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Daily Gratitudes 2015

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stressedHEmum · 31/12/2014 10:35

A lovely new thread to continue counting our blessings.

Everyone is welcome, of any faith or none at all. Just drop by to pause for a moment and think of what has made you smile or has gone well for you, however small it seems.

OP posts:
KinkyDorito · 29/11/2015 09:30

Moving Whole 30 - punishing elimination diet: no sugar, no grains, no dairy, no treat foods, try not to snack. Based around 3 meals: meat, fish, eggs, veg, extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, limited nuts, limited starchy veg. It's working but it is tough. After I've finished this, paleo.

Being inside in a warm house whilst the storm rages outside.
Rubbish telly.
Crochet inspiration.

KinkyDorito · 29/11/2015 09:31

Oh, no legumes either Grin.

Lessstressedhemum · 29/11/2015 21:17

Sounds hard, kinky. No way I could do it as I'm veggie, hope it helps you, though. Fibro sucksSad

Shelter
Warmth
Food and clean water
Irn bru
Advent and a period of reflection in the run up to Christmas

KinkyDorito · 29/11/2015 21:26

I was veggie, but decided to try it. 26 years without meat. It's been a strange few weeks and not an easy transition to make to eating it again. I hope it will be worth it. If it doesn't work, will probably go back to old way of eating. It is an experiment that I had to think long and hard about and certainly wouldn't recommend just yet, although I've noticed some of my pain has lessened.

I'm grateful for MN support on many threads.
Family.
Sunday evenings.

KinkyDorito · 01/12/2015 11:16

Supportive employers.
Lovely, lovely family.
December Xmas Smile.

Movingonmymind · 01/12/2015 19:25

Evening all

Does sound hard, Kinky, hats off to you. Big change after 26 years, well done on your commitment to whole 30, shall google. Am a huge believer in all things paleo, how are bodies have eveloved to eat over 1000s of years, after all. Just need to wean muself off thr choc & pastries. I do have 85% which is sort of allowed (80/20 and all Wink). Last time i did oaleo proper, i felt SO good and lost a good few kilos. And my appetite.

Anyway.

Ddog and lovely walks with him
Support
Warmth & shelter

Lessstressedhemum · 02/12/2015 00:25

Pat on the back, kinky. I couldn't do that at all. I really hope it helps.

Shelter
Friends
A chat with my sister

KinkyDorito · 02/12/2015 07:14

Less Thanks I need to work for my sanity, but if I can't get this under control then I won't be able to. That means drastic measures. Saying that, am seeking out lots of acceptable ways to make treats for Christmas Xmas Grin.

Moving I'm being really strict out of fear, but think I need to ease up a bit. Might have a little try of something normal and see how I go. Milk chocolate for example Grin.

Lovely family
Advent calendar excitement - DS is really thrilled every morning Xmas Smile
Managing a couple of days back at work

Lessstressedhemum · 02/12/2015 18:50

Not being able to do the things you love is the worst part of fibro. I have had to give up so much and I'm still completely stretched to the very limit. I work 8 hours and do volunteering for another 10 or so and it is quite literally killing me, but I refuse to give it up. I !might have to look at diet as well, kinky, if that kind of thong helps. My consultant gives me very high dose of vitD to take dailly on top of my meds, I think that helps a bit.

Gratitudes
Shelter again
Food and drink
Patience

Lessstressedhemum · 03/12/2015 21:23

That ds4's bestie isn't as I'll as we thought he might be. Still a poor wee soul though
NHS and access to proper health care
Food, water, safety and shelter
Quiet at the end of the day.

KinkyDorito · 06/12/2015 18:59

Finally starting to get some energy back.

Incredibly grateful for being able to start cleaning my house properly for the first time in weeks. So much happier now. Smile

Grateful for my lovely DH who is so caring of me.

Grateful for my DC and their building excitement for Christmas.

Feeling blessed today.

Hope everyone else is okay and have had a lovely weekend. Flowers

Lessstressedhemum · 07/12/2015 00:33

Beautiful carol service this evening
Time with friends
Sleep - have absolutely no energy and am really sore, so sleep, when it comes is very welcome!

KinkyDorito · 07/12/2015 06:52

Have you tried cutting any food types to see if it helps Less? Wheat or sugar? Dairy also causes a lot of bother to some people? Maybe have a look after Christmas. For now, I hope you feel better soon. For a beautiful time of year, it certainly brings lots to do.

Family
Having a job to go to
Sparkly lights everywhere

Lessstressedhemum · 07/12/2015 10:59

Have tried cutting gluten and sugar, kinky, but after a couple of months I still didn't feel any better. I'm always reluctant to cot dairy because of the protein and calcium - have a vitD deficiency and am at risk of osteoporosis. It's a vicious circle.

I'm fine, really. I've been living with it for years, so should be used to it by now!

I love seeing all the sparkly lights, too. Must get our tree up soon.Xmas Grin

KinkyDorito · 09/12/2015 07:12

This time of year doesn't help with lots to do and dark evenings. My energy has plummeted again and feeling pretty wiped. It's different every day.

Family
Supportive workplace
Time to rest later today

Lessstressedhemum · 09/12/2015 10:13

Oh yes, I hate the dark morning and evenings. The day just seems so short and I could go to bed about 5 o'clock! Watch out for a big slump in January. It always hits me very hard then.

Peace
Safety and security
Warm cuddles
A roof over my head and shelter from this weather
Electricity and central heating

Lessstressedhemum · 10/12/2015 09:33

Quietness
Sleep
Painkillers

KinkyDorito · 11/12/2015 07:06

A short day today so some rest time
Excited DS (birthday soon Smile)
Daft, wild moggies charging around the house being silly

KinkyDoritoWithJingleBellsOn · 13/12/2015 17:53

A lovely time celebrating DS's birthday (weekend before) with friends and family
Taking DS out on his scooter and him starting to push himself along (he is dyspraxic)
Playing a game with family today, lots of laughs Smile
Holidays fast approaching with lots of lovely things to look forward to - nothing posh, just lots of time with DCs and family

Lessstressedhemum · 15/12/2015 09:57

A warm house
The company of friends
Enough to eat
Watching the birds at my feeders

KinkyDoritoWithJingleBellsOn · 15/12/2015 10:14

A peaceful morning
Crochet
Pretty tree lights

KinkyDoritoWithJingleBellsOn · 16/12/2015 19:41

Lovely time celebrating DS's birthday
Swimming - good for my soul
Nak'd bars - the one treaty thing I can have at the moment

Huge gratitude for a warm, comfy home with food in the cupboards

Lessstressedhemum · 16/12/2015 22:16

Christmas trees
Funny children
Good neighbours

KinkyDoritoWithJingleBellsOn · 18/12/2015 07:14

Last day at work
Excited DC
Star Wars tickets, which usually I wouldn't be bothered about, but I have been sucked into the hype Xmas Grin - days out are rare for us, so really looking forward to a lovely morning tomorrow and grateful we can do it.

targaryen · 18/12/2015 21:56

My little boy and little girl giving each other cuddles.
No matter how stressed you can get this makes me smile a million times!