HAPPY HALF WAY DAY YA'LL!!!

Good am, How are ya'll doing? Great I hope! How was your Tuesday? Mine was jam packed but enjoyable for sure. I got chores accomplished, worked on some of my To Do List items, got out for lunch, got by the post office, 7-11 for a cuppa and some mini blueberry muffins for da buggas and stopped off at the bookstore. I picked up Valerie Bertinelli's AMAZING new book called Losing It --And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time. I read the entire book from cover to cover. I personally think ANYONE with weight struggles will want to read this book. She has struggled from a VERY early age with weight issues; many self inflicted, many "in show biz" and much to do with the pressures of everyday life. I love her candid, honest, open and often times hysterical at the same time heart breaking stories. Truly an inspiration!!! What's on the books for today? I'm not planning a lot honestly. Was up with the buggas a bit last pm. Seems both had a rough night of things which means Momma was up too. Going to get things done around the house, get out to walk but first adding some new music to my iPod, working on more writing and really working on some stretching and such I've gotten help & tips on. I hope each & every one of you has a FANTASTIC day! I hope its going to be sunny and beautiful! Remember to give thanks for the blessings in our lives, say "hey" to those you are missing, send some love no matter the destination and route it must take, snap some memories with you camera even if its being silly, write in a journal saying what you want in your life and ways you can get there and best of all remember that you are just one piece of a SPIFFY puzzle!  All bet...

Good morning.... (hope it's still morning when this thing post...sheesh) Thanks so much for the forum 101 lesson. ;) For me today... Im hitting the gym at 9am & will do a bit of cardio. I am truly becoming addicted. But there could be a lot worse addictions I guess.  Which brings me to a question I'd like to ask you  post ops.... Did you have an addiction transfer?  I've watched several shows on it now & had an "ah hah moment" as Oprah likes to call it... For me, mine is now working out (just wish I'd see faster results!) After the gym, I will be returning home to shower and dress.  I have to take my little daughter to the orthopedic surgeon again for a follow up.  She was breach and they are watching her hips carefully to make sure they are developing properly.  We've been double diapering her for 2 months now because her hip felt "loose".  I'm praying that they tell us to discontinue that today after her x-ray.  Then we will be on to my mom's house to pick up my boys because she is getting them off the bus today. So there's my day in a nutshell. :) Not exciting... but suchas the life of a stay-at-home mom. I wouldn't have it any other way though. I discovered the coolest thing ever yesterday for a mother that I MUST share!!  Ok so you all probably all know that you can do grocery shopping online- but it is new to me so flatter me by listening for a moment! lol  At Harris Teeter you can order groceries online (only a $5 extra charge... they will use your VIC card so you can get sale prices too!) So I gave it a whirl yesterday.  It really sounds lazy but I think I get enough exercise in the gym that I shouldn't torture myself by dragging 3  children through the grocery store with me- forgetting half of what I came for! I selected a 1/2 hour range I wanted to pick my groceries up, drove up to the designated parking spot, pushed the button, told them my name and they brought the groceries out AND loaded them, AND they wouldn't even except a tip?? I just think it is brilliant. You all have a wonderful day... I know I will. Tootles.

Good am, You're welcome! Your post showed up right away apparently. :P  Yes mam! I have dealt with a transfer of addiction post op with alcohol. I'm sober completely 6 months the 25th of Feb!!! There is a long story behind it all but I'm happy to report I'm healthier, wiser & my life has taken on new meaning. Addiction Transfer encompasses so much more than just eating & drinking. It touches many folks in different manners.  Hope you have a great time at the gym, hope your daughter's appointment goes well too. Being a SAHM is very rewarding and it affords the opportunity to see the parts of our children's lives we wouldn't if we weren't staying at home.  The shopping is neat! Sounds like it works great for ya! Enjoy!

I too tip-toed around alcoholism I think.... I just started feeling bad about how much I 'could' drink, because I couldn't/can't eat or drink a substantial amount of anything anymore -other than that.  I still wonder why... but I decided when I was pregnant last time to refocus my energy after I wasn't pregnant anymore.  I think when I was pregnant my obsession became food again- but now since I don't want to drink alcohol or regain all my weight (which I could so easily see happen if I am not careful) I have directed all my attention to getting as fit as possible and eventually I'd love to be able to do a 5K.

I didn't just tip-toe I tripped over a stick, fell in a LONG well and almost drowned. In my situation everything happened VERY, VERY quickly and spiraled out of control however, mine was AFTER my 2nd preggers journey and it is also when I came to learn of some issues I'd spend the next couple years facing and you are right not being able to turn to food I found alcohol but it was honestly NEVER enough, my boredom scale would kick in and I was like um wow this is not only dumb, not only did I almost die but what is the point if it doesn't do anything but kill me??? Hmmmm...so now I direct my attention to addressing transfer of addiction especially alcohol related and I also continue to correspond with others who've dealt with other things besides alcohol. I've been truly amazed at the folks who have addictions to things I wouldn't have imagined. Its important to note that its not the "end" its the beginning for me. I have learned so much that I didn't know and although I don't wi**** on ANYONE its something I HAD to go through. I wish you the best with getting into a 5k. Hugs....

Good Morning, Summer..... Glad to see ya posting! Ok...I am a little over 2 years post-op and I will admit that yes...I DID pick up a transfer addiction during this process. I have transferred my food addiction (not completely, mind you....I STILL want to binge, I just CAN'T) to exercise and shopping.   I am an extreme person.  Meaning...I do something to the extreme.  Eating, being lazy, exercise, whatever it is...I push myself to the extreme.  In some cases to the point where it is unhealthy (yes...even with the exercise). My unhealthy binging has been replaced by exercise (and now dancing) to such an extreme that I am CONSTANTLY doing something.  Last week, I ran (or ellipticle) almost 12 miles (3 cardio workouts), PLUS...did 6 dance classes (including a boot camp for 2 hours). I recently gained some weight (about 8 pounds in 4 - 5 weeks - all water) because my calories were too low for all of the workouts, I did not give my boady the true rest that it needed and the make up of food was out of wack (I increased carbs and lowered proteins a bit).  My period have been out of wack and this month (like last summer) I did not have one at all. This week...I have worked hard to go to a healthy workout balance and the weight is coming back down (again...water).  But...it's been difficult.   I've noticed that when I get upset, I feel better buying something.  Nothing expensive mind you (hubby would have a FIT)....even groceries make me feel better.  It's like a release.  BUT...it's a transfer that I have to keep an eye on. I consider myself lucky in the sense that I pretty much avoid alcohol and drugs for fear of them becoming an issue.  I purposely shyed away from the pain killers I was prescribed after my plastic surgery for fear of an addiction.  I took them as needed, but after a few days...I was off of them and did not look back. Thanks for the info on Harris Teeter - that's COOL! Have a GREAT day!!!!

I LOVE it! The honesty & bluntness! I so appreciate YOU Jill! Ok, I wanted to add which I've mentioned before that I'm an ALL or NOTHING girl. In order for me to have it ALL (being a double momma to Kayla & Nora, having money for simple things like books, mani's, pedi's, friends, family, freedom to walk in nature, etc) I have to have NOTHING in the way of alcohol. Simple as that!  Now, its no secret that I've struggled with Bipolar as well but I'm also happy to report I have the best control over it I've EVER had in my life and even more I too get into high's where I feel my best when shopping and buying things I know I truly don't need or frankly don't have to have but its the filling of an internal need in my brain. Now, that too has gotten a lot better. I also know how to clue in to my moods and changing from high's to low's and everything in between. Some days I have HAD IT and others I'm spiffy.  I consider me BLESSED beyond any scope of the imagination! I'm alive, healthier, happier and successful. I've got goals and intend on reaching them SOBER & ARMED with knowledge and friends/family like the one I have here.  Hugs.....

Hi Miss Jill~ sorry for the long delay in response.  I was crazy busy yesterday.  You will be able to binge eventually so be aware of that.... not to the extreme as before but just like any other addiction... addicts find a way around the barrier.  I never wanted too intentionally but... I did.  Thats how I put some weight back on.  I too get a "rush" from shopping... for anything.  I guess I'm an "extreme person" too.  When I am happy- I am happy to the extreme, when I am sad, I am sad to the extreme..... I think that is any "addict"- regardless of what our "fixes" are... I too am trying to focus all my addictive tendencies to exercise now.  Seems to be working well so far.  I told the hubby I wanted to take a belly dancing class in the near future too.  I hope I enjoy that as much as I think I will.   How did you know you needed to lower protein and increase carbs for optimum weight loss?  I really want to learn how the body works.  I have been trying but I am starting to think if I study maybe I could get better, faster results.... Do you  have any suggestions?

Good Morning, Sunshine...... Well....I am EXCITED to report that my weight is coming down as quickly as it went up.  I went back to my 140 - 150 grams of protein, 75 - 90 carbs and graving, and it is coming back down.  Guess my body does not like the increased carbs due to intense workouts thing - haha.  But...needless to say....I'm down 4 pounds this week - YEAH! It will be a boring day here....I don't have much going on at work today - thinking of taking the afternoon off.  I have dance class tonight to look forward too, but that's about it! Enjoy your day!!!

Good am, GREAT NEWS! I'm glad the lbs are coming off for ya. Do enjoy your dance class and an afternoon off makes a more enjoyable day!