Want2bskinnyagain: How are your inches! If you are exercising you will gain weight, but you will tone up and take up less space. Don't worry too much about your scream weight if you are starting your lifting program, hang in there and give yourself a bit of time.

Liana

Hi all; Just finished writing and then my computer froze and I lost it! Hate technology sometimes! Everything is ok these days. My weight is still at scream but I'm in pms mode and just got over a few weeks of being sick. This week has been better with exercise and I hope to get outside for my first run.

I hope that you are better Slip, some virus's take weeks to get over. Get your rest! Jenny, it was great to hear how well you did in your run! That's something to be really proud of.

Hi to Lucci, Steph, Want2B, Skinnyagain, Liana and all that read this thread. I continue to check in every day.

Hi all: I kinda went off the rails last night... ended up sharing a small popcorn (no butter) with DH at the Film Society movie last night (Merchants of Doubt - a doc worth seeing, very eye opening), then both of us were still hungry after. He had a big toasted bagel & fruit spread (no sugar jam) before bed, and as for me....
3 stupid protein bars with higher carb counts, and some extra cheddar. Yes 3!!!
It is TOM, but who knows if I am going to get it this month... I suppose I am now officially at that 'stage' in life. I seem to keep waking up at 4ish AM (or if I am working, it still happens) to throw off the covers because I am too warm. Feeling a bit of heat flush tingle of face and upper body but not actually having an uncomfortable sweat. Just enough to wake me up to uncover and then usually wake me up again to flip the blankets back over me when I get too chilly later. BAH!!! I know I shouldn't whine and others have it much worse... but still, I'm a meno-weenie. New word for the day, lol.

Liana

I like your words Liana - hangry, meno-weenie...
I know you will pull out OK. I had a weird night also.... woke up though feeling better.

Hi gang,

Sorry that I am missing from the thread. Have been running 102 fever for the past couple of days. Pretty sure that when I started to feel sicker on Monday,(the day I went back to the dr.)I was coming down with the flu on top of the sinus and ear infection and bronchitis. Now, sore throat and body aches have joined the party.

One of my good friends just dropped off a care package and a beautiful tulip arrangement. So sweet of her! I did not want to open the door though because I am sure that I am contagious.

All plans cancelled for the weekend. Just me, my Meds and sleep.


Liana, sorry about your pre-meno meltdown

Hawaii thank you for your kind thoughts. I bet we are both looking forward to feeling better.

Poor you Slip! It seems once a persons immune system gets down, then it takes time to get it built up. That flu sounds familiar! I'm with you Liana on TOM, hate this time. I crave bad carbs desperately! I need to get more control. I'm having a strict day today. I am feeling yucky and retaining lots of water. Its time to smarten up and get it together.

Hi Grateful, its nice to read your posts.

I hope everyone is doing well. I'm having a shake this morning for breakie and hope to get out for a run. Just trying to convince my hubby to join me. Have a great day.

Slip---feel better and just rest. I know it is easier said then done. On the news they are saying on the East Coast there is a really bad virus going around that people are getting super sick. So hang in there.

Hawaii69 ---thanks for checking in on everyone. It is appreciated.

canadjineh- TOM SUCKS period. Get back on track and breathe!

I also want to wish everyone a very Happy Passover and Easter this weekend to all who celebrate. It is usually a sign spring will be here soon!

Off to my last gallbladder consult. Hubby is coming with me. Hope we don't have to wait over 1 1/2 hours to see him again! Ugh

Hi all,

Trying to catch up on all the posts. It's been a busy week since returning from our cruise. It's nice to have this long weekend to catch up on things.

I'm sorry some of you are dealing with sickness/TOM issues. It's so hard to keep on track with these situations. I hope you start feeling better soon Slip!

I'm donating blood tomorrow so I am planning a cheat day. I donated blood while doing WW once and I was dizzy for weeks. Bad idea. I think I will hop back on Phase 1 on Sunday for a couple weeks. I really loved how lean I felt while doing Phase 1 before the cruise. I'm feeling pretty "fluffy" now.

Happy Easter to you all!

Steph

Slip hope the meds are working and you are getting lots of sleep.

Want2be - sorry, I added one too many0's, 7,000 runners. Are you still running?

Hawaii - love that your DH will run with you. Mine expressed a little bit of motivation a few weeks ago but it seems to be gone now.

Liana - TOM sucks. Hope you are feeling better.

Lucci- hope your consult went well.

DH had a Skype interview 2 weeks ago and now they want to meet him, the company is in Virgina. He heads down there Wednesday this week. There has been. I job prospects in Canada so grateful the American manufacturing industry is better. Just hoping for something in Buffalo.. Oh well, one day at a time

Jenny38 --Where in VA? I am in VA right outside DC. What does he do or what is the company? Just curious. Good luck

Thanks for asking.

Consult--was good. No surgery now. No medicine. Have do to a endoscopy at some point-not fun. He wants to check back with me at the end of the summer. He said main thing is too lose weight it will be the best for me for all medical stuff. We still don't know if it is GERD or Gallbladder. If I start to have episodes again then we will go from there but I have no everyday pain or issuses.

Going to an easter egg hunter and party at my neighbors. We have never been to one so it should be fun. Lots of bad food there for me. I will bring a snack.

I hope Slip is NOT reading this and is sleeping!

Hi all,

I am feeling better- about 80%. So glad that I have spring break next week-3 more days!!!! I stayed in bed for 5 days, I need a break while feeling good. Some sunshine would help too.

Luccilove, glad that you do not have to have surgery.

Jenny, hoping for good things in your DH's job search.

Steph, loved your result pictures on FB. Congrats on one year!

Liana, hope you found your way back on track.

Hawaii, how ya doin?

Lucci - to be honest I forget the name of the town the company is in or where he is flying into. I know that they do some kind of plating but not sure really what that is. I think I'm conflicted about wanting him to get it. Will ask him tomorrow and let you know.

Slip - glad your feeling better. Are you going away for Spring break?

I'm relieved all the food based events around Easter are done. Had 20 hours of horrible bowel issues Sunday night that resulted in me not eating too much yesterday and slept for 11 hours last night. Doing a lot better today. Slowly adding food back in.

Seems to be warming up here which is nice, I think it's time we put our shovel and salt away

Jenny38-glad u are feeling better. I think everyone needs to rest. There is a lot of stuff going around in general. A lot of people near me have bad sinus infections.

So I lost 3lbs this WI on Monday. I was happy. My coach told me to ease up in only eating the higher end carb IP items. That is probably why I like them better then some other stuff. So I am plugging along.

We put the shovel and salt away today!

Hi gals! Glad you are feeling at least 80% better Slip! The other 20% will come soon I hope. Luccilove, good no surgery/meds needed at this point. Poor tummy, Jenny! Hiya Steph! Hello anybody I'm missing...
I am back on track today and feeling pretty good (probably the random mood swings - it's eerie). I was at the health food store today and they suggested trying Udo's oil blend to help for menopause symptoms. It has flax oil, evening primrose and other stuff. It's supposed to help regulate hormones... Apparently it should start to work within a few days - I will report back about effectiveness for hot flashes later...

Liana

Lucci - woot woot on 3 lbs gone at your WI! DH is flying into Grensborough and driving to Martinsville. Is that close to you?

Liana- glad your feeling better and finfpgers and toes crossed the oil works. I'm dreading going thru menopause. Hang in there.

I wish it was Friday.