Good Saturday Morning!
I'm starting this post at 5am. LAUREN should be on her way to ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE with school. Dropped her off at 4:45am and went to get gas. Came home and thought hmmm, should I go back to sleep, or go on the computer and post - to heck with beauty rest!
Actually have been up since around 2:30am. I woke up and looked at my clock, didn't see the time, thought maybe the clocks view was obstructed by a book, but no matter what way I seemed to turn the clock, I couldn't find the time - that's because THERE WAS NO ELECTRICITY!! I sorta panicked, thought maybe it was past the time to take LAUREN. Had a hard time finding matches and of course, none of the flashlights I could find worked. Meanwhile, went outside to the car to turn it on to see the time and luckily was only 2:30ish-shortly after finding matches and lighting a few candles, it came back on.
Yesterday I didn't go anywhere except to get the kids and run by the bank and PO. I didn't get hardly anything in the house done that I had planned on doing. I got stuck in MICHAEL'S room
What a disaster! I had decided to be nice and do all his laundry, like 7 loads of stuff piled up and I keep telling him to fix his draws, they are hanging out and stuff is just crammed in there. Well, when I went into his room and tried to close the drawers they felt loose - well, no wonder, they are so heavy, they were stripping the metal guide on the bottom! I started pulling clothes and other crap out of drawers and mind you, he has a LOT of drawers! I found not only that one drawer broken, but almost everyone-it pissed me of to no end. I started pulling clothes that were crammed into these drawers and throwing them on the floor. The kid claims he can never find any socks - I filled up 2 big black trash bags with socks! Anyhow, to make a long story short, I read him the riot act, nicely at that, no yelling, and he got home and worked on his room most of the night. Got rid of a lot of clothes (future garage sale) but still has quite a ways to go. Luckily, it seems we've salvaged the drawers. He has a gorgeous bedroom set, lots of furniture since his room is quite big for not being the main bedroom (he has a queen bed) - I just wished he appreciated it!
So, I didn't get much done as far as cleaning rooms go and I'm just not going to fret or kill myself over it. Serves me right for letting it go so long, but we have that "lived in" look and I just have to get the house presentable, not perfect. ELI'S SISTER should come tomorrow morning-only problem is, we won't be here, so have to give her a call at her friends house that she's visiting and make some arrangements with her.
Yesterday my eating was doing so well and come last night, not sure what happened, but I really overate SB LEGAL GOODIES. Today, I'm resigned to being back to normal. I have to repeat to myself my little mantras to help me stay on the straight and narrow. It didn't help when Michael and Lauren no longer wanted to keep my stash of goodies in their rooms either, and I got into them big time - gave them to ELI and told him to hide them and NOT let me have anything until at least June 10th!
Haven't gotten in my exercise for a few days-thought about doing that this morning as well - not going to happen. I'm hoping that I will get up early enough to go tomorrow before having to go to this luncheon on the ship-I should be up early, figure I'll go to bed on time tonight-maybe get in a late nap later today.
I am NOT going with ELI to this thing in the Keys today, though I don't go without having reservations. It's for work for him, with other Mgrs. in his district with spouses being invited. They are charging $20 a person to cover food and drink (liquor included). I wouldn't be eating any of the food, nor drinking anything but the water I bring, and not having the $$ to spend for nothing, I decided not to go. I just can't see putting out $20 like that, but I feel bad I won't be going with him.
It's official, I have now sent in my registration for the WDW MARATHON-so that will be one of my future goals. I'm excited yet scared. Can't wait to be with FROG, MEL & SOL, yet scared I won't be able to finish it - I just pray for nice, cool (but not cold) weather come January!
Oh, would you all settle on down - I'M NOT PREGNANT!
No way, no how, NEVER EVER!!! If I thought for a minute that there was even a slight chance, trust me, you'd know because I would be panic stricken. No, I did finally get TOM yesterday, day 33. Last month, day 27, this time 33. Seems as I pushed into the big 40, not only have I gotten to experience the thrill of night sweats, I can see that TOM can come on time or late. Guess I better get use to some changes.
Thanks for the congrats on my new niece BAILEY. My sister went home yesterday - will probably go see them today at some point. I'll get pics ASAP-which as you all probably know, ASAP to me will take some time. Hopefully, I'll be able to share the photo they took at the hospital when my DS gives me the code to see them her pic online. I still have pics I picked up weeks ago to get on the board-promise to next week-things will settle down.
Well, it's already 5:45am and I better try and get some individual replies in here before it gets too late - and before I have to get ready to hit the garage sale circuit. Not that there's many around today - unfortunately. I guess it's best to go through the most recent posts.
JBUG,
WELCOME TO THE BOARD Sorry I've been MIA and haven't had the chance to welcome you sooner. I hope the gals on the board took good care of you while I've been gone.
Once you start SB and really stick to it 100%, your body will detox from the sugar which will help you nix those cravings to eat. They are probably emotional cravings and as I was an emotional eater all my life, once I got rid of the sugars and other crap in my system when starting SB, I didn't eat emotionally. I can't say this will work for you as it has for me, but it just may. After you put your DD for a nap, either take some time to do some exercise, some chores or come on the board to post-something other than sit and think about what to eat. Please don't hesitate to ask questions, as you can see, there's a slew of people willing to help answer any you may have. Raw carrots in moderation are okay, smaller moderation with cooked, as the GI gets higher. They have been given a thumbs up now. I guess for the corn syrup, if it falls under the 3gram rule, you COULD have it, though I'm not sure what to say about the cornstarch-I guess that would depend on where it is on the ingredient ladder-if it's one of the first 5 ingredients, I'd say no. On a personal level, I'd stay away from anything that has either/both those items. Salad dressings-you have to just read the labels. I know, for instance, MARIES has blue cheese dressings in regular, low fat and fat-free-the regular is SB LEGAL, but as you get lower in fat, the more sugar has been added. Once again, you can follow the 3 gram rule and can have a salad dressing, but you can also find lots of dressings that have 0 grams. No newbie guide, though I have surely thought about posting one many moons ago-just ask those questions!!
MELF, seems you are doing well and being able to maintain your weight-good job. Hey, you should definitely try to see if you and TRANQUIL can meet up when you pass through JAX!!
ROSALIE, sorry I haven't gotten back to you regarding your journal-I'll give it a gander when I get a chance. I'm going to see how I feel after TOM is over and see if I'm still feeling blah, then I will call the Dr. and make that appt-promise.
TRANQUIL, glad to hear you are getting your walking back into gear. It's so hot down here that I dread going out, even at 7am! But we both know how much better we feel and how it helps the scale go downward. That would be wonderful if you and MELF could meet up when she passed through - pictures are also a must! I doubt my family room will ever be the way I want-I too have so much stuff in there, but-I desperately want a wall unit in there-needs it. I always say, the day I have my house finally done (not only cleaned but everything repaired and finished), it will be the day I sell it! Did you show that e-mail to your boss??
BOB, can't wait to hear how the wedding and having family in town went - hope you are still sane!!!!
LOWCO, from reading your posts-you really aren't doing SB, though I'm trying to figure out just what are you doing. 9 pounds in 9 days- you remind me of those signs I see on the street 30lbs in 30 days. That's a very large amount of weight to lose in such a short time without being massively overweight. I just hope whatever you are doing, you are doing it in a healthy manner. Seeing that you are taking laxatives and sweating profusely leads me to believe you aren't, but that's just my opinion after reading some of your posts. Remember, SB is not a no/low carb diet. You should be getting at least 40% of your daily intake from carbs. 2-3 of them being starchy ones.
HAPPY, I love what you said to KIMMY, great words from the heart!
I hope you and MELF can meet too!!!
RED1, glad to hear that DD husband wants to talk-should be interesting I'd think. I hope things work out for the best, whatever they may be. It was nice speaking with you as well-and I'm sure we will again in the future. Kudos on going down another 1/2"-you're doing great!
JACKK-LOL!! I guess you'll know who's been stealing from the candy jar by seeing who's dooing more potty time than usual - somebody's going to have a sore butt!
KIMMY, WOW, 8.2 miles - you go girl! I bought a bike and my NY resolution for 2001 was to ride it - only rode it twice-butt hurt too much, and that's even WITH changing the seat for a bigger and more padded one. So, it sits in the kitchen area of my home, tires flat and unridden - maybe I should dust it off and try again. I read your post about DAN and girl, you are a LOT stronger than you think. I know you will get through this life challenge and come out happier and wiser {{{HUGS}}} You know you can e-mail me your phone number at any time and I will call you to chat!
LIZ, got your journal link, just haven't had time to sit and look at it-will do so when I get a chance
GRACIOUS, sick again? I bet what you had last time just hung out there somewhere in your bod and resurfaced. There was a nasty strain of something down here that kept hanging on for dear life when ELI had it, same with LAUREN, she was sick for about a month. Hope you can finally shake this thing. Heck, you sound like me with feeling blah and tired - though I'm not sick, physically at least-mentally, that may be debated by some
QUIV, congrats on meeting your goal, that's great news to read! Hope you have a wonderful vacation down here in the Sunshine State-look forward to hearing about it when you get back if you aren't able to find the time to post while you are gone. What's going on with FRAN?
JENN, salsa sour cream chicken-sounds devine. As you can see from my post, you weren't alone with eating poorly, I was right there as your partner in crime
Tell Dan to crack that whip on you if you don't keep your exercise plan up!! Hey, maybe he can travel with me when I take my DETOX DUNGEON on the road-he can be the whip master! LOL!
GLORY, glad to see you back with us. I too was wondering what the heck happened to you. I haven't been able to read the older posts to see yet what's been happening with you, other than knowing you've gained back some of the weight. I know it's hard to see those pounds back, but you've done so awesome in the past I know you'll be shedding those pounds once again.
MUSIC, sounds like you have a busy weekend planned. Glad to hear your Mom is improving daily. I bet you are counting down the days til the end of school. Kids down here don't get out until June 12. Do you do summer school?
SEF, owie-callouses, cutting your toe and not knowing. Geez, I can't wait!!! LOL!!! I take it your cat hasn't been feeling well? Hope he gets better. Yes, I remember BABY HUEY cartoons! Oye, do I feel old!!!
Hope you enjoy your YAH event-Tangipohoa? What a name of a place!
SHEANN, so glad to hear things with Jason are improving. I know you are hoping they find out the real cause of all this, and I hope that happens soon. I'm sure if your MOM follows SB, those pills will probably be short lived-or at least we can hope for that.
DARAMUS, COGRATS on reaching a new milestone!! Hope you feel better.
NANCE, can't wait to hear about your weekend trip. Just you and DAN or the whole crew??? Remember, back on track come Monday, or I'm gonna chew your butt!!!
HEART, oye, what a cutie!!!!!!!!!!!
FROG, where are you??????????????
TONI, TREE, VES, and whoever else I can't think of at this early morning-just a quick hello!!!! Hey, we need to send a APB out for SOLSHINE-anyone heard from her???
Well, it's almost 6:45 am and I must wrap this up. Glad I was able to get some of this done. Please forgive me if I didn't get a repsonse to everyone-did the best I could with the time I had. May try to get on here a bit later, depending on how I feel and what I have planned to get done today.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
{{{HUGS}}}
Debbie
194/12?/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
Anyway, I am giving him lots of potty reminders and yesterday he was good until the end of the day when we were outside working on the garden. SLAPHAPPY..I forget now but I think it was you..those Poopie Prizes made me laugh my head off and are a great idea!
Saturday
It would be nice to show him what his money bought! Hubby and the friend are doing most of the labour and a few others from church will help out with the roofing too. Labour is free so it is only the cost of the materials which is a HUGE savings. What a blessing it was for him to offer this to us and for my father to finance it. It is messy out there right now but I will keep my eyes focused on the end result.
