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Old 02-24-2007, 01:11 AM   #76  
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Have you ever had one of those days where you just look up and say, "I can't handle one more thing, please." One of our friend's granddaughter died last night. 8 months old from leukemia. I've been asked to sing at the funeral on Monday. I've sung at more funerals than I care to remember, but kids are the worst. Also last night, we found out that my husband's mother has contacted immigration about trying to derail my immigration application and get me deported. I know with my head that she has no grounds, and that it will come to nothing, but my heart is so afraid. If I had to leave the country and reapply from outside, it would be financially devastating for us. Besides paying $1000 in immigration fees again, there would be plane tickets, and I'd have to find a place to live while waiting. We just pay our mortgage every month as it is. He couldn't come with me because his medicine runs $1200 a month. I no longer have insurance in the states, so there's my medicine too. Worst of all, and his mother knows this full well, that if we were separated, it would probably mean a trip to the hospital for my husband from the stress, or worse. I am incapable of understanding where this kind of venom comes from. She has never even met me. We have talked a total of twice on the phone, both pleasantly. I am bashful but polite, and try very had to live Micah:6 -- "This is what Yahweh asks of you, to act justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with your God." I just don't understand. It has obviously thrown everything into upheaval, which is of course what she wanted. I have an important function at the cathedral tomorrow, called the Rite of Election for the people in my class who are going to be entering the church at Easter. I was asked to make a dessert, and boy did I. I made some Mexican candy, and I just hope that my husband and I leave some for tomorrow. I am just going to try to get through the next 3 days, and they start again Monday afternoon.
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Ammi: The job went well. I am very tired because I am not used to working outside of my home. lol but hopefully I will be able to go part time after I learn the ropes.

Kymberly: You are doing so well. I hope you kick butt in your contest.

Sandy: Hugs and thanks for the sweet words.

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Brenda: Congrats on the -4 That is excellent. This new program seems to be working great for you. Wonderful! Feel better soon.

Lilion: Good for you doing the elliptical even when you didn't feel like it. Great job.

Nancy: Hugs and hoping you will get your hearts desire! You truly deserve the best.

Catherine: Hugs and more hugs to you. I soooo remember my MIL pulling crap that tried to test us or cause trouble. Hang in there sweetie. Time will show her that you are there to stay and she can just stop her games. So sorry for your loss. So very sad. I will be praying for the family of your friend and for you and hubby to get through all of these hard times that are coming at you right now. Just remember, these to shall pass. Hang in there. Prayers and hugs your way.

As for me. I got up this morning at 5 so I would have plenty of time to read the bible, pray, do my situps and ride my bike for 30 minutes before I showered and got ready for my first day of work since 2000. I am now a whimp. lol. I can't wait to dazzle them so they will let me go part time. lol. I am feeling very confident in my abilities and I know it is in part due to my many lovely friends here. I really feel like exercising has given me more confidence too. I have to tell you guys that when I got there this morning I was told to sit in the break area and fill out paper work. In the break area sitting on it was: a huge bag of peanut M& M's, a huge bag of plain M & M's, mixed nuts, a heart shaped box of chocolates, a platter of sliced apples with a big bowl of carmel dipping sauce in the middle of them. I just laughed when I saw it all. The lady that showed me the area helped herself to a heaping scoop of apple and carmel and told me to help myself to anything I want. All of the items were open and I could smell the chocolate. I was so amazed because I didn't want any of it. It almost repulsed me. I really felt strong. It is the only lunch/break table and it was snowing alllllllll dayyyyyy long so I couldn't eat my lunch outside. I just ate at the table and never wanted even a piece of any of it. They also have all you can drink sodas for free and all you can drink bottled water for free. I chose a bottle of water when offered something. Most of the gals I work with are pretty young and every single one of them 9 in all talk like sailors. I swear I have never heard the F word so much in my life. At the end of the day they invited me to come out with them to a bar they all frequent so I guess they must have thought I was okay for now. lol. All in all my first day was a good one. Thank you all for your kind and encouraging words when I really didn't think I could do it. Hugs to you all. Such great friends I have here. Now, tomorrow is my weigh in again at ww. Wish me luck.

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Anni, WTG!! I am so pleased you are doing well and SO PROUD of you resisting the candy! AND exercising so EARLY in the morning! Without sounding like an old f*rt young people today use the 'F' word as though it's 'an', 'if' or 'but' rather than an expletive which can cause offense to others, though whether you want to mention it & possibly come across as prissy or old fashioned is up to you, BUT swearing isn't nice & I too would be uncomfortable with it.xxxxxxxx
Catherine, I have no MIL - she died when Steve was 15, BUT yours sounds pretty vile and bitter, I take it she & FIL are no longer together? Wonder why!!!! Hugs.xxxxxx I'm sure the immigration people are used to this sort of thing from exes, family members or nosey, interfering neighbours, try to relax, it would take something pretty awful for them to even look into her allegations, let alone act on it.
Nancy, big hugs, it is hard starting fresh BUT exhilerating, I left an abusive husband, things do get better, PRETTY QUICKLY TOO, freedom is FANTASTIC, even if it's a tad lonely at first. Keep busy, take up new hobbies, or go to the gym, whatever. You are so brave doing this, I KNOW it is for the best & YOU WILL be happy, very soon.xxxxxx
Emilymay, I have a BA in English lit & Dip HE in education, no MA for me!!lol I'm way too dim for that, especially now, I forgot what I ate for breakfast today, lol!!! So you did a degree THEN a nursing diploma? WOW, your family must be so proud! WTG on that exercise!!!xxxxxxx
Mechelle, I hope you can get your ears sorted out soon, earache & probs with your ears is awful. Hugs.xxxxxxx
I am looking into a meal replacement plan which includes counselling & therapy - Why you eat, HOW to stop bad habits & RE-PROGRAMMING your Beliefs, FEELINGS & REALATIONSHIP with food. Watch this space, lol, I've come to the conclusion that dieting on it's own is not the way for me, I have so many issues with food & a few with booze that I need to try a different approach.
Valerie, Xena,Jilly,....anyone else I forgot WHERE ARE YOU?????!!!!!
COME BACK!!!!!!xxxxxxx
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ANNIE~I am so glad your work went well! WTG on not eating all of that junk. When I was working two jobs that is when I really gained a lot of the weight because when we weren't busy (sales job) all we did was eat fast food or junk! I am happy to hear how your day went. I was wondering about how it all went.

SHARON-Thanks hun. I am feeling a lot better. I just have to see a specialist that will know more about whats going on with my ear. I hope to get it all figured out soon!

CATHERINE-I am so sorry about your MIL! Try to hang in there hun...I will pray it will all work out for you.

BRENDA~Congrats on your loss!

NANCY-Hang in there hun. I know that had to be tough for you. I hope you enjoy your weekend at your parents!


As for me. I went to the urgent care yesterday because I don't have a primary doctor yet. And he really could not help me with my ears. He said the problem is deep in my ear...most likely my tubes in my ear are not draining right. So we are just going to make an appointment with the ENT. But he did talk to me about my blood pressure. It was 171/95. Yeah...that is really bad. He prescribed me medicine and said to really if I can pay attention to sodium. He was not rude at all since I told him I was changing the way I eat. I am just really nervous now that I have such high blood pressure. He did note though that if my adrenal/thyroid is not working right it will aide the high blood pressure as well. So I need to see an ENDO. as soon as possible. And now I am on blood pressure medicine. I am upset but happy that I at least found out I had it. I did start to get down a little bit yesterday because it just made me think what have I been doing to my body....


Well I hope you all are having a good weekend. Stay OP and hope you all see some losses!
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Annie - so pleased that day 1 went well for u chuck, that is great And very well done on skipping all those goodies, my goodness me what a load of unhealthy food they offer their staff? Bit like the national health service here! ALtho we do get salads and veggies etc on offer too. Very well done on all of it tho I am feeling really proud of u sista!!

Sharon - is that liter life u are talking about? I have wondered about that too often, but neve decided to go for it as feel unsure about taking the plunge! Good luck with deciding the best way forward. BA in english lit, how lovely what an amazing subject to learn, I LOVED my english A leve and really wanted to do it at UNi, but my dad is a professor in science and was determined for me to do a science subject and I let that sway me.... But I loved loved English lit I really did. And teaching too, wow are u doing that now or are u busy enough with your boys? I did my BSc straight after school - graduated in 1994, already pg with dd. Since then I was mainly a single parent and busy both with kids and working part time, I started the nursing diploma in sep 04 and since then met my husband and got married, my life has changed so much and for me losing some weight and getting happy wiht my shape will be the icing on the cake - major battles with depression all along the way, have been off anti ds for the first time in about 12+ years since last October time....flying solo now, very scary!! but doing ok so far,one day at a time xx

Michelle - sorry about the news about your high BP, but the main thing is that it has been spotted and treated, the main prob with BP is so many people have it and don't know and thats when a lot of damage can be done, so at least u are under treatment, but also must be a shock - so hugs to you -

Catherine - Sounds like a worrying prospect, I hope its more idle threats than actuality, fingers crossed for you, hope things turn around for you and soon
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Wow, this whole thread has blown by without me even having the chance to post once! I worked over 60 hours this week--worked through all of last weekend plus the holiday on Monday plus plenty of later afternoons/evenings (I typically work 7am-3pm, but I was there until at least 5pm every day this week--well, 4:30 yesterday ).

I come home and don't even want to think about cooking. We literally ate out EVERY night this week: Subway a few times, Arby's, California Pizza Kitchen, and Pizza Hut...I was eating cookies and sugar-laden Nutri-Grain bars for breakfast and snacks at work and was even eating out quite a bit for lunches since I didn't always pack food to bring to work with me.

I've only been drinking about a liter of water a day (which may technically be "enough," but I used to drink 3 liters a day, and all that junk food I've been eating this week has a ton of sodium...). I haven't exercised physically at all (except maybe scraping the ice off my car after last week's storm ). What a dieting mess I have been!

I hadn't stepped on the scale all week long, and I missed my TOPS meeting from working late (so that's 3 straight weeks I have had not TOPS meeting, plus it's not looking good for next week since I have 2 big proposals due at work on Friday, so I'm sure Thursday will require some late hours). I finally have today completely off, though, so I had a few minutes laying in bed this morning to stop and think about...everything. I got up and went to the bathroom and did it-- I took out the scale. I was bracing myself, just praying that at least I was still below 290. I held my breath and took the plunge...and was shocked. I got off the scale and back on again--same number.

283.5.

I have not so much as gained a half a pound. I have no idea how this is even remotely possible, but it looks like stress suits me

Anyway, certainly not complaining--just accepting my luck and moving forward in a more healthful manner
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Annie you are awesome!
catherine i will hope and pray all goes well for you!
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Good morning everyone!
Well I am stiff and sore this morning from painting. I really didnt want to get out of bed but my meal plan was calling *L* So hear I am saying hello before I get ready to go to work. After work I have to come home and once again weild my sword in the dungeon (paint brush in the bedroom ). I have to get it finished tonight regardless of whether it takes till 2 am. Steve sleeps all day tomorrow cause he works the night shift and then I go back to work.

Hope everyone has a great day. Its shower time for me. They called and I have to go to work early. Man, 2 jobs can be a pain!

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Annie-You were able to avoid CHOCOLATE! Wow, that is Homeric.

Sharon-My FIL is alive and still with her. He is the stereotypical absent minded professor who hides in the library everyday, and sleeps in the basement. Inland Immigration has 2 phases, the first is if you filled out the forms right, paid the right fees, if your spouse is eligible to sponsor (not on welfare), and if they believe that your relationship is valid (not arranged just to enter country). We passed that part already. The second phase is all on me, medical, background and security. I passed the medical, but spouses and minor children are exempt from most medical turn-downs unless they are a danger to public health such as ebola, bird flu, or maybe anti-biotic resistant TB. The background is just whether you have ever been arrested before. I had to provide police clearances from Oklahoma and Florida, and FBI with fingerprints. All came back that I had no record, and had never been arrested. The last and longest part is security. That goes to CSIS (Canadian FBI). They look at things like whether I have ever belonged to an organization that supports terrorism, or overthrow of the Canadian government. If I’ve ever given a speech, wrote publicly, provided money for, etc. This part can take anywhere from 2 months to 2 years. If my MIL tells CSIS when they call that I have made remarks that I am only coming to Canada to be an environmental terrorist (having been a member of Sierra Club and Camp Fire Girls), then they can turn me down, and Inland I have no right to appeal. I’d have to re-file Outside the country, get turned down a year later, and then I’d have appeal rights so that a year after that I could have a hearing where people could testify on my behalf that my MIL who has had Schizophrenia since 1969, refuses to be medicated, and is nuts and just likes to cause trouble. As an example, she is banned from all the Catholic churches in her town in Southern Alberta because among many others things, she made cinnamon rolls in the shape of a certain part of the male anatomy and gave them to all the priests in town.

Michelle-Been there, done that. My HBP got diagnosed when I ended up in the hospital with what I thought was a heart attack, and was “just” HBP induced angina. If it makes you feel any better, the medicine does work really well, and there are several different types, so if the first one doesn’t work best, just try something else. I have been able to cut my dose in half 6 times since I started losing weight. HBP may not have many real symptoms, but once it comes down, you will notice things feeling better, that you didn’t realize weren’t feeling right in the first place. I had more energy, I felt calmer, and I just started being able to “feel” certain things again.
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Catherine, I'm so sorry about the mess your mil is causing. I can't understand why some people are so poisoned either. If I did, I'd know how to handle my evil step daughters.. Big big hugs to you.
OMG, just read your post with more details of your mil. She' s whacked isn't she. She sounds a lot like my hubby's ex. Problem is, she is medicated and is still so mean, no amount of meds can fix meanness. Sounds like you mil is just plain mean too. I feel for you.


Annie, Glad your first day went well. I'm so proud of you for resisting the junk food they had laid out. Sharon is absolutely correct. Young people and older people use the f word as if it's a regular word. It took me forever to adjust to it at my job. One word of caution, ignore it the best you can. If you say anything to any one, it can. I mentioned something to a team leader once, not knowing she spoke the same way and I was shunned, looked down upon, left out of carry-ins, birthdays etc. Make sure it's something you're strong enough to handle if you say anything about it.


Sharon, if you find a program you're looking for, please pass it on to me.
I've always said food was my "drug" of choice. I've been a bit better about it this week, but it is a very, very hard battle,. Hugs to you.


Mechelle, I'm sorry you got a bad report from the dr. But, it's good you've got meds for your blood pressure now. You'll make it. You're already changing your eating habits and have an exercise plan. Being in pain can increase your blood pressure too.


Em, You're off your depression meds? How wonderful for you!!!! If I even take mine late, everyone notices. It's dreadful. I'm glad you are having success in so many avenues of your life. Well done!!!


jilly, (how i love calling you that) Good for you for your scale staying the same! Stress can make or break us it seems.


Brenda, Hang in there sweetie!! At least you're busy. I think it's easier than being bored.


Still the same old stuff with my sd. I swear, sometimes I think I'm gonna have a nervous break down. She keeps pushing and pushing. DH actually called her mother last night to see about her moving over there. Her mother said no. She can't handle her either. SD bullies her mother into getting what she wants. DH & I, we don't budge, but it's so difficult. Thursday night, she started in and all I could do was scream for her to shut up and not even talk to me. Then, she looks at me like she doesn't know why I'm being so unreasonable. She wants to live at her moms or her sister's. But the mom is out. I don't know about the sister. I can only hope she can go there.
Food wise, I've been ok the past couple days. I've been very, very depressed and actually not wanting anything to eat at all. The dr adjusted my meds again. I have post traumatic stress disorder. I've been stable for a long time, But, one day this week something happened and triggered a terrible, terrible flash back. It's taken 3 days to work through it. I have to see the dr in 2 weeks to make sure the med adjustment works. Between that and sd, I feel completely drained. I've managed to go to work everyday. That's a good thing. And I even got a little exercise in. Thanks for letting me rant.
It's a great thing to know you're all here for weight/food support.


We're suppose to get an ice storm tonight ....so I've heard. So I have to go grocery shopping. Abby has a ball game in a little while too. I'll try to get back here later on. Everyone, I hope you have a successful day.
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Wow where is everyone? No one has posted in almost 24 hrs!!??!!
Guess that means you are having a great weekend with your families I think I'll go and clean the inside of my car. It is a beautiful day outside today even though it is too windy to walk far.

Have a great afternoon!
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yes it has been really quiet this weekend... come back people... i need inspiration and motivation after a bad weekend!!
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sorry to hear your weekend wasnt great patti.... r u struggling?
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I am here!

Its been a busy but good weekend. Somehow managing to stay OP. I find the weekends the hardest as they have the least structure for me. OTOH, I am typically doing more physically on the weekend, so if I have a little more than I should it balances out...I *hope*!!
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Alright, alright...let's kick it up a little notch to end the week on a good note. I have a spaghetti squash in the microwave right now--I plan to cook it and scrape it into plastic containers to take as lunch throughout the week. I'll top it with a sauce I'm going to make from no-salt-added Francesco Rinaldi jarred sauce with my own added petite diced tomatoes, chopped onion, pureed spinach, parmesan cheese, turkey sausage, and spices. No matter how busy I am, I can surely afford 2 seconds to open the fridge and grab a container on my way out the door in the morning, right?

I have also hard boiled 15 eggs this morning, so I can make up a big container of egg salad for quick and easy sandwiches (with some of the yolks removed and using soy mayo and fat-free Miracle Whip instead of high-cal/fat regular mayo), and maybe also a few deviled eggs for snacking (if Jeff leaves any for me--I know he loves them). I may also make up some tuna and/or chicken salad as well to have some variety, or maybe even mix some tuna in with my egg salad--we'll see what direction my hands go in when I hit the kitchen

I was going to go grocery shopping today, but it is snowing cats and dogs out there, so we're not going anywhere.

No more excuses for eating out so many times in a single week!
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