So I turned 30 late last year. I was ok with it. Mostly because Nathaniel was taking great delight in telling everyone at every opportunity (he'll keep it'll be his turn soon enough), so I was well prepared. It also helps that whenever I tell anyone I'm 30 they practically pass out from the astonishment in a good way.
My friend Amanda helped my husband throw me an amazing party. She is so sweet.
I didn't see my older sister until just after Christmas and when I opened my birthday present from her I wasn't upset (much). I have three sisters. We all struggle with our weight so you know it's not like she's a skinny minny giving me a diet book - if she was, she would have done got slapped.
My friend Amanda helped my husband throw me an amazing party. She is so sweet.
I didn't see my older sister until just after Christmas and when I opened my birthday present from her I wasn't upset (much). I have three sisters. We all struggle with our weight so you know it's not like she's a skinny minny giving me a diet book - if she was, she would have done got slapped.
She was very careful about explaining why she gave it to me so I wouldn't be offended. I think I was told it's more a lifestyle than a diet.
I would be lying if I said my weight didn't bother me.
My struggle with depression is a big part of it. When I get depressed I forget to eat. So when I do remember to eat my body goes right she'll stop eating soon we'd better store this. My depression is not such a problem any more so mostly I remember to eat now. My body still thinks I'll forget. It's a problem.
Since getting married I eat like my husband does. Not only is he a boy but he's younger than me. It's a problem.
I really like food. It's a problem.
I carry my weight really well (most people don't believe I have so much to lose). It's a problem.
Ah, that ol' chestnut! I'm hearing you loud and clear. Weight, mental health.. walk a not so merry path together. Hopefully the book can offer a few pointers?
ReplyDeleteweight and mental health are basically non mixy things...
Deletethanks for visiting Loz :)
Happy belated birthday. I think there are only a few people in your life from whom you can accept a gift like that. Good luck with it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Eve. She is very lucky she's one of the people I could accept a gift like that from. I know it was well intentioned as she is also doing it herself.
Deleteahhh siblings... nothing like the subtle hint presents :( Happy Birthday - and good luck with your health and fitness journey x
ReplyDeleteYeah my family so doesn't do subtle - not with each other anyway :)
DeleteIt's good you accepted the intent of that gift so well. BTW I've battled my weight and my mental health too over the years, so don't feel alone! Kirsty @ My Home Truths
ReplyDeleteThanks Kirsty, I don't feel alone :)
DeleteI'm lucky to have some fantastic support around me. Definitely a post coming up about that one I think.
I think if it was my sister, I would have slapped her!!!
ReplyDeleteGood on you though for knowing you have issues to fix and owning them. That's always a good place to start, xxx
If she hadn't have been doing it herself and I hadn't already kinda wanted the book anyway (which she didn't know before she gave it to me!) she probably would have got smacked down ;)
DeleteFairy wishes and butterfly kisses lovely. Sisters are wonderful beings aren't they?
ReplyDeleteThey are wonderful Rhianna and I'm very lucky to have mine!
DeleteThanks for following.
I completely understand where you are coming from. I'm an emotional eater approaching the decade after yours! My weight was just ballooning so at the end of last year I decided to finally do something about it. I wrote about it on my blog (titled New Year's Resolution: Done and Dusted? Jan post if you want to search for it). I basically love food and hate exercise but by just doing a few simple things and not cutting out any food group (including sweets) I managed to lose 7 kgs. I've been a bit lazy of late so have to get back into it. Good luck - the main thing is feeling good about yourself, not the actual numbers x
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