Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ Well mele, I don't envy you the troubles with your son, but you have handled it well. I must admit, lesser evils have driven me to junk food...keep it up. I'm down 3 pounds, so it's a start. As the kids settle into their routines, it should level out and I'll get back into my routine. Take care everyone!
Originally Posted By grlweatswchpstx I weighed in to the same number as last week. At least it didn't go up.. So much stress at work and with my theater company lately, I just want to give up on life some days and stay home and lounge and watch movies and play video games.. But who has time and days off anymore? Its all good because there is WDW to look forward to in just 3 weeks from now. Woohoo! Good luck in there smedley! And mele I'm really sorry to hear about your troubles, and wish you luck as well!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 mele, I'm so sorry. I lived through something very similar with my MIL and BIL and can feel your mommy pain. I sincerely hope that something "clicks" with him as he matures more. You should be proud of yourself for recognizing your triggers and pulling yourself right back up for yourself and Linnie and your new life with your DH. smedley, I HOPE your surgery didn't get postponed!!! I hope everyone keeps on keepin on and has a good day.
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD Mele - Wow that is a lot to deal with. You are very strong in the way that you handled everything. It is so easy to let emotions get the better of you in those situations and it sounds like you handled everything perfectly. I have been doing pretty well with the diet this week. I lost 2 1/2 lbs last week. I haven't had any chocolate or sweets since I got back on the bandwagon so that is amazing for me. I really need to get my butt to the gym though. It's amazing, just paying for the gym membership doesn't seem to get me in shape at all.
Originally Posted By -em Okay I haven't posted here before but I do have a funny weight loss story from last night... I had a shift working the halloween party at the magic kingdom (dont get me started that its mid sept and they are already doing the parties) but I went to pick up the costume and had 2 choices S or 3XL... Finally found a reason for the weight loss... The S was tight but possible -em
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD Way to get motivated -em. I would have been tempted to go with the 3XL and look at it as a challenge.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I just checked the smedley thread in PlayPen and TX is reporting that smed had her surgery and it went well If her meds are like my DH's were just feeling pretty good right about now -em, LOL about the sized and I would have taken the 3X for comfort My appt. with the nutritionist went OK, now she wants me to get serious about losing some more weight which I knew was coming. She's determined to get me off these meds. She said YES to the avocado and cinnamon idea Thanks for the tips fellow LP losers Oh, the thing about my weight is that it is increasingly sneaking up which is what usually happens with me. Then I get to a point and think "what the heck." So a kick in the behind is good for me. Thanks for "listening" Have a great day everyone!!
Originally Posted By smedley Hey guys! Nothing exciting weight loss wise to report surprisingly enough (I'm not even bothering to weigh with 4lb of bandages on my leg lol!) Just wanted to drop by and say hello and that I am doing ok Am pretty sore, guess I didn't get such good drugs as Amazed's DH, I am trussed up like a chicken, sitting with my leg elevated, and doing my exercises. With any luck I should be up and exercising in around 3 weeks or so!! Woo Hoo!
Originally Posted By mele Aw, I'm so glad you are doing okay, smeds! Been thinking about you a lot. I am so tired.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 smedley, it's over!!! YAY!!! Although this part won't be "fun" you are back on the road to get ready for your CA trip I'm determined to get back in the zone, I was SO in there and now not so much I tried putting the cinnamon in my unflavored greek yogurt and it was too overpowering and I couldn't finish it. Any tips on how to get the cinnamon in f would be appreciated I LOVED my avocado and tomato sandwich though! YUM!
Originally Posted By smedley Take a baking apple, cube it, add cinnamon, microwave for a few minutes, then add to yoghurt maybe add a little sweetener too if you need it, trust me it's wonderful!! Feeling not so good this afternoon running a bit of a temp and feel a bit woozy, think a nap might be in order...
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Can we rename this thread "the official weight gain" thread?? Man, I'm just getting bigger, not smaller. So much stress and needing to grab quick meals that I didn't bring with me has caused my body to blow up like a balloon. (Well, really, I've only gained a few pounds but this sounds more dramatic LOL). Will have to start over AGAIN for like the billionth time. When will I ever get to be the weight I want? When will life stop being so difficult and start giving me the incentive I need to start losing instead of gaining weight? AHHHHHHHH!!!! Ok, thanks for listening. I'm better now.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Ooh, Smeds...I'm glad everything went well for you. Have a good sleep. Mele, sorry about your ordeal, too. I haven't been on this thread in a while due to guilt. My best goes out to you!
Originally Posted By iamsally HAUNTS, it is always good to hear from you. I was just looking at myself in the mirror this morning and bemoaning my fat rolls. Yuck! But all I wanted to do was eat. I HATE being obsessed with food. Smeds, I am glad your surgery is finally over. Hope the recovery goes smoothly. I love cinnamon and have it in coffee and tea. But I also take it in capsules. They are pretty inexpensive. My SIL is diabetic and keeps it under control without insulin (or any other drug) using cinnamon.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Thanks for the cinnamon ideas! I didn't think of apple/applesauce. The capsules sound like a good idea too, I'll look for them. HAUNTS, I know you were in the "zone" with WW in the past and I'll bet you can do it again. Life just keeps getting in the way, doesn't it? We're here to listen and cheer you on when you are ready smeds, I hope your nap helped and you are feeling better!
Originally Posted By grlweatswchpstx Haunts, I know how you feel! I've been on and off several months in the last year or so. I'm getting better, but when I'm running errands sometimes I just don't feel like making the healthy choice, which is my bad. I have to learn to get around it. The weather did a 180 today and either my allergies are in overdrive or I'm coming down with something from the sudden resurge of heat.. I got called in to work early and I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to stay late as well. I did good on lunch and dinner today though. And I have some apples and yougurt for a snack later, which will be esp. good if I have to stay exceedingly late today into tomorrow morning.. Busy weeks ahead, but its almost time for WDW!
Originally Posted By mele Thanks, everyone. I haven't exercised in 8 days and am feeling like such a fat lard. I miss it a lot but we are not adjusting our schedules around school and soccer practice too well. I think I might start walking the fields (not the same as walking the steets, btw. LOL) during my daughter's game. I mean, I am bored to tears watching the game. (I know, I'm a heartless mother.) At least I could kill two birds with one stone, you know? Oh, and I did book my trip to Atlanta for Oct. 10th so it's going to take a miracle for me to lose anymore weight if I don't get off my bloomin' behind! In other news, my daughter's bday party is this weekend. It's an 80's themed bash and we've got cake, pizza, chips and candy coming out of our ears. Brilliant! (I was smart, though, the only candy that is tempting are the Skittles and those are in small, individual packages and will not be poured into a large, inviting bowl for me to snack on all day.) Can't wait to see all of the girls in their 80's attire! We've been working on the music playlist for the party. Man, some of that music is horrid. LOL
Originally Posted By officerminnie Sounds like a fun party, mele! You should post pics of the girls in their 80's outfits. I have purchased the cinnamon capsules at Costco, but I decided to hold off on them until I get my next bloodwork done on Oct. 8th. Even if I see good results from the new meds, I'll then add the cinnamon to hopefully see even better numbers! I've been walking 4 miles, 5-6 days a week and find that I do not like it when my schedule causes me to miss a day, so that is a good thing I think . Never thought I would actually look forward to and enjoy exercise!
Originally Posted By grlweatswchpstx Feeling a little sick today and yesterday so I had soup for lunch and dinner. They have some very good, low calorie soups out there! And lots of mint tea from work (bleh) and orange juice at home.
