Kentucky Derby . . . . . . Keeping on Track

[FLSunShine]

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Good morning my buds! I'm sitting under the lovely hairdryer right now so I thought I'd take a minute and see how everyone is doing. I'm having a rough morning. We got about 8 inches of snow....thus no school. I'm home today. I'm going to have to do something today that is going to be very hard for me to do. I have to kick my brother out of my house. The rules of living here were no drinking and no women staying overnight. I want subject my child to such behavior. Well he broke the rules and got drunk last night. He was talking like a fool. My daughter was scared and locked herself in the bathroom. Now he's going...whether he wants to or not. He did this to himself. You see, he's 26 and has had 3 DUIs. He was doing good here, away from the people he used to hang with. Well, I guess he's not recovered and had a new girlfriend take him out for liquor and then hid it in the garage. I can't deal with liars. He's been sneaky and conniving. So my heart is heavy this morning. I won't let an alcoholic watch my daughter (he would watch her after school). I'm shipping him back to my Mom. For now (since the weather is bad) I'm taking him to a hotel. I don't tolerate nonsense. My Mom has babied him and bailed him out of too many things. I won't baby him. I'm all about tough love. Say a prayer for me my derby sisters.

Cat - I am sorry you are having to deal with this, but I understand and agree with your position. Yes, sometimes love does have to be tough. Your brother is a grown man and needs to face his issues and act responsibly. I pray that God gives you strength. I know that must be hard, but like yourself, when it comes down to my baby, I DON'T PLAY. I don't care who it is.

[inhisgrip]

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Hey Derby Girls,

Thanks for the welcome Sunny and Prya! I'm glad I finally stopped in here.

Sunny, I'm glad your surgery went well and that you are not in too much pain. I hope you have a quick recovery!

Cat, I'll be praying for your situation girl. I can't imagine how tough it must be to kick your brother out. Stay strong. You're doing what's right for him and for your family. I hope it all works out. Keep us posted.

I'm having a good day. Just got home from work and heading to the gym. I'm taking Kick class tonight (my favorite group class). After that I'll be settling in to watch the Biggest Loser. I love that show. Anybody else watch?

[Sherri]

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Sherri......Hey dear sherri how is your darling daughter progressing through this WOL? It is so good that you two can do this together. What are some of her goals?

Hello friend,
Thank you for asking about Sierra. This is day nine for her staying on track. I'm putting my concerns in Gods hands for her to stay strong at school Valentines Day. She's one determined young lady at this point in her journey.
Cupid picked her up a nice card and a heart box filled with sugar free chocolates plus all kinds of girlie stuff today.
So far she has lost 10 pounds. She has set physical goals for herself in her P.E. class. They run laps and she made 5 laps yesterday. She was walking most of them, now she's jogging them. She wants to work her way up to 10 by the end of the month.
Being the kind of mom I am, I won't disclose her weight. I can tell you she would like to lose 50 pounds. She's got 40 to go.
I prepare all her meals and snacks and do all the carb counting for her. So basicly it's a plan that's easy for her to follow. I beleive the most challenging for her will be her will power in situations where she's tempted and I'm not around. She was developing a bad eating disorder, closet eating, something I had to nip in the bud right away. So this holiday week will be a test of her will power. Fingers and toes crossed for her.
When she hits her half way mark we will be having a spa day together.
TTYL Kass
Love you, Sherri

[Sherri]

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I have had a couple of wonderful compliments last week but a few people. Absolutely made my day(s)... One guy told me I looked like a Million Bucks... Boy, did I feel like it after that. Smoken Hot Gra!ndma! That a girl!

Weigh to go on all the weight loss going on here. I think I'm in the 160's forever.... I remember when you were in the 180's last October You're doing fantastic! I'm so proud of you!

Boy Scouts pretty much took the last bit of energy out of me tonight so I'm headed to bed earlier... This getting old stuff is for the birds.... Remember, it's not the age, it's the miles. Careful now Martha Elaine, we're the same age. You keep doing what you're doing and get compliments like you've been getting, you'll feel thirty again. Our real age, Right?

Hope you have a wonderful and Carb free day tomorrow...

to Sherri,

Good night ladies... Talk to ya'll tomorrow... PROMISE!!!

Hey Marty,
Was that the same skirt that wasn't fitting and hanging on you real well? I remember you talking about a skirt last fall. Anyways WOOT! WOOT! on the skirt dropping to the floor That's great! You've come a long way girlie. I'm so proud of you!
Wishing you a great Low Carb Week ahead. Keep on keepen on.
Love you, Sherri

[Sherri]

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Good morning Derby Girls! I had a fairly easy night last night, even if I didn't sleep much. Humming right along this morning. They've already called me this morning from the surgery center to make sure I'm not doing too much. I'm not.

I am glad to see even more Derby Sisters joining us! I've got to go back and find a couple because I don't recognize them. I do know Liz though, and I am glad you found us here. Welcome Liz!

Better go lie down and prop my arms--got quite a bit of swelling this morning, but still not much pain.

Sunny!

Sunny Sister,
Girl, you never cease to amaze me. You're up and around after a surgery like that. You're one tough gal! I'm glad you're getting your rest. That's amazing about how low your pain level is. God must be carrying that for you. Praise God! My prayers were anwered, I know that. Just to have you home and here with us doing so well, I'm just so thankful! I've been recomending your knowlege about yeast free diet to some folks on the board. So there may be some questions coming your way on that.
I tested for yeast this morning and was yeast free I'm happy about that. It must be because of the Olive Leaf Extract that I take every day. Plus I like to drink Chamomile tea. I do need to pick up some new Pro Biotics. I've been out for about a week.
Glad you're home sweetie! No food pantry thursday, Right?
TTYL Sis!
Love you, Sherri

[Sherri]

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Good morning my buds! I'm sitting under the lovely hairdryer right now so I thought I'd take a minute and see how everyone is doing. I'm having a rough morning. We got about 8 inches of snow....thus no school. I'm home today. I'm going to have to do something today that is going to be very hard for me to do. I have to kick my brother out of my house. The rules of living here were no drinking and no women staying overnight. I want subject my child to such behavior. Well he broke the rules and got drunk last night. He was talking like a fool. My daughter was scared and locked herself in the bathroom. Now he's going...whether he wants to or not. He did this to himself. You see, he's 26 and has had 3 DUIs. He was doing good here, away from the people he used to hang with. Well, I guess he's not recovered and had a new girlfriend take him out for liquor and then hid it in the garage. I can't deal with liars. He's been sneaky and conniving. So my heart is heavy this morning. I won't let an alcoholic watch my daughter (he would watch her after school). I'm shipping him back to my Mom. For now (since the weather is bad) I'm taking him to a hotel. I don't tolerate nonsense. My Mom has babied him and bailed him out of too many things. I won't baby him. I'm all about tough love. Say a prayer for me my derby sisters.

Prayers Sent!
Aww Cat, I realize how difficult this is for you. You are absolutely doing the right thing. I don't allow alcohol in my home as well. I don't allow my DD to go where there is alchol use either.
When I was a young girl, there was alcohol abuse on both sides of the family. Causing all kinds of havick. Also a drunk driver killed my mom and sister. So when it comes to alcohol abuse, I have no tolerance.
I don't mind people that use it to relax with dinner, or a cocktail or two after, but anymore than that then I'm in Bouncer Mode!
It hurt my heart to think Tashiana locked herself in the bathroon scared. I just wanna go kick his butt!
Your standing up for what you beleive in Cat! Proud of you hon! You've got Morals, Principles and Values that you're teaching Tashiana. She'll carry them throughout her life time because she has such a wonderful mom that is teaching her all these important guidelines.!
Love You, Sherri

[SunnySmile501]

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Sunny Sister,
Girl, you never cease to amaze me. You're up and around after a surgery like that. You're one tough gal! I'm glad you're getting your rest. That's amazing about how low your pain level is. God must be carrying that for you. Praise God! My prayers were anwered, I know that. Just to have you home and here with us doing so well, I'm just so thankful! I've been recomending your knowlege about yeast free diet to some folks on the board. So there may be some questions coming your way on that.
I tested for yeast this morning and was yeast free I'm happy about that. It must be because of the Olive Leaf Extract that I take every day. Plus I like to drink Chamomile tea. I do need to pick up some new Pro Biotics. I've been out for about a week.
Glad you're home sweetie! No food pantry thursday, Right?
TTYL Sis!
Love you, Sherri

Instead of Food Pantry, I get to go visit the surgeon to have the bandages changed. What a romantic way to spend Valentine's Day! They are already all twisted and bugging me, but he stitched the drain tube into the ace bandage wrap! He didn't do that last time. Don't know why he did this time. I was trying to straighten out the bandage and realized that I was pulling the drain tube out of my arm {big ouch! }, so I looked and he had sewed the tube to the bandage!

My RSD pain has kicked up since we have sleet and freezing rain, but I still don't feel too bad. The severe winter weather is supposed to go on all day tomorrow. I have been lucky that I only lost power for a little while on Sunday. It would be pretty hard to stay here alone without power. I won't be able to go outside to cook on the grill and I won't be able to dig out the camp stove and lantern from the closet I should have gotten them out on Sunday, but this storm is a surprise. I have plenty of food cooked, I'll just have to eat it cold.

I've already been giving advice on the yeast-free diet today. I am really trying to stay ahead of it this time because I am on broad-spectrum antibiotics again. I'm taking double probiotics, olive leaf extract, vitamin B5 and drinking a lot of chamomile tea. I'm really chilled today, so I have enjoyed several pots of tea.

I'm also enjoying all the MUFA foods that I made. I made the black olive tapenade twice now, and it is so delicious. I really like it on my soft scrambled eggs in the morning. I have a full physical with the whole works blood work on March 17th and I would like to have even better blood lipids.

I sure am bored! I'm not used to having nothing to do. So, is everyone keeping up with exercise? I really miss my program. In order to get ready for the surgery, I had to stop it all for the week before and I really didn't like that.

Better go lie down and prop up my arms for a while. See you all later!

Sunny!

[scaleskl]

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Hello friend,
Thank you for asking about Sierra. This is day nine for her staying on track. I'm putting my concerns in Gods hands for her to stay strong at school Valentines Day. She's one determined young lady at this point in her journey.
Cupid picked her up a nice card and a heart box filled with sugar free chocolates plus all kinds of girlie stuff today.
So far she has lost 10 pounds. She has set physical goals for herself in her P.E. class. They run laps and she made 5 laps yesterday. She was walking most of them, now she's jogging them. She wants to work her way up to 10 by the end of the month.
Being the kind of mom I am, I won't disclose her weight. I can tell you she would like to lose 50 pounds. She's got 40 to go.
I prepare all her meals and snacks and do all the carb counting for her. So basicly it's a plan that's easy for her to follow. I beleive the most challenging for her will be her will power in situations where she's tempted and I'm not around. She was developing a bad eating disorder, closet eating, something I had to nip in the bud right away. So this holiday week will be a test of her will power. Fingers and toes crossed for her.
When she hits her half way mark we will be having a spa day together.
TTYL Kass
Love you, Sherri

Good for her. It is so difficult being a teen. I wouldn't turn back the hands of time if you paid me! She is so lucky that she has you to recognize the signs of a closet eater and other issues. When I fall of plan I am a closet eater. I hide in my room away from DH and DS so that they don't see me eat foods off of my diet. They don't say anything, but it's the point of me wanting to hide my failure. I wish her the best and can't wait to hear when she has made it to the half way mark.

[OzLover]

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Instead of Food Pantry, I get to go visit the surgeon to have the bandages changed. What a romantic way to spend Valentine's Day! They are already all twisted and bugging me, but he stitched the drain tube into the ace bandage wrap! He didn't do that last time. Don't know why he did this time. I was trying to straighten out the bandage and realized that I was pulling the drain tube out of my arm {big ouch! }, so I looked and he had sewed the tube to the bandage!

Catherine & I are planning on clicking our heels together & going someplace warm & sunny...somewhere where there is no snow. But I'm thinking I may need to click my heels together & come to your house & take care of you & keep you from being bored out of your gourd. What in the world was that surgeon thinking suturing your drain to a ace bandage?????

Don't over do it Sunny!!!

[sher801]

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Good Evening from snowy Michigan!!!!

DAY 12 of re-induction went very well!

Day started off with sausage links and coffee
Pork loin and green beans for lunch
2 slices of salami with mozz chz for snack
Ground sausage with broccoli for dinner

I did very well on water today.....but.......in addition to my water.......
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...I had a Diet Mountain Dew...

I also went and picked up my new van today! We got a 2006 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Edition, woo hoo! I am so excited...it has the stow-n-go seats, power doors and GREAT trunk space.

My old van, that I'm selling tomorrow, is a Pontiac Montana, but not the extended version. I regretted buying it for the trunk space all the time I had it. Any time I had my 3 ball bowling bag in it, I had NO room for anything else. Isn't funny how some of the simplest things make us happy?

I'm still learning everyone's name's in here, so I will give one big shout out to all the Derby Girls!!!

Thanks again everyone for your support...This board really is a WONDERFUL source of support. Not everyone in someone's life has the same eating, emotional, and physical issues, that is why it's great to log in here, and everyone is eating and going through the same challenges as you. Does that make sense? It does to me...

TTYAL!

[Martylaine]

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Sunny: I am really happy to hear you are doing so well this time. You are an inspiration with your "Sunny" outlook...

Kat: I hate that you are going through this!!! I had my "big" bro living off .. ummm I mean with me for about 8 months. Most of the time out of work. Although thankfully he kept his other life out of my house.. I have been able to use him as a great example to my DS of what NOT to be.... Remember the old song "sitting on the dock of the Bay"? that's my bro. No excuse.. he's 50 last year. Stay with your heart..

Sher: I have to admit that my Diet Mt. Dew is my downfall. Most people drink their coffee but me... gotta have my Dew. Congrats on your new van.. getting new is always exciting. For me however, it's getting parts for mine..hee hee. I own a 95 Jeep Wrangler and love to take it offroading as much as possible. My DH and I are celebrating our 20th anniversary this Apr. and told him I wanted disconnects for my gift... thought he was going to have a coronary... said he didn't think so. Now i know how guys feel about their cars/trucks...

Kass: Girlfriend.. It is not a failure..... it's a slip.. Remember the saying "FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION". It wasn't for the Apollo and it isn't for us. Just remember your purple DD's in June. It's funny how we get our degrees and then don't use them. Mine is Paralegal.. See, we are alot alike. However, I didn't find out until after graduation that most starting Para's are hired through Temp. agencies. I had all my kids living at home plus we were supporting my stepdaughter and I was too afraid to go for a temp job. How's the gym going?? Keep up your good work.. It is really paying off. We're all going to make the DD's again. You are a strong woman that I admire and you will continue to be.

Glenda: On your way...(so I'm a little outta the way) can you click me to Sunny as well. I'll let you cook and I'll do the cleaning. I really have to be in the mood to cook.

Lisa: I am sorry to hear your daughter is sick. There is nothing worst than a sick child. You feel so helpless. I hope she is on the mend soon.

Pyra: I see that we are right together.. We are going to beat this 160 devil right outta our lives... I know this.

Liz: How was your class tonight??? I like to watch the Biggest Loser when I can get out of Cub Scouts. I haven't had a chance (or remember) it in a long time. I would love to do that show....

Sherri: You sound just like my momma... I knew I should have never told where my martylaine came from.. hee hee... See the difference with me is I "feel" old. And I'll have you know if you ask any of my children how old I am they will tell you 29... NOT 30. I have refused to have birthdays... only anniversaries.. Yes, that is prob. the same skirt. Like Liz, I have a problem with the belly area.. I am down to looking only 4 months preg. now. I am happy that I can again wear the jacket that I wore to my DS wedding in 11-2005.

I hope that everyone is having a wonderful day!!! And an even better one tomorrow.....

Goodnight DG's And Sunny, don't forgot.... Don't overdo!!!! We want you better for Oprah!!!!

[OzLover]

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Good Morning Derby Girls!

Hope you all have a wonderful day!

Glenda

[FLSunShine]

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Can you say DERBY CELEBRATION SHUFFLE

That's right my sisters, I made it to 20's-VILLE today, 228 !! GLORY TO GOD!!! I can't remember the last time I got in the 20's. Normally before I get there I quit but not this time. Thank you all for your support. Now if I am this happy to be in 20's-ville, can you imagine when I go to ONEDERLAND......

[purplecat]

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Thank you all for your support. I pray you all have a great day. My brother is still here but only because of the bad weather. Last night he said he was driving to my Mom's with alcohol still in his system and in a car with no insurance or tags (his car that my Mom bought him). I know it was all trying to guilt me into letting him stay here but it didn't work. I only let him stay until I can get him safely home. I called my two aunts (my Mom was gone to class) so they could talk some sense into him but he kept on insisting he was going. Attention seeking behavior? Finally my Mom called and he stayed. I don't think he was going anywhere....just trying to get me to change my mind (I won't). You see I called his bluff and started hauling stuff to the car for him. Now, it's stopped sleeting here but it's now sleeting there!!! Ugh!!! Good news: I got Tashiana back in at her old daycare. It's located in a church and they just love her. They were upset when I took her out last August. They were so excited when I called them yesterday. So why do I feel like I've failed my child? She was upset that she had to ride the bus (church bus) again instead of me being able to pick her up. Hmmmm...this too shall pass. Don't give up on me my Derby girls. I think I've had enough heartache to last the rest of the year. I don't plan to spend the rest of the year in heartache. I CHOOSE to be happy starting right now.

[purplecat]

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1.5 more pounds and I'll be out of the "obese" category (BMI chart). I'm so psyched!!