Wake up sleepyheads!!!

Happy Saturday...DH is in Bristol for the NASCAR Race, kids slept in, I just got back from dropping the dogs off at the groomers...have to head to karate shortly..then NOTHING planned for the rest of the weekend!!!

The good news is I started Induction on Sunday of last week and lost 5 lbs this week!!! Talk about motivation!!!!

Hope everyone has a fabulous day!

Hi all!

Sorry I've been MIA lately--lot on my plate to deal with and this week was the most brutal of all.

On Tuesday, the higher ups called everyone that worked at dh's plant inot the cafeteria and told them they were closing!! 90 peoplehave lost their jobs. Of course we started freaking out, but by the grace of God, dh was pulled aside by the VP of HR and offered a transfer to the States. Dh accepted and it now looks like we will be moving to Atlanta! (hey Deb, we'll be neighbours!) Needless to say, this week has been filled with trauma--this is a small town and the loss of 90 jobs is a major hit to the economy. Our neighbour across the road will lose his job and his daughter just got married the week before and he's helping to foot the bill! Another young maintenancce man was getting married this weekend and now he's lost his job--but worse off, his future FIL works there too and now he's out of work too. The stories keep rolling in--I feel both sad for the people that worked there and blessed that we've been spared. There were only 2 people offered transfers, my dh was one of them and as far as we know, the only one accepting it (the other lady wants to stay sine her dh has an amazing job here and doesn't want to give it up).

So let's just say that eating has pretty much gone by the wayside although I am struggling to regain myself. I am totally stunnedstill, as dh is too so bear with me as we make a transition to moving and selling our house.

Hello to all the newbies here and big hugs to everyone who is my friend already

Oh, Pooky! I have been watching for you to post this week...wondering where you were! What a shock, 90 people. I can't imagine the turmoil for you guys...the relief, but still...the disruption of a relocation.

Know that we are here for you! And don't forget to eat your protein!

For me, things aren't too bad. had one or two "accidents" with carb, a Dove bar and part of a hamburger roll on Friday. but I am going OK today, and baking a cheesecake into mini cupcake liners for snacks.

I tried the Atkins Endulgence ice cream and it was good enough to get me thru a couple of evenings this week.

stay well, be back later,
dottie

Wow Pooky! Ive been wondering where you have been. Im relieved that everyone is ok. This is a big step for your family. When is all of this suppose to happen? Wow, this is going to be quite the adventure. I wish you the best Pooky, keep us posted.

Everything is great here, not op yesterday or today. Im taking 2 days off Hubby's b-day today, and I plan on eating hotdogs on a bun and blueberry b-day pie with icecream

Have a great day all!
Robin

Good Morning Everyone.

Yay Scooby that's fantastic omg. Love that first drop, there's nothing quite like it .

Pooky, I too had wondered where you've been. On one hand very happy to hear about your husband keeping his job but that's going to be quite a move and a culture shock. We're going to miss you up here, we need as many spunky Canadians as we can get. We had an areospace plant close in my home town a few years ago and the town has nearly dried up now. It's just devestating to everyone. I'm with Dottie on the protien thing, at least the closer to program you are the more control you may feel with all the craziness. Hang in there!

On a personal note, feeling pretty good, my body finally started to get in gear with the exercise and let go of 4lbs it's been hanging on to for almost 2 weeks, what a relief that was. So almost down to goal number 2, 189 . Work yesterday was a nightmare, the only time I sat down was to drive around the city, what felt like 4 times. Even typed a darn letter standing up at my desk. Worked a long 12 hour day, on a Friday no less but everything got done and there were no crisises left unsolved (I think ) So, lunch was nearly noexsistent, and supper was super late but OP, which I am truly stunned about. At 6:30 last night I was playing taxi driver to one of my clients and he was eating MacDonalds, and offered me his french fries nearly 10 times! I was screaming in my head Nooooooo! Very difficult considering I hadn't really eaten in 12 hours. I ended up stopping in a parking lot and getting out of the car so he could finish them and I won't have to smell the things . Quite a comedy of errors yesterday.

And last but not least, Happy Birthday Jennifer! Hope you have a great day!

Hope everyone is well and has a great weekend.

Tummy

Will be thinking of you Pooky - we moved from FL to TN 3 years ago, moving is rough but change is sometimes a wonderful thing!!!

Do your research before you decide where you are going to live - I bet Deb can help, we picked our house in 2 days and although we are happy in it I wish we had longer to look casue I know now there was more out there to look at!!!

Drink your water and eat your protein!!!!

Just checking in. Doing low carb (Atkins) for the second time. Not doing well. Can't seem to lose weight no matter what I eat or how hard I bust my butt exercising. But I read dozens of posts all over this site every day. I just wanted to say hi to everyone. Thanks for all the information and motivation.
Mary in West Virginia

A fly-by post!

Pooky, I was hoping you'd pop in and post. I guess you've had quite a week! As the chickies say, remember to eat your protein.
It's nice to know I'll know someone else in Hotlanta when I start visiting folks in my old age. Be sure you have an extra bed!

Gotta fly - have pies to make for the Parish BBQ tomorrow.

Pooky - so sorry to hear about your husband's job and the major life changes that will result BUT lots of times change is good. Please try to stay positive (what a great adventure!) and don't get overhelmed - I don't want you ending up in the hospital! Post often, even if it is just a flyby. I really find that these chicks keep me grounded (in life - not just food matters!) and I read here everyday.

Kel

I knew I could count on you guys you're the best! I am having a rough time of it, I am trying to stay positive for my hubby's sake but I really don't want to move away from my family and friends and be in a strange place, never mind another country. I know I'll get through it, but it's hard to sell my house when I love it so much.

Just so you know, I did at an OP breakfast this morning (eggs and ham) and I have a bottle of water in front of me. I want to make it all work out so I'm struggling with it.

Awww, Pooky, what a traumatic time you and your dh have had. Still, you're very fortunate that he's being transferred instead of fired, right? We must try to look on the bright side. Just think, no more horrible, long, cold winters. You can start talking like Scarlet O'Hara ..."Oh, fiddle-de-dee!" which means you'll have a 20" waist. LOL Try not to let the stress get to you and stay low carb. It will really help you get thru all the changes.

Not much going on in my little world right now. Yesterday I went to see Sea Biscuit with a friend after going out for lunch. A mixed salad with chicken breast slices so totally OP. I had a large coffee in the theatre and barely made it to the end of the movie with my bladder bursting. I didn't dare leave in case I missed the big race. LOL A very well done movie. Next week I think we'll go to Pirates of the Caribbean which I've heard is terrific. Yesterday, Fit Day tells me I had 11 gr carbs but the only change on the scale was the loss of the 2 lb I gained over the weekend. I'm hoping to get into the 270s by Monday.
I can't believe this but my house is freezing cold today. I have goose bumps on top of goose bumps on my arms. It's cloudy with chance of showers but I wish the showers would pass us by and head for the Interior of our province which is literally burning up. There are over 100 serious forest fires going on and the latest news is taht a fairly large town (Kelowna on Okanagan Lake) is being threatened. Already several upscale homes in suburbs have been burned to the ground. Gusting winds aren't helping, so pray for rain for those folks, ok Chicks?

Pooky, what a stressful week! I hate to be a negative voice, but how stable is DH's company overall? It would be a shame to move to GA and then have them fold the company entirely or the GA operation

Birthday party for DS went well, although I did end up eating pizza & a small piece of cake. Ah well, tomorrow I can be OP without all this craziness. I told DD I'd take her to see Freaky Friday which is supposed to be pretty good.

Lots of playdates next week as both kids reconnect with friends before school. Our weather has gotten much nicer, sunny & dry and comfortable.

Pooky - I am so sorry to hear about your week, but I am glad that hubby still has a job! I am going through a similar thing with my hubby. His company was bought out by a competitor (For those of you in Jersy... ADP bought out his company) He's made it though one round of layoffs. But we still wonder. Who knows, we may end up in Jersey ourselves. Atlanta is a lovely area. I havent been there myself but my bestfriend lived there for several years. She loved it!

Congrats to all the losers!!

As for me, Kel asked me to let you all know about my appt so here goes...

Well, the good news is that I dont have to do the Depo Lupron! WOO HOO!!!! Can you tell how excited I am? We are going to see how I do the next 3 to 4 months and then in December when I go in for my pap we will talk about it again. THe bad news is that I was pretty darn horrible inside. I had endometriosis everywhere and adhesions from my 2 c-sections that casued my uterus and bladder to be stuck to each other and to other parts of my pelvis. He told me that he had to work hard to get me unstuck and close to normal. I still have some endo on my bowels and if that gets worse, there is a chance they will have to remove that portion of my bowel. If any pain comes back at all, We will have to go in aggressively and do a complete hystorectomy.. Tubes, ovaries and all. Because of the way I am laid out, I cannot have the Vaginal Removal, but will have to have it done through the abdomen. So I would be in the hospital 4-5 days then on sudo bed rest for 4-6 weeks. But that isnt going to happen! I wont let it! Everyone keep me in your prayers for the next few months that I will do well. I am high risk as this was my second bout with a laporoscopy. It could happen as soon as 6 months from now and as long as 5 years.. We are hoping never as he is pretty happy with how the lap went.

He is thrilled with my progress on Atkins too! He said to stick with it and we will do more blood work at my next appt! WOO HOO!! I am hoping to be down 30-40 pounds by then! I also realized that my 20 year class reunion is in about 18 months... I want to look amazing for that. I was overweight my whole time there.. so it is time to go back and wow them all! LOL... I am even thinking about crocheting my dress for motivation... something that shows a little skin without being revealing... Beaded maybe... So I have something to keep me on the road for the long term too!

so thats about it....

Thanks for letting us know, Karen. Glad that you are feeling better now but sorry that the doc gave you a grim report on your insides. I will be sending prayers and healing vibes up your way. Endo. runs in my family strongly (in fact, that is why my 3 kids are so close together - doc said "you better do it while you can if you want 'em.") It is a horrible disease.

I had my 25 year high school reunion last summer (1st one I had ever attended) and can attest that it is a great motivator to stay OP!

Kel

Karen, we certainly will be keeping anything that can cross crossed for you. Hang onto your innards as long as you can but not if they're going to be a constant source of misery and weariness. Too bad you can't have the vaginal hysterectomy. I healed and felt better so much quicker than my sis who had to have hers done abdominally.