debbra's Journal, 22 December 2008

Did you have an allergic reaction to something you ate? Or were you having allergy problems before you ate? 

I don't know what did it. I just felt itchy inside and out, like I wanted to climb the walls. Sometimes I think my body is tricking me into eating because, after I eat, I'll feel better. Do you ever get that? But I am an allergic person, always have been. I had childhood asthma that I thankfully grew out of. Now I take a daily allergy medicine. But yesterday, it just didn't work. I don't feel bad now, though, thank God! 

You just really need to make sure that you did not have an allergic reaction to something you ate. Food allergies can be deadly. Did you start feeling itchy and such within 30 mintues after you ate something? 

ok, pig outs ARE bad BUT they happen. We cant beat ourselves up about it. You know it happened now just do what you can to get right back on track as fast as possible. Every now and then a pig out actually HELPS your body. As for the buying yourself jewelry....i dont think you should feel bad at all. You are working SO hard to lose this weight and every now and then you need to break down and award yourself for the hard work you are doing. (was the store going out of business Whitehall jewelers??? there is one in my area going out of business and i will tell you right now....im getting a chocolate diamond and pave diamond ring for Xmas due to their 80% off sale heheh) Everytime you look at your bracelet, or wear those earrings just be THAT much more motivated to lose weight. Make those your new reminders to keep it up....well the hard work up, but the weight down. =) i have faith that youll get right back on track 

You know, as mothers, we just put ourselves last. We take care of everyone else's needs first. We feel like if we do something for ourselves that we are somehow robbing our family of something. I know, because I am like that. I never buy myself anything, I let myself go including my health and weight. But, you know what? We do deserve it. We deserve to buy ourselves nice things. We deserve to feel good about our bodies. If we don't take care of ourselves, then who is going to be around to take care of our families? You have worked so hard to lose weight and if you are able to buy youself something nice than do it! You didn't run out and buy yourself a car without thinking... You got 80% off jewelry. Who could pass that up? LOL! Your husband is glad you did. You wear those earrings and that bracelet and be proud of yourself! 

And shame on us husbands for letting our wives feel like they can put themselves last…you are so right redone750 

Thanks guys so much for the encouragement! You don't know how important it is to me! I lean on it like crutches! Yeap, it is Whitehall! They had a diamond and gold bracelet and a diamond and gold earings, and I bought them! It kind of freaks me out! But I do want to enjoy them! As far as my allergies, I don't think I'm allergic to any kind of food. It was probably pollen or something. I really don't know! It was weird. But I have to say I'm feeling better now. (By the way, gals, somehow this website on the home page doesn't always display everything for me. I was surprised when I came back to my journal that I had so many responses because they didn't show up. Does that happen to you?) I can tell you, though, as I think about it, coming on here is probably the most important thing to me. I just need to devote time to it on a daily basis, regardless of kids and other responsibilities. I already feel soooo much better than I did when I woke up!! 

you know, they say Diamonds are a girls best friend and during weight loss EVERYONE needs a best friend to rely on ;oP 

The good thing I think is that you're making yourself aware of why you had the pigout, and what led you to that point. So next time, prevention will be key. You'll know what causes you to break, and you'll be aware of it, therefore you can do something about it. Which, like you said, is an hour or something on the treadmill. And don't worry, it was one time, you're back on here. Everything's going to be okay. And remember, you're doing this for YOU, not for anyone else. If you're doing it for anyone else, you're doing it for the wrong reasons. We're here for you!!! 

and if your best friend gives you diamonds...all the better!!! 

Thank you guys sooo much. I'll say it again, this boosts me up. Having everyone here for me makes me feel so much stronger. And also writing down all my thoughts. Even when I have a successful day, I think it's important. I need the camaraderie. You guys are the best!!! I love this new world where everyone understands me so well!!! 

Hey Deb, If I skip a meal or go too long without eating, I can't stuff enough food into my face fast enough. Chocolates, Salty, sweet, whatever...Not sure if that happened to you yesterday, but just thought I would bring it to your attention.  

You know, that's very possible. Because the day before yesterday I ate very little. Maybe I was having a reaction. Eating little on Saturday, due to lack of time, then heavy exercise yesterday morning, then not eating much at the party -- yeap, that might be it! Thanks! I hadn't thought about that. I am scared to go onto the scale although this is my weigh-in day. But I am going to go right now. I might do it a couple of times today, and then I'll take my lowest number. Is that cheating? 

Nope- Not cheating!!!! I do the same thing! LOL!  

Well, I just weighed myself. And there is no way I am going to record that number. It said I gained three and half pounds from last night. I find that hard to believe. I might even wait a couple of days and not weigh in on my challenges till then. Hopefully by later today it will show a little less! 

haha this might sound gross but.....wait till youve....used the restroom. =) perhaps weigh yourself first thing tomorrow morning. On my weigh in days I always weigh myself first thing in the morning, half naked, right before i get in the shower. So im always wearing the same thing and its always at the same time.  

I had that thought! I just don't trust that number right now! This is embarrassing! LOL 

dont be embarrassed. who DOESNT have a bad week? Blame Christmas. Its all Santas fault!! hehehe  

I feel like I am getting over it! As long as I learn from these experiences, good and bad, I am going to be happy with myself. Boy, it's good to talk about it!!!! 

excatly, you have to make mistakes to learn and its GOOD you are learning from them. youll be fine.