Guest guest Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 I've been feeling really down lately, both physically and emotionally. I fell off the wagon Big Time this weeks, even hitting the fast food joints!! Something I usually don't do **at all!!** I've skipped workouts two days in a row, which I also rarely do. I've noticed that when I don't feel well physically, my resistance to junk food goes right in the toilet -- in fact, I crave it more. I haven't been sleeping well, which is probably why I don't feel well physically. My new job has been bothering me -- it seems that my team leaders have no idea what they want! It's hard to perform for them when I have no direction. I've gone off on the wrong track a number of times, which doesn't set well with me at all. (Although they shrug it off, which also bothers me.) I'm used to being effective and efficient, and that's not happening here yet! (They also seem to be just as scattered in what they're doing, so maybe it's " business as usual, " and it really doesn't bother them!) Well, we'll see. I expressed some of my frustrations this week, and they *said* they'd be more attentive to me... Indyrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 I hope you feel better, Indyrose. Are you off on weekends? Do you get to rest a bit? I've been feeling really down lately, both physically and emotionally. I fell off the wagon Big Time this weeks, even hitting the fast food joints!! Something I usually don't do **at all!!** I've skipped workouts two days in a row, which I also rarely do. I've noticed that when I don't feel well physically, my resistance to junk food goes right in the toilet -- in fact, I crave it more. I haven't been sleeping well, which is probably why I don't feel well physically. My new job has been bothering me -- it seems that my team leaders have no idea what they want! It's hard to perform for them when I have no direction. I've gone off on the wrong track a number of times, which doesn't set well with me at all. (Although they shrug it off, which also bothers me.) I'm used to being effective and efficient, and that's not happening here yet! (They also seem to be just as scattered in what they're doing, so maybe it's " business as usual, " and it really doesn't bother them!) Well, we'll see. I expressed some of my frustrations this week, and they *said* they'd be more attentive to me... Indyrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hugs...Taking 2 days off in a row from working out is a good idea sometimes for recovery purposes. Stress eating is another matter. I totally understand, I go on binges too, not from stress but more like boredom and then I obsess about it because I have time to obsess about it. I now have pinned to my cube wall at work, " Suffer the pain of Discipline..... or suffer the pain of Regret " Regret hurts worse.Tomorrow, thankfully, is a new day.So, what is your plan to combat work stress and the blues?Get on it, Indy! I've been feeling really down lately, both physically and emotionally. I fell off the wagon Big Time this weeks, even hitting the fast food joints!! Something I usually don't do **at all!!** I've skipped workouts two days in a row, which I also rarely do. I've noticed that when I don't feel well physically, my resistance to junk food goes right in the toilet -- in fact, I crave it more. I haven't been sleeping well, which is probably why I don't feel well physically. My new job has been bothering me -- it seems that my team leaders have no idea what they want! It's hard to perform for them when I have no direction. I've gone off on the wrong track a number of times, which doesn't set well with me at all. (Although they shrug it off, which also bothers me.) I'm used to being effective and efficient, and that's not happening here yet! (They also seem to be just as scattered in what they're doing, so maybe it's " business as usual, " and it really doesn't bother them!) Well, we'll see. I expressed some of my frustrations this week, and they *said* they'd be more attentive to me... Indyrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hugs...Taking 2 days off in a row from working out is a good idea sometimes for recovery purposes. Stress eating is another matter. I totally understand, I go on binges too, not from stress but more like boredom and then I obsess about it because I have time to obsess about it. I now have pinned to my cube wall at work, " Suffer the pain of Discipline..... or suffer the pain of Regret " Regret hurts worse.Tomorrow, thankfully, is a new day.So, what is your plan to combat work stress and the blues?Get on it, Indy! I've been feeling really down lately, both physically and emotionally. I fell off the wagon Big Time this weeks, even hitting the fast food joints!! Something I usually don't do **at all!!** I've skipped workouts two days in a row, which I also rarely do. I've noticed that when I don't feel well physically, my resistance to junk food goes right in the toilet -- in fact, I crave it more. I haven't been sleeping well, which is probably why I don't feel well physically. My new job has been bothering me -- it seems that my team leaders have no idea what they want! It's hard to perform for them when I have no direction. I've gone off on the wrong track a number of times, which doesn't set well with me at all. (Although they shrug it off, which also bothers me.) I'm used to being effective and efficient, and that's not happening here yet! (They also seem to be just as scattered in what they're doing, so maybe it's " business as usual, " and it really doesn't bother them!) Well, we'll see. I expressed some of my frustrations this week, and they *said* they'd be more attentive to me... Indyrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hugs...Taking 2 days off in a row from working out is a good idea sometimes for recovery purposes. Stress eating is another matter. I totally understand, I go on binges too, not from stress but more like boredom and then I obsess about it because I have time to obsess about it. I now have pinned to my cube wall at work, " Suffer the pain of Discipline..... or suffer the pain of Regret " Regret hurts worse.Tomorrow, thankfully, is a new day.So, what is your plan to combat work stress and the blues?Get on it, Indy! I've been feeling really down lately, both physically and emotionally. I fell off the wagon Big Time this weeks, even hitting the fast food joints!! Something I usually don't do **at all!!** I've skipped workouts two days in a row, which I also rarely do. I've noticed that when I don't feel well physically, my resistance to junk food goes right in the toilet -- in fact, I crave it more. I haven't been sleeping well, which is probably why I don't feel well physically. My new job has been bothering me -- it seems that my team leaders have no idea what they want! It's hard to perform for them when I have no direction. I've gone off on the wrong track a number of times, which doesn't set well with me at all. (Although they shrug it off, which also bothers me.) I'm used to being effective and efficient, and that's not happening here yet! (They also seem to be just as scattered in what they're doing, so maybe it's " business as usual, " and it really doesn't bother them!) Well, we'll see. I expressed some of my frustrations this week, and they *said* they'd be more attentive to me... Indyrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 ((HUGS)) Indy, it happens to the best of us and tomorrow is a new day.... Donna what was that poem - yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that is why it is called "the present" - that is the beauty, each day is a chance to start over fresh! Subject: Blue funk...To: exercisevideos Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011, 11:07 AM I've been feeling really down lately, both physically and emotionally. I fell off the wagon Big Time this weeks, even hitting the fast food joints!! Something I usually don't do **at all!!** I've skipped workouts two days in a row, which I also rarely do. I've noticed that when I don't feel well physically, my resistance to junk food goes right in the toilet -- in fact, I crave it more. I haven't been sleeping well, which is probably why I don't feel well physically.My new job has been bothering me -- it seems that my team leaders have no idea what they want! It's hard to perform for them when I have no direction. I've gone off on the wrong track a number of times, which doesn't set well with me at all. (Although they shrug it off, which also bothers me.) I'm used to being effective and efficient, and that's not happening here yet! (They also seem to be just as scattered in what they're doing, so maybe it's "business as usual," and it really doesn't bother them!)Well, we'll see. I expressed some of my frustrations this week, and they *said* they'd be more attentive to me...Indyrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 ((HUGS)) Indy, it happens to the best of us and tomorrow is a new day.... Donna what was that poem - yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that is why it is called "the present" - that is the beauty, each day is a chance to start over fresh! Subject: Blue funk...To: exercisevideos Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011, 11:07 AM I've been feeling really down lately, both physically and emotionally. I fell off the wagon Big Time this weeks, even hitting the fast food joints!! Something I usually don't do **at all!!** I've skipped workouts two days in a row, which I also rarely do. I've noticed that when I don't feel well physically, my resistance to junk food goes right in the toilet -- in fact, I crave it more. I haven't been sleeping well, which is probably why I don't feel well physically.My new job has been bothering me -- it seems that my team leaders have no idea what they want! It's hard to perform for them when I have no direction. I've gone off on the wrong track a number of times, which doesn't set well with me at all. (Although they shrug it off, which also bothers me.) I'm used to being effective and efficient, and that's not happening here yet! (They also seem to be just as scattered in what they're doing, so maybe it's "business as usual," and it really doesn't bother them!)Well, we'll see. I expressed some of my frustrations this week, and they *said* they'd be more attentive to me...Indyrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 ((HUGS)) Indy, it happens to the best of us and tomorrow is a new day.... Donna what was that poem - yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that is why it is called "the present" - that is the beauty, each day is a chance to start over fresh! Subject: Blue funk...To: exercisevideos Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011, 11:07 AM I've been feeling really down lately, both physically and emotionally. I fell off the wagon Big Time this weeks, even hitting the fast food joints!! Something I usually don't do **at all!!** I've skipped workouts two days in a row, which I also rarely do. I've noticed that when I don't feel well physically, my resistance to junk food goes right in the toilet -- in fact, I crave it more. I haven't been sleeping well, which is probably why I don't feel well physically.My new job has been bothering me -- it seems that my team leaders have no idea what they want! It's hard to perform for them when I have no direction. I've gone off on the wrong track a number of times, which doesn't set well with me at all. (Although they shrug it off, which also bothers me.) I'm used to being effective and efficient, and that's not happening here yet! (They also seem to be just as scattered in what they're doing, so maybe it's "business as usual," and it really doesn't bother them!)Well, we'll see. I expressed some of my frustrations this week, and they *said* they'd be more attentive to me...Indyrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Plan? I dunno... I did just go out shopping -- bought plants on sale that I can sell at 3x their cost in the spring, then went to Goodwill. There, I bought 4 pants and 3 blouses, plus finding 2 Tae Bo DVDs and a FIRM Cardio Sculpt -- got all that for under $25! That made me feel good!! I like your cube-poster! Indyrose > > > ** > > > > > > I've been feeling really down lately, both physically and emotionally. I > > fell off the wagon Big Time this weeks, even hitting the fast food joints!! > > Something I usually don't do **at all!!** I've skipped workouts two days in > > a row, which I also rarely do. I've noticed that when I don't feel well > > physically, my resistance to junk food goes right in the toilet -- in fact, > > I crave it more. I haven't been sleeping well, which is probably why I don't > > feel well physically. > > > > My new job has been bothering me -- it seems that my team leaders have no > > idea what they want! It's hard to perform for them when I have no direction. > > I've gone off on the wrong track a number of times, which doesn't set well > > with me at all. (Although they shrug it off, which also bothers me.) I'm > > used to being effective and efficient, and that's not happening here yet! > > (They also seem to be just as scattered in what they're doing, so maybe it's > > " business as usual, " and it really doesn't bother them!) > > > > Well, we'll see. I expressed some of my frustrations this week, and they > > *said* they'd be more attentive to me... > > > > Indyrose > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Plan? I dunno... I did just go out shopping -- bought plants on sale that I can sell at 3x their cost in the spring, then went to Goodwill. There, I bought 4 pants and 3 blouses, plus finding 2 Tae Bo DVDs and a FIRM Cardio Sculpt -- got all that for under $25! That made me feel good!! I like your cube-poster! Indyrose > > > ** > > > > > > I've been feeling really down lately, both physically and emotionally. I > > fell off the wagon Big Time this weeks, even hitting the fast food joints!! > > Something I usually don't do **at all!!** I've skipped workouts two days in > > a row, which I also rarely do. I've noticed that when I don't feel well > > physically, my resistance to junk food goes right in the toilet -- in fact, > > I crave it more. I haven't been sleeping well, which is probably why I don't > > feel well physically. > > > > My new job has been bothering me -- it seems that my team leaders have no > > idea what they want! It's hard to perform for them when I have no direction. > > I've gone off on the wrong track a number of times, which doesn't set well > > with me at all. (Although they shrug it off, which also bothers me.) I'm > > used to being effective and efficient, and that's not happening here yet! > > (They also seem to be just as scattered in what they're doing, so maybe it's > > " business as usual, " and it really doesn't bother them!) > > > > Well, we'll see. I expressed some of my frustrations this week, and they > > *said* they'd be more attentive to me... > > > > Indyrose > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Plan? I dunno... I did just go out shopping -- bought plants on sale that I can sell at 3x their cost in the spring, then went to Goodwill. There, I bought 4 pants and 3 blouses, plus finding 2 Tae Bo DVDs and a FIRM Cardio Sculpt -- got all that for under $25! That made me feel good!! I like your cube-poster! Indyrose > > > ** > > > > > > I've been feeling really down lately, both physically and emotionally. I > > fell off the wagon Big Time this weeks, even hitting the fast food joints!! > > Something I usually don't do **at all!!** I've skipped workouts two days in > > a row, which I also rarely do. I've noticed that when I don't feel well > > physically, my resistance to junk food goes right in the toilet -- in fact, > > I crave it more. I haven't been sleeping well, which is probably why I don't > > feel well physically. > > > > My new job has been bothering me -- it seems that my team leaders have no > > idea what they want! It's hard to perform for them when I have no direction. > > I've gone off on the wrong track a number of times, which doesn't set well > > with me at all. (Although they shrug it off, which also bothers me.) I'm > > used to being effective and efficient, and that's not happening here yet! > > (They also seem to be just as scattered in what they're doing, so maybe it's > > " business as usual, " and it really doesn't bother them!) > > > > Well, we'll see. I expressed some of my frustrations this week, and they > > *said* they'd be more attentive to me... > > > > Indyrose > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hugs Indyrose!I went through that from June to August, I wish I had some great words of wisdom for you. I'll just tell what I did and how it got me out of my blue/funk, hopefully there will be something in my story that helps Same thing went crazy with " comfort " foods, not working workout and irritation with things at work. I did try taking SAMe, I guess it helped a little.I figured I'd try to do some sort of rotation. First attempt was with the easier FitPrimes, and as usual with B workouts (FIRM, FitPrime and Kickbutt) I started getting larger (building muscle) then caught some sort of virus, knowing that I wasn't emotionally set for the grow larger than shrink thing I worked on killing the virus and not beating myself up. Didn't workout for a full week. Second try, I thought I'd jump in with a Power Half Hour rotation, I've done that before with great success. Didn't consider how out of shape I'd gotten, the DOM pain was just too much...now I was getting annoyed with my total lack of progress, not being disciplined enough to at least eat right and work was still annoying. Got my self talk to a better place. Had to acknowledge that I needed to do right by me and just tried to eat less of what I was eating (it was still a bit crappy but I ate less of it), decided to go back to shorter workouts and if I couldn't do an AM & PM workout then just do one or the other...this still took an additional week but finally on Saturday Sept 3 I restarted with 10 lb Slimdown in the morning, then figured out what I would do from there because I felt very, very good after that 20 minute workout. I made a point to not wait until a Monday or any other day I just started when I started. Now, I'm still working on my eating, will finally read up on the Weight Watchers Online that I'm paying for but feeling better. My approach to work has improved too, the people that don't have a clue still don't have a clue so direction is non-existent so I do the best I can with what I have and for now say " I work to fund my life " , it's taken a lot of pressure off me. Again, hope something here helps, take care and hang in there, even the choices we make have ebbs and flows.VennittaSerendipity rewards those who are prepared I've been feeling really down lately, both physically and emotionally. I fell off the wagon Big Time this weeks, even hitting the fast food joints!! Something I usually don't do **at all!!** I've skipped workouts two days in a row, which I also rarely do. I've noticed that when I don't feel well physically, my resistance to junk food goes right in the toilet -- in fact, I crave it more. I haven't been sleeping well, which is probably why I don't feel well physically. My new job has been bothering me -- it seems that my team leaders have no idea what they want! It's hard to perform for them when I have no direction. I've gone off on the wrong track a number of times, which doesn't set well with me at all. (Although they shrug it off, which also bothers me.) I'm used to being effective and efficient, and that's not happening here yet! (They also seem to be just as scattered in what they're doing, so maybe it's " business as usual, " and it really doesn't bother them!) Well, we'll see. I expressed some of my frustrations this week, and they *said* they'd be more attentive to me... Indyrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 > There, I bought 4 pants and 3 blouses, plus finding 2 Tae Bo > DVDs and a FIRM Cardio Sculpt -- got all that for under $25! > That made me feel good!! i go to goodwill, or the dollar store, to shop and relieve stress too indy. there is another place here that sells used stuff called 'value village' which is huge... i go in there for hours when i feel really lousy... lol. anyway, finding workout dvds at such a great price is fun and feels good, but actually getting busy and doing those 3 new workouts will make you feel even better! :*carolyn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 I couldn't handle that kind of work environment myself. I like things structured and efficient. You may have to find another job that fits you better....don't make yourself sick about this one. JenSubject: Blue funk...To: exercisevideos Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011, 11:07 AM I've been feeling really down lately, both physically and emotionally. I fell off the wagon Big Time this weeks, even hitting the fast food joints!! Something I usually don't do **at all!!** I've skipped workouts two days in a row, which I also rarely do. I've noticed that when I don't feel well physically, my resistance to junk food goes right in the toilet -- in fact, I crave it more. I haven't been sleeping well, which is probably why I don't feel well physically. My new job has been bothering me -- it seems that my team leaders have no idea what they want! It's hard to perform for them when I have no direction. I've gone off on the wrong track a number of times, which doesn't set well with me at all. (Although they shrug it off, which also bothers me.) I'm used to being effective and efficient, and that's not happening here yet! (They also seem to be just as scattered in what they're doing, so maybe it's "business as usual," and it really doesn't bother them!) Well, we'll see. I expressed some of my frustrations this week, and they *said* they'd be more attentive to me... Indyrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Thanks for sharing, Vennitta. I've fought depression most of my life, and generally win. (I believe it to be a hereditary chemical imbalance, as my mother also fought depression, rarely wins.) But it occasionally tried to get the upper hand, anyway! The workouts have been a major weapon against it, but having a new frustration gives it the edge for now. My biggest motivation to live healthy lives within my household right now. Mom also scorned good health habits, and is very frail and infirm. I DON'T want to be like that! Helping to go to church this morning reaffirmed my motivation to stay healthy! Indyrose > > > ** > > > > > > I've been feeling really down lately, both physically and emotionally. I > > fell off the wagon Big Time this weeks, even hitting the fast food joints!! > > Something I usually don't do **at all!!** I've skipped workouts two days in > > a row, which I also rarely do. I've noticed that when I don't feel well > > physically, my resistance to junk food goes right in the toilet -- in fact, > > I crave it more. I haven't been sleeping well, which is probably why I don't > > feel well physically. > > > > My new job has been bothering me -- it seems that my team leaders have no > > idea what they want! It's hard to perform for them when I have no direction. > > I've gone off on the wrong track a number of times, which doesn't set well > > with me at all. (Although they shrug it off, which also bothers me.) I'm > > used to being effective and efficient, and that's not happening here yet! > > (They also seem to be just as scattered in what they're doing, so maybe it's > > " business as usual, " and it really doesn't bother them!) > > > > Well, we'll see. I expressed some of my frustrations this week, and they > > *said* they'd be more attentive to me... > > > > Indyrose > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Thanks for sharing, Vennitta. I've fought depression most of my life, and generally win. (I believe it to be a hereditary chemical imbalance, as my mother also fought depression, rarely wins.) But it occasionally tried to get the upper hand, anyway! The workouts have been a major weapon against it, but having a new frustration gives it the edge for now. My biggest motivation to live healthy lives within my household right now. Mom also scorned good health habits, and is very frail and infirm. I DON'T want to be like that! Helping to go to church this morning reaffirmed my motivation to stay healthy! Indyrose > > > ** > > > > > > I've been feeling really down lately, both physically and emotionally. I > > fell off the wagon Big Time this weeks, even hitting the fast food joints!! > > Something I usually don't do **at all!!** I've skipped workouts two days in > > a row, which I also rarely do. I've noticed that when I don't feel well > > physically, my resistance to junk food goes right in the toilet -- in fact, > > I crave it more. I haven't been sleeping well, which is probably why I don't > > feel well physically. > > > > My new job has been bothering me -- it seems that my team leaders have no > > idea what they want! It's hard to perform for them when I have no direction. > > I've gone off on the wrong track a number of times, which doesn't set well > > with me at all. (Although they shrug it off, which also bothers me.) I'm > > used to being effective and efficient, and that's not happening here yet! > > (They also seem to be just as scattered in what they're doing, so maybe it's > > " business as usual, " and it really doesn't bother them!) > > > > Well, we'll see. I expressed some of my frustrations this week, and they > > *said* they'd be more attentive to me... > > > > Indyrose > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 indy, hugs!! stick with the habits you know to be healthy because those are the ones that will get you through times of stress and depression. good food and a little light exercise will help you feel better!! stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 indy, hugs!! stick with the habits you know to be healthy because those are the ones that will get you through times of stress and depression. good food and a little light exercise will help you feel better!! stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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