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Good morning buddies! It's been a crazy week here on spring break, sorry I missed you yesterday. Both of my kids have strep throat, and I'll be taking my sister to the doctor for it as well today. I know last time I spoke of this I told you that we are uninsured so I was pretty much tossing a coin on a trip to the doctor but yesterday I just had to go with my mom instincts. My poor son was a couple days into a fever and my daughter had just started. So I took my son to the doctor and they were kind enough to write a prescription for my daughter as well. The icing on the cake was the twelve hour work shift I pulled yesterday on top of all that. We always get crazy on spring break! I'm completely ignoring the irritation at the back of my throat... It's all in my head...
Soooo, I didn't get to the gym on Monday, but I decided I was going to be active regardless. We have an Xbox kinnect, and I busted it out and played some games with the kids. In between my turns I did some kettle bell swings, lifts etc. We had a sit up and a plank contest. Just tried to get a workout in with the kids. It worked, I'm still sore and that's after doing nothing yesterday lol. I was hoping to get to the gym tonight or today, but we will see. I do have work and sick kids to tend to.
I updated my weight mid-week because today my biggest loser challenge ends today. I've lost nineteen pounds this year (twelve weeks) and I'm pretty damn proud of that. I've still got two weigh ins until my birthday, but I don't really have a weight goal to go along with that. Just going to keep on chugging :-)
In other news, my 'cut the artificial sweetener' self challenge has gone very well. I still drink diet soda on the weekends but during the week I'm only drinking coffee and plain ol water. When I initially began this journey crystal light was how I cut the calories out of my drinks, but I've cut that out now. I hear that stuff is no good for you, so hopefully I'm healthier for it. I'm not the sugar-aholic I once was.
I hope everyone is healthy, happy and optimistically working towards their goals. Have a great day!
Diet Calendar Entry for 26 March 2014:
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1410 kcal
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Fat: 52.49g | Prot: 112.68g | Carb: 119.56g.
Breakfast: Kellogg's FiberPlus Antioxidants Protein Chewy Bars - Peanut, Arbonne Daily Fiber Boost, Beatrice Skim Milk, EAS Lean 15 Protein Powder - Chocolate Fudge, Coffee-Mate Original Powder Creamer. Lunch: Bertolli Olive Oil, Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Bits, Egg, Egg White, Great Value Sharp Cheddar Cheese, loose cabbage rolls8oz serving. Dinner: Kraft Sweet & Spicy Chipotle Barbecue Sauce, Chicken Drumstick (Skin Not Eaten), Chicken Thigh (Skin Not Eaten). Snacks/Other: Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt - Strawberry (Container). more...
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Oh no, strep throat is awful! Hope everyone is better real soon!!! Great job working out in a way that worked with your schedule. You're doing great!!
26 Mar 14 by member: Kiki8123
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Yes, ignore the throat irritation.. it'll just go away ... you health pro's... you're like the cobblers wife to yourselves. Congrats on the 19lbs and no arti sugar; I've done neither. I've resumed adding CL to my water so I could up the intake. I know it's got 'something' that isn't that good for me ... every thing does if taken in excess ... right?
26 Mar 14 by member: FullaBella
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You stop that, it will go away! lol The way I looked at CL was even if it was a little bad for me, it was better than all the sugar I was guzzling prior. At least it wouldn't give me diabetes lol. Thank you both :-)
26 Mar 14 by member: Annabelle3117
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I think considering all the obstacles placed before you, you managed to get past them all and really I think it is great that you got the kids involved in moving right along with you. Sorry to hear about the strep throat and that your little ones are not feeling good. I will admit that I don't have any plans at this time to get rid of my artificial sweetener but I never drink any soda or crystal light. I drink only coffee with sweetener and water. Best wishes for you and all your family. Have another great day!
26 Mar 14 by member: LadyBea40
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Wow that's awesome, 19 lbs in 12 weeks!! That's great! Not fun having sick kids...hope the meds help quickly!! Good on you to improvise a workout and to get the kids involved too.
26 Mar 14 by member: aggie95
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Yolanda - you amaze me. You are SUCH an inspiration to me. I hope the kids get better quickly and that you don't get it. Strep is so painful! Anyway, keep up the good work, I'm proud of you!
26 Mar 14 by member: Lynn1958
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I hope the kiddos feel better soon! And I hope you don't get it. 19 lbs in 12 weeks is great!! You just keep doing amazing things. I like your workout with the kids. :)
26 Mar 14 by member: mars2kids
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Just watch out...if your throat is sore you could be passing it on to your clients. The docs office would normally just call in a script for all those in the immediate family based on the positive strep on your son. It is better than keeping it going round and round.
You are doing great...keep it up
26 Mar 14 by member: kmunson
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Thank you everyone! I wish it were that easy K, but my kids see a pediatrician and I would have to see my doctor for some antibiotics. They wont just call something in for me. No money for the doctor right now, spent my last dimes on the kids. I will be alright, no worries.
26 Mar 14 by member: Annabelle3117
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Well done Yolanda, you are doing so great! keep the good work and congrats for your freedom from sugar!
26 Mar 14 by member: Chickturu
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Congrats on holding it together in the midst of chaos. Try to stay healthy!
26 Mar 14 by member: BuffyBear
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