Great idea Marca!! ty

Today I am very tired and run down feeling. I am on day 4 of the Whole 30, and fatigue is normal at this point. So I'm extra beat lol. Hopefully within the next 3-5 days or so I'll get some of the energy people talk about getting after being on the program for awhile. ^_^

~ Sara

Very true!! I'm not giving up, not this time.

I hope others join in our chats! This group is so quiet and I really want people to mingle and talk together!!

*mingle* *mingle* :-P I had a pretty good morning healthwise, but starting in the early afternoon my stress levels went up. Now it's not even 4 and I feel like curling up for a nap. It doesn't help that I'm battling a cold. how is everyone else doing today?

I hope today will be better for you! It's never good to be that stressed AND battling a cold. Yuck.

I am feeling alright today, aside form being tired. A co-worker actually made a comment about that today. He said "You are ALWAYS tired!". -_- I told him I am not always tired, just this week has been rough. I didn't explain that I was giving my diet a major overhaul and my body is in overdrive at the moment. Ugh...

I made some toasted coconut flakes with spices lastnight and OMG!!! SOOOOOOO gooooodd!! I feel better about not being able to eat chips and cookies lol.

Hi everyone. Slept pretty good last night - which is excellent since it's so rare. Seeing doc today - hoping he will listen to my concerns and not tell me I have anxiety and depression...because frankly...I just need sleep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hellllloooooo dere! I hear ya on the sleep. I hope to get more this weekend myself, I have been sooooo tired this week.

Is it a new Doc? Hope he/she listens to you!! Those doc that throw around "depression" and "anxiety" and "laziness" so easily all need to be slapped IMO.

Marca, i'm glad to hear you had some relief from the dizzies. I hope that continues. :-)

Rose, I'm glad your little furry is ok. That sounds really traumatic. Poor thing. On an unrelated note, is there a recipe for these toasted coconut flakes? That sounds like something I'd love to try.

I'm doing a little bit better today in regards to feeling a little more awake, but my hormones are all out of whack so I've been a crying mess. I did still manage to get a good walk in this morning, though. I'll hopefully get another one in before bed, and maybe even a little studying. I'm trying to be kind to myself, but some days it's definitely more of a struggle than others. I'm glad to have a place where I can say that and not have people argue with me. Thanks for giving me a place to feel comfy expressing myself. :-)

Aw, that's a bummer. Glad that you guys will still get out there anyway. I have not started running yet, but I'm working up to it now. Do you enjoy it? Let us know how your time goes!

I had an emotional break, and then breakthrough last night. I am feeling so much better emotionally today. Still exhausted, but now I know why it's been worse than usual. My period snuck up on me (about a week "early", though my cycles are so out of whack I'm not sure why I bother guessing when it will show up), so the extra fatigue should ease up in a few days. :-) Also, I got in touch with a charity organization in my county that puts low-income patients in touch with dentists that will do work either for free, or at a discounted sliding-scale rate. The free work is on a 12-18 month wait list, but thanks to an amazing brother, and also a great pair of next-door neighbors, I was able to ask to be put on the discount list and I was told that right now they're about 2 months out on that one. So, I should be getting a call before Christmas to get my root canals done. Talk about a great Christmas present! I know that once those are taken care of so many other things will ease up because I won't be using so much energy controlling the pain. I can't wait. Who says that about root canals? lol.

I hope everyone is having a good weekend. :-)

Rose, I'm glad your little furry is ok. That sounds really traumatic. Poor thing. On an unrelated note, is there a recipe for these toasted coconut flakes? That sounds like something I'd love to try.

Toasted coconut flakes:

Preheat oven to 350.

1 c unsweetened coconut flakes (not shredded)
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp allspice
Shake all the above in a ziploc baggie

Melt about 1-2 tbsp coconut oil in a small dish until melted - takes about 15 seconds. Then dump the oil in the bag and shake to distribute. Bake for 5-7 minutes stirring the flakes around once. Test a few flakes for crunchiness after the 7 minutes, you may need to bake for 2 minutes more at a time until they get crisp. Super easy and delicious!

Ty ladies! She is a Boxer, 2 1/2yrs old. I didn't see that part of your post asking about her. My bad! Congrats on getting under 200 grump!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTT!!! I'm almost back there myself...feels good doesn't it?


Marca is sounds like you had a BUSY weekend! wow!

I hope everyone else is having a good Monday.

Rose, thank you for the recipe. I'll have to try that for a sweet snack. I also am interested in trying kale chips now that I've gotten to a point where I actually like kale. I am so sorry to hear about Beau. :-( It hasn't been long since you had to put him down, it sounds like you aren't done grieving. I hope you can work past it and be at peace soon. *hugs* Wow, I am legitimately crying right now...

Marca, that sounds like an AMAZING time. Sometimes family gatherings cause me anxiety, but in general I do love them. Especially when there are lots of little ones around to watch as they explore their world and learn new things. It's awe-inspiring. I'm so glad you had a great/busy weekend and got in a good run with your daughter. Also, I totally agree about the PMS not actually causing issues, but just making it super difficult to deal with things. That's one thing I'm trying to use as a logic exercise to get myself out of my own head when it happens.

Grump, firstly, I love your name. Haha. Congrats on getting to Onederland! Thanks for the sympathy (empathy?), I'm really hopeful that the root canals themselves won't be much compared to the daily pain I'm dealing with now. And, even that, I have a pretty good handle on now. :-) I don't usually find things in my freezer, but I am constantly finding things in random "cubby holes" and bags and pockets and stuffed behind furniture....lol!

MJ, Sorry you had weird dreams. I hope you enjoy your vaca! I definitely know where you're coming from about feeling good all day and then having your energy plummet in the evening. I usually still call that a "win", because I got stuff done. :-)

I succumbed to my TOM and spent the beginning of the week curled up on the couch taking painkillers and watching Netflix. Today I got up on time, made my eggs, and got right to work. So, I'm back on track after the hormone surge. Had some hormone-induced hysteria last night, but hubby talked me through it and got me back in the right mindset. Today is my dad's 60th birthday, so I will be indulging in a cupcake, but I'm allowing myself that without guilt. :-) Have a good Wednesday!

Morning all. I'm back at work today - don't want to be, but I am. How have y'all been doing?

Doctor appointment was cancelled last week by the doctor....but they failed to notify me until I walked in the door - GRRR - needless to say...I didn't get to discuss with him my concerns. So I need to reschedule it. I'm feeling good, though for the most part. A little trouble falling asleep last night - but I think it truly was anxiety about all this furlough business

Sorry to hear that happened! Almost wish we were able to charge doctors, cable people, etc. a cancellation fee -- they get to charge us, why not us to them? ;-)

Happy Thursday all, and hugs all around to all of you amazing people!

ooooo I would have been super irritated too! I agree with the cancellation fee

Well, today is day 13 of the Whole30 for me and find myself obsessing over eating something sweet. It doesn't even have to be something unhealthy. I have tons of recipes at home for healthy versions of treats using raw honey or maple syrup and sweeteners. *siiiggghhhh* I'm gonna stick it out though!!!

I'm still feeling a lil run down, but better for sure. Definitely ready for the weekend. I'm going to a haunted house/maze thing tonight so I'm pretty excited. I love going to those. Other than that I'll paint my nails, clean my place up, grab a few groceries for the week, and chill at home...maybe go catch a movie, and of course hit the gym. I love the weekend!