Tracey's wedding weight loss attempt (comments welcome & needed!!)

[bekkiz]

Oh no! Hugs and prayers for you and your whole fam. We're here if you needs us

 

[goldcupmom]

Just thinking about you this morning! Hoping and praying that things are ok across the pond!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Tracey, just dropped by to say I am thinking of you. Hang in there .

 

[toystoryduo]

You're in our thoughts and prayers, Tracey.

 

[traceycooper]

Hi
Thanks for the thoughts & prayers
Its so nice to come here & read all your lovely comments.

Glad to report DMIL is doing well, she has regained movement as even been up & about on a walking frame! Which is pretty amazing to say this time last week we thought it was going to be the worst kind of news!

I'll start at the beginning
Last sunday i got a call at the gym from DH to say mum had collapsed & ambulance was on its way. I rushed home.
DSIL had found her at home semi-concious in a pool of vomit, paramedics stayed with her at home for over an hour before they would move her, DH & i got to the hospital just before the ambulance, when the paramedic got out she said ''she is VERY poorly'' they took us into one of those little private rooms - you know the ones where they deliver bad news!!!
Luckily when the Dr came she didnt close the door behind her so i knew it wasnt the worst news!
DMIL had a nasty fall when she had her stroke & had a massive bruise/lump on her head & a black eye. She couldnt speak or move the right side of her body. DH was soo upset, bless him.
Anyhow after 2 days on the admitions ward (no beds ) DMIL finally went on the stroke ward & has been there since, she has regained all movement, her speech has improved a little but its hard if not impossible to understand what she is trying to say, which must be so frustrating for her!
They have said she is well enough to be moved to another hospital that has a dedicated stroke unit, where she will get physio, speech therapy etc.
We just have to wait until a bed is available.

Sooo on top of the car accident the week before & this, it has been a trying few weeks!
I had a bad throat mid-week, but its gone now, also had a colestrol (SP?) test & havnt heard anything (they said they will only contact me if theres anything wrong) got a massive bruise on my arm from the blood test as it bled inside instead of out! (their words!)
DH always cries at extreme makeover home edition & the other night i looked at him & it had only been on 10 mins & he had tears in his eyes, so heartless me says in a loud taking the micky kind of voice ''are you crying again'' He then says he was thinking about his mum & bursts into tears! I felt so bad, i think it all kinda just hit him now we can breath a bit of relief!

Will post seperate food & 'normal' stuff!

 

[traceycooper]

Ok now for the usual!!

WI - no change
Food - terrible
Exercise - good

Had lots of birthdays at work so lots of goodies + stress = no will power!!
Also went out Thursday night had nachos & dim sum

Friday
Went to gym
American Idol final - had fries with cheese & mayo on top + full tub of cheese & chive dip with dorito's (chips)

Saturday
Didnt have time to eat anything until 4pm - had 4 crispbreads, yogurt & a cookie
Went out fancy dress to a 70's night (check out my avatar )
Gary went as Elvis - soo funny & great to see him unwind!
I wore an afro wig & gold shorts & gold sequin top - i was thinking Beyonce in the Austin Powers movie
Drank way to much cider
went home & had pizza & fries at midnight

Sunday
Went to gym
no breakfast too stuffed from pizza!!
lunch - chk fahitas, strawberries
I was actually craving healthy food as i've had so much junk this week!
Also drank gallons of water!

Off work for a week (school hol)
We are going to Wensleydale tomorrow (anyone seen Wallis & Gromit? well thats were its based - famous for cheese!) & staying in an old farmhouse, with DH, DD, DB, DSIL & DN & going to a very unusual park there on Tuesday!
Will tell more when i've been & i know more!!

What do you think to my legs???

 

[traceycooper]

http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b...ing/our wedding/florida 2006/seventies night/

Try here for more pics!

 

[goldcupmom]

Those pics are GREAT!!! Looks like you had a wonderful time! And you can REALLY tell all the hard work at exercise you're putting in!!!!

Glad MIL is doing better. Hope the speech improves soon. Will keep praying.

With the way my life is going I likely won't be back here before my trip(and it will take a lONG time catching up, I'm sure!) Hang in there! I'll be thinkin' 'boutcha!!

 

[traceycooper]

Thanks Julie,
I can really tell on my legs & butt that the gym has helped, but not around my stomach
Have a great trip, Miss ya

 

[toystoryduo]

Tracey,

It's been a tough couple of weeks for you. I'm glad to hear that your DMIL is doing much better.

It looks like the 70s night party is just what you and Gary needed after a stressful week I want to come over and party with you guys! You guys always have such a great time! By the way.... You look great, Tracey!

Have a great week off from school!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tracey, I am so glad you mil is better! What a relief, she has a long road ahead but at least you know the worst is behind her. Very, very scary. You look great in those pictures! Look at those sexy legs ! Keep up that hard work, no wonder you ate some junk, who wouldn't, given what you have been through? I love a girl who eats her dip with doritos! Tell Gary, your Wish Sisters are keeping him and his mum in our prayers! Hang in there!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Wish friends
Had a great time in Wensleydale, lots of Roman walls, sheep & hills
We went to two 300 year old pubs & i had home made cider ..hic..
Imagine the scene from American Werewolf In London where they walk in the pub & everyone stops & stares!!!
Visited 4 waterfalls & clambered over lots of rocks.
Ate way too much & i'm actually craving healthy food cos i've had sooo much c!%*p!
We visited a park called the Forbidden Corner that had lots of mazes & caves, very cool, will try to post pics!

So i'll start from yesterday for food - & its still not good!
Wednesday
b/fast - cereal
lunch - cheese & pastrami roll, yogurt
dinner - pizza hut
+ lots of chocolate at the movies - went to see POTC 3, not what i expected but if i can look at Johnny Depp i'm a happy bunny I did drink water at the movies!

My calves were really aching when i got up, proberbly from climbing over lots of rocks!
Went to the gym
Did my cardio programme, my calves ached & then my knee started to hurt when i'd done & proceeded to put me in agony as the day wore on, i ended up limping everywhere!

Woke up today & it feels a little better, but i think one wierd move & it will go again! Its right on the front of my left knee!

I feel very bloated - all the bad food over the last 2 weeks is taking its toll!
I'm determined to make today a healthy day!
Wish me luck!

 

[toystoryduo]

Tracey~

I hope your calves and knee feel better soon. Be sure and take it easy if they still hurt today.

Hope you have a great day! Don't forget to drink lots of water!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tracey, it sounds like you had fun on your outing, glad you got some good exercise in. Sore calves is sometimes a good thing right? Johhny Depp and chocolate, , what is better! Orlando Bloom, Johhny Depp and chocolate I guess! You will make better choices with your food now that things are settled a bit. Hope mil is doing better each day!

 

[traceycooper]

Thursday
b/fast - none
lunch - crispbreads, yogurt
dinner - wholemeal pasta with tuna & tomatos

Still hobbling around!

Friday
b/fast - cereal
lunch - 4 crispbreads with Wensleydale cheese yogurt
dinner - having chk curry

Went to gym
calves felt a bit better & my knees (yes the other one started to play up!!) a bit better, spoke to a trainer who said i was ok to have a go but avoid the stepper - so i did! My calves actually felt better after my workout, knees ok but feel like they could 'go' if i made a wrong move!! Still i was pleased i managed to do my 20 min jog on TM

DD is like a zombie she went to a friends for a sleepover & they didnt sleep!!!
DH had to go to Dr yesterday - hes been getting pains in his back & legs & has been very miserable & lethargic (SP?) I'm worried he has a bit of depression, proberbly from the shock of what happened to his mum (who is doing well, but speech is still not there)

Had a colestrol blood test last week & had no reply so i guess that means everything was ok
Watching the England v Brazil soccer game tonight with a glass or two of wine
Have a good weekend

 

[traceycooper]

Update to Sunday dinner:-
WAY too much chocolate

Saturday
b/fast - cereal
lunch - crispbreads, yogurt, 1 glass of wine, 1 cider, 1 ice cream (the sun finally came out )
dinner - fish & chips

Sunday
b/fast - cereal
lunch - pepperoni omlette
dinner - going to mums for tea!

Went to gym
Did a good workout & knees feeling much better

Back to work tomorrow

 

[traceycooper]

Wensleydale pics

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[traceycooper]

 

[tbstein]

Hello Tracey.

Great pics! I loved the Elvis and the Inspiration ones! My DD loves to watch Elvis impersonators live on stage. We try to find one at least once every summer to go to. Hard to imagine what a 10 yr will like! She is going to have a tea party for her 11th birthday. We went to the one at the Grand Floridian a few Christmas's ago, and she has wanted one ever since. GUess I can do it. I have a friend who just earned her pastry certificate. She said she'll help. Yeah!

Have a great week!

Wendy

 

[traceycooper]

Hi wendy, thanks for stopping by

Ate too much Sunday dinner at mums! She baked scones - my mums home made scones are the best

Monday
b/fast - cereal
snack - banana, low far hot choc drink
lunch - cheese & ham roll, yogurt
dinner - baked potato with cheese, chk & bacon on top

Went to gym
Just swam in the pool it made a nice change, i did 34 lengths & then chilled in the jaquzzi (SP?)

Tuesday
Been out on a school trip today all day at local museum, was nice.

b/fast - cereal
snack - walnuts, banana, hot choc drink
lunch - cheese & ham roll, yogurt, strawberries
dinner - having peppered steak with cheesy potatoes & sweetcorn

Hope to catch up with journals later!