[mgonser]

It is nice sometimes to come to the middle of the week and for me, I take stock of what I've done, am I on track and how are my fellow SSer's doing?

So far I feel really ok about myself. I have filled what used to be empty time, rough year but moving on, with reading SS as much as I can watching and rewatching George's dvd's. And most importantly trying George's recipes and freezing them in correct portions. Portion control is one of my many weaknesses and I am doing my best to correct that. I won't have too many things I need to be concerned about all at once as i have found, for me, it is very overwhelming.

I've realized a very real concern to me and that is I have become recluse. I don't feel as if I want people to stare at me again as in the past, however everyone knew I had lost a lot of weight and looked good, but now, not so good. My DH gets groceries on his way home (I can no longer drive due to MS) and although I love to go outside in the winter, due to a really bad fall a few months back I am a little fearful. I used to be going out with my walker and ice grips and walk to the Walgreen's store which isn't far but as I said I am going to have to battle and pray hard about this. With all my family now gone, the loneness is frightening. Oh my this is not like me at all as in the past I had a very wonderful job and I did it all family, work, church and socializing and keeping up my home. So many adjustments and they seemed to happen in such a short period of time.

I am now working on these issues and am more aware of all my personal concerns. No more back seat in church went right up to our regula seats up front. So my journey has begun again for the last time.

I hope everyone is doing well. Deb M., I am grateful to all your past daily menus as they are helping me so much. It takes away so much frustration of what to eat some days. Thanks!



Marylyn
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