Disney Grannie's journal (life after Grave's Disease)

Happy New Year, Nancy. Sorry that you've been feeling bad.
Here's some :sunny: to warm you up and chase away the cold bug.

Nancy, don't wait around to get that glucose test. Have you gone yet? Make an appointment today if you haven't! It's nothing to play around with!!!

Keep me posted, OK?
Erin
 
Sunday, January 18

Just checking in again. I maintained my weight last week. My usual patter now it seems. A couple of weeks of maintenance followed by a loss.

My doctor appointment for follow up is the first week of February, I forgot the date. I have to get my blood pressure checked, and I guess he'll order more blood work to see what's going on there. I haven't rushed back because I'm still fighting the cold (flu?) that I think I got in his office the last time I went. I'm almost better except for a cough.

We ate at Ruby Tuesday's last evening (DH, DD, DS, DDIL, DSIL, and DGS). We had to wait almost an hour to get seated. Lots of low carb stuff on the menu. It was pretty good but I wouldn't wait that long again. I didn't know they had call ahead seating.

Looking forward to the Eagles playoff game this evening. GO EAGLES!
 
Tuesday, Jan 27

I maintained again last week. I still have the lousy cold. I feel so tired out all the time. I have my follow up visit at the doctor next Tuesday evening.

We've been trying a few new recipes to keep meals and desserts interesting. DH likes most of them, too. I can't believe I'm only a pound and a half from ONDERland and I'm not there yet. Maybe when I feel better and do a little exercise I'll be there.

My carbs are still in the 20 to 25 a day range and I'm drinking at least 10 glasses of water per day. Hopefully, I'll have better news next week.
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Feb. 4, 2004

I maintained again last week. January was a useless month for me as far as weight loss goes. I haven't been cheating; just not exercising. I'm finally over my cough and congestion.

Had my doctor appointment follow up last evening. Blood pressure still up (144 over 88), more blood taken to check things out. I am not diabetic but sugar level is too high.

The doctor is still on Atkins and looking good. He told me not to give up and to exercise more. I will try. Follow up appt scheduled for 6 weeks from now.
 

hi nancy, i just wanted to stop in and offer my support. i'm sorry you haven't been losing, but at least you haven't been gaining! good luck with your follow up appointment, be sure to let us know how it goes. :)
 
I haven't checked in for a while. Mostly because I'm still on my plateau. I haven't lost any more weight although I'm still on plan.

My follow up doctor's appt was O.K. Blood pressure a little lower. Doc did more blood tests...extensive ones that I haven't got the results back for yet. I will call this week.

I have joined the April Fool's Day challenge to lose 5 pounds. It will be difficult with the way my weight loss has stalled. But I will try!
I'm only a couple of pounds from ONDERland and want to be there soon.
 
YOU can do it Nancy! I just KNOW you can! I hope your days are soon brighter for you sweetie!:sunny:

How did the other tests come out Nancy?
 
Nancy, I'm thinking of you and hoping all is going well. I think our bodies hang onto the weight more during the winter months. Now that temps are warming up, I bet we'll have better luck with the scale!
 
Thanks for checking up on me. It's been a real downer lately.

I called for my test results. Doctor hasn't called back yet. I guess no news is good news. I have a follow up appt in two weeks. My blood pressure has been a lot better, at least on the machine in our pharmacy.

I got out walking yesterday and really enjoyed it. I'm usually home too late to get in a nice walk before dark. Soon it'll be staying light longer and I won't have an excuse!

NancyJ
 
UhOh!! Where did my 25 pound clippie go? Are you guys trying to tell me something. I know I haven't lost lately, but I haven't gained either. I'm at about a 28 pound loss.

NancyJ
 
Glad that clippie came back! :p You've worked too hard to lose it in cyberspace! ::yes::

I finally got outside to walk last night after work too! It was wonderful to be out in the fresh air! I'm so happy the days are getting longer!

Have a :sunny: day!!
 
Well, I haven't been keeping up with my journal lately. I guess it's because I haven't really had anything to be excited about. My weight is still the same as it was in early January. I'm still low carbing and drinking my water and generally feel great.

My April Fool's challenge is going nowhere. I didn't make my ONDERland by Christmas challenge either. When spring arrives, I know I'll get to exercise more and try to eat fewer calories. At least I know how to maintain very well.

I probably won't be writing here again until I lose at least another pound. My meals are generally the same every week so it's no use logging my menus. I drink plenty of water but exercise very little in the winter.
 
Still no loss to report. I got my blood test results. I'm glucose intolerant but not diabetic. The doctor gave me homework...get more exercise! And lose weight. Which is what I've been trying to do.

If I don't, I'll probably get diabetes in 10 years.

Well, on a happier note...spring arrived this morning and the snow is melting. I went for a walk yesterday and plan to do it again tomorrow. I'm looking forward to the birth of a new granddaughter in early July.

On a sadder note...grumpy old boss is coming back from disability in about 10 days. It actually was fun going to work these past 3 months without him. Is it time to retire yet?

I'm still looking to get to ONEDERland soon. And I'm still on plan.
 
Well, it's been so long since I journaled I could hardly find it! I've been feeling great, staying on plan, and trying to get more exercise. I even walked outside with DH yesterday in the bitter cold and wind. I had to wear my parka and still almost froze! Needless to say, it was NOT enjoyable although hubby didn't mind. He walks at least 2 miles a day outside in almost any weather. I wish I had his good habits. I only like to exercise when the weather is nice. Although it's spring, it's been cold and/or rainy (even snow flaky) almost every day in spring so far.

That being said, I am still low carbing and loving it. My body does not want to cooperate insofar as weight loss goes, but I feel I am eating healthier than ever and don't miss the flour and sugar products at all. Eventually, I hope to lose the 50 pounds that I still need to lose. I am SO close to ONEDERland but wonder if somehow I am sabotaging (sp?) myself from reaching it. Only 3 more pounds would do it but I've been hovering at this weight since early January. I guess most people would have given up by now.

I have tried eating more carbs for a week, more fat, etc. and switching things around a bit. I keep my carbs at 20 to 25 a day. You think that would have some effect, but with my lousy metabolism every pound is such a struggle. And the older I get the harder it gets. I know it won't get any easier. But this is a way of life, not a race to lose weight.

I just have to vent now and then to keep me focused. I won't be joining any more challenges for now. It's just too depressing to see how great everyone else does and nothing happens for me.
 
HI, so nice to hear from you again:D

Can't believe you walked yesterday and today it is even worse:mad: My front mat blew away it may be all the way at your house. If you see it let me know:p

Glad to hear your still low carb. Keep pluggin along and you'll get there, just taking a little longer

Hope today was right on target for you:wave:
 
Hi Meme,
I keep on trying different things, but basically I'm eating the same things and the same way I did while I was losing but the losing stopped. Very frustrating!

The uncooperative weather sure stinks! DH wanted to walk yesterday, but I'm waiting for a sunny day or at least a little warmth! Daylight savings should help. I have that extra hour now before it gets dark.

Sure glad to see you're OP and doing O.K. Hope you found your door mat. The wind has been unbelievable for this time of year.

Talk to you soon. Even if I'm not writing, I'm lurking out there seeing how everyone is doing and looking for ideas to shake up this plateau.
 
Nancy, I'm so sad to hear about your plateau :( but you are sticking with it and giving your body healthy food! You wouldn't be doing yourself any favors by going off-plan so stick with it, OK?

Daylight savings time is wonderful, isn't it?? I'm really enjoying the extra hour of daylight in the evening - it's much easier to walk outside after work. It's getting warmer by the week and soon we'll have lots of days that will be great for walking!

Just keep hangin' in there!! Hopefully warmer weather, more walking and bike riding, and continued healthy eating will wear down that scale! :sunny:
 
The weather is getting nicer, and I've started bike riding again. DH pumped up the tires, and away I went! It felt really good. I'm going to try to do it at least 3 days a week and also do more walking.

I haven't lost any more weight yet. I still have a problem with eating in the evening although my carb count is fine for the day. I really think this is part of my problem, but I can't seem to stop. At least I'm snacking on better things...cheese, macadamia nuts, etc.

I'm off to exercise now. I'm going to try to log more often, too.
 
Well, I rode my bike outside. Dark clouds are threatening now. I'm glad I got back in time.

My food intake today:
B - 1/2 cup cottage cheese
L - 1/2 cup chicken salad (mayo, celery, onion)
S - 1/2 stalk celery, a couple of TBS of brie

Lots of water today. At least 10 glasses so far. I had coffee (3 cups w/half and half).

D - will be a BIG salad - spring salad w/tuna salad and egg salad, onions, and some cheese. We'll be eating a little late this evening because we're planning to vote first when DH gets home.

I do so well all day. I hope the munchies don't come back this evening.
 












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