LOVE THYSELF Challenge

**shaynsethsmom** · February 15th, 2009, 06:25 PM

sweetrrrt .. you go girl !!!! great Job !!!

i on the other hand have gained two pounds ... uggggghhhhh ... i have not been my best this week ... not sure why .... have to get out of this funk i am in .... tomorrow is a new day ... and next week a new goal .... i am keeping my head up and moving forward .... good luck everyone on your weigh in .... so kittypie that puts me at 196 .... i hate its going on the chart , but i have to be honest with myself .... ok so its on this week .... be back later to post my menu ....

**DoNiSe2009** · February 15th, 2009, 07:47 PM

lost 1.2lbs this week

current weight 234.4

**Sydney28** · February 15th, 2009, 11:42 PM

Hello everyone! I'm at 194. I've been under the weather with a cold and sore throat. I've taken Theraflu and Alka Seltzer Cold, no Phen for 2 days. Hopefully I'll do better by next week. At least I didn't gain.

Stay encouraged everyone! One day at a time!!!

**KittyPie2** · February 16th, 2009, 12:09 AM

Hi everyone....
Sorry I've been MIA for the last couple days. Did everyone have a nice Valentines Day? Well, I forgot to weigh in this morning, but I know it's going to be bad anyway. I didn't exactly watch what I ate yesterday or today. And I know I haven't drank enough water. (Alot of beer!) I did, however, walk around Bass Pro Shop for 3 hours on Saturday, so that's gotta count for something! Right? I got some funny shirts that say "Does this shirt make my Bass look fat?" and "Stop staring at my Bass" LOL, it cracks me up. Hubby and I love to fish.

I went to the chiropractor Wednesday and it helped some, but not completely. I think my neck popped about 20 times on each side, and it was wonderful.

Thanks to those of you who weighed in today... I appreciate it. If you haven't done so, please try to give me your weights by tomorrow morning, so I can put in on the chart.

Sydney: Yes, I experience a drop in energy in the afternoon also, usually around 3pm-4pm. I've even been taking naps around that time, not long ones, but 20-30 minutes does wonders. There are days when I can barely keep my eyes open around 1pm. I was once playing Barbies with my daughter and was falling asleep, sitting up. She had to tap me on the leg!! Now, WTF? That is pretty bad. I am going to mention it to the Dr. because I think something has to be wrong with me for me to be that tired all the time, even while on phen. Also, good job on losing 2 lbs this week!!!!! Yay!

SweetRRT-- OMG... Congratulations on being 185.4!! Good job!

Shaynesethmom: Good job on being honest with yourself. I am the same way. I am sure I will have gained since last week. I really need to get on the ball here and get serious. I don't know why I don't have the same motivation as I did before. I mean, I lost 45 freakin' pounds, and I actually enjoyed exercising. Now, I hate it... I feel like I'm going to be fat forever! I don't think the phen is working for me anymore. When I go to Dr. I am asking for something different or stronger. I am also going to get my thyroid checked.

DoNise: Good job on losing this week! Keep up the good work hon!

HatLady: You doin' okay? Haven't seen you on here in awhile.

I need weigh ins for: HatLady, CDCreations, DonnaMex, Chrijodo, Jesdabest, pinkdaisy,

Okay, that's all for now. Talk to you all later!!!

**shaynsethsmom** · February 16th, 2009, 04:19 PM

ok my menu for yesterday

B- eggs, and a biscuit ...
L- slim fast shake
D - steak tips , a couple bites of a potato no butter ... and a salad
i also worked out lastnight , i did two carmen electra dvd's ..

i have a quick question , is anyone getting the lypo or b12 shots ? i go back to the weightloss clinic tomorrow and was thinking about doing them . i have heard that they help with energy and boost your metobolism !!!! let me know if its worth the money ????? thanks guys !!!

**donnamex** · February 16th, 2009, 11:32 PM

i weigh in towarrow and i will geiv it then ok? thanks but i know it will be bad i ate everything last week and i am just plain down in the dumps but i made my mind up that i have came to far to j=give up so i hit it hard this mornign and have done great so amen

**donnamex** · February 17th, 2009, 01:06 PM

ok i weighed in today at 189.2 so that is ok Maybe ill do better next week since i just monday made my mind up to keep going and stop eating the whole house... I was so mad at the weight gain when i was doing right and i just gave in and ate and ate and ate,, and monday i said i have come to far to stop now so im on track again .. thaks you all

**cilla37** · February 17th, 2009, 03:17 PM

Hello All I would love to be a partof this too!
My name is Cilla and I am going to be 38 this May; I lost 50 lbs before my 35th b-day Loved it.
It was the smallest I had been in years!
Well 1 foot surgery later and a few years I need to lose lbs 60lbs !! I have two children 9yr Boy & 10yr Girl I work from home running an inhome child care, I also have my 84 year old grandfather with mild memory issues living with my husband and I. and I am a full time student working on my B.S. in business. I have been married for 13yr. I think thats everything.......... (sorry for rambling)
So my 8 week goal is 20lbs I weighed into day at 180lbs I walked 30min with power walk on my ipod ( love it great work out) today and I have eatten
10:00am 1 cup mixed veggies(nosalt)
2oz ground beef
noon 1oz almonds
and lots of water!!
not very hungry today
I have a milk protien allergy that limits what I can eat (still learning)
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**Sydney28** · February 17th, 2009, 07:34 PM

Shaynesthmom, let me know what your doc says about the B-12 shot. I got to the doc next week and was wondering about it too. I would love to get a little more energy.
Donnamex don't give up, just take it one day at a time. I at 3 truffles today after I did pilates and had a grapefruit. I just have a sweet tooth and it got the best of me. It happens, just get back up and try again. I did the 8 min Tae bo today.

Welcome cilla37! Kittypie will take your weight and continue it weekly. Sounds like you have your hands very full! I just started Phen Feb. 5 and I'm sooo ready to shed this baby weight. I have 3 boys (7mos, 3 and 5), I work full time. I refuse to buy any new clothes until I lose wgt. That's my motivation!

**shaynsethsmom** · February 20th, 2009, 02:43 AM

hi guys , i went to the weightloss clinic yesterday !!!!! and he would not give me my pills .. my blood pressure was up , but not as high as last month , and i wasnt even taking them then .... omg i am so mad i could just scream .... it just does not make any sense to me .... well on a good note i was down to 193 !!!!!! and i got the shot instead ! Girls , they have sulfa in them .not the b12 , the lipo b12 combo .... . the clinic said it was just vitamins ... well i have been looking it up online , and one of the vitimins has sulfa ... i am allergic to sulfa ..... so i have been itching all over , ugggghhhh these past two days have been just horrible ... i could not even sleep lastnight ,,,, my doctor is putting me on blood pressure meds.. and then i can go get my pills , but i have been researching all of that toooooo , my blood pressure was 151/110 the first time i went in a year ago ,,,, yes that is high .... now its 130 / 90 ... it has gone down alot since i have lost the weight , and now he decides not to give them to me ... i could have understood if he said no the first time i went in .. a year ago ... but not now !!!! stupid alabama hick !! sorry ... i amjust so mad !!!!! this guy worked at a jail , before this clinic and the girls up front are trying to get a new doctor in the office ... so i did call the main office , still have not heard back from them yet !!! i will let you guys know what is going on .. soon .... i still have a weeks of pills left , maybe between my family doctor ,and the clinic i can get this mess fixed !!! ok so good night all ... and i will post my menu for the past couple of days in the morning .... Ang

**Chrijodo** · February 20th, 2009, 09:03 AM

Ang... I am so sorry the doctor wouldn't give you the pills. I would imagine that it's because if it's been a year of you having high blood pressures then it's become a pattern and is a chronic condition at which time he feels he has no choice but to put you on blood pressure medications. The good news is that he didn't say you CAN'T have them anymore just that you can't have them until your on the blood pressure medications.

As for me. My weigh in yesterday was 180.1

What days are you doing weigh ins so I can remember to drop by and give my weigh in. So sorry for the delayed response

**hat-lady** · February 20th, 2009, 10:31 PM

Hello everyone,
I have been away and did not have internet access. I can not account for my meals while I was gone. I did not journal. I also did not take my Phen. I was able to walk more, since the weather was nice there.
I was at someone elses home and we ate most of our meals in. I was at the mercy of my friends husband as to what was cooked. (he is really an awesome cook) I tried to eat slowly, and did not eat everything on my plate. It was a good opportunity
to test my resolve to change the way I eat. I kept telling myself " I do not need to eat all this food" and " I will not undo every thing I have already done."
Any way, I am glad to be back in touch with all of you.
I was charged up about all the walking I did, but was disappointed that I only lost one pound.

**shaynsethsmom** · February 21st, 2009, 09:08 PM

hi guys i am in a better mood today ... trying to look at the positive , i know i have not posted my menus, but i am keeping a food journal , and so far i am doing ok ... MY HUBBY is off work this weekend, so we are just trying to catch up on some well needed alone time .. my parents took the kids .. so its just us , i was online and thought i would say hi , and i am doing well !!! have a great weekend ... xoxoxoxoxo Ang

**donnamex** · February 21st, 2009, 10:21 PM

hi all.. i have been not feeling good it is my blood pressure its high.. so i took my meds. hahha i have not done to bad this week so far hahah not sure how ive done weight far but i just wish i could get past this stall, i have lost almost 50 lbs but i can only see it IN PLACES that YOU all cant see hahhaha. im sure some of you understand..... haha but anyway i see all of your pic and you lose like 30 or 40 lbs and look great ... and then i look at a pic that was taken val. day at church and i say holy mole...... whos that cow... hahaha and its me//// so that is where i am at right now in my walk with this fight.... thanks you all

**Sydney28** · February 21st, 2009, 11:25 PM

Hello everyone,
Not the best week for me either. I only lost 1 lb (193) so that was disappointing. I'll have to break a sweat and increase the amt of time I exercise. Can't give up!

As far a high bp, please do as your doctor advises. I had Pre eclampsia after the birth of 2 of my sons. Last year after giving birth I was hospitalized and put on magnesium. I continuted to have spikes of high bp for no apparent reason for 3 mos after childbirth even while on bp meds. I found a great doc and she was able to wean me off the bp meds. However I check it periodically at home to make sure I do not have a setback. Also my husband's friend had a stroke just last week (he's only 37) and wasn't taken his bp meds as prescribed. Just know that bp reading is not to be taken lightly.

Stay encouraged and keep on keepin' on...

**Chrijodo** · February 22nd, 2009, 08:44 AM

So it's only been like 4 days since my weigh in since I was behind on getting the weight in but I wanted to go ahead and get on track with everyone so my weigh in for today is 179.3

**hat-lady** · February 22nd, 2009, 08:59 AM

Good morning everyone.
I weighed in this morning to my suprise I lost 3 lbs!
I was stuck for so long I thought the scale would never move.
I have lost 20 so far. Now I am on the verge of passing 190 I have not been lower than that in 2 years. Maybe it will make me WANT to get on the treadmill so I can pass that point! If I can lose just 2 pounds this week!
I will post my food journal tomorrow.
Good luck to all and keep pushing onward!

**shaynsethsmom** · February 22nd, 2009, 09:14 PM

hi guys !! well it's Sunday !!! and to my suprise , i am at 192 ... that is alot better then gaining last week .... i hope everyone else is doing ok ....

Sydney ...i am not taking my blood pressure lightly , i just know that even when i was pregnate and gain 65 pounds with my little girl , and 75 pounds with my little boy , i never had a blood pressure problem .... so
it is weird that now when my kids are 8 and 5 , my blood pressure is up ... like i said my first visist was really high , i was at 231 my highest ever , and she weighed me before she took it , i was so upset at my weight i was crying right there in the office ... so 151/ 110 was still high ... but like i said i have lost weight and it has gone down little by little as i am losing ... my family doctor did not think i needed blood pressure meds ... it is the clinic doctor that has a problem with it .... i had all of my blood work done for everything .by my family doc... ... nothing else is even a little out of wack .... my parents gave me a blood pressure tester... and it was down this afternoon 112/86 i know the bottom number is still a little high , but i do not think i need to take meds if losing weight is bringing it down naturally .... i also had my phen today , and it is still going down .... i know this is long , and if my blood pressure stayed up even as i lose weight , then i would take the meds no questions asked ... but the truth is i do not want to take something that i do not need .... i am 33 and have two beautiful children to live my life for ... i would never do anything to jepordize any of that .... my goal is to get healthy not skinny ... ok , so just thought i would clarify things for all of you .... hope everyone else has a great day !!! xoxoxoxo Ang

**Sydney28** · February 22nd, 2009, 11:56 PM

Ang, I know how you feel, bp is weird. I gained about the same with my kids and lost about 35lbs since last year w/o Phen. Still have a ways to go but you are so right, losing weight does help lower/stablize blood pressure. My doc that weaned me off the bp meds had me lose some weight on my own first before she gave me phen. I would be upset if she took me off now, so I can empatize with you. Phen has given me a boost that I needed--holidays killed me. Also please don't think that I was judging you, I was only speaking from my experience and it was horrible and I would not want anyone to experience what I went through. It was enough for me to appreciate not having to be on meds. You're right, bp does what it wants to do, I have no family history and have been very athletic all my life. So I can relate to you and your frustration, doesn't make since. But I hope you and I both continue to drop the pounds, we're about the same weight now.

**hat-lady** · February 23rd, 2009, 01:32 PM

Hi people!
I am posting my food journal for yesterday.
Oatmeal/ skim milk
1 all beef hot dog ( yes I know - fat )
hot dog bun
1 c creamed soup ( again - fat )
some raw carrots.
banana
omelet 2 eggs, vegtables, 1 slice cheese
tangerine
raw celery
I felt hungry all day - tried not to munch

did some walking outside even though its COLD out there
Hope every one is hanging in there.
I sent a PM to Kitty. I hope she is ok.
At any rate I am continuing on this challenge.
Kitty started it for 8 weeks. There are only 5 weeks left.
I would like to hear from the others that signed up. I am interested in your progress and trials.
Let me encourage you all to see what you can accomplish in the the remaining 5 weeks of Kitty's challenge.

**hat-lady** · February 23rd, 2009, 09:17 PM

I have to go in to work early tomorrow.
Monday log
oatmeal/skim milk
green salad 3tb regular dressing ( 250 cal!!)
slimfast shake / yogurt, skim milk, blueberries
3 oz beef
broccolli and rice

One of the books I am reading is " Joining The Thin Club"
It prepares one for maintaining a substantial weight loss.
The stats are depressing on how easily the weight is gained back.
I always say " forwarned is forarmed."
From the book I am addressing the issues I have that have lead to overeating.
I really do not like to "look where I don't want to go" ( there is alot of baggage back there) but if I clean the closet so to speak hopefully I will regain control of my emotional eating---- At least reconize it when it rears its ugly head.

As I said I have to go in to work tomorrow early. I will check back in the evening.
I hope all of you that started the challenge with Kitty will hang in there for the remaining 5 weeks.
I've been married 36 years.... 5 weeks is not a long commitment!

**DoNiSe2009** · February 23rd, 2009, 10:29 PM

opps forgot to post yesterday
had a busy weekend
weight was 234.0

**CDCreations** · February 24th, 2009, 05:14 PM

Hello all!! I have been away for a bit, so much was happening at home, and during that time, I didn't log on or post or anything ... My daughter had severe, so so severe, pains in her chest area, and after going to the emergency room, was hospitalized from the 10th through the 14th; they did so many tests on her to find out what was wrong, and everything came back clear. Her heart, lungs, even the sonogram they did on both legs (possible blood clots) came back fine (which was truly a Blessing that all of her organs were healthy), but all the while, she was in the midst of this incredible pain, my Lord ... So I stayed overnight with her at the hospital on Wednesday and Thursday nights, not wanting to leave, with everyone telling me to go home, get a few hours' rest, but how can you do that when your baby is hurting like that, basically being medicated into a drug-induced sleep for practically all day and night, how can a mother leave? Okay, I'm crying, gotta get myself together, I'm sitting here at work ... I took off work to be there with her, and then the following week, went to work, then went over to her house to cook, clean, help care for my grandson, so she could rest, I did this for the whole week, and worked through lunch so I could leave a little bit earlier to be with her. She's an adult, 28 years old, not young, but she is mine, and as her mom, I wanted to do whatever it took to help her get better and stronger. The end result is that they never really found anything in the tests, but her doctor said that she either had a very bad muscle pull in the heart area, or there was a viral infection in her chest area (that repairs itself). I don't know, it would have been good to have a title or name on what was causing that horrendous pain, but I trust that she is now healed; she is doing well now, and that is the most important; God truly does answer all prayers ...

My eating was terrible, since I am the type who eats when under stress, and I didn't take my phen (didn't think about any of that at the time). But I am getting back on track, didn't take my phen today, but my eating was pretty good:

B: 1/2 can of carb-healthy mixed fruit
L: 1/2 cup pasta/grilled shrimp mixture
S: the other half can of the mixed fruit, a few pretzels

I did the 30-day shred last night, and today, my ankle is hurting a bit, so tonight, I will pass on going to Curves and do about 40 minutes on my stationary bike. I would like to welcome the new members, and am looking forward to getting to know you -- Huge thanks to the Hat-Lady for PM'ing me to check up on my absence; you all are truly my phen family, and I luv you all - have a great night, and remember to drink your water!

**hat-lady** · February 24th, 2009, 10:42 PM

Here it is FAT TUESDAY........... I went out for drinks with friends after work ( had 2 ). It was pretty tame. I did eat 1 chocolate.......... Really just one. chatted and threw beads to people.

I had
cereal / skim milk
apple
soup
soup again with some crackers
banana
1/2 sandwich ( one slice lunch meat/1slice of bread
celery

It was a bad day starting at 6:30am
Family issues, Work, etc. I always thought life would get simpler after we ( husband and I ) got more eatablished. HA. Trust me it hasn't
I found myself more than once with my head in the fridge...... LOOKING....
Looking for something to make me not so pissed off. Yet I knew if I ate that stuff I would more pissed off at myself. I grabbed the celery.
Why do I choose food to console myself? It doesn't help............

**shaynsethsmom** · February 24th, 2009, 11:00 PM

hi guys.... ok so my menu for today before i forget to post it was...
b- special k
l-healthy choice meal ,
s- celery , apples , and peanut butter
d- grilled chicken , baby spinich salad ..
s- yogurt
water, water, water, and more water ..lol..

SYDNEY .... girl i didi not think you were judging me at all .... i am just trying to get over this hump....my blood pressure has been normal for two days now ... 112/81 is what it is running ... my bottom number seems to go up when i get really upset , but not over 90 ... i am trying really hard to bring it down on my own without the meds.. the owner of the weight loss clinic called me today we talked for an hour ..lol.. he was so upset about the way the doctor handled everything , if he could have just been nicer and tried to explain things better, then i would not have been so upset .. i have no problem stopping the pills until my blood pressure is under control.... or forever if i have 2 ... i know i can still lose the weight , the phen just helped those night time sweet craving's while i am making cakes for others ... i will have to find my inner strength ... and i know i can ... ok so i am waiting on my girl friend to come and exercise with me ... i have already been on my bike for ten miles earlier .... gotta keep on moving ... thanks for the support and understanding ... like CD said ... you guys are my phen family ... love ya all ... xoxoxoxo ANG
oh yea, the shots do have sulfa in them .. so they did hurt my back and the pain was horrible for a couple of days ... but if you are allergic to sulfa like me .. you CAN still do the b12 ... good night everyone ...

**CDCreations** · February 25th, 2009, 01:19 PM

Hello all! Well, all I can say is that I'm glad the company that came over my house ate up the rest of the girl scout cookies that were on the kitchen table - I had ordered them almost a month ago from a co-worker, and I had been munching on them, but now they're all gone! So I was fair last night, didn't eat great, but wasn't really bad either:
S: SB protein bar
D: fish sandwich, some mints (I know, bad!)

So starting today, I'm gonna cut back on my carbs big-time, and concentrate on protein-rich foods, along with veggies and lots of water!! So far today:
B: 1/2 cup of tuna fish, 2 saltine crackers
L: plan to have a veggie-rich salad

Dinner will be cucumber slices and either sauteed shrimp or baked chicken -- pushing lots of water will be essential in cutting the carbs - as Hat-Lady says, we have 5 more weeks of this challenge, which is basically the month of March -- that is a time where we must commit to doing our very best, drinking as much water as possible, and getting our bodies ready for the springtime temperatures, which is right around the corner, and don't forget, the coats will be coming off soon!!! So let's do this, encourage one another, and continue to strive to be the very best that we can be!!

**hat-lady** · February 25th, 2009, 09:59 PM

Oh Val, you are such a peach! I love your enthusiasm! I had a rotten day yesterday, today wasn't great but better. Life..its .. well Complicated!

today..
blueberrry muffin
tangerine
4 oz chicken
mixed veg.
8 oz skim milk

The muffin had a lot of calories in it. but, not a totally horrible day.
I am really trying to think before I eat. Am I really hungry? Am I just angry?
stressed? tired? all the above? Eating things I shouldn't won't help.

**shaynsethsmom** · February 25th, 2009, 10:42 PM

hi guys just checking in .. i have had a lazy day today ... started off with a head ache . guessing its caffine withdrawls ..lol... but things are going good .. i hope evryone else is doing ok .... i am not working out today .. my girlfriend and i overdid it yesterday .. we did pilates , turbo jam , and carmen electra ... and that was after i rode ten miles on my bike ... so today , i have cleaned a little , and danced around the house some , but no hard core ... my eating has been bad today .... i had a coffee cake , chips and salsa , and a grilled cheese .. ok so back on the wagon tomorrow .... goodnight ...

**hat-lady** · February 25th, 2009, 11:05 PM

Yes! back on the wagon! all that exercise... you will do ok.

**donnamex** · February 26th, 2009, 02:14 AM

im here just letting you know i have done good this week down to 186.4 so that is a 3 pound lost i think,,, this week i have not been doing good at not felling good but im watching what i eat... so thats ok just checkin thanks

**shaynsethsmom** · February 26th, 2009, 10:53 PM

hi girls , seems like everyone has been busy ! i have not seen alot of people ;0)... life gets in the way sometimes ... lol........ i stayed up 24 hours lastnight . not on purpose , so i have been dragging allday ... my bp is down ... and i am feeling ok ... i have not eaten alot today , i am just not hungry ... i sure i hope i am not hitting a depression , things have been going to good , so i must keep my head up ... ok so love to you all....Ang

**hat-lady** · February 26th, 2009, 10:53 PM

Cilla
Donise
Val
Pinkdaisy
Jest da best
shaynsethsmom
sweetRRT
Chrijodo
sydney
Donna

Hello everone!
How are we all doing? are we hanging in there? Are we all making changes in our lives for the better, changing because we are doing this for ourselves?
I keep plugging along. I had an emotional eating day today. I am not going to post it. But it contained COOKIES. Once you start those...... bad news! (homemade chocolate chip)

I know where my problem started. I dug up some old issues and wham! I'm off like a prom dress.
I didn't sleep last night. I cleaned house a bit,
I did some crying, and some swearing tried to get it all out (again)
I think I'm better.
Hope you all get a chance to check in.

**CDCreations** · February 27th, 2009, 06:24 PM

Hello all!! I am trying to work out things with the new Internet service we just had installed, so as of right now, I won't have Internet service at home this weekend, so I'll check back on Monday -- Hat-Lady, not to worry, it's gonna be all right, and I find comfort in tears ... Shaynsethsmom, I sometimes find myself heading towards depression, but hang in there, things will work out - remember phen family, it's okay to have a bad treat now and then (it's the human nature in all of us), but what will set us apart as winners is the fact that we know how to step right back on the weight-loss train and continue our journeys to a thinner us!!! Will be thinking of you all, and remember, if you feel hungry, get a nice tall glass of water, wait about 10 minutes after drinking it, then get active doing something else - this is one battle that we're gonna win!!!!!!!!

**hat-lady** · February 27th, 2009, 10:27 PM

Thanks Val, I had a better day today.
Oatmeal/skim milk
Baked chicken
apple
suger free F free pudding
1/2 muffin
omlette 1 slice cheese, tomato
walked some.
got my water in.
I made a gratitude list this morning.. I am counting my blessings to bring me back from where I was yesterday. I never should have looked where I did not want to go.
I will be here tomorrow.

**Sydney28** · February 27th, 2009, 11:18 PM

Hey! It has been way too long of a week for me. It's as if things could go wrong--they did. TGIF, cause I would not make it another day. Stress at work, don't know if my company is shutting down and I'm in HR so I know somethin's up. Doesn't it seem like when it rains it pours? Like every bill in the world is due at the same time-erg! Husband had the flu and they gave him a shot and wouldn't let him drive. I had to go and pick him up at work. He's better now and the kiddies didn't get it, thank God!
I was getting the kids ready for school yesterday and fixing breakfast. Well I ran outta milk, fixed waffles, got kids dressed for school (uniform) looked in their backpack and NO SCHOOL, it's pouring down raining and OMG the stress of it all. I sat in my car and cried. I just broke down. Oh and my baby sitter for my 8 mo old is moving on Monday.
Anywhoo, I don't stay down to long. Put on my music and got myself in fight mode. Better now! I went to the doc today and have some kind of bug. I have an antibiotic and doc said okay to take with phen. I also got a B-12 shot, not sure if it will help but hope so. Also bought the Chromium Picolate too and just started that yesterday.
As far as exercising, I did pretty good. Did Pilates and fat burning DVD. Any body know of a good belly dancing DVD. Need to have fun while I work out, it makes it easier to continue.
I did eat a Payday candy bar, hope the peanuts weren't tainted. Didn't think about that until after I ate it.

Hope everyone hangs in there and continues on this path. It's a tough fight but so worth it. I guess we can't enjoy the sunshine without the rain right.