Jornal de Sharons Victory, 20 mai 19

when times are bad reach out to Jesus. He loves you no matter what you have done, and always will.  

Just recall all you ate today and try to eat less tomorrow...it will balance out...cheer up..you are NOT alone!!! 

you got this try try again 

Jesus Christ is the answer, friend. We all make mistakes but it is in inviting and accepting Christ as your Lord and Savior that we gain satisfaction despite our surroundings, discontent we our weight, etc. No matter how you look, He loves you remember that 💜 

Every day is a new start and a fresh slate. Wake up tomorrow with the determination in your heart, mind, and soul. Meditate, pray, connect with nature or other people in a meaningful way. See the beauty in the world and KNOW - you got this! 

There is nothing so bad that a drink won't make worse! Empty calories too. Tomorrow is a new day. You can do this!!! 

Sorry you hit a rough patch dig deep now and know we are all here supporting you! This is your community and you matter — know that you are worth it! Be kind to yourself as kind as you are to everyone here!❤️ 

Sharon we all have pit falls, but we believe in you and are here without judgement to help see you through. 

Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a GIFT - that's why they call it "the present." So you blew it! We all do from time to time. You've got a LOT of people watching you, Sharon, and wanting to be LIKE you. You've come so far! I agree with everyone who thinks counseling is in order. It may also be that you have a chemical imbalance in your brain which requires medication. Needing mood stabilizers is no different than a diabetic needing insulin. No shame in it. I've been on some form of anti-depressant for over 25 years! DO NOT (I repeat ... DO NOT) do what I did at Easter and gain weight that you will have to lose. If you're having trouble going to the gym, do this: Just put ON your gym clothes and tennis shoes. Chances are that if you can just do that, an actual workout may likely follow. We all love you here, Sharon. You've become our FRIEND and an inspiration to so many. It's good that you share when you are having bad times, too, because it let's people know that you're human. None of us is perfect! Pick yourself up. Dust yourself off, and get back on that horse and ride like the wind! 

((((Hugs)))) 

The past is gone. Tomorrow is coming and you'll make better choices. Always a process. That's not an excuse. It's the reality. 

Drinking is chasing after a temporary feeling, badly I might add. Sure the first couple are okay but eventually it gets sloppy and gross feeling the next day. The people and places that come along with drinking mimic that energy. It sounds like you are caught between the more long term and stable desire for weight loss and the temporary and fleeting feeling of cutting loose and having a drink. You might be reeling from the feeling but what's important to grasp is that you are separate from your actions even though you are the one that did them. Reject the idea that you are what you do because that can't fulfill the deeper need you have for peace and stability by judging yourself by every passing moment and every situation you find yourself in. Your self judgment doesn't work, it is giving you something to do but it sabotages any progress you make in life, not just weight loss. Don't ask yourself not to feel negative emotions but sober yourself to the question: "Is this actually helpful or am I just telling myself what I think I should hear?" Sorry for the rant, be well in the universe.  

You've lost over 100 lbs, which is quite an accomplishment! Don't lose sight of what you've already done. I also know firsthand that dating in our 30s is pretty frustrating, so it's not just you. We start talking with someone, then they get busy and ghost us, leaving us wondering what happened. Or they have kids, and are only free to meet up once every couple weeks. A lot of the guys also have surprise histories (kids with multiple women, prison time, secret girlfriends on the side, etc.) that they're not upfront about right away. 

You are so beautiful do NOT give up this close to your goal.  

I was very bad on Friday night. Binge eating and watching TV by myself with the dogs. Over 3,000 calories. But..., the next day & today was back to eating good again. One day, just one day, today. I'm still where you started, so very happy you have been able to make my goal. 100lbs. I'm doing good in week 2 and down 9lbs so far. So for you, just think today will be a good day. 😉 

Hello? Alcohol = Depressant 

Just take a breather, friend, and remember you’re not alone in this. Think of all the other people who are out there on the same journey as you. Think of how many want to get to where you are. Don’t let one week or however long you’ve been down steal the joy that is due you for all your hard work. Direct your anger away from yourself and towards the pointlessness of an ineffectual strategy. Hating yourself will never bring anything good. Refocus and eliminate whatever’s not working. You clearly know what you need to do. Just make sure you give yourself some grace. It’s never wrong to take a break from the diet, just make sure you are calculated in how you treat yourself. You can always recover from a quick week down. Sometimes it’s good to take a break. 

My therapist told me at one point, "The most important relationship you will ever have is the one with yourself, so it pays to spend some time on it. Fall in love with yourself!" 

I'm on your side. Sorry you are hurting. 

Step one forgive yourself. Step two return to WOE. Step three can be whatever you need for it to be. Can be crying, laughing, working out, napping. But it’s got to be self care. Sharon, I know the place your mind is going, and I know how much strength is needed to crawl up and out. But, from one bad ass bitch to another, you’re a warrior and you of all people have got this.