Biggest Loser 10 Fall Challenge -- for losers and maintainers :)

[Rose&Mike]

Dona--have fun at the party!

It's not a popular opinion--I've noticed but it's the God's honest truth...the stuff just tastes like crap after you haven't eaten it for a few years and you are used to eating real food.
ITA!



Something trivial I know but for me—monumental—I didn’t have any croutons. It was so busy there was a line and after doing the salad I would have had to get back in line to put on the croutons and other stuff so I skipped it. Just put raisins instead—it was great!

I get excited about things like that too! I like raisins on salad, and apples, actually most fruit!

I have learned I don’t miss eating a lot—I’m fine eating much less and don’t feel deprived.
I’ve learned that you can be strong physically without being overweight. Moreso even if you are working out more…
I don’t ‘panic’ eat now when stressed or coping with emotional matters. I get it out—whether in a diary (those online ones are great) or talking to people if I can.
I have learned there are many ways to incorporate exercise into your life-fun ways even.
-maintaining is so much easier when you are eating the right things and avoiding the bad.

Great list--and I agree, maintaining/keeping it off this time has been a lot easier because I have so many more great food choices. Much easier to avoid the bad ones!

Glad your stomach issues have gotten better! That is some awesome times. I have not figured out how to run negative splits yet. I tried but its seems like my slow just gets slower even when I try to start slow.

I am off to make dinner. Enjoy your evening.

Thanks Lindsay. I hope this visit helps DS, too. I don't think he's depressed, I just think he's worn out, but I guess if he still keeps being down on things over the holidays we will encourage him to go to the counseling center. I don't think he will go unless one of us comes down there, though. It's so funny, cause his freshman year was a breeze. I would not have guessed that this year would be like it has been.

Sounds like a great afternoon with the kids. I am sorry DH is so stressed. Mike pushed really hard when we started running this spring to go slow at the beginning and save it for the end. I think this is the main reason I can do it now. From the time we started running, we would run the last part faster--at the beginning it might have only been a .1. Today I kicked it up for a whole mile. And in the beginning I was just a tiny bit faster. I think having the garmin really helps with this cause we know what we're doing all the time. It helps me to slow down when I need to and speed up when I want to.

Hope everyone is having a good day. We decided last minute to go to a play tonight. We're going to see Barefoot in the Park. I'm excited. We got discounted tickets since it's the day of the show. I whipped up a quick quesadilla with some leftover roasted veggies and some black beans on the side to eat before we go.

Hope everyone has a great evening. Time to go get ready to go.

 

[mikamah]

I was up early this morning to go grocery shopping. I usually go shopping on Sunday but last Sunday it seemed like people who were shopping had never been in a grocery store. I told my dh that it seemed like there were a bunch of amatuer cooks in the aisles. Parking their carts in the middle of the aisle so no one could get through. Standing and staring at the shelfs like they have never seen them before. I saw someone in the spice aisle this morning staring at the spices for 5 minutes and she was still there when I left the area.

TOnight dh and I are going to a friend's 50th birthday party. His wife celebrated her 50th a couple of years ago. He knew she loved surprises so he planned a big party for her. I was on the planning committee. We had a partial pot luck and she loved it. But everytime he sent out an email he told us that he didn't want a surprise party. I don't know how this is going to work out. She told me that it is only 10 people. We seem to think that she means 10 couples. We shall see. It is at their house so it can't be as big as her party. I hope he isn't too mad. Dh did not tell him but told him to be on the lookout for any and everything

I laughed at the absentminded people in the grocery store, and imagine I have done that on occasion when I know i need something else, but can't remember what it was. Have fun at the surprise party, and hopefully he will enjoy himself. My bil threw a party for my sister's 40th and she was adamant about not having one, so when he drove up with her and she saw us all, she called him a f------ a------ and then proceeded to have a wonderful time.

QOTD Wednesday, Nov. 17th..

I have learned I don’t miss eating a lot—I’m fine eating much less and don’t feel deprived.
I’ve learned that you can be strong physically without being overweight. Moreso even if you are working out more…
I don’t ‘panic’ eat now when stressed or coping with emotional matters. I get it out—whether in a diary (those online ones are great) or talking to people if I can.
I have learned there are many ways to incorporate exercise into your life-fun ways even.
-maintaining is so much easier when you are eating the right things and avoiding the bad.

Love your list, and Yay you for now croutons!!! Did you love Harry Potter?

SHAWN - you're missing a good game. Won't give you any spoilers, but we're even watching, when I should be cleaning!

Cam - Just think of serene HHI, and your stress will melt away. mmm.. can smell the cider now!!

Another PC order came, so I stopped cleaning to pack up orders, and well, here I am. I need to get back upstairs to finish changing sheets and putting away laundry, 33 minutes till kickoff! GO Hokies!

The sheets and housework will wait. Football is good for the soul. GO HOKIES!!

Back from HP. Really enjoyed it! Can't wait for part 2. I was good and only had two handfuls of popcorn. I did have a couple of small candy bars but that was pretty much lunch.

Did your dd's go to hp also? We haven't watched them yet, and michael is not really interested yet. He doesn't like scary movies. Good luck at the show tonight.

I tried but its seems like my slow just gets slower even when I try to start slow.

I enjoyed a nice afternoon with my kids. We played baseball outside and ran around. I raked leaves and they jumped in them. Then we built ryans trio building block batcave he got for his bday. All the while dh laid on the coach and moped. I hope he can snap out of this soon. He is worried because he forgot to do something last wk and is afraid that with everything else going on there that this will be the straw that broke the camels back and they are going to fire him. Im not sure if I should be worried or if its just his anxiety. Im trying to be positive. Im just worried about him.

Hugs to you and dh. I hope he is able to deal with things and not feel so stressed. Anxiety is such a difficult thing to deal with, and it's hard on you as his wife too. Hang in there. I hear ya on the starting slow, and getting slower. I'm just plain slow, but just hoping not slow enough to be swept.

Kathy, did you ever have to wear a hat like Dixie McCall?

Off to do a big grocery run and see if I can find a judge's robe for DS for a school thing on Tuesday -- apparently since DH applied to be a judge DS thought DH had a robe hanging in his closet just in case!

I did have a hat very similar to dixie's. I actually have 2, one from LPN school, and one from RN school. I wore them only during school for my lpn and after that they decided caps on your head that aren't really washable are pretty gross breeding grounds for bacteria. Good luck finding the judges robe. I'm thinking of that scream character's halloween costume would work, without the face mask. I mean, come on, dh really should be prepared and have a robe for when he becomes a judge.

I know I haven't been here much and I feel so bad not catching up with everyone, but work has been insanely busy and I can't even begin to detail the stress that is my daily life. Oh, well, we do the best we can, right?

We love to hear from you whenever you have time. All we can do is the best we can. Hang in there. Hope you're able to get everything ready for thanksgiving and have some down time to relax and enjoy yourself. And nice work at the gym.

I honestly dont know the difference between the to. Our filling is bread dipped in milk and squeezed out. Pile it all together in a pot, mix in sauteed onion and celery, add parsley, salt, and pepper. Most people I know ask me why I call it filling. It may be a pennsylvania dutch thing????

Filling, stuffing, whatever it's called it is tasty.

We went out last night with our friends. DS had a little drama yesterday afternoon, which involved another conversation about how he wants to come home and doesn't want to be at school. This one was not as bad as the last one. I'm glad Thanksgiving is next week, or we would be making a trip down there.

So I broke my rule of only one beer before a long run and had two. We still had a good run, but I definitely felt tired. No stomach issues, but despite the fact that I'm fueling and ate a clif bar as soon as we stopped, I had a low blood sugar thing between when we got home and when I had lunch. I feel too gross not to have a shower before eating, so not sure what to do about this. I am so thankful that my stomach is cooperating and that I can run without issues, so I can find a way to live with a little nausea if I have to. We ran 8 miles in 1:24, 10:35 pace. The last mile was a 9:20! Love it when I can run the last mile harder than the average pace.

It sounds like ds is ready for a nice long weekend with mom and dad. Sometimes you just need that second beer. Awesome run times, Rose!!

We're having a relaxing afternoon, and have done a little cleaning and moved the living room furniture around. With the patriots playing on thanksgiving, we needed to move the couch so more people can see the tv. I wouldn't be a very nice hostess if I left it so only I can lay on the couch and see the tv, now would I. The Christmas tree fits better with this set up too. I'm not looking forward the grocery shopping tomorrow, but it must be done. I'll try not to block the aisles, Dona.

Enjoy the evening.

 

[pjlla]

Dear friends....

I am typing this from the Emergency waiting room at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. DH fell from a ladder this afternoon when cleaning the gutters and has sustained some significant injuries, including a significant head injury. If you are a person of prayer, I am asking that you pray for my DH tonight. He has broken every bone in his face, has a compound fracture of the right forearm, and has a bleed in his brain. It is going to be a long night. I am just looking for all of the prayer you could spare.

Thanks in advance.... love to you all. I'll try and update you when I can.......P

 

[mikamah]

Pamela,

I am so sorry to hear that, and I will be praying for your dh and your family.
Hang in there, I am here if you need me. Take care.

 

[tigger813]

Pamela,

We will put your DH in our prayers! What is his first name and I will add him on at church in the morning! Please keep us posted! God Bless You!!!!!!

 

[tigger813]

Single digit dance in the morning!!!!

Home from my book show. It was ok. Got another online show out of it and another show in the spring for a home schooling group.

I hate the drive out there. It's so dark on the road. And you get the real jerks who like to tailgate in the super dark areas!

I came home and had a shot of menthol mint schnapps to calm my nerves.

DH has work to do at 2am. I'll probably be asleep within the next half hour. I have to take all the books back to my supervisor in the morning before going to church. DD1 is singing with the choir in the morning and I have to teach Sunday school. Then we will come home and put up our Christmas lights out front and the lights in all the windows. Then it will be time to pack for Disney as much as possible. I need to print out the iron ons so I can get those done tomorrow. Only making 2 sets of shirts.

I think I'll get ready to head to bed!

TTFN

 

[keenercam]

Pamela- keeping your husband in my prayers. Please update us when you can.

 

[donac]

Pamela, He is in my prayers. HAng in there.

 

[flipflopmom]

Dear friends....

I am typing this from the Emergency waiting room at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. DH fell from a ladder this afternoon when cleaning the gutters and has sustained some significant injuries, including a significant head injury. If you are a person of prayer, I am asking that you pray for my DH tonight. He has broken every bone in his face, has a compound fracture of the right forearm, and has a bleed in his brain. It is going to be a long night. I am just looking for all of the prayer you could spare.

Thanks in advance.... love to you all. I'll try and update you when I can.......P

Re-quoting entire post so it doesn't get missed.


P - I am praying so hard for him, will add him to the prayer list at church. Sending prayers up for you, too. I'll put him on the prayer list at my church too. I wish I could be there to sit with you, pray with you, or hang out with your kids. Hope some of the family is there with you. Thanks for letting us know, and trying to keep us updated. I mean it when I say I'll do whatever I can. LOVE YOU!

 

[flipflopmom]

I enjoyed a nice afternoon with my kids. We played baseball outside and ran around. I raked leaves and they jumped in them. Then we built ryans trio building block batcave he got for his bday. All the while dh laid on the coach and moped. I hope he can snap out of this soon. He is worried because he forgot to do something last wk and is afraid that with everything else going on there that this will be the straw that broke the camels back and they are going to fire him. Im not sure if I should be worried or if its just his anxiety. Im trying to be positive. Im just worried about him.

Lindsay to you for trying to give your boys a break from the stress and some normalcy despite your worries. I'll send up some prayers that Mike feels better and that everything will be okay. I know how consuming those worries are. When Brad is stressed about staying employed, boss issues, etc. he doesn't function. I know you mentioned he has looked elsewhere but didn't find much., if you can carve out time to look online for jobs that might be suited for him when he's not around and present any you find to him, that might help him.

Is he taking the medication they gave him? I don't remember if you said it was an anti-depressant or a sleeping aide, but I want to share this. When I went on a anti-depressant briefly when AK was about a year old, I didn't like who I became. Long story short, I was crying every day because I wanted to be a stay at home mom. My ob/gyn gave me an antidepressant when I went back for my 1 year check up because I was crying the entire session and told him I hated leaving her. Well, it made me sooo "chill" for lack of a better word that I stopped caring about anything, or really being able to react to anything. I just sat and stared a lot. I didn't cry, but I didn't do anything either. I only took it for about 2 months, and stopped. Like, the kids at school were going nuts, and I didn't care enough to try to control the room, I didn't do housework, didn't talk to dh, didn't even play much with AK. So I went off it quickly. I'm just sharing that, b/c in my case, it made it worse. That's why I didn't try them again after Daddy died, even though my whole family was begging me to. I decided I'd rather be depressed than feel nothing.

I didn't mean to write a book about me, but I did want to let you know how I reacted to it.

Hope he brightens up today!

Thanks Lindsay. I hope this visit helps DS, too. I don't think he's depressed, I just think he's worn out, but I guess if he still keeps being down on things over the holidays we will encourage him to go to the counseling center. Hope everyone is having a good day. We decided last minute to go to a play tonight. We're going to see Barefoot in the Park. I'm excited. We got discounted tickets since it's the day of the show. I whipped up a quick quesadilla with some leftover roasted veggies and some black beans on the side to eat before we go.

Rose - FWIW, the thrill of being in college and away carried me through my freshman year. My sophomore year, the stress of keeping my scholarship really hit home (it was dependent on me keeping a 3.5 GPA), and the classes were harder. I ended up with mono in the spring b/c I was pushing so hard to be "the best", never sleeping, studying all the time. Every break we had, I would come home and just SLEEP for about 24 hours straight, then avg. 14-15 a night the other nights. I came home a lot of weekends and slept for most of them. Don't be surprised if he crashes a lot there. I remember Mom saying something about me sleeping so much, with that tone in her voice that let me know she was concerned. I told her "Mom, I stay up til 2 or 3 studying, and get up at 6 to finish and go to class. I just need to catch up." This was around the time that teen drug use was just starting to be in the news (mid-90's) here, and she thought I had the warning signs of sleeping a lot, withdrawing etc.

I remember working so hard when I first started h.s. to "establish myself" popularity wise. That was what was important to me, being in the
"right" group of people. When I had to stop cheering in college, I lost some of that identity. To compensate, I threw myself into school work. I missed out on a lot of the social aspect of college because of it. I, too, was one of those kids that graduated with a 4.0 and never studied, maybe for a final exam. Realizing I couldn't breeze through college that way was hard!

I laughed at the absentminded people in the grocery store, and imagine I have done that on occasion when I know i need something else, but can't remember what it was. We're having a relaxing afternoon, and have done a little cleaning and moved the living room furniture around. With the patriots playing on thanksgiving, we needed to move the couch so more people can see the tv. I wouldn't be a very nice hostess if I left it so only I can lay on the couch and see the tv, now would I. The Christmas tree fits better with this set up too. I'll try not to block the
aisles, Dona.

Glad you are relaxing Kathy. How many people will be there Thursday?

I know why I am an aisle blocker. It comes from shopping with little kids, and you keep the buggy in the middle of the aisle so they don't grab everything off the shelves. Thanks for the reminder DONA. I don't have to do it when they are not with me! AS for the spice aisle, I can NEVER find what I need there!!!! Speaking of spices...


Last night the kids wanted popcorn. Ak can make a meal off popcorn. I KNOW micro popcorn is not good for them. I shouldn't let it be. But, sometimes in my hectic world, I choose something easy. I do think a bag of micro popcorn for dinner is better than a happy meal, and I make her eat carrots or broccoli first while it is cooking. Eases my soul a little bit. Anyway, with finances being what they are, we cut out snacks/convenience foods from the grocery budget. DH did buy a HUGE bag of popcorn kernels, and will cook it on the stove in a trace amount of oil. AFTER HOKIES BEAT THE CANES, AND CLINCHED A SPOT IN THE ACC CHAMPIONSHIP he made some. I had gotten this Pampered Chef buffalo rub with my order (YAY FOR FREE STUFF!) and put it on mine. It made it nice and spicy! I've found a new low-fat snack!!!

Home from my book show. It was ok. Got another online show out of it and another show in the spring for a home schooling group. I hate the drive out there. It's so dark on the road. And you get the real jerks who like to tailgate in the super dark areas! I came home and had a shot of menthol mint schnapps to calm my nerves.

I hear ya' tracey! The drive to and from houses I don't know where I am at night for PC shows is creepy! Glad you got some bookings! Do you have a website? That might be something I could talk our school librarian into or write a grant for. We're always looking for good books.


Going to write another book, hang on.

 

[pjlla]

Quick update on DH's condition.....

the orthopedic surgeons fixed his radial/ulna fractures last night.... looking at at least 6 weeks with external fixators. Apparently the brain bleed was very minimal (so minimal in fact, that apparently the neurosurgeon didn't find it important enough to talk to me ). ENT and plastic surgery will be evaluating his face today. He is still on C-spine precautions pending a 3rd check of this today. He is in the ICU and we can see him after 8 am. My SIL (DH's oldest sister) is heading up here today to be with me, as well as my parents. I will probably send the kids home to our house with my parents at some time today so that they can have some semblance of normalcy and get ready for school and such tomorrow.

That's about it for now. Thanks so much for all of the replies and prayers.... keep the prayers coming!! .......................Pamela

 

[flipflopmom]

First, thanks for letting me share. I've told you before, I have a few IRL good friends, but putting all this out there for them is tough. They know a little bit about our finances, b/c I told them why I started selling PC, and I have to tell them why I can't go to all the girls' night outs, Miche bag parties, stella and dot parties, etc. they are having. Some of them, one in particular, are struggling a bit right now, but struggling to them is kinda relative, ya' know? (Buying wal mart brand food instead of national brand or fast food so they can go to the movies or buy a 2011 car. For us, it's buying less food, always wal-mart brand, so we can pay as many bills as possible)

Anyway, a few things have being stewing in my mind, and I need to get them out.

I am seeing some huge blessings come my way, and I wanted to share them, because I know a lot of you are sending ppd my way.

My first month with PC was a huge hit, and I almost doubled what I needed for sales. I have a little money to spend on the girls' for Christmas now. I am VERY concerned, b/c I got everyone I can think of in that first month, and now I have all the months ahead to keep it going. I have 2 shows in Dec. and about 4 people that say that want to have one in Jan, but won't commit to a date. My goal is 5 a month to make what I need to get us all caught up and on the right track. So, that's a huge concern. The company is so great to reward you for a great first 30 days, that I'll get half of the kit cost back, got $200 to spend on supplies/products to show, an apron, grill pan and press, and $490 in commission!

BUT - these things seem little, but they all add up:
1 - FIL gave us venison. Sorry all you vegetarians, hope that doesn't gross you out or offend you. BUT, we have some meat in the freezer for winter.
2. FIL went fishing, gave us fish. Again, a meal we didn't have to fund.
3. AK had a great report card, got money from her grandparents, we didn't have to give her souvenir money for her trip. She's been hoarding her birthday money, we over paid, and they got some back. She came home with $25!
4. People at work have been giving me clothes. I've gotten almost a full winter wardrobe (meaning I can go about 2 weeks without wearing the same outfit ) from people that have outgrown their 6 and 8's.
5. While Ak quitting team rocked us emotionally, we are saving at least $200/mo. in gas and tuition. Not to mention the 6 weekends of 5+ hour trips for meets/hotel rooms/food/gas.
6. WHile Dh is not working at all this week, the past 3 he's gotten his overtime in, so we could buy groceries and he could help me w/gas money, and a couple of bills,and buy AK a yearbook. I know, not a necessity, but artwork she drew was chosen for the cover, and I would have hated for her not to have one.
7. Dh's work gave him a turkey, which was our responsiblity for Thanksgiving dinner.

But, here's a kicker for me. The stress of life is showing on my body. My hair looks AWFUL! Thin, straggly, a MESS! The last time I went to the hairdresser (Aug) she said it was healthy, just falling out due to weight loss. My face has gotten really thin looking, wrinkles and unfortunately some acne don't help matters. I almost, honestly, look like someone on drugs. People are commenting CONSTANTLY that I have lost too much weight. (Like at least 3 or 4 a day) Mom guessed me at 125. When I told her 150, she didn't believe me until I got on the scale to show her. A dear friend wants me to go to the dr. I told her that unless the dr. could pay my bills for me, it wouldn't help.

I want to be healthy looking, not sick looking. Any advice on how to reverse this? I don't want to gain any weight, that's for sure. I am trying to get more sleep on the weekends, to take away the dark circles and sunken eyes, I do have some face creams, etc. in the cabinet that I am trying to use to brighten that up. I drink tons of water. I do eat, this week, too much! Despite not doing formal workouts, I've been active enough that I am maintaining my muscle def. in arms and legs. Stomach will never happen.


So sorry for the book. If anyone actually read any of it - .

This all seems so PETTY after reading P's post. Sending prayers her way.

Have a great Sunday everyone! ENJOY!
You will all never know what you mean to me!
Taryn

 

[flipflopmom]

Quick update on DH's condition.....

the orthopedic surgeons fixed his radial/ulna fractures last night.... looking at at least 6 weeks with external fixators. Apparently the brain bleed was very minimal (so minimal in fact, that apparently the neurosurgeon didn't find it important enough to talk to me ). ENT and plastic surgery will be evaluating his face today. He is still on C-spine precautions pending a 3rd check of this today. He is in the ICU and we can see him after 8 am. My SIL (DH's oldest sister) is heading up here today to be with me, as well as my parents. I will probably send the kids home to our house with my parents at some time today so that they can have some semblance of normalcy and get ready for school and such tomorrow.

That's about it for now. Thanks so much for all of the replies and prayers.... keep the prayers coming!! .......................Pamela

Again, posting the entire reply so it doesn't get buried in all my wordiness this am.

Glad the brain bleed was minimal, and they were able to fix the arm. Do they have him medicated enough to be out? Glad you have some company coming. I'll keep praying hard!

 

[lisah0711]

Dear friends....

I am typing this from the Emergency waiting room at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. DH fell from a ladder this afternoon when cleaning the gutters and has sustained some significant injuries, including a significant head injury. If you are a person of prayer, I am asking that you pray for my DH tonight. He has broken every bone in his face, has a compound fracture of the right forearm, and has a bleed in his brain. It is going to be a long night. I am just looking for all of the prayer you could spare.

Thanks in advance.... love to you all. I'll try and update you when I can.......P

Quick update on DH's condition.....

the orthopedic surgeons fixed his radial/ulna fractures last night.... looking at at least 6 weeks with external fixators. Apparently the brain bleed was very minimal (so minimal in fact, that apparently the neurosurgeon didn't find it important enough to talk to me ). ENT and plastic surgery will be evaluating his face today. He is still on C-spine precautions pending a 3rd check of this today. He is in the ICU and we can see him after 8 am. My SIL (DH's oldest sister) is heading up here today to be with me, as well as my parents. I will probably send the kids home to our house with my parents at some time today so that they can have some semblance of normalcy and get ready for school and such tomorrow.

That's about it for now. Thanks so much for all of the replies and prayers.... keep the prayers coming!! .......................Pamela

Pamela, I am so sorry to hear that this happened. Bless your heart! I'm glad that DH's condition is improving and that you have someone coming to help you. You help people all the time so don't be shy about accepting help in your time of need. I will keep you, your DH and your family in my thoughts and prayers. You know we will do anything that we can for you.

 

[tigger813]

Good morning,

Popping on quickly before getting ready for church. Just put the cinnamon rolls in the oven for the rest of the family. I will make myself a shake shortly.

Happy to report that I did well yesterday and am only up a pound for the weekend which I hope to eliminate today with some exercise and lots of water. I haven't been drinking enough water as I wake up with dry mouth every morning. I may have solved the tummy issues I have been struggling with. Fiber seems to be the issue, lack of that is. The issue started in again on Friday so I had benefiber and a Fiber Plus bar and it got my tummy back to normal over night.

Going to grill burgers and one steak this afternoon. I found some fries in the freezer. We will put up the outside and inside lights after church today. Get the packing really going and hopefully get the iron on shirts done. Patriots game is on at 4:15 so we'll watch that. I have a few bags of laundry to fold. Happy to say the girls are finally keeping their rooms pretty neat for a change. The living room is a disaster to so I have to get that fixed up so the tree can go up this week too.

Time to get DD1 up and ready for church. She's singing with the jr choir and I'm teaching Sunday school.

Pam-Glad to hear some positives for your DH! We'll be praying for him all week!

Taryn- I'll PM you my web site! Thanks!

TTFN

 

[mikamah]

Quick update on DH's condition.....

the orthopedic surgeons fixed his radial/ulna fractures last night.... looking at at least 6 weeks with external fixators. Apparently the brain bleed was very minimal (so minimal in fact, that apparently the neurosurgeon didn't find it important enough to talk to me ). ENT and plastic surgery will be evaluating his face today. He is still on C-spine precautions pending a 3rd check of this today. He is in the ICU and we can see him after 8 am. My SIL (DH's oldest sister) is heading up here today to be with me, as well as my parents. I will probably send the kids home to our house with my parents at some time today so that they can have some semblance of normalcy and get ready for school and such tomorrow.

That's about it for now. Thanks so much for all of the replies and prayers.... keep the prayers coming!! .......................Pamela

thanks for keeping us posted. That's good new about the brain bleed. I hope you're with him right now. I remember with trauma patients, it often took several x-rays before they could clear the C-spine because of all the swelling, and the position during the xray. Hope they're able to have a plan with ent and plastics soon. Thinking of you today, Pamela. Hang in there.

 

[keenercam]

Pamela - Thank you so much for the update. I am continuing to keep him and your whole family in my prayers. I am so glad you aren't going to be alone all day and that by now you've probably been in to see him.

Taryn - I am so glad you have those blessings in your life. Wish I could help with advice on hair, complexion, etc. I hope you are taking a multi-vitamin. Please remember that you can actually drive yourself into bad health in your efforts to be healthy. The multi-vitamin will go a long way towards filling in any gaps, nutritionally.

Good morning to all my other "loser" friends. I had another "day of no [food] regrets yesterday and again, I credit my friends here who have been supportive and encouraging, and a HUGE thank you and hug to Pamela who happened to say something that struck me as a lightbulb moment right when I needed it.

Howard got home about 9:30 last night with my MIL and they both sat down to eat and I was so tempted to have something else even though I wasn't really hungry. Instead I had a cup of herbal tea. I was hungry by the time I went to bed at 12:30, but decided it wouldn't hurt me to go to bed with my stomach growling. This morning I am making bar pan pancakes (half apple and half chocolate chip) for everyone and I have some low fat high fiber waffles in the freezer that I've been craving. I definitely won't feel deprived. I'll cut up some apples for me, too, and put some cinnamon on them.

Taryn- That sweet cinnamon was absolutely delicious on carrots last night. Thank you!

 

[flipflopmom]

I hope you are taking a multi-vitamin. Please remember that you can actually drive yourself into bad health in your efforts to be healthy. The multi-vitamin will go a long way towards filling in any gaps, nutritionally. Instead I had a cup of herbal tea. I was hungry by the time I went to bed, but decided it wouldn't hurt me to go to bed with my stomach growling. This morning I am making bar pan pancakes (half apple and half chocolate chip) for everyone and I have some low fat high fiber waffles in the freezer that I've been craving. I'll cut up some apples for me, too, and put some cinnamon on them.Taryn- That sweet cinnamon was absolutely delicious on carrots last night. Thank you!

I do need to get that multi in more. For some reason, within 10 minutes of taking it, I feel extremely nauseous for about 20 minutes. I have been taking it in the am. Maybe if I take it at night, with a fuller belly? Thanks for the reminder! WAY TO GO ON not eating last night. Your pancakes sound yummy, so glad you enjoyed the cinnamon! THANK YOU!!!! You did a lot to help those blessings!

I may have solved the tummy issues I have been struggling with. Fiber seems to be the issue, lack of that is. The issue started in again on Friday so I had benefiber and a Fiber Plus bar and it got my tummy back to normal over night.

I like the Fiber bars, and carrots always seem to help me! HAve a great day!

 

[mikamah]

Good morning to all my other "loser" friends. I had another "day of no [food] regrets yesterday and again, I credit my friends here who have been supportive and encouraging, and a HUGE thank you and hug to Pamela who happened to say something that struck me as a lightbulb moment right when I needed it. Instead I had a cup of herbal tea. I was hungry by the time I went to bed at 12:30, but decided it wouldn't hurt me to go to bed with my stomach growling. Taryn- That sweet cinnamon was absolutely delicious on carrots last night. Thank you!

So glad you've had another good day and are back on track. When we get so overwhelmed, it's sometimes hard to remember we are important, and getting our exercise and eating right can do so much for our frame of mind. And you went to bed hungry and survived the night. That late night eating is not necessary. Is that a cinnamon sugar you put on the carrots? I'm not big on carrots, but michael loves them, so maybe a little cinnamon would make them better.

Happy to report that I did well yesterday and am only up a pound for the weekend which I hope to eliminate today with some exercise and lots of water. I haven't been drinking enough water as I wake up with dry mouth every morning. I may have solved the tummy issues I have been struggling with. Fiber seems to be the issue, lack of that is. The issue started in again on Friday so I had benefiber and a Fiber Plus bar and it got my tummy back to normal over night.

Glad your tummy is feeling better. Once you get used to a high fiber diet, you know it when you don't get the fiber in. The water helps too. Have a fun day.

My first month with PC was a huge hit, and I almost doubled what I needed for sales. I have a little money to spend on the girls' for Christmas now. I am VERY concerned, b/c I got everyone I can think of in that first month, and now I have all the months ahead to keep it going. I have 2 shows in Dec. and about 4 people that say that want to have one in Jan, but won't commit to a date. My goal is 5 a month to make what I need to get us all caught up and on the right track. So, that's a huge concern. The company is so great to reward you for a great first 30 days, that I'll get half of the kit cost back, got $200 to spend on supplies/products to show, an apron, grill pan and press, and $490 in commission!

BUT - these things seem little, but they all add up:
1 - FIL gave us venison. Sorry all you vegetarians, hope that doesn't gross you out or offend you. BUT, we have some meat in the freezer for winter.
2. FIL went fishing, gave us fish. Again, a meal we didn't have to fund.
3. AK had a great report card, got money from her grandparents, we didn't have to give her souvenir money for her trip. She's been hoarding her birthday money, we over paid, and they got some back. She came home with $25!
4. People at work have been giving me clothes. I've gotten almost a full winter wardrobe (meaning I can go about 2 weeks without wearing the same outfit ) from people that have outgrown their 6 and 8's.
5. While Ak quitting team rocked us emotionally, we are saving at least $200/mo. in gas and tuition. Not to mention the 6 weekends of 5+ hour trips for meets/hotel rooms/food/gas.
6. WHile Dh is not working at all this week, the past 3 he's gotten his overtime in, so we could buy groceries and he could help me w/gas money, and a couple of bills,and buy AK a yearbook. I know, not a necessity, but artwork she drew was chosen for the cover, and I would have hated for her not to have one.
7. Dh's work gave him a turkey, which was our responsiblity for Thanksgiving dinner.

Taryn

I love your list of all the positives in your life right now. I can imagine it's hard when people are telling you you don't look good and need to stop losing weight. A girl I work with is in the midst of a horrible divorce and took up running for stress and has lost 80 pounds and is down to 120. Every day I hear at least one person tell her to stop losing weight. She's is tiny, and small boned, so we're not used to that because she's always been larger, but i feel so bad for her. I try to tell her she looks great, and she is not too thin, but probably getting to where she is meant to be. I don't understand why it's ok to tell people to stop losing weight, but noone would ever say to stop gaining. Well, except my crazy old aunt Nancy. Not to sound like your friend, but have you been to the doctor lately? With all the weight loss, maybe some of your vitamin levels are low if you're not taking a multivite, or hormones could be off. Last year when I went to the doctor for depression, my vitamin d was low, which can contribute to the depression. Do you wear make up? I just wear a little foundation powder and blush and if I get distracted and don't put it on when I look in the mirror later I feel like I look so much older. On the hair, how about a fresh cut, maybe some layers would help with the thinness. I forget if your hair is long, but I think thinner hair looks thinner the longer it is. That's all I can think of right now. Oh, yeah, don't go pulling your hair out when those kids or hubby is acting up.

:Glad you are relaxing Kathy. How many people will be there Thursday?

I know why I am an aisle blocker. It comes from shopping with little kids, and you keep the buggy in the middle of the aisle so they don't grab everything off the shelves. Thanks for the reminder DONA. I don't have to do it when they are not with me! AS for the spice aisle, I can NEVER find what I need there!!!! Speaking of spices.

We're just having 7, so it will be nice and small. My house is small, so really 8 is the most we could fit for a sit-down dinner. When we have the whole family we always do buffet, which is why I've never done thanksgiving here.
I'm happy to report I did not block the aisle once today at Market Basket, but it was crazy in there. I did take a turn a little wide and knocked a bunch of tin foil baking pans off a counter. A little old lady thought she did it, but i fessed up.
I shopped while Michael was at ccd, and when we came home he had a meltdown because I wouldn't let him call a friend to come over right then, but had said he could later if he helped me pick up a bit and i got the house cleaned, but he wasn't happy with that, so then I had a little meltdown of my own, and made him cry, so we hugged and snuggled and apologized, and while I was cleaning in the kitchen he picked up the play room, and started to vacuum on his own. Amazing how quickly they can change.

I'll post the qotd in the next post. Thanks to taryn's venison for the idea.

 

[mikamah]

Sunday 11-21 qotd- What is the strangest food you have ever eaten, and did you like it?

For me it was moose meat. It was a marinated steak grilled and it was actually pretty tasty.

Have a great sunday.

Pamela- thinking of you and dh.