Posts by pgm012197

hi guys, I am at 174 this morning. I haven't been eating like I should. We have 3 storms coming our way and I am a wreck. Hannah may cause some rain but nothing major. Ike is the Cat 4 I am fearing. The other one is still way out there so no panic time yet.

I must start exercising again. It's been like 2 weeks - I just haven't had the time nor the enrgy. The kids have projects galor to do and they are all due at the same time - go figure.

dad is doing ok, he's tired from the heat but his tumor hasn't moved nor grown so we are ok for another 3 months.

sun123    I'm an insurance agent - what happened and what kind of insurance do you have? If the accident was your fault you will be charged with "points" on your insurance but if your company has accident forgiveness, your 1st accident won't count.

We have been dealing with Fay and today we had sunshine for the 1st time in a week. We are so flooded and there are so many mosquitoes outside. We had some damage to the roof and garage but we all survived and we can fix the house.

the kids started school on Monday and then Tues Fay hit so they were home, went on Wednesday, off again on Thurs b/c of the flooding, and then went back on Friday. So far the kids are ok except for Austin. With his ADHD a change in his schedule (going back to school) has caused him to have outbursts and he is very down on himself b/c he doesn't read as fast as others. I tried to explain we are all different but that didn't help. I hope that once he gets back into a routine he'll calm down

Dad is ok. His tumor hasn't grown nor shifted so we are lucky once again. Fay did cause his nose to bleed and his ears to hurt but all in all we are ok.

I am at 175 this morning. That is b/c I couldn't eat much this past week with the storm and dad and the kids. I also have excersised which I am not happy with.

Work is tough. We haven't written any new business and that means an even smaller paycheck. I am very worried how I am going to pay for everything but I jusy have to believe God will make a way.

I hope everyone is doing well.

From experience I would suggest taking a few "me time" walks throughout the day.

When I was 12 dad had his 1st heart attack and at 16 he had his 1st stroke. I would make him breakfast & lunch before I left for school and dinner when I got home. I walked to and from school b/c he wasn't supposed to drive. I would clear my thoughts and relax. After dinner I would take another quick walk before getting him ready for bed and so forth. If walking isn't something you like, find another way to have "me time".

Understanding what the process of treatment is is a great help so you don't feel so confused when the condition is talked about.

You are being as helpful as you can and you should be proud of that. None of my friends understood what it was like to take care of your parent at such a young age but it makes you stronger and in the long run, you learn alot about yourself and your inner strength.

I wish you the best of luck and my prayers are with you.

are you wanting to follow Atkins, South Beach ?????  any meats (watch the sandwich meats - full of sodium), cheeses (make sure they are the low fat kind), fresh veggies like lettuce tomatoes cucumbers.... watch the squashes they can be higher in carbs

you can have no sugar whole wheat bread, low carb pitas

what do you like? that would give me a better idea on what to suggest

stress, change in eating habits, exercising harder ???

any number of things can cause your cycle to go out of whack

is there a chance you could be pregnant? take a test if so to make sure

you have to be very careful if you do a full day off. you can undo a whole week in a day.

what I prefer to do is have a free meal either Friday or Saturday. I still exercise those days as well, just allow myself to eat a different kind of meal.

it depends on what you like. I eat alot of fresh chicken, lean beef, lean ham, beans, veggies, salads

what kinds of foods do you like - it makes a difference on what I could suggest

By the way, are you going to stay on Atkins or is this to lose your last bit of weight? If you aren't going to stay on the plan then do not do it since you will gain the weight back if you go back to eating carbs

I am not trying to sound bad - please don't take offense, I am just trying to help

if you treat Atkins like a diet, you will gain the weight back and then some

if you treat Atkins as a way of life you will succeed.

I lived by Atkins for 2+ years and then when mom got real sick and all extra money went for her care, I began eating cheap foods and of course carbs are cheaper than steak. It was either make her comfortable or eat a nice steak.

I am currently doing Atkins/South Beach induction so I can get back on track. If Atkins is too strict there is South Beach. South Beach adds carbs back in a different manner than Atkins. Atkins you add 5 carbs per week. South Beach you can add one serving of a grain and one serving of fruit a day.

As for the apples and enemas - that is not healthy and should never be tried!!!

kynabug - next time try Milk of Magnesia, it won't make you gag and works well without the cramps

sun123 - 6lbs is awesome       do you eat fruit on a daily basis? I tried to before but I always get tired afterwards

on the weigh in chart thingy - what does the  &nbs p;  stand for? did I not give you enough info - sorry :-(

since it just soooo wonderful - I bet it will cost a fortune and the side effects won't be known till humans attemp to get the benefits of exercise without the effort. then they can sue the drug company for ever offering it.

have you tried to increase your fiber and water intake to help things along? there is Milk of Magnesia for if that doesn't work

are you eating too much meat or cheese or bread?

I am at 178 today

I eat quite a bit of protien and veggies. I have begun to exercise twice a day versus once - maybe it will help something go somewhere ????

Rachael - biscuits are my downfall so I refuse to go to Red Lobster. You have more willpower than I - congrats on your sucess

kynabug- don't get discouraged. remember you are doing everything you are supposed to. the rest is up to our wonderfully complex bodies. do you drink coffee - one strong cup in the morning usually does it for me :-)

velvetkiss - green tea is a wonderful drink for helping with water weight. be careful it can cause constipation.

Jenna - try the low sodium V8 on ice. it has a smoother flavor and lower sodium. if it still doesn't work for you - maybe consider making your own juice from things you like

sun 123 Thank you for your advise - I will continue on my path of meat and veggies :-) 

entersandlady - the wagon is waiting for you to jump back on - sometimes we need a break - who knows, you may lose a pound or so from shaking things up

Have a good day guys

have you been eating wrong foods or not eating very much?

try increasing your water - most people say you crave sweets when you are thirsty

have you been drinking enough water? what limit of calories are you consuming? do you have a history of anxiety? If so , are you more stresses lately?

I think for me - it helps keep me fuller longer. What do you find yucky about it?

I am still on phase one - I only lost 1.5 lbs in 2 weeks so I am staying at the beginning till my body decides it will cooperate.

Any tricks you guys learned to help speed the weight loss? I am drinking lots of water and green tea and my coffee in the morning.

I biked 30 minutes this morning and when I get home I'll bike again for another 30 minutes.

Hope everyone has a great day. Tomorrow is weigh in right?