Depression and Weight Issues - Weekly Chat - May 29th - June 3rd

Good Morning,

Hope you all had a lovely weekend :hug:

Today is my eldest nephews birthday... 30 years old :faint: old fart lolol... boy do I feel older than dirt.

Anyway.... TOM came last night and I feel just lovely :mad: heheheee.


How's your day going along?

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Morning!

Plan today is to get moving - and stop making excuses for it! So close to my next mini-goal - and I WILL get there!! ;)

Leenie - I've been blaming PMS for not moving - but that excuse is wearing thin for me - hope today passes quick and tomorrow is nicer for you :)

Hope everyone else is well - missed you guys!

Heather :D

good morning gang :wave:

hope everybody had a great weekend! Saturday I cleaned all day. Sunday we were at church in the morning and then in the evening for a youth leaders meeting, and yesterday I tried to take it easy. ;)

I have tons of stuff to do at work this week bec next week I'll be gone with my mom to Branson, MO. I'm looking forward to the trip, but not all the time on the road. Sure would be nice to try flying for a change but my mom would NEVER go for that. hehe

I've been walking when I can but it seems that every Monday my scale is up. I'm really aggravated with the scale and my weight but apparently aggravation doesn't burn any calories. yikes!

wellllllllll alrighty then....I need to scoot on out of here!
Hope everybody has a great day!

hugs,
Cathy

Howdy Girls.

I hope your all having a great evening. Its really hot today. It was 91 before when I went to the grocery, now its "down" to 85...........phew........

I have been very very achy today. Not sure if its from the new meds (one of the side effects is muscle pain) or the weather, I THOUGHT we were supposed to get some rain??? Also when I went to the store, as I got to the back of the store for the milk, it felt like I had ankle weights on or something! It wasn't a big store either so I have no idea why that happened! I thought I was going to have to ask the store if I could sit down or something, but I made it! It was really scary, I've never had that feeling before! Guess I'm definitely gonna have to ask my dr about that!!!

Anyways I rescheduled my catscan its in the morning at 5 a.m. Perfect for me as we usually are getting off of work at 4:30 a.m. so we don't usually go to bed until about 6:30 or 7 a.m. so I can go to bed after I'm done with that and I won't have to wait because I'm the first appt!!!!!! :carrot: I'll be glad to get it done and over with. I have been dreading it. Only because I'm afraid they WILL find something, yet then again I'm afraid they WON'T find something and we'll be back to square one. But only way to know is to just do it! lol.

Have a Good One!

good morning gang :wave:

Good Morning,

Sassy, did you have your cat scan today? how did it go? Hopefully the med side effects won't last long.

Cathy, have a great trip with Mom. Hang in there hon, you've been through an awful lot lately, don't let that nasty scale get that pretty face down. You'll get with it soon...just give yourself some time and keep up with the exercise when you can :hug:

Heather, keep on trying girlie... :hug:

Well nothing much is going on here...just keeping busy and trying to stay out of trouble.

Food choices have been better lately...not great but better. Exercise has been swimming and I feel it in every muscle in my body OY lolol. Boy do I sleep good at night LOL.

How are you chicklets?

Good afternoon everybody - I DID get out on my bike this morning - it was just too nice not to! And I'm quite proud that I did; my hubby said 'It's kind of hot - maybe you shouldn't go...' and I stomped my foot and said 'If I don't go now, I KNOW I won't go later!'

I can only do about 15 minutes so far, but I'll build up to a 'proper' bike ride this summer... at some point! LOL :D ...and I did have to walk the bike the last five minutes home - I live up a very steep hill... but hey! I went!! ;)

Sassy - waiting to hear about the cat scan :hug:

Hi Cathy! You must get on better with your mum than I do with mine - I wouldn't go on ANY trip with MINE! :D Have a great time!! We'll miss you if you aren't online. :(

Leenie - feeling better today, I hope!

Hope - where are you, chickadee???

Okay - going to kick the exercise up even more by going for a walk after dinner tonight - I think I am stalling due to inactivity, for sure, 'cause I am definitely eating well - just GOTTA get that pound off!!

Chat tomorrow -
Heather :D

Well I left a message for my dr yesterday about my pain and what not and he left me a message back stating to stop BOTH meds A.S.AP and to come and see him A.S.A.P. So I left another message for him today since they close early on Tues & Wed to go ahead and book me an appt for the afternoon if tomorrow or Fri, as we work nights, so we'll see.

I unfortunately could not get my Catscan done. After reading the intructions I have to not take my diabetic medication for 48 hours before the Cat Scan as I guess the dye reacts to it and not in a good way, so not taking any risks and I will reschedule again. :rolleyes:

But right now not too worried about that, will see what my dr has to say about my reactions to the new medicines as I guess they were serious, so I wasn't imagining things! lol.

BUT since today I have not taken the Diabetes Medication I am not in any pain! I did take my Lipitor last night (for cholesterol) and I'm not in pain, but I will abide by my drs wishes and not take it tonight either.

Morning (almost afternoon - yawn!) all -

Nothing of interest to say - LOL!

How is everybody?? Sassy - what's happening with meds/doctor today??

Heather :D

hello all,I havnt died just really busy.still plugging away at the WL thing
will check in and catch up later. DEB

Dr called back, I go and see him tomorrow @ 1:30 that is totally going to mess up our sleep cycle, but that is all they had.........Today I am feeling really crappy so I hope he can help me feel better as I'm tired of feeling bad. :(

Well have a wonderful evening all.

hey gang

have y'all seen this video on youtube?

it's called "A Fat Rant"

if this link to it doesn't work just go there and do a search for "A Fat Rant" and you will get there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUTJQIBI1oA

I think I need to grab on to some of her attitude. I just cannot figure out how to be happy or content with my size - and she is right - it is a WASTE of so much time really!

Good Morning,

Sassy girl, how are you feeling. Sorry the meds are giving you a rough time. What does the doc say? please let us know.

Heather girl, KUDO's to you for riding your bike. I'm lucky if I can stay on my bike for 5 minutes...the seat just HURTS! You go girl, your doing wonderful.

Cathy love, it is a waste of time to obsess over that scale... lets just focus on eating healthy and making healthy choices. Life is to short to be miserable but girl.... I do know exactly how you feel, my body size is on my mind 24/7 ... pitty huh. I'll watch that youtube when I get home, it won't work here :s: Are you going to Mom's this weekend? if so have a wonderful time and enjoy her !!!

Deb...good to see yah little chickie...whats shakin? how have you been :hug:

Well, today summer hours start at work so I get to leave at noon WHOOOT!!!! but I'm going home and gonna clean like a manic today and tomorrow b/c I'm going away for a few days and my friend is staying at my messy house LOLOL.

HAPPY FRIDAY !!!

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hey gang :wave:

leenie - let me know what you think after you watch the video. I've watched it a couple of time ;-)

mom and I are leaving Sunday after Sunday School for Branson. It has been absolutely nuts trying to get ready to go. work has been a zoo.

Leenie - I'm so glad that you are getting away for a few days :carrot: girl you deserve it!!!!

hope everyone is having a good day/nite!
hugs,
Cathy

Hi all,

Went to the dr yesterday, he said it was an allergic reaction to the meds. He thinks only one, but to be safe he is prescribing two new meds, said to hold off until after my cat scan is done. (its scheduled for Monday) The meds react with the dye is why I can't take them and why I also had to reschedule.

That is about it I am a Zombie. I worked all night so I'm off to bed......

Good "Night" all. lol.

Happy Saturday Y'all :D

Cathy have fun with Mom !!

Sassy, feel better fast :hug:

Well girls I won't be here for a few days so feel free to have that wild party we've all be talking about :lol3:

Have a wonderful weekend :hug: if there are any problems in here just let Suzanne know (3FC's owner).

:hug:

good morning gang :wave:

I'm packing and leaving tomorrow with Mom for Branson. I'll be back on here on June 12th.

Hope y'all all have a great great week!

Leenie have fun on your trip!

hugs & blessings,
Cathy

Bye Leenie, Bye Cathy - hope you both have wonderful trips - BUT WE'LL MISS YOU!!!!! :hug:

Have fun - come on everybody - what's moving and shaking?

Heather :D

I am SO bleeping PSYCHED! I just got DDR SuperNova and I LOOOOVE it!!! It's so much fun, and barely feels like a workout! I mean I'm sweating and stuff, but it's way too much fun to be exercise. :p I just went a solid half hour on it, and that's the most I've gone without stopping on any exercise. Except when I sometimes walk with my mom. I am taking a break now, cause my one foot is kinda hurting a little. But I'm going to keep playing this! I need to get more games now. And maybe in a couple of months dish out the cash for the metal control pad. I feel so GOOD! :) :) :)

Well girls, thanks to Hurricane Barry our trip is canceled :( I can't believe my first trip in 17 years and its canceled, I'm so upset and my poor DD who's been looking forward to this for weeks. oh well, things could be worse huh.

TTYL :faint:

Morning!

Aww, Leenie - you guys must be SO disappointed! :( What a shame for you all. What will you do instead then - something special?

Scale is reading up a lb this morning, but expecting TOM anytime form tomorrow, so no doubt I am seriously retaining water. Not too worried, but will try to up the exercise a bit this week anyway - anything is better than sitting on my butt!

Hubby is away this afternoon for two weeks - these trips used to make me eat very poorly - like pizza three times a week! this will be the first extended trip since I started this journey - I think I've stocked up well and been eating wisely for long enough now that this won't present a huge challenge... I'm aware that boredom may settle in, but I WILL NOT EAT to relieve it. Playing with the very scary idea of starting gently into the Couch2 5K running program... not sure if I can do it, but I'm thinking about it... and that's ALL I am doing with that idea at the moment! :D

Where is everyone? Out enjoying the sunshine?? Out battling with Hurricane Betty??

Chat soon -
Heather :)

Hi Ladies!!!!

Well I am FINALLY getting my catscan done in the morning! (5 a.m. after work) I will be GLAD to get it over with!

I hope you all have an awesome night!

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Hey Sassy - how'd that cat scan go, then? Thinking of you :)

I went running! Okay, so I walked, then jogged for a minute, then walked for a minute and a half, then jogged another minute and so on. For about 20 minutes - I feel pretty good! Going to see if I can do the same Wednesday and Friday.

How's everyone doing?

Heather :D

Hi everybody,:wave:

Sorry I've been MIA for I guess a week now. I had to put my pooch to sleep last Tuesday.:( It was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I had to care for her like a baby for almost a month and I think that made it worse. I was so much more attached than if she had been somewhat self-sufficient. I am glad that she isn't sick anymore. Poor thing. I miss her every second.

I went to the dr. last week also and got my thyroid medicine that I've been without and Celexa. I've never tried it so I hope it works.

Heather, I see your still kickin butt on the weight loss and exercise.:carrot: My friend did that program and now she is running marathons. She started at about the same weight as you and had never ran before nor had done anything athletic. You go girl!

Leenie: That just sucks!

Sassy: Keep us posted.

Cathy: Hope you have a blast.

I need to mow the yard, but I just don't want to. If I don't I'll look so lazy to my fiance. What to do...?...:o

Hi everyone :wave:

Just popped in to experess my condolences to you Hope :hug: I'm so sorry that you had to go through that.

Leenie sorry about you trip being cancelled, how dissapointing especially since its your first one in 17 years!

Sassy, how did the cat scan go? Its good you caught the allergy early before any serious reactions. My mom ended up with her face ballooned and purple with no blood volume, it took a week in the hospital and one very dedicated er doc to clue in she was allergic to the ace inhibitors in her blood pressure meds.(this happend after three minor attacks)

Heather congrats on the running!! You are doing great and are such an inspiration!!

blessedbe, I'm so glad you found something you enjoy doing. We have the DDR and I was trying to do that with my one daughter, but the rabbit ate the cord to the one pad and that became a good excuse! Keep up the good work!

Cathy enjoy your trip with your mom and enjoy yourself.

I'm still in my hole. Its been absolutly georgous, real summer weather lately. Thankfully the wind picked up today, so hopefully it will blow some mosquitoes and black flies away so we can go outside without a can of deet on us. Hubbys work seems to be getting back to normal, so hopefully I can relax on that point. My mom wants me to keep her company when she has to work graveyard shift alone on the 6th. Its her birthday so its the least I can do. At least we can visit while I cut onions and she cleans fryers. (she works at an express A & W) I spent a little time trying to turn over our garden yesterday, the girls had got some of it done, the clay gets so hard when its dry and its so sticky when its wet. The dandilions have taken over my strawberry patch so I have to go and deal with that, actually right now would be perfect. (with the wind to keep the bugs busy) Hubby rehung my clothesline so I've been hanging all our laundry outside, our last hydro bill was a doozie, so this will help.

Take care everyone,
K

Ok I FINALLY got my Cat Scan done early this morning after work! It was EASY. It took longer for me to drink that nasty dye stuff than the whole amount of time it took to do the Scan! lol. And this time the guy I had was NICE! (had a very bad exp last time when I had my ultra sound done so this time had it done at the hospital)

OH ya a couple thoughts here: the cat scan machine that scanned me? Was made by the co. I work for. ;) and secondly while registering, there was a man in HANDCUFFS next too me, no it wasn't a kinky sex thing gone bad, he had a sheriff with him. He was there for a blood test to see if he had any drugs in his system. (the guy was blabbing on for days) lol. If it came up positive he would get a DUI charge, if its negative then he gets a charge for going left over center. (yup like I said he was blabbing for days) lol.

That is all. Please carry on with whatever you were doing. lmao!

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