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[Powerwalker98 0]

Hi everyone, I'm looking for someone who may have fallen off track for a bit as I have. I had my surgery in Nov 2010, last yr I started gaining weight. My beloved Calico kitty that I raised from a kitten died at 15yrs old. I never truly recovered from her passing, I started eating things that were not good for me nutritionally, big surprise there, right?

I have always worked out, and continued to do so. I even power walked, and went to the gym the day she died. But a few months later I lacked the initiative to motivate myself to go 6 days a week. I live in New England so snow, and cold is a factor when doing outdoor cardio. It really was just an excuse, I've power walked in snow storms.

This past Feb my mother died, again I went off track. Her brother my uncle died from bone cancer 6 weeks later. I did get to speak to him on the phone before he passed, that felt good. I hadn't seen him since the 80's.

I go to the gym for a few weeks, and power walk, and then stop. So I think I need someone who has been there, done that. Anyhew, thanks for reading. I'm in the metrowest area of Mass, if you're in the area maybe we can chat as well.

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

I'm sorry you have had so much loss in your life lately. It sounds like you're grieving a lot and in an unhealthy way. Maybe some counselling could help you find ways to experience your grief without hurting yourself and your weight loss efforts.

I hear you about the cold winters, though -- I live in NJ and I practically hibernated this winter! Have the weight to show for it, too.

Best wishes.

[Powerwalker98 0]

Thanks Ginger

Edited April 21, 2014 by Powerwalker98

[Powerwalker98 0]

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