Hello Dear Ladies,

Not much new here. I've jumped back into this WOE and all seems to be going well so far.

We are leaving early tomorrow to travel for a family reunion this weekend. While I love most of my family there are always those... well, you ladies know, we all have a few. It's going to be the first large gathering after loosing Russel so I am expecting the tears. Hopefully there will be lots of laughter to soothe also. Should be an interesting trip with my Moma and two toddlers - not sure who has to stop more often, my potty training 3 year old Grandflower or my 73 year old Moma!! Gotta love em.

Wishing everyone continued successes and much peace.

Checking in to see how everyone is doing today?

I am attempting my first fasting day. Will be fine until I get home and hubby says - what do you want for dinner? Not sure he will be on board with a fast as he is barely on board with LCHF. Luckily, I am feeling good, my nails are stronger and healthy looking (good indicator of health!) and I am happier with this WOE. Nothing for him to complain about.

My main reason for trying the fast was as a pre-emptive strike for a couple of work trips that I have coming up. Will be traveling to Europe the week of Nov. 2nd, then a trip to a trade show in Las Vegas the week of Nov. 15th. Then my birthday on the 21st, then Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years - yikes the year is getting away from me already!!! I need to have a go to strategy for getting control back if I have the inevitable detour from the plan.

Last year, I let everything go the h*** in a hand basket during the holidays and beyond, which is why I reached my highest non-pregnant weight this August, SO, I am determined to NOT do that this year. I hope everyone here plans on staying close and checking in over the upcoming holidays?

Good luck to all!

Hello!
@ Christine, my hubby doesn't understand fasting. The idea that someone would choose to not eat would not make sense to him. He is happy with the results he is seeing, but doesn't support me either. Onward! Remembering the pain I suffered with is enough motivation to keep me away from carbs. The holidays will have challenges. I just figure on making the best choice possible and leaving the rest! I will be here! Not going anywhere!

@deksgrl, the soreness is a symptom I've not experienced (thankfully). I would increase the magnesium and see if it helps.

I'm waiting for the nursing board to get the license renewed so I can apply for a position at an outpatient surgery center (the same place I've had procedures done) that I feel would be the right pace for me. I believe its renewal time for all RNs right now, so it will take longer than I anticipated to get the renewal I'm excited to be working again!

I'm still stuck. My carbs are still 20, or less each day. Bouncing between 198 and 204 now. I am wearing a comfortable size XL in my tops now. Some size L too! I'm happy with where I am. I would like to lose a bit more, but it's okay if I don't.
My second full week of wearing the pedometer ended this morning and I passed last weeks total by right at 1500 steps. I'm proud of this since I had that day with a migraine. I am tolerating the increase in activity level so far.

I think about things I want to talk about, all the time. Then, once I'm here I can't remember!

Anyway, I hope everyone is well!!

Hi Kathie! I sure hope they figure out your pain! I think I mentioned the endometriosis that I deal with monthly (even with a total hysterectomy). It lives off of estrogen, and my doctor says it would take about six months without any for them to die off. So, no, not happening. I will live with the monthly cramps. At least I know what they are. Btw: I was 36 years old when I was diagnosed with endo. It doesn't just show up in younger women. That's my thinkin on it anyway. Whine away lady! If we can whine here, we can't whine anywhere! That's another big part of this support! Glad your getting you new start too! Best of luck!

I remembered one of the things I wanted to mention earlier, lol! Landons been haunted house crazy this year (even volunteering at one locally). Yesterday evening he dressed up in costume, with his new friends, to go to some other houses around the region. They look so good! I saw a serious face on Landon, and asking d him if he was okay. He said, "Mom, we're in character." Lol! So, I'm posting the picture I took of them. Landon is on the right. See y'all later!

Apparently it's not going to work right now, ugh! Technology can suck sometimes!

Where did my other picture go ?

Hi all....just a quick check in from nice and cool Bournemouth.....only 14C instead of 36C!!! Lovely!
Karla and Janice you two are still awesome, not only in your results but in that you are wonderful examples of all the positive things you can achieve with this woe. Rock on!

Kathy so sorry you are still having that pain, what a total bummer! Good that your breast lumps are just fibrous this time! Great.
Keep on trying your IF Christine, it gets to be fun seeing how long you can go before husbands start 'tutting' at you and making 'thats ridiculous' comments! I'm happy to say mine has now given up! Hehehe.

Sorry deksgrl, cant help you there except to say that breast pain and swelling is usually to higher estrogen so maybe your progeetogen has had a sudden drop. Hopefully that will go quickly.

Gotmy pre-op check tomorrow....please send positive thoughts to the Nurse to agree to my requests regarding Dextrose IV etc etc. Hubby has asked me not to get 'stroppy' with them about it as they just may not understand and @you dont want to antagonise them'......actually I do!!! Lolol. I want them to know about it and why! We shall see.

Got to see my mother tomorrow, she may turn up at the hospital but hopefully the drive will be too much for her! Saturday she is off on a cruise for a week-her first- thank God for small blessings! I dont think her coming to help look after me would be conducive to healing! Lol. More stress-creating.

Have a good week all

Lots of love.

Hi!

@Janice, love the clothes! It's so nice to find new clothes in our closets, especially when we aren't expecting it! I love both tops and they look very flattering on you! Am glad the political rally was successful for you! Hope your elections yield better results for Canada than what we've had here, in the U.S.! Our leaders have forgotten that they are leading the people, not themselves, imo! The strength you are gaining from the stress won't ever be able to be measured except through your success, and you're there! I'm sure you will continue to grow stronger in spite of the stress!

@Jane, I'm sending prayers your way for an uneventful surgery and for the surgeons hand to be guided with the skill necessary to create the best outcome possible! I'm sure the medical community is beginning to see more requests like this too. It's true that saline is the routine IV solution used. Some IV medications (antibiotics, pain meds...) are mixed with dextrose solutions. That's something to consider when they are administering anything other than the primary fluids. It's okay to not prefer having your mom there after surgery. When our mothers tend to create stress for us it is best not to have them around during a time when the body needs to heal!

I've begun to keep notes, to remind me of topics I've wanted to mention. One thing is that I've been decreasing the caffeine I drink. I actually mix decaf coffee with half caf and am transitioning to decaf. I've never been caffeine crazy, but didn't prefer the taste of decaf. Now, it's tasting good to me. I switched to just using heavy whipping cream too. No sweeteners at all. The hwc seems to be just right!
Another NSV for me is with my medications! I've been able to stop taking medicine for fibromyalgia and an antibiotic I've been on for years that was for my skin! Every time I would try to just cut back on the antibiotic I would begin to break out and then have to increase it again. I haven't taken it in over a week, after cutting the dose in half for a few weeks, and no problems! I did wean myself from the fibromyalgia medication since it has antidepressant properties to it, but have now been off of it for almost three weeks!
Am still waiting for state board of nursing to update my license! Will let y'all know more about the job search once they do!
Anyway, great to see y'all! Love yourselves! Hugs to all! See you soon!

@Kitnthecat : Justin is the only politician that I like (that's only because he's cute enough to jump his bones - politicians gag me generally). I'm glad they are only allowed 70 days to politick here as opposed to 3.5 yrs in the US lol. Yes, I am being facetious.
Cute closet shopping BTW!
Hi to all the other gals, I'm off to work in a short bit so I won't get carried away here.

My pictures are all blurry. It was so exciting. What a nice guy, it was such a pleasure to hear him speak about issues that matter to me. I felt like I was at a rock concert, and now he will be our new Prime Minister!