Beth's WW Journey. (Comments Welcome)

[Amy&Dan]

Beth, good luck at the inlaw party, my oh my, I don't envy you! I can barely get thru in law gatherings with my dh, let alone without him! Sounds like a busy day, that is an awesome workout you have planned, good for you! Enjoy your sleep in day, you deserve it!! Have a great weekend, "see" you next week!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

WOAH busy day for you this weekend my friend! Sleeping in on sunday sounds great!

School is for learniing--not kissing--wise words!!

have a great weekend!!!!!!!

 

[Caitsmama]

Beth -- you have one busy day planned!! Wow! Good luck with the party, i am blessed with awesome inlaws - that i am going to WDW with in 6 weeks without DH, LOL .

And enjoy your sleeping in tomorrow!! We know how often as moms THAT gets to happen!! LOL

As for the kissing thing, i have been hearing that from my 6 1/2 yr old dd too.. LOL , she had a "boyfriend", but then they broke up, then someone else asked her to be his "girlfriend", but then he changed his mind..

Haaaaaaa.. ah, the dramas of 1st grade!! LOL

 

[momof2minnies]

Hi Beth,
Were our parents as busy as we are?I don't think so.What type of healthcare are you in? I am a RN.
Keep up the good work and don't forget rest because without it is when we can get down on ourselves because we are depleted and can't do what we want.
I had loads of nosebleeds as a child, the doctor suggested cauterizing it but they stopped as I got older.Really bad in the dry winter months.Hope your dtr. is ok.
Linda

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Beth
I'm lucky my DD is 13 & still not interested in boys!
hope the mantra & talk work
Enjoy your lie in tomorrow

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Beth,

I hope you have a great time at the party tonight. Enjoy sleeping in tomorrow.

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi guys,

I just have time for a quick post before I head out again.

Day in review....

I went to weight watchers. I lost 1 pound. I am ok with that because I haqve been focused on weight training this week. I'd be lying, if I said I wasn't hoping for more.

I went to lifetime for my cardio workout. I warmed up with 15 minutes on the bike. Then I spent forever stretching. I had planned on 45 minutes on the elliptical, but I did 60. Then I did 20 minutes on the treadmill. I made the mistake of not tightening up my laces. My left foot was sliding a bit, and I have the start of a blister on the ball of my foot. Then I cooled down with another 15 minutes on the bike. Lots more stretching. I think I have figured out why that elliptical workout was tough for me earlier in the week. I have lengthen my stride. I need to remember to adjust for that. Today was no problem.

Met my girlfriend for lunch at OG instead of coffee. I still got the coffee though. I was good at lunch. Soup and salad, no breadsticks. Major victory there. I did my shopping, and even picked up a pair of cute black pumps for myself. Now, all I need to do is pack up DD's stuff for her sleepover tonight.

I am dreading the party tonight. Who has a 1yo bday party at 7pm? Anyway, things are a bit strained between myself and the inlaws. DH owes me HUGE for staying when he leaves for poker. Thank God for activity points because there will be NOTHING low fat/calorie at the party. I am bringing a salad though.

Ok, I'm off.

Beth

Ok

 

[Caitsmama]

Good luck with the inlaws tonight beth! And great job on the exercise today!!!

 

[momof2minnies]

Beth,
How is it going? Did your weekend wipe you out? Keep it up you are doing great,I am going to eat and then get on the elliptical. Going for 45 mins again.
Linda

 

[postesf]

HI Beth! Just checking in... Congrats on the 1lb! That is great!!! and your workout...WOW! You really kicked it! Good job! Hope all went well over the weekend!

Stacie

 

[traceycooper]

How did it go with the inlaws Beth?
Hope you survived
Well done for eating so healthy when you went out for lunch
training looks awesome as usual

 

[larry's girl]

Hi, Beth. I went back and read your journal from the beginning. You have overcome some HUGE obstacles. I am SO impressed with the weight loss you've had, the exercise routine you do (you kick some SERIOUS butt) and the busy schedule you keep. You are SUPER strong and are very inspiring to people like me who are just starting out.

Take care of yourself and have a great day!

Susan

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Guys,

I have been horrible. The party was a disaster. Things were okay while DH was there. After he left, it started. Comments included,"It is so sad that the eldst son did not have a son." "Had he married a nice Chinese girl, he could have had the healthy babies." My favorite was,"Jean, it will be ok. Men can have children late in life. After she is dead, he will remarry and have lots of sons." Thank God Kate was off playing. I did say, "Hello. I am right here." We left earlier than planned. Renee (BIL girlfriend) said it got worse after I left. I came home to an empty house and started eating. I haven't really stopped.

Yesterday started out k. I did go to the gym, and food had been under control. At 11pm, Kate got another nosebleed. These are a result of her allergies. There really isn't anything to do about them. Unfortunately, this one wouldn't stop.We were in the ER until 230AM. I had to work today. After 2 hours of sleep, I come to work, and find out that Hussein's dad had a heart attack, so he is gone, and Andrea is out sick. Instead of 4 people in the room, there are now 2. We were slammed with patients too. We finished at 445. I am supposed to be done at 330. We never even took a break for lunch. I got home and ate way too much. I am just exhausted. I want to cry. I am so frustrated. I know the eating is a result of the exhaustion, stress, and general miserableness that comes with my inlaws. DH now has a cold, so he is being a big baby.

I need to help Kate get her homework done, and get her to bed. Then I am going to bed. At least if I sleep, I won't eat.

OK, I need the pity party to stop here. Tomorrow, I am going back to the gym. I am going to eat on program. I am going to hit journals.

I am sorry to be so depressing.

I hope everyone is well,
Beth

 

[Caitsmama]

oh Beth!! I am so sorry you had such a crappy night.. Why would they say such insensitive things about you?!! That is just awful!!

You know what, be thankful for what you have, and for who you are inside.. The outside can change in time.. But don't let people like that hold you down, If you eat out of stress from them, then THEY win! Don't let them win!!

Have a good sleep, and remember, tomorrow is a NEW DAY. and it all starts fresh. You are a wife, and mom formost.. what those people think of you is NOT what defines you.. I actually feel bad for them, that they are missing a great relationship with you.

Hope tomorrow is better.. take care.

 

[kimwim8]

Beth, OMG. I am SO sorry for the way you were treated by the IL's. Does DH realize the hurtful things they say? If I were you, I'd never hang out there again, until they apologize.

Please don't dwell on the eating. Every single one of us would have done the same thing. Look forward, not backward.

Again, I am SO sorry. No one deserves what they did to you (and I sense it's not the first time), especially not someone as sweet as you.

 

[AmyBeth68]

O.M.G.!!! Beth...that is just awful!!! I can't believe they treated you so poorly. I agree with Kim....you need to surround yourself with people who are supportive, caring and loving. I hate to say this...but I think it's really unhealthy for you to spend any time around the IL's . Sad but true.

HUGE HUGE hugs for you. Just move forward Beth...tomorrow is a new day .

 

[AmyBeth68]

Ohhh...and Beth I wanted to comment on your shoulder pain during the plank. First of all...congrats for taking on such a challenging exercise! You rock!

Anyway...if you are experiencing shoulder pain first see if you can adjust yourself. Shoulders should be "rolling down your back" not up in your ears if that makes sense. Make sure you are aligning yourself over your wrists and gazing downward as opposed to lifting your head and looking straight forward as that seems to strain the shoulder girdle and neck. Really pull those core muscles in deep...as if you're trying to pull your belly button to the spine. Try to imagine that as you are holding the plank...it takes a lot of the tension off the shoulder area...I think you are muscling through with your strong shoulders as opposed to allowing the core to do more of the work...it's a very common thing in this exercise! So no worries.

IF that doesn't help you to get rid of the shoulder pain I'd probably modify the exercise to have you perform plank on your elbows/forearms and just hold it longer to get the same muscle work!

Please let me know how it goes when you try it again. Plank is one of those exercises that I teach regularly so PM me if you have any questions .

Good luck!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Beth, I am so, so sorry you were treated so badly by your inlaws. I cannot belive these people can sleep at night with the way they treat you. And I am also so sorry Kate had another nosebleed. You have had a ton of stress, so don't add more to your load by feeling guilty for overeating. Its behind you and hopefully you won't have to see your nuthead inlaws anytime soon. Would your dh be okay if you just didn't go to these events anymore?

As someone who has been treated pretty similarly by my inlaws, I can relate. I simply refuse to go to any of their stuff anymore with very few exceptions. Dh is happy to boycott right along with me. Not an easy or good solution but then what is when you deal with people who frankly have no boundries?

I hope you get some sleep, tomorrow is a new day. Just hang in there and make your dh really pay you back big time!

Hope Kate's nose is better! And congratulations on losing a pound, that is awesome. Your exercise routines are really admirable, good job! Hope work destresses and your co worker's dad is okay.

 

[momof2minnies]

WOW Beth! What a night.You are doing such a great job don't give in to the idocy(?sp)Why are they so cruel?Move on now and tell your husband you don't need that abuse from his family and stay away.
Today is new day,put it behind you and focus on you and your workouts.
About your dtrs. nosebleeds,did the doc say it was because of allergies?

Stay focused and move ahead
Linda

 

[postesf]

Beth...I am so sorry about your inlaws! How rude!!! Does your DH know all these terrible things they say??? I don't blame you for leaving early! I would have too!

Try not to worry too much about the food... Today is a new day. Try to just move past this stuff (which I know is extremely hard!) and have a positive outlook on today! You can do it!!!

So sorry again!!! Big Hug!!!

Stacie