General chit chat part 2
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What does it like to have a high sodium intake? I've seen logs with +250mg... I don't track the salt I use, still I really use very little0
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What does it like to have a high sodium intake? I've seen logs with +250mg... I don't track the salt I use, still I really use very little
Ignaura, you may be surprised. Unless you are using all fresh fruits and veggies and fresh cut meat products without poultry being infused with saline, there will be processing salt added. Sometimes a LOT of salt added.
Start tracking it in MFP. You may be surprised. I have to be really careful not to go over 2500mg per day. If I eat a bit more processed food it will be possibly way over!0 -
Ignaura, I don't track my sodium either. I'm trying to be a little more sparing with it though. The main thing (if you don't have any medical conditions) is it seems to cause retaining of water weight. You'll feel bloated and sometimes your hands and feet can swell a little. I'll probably start to pay more attention to it if I stall out. It is in almost every processed. I have never been in the green for sodium. :P
Holly, that is incredibly brave. I have no desire to quit my Diet addiction... though I know it is lurking in the distance. Did you know that I quit for every one of my pregnancies. It would cause me to get sick. Though as soon as they were over. :blushing: Back I would go. I think part of the reason is that is very few low calorie options when you are going out and I don't process sugar well. Sugar makes me sleepy. Great job increasing water intake!!! I find that hard... I'm now up to 3 glasses a day.
Etherlily, the Koffee Klutch sounds like a really fun group. What a great social activity.
Clmcnett, It might take a little bit, but I'm sure you'll manage to find a treatment plan that'll balance things out. There are others on here with PCOS that are losing. Slowly but surely. And exercise is a great endorphin high! Good luck w/ the specialist!
So cuddling w/ the hooligans did calm me down yesterday. Now I need to vent. I was working yesterday and someone was complaining in the kitchen that she was the lowest paid worker in the prep hall. I said probably not.. it was probably me. She said do you make less than $$$ and I said yes. She didn't say another word. Now I'm mad, I've been the second most senior person in prep hall and I'm the least paid. I was already mad because they brought foreign workers in that get paid more than me due to their contracts, but really? They can't keep local staff because the work and hours can be brutal hard sometimes. But would you stay if you were started lower than everyone else? Don't take me wrong, I love my coworkers (well most of them..lol!) and I actually love my job, but why am I getting less? I've asked my boss if my work was good and he said they were happy with it. I'm going to have to talk to him because I'm getting resentful. (I'm a slow burn and then I blow. :ohwell: )
I'm going to talk to him tonight... if he's there. YUCK!
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Clmcnet - I understand completely. They told me with my Latuda (my anti-psychotic) I should not really expect any weight loss or very little. I know it's an uphill battle, but I've got to take it on. I do better when I exercise as well. It helps to shake the cobwebs out of my head and allow my own thoughts to come through. I struggle with the usual arguments over exercising or not exercising on a daily basis, but more often than not I get into it, even if it takes me a couple of hours later than I intended. I've been dealing with depression since the start of psychotic episode back in August/September. I have my days when all I want to do is stay snuggled up with my cat in the bed and forget about the rest of the world. Some days it is as if I am in a dark, cold well clutching to the sides of the well with my fingers dug in so deep... For PCOS and metabolic syndrome I have been placed on a diabetic medication it has helped with the PCOS as I haven't had a cyst now in years. I'm lucky the rest of my numbers are alright for the most part. My triglycerides are high but as long as I'm on my anti-psychotic that is going to be the case.
I am doing alright over all. I considered not exercising today as my legs are still so very sore from last week, quads and inner thighs. I worked out anyways. It helped to ease up the stiffness in the muscles to get them going again. Mental health wise I am still struggling with the voices, but the visual stuff has tapered off a little bit. I have been trying some Jedi Mind Tricks on myself to keep focused on my goals by repeating them while I'm meditating after exercise. So far, everything seems to be working.0 -
Etherlilly, I think that is so cool that your apartment residents are so connected. And how supportive that you have that at home. I applaud you for taking control of your problems and finding a way to live your life in a healthy, stable manner. I have some family members with mental health issues and know from their struggles, that it's so important to to accept and work with the situation you're in rather than getting frustrated that it isn't everything you might want it to be.0
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Clmcnett, I understand the soda/pop thing...I was that way with coffee. I've got myself down to one or two cups in the morning, but I still have nights when I want to make a pot and just get all wired so I can sleep. Which means I stay up and eat...so I don't do it.
I gave up soda so long ago that I really can't remember when it was! I imagine I've had less than a half dozen sodas in the past 10 years. As with the caffeine in my coffee, I had headaches the first 2 or 3 days, but they weren't debilitating and they passed.
If you don't mind a recommendation; make a deal with yourself that you will drink an even number of ounces of water immediately following each pop. It helped me slow down the amount I was drinking, helped keep my system flushed, and it wasn't long before I started to realize that the water taster better and made me feel more refreshed than the soda did.
Also, remember that giving up soda is not a punishment. It's a choice that you are making that empowers you and is done as a kindness to yourself.
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Etherlily: I like the sounds of your coffee club, and dinner once a week! It's amazing how those costs can add up when cooking for others! We are surviving with cheap foods like pasta but it's hard! Your a very open person, I like that! It helps other people open up and than more support comes out! I have my sister (the one I'm currently feeding) who has major mental health issues, she is bi-polar with a depressive disorder so I can relate but I don't know how that must feel on the inside! Your awesome for coming here and opening up about it to us!
: I love fountain pop more than the canned stuff, but I have to give it up! I am worried about the side effects of leaving my pop behind but I lived through getting rid of alcohol (clean almost 4 years) smokes (this I have had a few relapses lol) and now my beloved pop! I have high blood pressure and diabetes so I have to give it up. The headaches will pass clmcnett if you ever take that plunge! The problem is I hate water I have to train myself
Pixy; it's amazing what we will do for pregnancy and than pop goes the baby and we go back to our bad habits!!!! But we are now feeding their little minds and being healthy is still very important!
I can't imagine your frustration over making less than the others especially if you have seniority that's bull, I hope you fight for yourself! If you start to resent your work it will bring you down! Don't let them walk all over you!
Leeanna: the deal with the pop is a good idea to throw out there! It's actually what I do! I put a can of diet Pepsi on my desk at work and I can't drink it till I drink my water... Most days I don't get the Pepsi!
Today I am so tired my Niece screamed often yesterday we don't let our kids scream like that cause I am a mean mommy so it's hard for our house... My little guy is very routine and he is just off his schedule which is making everyone off schedule! I'm
So tired I need a nap... To bad my work frowns upon napping0 -
Today turned out to be a rough day for me. I think it is a side effect from last night. I went to sleep thinking I had taken my meds but I hadn't. I am feeling pretty bummed out and the depression is wining. I keep telling myself I'll be in bed soon meaning it'll be a new day tomorrow. I made some poor food choices, but it could have been worse. I got my schedule all messed and that little bit of disorder brought my day down pretty quickly. But in the words of Winston Churchill, "If you find you're going through Hell, keep going."
I hope everyone is doing alright. No secret clubbing of the walls with ten-day-old fish or having a staring contest with the spiderwebs!
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I hope this morning was better and you got back on track! It's great that you recognize those signs!
I'm half way through my week of company, I need some sleep almost wish I was back in the truck with my husband!0 -
Hi Etherlily! I hope today has left you in a more positive frame of mind.
AFM:
I'm so tired... trying to do the Shred w/ my husband around our opposite schedules, has me staying up even later or getting up earlier. Normally I take a mid morning nap, while my 3yr old watches Dora but today I had parent and tot dance class. SOOOO TIRED! lol! Might have to take an siesta this afternoon, I work tonight till midnight. blah!!! Didn't get to confront my boss because he wasn't there. I've had to cool my jets till today. Hopefully I don't chicken out... I've had too much time to fret! I invited all the kids of my son's kindergarten class to his home party. I must be crazy. It's so cute though... he wants a rainbow party. Now if only half can't come. lol!0 -
Pixy you make me glad my full time kids are older... Though I miss the cute toddler stuff! Your a very busy momma 0
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Holly: I don't blame you. I am still amazed at your strength to get through this week.
Pixy: He does sound cute. I have a one-year-old niece. She's not very talkative yet unless she is trying to get my cat's attention. Then she just keeps saying, "Hi. Hi. Hi..."
Today I am doing better. I slept in this morning, not too much, but a little bit. With the sleeping in I adjusted my meal times to match. I am baking some bananas with a tbsp of "fudge" sauce in the middle, sprinkled with coconut (found the recipe in a book). I have to make my own dinner for the get-together as the option was a cheese and pepperoni loaded personal pizza. I got a perfect score on my housekeeping inspection. 3 more perfects and I go to quarterly inspections. Now, to get my toning in I'm logging out for a bit.
Take care everyone. We are all powerful individuals. We've got this.0 -
Etherlily glad to hear you are doing better this morning. great job on the housekeeping inspections!
Pixy, I'm actually headed to my bosses office right now to ask for a raise, I'm scared to death. She sent my evaluation to me earlier this week and it's 'exceptional' so, I hope I can use that as leverage.0 -
Pixy, I'm actually headed to my bosses office right now to ask for a raise, I'm scared to death. She sent my evaluation to me earlier this week and it's 'exceptional' so, I hope I can use that as leverage.
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Etherlilly: I am glad yesterday was better!! I am curious about the inspections? Do you live in supportive housing? You can tell me to mind my own if you want!
clm: how did the talk with the boss go? Did you manage to negotiate a raise?
Pixy: have you talked with your boss yet?
I have 2 days 2 nights than my company goes home! This mornings husband was around to take the kidlet to school so I slept in and enjoyed some peace, and he is doing the laundry so I don't have to
I hope everyone is enjoying their week0 -
I got a RAISE and PROMOTION!
Being a part of MFP and this group has helped me gain my self-esteem back while losing
Thanks for your support in this!0 -
I got a RAISE and PROMOTION!
Being a part of MFP and this group has helped me gain my self-esteem back while losing
Thanks for your support in this!
That is freaking awesome! I am so happy for you!
Holly: Yes, I do live in supported community living dedicated to those with mental illness. I have my own little apartment and a fair amount of freedoms. I still have some rules that others struggle with such as no overnight guests without a 72-hour written notice and not for more than three nights a week. I have to sign-in and out when I go somewhere, but I get free rides to the grocery store if I sign up to go. We have a treadmill in the building that I can use as long as the community room is open. There is a computer with Internet access and an exercise bike one of the tenants donated along with TV. Generally, for outings each person pays his/her own way. We have staff here from 8 am to 11 pm on M-F, and 9-8 on Sat/Sun with a dedicated caseworker for the building. We tend to be tight knit because we have all been where the other person is or might be someday. I am in a different program than the rest and have more intensive management, but it doesn't really bother me.
Today I am starting off kind of low. Or rather I started out alright but got bummed out by the DFS call as my last job is still claiming I work there even though I haven't been there for weeks now meaning I may not get the assistance I need. I am trying very hard not to worry about it using the thought stopping methods, but I am so frustrated. Every month since August it has been something else. It seems the paper work is never going to end. I am just feeling heavy today as if my brain isn't getting enough oxygen to keep my muscles going. I am looking around for something to give me that kick of motivation to get back at things today, after all, tomorrow is my weigh-in day, which I'm kind of excited about. I just need to pull my mood back up.0 -
Holly, that's great that your hubby is home to take some of the stress off the situation. And to let you get a bit more sleep. Not too much longer and your space will be your own again. Actually I see your point... I don't like it when someone messes with my day to day routine. Holidays are different but everyday.... :noway:
Crystal, that's Fabulous!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you!! But then you know you're worth it!
Etherlily, Paperwork is horrible and so is government bureaucracy. You'll get through... just sometimes there is so much red tape. That sounds like a pretty great community that you live in. I'm glad you found something so supportive and still gives you independence. Great job on the inspections! If someone checked my house today, I would fail. :blushing:
I had my niece over this morning. She's 5 and plays so nicely with my daughter. They're so cute. My house looks rampaged though. I DID say they could play with anything but my eldest's LEGO. lol!0 -
Holly, your rest sounds so very nice. Im so happy your DH is being so sweet!
P1xy, sounds like you told them the house was fair game :laugh: . Was trying to talk to a friend and her grandkids were squealing in the background, and they sounded just sooo adorable.
clm - Congratulations!!!
Etherlilly - I hope you are feeling better. I don't know if this will apply to you, but one of the things that helped me out of a funk, was volunteering to help others. It helped keep my mind off myself and felt wonderful to be able to help people who needed it so badly.
It's been an odd/sad day today. Will share just one story:
Driving down main street, saw a dead bird in the road. But what was shocking was realizing the brown clump in the other lane was a live bird. Circled back and sure enough, it was a female starling. As I pulled up at the curb, it fluttered to the sidewalk. It seemed hurt. I decided to move the male bird's body out of the street to keep the female from going back there. As I drove away, another pair of starlings dove through the sky, probably a mating pair. Very sad.
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Congratulations! Way to be in control!I got a RAISE and PROMOTION!
Being a part of MFP and this group has helped me gain my self-esteem back while losing
Thanks for your support in this!0 -
Crystal: wtg on the raise and promotion, it pays to speak up for yourself! I am glad you are finding your self confidence.
Etherlilly: your location sounds ideal for someone trying to handle their mental health! I work in an addiction and co-occurring mental health residential treatment center so I am a big fan of community is method.
A great way to lift your mood is go take it out on the treadmill exercise is a great way to life your mood or beat out your frustrations!
Pixy: I have a Lego lover too in my house oh my if the little ones ever got into the Lego.....
Paula: sounds like an emotional day! It's amazing how some animals show such fearless commitment... People should learn from that! And it was very kind of you to move the bird!
Today my step daughter is having a minor surgery (adenoids removal) and my mom is having a minor procedure (a lump is being cut out of her forehead) so we split in different directions cause my mom is not ok with needles and stitches and will be a pain later to take care of! My husband took his daughter and I get my mom! And than My step-son is coming over for the night and my other son is going to his dads for the night and my oldest daughter is going to her friends out of town for the weekend! It's going to be so busy tonight!0 -
Thanks Everyone!
Holly - you sound very busy, hopefully it settles and your mom and stepdaughter do well with these surgeries. Your stepdaughter is probably older than my baby girl, but my daughter had to have tubes put in her ears at 12 months. When she came out of surgery it was like she was a lovable drunk. Funniest thing to watch her smile and hug everyone. The nurses said babies normally come out of surgery extra cranky and scared.
Tonight I'm taking my husband to the Brew-Ha-Ha. It's a bunch of Michigan breweries bringing their wares in to the civic center for sampling and 3-4 comedians entertaining. I've never gone, so this should be an interesting evening! My hubs loves craft beer. I'm going to stick to water 0 -
Clemcnett: Good plan to stick to water. It sounds like it would be a lot of fun.
Holly: It is a good place. We live in a neighborhood with a bunch of college kids so it tends to be entertaining in warmer months to watch them party on their roof tops.
Paula: I'm sorry to hear that it was that kind of day for you. Seeing the birds like that would have broken my heart as well. I found an injured bird once and called for assistance and was told since it was just a standard city bird I should just snap its neck. If it had been something "special" they would have done something for it. I sat with it until it could take off in flight again. I didn't know what else to do but just be there.
Pixy: After Christmas I can't imagine what would happen to my apartment if I gave her free reign of things. She scared me when she was trying to play with my weights directly above her head. I hid them in the cabinet to keep her from getting to them. She and her younger sister were adorable to watch though even though every time I turned around the eldest was spilling soda or juice! The oldest is five and the youngest is 18 months (16 months adjusted age as she was a premie).
Still feeling down. I've been exercising, but it is not shaking the down feeling. I know it is due to the depression I've been dealing with the last couple of months but some days it seems heavier than others. I do take my victories where I get them though. I ended up with another victory today as I found I have graduated from monthly to quarterly inspections. I won't have another inspection until April! Next step is to be allowed to hold my own medications followed by going to transitional support putting me one step closer to actually being in the independent program with the rest of those in the building.0 -
Etherlily, Even though you're feeling down ... good job on keeping an eye on your goals! Sometimes that's what keeps us moving in the right direction. :happy:
Holly, I hope your SD and Mom's surgeries went ok. Gotta love it when schedules go crazy.
Crystal, I hope you're having a great time tonight. It sound like fun. :drinker:
I'm feeling a bit down, my exercise and food is good, so I'm not sure what is up with me. Maybe still the work thing. Anyway still got a case of the blahs! Normally I would drown this feeling with a bag of potato chips. Darn that sodium challenge today.:grumble: Anyway off to get ready for work.
Everyone enjoy your weekend!0 -
Went to see "Frozen" tonight with my sister-in-law. When the promo for "The Lego Movie" came on, she whispered that she knew a couple nephews who were going to be thrilled. Sounds like some of your kids feel the same way. 0
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Oh my son wants to see the Lego movie!
My Cassie's surgery went well and My moms procedure went well though she is not tolerating the pain at all because she is a suck!
At the end of the day yesterday I ended up buying myself subway and locking myself in my room and watching netflix! This last week just kicked my *kitten* I really needed a time out! (That's how I blew my sodium) i followed my sub with a bag of microwave popcorn! The good news is I picked a lot wiser than my initial reaction which was to get fat greasy burgers and fries and lock myself away with that! The subway and popcorn was still under calorie goal -barely but I was!
Today is a new day and shopping day so I am going to include a weekly whiteboard to plan meals out and I am going to do so sodium watching as well!
The best part about a bad day is that a new day is always just around the corner!0 -
Great job Holly. A win is a win, and this one may look small, but it is huge! Learning to modify a knee jerk behavior to a healthier one, even if it isn't what some people call "great" is a powerful step.
Big pat on the back to you.
P1xy, the blahs are certainly going around. I'm fighting them right now too. Not fit company, even on the boards. So, I'm going to go log in my "gain" for the week and get away from the computer for most of the weekend. The gain was once again a manifestation of a dying battery in the scale. I went to the doctor Tuesday for meds for this cold that just won't end. I got on their scale: 16 lbs more than I weigh at home. Normally this number is 8 lbs. Went home, changed batteries and sure enough, not only was I up again, I was back over 300 lbs. So this week is kind of a wash as I cover ground that mentally I had already covered. Call a Waaaahhh-mbulance for me. :sad:
Gonna go check the loss thread. I should get lots more happy stories there to boost my morale. 0 -
Holly, that is so exciting!At the end of the day yesterday I ended up buying myself subway and locking myself in my room and watching netflix! i followed my sub with a bag of microwave popcorn! The good news is I picked a lot wiser than my initial reaction which was to get fat greasy burgers and fries and lock myself away with that! The subway and popcorn was still under calorie goal -barely but I was!
Learning to eat right (and training ourselves to automatically make those good decisions) may be the most important skill in losing and maintaining a weight loss. And that is precisely what you did.
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So this week is kind of a wash as I cover ground that mentally I had already covered. Call a Waaaahhh-mbulance for me. :sad:
Gonna go check the loss thread. I should get lots more happy stories there to boost my morale.
Sorrry the week didn't turn out for you in the way you expected. It could just be caused by water and other things from the cold that's lingering. Our bodies are fickle things in the area of weight. You made it through the week and that is important.0 -
Oh my boys are dying to see that movie especially the eldest. :happy: We'll probably go with my brother and his girls... They want to see it too. Had my niece over again today and we went to Lego time at the library. They were so funny and cute. They make creations and the library puts them on display till the next Lego time.
Todays going ok, but I'm about thirty over. Zumba will be taking care of that right quick. lol!
Holly have fun with the menu planning. It might make your life easier.
Dan, that's a bummer and seems like dirty poker.
Evil scale.
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