February Stillman's Skinny Minnies & a Few Mickies

[aleriaaa]

my breath is kickin....oh well...

[aleriaaa]

Originally Posted by paleopaleo

Good for you Al! Those definitely sound like detox symptoms to me. Lots of water and sleep really helps (wish I followed my own advice more regularly). Not too long from now you'll be feeling so much better.

and Im still sugar-free!!

[msgirl]

Loving the turkey and the chick cupcakes but.......what in the world is that for IM2's???????

And, GT thought my hamburger patty was funny I know I am slow but really, I keep trying to figure out what in the world I am looking at!!!

[missy30567]

AGGHHHH What a day, got test results from dr. about my little boy and found out is having real problems with coordination, he is in the 10% tile for his age, 50% is average (He was 3 months premmie) and to makes matter worse my ex brings his new girl friend to MY yard to show her the landscaping he did here!!!! The nerve UGGGHHHHH!!!!
Ok so long story short I turned to food again and now I'm kicking myself for it....Back on plan as of right now

Sorry to vent here just have nowhere else I can (I don't want my children to see mommy mad)

[IM2fat]

Originally Posted by msgirl

Loving the turkey and the chick cupcakes but.......what in the world is that for IM2's???????

And, GT thought my hamburger patty was funny I know I am slow but really, I keep trying to figure out what in the world I am looking at!!!

Its a homemade Hello Kitty Turkey. . I am trying to keep in tune with Poultry week.. Super kitty just wasn't doing it for me so I figured Turkey Kitty might!

[IM2fat]

Originally Posted by missy30567

AGGHHHH What a day, got test results from dr. about my little boy and found out is having real problems with coordination, he is in the 10% tile for his age, 50% is average (He was 3 months premmie) and to makes matter worse my ex brings his new girl friend to MY yard to show her the landscaping he did here!!!! The nerve UGGGHHHHH!!!!
Ok so long story short I turned to food again and now I'm kicking myself for it....Back on plan as of right now

Sorry to vent here just have nowhere else I can (I don't want my children to see mommy mad)

Vent away. .that's what we are here for! We all have our own little Hell to overcome. Men just seem to add to the mix (Sorry, Thomas, Dustin-we try to be gender neutral but there are just some things that we must air - feel free to share your frustrations with us, too

Sorry to hear about your baby!! It is quite understandable that you would turn to something. . but I am so happy to see you are back on plan! Don't let anyone else bring you down! You deserve only good things and you deserve to be happy! to you until you feel better!

[IM2fat]

Originally Posted by Getting there!!!

Your avi is just too cool Im2!!!!!

I'd much rather have cupcakes, tho!

However, now that I look at it on this computer. .it does look a little gross, doesn't it? Mmmmmm

[IM2fat]

so here I am munching away on my ground beef and doing some more reserach on the good ole thyroid
Symptoms of hypothyroidism usually appear slowly over months or years. Symptoms and signs may include:

Coarse and thinning hair. Dry skin. Brittle nails. A yellowish tint to the skin. Slow body movements. Cold skin. Inability to tolerate cold. Feeling tired, sluggish, or weak. Memory problems, depression, or difficulty concentrating. Constipation.
Heavy or irregular menstrual periods that may last longer than 5 to 7 days.
Other, less common symptoms may include:

An enlarged thyroid gland (goiter). Modest weight gain, often 10 lb (4.5 kg) or less.
Swelling of the arms, hands, legs, and feet, and facial puffiness, particularly around the eyes. Hoarseness. Muscle aches and cramps.
In general, how bad your symptoms are depends on your age, how long you have had hypothyroidism, and the seriousness of the condition. The symptoms may be so mild and happen so slowly that they go unnoticed for years. The older you are, the more likely you are to notice symptoms.

Mild (subclinical) hypothyroidism often causes no symptoms or vague symptoms that may be attributed to aging, such as memory problems, dry skin, and fatigue.

Isn't it amazing. . a lot of those symptoms I have attributed to getting older, stress and lack of sleep!!! Maybe I'm not as crazy as I thought. .I also heard that this is more common than I thought. .

So, if you are having any symptoms. Go get checked! Actually, from what I understand, you should make an appointment with your doctor before or during your weight loss journey. Can't hurt, can it?

[aleriaaa]

Originally Posted by missy30567

AGGHHHH What a day, got test results from dr. about my little boy and found out is having real problems with coordination, he is in the 10% tile for his age, 50% is average (He was 3 months premmie) and to makes matter worse my ex brings his new girl friend to MY yard to show her the landscaping he did here!!!! The nerve UGGGHHHHH!!!!
Ok so long story short I turned to food again and now I'm kicking myself for it....Back on plan as of right now

Sorry to vent here just have nowhere else I can (I don't want my children to see mommy mad)

Im so sorry to hear about your son. How old is he? I never paid much attention to those % averages. Each child will develop on his/her own path and just when the timing is right for them. My kids were never average on any measure and it didnt do me any good to worry about it. 5 years later they are progressing just fine. I hope everything works out for him the same.

And to heck with the ex! Sticking to plan will be the best ammunition and payback. Tell him to gett of YOUR darn lawn!!!

[aleriaaa]

Originally Posted by IM2fat

I'd much rather have cupcakes, tho!

However, now that I look at it on this computer. .it does look a little gross, doesn't it? Mmmmmm

yet again you make me burst into laughter. wiping the spit off my monitor...

[aleriaaa]

IM2- thats a lot of thyroid info to swallow! I am still so happy that you went to the doc. The 24th cant come quick enough! (I would have done the same thing and thought it was getting older and to much stress)

[aleriaaa]

Going home now to eat up the ground beef. Im hoping Dustin will pop in by tomorrow and if not, I will start my tuna fast then. Cant let those crunchies go to waste! AND tuna just doesnt fill me up. I had, lets see, like 13.5 oz... not so much "Yum" anymore..

[MustLoveDogs08]

Just checking in after my BRUTAL day! The potluck was really hard...but I stayed all lc with salad, pizza cheese and toppings, celery and dip. Went back to my office when dessert came out...didn't even look at all the bags of chips (my #1 weakness)... I still feel like a slug tonight. Just had two cups of green tea with lemon and ginger...YUM!

I was feeling really skinny today...could pull down my slacks without unzipping... I weighed this morning and was just a smidge over 150!!!!! I am sure after all the junk today, it will go back up, but that felt really good.

I just feel like crap...my legs are all achey...fighting with hubby, crabbier than
shi#! I think I may just go to bed...

PS...Loved all the new avi's...
Kath

[missy30567]

Thank you so much IM2 and Aleriaaa You make me glad I came to this site

My son is 8: according to all the test his intellectual age is 10 1\2,
his articulation age is 4, and as I said before he is in the 10% in corrdination and yes I totally understand about kids developing at their own pace I have 9 children total, just 5 left at home and each has been different. I quess I took the news a little to hard today..I am a bit emotional lately

But you are right my ex can get out of MY DAMN YARD!!! and I AM GOING TO BE THE BEST ME I CAN!!!

Thanks again

All turkey tomorrow YAHOO

[lisarenee]

I was feeling very weird today. Had a hard time making a sentence, kept stuttering, felt goofy and like I had brain fog. I checked my blood sugar and it was at 52!!!! I quickly ate a small handful of trail mix with nuts and a few raisins in it. Drank some water and checked it again 40 minutes later. It was at 110. The only thing I did different today was drink the green tea. I wonder if it is dropping my blood sugar to low. I don't consider my trail mix a cheat and had stuck with stillmans all day very faithfully! I will drink extra water tomorrow, cut out the green tea and see if it makes a difference. I haven't had a problem with my blood sugar since starting this until now. Well I am off to bed! goodnight my LC buddies!

[lisarenee]

Originally Posted by msgirl

Lisa - you are putting me to shame with your gym routine! I feel guilty.....



not guilty enough to actually work out though

shoot I haven't worked out in a week and a half! But I did today! YAY!

[IM2fat]

Originally Posted by MustLoveDogs08

Just checking in after my BRUTAL day! The potluck was really hard...but I stayed all lc with salad, pizza cheese and toppings, celery and dip. Went back to my office when dessert came out...didn't even look at all the bags of chips (my #1 weakness)... I still feel like a slug tonight. Just had two cups of green tea with lemon and ginger...YUM!

I was feeling really skinny today...could pull down my slacks without unzipping... I weighed this morning and was just a smidge over 150!!!!! I am sure after all the junk today, it will go back up, but that felt really good.

I just feel like crap...my legs are all achey...fighting with hubby, crabbier than
shi#! I think I may just go to bed...

PS...Loved all the new avi's...
Kath

Did you have your thyroid checked lately? You do have all my symptoms. .

[IM2fat]

Originally Posted by missy30567

Thank you so much IM2 and Aleriaaa You
pace I have 9 children total, just 5 left at home and each has been different. I quess I took the news a little to hard today..I am a bit emotional lately

But you are right my ex can get out of MY DAMN YARD!!! and I AM GOING TO BE THE BEST ME I CAN!!!

Thanks again

All turkey tomorrow YAHOO

Missy: I can only say. . Wow! I thought 4 boys were difficult.. you get a gold star! Hang in there. You, undoubtedly are a wonderful mother! You are my new hero!!!
and yes.. tell ex-hubby to kiss your cute, small arse!!!

[IM2fat]

Originally Posted by lisarenee

I was feeling very weird today. I haven't had a problem with my blood sugar since starting this until now. Well I am off to bed! goodnight my LC buddies!

O my. scary.. if this ever happens again. you must get checked!

[MustLoveDogs08]

Originally Posted by lisarenee

I was feeling very weird today. Had a hard time making a sentence, kept stuttering, felt goofy and like I had brain fog. I checked my blood sugar and it was at 52!!!! I quickly ate a small handful of trail mix with nuts and a few raisins in it. Drank some water and checked it again 40 minutes later. It was at 110. The only thing I did different today was drink the green tea. I wonder if it is dropping my blood sugar to low. I don't consider my trail mix a cheat and had stuck with stillmans all day very faithfully! I will drink extra water tomorrow, cut out the green tea and see if it makes a difference. I haven't had a problem with my blood sugar since starting this until now. Well I am off to bed! goodnight my LC buddies!

YIKES Lisa...Had it been awhile since you ate anything?

[MustLoveDogs08]

Originally Posted by IM2fat

Did you have your thyroid checked lately? You do have all my symptoms. .

Thyroid is fine... I just want to kill everyone...

[aleriaaa]

Originally Posted by missy30567

My son is 8: according to all the test his intellectual age is 10 12,
his articulation age is 4, and as I said before he is in the 10% in corrdination and yes I totally understand about kids developing at their own pace I have 9 children total, just 5 left at home and each has been different. I quess I took the news a little to hard today..I am a bit emotional lately

9 children????? Oh my! We have another Wonderwoman on the boards!!! I'm speechless.

[aleriaaa]

Originally Posted by MustLoveDogs08

Thyroid is fine... I just want to kill everyone...

Im sorry Kath but I find this sooo funny!

[aleriaaa]

Lisa- Im sorry you weren't feeling well. That mustve been scary. How do you feel today?

[msgirl]

Missy - You really are a super woman!!! 9 children and 7 still at home!!!!! I can only imagine the frustration you feel about your sons difficulties. But, take heart - i am a firm believer that with proper nurture at home he is well able to become more articulate. You seem to be a caring mother - all of your children are blessed to have you!

Lisa - Oh my - i have felt like that before. I am with Kath - how long had it been since you had eaten? Maybe add in a couple ounces of fat. It helped with my difficulties earlier on - I just didn't lose as fast.

IM2 - I am so glad that you finally have found what is impeding your weight loss! It's easy as we get older to blame our symptoms on age! Aren't you glad you did finally go to the dr. and get all that blood work done?

[msgirl]

Me thinks Dustin must have checked out on us! Where is he???????

[msgirl]

Okay - I am reluctantly having a tuna day I am only 1.4 lbs away from my stats but I want to be below that middle number!

[msgirl]

Okay - off to work with me! I will check back in during one of my breaks.

I hope everyone has a spectacular FRIDAY!!!!!

[missy30567]

My oldest daughter has offered to keep my kids all next week, and I am for the first time ever going to leave my kids and heading to my mom's (she is doing stillmans too, so it will be a good visit) I need a break and to get my head on straight....I am excited
I will check back in when I get back..and hopefully be a smaller me

Have a good week

I will miss ya'll

[missy30567]

I am a far cry from SUPER but I do LOVE all my babies wouldn't change that part of my life for anything...One of the best decisions I ever made was to adopt the 4 and have the other 5 they keep me motivated and moving all the time :0)