Kristin's Journal.... posts welcome

[kris1973]

Well I am sure you have all read plenty of peoples journals and here is one more to add to the list. Not sure how entailed these are supposed to be so here it goes.

I am 31yrs old and have been married for 10yrs and have two daughters. At one time I remember having a somewhat nice body but I just started to let go way to many years ago. To be totally honest I have no clue what to do at this point. The scale is now 305 and I want to be 160....my plan is to go in ten pound sets. We are going on a Western cruise in sept2006 so I know if I stick to it that I should be able to do it.

My husband is really supportive but he is in the same boat as me. The bad thing is that we are never on the same page at the same time. When I am gungho he is in the chips and candy and when he is on track I am the bad one. So I have to just think of me....does that sound bad?

My eatting is the worst, I have tried weightwatchers, carb diets but I do well the first 2wks and than I loose it. I am pretty good about setting an excersise plan and sticking to it for about 2wks as well. I hope you all can give me some good advice because I know I do not want to continue along this route.

Thanks for lisenting :wave2:

[Lesli54]

Welcome to WISH Kristin!! :wave:

Your journal can be as detailed as you wish. Read a few of the others to see what others have written about, as it all varies. The great thing that I find about journaling is I tend to use it as my daily goals to remind me of what I want to accomplish. Journals are great for including your meal plan of attack (and how far you strayed or didn't), your exercise plans, and just the general up and down feelings that you have while trying to reach your goal.

The people here are GREAT! I have been at this for 1 week and I feel better everyday, just reading the words of encouragement from everyone (and giving some myself). You will find that the people here really do understand all the physical and mental challenges as you work to lose.

As far as being selfish and thinking only of you............BE SELFISH!! :banana: Only you can change you and hopefully hubby will follow suit. But for now, you deserve this time for yourself to get healthy, so that you can be stronger for your family in the long run. Just remember to take it one step at a time. YOU CAN DO IT! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Again. WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME!!! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[kris1973]

Oh I forgot to mention this in my main post this is klh1973 and I am hopefully back on track.


Just walked almost 1mile on treadmill

[kris1973]

day 2

Did a great job yesterday, I stayed OP all day. My body hurts pretty bad from the workout but that is to be expected. I think I went into a trance on the treadmill just kept chanting in my head disney cruise need to loose 100pounds. I have read so many of your journals and you guys are doing so good, it gives me a really good feeling. Today I am going to keep to eatting right and work out again and get to peoples journals and post some more.

Kristin

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Welcome back to WISH Kristin! You know we will be here for support. You need to be selfish...but in the long run you are doing what's best for your family. They will see that as you become more active with them. Eventually they will cheer you on as well! Take it day by day. If you slip up one day...just remember that all is not over...dust yourself off and start again.

Have a wonderful day!

Gail

[kris1973]

still day 2

Well I am not eatting as good as I should be but compared to what I would normally eat I am doing so good. My hips are killing me from walking 1mile yesterday and 1mile today. I know my body has to get used to this but when I say 1 mile ....it does not seem like much. The problem I am having this I work out of my home caring for 2 kids and I really don't have to move around a ton. Basically I am on the floor playing with them and the snacks in the house are what kids want but not what I need.

Kristin :crazy:

[Lesli54]

Keep up the good work Kristin! :cheer2: :cheer2:

I too work at home and it is great, but the downside is that you don't have to leave the house much and the food is always there, unlike most jobs. Sometimes, I take the time in the morning to pamper myself so that I feel better for the rest of the day and more motivated.

Congrats on walking 2 miles in 2 days! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[pettyone]

Welcome to WISH Kristin!!

:grouphug:

[kris1973]

day 3

I woke up way to early for it to be a Saturday. So drinking some soda and getting ready to do the shower thing. My hips are still killing me but around 10am I am going to do a walk outside that way if I get a mile away from home I have to get back so that will be a total of 2miles. I might be crawling when I get back but we will see.

My food thing is still not as good as it should be. I cant decide if I want to do the carb thing or WW. I do so enjoy my breads. So what I have been doing so far is cutting my portions in half of what I had been eatting and rethinking the bryers icecream when I see it. The scale is already starting to move so I know I am doing good .
But I just keep thinking if I pushed myself to decide than it would move faster. But on the other hand evertime I push myself within 2wks I buckle.Soooo maybe it is best to just be loosy goosey with the eatting and consintrate on the excersise.

What do you all think?

Kristin

[Lesli54]

Starting out with portion control is a GREAT idea. :cool1: I started that way as has many others here and it makes a difference. You're trying to retrain what you think about eating and that does take time. So hang in there and while you are working on your portions, look at some of the different food plans to see what will work best for you. Good luck on getting back home during your walk. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[pearlieq]

Hi Kristin!

Welcome to the journals! It's great that you're comitted to getting healthier! Focus on yourself--maybe DH will be inspired by your progress. My DH and I have the same type of issue, it can be hard when one of you is ready and the other isn't.

Good job with the exercise--that's such a huge help to losing weight. As for food, Rome wasn't built in a day. It takes a long time to unlearn bad eating habits and there's a lot of trial and error before you figure out what can work for you. Take a look at my journal--you'll see I get it wrong more than I get it right, but the key to success is being willing to pick yourself up and try again. That's what makes the difference.

Best wishes to you! :flower:

[kris1973]

still day 3

Well I did my walk but only made it 1mile but the twist is the mile was all up hill and my rear was stinging when I got home. Lunch was left over pizza but only ate half of what I normally would. Got all my water in and I am feeling good except for my hips.

We are planning on going to OLD COUNTRY BUFFETT for dinner with the kids so hopefully I will not drown in gravy and taters.

Talk more tomorrow.

Kristin

UPDATEJust got back from dinner and it could have been worse. Had seconds with dinner but only one small dessert. So in the past would prob gotten 2 desserts and my dinner portions would have been larger. When you go to a buffett you loose control.

[kris1973]

Day 4

Oh my gosh I woke up at 4am.....husbands work called and woke us up. My whole body is hurting. Promised the kids we would go to the Y and go swimming. Plan for the day ....
-drink water amount
-keep eatting smaller portions
-not drown from being sore at Y
-go to grocery store and buy smart stuff

Kristin

Also my husband must have noticed me working at this because when I went for my 1mile walk outside yesterday I came home to find him on the treadmill.

[Lesli54]

Way to go Kristin. Hubby must be feeling guilty, which may not be bad. Keep up the good work and lead by example. You're doing great! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[kris1973]

Update to my day

Well I must have gotten my water intake at the Y because I did not drink any water today. I was able to make it 10 laps at the pool and almost could not make it to the ladder so I figured it was quit now or risk the life guard having to save me :rotfl2: After I endulged by sitting in the jacuzzi for 15min. After I hit the grocery store and bought really good stuff. Told the kids they are on the diet change also because if I buy it for them then I will eat it while they are at school. They are really supportive and for now they say go for it. Hopefully they will not commit mutiny on me to soon. Soooo I got home and was so so tired got my PJ's on at 3pm and did not move again.

My food today was pretty good controlled my meal portions but when I put a movie in and started munching on some rice cakes I finished the bag.......EEK so that was 3 portions and about 250 calories so when you look at it that way not to bad. It could have been bryers ice cream ( my secret vise ).

Thanks guys for being so supportive.

Kristin

[kris1973]

Day 5

Well things are off to a good start. Still pretty sore but just need to get used to it. Did the slim fast thing for breakfast and that is the plan for lunch as well. Dinner is going to be fish and brocolli. Working on water right now.

I am a bit blue about the scale.....think it should be moving faster :confused3

Kristin

[Lesli54]

Thanks for stopping by my journal, Kristin.

Hang in there, the scale will move. You are doing so good on your exercise, much better than me. :cheer2: Of course, you might want to reconsider drinking the pool water. :rotfl2:

And don't worry about the rice cakes. It's over, done, and could have been something really SINFUL. On to a better day!! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[kris1973]

Still Day 5

Lunch got turned into a chicken sandwich with doritos (in moderation).
Dinner was the fish and brocolli

I made it a whole mile at speed 3.0...in 25min. Now this might be slow to some of you. But to keep up that speed the whole time was hard for me.

After I got on the floor and did stomach stuff that came from the Y and who ever made up these work outs is EVIL!!!!

Hope you all had a good day and thanks for the support.

Kristin

[rcyannacci]

Hi Kristin! I just started my journal recently too. It's a great place to organize your thoughts and track your progress/daily commitment.

I know what you mean about getting your DH on the right track with you. Me and my DH have been trying to work on menus together--he needs low cholesterol and I'm trying to do less carbs (but not no carb). We've just been doing lots of fresh fruits and veggies, protein, and whole grains as much as possible.

[kris1973]

Day 6

Things are going to be wild the next 2 days. I am a single mom because hubby is out of town. Got the slim fast shake going in me now and that is the plan for lunch as well. My body is killing me and I am terribly sore. I know you guys are sick of hearing me complain but my body hurts :rotfl: Well gotta get the kids to school and drink my water. I will update more later. Have a great day guys

Kristin

UPDATE
did my 1mile on the treddie and got it done in 22min so I shaved 3min off from yesterday. My right calf started cramping at about .80 so i think I need to not go any faster untill my body gets used to it. Drinking half my water and munching on a banana.

[pettyone]

I made it a whole mile at speed 3.0...in 25min. Now this might be slow to some of you. But to keep up that speed the whole time was hard for me.


Don't kid yourself, Kristin...you did great!! I think it's awesome that you pushed yourself through it!! It will get easier...you will get more fit...just keep plugging away, the payoff will be there!!!

:cheer2:

[kris1973]

Still day 6

OH boy I lost it today....got in fight with my mom and proptly got off the phone and got in the kids stuff. YUCK!!!!! Even as I ate it I knew it was wrong....wish DH was in town. OK gonna get back on track.

Kristin

[Strings]

:hug: Kristin,

You are doing an incredible job. You are exercising every day despite feeling sore. (Motrin works wonders BTW) You are pushing yourself and you are focusing on your meals. Congrats!!!

Emotional eating is a tough one. I know I can never stay OP around my Mom. I end up with all the childhood patterns. You are missing DH, handling the kids by yourself, and arguing with your mom. Forgive yourself for the slip and move on. no one is perfect, and it is getting back on Program that will make this time different.
Take care and keep up the GREAT work,
Beth

[kris1973]

Day 7

Totally disappointed....a full week of hell working out and lost only 3 or 4 pounds. This is just water weight and I guess I thought more would come off. Don't worry I am not throwing in the towel just unhappy. Did my 1mile run/walk on the treddie and did it in 22min and it is just 7am so pretty happy about that. Almost have 1/2 my water in me already. Thank god hubby is comming home tonight. The kids about drove me bonkers last night. Well off for now gotta get the kids out the door.

Kristin

[Lesli54]

3 to 4 lbs in a week is GREAT!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Don't let your mind play tricks on you. You have worked really hard and it has paid off! Remember, you are also building muscle and stamina which have probably also increased. If it comes off too fast, you could get sick and we don't want that.

Keep up the good work and you will see some more gone soon. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[kris1973]

Still day 7

Boy oh boy today is gonna be a hum dinger. Long story short my mom is an alcoholic for most of my life but we did not know it. She hides it well and my whole life from 14 to now 31 she has never been shy about my body and how it makes her feel. We pretty much do not have any kind of relationship anymore. So we get into it yesterday and now she calls me at 8am and asks me if I have ever thought of suicide because of my weight. I respond no way I have to much to live for between my kids and my hubbie. So she responds well I have thought of suicide many times but I think I am to afraid to do it But please don't tell your dad.

So of course I call my dad and he responds she says it all the time she will never do it.....it just her way of trying to get sympathy. Man I better drink all my water today because if I dont cheat than I should be up for saint hood today. Sorry to dump this on you guys but I needed to vent and no hubbie at home.

Kristin

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Kristin,

:grouphug: Wow you definitely are challenged today with the emotional dump from your Mom. Be good to yourself, don't let it derail your positive efforts.

BTW, I don't mind hearing you complain about aches and pains. I know it won't be long before you are addicted to exercise!!!! You are doing so great, keep pacing yourself and you'll be amazed at what you can do!!!!!

Sunny

[Lesli54]

Kristin,

Hang in there. I understand alcoholism and not being aware for a while that it was going on. My mom "told" me her problems through a letter when she was in recovery and I was overseas. Great way to find out. She didn't stay there and I have seen too much with her in my adult life that my children were "cheated" out of having a grandma for many many years. Thankfully, she has been sober for 6 years. My cousin went through the same with my uncle. It is tough and your dad is right about your mom using excuses to get sympathy. Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do except pray and listen to what your mom says with a handful (forget the grain) of salt.

You hang in there and keep working on strengthing your health for you and your family. At least you know that your children will not have to deal with the same thing you are going through now. That is my consellation prize in raising my family and doing right by them.

Sending prayers and strenghth your way. :grouphug: ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[pearlieq]

(((Kristin)))

I am so sorry to hear about all of the stress you've been dealing with between DH being gone and your mom's issues. You deserve major kudos for still being comiitted to being OP and for working out so hard while all of this is swirling around you! It's such a great thing--it proves how committed you are to your health and sanity!

Much :grouphug: to you! I'll check in on you later to say how the rest of your day went.

[kris1973]

Day 7....will it ever end


Well today has been rough. I started out really great but ended up going down hill around 2pm....I could have really lost it but just ate larger portions than I should have only one dessert.

I am a biggy on emotional eatting and today was sure that, hubbie is home tonight so things should be alot better tomorrow. Thanks guys for all the support today with my mom.

Kristin

[toystoryduo]

:grouphug: Oh Kristin,

I am so sorry to hear about the situation with your mom. That must be difficult for you. :grouphug: Hang in there sweetie, do the best you can, and know that we are here for you! :grouphug: Take good care of you! :grouphug:

[kris1973]

Day 8

Well today is a new day and thank goodness hubbie is home. The stress level in the house went down so fast. It is so nice just having him around. Well yesterday was not the best but I am so far so good on track today.

Got my water in already and it is 9:30am did the slim fast thing for breakfast. Gonna walk 1mile again and do floor workout. I will update more later. Thanks guys for listening.

Meal Plan:

Breakfast...slimfast and water
Snack...carrots and water
Lunch...slimfast and water
Snack...banana and you guessed it water
Dinner...fish and brocolli and SODA
Snack....Chocolate Rice Diet Thingies

Kristin

UPDATE: got my 1mile done and did it in 20min 40seconds. WOOT im speeding up.

[Strings]

:hug: Kristin,

I am so proud of you. You are dealing with some mjor emotional things right now, and while you weren't perfec, you are back OP today. I will send a few prayers for you nd your family. Keep up the gret work.
Take care,
Beth

[kris1973]

Still Day 8

Well did everything I said I would do today except for the small bowl of doritos that somehow landed in front of me.

Out of guilt I went to the Y and started the fit start program and did a full upper body curcuit and the weights were pretty high so that felt good. Then the psycho trainer lady put me on something called an epileptic trainer or something and I lasted 6minutes and my legs have still not stopped shaking. She wanted me to do 10min and I told her at 6min that I had already done a mile today on treddie and I cant handle anymore than this.....I will work up to 10 and than higher. I could tell she was a bit disappointed but she was very nice about it,. but I have to keep it real or I will never go back.

On a bad note I think I have gained weight. It has to be mussle because I have eatten so much better this week than I normally would even with some small cheat days. On a normal day for me I would prob consume about 4000 calories. So either my body is hording or I am getting mussle. I will no for sure in the morning but the scale tonight says gained. BLAH!!!!!!!!!! :earseek:

Kristin

Thanks for letting me vent guys.;

[pearlieq]

Good for you for standing up to the psycho trainer lady! You're absolutely right that it is your program and you've got to keep it real.

Don't give up on the elliptical--they're awesome! It's a lot like running or using a stair stepper but it's a much smoother motion and it doesn't impact your knees so much, so it doesn't hurt as bad. It can take a little while to get used to the motion--I used to think I was going to fall, but I never did. If they have more than one style try them both. Also, if it gets to be too much, stop using the arms (if it has them). You can always do one minute with the arms, one without, etc.

You're doing a great job with your exercise and your water! Keep up the good work! :banana:

[kris1973]

Day 9

Well got on the scale and it was pretty good total of 6pounds in 9days. The scale must not like me in the evening. I almost cried when it said I gained. But thank god for the morning woot.

Got on the treddie this morning and did my 1mile at 7am...worked up a big sweat and ran off and on which was a first.

Plan of the day do the slim fast for breadfast and lunch....snacks will be the chocholate rice things and dinner will be fish and brocolli. As you can tell I am on a fish thing.....got burnt out on chicken. Have a great one today guys


Kristin :cheer2:

[pettyone]

Well got on the scale and it was pretty good total of 6pounds in 9days. The scale must not like me in the evening. I almost cried when it said I gained. But thank god for the morning woot.

Got on the treddie this morning and did my 1mile at 7am...worked up a big sweat and ran off and on which was a first.


Honey, stay AWAY from the scale in the evening!! No more of that, okay?

Congrats on your loss, that rocks!! :banana:

Way to go on the treddie!! I started out on that, but have moved to the elliptical...now I am the elliptical queen!! I love it!! It took me about two weeks to feel like I wasn't going to die while I was doing it, but now, a month and a half later, I am loving it!! I can honestly say that the elliptical is slimming me down, my clothes are looser from the waist down!! Vary your routine some & I'm sure the WHOOSH fairy will pay a visit!!

Have a great Friday & a Happy Easter!!

[Lesli54]

Keep up the good work Kristin. You are doing AWESOME on the exercise, just do what you can now and the rest will build over the next few weeks. :cheer2: :cheer2:

Glad to hear DH is home to relieve the stress. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[kris1973]

UPDATE TO DAY 9

OH boy lol I was so on track till I took the kids to McDonalds and I am not ashamed to say it. I enjoyed ever darn bite of my quater pounder with cheese. But I am still doing the fish for dinner. Thanks for the support guys.

Kristin

[toystoryduo]

Hi Kristin!

I love McDonalds too! My favorite is Big Macs! Yummy! :goodvibes

Keep up the good work! You are doing a great job on exercise! :banana:

Have a Happy Easter! :flower:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Way to go with the loss Kristin...I agree...stay off that scale in the evening!! You are doing awesome...I just caught up with all you've been going through w/ Mom. Sorry that you have to go through that.

Keep up the great work!! Enjoy that burger...but as long as it was just one..and you'll move on and be back on plan!

Have a great weekend and Easter!

Gail

[kris1973]

Day 10

Not sure if I am going to get any excersise in the rest of the weekend. For the past 10days I have been pushing myself as far as I could, between walking a mile everyday, swimming with the kids 3times and lets not forget the session from hell with the weight curcuit and the elliptical thing.

Well long story short my mussles have been screaming at me the last 10 days and they went into shock after the curcuit and elliptical thing. So now I can barely get up and down the stairs and everything feels like I was beat on.

Physically my heart wants to but my brain is saying take it easy and stretch the next couple of days to get these mussles back in shape.

Drinking a slim fast now and going back to bed....I did not want to take Ibeprofen on an empty stomach.

I will get to everyones journal throughout the day. Since thats the only thing on me that does not hurt......MY FINGERS!!! :rotfl2:

Kristin

[Lesli54]

You definitely need a good day of rest Kristin, so take it. Overdoing will just make things worse and you don't want that. I think that the amount of energy you have put behind the exercise has been great (and tiring to read)! Keep up the good work and have a great Easter. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[kris1973]

Goood Morning guys... Sorry I have been MIA for the last few. Physically my body felt like poo poo and mentally my mom put me threw the ringer. I refused to go to Easter at my moms because some more stuff was said on her part that I don't think I can forgive or forget. So WW3 occured because she could not see her precious grandbabies. Did not really care about not see me :confused3

Sooooo went to hubbies families and enjoyed myself and I can say I ate way to much. Pretty much like I would in the old days. I know it was emotional eatting but between my body and my thoughts I just did not have the will power to say no.

Still a bit sore but I know I can work out and that is the plan for the day. Get one mile in before noon and tonight I have an appt with the fit start lady at the Y. Not sure what she is going to do to me but I am sure it is not good.

Not sure if I am going to get on the elliptical thing again today. My muscle is still pretty tender from pulling it. I still want to laugh that I can pull a muscle after only 5min on that elliptical thing.

Thanks guys for letting me vent.

Kristin

[Lesli54]

Hang in there Kristin. :grouphug: Family wars are rough, but don't let that sabotage your plans. Remember, it is all about control. Think of it this way......every time you go off plan because of your mom, you are letting her have all the power and she is winning. SO, Time to TAKE BACK YOUR POWER today and make yourself the healthiest person you can be!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

I am glad you had a great Easter regardless. Here's hoping that your fit start lady doesn't have too much torture planned for the day. :rotfl2: ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[toystoryduo]

Hang in there Kristin! :hug: Family situations like that can be challenging, but it's wonderful that you were still able to have a great Easter. :goodvibes

Have a great day today! :flower:

[pearlieq]

Good for you for setting a boundary with your mom and standing your ground! Bravo! You should be darn proud of yourself!!!

Glad to hear you were still able to salvage a decent Easter!

Have fun with the fit start lady!!! You can do it! :cheer2:

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Hey Kristin...don't let your mom wreck all that hard work you've been giving to this plan...you can do this!! Stay focused!! Good luck with the fit lady...just think a few weeks ago...you couldn't see yourself working out..and now you do...you've come a long way in a short time!! Keep it up!! One day at a time!!

Gail

[Strings]

Hi Kristin,

I think you are an amazing woman. I have issues with my MIL. We have taken the situation to the extreme. I have let her derail my program, mental state, andhealth on multiple occasions. You held your ground this weekend, and didn't let her ruin your holiday. I am proud of you.

Try an arc-trainer at the Y. They are usually behind the ellipticals, and they work similar to the elliptical,but is easier and safer. You can still burn major calories. It is what I use. I started out at 7 minutes. I can now do 90 minutes. I think you will like it.

Tke care,
Beth

[kris1973]

Goodness it has been such a long time since I have posted. Well my mom got the best of me and all the stress that I put on a whopping 25pounds. Making the wonderfull scale 315. I am in shock.....so tomorrow starts my new fresh start. I have been going to the gym 2times a week and working on the eliptical machine. At first I could barely make it 3min on it LOL but now I am up to almost 10min. I have not been eatting on plan but that starts tomorrow. I will try really hard to start catching up on others posts. Sorry again guys for being MIA.

Kristin

[kris1973]

Sat Morning

Eatting a bowl of cherrios....which I have not done since grade school and reading posts.

Plan for the day since TOM arrived is eat on plan and clean the house like it has never been cleaned before. No visit to the gym.

Kristin

[toystoryduo]

Hi Kristin!

Welcome Back! :goodvibes We are cheering you on to VICTORY! :cheer2: I know you CAN do it!!!! :cool1:

I'm sorry that things have been tough with your mom. Please know that we are here for you not only to cheer you on to victory, but to listen and encourage you as well. :grouphug:

Take care Kristin! This is a brand new start to a brand new you! :goodvibes :Pinkbounc

[Lesli54]

Hey, Kristin! :banana:

Glad to see you back. I really missed you. Sorry to hear that the stress factor hasn't been so good, but you have definitely done the right thing by getting back here and focusing again on your health.

I have found that it is helpful to post the stresses in my life along with my daily plans. It seems to help get them out in the open, vent, and makes me more aware if I am eating from stress. If so, it is easier to stop.

Looking forward to hearing more. Keep up the great start! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[kris1973]

Went to the store last night and got hopefully all the food I will need to keep me on track. Did not buy anything yummy for the kids.....they are gonna kill me. So here I am it is 6:50 and doing the slim fast thing. Plan for the day is do slim fast for breakfast and lunch have some carrots and apples as a snack. If I start to loose it I have some pretzels also.

Going to the gym tonight with friends...I will only be able to do the eliptical because our new puppy took me out yesterday and I hit my knee cap on the floor so low impact for a while.

Kristin

[Lesli54]

Stocking up on good foods is really key. Why is it that we buy healthy stuff for ourselves when we want to lose weight, make a lifestyle change, and become healthier, yet we still keep buying "junk" for the rest of the family? :confused3 I've done it too. It's almost as if we don't want to impose upon our families when in reality the good stuff would be good for them as well and maybe prevent them from going through all this later. (uh......time to go clean out my cupboards some more...... :rolleyes1 )

You're back on the right track. Take it easy on the knee and have a great day! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[Strings]

Welcome Back Kristin,

You've been missed. Sorry to hear about all of your stress. I agree with the others. Use your journal to vent and use it for a sounding board. it is much better to get stuff out than it is to internalize it.

Take care,
Beth

[kris1973]

For the most part I am pretty proud of yesterday. Not to proud of the kit kat that went in my belly but still way under the normal calorie intake. My knee is still achy but not keeping me from moving. Tonight I have to take both german sheppards to the vet for shots. Wonder if that counts as a workout :rotfl: The plan for the day is slim fast carrots for breakfast and lunch and a huge huge salad for dinner. Not sure what protein I will throw in with it but will have something.

As far as working out I will get something in.....maybe the firm abs, since that will not mess with my knee.

Take care everyone

Kristin

[toystoryduo]

Hi Kristin!

I definitely think that taking two German Shepherds to get their shots counts as exercise. ::yes:: :teeth:

Keep up the good work and be sure to take care of your knee. :hug:

Have a great day! :flower:

[Lesli54]

Hope your knee is feeling better now. Looks like you are doing good at getting the food back in line. Have a great day! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo