String's Atkin's Journal (Please Comment)

[Strings]

I'm sorry that I haven't been journalling. I am just dead tired. Katie is ill. She has a cold with bilat ear infections. She is very crabby,understandably, and demanding all of my attention. We've been to the doctor's and gotten many meds, so I hope she is better soon. I have gotten up at 530 the last 2 days, so I can work out. I have also stuck with induction. I am doing ok, as long as I have my coffee in the afternoon. I know it spikes the insulin some, but I need to do it to make it through the day.

Won is working from home tomorrow, so I can work out. I will also nap. I am working a 16 hour shift.,but I am not working Saturday night. If I am honest, I just don't want to work this weekend. Oh well, you do what you have to do.

On a bright note, I booked our vacation yesterday. I went with DU. I would usually do it all myself, but Won says he can't deal with me freaking out over reservations again. I will handle my own airfare, Cathy also said that I could call for CRT too to increase my odds, codes too. I'm still nervous about giving up control, but for my mental health, I need to do this. I was completely insane before my last trip to WDW.

I've scheduled and appointment for a complete physical on October 1st. I need to get off some of these meds. I am so completely drained. If I have to, I will have the hysterectomy, but I need to get off some of these meds. If not, I think I might need an antidepressant. I am so tired most of the time, it is a struggle to get out of bed. I am not dealing well with Katie either. I am not feeling like myself, but I am not sure why. I need some answers.

I know I haven't hit all the journals yet, and I will try tonight.
Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

, Beth! Sorry you're feeling out of sorts. I've been down the depression road - not a fun trip! I'm very glad you've scheduled a full physical but am sorry that you'll have to wait a whole month - sooner would have been better, I think.

Just do the best you can to hang in there. Best wishes for an easy shift tonight.

 

[Strings]

I am taking a mental health day. Quite frankly, I am exhausted. Kate was up 3 times last night, so I got very little sleep. I already have a headache, so I decided not to push it with a 16hour shift. I feel bad because they are working short tonight, but I just won't do it today.

I weighed in today, 215.5. I am down 1.5 pounds this week. It is really nice to see that number going down again. I'm trying to not let the number matter, but when you are feeling cruddy, the number helps. I was OP yesterday with 17 carbs for the day.

Plan for today. Hit the Y, go to the sale at Kohl's, nap. I didn't join the exercise challenge because I haven't met any of my goals for the last 3 challenges, and it really got me down. That being said, I checked my cardio minutes for the month, and it was 902. That doesn't include my weightlifting. This was one challenge I could have met.

Have a good day to all. I will try to do journals this afternoon.
Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

Beth, I'm glad to hear you're taking the day off. It is not your fault that they are short-staffed - you've given them hours to find a sub. You need to take care of you, first and foremost!!

Make sure you get that nap, OK? Don't do too much running around!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

I know you've been battling that scale, and I'm glad it's headed in the right direction for you!! Way to go!!

 

[CruisingCA2005]

Congratulations on the weight loss! I hope you'll join us for the next exercise challenge in September. I'm sure you'll be able to make it - especially if you've already done 902 minutes without counting your weight training minutes in August.

I hope Kate feels better soon.

Take care of yourself & have a fantastic weekend.

 

[LAinSEA]

Beth:
1 1/2 gone! Yay, it is such a big boost to see things move in the right direction.

I'm so sorry Katie is not feeling well. Ear aches are the worst! There is no relief until the infection disappears and no wonder you and she are getting no rest.

I think we women put up with way too much. Men feel terrible and their doctors find a way to make them feel better. We women, well I guess we just expect to feel bad and our doctors are baffled as to what to do to make us better. Get your physical and demand answers! Life shouldn't hurt.

Over 900 minutes of cardio this month! WOW! You are amazing! Have a better weekend and happy WDW planning. (opting for the TA is not a terrible thing, let them take care of the big things and you can focus on the details later on)

-Laurie

 

[Strings]

Confession....
I didn't work out today. I just didn't have the energy. I will have time tomorrow to workout though. My carb intake has been 18 gm for the day. If I need something later, I'll grab some SF jello.

Have a good evening.
Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Beth,

First of all~ Congratulations on booking your trip! I bet you are pretty excited about that.

Second~ Congratulations on your weight loss!:thewave:

Third~ How are you and Katie feeling? I hope that you both are feeling much better.

Take care and have a great weekend!

Tracy

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Beth, hope you & your DD are feeling better. Thankyou for your comments in my journal, they mean even more knowing you took the time out when your feeling so low, you are an inspiration.
Sending you some flowers to hopefully cheer you up!

 

[wilderness01]

Hi Beth,

I hope you and Katie are both feeling well today. Have a great weekend.

 

[CheapMom]

hi Beth
Good luck with the excersise challenge. I know you can do it- you are so good about working out.
I hope you and Katie are feeling good- Does Katie start Kindergarden this year?
Enjoy your weekend.
Mary

 

[vald1977]

Hi Beth,
I really hope your little Katie is feeling better today. It's so tough when we know our kid's are feeling sick. I'm sending some pixie dust to her so she'll start feeling like herself soon.

Congratulations on the weight loss ! If anyone deserves it Beth, it's you. Your workouts are truly insipirational.

I hope you are having a non-eventful weekend and getting your rest. Have a great Sunday !

 

[chrismiss56]

Everyone needs a mental health day and I am very glad that you recognized that you needed one!!

Hope your DD is feeling better!!

Hope you will have a peaceful Disney Sunday

Thanks for stopping by my journal - it means alot.

 

[Strings]

Sorry I never made it here yesterday. I was busy, and then I became absorbed in the resorts and Budget boards. I was OP yesterday, and again today. (so far) I went to the Y yesterday and did 90 minutes/6 miles on the hills program on the treaddie. Boy was I dripping wet. After a much needed shower, I went shopping for school clothes for Katie. I managed to get everything but shoes and a winter coat. I think I did pretty welll within my budget too. I also managed to get myself 2 pair of jeans. Levi's flares 14 stretch. I need a stretch in the 14's, but the 16 regulars fit. i just liked the flares better. I feel I can now say I am out of Lane Bryant for good. Won had poker night at a friends house, so I had a quiet night. Katie went to bed early because she is still sick. I read my Unofficial Guide and had an early night. Unfortunately, I woke up at 6AM. I did some stretching and crunches this morning.

Katie is supposed to start school tomorrow. We'll see how she is feeling. i would hate for her to miss the 1st day, but I won't send her sick. I am looking forward to the time to myself. She is bored without other kids to play with. Of course, I will be spending that time at the Y, so it won't be that I can get more done.

I can hear Katie waking up from a nap. I hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Beth,
Hey girl! I am celebrating with you today! Congratulations on saying goodbye to Lane Bryant forever! You have been working so hard and I am glad to see that your diet and exercise is paying off for you. Way to go Beth!

Katie~ Hi there! I hope that you start feeling better soon. I am sending some healing your way. Have a great first week at school!

Beth, I hope you have a fanstastic week this week! Take good care of you.

Tracy

P.S. Thank you so much for the encouragement that you leave in my journal. You are such a blessing!

 

[KLH 1973]

Congrats on leaving lane bryant in the dust. Say hello to being able to get good deals at the normal stores now. Sorry I have not posted but just have been in a funk. Take care.

Kristin

 

[chrismiss56]

Hi

Hope Katie is feeling better and can go to school

Keep going with the exercising.......you are doing GREAT

Let us know how the first day of school went.

Have a Disney Day!!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Beth, sounds like your much better, keep up the good work. Hope your daughter feels better soon.

 

[Strings]

Just a quick post. Katie woke up at 530 this morning. Do you think she is excited? I'm letting her go, she seems much better, and she isn't contagious anymore. I'll be paying for her early morning this afternoon, but the evening is all Dad. I'm going out with the girls.
Have a good one,
Beth

I am feeling guilty. I really wanted to get to all the journals today, but I just couldn't get at the computer. You will have to excuse my typos. I'm gettung used to a new keyboard because Katie "spilled" green paint on my old one. This one is a different size, and it is slowing me down.

Katie did great in school today. She didn't want to leave until I reminded her about our little tradition. Ont the first day of school, we go out to lunch, Katie's choice, and for ice cream. I raised my daughter with good taste. She chose Red Lobster. Yummy. I had a salad with shrimp. They actually have a diet menu with all calorie,fat, and carb grams listed now. It helps with ordering. I was under my 20 carbs again today. I went to the Y when Katie was in school. I did 3 weight circuits, walked 5 miles, and biked for 5 miles. Unfortunately, I never got the new shoes I needed 3 weeks ago. I have a blister on the ball of my foot the size of a quarter, so I am taking a rest day tomorrow.

Tomorrow, I am going shopping with my Mom. I need shoes, Kate needs shoes and a winter coat. I hope to be done shopping this time tomorrow. It will be good to have someone to distract Katie while I am shopping. Won and his brother leave for Chicago tomorrow. This is the last destination on the Sarah tour. They are driving there, seeing the concert, and driving back. it is insane, but Victor could only get 1 day off. I don't like the thought of Won behind the wheel at 2AM. He falls asleep at the wheel easily,so prayers would be appreciated.

I am off to bed. I probably won't hit the boards until I put Katie down tomorrow night, I am sending to all.

Take care,
Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Beth,

I am glad to hear that Katie had a great first day of school! And to top it off with Red Lobster? Yummy!

Sending prayers for Won and his brother that they have a safe trip.

Have a great day shopping and spending time with your mom!

Tracy