Beth's Real Life Journey to Success

[seb]

Glad DH arrived safely. Good to know.

I'm going out and will be eating questionable food also.

[Low Carb Mommy]

Originally Posted by seb

Glad DH arrived safely. Good to know.

I'm going out and will be eating questionable food also.

Sue~You crack me up!

This weekend was so busy! DH got out and there safely. My brother got in around 3:30am (at moms) on Saturday morning. Saturday I spent the morning running errands. Then, the kids and I headed over to moms house. She had a wonderful meal cooking on the stove. There is nothing like walking into grandmas house with the smell of wonderful food! She had roast, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, rice, green beans, salad fixed. I stayed on plan (even though she brought out the apple pie for dessert). After dinner, we had to go to the funeral home. I saw a lot of people there I had not seen in years. I ended up taking the kids home soon after that.

Sunday afternoon, my parents and brother came up to my house. We went out to eat for dinner. They ended up spending the night with me. We watched a movie I had called "13 going on 30". Very cute!

Yesterday, we made a big breakfast and just laid around most of the day. My brother left around 10:30am. DH didn't get in until after 11pm. DH and I stayed up until around 1am talking and catching up. I was so tired this morning. I kept hitting the alarm!

Overall, my eating was on plan. I just ate way too much! I feel very bloated this morning! I hate this feeling. Friday I leave for OH to see my friend. It's been over a year since I saw her. I want to feel good when I go. My plan is to eat perfect and sm. portions and exercise. I need to do good again like last week. Still not back to 134 yet. Maybe in a couple of days.

Not going to post all I ate yesterday...too embarrassed! Don't think I could remember everything anyway. Too much snacking!

[monet0329]

Hiya Beth.. your weekend sounds good.. except the funeral .. sorry sweetie....

glad you got time with your brother though ..

When your in Ohio.. wave over here towards Indiana and say Hi..

you have a great day.. get some rest if you can..

[NewYorkGiants32]

Hi Beth!

You're always so busy I do not know how you do it! My husband works over nights, so during the day he keeps the kids while I run errands, I cannot imagine lugging four kids around.....KUDOS to you!

[Low Carb Mommy]

Monet~OK . I am a little nervous about this new hurricane coming in. I pray we don't see very many storms from it. I hate flying in storms. Especially by myself!

[NewYorkGiants32]

is that hurricane Hannah?? I heard about her....she is headed to the Carolina's??

[Livywilltim-mom]

Sweet Beth,

I know you will get to 134 before you leave for OH...and I will pray that Hanna gets lost in the ocean!!

Hugs

[PalmTreeGal]

Hi Beth, just checking in to say "hi" to your busy life!

[seb]

What a wonderful meal your mom fixed for the family. Don't you just love how our mom's still take care of us? Glad you had a good weekend and that DH arrived safely at home.

I will be praying for a safe, fun and energizing trip to visit your friend.

[iabowhunter]

HEY SKINNY CHICK!

I left something for you in my journal. Hope you don't scare easy!

[seb]

I'm sure you're busy getting ready for your trip. If you don't get on before you leave, have a great time.

[monet0329]

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[Livywilltim-mom]

Sweet Beth,

Can't wait to hear how your trip was! Bet you had a fantastic time

Hugs

[seb]

Hope you had a great trip and that all your flights went well. I'm sure that after being gone a few days you have a lot of catching up to do at home. Hope to visit with you soon.

[monet0329]

Originally Posted by seb

Hope you had a great trip and that all your flights went well. I'm sure that after being gone a few days you have a lot of catching up to do at home. Hope to visit with you soon.

yeah.. what she said..

[Low Carb Mommy]

OK, I have been hiding.... Not really on purpose.... Just really trying to get caught up on things....like sleep, house, etc. My trip went well. I had fun. It just wore me out! I have been trying to recover. I have also been fighting the sugar blues. I don't guess I will ever learn. I did so good all weekend up until the baby shower. Then, I had this "famous cake" the whole group was talking about that one of the ladies made. I couldn't not try it. I really have paid dearly for my mistake! Eating has been good since back. I am sure I will get back in the swing of things soon and be on here daily. Until then, I miss you all.

[Low Carb Mommy]

I'm starting to feel better today. My stomach is feeling much thinner too. I tend to gauge my weight by how I feel in my stomach (does anyone else do this?). I got on the scales this morning.....136. I thought it would be lower due to the way I felt. Maybe the scales will catch up soon. I did notice my water % was up. Maybe it's just fluid. Anyway, just wanted to drop in and give a report. I'm going to visit journals and get caught up. Talk to you later.

[monet0329]

good to see you back girly.. .. glad the trip was good.. sorry about the cake.... but you'll get back in the grove.. not to worry..

ok gotta run..

[seb]

I just typed you a post but lost it.

Glad you had a nice visit with your friend. Getting back home, though, can be stressful with all the catching up that needs to be done. Glad the weekend is coming and you can spend time with your family.

It's just water weight from traveling and a bit of cake won't kill ya.

Have a great day.

[Low Carb Mommy]

I think I might know now why I have been feeling so bad this week. I got a UTI last night. I was up most of the night in pain. I had some pyridium left over from last time, but I think it was old because it took forever for it to work. I finally got to sleep around 2:30 am to then get woke up around 4 am by DD who was soaking wet. Apparently I forgot to put her on a diaper.

After I got her settled back in her bed, she let me sleep about 30 min. until she was back in my room saying she was hungry. I got up and got her some dry cereal and something to drink. Just when I was about to get settled again, she started yelling she wanted her night light on. By this time DH had woke up (man, men can sure sleep through a lot ). He got up and took care of her. Thank the Lord!!!

I was back up at 6am this morning to get the kids off...in pain again. Took another pill and went back to bed. I called the doctor earlier this morning. They are suppose to call me something in, but it may take a while. She told me to take something over the counter. I wish I had known that I could have taken something along with the pyriduim. Live and learn.

Don't have too many plans this weekend. Big boys are going to a friends house. We are planning to get with my parents for dinner tonight. I hope I am feeling up to it. Other than that....relax! Maybe next week I can start back up with being disciplined in my journal. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

[seb]

Sorry about the UTI. Miserable. I haven't had one for years, but DD gets them sometimes.

Do you have a high maintenance DD? Or, maybe the better questions is, "Are all DD's high maintenance?" You didn't get much sleep last night.

Enjoy your time at your folks this evening.

[Low Carb Mommy]

Yes, I believe that she is high maintenance! Most all of us girls are in some way or another!

[godsbeloved79]

Hi Beth,

Hope you are feeling better . Thanks the encouragement.

[seb]

Originally Posted by Low Carb Mommy

Yes, I believe that she is high maintenance! Most all of us girls are in some way or another!

**insert angel smilie**Not me**another angel smilie**

(Please don't talk to my hubbie about this one)

[Livywilltim-mom]

Aww Beth,

I hope you are feeling better today!

Blessed Monday

[Low Carb Mommy]

I'm feeling better today. I rested this weekend as much as I could. Now if my energy level will follow things will be just great! I still have several days of antibiotics left so maybe by the end of the week things will be back to normal.

I literally went crazy on Friday and some Saturday with my eating. I'm disgusted with myself (as usual). DH and I started back today. He has been 1/2 on plan for some time now. I don't know how much weight he has gained back of the 50 he lost. I really hope he will stay true and do this induction with me. It makes it so much easier when you don't have someone around you cheating all the time. I'm just so tired of myself having to say these words in my journal. I sound like a broken record and so undisciplined. I'm sure you are tired hearing me say the same old things! I have just got to get back the determination I had in the beginning to lose weight before it gets too far.

DH and I toke the kids to the park yesterday evening. Our park has a walking track around the play area. We ended up walking a mile. It felt good. We also did a lot of talking while walking. Raising teenagers is starting to get interesting.

So, I will be back tomorrow to report what I ate....and carbs hopefully. I haven't counted them seriously for quite some time. Thank you all for checking up on me. You ladies are the best!!