Maintainers Chat - Week of November 12 - 18

Ravengirl · 11-17-2007, 01:20 PM

Hey Everybody! Better day yesterday! I did 45 mins on elliptical and about a 10 min cool down ride on my bike!

Then several sessions of yoga! Eating was back to plan and I am getting ready to go to the gym here in a couple of minutes. (Yes, on Saturday!) I am combining a trip to pick up the kiddo with the gym trip..."Suuurrree I'll get up early and come pick you up..." Evil grin!

Gotta run!!!

ennay · 11-17-2007, 01:39 PM

Decided to yank myself back in to control. I have been contemplating doing a 3 DAY return to SouthBeach Phase 1 for weeks and it kept being "Oh well no, cause tomorrow is <event x> and I wont be able to do it then" uhhhh...... should that not have been sending red flags all over the place. I cant find a THREE DAY window where I can control what I eat?

So I started yesterday (ugh I forgot how much phase 1 makes you HUNGRY especially when you've been binging like there is no tomorrow - there is no amount of food that fills me up with that drastic a change) and right away I got a challenge....at the last minute we ended up having guests for dinner and since they eat no veggies (yes --no veggies) I felt obligated to make a starch and out of time constraints I made cornbread which I love and I didnt eat it! (I did feel like I pulled one over on my unhealthy friends- I made the cornbread with whole wheat and extra fiber and they didnt notice)

It is a weekend of challenges, a poker party tonight and a kids birthday party tomorrow.

JayEll · 11-17-2007, 03:45 PM

ennay, hon, you hang in there!!!!

I'm having a rough time right now as well--but I'm still in the ring and on my feet!

Jay

midwife · 11-17-2007, 03:55 PM

Ennay, I know you have the determination to get back where you want to be! Congrats on the self-control.

ennay · 11-17-2007, 04:44 PM

Ack...the hostess of the poker party doesnt want us to bring food because "she got plenty" chips, pretzels, popcorn, dip and some dessert stuff. And some kind of Amy's appetizer things. Starch and sugar all the way.

clvquilts · 11-17-2007, 07:02 PM

My cat is part dog. She plays fetch, walks on a leash, and likes to stick her head out of the car window. All very un-cat like. She's extremely social with people, but she prefers me over my husband, just like our former cat. I'm the one that gets snuggled up against and kneeded when I wear fuzzy sweaters and polar feece.

DH had to work and study this weekend, so he's up in the apartment and I'm down at the house. For fun, I'm going to take a Shag dance lesson and stay long enough at the party after to get a few dances in. There's usually a few more gals than guys, so without DH there, I'll be sitting out a lot. Shag is the South Carolina version of swing dance. It's danced to more bluesy music and has a different foot pattern then West Coast or East Coast swing. Kinda of a combination of the two.

I'm horrible at rhythum and can never figure out if the song is WCS or Shag. It takes me a few measures to realize which pattern the guy (or sometimes the gal) is leading. I doubt I'll ever be able to lead since I have such difficulty picking out the beat.

Tomorrow night to have something to do outside of the house, I'm going to babysit for the two boys next door so their parents can have a night out. They're 5 1/2 and 2 1/2.

Welcome to maintainers Shelia!

Allison - the composite of your daughter's great. I like how he did a silohuete of her with the base. Now I know which one is you and which one is her in your thumbnail photo on your signature line. Before, I couldn't tell who was the mom!

ennay · 11-17-2007, 07:33 PM

Carolyn - I would love to learn to swing dance, but alas dh is a stubborn male.

OK I am loaded up with platters of protein to bring to the party. I made deviled eggs and a platter of stuff for ham and turkey roll-ups. I will get the evil eye from her when I get there with my protein but oh well! I just hope no-one brings pizza. That is the one thing I might have a terrible time resisting. All the rest of the food has little aroma...its the hot stuff that is hard.

I think I will have a big egg beater omelet before I go and maybe a salad.

EZMONEY · 11-17-2007, 07:54 PM

Hi ENNAY...I wondered where my buddy was...thought maybe you were out there trying to get Alex to Seattle....oh wait...been there done that...

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ennay · 11-18-2007, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by EZMONEY

Hi ENNAY...I wondered where my buddy was...thought maybe you were out there trying to get Alex to Seattle....oh wait...been there done that...

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Good to see you too! I've been in a depressive funk...working my way out of it hopefully. Your adopted grandkids are cute but have been...um...a bit trying lately, want to come take them for a weekend?

I survived making dh chocolate chip cookies for his birthday AND the party.

I did my normal constant grazing at the party, but I had the stuff I brought and spicy olives and edamame.

clvquilts · 11-18-2007, 08:22 AM

Ennay -send those deviled eggs my way. I just love to see them at parties. As you've read before, I've struggled with serious depressive episodes for the last 30 years. The best book I've ever read on the topic is Feeling Good by Dr. David Burns. It's available through Amazon. He gives you actual mental steps you can go through to combat the negative thoughts and emotions.

Although I still go through an annual week or so of depression, it generally is only the physical side of the mood swing - achey joints, feeling like I'm living in molasses. My mental mood might be lower than my normal happy self, but it is nowhere near the devistating level that depression can claim.

Now, if I could only find a good technique to calm myself from the scary manic episodes - thank goodness I haven't had one in two years come this December. My 'new' medicine has been a life saver in that respect, with the fantastic side benefit of returning my body to its normal weight.

LisaMarie71 · 11-18-2007, 09:16 AM

Good morning, everyone!

ennay, I'm sorry you've been in a funk lately. That's no good!

Allison, your daughter's gorgeous, and I love that composite picture!

lily, I do sort of think of the kitty as mine, but I don't want to take him in. I'm not into cats enough to have one in my house! He's a cutie, though.

Went to a musical that was put on by students at my high school last night. I was so proud of the kids -- they did a really good job. But it was also a sad night because when I got there I found out that one of our students was killed in a car accident Friday night. She was a junior, 16 years old, a quiet, smart, pretty girl. She had a bit of that "goth" or "punk" style to her, but she was unique. I taught her two years ago, and I remember thinking she was one of those girls who won't realize how beautiful and intelligent she is until she's away from high school. I just don't understand why she doesn't get the chance to grow up. Makes no sense.

I've got a lot to do today and I honestly don't feel like doing any of it! I need to do a long run, do some laundry, grade papers, make some lesson plans, create a running schedule for some students, and a bunch of other stuff I'd rather not think about. Eek!

Oh, and I SERIOUSLY overate yesterday....

Have a good day, everyone!

Sweet Amor · 11-18-2007, 09:11 PM

Hi everyone! I haven't posted in a while. I haven't had time to read the posts either

I noticed I'm slacking off with my way of eating so I am here to report that I am nipping it in the bud. For example last night I had a french cruller (sp?) from Dunkin Donuts and today I had a piece of carvel ice cream cake at my boyfriend's nephew's birthday party. Yes I allotted it into my daily calorie allotment but I think I ate it just to please the people around me. There was a lot of pressure. Sure it tasted good but I honestly think I am more of an "avoid it altogether person" than a "everything in moderation person". Eating that junk won't cause me to overeat it but it just makes me feel crummy mentally for some reason-- like I'm depriving myself of hundreds of calories that could be soooo much more nutritious.

Weight is up to 133 - I have been eating a lot of salty foods...I'm bloated and my "friend" comes in a couple days (sorry if tmi)...also I've been weight training and increasing the weight each week so I don't know if that has anything to do with it. I hate that I feel like I'm only under 130 2 weeks out of the month. PMS lasts a good 2 weeks for me and the weight fluctuations really are discomforting.

Thanks for letting me vent.

If I don't check in again have a wonderful thanksgiving!

settie · 11-18-2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by clvquilts

...I've struggled with serious depressive episodes for the last 30 years. The best book I've ever read on the topic is Feeling Good by Dr. David Burns. .

I'm usually a lurker on the maintenance threads but I had to jump in when I saw the book you recommended. I agree totally that this is the best program I've seen. I too have suffered from serious depressive episodes for the last 10 years and working through this book with my psychologist has made me able to better deal with my depression.