michbe1's Notizen, 06 Okt 07

I can't get my butt off the couch somedays, but I have really gotten my kids involved to get me moving. Almost every day after work, we pack up the car and go biking. It is spending time with the kids, stress relief and excersize. Feel great after the 4 miles. I can image sitting by the computer to get his message, I would be too, but think of what he will say when he gets home and sees ya! Keep up the great work.  

Well if you're sitting at the computer, maybe look at sites that offer workout videos online that you can do right in front of the computer. That way you won't miss your dh's email. :) 

Aw, I can fully empathise, as I'm a forces wife too and know it can be very difficult to concentrate on anything else, when they are away. Exercise is meant to be a great stress reliever and it would give you something else to focus on too. Can you arrange any times for email chats? I know that's what I used to do when hubby was away. But if you knew maybe what time he could email, then that might help focus on other things too. I know not always possible though, but try and allow yourself time away from the computer doing other things, so that you aren't constantly just checking your emails. Make sure you give some time for yourself... as my biggest mistake was that I used to just get so wrapped up in doing everything for everyone else, even pleasing hubby by sending loads of emails. But I forgot me... then wondered why I was feeling so drained and stressed out all the time! Good luck though and keep smiling!! :o) 

Im not a forces wife, but I do understand stress and forgetting to look after yourself. You can't look after any one if you are not well yourself. Stress is so draining and exhausting. Perhaps make a couple of times a day to check emails and stick to it. That will help you to try and not constantly think about it all day. Allow yourself to do other things and fit in some exercise. Look after yourself. And you're goal of losing weight by the time he gets back is achievable and you can do it. And won't he get a surprise when he comes home. Keep trying, good luck.