Tracy's Journal-The Saga and Drama of It All!

[pettyone]

Good Morning!! This is my first WISH report:

Well, back OP with WW for week 3 now...nothing great to report! I had pizza the night before my Saturday WI (I did have the points), so I was a bit disappointed in the scale report! :earseek:

I did get a new WATP DVD-Walk & Jog and have managed to complete it three days in a row now!! :cool1:

I am going to continue watching my points and doing at least 30 minutes a day of cardio throughout the week, but add strength training back starting today...just trying to plug away at it & hopefully see a payoff of some sort by the summer!

20 lbs is all I'm asking!! (Baby fat from DD, who is 4!!)

HAVE A GREAT WEEK EVERYONE!!!

[Princess Michelle]

Hi Tracy, Welcome! :)

You are off to a great start, keep it up and you'll see that 20lbs. gone in no time! ::yes::

[toystoryduo]

Hi Tracy!!

Welcome to WISH!!! Sounds like you are off to a great start! Keep up the good work and you will definitely meet your goal!

Have a great Wednesday!!!

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Tracy,

Sounds like a plan!!!! I'm so glad you joined WISH! You'll love it here ::yes::

Sundie

[pettyone]

Thanks for the warm welcome...I'm happy to be here!

Today is a "grazing" day so far...I've had the munchies...oatmeal for breakfast, a granola bar for a snack, chips and salsa for another snack (oops on the chips) & a Smart Ones for lunch...if I keep this up, I'm going to blow my points (with a smile on my face, unfortunately)!

Maybe it's hormones?! DD & I were both a bit sensitive this morning (not sure who was more so).

Looking forward to hitting the gym after work today, although the cardio room is undergoing a remodel, so we're all packed into the lobby of the YMCA like sardines!! I think I work harder being so close to my neighbor, so maybe this is a gooooood thing!

Have a good day all!

[MelanieC]

Hi Tracy,
Welcome to WISH!!

I made it to goal last year having pizza at least once a week! I just made sure it was veggie or plain!

20lbs by summer is so do-able! You CAN do it!

Have fun at the gym tonight!

[pettyone]

I took the day off from exercise yesterday to just veg out on the couch after work...boy, did I enjoy that! Tonight, DD will be with her DGPs, so I am hitting the gym with gusto...easy to say at 9:30am!!

I have made the decision not to weigh in for the next two weeks at WW online, but be committed to my exercise plan & follow my WW plan as closely as possible (I'm NOT perfect) & then see how that worked. I hit a plateau back in October being vigilant & haven't been able to break through it, so maybe if I RELAX just a bit & stay off of the scale I won't get so bummed & MAYBE I'll see something good, I know it takes time (patience grasshopper)...

HAVE A PHENOMENAL WEEKEND EVERYONE!!!

:wave:

[pettyone]

Well, this weekend I ate too much...still wiping the ice cream, and key lime pie & my silly little smirk off of my face...I'm such a "sweets" addict!! DD will never have a weight problem, the only sweets she will eat are M&Ms (plain)...she doesn't like cake, cookies, candy bars or pies...if only she would get off of the chicken & french fries kick...LOL, I indulged that for awhile until I realized that she would indeed eat other things, as long as it was placed in front of her (i.e. you didn't ask her what she wanted for dinner, duh).

Now it's Monday & I'm back to the routine of oatmeal for breakfast, a Smart Ones for lunch, a granola bar for snack & a fairly normal dinner...I will be hitting the gym tonight after work, looking forward to that since I was a slacker this weekend!!

HAPPY MONDAY!!

[geetey]

Welcome to WISH Journals, Tracy! I am glad you have joined us.

Can you give me some more information about the WATP Walk/Jog dvd? I am a big WATP fan but have never heard of that one! Thanks!

[pettyone]

Terry--

The WATP Walk/Jog DVD is 30 minutes...after the warm-up, it has a 2 minute interval of brisk walking followed by 2 minutes of easy jogging...I think we do 4 jogging intervals. I am doing fine with it, but am not the most graceful person on the planet, so I feel like I am all over the place--apparently, I am not getting any more graceful, although I am getting fit! :D

There is a low-impact/intensity option available where you would briskly walk and slightly modify some of the other moves, I have had days I chose that instead.

I believe Leslie says that if we were to walk/jog at the pace on the video, it would equal 2.5 miles.

I found the DVD at Target...

Hope this helps!!

[geetey]

Thanks, Tracy! Since I am trying to incorporate more jogging into my walking routine, this sounds like it might be a good way to start that!

You have also just given me another reason to go to Target. Thanks! :teeth:

[Christine]

Tracy,
Do you find that the oatmeal fills you up?

I know that oatmeal is touted as the perfect breakfast and I LOVE it myself; however, I am always starving whenever I eat it. I can never make it from breakfast to lunch without a snack and then find I'm just overly hungry all day. In looking at your first day (with the granola bar snack--I've read these are nothing but glorified candy) and then your "munchies", I was wondering if the oatmeal might not be the culprit?

I've been eating Barbara's Cinammon Puffins and they really hold me over and, I think, keep my entire day on track. I eat 1.5 to 2 recomended servings for breakfast. I get at least 9 grams of fiber and sometimes 12 if I have two servings. That is WAY more than oatmeal and stays with me much longer.

I don't know if you were really looking for suggestions, but this is something that has really worked for me. I know when I do the oatmeal breakfast I have terrible willpower the rest of the day. But, other people respond differently. It works great for my mom.

[pettyone]

Christine--

Thanks for the info

I had a lipid profile done in December and was stunned to learn that my HDL/LDL were slightly out-of-whack. I figured that being OP with WW and walking 30-min, 5 days a week would have kept these in line; however, my Dad has cholesterol issues (takes meds) and heredity may play quite a role there...which brings me to the OATMEAL.

It's never been one of my favorite things to eat, because I didn't find it filling compared to, say, a BLT on wheat, but I've been drinking lots of water lately, so I don't feel like I'm starving after I eat it.

The granola bars were an experiment with DD...she likes cereal bars, so I figured I'd give the granola bars a try...they went over like a lead balloon, so I ended up with the Sam's Club box gathering dust in the cupboard. I am down to the last few bars now. I will do a little more research, following your info, before I munch with reckless abandon on these. :flower

<-----counting the hours until it's time to go to the gym.

HAVE A SUPER DAY EVERYONE!

[pettyone]

GOOD MORNING!!

Well, DD & I started this morning off with a bang...

I was snoozing when DD came to say: "Hey Mommy, I want to get up now"...my reply: "It's not time to get up yet, go back to bed." (grrrrrr!)

Some time later, she comes in to say: "Hey Mommy, you're snoring! Can I get up now?" I looked at the clock...IT WAS 7:37AM!!! Usually, I get up at 5:30am & we're out the door at 7:30am on our way to preschool & work (have to be at work by 8:30am).

Long story short, I got to work on time...BUT, DD's clothes don't match (she dressed herself), I have no makeup on (horror), I forgot my lunch (digging in purse for loose change) AND I forgot my coat (it's freezing outside!)

It's all uphill from here, I figure... :rotfl: I can laugh now...

On a brighter note, DD will be starting swimming lessons at the Y on Monday & she is super excited!! I am too, I can get in some gym time without rushing to pick her up from preschool by 6:00pm & she will be swimming like a fish in no time!!

I'm still OP, taking baby steps to my goal...I think I can, I think I can, I think I can... :hourglass

HAVE A SUPER WEEKEND EVERYONE!!

[Strings]

Hi Tracy,

You are allowing your daughter to express herself and develop her individuality and independence. I won't mention what katie wore to school today.

Great job getting to work on time. We've had a few days like that. You obviously needed the rest. I hope you found some change for a decent lunch.

Katie takes swim lessons at the Y. She is almost 5, and she can swim the lenght of the pool without a floaty. Good for you, and her.

Have a great weekend,
Beth

[sarahsmom73]

Hi Tracy!!! Welcome!

Sorry you had such a "mixed up morning" yesterday!

Hope you have a great weekend!

[pettyone]

Greetings All!!

I made it through the weekend without any further trauma & drama! Yea!!

My scale, however, must be broken...IT'S BEEN STUCK ON THE SAME NUMBER FOR WEEKS NOW! ;) Oh, and my clothes fit just as snug as they always have...so much for "muscle building"! I know that portion size is my downfall, so I'm going to start using my salad plates to eat dinner on & I'm finally going to break down & get a scale to weigh meats/fish with...I WILL GET OFF THIS PLATEAU!!

DD starts swimming lessons today. We went by the Y where she is taking lessons this past Friday (not our usual Y) & this place is SWEET! It's brand new, spacious, airy, well-lit, state-of-the-art & has the coolest indoor pool I've seen in awhile (and only 5 minutes from my work/her preschool). My usual Y is old, dark, cramped & worn, but I still love it (2 blocks from work), it has "character". Anywho, we're pumped!

Hi-ho, hi-ho...need to be working...

Have a great day!

[pettyone]

Good Morning!!

DD's first swimming lesson went off without a hitch...well, except for her not wanting to put her head underwater to blow bubbles...we're going to have to work on that one, LOL.

I did amazingly well yesterday food-wise...my coveted oatmeal breakfast, a WW Smart One for lunch & tilapia, asparagus & a bit of rice for dinner...now, if I could just do that EVERY DAY, I'd be in super shape!! This morning, it was all I could do not to run into the coffee shop near work for a "heart attack on a plate" breakfast...I could smell it...I could taste it...I really wanted it! Oatmeal it was, tho'. Yum!

I'm currently fighting a lunch battle at the moment...leftover fish, asparagus & rice OR take-out teriyaki veggies & Rice from Shono's...

Today is gonna be a tough one!

[kelyn39]

I envy you Tracy! I wish I could get myself to eat some more vegetables!! I finally got some celery yesterday, and some lettuce:) LOL I think that's the extent of the food group for me!

Good luck today! Great job sticking to the oatmeal!

[DoeWDW]

Tracy, best wishes with whatever you decide on for lunch - they both sound good to me! :p However, I bet the takeout food has lots of salt in it, which will make you hold water (if you're anything like me) and then you'll REALLY hate how your clothes fit. :rolleyes: Such choices we have to make.

Hope you have a great day!! :sunny:

[Christine]

Tracy,
I think you've hit the nail on the head with portion control. I've really learned that lesson over the past few weeks. Most of my life, I've eaten pretty healthy--oh, I have bad times here and there, but for the most part I know how to eat right. Heck, my mom was on on Weight Watchers through most of my teen years! Anyway, I eat right but I eat a LOT, and I love my desserts.

I don't know what "clicked" with me this time, but for once in my life I have been able to successfully limit my portions. Despite the food and the exercise, I think my portion control has really been the ONE thing that has helped me drop the pounds this time.

[pettyone]

I caved in & had the veggies & rice...licked the plate, no less!! I figure I blew a whole 10 WW points on that lunch, but I still have 9 points left for dinner without adding 4 AP for the day...I think I'm in good shape!

Kelly--
Celery & lettuce?? Let's expand that veggie repertoire! With the exception of eggplant, mushrooms, & brussel sprouts, I'll eat whatever veggie you put in front of me...had a meat/fish/poultry aversion (I know, weird!) when I was pregnant with DD, so after so much corn & broccoli, I had to branch out!!

Doreen--
Holding water as we speak..."I'll have a side of rice with my soy sauce, please".

Christine--
Kudos on the portion control...when I see how much (actually how little) other people eat, I think I'm such a pig...most people's entrees are side dishes to me!

Thanks for stopping by everyone, you gave me a boost!! :Pinkbounc

[pettyone]

Howdy!

I've been doing well the past few days with exercise & sticking to my WW plan.

Today, I had my USUAL breakfast (anyone care to guess?), leftover tilapia, asparagus & rice for lunch...I managed to get in a 30-minute walk at lunch, so I'm :sunny: about that...

DD has swimming lesson #2 tonight, so I will get some form of exercise while I'm waiting for her...pot roast & veggies for dinner (emphasis on veggies) tonight--GOTTA LOVE THE CROCKPOT!!

There are no PopTarts, Hershey's Kisses, ice cream snacks or chips in the house, so I am predicting tonight to be a success as well!!

Hope everyone has smooth sailing for the rest of the week!!

[keenercam]

Hi, Tracey! Hope all is going well today. Good choice on finishing your tilapia, rice and asparagus for lunch today -- what a great choice! I hope your DD loves her second swim lesson, since it is so good for her and for you. How awesome that you have none of those ugly junk foods in the house. I don't know if this helps, but I have really come to enjoy ice cream after I work out. Found no pudge ice cream cones and all sorts of weight watchers ice creams that are 2-3 points a serving, usually less points than the activity points I earn by doing the exercising that I am rewarding. Does that make sense? I definitel NEED to have my treats. I have a couple new favorite snacks -- laughing cow cheese & baguettes (2 pts) and light yogurt w/fat free pretzels broken up in it (3-4 pts total and counts as a milk, too!)
Good luck tonight!

[sarahsmom73]

Keep it up Tracy! You are doing great! :cheer2:

[Strings]

Hi tracy,

You are doing a great job. Keep it up.

What finally got Katie to put her head under water was practicing in the bathtub. It is maller and less intimidating. You might want to try that.

Have a great weekend,
Beth

[crzy4pooh]

Hi Tracy :wave2: You are doing great on your food choices!!! You have definitely inspired me! I hope DD's swim lessons are going well. Last fall, I had DS in two parent/tot classes. He would put his head under water without a problem, but we never got the hang of blowing bubbles. I will have to try that in the bathtub, too. I am waiting for it to get a bit warmer before we go back for another round - the pool is heated, but outdoors... Even in Florida, it's cold when you get out of that pool!!! :cold:

I hope you have a great weekend!
--Lynnda

[pettyone]

Greetings everyone!

I haven't posted in a couple of days...I've had to do some research on several different federal banking regulations (snooze & snore) for an upcoming audit that I'm doing at work (joy & rapture)...

I stayed OP 90% of this week. Lo' and behold, I'm down a pound!!! :Pinkbounc I think I'll take that as a success...I was thrilled that the scale moved (or it appeared to anyway)!! I think that adding 2 extra walks (or cycling) to my usual agenda has given me a boost!

Cam--Thanks for the info on the snacks...I really should check into some of the ice cream choices, I miss ice cream!!

Beth & Lynnda--I was on the treadmill during DD's last swimming lesson, but when I went to pick her up, HER WHOLE HEAD WAS WET!! I'm taking that as a positive sign...I did pick up some goggles for her, have no clue if she will wear them or not...nothing ventured, nothing gained! She's having a blast though, and sleeps like a ROCK afterward!

Jen--Thanks for stopping in & for the :cheer2: .

Happy weekend to all!

[sarahsmom73]

Anytime!!! That is what friends are for!!! I hope you have a great day! :cool1:

[pettyone]

A glorious Monday morning to all!!

I got up first thing this morning to do my WATP DVD, so I am quite chipper at such an early hour! Still tickled at my 1 pound weight loss--every little bit is a success!!

My food choices over the weekend were questionable, at best...Saturday I had a chicken burrito (with guacamole & cheese) and chips & salsa for lunch...followed that up with pinto beans & cornbread for dinner. Sunday I went to the Olive Garden with my folks & DD, but managed to eat half of my pasta dish & take the other half home for dinner...I was a little nervous about how it would all shake out points-wise (WW), so I came in this morning & updated my WW online journal...I actually did great!!! Used a couple of flex points on Saturday (day off from exercise), but still have 30+ to use M-F this week!!

I exercised 4.5 hours last week!! :banana: :banana: :banana: I'm aiming for that this week...

I just got a call from DGP (Grandpa) that DD is somewhat lethargic (unusual) this morning & was running a low-grade fever last night so she's staying home from preschool today...I think DD needs some :wizard: !! Her Daddy, hereafter referred to as DFOMC (dear father of my child), has been in Colorado on business since January 12 & is coming home today...he has a cold, she has ???, and I've got a fever blister...aren't we a winning bunch?! Keep your fingers crossed that we all survive this week!

:goodvibes

[toystoryduo]

Hi Tracy,

Congratulations on your 1 lb. loss! We're celebrating with you! :banana:

I hope your daughter feels better soon. My DDs both got sick at the same time. Low grade fever, coughing, tired... blah! The winter blues... Where is spring??!!! :sunny:

Have a great day! :sunny:

[sarahsmom73]

Here's to healthy vibes in your house! Nothing like a sick child, is there!!!! Have a great day! :sunny:

[pettyone]

Good Morning!! :sunny: <---since it's raining here :umbrella:

I had a great day yesterday with food & exercise.

I exercised 1 1/2 hours yesterday (30 min aerobics/30 minute lunch walk/30 min TM)! Needless to say, I'm a little pooped today, but I was :Pinkbounc all day yesterday...I had enough points to spare, so we went to "Old McDonalds" for a Happy Meal--you know, they're giving out "My Little Pony" figures, so we have to get them ALL ($$$)!!

As far as I can tell, DD just had a case of the "blahs" yesterday, because she was :banana: when I picked her up from the DGPs...she made it through her swimming lesson & was still :banana: when we got home...she did sleep like a rock last night, never moved once she got settled.

All in all, a smashing success of a day!

[crzy4pooh]

Hi Tracy! :wave2: It sounds like you had a great day!!! Yea!!!! :cheer2: And super job on all that exercise!!! :cool1: Glad DD is feeling better! Hope today is just as smashing as yesterday!!! :teeth:

[pettyone]

Lynnda--

Thanks for the boost!!

I must say, I thought I was doing well today UNTIL I realized that the bag of popcorn that I demolished was not the "94% Fat Free" stuff, but the "Fully Loaded w/ Fat" kind. I believe I have 7.5 regular points and 2 (or 4 if I get motivated) activity points for dinner tonight...I really was looking forward to eating a hunk of ham steak tonight...AAAARRRGGGHHHH!

[geetey]

Tracy, congrats on that 1 pound loss! :banana: I guess that scale is working again! Yeah!! :cheer2:

My ds had a hard time putting his face in the water for swim lessons and the goggles made a huge difference for him. He is a great swimmer now and a little too fearless (if you ask me).

Hey - I made the same popcorn mistake last week! Someone had put the last regular popcorn bag in my box of 94% FF popcorn! ACK! I thought it tasted different, but since I typically eat the 94% FF Kettle Corn, which was all gone, I figured it was just my imagination. :rolleyes: Oops.

Happy Fat Tuesday! :p

[Strings]

Congratulations Tracy,

Great job losing that pound! 90 minutes of exercise the otherday was awesome. Sorry to hear about the popcorn, but mistakes happen.

Have a good one,
Beth

[toystoryduo]

Hi Tracy,

I'm glad to hear that your DD is feeling better! :banana:

You are doing a great job with exercising! Keep up the good work! :cheer2:

[Strings]

Hi Tracy,

I was just cecking in on you. I hope everyone is feeling better.

take care,
Beth

[sarahsmom73]

Awesome!!! Simply AWESOME!!! :cool1: Keep it up! You are doing great! :cool1:

[pettyone]

Good Morning!!

I didn't have alot to post about yesterday, with it being Ash Wednesday, my food choices (or lack thereof-fasting) certainly kept me OP. I did manage to get in 20 minutes on the TM while DD was at her swimming lesson...thank goodness!

I've got a good feeling about this week's weigh-in on Saturday. :goodvibes
I have yet to identify how I can completely blow it between now & then...my meals are planned through Friday night & there is no junk in the house, so I think I'm "good to go" (not much of a vending machine snacker at work)...we won't even talk about next week, yet (going to be tough)!!

I decided to give up oatmeal for Lent. :rotfl: Just kidding!!

Have a super day!!

[sarahsmom73]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[geetey]

Tracy,
I just might join you in your Lenten fast. Oatmeal - you're outta here! :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

[sarahsmom73]

I have tried to like oatmeal for years... I CAN"T DO IT!!!! YEEEUUUCCCKKK!!! I'll give oatmeal up for lent! no Problem!!! :rotfl2:

[pettyone]

I have tried to like oatmeal for years... I CAN"T DO IT!!!! YEEEUUUCCCKKK!!! I'll give oatmeal up for lent! no Problem!!! :rotfl2:

Jen--

I don't think I ever said that I "LIKED" oatmeal...I just "TOLERATE" it...truth be told, I'd much prefer a sausage, egg & cheese biscuit!!! :love:

[pettyone]

Tracy,
I just might join you in your Lenten fast. Oatmeal - you're outta here! :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

:Pinkbounc We can do it!!

Down with oatmeal!!

Gee, I'm really going to miss it...

[sarahsmom73]

Here Here!!!! :cool1:

[geetey]

Oh yea... Me too! ;) :rotfl2:

[rachiegrl6]

Hehe, I know you guys aren't knocking OATMEAL! :rotfl2: Hehe! Actually I really like it but I understand the aversion to it. Hehe...

Have a great day!

Rachel :cool1:

[sarahsmom73]

Who says I'm not knocking oatmeal??!!! :rotfl2: YEEEEUUUUCCKKKKKKKK!!!! :banana:

[Strings]

Hi Tracy,

Gee, Lent is going to be tough for you. Sacrificing oatmeal is such a big committment. I am not sure how you do it.

I'm sending :wizard: for tomorrow's weighin.

Take care,
Beth

[pettyone]

Hi Tracy,

Gee, Lent is going to be tough for you. Sacrificing oatmeal is such a big committment. I am not sure how you do it.

I'm sending :wizard: for tomorrow's weighin.

Take care,
Beth

:rotfl2:

Thanks a bunch for the :wizard: !!

Well, I've finally discovered that I'm an "emotional" eater (never paid attention before). I had a crappy day yesterday, nothing specific, just a black cloud over my dear head...

I managed to "fall over" a bag of peanut M&Ms yesterday...ate 'em...liked 'em...took the lumps in my WW points for them (6!).

After work, I got stuck in the mother of all traffic jams, which completely knocked me off schedule for the evening, so DD & I went to O'Charley's...I had chips & salsa, a baked potato & a salad...I took the lumps in my Flex points for that.

I used 37.5 points yesterday, earned no AP...all in all, it was BANNER DAY!!

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I had oatmeal for breakfast today, veggies are for lunch, cheese pizza tonight for dinner...oh, and I am going to the gym for some :Pinkbounc tonight...GOTTA GET BACK ON TRACK...right now, I could give a rat's you-know-what about veggies & cheese pizza...I'd like to have a chocolate cake!! I won't have a chocolate cake, but truthfully, that's what I want!! GOTTA GET BACK ON TRACK...really want cake...GOTTA GET BACK ON TRACK...really want ice cream....AAAARRRGGHHHHH!!

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The struggle continues...apparently, the black cloud isn't finished with me yet...

Thanks for listening to my rant. :flower:

[sarahsmom73]

WHAT??!!!! You ate what for breakfast!!! :rotfl2:

[pettyone]

WHAT??!!!! You ate what for breakfast!!! :rotfl2:

I know, I know...

:confused3 Can't seem to give up the oatmeal...so much for my Lenten sacrifice...

[sarahsmom73]

:rotfl2: ;)

Happy Sunday! Enjoy the oatmeal!

[pettyone]

:dancer:

Check out the new clippie & the new ticker-counter thingee!!!

I'm on :cloud9: !!!

Today should be OP...I did WATP before work to get the day started...I think I'm going to head to the Y at lunch for some strength training, & then a bit of cardio while DD is swimming tonight.

I stayed OP all weekend, I was motivated after my weigh in on Saturday...woo-hoo, down 5 lbs since I joined WISH!

Oh, I did post a thank you out on the general WISH board to everyone who has encouraged/inspired me...I know I couldn't have done it without all of you!

Have a great day!!!

[toystoryduo]

Way to go Tracy! :Pinkbounc Keep up the good work! :cheer2:

[keenercam]

Congrats, Tracy!! Looking forward to my very own little 5 lb clippie someday! :Pinkbounc

[pettyone]

Afternoon greetings all!!

I skipped the Happy Meal last night & opted for a WW pizza instead...I'm really digging those!! Yesterday was absolutely OP, got in my WATP DVD, strength training at lunch & 20 min on the TM last night!! Go me!!

Today, I've had you-know-what for breakfast, a WW lunch & a bag of popcorn so far. I'm such a slacker that I didn't plan anything for dinner tonight, so we may just have beanie weenies...mac n'cheese...french fries & chicken...something quick, painless and full o'fat!!

Hopefully I can encourage myself to go to the gym (I have 13 minutes to decide)...I really want to go home & sit on my duff, though!!

I hope everyone has a good evening!!

<----needs to just go to the gym, right?

[sarahsmom73]

SO...O Queen of the Oatmeal.... DId ya make it to the gym?! :banana:

[pettyone]

SO...O Queen of the Oatmeal.... DId ya make it to the gym?! :banana:

Yes, I did.

:banana: :banana: :banana:

Today is a resistance training day...no cardio for me...I've got a lunchtime parent/teacher conference for DD...

I tried to eat "regular flavor" oatmeal today...gag!! I understand now why my Nanna used to put butter & sugar on it...ugh!! Luckily there was some raisin & spice oatmeal handy, so I choked that down instead.

Looks like today will be 100% OP...I seem to feel better about this journey when I truly look at it as one day at a time...if I even entertain the big picture with the amount of weight loss & exercise that I have to do in order to meet my goal, I get overwhelmed!!

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On another note, I am having the dilemma of a lifetime with my upcoming Disney trip...WHERE TO STAY?!!

I figure that DD will not be able to handle an all-day park experience, so we will need a mid-day hotel break, recharge & then head back out...I'd like to have her back to our room by 8pm for bath, stories & bed...I've stayed at ASMu (Rock Inn) & loved it...but I wasn't 4/5 years old & was gone 99% of the time (was a Disney wedding weekend for a friend)...sooo, I guess my dilemma is whether or not to pay more $$$ for a mod/deluxe, given that we will probably spend more time in the hotel on this trip than on any future trip as DD gets more mobile & has more "endurance".

The contenders are:
1) Value: Pop
2) Mod: POR
3) Deluxe: AKL or WL

I'm driving myself nuts!!! Does it really matter???!!!! Regardless of where we stay, we're going to have a blast...sheesh!!! I'm sure DD would sleep in the car just to go to MK...I'm the one with the hang up...LOL.

I've seen on the resort boards that I'm not the only who is confused...so many choices!!!!

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Have a good day...

[sarahsmom73]

It's a bad problem you have!!!! :rotfl2: Oh the decsion... Hmmmmmmm... .What would I choose from your list....Maybe WL? I'm not sure.. Let me think about it and I'll get back to you! :sunny:

[pettyone]

Hello, hello!!

I've been successful staying OP this week and exercising like a fiend...UNTIL TODAY!!

Our bank's external auditors took us to lunch today at one of those fancy "dinner clubs" (ooooh, ahhhh)! I shudder to think of how many WW points I used today!! I had a shrimp/veggie salad & mixed greens, tempura catfish w/ mixed veggies and mashed potatoes, and a "pecan ball" dessert...I am stuffed!!

I never did use any flex points this week...I have to figure that they're gone now!! I will be hitting the gym for an hour of cardio & strength training tonight in the hopes of reversing some of the damage done (or at least wiping out the effects of that DREADFUL pecan ball).

Wish me luck!! I hope everyone has a great weekend...I'll be checking back in on Tuesday!!

[toystoryduo]

Way to go having an OP week! That is wonderful! :cheer2:

Your meal today at lunch sounds pretty healthy. I bet that the hour of cardio and strength training burned it right off! :teeth:

Have a great weekend!

[sarahsmom73]

MMMMMMMMMMM! Your lunch sounded good!!!

Have a great weekend!

[pettyone]

Hello!!!

My trend of emotional eating continued...I didn't sabotage myself over my long weekend--still down a pound!--but really lost my grip on eating "healthy", that's for sure...

I discovered the joy of the Precor Eliptical over the weekend...love it!!! I logged 5.5 hours of heart/bone healthy exercise last week and managed to LOSE ANOTHER POUND!! All this effort and I'm such a slow loser!!!!

I'm feeling pretty good today, much better than over the weekend (emotionally)...DFOMC (DDs Dad, My ExBF, etc) has decided that he doesn't know if he wants to be in a relationship with me or not (isn't this a black or white decision???)...long story short, we were together on/off (lived in different cities, one or both of us had traveling jobs) for 7 years before DD, lived together for 1 1/2 years after DD was born, seperated for 2 years, then decided to give it another shot in July '04...he said he wanted to change his life, get on track, he screwed up, etc., so I thought he had some sort of epiphany!! We did well until November & it's been downhill ever since...DFOMC has a ton of childhood baggage (emotional, not physical) & it's taken ME getting therapy & 12 years to put my finger on it...unfortunately, he would rather continue living his destructive, yet "happy-go-lucky" lifestyle instead of getting help to improve his life...I pretty much placed his options out in front of him yesterday...take the easy road & continue your life as miserably as you have been OR get some help to improve your life (i.e. address the big white elephant or whatever it is)...sheesh!!! Why would you choose to wallow in misery?? I don't get it...

What I did wrong: Letting him back in without him seeking help first...thought we could work on it together since he seemed to geniunely (sp?) want to work it out...

What I did right: DD was in the dark, knew nothing, which was tricky...

What I'm going to do now: Stay busy & expect nothing...he knows where I stand as of yesterday...

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Whew!! Sorry for the downer of a post...but I am not "stewing" anymore...had to get it out...

Have a good day & THANKS for listening!!!!

[sarahsmom73]

:grouphug: :grouphug: Tracy! We are here for you! Get it out when ever you need to! You are a strong woman and you can and will do this! :grouphug:

[Strings]

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Tracy,

I am sorry that things aren't working out with your ex. I think that weight loss is alot like that white elephant you spoke of. You won't be succesful until you are ready. Hopefully, your ultimatum will help him reach that point.

Your trip sounds fabulous. I struggled with the decision of where to stay too. Whatever you decide, you'll have a great time.

Have a great day,
Beth

[pettyone]

Jen & Beth--

Thanks a bunch for the :grouphug: ! I'll keep you posted on how things go (or don't go).

Thank goodness for the gym!! I gave that elliptical machine a run for it's money yesterday after work :earboy2: ...I think I hurt it!! My workout was great--except for something that was slightly creepy. I've said before that our Y is getting remodel & the cardio machines are packed in the lobby area, like sardines...well, one of my coworkers (who gives me the willies anyway) was on the machine directly BEHIND me yesterday...AAARRRGGHHHH!! He's one of these people who will say, "You look very put together today." That means, "Gee, your 'rear' or 'chest' has my attention"...(shiver).

Here's a funny one...said coworker just came by my office to comment as mentioned above...(shiver).

Anywho...had a BLT on wheat for breakfast (a treat) & doing oatmeal for lunch...pot roast for dinner...

Exercise for the day should be a 30 min walk at lunch & 20 on the elliptical this evening...we shall see...

Have a glorious day!!!

[sarahsmom73]

Oh No!!! Not oatmeal..HERE WE GO AGAIN! :rotfl2:

[pettyone]

WHAT IS GOING ON WITH MY COUNTERS??? :confused3

[pettyone]

Much better...now I'm :banana: .

[Strings]

Hi Tracy,

I hate creepy coworkers. Fortunately, the one we had left about a year ago. Is he someone you can tell off? Or can you report him to HR?

Have you decided where you are staying on your trip yet?

Great workout yesterday.

Take care,
Beth

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Tracy

:grouphug: hang in there :grouphug: I have been through similar "junk" with my Dx (he gets a dear because since our divorce he has taken the "hard" road to recovery and done a great job). But, he never, never would have addressed his problems (including a serious mental illness) if I kept letting him stay as he was. Its a long hard road, believe me, but it sounds like you are doing exactly what you need to do for yourself and your daughter.

We're here for youhttp://www.livinglively.com/clipart/hugs.gif

Sunny

[sarahsmom73]

Wishing you a happy Friday! We made it! :wizard: :cool1:

[pettyone]

Hi Tracy,

I hate creepy coworkers. Fortunately, the one we had left about a year ago. Is he someone you can tell off? Or can you report him to HR?

Have you decided where you are staying on your trip yet?

Great workout yesterday.

Take care,
Beth

Beth--

The creepy coworker is basically harmless in all respects...he's a pretty good guy with a pretty questionable mouth...I think he gets most of his "jollies" at the Y in the aerobics classes (he'd be the one in the back-LOL).

There are 2 men and 3 women in our department & one of these days he IS going to catch one of us girls in the "wrong mood"...boy, will he get it then!!
HR here is just a figurehead of a department, don't get me started, but I don't think it will need to go that far...

[pettyone]

Hi Tracy

:grouphug: hang in there :grouphug: I have been through similar "junk" with my Dx (he gets a dear because since our divorce he has taken the "hard" road to recovery and done a great job). But, he never, never would have addressed his problems (including a serious mental illness) if I kept letting him stay as he was. Its a long hard road, believe me, but it sounds like you are doing exactly what you need to do for yourself and your daughter.

We're here for youhttp://www.livinglively.com/clipart/hugs.gif

Sunny

Sunny--

Thanks for coming by, I appreciate the support.

I'm not sure how much more of a wake-up call he needed after I booted him out of our house in July '02...that didn't seem to have a whole lot of impact on his life...he got to move in with his folks, pays no household bills, has fabulous meals, a "pony" keg & a cellar full of wine to partake of, & a flippin' maid!! (Can anyone say "ENABLE"???)

As you can imagine, my life is not nearly as plush as his...

I haven't spoken to him since I Monday, although I've seen him in passing while shuffling DD to/fro. He really looks like he's suffering, let me tell you...He does leave for Colorado (works there) on Monday, will not be back until March 18, or so...plenty of time for him to think...

[pettyone]

Happy Weekend to All!!

I should be okay for weigh-in tomorrow, provided I don't blow it tonight...I'm going bowling for a Big Brothers/Big Sisters fundraiser with friends from work...we're supposed to go to dinner afterwards at Quaker Steak & Lube...

I completely forgot that it was Lent (oops) when I made the suggestion & there are FEW choices that don't have meat, LOL, guess it's a salad for me!!! Everything else would taste so good, but be so bad for this diet!!!

No exercise today, except bowling (?), but I do plan on hitting the gym in the morning...

I haven't bowled since college, this should be a HOOT!!

[sarahsmom73]

Hope you had a great time last night!

Any big plans for the weekend? :flower:

[pettyone]

Good Morning!

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

I'd say I stayed 50% OP this weekend...fried zucchini on Friday night didn't seem to affect my weigh-in, I was down a pound on Saturday! Unfortunately, I haven't hit that weight again since, so I'm not counting a loss this week. :sad2:

Bowling was LOTS of fun! I finally broke "100" on the last game...ha ha, I won the game (!) with 102!! The skill and form with which I bowled was truly astounding. :earboy2: You can refer to my post on the general WISH board for the rest of the story...

Gotta get back to my oatmeal before it gets cold (gag)!

:flower:

[toystoryduo]

Hi Tracy!

Sounds like you had a good weekend! Hope you have a great week! :sunny:

[Strings]

I love bowling, but I am terrible at it. I am glad that you had fun. I say that pound loss counts until the next official weighin. So, congratulations!

Have a good one,
Beth

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Tracy,
Wow, you haven't bowled since college and then bowled a 102? Truly Amazing. You must be in the zone, baby :cool1:

Good luck with the next WI, hopefully that low number will pop back up:)

Sunny

[pettyone]

Happy snowy morning (it's not sticking though),

Yesterday was a pretty decent day for food, with the exception of the SLEEVE of Club Crackers that I ate...whoever left those in the kitchen here at work must be hunted down!! They're kinda like Pringles or M&Ms for me...I can't stop eating them once I've had a taste...those definetely hit the flex points!!

While DD was at swimming, I spoke to a trainer at the Y about my pulled/strained hamstring...he said to keep going with the workouts since I've had 3 days of "rest" for it (4 after today)...he also said to back the amount of weight I lift off by 1/2 & work up gradually so that I stretch, but not re-strain that muscle...sounds like a plan...I think.

I'm still going to take today off from exercise & while DD is at swimming on Wednesday, I'll find a trainer again & have them with me while I try to work out...

On another note, DEx left for Colorado today...he'll be back in 3 weeks...he said yesterday that he was "mulling over" our conversation from a week ago about how he wanted to live his life..."mulling over"...***? :confused3

I'm still trying to nail down my vacation plans...pretty much have it figured out, just need to figure out my PS & get comfortable with the logistics of it all before I book...I'm thinking about booking through DU & letting them take care of everything (I'll have my concierge experience before I go, since I can't afford to have one while I'm there...ha ha!!)

:wizard: to everyone for a super day!!!!





Tracy, Beth & Sunny--

Thanks for stopping in. :wave: Nice to see ya here!!

[septbride2002]

Be careful restretching that muscle. I think it is a good idea to have a trainer nearby - cuts down on the chance of you reinjuring yourself.

Thanks for the laugh in my journal this morning - I needed that!

~Amanda

[toystoryduo]

(I'll have my concierge experience before I go, since I can't afford to have one while I'm there...ha ha!!)

Tracy, you have me :rotfl: ! Thanks for the laugh!

I'm having a hamstring issue too! My right hamstring is super tight right now for some reason so I chose not to workout today and just to stretch it carefully and gently. Pleas be careful with your hamstring!

I'm trying to nail down my vacation plans too. The thing is that I am not happy with the total amount that I have come up with so I am re-working the plan until I feel comfortable with the amount of money we will need to spend. DH said the original total was fine, but I think I am still going to work on it.

Have a great day, Tracy! :sunny:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Hi Tracy! I just finished reading your journal! Sorry I haven't stopped by sooner. I too am working on planning a DW trip. I love the planning part...so I don't want to hand it over.

Sorry to hear about your DEx...but it sounds like you are doing the right thing by not letting it bother you either way. Way to go on losing another lb(even though you didn't count it)

Hope your hamstring gets better...I know I feel much better when I get in my exercise...eating also goes better for me.

Happy first of March!!

Gail

[Strings]

Hey Tracy,

You are very smart to have a trainer work with you. I had one work with me when I messed up my knee. They are very good, and are more than happy to help.

I am working with Cathy from DU. I am impressed so far. She sends me occasional emails, and is happy to work with me. When are you going?

Take care,
Beth

[sarahsmom73]

Tracy!

Take care of that leg!!!! You will need it for vacation! :cool1:

[pettyone]

Tracy: The hamstring "feels" alot better today, so I am going to ease back into my cardio/weights today...YEA!!! I hope you are able to get your trip "tweaked" just the right way, I know what you mean, though, about being comfortable with your numbers...

Gail: Hey, thanks for stopping in, good to see ya!! I have a 3-ring binder (my own Passporter?) with Disney stuff crammed into it, so I'm not completely out of the planning...just delegating some of it! Oh, I did see my weigh-in weight this morning...if it sticks another day, I'm claiming it!!!

Beth: I got Beth from D.U. Mind you, I just received my quote, I haven't pulled the trigger yet...I've got that itchy trigger finger though...won't be long! DD & I are going Dec. 1-4...short trip since we are renting a beach house in Cape San Blas, FL for a week in July (it's gorgeous there, we love it).

Jen: If the hamstring doesn't hold up, do they have a stroller in my size?? I'd say DD needs to push or carry me for a change!!!

[pettyone]

Howdy!!

I finally hit my weigh-in weight from Saturday again! Although, if I average my weight from Saturday-Today, I haven't lost a thing!! I really should stay off of the scale between weigh-ins, but I just got a new one & it's fun!!

The hamstring feels better, I'm going to work out for the first time today while DD is swimming...keep your fingers crossed...

I'll be fine for food during the day today, but I have no idea what we're having for dinner...I'm in one of those, "eat all the food in the house before you buy more" modes...my cabinets are starting to get quite full, so it's time to ease off a bit...I guess we'll be eating veggies or spaghetti tonight, we've already hit the freezer pretty hard, so the only meat in the house is not really a meat...chicken nuggets-whatever they REALLY are.

Tomorrow is my birthday...35...doesn't sound so bad! My folks are making t-bone steaks with all of the trimmings & I'm having my usual chocolate cake/cream cheese icing with bittersweet chocolate "dribbles" on it...YUM!! I don't expect to lose any weight this week with the hamstring issue & my birthday, but that's okay, I WANT LOTS OF CAKE!!! I love that cake...my Nanna used to make it for me before we moved to TN, so Mom took over the tradition & she does a phenomenal job with it!

I am rambling... :rolleyes1

[lulu201]

OK, I'm just going to sit here a minute and visualize that cake. Ahhh, does it sound nice. :cloud9:

If I don't get a chance to stop by tomorrow, Tracy (it's my llllooooonnnnnggg day at work), I want to wish you a :bday: . I remember 35 :cool1: . You know what? It just keeps getting better.

Thanks for all the smiles you bring to the WISH journals--
Erin :wave2:

[toystoryduo]

:bday: Tracy
:bday: Tracy
:bday: dear Tracy
:bday: to you!

Have a wonderful birthday filled with love and laughter! :grouphug:

[plutosmyfav]

http://www.livinglively.com/clipart/Anim Smiley Balloons.gif

Happy Birthday Tracy :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

Sunny

[sarahsmom73]

:dancer: Happy Birthday to you! :dancer:
:dancer: Happy Birthday to you! :dancer:
:dancer: Happy Birthday dear Tracy!!! :dancer:
:dancer: Happy Birthday to you!!! :dancer:

[pettyone]

Awwww, you guys are the best!! What a way to start the day!! :grouphug:

I'm not even going to comment on my diet and exercise for today...I'm just going to enjoy my day & eat how I want & exercise if I want to!!

I did manage 30 min on the elliptical & 30 min of strength training last night (under supervision)--no problems, just had to decrease the weight on the leg curl and leg extension...overall, it felt great to work out again!!!

Oh, and an update on my trip planning...WL wasn't available with a AAA rate for my dates, so we got a quote for AKL that looks decent...AKL HERE WE COME!! I'm stoked! DD has decided she doesn't want to go "around the world" (Epcot), so we're planning 2 days at AK & 2 days at MK...haven't decided on doing MVMCP on Dec. 1...I'M EXCITED! I'm going to be broke in December...well, I'm broke in December anyway, so WTH!!!

:sunny: and :grouphug: to everyone for a glorious day!!

princess:
:banana:

[keenercam]

:bday: Tracy! Hope you have a wonderful day! Enjoy your delicious birthday dinner and that awesome sounding cake!

Be proud of yourself for working out last night, too, when you could have totally slacked off. Keep up the great work! Just think, in no time at all, you'll be enjoying WDW, looking great in shorts and enjoying all the walking.


BTW, we have never stayed at AKL, but have gone there to eat at Boma -- it was really beautifully themed. We have stayed at WL and it was stunningly beautiful.

Enjoy your day with your family! :sunny:

[septbride2002]

:bday: They say it's your birthday! :cake:

Happy Birthday - make it a great one!

~Amanda

[pettyone]

Cam & Amanda--

Thanks for stopping in to brighten my day! :sunny:

I haven't gotten anything accomplished at work today...I say that makes it a "day off with pay", in a way... :rotfl2:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

:cake: :bday: Happy Birthday Tracy! Welcome to the 35 club (I turned 35 last Nov) Hey, it's only a number...I definitely don't feel any older!

Enjoy your birthday dinner and that awesome sounding cake!

I'm enjoying playing with the tracker on WW online!

Have a great day! :goodvibes

[Strings]

:cake: Yumm...cake.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

Great job with the workout yesterday. :cheer2:

Your plans for your trip sound awesome. We've considered AKL, an we still might switch. It depends on Katie's asthma.

Enjoy your day to the fullest, and remember birthday cake has no calories. :teeth:

Have a great bday!
Beth

[toystoryduo]

Hi Tracy!

How was your special day? I hope it was wonderful!!! :teeth:

[sarahsmom73]

Yes! Do share the details!!!!!

Congrats on your trip! :cool1:

[pettyone]

Thanks everyone for stopping by with b-day wishes!!

I had a great day! Truth be told though, I ate waaaaay too much & felt a bit yucky & bloated...so now we know not to eat so flippin' much, even if it is your birthday... :guilty:

I did go to the gym prior to my "party" at my folks house...I did 30 min on the elliptical...I do plan to hit the gym tonight since DD is at her DGPs!

Tomorrow, DD is having her first sleepover at our house with her partner-in-crime from preschool...we all have a late birthday party to go to on Saturday night...hopefully, they'll crash after the party...I did say HOPEFULLY!! I thought I'd take them out to breakfast Sunday at McDonald's playland before I drop DDs friend back off at her house...

Sunday afternoon, DD has yet another birthday party to go to at Celebration Station...at 1:30pm, when she would normally be napping...she is going to be out of control by the time that one is over. :rotfl:

I hope everyone has a super weekend!!! If I'm still alive on Monday, I'll see ya then!!!

[sarahsmom73]

Have a blast this weekend!!! :flower:

[pettyone]

Have a blast this weekend!!! :flower:

Thanks!! I'm going to be "partied out" by the end of it. :flower:

My weigh-in went well this morning, suprisingly enough...since I didn't claim my loss last week, I'm going to claim it this week:

DOWN 1.5 POUNDS!!! I'm off to get my new counter!!

I did have a great workout at the gym yesterday, but will be unable to go today or tomorrow for a workout...I'm bummed about that...have to make up for it next week...

I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far!! See ya Monday!!

[sarahsmom73]

WTG Tracy!!! :cheer2: Tracy has a loss! Tracy has a loss!!! :banana:

[pettyone]

I survived DD's first sleepover!! We had a great time! The girls were really tired after their late party last night, so they were quite subdued by the time we got home...woohoo!!

I also found out yesterday that DEx's Mom REALLY wants to go to Disney with DD & I. She is going to check to make sure she can get off of work on the dates that I have already planned...shouldn't be a problem, she's a "float pool" nurse and only works 2-3 days per week. It certainly throws a wrench into the works with all of the plans that I had floating around in my little brain, but we should be able to work around those (I hope). I think it will be fun & will take a small bit of the financial burden off of me (splitting the hotel)...oh, and we're actually going to come in on the afternoon of November 30, instead of the morning of December 1!!! Yea! We can hit the ground running on the 1st!!

I hear bickering over the (My Little) Ponies, so I should probably intervene (or watch & laugh)...

Have a good day!!

[sarahsmom73]

Tracy!!

Glad you survived all of the festivities!!!! :flower: I was thinking about you! :rotfl2:

[pettyone]

Greetings!!

I hope today has been a good one for everyone!!

I've made good choices today...the usual breakfast, a Lean Cuisine for lunch, lots of water, a banana...took my calcium & my Flintstone's (!). I will have a whopping 17.5 points left for dinner tonight, so I'm thinking I'll hop over to DWLZ.com to see if I can have a Big Mac or two...KIDDING!!

DD has swimming tonight, so I'll get in my 30 minutes on the elliptical & strength training in, NO PROBLEM!!

All in all, it's been good day!

I haven't discussed any further vacation plans with DEx's Mom, although she has already (since Saturday) tried to change the hotel from AKL to Dolphin/Swan, tried to change the dates (from December to February), and she did succeed in changing the Orlando departure time from 8:30pm to 1:30pm...that I can live with, since we will be coming in earlier than I had planned anyway...now, if she messes with my BOMA/CRT/CP plans, I'm going to screech!! Breathe, breathe...it's only March...breathe...

Have a good evening!!

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Way to go Tracy!!!

My mom and I are talking about doing a M/D trip right around that time...and we're considering AKL!! So...maybe I'll see you there!! I'll know more after my trip in June...she doesn't want to start planning yet to hurt my brothers feelings since she just got back from going with him and his family...and we don't want to upset my kids too much since it will be just her and I!! But we've done this before and it's great for us to do.


Enjoy the rest of your day...back away from the Big Mac! :crazy:

[sarahsmom73]

You are up for sainthood!!!! :flower:

[pettyone]

Morning!!

I DID NOT HAVE THE BIG MAC...I did get a side salad & a double cheeseburger from the dollar menu though...not too bad, actually...until you add the portion of DD's McFlurry that I ate...I broke even on points, used my daily points and ate my activity points...didn't use any flex...

Today's menu is the usual for breakfast, a Lean Cuisine something-or-other for lunch, and ham & veggies for dinner.

I do plan on hitting the gym after work for an elliptical or treadmill session...

Today should be a good day!!

[pettyone]

You are up for sainthood!!!! :flower:

:rotfl:

We'll see about that...9 months & one Disney trip to go before we can truly claim a miracle...

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Tracy,

Sounds like you are doing great! McDs without flex points-- wow :earseek:

Your Disney trip sounds great-- good luck with DEx's Mom :wizard: !!!!!

Sunny

[toystoryduo]

WOW Tracy!

You skipped a Big Mac??? :earseek: That is some strong willpower you have there! I love Big Macs and would have had a hard time saying no. Way to go, Tracy! :cheer2:

Disney planning is fun isn't it? I hope everything works out the way you would like it to. We just revised our plans for December for the millionth time yesterday. :rolleyes: However, it looks like it will just be DH, DDs, and myself going instead of DH's entire family. Makes planning a bit easier, but it would have been fun to have everyone go!

Have a great day Tracy! :sunny:

[Strings]

Hi Tracy,

I have to agree with the sainthood statement. When we went with my parents, it was made clear that I did the planning. I asked what their top 3 things would be, and then I ran with it.

Hope you had a great workout.
Beth

[sarahsmom73]

:earboy2: You are much more patient than I!!! That is all I can say!

Congrats on the no Big Mac!!!! :cool1:

[pettyone]

Good Morning!!

DD & I decided to visit my folks last night, so we didn't have ham & veggies...I had a BLT & some chips for dinner...BARELY made my points, had only one to spare after that!! Although I have been eating at the top of my points range, I'm not beating myself up...I'm hungry & I want FOOD!! My weight loss journey may be a slow one, but I am not going to starve or deprive myself!!

I had an interesting workout on the elliptical last night. I decided to try one of cross-training routines that the machine was pre-set for...I was huffing & puffing along when it said "PEDAL BACKWARD"....oooo-kay!! Half of the workout was on a ridiculously steep incline AND backwards!! Boy, was I sweating after that!! It was fun to do...not sure I'd want to do that everyday, though...may try it again while Reagan is swimming tonight, to see if it was really fun, or if I was just in a state of delirium...

I must be on a bacon kick--it comes and goes. This morning I had a BLT on a biscuit (no butter)...I really like those...I really like biscuits...sigh...I'll have a Lean Cuisine for lunch, then I stuck a chicken in the crockpot for dinner. I'm not sure how the chicken is going to hold up...put it in at 7am & we will get home at 8pm...at the very least, we'll have soup!!

:flower:

[sarahsmom73]

Sounds like you will have a busy day!!!

Congrats on the sweating! It's good for you! :flower:

[wilderness01]

I like chicken soup! At least your chicken will be very, very tender!;) Good job on the workout. I love when the program goes between going forwards and backwards. I think it is a good workout. Good luck at the gym tonight. :cool1:

[pettyone]

Yesterday was a great day all the way around!!

I didn't have chicken soup when I got home, but I have to say that the chicken was the most tender chicken that I have ever made! I enjoyed it. Had some corn with it & picked up a few of DD's french fries...I stayed under my daily points allowance & still earned 5 AP...I had 9.5 points left over, not counting flex. I could have eaten quite a bit more & been fine, but we had homework to do, a bath to take & ALIAS to watch before turning in last night...I just sat on the couch like a lump!! :earboy2:

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We had a turning point with swimming last night:

REAGAN PUT HER WHOLE BODY UNDER WATER!!!!

I was stunned!! I told her that her swimming lessons would be over next Wednesday unless she got really comfortable with the whole "face in the water" thing...that motivated her, apparently. I just couldn't see putting her through a 3rd beginner class when she was so adverse to getting her face wet...I thought we'd just finish up this class & spend lots of time at the pool this summer...now, she REALLY wants to go up to the next level of classes, which I would absolutely support...it's the "strike while the iron's hot" theory, in the case!! I am proud of her...the little stinker...

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DEx's Mom DID get the dates off that we need for vacation!! I was happy about that...I didn't really want to go in February this time...she did leave a message on my machine last night saying that she was going to look into the nurse's discount at the Dolphin/Swan for our dates...well, Gran, I've got the hotel booked already (which I've already told her...twice) AND I'm allergic to dander/down, so I can't sleep in a "Heavenly Bed"!!!! Don't get me wrong, I love down pillows, down comforters, couches stuffed with down...I just don't like having crusty eyes & a sniffly nose when I wake up, so I gave that stuff up 5 years ago...just wasn't worth dealing with daily...anyway, this is Reagan's trip & she'll have a ball at AKL...of course, if a great code comes out, I would consider switching, but we're not staying at Dolphin/Swan...maybe POLY! POLY! POLY!

Now that my adrenaline is going, I guess I should get to work!!!

Have a super day!!

[sarahsmom73]

Yay REAGAN!!!! :cool1:

Congrats on the dates too!!!! Happy Friday!!!
:sunny: :flower: :sunny: :flower: :sunny:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Glad you get to go when YOU wanted to!!!! Now if you can get it across to her that you're NOT staying at Swan/Dolphin!!! Good luck!!

Have a great weekend!!!!!!

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Sunday!! :sunny:

[pettyone]

Hi Everybody!!

I've got to keep this short and sweet...the "efficiency" and "internet" police are running rampant around here!! :badpc:

I didn't show a loss last week...I figure it must have been the previous weekend's birthday festivities (mine & DD's friends) that caused a derailment there...just took a few days to show up!!

I didn't show a GAIN either!! :banana:

I did get to the gym yesterday for an hour of cardio & I will be going in for strength training & cardio this evening...

Sorry I can't check into the journals today...maybe tomorrow...hope everyone is doing well!

:grouphug:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Way to go...no gain!!! That's awesome...especially since you were celebrating last week!! I'm sure next week will show that loss!!

[sarahsmom73]

YAY!!! No Gain!!! :cheer2:

[pettyone]

Good Morning!!

I'm sorry that I haven't been around much!! Work has become quite bizarre over the past week, so I will be in and out at odd times here!

I had a "pig-out" day yesterday...I was doing really well until about 2:00pm, when I decided to have the whole bag of "Butter Lovers" popcorn...then I had a granola bar...of course, I had to follow that up with a piece of chocolate cake & some ice cream...I had a piece of ham & some carrots for dinner...oh, then I had a snack bag of fudge-stripe cookies!!! I'm sure my 30-minute walk at lunch & 30-minutes on the elliptical after work didn't even begin to touch all of that!!!! I wasn't eating emotionally yesterday, it was more of a case of no self-control...I saw food and I ate it!!

Today I'm having this nasty oatmeal (low-sugar, yuck) for breakfast, a Lean Cuisine for lunch...off to the Y for DDs last beginner (I hope) swimming session...then I promised DD I would take her to Wendy's for dinner to celebrate (she could have asked for Red Lobster, Chili's...but, no...WENDY'S).
I should be OP today & should get in 30 minutes of cardio and 20-30 minutes of strength training...I'm hoping that the fact that there is a big chocolate cake two offices down from mine doesn't sabotage me...I AM WEAK!! I love chocolate...

I took the St. Patty's Day challenge...I signed up for 8 pounds to lose between Valentine's & St. Patty's...only lost 4.5 lbs, but I am considering that a HUGE SUCCESS!!! I think my next challenge will be to lose 5 lbs. between St. Patty's Day and April 29...I found out yesterday that one of my all-time favorite rock bands, the Black Crowes, will be coming to Knoxville on April 29!!! Back before DD was born, I was in the music biz, so I went to alot of shows...since DD, I have been to about 5 shows in almost 5 years! I am as giddy as a schoolgirl about this show!! :Pinkbounc I would like to fit into a pair of Ralph Lauren jeans that were pre-DD by the show...right now, I can get them zipped and buttoned...can't move, bend or breathe, though...so that is my goal...5lbs & those jeans should be close enough to wearable that I could suffer through it to wear them to the concert!!! :rotfl: It's all about the small things...

On to trip planning...I'm awfully chatty this morning...I believe our itinerary is going to shape up as follows:

Nov. 30-Wed-arrive at WDW-AKL, dinner at Boma
Dec. 1-Thu-AK in the AM; dinner at LTT; MVMCP
Dec. 2-Fri-MK with CP for lunch; Campfire at FW
Dec. 3-Sat-MK with CRT sometime
Dec. 4-Sun-breakfast at CM before flying home

I hope that leaves us some breathing room...I'm probably going overboard on the character meals, but I figure if we need to have a sit down meal once a day to rest & relax (?), we might as well have characters there...

Have a super day!!!

[keenercam]

Hi, Tracy! Ouch on the food yesterday -- just like me this past Sunday! Isn't it weird when we do that? At least you worked out! I didn't even do that! The big difference for me was that I actually recognized I was overeating (2+ pork chops, popcorn at the movies, pria bar, etc) and wrote it all down and used my WW flex points for that food.
Congrats on the 4.5 pounds! AWESOME!!! Just think, you did that in 4 weeks -- doing it again over the next 6 weeks will be very do-able! Good luck!

[pettyone]

Cam--

I used 10.5 flex points yesterday even with the exercise...you can say OUCH again...I was on a binge!! Sad thing is, if I'm going to binge, I want it to be a quality binge...yesterday wasn't THAT satisfying!!

[keenercam]

Tracy-- It could be worse! I used 22 flex points Sunday! It was UGLY!!! Fortunately, they were satisfying points as far as flavor and addressing a real salt craving, but I was feeling so sick by the end of it all. Thank God there is always the next meal to do it right. Congratulations for getting back on track so quickly! Aren't flex points wonderful? An affirmation of our human-ness. I didn't even have to give up my cheat-free clippie, since I had the FPs to use and used them. Hard to believe we can do that -- just one more thing I LOVE about weight watchers!
Have a wonderful day!

[Strings]

Hi Tracy,

Congratulations! The 4.5 pound loss is really great! Congrats on also getting right back on track after yesterday's binge. That is what makes this time different. Nobody is perfect, but we start fresh and do our best.

Your trip sounds fabulous. I am getting really excited for ours. We are also doing a ton of Character meals. I persoally enjoy them.

Take care,
Beth

[sarahsmom73]

YAY TRACY! YAY TRACY! :cheer2:

[toystoryduo]

Hi Tracy!

Congrats on the 4.5 pound loss! That is awesome!!! :cheer2: Way to go for getting back OP too! Keep up the good work Tracy! :cheer2:

[sarahsmom73]

Good morning Tracy!!! Happy Friday! :sunny:

[pettyone]

Greetings and Happy Friday!!

I hope everyone had a great St. Patty's day...we had a sneaky leprechaun at DDs school, my folks house, & at our house...he turned over furniture, moved shoes & dropped gold coins & candy everywhere!!!

I've been doing well since my binge of a few days ago!! I've stayed OP with food and exercise...had a HUGE salad for dinner last night...it was SOOOO good!! Now that the St. Patty's Day challenge is over, I'm starting the Black Crowes Challenge!!! My goal is to fit into those Ralph Lauren blue jeans by April 29...five pounds or so...I'll update on my progress with that challenge on Mondays...woo-hoo!!

DD progressed to the next level of swimming classes!! :thewave:
She was in the "Pike" class, now she's an "Eel"!! We start those on April 4, so I will have to tweak my exercise plan for the next two weeks since there are no classes between now & then...

This weekend should uneventful for a change...I've got to go to the gym & get started on the housecleaning/laundry tonight...tomorrow, I truly have nothing scheduled (gym?)...Sunday, maybe a day off from the gym & dinner at Kanpai of Tokyo...all in all, I think this weekend is going to be relaxing & less productive than usual (YES!!!). Who knows? Maybe I'll even take a nap!!! :laughing:

I hope everyone has a great weekend!! See ya Monday!!

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Tracy...glad to see you've been OP! How fun...you guys go all out for St. Patty's Day!! And congrats to DD!

Enjoy your "uneventful" weekend...we all need those sometimes!!

Gail

[Strings]

Tracy,

I love the idea of a sneaky leprechan. I'll need to do it next year.

Great job getting back on program. You definately need to take a nap this weekend. Grasp the opportunity because you never know when it will come again.
Take care,
Beth

[pettyone]

Awww, today is my 2-month WISH anniversary!!!! Coolness...I need to celebrate!!

[pettyone]

Good morning!!

Well, I had a big weekend of eating!! I went out Saturday for Mexican food (lunch)...also had pork roast at Mom's with a baked potato & peas/carrots...had a muffelata (sp?) and chips at a deli after church yesterday, then I went out for Japanese last night with friends...oh, and there was some ice cream and M&Ms in there somewhere...sigh...

I checked my weight yesterday & was 1/2 pound over the past two weeks...I didn't give that a second thought, really. This morning, however, I was up 4.5 pounds!!! I'm thinking that the lunch meat/olive salad/potato chips from the deli in addition to all of the soy sauce from my dinner yesterday really did me in...Today is my official weigh-in day, but I'm going to see what the scale says tomorrow after I've been OP today & I'll just average the last three days together or something!!

I've decided to cut out some of the carbs for the next few weeks...I'm not going Atkins, but I'm not going to have any bread/pasta/cereal/rice for a bit. I love my carbs, but I've got to scale back some!

DD has no swimming lessons this week, so I will be walking at lunch & hitting the gym for quick cardio after work...no major 1 1/2 hour workouts planned this week, just a little here, a little there...

Time to be productive!

:Pinkbounc

[pettyone]

Good news!! The 4.5 pounds that showed up on the scale yesterday is gone...I did feel all bloated & yucky yesterday...now I know that there were other forces at play & that was not a TRUE weight gain! :banana:

With that being said, the scale hasn't moved in two weeks, so my "Black Crowes Blue Jeans Challenge" is about to get even more challenging!! I'm up for it though!

My biggest obstacle this week will be, of course, Easter. My father is getting baptized, confirmed & making his First Holy Communion Saturday night at the Easter Vigil mass (GO DAD!) and we are going out to dinner beforehand (I think) to celebrate...this will be a toughie, I love dessert after a really nice meal...maybe I could have dessert instead of the meal?? Just kidding!!

Onward & downward!!

[kris1973]

Just got through your journal and you have been doing super great. You had a few mistakes but no body is a robot....you still have to enjoy life. Once your DD gets back in swimming and you can hit the Y again I am sure you will fit in those jeans. Keep up the good work and thanks for stopping by my journal.

Kristin

[plutosmyfav]

, I love dessert after a really nice meal...maybe I could have dessert instead of the meal??

Hi Tracy,
What a special Easter this will be for you and your Dad! Maybe you could try the "3 bite" strategy for dessert. Ask someone else to order and just have three bites. I've never tried this, but I've heard it works!

Congrats on losing the mysterious 4.5!

Sunny

[Strings]

Hi tracy,

I have done the 3 bite thing. it works as long as you can push it away. I just make sure I order a really good cup of coffee to savour while everyone else finishes with their desserts.
Every little bt of exercise counts. it all adds up.
Congrats to your dad.
Tkae care,
Beth

[septbride2002]

Wow you guys have some big Easter plans! That is awesome! I'm not good at the take a bite or two of something - which is probably why I was never successful with Weight Watchers. Portion control is not a strong point of mine. For instance they say "You can eat pizza, but limit it to one slice w/veggies and have a salad." All I hear is "You can eat pizza!" GREAT! This is the diet for me! :rotfl: So if you are able to do the 3 bite challenge then more power to ya sister!

Glad to hear the 4.5 lbs is gone - more then likely your body just retained some extra water from all the fun eating. I love Japanese food!

~Amanda

[pettyone]

Happy Wednesday!!

I stayed OP last night with soup & salad for dinner!! I got in a good 30 minutes of cardio at the Y, too! All in all, it was a successful day!

Today I am hoping to get in a long session at the Y since DD is staying with her DGPs and her Daddy (just back from Colorado)...unfortunately, though, I think I may have the beginning of a urinary tract infection...that may derail my plans. I put a call into my OB/GYN & am awaiting a response as I type...let me just say that the drive to work today was pure torture...I was BEYOND squirmy by the time I got here!! :rotfl:

Kristin--Hey!! Thanks for coming by!!

Sunny & Beth--The 3 bite thing could work since I'll have my folks there, we could share a dessert...I KNOW that I could never institute that rule at home, DD isn't much on "my kind" of desserts, so there would be nobody to share with & I certainly don't have enough discipline to put a dessert away or to throw it away...

Amanda--For instance they say "You can eat pizza, but limit it to one slice w/veggies and have a salad." All I hear is "You can eat pizza!" GREAT! This is the diet for me! AND WE SAY THAT MEN HAVE SELECTIVE HEARING...RIGHT!? I'm with you on that one!!

Have a great day!!!

****************************************

Update: Yes, I have a urinary tract infection!! Actually, the receptionist (not NURSE) said that I had "some junk" in my sample...thank you, Ms. Receptionist for that brilliant explanation of my lab work...sheesh!! :rolleyes:

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Wednesday!!! Sorry I haven't been up on your journal this week!!! I think I'm totally fried!!! (Tomorrow is my last day of school before easter break for 2 weeks!)

I just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you!!! Keep it up! :cool1:

[pearlieq]

Happy Wednesday to you too!

Sorry to hear about the UTI--that's no fun at all! Hopefully it will pass quickly and not interfere with your plans too much.

Big congrats to you dad on his first communion! How cool!

Hope you have a great dinner and a great Easter!

[pettyone]

Greetings all!!

I stayed 90% OP yesterday with food (M&Ms get me everytime) & had a great workout at the Y too!

I didn't sleep that well last night with the whole UTI thing, but I think that tonight I will be well on my way to recovery, thanks to the prescription that I picked up yesterday!

My plan for today is to walk 30 minutes at lunch & head to Y for an hour of some sort of cardio...

Gotta run, I've got mortgages to review...yippee!! :earboy2:

[kris1973]

Good luck staying on plan today ....your doing really great keep it up.

Kristin

[Strings]

Hi Tracy,

I hope you are feeling better this afternoon. Keep pushing your water and try some yogurt to prevent a yeast infection. I hate antibiotics.

Keep up the great work.
Take care,
Beth

[pettyone]

Hi Everybody!! :wave:

I'm feeling a bit better today--well on my way to recovery, I'd say! I've got 5 more days of antibiotics to take, just to be sure it's gone...and yes, look out yogurt here I come, just to be safe!!

I went to the Y yesterday and did the "gluteal" program (!) on the elliptical, I feel lifted and toned today! :earboy2: That was a booger!! I also went out shopping...wanted a black poncho to wear...all over town, I go...finally, at 9pm, I found one at Ross'...I crack myself up, though...I'm SOOOOO conservative that I don't know whether I will actually wear this thing or not!! I think that if I skip the camisole and wear more of a "shirt" under it, I'll be fine BUT it looks good with the cami, so I should just wear it & quit being so dull, right?!

I got up this morning to go to the Y for my cardio(they close early today) ...I plan to strength train at lunch, then off after work to rescue Mom from DD...or DD from Mom...Rea was out of school today, so Mom volunteered to keep her...I figure that by 10:30am, Mom will be worn out!

I hope everyone has a happy & safe Easter with lots of quality "family" time this weekend! :grouphug:

[kris1973]

Thanks for stopping by my journal and YES I will try and stay away from the scale in the evening. I find the hardest thing to do is finish the medicine once I start feeling better....so just finish it. Glad to hear you can still go to the Y while your feeling under the weather. Hope you have a blast this Easter.

Kristin

[plutosmyfav]

I vote for the cami!!!!!! Live a little :)

Have a great Easter.

Sunny

[toystoryduo]

Hi Tracy,

You are doing a great job with exercise! Keep up the good work! :cheer2:

Have a Happy Easter! :flower:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Another vote for the cami! Sorry to hear about the UTI and junk in the sample! What a way to put it... :rotfl2:

You're doing great! And losing those 4.5 lbs from the other week!! Keep it up!! Have a great weekend and Easter...congrats to your dad!!

Gail

[sarahsmom73]

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and a Happy Easter! :flower:

[Lesli54]

Just finished reading your journal and wanted to say "Thank you" for stopping by my journal and lending me some support.

Looks like you are doing really good and getting in quit a bit of exercise. How are those jeans fitting now? Can you breathe, yet? :rotfl2:

Keep up the good work and Happy Easter. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Easter Tracy! :flower:

[pettyone]

Good Morning!!

I had a WONDERFUL Easter weekend & hope you all did too!!

MY WEIGHT:
No weight lost this week...no weight gained either!! I alternate programs on the elliptical trainer & vary the routes/intensities of my lunchtime walks, so I'm thinking that I may need to tweak the strength training a bit to get over the hump here...I'm still plugging away...I'm sure those jeans will fit by the 29th!! I'm thinking that the WHOOSH fairy is on her way, she must have gotten lost on the way to my place!!

FOOD:
I did very well with my food choices this weekend & even shared dessert with Mom & Dad last night, so I didn't go overboard. I was in a salad mood this weekend...couldn't seem to get enough green stuff!!

DAD:
Dad's festivities at church went well, the mass was very nice & there was a short reception afterward (lots of cake, I had a bite of fudge cake, but I heard the carrot cake was glorious).

HEALTH:
I'm still battling the UTI...waiting on a call now from the OB/GYN nurse...my back is killing me!! I'm just squirmy...not miserable, just squirmy...keep your fingers crossed that we find the right med this time!!

TODAY:
Had to have some bacon this morning for breakfast, I was really having a craving...I have a big salad for lunch...I believe we'll have Lite Kielbasa & veggies for dinner.

Exercise is up in the air today...I would like to get my strength training in at lunch & do cardio after work, but need to see how my back feels & what the nurse says...

:cheer2:

Have a great day!!

[rcyannacci]

Happy Monday! We've been eating a lot of salads too lately. It must be Spring!

Good luck with the back.

Have a great week!

[Lesli54]

Glad to hear you had a good weekend and did well on food. :cool1: I hope you are feeling better soon. Make sure you drink clear liquids and a lot of cranberry juice. It really helps to clear things up quick. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[sarahsmom73]

Good morning Tracy!!! :sunny: Hope you have a great day! Good luck with the UTI! I hope you are up on the med soon! Those are the pits!!

Those jeans are going to fit!! :cheer2: I know it!

[plutosmyfav]

:wizard: :wizard: :wizard: Here's to finding the right meds. UTIs are awful, I've had many in my lifetime. Good luck!

Sunny

[pettyone]

Howdy!

HEALTH & EXERCISE:
I did get new meds for the UTI yesterday, so I'm hoping that we've got the right formula this time! I actually had to go back in for an exam & another round of labs, so I didn't get to exercise at lunch yesterday like I had planned.

I did not make it to the gym after work either...my back was aching...

FOOD:
Don't even ask!! I did well yesterday while at work and it went downhill after that...I dropped my prescription off at the pharmacy after work, took DD out to eat while we were waiting, picked up the prescription & headed home to the Easter candy!!

MOOD:
I think I'm a little sensitive today! I just feel pooped...I feel like the mother of a newborn who's getting adjusted to sleep deprivation--oh, how I remember this all too well...I'm just not stumbly & babbling or bawling!!!

TODAY'S PLAN:
DD is going to dinner with the DGPs & DEx, so I fully intend to get in 30 minutes of cardio & my strength training before I pick her up. I have got to really hit it hard this week to make up for missing workouts on Sunday & Monday. I think a good workout would improve my mood too!!

I brought breakfast & lunch to work today, so I will stay OP during the day...I did manage to PUT AWAY the candy bowl at home so that I don't just grab something everytime I pass it. :rolleyes: I still don't know about dinner for me tonight, I know I have salad fixings...we shall see.

Sorry to be such a party pooper today, this too shall pass!!

************************************************** *******

Update: 12:15pm EST
I went for a walk at lunch...the temperature was 59 with blue skies & sun...MY MOOD HAS IMPROVED!! I think that's just what I needed!! :flower:

[kris1973]

Man I hate UTI's.....they just are misserable. Hope all clears up soon. Drinking water helps alot.

Kristin

[toystoryduo]

Hope you start feeling better soon, Tracy. Take good care of you! :hug:

[pearlieq]

Hopefully the new medicine kicks in soon and takes care of things!

Sounds like you have a great plan for today! Have a great day!!!

[Rachie0507]

Tracy,

Hope you are feeling as good as new soon!! I had a great time reading your journal. And hey, we'll be at WDW the same week!! I'll be there from 12/2-12/9. Let's pray for good weather (it's never too early to start!).

[pettyone]

Thanks to everyone for stopping by, I sincerely appreciate it!!

I am feeling better already!

:grouphug:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

See Tracy...that exercise is just what you needed! Sorry to hear your back has been aching...do you think it's a result of the UTI?

Stay away from the easter candy :wizard: (I know...it's so hard...that bunny is cute and wants me to bite his ears)

Take care!

Gail

[Strings]

Hi Hon,

Your back pain sounds to me like your infection is now in the kidney. Not serious, but make sure you push your water and take ALL your antibiotics on time. Try some motrin for the back pain.

Take care of yourself,
Beth

[Lesli54]

Hope you are feeling better soon. Remember to keep pushing the clear liquids. If your back starts hurting too much or you get a fever, make sure to check back with the Dr. right away. Can you tell I have done this a few times before? No fun. :sad2:

But here's to a better tomorrow!! :wizard: ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[sarahsmom73]

:grouphug: :grouphug: I hope you are feeling better today! :sunny:

[pettyone]

Good Afternoon!!

WAY TO GO ME!! UH-OH DD!!
I DID NOT hit the Easter candy last night! I'm mighty proud of myself too! Unfortunately, my distraction from it was a "banged up" DD. Rea took a tumble while playing basketball with her Daddy & she skinned herself up EVERYWHERE! Bless her heart, she was miserable!! I had to give her a "bird bath" last night because she refused to get in the tub...9 bandaids later, I put her to bed. She was stiff this morning & walking VERY slowly...

HEALTH:
I'm feeling better...my back is still slightly achy, but I think I'm getting over the hump with this UTI. Thanks for all of the tips, I've taken heed!!

FOOD:
I had lunch for breakfast & breakfast for lunch today, but I'm 100% OP so far...no clue on dinner yet...

EXERCISE:
I was able to hit the elliptical last night & it was a tough one!! Nothing like a whole 3 days of not exercising to make you realize how easy it would be not to exercise at all! DD offered to go to the Y with me tonight, so I should get in AT LEAST a cardio session, if not the strength training that I haven't been able to do this week.

I hope to make the rounds on the journals tomorrow...today has been a crazy one!!

:wizard: to everyone for a good afternoon!!

[Strings]

Hi Tracey,

I am sending healing :wizard: for your poor DD. It is so hard to see your children in pain. Great job with the workout.

take care,
Beth

[Lesli54]

Glad to hear that you are doing better. :flower: Hoping that DD heals soon. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[Strings]

Just droppingby to say hi.
Take care,
Beth

[sarahsmom73]

Glad to hear you are feeling better ! I hope you have a great day!!! :flower:

[pettyone]

Sorry I haven't been around!! Work has been busy for a change!

My poor stove croaked yesterday! It was on it's last legs when I bought my condo, so I called myself being prepared for it's passing...I now know that this is the beginning of a nightmare known as "the kitchen remodel"...replace the stove & venthood...might as well strip the funky wallpaper & paint the kitchen (what color???!!)...get a new dishwasher (it's ill as well)...replace the fridge (not ill, but not aging gracefully)...oh yeah, replace the countertops...get a new sink...

I am not rolling in $$, nor do I have a rich uncle (or a Sugar Daddy), so the 5 year plan for remodeling has begun!!

I bought a Kenmore Stainless Steel stove yesterday & a new venthood...OFF WE GO!! Tonight I have to prepare the kitchen for it's arrival & strip the wallpaper...

Pray for me!!

No, I'm not OP at the moment (stressing?!)

I hope you all have a good weekend...I'll update when I can...

[sarahsmom73]

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Don't you hate it when that happens??!!!

[Lesli54]

Good luck on your remodel. It does take time and probably the most frustrating part is the little details. Hopefully you can get back on plan when the new stove arrives. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[pettyone]

KITCHEN "REMODEL":
The wallpaper is 80% down...the other 20% may never come down...I have NEVER seen such destruction on drywall in my life...no matter how careful I was, the drywall damage was immense! I am going to finish up this coming weekend with the remaining wallpaper & hopefully begin the repair work necessary to be able to paint...

NEW STOVE:
Wow!! I love my stove!! Sounds silly, but I have always loved to cook, so a new stove makes me a wannabe dancing banana: :banana: . I've been unable to really bake anything for almost 3 years (crappy oven)...yesterday I baked cookies, cinammon rolls, a cake & a pizza...everything came out perfect, I wanted to cry!! I had two of the cookies & a piece of cake, but the rest was for Reagan (which she didn't eat either). I brought the cake to work today...ha ha...my coworkers have less self control than I do, I'm sure I'll be going home with a very clean cake pan...

Of course, with a new stove, I had to get new cookware--my T-Fal was a decade old...I got Cuisinart Stainless & it is VERY nice--I'll probably burn a few things until I get used to it...

EXERCISE:
Over the weekend, I didn't manage to make it to the gym...I did spend 18 hours in the kitchen with the wallpaper removal (it was hideous), that should count for something...yesterday I was sooooo pooped, I did absolutely nothing except bake & go to mass...

FOOD:
Sears was 7 hours late bringing my stove on Saturday evening...I was the master of grab-n-go food this weekend...definetely not OP. My breakfast & lunch are OP today & I'll be taking DD to McDonald's tonight (swimming lessons start up again)...I really enjoy the McDonald's side salads (only $), so I may have one (or two) of those...

BEING OP:
I'm disappointed that I haven't been OP this past week with exercise or food, but it reinforces the fact that I'm truly an emotional eater...I need to find another coping mechanism, or at least make healthier choices when I do choose to eat emotionally---I've never heard of anyone binging on grapes or apples though...hmmmm...

Have a great day everyone...hoping (again) to catch up on the journals sometime in the next day or two...

[Lesli54]

You may have been off the exercise, but think of all the work you did to get the wall paper down. I KNOW that is not easy and it is exercise. Why people put it on drywall, I will never understand. Here's a better one........wallpaper that was painted over. We have that here, in fact I was so fed up with it that after I got the paint off, I gave up on trying to get the wall paper off and it has been that way for 5 years! :scared1: ........Time flies? :confused3 .......It's just a small section in the house and one of my goals to finish over the next few weeks.

Anyway, isn't it great to be able to bake? Not that we need the extra right now, but........ Our oven sounds like your old one, so I don't do much with it either. Hoping for my kitchen remodel in the next 3 years. I really do love the professional stainless steel cookware. To me there is nothing better. You'll have fun preparing all those healthy meals.

Today is a new day and you can get back OP. Have fun working on your kitchen. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[toystoryduo]

Wow Tracy!

Sounds like you have a lot of remodeling going on now. ::yes:: When we lived at our previous home, we took the wallpaper off and it did a lot of damage to our drywall too. It was worth it though because the wallpaper in our kitchen was from the 1960's, was plaid with huge yellow flowers, and had tons of cigarette smoke stains. :earseek:

I would definitely count tearing down the wallpaper as exercise. :teeth: That's a lot of work! ::yes::

Have a great week and enjoy your new stove! :Pinkbounc

[pearlieq]

You get tons of credit for the wallpapering work! That's exercise if I ever heard of it!

Congrats on the remodel! It must be great to have an oven again! :banana:

[pettyone]

Good Morning!!

I just wanted to let you know that the UTI (or whatever it is) is BACK! I'm pretty unhappy right at the moment, but I have an appointment with a urologist tomorrow...I hear that he is "eye candy", so maybe that will make the whole experience more pleasant (?)...I didn't sleep at all last night & my stupid shirt is on backwards! :rotfl2:

I'll touch base in a day or two...I'm going to go home & try to sleep without a munchkin running around...

:wizard:

Hoping that everyone is doing well...

[keenercam]

Hi, Tracy! Just wanted to congratulate you on your soon-to-be gorgeous kitchen! Now, go bake something healthy or put a veggie casserole in the oven!

Good luck with the rest of the remodeling!

[pettyone]

Good Evening!!

IT'S A KIDNEY STONE!! So, I don't have a UTI afterall...I had a really rough day with this thing! I'm hoping to pass it...if not, I've got a procedure scheduled for Friday at 6:30am to seek & destroy!

I'm glad it's not anything any worse than a stone...it feels like the hideous "back labor" that I had when I was hatching DD, so I know I can handle it (sure don't have to be happy about it though).

No worries...I'm gonna be fine! The Percocet will certainly be appreciated! :teeth:

I'll check in soon.

[toystoryduo]

:hug: Tracy~

I hope that everything works out and that you are feeling better soon. Take good care of you! :hug:

[Strings]

:hug: Tracy,

Kidney stones are painful. Take the drugs. I'm glad you have ananswer to why you have been having so much pain. I'm also glad that you will be able to get it taken care of soon. So was the doc cute?

Your kitchen remodel sounds awesome. I am with you about a new stove. We currntly have electric, and I miss my gas range soooo much. I keep trying to break the thing, so I can get a new one.

Thank you for your support.
Take care,
Beth

[Lesli54]

Sorry to hear about the kidney stone. At least now you know what the problem is and soon you will be feeling much better than you have in a long time.

Get plenty of liquids, keep the pain meds going and take care. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[pearlieq]

Ooh! So sorry to hear it's a kidney stone! I hope they get it out today! It's amazing something the size of a sesame seed can cause that much agony!

Sending :wizard: for a speedy recovery!

[pettyone]

HEALTH:

I "think" I passed my stone on Wednesday or Thursday...didn't manage to catch it, though...I took a Percocet Wednesday night as a precaution & WHOA, did that have a kick to it! Within 30-45 minutes, I was slurring my words...decided to only take a half if I needed to after that...sheesh! Mom shot another abdominal x-ray & a CT on me last night...saw no stone. I was symptom-free all day yesterday, so I called at 5:00am to cancel the surgery for this morning...well, at 7am, I started having "spasms" (but no pain) again. Called the Dr.'s office back & they said I could still have some irritation/infection lingering, advised me to force fluids & to call them on Monday if I wasn't any better. I hope the spasms go away, I am tired of this!

I am way off program now, I'm hoping to get back on track after this weekend...

Tracy, Beth, Lesli & Pearlieq--Thanks for stopping in!!

Beth--the Dr. was quite a looker...probably early 40's, premature gray hair, nice (tanned) complexion, big blue eyes...he got a little snippy with my Mom about the CT, so that was a crushing blow to my perception of him. He apparently wanted to go on a "fishing expedition" this morning anyway, although we knew that there were no stones as of 8:00pm last night...that's another story in itself...


I'm hanging in there!

[Lesli54]

Glad to hear that you are on the mend. Don't worry. Next week you will be back on your program. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[pettyone]

Happy Monday!!

I am on the mend!! I feel so much better!! And I only gained one pound with the sporadic exercise & hideous eating that I've been doing!! :banana:

HEALTH:
I believe I have recovered from my kidney stone-birthing experience! A little residual infection to clear up, but I've almost knocked it out!

FOOD:
I have been so bad! I gave in to the "comfort food" cravings, which means that I've had LOADS of crappy carbs (bread, ice cream, candy, pasta, potatoes)...I'm back OP with food...we've eaten all of the "good" Easter candy, so the house is safe (and I'm broke, so I can't buy anything fun this week).

EXERCISE:
I haven't been to the gym in over a week, so I believe I will do strength training while DD is swimming tonight...I think I'll take a leisurly walk for lunch today...no sense in pushing it too hard, I'm going to try to get back to full speed (elliptical & weights in one session) by Friday this week...no excuses after that!! I've got a bit more energy today than I've had during the past week, so I'm ready...

KITCHEN:
It is going to cost me $325 to have a friend fix the drywall disaster...I'll be scheduling that for July when DD & I are at the beach...there goes my dishwasher money!! I am going to spray paint the face-plate to the dishwasher black (is now almond) until I can get a new one (next year?)...at least it will look kinda new...that poor dishwasher is as old as the recently deceased stove...it struggles...

Nothing else juicy to tell...ho-hum, life is back to normal!! :earboy2:

[plutosmyfav]

Wow Tracy,

I haven't been to your journal for a while... You've been busy! And OUCH with a kidney stone???? Oh My! I hope that is resoved/disolved immediately and you can get back to life as normal. I'm glad you love your new stove! You have really been a busy bee :Pinkbounc

I don't blame you for turning to comfort foods. You've had enough bad experiences for a while. Time for the good stuff now, right?

Sunny

[sarahsmom73]

Good Morning Tracy!!! I hope you have a great day! :sunny:

[Lesli54]

Life gets in the way of our best laid plans, but I know you will be able to get back on track. Just keep at it. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[pearlieq]

I'm so glad to hear you're on the mend after the kidney stone ordeal. No fun! Glad to hear you're back OP--nothing like some upheaval to throw plans out the window.

Take it easy at the gym today! Take care of yourself!

Hope you have a lovely Tuesday! :sunny:

[pettyone]

Good Morning!

I was OP Monday & Tuesday with food and exercise! I even had only HALF of an ice cream soda last night...this week has started off well. :flower:
I did an hour of exercise Monday & also on Tuesday...I have to admit that the elliptical wore me out yesterday...

FOOD:
I am really enjoying the Southwestern EggBeaters...there is just enough kick in those to make them quite tasty. I'm back in salad mode...I need more leafy greens to cure my craving! Last night I had a HUGE salad with shrimp & balsamic vinagrette...yum! Today, I've got leftovers...a hamburger patty with peppers & onions and green beans. DD has a swimming lesson, so dinner is up in the air...I really wish her food tastes weren't so predictable--now that I have the new stove, I WANT TO COOK!! I've read quite a few articles on introducing new foods to finicky kids, so I think I'll try to expand her food choices gradually with the creative methods that other Moms have used.

EXERCISE:
The weather here is nasty, so I believe I'll take a walk at lunch in the parking garage & then hit the weights while DD is swimming.

HEALTH:
Nothing to report!! All is well!!

UPCOMING CHALLENGE:
DD, DMom & I will be going to visit my "Mammaw" next Thursday-Saturday in lovely Arkansas (my home state)...Mammaw is a rather robust woman who cooks for an army everyday--even though there is no army. A typical lunch/dinner menu is fried chicken/pork chops/ham and fried potatoes, fried okra, broccoli & cheese, mac & cheese, creamed corn, sweet potato casserole & biscuits/cornbread...meal after meal, very little variation...don't get me wrong, I love all of the above (except the okra), but she cooks a heart attack on a plate daily. Oh, and breakfast is biscuits & gravy, bacon & sausage with fried eggs. She will even make chocolate "gravy" for DD, if DD is so inclined...there's nothing like chocolate gravy & biscuits!!

On Saturday evening, we'll go visit Mom's brother & sister-in-law (DD's Godparents)...being an Italian family, I am forseeing a trip to Lazari's...

There is no gym anywhere near where we'll be...no sidewalks in the podunk cities that we're going to...so, I'll venture that exercise will be missed during the trip...so, if you look at all of that food with no exercise, I have a feeling that my "Black Crowes Blue Jean Challenge" is going to be tough to meet!

I think my plan will be to be as OP as possible this week & next week to make up for the unhealthy gluttony of next weekend...Mammaw is (soon-to-be) 81 years old, and I dearly love her cooking, so I have got to be good in the meantime!!!

Gotta go...boss in my office.

[septbride2002]

Your menu is making me hungry! What are these Southwest egg beaters you speak of? I may have to try that. I got so sick of eggs during my last low carb bout that I can hardly look at them at the moment. I've been egg free for 2 weeks now ;)

~Amanda

[plutosmyfav]

Wow you do have a challenge coming! You are doing the right thing by thinking it through before the visit. I know you will find a way to stay OP (or very close to OP)! Good Luck :wizard:

Sunny

[sarahsmom73]

Good morning Tracy! :flower: I hope you have a wonderful day! :goodvibes

[pettyone]

Morning all!!

I've been super-busy at work this week...making up for last week's time off!

FOOD:
I've never met a biscuit that I haven't liked...LOL...other than a biscuit & gravy yesterday and a biscuit w/ honey this morning, I've been OP. I'll say I've been 90% OP, which is my goal. I think my biscuit craving has been satisfied...time to move on.

EXERCISE:
I made it to the Y yesterday for strength training & the elliptical. I had to go out of sequence with my strength training (other people in the way) and that was bizarre! I was bushed when I finished it! The elliptical is still quite effective in wearing me out. Needless to say, I went to bed at 9:30pm & slept like a baby...

WEEKEND:
DD has a tea party tomorrow & we'll be carting her partner-in-crime along for the party. The terror twins will then be bunking at our place tomorrow night. I'm pretty pumped...I had lots of fun the last time that Rea & Mary were at the house--they were a hoot!

Have a super weekend everybody!!

[Lesli54]

Sounds like you are doing well and enjoying that new stove. Where in AR are you from? My long time friend from HS is now living just outside Hot Springs. Definitely beautiful country.

Have a great day! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[pettyone]

Where in AR are you from? My long time friend from HS is now living just outside Hot Springs. Definitely beautiful country.


Lesli-

I'm from the "definitely ugly" part of Arkansas...no kidding!! I'm from Brinkley, which is an hour and a half away from Hot Springs--which is gorgeous. The area between Memphis, TN & Little Rock, AR on I-40 is the armpit of Arkansas. Luckily, we moved to Knoxville the middle of my freshman year of college...Knoxville is beautiful & I have never complained about living here!

[pettyone]

Good Afternoon Everyone!

I had a fun, but frustrating weekend! I began having those pre-kidney stone symptoms again on Saturday & was up all night last night with spasms. The urologist's office should be calling shortly to set up a procedure to check out what's going on--an IVP, iodine via vein to "illuminate" my urinary tract, which is then x-rayed...

I'm not a happy camper at the moment...just frustrated...I'm tired too (lack of sleep makes me a bit fragile)...

Anywho, I've had my beloved oatmeal (been a while) for breakfast & a mini-bag of 94% FF popcorn so far to eat today...not one of my best days for eating, but I'm truthfully not hungry. I had intended to get in some cardio while DD is practicing her newest "fishy" moves at the Y; however, I don't even think I'm up for that...

On a brighter note, I love my stove!! Also, DD was a ham this weekend, the house is clean, the garden has been weeded & "prettied up", and all of the laundry is done!! You could say that I was quite productive between potty breaks this weekend!

Have a great day!

[Lesli54]

I really do hate the drive between West Memphis and Little Rock. It is so long and boring, but after I turn down to Hot Springs, I will admit, things change quickly.

Glad you had a good weekend, but sorry to hear that the kidneys are still bothering you. Hope you get some answers soon. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[toystoryduo]

Hi Tracy!

I hope that you get some answers and some good news from your doctors soon! You are in my thoughts and prayers. :hug: Take good care of you!

[pettyone]

Greetings!!! It's been awhile...so, here's the update!

HEALTH:
The IVP was fine...nothing out of the ordinary there, no more kidney stones...Dr. Hottie gave me 2 weeks worth of antibiodics which I am currently choking down as directed...hate those things...I am still having "issues" and am quite "perturbed", but I still have 7 days of antibiodics to go before I have a little chat with Dr. Hottie.

FOOD:
Well, if it was bad for me, I ate it this past week. I'm looking at getting back OP next Monday...really, I just "carb loaded" myself silly at my Grandmother's...I haven't been bad so far this week, but my choices could be much better...or, much worse...

EXERCISE:
Haven't been to the gym in a while...that's going to come back to bite me...it just annoys the heck out of me to have to stop 3 times in the middle of my cardio to go potty...I have been getting outside quite a bit with DD, so I'm not a complete lump of uselessness...looking forward to getting a workout in tomorrow if my potty situation improves a bit.

TRIP:
We had a blast on our trip to Arkansas! The food was great, all of my family members there seem to be in decent health, the weather was perfect & DD did better than expected during the long car ride.

CHALLENGE:
My Black Crowes Blue Jean Challenge has fizzled due to lack of exercise, so now I will have to come up with another challenge...hmmm...what to do?

I hope everyone is doing well, I'll be checking journals later this afternoon...right now, I'M GOING TO GET A MAMMO!!!! :banana: :banana: I'm so excited (can't you tell?)!!

[Lesli54]

Glad to hear that you had a great trip to AR!

Hopefully all the medical will be under control soon and you can get back to exercising.

Have a great day! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo