Julie's continual struggle (WW thread - comments VERY welcome!!)

[Lesli54]

DON'T GIVE UP!

You have been doing really well and you know that the lbs you are up is only water. It will pass and you will be back on course. Sounds like your time with your sister will be a good one and something you both need right now.

Keep up the good work and post here intstead of letting it all go. You can do it, I know you can!

 

[mking624]

I hear you on that TOM!! Mine is coming up and I just saw a rise on the scale...those two pounds that I had JUST lost!! But you're right...this too shall pass and that scale will go back to normal!!

 

[goldcupmom]

I'm hanging in there.
Lunch was a roll up - 4 pts, then I had a SF peanut butter "ghost" out of my freezer (3 pts) Dinner will be 2 FF hot dogs(2) melon (1), corn on the cob (1), vegetarian beans (2) and later I'll likely have a cup of the FF SF ice cream(2 ) That still leaves me with 3 pts left for the day. I have the munchies, but not really hungry. I'm still working on my water.

DH ran to get gas so I managed to fit in my 2 mi WATP. I need to walk Mia tonight as she slept SO MUCH BETTER last night after her 2 mile jaunt. Good for me, too.

I have the cover for the Epee tube planned and mostly cut out. Hopefully it will work and my sewing machine which I rarely use will cooperate. It's fairly new - hasn't really been broken in, but is about 6 - 7 years old. I just don't sew enough. I'd like too!

I'm sure this week is going to FLY by. My washing machine has been leaking ( thru the tub) if I soak anything for more than a few minutes and last night for 3 loads it made horrible noises. I guess it's time to call my home warranty people. Hopefully I won't have to spend a lot of waiting time for them to come out. It's not very old, but I do a lot of loads.

Time to run get dinner.....

I will be good, I will stick with this, I will succeed, even if it takes a LONG time!!

 

[goldcupmom]

Today promises to be busy. I was 3 pts short yesterday - just couldn't eat it all. Managed a 20 - 30 min walk with Mia last night so she slept well. I didn't, but oh well.

Breakfast is Kashi crunch mixed in lt yogurt (4). Then I'm off to try to buy the closure stuff to do the Epee bag. It's cut out, but I'm hesitating on what to close with. I'm afraid grommets & a drawstring might get ripped thru too easily. I was going to use the plastic clippie things like on luggage, but I'm now leaning toward industrial strength velcro. The cap is basically salad plate size with a lip hanging down, so I think velcro would work.

I have a list of about 20 things to get done today, but I WILL EXCERCISE at some point. I'm planning on the 3 mile, but will do at least the 2 mile.

Lunch I"m sure will be a roll up. I love that carb down flat out bread. DD and DH will have leftover hot dogs/burgers on the way to fencing. Not sure what I'll do.

DSis had her Picc line put in this morning. They had some trouble with the wire, but she said it wasn't too bad. Tomorrow is her Chemo education course and Wed 1st Chemo. She said if she wears 3/4 length sleeves the picc can't be seen, so I guess I need to hit the mall and try to find her a couple of cute tops for her Bday.

I still am blue, didn't sleep well, and the weight isn't moving, but I must persist. I'm almost 45 and every one of my 5 siblings became diabetic at 48. I want to be the exception. The one who was a runner was the first, tho, so I'm not going to be overly optimistic. My oldest DSis had cholesterol in the 800's at age 40 and has had artery replacement done .....TWICE (she's now 56). No heart attacks, but my mom's chol was always over 400 on meds. I take the lowest dose of lipitor just as a preventative, but have never had high chol. Hopefully won't. I want to stay healthy and lose, but gosh it sure is a LONG TRIP!!!!

Friday will be here soon. TTNW we will hopefully be at a beach near Tampa as my DD thinks it must be against the law to go to FL and not see the beach. Then it's off to the airport to fly home. I'm not looking forward to the home flight as we have a stop somewhere between TPA and El Paso, then change planes in El Paso. The up and down I don't like. Oh well......

 

[mking624]

((((Julie))))
You most definitely can change the trend in your family. It might be a long trip, but it's a trip that's well worth it!!! Keep up the good work!

 

[goldcupmom]

Yesterday was NOT a good day. Breakfast was fine, Lunch was fine, but after lunch the frustration took hold. UGH!!!!!!!!! I ate the filling out of 8, yes EIGHT, peanut butter oreos. Gave the cookies to the Lab. Then I needed salty, ate much of a bag of baked chips. Then I wanted sugar again. had 1 small biscotti. ENOUGH!!!!! Dinner I ate 3 bites of real mac & cheese. Then I had a WW choc. 1 pt cake thing and 2 pieces of Sugar Free candy.

At that point I decided I'd better go to bed before I did any more damage.

Needless to say the scale is up even more. I got in my water, barely. Wanted to drink my green tea, but found that the container was growing some small black dots of mold. YUCK!!!!!!

To really end the day on a great note, DH came in from taking DD fencing and the transmission in our van went out. We knew it was slipping and took it to another Kia dealer in town, closer and take appts. They insisted nothing was wrong, but wanted us to spend $300+ for a transmission flush (which we pd $89 for elsewhere). It should be under warranty, but DH has to take it in and may not have time. So, we may be riding to the airport with the top of my bug down and stuff piled WAY high. That will be fun......NOT!! But oh well.....

I did do the 3 mi WATP yesterday, but didn't get the chance to take Mia for her walk. She wasn't a real good sleeper last night because of no walk, either.

Today I have to get brave and start sewing while there is light. Just not enough in my dining/living area after the sun goes down.

I MUST behave today....

 

[goldcupmom]

Today has been fairly Ok.

Breakfast was Keva (4) lunch Kashi (4) and Revival Soy(2)

Had 1 slice lt brd with turkey about 5 (1.5)

Dinner - late for us about 7 - was at Sweet Tomatoes. I had : lettuce, spinach, tomato, cucumber, pepper (0),a couple bites of caesar asiago - (1.5)
low fat dressing (2), focaccia (2), peach cobbler (4) a couple spoons of vanilla yogurt (1)

So I'm just on points for the day.

Did the 3 mi WATP.

Spent forever in the car running to stores trying to find the size velcro for DD's fencing mask strap, then DH needed me to follow him to take the van in and then take him back to work, then pick DD up at school, then get DH after work.

I did manage to get the bag part sewn. Not bad, the round bottom is a bit funky, but oh well.

Now it's time to hit ebay then bed.

 

[Clare]

Isn't it frustrating when the scale doesn't cooperate? And why does it take us a week to lose a pound or two, but they can go back on overnight? Believe me, you are not alone in this struggle!! But, remember, YOU CAN DO THIS!!! You can be the first in your family to beat diabetes! Keep up all your great, great work!

 

[goldcupmom]

Today is going to be a non-stop whirlwind. Lots of errands and tons to do here to get ready to go to DSis in FL this weekend. Somehow I WILL get in at least my 2 mi WATP and today is liquid day. Gonna get Keva at least twice.

Off to hit the roads..... More later.....

 

[Lesli54]

Actually, I think you are doing pretty well. Sure a few slips, but they could have been much worse and you caught yourself. When your life is busy, it is hard to stay the course all the time.

Hope you get the van problem fixed soon. I had to laugh about your impending trip to the airport in your bug. Picture it: You and your DD are driving down the road in a bug with the top down. The epee case is standing tall, your luggage is piled high........while your DD's hair is blowing in the wind as she leans over the back of the seat trying to keep that overstuffed suitcase full of maternity clothes for your neice closed. At the same time she is holding on to that bridesmaids dress that is flapping in the wind as well. What a sight. Let's hope the van gets fixed.

Good work on the exercise. Even though heredity is a major factor in our body makeup, I know that you can change things around. My DH's parents had diabetes, so he is at a greater risk along with his siblings. But I must say, he is in better shape than they are and he has far fewer problems, so hopefully he will sneak by. His aunt has diabetes as well, but it is not as severe as it was with his parents and she is able to control it with her diet and she is 78. You have a great motivator here, just keep doing all the right things and you will make it!

 

[goldcupmom]

I went to WW - up .4. I know I'm doing the right thing, but it's still frustrating. Hopefully next week will be better - at least I wasn't up the 4 lbs I was earlier in the week. Still no TOM, and I'm sure that would help things out. Oh well......

I must look at the positive and even with today's gain I'm still down over 26 lbs since I started WW.

I'm going to concentrate on staying OP this weekend at my sisters. Gonna be tough. Tons to do today and off the SPA soon for my 10 month old birthday present.

 

[Lesli54]

I just knew things weren't as bad. Up .4 is very minor. Keep plugging away and it will be gone soon along with some more. Have a great day!

 

[goldcupmom]

All I have left on the epee case is a couple of snaps. FINALLY!!!

The van isn't going to be back, so we will be going to the airport in the bug. It will be an experience!! I have the epee case 4 suitcases, 2 -3 carryons + 3 people.

Food was ok today. I ate my scones - BOTH of them - 12 pts. had a ww 2 pt bar at the spa. Dinner was salad and one slice of veggie pizza. 2 pts over, but I usually don't use my 35 flex points, so ok.

Just finished my 3 MI and woking on my water.

I'm going to try to stay up to print our boarding passes at midnight. tomorrow will be a full day. I think I'll pick up subs for us to eat on the plane.
I usually don't plan food, but I need to for tomorrow.

I'm going to take my Dvd with me so maybe I can get at least one exercise in.


Off to finally get to ebay for today.

 

[Lesli54]

Have a good trip visiting with your sis and enjoy that Spa treatment.

 

[goldcupmom]

Today we leave! I am so not ready, but will have to throw things together.

Breakfast egg beaters (1) ff chz(1) potatoes obrien (1)

Lunch will be either leftover chicken caesar salad or a roll up.

Dinner will have to be subway if we can carry it or Quiznos which we can pick up in the airport after we check our stuff.

So Far So Good. It's 10:15 here and we pick DD up at school at 3 and leave. I'm hoping to get my 3Mi in by then.

Talk at ya soon!

 

[Lesli54]

Missing you already. Look forward to talking when you get back.

 

[mking624]

Have a wonderful trip!

 

[pearlieq]

Hope you have a great time! Enjoy the trip and good luck to your DD!!!

Can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[goldcupmom]

I'm back!!!!!! And exhausted..

And the scale today is right where it was when I left. WHEW!!! Friday I was 5 pts under, Saturday 5 over. Sunday.....well......Stress, tired and Mother's Day and I didn't even bother to keep track. After fencing I took Dsis & her hubby to Chilis and we had an awesome blossom (95 pts if you ate the whole thing)- I easily could, but didn't. Monday I only ate twice, but had bad snacks. Breakfast was a left over chicken quesadilla piece of DD's, then DD and I had starbucks in the airport and a caramel apple bar - they must be a kajillion points. Then since we left at 12:20 NM time and didn't get land til 6:40 NM time we picked up Chilis to go at the airport. I had a chicken sandwich - didn't know it came w/ cheese and mayo. and some fries. Then I had a pkg of ritz on the plane. Oh well..... Water and fiber were very slim the whole time and I'm paying for it.

Dsis is doing remarkably well. She looks good and except for crying even more than usual hasn't had any side effects from the Chemo. Today is day 6 and they expect hair loss between day 10 and 15. Her 54 Birthday is 5/15 and I'm really hoping & praying she doesn't lose her hair ON her birthday. She has a couple of really nice wigs ready.

Saturday morning as predicted we went to garage sales. Dniece 2 who is expecting got some really nice baby equipment. Breakfast at Denny's as planned. We were then going to take a nap, but my Brother in Naples came up (part of the surprise bday party for Dsis). Dniece 1 took me to see her wedding dress and then we all headed out to DNiece2's for a cookout and party.

Sunday DD slept in and we had to get to fencing early. I had 1/2 a cookie I had on the plane for breakfast and coffee. Old habits die hard. Fencing was unorganized for a regional tourn. and there ended up being only 2 girls so they fenced boys. The girls never even got to fence. DD dislocated her thumb on the last bout, but was able to pop it in herself. It's sore and wrapped, but Ok (gives her a visible reason for being sick from school yesterday, tho ) She got 1st of the girls and 8th of the whole group.

Neither DNiece would let DSis drive to tampa (about 35 min) so DNiece1 took off at noon to take us to airport. The flights were very full and took forever. Tampa to San Antonio to El Paso to Abq.

Then home to reality.....house was totalled. Mia(who only weighs 5 lbs) gained almost 1/2 lb while I was gone which probably had something to do with food being left all over the house in her reach. No one in my family even mentioned Mother's Day which torked me off, but what's new.

Today is catch up on ebay, clean, laundry, grocery, etc. I am about to go do my 3 mi watp.

More later. Hope y'all had a good weekend. I'm hoping to catch up on my Dis reading tonight!

 

[Lesli54]

Glad to see you are back and had a good visit with your sister. It must have been good for your soul.

Even better is that you didn't gain anything, that makes losing so much easier. Hope your DD's thumb mends quickly and congrats to her on placing 1st.

Hope your day gets better and.........Happy Mother's Day (a little late, but you were gone )!