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Pony Talk => Off Topic => Topic started by: Crowning_Glory13 on January 05, 2020, 11:54:16 AM
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Healthy Pony is BACK!!!
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I used to do this frequently, but fell out of practice. I really felt I was doing better with my goals and being positive, but it was having Healthy Pony that actually kept me grounded and pushing. And some of the honesty in this group really help me be the best. I seriously need it back. Even if I am alone in this.
You can sign up at any time. I will be consistently posting Jan 15-March 15. 60 days/2months to get you on track to the new you. More than likely I will be posting from now to March 15.
All you do is post what you want to accomplish, and what steps you can try to reach that accomplishment. Just try and post from time to time your progress. What works, what doesn’t, what makes you feel happy.
If you need some motivation I will sell anything in my trade/sale to you for $5 or less plus shipping. Will do an equivalent trade as well. http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,381689.0.html
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1. What do you want to accomplish?
2. What steps can you take to reach that accomplishment
Yes these can change and adjust as you progress. It’s all about learning. And you don’t have to follow this. It’s all about you becoming a healthy happy you.
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1. No extra food/junk food
I almost had this fixed. It is due to a horrible work situation my anxiety and emotional eating are causing me to fall back on my eating disorder. I have no means to seek professional help. I do know the fear of humiliation helps me think twice or find something that is not food. I got into knitting. Today was a huge set back and it really scared me.
2. My passions are piano and knitting. I should be doing more knitting and practicing.
I have started a practice contest with my students. They have to beat the teacher, and we’ll currently they would kick my butt. I have 3 songs to prep for a recital in April, so this will help. As for knitting...I just have to do more. I just need to get excited for what I am making. I have these tiny projects from my knitting magazines, so that should help me along the way.
Hope to help you progress to a healthier you:)
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I was on a vacation and do I need to work on me again:)
Well day 1 starts today for me and each step is towards a better me.
I took my weight...it is 170 pounds. I am too short to weight that much.
I am working to do plank for 30 seconds 3 times a day. I will progress as I get stronger. I also will apply a yogi session at work since my teachers want to get more active too.
Piano practice this weekend and hopefully time for knitting.
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I love Healthy Pony. :) Can I join too? I will have to wait a few days though as I'm sick right now and can't focus on filling out the form.
Ponyfan
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I'll join you!
I'm going to try and do some of the goals that got derailed last year when I tore my ACL. (It's not fun, I do not recommend it to anyone!)
I would like to be able to actually run a mile on the treadmill without getting winded. I'm fine walking but I vehemently despise running so I know it will actually be a challenge for me to accomplish. I do not know if I will be able to accomplish this before March, but I will work towards it. I have several anime series in Japanese that I am only allowing myself to watch while I'm on the treadmill so that will be my motivation to get on the machine. And my physical therapist has told me I still need to learn how to hop on the leg I had surgery on. So that's something to work on as well. (It's a bit like watching a toddler who thinks they're jumping really high. Nothing actually happens when I try to hop. It's hilarious and sad all at the same time. :lol:)
I am also working to eat healthier and lose extra weight. I was doing really well last August and September while my parents were off hunting but as soon as they came home and my mom started cooking again I started gaining it all back. -_- I just have to be extra careful about what I eat/snack on at work because I don't want to hurt her feelings by refusing to eat her cooking. And I would offer to cook but by the time I get home from work it's late and they don't want to wait for me to get something made.
And I have my list of art projects to work on this year. I want to see if I can finish at least 50% of my list before summer. We'll see how that goes...
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Yeah! Glad to have everyone join in!
I binge on junk food again:( fighting the urge to not...its still hard for me to say...work is so frustrating and the studio I teach is getting stressful as well.
I have to move in may...no clue where but I hope it is a house so I can do my own lessons and work at being self employed.
Wish I had a more positive day....but seeing pokey and ponyfan joining me has given me high hopes and lifted my spirits! Thank you
Post Merge: January 17, 2020, 10:37:04 AM
Talked myself out of buying an extra treat on my way to work, so that is a plus...but I feel like I over ate at work:( no movement at work either but that should get better on Monday. I updated some if my tracking in Hope to see a progression no matter how small.
Big goal is to practice piano this weekend!
If I reach 1 hour over the weekend I can splurge on a rehair service!
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Feeling horrible...but I am trying Piano!
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Did some progress..but no piano. But my practice contest verses my students starts Monday.
Using Monday to be a healthier me!..I just hope the work day will be kind. I dont have high hopes.
I have hope that I will do what I can to feel happy:)
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The week is ok. Only had suck an extra sandwich and 2 coffees. Not great, but a vast improvement. Working out at work as went ok too. 3/5 days were solid. 1 was ok, and 1 was lazy....haha. Stress is still stupid high, but I am managing my food closely and eating small so I feel less sick.
Piano went in tiny bits, knitting is lacking too. I just dont want to do this commission hat! It's my 3rd ine and I am board! Haha.
Tiny steps.
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Reached 1 hour of piano practice!!! That's a big step! Still no extras today:) weekend looks good. Probably wont work out today:) but I plan to get a lot of knitting done!
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I need to get organized so that is going to be one of my Healthy Pony goals this time. I still need to lose weight but I find it so hard to be motivated.
Ponyfan
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Motivation has been hard for me too lately. I normally bribe myself, but I dont know what to bribe myself with.
Love any insight on motivation.
Post Merge: January 26, 2020, 06:06:03 PM
Here is to another week.:)
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Day 1 did my work out. If I get all 5 days I can go to a second hand shop to look for ponies!
Now my goal is to squeeze in 10min of piano practice. If I can do that for 3 days this week, I just might have to spoil myself with something:)
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I've been working on stuff but haven't really made much headway. I got the brilliant idea to clean out a closet this last weekend so no creating happened. But I found my puzzles and I have decided that I want to make doing a puzzle a reward for something. Just haven't decided which goal gets that as a prize. :P
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I rode the stationary bike for 10 minutes today. It’s not much but it’s a start. :) I think part of my problem is setting unrealistic rewards. I need to think of smaller rewards.
Ponyfan
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Smaller works best for me:) just a chance to pony job is a small token. Getting a pony would be a bonus:)
Fitting in some outfits again would be awesome! Hehe
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I wish I could say I had a good day. I did work out on my break, but I also over ate and made myself sick. I learned from a different source that I did not get a job, so I feel it was very rude....I am being harrassed at my job....its bad. I should press charges but too scared to. So job searching and a move in May:( lots of stress. Slowly working on making my own income. I feel so depressed and frustrated:(
Post Merge: January 29, 2020, 05:47:16 AM
Started depression eating....wish I could stop but right now it keeps me from crying at work.
Sorry to be a downer...just trying to document in Hope's of helping myself out of it or releasing the stress. Want to go home sick so bad...sigh.
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:hug: Being harassed at work sucks. I've been there so I know first hand how hard that is. When I quit that job I gave a 25 page (typed) complaint to HR and told them I was done as of that second. It's the only job I ever quit without notice. And they made life harder for me by flat out telling me that I should be grateful to work there because no one else would ever hire me. If they're telling you stuff like that it's all lies to try to control you.
The advice I can give is that if you do decide to press charges, make sure you're documenting everything. Keep looking for an out and take it when it shows up. Working a job that makes you miserable isn't worth a second of your time or a penny of the pay. Even if you have to go somewhere like McDonald's for a few months, it's better than being treated like crap. I've worked at McDonald's before and while the work itself wasn't my favorite, the people that I worked with were great and that counts for a lot and it pays the bills until something else comes along.
You can do it! Just keep swimming and Keep Moving Forward! These road bumps do not define you and you will be stronger for them! Find a pillow and punch it when you get home. Do primal screams in the car. Imagine being able to tell your boss to kiss off when you get that new job. You might have to tolerate the jerkfaces at work but you don't have to let them control any part of your life. Just keep reminding yourself that this is a temporary annoyance and you are above them and their petty ways.
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Thank you. I needed to read this. I know I will find better work it's just so hard to keep going. My eating disorder is a bear when I have to wait for change. I just hope my documenting will help be more mindful and looking to punching pillows instead. Thanks for the great words.
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I have been doing the work out. But I am also overeating and purging. 3 days so far. My bribe and goal is to get it under control again. If I do I can buy a Powder. I have been obsessed with her. Just have to manage my stress better. I am taking steps and it will be slow but I hope these steps will help me to not fall back into this issue.
If I piano this weekend I can reward myself with yarn!:)
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Weekend went ok....not much piano as I hoped. No binge and purge, but this Sunday was another story. With the looming work week it's just a mix of depression and other emotions that I want and have grabbed at thing. I have started job looking. No matter what I have to move by May. Our apartment lease is up and we cant afford another year. Lots if stress, but I hope more things will come our way. I still try the positive.
I know I will get better once in a better work environment. The move will have it's own struggles, but I am up for that!
Wanted to do some contests as they make me feel happy, but currently I feel so down I couldn't keep up. Sigh.
I know I am all negative and no one likes it, but I pour my heart out here and once in awhile I see the world positively again. I know I will have happy posts someday
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Not a vast improvement but I am functionally more positive and feeling relieved as I look at potential jobs. I hate moving, but the things that will come from the move will help. I am 99% sure this will be the last move!
I just function my day just knowing my last day is coming soon.
Piano and knitting needs some work yet. If I keep up the positive I get to do the vintage store on Friday! Powder is still my goal and so are the drink and wet sets. I have the purple one.:)
Just typing this fills me with hope. The binge and purge will stop and I will go back to not doing it ever again. I was free for 8 years until now! So I know I can see a way to calm the stress and be normal again...well as normal as pi y collector can be:)
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You can do it, CG!
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Thank you. I have a huge headache from a lack if sleep and still looking up and forward. Thank you for the cheer!
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I have less purge but my intake is stupid high. So trying to get ideas to help out. I work in a school and required to eat with the kids. I know I hate wasted food and tend to eat more. But the recovery is slowly on way... even with the bad day. Friday could be questionable....but I just keep going. Hope's to be doing more knittings just no time:(
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Weekend is going ok, but l have low stress and I can relax. Sunday night gets worse. But I have a list of fun this I will do on Sunday. It's more projects needed to get finished, but excited to do them. I have a piano piece to set up for my final music recital this April! It's sad to leave these kids again, but working under my current studio's policies is not helping my stress. I am slowly improving, but it's the motivation of leaving the job. The emotional side is bad. I used to feel I could be Miss America to I am not good enough. My trials are just starting to build. I will reach them slowly.
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I took a bit of a break...and hope to get it together.
Day 1. Got some fruit water to help. I will not binge and purge, I will keep my portions small, and I will work out on my break, and do what I can in piano as time allows.
If I win, I will play my video game as my prize:)
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Crowning_Glory13. You could take a condensed version of what you documented to your Supervisor, Human Resources or to a lawyer. Extremely hard to prove but worth a shot. There shouldn't be bullies at work...
Good luck with your move and balancing everything...
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Thank you, but I just keep my head down and keep applying. I know by May I wont be there any more, so that's my light.
Not much to go, but I just cant keep up:( but at least I tried and I will keep trying:)
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CG, sorry to hear that you are going through a depressing time at the moment :hug:
Yes, document everything, forward any upsetting emails to your personal account, collect evidence... meanwhile, keep plodding onward and just think about the day that you will leave!
A few weeks ago, I started something free called "Couch to 5k". It is a plan devised to help folks who have never ever done a "run" to slowly build up their stamina and run 5 kilometres (approx 3.25 miles) non-stop. There are 3 runs per week, each session about 30 minutes, with at least 1 day off between runs to recover.
After doing each run, I find I get a burst of "feel good" all through my body and it helps clear my mind somewhat.
Maybe this could be a free tool for you to use to help cope with your stress?
There are lots of free podcasts online that have your coach telling you when to walk and run, all the lessons are worked-out and pre-recorded so that all you need to do is listen on your headphones as you run. The only equipment you need is a pair of running shoes (and a decent sports bra!).
My first session involved me doing intervals of 60 seconds running and 90 seconds walking - wow, that was hard work but I managed it! As of yesterday, I ran two lots of 8 minutes and felt better than in my first lesson, so the fitness builds up quickly!
I hope you find some peace! Stay strong! :good: :hope: :relaxed:
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I hate running, but maybe I can try this....I would like to at least run from danger if I needed to:)
Thanks glitter ball
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I hate running, but maybe I can try this....I would like to at least run from danger if I needed to:)
Thanks glitter ball
Up until 5 weeks ago I hated both running and even the idea of running.
Today I ran 28 minutes, non stop.
From being a total COUCH POTATO! :lol:
It helps clear my mind... and this morning I heard woodpeckers around our local lake... and saw the beauty of a golden sky as the sun was rising. Nature is a healer!
I make time for running by getting up extra early to fit it into my busy day.
If it helps you too, then that would be awesome! :biggrin:
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That sounds interesting. I should give it a go. Although, if I can't do it on my treadmill I will have to wait a while longer. We still have snow here but it's supposed to warm up starting next week.
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That sounds interesting. I should give it a go. Although, if I can't do it on my treadmill I will have to wait a while longer. We still have snow here but it's supposed to warm up starting next week.
Yes! You can do it via treadmill too!
The voice on the podcast gives you a warning on when to speed up and slow down :)
Just have some nice music playing, forget about your legs, and lose yourself in happy thoughts :biggrin:
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Been feeling kind of depressed this weekend. My boss pulled me into her office on Friday and told me that everyone I work with is afraid to talk to me because apparently I'm just really mean to everyone. When I asked one of my co-workers that I trust if she was afraid to talk to me she almost burst out laughing until she realized I was serious. The whole situation comes from a co-worker undermining my decision with a patron, which I had already talked to my boss about and we changed the policy that caused the issue so I thought it was done. Apparently the co-worker told my boss I yelled at her, which I definitely DID NOT! And when I tried to explain a situation that I'd had with a different co-worker flat out accusing me of never showing up or working my shifts my boss said she didn't want to hear any "he-said she-said" and I just needed to figure out how to fix the situation. So I guess I'll stop interacting with my co-workers at all and since I'm such a horrible person they won't mind, right?
Not sure how this is going to play out but I'm trying really hard to eat healthy still and not just eat junk.
I really hate having such petty co-workers. Why is Utah the only place I've had to deal with those? Is it because Utah has the highest divorce rate? Or is it the highest use of anti-depressants in the country that causes it? Clearly people here are just unhappy in general and they can't stand it if I'm not miserable, too. :sad:
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Wisconsin is not any better...hugs. it's hard when coworkers just get work done. There is always one drama. I seemed help and now I am the one called drama. So I feel your frustration. I eat bad when I am frustrated or emotionally hurt. I wish I had advice, all I have is you are not alone and you can do it. We both can overcome this. Easier said than done....but I have given me a treat....like a small fry or candy bar...it pushed back the huge binge...like a whole meal of junk food.
Still on the job hunt....hope this will be my last.