Okay...........now it's Weight Watchers Here I go again!

[DoeWDW]

A, I'm glad to hear you got through work yesterday and are getting your bloodwork done before your physical. You are working so hard to make healthy choices and are doing a fabulous job.

Did you make any decisions about next year? I've been thinking about what a hard choice that would be to make. I hope you are at peace with your decision, whichever way you decide to go.

I've gotta run - not much time at the moment - but I'll check in later, OK?

 

[A1A1]

A good day with dd today. I got up bright and early, 6:30 am, to get my blood drawn for my physical on Thursday. I wanted to get the results at my physical, rather than wait for the results afterward, so went ahead and got blood drawn ahead of time. Took dog to the doggie beauty parlour.


Breakfast
Took DD out for breakfast.
Bob Evans restaurant now has a couple of low carb choices listed. I ordered the Protein Plus---three eggs and two choices of breakfast meats. It still came out with the potatoes on the plate by accident. The server took them away. I had decaf and water.

Lunch
Late lunch was a salad with grilled chicken and greek dressing. Water.

Snack
Ricotta cheese with Atkins chocolate syrup and splenda. A few cashew pieces, too. It was a tasty dessert. It is like my grandmother's cannoli filling.

I hope to get on my treadmill tonight after dd goes to bed. I really want to crawl into bed and read or knit. I am not hungry right now, but will probably try to pound down some more water.

I want to have a stress test after my physical, too. Just want to be certain about this training for the half-marathon with all this excess weight.

I haven't gotten on the scale in over a week. That is a record for me!!!!!! I just hope that I see a pretty good loss when TOM is over and I do get on or I will be gutted!!!!!

Have a greet week everyone!!!! I will be catching up with journals by tommorow.

 

[DoeWDW]

A, your food choices look yummy today! Thanks for the news about Bob Evans' new low-carb options - didn't know about that!

Don't forget, the scale is just a number! Are your clothes getting looser? Are you feeling better? That scale WILL cooperate, especially since you're making such good choices, but it doesn't always cooperate when we want it to. I'm sending extra so that scale will cooperate when you are ready. Good for you for not getting on it when you know you're carrying extra water weight from TOM!!

Sleep well tonight! I hope tomorrow is a good day for you, A!

 

[lulu201]

Hi, A. Have a great Sunday and keep walking the healthy living walk. Drink lots of water and try to get on that treadie. The number on the scale--well, I hope it is lower than the last time, but like Doreen says, what's important is how you're feeling. You're taking care of yourself, A, that's what's significant!

Take care now,
Erin

 

[A1A1]

Forgot to take my medicine today. I moved it to a new location again. Maybe not the best location. I will put it back in the kitchen where it was.

Breakfast --- slices of turkey with lettuce. Olive oil and vinegar. Water.

Snack ---- nuts (of course)

Dinner --- chicken that I had prepared last night with some spices. Bought lots of chicken because it was on sale. Cut up the breast pieces and seasoned, brushed with olive oil, and George Foreman'd them. Also ate lettuce (romaine) with olive oil and vinegar. A bit of shredded mozzarella on the salad. Diet Rite raspberry soda. Very good. A small handful of cashew pieces. Dessert --- 1 ff fudgesicle. Yum.

I got myself some new running pants at Marshall's today. Also got some special running socks. I hope to use them today. Was too tired yesterday to get on treadie. Please God..........let me get on for at least 15 minutes today........Please.................

The physical that I thought was Thursday.......well, it's actually tomorrow morning!!!!!! I got a call today from a computer to confirm the appointment. I also have to sub tomorrow. My appointment is at 7:30. I will have to rush out of there to get to my job in time. The school is about 5 minutes from the doctor. Good thing.

Going to read to dd now. G'nite.

 

[Strings]

A, great food chioces this weekend. Good Luck at the Doctor's in the AM. Can I make a suggestion? You have lots of questions. Write them down. I always forget at least one of my questions. It will also help you keep the appointment running with no pauses. Try not to get a speeding ticket on your way to work.
Beth

 

[marsh0013]

hey a, good luck at the doctor's in the am. hope everyitng goes well for you. let us know how it goes. i'll be thinking about you and sending good thoughts your way

 

[Castillo Mom]

Hey you, how ya doin'? You've done very well this weekend and you sent those potatoes back at the restaurant, good for you! I just wanted to say a quick hello before I collapse in bed and wish you well with your doctor visit tomorrow. Take care A!

 

[DoeWDW]

A, here's a , some pixie dust , and some good thoughts coming your way for your visit with the doctor this morning. I'm hoping the two of you can find a way to help you feel better.

Also, here's some extra pixie dust for a good day at school today!

 

[A1A1]

Thanks for the extra pixie dust, friends.


Okay.........doctor appointment this morning at 7:30am. Bloodwork was very good. My cholesterol was even better than two years ago when I weighed 20 pounds less than I do now. I was thrilled. I asked Dr. if I could have a stress test to make sure that I can exercise, and he said I didn't need it. He was wonderful. I love this doctor so much. He always puts my mind at ease and talks to me with such respect. I can't say enough about him. He was happy with the changes that I have made to my lifestyle. OUch! Had a tetanus shot. Didn't really hurt.

Oh, BTW friends................................I AM 1.5 POUNDS AWAY FROM ONDERLAND AND A 15 POUND CLIPPIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am hoping that by the end of the week, I may be rounding that 100 pound corner. The 100's are almost in sight. I haven't been weighing myself lately, because of TOM, but I did this morning. Didn't want to have too big of a shock at the doctor's office if my weight went up. There is a really skinny mirror at the school where I worked today. I love it. It is also kind of cloudy, because it is old. That mirror even erases wrinkles and skin imperfections!!!!! It does wonders for you.

All of this good news having been said, I had a major run in with a bag of cashews tonight. I ate about half the bag. I am seriously addicted. I need to do something about it--------or else.

Forgot meds this morning--------in a huge rush, and didn't move them back to the original location.

Breakfast ------- no time

Snack -------- Cheese stick. Water. Water. Water. Water. Water.

Lunch ---------- 30 pistachios, Turkey slices on lettuce with olive oil and vinegar. Water.

Snack -------- cheese stick. 30 Pistachios. Water. Water. Water.

Dinner --------- Run in with the pistachios, and a chaser of almonds. Chicken with lettuce. Olive oil and vinegar. Mozzarella cheese shreds. Diet Rite red raspberry.

I am going to walk on my treadmill tonight. Period. I hope.

 

[DoeWDW]

SO MUCH TO CELEBRATE!!

A, your post has made my day!! I'm so happy for you - only 1.5 pounds from Onederland! You must be so excited!! I can't wait to see you in that 15 pound clippie - have never seen a clippie in your signature and that one will be such a nice addition!!

When you find a great doctor, it is truly like a gift from Heaven - I have one like that too! Good cholesterol numbers and an okay for exercise - WOW! Now, what did the doc say about your fatigue??

Now, stop reading this post and go put your meds where you will be sure to find them tomorrow morning........I'll wait right here until you get back.........go on!!

Are your meds in a good spot now???? Good!!

Now about those nuts.....oh, they are so addicting!!! Can you put them into some separate zip-loc bags with just one serving in each bag?? Then put a separate date on each bag - one for each day. Try to make them last! I have the same problem with them, A. Sometimes I just have to stay away from them for a while.

I hope you find the time for that treadie, even if it's just 10 minutes.

Glad your day was a sunny one, A!!

 

[Strings]

Congratulations!!! I'm so glad your appointment went well. What did he say about your energy level. How is your thyroid doing? You must be so excited about onderland and that 15 pound clippie. It will look so good on you. Congratulations. I'm so proud of you. How was teaching today?
Beth

 

[Castillo Mom]

Whoa, onederland 1.5 lb away! I'm so happy for you A, that's a major milestone! I'm glad to hear that your doctor gave you a clean bill of health. And it's wonderful that he's able to sit down and take the time to talk to you, that's so important. Good night A, and I hope tomorrow is as wonderful as today has been for you.

 

[A1A1]

Thanks for the questions and support, friends!


Strings---my thyroid level was within normal limits. 1.7, I think, so he said the med dosage was fine. He did tell me he would be interested to know how deeply I am sleeping at night. We talked about obstructive sleep apnea, which I learned about on the WISH board. Since dh is not next to me at night to tell me if I snore, I will need to tape record a sleep session to see. Whatever happens, if anything, will have to happen in the course of a 60 minute cassette tape. Really, I just hit the wall around 6 pm. I almost can't function. I used to read to dd each night, but I haven't been able to manage it for a while. We also talked about taking an antidepressant, but I decided against if for the time being, with the hope that remaining constant with my thyroid med, improved diet and exercise might help with any symptoms of depression. I am going to give it until spring to see what happens. Maybe I'm tired because I'm depressed. Anyone know how that works? I'm fine during the day, but 6 pm comes around and, I am done.



Well, unfortunately I did not make it to the treadie last night. I was in bed and asleep by 7:30. After my WISH posts, I was done. Couldn't step on treadie if I wanted to--------but, I did want to.


I can't wait to check the weigh-in tomorrow morning (Wednesday) to see if I have made it to onderland. I hope so!!!!! I am excited.

I will be volunteering in my dd's classroom today. Helping with reading. Then later, a meeting at the university to talk about going back to school in the fall. I am not sure if it is right for me. That means a couple more years of no steady income to offset some of this huge debt I have accrued. I am being offered a nice assistantship, though. I feel it is an opportunity I almost can't pass up. If my career goals were clear, the decision would be clear. If I don't accept this offer now, I will never be able to do it. I couldn't afford it otherwise.




Goals for today
1. Take meds
2. Drink tons of water
3. Eat on plan
4. Treadmill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5. Complete my application to bring to my appointment this afternoon.
6. Have a good appointment---be sharp and focused
7. Have fun at dd's school.
8. Drive safely----ice storm today.



Hope all my WISH buddies have great days and achieve their goals.

 

[marsh0013]

hey a, sounds like yo'uve got a busy day planned for yourself. hope that you enjoy the time with dd's class. also, good luck with the meeting tonight. i know it must be a tough decision for you. here's some to help you make the decision that is right for you. have a great day, and good luck with weigh in tomorrow!

 

[Strings]

Hey A. I'm glad to hear that your meds are working. As for the sleep apnea. If you do have it, it should improve as you lose weight. Even more incentive to keep on track.

I hope your meeting goes well. I know you'll make the right decision for yourself and DD. Good Luck. Here's a and some headed your way for today.

Beth

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi A!

I'm sorry it's been a while since I have been able to check on you. Looks what happens when I'm away for a while, you go off to onederland without me! Congratulations on being so close. I hope Wednesday's weigh in puts in smack in the middle of onederland, you deserve it! Keep up the great work, you are doing so well. I am glad you found a good doctor too.

I'll check back with you again real soon. Take care!

 

[A1A1]

Well....I didn't achieve all of my goals today.

Ate on plan
Didn't drink enough water yet.
Did take medication
Didn't get on treadie yet.
Didn't finish application for appointment.
Was sharp and focused at appointment.
Had a good time and did a good job for dd's teacher.
The weather is horrible and the driving is very bad, but I did fine.



Food recap.

Breakfast---- cheese stick
Snack ----- almonds
Lunch ----- leftover chicken and lettuce. Olive oil and vinegar. Diet Rite.
Snack ----- cheese stick. almonds.
Dinner ----- shrimp and lc shrimp coctail. green beans and tomato with olive oil and vinegar. water.

I am looking forward to a fudgesicle tonight.

Since I ate so much salty shrimp, I am not expecting Onderland tomorrow morning. That's okay. I know I am going in the right direction.


I think there is something definitely wrong with this-----I absolutely cannot function after about 6:30 pm. I just want dd to put herself to bed. I can't even be rational. I want to go to bed. I want to sleep more than anything else. I wonder what time other people fail to function properly.

 

[A1A1]

The results of the weigh-in--------------------I didn't make it to Onderland today. The scale said 200.5. Oh well. I will make it next time. It's okay.

I have noticed so many changes in myself with just the first 15 pounds gone.
I look better and feel better than I did three months ago when I started my new healthy living.
My skin even looks better.
I look a little younger, I think.
I am amazed at how easily I bend down and pick things up. When I put my boots on now, I don't sit down or bend down to do it. I grab the boot, and lift my foot up as high as I can to put it on.
I am enjoying this new freedom of movement.
I feel more confident.
I feel lighter on my feet, and more compact.
My pants fit a little better.
My hair looks better - less dry- and holds a style without hairspray.


I only have about 44.5 pounds left to lose. Previously, I would have thought this near impossible. But since joining WISH, I see it as not only very possible, but inevitable. I Will get to my goal. It's just a matter of time.

My goals for the day are the same. I will be helping at dd's school with the snowman contest. That should be fun, and since I have found this new comfort with my body, it should be easier for me also. I hope to clean up in here a bit, and to walk on treadie.

I think I have found my problem during the night. I wake up several times. I never get to a really deep sleep. I don't know why. I guess next step will be to do the tape recording of my sleep. I don't know what the doctor will prescribe. A light sleeping pill maybe. I think I have some anxiety that I will not wake up to do the things I need to do, or that I have so many things on my mind, financial woes. Lots on my mind all the time. I need to relieve my mind of them a little bit every day. Somehow.
I bet exercise will help that.

 

[DoeWDW]

Another pound GONE!!

I LOVE your attitude about your weight loss - that positive energy and drive, that inner confidence of knowing that the weight can and will come off.

I also LOVE your list of changes that you've noticed since starting this healthy living journey. They are fabulous changes and should be celebrated! The great thing is that it will just keep getting better and better as you wave goodbye to those extra pounds.

If you are not sleeping deeply at night, then it makes sense that your body gets tired and wants to shut down early in the evening. Further weight loss may help the problem. You also may be right about anxiety. I know during my depression episodes, I can sleep all night and wake up feeling like I need more sleep. I also have had times when I could function for a few hours and then I'd literally crash - no energy and could barely keep my eyes open. Hang in there! It's bound to get better. I think the idea of tape recording your sleep is a good one if you can do it.

Exercise can do amazing things to your body chemistry and stress level. I hope you can find a way to fit it into your routine on a regular basis. Maybe leaving it until later at night isn't such a good idea? Is there any way to fit it into your morning routine?

I hope you have a great day, A! The snowman contest sounds like a lot of fun!

Take good care of you!