String's Atkin's Journal (Please Comment)

[CruisingCA2005]

Beth -
I hope you're having a better day today. Once in a while when everything seems to get to me, I have a good cry too. It feels good to let everything out.

BTW - this is reply #1000 to your thread!

I hope you have a great time buying new shoes on Sunday.

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Beth!

Enjoy your day today!

Tracy

 

[Strings]

Well the day all to myself went out the window. DH has a friend from High School that came into town, he's from Arizona. A bunch of the guys are getting together today for male bonding. Computer games, poker, and food. He hasn't seen Jeff in 3 years, so I said he could go, sigh. Unfortunately, I won't have another free weekend day until our trip to Toronto at the end of August.

I did hit Marshal Field's 13 hour sale. I had a gift card that I got for good attendance, $50. I got 3 pair of workout pants, a pair of black pants tha will work this fall, and a shirt. My out of pocket was only $31. The exciting thing is that the pants are a size 14, from the ladies section. Not a Lane Bryant 14, a real 14. I still needed to go to the women's department for the shirt. My chest just will not shrink. The regular XL fit though the waist, but the buttons at the chest were ready to pop. . I had to spent $8 more for the women's 1X. It is really pretty though. It isa blouse with 3/4 sleeves in a deep rose that will look great with my new pants, jeans, khakis,or my black skirt. At least I still got to go shopping.

New agenda for the day...
Katie will ride her bike to the park, and I'll walk. 3 miles.
Lunch, leftover chicken salad.
a trip to Costco. I hate Costco on the weekends.
Dinner, will still just be the 2 of us, probably burgers.
The rest is a ?.

Work wasn't bad. I worked my tail off, but it was worth it. I had a family member talk to my supervisor. She wanted to let her know that I did a really great job, and fought for what the patient wanted. I was the only one who listened, and they appreciated it. It is nice to hear the positives. We always get complints, so it was a nice change.

Have a good weekend.
Beth

 

[Castillo Mom]

Hi Beth! I've been catching up on your journal. So sorry I haven't been around as much to support you. Hey, don't worry so much about the lc ice cream you ate. Remember, even though it's not "induction approved" it's still way better than eating a whole pint of sugar laden ice cream or a packaga of cookies. You're still doing a great job, so don't be so hard on yourself, ok? It's very difficult to go back on induction. I know, because I've been struggling with it too.

You asked me if I've done any more shopping. No, not since last weekend but I will the next one coming up. I generally go every other week to coincide with my paycheck. Budget is pretty tight right now, only 2 pay periods left before the big day.

I know what you mean about Costco on the weekend! I go there every other weekend with the exception of last week. I went last Tuesday instead after work around 6:30. It was waaay less crowded and much cooler to boot.

Sorry to hear that your day hasn't gone as planned. Hopefully Katie won't zap too much of your energy today. Way to go with the walk you have planned, great way to get some excercise in while spending some QT with your daughter.

Hope you enjoy the rest of your day. Take care!

 

[Strings]

Well, I fell off the wagon, and it dragged me behind it for about 7 hours. Went to Costco, have I said I hate that place on the weekend? When we got home Katie grabbed my neck getting out of the blazer. I ended up with a pinched nerve, and then it started to rain. I am feeling much better today, btw. We ended up making cookies. Katie pointed out that it had been months since we had done that, actually "years and years and years" Well, I caved. I know it was out of disappointment about my day and the pain in my neck, DH . It is over, not mch to do right now, except get back on that wagon.

I am fficially back on induction. I am taking it one day at a time, but I need to cleanse myself of all this nasty sugar. I'm terribly thirsty, and have already had 1 liter of water. I am going to the Y. No weights until my neck is better, but I will do some time on the treaddie. I am playing it by ear today. Picnic in the park with Katie, grocery store, wash the bedding, then fall into bed.

Have a good day.
Beth

I meant to post this earlier, but I forgot. Won made me a bet. I stink at saving money. He said I could save $, and he would match it by 1/2. The goal is to stay at CS or WL intead of All Stars. I started a coin jar, and in one month I saved over $85. This means I have almost $130 towards upgrades. If I can grab a code, we will be staying in WL

 

[septbride2002]

Morning Beth! I have my fingers double crossed for you to get that upgrade! There is nothing like staying at a deluxe resort. Dh and I were talking about the Polynesian this weekend and wishing we could stay there again soon. *sigh*

Ya know what - there is no use crying over baked cooked. Especially freshly baked tollhouse cookies with chocolate chips and most especially if you have milk with them!

Lets get back on the wagon together girl! And take care of your neck.

~Amanda

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning, Beth!
I hope you have a wonderful day today! How is your neck feeling?

I wouldn't worry too much about those cookies. You have been doing a great job of working out and I'm sure that they just melted off. I bet you and Katie had fun making them especially since it has been "years and years and years". Your Katie sounds like such a cutie!!!

Today you're back on induction, right? I'm not doing SBD or Atkins, but I have noticed that when I eat sugar, I feel horrible afterwords. Take yesterday for example... We had a coupon for buy one get one free ice cream cones at the local ice. cream store. I thought, "Wow! That sounds good!" So, DH, kids, and I walked up and got Cookie Dough ice cream in a waffle cone. About halfway through the cone, I gave it to my DH to finish. I was already feeling weighed down and sluggish. I hope all goes well for you with induction.

Have a great day today!
Tracy

 

[Strings]

Only my fellow Disney Nut friends would I share this info with. Anyone else would think I am , which I am. Yes, I know that my trip is 500 days away, but I have to obsess about something.

Ok the deal I made with DH is that I need to save above the rack rate for allstar's. We are going for 10 days. Ok, AS with tax is $860.
If there are codes like the September rates, I won't hold my breath,
Coronado Springs would be $950.
Wilderness Lodge would be $1330
I will also look for AP rates. Ok, if I can get a code (BIG IF) I already have enough for CS, and only need another $340 for WL. I might even get to try for Poly.

Here's where the scheming evil Beth comes out. We will break just about even, if we get PA's. That is without adjusting for AP codes. If I get PA's I know I can con Won into a 4 day trip in October 2006. I would love to go to MNSSHP again.

I worked all this out during my 65 minutes on the treadmill. OP so far.

Have a good one.
Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Hey Beth!
What a fun way to exercise by planning your WDW vacation! I bet that made time fly by, huh? Your plan sounds good and I bet that you will save enough money through codes and that change jar to stay at WL or even the Poly.

You know.. I had to laugh when you said that only your fellow Disney nuts would understand. I understand completely!!!!

Have a wonderful day, Beth!
Tracy

 

[vald1977]

Hi Beth,
I like the way you think ! Sounds like AP's are the way to go for you guys. I am already thinking about our next trip in 2007 so I think I'm probably more than you! I have the Dec. one all worked out so I need something to obsess about and DH has told me he wants to do the Disney Cruise next . Of course I had to get online to get some idea of how much that would cost us .

Sending good vibes your way to help with induction . Hope you have a great day !

 

[Strings]

Yesterday did not go as planned, but I did stay OP. I forgot my cell in Won's car, and my car broke down on the side of the rode. 1/2 mile from the dealership. I had just gotten Katie out of the car and onto the sidewalk when it got rearended. They clipped the drivers side of the back bumper. Thank God we weren't in it. Turns out the alternator was bad, and we had to pay $400 to get that fixed, and we'll have a $250 deductable on the body work. The important thing is that we are ok though. We are looking at new cars now.

Headed to the Y this AM, grocery store, park, clean the bathrooms, pick up the livivng room, make all meals, research cars on the net. I hope to WISH somewhere in there.

Have a good one.
Beth

 

[septbride2002]

Oh My Goodness! Thank God you and Katie were both out of the car. You had a really bad day yesterday - try to find some time today to relax!

~Amanda

 

[toystoryduo]

Oh my goodness Beth!

Thank God that you and Katie were out of the car and that you are all right. Prayers have already been sent on your behalf for your new car. I hope you find a good one at an awesome price!

Take good care of you today. I hope you get a chance to relax.

Tracy

 

[vald1977]

Sorry to hear about the car, Beth. I'm just happy that no one was hurt. Wishing you luck in your hunt for a new one.

 

[Strings]

I really don't have an excuse for not hitting journals yesterday. I worked out in the AM, and ran errands in the PM. I've been OP for the last 2 days. I worked out again this AM, and I am working on laundry now. I am going to bed early tonight because I work 12 hrs tomorrow.

I hope all is well with everyone.
Beth

 

[LAinSEA]

Beth:

No more raining trouble for you! You've had enough - positive energy and prayers coming your way, OK?

I'm so glad you and Katie were not in the car - can you believe the carelessness of some drivers? Your sore neck wouldn't have taken the impact - I know mine wouldn't.

Please have a much better weekend and good luck on your project of saving money for WDW. It is a worthwhile goal. We loved our last stay at AKL. It was so cool to sit out on the balcony in the evening and at night and watch the animals grazing. So peaceful!

Thanks for your support - I'm surviving school and work and home stress barely.

-Laurie

 

[CheapMom]

Beth- I am so glad you guys got out of the car when you did. Have a great day today! Mary

 

[Strings]

Things aren't going well, and I am stress eating as a result of it. I was at the Y yesterday, and PG was in the locker room. It was when I went to pick up Katie. She has apparently joined, and there is nothing I can do about it. She was in the room first, so it was not a violation. I was waiting to hear from the police and Won before I posted anything. Kaatie is well supervised, and I have made sure that everyone knows this woman is to have no contact with Katie. I also told Katie that if PG approaches her, that Katie should start screaming. Not ideal, but we told Katie that PG is sick, and it makes her do things that she normally wouldn't do. Untils she is better, she isn't safe and might make mistakes. I've also seen her driving by my house at least 2 times a day. Katie doesn't understand why she cant go over to our neighbor's houses. I will only let her play at our house, and she can't go outside without Won or I. There is nothing more I can do, but I am a wreck. I am eating like crazy at night. Forget induction, I need to control my eating. I am not sleeping, and when I do, I have nightmares.

I am just doing what I can to hold it together. Some days are easier than others. On the bright side, the no scale challenge is easy. I have no desire to get on the scale because I know that I have gained. My guess is 5-10 pounds. It is really upsetting me. I know that I am gaining, but I am still eating. The only thing I can say that is helping is working out.

Sorry for the long pity post/rant. I am hoping to get a nap this afternoon, so I don't know how many journals I'll get to. I am thinking od all af you. Have a good weekend.
Beth

 

[LAinSEA]

Beth:

I can understand your emotional eating. Please don't beat yourself up over it, just recognize that it can and will happen and vow to treat yourself better.

PG joining the Y?! Oh No! I'm so sorry for your stress. Katie will know what to do and it is very good that you have informed all the people who look after her about the gravity of the situation. (I'm guessing that PG joined for access not for her health?)

Not anything you haven't heard, but you really need to get yourself some uninterrupted sleep. We don't want you sick again and you are just getting over a major illness. Even tylenol PM might help.

You and your DH need to get a little bonding time together too - this kind of stress can and will affect the best of relationships. You need some time to reconnect and support each other.

Have a much better weekend and week ahead.

-Laurie

 

[CheapMom]

She joined the Y!!!! I am flabberghasted here. I know working out is a great way to relieve stree and she has managed to put a damper on that for you now. I wish there was a way that your FIL would be more willing to step in and take control. This is very sad for all involved, including your MIL.
Mary