Where do I start?? I know I am whining but I really need a little boost so I am reaching out to you.
I haven't been sleeping well since starting Sonoma. Has anyone else had that problem?? The good thing is that I still have enough energy to get through the day as if I were sleeping normal. I think it is catching up to me today because I am blue. Here is what is on my mind:
1. I got on the scale and there was a gain. I feel a little bigger but I am pretty sure it isn't a "real" gain because I am still working the program. Although last night I didn't make dinner so I had cereal/milk and toast (I know; but it was all high fiber so I though it was an ok solution). Am I wrong?
2. Renewed my license and look fat and I don't like my hair.
3. We are going to Vegas on Sunday and I am not ready. I can't get in to change my hair--Darn!!
4. My computer has been broken since Monday. Today is the first day I can use it. I am so behind!! Yet I am here. Just sad and pathetic.
5. My 15 year old seems to be struggling with friends. He is well liked but doesn't have a nitch. He always hung out with the athletes but now he isn't as competitive (late bloomer--short and not as strong) and doesn't go out. He doesn't fit in the the outdoorzy hunting types and doesn't want to hang out with the partiers (he calls them his "day time friends"). He seems a little out of sorts and I am worried and I don't know how to help. No one calls for him and he doesn't call anyone.
I know! The glass is half empty today. I will get better and I am not normally like this. I think it is getting to me because I am tired and overwhelmed.
I really need a hug!! Sweet Home Alabama is playing. That helps!!
Just getting this out is helping. For Pete's sakes I am going to Vegas!! My family is healthy. Why am I letting myself get down??
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I haven't been sleeping well since starting Sonoma. Has anyone else had that problem?? The good thing is that I still have enough energy to get through the day as if I were sleeping normal. I think it is catching up to me today because I am blue. Here is what is on my mind:
I've noticed that since I changed my exercise around and gotten all the Christmas crap out of the house, I too am needing less sleep. If you feel okay , then don't worry. But blueness I think is probably more related to maybe some impatience and wanting things to happen faster?
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1. I got on the scale and there was a gain. I feel a little bigger but I am pretty sure it isn't a "real" gain because I am still working the program. Although last night I didn't make dinner so I had cereal/milk and toast (I know; but it was all high fiber so I though it was an ok solution). Am I wrong?
The book knows you aren't going to be perfect allt he time. We are human and all we can do is strive for the best solution give the situation. The cereal wasn't perfect, but it wasn't awful.
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2. Renewed my license and look fat and I don't like my hair.
Driver's License pics always suck.. it's the law.
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3. We are going to Vegas on Sunday and I am not ready. I can't get in to change my hair--Darn!!
Get yourself some hair combs and gel and get crazy. I know what it's like to hate your hair, but once you get to Vegas you'll have a ball.
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4. My computer has been broken since Monday. Today is the first day I can use it. I am so behind!! Yet I am here. Just sad and pathetic.
Poor thing. I'd be a mess!!
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5. My 15 year old seems to be struggling with friends. He is well liked but doesn't have a nitch. He always hung out with the athletes but now he isn't as competitive (late bloomer--short and not as strong) and doesn't go out. He doesn't fit in the the outdoorzy hunting types and doesn't want to hang out with the partiers (he calls them his "day time friends"). He seems a little out of sorts and I am worried and I don't know how to help. No one calls for him and he doesn't call anyone.
Poor kid. Teenaged years are tough. Is there a hobby or a sport he is interested in.. like marital arts, reading. Sci fi? I wouldn't be a teenager again for ANY amount of money
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I know! The glass is half empty today. I will get better and I am not normally like this. I think it is getting to me because I am tired and overwhelmed.
I really need a hug!! Sweet Home Alabama is playing. That helps!!
Just getting this out is helping. For Pete's sakes I am going to Vegas!! My family is healthy. Why am I letting myself get down??
Hey Gina, whatever happens don't stop the healthy eating. It will be worth it, despite temporary low points!
I don't know what to say about your sleeping. I haven't been sleeping well lately, either, but it started several months ago before I started Sonoma. I think it is due to age and hormonal changes; perhaps that is part of it for you, too. I also think the problems with your son might be contributing to your sleeplessness. The teens are a tough time and I don't know if there is anything you can do to help right now. Hopefully he will find his nitch and a group of kids to hang out with. Meanwhile, just be there for him and create a supportive environment. If he is a late bloomer, he may not feel like he's fitting in now, but should at some point.
Don't worry so much about the scale. It lies! How do you feel? Did you feel a little bigger before or after getting on the scale? Could be as simple as water retention, so you might want to watch your sodium. This is just a suggestion, but when you can't make a meal, still try to balance protein, grains, and vegetables. For example, some cottage cheese (protein) with raw vegetables and the toast might have been more balanced than cereal and toast.
Even though you can't change the cut of your hair, can you change how you style it? Alternatively, there are many terrific salons in Vegas and maybe you can change it there!
Hang in there ... And hope you have a GREAT time in Vegas!!
Scale - How much salty type stuff have you been eating, it'll make the scale go up every time. Is it close to your period? That'll sometimes make the scale go up. Even if it was a few days ago.
My last DL picture actually turned out good, for the first time, I'm glad I don't have to renew for 10 years.
Baseball caps were invented for when women are having bad hair days, but seriously, it's a vacation, splurge and get your hair done at the salon in the hotel, they may even give guests a discount. Or they may have a whole package, massage, and hair.
Your son is a good kid, he will be fine, it's just normall stuff his age goes through, can I say I'm glad I'm not that age anymore.
As for the cereal and milk and toast, was it the perfect solution, no, but no-one is perfect there are going to be times when we all slip a little, I know I did last week. Bottom line though is I didn't slip back into my old eating habits and I made thoughtout choices, which is sounds like you did, so really it's progress.
Well. You know I went to the hairdressers before my drivers liscence pic and it still looks bad! I look sooo chubby. See if I can attach it properly,, here is my DL pic:
so no stresses!
As for the son... He will be fine. I went on friend breaks all the time. It is funny, because now my old high school friends thought I was super confident. So it will be fine. Relax.
Scales and snacking. Don;t we all! Can;t be perfect. Start a new day fresh!
And as for blahs... it IS feb and Feb is blah month.
You are using your computer to get moral support and therefore will do better at everything else
Clareh, I didn't think of it that way but you are right. And I am doing everything better now.
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I also think the problems with your son might be contributing to your sleeplessness.
You are right. I find myself thinking about it as I fall asleep. Or my brother who is getting married in Vegas.
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splurge and get your hair done at the salon in the hotel
I was thinking about that! Wouldn't that be fun!!!
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Well. You know I went to the hairdressers before my drivers liscence pic and it still looks bad! I look sooo chubby. See if I can attach it properly,, here is my DL pic
Actually, I think you look great!! I had to laugh when I read that. You sound just like me!!
Thanks again. I just wanted to let you know that I was "listening". Thank you for your kind words, support, and encouragement. I really needed you! Gina
You know your dl picture is going to be bad when after the first picture taken the lady taking it says she really thinks you can get a better one and wants to take it again (no joke this while I was already depressed at the fact that I was turning 40 in less than a week!!)
Kids go through moody periods--be thankful he is well liked and not picked on, he will eventually find his nitch and later in life how many of us are still hanging out with more than a few of our high school friends
Tonight I went to a Bunko party where there is a lot of food and also candy at every table and alcohol is offered. You get the idea.
I ate before I left (a balanced meal) and did not eat or drink anything there. Nothing!! I kept telling myself that I didn't need it and nothing there was on my wave 1 lists. I did it!! I can do this.
So, today ended better than it started. It is 11:15 here and I don't feel sleepy at all.
Tonight I went to a Bunko party where there is a lot of food and also candy at every table and alcohol is offered. You get the idea.
I ate before I left (a balanced meal) and did not eat or drink anything there. Nothing!! I kept telling myself that I didn't need it and nothing there was on my wave 1 lists. I did it!! I can do this.
So, today ended better than it started. It is 11:15 here and I don't feel sleepy at all.
Please pick me up.
No one calls for him and he doesn't call anyone.
Sweet Home Alabama is playing. That helps!! 
life is good!!!
How do you feel? Did you feel a little bigger before or after getting on the scale? Could be as simple as water retention, so you might want to watch your sodium. This is just a suggestion, but when you can't make a meal, still try to balance protein, grains, and vegetables. For example, some cottage cheese (protein) with raw vegetables and the toast might have been more balanced than cereal and toast. 
