Nita: I was taking a One A Day for Women over 50. Should probably say that I also have acid reflux so that might have something to do with it. But then, I'm also finding lately that when I drink too much water or really cold water that I get terrible heartburn too. *sigh* falling on the other side of 50 sure isn't fun.

No exercise last night. After hurting my shoulder on that yoga ball I decided to rest for one night. Shoulder is much better this morning so I should be at it again tonight.

Very cold here today again. We're not supposed to get a reprieve from this until the weekend. Once it warms up I suppose we'll get more snow again. Dh went to town yesterday to see what could be done to help his mom keep the house. Terrible storm in town. I was so glad when he got home. Roads there are terrible again today according to the radio. As far as keeping the house...there is a chance, very slim, but a chance they can swing a reverse mortgage for her. Of course, it will mean the bank gets the house when she passes away. I feel so terrible for her, but unless I win the lottery there is nothing I can do but be there for her.

The scales went out the window this morning. This is what I ate yesterday:

Breakfast: piece of sausage quiche, tea and 1 splenda
Lunch: tuna salad
Dinner: tuna salad
Snack: one minute muffin.

So the scale should have been kind but instead I gained 1/2 lb. If there is a report of some unidentified flying object in the sky...that would be my scale. Don't mess with a mad woman!!

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As windy as it's been here, should I expect to see those scales flying by, along with Mary Poppins? LOL!

A lot of people get relief from heartburn and acid reflux by eating low carb. I would guess that a lot of yours is stress-induced - goodness knows you've been under more than your share lately. And you're right, once you hit 50, all kinds of stuff pops up! But if I wasn't doing low carb, I know I'd be in a lot more trouble than I am now. I sure am healthier now at 55 than I was at 45. I shudder to think what I'd be suffering from if I was eating the way I was 10 years ago.

I hope you get a nice mini-thaw, without any snow.

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Donna - Maybe you can pick up a bunch of Atkins shakes when next you visit the states? I'll keep my fingers crossed for your dmil!
Hope the scale is kinder to you tomorrow. But if not....patience! If you eat the way you did yesterday the scale WILL move downward!

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Okay, the scale did move down 1 lb this morning. But, I'm not getting excited. It's the same lb. that's been coming and going for weeks now. I upped my food intake a little yesterday:

Breakfast: 2 eggs, 3 pieces bacon, tea, 1 splenda
Lunch : chicken caesar salad, tea, 1 splenda
Dinner : meatloaf, salad, fresh asparagus
Snack : 1 diet coke, 2 lc peanut butter cookies

Also did aerobics last night along with the treadmill and did some running on the treadmill.

Rob: That's a good idea about the shakes. Wonder what the code dates are on them?

Nita: I used to have terrible acid reflux. Couldn't even walk a block without gasping for breath. After starting lc I was able to stop taking the antiacid pills. Just a few bouts with it since then....like when I take a vitamin.

No snow here last night but it hit all around us. The Fraser Canyon is closed due to snow and avalance risk. One of our trucks is stuck right in the middle with no where to go. Hope the poor guy has lots of food and warm clothes...could be a few days before it's opened again.

You know it's going to be a long day when you get to work and realize that your dog has......gas!! Not nice here right now. lol

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Well, Donna, at least your dog didn't roll in fresh cow manure, like Rob's. But then, he could bathe the manure off, and you'll just have to wait until all the gas has passed. I guess he had the better deal after all.

Stay warm & safe.

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I'm a great auntie again!! Finally this baby has decided to come into the world. Little girl (no name yet) 9 lb. 10 oz., mom and baby doing fine. Proud daddy is walking around the hospital with his chest pushed out. I'm not sure yet what big brother thinks of all this. lol

It's a shame that it took the death of my dfil to bring the whole family close again. I think he would be happy about it though. Dh and his brother only talk about a couple of times a year and now since their dad's passing they must talk a couple of times a week. And now, we got a call this morning about the baby. When her last baby was born we heard word of mouth. I'm so happy the family has pulled together again.

Scale jumped back up the pound I lost yesterday....BLAH! And another BLAH for the fact it's snowing again!

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My weight is absolutely gross again. Today I had no energy..took all I had to walk the dogs and do 1 mile on the treadmill. I just wanted to curl up on the couch and do nothing. That is definitely not me. Then it hit me...if you don't eat well, you won't feel well. The last couple of day dh has been out of town and I didn't want to cook. So all I've been eating is salad. No meat...no veggies other than lettuce, tomato and onion. No wonder I have no energy. So, I put on a pot roast and cooked up some broccoli and made a salad. I'm feeling so much better now. You'd think I'd know better after all this time! Maybe my weight will shift a little downward tomorrow.

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Donna...I have felt the exact same way all week-end...No energy...etc...but it sounds like you were at least eating alot healthier than myself...my week-end was a junk fest...I know when the weather warms up and I can get out and walk...I will feel 100% better...I am just in a good ole Funk right now...LOL.........I am glad you are feeling better...Pot Roast does sound good!..........Have a good Monday!

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Donna - Congrats on the G.N. You sound like my sister. when her fiancee is working nights she won't cook just for herself. Have a good week!

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I'm getting so discouraged with this woe. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong and the scale just keeps on going higher. Another 1/2 lb. up this morning. I doubled my water intake yesterday too. Stupid thing is that my clothes aren't getting tight. Makes no sense to me, but I'm getting tired worrying about every little bit I put in my mouth!!

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Donna, first, congratulations on the new baby in the family.

Perhaps it's time to avoid the scales, it just seems to be doing nothing but upset you. If your clothes fit ok, then just forget the scales, continue to eat well, and be done with it. Look at how far you've come. Your beginning stats show that you lost about 75 lbs. That's no easy thing to do. As much as you'd like to be 150 lbs, perhaps right now that's not what your body needs or wants, hovering where you've been lately might be the best weight for you right now.

If you worry about your food, and aren't enjoying this way of eating, then it might be time to either reevaluate your plan, or look into another one. Remember, there's no one-size-fits-all plan, and what worked for you in the past might just not work for you right now.

Discouragement is our enemy! We need to fight it!

Perhaps you'll start feeling better when the weather starts to warm up, and you can get out more. I hope so.

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Thanks Nita...I needed a good kick in the butt. I'm not giving up but it is very discouraging. I think the weather probably has a lot to do with it to cause it's definitely way too cold to get outside like I want to. Tonight...70 mph winds are predicted. I just go home from work and shut all the curtains to help keep the warmth inside. Even hate opening the doors to let the dogs and cat outside. Spring has to come soon...this has been the longest winter that this area has ever seen.

The scale did drop 1 lb. this morning. Now 166.5. Still not a number that I want to see. I think my downfall is when I get home from work. I'm home about 2 hours before dh and I'm starving when I get home. So I usually have a piece of cheese or a weiner or pepperoni stick. It seems that once I have 1 little thing I start to binge telling myself it's okay cause it's all lc food. Like that works. So, yesterday I had nothing but a cup of tea and just bided my time waiting for him to get home. Like I said the scale was down this morning so maybe that's it. I know I'm very bad at eating out of boredom so I have to watch that too. No snacks last night either.

Looks like I'm going to babysit my dgs this weekend. He's a real go getter at just 3. We've nicknamed him McGyver cause he's into everything and can get out of anything. He was locked in his bedroom as a timeout and managed to get the door open anyway. Sure hope I'm up to this...it's been awhile since I've had a little one around. Gotta admit though...he's my favorite....and I know we aren't supposed to have favorites. Even though he's a little bugger...he's always got a smile on his face and a cuddle for Gramma.

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I think in some sort of way...we all have our favorites..not tha w love one more than another..it's just the different personalities....I have a secret...I have a favorite......she is my little 3 yr old granddaughter....so much fun!!

Donna....we need to get back on track...sounds like we have both been in a funk lately...LOL...I did have a pure induction day yesterday..gonna try for another today...my weight has skyrocketed to 169...I cannot let this happen!!

On to a wonderful day....you take care!!

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Had a great visit last night even though I'm not used to so much noise and chaos! Dogs, kids, cats, mess....I'm an orderly type person, everything in it's place....that place drives me nuts. Ddil was in bed when we got there (6p.m.) Kids hadn't been fed, ds was on the computer playing games, kids were watching tv. Is there no such thing as a family dinnertime anymore? Okay, I know. I don't live there so why worry about it. lol

Ds is finally back to talking to me. That was a long haul waiting for him to get over whatever was bothering him. He hurt my badly and I won't forget it, but I can forgive.

Lisa: You are so right. I've been trying so hard but nothing seems to be happening. I'm thinking that people are right when they say that during the cold weather or bodies keep the fat stored to keep us warm. If that's the case I'd better have a huge whoosh when the warm weather finally comes back. lol

I'm at 166.5 today...that's two days I'm stayed there so tomorrow I'm expecting the scales to move. No exercise last night seeing as we weren't home. Tonight I'll be back at it even though I've pulled the muscles in my shoulder. Don't need them to walk on the treadmill.

Watching that little guy last night...what in the heJJ have I gotten myself into. lol He's a definite whirlwind. Anybody got some duct tape that I can use to keep him in a chair? lol

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Donna - I think the winter weight theory has merit. Also you've increasede exercise and therefor added muscle. Glad you and your son are back to talking. Have fun with DGS!

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