Alone = weight loss?
Posted by Lisa on 08.27.08
I want to start this with a huge thank you to everyone who commented on the picture in the previous post. It really made me feel good. I will be by to visit everyone soon!! (Mel, I didn’t know you were posting again!!! & KENDRA – I can’t get into your site … can you send me an invite? I miss reading you too!) Thanks again!!!
This has been such a tough day. I have read so many blog of mommas so happy kids are back in school. Am I the only loon that is so sad that the house is quiet today?? I really don’t like this. I haven’t been by myself in over 10 YEARS. It’s going to take some getting used to.
One positive of the crazy morning, now that Clint has gone into work and I really am home alone, I feel very calm. I don’t feel the need to do every task at 100 mph just so that I can have it finished before the kids decide to mess it up again. I also sat and ate lunch by myself and totally took my time. I didn’t rush through the meal. I found myself almost not knowing what to do between bites, because I was able to enjoy the meal and not have talking or some crazy movement happening somewhere that kept me distracted. I feel like it’s going to be easier to concentrate. Weird.
I also start walking with my aunt today at 2 p.m. There is a 2.3 mile walk she has mapped out and I will meet her after she’s done work on M-T-W-F at 2 p.m. and in the morning sometime on Thursdays. I’m so excited to have someone that is just as excited as myself to do this with me. And the even better thing?? She walks fast like I do!!!
Could me being home alone for a few short hours a day help my depression and even my weight loss??
karen said,
lisa~ I remeber when my kids were both off to school and I to was so sad. when I was a sahm- I felt like I could give to the whole family- including myself- enjoy this time! have a great day walking -karen
Kendra said,
Hey there. I locked up my blog because I haven’t been posting on it much. Then I moved to Roni’s new blogs at Blog to Lose, but then, I stopped posting over there too. lol I’m headed over there now to add you as a reader. Just in case I start posting again. Heck, I might do it anyways, although, be warned, I am not doing the diet thing lately. I’m not even taking my meds like I’m supposed to be. WAH! I can’t seem to get a grip.
Melissa said,
Hey Lisa…
Yeah I started back in August when I rejoined WW’s. I decided not to host on my site for now because I don’t have time to mess with updating and making it pretty. lol I might transfer it back in time…but it will be under a new domain name I think.
As for the kids going back to school…I am ready!! They have been on break since May 28th. My oldest is in High School and the 2nd is in Middle School and that is hard to swallow but I am looking forward to their maturing. Matt marched in our first football game…I nearly cried. lol
Enjoy the peace and quiet…all mommas need it!
Hugs, Mel
Juliet said,
Yes, you should try to enjoy the quiet and time alone. Just make sure there is plenty of light coming into your house, or else it can get kind of gloomy and depressing. Maybe this is a great opportunity for you to pick up a new hobby, or read a few great novels. Best of luck! – Juliet