Beth's WW Journey. (Comments Welcome)

[traceycooper]

kate and I went grocery hopping

Hmmm will have to try that

Have a good time tonight Beth
The Latin class sounds a riot, glad you are having fun

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Just checking in and saying hi

 

[MIdanceMom]

Well, I never made it to journals. ugh.

Thee weekend went ok. Dinner was fabulous. I had a great time catching up with my friends. The cosmos were good too. I hit ww, and was up .2. I'm ok with that. I was really bloated from the previous night's meal. I had a good workout at the gym. By the evening, I was feeling pretty crummy. My temp was 102. I took some motrin and nyquil, then hit the bed. I slept for 12 hours. I still feel a bit crummy, but I will survive. The only thing I accomplished was the laundry.

I am headed to bed. I hope everyone had a good weekend.
Take care,
Beth

 

[kimwim8]

Hope you feel better, Beth! Your body obviously needed the rest.

I'm glad you had a good time with your friends. It's something us mom's don't do often enough, if you ask me.

 

[toystoryduo]

I'm glad to hear that you had a good time with your friends.

Hope you feel better soon, Beth!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Beth feel better soon and take good care of yourself! That is wonderful you had a fun evening with your friends. You really deserved that, don't wait too long to do it again! That is a minimal (as minimal as it can get) gain, it'll be gone next weigh in.

Sending some get well vibes out to you!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Beth,

Sending a gentle and some your way today. I hope you're feeling better!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi guys,

I'm sorry that I have been absent. I have been insanely busy, and I just can't seem to find the time to get here.

I have spent the last few days feeling sorry for myself, and overeating. I am in negative flex points right now. THe scale is up, and I am kicking myself. I am finally over my cold, and feeling a bit more under control.

I am working today. After work, I need to take Kate to the book fair, head to Pilates, grab dinner, do homework wit hKate, get her to bed, make lunches, and bake 3 dozen cookies for the school fun fair on Friday. I need to make the cookies tonight because tomorrow is even busier.

I had a meeting with Kate's principal yesterday. I am chairing a Walk'A'THon for the PTO. This is the first one we have had. It is May 13th. I asked to get with him in Jan. to discuss it. He didn't have time. Well, he has decided I need to find someone to donate a bike as the grand prize. Great. I have 3 weeks! Not to mention that the fun fair chair has hit up every store in the city for donations for their raffle. Grr.... Actually, I am thinking of getting a refurbished ipod shuffle, and making that my donation. Grr....

My patient arrived. I will be back after to catch up with everyone.

Take care,
Beth

 

[AmyBeth68]

YOU are amazing Beth! Hang in there!!! I have to say that I *LOVE* hearing that you go to pilates too .

 

[Caitsmama]

Beth, wow.. you have a full plate lady!! Don't forget to take time for you too..

 

[keenercam]

Beth -- I worry about you doing too much, kiddo! You are going to wear yourself out! Please take it easy. And don't let anyone bully you into ttaking on more responsibility than you volunteered for. THat is pretty arrogant, to make that suggestion only a month before the event!

Thinking of you often and always sending your way!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Beth, you are one busy lady! If you can't find a brand new bike, tell the principal to go buy or steal one himself! Don't worry about overeating the last couple of days, nobody is perfect and now that you are feeling better things will get back to normal. Just push the water and it will be fine for the next weigh in. Hang in there, I hope your busy days end in a nice relaxing weekend!

 

[momof2minnies]

Hi Beth,
Don't worry too much about the scale right now,you will get that back.Stress eating is so tough,I think we all do that to some extreme or another.Just remember to take some time for yourself-both you and Kate will benefit from that.

Hang in there,
Linda

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi everyone,

I have ten minutes before I need to take Kate to dance. I will be able to journal tomorrow morning at work. I cam WISH while I am on a conference call. Amy, I love my pilates class. It is the one thing I do for myself that I will NOT put side.

Thank you for your concern. I'll be honest, and say I am not doing well. I am exhausted. My stress level is at a 9.5 on a scale of 10. The unfortunate thing is the next minute I have to myself is on Sunday.

I bumped into the principal yesterday, and he mentioned he wasn't happy with my idea of the shuffle. I got nasty. I told him that he could try to find a bike himself, but I felt that a shuffle would be more of an incentive. Most kids have bikes, and I don't have the time or energy to track one down. He got all huffy. I told him I would be happy to cancel the Walk-A-Thon. He shut up then. I have lost all interest in helping the PTO. I was ip until 145AM baking cookies for this funfair. I need to bake them because of Kate's allergies. There has to be some treat she can actually eat. I have eaten 5 cookies. Ugh. I know that I shouldn't worry about the scale right now, but let's face it. My life is always going to be stressful. I need to get control and soon.

Ok, must take kate to dance. Then it is dinner/homework. Jon puts her to bed. I need to help with the funfair set-up. I hope to be in bed by midnight.

I'm late.

Beth

 

[MIdanceMom]

I am feeling quite a bit better today. I managed 6 1/2 hours of sleep. This week, that is a record.

I read Cam's post on triggers, and it struck a cord with me. I need to set a goal and plan on how to achieve it. I am using my stress asan excuse to "reward" myslef for making it through another day. My eating falls apart once Kate is in bed. I need to look at my feelings and triggers. I also need to avoid those triggers. I've worked too hard and too long to sabatoge myself now. I had thought about skipping WW this week. Thanks to Cam's post I know I NEED to go this week.

Schedule for the weekend....
Friday: After work, I need to take Kate to dance. We go directly to the fun fair. Jon will meet us there. He'll watch Kate, and I will work it. I help with tear down as well. Last year, I didn't leave the school until 1130PM.

Saturday: Take puppy for grooming at 8AM, WW at 830. Gym for 1 hour. Lunch wit hKate, Renee, and MIL to discuss wedding. Clean my house/laundry. Make flyers, permission slip, and pledge sheets for Walk-A-THon. Work banquet at 6Pm. I am hoping to be able to leave there by 930/1000. Al least it is an open bar.

Sunday: Church, gym, grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, cooking a few dishes for next week's dinners, bake banana bread for breakfast, start packing Jon's junk up. Yes, I am going to help. It is mostly because I actually want him to leave.

There, I have it in writing, so I won't forget anything.

Okay, conference call has ended, and the first patient is here. I will try to get to journals sometime this weekend.

Take care,
BEth

 

[keenercam]

Beth -- Sounds like a very busy weekend with little "Beth-time". I hope you will be in a position to get to WW tomorrow morning and that you find it helpful. I can't wait to hear what you think! Have a wonderful weekend, sweetie!

 

[traceycooper]

Wow Beth you are busy!!
I'm glad your feeling better now!
but make sure you try to relax i dont want you to end up ill again!
Have a good weekend & RELAX

 

[toystoryduo]

Beth,

I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better.

It sounds like you have a super busy weekend ahead of you. Please be sure and take some time for you this weekend.

Have a good weekend!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Beth, great job realizing what your triggers are. That is more than half the battle right there. And I think packing up Jon's junk will be a very pleasant activity. With each thing of his that you pack, you are closer to getting the closure you need where he is concerned. I am really proud of you for standing up to that principal. What an a$$ he must be. He must be related to the last principal I worked with on a PTO project, maybe she's his sister! I am glad the school year is up, let someone else deal with his ungrateful attitude. Just keep doing what you are doing. Great job getting more sleep, I hope your wedding planning lunch was fun. As always thinking about you and sending you a big hug and some serious admiration! .

 

[keenercam]

Hey, sweetie! Did you get to WW this morning? I was thinking of you!