I Am Angry Today Because . . .

[skimom2]

I definitely have something anger worthy.

For the first time in my life, I need to lose some weight. Forty pounds would be good, which would actually leave me heavier then I've ever been, but since I was always underweight, it would be good.

I'm not very good at losing weight. I'm trying to figure out what works and what doesn't. (apparently chocolate cake is on the doesn't list....who knew!)

Anyway, today I weighed myself, then did about 30 minutes of exercise, then weighed myself again. And I was up a pound. That can't be right.

BH and I are both big people--tall and sturdy--and so are 3 of our 4 kids (youngest is just 7 and scrawny ), and we all tend to gain if we don't exercise or eat right. It was a struggle for years, but what we find works best is following Michael Pollan's 3 rules: 1) eat real food (nothing your grandmother wouldn't recognize as food) most of the time, 2) mostly veggies, 3) not too much. Going by this guideline, in the last year we've almost completely cut out packaged food and make nearly everything from scratch, and guess what? Every single one of us (aside from LilMan) has lost weight (& BH's HBP is controlled) without ever feeling hungry. Why? I think it's because real food is more filling than crap food, so you eat less (even of goodies). If we really want something that we can't make, we have some of it--SOME. Meals are generally 30-45 mins (tops) to make on week days; weekends are for more time consuming dishes. Worked for us!

 

[Winter]

We are in NZ...my brother and his family are in Sweden with my partners family being in the UK...sometimes we do send a parcel...but for the most part we send vouchers from shops local to them. It costs nothing for postage...lets them know we remembered and love them...plus they get something they want. Its not ideal but it doesnt break the bank either.

 

[Neesy]

Yep sure would, as a family we also have a tradition of putting cryptic clues on Christmas present gift tags.
The recipient can't open it until they deduce what's inside! This can be great fun as you are playing a game and opening gifts at the same time. Has been known to last until early Christmas evening.

Deduce - that is a great word! I love that you use that in a sentence

 

[SharonC]

I don't get angry at anyone anymore, you know why? My first thought is who is going to care 20 years from now? It only hurts me and takes up my time, especially if the other person doesn't give a hoot! I do occasionally get pissed off - I think we all do that. It's quick though and the first good thing that happens makes you forget about it somehow. I didn't get this way overnight. It took a while. I think my illness helps a lot. Don't get me wrong. I'm not happy I got sick, but it does really put things in perspective.

Now I take life one day at a time on my terms, at my pace and with contentment. I pray you get to the point where you can let go of the anger and embrace life with gusto. Don't give other people the power to make you hurt so much. It's just now worth it.

 

[jacobtlong]

Stupid work, stupid work. *squeezes stress ball, squeezes stress ball* Nope, not working. Need beer. *None in fridge* *Stressballstressballstressball...*

 

[nate_watkins]

Need beer. *None in fridge*

I can see your dilemma. I'd likely be curled up in the fetal position in the corner...

 

[FlakeNoir]

Stupid work, stupid work. *squeezes stress ball, squeezes stress ball* Nope, not working. Need beer. *None in fridge* *Stressballstressballstressball...*

(((Jacob.T)))

 

[MadamMack]

I don't get angry at anyone anymore, you know why? My first thought is who is going to care 20 years from now? It only hurts me and takes up my time, especially if the other person doesn't give a hoot! I do occasionally get pissed off - I think we all do that. It's quick though and the first good thing that happens makes you forget about it somehow. I didn't get this way overnight. It took a while. I think my illness helps a lot. Don't get me wrong. I'm not happy I got sick, but it does really put things in perspective.

Now I take life one day at a time on my terms, at my pace and with contentment. I pray you get to the point where you can let go of the anger and embrace life with gusto. Don't give other people the power to make you hurt so much. It's just now worth it.

I agree . . .life's just too short to get pissed and let things get to you. I see that a lot . . .I am blessed and I'm not going to gripe over the little so-call-angry-causing day to day sh!t. To hell with that.

 

[jacobtlong]

Getting angry is generally not what I do. But my hours for next week took a major shave (less than thirty) and I cannot for the life of me think why. I mean, we are already shorthanded... Just... makes my head hurt thinking about it.

 

[FlakeNoir]

Getting angry is generally not what I do. But my hours for next week took a major shave (less than thirty) and I cannot for the life of me think why. I mean, we are already shorthanded... Just... makes my head hurt thinking about it.

Probably money....(?) but usually those short fixes (for employers) end up not being fixes at all. Sorry you've had to take a cut, Jacob, it is very scary when circumstances change without prior notice.

 

[notebookgirl]

Can I say I am frustrated? I mean I work forever on my job, but it's not enough. 24/7. However, it's not what I want. I had a job I loved, but had to leave because of low money. Now I am in a job that makes more money and I am so unhappy. I shouldn't be complaining, right? I have a job. In a real-world sense, this job is perfect for the benefits and is what my kids need since I am home more. However, it's so stressful and I am doing the work of 10 rather than one. So I am home, but am I really when I am always thinking about work....

 

[Lepplady]

I'm totally and completely hacked off today after hearing a former daughter in law unload about not only her ex (my son) but the rest of us as well. She takes shots at me and my son's brother and sister as well. I don't care about myself so much, but my other kids have nothing to do with it. My mama bear hackles are up, even though they're all adults.
I don't care how old they get, don't mess with my kids.

 

[king family fan]

I can say things about my kids but my gosh let someone try it. Sure know how messy with ones kids can get ya.

 

[91rewoT]

I am angry today because...okay, so I'm not really angry...I just really wanted to be able to use this once....

 

[Winter]

 

[nate_watkins]

 

[Spideyman]

 

[Neesy]

Well - maybe there is more and I might have missed some but this is certainly a violent board! (If you want it to be) This is me tonight - fried - gotta go check on my rice and beans and fried chicken

 

[nate_watkins]

Well - maybe there is more and I might have missed some but this is certainly a violent board! (If you want it to be) This is me tonight - fried - gotta go check on my rice and beans and fried chicken

 

[FlakeNoir]