Busting Sugar- May and onward...2011

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  •   #151  
    Ellen's AvatarEllen , 07-14-2011 07:52 AM
    Morning! My new low carb regiment has not produced amazingly awesome results yet. I am giving it time.

    I have BOTH my grand kids for a few days. My older daughter had surgery on her hand yesterday, so I will have her daughter until Friday evening. My grandson comes for pool days, and the two of them are inseparable. They play so well together even though they are 2.5 years apart, it helps me tremendously! Otherwise the 2.5 year old is bored and needs constant entertaining and I can get a thing done. I just need to monitor their play and make sure they don't get into trouble. I have TONS of toys, so its not too bad!

    Off to check on the wild Indians..
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    Toni48's AvatarToni48 , 07-14-2011 02:45 PM
    Dang I am having the worse time getting back on eating right. Where did my motivation go? Here it is summer and all the good fruits and veggies are in and I'm not taking advantage of it.

    Ellen- Sounds like you will have a very busy couple of days. Hope the Grandkids continue to play together well.

    Beth- Its good to see you posting again. Welcome back we missed you. Roller Derby sounds like a blast. We can both do this. Come on gal......


    Well off to finish my soap.....
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  •   #153  
    Ellen's AvatarEllen , 07-14-2011 03:37 PM
    Low carb update: Got on the scale. Two pounds down. Blood sugar is still not that great, but lower.

    Grands are napping. They went to bed late, and were up really early...*I* needed it as much as they did!

    We swam, had lunch...gonna let them sleep until maybe 4, then wake them up. I want them to get a good night sleep tonight. We are picking blueberries in the morning.


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    Ellen's AvatarEllen , 07-15-2011 09:30 AM
    Grands are still here...woke up before seven and the younger one is very crabby because of it. I just broke all the rules and let her have her pacifier outside of bed. We are going to pick blueberries soon.

    I am down 2-3 pounds and this morning's blood sugar reading was MUCH better....feeling encouraged.

    Off to make sure the kids are not destroying something.


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  •   #155  
    CountryMom4Him's AvatarCountryMom4Him , 07-15-2011 09:32 AM
    Howdy
    Not a whole lot of change lately but I'm still trying. I did lose another pound. I've been eating too many salty foods so I'm really trying to get back to clean eating. It is just so hard some times. You'd think I'd have better self control at this point but I do not. I am exercising faithfully and have added a second workout time a few times this week.

    Beth, too cool about the roller derby.

    Ellen, I hope the low carb thing helps you with your blood sugar. Are you having a blast with those grand babies? The garden is long gone the heat and drought have taken their toll. But it is only about a month until time to start the fall garden.

    Toni...come on woman. YOU CAN DO THIS! Don't make me have to go all drill sergeant like. Seriously, dig deep. Move even if it is only ten minutes a day. Drink your water and watch your portions. You are SO worth it.

    Solly...the lake sounds fun. It has been so hot and dry here that getting out and doing anything is tough.

    Mercee...howdy. Hope you are having a super week so far.

    ((Everybody))

    God bless,
    Crystle
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    Ellen's AvatarEllen , 07-15-2011 06:29 PM
    The grands are gone and its SO quiet. I miss them! I felt so bad when we met up with my son in law at the blueberry farm to pass my grandson off to him. They live close to the farm...and he was so devastated to have to leave his cousin and I! I was so tempted to just take him home with me! I was only home an hour and a half before my other son in law showed up to claim his daughter. I went out and picked green beans, but I had no little helpers!

    We are going to go have dinner with my water aerobics/walking buddy tonight. Tom is out for a run. I think I will go lay down for a few minutes.


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  •   #157  
    Toni48's AvatarToni48 , 07-16-2011 01:13 PM
    Howdy ho everyone. Just checking in. Not much going on here. Lazy today. We're having a late breakfast. The temp. is climbing fast.

    Ellen- Sounds like you had a good time with the Grandkids. Do you freeze your blueberries? I canned them up one time and they were so good to have on hand.

    Crystle- I think its just as hard to maintain the weight as it is to lose it. You have to constantly be on guard.

    Better go cook and get out some chicken breasts to thaw for dinner.
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  •   #158  
    Ellen's AvatarEllen , 07-17-2011 09:40 AM
    Toni, I freeze the blueberries. Its really easy! They tell you not to wash them until you are defrosting them to use. So you just put them in bags and freeze. Mine were all wet from the rain, but it should still be ok!

    Down three pounds this morning. Yes! Blood sugar was much improved, but still not where I want it. Hopeful...

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    Solly's AvatarSolly , 07-17-2011 10:20 PM
    Beth, roller derby sounds very brave. But at least it is excercise. I bet it kisks your butt.

    Ellen, I love time with the grands. I spent 4 days straight with mine and didn't see him today and I miss him so. Glad the low carb is working for you.

    Toni, praying for your son all the time. Hope you can find some peace. I am struggeling also with this wt and so miserable. Got to do something.

    Crystle, You amaze me. Wt is a constant struggle but adding an exercise routine is a good way to combat it. I know what you mean about the salt. I am not jungry but craving salty.

    We had the babies birthday party yesterday. It was a good day. Some ups and down with the all great nieces and newphews but that is life. We cleaned all day, did yard work and I cleaned out 3 cars. I am worn out.

    For some reASON EVERY YEAR ON MY grandson's birthday I get that Baker's cyst. I have it again. Not sure if it is that or the torn miniscus in my knee. Icing it continously and taking a leftover medrodose pack which seems to help. friday nite I was ready to go to the ER. I could not walk at all. It is some better. Every day it is something else.

    Off to bed. Hope I can sleep. Have a great one
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    Ellen's AvatarEllen , 07-18-2011 08:36 AM
    Morning! The three pound loss is holding. I would like for it to improve itself and turn into a four pound, but three in a week is not bad! Especially for me! My morning blood sugar levels are down a good bit. Not great yet, but vastly improved. I think it will be better once I can exercise again. I over did it with picking up my granddaughter and picking blueberries, then painting scenery flats over the weekend, and my back is bothering me big time. Its better when I wake up in the morning, but as the day goes on and I am doing things it gets more and more painful. I am hoping it will not hinder my painting too much today! I have ten more flats to paint. I only got two done on Saturday ...and it took me several hours.

    My friend is coming over for coffee this morning. She has been on vacation so we have some catching up to do! Then she will drive me to the church to paint. My WA/walking buddy is going to meet me there and help me paint. Should be busy. Then tomorrow, I have a dermatologist appt in the morning, a chiro appt in the afternoon and a million errands to run. Plus, I have to take Tom to work and pick him up. Wish his office was closer and more convenient. sigh....

    The tomatoes are really producing now. My table is about covered with ones I have picked the past two days. I took a bag to church yesterday and passed them out. Will do that again on Wednesday night.

    Have a great day, everyone!
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  •   #161  
    Mercee's AvatarMercee , 07-18-2011 09:56 AM
    Morning ladies:

    Ellen- Congrats on your loss and lower blood sugar numbers. 3 lbs. down way to go. Sounds like you really enjoyed your grandkids!!

    Solly- Hope your cyst is better. I hope you were able to sleep well.

    Crystle- Congrats on your loss as well. Isn't it something how maintenance takes the same diligence as losing.

    Toni- You can do this just get back on the wagon.

    Well everything is going well with me. I have been really sore the last week from changing my workout. I've added more weights. So far this summer I have lost only 5 lbs but I have gone down another dress size. Just wanted to stop in and say hi. Have a great day everyone.
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  •   #162  
    CountryMom4Him's AvatarCountryMom4Him , 07-18-2011 06:07 PM
    Howdy
    They teased us with a chance of rain and so far nada. Three days there was a little rain in the area but none here.

    Solly...I am so sorry that you are in pain. ((Hugs))

    Mercee..WTG dropping a dress size. That is great. There is so much more to weight loss than just the scales. You are doing great.

    Ellen..woo hoo on the three pounds. That is awesome. I bet your sugar levels would be even better if you were not hurting. I bet you see them continue to come down.

    Toni..Hey sweet lady. How are you today?

    Beth....

    I'm cooking a HUGE roaster pan full of pintos to turn into refried beans. They are smelling awesome when I step out on the porch. Didn't wan to heat up the kitchen. They are fatfree but full of flavor so you don't miss it. Gotta run and see if they need more water.

    ((Everybody))

    God bless,
    Crystle
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  •   #163  
    Mercee's AvatarMercee , 07-19-2011 03:15 PM
    Country - I really like pintobeans I think I will make a pot tomorrow since I am off work for a few days. Well gotta go off and running to the gym.
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  •   #164  
    Ellen's AvatarEllen , 07-19-2011 10:17 PM
    Hello everyone! I had a dermatologist appt. today to recheck my ear. She did not like the way it looked so she did a biopsy. Hurts like #(#*@!!! This afternoon, I had a chiro appt. and she worked on my back. It is feeling better already.

    I have SO much to do over the coming couple of days...still painting scenery and frustrated that it is not closer to being done. I plan to paint all day Thursday and Friday. It has to be done by Friday. I should have some help. At least that stuff that is left is easier...I think!

    I need to go dress my ear wound, and put some antibiotic ointment on it. I think I will be sleeping on my right side to avoid hurting that ear for a few nights. bummer.... Tomorrow is pool day and I am not supposed to get it wet for a few days.

    On the diet, all is going well. I eat meat, veggies and fruits. I eat a little dairy..mainly cottage cheese and yogurt...but its actually not allowed. Today for lunch, I made shrimp scampi with Trader Joe's Argentinian shrimp and shallots and butter. Of course I skipped the pasta...it was SO good. I almost went by TJ's tonight to get another bag for lunch tomorrow!

    This diet is very satisfying...and its especially nice seeing the weight loss and feeling great. I am hoping I can double my loss...and maybe make it to Wonderland before Christmas!

    Off to get ready for bed! Good night!
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  •   #165  
    Toni48's AvatarToni48 , 07-20-2011 02:58 PM
    Yuck doing some laundry today. Wish I would have got them in this morning. Trying to think of something good to fix tonight on a tight budget. And we're due to go and pick up some groceries soon.

    Ellen- So glad the low carb is working out for you. You're doing so good. Hope your ear gets better soon.

    Mercee- Your work outs are going so great.

    Crystle- How did your pinto beans turn out?

    Solly- How are you feeling?

    Okay off to have some ice tea and finish my wash.
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