Beth's Real Life Journey to Success

[Low Carb Mommy]

Well, I do think your doc is right; you've got to live sometimes. That's what a friend of mine told me on Sunday when I confessed to having pizza. She knows how I eat, but they are right. Everything out there is going to kill us, so why not enjoy dying?

Thank you for the compliment Sue...you always know how to make me feel fantastic!

[PalmTreeGal]

What I love about LC is that I have learned to love things that WON'T kill me! Fage with raspberry syrup and toasted almonds - I think I enjoy that more than I would a brownie sundae! Sounds like you feel the same about your berries and cream (as I'm sure I will when I get to the berry rung!)

Isn't it crazy to be called "tiny?" I heard it once or twice when I was at my lowest adult weight, 121. I think it's because we are short.

[seb]

Morning Beth. Here's to a great day for us all!

[monet0329]

.. Hello Tiny Angel... I think thats just wonderful !!.. you worked for it.. so you need to start believing it girly... just smile and say.. thank you ..

hope your days going well..

[NewYorkGiants32]

Good morning! Hope you have a good thursday.

[Debralynn]

Hi Beth! Just caught up on your journal. The pics from the birthday party are just beautiful. Both you and DD! You certainly are a tiny little thing! Own it!

132 is just awesome! You are really doing, girl! Thanks for remaining a constant inspiration!

[monet0329]

come out , come out where ever you are.. hehe.. miss yaaaaaa

[godsbeloved79]

Hi Beth,

I was in the neighborhood and thought I would stop by to say hello.

Take care and have a blessed weekend.

[Determinedtolose]

[Low Carb Mommy]

I log on this morning and find such sweet messages left for me. You ladies are the best!!!!! Happy Mother's day to all of you as well!

I feel like a broken record coming on here and apologizing for never being on here and being so busy. I hope my days will slow down a bit soon. Life certainly doesn't stop just because you want to come visit your friends at LCF.

Mother's Day.....DH is taking his mom out tonight. I suggested it to him and she just LOVED it. She doesn't get much time with him all by herself. Tomorrow we will visit my parent's church (which is my home church) and then go out to eat. I plan on taking my mom somewhere later. She has been having problems with her feet lately. I want to wait until she feels better. Last night we did go to a Mother's/Daughter's banquet at my friends church. As for me, DH and the kids got me and DD matching pj's and also gave me a certificate to the tanning bed.

A funny thing is happening to me lately. I am finding that my shoes are fitting too loose or too big to wear. It's crazy. I bought a pair of shoes a month or so ago. When I went to put them on the other day, they didn't fit. I had to look at the size to see if I bought the wrong size. It was like I had bought a size too big. Weird!

Well, gotta go for now. I will probably be on here later this afternoon!

[Debralynn]

Happy Mother's Day!

Sounds like your body is finally letting go of some more weight! Loose shoes are a good sign!

Hugs!

[seb]

Morning Beth. Hope your Mother's Day was a great one.

[monet0329]

Good morning.. hope your mommies day was a good one.. hugssss

[Low Carb Mommy]

It's only Tuesday and so far this week I have done enough for a month! This week is CRAZY!!! Yesterday I spent all day running around and ordering platters and getting decorations for our open house tomorrow. We also had a sports banquet last night. I didn't get in the bed until 1am this morning...back up again today with a long list. I just wanted to check in with you all.....

I am really upset about my doctor's call yesterday. She said my cholesterol was elevated to 280. She called me in some Lipitor. I have to take it once a day and then come back in for blood work in 3 months. I was REALLY bummed yesterday. I guess I am really going to have to watch the fat and other things that are high in cholesterol. After talking with a friend, she said that most people aren't on Lipitor anymore since they came out with a new medicine that doesn't damage your liver. DAMAGE MY LIVER!!!??? At that point I was furious! Now I have to worry about that! So, what do I do??? I started taking the medicine yesterday.

I am going to start keeping track again of my food. I haven't had time to research again the foods I need to avoid. Maybe this weekend. Anyway, here is what I ate yesterday...

B~Egg beaters w/ 1/2 large mushroom, T. of onion, less than 1/4 cup of mozzarella, crystal light orange
L~Regular size salad w/ ranch, smoked turkey, unsweet tea w/ splenda
S~Atkins bar & green tea
D~Chili's-Salad w/ ranch, grilled chicken & shrimp, sm. amt. of broccoli, water
D~Atkins bar, LC Fuze

Pray for strength for me today...Pray for my two little ones too...they have been fighting colds. I really appreciate it! Love you all!

[seb]

Sorry about the cholesterol and meds. I wish I could give you some advise, but I don't really have any. I just have heard that dietary fat doesn't make your cholesterol higher, contrary to popular opinion. Does high cholesterol run in your family? If I'm remembering correctly, Gary Taubes says in his book Good Calories Bad Calories, that people with high cholesterol don't have a much shorter life span than those with, but I don't remember the exact numbers.

Busy time for you. Hope your day goes well. Please don't stress over all of this. Just do your research and make sure this drug is something that you should be taking. I, personally, have come to believe that traditional health care throws too many pills at us and doesn't give us enough help to overcome the underlying problems. Just my opinion, though.

[NewYorkGiants32]

Very well said Sue!!

Hi Beth....busy, busy busy......Hope your little ones feel better too, research that medicine!

[Low Carb Mommy]

I made it through today. Thanks for your prayers. I just got home tonight (11:30) and thought I would check my email. I am so ready for tomorrow to be over with. We really don't have a clue how many people will show up to our anniversary. We have invited tons. I am so tired.

When I picked up DS#3 today, his teacher told me that 3 of his classmates had pink eye. I think he might have it too. His eyes are a little red and weak looking. I found some drops left over from the last episode that I had kept in the frig, so I put some in his eyes tonight. I guess I will have to call the doctor tomorrow as well. The drama never ends does it.

I am feeling so bloated tonight. I hate this feeling. Ugh....sorry about the complaining. I will check in with everyone probably Thursday to let you know how it went. I will go ahead and post what I ate today...

B~1/2 Atkins shake w/ few blueberries
L~Baked chicken, squash casserole, greens, water
S~A few nuts, some sf Reese cups, green tea
D~Various flavored wings, celery, blue cheese, water

[Livywilltim-mom]

Aw sweet Beth,

I am sorry to hear about your tough schedule, cholesterol, and under the weather kids! Wow, talk about a rough patch! You know I am praying for you my dear. As a matter of fact, I have my rosary bracelet on today, and everytime I say a decade, I will include you in my prayer.

Warning...uneducated opinion coming...

I think you should really spend some time, soon, researching about cholesterol. Heredity, Gary Taubes, alternative solutions...etc. I am a firm believer, like Sue, that the Docs prescribe much too much medication. If, indeed, you do decide that medication is best for you, find out which one you think is the best for you and talk to your Doc.

Love you

[seb]

I must have missed something. What kind of anniversary party are you having? Is it your wedding anniversary? Well, whatever it is, I hope you have a wonderful time today, despite all the busyness. Enjoy your guests and your food.

Sorry about the pink eye. Hope no one else gets it.

[Determinedtolose]

Hi Beth,
You know I think what causes our cholesteral to go up is the transfat, not the good fats.

You may want to check what you're eating if it contains that. Just my opinion.

[Debralynn]

Hope everything is going smoothly for you!

Prayers for a fun party, healthy kiddos, and for your labs to have been wrong and that your next test shows your cholesterol to be normal!

Hugs girly! You are loved!

[NewYorkGiants32]

Hi Beth....hope all is going well w/ you!!

[monet0329]

.. hello sweet lady.. my prayers with you..

my sons gf had the pink eye.. that God Korbey didn't get it..give your lil guy a big hug for me.. poor wittle fella..

love yaa

[seb]

Hope you're getting some much needed rest.

[KrystaLyn]

Sorry about the cholesterol, Beth. I'm sure mine is high again since Ive been off plan for so long. Take care of yourself! I miss ya! HUGS, my lovely friend!

[Livywilltim-mom]

Blessed Monday my dear