String's Atkin's Journal (Please Comment)

[Strings]

Well, I made it through another 16 hour shift. I even climbed 8 flights of stairs to get to my unit. Next time, I'll remember to take off my coat first. The shift went ok. It was steady, but not crazy. Came home and DH had taken Katie to see psycho granny. I needed to stay up to get concert tickets that went on sale at 10AM. I got 6th row center. Woohoo! While I waited for ticketmaster to open, I did the 2 mile WATP tape. Can you tell I'm trying to nudge that scale. I feel like I'm headed into a plateau. We'll see tomorrow. Pixie dust and to all weighing in this weekend. DH fried my harddrive lastnight, so I'm using his computer. I hate his keyboard. The keys stick. I'm not sure how much time I'll get on the computer, but I will check in daily.

I'm off to bed. Take care and have a good weekend.
zzz
Beth

 

[lulu201]

Hi, Beth . It sounds like you've had quite a week!
I hope that you're going to get some good rest this weekend. What concert are you going to and when are you going? Sounds like an excuse to buy a new smaller-size outfit, if you ask me!

About seeing your ex. . .how do you know he wasn't saying, "Hmm, Beth is looking a few sizes smaller than the last time I saw her. . .I bet she could clean up and be mighty fine!" Maybe that was what was going through his head; you never know! Maybe he was saying, "Hmm, Beth never was a morning person before; she must be taking good care of herself these days. Looks like she was just working out. Lucky is the DH she has now."

Beth, you're so busy, that I don't know if you realize how strong and successful you are. Look at how much resistance you gave the EVM in the ER. How about the fact that you climbed 8 (Count 'em, 8! ) flights to the unit WITH your coat on! C'mon, Beth, these things count for a lot! What about all the Curves time and the WATP tapes???? You are awesome, girlfriend, and you deserve every rose, every Pilates class, and scuba diving lesson you eventually give yourself!

for you and for the scale,
Erin

 

[CourtasanSatine]

for you and a little dose of

 

[Strings]

Sometimes I amaze myself. I was totally oblivious. The docs told me I'd skip my period because of the porcedure. Apparantly, they don't know just how persistant my Aunt Flo is. She arriveed today with her best friend the Bloat Fairy. I'm actually feeling better knowing that she's here. It explains my emitional state and how awful I feel. It also explains why I'm up 2.5 pounds this week. I would have been so frustrated because I worked reqally hard this week. Now, I just have to keep doing what I have been doing and wait for the Whoosh Fairy.

I hope weigh in went well for everyone. Have a great Sunday.
Beth

 

[marsh0013]

beth, i'm so impressed by those 8 flights of stairs! oh my goodness, i can't even imagine. i take the elevator if it's more than 2 or 3 . you're making me feel like a slug! but that's a good thing...motivating me to want to be more like you

i'm interested to know what concert too! 6th row center is great! i love sitting that close, makes the concert experience so much different than sitting up in the rafters . and like erin said, definitely a great excuse to get a nice new smaller outfit .

glad you remembered that it's aunt flo that's causing that little bit of weight to hang around, that sure would've been frustrating to see a gain and not have an explanation. but the whoosh fairy should definitely be making it's way to your house by next weekend. she will bring you a nice surprise, i am sure

 

[Strings]

OOps, I forgot to answer Erin's question. We'll be seeing Sarah Maclachlan. Won is slightly obcessed with her. The concert isn't until the end of August. I certainly hope I'll need a new outfit by then

Aunt Flo is evil. I;m trying not to binge. The pantry, and the pizza parlor are calling me. I'm drowning my sorrows in water, and hoping to make it through the day.

 

[CourtasanSatine]

and have a good day when you check in

 

[marsh0013]

sarah maclachlan, ooh, sounds wonderful

oh, and i have something to say to that pantry and pizza - "go away! leave beth alone! she doesn't want you! you are not good for her, so stay where you belong!" there. took care of them for ya (hope i'm not too late ). although, if aunt flo is being too much of a pain, maybe you could have just a little to satisfy the craving.

hope you made it through the day! and have a great one today

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi Beth,

I'm home from work today with my son (long story) and wanted to check in with you. I can't believe you went up 8 flights of stairs. Your stamina is incredible! Have fun at the concert. I like Sarah Maclachlan's music too. It should be a fun time.

I know you will have a visit from the whoosh fairy soon! Take care.

 

[Strings]

I feel better today. Last night I put as mach distance between myself and the kitchen. I read my book and drank water. Mo binging for me. I will defeat the DZONE! I'm still bloated, but I'm drinking lots of water. Heading to Curves this afternoon.
Breakfast was a Morning start bar and a piece of string cheese.
Lunch will be turkey breast and spaghetti squash,
Dinner will be mushroom swiss burgers, green beans, and salad.

I think I need a larger dinner during dzone. It might help me from snacking at night. During dzone, if I start snacking, I won't stop. Much better to not start. All in all, I'm feeling much more in control today.

Have a good one.
Beth

 

[Castillo Mom]

If you must have the pizza, just eat the topping, that's what I did yesterday. I find the topping alone satisfy my pizza craving. Have fun at the concert!

 

[CourtasanSatine]

and have a day when you check in

 

[marsh0013]

good morning beth

i'm so glad you have a plan set out to attack the dzone head on. eating a larger dinner is probably a good idea. like you said, once you start snacking, it's very hard to stop. much better to not start at all, and i hope that big dinner helps you to accomplish that

hope you have a wonderful day today, in spite of the dzone

 

[Strings]

Well, I had good intentions. I didn't get hungry after dinner. I got hungry before dinner. I ate a sugar cookie. At least I only ate 1. Today is a new day, and I seem to be feeling better. Crabby, but not eationg out of control. Plus I'll be so busy today that I won't be near my kitchen. I also have a snack planned for midsfternoon. Well, I'm off to the Disney Store. I'll check journals tonight.
Beth

 

[LAinSEA]

A sugar cookie sounds so good right now - I'll share the carbs with you if want (that way I can have one when I'm at Disneyland the end of the month).

You've had a long week. Congrats on getting such great tix for Sarah's show. She's a favorite of mine too.

keep up the good fight!

-Laurie

 

[DoeWDW]

Beth, hang on for the d-zone roller coaster ride - it will be over soon!! You're doing a fantastic job.

I must say congrats on the 8 flights of stairs - WOW!! AND you won a battle with the EVM at the ER!! Way to go!!

 

[Strings]

I hope this works. My computer is really flaky.

Today is over. Hooray! Actually it hasn't been bad. We made cookies for DD's teachers. We'll frost them in the morning. I wasn't even tempted today. Thank God.

My friend and her kids dropped by and stayed for dinner. Spur of the moment dinner for 6. We had egg pizza (quiche), salad, strawberries in whipped cream. It was alot of fun. DD had a blast.

I'm not going anywhere near the kitchen tonight. American Idol then bed.

I'll check in with everyone in the AM.
Beth

 

[CourtasanSatine]

Looks like you had a great day and keep fighting the good fight and

 

[lulu201]

and for you this morning, Beth. How's your ride on the dzone coaster going? Me, well, I'm not one for rollercoasters--not Space Mountain, not the Rocking Roller Coaster, none of them. Especially not the DZone Coaster!! Nope, not for me. I'll watch, thank you very much. Since that's not an option on the dzone, though, I'll just close my eyes and wait until it's over, OK? And if you're riding it, too, well, that does make it easier. It'll be over before we know it!

You sound like you're doing great. Frosted cookies were no temptation? You're a rock, girlfriend! Way to go!

So, who did you like on last night's American Idol? It was hard for me to pick, but I would definitely vote for the first girl--she was one of my favorites.

Have a good day, Beth--
Erin

 

[marsh0013]

beth, that impromptu party of 6 sounds like lots of fun, glad you enjoyed yourself, you deserve that

i am so impressed that you resisted the cookies! they are such a downfall of mine, but you did it! excellent job.

hope you enjoyed american idol. i watched too. everybody loves that fantasia girl, but i think she sounds way too much like macy gray...and i really can't stand macy gray. she'll probably make it to the next round and i'll have to listen to her anyway though. oh well.

hope you have a great day today!