Veleda

That's great, when you can get up each day and do something you think is awesome then money takes a back seat doesn't it? you have all the right reasons to succeed and I'm sure you will...Look forward to following your progress!

I'm very sorry to hear that Guzzi, different circumstances but certainly not easier I'm sure you had a whole different set of emotional struggles to overcome. Nah unfortunately I still love the old ferret to bits, he traded in (not for the first time) but this time I had a little more love and respect for myself and know without a doubt that eventually I will end up in a much better place. We have a plumbing & heating business, he's the engineer and I run the customer base and accounts. The house is ours 50/50 and If I can stick it out for a while longer it will fund my future Epic Quests. It's a good idea to keep things as separate as possible will look into adapting one of the bedrooms maybe. I used to be a senior in a dementia home but 12hr shifts became too much for my crapped out ankles so again if I can make it work the job suits my needs down to the ground I just have to make sure that working from home I'm careful not to become isolated and that I work at creating a life outside these four walls. I have not got any further on navigating the forum than this board but will def have a look at the four wk challenge. Thank you for throwing out your hand I browsed the board 3 times before I had the nerve to post, worrying about what I would have to bring to the table, I see you've reached out to welcome many of us newbies and that goes a long way. I guess the more you post the easier it gets so off I go.... Thanks again!

From one newbie to another, just wanted to say hi and wish you luck on your quest, brave step ditching your job and jumping into freelance, fingers are crossed! I'm also going as paleo-ish as possible and am so far enjoying the change (so many new recipes to try). I'm also just beginning strength training, totally new experience and a little confusing but luckily there's a ton of good advice on here to tap into! Once again good luck! Ciao for now Veleda

Thanks Guzzi, It is hard, my biggest problem is we run a business from our home (my home) He's here every day at some point and it's just not financially viable to walk away. I'm trying to look at it as a means to an end, it will give me the freedom and funds to live My ADVENTURE and you are so right that is very liberating! Next move is to join the academy and then one step at a time, looking forward to moving onwards and upwards as you have. Nice to know you're all out there. Thank you!

Hi all, I'm Hayley, I'm 53 years old from East Yorkshire, England. I'm 5' 5" and at 200lbs am past obese. I have lost 14lbs in the last six weeks... A start but one hell of a way to go! Losing weight is not my goal, feeling healthy and alive is and unfortunately the two go hand in glove! I have Achilles tendonitis and some calcification going on in my ankles and have made the symptoms worse by pounding away on a treadmill with little results to show for it. Feel strength training may be the way forward? Tried every new diet, super food, fad, exercise blah blah... (Have drawers full of "underpants" Mr Kamb). Still over weight, unfit & unhealthy! Have been giving the Paleo-ish diet a go, quite enjoying it so far rice being my only miss. I have recently found myself flying solo and I realise I've spent so long making decisions based on others I don't have a clue how to look after or be by myself and it's frickin daunting! So this week I made my first solo trip to the cinema and enquired about joining a Tai Chi class... small steps right? Logic tells me I'm better off out of a dead relationship and I really believe this is an opportunity to write my own story instead of being a bit player in someone else's. I'm excited and a more than a little scared, Think I'm going to need all the help, support and encouragement you guys can spare. Thanks for listening. Hayley