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Well I think I am finally breaking this darn stall I been having ... weighed this morning and 2 pounds are gone ... not gonna record until tomorrow just to make sure. Thank goodness ...
I am totally stuck between clothing sizes and it is awful ... I mean dont get me wrong I am glad the clothes I was wearing in december are now loose ... but now they look horrible on me ... My boyfriend asked me the other night why all my jeans are so long that I am walking on the bottom of them . Well the jeans didnt get any longer and I didnt get any shorter ... they just slide down when I walk and they look awful ... I feel fat and frumpy in them .... And I am thrilled that I can fit into the next smaller size but they are really tight still so not very comfy ... Its like they fit perfect in the legs and butt ... but the waist is tight ! I think if I lost maybe another 10 pounds and another inch off my waist they would be perfect. My scrubs for work are the same way ... The ones I was wearing are big and look sloppy on me , but the next size smaller is still just alittle too tight to wear. I feel like I can get into all those clothes in the next month or so if I just keep at this.
On another subject ... My oldest son who is almost 15 is dyslexic. Even with that he has always gotten really good grades and all of his teachers always said he worked harder than most students to overcome this. Well this year has been a struggle and I could see him giving up , the schoolwork was just overwhelming him , he started hanging around with some really bad kids who were dragging him down more and more. My kids are my world and I didnt know how to help him. Well a couple weeks ago he was asking me if we could get a dog. I said NO , you arent even handling your own responsibilties let alone a dog. He asked what if he did better , could we then. And I told him that if he got honor roll like he had in the past for these last 2 report cards I would get a dog. Its been a night and day change in him ... All of the grades that were failing are now up to B's. He stopped talking to the friends that were a bad influence and he studies everyday. Honestly , when I made the dog deal I really never thought he would do it. I really dont want a dog but I feel like I made the promise and if he truly does it I might have to cave and get a puppy ... Last night he told me that all his teachers keep telling him how proud they are of his work these past couple week and I told him I am proud too. And he said " It feels so good to have people be proud of me again . "
Diet Calendar Entries for 14 March 2014:
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1044 kcal
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Fat: 52.60g | Prot: 70.10g | Carb: 68.47g.
Breakfast: Roasted Broiled or Baked Chicken Thigh, Muller Greek Corner Lowfat Yogurt with Caramelized Almonds, Coffee-Mate Sugar Free French Vanilla Liquid Coffee Creamer, Coffee. Lunch: Kroger Baby Carrots, Dandy Celery Sticks, Black Olives, Hoffman's Hot Pepper Cheese, Italian Salad Dressing, Tomatoes, Broccoli Flower Clusters, Roasted Broiled or Baked Chicken Thigh. Dinner: Kirkland Signature Normandy-Style Vegetable Blend, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Beef and Rice. Snacks/Other: Orville Redenbacher's Smart Pop! Kettle Korn. more...
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2850 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Running - 6/mph - 15 minutes, Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 30 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 15 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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Hope you all are having a great friday and fantastic weekend : )
14 Mar 14 by member: chryssm
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WOW, what a great story about your son. I totally know what you mean about making a deal that you really don't think you'll have to keep, and next thing you know **BOOM** you have to keep it. Hah! It is a truly AWESOME moment when we, who know our kids better than anyone on the planet, are pleasantly surprised to see them come through. Wow, that comes off sounding way different than I mean it... almost like I expect the kid to fail. Anyway, I think you know what I mean, and I can't figure out a better way to word it. Anyway, that's fantastic. And I'm on your side, (I wouldn't really want a dog either, right now), but him having a "pal" may help reinforce that he doesn't need those bad-influence kids in his life. What a great story. About the clothes sizing, it is a pain, but it feels sooo good when you finally get there. And you may be surprised, I'd bet 5 lbs might be all you really need to be in those smaller sizes. You're ALMOST there! WTG, Chryss! You're doing so great, and not letting a little stall bug you. Keep going! :D
14 Mar 14 by member: Rob.c.weiss
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Thanks Rob ... I knew what ya meant. Im totally not thrilled about the idea of getting a puppy but I would give ANYTHING to have my son be himself again. I keep reminding him that he has a long road ahead of him before any decision gets made. We shall see ! And no the stall wont stop me ... nothing will stop me ... More than anything in these last couple months I have realized how horrible I felt before ... regardless of what the scale says , I never want to feel that bad again. I like having energy and feeling better, and I know that will continue as long as I do. Sooo how old is your daughter , have you hit the teen hormones yet ???? As I said my oldest is almost 15 , middle one is 12 , and youngest is 7 ... they keep me REAL busy : )
14 Mar 14 by member: chryssm
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How awesome about your son! I have a 14 son and we got a puppy a few years ago after a lifetime of me never having had a dog. I didn't want one either but she's the best dog and she is so attached to my son - she sleeps with him every night when he's at home and he loves being her "human". I think it will be great for him and it's great that you are doing it. I just recommend that if you get a puppy, you must be patient for the first year. They are going to chew, pee, and all around be a spaz. If you want to avoid that, rescue a dog that's slightly older to avoid all of that. I was so tempted to give her away that first year because I had NO idea that they were as bad as kids to train that young! Good luck!
14 Mar 14 by member: steph55075
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I totally relate to walking on your pants! I actually tripped down the stairs but caught myself in time. Hopefully it wont be too long before your next size are comfy. Awesome news about your son. It seems to be his turn around point.
14 Mar 14 by member: Kris AZ
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Woww! congrats to your son!! he deserves people to be proud of him because he has put effort again to be where he is now, so totally worth for him! Regarding the dog... it is difficult. On one hand I would tell you that a promise is a promise, and this was so important for him that he changed all his adventures with his friends and so and behaved better to have his puppy. If you don't stick to your promise he might be disappointed and come back to the friends and make it worse. On the other hand it is so unfair for a dog to be with a person who doesnt want him. Perhaps you shall try to like them? they are the most wonderful creatures, I'm sure you would learn to love him very easily!
14 Mar 14 by member: Chickturu
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15 is a whole new teenage zone. My oldest (now 27) went through the same thing. All I can say that worked for me was tough love and very defined rules. It took a few but she grew out of it. Good luck to you.
14 Mar 14 by member: rthunder032
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Oh goodness ... I am definatly NOT a dog hating kind of person. My not wanting a dog is more due to the fact that I know it is ALOT of work and my life with just me and 3 kids tends to be chaotic. We had a dog for several years when my boys were younger and I loved him like he was another kid. When I was pregnant with my daughter he was very possessive of me... but when I brought her home from the hospital he hated her and he hated me for bringing her home. I worked on the situation for 6 months and it got worse not better. She started crawling and he would just follow her around growling at her. I was afraid he was going to hurt her. So I found him a home with an older woman who was lonely. For a while we kept in touch and she said he was the best thing that could have happened for her. Broke our hearts to lose him but it was what was right at the time. I already told my son that IF this happens that I will be the one choosing the dog, so that I could choose one that is good for all of us. I would never get a dog that I didnt think was right for our family or that I could not love.
14 Mar 14 by member: chryssm
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Great choice! They are so great but you need to find one that mixes well with your family and it sounds like you already plan on that. We just got a new puppy for my daughter - he is a lab/springer mix. He is sooo cute but soooo energetic! It takes work. He plays around with anything you leave out so when you come home, you are picking up garbage, clothes, whatever you left accessible to him. I think he's training us to pick up after ourselves!
14 Mar 14 by member: steph55075
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I think he must really want a dog to switch gears so rapidly and that is a great thing especially for a teenager. I would suggest that it is clear what responsibilities he is signing on for with a dog. They can be great comfort for each other. Have a great evening.
14 Mar 14 by member: LadyBea40
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LOL I think my Boston terrier and border collie mix is training me the same way. She is great with kids, nary energetic and just eats up attention.
14 Mar 14 by member: wholefoodnut
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Hey, Chryss, she's 13 -- going on 30 (had to say it). But no, she hasn't quite started those teen (Teen; TEEEN!) years yet. But I'm very familiar with those stages, I went through those with my ex's three other girls. Her oldest is now 27, and her youngest girl (aside from my daughter) is 20. So I really do know what I'm in for. Hah! That's why I'm trying to spend this time as much with her as possible, before that switch flips ON totally and I become persona non grata. Hey, keep cranking on this, and keep having fun while you do. :D
14 Mar 14 by member: Rob.c.weiss
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I'm glad your son is getting back on the right track.
Just a little more and you will be comfy in the next size down.
15 Mar 14 by member: LolaGurl
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Chrys,
I love this story. This should be a story gone viral to know that there still ARE some good kids out there. So many of them land in the lazy phase, on the computer of X-Box all day, bad grades, antisocial, disobedient. Sounds like you have a promising young son there who deserves a dog (no matter if he DOES hit the honor roll or not, I think he is earning it just by getting B's)!
The pants story is so well-known. It's the crisis we all go through. Just keep plugging along and try your best. Maybe take a few extra walks. I know I am not one to talk, I hate exercising, but I hear it does work! So put on your walking shoes and hit the skids, Luv, you will love yourself for it!
15 Mar 14 by member: Smollettri
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