Low-carb bake mix, chocolate almonds and sugar habits

Hello all you wonderful people out there in internet land! Isn't it just a peachy day!?!

*This is me trying to be chirpy and happy. I think it comes across as more annoying than anything though, so I'll stop.*

Honestly, yesterday was a rough one. I'll spare you the details. Let's just say I burned myself 3 times by the end of the day and it was no surprise ending. :{

Today is a new day, so I'm working on a better outlook. And if you have some good mojo, please send it my way just in case.

Weight-loss has been slow, but steady. Can't ask for more than that really.

I've recently put up 3 new articles on Examiner. Please come visit me at these links so I can buy my kids some shoes.

Atkins announces new Atkins Cuisine pasta and bake mix

Kick the sugar habit with 12 week teleclass

Cocoa Roast Almonds make mouths happy

Update: Life, kids, bloating...

Hey everyone! Things have been nutso as usual. So here's a quick update.

Life - I feel like I'm burning the candle at both ends sometimes. I enjoy a good challenge, but sometimes I'm in overkill mode. And when I'm doing that I tend to get things all muddled together. You know.. when you plan to give the floor a flea bath while paying bills with the crayons that were strung from one end of the house to the other. Meanwhile you've changed the dog's diaper and the baby is in sitting in the laundry basket surrounded by warm socks and undies. Did I leave my glasses in the fridge again?

Kids - School is starting this month. Home schooling. I always start off the year with such excitement and anticipation. For some reason this year is different. It's like I'm afraid that my kids are getting to that age that they'll learn they ARE actually smarter than Mom. Then they'll be the ones looking down their nose at me saying "You don't know what 5,645,890 times pi is? You mere mortal..."

Bloating - I've been doing lots of that lately. That's probably all the info you REALLY want on this, so I won't divulge any more details at this time. I will say very little is food related.

I have some things that will be keeping me busy for the next couple of days, but maybe I can get back here on Saturday. If not, I hope you all have a fantastic weekend and I'll see you on Monday!

I finally went to the doctor...

Yesterday I hit what felt like an all-time low. I decided enough was enough. I don't care if I don't have insurance... I need help. So today I saw a doctor. We talked about my history, all the years I've battled with fatigue, my weight yo-yo's etc.

She did a pressure point test on me. Then looked me in the eye and said "you don't have fibromyalgia". I think my heart I always suspected this, so it really came as no surprise, but it was nice to hear a doctor say it.

She drew blood and is sending it off to test my thyroid and to see if I'm anemic. She got me fixed up with more acid reflux meds, which I rarely need now that I'm low-carbing, but nice to have around for when I do. She also tested my blood glucose with her meter then with mine. Looks like mine needs to be calibrated as it runs about 10 points higher than hers. It was actually good today... 89. Lowest I've seen it in months.

She got on to me a bit about skipping out on my Mammograms I'm supposed to be getting and gave me the number of a clinic who will take care of me for free. Thank the Lord. I can't imagine what getting those will cost otherwise.

Then before I left she gave me a B-12 shot to help me out. I don't know how long those take to work or last, but I can already tell a little difference.

Anyhoo... I'll just deal with money issues later I guess. Right now I have to save myself and my sanity. I should have results back on Monday, so I'll give an update then.

Have a great weekend!

Friday June 6

Well, the trend seems to continue.

Today's weight: 178.6

Another 2/10th's of a lb gone. Again, not huge.. but progress.

Yesterday's counts -

Calories: 1,489
Fat: 112
Carbs: 24
Protein: 88

Today may be a bit of a challenge. We are fogging the house yet again. The pets will be moved for the evening and we are staying in a hotel for the night. While the fleas have gotten better, they aren't gone and I just can't take it. I'm not sure how to plan for tonight's meal or tomorrow so I'll have to just make do with what we decide on at the time. (I'll be bringing my own snacks to the hotel as well...)

Change of subject: My sister is having surgery today. Please send a prayer up for her that all goes well and she has a quick recovery. Thanks everyone! I love ya Sis!!!

Things Change

And boy are things changing around here. It's why I haven't really been able to blog this week. My wonderful husband is finally getting out of a job he really didn't like anymore. He had expected to stay until May 2nd, but after giving notice they told him he could consider April 25th his last day. So we are spending our time sorting out company stuff from personal stuff and getting everything ready to return to the company tomorrow. Thank the Lord his new employer told him he could go ahead and start Monday. I don't know what the gaps in pay periods, nor the pay differences, will bring, so I'm trying to batten down the hatches and be prepared. It might be tough for a bit, but we'll survive. We always do. The important thing is that my husband will be happy again, and we'll have him home every night after work. We haven't had that since he started being a sales rep over 3 years ago. If you have your family with you everyday, don't take that for granted. Hug them and count your blessings!

I've also been working hard trying to finish up the home school year and I'm starting to get some photography work, so I'm preparing for that as well. (The timing of these new photo projects are perfect and have to be God ordained.)

Well, again I have lots to do before the weekend. We leave tomorrow to drop off the aforementioned company items (which includes a truck), pick up items from his new company (which thankfully includes a car) and then spend the weekend in St. Louis where I am shooting a Karate Tournament.

On the weight loss front, I'm doing pretty well. The scale starting moving in the right direction again. I'm just going to keep at it and go with the flow. :0)

If I don't get back here before I leave, I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

Freaky Busy Friday....

Well, maybe not so much freaky and more busy. But it is Friday!

I'm working on a post for today, but my schedule is cram-packed so I don't know if it will get finished or not. Maybe I'll have it up by tomorrow.

I finally got up the nerve to step on the scale and was pleasantly surprised to see the numbers have dropped from the last time. I really shouldn't be too surprised. I've been eating clean and have gotten a bit of exercise. I've managed to walk on the treadmill twice this week, which isn't too shabby I guess.

Ok, life is calling. I'd better answer.