Pterath's Journal, 04 October 2015

Weary... been a long week and I have felt wiped out not matter how much I do. Last night did not sleep well. I think the fumes and the cold are affecting me. Still no heat will be another 4-5 days before we can install the radiators. So cold the past few days I think that is not helping how I feel or my mood. I Have been logging even if I have not been on much. I need to make sure i post here I am just working so dang hard that even when I have been on at least tracking and my tracking shows I have not been tight on plan. Been over on what i prefer to keep my calories at but carbs are still good. So thus I have stayed the same. I really need to get back on track and tighten up my intake. Probably why I find myself frustrated with my weight and not want to post it.

*sighs* Cold does not help the shoulder and arm pain I suffer with at night in bed under the weight of heavy covers. I am in 10x more pain in bed than up and moving and it is only my in the extremities from shoulders to fingertip. Just aches so bad. I know being cold all day only emphasizes this but I still have work to do but we should be on the final 10 day stretch and heat should return 1/2 way through that I hope. Though it does not change the cold in bed thing because we do not heat the upstairs at all. Currently no way to do that and something that is unlikely to happen any time soon. If we ever do it will not be radiators, more like small wall pellet heaters. There is little to no insulation besides piling on blankets. I was really hoping the weight loss would have helped this part to as it has hips and knees. But all a WIP so there is still hope right? I dunno but the pain and lack of sleep from it does not help mood and thus my eating. Been a snack-a-holic even if it was not carb-laden.


Diet Calendar Entries for 04 October 2015:
1113 kcal Fat: 88.03g | Prot: 51.15g | Carb: 69.94g.   Breakfast: bulletproof coffee, Tazo Vanilla Apricot White Tea, Great Value Bottled Water. Lunch: La Tortilla Factory Whole Wheat Low Carb High Fiber Tortillas, Cheesy broccoli casserole. Dinner: Brown Mushrooms (Crimini Italian), Market Pantry Finely Shredded Mexican Style Four-cheese Blend Cheese, Great Value All Natural Pizza Sauce, La Tortilla Factory Whole Wheat Low Carb High Fiber Tortillas. Snacks/Other: Hormel Original Pepperoni Slices. more...
4093 kcal Activities & Exercise: Shopping - 45 minutes, Driving - 45 minutes, Cooking - 40 minutes, Do It Yourself (DIY) - 5 hours, Watching TV/Computer - 5 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 50 minutes, Housework - 2 hours, Reading - 1 hour. more...

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Feel better soon I hope. Maybe an electric blanket would help. If you were closer I would give you my extra one. You could also try a heating pad for some relief.  
04 Oct 15 by member: RoseFlorida
You have so so much on your plate! I don't know if you have heard of Salonpas, but it is a sticky patch you can put on achy, sore, hurt places or stiff muscles and it delivers pain relief to the area. These are not those heat-type patches, and I believe the medication is aspirin. Walmart carries it. I've found it quite effective. 
04 Oct 15 by member: trackin64
One Step, One Day at a time. We're Rooting for You💓💓💓 
04 Oct 15 by member: Whitesonshine
Sorry that you are hurting. I can't take being cold so sympathize. It makes all my muscles tighten up and hurt like crazy. There are lots of room electric baseboard heaters you could install that are safe. Would something like that be an option for your bedrooms? Your body may be needing the extra calories to help you stay warm.  
04 Oct 15 by member: wholefoodnut
I like hot water bottle for aches - hang in there Kelly! 
04 Oct 15 by member: HCB
Hang in there, you are a strong person doing all that you are. You got this! 
04 Oct 15 by member: skwhite
I have no heat upstairs, so I use an electric blanket. It isn't heavy and I can set the heat as high as I need it. King sz cost me $50. That is cheaper than a pellet heater. 
04 Oct 15 by member: maude878
Holy Cow you have lost 65 Pounds! Did I say Holy cow you have lost 65 pounds!!!!! There is the positive in your life. A day or two of not being as focused as you would like is still off set by You have lost 65 pounds!!!! Where are you that it is so cold in early October? 
04 Oct 15 by member: Jay Hatch
Those are some great suggestions, Kelly. Have you thought about a hot soak in the tub,with espson salt and peppermint oil? Also a hot beverage to warm your insides? Socks and wearing a kerchief on your head? 
04 Oct 15 by member: Jones Jennifer
(((((hugs))))) You're doing okay considering everything. You will get there.  
04 Oct 15 by member: kclab
Take care, Kelly, making yourself ill won't help. Keep warm and take something for the pain at night. You need to be warm and you need to sleep. Electric blankets are great, very cheap to run, or get an electric heater to use in your bedroom. It will always be useful as a backup. 
04 Oct 15 by member: heidij123
I am sorry about your shoulder! :( I hope that U feel better soon! G.B.~Ann 
04 Oct 15 by member: Karriann777
@Pterath You have popped into my mind several times over the last several days. Thank you for letting us know how you are feeling. Pain can be so very debilitating. Everyone, has given you great suggestions. My question is do you have a rheumatologist? I know that sounds weird coming from the gal who avoids doctors, but you might get lucky with a Rx for Voltaren.  
04 Oct 15 by member: Scalewatcher3
Jay, Kelly lives in the mountains in Maine. I have been camping at the coast of Maine in September and woke up with my sleeping bag covered in snow.  
04 Oct 15 by member: wholefoodnut
Maine... in the mountains.  
05 Oct 15 by member: Pterath
Oh and I am only down 56 lbs not 65 I wish it were 65 but I will be honest. 
05 Oct 15 by member: Pterath
@Pterath Thought about you again last night and added you to my prayer list. I feel for you concerning the cold, the wet and the aches. My parents are both from West Virginia,... coal mining...I've got a lot of family there and I have been in more blizzards than I want to remember. Maine is a place I've always thought I would like to see in the Fall. My dad, however, wants to take a train trip to Canada to see the leaves change. I want to make that happen next year. Congrats, on your 56 lbs! I'm very impressed with your determination.  
05 Oct 15 by member: Scalewatcher3
Prayers coming your way !! 
05 Oct 15 by member: krazycat 99

     
 

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