Lots of Ma~ma for your, Epic. I have been hanging at the hospital the last couple days with mine. I think all is being addressed, but being 94 is filled with complications.

Kinda skimmed because of being bedside, but a couple thoughts, Zen.

The body/mind dynamic is very complex. Good quality sleep is essential for wellness and do whatever you need to for that to happen. Also, diet is a biggee. An unknown number of days ago I switched to a schedule of eating every 2 hours. For me about 100 calories each mini meal works well. Today so far I had 7am yogurt, 9am almonds, 11am crab legs, 1pm mixed veggies, and have some fruit waiting for me at 3. (haven't planned the later meals yet). I try and mix it up but just eat what sounds good. Just a little bit each time.

Within 2 days I noticed that I had markedly more energy. Way more energy. It takes a bit of forethought, but I just have little baggies of nuts or cheese sticks or fruit around if I am in a hurry (often). It is like a miracle. And losing weight too.

I'm not saying this works for everyone, but something does, and if what you are doing isn't, then try something else. It may be sleep, or diet, or some other routine part of life that changing changes everything. (right now I think a more comfy chair would change my life, just sayin', hospital furniture not so great)

Weekend was crazy busy, this morning too. But the busy was mostly for good reasons: watching my son play the Lion in the school production of The Wiz. Will post a few pics on FB once I get them. My phone died mid performance.

Epic, just read Beep Me. Sending lots of ~ma your way, for both you and your mother.

Zen, I just posted a fascinating, validating, and kind of depressing article about losing weight on fb. Laura, I wonder if you are eating just enough to dull the hunger signals. I eat every three hours or so, but I eat regular meals in addition to the snacks. Maybe I need to downsize my meals. Interesting thought.

~ma, Epic. Thinking of you.

Going well so far! B was being a bit of a mother hen, but I anticipated that and he's self-aware about it. No P sightings yet.

sj, seems like clarifying expectations can only help. You should absolutely not be the only one paying attention to her needs and schedule.

Oh! And ~ma for you and your family, too, Laura.

Laura, that's very similar to the diet I used last year (...haven't stuck to it very well/at all, so havent' lost any more weight, but haven't really gained it back either--though the slothfulness of broken foot may not help things, nor my recent torrid affair with ice cream). Lowish carb, high protein/fiber, eat every 2-3 hours around 100 calories, plus one meal of protein and veg.

Zen, I just posted a fascinating, validating, and kind of depressing article about losing weight on fb.

Yes, it was all of those things. I keep vacillating. I should eat better. (Well, of course I should, but specifically to lose weight.) I should exercise more. No, it's more realistic that I'll eat better. No, I should just exercise. But I hear food has more effect on weight. But exercise is good for me in many ways. But but but.

And then I have a snack.

Very excited and happy to see you in the new job, smonster. The work conditions and stress is another factor with sleep and diet that makes a world of difference in our physical and mental health.

The weight loss is like a bonus, mostly I am grateful for the energy burst that I really needed. Probably a sugar regulation thing. Getting more exercise, because energy! Except last 3 days in the hospital, but even here I am the runner for food and drinks and stuff for the other family members.

Looking forward to seeing the pictures, Burrell. Love kid plays.

mostly I am grateful for the energy burst that I really needed. Probably a sugar regulation thing.

My energy sucks, and I *know* I eat too much sugar. Maybe I can tweak that with smaller, more frequent bits of food. I'll have to experiment with that.

(I should note that, at the same time that I'm posting about how I eat too much sugar, I have a tab open in my browser for "Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake." I AM WHAT'S WRONG WITH AMERICA.)