Hey everyone!
I know I was MIA last week and I'm sorry for that. I was trying to explain it to Dawn when I sent her my weight this week, but in a nutshell I'm in a bit of a funk when it comes to this healthy living stuff. I'm just tired of it - tired of constantly obsessing over what I eat, how much, whether I've had enough water or not enough vegetables. I'm tired of having to exercise every day. And then feeling guilty when I don't.
It's a problem I created myself. When I do something like this, I'm either all in or I'm not. I either do it 110% or not at all. No cheating at all. No skipping workouts. No "one little taste" of anything. It's great for losing weight, but now I'm just sick of it.
I'm still doing OK, but just OK not great. Even though that's what should be happening, I'm disappointed. My weight for the past 2 weeks was -2.4 , which is still down but not a WOW down, KWIM?
I haven't been posting much on the thread because I didn't want to be a downer. But it sounds like over the last week EVERYONE has been having kind of a rough time.
Lately Im also finding that Im just crazy busy almost every single day. Its not all bad. Theres work (blah), volleyball (fun!), sewing Halloween costumes (frustrating), Scouts (fun, but lots of work), planning the Halloween party (tons of fun, but again lots of work).
And then theres my youngest DS. We got the call from his teacher, the one where she says hes disorganized, his desk and locker are messy, hes breaking pencils, not staying in his seat, forgetting assignments, not completing things, etc. My response: Wow, we usually dont get this call until March. Hes got ADHD and we know this, but he can usually handle things until the boredom of winter kicks in. Well not so much this year. And its frustrating because I feel so powerless in helping him deal with this issue.
I took him in to see the pediatrician. Now, Im aware that there are several schools of thought on medicating/over-medicating kids with ADHD, but we chose to use medication. The results with both of my boys, when done correctly and monitored, are nothing short of miraculous. The pediatrician pointed out that he started on this dosage over 2 years and 20 pounds ago, so yeah he needed it updated. The new medication is really helping, but were still going to meet with the school to get him on a 504 (some places call this an IEP). His teacher said it would be a good idea because it would help document everything weve tried, what works and what doesnt. I feel kind of like a hypocrite because Im generally not in favor of these things. But I think were at the point where it is really necessary. Again, I feel like if I were a good enough parent we wouldnt need this. Its not true and my head knows that, but the rest of me isnt convinced.
Anyway, on to comments on other posts:
What a cute puppy! Congratulations on your new family member!
Ok, today I got back on the old WW bandwagon. Figured if it helped me lose 15 pounds a few months ago why not do what works. I'm giving myself until Thanksgiving to lose between 12-17 pounds, after that I'm done paying for WW. If I can't pull it together, then so be it. So I'm calling my little challenge "Operation Fat Fight". I got my gloves on, & I'm ready to battle.
Hey, stick with what works, right? And it seemed to work well for you this week. Im wondering at what point Ill stop using them, give up my security blanket.
Allison What symptoms exactly do they say start that early? I had a blood test and my doctor said that I wasnt in peri-menopause, but Im doubtful.
Im wondering this, too. At my age, Im sure Im getting close.
Then we have Carsyn's medical issue. 2 years ago, she had a medical implant to help her kidneys/bladder function better. Actually the 50th kid in the country to have this device that is like a pace maker for your heart but it is for other pieces on her.
It is not working like planned, the device has all these electrodes hooked up to her spine and each has at least 5 different settings. So if it is not working, we drive to Minneapolis, see the doc who has the master control to change these etc. Over and over it has been. Monitoring, writing what she eats, drinks, sleep cycles etc. so they can see if there is a pattern. She is upset because it was supposed to just be simple but it has not been and she is wondering if she should have it removed. Huge decision and a lot of research is going into this. So I know you all understand but it just makes it hard to figure out where to focus my time and I need to not use it as a reason to slide back.
Is anyone here on WW and using their points tracker on line? I can't seem to copy and paste my food entries so I guess that means I just will re-write it here if there is no alternative!!
Dan and I leave in 2 weeks from today. Literally will have arrived in Atlanta and be on our car journey there!!!
Sorry that Carsyn has to go through all of this. Hopefully they can get it adjusted soon. Im jealous about your upcoming trip, and that Jane is there already! Our trip to
Disneyland isnt until February which is much too far away.
Can anyone help me get out of the gluttony of doom I put myself in yesterday???
Good Golly it was bad.
Than You Lord!!!!
Well Im proud of you (and Julie) for climbing right back on the ol raft and not letting your little splurges drag you down. This is why you will succeed you are NOT giving up!
Im almost getting myself into self-sabotage mode. My weapon of choice lately seems to be cupcakes. Ive been experimenting with filled cupcakes. The kids and my DH all think its great. I think its temptation on a plate (with pretty wrappers to boot).
BTW - I posted some pics of Carsyn on my TR today from her senior pics if anyone wants to see. Just hit on the TR in Blue at the bottom of my siggie. As of now, they are on the second to last page!
So. Beautiful! Must take after her mama.
I have had a good day... after a major emotional breakdown last night. I do this occasionaly. I think it's hormonal driven. And am glad I got it all out of my system.
I took both boys and tackled our local super grocery store. GOOD freakin Lord.
Yep, gotta have that melt-down once in a while. Feels crappy while youre cryin your eyes out, but feels SOOOOOO good when youre done.
Repeat after me: Do not EVER take husbands or children to the grocery store. Do. Not. EVER. I can get in and out of there in a flash, but bring the others along and it takes for freakin EVER to get through there. Plus theres no telling what will wind up in the cart. When the kids go with me, I say no to everything. But if daddy is with us, they know they can ask him and he will put it in the cart for them. Conspirators I say!
This is our God-given right as women. Weather it be picking up the same toy for the 25th time in one day or watching Oprah, the breakdowns come with no forewarning. My DH just shakes his head and walks off....turd!
Yup what she said.
I am happy to report that although today was probably the worst day for stress in a very very long time, I did not eat anything bad. Even though I wanted to eat a large pizza!
I got to the gym at 4:30 this morning, and did my routine. An hour later I walked out to find my car window smashed out and my purse stolen.
(Yes I know, I should not have left my purse out in the open) This is pretty gutsy, because at least 20 people can into the gym or left the gym while I was there. Nothing else was touched not even the cash in the cup holder.
I took the day off work and spent hours upon hours calling credit card companies, banks, and everything. My phone, the Social Security cards for the whole family, and of course I just bought the purse and wallet last week too!
I feel your pain! This happened to me last year and it totally sucked. I was parked in front of my friends house and was inside for less than 30 min. Walked out to the car to find the window smashed and my purse gone. Mind you, my purse was not out in the open, but stashed under a little shelf thing. We called the police first, then I called DH to have him start calling the credit cards. But the thief was already using them to buy gift cards. She (the police showed me a picture later) had already hit Target and Best Buy. The police were actually AT Best Buy while she was charging but didnt know which person to look for, so she got away.
I didnt care so much about the credit cards and stuff. Yeah, it was a pain in the backside to deal with. But
there was something I kept in my purse. It was a picture my youngest son had drawn for me when he was about 5. I kept it with me all the time. And it was gone. THATs what still makes me cry when I think about it. I really wished they would find just the purse so I could have gotten that back.
We survived the DMV. I think it's the first time in my adult life I actually got the new registration sticker before the old one expired. A day before it expired, but hey! That counts! Because it was the last day of the month I was expecting our little local office to be super busy but we were in and out in 5 mins! 
Aaaah the DMV
. A model of efficient government services.
Last week I got to endure DPS. I received a notice that it was time to renew my drivers license (even though I had just gotten a duplicate when the aforementioned purse snatching took place.) So I tried to do it online like everyone else I know around here does. But not me
. Nope, no online for me! I had to go down to the stupid DPS and do it in person.
Did you know that when you go there the first thing you do is to stand in a line
. so that you can then get in another line. Yes thats right. I had to stand in line in order to wait in another line.
Well I guess the upside is that they took a new picture. And thats good, since the one from last year was wretched!
Good morning all,
Sorry I've been MIA. I can't believe I'm leaving tomorrow. I've been running around like a mad woman trying to get everything done. Of course I haven't been sleeping well since my brain decides to kick on between and 3 and 5am (normally I don't get up till 7). I haven't tracked at all this week and except for running into and out of stores, I haven't gotten any official exercise.
By now youre on your vacation and having a great time! I sure hope you have a chance to really relax. And thats great news about Steven.
We've been having a bit of drama here this week as well. When it rains, it pours, eh?
My daughter started complaining about a month ago (start of the school year) that her vision was blurry in her right eye and she was seeing double, etc. She said she could still see the board, etc., it was just getting "annoying." She's been to the eye doctor off and on over the years, just for checks, but was always fine. Matt and I both use glasses so we figured at some point the kids might need them though.
Anyway, we made her an appt with the eye doctor, and it has ended up being a bit more of an issue than we imagined. She has what they call a macular hole in/near her retina that is bleeding. She has lost basically all of her "straight-ahead" vision in that eye (just light and shadows). She still has peripheral vision, which is typical of this condition.
The doctor wasn't giving us much information, just said we needed to see the retinal specialist to find out if it was treatable. So I googled it. (Yeah, I know, I know. But I actually found more positives than negatives, and I just couldn't stand waiting to see what they would say.)
It looks like, if it is treatable, she will have surgery, possibly an overnight at the hospital, followed by a week or so where she will have to remain face down pretty much 24/7 so that an air/gas bubble they inject will stay over the repair site and allow it to heal properly. 
Most of the websites I looked at, gave a pretty high percentage of cases where at least some sight was recovered. So, I'm hopeful that she will be a candidate and it will improve her vision in that eye.
I just can't believe how quickly this all came on. The doctor asked if she had suffered any head/face trauma recently and we came up blank. The only major accident she's had was when she wrecked her bike last summer (2009) and broke her nose. He acted like he thought that was too long ago to have caused this. Maybe the specialist will have a better idea.
Anyway, we'll see the specialist on Oct. 27th and figure out where we go from there.
OMG Im so sorry to hear this! No way to get her in any earlier, eh? Please keep us posted on her progress.
Hello out there. I'm back (if anyone missed me). If no one noticed I was gone, then I'm new here??? I have finally emerged from the tunnel of work 24/7. When I last left, we were on a different chapter and I was losing weight. There looks to be lots of new folks here and that's exciting. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone who has joined since June and to getting reaquainted with the journey of all my old friends.
Because I was so busy the last part of the summer, I didn't do so well with my working out and eating. However, I can say that since February, I have lost (and maintained a loss) of 17 pounds. So, I'm not where I wanted to be for my Disney trip, but I'm not where I was either. I can't wait to get back in the swing of things. Here I go again!!!
Hey Stacey! So glad to see you aboard with us again Ive missed you!
Thanks for the pep talk! I'm not beating myself up over the Chinese too badly. It was all I ate all day. WHICH is a problem in and of itself. *SIGH*
yes I remember you! Welcome back 
But I appreciate the support more than you know.
There are quite a few ladies on here that are doing WW so you will find lots of support. I am trying to do it all myself which is a whole new ball of wax but we will get there.
