Wow...I missed a lot before that last post. Should have checked that after I posted.

Silver, I'm currently taking birth control to help balance my hormones (which the doctor said might be causing some of my mood swings...just finished my first month of that a few weeks ago), Lorazepan (for bad anxiety attacks, take as needed, maybe have one a month...don't like it because it makes me too loopy, but they help), and daily I take Lexapro (for anxiety and depression). I can finally say I am feeling better, but that is one of hte things I want to tlak to my counselor about. I don't like relying on meds, but I found when I went off the daily I got depressed again. I am just kind of hoping I can just talk my way through this. I don't want to be taking meds for the rest of my life...yet lol. Ok, right now I'm taking a Reading student-teaching kind of class. We just meet once a week for an hour, and we have about 60 hours of clinicals at the school, also I am taking a 5 credit Diagnostic Reading class (learning about different reading techniques and testing, and also use clinical to make a case study out of a student with a learning problem), and lastly I'm taking an independent study with a professor to help with my spelling and grammer problems. She is also going through a story with me that I have been writing. I love the Independent Study the best so far, I'm learning so much!

Hey Wendy! Kick butt during your workout! :) Hope Ryan takes a nice long nap.

Colaz Your classes sound really interesting. How long will it take for you to qualify? That's so great the meds are helping and you've found a combo that works for you. I KWYM about not wanting to rely on meds, mainly because I know my lifestyle and eating habits are not helping and I'd rather try and fix those things first. The only med I'm on is Flutamide which is a male hormone blocker (also used to treat prostate cancer). Then if there's still a problem I'll look at meds then. I've tried two different antidepressants. I took Prozac for post-natal depression about 12 years ago and had no problems. Within the last year and a half, for PMDD, I tried Prozac again, now called Fluoxetine so not sure if exactly the same, and had panic attacks and felt suicidal all the time. Then I tried Citalapram and was exhausted all the time. I would spend most of the day in bed, which is a bit hard to do with kids and working from home. I'm afraid to try anything else, hence the diet and exercise.

Wendy Have a great workout.

I'm so unmotivated today and have quite a bit of work to do. I can't put it off any longer either.

So, do you think the diet and excercise are helping Silver? So, you aren't taking anything else? Sorry about feeling so unmotivated. I'm sure you will feel better as soon as you get going! hang in there, and see if you can fit in some excercise sometime tonight! Hang in there!

Well, I had supper. It was a pretty good one! I had some roast beef, chicken, a baked potatoe, some carrotes, and a glass of milk. I ate a bit too much, but not too bad. Yummy!

now I plan on working on that paper.

Hey, alll
Long timee no see!!! LOL!!
I hope all of you ate your fruits and veg's because I know I didn't.I have been having the worst week ever.GOD!!
But i am hanging in their!!!

I hope I havent gained any weight!!! UH oH!!!
Wish me good luck!!!

Jazy, gl! Don't feel too bad about not eating too well this week. It was your b-day and all! Now you have no excuse though! lol...gl!

I'll let you know in a month, Colaz. From past experience I know that it does, it's just sticking to it that's the problem. Mmmmm, baked potato. One of my favs. I love it with creamed corn, cheese and sour cream on top. Definitely not good for the diet, LOL.

Jazy, sorry you're having such a bad week - hope it improves.

I've managed to get some work done, yippee!!

Today I had a banana,a bagel with egg salad (ff dressing)and salad for dinner.That is it.I really think I should eat something more but it is after 8pm and as a rule I don't eat after 7pm.Guess I'll have to wait till tomorrow morning and have my shredded wheat.Maybe a glass of juice to keep me going!;)
:hug: :hug: I hope all that are well,stay well...and for those of you that are not so well,I hope you get well:hug: :hug:
I'll be back before bed..

Hi guys. I am on late (for me) but I had a friend over tonight who is going through a divorce, and I tried to cheer her up by watching Bridget Jones, which means I did not get my workout in tonight. :( Right now I am talking to a friend of mine from work who is frustrated like me about where we are work-wise. Which means I am drinking wine and having a couple smokes and I know I shouldn't be, but welcome to one of my weaknesses. :cry: I just had a wrap with one slice each of ham, turkey, canadian bacon, and regular american cheese. I know that is not bad, but I really want another one, especially the longer this conversation goes. Otherwise, I am going to have another glass of wine and a smoke. AAARRRRGHHHHH!

Wendy, that doesn't sound like enough food...make sure you are eating enough! Good job today though! Have a good night!

Diva, I hope your day goes better tomorrow. You are a great friend!

Whoohoo Silver! Hope you feel a bit better now!

Well, I just finished my sleepy time tea, and I'm going to climb into bed with a good book. See you all breight and early in the morning!

hi guys....
hi jasmine!! whats up girl? im having another very bad week so youre not alone.
hiya wendy, wow thats all you had?

gnite guys!

Off to bed in an hour or so tonight,I'm beat! Sucks getting up so early:dizzy: Oh well,I didn't eat anything tonight although I feel kind of weak,if it get's any worse I will have to eat something I guess,being hypogloxemic and all.Sugar is the quick fix but I will go for 1/2 a sandwich and a glass of juice instead:) and go from there.
Have a good sleep girls and see ya in the AM...Canadian time:p
Night

Made a yummy vegetable soup with cheesy crusty bread tonight. There's leftovers so will have some for lunch tomorrow too.

Did another 70 minute walk tonight. I feel good!! Got blown around though as it's a howling Nor'Wester outside. Yuck.

Wendy ~ Definitely not enough to eat my friend.

Diva~ Hope you made it through the evening okay. It's sometimes hard being a good friend.

Enjoy your book Colaz.

Hi Diane. Hope your week picks up tomorrow.

Enjoy your sandwich and juice, Wendy. Sleep well.

Off to flake on the couch before I have a shower. Maybe I should do it the other way round but if I don't get round to having a shower, DH will just have to put up with me being stinky in bed, LOL.

sry haven't had time to read everything. i've had a headache all day and i'm not up to much at the mo
catch u tmrw

Hey Ladies,

Got to work this am and actually had to work!!! After nearly 2 months of minimal work this comes as a bit of a shock! It has calmed down a bit now, but my engineer is supposed to be designing and then I'll have to draw. Not fun to have to do it at reception, but I've only got two more weeks here.

Had a good food day yest and did 45min on the bike. I have my bike in the lounge in front of the tv and it makes it really easy for me as I watch my fav shows at the same time. I exercise in the evening as I'm not very keen to get up any earlier than I do. I move at the end of the month and I'll be considerably closer to work, so I might do it then, but I doubt it.

Silver - I know the thing with pounds and kilos. I lived in the UK for 5 years and that's even more confusing as they've got stone as well!! Luckily I didn't really know how much I weighed then. My mom still has her scale in pounds, but I've now bought myself a new one in kilos and now know how much I weigh!!

Have increased my points to 22 and will now see what happens this week. I've also been trying to exercise at my target heart rate and that is making me work much harder as well.

Let me go and look as if I'm actually working and earning my salary.

Meg

Whoa....I will never have time to read all of these posts. I hope everyone had a great weekend....We went to Olive Garden, but I was pretty good...only half a breadstick, 2 pieces of pizza, and salad. Otherwise I ate pretty healthy all weekend, and am still working on being 160 by Feb. 14th.

I have been doing my exercises too.... YAY!

Take care everyone, I will check in later today.