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

[tbstein]

Great trip report Julie!

I can see life is hectic again! Isn't that just the way it is.

Have a great week!

Wendy

 

[goldcupmom]

I MUST GET BACK IN CONTROL!!!!!!!

In the week I've been back, I've probably GAINED weight. I can't get back into disciplined mode. And I MUST!!!!

Like several others, the spending bug is getting me as well. I had just told myself I needed to go on a money diet, especially if I wanted another cruise, then I bought the Gazebo & yesterday DD & I went to the mall after my Dr. Hit the Vic. Sec. Sale! But, the Gazebo is up & is AWESOME!!! Lots still to do around it, but it will be wonderful. Now I just need to find an inexpensive (no CHEAP) futon to put in it & chairs/table. I need the futon as it would be a great place for a nap (we all know how many of those I get!! )

The heat here is ridiculous, which isn't helping me at all. I'm not sleeping well at night, and during the day I'm not exercising as it's too hot to feel like doing anything.

And the eating just won't quit. Not a lot, just all the wrong things.

I was going to go to WW this morning & face the music, but I seem to have lost my little booklet they mark. Somewhere in the chaos called my house!

I haven't weighed & I don't intend to for a few more days. After I start getting some focus again, I'll weigh & see where I'm at. I'm afraid if the scale is up as much as I think, I'll just want to throw in the towel.

We are still plugging away at DS17 English. I think we'll be lucky to have it done by his grad party....oh well. He is now the proud owner of a NM HS Diploma & it doesn't say GED.

DS20's bday is Sunday and I haven't even THOUGHT about what to get him, what to do (other than the bottle of Rum I bought on our trip). The way he's been, nothing comes to mind as being a good option, but I can't do that.

Went to the Dermatologist yesterday and all is fine. He did a 'body check' & found nothing bad. The 'thing' on my face is apparently the thing most commonly mistaken as cancer. Not noticable, just a pinkish small bump. Good news indeed!!

Off to try to get some more clutter taken care of. Hopefully I'll get a few more journals visited later on.

Weekend's coming!

 

[keenercam]

Julie -- Welcome home to WISH, sweetie! We've missed you. Thank you for sharing your trip report. You were inspirationally disciplined with food on your cruise. I am going to try to remember a lot of your options when I go in a month. LOL! I am so happy the dermatologist report was good! Thank God!

Really, really looking forward to meeting you at ToT! Howard and I were talking today about ADRs for Saturday lunch/dinner before the race and I was realizing just how close it is getting!

 

[bekkiz]

Your trips sounds like a blast, thank you for all the details, it really made me smile I'm glad the doctor cleared you of any scary stuff.

It's always hard coming back from time off your routine. I think that's been my problem, I've been gone so much, I haven't had time to go to the grocery store, I don't exercise like I should....it's just a downward spiral..

You will get back on track!

 

[mabenoab]

Julie, your trip sounded like so much fun!! You and I would be totally compatible eaters...I love the sound of everything you had. Welcome home, and so glad you're dermatologist appt. went all right. Also, LOL! about your DS with the blue hair, and spiderman floaties. What a riot he sounds like!

I know how hard it is to face that scale...especially after vacation, but maybe the # won't be as bad as you fear. Good luck, and you'll be back on track in no time!

Beth

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Julie
Great trip report, i wish we could do another cruise
maybe..one day..if i ever stop spending my money on needlass stuff!!
Hope DS had a good b/day
Great news from the dermatologist
Hope your weekend has been cool (in both sense of the meaning )

 

[toystoryduo]

Great news from the dermatologist, Julie! What a relief!

Your trip report was great! Someday I would like to take a cruise.

Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

 

[goldcupmom]

And get some SLEEP!!!!

So, I've been not OP at all since the trip. Not horrid, but certainly not good.

I spent a lot of my sleepless nights over the weekend planning. Here's what I've come up with...

1. I can't fix all my newly bad habits at once. Today I'm going to attempt to do all liquid to hopefully break the feeding frenzy. Then I'm going to try to go back to doing liquid 1x week. We didn't do DS21 birthday cake yesterday, so IF he gets a break & we do it, I'll likely have a small piece. The rest of the week I'm going to concentrate on keeping within points again.

This will be hard as it's so hot here & I have a freezer full of ice cream. I'm going to reach for ths sf popsicles instead. I can, I can, I can.

2. This week I'm going to try to get in some type of exercise each day, but next week I'm going to try planning out my week & sticking to it.

3. I'm going to go to WW this week even if it kills me. I've gained a LOT since I last went. Then, I will give WW & me until 1/29/08. That will be my 5 YEAR anniversary & have never made goal. Yes, I've been on again/off again, but much more on than off. If I'm not within 'spittin' distance of goal, I will stop going & just follow on my own. I really want to make lifetime, but....5 years gets expensive!!

4. I will be 47 on 7/30. My goal by then is to weigh under what I did when I last went to WW before vacation- even if it's .1! I have a good way to go, but it's 'new weight', so I think it will come off a bit easier & that I can do it. My next goal will be to weigh under 160 - 159.9 will be fine with me. The lowest I made officially since joining WW was 162 on 10/2/03.

5. That means.... I have 5 weeks to be either 169.7 on my new scale or 166.5 on my old scale. About 1.5 lbs/week. And, I have 17 weeks+ to lose 17.9 lbs on my new scale. And most importantly ( why? is coming) I have 46 weeks to lose 32.3 lbs - about .75 lbs/week.

6. Why???? Because each of my 5 siblings became diabetic at age 48. I will turn 48 on 7/30/2008 and I AM going to be the exception!!!!! If on 5/12/2008 I have reached my WW goal of 145 (still not at my personal goal of 135), I have a reward planned for my birthday....... another cruise!!! I intend to put a completely refundable deposit on a cruise and the final payment will be due 5/12/2008 which is 75 days out. Then I will be on a cruise on my birthday. (Same cruise we did this year as it's cheapest & convenient) DD & my WISH buddies are the only ones who know about this so I'm hoping she & y'all can help keep me motivated!

So, a large part of keeping on track is journaling. Since I'm obsessive, I will likely weigh myself daily, but I will make myself POST it - Good, Bad, UGLY!!

6/25 - Day 1/322 days until GOAL
Old Scale (OS) - 174.5 New Scale(NS) - 177.8

slimfast(3)
sf popsicle
Keva(5)
pizza(12)
ice cream(3)

Sleep has got to improve. My problem is mid-life! It's hot here 93 & climbing. My nights since coming home have been like: bed about 10:30 +/- DS17 or 21 come in between 11:30 & 2 depending on if DS21 is working (which wakes me up twice), dogs decide they need out at about 1:30 +/-, 3 +/-, then I have to get DS17 up for work at either 4 or 5, DS21 up at 6 or & & DH up at 6:30. Each of those wakes me. Then the occasional potty break. So, I'm getting like maybe 2 hours to sleep at a stretch, maybe. But, it's hot. So, I get hot & roll over, which triggers a hot flash/night sweat. By the time I cool down enough to sleep, I get woken, which of course, triggers another. I'm totally exhausted, grouchy, & have no energy at all! Please Monsoon season come SOON!!!!! I'm also a person that is up when the sun comes up & I can't sleep in. Naps could happen, but it's too hot to get comfortable. SIGH.......

So, I'm off to get some stuff done around here & hopefully visit a few journals. DH has a dinner for work tonight & I have to pick DD up in 45 min.

 

[goldcupmom]

6/26 - Day 2/322 days (or Less) until GOAL
Old Scale (OS) - 172.5 New Scale(NS) - 176.8

ww emuffin(1)
ff chz(1)
egg beaters(1)
banana pepper(0)
baked chips(5)
ice cream(3)
pizza(6)
sm piece cake(5) we FINALLY cut DS21 cake from Monday!

20 oz diet sunkist, 42 oz water, 40 oz crystal lite slurpee - tangerine lime - SOUR!!,

Well, liquid didn't happen yesterday. Did OK until I picked DD15 up at work. Got Keva, still good. Got home hungry & I had FROZEN my last can of Slimfast! OOPS!!!

So, I had a couple of slices of leftover pizza & later a small amount of light ice cream. Not GREAT, but within points & MUCH LESS than I have been eating.

DD15 is off today. DS17 works at 11:30, but since it's hot & dry he can ride. DS21 went to work at 1 p.m yesterday & got off at 3 a.m. He's off today & I imagine he'll be sleeping most of it.

Downstairs with the exception of DS21 junk in the hallway & the bathroom is ready for the party on 7/15. DD15 still needs to do her room, but her door will stay closed as will DS21 & the laundry room. Start praying now for good weather, or I'm doomed!! I can't hold like 110 people in my house!!

Not sure what today will bring, except that I know it won't be cooler temps!

 

[toystoryduo]

Julie,

I think your goals for the next few weeks/months look good and completely do-able. Have you been able to get some sleep?

I hope the weather improves for you. It's been in the 90s the last few days and should be in the 70s here this weekend. Hope it cools off for you!

Have a great Wednesday!

 

[goldcupmom]

6/27 - Day 3/322 days (or Less) until GOAL
Old Scale (OS) - 172.5 New Scale(NS) - 177.2

cake - NOT a good breakfast! (6) but I WILL stay w/i points!
turkey(2)
romaine(0)
boca veg chili(2)
cheese(6)

84 oz water, 32 oz decaf grn tea,


Last night we waited, again, until just after 10 when DS21 finally showed up so we could have his birthday cake. I had a small slice - not great before bed!! DD15 & I did manage about a 20 min walk/run w/ the dogs.

DS17's GF & her family are likely to book the same cruise I have a deposit on for next summer. They'd all LOVE it!

Today was supposed to be DS17 day off, but he got called in to unload a semi, then he's coming home & better get busy on some school that is still dangling out there.

DS17 & I went to pick up a patio set for the gazebo - sold out! Called every store in town & found ONE left - about 40 min away. Got in the van to go & the van started sputtering. UGH!!!!! So, DS17 GF sister will get tonight for me. Hopefully they'll REALLY hold it like they said. It's 4 chairs & a large firepit table and less than 1/2 price! Fingers crossed!

As for the Van, I'm praying it's not dying! I HATE vehicles!! Such is life!

 

[keenercam]

Julie -- Drink your water, my dear! I am so psyched seeing your ToT icon in your signature! In case you are interested, there will be a WISH tee shirt order going in in July. Look for a thread to be started by our very own Carrie (wtpclc) if you are interested in wearing the very LOUD lime green tee for the race. We've heard the official race shirts will be glow-in-the-dark, but I think many of us will wear WISH shirts for the race. Also, if you have time, you might want to pop over to the weekly training thread or the ToT thread. I don't remember -- where are you staying? Howard and I will be at Port Orleans Riverside.

 

[goldcupmom]

Tracy, it's DREADFULLY hot here, still. We had a cool down - only to be 95 today, not 98! Hopefully monsoons will start on time in about 2 - 3 weeks - probably just in time for DS17 party..... As for sleep night before last I got a bit more - DH was at a dinner so I was able to unwind & go to bed earlier. Last night was a midnight bedtime, but the dogs cooperated & I was able to sleep for about 6 hours with little interruption, so I'm starting to catch up.

Cam - I stole your TOT image - could you tell!! I liked it much better! I'm pretty excited about coming, too. Not sure where we will stay. We get in Wed night & will go to my DSis in Lakeland until sometime Friday. If things work out, I'll be using the Dockers Father's Day promo & getting 2 nights + 2 dinners free - if that works out, we'll be at either: Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza Universal, Amerisuites Lake Buena Vista, Embassy Suites Orlando, Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista, Hilton WDW, Hilton SeaWorld, Orlando Marriott, Portofino Bay at Universal - You know me, I'm CHEAP!!! It may or may not work out, but I sure am gonna try!!! Next week I'm going to do some more research & see if I can reserve something that can be cancelled just in case. If I don't catch the shirt thread, let me know! DD LOVES lime green!!

 

[bekkiz]

Good for you with water and points! I really hope the patio set works out, you deserve it

 

[toystoryduo]

Julie,

Sending for your van and for the patio set. Maybe you can post pictures of your new patio when it's all done.

I'm glad to hear that you are catching up on sleep.

Have a great day!

 

[keenercam]

Hey, Julie! How's it going? We have been looking for a patio set, too, but need a dining table and 6 chairs. I am hoping we might find something at Target. Think I'll persuade DH to go looking tonight.
Have a great night!

 

[goldcupmom]

6/28 - Day 4/322 days (or Less) until GOAL
Old Scale (OS) - N/A New Scale(NS) - N/A

3 CFA chicken strips(5)
Med Fry(7.5)
3 honey mustard(3)
1/2 cup red beans/rice(3)
cake(6)

40 oz crystal lite slurpee, 34 oz water, 34 oz diet sunkist

DS17 got up anxious to assemble the patio stuff. I went out to help & when I came in I had missed WW, had had a bunch of liquid, so I didn't weigh yesterday.

6/29 - Day 5/322 days (or Less) until GOAL
Old Scale (OS) - 172.5 New Scale(NS) - 177.4

romaine(0)
boca veg chili(2)
cheese(4)
frozen grapes(.5)
panini(7)
baked chips(4)
meringue cookie(3)
skinny cow(2)

88 oz water


Impending TOM is driving me NUTS!! Plus, my lower back/tailbone/muscles have been sore - too much computer time. And, I have a small cyst near the top of my tailbone off to the left side(right at the top of the great divide ). Been there forever, but every once in a while I notice it, spend about 4 days 'feeling' it, before I once again decide I'm not dying, it's been there forever & hasn't kiilled me yet. So, rubbing near there always makes it sore, too. Fun, Fun, Fun!!

Cam, my set came from WalMart - they have some really good sales right now. The matching table/chairs to this has 6 chairs. I think they show it online - it's something like Perryville(?)

Off to take DD to dentist - gee, she's thrilled!!

Back from Dentist - went well. Picked up 10 more 12 pks soda - I only buy when it's $2 each & this family drinks WAY TOO MUCH, plus the party coming up I'll need a bunch!

DD works at 4 & I'm going to try to get stuff hauled to the appropriate room before then & maybe get going early & run some errands. Gas is necessary, & I've lost my Sam's card, so that will have to be a stop very soon.

This weekend will be mainly the house getting ready for party on 15th. Thurs we have 20 RR ties being delivered so we can terrace the hill, so that will take up most of next weekend.

Off & running.....

 

[goldcupmom]

6/30 - Day 6/322 days (or Less) until GOAL
Old Scale (OS) 172.5 - New Scale(NS) - 176.9

WW yog w/ fiber one(1)
LC sf beans & rice(5)
romaine(0)
skinny cow(2)
sf popsicle(0)
chips(9)



88 oz water, 12 oz diet brisk tea

Cam, I liked the SF beans/rice over lettuce! Next time I'll add a bit of salsa as I like the spicy!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Julie
I couldnt sleep in that heat!!
We need some of your weather & you need some of ours!!!
Hope the van is ok & i'm glad you got the patio set
Have a great weekend

 

[goldcupmom]

7/1 - Day 7/322 days (or Less) until GOAL
Old Scale (OS) 172 - New Scale(NS) - 176.1

egg beaters(1)
ww em(1)
banana peppers(0)
ff chz(1)
romaine(0)
salsa(0)
LC red beans & rice(5)
ww snack cake(1)
chips(3)
2 ff hot dogs(2)
sm spoon veg beans(.5)
chicken(2)
graham cracker(1)
marshmallow(1)
chocolate bar(5)

129 oz water, 40 oz diet sunkist