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I found the best way to avoid alcohol in our city flat was not to have it there. I could resist the temptation in the daytime at the shops, and in the evening it was too much trouble to go out and buy it. Work out how to make things work for you!
It can be hard, especially when you don't feel like you have the time or the money (if you would have a gym membership, pay to play a sport, etc.).
But as cwillie said... it can relieve stress. In my early 20s I had a nasty and unexpected breakup with the guy I was supposed to marry that felt like it flipped my life upside down (it was post college, so I had to rearrange my current life plans of "I move to be near him and we get married" to something entirely different). My Highland dance class saved me... it distracted me while I was there and helped me feel better. Maybe once you get into a routine of exercise that you enjoy, it will make you feel better enough that that will motivate you to keep going. I think "that you enjoy" is the key word, though. If you're not into lifting weights at the gym or running (both things I can find monotonous sometimes), find some sort of sport or other physical activity that you're into and like to keep you fit while actually having fun. There are a lot of ways, whether it's a team sport of some type (you don't even necessarily have to be good at it), dancing of some sort, hiking or rock climbing, skiing or parkour or swinging from the monkey bars at the playground!
I recently read an article about forms of exercise that are best for depression and the best were any sort of group exercise (whether an exercise class with other people or a team sport), and strangely enough, another one high up there was cycling (I don't recall if they said why they thought that was). Personally I like working out with other people because it's more fun and they keep me accountable to actually doing it!
As far as eating healthy... I find if I don't have the crap food, and have lots of "healthy" food that I like, I'm more likely to eat it. Woe is me, especially, when I'm hungry and all that's around is junk food, because I'll eat more of that than I should just to fill up or out of "necessity" that it's all there is. If you can stock up on stuff that you like that is also good for you, and don't have the junk around, it helps. There are times when I think "OH, I could really go for {insert junk food here}, why don't I have any???" but I always survive without it in the end... even if I crave it at the time! Especially if I can find healthy foods that are as "easy" as junk food rather than needing a ton of preparation (but, I'm happy to graze on a handful of almonds and a bunch of carrot sticks and such, whereas other people may feel they need more "prepared" or "put together" food).
Finding motivation is HARD, but I used exercise as a stress reliever and as a way to get out of the house - I started with walks and gradually learned to run (never far since mom was home alone!) and I know that just being outside was beneficial. As mom needed more physical help I added in some simple weight training so that I could lift and transfer her more easily. Food was more problematic - I tend to reach for treats when I'm stressed (and I was stressed a lot) but I figured the exercise made up for it. It helps to keep the crap food out of the house, you'll have way more willpower to resist those potato chips when you are at the grocery store than when you are stressed after midnight.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
A.
I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
But as cwillie said... it can relieve stress. In my early 20s I had a nasty and unexpected breakup with the guy I was supposed to marry that felt like it flipped my life upside down (it was post college, so I had to rearrange my current life plans of "I move to be near him and we get married" to something entirely different). My Highland dance class saved me... it distracted me while I was there and helped me feel better. Maybe once you get into a routine of exercise that you enjoy, it will make you feel better enough that that will motivate you to keep going. I think "that you enjoy" is the key word, though. If you're not into lifting weights at the gym or running (both things I can find monotonous sometimes), find some sort of sport or other physical activity that you're into and like to keep you fit while actually having fun. There are a lot of ways, whether it's a team sport of some type (you don't even necessarily have to be good at it), dancing of some sort, hiking or rock climbing, skiing or parkour or swinging from the monkey bars at the playground!
I recently read an article about forms of exercise that are best for depression and the best were any sort of group exercise (whether an exercise class with other people or a team sport), and strangely enough, another one high up there was cycling (I don't recall if they said why they thought that was). Personally I like working out with other people because it's more fun and they keep me accountable to actually doing it!
As far as eating healthy... I find if I don't have the crap food, and have lots of "healthy" food that I like, I'm more likely to eat it. Woe is me, especially, when I'm hungry and all that's around is junk food, because I'll eat more of that than I should just to fill up or out of "necessity" that it's all there is. If you can stock up on stuff that you like that is also good for you, and don't have the junk around, it helps. There are times when I think "OH, I could really go for {insert junk food here}, why don't I have any???" but I always survive without it in the end... even if I crave it at the time! Especially if I can find healthy foods that are as "easy" as junk food rather than needing a ton of preparation (but, I'm happy to graze on a handful of almonds and a bunch of carrot sticks and such, whereas other people may feel they need more "prepared" or "put together" food).