String's Atkin's Journal (Please Comment)

[Strings]

Well, I'm feeling much better today. It must be Doreen's pixie dust. Thanks.
Breakfst: 1 Slice toast with butter. 1 piece string cheese. Tea.
Lunch: Roast beef wrapped with swiss chees and mustard. Water

I leave for work in 1 hour. 16 hour shift. What was I thinking? Actually the 1st four hours of the shift are a favor for a friend. I am well prepared. 2 liters of water, 2 diet rites, chicken salad, strawberries, string cheese (in case it's busy) a morning start bar, and a sf jello cup. I know it looks like a ton of food. I will eat at least 2 times in 16 hours, maybe 3. I never know what I'll be hungry for. At least I'm prepared and won't hit the vending machines.

Oh, I only did the 1 mile WATP today.

I hope everyone has a great day and weekend. I'm not sure when I'll be back on the boards. 38 hrs/48 might just kick my big behind.

Beth

 

[Castillo Mom]

I'm giving you a virtual pat on the back for the great planning you did for yesterday Beth. I think that's the key to staying on plan is making sure you have the right foods readily available, especially when you lead a busy lifestyle. Take care Beth, I'll check in with you on Monday, official weigh in.

 

[marsh0013]

wow beth, sounds like a rough schedule. that's so good that you have brought along legal snacks and food. it's so important to plan ahead, and you are doing a great job of that. hope your shift and crazy schedule went ok!

 

[DoeWDW]

Beth, I don't know how you can work all those hours! You must have amazing endurance!! You did a great job packing your snacks & legal treats for your work marathon - good for you!!

Hope the time at work flew by quickly and you can get home to your cozy bed for some well-deserved rest soon!!

Sweet dreams!

 

[lulu201]

Wow, Beth, you are an inspiration to us all! You're THE model of how to plan and be proactive in this healthy living walk! Thank you for the example you've set for us.

I hope you're reading this in your bathrobe after getting tons of rest. Enjoy some R and R, sweetie, you've earned it!

,
Erin

 

[A1A1]

Hope you got through it alright. Good planning and packing. It's like we have to pack for vacation when we are taken out of our normal eating routine. When I helped DF pack and move, I had a similar situation. He never has anything but microwave dinners, so I had to go there prepared for dd and myself. What a hassle, but it helped me remain on my plan while out of my routine.

Hope you can sleep and catch up.............

Thanks for your continued support over in my journal. I appreciate your presence.


Have a good Monday!

 

[Strings]

Well, this weekend was awful. Hmm...do you see a theme? Not only did I have my assignment they stuck me in charge all weekend. Add all the paperwork and administrative junk to my job. Yuck. I did manage to eat on plan, even though there was a potluck. I never got to take my walks though. Water intake was 2.5 liter a day and lots of coffee.

I got up after 2.5 rs of sleep. My parents came to take us to an early dinner. We always do dinner the Sunday before my Bday. We went to Mountain Jack's.. Very tasty. I had salad, prime rib, broccoli, and steamed veggies. I didn't eat any of the carrots. DD told the server that it was my bday, so they brought out a comp. dessert. I thanked them, then passed it over to DM and DF. I wasn't even tempted. Yea Me! The best was that my parents surprised me with a gift certificate for new clothes.

I checked out the site that Lisa mentioned. I made the virtual model of myself. I did my starting weight and my current weight. It really helped me to see the differance. I honestly don't see it when I look in the mirror. I then tool my weight down 10# at a time. In my mind I thought my ultimate goal was 140#. With the model, I realized that is really too thin for me. I was totally unrealistic. I think 155-165 is my goal weight. This means I have 70 more pounds to lose. It used to be over 100#. I'm really ok with that, and I know I can do it with the help of my WISH sisters.

Well, weigh in is tommorrow. I'm not quite sure where I'll be. I stayed on plan, exercised, and drank my water. Somehow, I feel heavier. Oh well, I'll find out in the AM. I hope to catch up on the journals in the AM.

Have a good night.
Beth

 

[marsh0013]

hey beth, i'm sorry you had such a horrible weekend . here's some to help make the coming days better than the past few. but you did such an excellent job working through those tough days and staying on plan! good luck at weigh in tomorrow

 

[Strings]

Well, I knew the scale wouldn't be my friend today. I'm up 1.5#. thought about why I'd be up. and I came up with a reason. Sugar alcohols. I relied on atkins bars for a couple of meals and I had some of those candies. I'm disappointed, but not surprised. This week, no candies, no bars, back to basics. On the plus side I do claim the clippie I earned this week. Well, we're off to the doctor's this afternoon. DD has bronchitis. Unfortunately, the only appointment I could get is during preschool. No Curves for me today, but I did the 1 mile WATP last night. Today I did the 2 mile. Hopefully we'll get in a nap. She was up 4x last night. I'll try to catch up on journals. Marsh-thanks for checking on me. I'm working on reading your journal and Doreen's.

Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Beth's got a new clippie!!!! YAY!! You've been workin' hard and now you've got that beautiful new clippie to show for it - plus 35 pounds less of you!!! You ROCK!!

You did so well this weekend in spite of so many temptations and trials put in your way! You should be very proud of you!

As far as that silly scale goes, what does it know??!! We all can see you've been doing a great job and the scale WILL cooperate! Those Atkins bars may have saved you from going off plan and the scale will wise up soon, Beth, I promise.

I'm actually relieved that I ran out of Atkins bars - I was starting to rely on them too much!

I hope you get lots of rest and I especially hope your daughter is feeling better soon!

 

[Strings]

I need to post this story. It was both humiliating and funny. This morning I made a run to our local market. It's very posh, and filled with snootu people. They have the best produce and meat department. They also make a very yummy low carb tomato sauce. Anyways, I digress. DD is 3.5 yrs and too big for the carts. She's walking beside me, when we pass the deli department. She drops to her knees, and starts begging. (at the top of her lungs) "PLEASE, Please may I have some potato salad. It's been so long. I miss potato salad. It's my favorite. I love it soooooo much." Everyone is staring. I look like a hag from lack of sleep. Wonderful. At this point, I tell her to get up. I obvoiusly bought the potato salad. She had some for lunch. Now, she is very verbal. She has never had a tantrum in public, and this wasn't really a tantrum. She was being melodramatic. Now that I'm out of the store, I think it's hilarius.

Edited:
Just wanted to clarify that I explained that Kate only needed to ask for the salad. She didn't need to make a display. I also told her that if she made a display like that again, she wouldn't get what she wants, and would get a time out.

Menu:
Breakfast coffee
Lunch: ham/cheese rollups. Water.

 

[Strings]

Ok, so I get DD to the Dr. office. When I get there I learn that her appointment was canclled with the dr. that I like, and rescheduled with the one I don't. There are 8 docs in the practice. I like all but this one. They notice DD has eczema and make us sit in the hallway in the back of the office. Hello! It's an allergic reaction-not contagious. Where we're sitting is by the break room. The doc who is supposed to be seeing us is schoozing with a drug rep. I'm sure the fact that her blouse was open to her navel helped. We waited for 40 minutes, and then he tried to blow me off. He is so arrogant. If I hadn't called him on it, he would have spent 30seconds with us. Long story short, I lost my temper, he lost his temper. DD got exactly what I wanted for her. There is now a note in my chart that DD is never to see that idiot again. I'm still pissed.
Dinner was a salad, crustless quiche, water. I've only had 2 liters water today. I must do better tommorrow.

I will try not to hit the food tonight. It is calling to me.
Beth

 

[Castillo Mom]

Drug reps, annoying aren't they? Don't even get me started. They love to pop in on the docs unanounced. Some docs just don't have a good bedside manner and are arrogant. But pediatrician and arrogant just don't go together. Cardiologist, maybe.

That story about your daughter was funny, I could just picture her and the look on her face as she was pleading for that potato salad. Aren't kids great? I really mean that, I'm not being sarcastic. I have a 10 year old son that I asked to fetch something for me the other day and he reminded me that he was not an indentured servant and he used those exact words. Sheesh, talk about melodramatic!

Ok Beth, I hope you stayed on the straight and narrow tonight because I'm going to check on you tomorrow!

 

[lulu201]

Beth, that story about Kate was too funny! What the "children of Atkins parents" have to resort to to get their carby potato salad!

You're looking beautiful in your new clippie!
I think that you've done an amazing job of being cheat free this month and you're seeing the results of all your hard work. Congratulations, Beth. Wear that 35 pound clippie with pride.

Have a terrific day!
Erin

 

[Strings]

Well, I can't turn over my bear this morning. I was doing so well too. I was so frustrated yesterday. Having a weight gain when I was being good just put me ovet the top. I ate about 4-5 oz of cashews last night. Considering how low my carbs were before the binge, I probably squeaked by. I totally binged though, and I will not turn it over. I don't deserve it.

Today is a new day. (Erin and Doe, if you can do it, I can do it too.) It's going to be hard to get back on track today, but I will.

Meds and vitamins taken.
1 liter water so far.
Breakfast: Leftover quiche and water.

Plan for today. Lunch will be on the run. I'll take a morning start bar with me. I'll have 1.5l water with me, but may have to have a coffee. Dinner is salad and burgers. I need to make a cheesecake after dinner. DD just doesn't get that adults don't need a bday cake.

 

[marsh0013]

aw beth, i'm sorry you got so frustrated yesterday. that's really hard when you know you're staying on plan and being good, and don't see a loss. but you dind't totally blow it, this is just a minor slip up. good to see that you're right back on track today. good luck getting through the day, i know you're going to change that clippie tonight!

 

[Strings]

Well, today was a better day. DD is starting to perk up. We'll see if she goes to preschool tomorrow. I managed to get my errands, the laundry, and dinner done. DD even took a 2.5 hour nap. It's definately a good day when that happens. I stayed on program. I'm really happy that I managed to get back on track after binging yesterday.
I did my 2 mile WATP. I drank 3 liters of water. I need to drink more. All the sodium from the cashews has me bloated.
Lunch was a morning start bar.
Dinner was a chicken taco salad, no tortillas. I did stop for a coffee this afternoon. I need the caffiene.

I'm not sure how tomorrow will be. I sat down, and suddenly I'm depressed about my Bday. I have my meals all planned out, so I won't go off program. I even have a cheesecake in the oven. The wosrt thing is, I forgot to renew my driver's lisence. I have to go in and have another picture taken, UGH.

Hope people are having a good night/morning.
Beth

 

[marsh0013]

hey beth, today is your birthday? well happy birthday!!! i'm sorry you're depressed about it. i hope your day ends up being a pleasant surprise

 

[Strings]

Marcia, Thanks for the bday wish.

I just got back from my surgeon's cosult. Lousy timing I know. DH was supposed to go with me, but he had an emergency at work. The doc reviewed my films, and suggested we drain the cysts. Then I go on the Pill for 3 months. Unfortunately, it's the one from the 60's. Highest strength. It will impede my weight loss. I was surprised when he told me we were doing the procedure right then. Because I didn't have anyone to drive me home, I couldn't have any valium. It wasn't fun, and I'm sore. It's over, and I don't have to obcess over it now. I can't workout for 3 days. I'm glad I did my WATP today. If the Pill doesn't work, I need a total hysterectomy at the age of 33. I have 3 months before I worry about that.

I WILL STAY ON TRACK TODAY. It's just hard, when all I want to do is crawl into bed and hide. I still need to get DD to preschool. She's much better. Then it's off to get my driver's license. I'm not sure if DD will go to swim lessons tonight. I doubt it. I;ll stay out of the cheesecake until after dinner.

Have a good day.
Beth

 

[lulu201]

First of all, major hugs are in order here. .
Then you need some tea, sympathy, and a "poor baby." You're being rung through the wringer today. The drs. office AND the DMV--man, oh, man, Beth. What a way to spend your birthday!

Second, let me say happy birthday. While it's full of other things, Beth, today is really a celebration of YOU. You give SO MUCH to other people, I hope that you're able to give something to yourself today--a quiet moment, a special treat (food or nonfood, your choice), something that honors you.

Lastly, you're in my prayers as you deal with all this STUFF. Please try not to be discouraged. You've been treating yourself in such a healthy way, it has to be helping in some way. With the pill and your healthy lifestyle, maybe you can help your body deal with everything, and if at the end of three months, you still have to have surgery, you'll deal with that--because you're one strong lady.

Here's a hug for the road. Take care, Beth.
Erin