was the instructional, and I was not going to spend $25 for it. I also went looking for the firm tapes, which they did not have. I am having no luck in finding video tapes, my treadmill is broken, so I am trying to find other things to do. anyway, I have pretty much plateaued for the past month and a half, weight is coming off very slowly. I am between 206-208, and 204 will be 50 pounds. I am also mostly sticking to my weight watchers points, but have bad days. So, I wanted to say hi, after all that depressing stuff, and I also rarely read the posts, but i think of you all often and wish I had time to be involved here, maybe to get some motivation back. Any suggestions on video tapes that are fun, I am looking into strength training, I do sit ups and leg lifts everyday almost, but I need life back into my workouts!!! I hope all of you are well,and if you are not hang in there, my thoughts and prayers continue to be with all who are effected by 9-11-01, and by yesterdays tragedy. I am so heart broken!!! It has made me hug and kiss my kids more than I was before, which was a lot, but now, I tell them constantly that I love them. Be good to yourself and be good to others!!! Take Care, temera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 Janick, You have a lot on your plate right now. It is only normal that working out seems like just another chore. Perhaps you could view it as an escape route for all of your pent up frustrations. Hang in there! It is always darker before dawn! This too shall pass. , who is finished with the rumbled quotations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 Janick, You have a lot on your plate right now. It is only normal that working out seems like just another chore. Perhaps you could view it as an escape route for all of your pent up frustrations. Hang in there! It is always darker before dawn! This too shall pass. , who is finished with the rumbled quotations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 Janick, You have a lot on your plate right now. It is only normal that working out seems like just another chore. Perhaps you could view it as an escape route for all of your pent up frustrations. Hang in there! It is always darker before dawn! This too shall pass. , who is finished with the rumbled quotations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 Temera, Hang in there!!!!! Please don't give up! You have come too far to give up now; losing 50lbs is no small accomplishment! :) Maybe you are burnt out on Tae Bo right now. Or maybe life is too hectic right now to enjoy it. Only you know the answer. If you still want to buy the Get Ripped series, check out QVC (QVC.com). That's where I've bought all my tapes so far. There are 5 tapes plus the Impact Intro. You can do it! , who is facing the same boredom challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 ----- Original Message ----- > I hope that this is just a phase and that I'll snap out of this > lassitude period. I would appreciate any words of encouragement you > might have in this slightly difficult time in my life. > > Janick, I agree with Caroline. You really are overextended now. Something will have to give, and hopefully it's not your health. Can you ignore the house work for a while (except for dishes and the wash)? Can you buy packaged ready-made food for awhile? Or, just accept your limitations and realize that 3 workouts a week under these conditions is INCREDIBLE! You are not a superwoman. Hang in there! Elena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 ----- Original Message ----- > I hope that this is just a phase and that I'll snap out of this > lassitude period. I would appreciate any words of encouragement you > might have in this slightly difficult time in my life. > > Janick, I agree with Caroline. You really are overextended now. Something will have to give, and hopefully it's not your health. Can you ignore the house work for a while (except for dishes and the wash)? Can you buy packaged ready-made food for awhile? Or, just accept your limitations and realize that 3 workouts a week under these conditions is INCREDIBLE! You are not a superwoman. Hang in there! Elena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 ----- Original Message ----- > I hope that this is just a phase and that I'll snap out of this > lassitude period. I would appreciate any words of encouragement you > might have in this slightly difficult time in my life. > > Janick, I agree with Caroline. You really are overextended now. Something will have to give, and hopefully it's not your health. Can you ignore the house work for a while (except for dishes and the wash)? Can you buy packaged ready-made food for awhile? Or, just accept your limitations and realize that 3 workouts a week under these conditions is INCREDIBLE! You are not a superwoman. Hang in there! Elena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 --- Janick wrote: > The last weeks have been a struggle for me, fitness > and exercise > wise. > Janick Sorry the last few weeks have been especially hard on you. I'm glad you are getting at least SOME exercise in. I hope you find the peace you need to get back to " normal " . Don't waste away on us now. Sandie, Tae and Bo )!!!!!! ===== " Believe. Believe in yourself. Believe in the one who believes in you. All things are possible to she who believes. Blessings on your courage. " --from " Hold That Thought " by Ban Breathnach " I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time. " --------- Freud __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 --- Ttgettindown@... wrote: I too am > very busy, run down and > exhausted. This has been an extremely stressful and > unpleasant semester for > me. First my stipend money was 2 months late, and > that was a huge mess, all > due to my wonderful State of California who did not > pass the budget, and kept > delaying. Arggh!! > As far as Tae Bo, I have also struggled > through many workouts, and > finally just stopped doing them, because, I am > officially bored as heck with > my tae bo workouts. > temera Sorry you've been stressed and unmotivated. It's a MAJOR miracle if the State ever passes a budget on time. That's one thing that makes me weary to want to work for them. I know my mom had been affected by their delays several times and had to get an IOU. Luckily her bank advanced her the money, so bills were paid. I hope you get off the plateau soon. I've been going on one so long it feels like it's been forever and a day. I had gained a few pounds (due to miscalculating the points for something), now those keep going back and forth and then the rest I was trying to lose I can't. GRRRRRRR!!!!!!! I hope you're able to find something that you really enjoy soon. Sandie, Tae and Bo )!!!!!!! ===== " Believe. Believe in yourself. Believe in the one who believes in you. All things are possible to she who believes. Blessings on your courage. " --from " Hold That Thought " by Ban Breathnach " I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time. " --------- Freud __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 In a message dated 11/13/01 3:01:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, janou_pou@... writes: > I hope that this is just a phase and that I'll snap out of this > lassitude period. I would appreciate any words of encouragement you > might have in this slightly difficult time in my life. ((((Jan))))) I am sorry things are so hard for you right now!! Hang in there and know that things will get better!! I definitely think you should do anything you can to make life a little easier for you and free up some time for yourself. Looking for a new job with less of a commute sounds like a great idea! Also, ask Gilbert to pitch in around the house and help with chores and meals, etc. Hang in there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 In a message dated 11/13/01 3:01:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, janou_pou@... writes: > I hope that this is just a phase and that I'll snap out of this > lassitude period. I would appreciate any words of encouragement you > might have in this slightly difficult time in my life. ((((Jan))))) I am sorry things are so hard for you right now!! Hang in there and know that things will get better!! I definitely think you should do anything you can to make life a little easier for you and free up some time for yourself. Looking for a new job with less of a commute sounds like a great idea! Also, ask Gilbert to pitch in around the house and help with chores and meals, etc. Hang in there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 In a message dated 11/13/01 3:01:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, janou_pou@... writes: > I hope that this is just a phase and that I'll snap out of this > lassitude period. I would appreciate any words of encouragement you > might have in this slightly difficult time in my life. ((((Jan))))) I am sorry things are so hard for you right now!! Hang in there and know that things will get better!! I definitely think you should do anything you can to make life a little easier for you and free up some time for yourself. Looking for a new job with less of a commute sounds like a great idea! Also, ask Gilbert to pitch in around the house and help with chores and meals, etc. Hang in there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 In a message dated 11/13/01 6:14:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, Ttgettindown@... writes: > . I am having no luck in finding > video tapes, my treadmill is broken, so I am trying to find other things to > > do. anyway, I have pretty much plateaued for the past month and a half, > weight is coming off very slowly. ((((Temera))))) I hope things get better for you soon!!! When I got really bored with my workouts, I joined a gym. Having a bunch of new classes to take renewed my excitement! Is that an option for you? You may be able to get some sort of student discount. Also, check with your health insurance, some will reimburse you for the gym membership fee or have special rates for their subscribers. Pop back in when you can!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 In a message dated 11/13/01 6:14:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, Ttgettindown@... writes: > . I am having no luck in finding > video tapes, my treadmill is broken, so I am trying to find other things to > > do. anyway, I have pretty much plateaued for the past month and a half, > weight is coming off very slowly. ((((Temera))))) I hope things get better for you soon!!! When I got really bored with my workouts, I joined a gym. Having a bunch of new classes to take renewed my excitement! Is that an option for you? You may be able to get some sort of student discount. Also, check with your health insurance, some will reimburse you for the gym membership fee or have special rates for their subscribers. Pop back in when you can!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 but I need life back into my workouts!!! I hope all of > you are well,and if you are not hang in there, my thoughts and prayers > continue to be with all who are effected by 9-11-01, and by yesterdays > tragedy. Temera, I think we may be going thru a similar " phase " . For me, school work is taking a toll on me, as well as my job where my boss keeps on adding and adding to my workload. I hardly see Jordan (maybe at the most 1 hour a day). The pressure at work is tremendous because we are going thru a complete reorganization of the department which is accentuating delays in my work. Also, I'm getting well known as THE person who can work under pressure and the MOST productive person in my department. The consequence is I get a larger workload than most people (because supposedly I can handle it). The problem is that the more work I have, the faster I want to go, so my fear of making a major mistake is intensified. I'm in a vicious circle and I don't know how to get out of it. Thank god I have 2 weeks of vacation coming up (to be able to catch up on my school workload). I guess my job is the major stressor right now, but it's having an impact on everything else in my life. I have nightmares about my job every single night, so my sleep is not too great (although I do manage to get 6-7 hours of sleep weekdays, 7-8 hours on weekends). I appreciate all the words of encouragement I've had so far, because I really need it. Janick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 but I need life back into my workouts!!! I hope all of > you are well,and if you are not hang in there, my thoughts and prayers > continue to be with all who are effected by 9-11-01, and by yesterdays > tragedy. Temera, I think we may be going thru a similar " phase " . For me, school work is taking a toll on me, as well as my job where my boss keeps on adding and adding to my workload. I hardly see Jordan (maybe at the most 1 hour a day). The pressure at work is tremendous because we are going thru a complete reorganization of the department which is accentuating delays in my work. Also, I'm getting well known as THE person who can work under pressure and the MOST productive person in my department. The consequence is I get a larger workload than most people (because supposedly I can handle it). The problem is that the more work I have, the faster I want to go, so my fear of making a major mistake is intensified. I'm in a vicious circle and I don't know how to get out of it. Thank god I have 2 weeks of vacation coming up (to be able to catch up on my school workload). I guess my job is the major stressor right now, but it's having an impact on everything else in my life. I have nightmares about my job every single night, so my sleep is not too great (although I do manage to get 6-7 hours of sleep weekdays, 7-8 hours on weekends). I appreciate all the words of encouragement I've had so far, because I really need it. Janick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 but I need life back into my workouts!!! I hope all of > you are well,and if you are not hang in there, my thoughts and prayers > continue to be with all who are effected by 9-11-01, and by yesterdays > tragedy. Temera, I think we may be going thru a similar " phase " . For me, school work is taking a toll on me, as well as my job where my boss keeps on adding and adding to my workload. I hardly see Jordan (maybe at the most 1 hour a day). The pressure at work is tremendous because we are going thru a complete reorganization of the department which is accentuating delays in my work. Also, I'm getting well known as THE person who can work under pressure and the MOST productive person in my department. The consequence is I get a larger workload than most people (because supposedly I can handle it). The problem is that the more work I have, the faster I want to go, so my fear of making a major mistake is intensified. I'm in a vicious circle and I don't know how to get out of it. Thank god I have 2 weeks of vacation coming up (to be able to catch up on my school workload). I guess my job is the major stressor right now, but it's having an impact on everything else in my life. I have nightmares about my job every single night, so my sleep is not too great (although I do manage to get 6-7 hours of sleep weekdays, 7-8 hours on weekends). I appreciate all the words of encouragement I've had so far, because I really need it. Janick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 Janick, It is good to hear from you. Sorry you are going through a tough time. I'm kind of run down myself these days, but I'm no where as busy as you. I think you just have to realize that you are being pulled in lots of different directions and are not happy in your job, so it is really draining you making everything a struggle. Keep your spirits up, this won't last forever. I think it's great that you are looking for a new job. I'm sure that will revitalize you and end this lassitude (your word, sorry I don't know what it means) period. Kerri who is so proud (and jealous <g>) of Janick's weight loss and misses her regular posts --- Janick wrote: > Just wanted to let you know (for those of you > interested) that I am > still alive. I haven't had time to read most posts, > as I am > extremely busy at work and at home. > > The last weeks have been a struggle for me, fitness > and exercise > wise. I moan and groan before, during and after my > workouts (which > are now at about 3 times a week, but it's a struggle > each and every > time). I actually don't have fun anymore when I > workout, it feels > more like a chore, something I have to do. As far > as food is > concerned, I still keep within my points, but have > been slacking on > nutrional valued foods. I've actually continued to > lose weight, > slowly, and am now at 117 pounds (and a size 5,6 or > 7, as a size 8 is > big on me now). > > I have a big workload at work, mostly because of my > teaching of > undergraduate students. The commute is a killer at > about 2.5 hours a > day. Weeknights are horror, because I have to fit > in house chores, > cooking (which I have to do the night before), > taking care of > Jordan. Then, I registered for one class at > university in pulic > relations which is also taking its toll. > Furthermore, I'm > experiencing intense dissatisfaction with my job for > many reasons > (long hours, routine tasks, heavy workload, > non-appreciation of my > work). I have started shopping around for another > job and hope I > will be successful. > > Basically, life is OK, but it's a bit too hectic for > me, and I'm > pretty run down and tired. People are worried about > me because I > look kinda sick (even though I've started wearing > make-up to hide my > dark circles). > > I hope that this is just a phase and that I'll snap > out of this > lassitude period. I would appreciate any words of > encouragement you > might have in this slightly difficult time in my > life. > > Janick > who was saddened by a's separation and had no > idea that that > relationship wasn't going too well (hang in there > girl!) > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 Janick, It is good to hear from you. Sorry you are going through a tough time. I'm kind of run down myself these days, but I'm no where as busy as you. I think you just have to realize that you are being pulled in lots of different directions and are not happy in your job, so it is really draining you making everything a struggle. Keep your spirits up, this won't last forever. I think it's great that you are looking for a new job. I'm sure that will revitalize you and end this lassitude (your word, sorry I don't know what it means) period. Kerri who is so proud (and jealous <g>) of Janick's weight loss and misses her regular posts --- Janick wrote: > Just wanted to let you know (for those of you > interested) that I am > still alive. I haven't had time to read most posts, > as I am > extremely busy at work and at home. > > The last weeks have been a struggle for me, fitness > and exercise > wise. I moan and groan before, during and after my > workouts (which > are now at about 3 times a week, but it's a struggle > each and every > time). I actually don't have fun anymore when I > workout, it feels > more like a chore, something I have to do. As far > as food is > concerned, I still keep within my points, but have > been slacking on > nutrional valued foods. I've actually continued to > lose weight, > slowly, and am now at 117 pounds (and a size 5,6 or > 7, as a size 8 is > big on me now). > > I have a big workload at work, mostly because of my > teaching of > undergraduate students. The commute is a killer at > about 2.5 hours a > day. Weeknights are horror, because I have to fit > in house chores, > cooking (which I have to do the night before), > taking care of > Jordan. Then, I registered for one class at > university in pulic > relations which is also taking its toll. > Furthermore, I'm > experiencing intense dissatisfaction with my job for > many reasons > (long hours, routine tasks, heavy workload, > non-appreciation of my > work). I have started shopping around for another > job and hope I > will be successful. > > Basically, life is OK, but it's a bit too hectic for > me, and I'm > pretty run down and tired. People are worried about > me because I > look kinda sick (even though I've started wearing > make-up to hide my > dark circles). > > I hope that this is just a phase and that I'll snap > out of this > lassitude period. I would appreciate any words of > encouragement you > might have in this slightly difficult time in my > life. > > Janick > who was saddened by a's separation and had no > idea that that > relationship wasn't going too well (hang in there > girl!) > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 ----- Original Message ----- > Hello everyone and Janick!! Wow, I have to say that reading Janicks post, was > very similar to what I was going to post. I too am very busy, run down and > exhausted. This has been an extremely stressful and unpleasant semester for > me. You have so much to be proud of, Temera! Note that you said you " have written " (or something to that effect) all your papers for school. That is a great, great accomplishment! You have managed to get through this semester and still stick to exercise (albeit, not as much as you would like) and healthy eating. If you have to miss some workouts, don't sweat it! Knowing you, during the breaks from school, you will make up for the periods of less exercise. Keep it up! Elena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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