Brides on a Mission: Week 9
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1. Name: Jaymie
2. Age: 30
3. City: Seattle, WA USA
4. Occupation: Medical Office manager
5. Wedding date: Aug 19, 2011
6. Fiancés name: John
7. How long you and your fiancé have been together: 8 years
8. Heaviest weight: 176
9. Goal weight and date: 135/140 June
10. Favorite type of exercise: Walking
11. Favorite healthy food: Salad0 -
@dezil Love the wildflower packet idea! So cute! I have already bought these cute little boxes, but I haven't really decided what I am going to put in them. Maybe some homemade goodies (maybe cinna pecans) and a little note from us. I guess I have awhile to decide that, need to do the big stuff now...0
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So...had a kind of emotional set back today....
My "youngest" brother (he's the younger of my two older brothers)...Has been engaged since September or so of last year. He had originally asked my fiance and I how we felt if he and his fiancee got married the same year as us. We talked about it in length....He does not have a whole lot of money and he's dealing with some other issues. In addition, if anyone read my post last week...my parents don't have a lot of money and asking them to help pay for two weddings in a year would really put them in a tight spot. That conversation happened months ago, and as far as we knew, that was the plan for my brother and his fiancee, to wait until 2012.
Now, I know I'm not in charge and no one has to ask my permission for anything....BUT I got on facebook today (FB drama, yay!!) and saw that my brother's fiance Nicki had posted that she was so excited to get married on Nov. 11th. I called my brother immediately and asked him about it. He said that they had decided to get married this year instead of next, something that they had decided almost a week ago. I asked him why no one called me and he said "Well... I didn't figure you'd care if we pushed it up a year....plus.. I figured someone else would have told you by now." Did he really think that my opinions would change within 4 months time? Um, no! And now my parents are committed to helping plan and pay for two weddings this year. Mine in October and my brother's in November. And WHY did no one call me? It's tough being 2 hours away from my family, and I deal with feeling left out on a regular basis and now to add this.
My Dad said that I have no right to feel upset because my brother isn't doing this out of spite... No, he's right. It's not out of spite...It's out of complete disregard for my fiance and I's feelings. No one called us because no one wanted to hear how we felt about the situation.
In the end, I know that our day will still be special....but I can't help but feel like my brother (who always gets whatever he wants, etc...) is stealing some of our thunder.0 -
@wannabrn10: I give you props for juggling everything: attending college, planning a wedding, and being so motivational on our 'brides on a mission' board. In college it was hard enough for me to work part time and do homework and find time for my social life, let alone eat healthy. Because w/ eating healthy comes meal planning/food prep and fresh produce, which would typically go bad since I felt I was always on the run. And beyond all this I didn't have time to exercise (so at least I signed up for some HP classes to get a half hour in twice a week....) Anyways, I'm proud of you and your hard work! And all of us on here are very grateful for your enthusiasm, trust me... in the back of my mind I'm thinking about how I need to check in w/ all the mfp brides.. and it matters! We will miss you when your MIA for a bit, but good luck w/ school/tests/everything! You'll do great! And we'll be happy to hear from you when we can!!! :-) Thanks for your inspirational posts always!!!
This is so sweet of you! Thank you so much. I do have to say I have it a little easy. I still live with my mom right now and she is a godsend. She said that as long as a pass college and she gets her monies worth she will help me in anyway she can. She is a registered dietition so there is always something healthy to eat. She cuts up veggies every sunday nights and keeps them in a huge container in the fridge for me to snack on all week. I am not spoiled (well maybe a little!) but for me to not have to worry about the whole food thing is amazing. She wants me to be healthy so bad and is willing to help me get there any way she can.
Life does get hard sometimes. We all know that too well. It is about how you handle things. I used to be such a negative person. I always thought about how bad it was and never saw any good. My whole outlook on life has changed over the past year or so. It takes hard work to be the person you really want to be, but we will all get there in time.0 -
So...had a kind of emotional set back today....
My "youngest" brother (he's the younger of my two older brothers)...Has been engaged since September or so of last year. He had originally asked my fiance and I how we felt if he and his fiancee got married the same year as us. We talked about it in length....He does not have a whole lot of money and he's dealing with some other issues. In addition, if anyone read my post last week...my parents don't have a lot of money and asking them to help pay for two weddings in a year would really put them in a tight spot. That conversation happened months ago, and as far as we knew, that was the plan for my brother and his fiancee, to wait until 2012.
Now, I know I'm not in charge and no one has to ask my permission for anything....BUT I got on facebook today (FB drama, yay!!) and saw that my brother's fiance Nicki had posted that she was so excited to get married on Nov. 11th. I called my brother immediately and asked him about it. He said that they had decided to get married this year instead of next, something that they had decided almost a week ago. I asked him why no one called me and he said "Well... I didn't figure you'd care if we pushed it up a year....plus.. I figured someone else would have told you by now." Did he really think that my opinions would change within 4 months time? Um, no! And now my parents are committed to helping plan and pay for two weddings this year. Mine in October and my brother's in November. And WHY did no one call me? It's tough being 2 hours away from my family, and I deal with feeling left out on a regular basis and now to add this.
My Dad said that I have no right to feel upset because my brother isn't doing this out of spite... No, he's right. It's not out of spite...It's out of complete disregard for my fiance and I's feelings. No one called us because no one wanted to hear how we felt about the situation.
In the end, I know that our day will still be special....but I can't help but feel like my brother (who always gets whatever he wants, etc...) is stealing some of our thunder.
I am sorry for your situation! FB drama is always causing a stir! I hope that everything in the end will work out and everyone can enjoy each others weddings.0 -
I just took a quick look at everyone. Keep up the good work!! :happy: For those of you stuck like me (again)....we will lose weight! lol Every little bit counts, no matter when we lose it. I will check back in during later in the week!
Oh, and I am excited that I passed my last ever medical math test today! Well, I guess I will have to take one when I get a job as a nurse but it is my last one ever for nursing school!!!! :bigsmile:0 -
So...had a kind of emotional set back today....
My "youngest" brother (he's the younger of my two older brothers)...Has been engaged since September or so of last year. He had originally asked my fiance and I how we felt if he and his fiancee got married the same year as us. We talked about it in length....He does not have a whole lot of money and he's dealing with some other issues. In addition, if anyone read my post last week...my parents don't have a lot of money and asking them to help pay for two weddings in a year would really put them in a tight spot. That conversation happened months ago, and as far as we knew, that was the plan for my brother and his fiancee, to wait until 2012.
Now, I know I'm not in charge and no one has to ask my permission for anything....BUT I got on facebook today (FB drama, yay!!) and saw that my brother's fiance Nicki had posted that she was so excited to get married on Nov. 11th. I called my brother immediately and asked him about it. He said that they had decided to get married this year instead of next, something that they had decided almost a week ago. I asked him why no one called me and he said "Well... I didn't figure you'd care if we pushed it up a year....plus.. I figured someone else would have told you by now." Did he really think that my opinions would change within 4 months time? Um, no! And now my parents are committed to helping plan and pay for two weddings this year. Mine in October and my brother's in November. And WHY did no one call me? It's tough being 2 hours away from my family, and I deal with feeling left out on a regular basis and now to add this.
My Dad said that I have no right to feel upset because my brother isn't doing this out of spite... No, he's right. It's not out of spite...It's out of complete disregard for my fiance and I's feelings. No one called us because no one wanted to hear how we felt about the situation.
In the end, I know that our day will still be special....but I can't help but feel like my brother (who always gets whatever he wants, etc...) is stealing some of our thunder.
i know how u feel hun....in my finaces family everything and i mean everything is a race to the finish with them....and or competiton with everything they do ...n my finace ....ex: one buys a new vehicle they or my finace wants or buys a new vehicle...bigger n better....grrr...makes me mad but u get the picture...lol....anywho...his family n his cousins and one of thier girlfirends in particular are ethier A: jealous of me B:acting imature just to aggravate me cause we dont like each other...C:does what ever to be a *****...well this girlfriend of the cousin found out im gettin married this year and is now harping on her bf (cousin) to get married and get her and engaement ring...n bragging about how thier gona have this 20,000 dollar wedding...she drives me bonkers...i think it just bothers her that ive been in the family almost 10 yrs where as shes only been here 3 yrs n she feels competition ....idk really but what ever it is ...its not my fault...for the way she feels...we just dont care for each other...im not spending more than like 1500 on my wedding to me how much on our wedding didnt matter to me...being married at the end of the day matter more...im doing my wedding at a local lake for free....so anyway...this girlfriend of the cousin .....is just doing this to piss me off...when none of this is needed...so i do feel ur pain....who knows if the cousin n his gf will get married but i refuse to let her reuion what i have created for my self this year as far as gettin married....this is what im dealing with....booo...i stay away from this gf shes just drama filled in our family....0 -
Brides on a Mission: week 8 (Please copy and paste this into your profile)
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: Gained .4 :explode:
2. Highlight of the past week: (not weight, just something exciting that happened): I only had 1/2 day of work on Monday so got in some good QT with my fiance
3. Lowlight of the past week (not weight, just something that you need support with): Gaining weight! I know it's not much but I am pretty frustrated.
4. How many brides-maids/grooms men do you have standing up: 6 on each side
5. Any wedding news updates: Not that I can think of. My friend contacted me about planning a shower! Which is nice because my MOH hasn't mentioned it...
6. What is your go to healthy snack: Fruit and yogurt, cucumbers and tomatoes, almonds and dried cranberries
7. What time of day do you work out: Anywhere from right after work to sometime later in the evening. I wish I could get up in the morning and get it done.
8. Weekly wrap up: I am kind of frustrated because I have lost .6 in the past 2 weeks (counting my gain this week) I have still been doing really well. The only change I have made is I am finally exercising regularly. I do not measure myself...maybe I should do that too...*sigh*0 -
i didnt weigh in when i checked in before and im weighed in today...142.6 lbs i gained 2 lbs...but i ate real bad last weekend causing this....ive worked out hard since then and not much budged except .2 came off....hopeing i ccan get under 140 by end of april...0
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This totally sucks! What is it about weddings that brings out the monster in people? You totally have the right to be upset. I have a somewhat similar story of someone just being inconsiderate. When I called one of my now bridesmaids to tell her that I was engaged she did the usual "Awww... how did he ask?" and then all of a sudden says "Just so you know I claim October 2011". Uh excuse me? I was SHOCKED. She wasn't even engaged yet. We were already planning on getting married in October, so we didn't really let it hold us back, but it did cause a lot of emotional distress on my part. The story goes on, but I will keep it short. We are now both getting married in October and are on friendly terms, but whenever I think about her lack of tact response I just get angry. All I know is my wedding is going to be amazing and better than hers. hehe!
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ooops response @greenpianokeys and @kalebsmama070
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1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: .2 ha, so I lost like nothing. But at least, it was a loss... and every little bit counts!
2. Highlight of the past week: (not weight, just something exciting that happened): I was able to spend some time with my god daughter, she's 2 1/2 and so fun & smart!! Just makes me giggle, and brightens everybody's day!
3. Lowlight of the past week (not weight, just something that you need support with): Went home to my parents, and was just annoyed the whole weekend. I was tired, and just had a short fuse. Ahhh! Glad the weekend is over, and we're at our own home now!!
4. How many brides-maids/grooms men do you have standing up: 7 each! :-)
5. Any wedding news updates: Met w/ the Pastor to starte pre-martial counseling. 3 of my bridesmaids ordered their dresses! Found a little bridal shop in the small town we're getting married in that has amazing jewelry/accessories for wonderful prices! 1/4 the cost of the similar things in the twin cities!! I'm pumped! Going back w/ my mom in 2 weeks. Also, picked out the tux/vest combo for the groom, dads, groomsmen, and ushers!!
6. What is your go to healthy snack: I always reach for a granola bar, but that can't be the healthiest. I really need to work on my snacks!!!
7. What time of day do you work out: M, W, and F 5:45am Spin Class! And then T or Th evening.
8. Weekly wrap up: My mini goal was 170 by March 15th. I'm clearly 7 lbs away from this still. Not losing the weight as fast as I'd hope I would, and now 3/15 is SO close! I really need to concentrate, the weekends are my toughest! This weekend we're staying home so I can be active and eat healthy!!! No excuses! And would LOVE LOVE to be close to my goal on 3/15!!!0 -
This totally sucks! What is it about weddings that brings out the monster in people? You totally have the right to be upset. I have a somewhat similar story of someone just being inconsiderate. When I called one of my now bridesmaids to tell her that I was engaged she did the usual "Awww... how did he ask?" and then all of a sudden says "Just so you know I claim October 2011". Uh excuse me? I was SHOCKED. She wasn't even engaged yet. We were already planning on getting married in October, so we didn't really let it hold us back, but it did cause a lot of emotional distress on my part. The story goes on, but I will keep it short. We are now both getting married in October and are on friendly terms, but whenever I think about her lack of tact response I just get angry. All I know is my wedding is going to be amazing and better than hers. hehe!
I don't know what it is. My brother had the nerve to text me today and ask me who we are using for caterer and photographer to get ideas. Ugh. Either way....you're right. My wedding will be so much nicer than theirs! My parents don't seem very thrilled that they moved the date up, either.0 -
So...had a kind of emotional set back today....
My "youngest" brother (he's the younger of my two older brothers)...Has been engaged since September or so of last year. He had originally asked my fiance and I how we felt if he and his fiancee got married the same year as us. We talked about it in length....He does not have a whole lot of money and he's dealing with some other issues. In addition, if anyone read my post last week...my parents don't have a lot of money and asking them to help pay for two weddings in a year would really put them in a tight spot. That conversation happened months ago, and as far as we knew, that was the plan for my brother and his fiancee, to wait until 2012.
Now, I know I'm not in charge and no one has to ask my permission for anything....BUT I got on facebook today (FB drama, yay!!) and saw that my brother's fiance Nicki had posted that she was so excited to get married on Nov. 11th. I called my brother immediately and asked him about it. He said that they had decided to get married this year instead of next, something that they had decided almost a week ago. I asked him why no one called me and he said "Well... I didn't figure you'd care if we pushed it up a year....plus.. I figured someone else would have told you by now." Did he really think that my opinions would change within 4 months time? Um, no! And now my parents are committed to helping plan and pay for two weddings this year. Mine in October and my brother's in November. And WHY did no one call me? It's tough being 2 hours away from my family, and I deal with feeling left out on a regular basis and now to add this.
My Dad said that I have no right to feel upset because my brother isn't doing this out of spite... No, he's right. It's not out of spite...It's out of complete disregard for my fiance and I's feelings. No one called us because no one wanted to hear how we felt about the situation.
In the end, I know that our day will still be special....but I can't help but feel like my brother (who always gets whatever he wants, etc...) is stealing some of our thunder.
I am sorry to hear about this I know how much it stinks, my best friend is getting married the same month as me, but its not a huge deal because we don't have a lot of the same friends. But the good part is you are getting married before him!!! It stinks that he didn't consider your feelings at all though... I hope it all works out!0 -
I weighed in this morning and I have gained 0.4lbs.:noway: I dont know why!!! I have gained 2 weeks in a row. I have been even more specific about measuring my food, keeping portion sizes small, and I have worked out 5 out of the past 7 days with good cal burns. I just dont know what more I can do :sad:
I have said before that I think I am a weigh gainer when stress is in my life. I have been really stressed these passed to 2 weeks with school. I also have been having knee pain (an old sports injury acting up) for the past couple weeks too, which I dont think is helping. And to top that all off I have to go to the MD today because I have had high BP the past few months and i dont know why. I say down with one of my nursing instructors yesterday....she thinks that my birth control pills might be the cause. She said because I have lost weight the estrogen that was being stored in my fat is now circulating my body and causing the high BP and could also be a reason why I am not losing anymore weight. She suggested talking to my MD about neuva-ring. Anyone use that? It is going to be super expensive because my insurance doesn't cover it but I guess it will be well worth it if my MD oks it.
Just please keep me in mind this week and send good thoughts! I hope to get over this hump asap!0 -
wish u the best hun....I weighed in this morning and I have gained 0.4lbs.:noway: I dont know why!!! I have gained 2 weeks in a row. I have been even more specific about measuring my food, keeping portion sizes small, and I have worked out 5 out of the past 7 days with good cal burns. I just dont know what more I can do :sad:
I have said before that I think I am a weigh gainer when stress is in my life. I have been really stressed these passed to 2 weeks with school. I also have been having knee pain (an old sports injury acting up) for the past couple weeks too, which I dont think is helping. And to top that all off I have to go to the MD today because I have had high BP the past few months and i dont know why. I say down with one of my nursing instructors yesterday....she thinks that my birth control pills might be the cause. She said because I have lost weight the estrogen that was being stored in my fat is now circulating my body and causing the high BP and could also be a reason why I am not losing anymore weight. She suggested talking to my MD about neuva-ring. Anyone use that? It is going to be super expensive because my insurance doesn't cover it but I guess it will be well worth it if my MD oks it.
Just please keep me in mind this week and send good thoughts! I hope to get over this hump asap!0 -
I weighed in this morning and I have gained 0.4lbs.:noway: I dont know why!!! I have gained 2 weeks in a row. I have been even more specific about measuring my food, keeping portion sizes small, and I have worked out 5 out of the past 7 days with good cal burns. I just dont know what more I can do :sad:
I have said before that I think I am a weigh gainer when stress is in my life. I have been really stressed these passed to 2 weeks with school. I also have been having knee pain (an old sports injury acting up) for the past couple weeks too, which I dont think is helping. And to top that all off I have to go to the MD today because I have had high BP the past few months and i dont know why. I say down with one of my nursing instructors yesterday....she thinks that my birth control pills might be the cause. She said because I have lost weight the estrogen that was being stored in my fat is now circulating my body and causing the high BP and could also be a reason why I am not losing anymore weight. She suggested talking to my MD about neuva-ring. Anyone use that? It is going to be super expensive because my insurance doesn't cover it but I guess it will be well worth it if my MD oks it.
Just please keep me in mind this week and send good thoughts! I hope to get over this hump asap!
Sending you all the good thoughts in the world and hope get some answers at the MD today. <hugs>0 -
@wannaburn: Glad you were able to talk to someone who knows! I have no experience w/ the neuva ring, but I do know some ppl can't cant bc pills due to increased blood pressure. It's good you're looking into it! The bc pills probably have all to do w/ the increase bp, and you're body is trying to figure that out rather than work on weight loss. You're eating right/exercising/ and logging everything so you gotta feel good about that! Hope the best w/ your MD apt, and glad you'll be able to figure that out and start feeling better soon! ((hugs))0
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I weighed in this morning and I have gained 0.4lbs.:noway: I dont know why!!! I have gained 2 weeks in a row. I have been even more specific about measuring my food, keeping portion sizes small, and I have worked out 5 out of the past 7 days with good cal burns. I just dont know what more I can do :sad:
I have said before that I think I am a weigh gainer when stress is in my life. I have been really stressed these passed to 2 weeks with school. I also have been having knee pain (an old sports injury acting up) for the past couple weeks too, which I dont think is helping. And to top that all off I have to go to the MD today because I have had high BP the past few months and i dont know why. I say down with one of my nursing instructors yesterday....she thinks that my birth control pills might be the cause. She said because I have lost weight the estrogen that was being stored in my fat is now circulating my body and causing the high BP and could also be a reason why I am not losing anymore weight. She suggested talking to my MD about neuva-ring. Anyone use that? It is going to be super expensive because my insurance doesn't cover it but I guess it will be well worth it if my MD oks it.
Just please keep me in mind this week and send good thoughts! I hope to get over this hump asap!
Good luck! I never had BP problems until I started taking birth control....and that combined with hereditary predisposition to high BP (everyone in my family has it) and my BP shot up. Now I have to take a water pill, which isn't that intense I suppose....But yeah. I need to meet with my OBGYN and talk about some other options that will reduce the effects of the BC pill.0 -
I weighed in this morning and I have gained 0.4lbs.:noway: I dont know why!!! I have gained 2 weeks in a row. I have been even more specific about measuring my food, keeping portion sizes small, and I have worked out 5 out of the past 7 days with good cal burns. I just dont know what more I can do :sad:
I have said before that I think I am a weigh gainer when stress is in my life. I have been really stressed these passed to 2 weeks with school. I also have been having knee pain (an old sports injury acting up) for the past couple weeks too, which I dont think is helping. And to top that all off I have to go to the MD today because I have had high BP the past few months and i dont know why. I say down with one of my nursing instructors yesterday....she thinks that my birth control pills might be the cause. She said because I have lost weight the estrogen that was being stored in my fat is now circulating my body and causing the high BP and could also be a reason why I am not losing anymore weight. She suggested talking to my MD about neuva-ring. Anyone use that? It is going to be super expensive because my insurance doesn't cover it but I guess it will be well worth it if my MD oks it.
Just please keep me in mind this week and send good thoughts! I hope to get over this hump asap!
Good luck at the doctor!0 -
I weighed in this morning and I have gained 0.4lbs.:noway: I dont know why!!! I have gained 2 weeks in a row. I have been even more specific about measuring my food, keeping portion sizes small, and I have worked out 5 out of the past 7 days with good cal burns. I just dont know what more I can do :sad:
I have said before that I think I am a weigh gainer when stress is in my life. I have been really stressed these passed to 2 weeks with school. I also have been having knee pain (an old sports injury acting up) for the past couple weeks too, which I dont think is helping. And to top that all off I have to go to the MD today because I have had high BP the past few months and i dont know why. I say down with one of my nursing instructors yesterday....she thinks that my birth control pills might be the cause. She said because I have lost weight the estrogen that was being stored in my fat is now circulating my body and causing the high BP and could also be a reason why I am not losing anymore weight. She suggested talking to my MD about neuva-ring. Anyone use that? It is going to be super expensive because my insurance doesn't cover it but I guess it will be well worth it if my MD oks it.
Just please keep me in mind this week and send good thoughts! I hope to get over this hump asap!
Just curious, but why the neuva ring? Ever considered the shot? Depo-provera. That's what I'm on and I swear by it. It's an injection you get every three months, and you don't get a period. Maybe you could ask about that if the Neuva ring doesn't work out. Oh, and I know someone who got pregnant with the neuva ring, so I won't go there!0 -
I am significantly challenged at posting a picture on this board! Ah
I know NOTHING about image manipulation....but I felt like we all need some kind of "badge" to include in our signatures!
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff385/greenpianokeys/bridesonamission.jpg0 -
I weighed in this morning and I have gained 0.4lbs.:noway: I dont know why!!! I have gained 2 weeks in a row. I have been even more specific about measuring my food, keeping portion sizes small, and I have worked out 5 out of the past 7 days with good cal burns. I just dont know what more I can do :sad:
I have said before that I think I am a weigh gainer when stress is in my life. I have been really stressed these passed to 2 weeks with school. I also have been having knee pain (an old sports injury acting up) for the past couple weeks too, which I dont think is helping. And to top that all off I have to go to the MD today because I have had high BP the past few months and i dont know why. I say down with one of my nursing instructors yesterday....she thinks that my birth control pills might be the cause. She said because I have lost weight the estrogen that was being stored in my fat is now circulating my body and causing the high BP and could also be a reason why I am not losing anymore weight. She suggested talking to my MD about neuva-ring. Anyone use that? It is going to be super expensive because my insurance doesn't cover it but I guess it will be well worth it if my MD oks it.
Just please keep me in mind this week and send good thoughts! I hope to get over this hump asap!
Just curious, but why the neuva ring? Ever considered the shot? Depo-provera. That's what I'm on and I swear by it. It's an injection you get every three months, and you don't get a period. Maybe you could ask about that if the Neuva ring doesn't work out. Oh, and I know someone who got pregnant with the neuva ring, so I won't go there!
Noooo! Depo-provera is so bad for you. It has high such a high risk of causing osteopenia or osteoperosis. Make sure that you are getting a bone-density scan (I think maybe once a year). I was thinking the neuvaring because it would deliver a reular/constant rate of hormones. People are more likely to become preggers on neuvaring because they do not understand/know how to put it right....it has the same pregnancy protection as most other birth controls.0 -
Ok...went to the MD and she said with all the weight I have lost it is effecting my estrogen levels! My BP is getting higher and higher by the day and that is no bueno! She put me on a very low-estrogen dose oral BC. She said it would about 3 weeks before I feel better and my headaches go away. I hope it is true! Thanks for the support all!0
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@bditbobcat: I LOVE the idea of homemade goodies for a wedding favor! I was at a wedding last may and each setting had 2 homemade caramels. First, who doesn't love homemade candy?! :-) And 2nd, it was totally made with love!!! I'm just not sure I have the patience =/ Ahh, I'm so bad! What are the candied pecans you mentioned? Sounds delicious... and is neat especially if its a favorite of yours!!!0
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@greenpianokeys: I love the idea of that banner for our signatures! I have no idea how to do that though! Lol0
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Checking in today. I finally had my weigh in and lost 1lb. I will take it! Things with the wedding keep moving along. I just need to get my thesis done so I can graduate and focus on wedding planning! (Wedding stuff is much more fun!)0
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@bditbobcat: I LOVE the idea of homemade goodies for a wedding favor! I was at a wedding last may and each setting had 2 homemade caramels. First, who doesn't love homemade candy?! :-) And 2nd, it was totally made with love!!! I'm just not sure I have the patience =/ Ahh, I'm so bad! What are the candied pecans you mentioned? Sounds delicious... and is neat especially if its a favorite of yours!!!
Yum caramels! Not sure if I could make those... The candied pecans are super easy. Basically toss pecans in egg whites and then in cinnamon and sugar, bake and then yum! I will need to perfect the recipe to make it special, but that will be a summer project.0 -
I weighed in this morning and I have gained 0.4lbs.:noway: I dont know why!!! I have gained 2 weeks in a row. I have been even more specific about measuring my food, keeping portion sizes small, and I have worked out 5 out of the past 7 days with good cal burns. I just dont know what more I can do :sad:
I have said before that I think I am a weigh gainer when stress is in my life. I have been really stressed these passed to 2 weeks with school. I also have been having knee pain (an old sports injury acting up) for the past couple weeks too, which I dont think is helping. And to top that all off I have to go to the MD today because I have had high BP the past few months and i dont know why. I say down with one of my nursing instructors yesterday....she thinks that my birth control pills might be the cause. She said because I have lost weight the estrogen that was being stored in my fat is now circulating my body and causing the high BP and could also be a reason why I am not losing anymore weight. She suggested talking to my MD about neuva-ring. Anyone use that? It is going to be super expensive because my insurance doesn't cover it but I guess it will be well worth it if my MD oks it.
Just please keep me in mind this week and send good thoughts! I hope to get over this hump asap!
Just curious, but why the neuva ring? Ever considered the shot? Depo-provera. That's what I'm on and I swear by it. It's an injection you get every three months, and you don't get a period. Maybe you could ask about that if the Neuva ring doesn't work out. Oh, and I know someone who got pregnant with the neuva ring, so I won't go there!
Noooo! Depo-provera is so bad for you. It has high such a high risk of causing osteopenia or osteoperosis. Make sure that you are getting a bone-density scan (I think maybe once a year). I was thinking the neuvaring because it would deliver a reular/constant rate of hormones. People are more likely to become preggers on neuvaring because they do not understand/know how to put it right....it has the same pregnancy protection as most other birth controls.
Really? I had no idea. Thanks for the input!!! I'll definitely look into bone density scans. But, I can't do pills because I NEVER remember to take them!! Hahaha. The shot was the best option for me.0 -
@greenpianokeys: I love the idea of that banner for our signatures! I have no idea how to do that though! Lol
Use this:
but of course change the IMGs to img
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