Journey back to ME!!- I'm getting bugged!!

[goldcupmom]

Well, yesterday was a less than stellar day, it ended up an 'indulge the cravings day. The only thing you could really call food was the nf milk in a latte and a small baked potato with mushrooms, onions & ff cheese. Then I had an entire CAN of salt & vinegar pringles, 2 pt bar, etc. I ended up using ELEVEN FP's, but at least I had them so I technically stayed OP. Yes, my stomach is still revolting from the garbage!!!!

I don't understand, but the older I get, the more my TOM cravings/bloat moves to mid month and then nothing just before. Gotta love mid-life!!

Today will be much better and hopefully I didn't totally sabotage my Thursday WI.

Went to the thrift store yesterday, but DD had a major TOM emergency so we basically found her some pants - really great ones that she can wear for school for $6 - and left. Oh well..... Been there, done that..... Needless to say she was miserable and didn't go to fencing last night. We're hoping & praying that she somewhat regulates and doesn't have TOM problems at camp in July. At the time of her appendix they noticed she was having quite a bit of cyst problems and I think they're back. The curse.....

Today will be busy(when isn't a day busy??) - return DH clothes to mall, drop 2 HUGE boxes of stuffed animals off at the food bank(they give them away, goodwill sells), take stuff to GoodWill, make some phone calls for some reservations for FL trip, GO TO THE GYM, clean house, pull/package Ebay, and I'm sure more....

Just in case the gym doesn't happen, I did my normal 7 min abs, 10 min waist & then tried the new 1 Mile Jog from Leslie Sansone(WATP). Its just over 12 min - about 10 is jogging - and then there is a segment of 'slim your thighs'. I liked it and it was definitely jogging speed!! Total is 25 min, so a good burst if I don't have much time.

Food Journal day 20 -

slimfast(3)
subway wrap(4)
3 ff hot dogs(3)
ww yogurt(1)
chocolate(2)
sf popsicle(.5)
diet root beer(0)
sf ice cream(4)
- it was a root beer float!-
pretzels(2)

7 min abs, 10 min waist, 25 min jog/thighs, 20 min steps, 10 min walk, 48 min weights
32 tea, 64 water, 12 oz diet root beer,

15 days til we leave. The chances of me making my goal of reaching 10% before them are looking really slim. I have WI the 22, 29 and MAYBE I'll go on 7/3. Then I won't be able to go until 7/27 - hopefully. Fortunately, since I bought the summer pass, I won't be 'disenrolled' if I miss too many weeks.

Off to wake DD and get moving on stuff that must be done.

 

[traceycooper]

Boy your day sounds hectic!!
Have a good Tuesday
Hope you get back on track, enjoy the binge & just move on!!

 

[goldcupmom]

Just got a call from my 2nd brother - he had his 'procedure' this morning, but they couldn't do anything. He is having a quadruple bypass tomorrow morning. The Dr said it was a miracle he came to the Dr. when he did. He has 1 artery 100% blocked, 2 80% blocked and 1 70% blocked, plus he is a diabetic on insulin. He's more than a little worried about the surgery. He is 61 and the Dr. also said there is evidence that he has had a heart attack at some point. His wife & 1 daughter are there and the other is flying in at 10 tonight. That one is a cardiac surgical nurse, so she will at least be able to explain things.

Just another reason to make sure I keep on this journey and keep up my exercise. The other 5 of us siblings are all now diabetic, only 2 of us do not have high blood pressure. My oldest DSis has cholesterol in the 700's on meds. Mine is normal, but I still take 10 mg lipitor as a preventative.

Of course, DD said this is stupid and I don't need to watch anything. Besides, 60 is old and you don't need to live past that anyway(wait til she gets there!)

So, if you're so inclined, say a prayer, please for him & his family.

 

[toystoryduo]

A prayer has been said for your brother, Julie. Please update us when you can.

 

[goldcupmom]

Thanks, Tracy. I probably won't hear anything until late afternoon. They said he went in at 6:30, 3 - 4 hours of prep, then 3 - 5 hours of surgery. Most likely my DSis who lives there will call my DBro in Iowa who will call me when he gets the chance. My DSis from FL is in Iowa visiting her DH relatives & Dbro, so she won't be able to call.

Not sure if I'll make WI tomorrow or not. Supposedly, and it's a big IF, DS19 car will be finished and, of course, the only time DH will be free to go pick it up is between 9 - 11 a.m. - WW time! But for that, I'll miss this week!!

Today is take the stuffed animals to food bank(they weren't open yesterday), haul more to goodwill, package/mail ebay, run to WalMart, go to DQ and order DS19 a birthday cake for Saturday(am I old enough to have a 20 year old kid?????), take DD to DH for fencing, help DS16 w/ English journals. And if I get all that done, I won't feel bad for not accomplishing EVERYTHING on my list!! I'm with you, Tracy, the list just keeps growing!!

Food Journal day 21 - Happy Summer!! -

slimfast(3)
Keva(5)
turkey(2)
flat out lt bread(1)
egg beaters(1)
ff cheese(1)
hot peppers(0)

64 water, 32 tea,

7 min abs, 10 min waist, 66 WATP 5 mile

 

[Jane E.]

Julie, sending prayers for your brother. I hope the surgery goes safely. You must be a nervous wreck waiting to hear how your brother is doing.

 

[goldcupmom]

Called OKC to check w/ my DSis on Dbro. Went in for prep at 6:30, they took him back about 9:30. Said they would come out & let them know periodically how things were going. As of about 12:15 their time they had not yet stopped his heart, but things were 'progressing normally'. DSis said Dbro was really terrified this morning.

2:45 mst - Just got a call from my oldest brother. Dbro #2 is out of surgery - took almost 6 hours. Surgeon is not pleased. It ended up being a QUINTUPLE bypass. He said he had a very hard time finding any usable veins as they are ALL more than 50% clogged. Said it is very typical of diabetes totally out of control. The cardiologist said it's time for a new endocrinologist if this one allowed Dbro to continue his lifestyle, eating whatever he wanted, and just taking the insulin. Said the first 48 hours will tell, but that they are still concerned that Dbro might not make it. And, that this would have been mostly preventable with proper control, diet, exercise. Sad.....

 

[CACruisin']

Prayers & PD for you and your Dbro and family. I hope all goes well.

 

[goldcupmom]

No news yet today on Dbro. As of about 9 last night he was still on a ventilator. They hope he will progress to the point that today he can be moved to where it is 1 nurse/4 instead of 1/2. His DD is a cardiac nurse in WPalm area(used to work in the hospital he is in) and is going to stay with him at the hospital & hopefully for a while at home.

I'm trying to digest DS16's History papers & critique them and my head is swimming!

Not sure if I"ll make WI today as I'm waiting for a call on DS19s car. It seems like it's always something. I think I'd be down slightly according to my scale, but I never can tell for sure. Last week I thought I was the same or up slightly from my scale, but on WW scale I was down 1.6. Weird!

Lots to accomplish today - when isn't there? No clue what any food will be. It will depend on what I end up being able to get done based on when/if I can get the car and when I find out.

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Julie,

Sending prayers and PD for your DBro. I hope all is well.

Sunny

 

[goldcupmom]

Thanks, all! I'm figuring no news is good news at this point. If I don't hear today, I'll call again tonight.

Didn't make WI as I'm waiting for the phone to ring. Maybe will make tomorrow or Saturday a.m., but it's doubtful....oh well....

Food Journal day 22 - THIRTEEN days til Florida!! -

flat out lt (1)
egg beaters(1)
ff cheese(1)
hot peppers(0)
lt bread(1)
turkey(1)
lf swiss(1)
pickle(0)
banana(2)
rf peanut butter(2)
noodles(3)
chicken(3)
lf ice cream(4)
blueberries(1)

80 water, 32 tea. 16 water

7 min abs, 10 min waist, 20 min step, 50 weights, 30 min walk

Just finally got DD up, off soon to run errands & then will make the gym at some point. Still waiting on DS19 car people to call.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Just wanted to check in and say hi..hope everything is okay..hang in there!

 

[Lizzydoll73]

Hi Julie. Hope everything is ok with your Dbro.

Have a great weekend!

 

[toystoryduo]

Julie,

Your brother and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[goldcupmom]

I'm still proofing History essays.....BORING!!!! But we have to have them all submitted before Florida. If I can just do 1 set a day we'll make it. UGH!!

Today besides History I have the stuff we didn't get done yesterday to do, pull suitcases, grocery, etc. Supposedly, but I'll believe it when it happens, we get DS19 car today. That would be a blessing! At least today is his day off so I don't have to run him around.

Tomorrow is DS19 birthday, and he works until 4. DD and I will go to the neighborhood garage sales in the morning early, then have to go buy DS19 some presents. Basically I'm getting him some gift cards - Best Buy, gas, food, movie, or something. I ordered a DQ ice cream cake we'll pick up at 3 and I will NOT eat more than a bite or 2. Forget the ice cream, I like the frozen hot fudge & crunchies in the middle!

Food Journal day 23 - 12 days to Florida! -

lt bagel(2)
rf pb(1.5)
sf jelly(.5)

32 tea,

7 min abs, 10 min waist,

 

[Foxfiregrrl]

Hi, Julie!

Sorry to hear about your Dbro. I hope everything turns out ok! Sending some PD his way! My mother is diabetic and my father has heart problems those are two of the things that keeps me motivated on my journey. I do not want to reach the point that I become diabetic. I fear that since my dad’s problem is hereditary I may already have the heart problem. The best thing that I can do for it is to stay in shape and healthy. This journey really is about a lot more than vanity, it is about longevity, health, & happiness!

Also wanted to send you some PD for your son’s car! I know you will be excited to finally get it back!

You have been doing excellent on your exercise! And your food is great as well! You make staying OP seem so easy! I’m not sure I would do as well at that.

How many days til Florida? I am excited for you, so I know you are excited!
Have a Great weekend!

 

[goldcupmom]

AAAARRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

The car isn't done!!! They need to order a gasket from KIA. MAYBE Monday afternoon, more likely Tuesday Afternoon.

Food Journal Day 23 - 12 days til florida!!

lt bagel(2)
lt pb(1.5)
sf jelly(.5)
2 pt sandwich(2)
baked kettle chips(4)
and more baked kettle chips(4)

7 min abs, 10 min waist, 66 min WATP 5 mile

32 tea, 12 oz cf diet coke,

 

[ScoJo15]

Julie - keep your chin up!! 12 days til Florida!!! I'm so jealous!

Keep up the awesome job on the exercise...you're doing so good!

Have a great weekend.

 

[CACruisin']

Sorry about DS's car. DH's car was in the shop a few weeks ago. Had to rent a car twice because it wasn't done when promised.

Great job eating right and exercise. I can't seem to get either one right currently.

FL is just a few days away and you'll be there soon ....

 

[goldcupmom]

The last few days have been BUSY, but I"ve stayed OP, even through DQ Ice Cream Cake for DS20 Birthday!! DD & I did a neighborhood sale on Saturday & walked for almost 4 hours(counted 45 min) and made it to the gym yesterday. I THINK I'll make it this month if I can stay on track!!

Today is SINGLE DIGIT DAY!!!!!!

NINE days til Florida!! Boy, am I more than ready!!!

Millions of things to accomplish before then though.... This morning is errands and hopefully DS20 car will be done.

Later....