The kitchen is cleaned, floors vacuumed, some laundry is done, the paperwork has been sorted and filed, the checkbook balanced, and the bills paid. Tons of bills this month--medical bills. I love how we got the best insurance plan offered through hubby's work, but they only pay X amount for certain procedures, and they say we "may be" billed for the difference, plus our co-pay. Yup, they should just say you will be. Thankfully the insurance is good, and I have paid under $300 for my surgery and doctor visits for hubby and son. I still have my doctor's bill pending, so I'll probably have to kick out a little more dough. I'm counting my blessings that we have insurance, even though I joke about that "may be" stuff.
I hate paying bills. I say this every time I do it: I would rather clean public restrooms than pay bills and balance a checkbook. I really do mean that. I just detest it.
Tonight we're going to the fair. I'm hoping the rain clouds keep moving, because we just had a cloud burst. It was fun to watch, the air smelled so clean and good. Everything is always so fresh after a good soaking rain. We're planning on getting soaked tonight, nonetheless. Plus, it's only 61 degrees at this very moment. I don't think I kept any jackets, and I know I don't have any long-sleeved shirts to wear! I might be bit chilly tonight!
I think I might just have a couple of those donut holes tonight. They're fried right there on the spot and then rolled in sugar. I have absolutely NO clue what the points value would be. We all decided that rather than eat fair food for supper, we'd go out to eat somewhere we like. (Mexican or Subway.) Much easier to count points, more pleasant dining experience (if you call Subway dining), and healthier. My son wants to get a funnel cake and shake at the fair. My hubby will want a funnel cake, too. I used to get them, but never enjoyed them that much, so I'll pass.
I typically do not eat my flex points, so I can use them for a few donut holes. I'm going to estimate high points--like two or three per hole. ??? Maybe more? They're small, but fried and sugared. I should check WW online before we scoot out.
It will be a lovely ending to a stressful day. I am always a little bear when it's bill paying day.
I haven't read blogs today, and probably won't get to it tonight. So I'll be spending part of tomorrow morning catching up.
8.20.2009
8.19.2009
Housekeeping
I woke up early this morning, climbed out of bed and gave my husband a morning grunt. My hello in the mornings is usually a "mmm, unh" sound. I am so not a morning person. He is, go figure. I didn't sleep last night, it was after 3 when I finally drifted off. After he left for work, I was going to sneak back to bed and set the timer for an hour when my son got up. Shoot, I'm up for the day. I'm drinking coffee this morning, lots of it.
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The green shirt that I wore in the photos has been retired. I haven't worn it for a long time. I cleaned my closet out awhile ago, and I kept it and a size 24 jeans for comparisons. Hubby took my photo that day and he didn't like the shirt I was wearing. So, we both decided the before shirt might be fun so we could compare. Actually the photo made me feel good, as I could see in the neck of the shirt how much bigger it was.
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I did not call my doctor. I know, shame on me. As soon as I whined and complained about cramps, period, etc., it stopped. The bleeding stopped. Go figure. Finally! And I've read enough on the internet to know that this procedure isn't like having something removed: it takes time for the body to adjust and heal and get into a normal routine. The pain I had had the previous week was just like I used to have before--only I didn't recognize it. So barring any complications, I'll just make it to my 3-month post op appointment with my little notebook of what happened when. And in reality, if what I had was really a period, and I'm sure it was, it was pretty darned easy compared to what I used to have. So I can count my lucky stars on that. Time will determine the true outcome of this, and I need not be jumping to conclusions. Hormones will do that to me every time, though.
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We're going to the county fair this week. I have had only one cheat day since being on this journey. Hubby and I were talking about fair food, and to be honest, there really isn't anything I want. Unless, of course, they have roast beef shakes like VRaz60 talked about on her blog. Last night was the free pork feed and I talked hubby out of going. I just didn't want to eat standing--standing in a long line to get the free sandwich, cookie and milk, then standing there eating with no place to set your stuff down, dust blowing. So not an enjoyable meal. Everyone goes, because it's free. I'd rather pay for food and have a decent experience. So I may or may not have a cheat that night. If I do, it will be on donut holes, and I probably would only have one or two. I'm betting that I decline. I may have to sneak in a Subway sandwich while my boys have something on a stick.
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I have been in a very sour mood this week. I don't know if it's due to the end of summer or what. I do know I read a blog post about where you live that struck me, as I do not like where I live. There's nothing I can do about that, so I need to learn to accept it. After living here 11 years, I am still not used to small-town living, the fact that we have no book store--NO book store, can you imagine? No museums, no Whole Foods, nothing fun that I like. That, coupled with the fact that it is an ultra-conservative community, and I'm not ultra conservative, I just have not had an easy time of it here. I get worked up over this every once in awhile. I guess right now is the time for me to be worked up about it. It's difficult when you are a fish out of water. Never in my life have I had a hard time meeting people, making friends, having things to do. Until I moved here. I know a lot of people, but I don't do things with them. There's just no common bond--even though most people are very nice. It's frustrating to me and very lonely. I can count my lucky stars that I have very good friends in various states that I chat with on the phone. It would be nice to go on a girls night out, though, or have someone to go get coffee with.
~~~
I have a lot of things I need to get done today, errands and housekeeping stuff. It's amazing my house can be spotless one day and the next, it looks like a tornado went through it. Today is "tornado recovery day." (No offense to anyone who has ever been in a tornado--I have, and it's not pleasant.)
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One final thing. My husband and I are sick to death of chicken. I am in desperate need of chicken recipes. The trouble is finding one that all three of us will eat. What I like is completely different than hubs or son likes. This is why I have a very limited recipe pool. When I cook, I cook one meal and I try to accommodate everyone's tastes. We've never been big chicken eaters prior to Weight Watchers. Hubby and son liked deli chickens, I did not. Hubby likes fried chicken. I do not. I like tomato-based recipes, he does not. I like noodles, he does not. We are just a pair. My son, who wants to be a vegan, does not like vegetables. I know, it's funny he wants to be a vegetarian but doesn't like veggies. Actually, it's sad. He's getting better, but still has a lot to try.
~~~
The green shirt that I wore in the photos has been retired. I haven't worn it for a long time. I cleaned my closet out awhile ago, and I kept it and a size 24 jeans for comparisons. Hubby took my photo that day and he didn't like the shirt I was wearing. So, we both decided the before shirt might be fun so we could compare. Actually the photo made me feel good, as I could see in the neck of the shirt how much bigger it was.
~~~
I did not call my doctor. I know, shame on me. As soon as I whined and complained about cramps, period, etc., it stopped. The bleeding stopped. Go figure. Finally! And I've read enough on the internet to know that this procedure isn't like having something removed: it takes time for the body to adjust and heal and get into a normal routine. The pain I had had the previous week was just like I used to have before--only I didn't recognize it. So barring any complications, I'll just make it to my 3-month post op appointment with my little notebook of what happened when. And in reality, if what I had was really a period, and I'm sure it was, it was pretty darned easy compared to what I used to have. So I can count my lucky stars on that. Time will determine the true outcome of this, and I need not be jumping to conclusions. Hormones will do that to me every time, though.
~~~
We're going to the county fair this week. I have had only one cheat day since being on this journey. Hubby and I were talking about fair food, and to be honest, there really isn't anything I want. Unless, of course, they have roast beef shakes like VRaz60 talked about on her blog. Last night was the free pork feed and I talked hubby out of going. I just didn't want to eat standing--standing in a long line to get the free sandwich, cookie and milk, then standing there eating with no place to set your stuff down, dust blowing. So not an enjoyable meal. Everyone goes, because it's free. I'd rather pay for food and have a decent experience. So I may or may not have a cheat that night. If I do, it will be on donut holes, and I probably would only have one or two. I'm betting that I decline. I may have to sneak in a Subway sandwich while my boys have something on a stick.
~~~
I have been in a very sour mood this week. I don't know if it's due to the end of summer or what. I do know I read a blog post about where you live that struck me, as I do not like where I live. There's nothing I can do about that, so I need to learn to accept it. After living here 11 years, I am still not used to small-town living, the fact that we have no book store--NO book store, can you imagine? No museums, no Whole Foods, nothing fun that I like. That, coupled with the fact that it is an ultra-conservative community, and I'm not ultra conservative, I just have not had an easy time of it here. I get worked up over this every once in awhile. I guess right now is the time for me to be worked up about it. It's difficult when you are a fish out of water. Never in my life have I had a hard time meeting people, making friends, having things to do. Until I moved here. I know a lot of people, but I don't do things with them. There's just no common bond--even though most people are very nice. It's frustrating to me and very lonely. I can count my lucky stars that I have very good friends in various states that I chat with on the phone. It would be nice to go on a girls night out, though, or have someone to go get coffee with.
~~~
I have a lot of things I need to get done today, errands and housekeeping stuff. It's amazing my house can be spotless one day and the next, it looks like a tornado went through it. Today is "tornado recovery day." (No offense to anyone who has ever been in a tornado--I have, and it's not pleasant.)
~~~
One final thing. My husband and I are sick to death of chicken. I am in desperate need of chicken recipes. The trouble is finding one that all three of us will eat. What I like is completely different than hubs or son likes. This is why I have a very limited recipe pool. When I cook, I cook one meal and I try to accommodate everyone's tastes. We've never been big chicken eaters prior to Weight Watchers. Hubby and son liked deli chickens, I did not. Hubby likes fried chicken. I do not. I like tomato-based recipes, he does not. I like noodles, he does not. We are just a pair. My son, who wants to be a vegan, does not like vegetables. I know, it's funny he wants to be a vegetarian but doesn't like veggies. Actually, it's sad. He's getting better, but still has a lot to try.
8.18.2009
I Won a Giveaway!!!
I won a giveaway from MacAttack at Fat Buster. I never win any giveaways, so I was very excited. Thank you so much, MacAttack!!!
The Fed-Ex man delivered the box this afternoon, and I promptly tore it open!
The Fed-Ex man delivered the box this afternoon, and I promptly tore it open!
Oh, look at the pretty colors! I had no idea I would get so many!
What is it? Mix 1. Yummy drinks that have 3 servings of fruits/veggies per serving and antioxidants equivalent to 4 cups of green tea. The Mango, which I have at my side, has 200 calories, 2.5 fat grams, 3 grams of fiber and 15 grams of protein. 
I waited until my husband got home from work to try them. He pulled a bottle of each from the fridge and we taste tested. Here's what we think:
Mix Berry:
Me: This flavor wasn't for me. (I'm a picky eater, so go by my husband's reviews, as he's more normal with his taste buds.)
Hubby: Loved it.
Blueberry-vanilla:
Me: Pretty good.
Hubby: Loved it.
Mango:
Me: Taste explosion in my mouth! I LOVED it.
Hubby: LOVED it, it was his favorite.
I do not think I would have sought these out had I not won the giveaway. I am thankful I did. That mango was just heavenly to me, and I will definitely check my store out to see if they carry it. I checked Mix-1's store locater, and my store should carry it! If not, I'll drive to the big city to stock up.
It's good to try new things and I'm glad we were able to. Hubby said that it's thick and filling, I though it was a good stick-to-your-ribs type drink. I can see these being really handy while on the road or on the run. I can also see them being a great pick-me-up when I want a great taste explosion. Hubby is going to take the mix berry to work and use them as afternoon snacks.
Thank you so much, MacAttack!!! You made us very happy today!!!
Lovely Blog Award
Skinny Hollie has awarded me the One Lovely Blog Award. Thank you, I am so honored. This made my day!
The rules are, I must:
1. Acknowledge the giver.
Thank you, Hollie! I love your blog.
2. Pass the award to 15 other blogs I love.
Now this is the difficult part. Must I choose only 15? What happens when you love more than 15 blogs? Because I do! I am not going to let on how this stresses me, that I get near panic attack mode trying to figure which bloggers to choose. I like all the blogs I read, and they're all deserving of an award, they're all lovely--even the guys' blogs are lovely. lol I will admit I spent a long time going over my blog roll, trying to select. Oh, it was stressful, I think some more of my hair turned gray. I am dead serious that this stresses me.
In no particular order, here are my 15:
1. Ang Get Fit After 40
2. Hadley Halving Hadley - A Weight Loss Blog
3. Amber Dropping It Like It's Hot
4. S. Ethereal Endeavor
5. Kimberly The Woman Inside Me
6. Amy The Not So Secret Life of a Not So Super Together Mom
7. Bonnie No More Stinking Thinking
8. Erin My Personal Weight Loss Journey
9. Val Festively Plump All Year Round
10. Michelle Journey to Onederland
11. Jen Mission Thin
12.Crys Bigger Than My Body
13. Tania Baby Shoes3
14. A Tail of Two Kittehs on WW (To both The Orange Kitteh and The Black Kitteh!)
15. 266
8.17.2009
Monday Weigh-In Day
Weight: 239.5
Loss: 1.5
As I mentioned yesterday, I am no longer morbidly obese!!!
Out of the 240s! Woot!
A touch over 1/3 of the way to my goal now.
Happy, happy, joy, joy!!!
Loss: 1.5
As I mentioned yesterday, I am no longer morbidly obese!!!
Out of the 240s! Woot!
A touch over 1/3 of the way to my goal now.
Happy, happy, joy, joy!!!
8.16.2009
SIx-Month Anniversary
Today marks my six-month anniversary on this journey. It's amazing how things have changed for the better in my life in that time.
I had hoped to lose 50 pounds in that time. I didn't quite make that, but I came close. I'm happy with where I am.
Without revealing my weight, because I only do that on Monday, I will share this lovely gift I received this week: I have dropped down a category: I have moved out of the morbid obesity range and am now "just obese."
What a nice anniversary present!
I would like to thank everyone that follows and supports me on this journey. I couldn't have done so well physically and mentally on this journey without the support I have received here, and without all the inspiration, recipes and great ideas I read on others' blogs. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. This is a terrific community!
I had hoped to lose 50 pounds in that time. I didn't quite make that, but I came close. I'm happy with where I am.
Without revealing my weight, because I only do that on Monday, I will share this lovely gift I received this week: I have dropped down a category: I have moved out of the morbid obesity range and am now "just obese."
What a nice anniversary present!
I would like to thank everyone that follows and supports me on this journey. I couldn't have done so well physically and mentally on this journey without the support I have received here, and without all the inspiration, recipes and great ideas I read on others' blogs. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. This is a terrific community!
Well, Isn't This Just Special (Not)
I've been working on homeschool planning all afternoon. I'm about halfway done. Ugh. Right after I sat down to start, I started having cramps. Menstrual cramps. The kind of cramps I wasn't supposed to get anymore. Not bad cramps, but annoying enough that I took Ibuprofen. What the heck? My cycle isn't supposed to start for another week and a half.
(For those new to my blog, I had a D&C and uterine ablation in mid-July which was supposed to end all this garbage.)
And to boot, I have been bleeding since surgery. Like a slow-dripping faucet. I haven't mentioned it because I did enough whining about the surgery, cramps, etc. leading up to it beforehand.
I guess I'll be calling the doctor's office on Monday, just to talk with someone. I guess the thing that concerns me most is that I'm still bleeding, four weeks and a day post-op. I've read accounts that many women bleed for weeks to months after. My post-op paperwork said expect it for up to three weeks.
The cramps I have now I can live with. They're nothing like what I had before. I just had really hoped that I'd be done with all that.
Well, in all honesty, I'm just a tad bit scared that something is wrong. An infection? Not healing up right? I don't know. I'm sure it's all okay, I'll call the office.
Dang it, though.
(For those new to my blog, I had a D&C and uterine ablation in mid-July which was supposed to end all this garbage.)
And to boot, I have been bleeding since surgery. Like a slow-dripping faucet. I haven't mentioned it because I did enough whining about the surgery, cramps, etc. leading up to it beforehand.
I guess I'll be calling the doctor's office on Monday, just to talk with someone. I guess the thing that concerns me most is that I'm still bleeding, four weeks and a day post-op. I've read accounts that many women bleed for weeks to months after. My post-op paperwork said expect it for up to three weeks.
The cramps I have now I can live with. They're nothing like what I had before. I just had really hoped that I'd be done with all that.
Well, in all honesty, I'm just a tad bit scared that something is wrong. An infection? Not healing up right? I don't know. I'm sure it's all okay, I'll call the office.
Dang it, though.
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