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Tomorrow I change my life

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 31/08/2021 20:36

I'm 30, a single mum to 3 and have the following list of diagnoses:

Autism

Depression

Anxiety

Psychosis with auditory and visual hallucinations

PTSD

Hypermobile ehlers danlos syndrome

Psoriatic arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

Subrapubic disfunction

De Quervains tenosynovitis

Fibromyalgia

Binge eating disorder

I use a walking frame to help me mobilise and I am currently 19st 10lb.

Ive joined weight watchers, have a load of healthy snack options in.

I plan on getting between 6 and 8 thousand steps a day (have been slowly working up from 2000 for the last year)

I'm going to start keeping a journal and mark all appointments in a diary.

I'm going to do some gentle yoga every day, even if I only manage ten minutes.

Come cheer me on, join me in changing your life, or simply wish me luck.

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picklemewalnuts · 11/10/2021 21:55

Ow!! Does it feel better yet?

I'm at a conference type thing and have a sore tailbone from all the sitting. I've eaten healthily though, and almost reached my step count!

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 12/10/2021 09:05

@picklemewalnuts well done. Sore tailbone doesn't sound nice though

Shoulder feels much better now its been reset. Just got to keep it in a sling for a few days

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 13/10/2021 12:54

Phone call off the hospital to let me know that the shoulder specialist had a second look at my xray and I've actually fractured my shoulder. That explains why it still hurts so much.
Only I could fracture my shoulder by stretching.
So the sling has to stay in for at least another week.

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picklemewalnuts · 13/10/2021 15:35

Oh bless you! I pop discs and injure shoulders stretching, too! Not like you, obviously, but I appreciate the problem! I got to the point I was afraid to do anything cause it felt like I'd do myself an injury!

I'm much better now, though.

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 13/10/2021 16:39

It's not nice is it?

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HerRoyalWitchyness · 14/10/2021 06:12

Halloween name change Grin

picklemewalnuts · 14/10/2021 07:33

Very nice, Royal! Though you don't show as the OP, so maybe not ideal on your own thread. Looks good on you, though!

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 14/10/2021 07:34

Hmmm. That's no good then.

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picklemewalnuts · 14/10/2021 11:32

Phew, there you are!

picklemewalnuts · 14/10/2021 11:33

I suppose it's quite spooky, you being extra stealthy...

dexterslockedintheshedagain · 14/10/2021 11:41

Just popping in to say how awesome I think you are.
That is all!!

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 14/10/2021 13:37

Aww thank you. I dont feel awesome at the minute. I cant read to the kids because my throat is so sore due to coughing because of this bloody chest infection I have, so DS1 has taken over bedtime stories. He's also doing a lot more housework because of my fractured shoulder. I feel bad asking but he's a good lad and doesn't mind helping me out.

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picklemewalnuts · 14/10/2021 14:26

He isn't just helping out, he's bonding with his sibs, learning life skills and getting experience. I was a foster carer, so my birth children had a higher level of responsibility than most children. I worried at times, but they both learned loads of useful skills and attitudes.

Of course you don't want to burden him, but there's a positive to it too!

HerRoyalWitchyness · 14/10/2021 16:32

Thabk
Thank you that makes me feel a bit better.
.I'm doing picnic tea tonight. The little ones think it's a huge treat Grin reality is it saves cooking Wink

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 14/10/2021 16:33

Whoops forgot to name change back for that last one!

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picklemewalnuts · 14/10/2021 18:06

Oh yes! Carpet picnic is even better! Blanket on the floor, tv on if you like!

HerRoyalWitchyness · 14/10/2021 18:14

We did blanket on the floor and brought their favourite stuffed toys Grin

dexterslockedintheshedagain · 15/10/2021 08:48

Piccy tea, as it's known in our house, is the best!
Your DS sounds wonderful-you got parenting right!
Im am absolutely certain you will do this. Your attitude is so inspiring.
I've never met you, but I think I love you!! 😂

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 15/10/2021 09:01

Aww thank you. DS is fab. He's such a good lad.
I've ended up with DD and DS2 off school sick today. So we're snuggled up on the sofa, DS1 brought down my quilt before leaving for school, and were watching gumball... im certain the creators of this show were on drugs. Its mad.

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dexterslockedintheshedagain · 15/10/2021 12:12

Agreed. It's VERY weird!

HerRoyalWitchyness · 17/10/2021 16:51

Turns out my chest infection is actually pneumonia. No wonder I've been feeling so rubbish!

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 17/10/2021 16:51

On a brighter note I can speak now so I can do bedtime stories again Grin

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 18/10/2021 16:55

Well today has been a nice relaxed day. I'm starting to feel much better.
I've lost 8lb this week! I'm very proud of myself as that's that's huge amount to lose.

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dexterslockedintheshedagain · 18/10/2021 21:32

That is fantastic! I'm so proud of you and I don't even know you!

Hugoslavia · 18/10/2021 21:37

What's your strategy for when you fall off the bandwagon and either don't stick to healthy eating, don't do the amount of steps or fail to do the yoga? This will of course happen whether down to illness or bad days. In my experience getting back onto plan can be a big stumbling block, so perhaps try to think about that in advance. Also, how are you going to reward yourself? That is also important! X