[Lisa_WY]

Hi Everyone!

I hope you are having a wonderful day!

I worked out this morning. I did 30 minutes on the treadmill after I dropped M off at school before I took my shower. My new meds don't seem to be kicking my butt as bad. My blood sugars are still lower although my fasting bs this morning was a little higher than the doc wants it to be. I really thought exercising last night would of helped it more. I also ate a protein snack before bed. When I check at 3 am it was perfectly fine. I have what they call a dawn syndrom. My doc suggested I eat another protein snack if it is under 130..have you ever tried to wake up in the middle of the night to eat...yuck!! I am hoping I can get this under control without having to wake up every night to eat.


I was down on the scale but I am not posting anything official until next Monday. Do any of you obsess over the scale? I put the scale in the downstairs bathroom so I am less likely to weight myself but I did weight myself 3 times today. I am NUTS!

My plan tonight is to make something out of pork chops. I have all my water in today. (8 bottles), I had 2 hard boil eggs for breaksfast with lf yogurt. Lunch was leftover Mexican Lasagna on lettuce. My snacks were a handful of sunflower seeds and an apple. Although apples are higher in carbs, the doc told me I could have one a day in the afternoon. I thought my morning workout would bottom out my blood sugars but so far so good. I am planning another workout tonight. I have the extra time so I figured I might as well do it.

I found out this morning that we still get our free YMCA membership for this year. It is not exactly free since we pay taxes on it but it is a lot cheeper than the monthly plan. I am hoping starting next week I can drag myself there after I drop M off at school. I want to use the weight machines and the ellipitical. I think even if I do go once a day in the morning I want to try to walk on the treadmill at night. It is more for my blood sugars at night than losing weight.

Petra, what is the Sonoma diet? I have heard it in passing but never read about it. Is it like South Beach or Atkins. I guess that is what you could call what I am doing is more like SB and Atkins. I have to eat mostly protein and very few carbs. When I go back to the doctor on the 28th, we will discuss how many carbs I can add back into my life. I WANT BREAD!!!!!!!!!! They just opened a Great Harvest Bread Store here. I love their bread!! They have a seed bread called Dakota.I love it as toast. I am hoping I get it back real soon!!

Hope everyone was OP today!

Lisa

[curlylocks]

hi

stayed op today, cheerios for breakfast,
tuna w/ fat free mayo in a small whole wheat pita for lunch
snack size diced peaches (sugar free)
can of progresso soup for dinner


I think its peter pan who makes a sugar free peanut butter, its really good.
I like it on celery also.

I have the opposite problem ... I wake up @ 3 am hungry

[Lisa_WY]

Curly, Great that you stayed OP today!! I would love cereal for breakfast but not for another 2 weeks and I probably can only have it once or twice a week. I have been making hard boiled eggs and veggie omlets. I miss my toast.

Today I helped at M's school so getting in my water in the morning was a problem. I just have to remember to bring it with me. I did remember my snack. I have to eat at regular intervals to keep me stable. So during snack time I sit with the kids and listen to the teacher read. LOL I went home when they went to before lunch recess.

I made 92% hamburgers tonight. I think they take longer to cook and are more bloody. It tasted good. I made WW magic veggie soup the other night so I had that with mine. Dh and M had baked beans and baked fries. I did cheat and have about 6 fries....just a taste?? I counted them and I was still within my points. I actually counted them high just in case. Although with the carbs in it... I shouldn't of had it.

Boy it is quiet around here!!

Lisa

[petra65]

Lisa-the Sonoma diet is basically the Mediterranean diet designed for weight loss. I havent been on program the last few days because I have been obsessing over this stupid relationship. I definately need to make a decision and move on. This is the first relationship I have been in in 8 years so you have to cut me a little slack. I'm out of practice with all this stuff. Sorry to hear you are having such a hard time getting your blood sugar under control. As you get your diet on track, you should get if figured out.

I buy the peter pan sugar free peanut butter-yes, it is pretty good.

I did something I've never done before today. I went to the casinos. Biloxi (the town next door) is a big casino town. I found the slot machines actually quite boring. I didn't lose much money. I set a limit about how much money I was willing to spend and I didn't even spend that much. Now I can say I've had the experience. I'm not quite sure what it is that excites people about it. I actually found the atmosphere somewhat depressing. People zoned out in front of machines.

[curlylocks]

I had to laugh when I read your post Petra! you sound exactly like me as far as the casino!!!! My aunt lives @ 15 min. from Charles Town Races and Slots... She's telling me oh you have to go its sooooooooo much fun! I go and have the same response as you Petra..

I say ok I will try it.. but will spend only 20$ play a few times and I am like ok whats fun about this???

I do like bingo on rare occasions .. but at least there is a little challege to that!

anyways....when to the grocery store today and got stocked up.. my new addiction "baby carrots" were almost 3$ for a pound!!!!!!!!!

oh and another new love...from walmart caramel truffle coffee

i go back to the dr on thursday........ and she will see that I do not lose weight when I eat any carbs! tho I am down 2 lbs but thats not much for an entire month!

Petra.. I guess I become tooo jaded .. I feel like I would just as soon stay single then deal with all the BS

[Lisa_WY]

I have only been to a casino twice in my life. If Vegas had to rely on me they would be broke! The same with a bar!

Anyway, I am expierancing low blood sugars instead of high. It is very hard on your body but I have to admit my morning test has been great! I am giving this more time but I think they might need to adjust my meds down or let me eat carbs. LOL I vote for the 2nd. LOL

I went to the grocery store yesterday. We did ok on the prices for a change. I noticed green peppers and cucumbers both are down under $1. We haven't seen that in a very long time. I am making stuffed peppers tonight. Last night I made pizzas. I made mine on very flat bread. It was ok. Actually more than ok because I made me another one for lunch today.

Dave and I celebrated our 10th anniversary this year. We had a solid relationship. I do know if you follow your heart you are never disappointed.

I am making stuffed peppers for dinner.

Hope you both have a great day!

[curlylocks]

I used to make the little pizza's on whole wheat pitas they were really good!

I slept the entire day today, Iv'e been fighting some type of yuck... ear infection, sore throat etc. but I think the extra rest has got me thru the worst of it as I am feeling much better now!

I found something new at walmart .. its called Fiber Choice, its a fiber supplement for weight management, helps curb cravings and promotes weight control... (or so the bottle says!) sugar free with cromax and green tea... 2 tablets have 16 calories and 2 carbs

I figure it can't hurt to try em! seems like they do keep your stomach feeling full!

[curlylocks]

My new fav salad dressing..

1/4 c balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
splenda packet
garlic
s &p

looks ugly................ tastes yummy!

[petra65]

Sorry I've been MIA. I've actually been in the hospital as a patient believe it or not. I got a boil in my armpit and it turned into a raging cellulitis all the way down my right arm pretty much overnight Sunday into Monday. I just got out of the hospital yesterday afternoon. I was so sick Monday morning I wasn't sure I could safely drive myself to the ER but I couldn't find anyone else to drive me either. Fortunately, I made it okay. I had/have MRSA. Not sure you ever completely get rid of this-just become a carrier. Two of my co-workers came over to the ER to see me and insisted I let them admit me. They drove my car to my house and got my dogs, took them to the vet to be boarded, and brought me some clothes. Dogs are still at the vet. I'm not quite up to dealing with them yet-probably tomorrow. Needless to say, what I have been eating has not been my number 1 priority and I didn't even have much of an appetite for a couple days.

The boyfriend is in the doghouse-he didn't even come visit me. He seemed to be afraid he was going to catch this from me or from just being in the hospital-how lame! He found out this morning how disappointed I was in him. He did call me several times everyday to see how I was and he does live over an hour away but still no real excuse. He had to admit today that it was a pretty lousy thing to do-he got it. I'm not sure this one is forgiveable.

[Lisa_WY]

That is what I had on my breast in October but of course you know they call it massulitits (sp) They had to call in a surgeon because it was so deep into my breast. They cut down 8 cm. I KNOW what you are going through. They thought I had MRSA but luckily I didn't. They put in a pic line and finally the last antibotic they tried worked. I was in the hospital for 4 days. Tomorrow I am hoping the at home nurse releases me. I will be so happy!!!! I want to take a real shower!! Take care of yourself. Don't over do it because you don't realize how hard it is to recover.

Yup, pretty much would seal the deal for me if "boyfriend" couldn't come see me. Actually I couldn't get rid of dh when I was in there. I had to make him go home. LOL

I finally found a part time job. It is for less money than unemployment and I proabbly could of stayed on unemployement for a while longer but I really want to go back to work. It is only 20 hours a week which is all I think I could handle right now. I can still help with M at school. I think it will be a great opportunity for me. I start on the 26th. That was my choice. I go in tomorrow to work out details.

Weight loss wise I did pretty good until Monday this week. I loss 6.2 lbs last week. I had a hard time staying on track today. I found out this morning my mom is in the hospital and she might not make it. She had lung cancer and took one of her lungs. That lung is not doing too good and she is on a ventulator. I am ok with that but it still makes you want to eat!

I did get my exercise in today by cleaning house. I did tons of laundry and sweep and mopped all my floors and vaccumed the rugs. I finally got all my Christmas packed up and I have to take up in the attic this weekend. I need dh to help me. We have stairs but they are narrow and steep so I need hm to be here. I should pay his grandsons to do it for me but I probably will.

I need to head to bed. I am helping for the 3rd time this week at M's school so I have to get up in the morning.

Lisa
Wyoming

[petra65]

Lisa-sorry to hear about your Mom. Is she close by so you can go see her?
Didn't you also used to work at a radio station or was that your husband?

I'm doing much better today. Today I haven't needed any pain meds. Picked up my dogs from the kennel. They were very happy to be home and in their own yard again. Also had an appointment with wound care and my wound is healing up nicely. I don't need to have it packed anymore and I'm thrilled about that because that hurt more than I have polite words for. Plan to go back to work on Monday and so far that is looking like a reasonable plan.

[Lisa_WY]

My mom is in Florida. I went last January and I knew it would probably be my last chance to see her. My brother and I together and surprised her. We told no one we were coming. We had concerns about her care. She is a fighter but not sure she can over come this time.


My husband is a talk show host and I work for him part time booking his show and doing websites. The new job is to replace my normal full time job. I worked as an office manager for an electrical contractor. I have been out of work since July. We decided we could live on less so I am only taking a part time position. I am excited.

You be careful about going back to work too soon!! I would of never thought my wound would not be healed by now. They still are packing mine and I have to agree that does hurt!! The nurse was supposed to come today but her husband is dying and she had a rough night with him so called and asked me to pospone until tomorrow. She is a wonderful wound care specialist. She only takes the tough cases like mine. So I give her some slack. I am ready to take a normal shower. It is very difficult to cover your wound when it is on your breast. LOL

Hey Curly..how are you doing? Where is everyone!!

Lisa

[curlylocks]

Hi guys!

I am here..Petra hope u are feeling better...

I am struggling with my new dr grrr, I told her I have white coat hypertension and I monitor it at home. so I go yesterday and at the office its 130/89 so she says I need to take meds

I come home check and my bp is 118/78 .. I told her that once in surgery my bp spiked and they gave me something to lower it and i crashed down to 68/something..

my cholesteral was 276 bad type but i had been eating garbage for a year... new years i changed my diet and it dropped down 18 points in 15 days.. she says not enuff putting you on a statin..

whats your opinion? also she says the bp meds cuz i have type 2 diabetes, I said I dont have diabetes, she says you said you were taking metformin, I say yeah cuz the endocrinologist put me on it for weight loss...

my hbA1c was 5.1 normal.. i feel like she didnt hear a word i said, I can understand her concern as my father had his first heart attack at 47, second one 5 years later and bypass surgery in another 4 yrs..

but dang..

oh and I hate her scale mine said 261.. hers weighed me at the exact weight to the ounce as it did one month ago first visit

ok i have vented...

[iwmonn]

Hey Ladies,

I have no excuse for my absence again so I won't try to give you one lol.... I'm STILL at 200-202 these days. Nobody to blame but me. I'm eating fair, but not exercising sooooooo ......

Petra~ sorry to hear about your illness. No fun at all. Hopefully the worst is over now And that man....... I'd find that difficult to forgive also. I've never been hospitalized, but I'm sure it's a frightening and lonely time you could use the support. Glad you're feeling better.

Curly~ Are you intimidated by this Dr or can you talk to her and tell her how you feel about her not hearing you? If you can do that, and then still feel she's treating you the same then maybe you should shop around some more??
Other than that how ya doing???

Lisa~ Hey there Keep on keepin on GF. Sounds like t's a stressful time for you. New job and ill mom. I lost my mom to the same disease. I was fortunate enough to be able to be with her the last hours. I can't say how I'd feel otherwise- tho being emotionally prepared for whatever happend helped. And a new job... yikes... At least you get to keep the school volunteering thing going on. Some semblance of normalcy lol.

Soooo I guess I'll just say thanks again ladies for being around.
Dee~

[curlylocks]

hey Dee!!!!

good to see you back, i guess i just needed to vent! I have since learned that my bottom number of my bp is a lil high, I guess the "no fat people" dr is just looking out for me as there is a lot of heart disease in my fathers side of the family.... or its my stark realization that I am not in my thirties anymore........ sigh

Went out to dinner last night with a friend to an Indian resturant, first time I have ever had Indian... yummy

I am making progress!!! I now have my gym clothes in the car!!!!! one step at a time.. actually I think I will go tomorrow since I am off work!!!

One good thing is my hiking/walking partner broke up with his gf, and is ready to get walking again!!!!

hmmmm- no I don't wanna be the rebound girl, but I enjoy our walks and he is a nice guy.. so time will tell

ok the Easter challenge is on!!!!!!!!! I am going for 25 lbs