@anotherdisaster I really hope they get to the bottom of things and your symptoms improve soon. Absolutely! I think that’s why I love MN so much.
@EmmaEmerald, it’s a tone class then an aerobic class. There are some women who are much older than me and do 3 classes in a row! I’ve usually had enough about half way through the second. I’ve only been going about 2 months so I’ve surprised myself how quickly my fitness has improved. I think the fact that it’s really fun means I’m always motivated to go. Brilliant that you’ve got lots sorted today, I always feel really accomplished after a productive day! The other lovely thing about walking is that you can get out into nature which is so good for the soul. I’m planning on going regularly to an organised walking group. I’ve been once and the company was lovely, I got to explore a place I’d never been before and I walked much further than I would have alone so lots of wins.
Welcome to the thread @UnfunnyJester. We’re here if you still want to get anything off your chest. Something like Pilates where you’re taking care of your body is a fantastic place to start! Taking up exercise was a real turning point for me so I’d definitely recommend starting there.
@Annaishere, congratulations on the certificate! That shows you are capable, it’s just the self doubt talking. I’ve come to learn that self-doubt can be a protective mechanism, to keep us safe in our familiar box. My confidence coach talks about telling your ‘protector’ thanks for trying to keep me safe but I’ve got this now. I’m possibly not explaining well but it makes a lot of sense when she says it. I’ve shared my first pic here because I’m practising at not needing to be perfect before I put myself out there.
Welcome to the thread @JamDodger. I’m glad you’ve found it helpful. I found it so helpful on my thread to have people encouraging me. I was taking tiny, imperceptible (to everyone else) steps but to me they were huge achievements given I was feeling so low, rejected and unlovable. That encouragement kept me going at the time. I just can’t bare the fact that we women make ourselves so small while putting everyone else first. We need to realise that we deserve better and it’s within our power to make it happen.
@SuperChouette, oh that is just fabulous! Hopefully you can sleep a little easier now knowing you’ve got this! It’s absolutely ok to just post when you need/want to. I’m going to keep checking in every day if I can.
@Trappedwitheviledna, that sounds brilliant! A one minute conversation, finding the group and familiarising yourself with the venue are all steps in the right direction and you’re now much further forward as a result. I might have gone a bit too the other way - ended up striking up a conversation with the delivery guy today, 20 minutes later I realised I was late for my litter pick and had to cut him short and send him on his way 😳
Oh no @Backstreets. It’s a shame you haven’t enjoyed them but still, you’ve tried them and can now eliminate them. It’s all good practice as well. What do you think you’ll try next?
@theansweris42, YES! I LOVE that attitude. Bollocks to always coming last! We must put ourselves first, even if just a little every day. What sort of things do you like to draw? I’ve started with wildlife but have a strange urge to draw walls for some reason?! Perhaps one for the weekend. Don’t worry at all about the name checking. I hope you enjoy the rest of your hols and safe journey home.
My accomplishment this week is that I finally feel like I’m making progress on the house renovation. My recent ex had been helping but caused more problems that will need rectifying. I absolutely hate trying to get quotes, so much time and effort only to never hear from them again. Luckily, my plumber has found me a good builder and in a week he’s sorted two rooms out and will start on the living room next week. Only thing is, I now have to make loads of big decisions quickly (not my strong suit!) but I’m just so relieved that things are moving again.
Are we glad or sad that it’s Friday tomorrow? Has anyone got any plans for the weekend?