I can't believe this. It's almost 5 pm my time and no one has started a new thread yet!
SIC-yes, had my thyroid checked. that's not the problem. I actually suspect the sleep deprivation is part of it and the other part is me not being able to consistently keep my calories under control. I haven't gone on any sugar bingeing but I can't stay under 2000 every day for an entire week. I'm roasting a boston butt roast for dinner. I'll have left overs for the whole week which is good because I go back on call on Thurs. this should be my last full week at one stretch.
Had a pretty good weekend. I went to a yoga workshop on Sat. morning for a few hours. This is the first one I've been too. It was a little too long without a break. Then yesterday I painted all the quarter round moulding for my new floor. The back of my neck got sunburned. I remembered the sunscreen everywhere else-oops! I also cleaned up/out my garage while I was waiting for it to dry in between batches so no my garage is all clean too and it was hot as **** here yesterday (well, really everyday this time of year).
Good news, Kobe's poop came back negative for any kind of worms.
I guess that's all the news from this part of the world.
Where is everybody? I did stop by yesterday and looked for the thread, but I was rushing so I assumed it had been started and I missed it.
Petra, I gotta say I'm not sure how to comment on
"Good news, Kobe's poop came back negative."
Just kidding, of course it's good news. Sounds like you're on the path to solving all dog health issues!
Over the weekend I made an eggplant roll up recipe that I found somewhere on line, then last night I had lots of stomach issues. I don't know if it was the eggplant or if I just have a bug. But the truth is, I didn't like the eggplant that much and it wasn't really low carb by the time you used tomato sauce and three kinds of cheese. I have another eggplant in the frig, but I'll have to find another way to use it. In my past life, I used to bread it, fry it and then layer it with cheese and sauce. But that was a lot of work and now I can't eat the breading. For me, the key with eggplant is to cook it to death. It's a texture thing, I guess. The roll ups left the eggplant pretty solid. hmmmm, what to do? what to do?
I wasn't very good over the weekend. We did our summer thing- a kind of pot luck on the lake. I made hamburger patties, cole slaw and the mock pototo salad with cauliflower, but the other two couples both brought desserts and one had pasta salad. So I could only eat my own food. (Except I ended up "sampling" a few chips and drinking beer) I also had celery sticks and dip instead of chips. I don't want to be a total party pooper, but it bothers me that I have to bring everything for myself and still provide enough slaw and burgers for everyone. (no one ate the mock potato salad). Next time I'll have to get involved in the planning (DH usually contacts the other families and never tells anyone what to bring) I guess I can tell them to please not bring dessert at all. Or is that too mean?
It seems I made an eggplant parm thing with wheat bran that was relatively low carb and was pretty good.
We're having JCAHO visit at work so everyone is stressing out. That's the organization that accredits hospitals. They visit about every 3 years I think. Their visits used to be announced but now they just show up as a surprise. I'm hoping they visit my unit on Thurs. while I"m at the nursing home and I get to dodge their inquisition.
I slice the eggplant thin and fry the crap out of it in coconut oil. Makes it much mor tasty when I pile the other stuff on and put it in the oven.
OK. had a scare last night. Dizzy with near faint at a meeting. I was at the doc today and we pretty much ruled it...not eating anything for a couple of days. It literally left my mind as food tends to give the tummy willies for the past few weeks. Thank God I had been pounding the water as otherwise I might have passed out while driving around in this horrendous No.Cal. Smoke. Ugh.
Calmie, you need to eat! I can almost always eat. Even when my stomach's messed up, I think all it needs is a little food! That's part of my problem. I have family a little north of San Francisco I wonder if they're getting the smoke. I can't think what county they're in, but near Santa Rosa.
Petra, good luck dodging the accreditors! Glad I don't have to worry about that.
I'm on my way home to my uncooked eggplant. I may stop and buy some coconut oil though. Haven't had that in the house lately and I know it's supposed to be good for you. DH and DD are still eating the lasgana and I made both burgers and chicken to have in the fridge for leftovers. Why is it when I'm in the mood to cook, there's no one to eat it? If I was rushing and had no time to cook, I'd have an empty fridge. Actually, that kind of makes sense, doesn't it?
Hope you are all staying safe there in California.
Scalmie-you need to eat. That is not the way to lose weight but I 'm sure you know that already.
I had my inquisition today. I have no idea how we did but I guess we'll find out. At least it's over now.
I go back on call tomorrow for the next week. It's my last time of having to take a whole week at a time so hopefully it won't be too painful. I think I'm also going to go join the other gym during this next week so I can start doing my cardio too. I also think I'm going to move to the Sugar Shakers forum next month because I'm a little too confusing to newcomers here. They are trying to make it more open to people doing low GI diets of all kinds and that is really where my eating plan fits right now.
Hi All: Ahhhh. The not eating was actually not intentional. I didn't even realize it until the Dr. asked what I was eating and I pulled out the food diary and found I had not really eaten since last Friday evening. I'm pretty religous about logging food but I have such an upset stomach from the meds that it really went out of my mind. Of course water had too so I was dehydrated also. How weird that I have often prayed for having absolutely no appetite and then it happened. A good example of being careful what you wish for. Today has been woeful also. Some flaxseed bread and cheese at breakfast and an attempt at dinner that was abortive. I tried to eat the insides of a philly cheese steak sammy but it made me get the stomach willies. I'm heating some of the homemade chicken soup I made yesterday (chicken and veggies no noodles) which I WILL eat between now (8:00 here) and 9 p.m. If I don't get it down I will do a "no wire hangers" thing on myself and make myself try again at 10 and again at 11. This is sooooo strange. I did get 4 16 ounce waters down today though and did not have any iced coffee. Decaf or otherwise.
Petra, I hate to ask for medical advice but is it common for anti depressants and anti anxiety to totally remove one's appetite? This is making me little nuts. I can't believe that my only problem all this time has only been carbs so I cut those out and then (unrelated) this happens to me and I have a sudden aversion to food. Lord. I have never had food addiction or food aversion problems and was thankful that it wasn't part of my fat problem. Now I've freakin' somehow introduced what I think may turn into an eating disorder into my life. O.K. I'm probably exaggerating but seriously...it is beginning to worry me. We all want to lose weight but right now, even though I'm still quite fat... I feel like I'm walking along dribbling fat behind me...with little or no effort. This is not right. I actually did not mind slow weight loss even with staying on induction since January but this is beginning to freak me out.
I have no ego so all of your comments are appreciated.
There are only a couple of medications that tend to curb appetite. Unfortunately, most of the meds we prescribe tend to increase appetite which is a problem. Since I don't know what you are on it is difficult to say. I thought you said there was a thyroid problem. If you are hyperthyroid, you will definately lose weight without trying although most people with that problem still eat.
Calmie, I'm not a doctor, but I can diagnosis you as NOT "a sorry mess." From my completely uninformed point of view, it's gotta take a few trials and errors to balance all the drugs and all the stress. You may be making it worse if you worry too much about it. Just take it a day at a time. Do what the doctor says and make sure what you eat is healthy- like chicken soup with veggies! And if you end up losing weight, think of if as a nice fringe benefit, not your goal right now. Right now your goal should be balance, but if you happend to balance out a healthier weight, that's gotta be a little perk. Good job on the water! A little chicken soup and a lot of water has got to be a good thing.
Petra, don't go to the Sugar Shakers Forum. We need all the posters we can get. We're shrinking here!
So Freddie, I guess I need to call my family. I didn't realize they were getting smoke. It's Sonoma County! It was buggin me that I couldn't remember. I've been there a thousand times.
So I finally had to admit that what DH told me on Monday is true. The eggplant is upsetting my stomach. I kept telling him it was virus, but every night this week I've eaten eggplant roll ups and every night I get a major upset stomach around 9 p.m. I had to give up eggs this year because they were causing the same symptoms. DH said, it's probably the egg part of the eggplant, but I'm pretty sure he was joking. A little weird though. Of course, it could be the cheese. No idea what I'll do with the other eggplant I have in the fridge. I don't enjoy the stomach upset and it's not going to cause any weight loss. I don't actually throw up or anything. Just suffer silently (well, maybe not silently).
Lovely Lolitas!!!! How is everyone doing? I had a good day today. Met with some clients on a project (yes in the smokey foothills) in the a.m. and then threw a little party at work. The big cheese scuttled off to pebble beach without telling me in advance so I conducted our first, "While the Cat's Away" day. The dress code was null and void for the day and at noon everyone had hot dogs, popcorn, smores and candy and I had them all in the large conference room watching that Chuck and Larry comedy. Of course the office doors were locked for two hours and the phones were forwarded to the emergency service. I had an "Office closed from 12-2 for a special training event" on the front door.
Fun was had by all and it helped boost morale a little in these trying times. I think next month I'm going to have a Halloween in July party for them and we will watch a slasher flick, eat pumpkin pie and have ice cream.
I certainly ate today. I had a hot dog, with a bun! It was yummy. Stuck to water the rest of the day and will enjoy round two of the chicken soup tonight.
Hi ladies, thought I'd drop in and see how everyone is doing. I'm still on the boards but admittedly not as much as I need to be. Been very busy since DH and I just roofed my MIL's house. (that sucked and I'll never roof again). My weight has been all over the place from down 10 lbs. to UP by 10 lbs. So, I'm back in the lowered carb mode. Trying to get a handle on things before my gain is permanent.
Today is Day 5 of being OP and keeping my carbs around 20-30 grams per day. It is challenging but I am doing it. I haven't weighed in a week, but feel like my tummy is flatter and my clothes are starting to fit better again.
Do any of you know of any good LC smoothie recipes? I quickly get tired of eating eggs everyday.
I no longer have my Atkins book and wish I did. I think re-reading it at this point would help me. I've been to every nearby bookstore and can't find it. In fact I'm having a hard time finding any LC foods anymore at my grocer. Does anyone else find this to be a problem?
If some of you remember, my son is in Iraq til next April. I miss him terribly and I think my stress has added to my weight fluctuations. (well that plus several family weddings this yr. where I indulged in way too much cake and junk food).
My DD, Lacy, is facing 2 surgeries very soon. One on her tummy and the other on the major vessels that lead to her heart. She is 16 and will be taking her driving test on Monday. Life for her has been difficult and it breaks my heart to see her having such a rough time both emotionally and physically.
My health has been OK lately. My biggest problem has been horrible night sweats that keep me from getting much sleep. But, I have noticed this week that with lowering my carbs that I'm having fewer night sweats. I don't know if that makes sense or not, but I'll take it.
ahhhh lily,lily,lily! How FAB to see you! By cyber cosmic coincidence,, I had the nite shift wide awakes last nite and was looking at your b4 and afters - rereading your entire inspirational story!!!!!!! Now POOF - here you are!!!
Your son stays in my prayers and will now add Lacy (just was chuckling at her Posts on where to find your clothes she borrowed - IN THE LAUNDRY LOL!!!)
I'm a fluid retention MONSTER suddenly - heart checked out fine Thank God . . . running tests on kidneys presently.
We're getting ready for a trip to Roller Coaster World in Sandusky Ohio right now . . . definitely NOT takingmy "water pill" that day!
aud, so good to see you. We're having terrific storms here today and the lightening is about to run me off the computer.
OMG< I responded in the Atkins Good or Bad thread. Probbly should have kept my mouth shut! LOL, but you know me and that isn't possible.
I laughed when you reminded me of Lacy's post. My clothes are most likely in her floor instead of in her laundry basket, LOL. Right now though most of my clothes won't fit her. She is depressed and is gaining wt. rapidly. Hmm, maybe 3 bowls of ice cream after dinner isn't helping her.
Thanks for remembering my son. I e-mail him every day and he posts back when he gets a chance. I want him to know I think about him every day.
I'm glad your heart checked out fine and hope your kidneys are fine as well.
Have fun at roller coaster world and maybe wear a Depends, JK, LOL.
LC Lolita Chat June 23-29
scalmie, lynnie & petra!
By cyber cosmic coincidence,
, I had the nite shift wide awakes last nite and was looking at your b4 and afters - rereading your entire inspirational story!!!!!!!
