Sherry's weightloss journey

Can I drive ?

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:45:22 GMT

watch out America another teenager is on the road! I took my son today to get his permit, and you guessed it he drove home after the doctors appointment. it was an experience to say the least ..

He went 35 all down the interstate, and didn't slow down coming in the drive way and I had to grab the wheel before he hit the ditch but all in all he did good for his first time behind the wheel ever . so far so good I am 100% on plan and I am actually feeling better .. I know the exercise is helping. I weigh in tomorrow with my group and we are all getting our grove back now that school is back in session and we are getting some kind of organization..

I don't know why but I am just so happy lately , I am looking forward to the fall season, holidays and I just feel blessed . I know the last couple of years have been sucky but I like to think those were learning experiences and something I had to go thru to get where I am at today. I don't know how long it will last but I am going to enjoy it while I can .

Remember all we can do is take it one day at a time , and change what we can and don't let the things we can't control. Control us. I have to remind myself this everyday , someday's it works some days it don't .. that is just life..

So be strong , be happy , be healthy I am sending you

hugs & prayers.

Sherry

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September what a way to start

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:38:14 GMT

Well the kids are all back in school and I am glad to say back on a schedule , we have the first sick day out of the way and I hope will all be on schedule until November , I am happy to report that I am 100% on plan so far today.

I had a 1/2 cup of cereal and milk for breakfast it tasted odd so I didn't finish it , I am not wasting calories on poor tasting food.

Lunch well it was a banana and a 200 calorie snack ok I ate two lol but it got me thru lunch and my headache went away. I also got 3551 steps in before noon too and I am proud of that . though I am tired and ready for bed . I know I must dredge on and do the mommy thing..

Trust me this next part well go get something to drink ( preferably water) and a foot stool it could take a while lol...

are you ready ?

Ok here goes , remember when oldest daughter was moving out and I was so upset about it tears and depression running amuck well I got ill and didn't update you all on what happen ..

well we get up Saturday after me crying on Linda and Denise's shoulders all night Friday and load up 3 vehicles and start out of town to move the I am a adult now aka child to town, we get there the room mate still hadn't cleaned out the room so we began cleaning out the room and I send for breakfast I have to pay the siblings for helping right .. well roommate calls and informs us she can't have anyone live with her or she will lose her home .

sorry for the language but at a moment like this honestly can you put it any other way well we load everything back up and head home , darling daughter is so upset and who do you think she is upset with , ( crazy roommate who didn't check out the lease ? OH NO ) You got it she is angry at me because I am getting just what I wanted her stuck at home with me .. well (I am not so sure I want that anymore right at this moment anyway) ok I thought it didn't say it but I thought it ..

a few days latter same child comes home and says I am moving to the dorm, I need $4800 I am sick mind you and I said congratulations on moving out where are you getting the money. She just gives me that look of you have lost your mind again haven't you . after a if you are mature enough to move out you are mature enough to pay your own way speech , once again I have lost that greatest mother year award and she storms off.

a few days go by and she has a plan , I will put the rent on my credit card and she will pay me back monthly and therefore all will be taken care of .. wrong I told her to go to the college and take out a loan and pay them back ..

well she has no problem owing mom but she sure has a problem owing anyone else so guess who is still living at home , you got it all three kids are here for now lol

Well I have to go grill some chicken I hope you all are having a great Tuesday I am sending you hugs and well wishes

Hugs

Sherry

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I am surving

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:51:13 GMT

I have survived another mountain and today we are celebrating labor day. Hubby grilled steak and made a German chocolate cake , I made the deviled eggs and potato salad along with baked beans . I didn't measure anything but he told me he could tell I don't have the appetite I used to , I only ate half a plate and I was full. I am too full but it feels good to know that a small plate or I should say 1/2 of it is all that it took to fill me up.

I have to admit the last few weeks have been rough and there was times I wondered what else and if I would ever feel better , but I know that I am stronger than I know and I have climbed another mountain this time with the illness , and I will survive ..

I don't know where or what I would do with out all my great jland friends , you really pull me thru . I love each and everyone of you and will be making my rounds to your journals again real soon.

Sometimes when it comes to weight loss. We just have to start over , and there is no crime in that , you only fail when you quit and quitting is not an option. so for all of you who have a start over , remember you are not alone we are all starting over , I know I do I start over everyday. I take this journey one step at a time and I start over every morning because you can't do anything about yesterday and you can't control tomorrow , but you can work on today.. so lets get to working on today.

Sending you hugs and prayers

Hugs

Sherry

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Quick update

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:22:21 GMT

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I think yesterday was the worse day but other than a few issues I think I will survive.

Beth and Linda emailed me checking on me , sorry it took so long to respond girls I haven't felt like doing anything other than sleeping .

Thanks to Linda pooh for the beautiful card you are a sweet heart.

Hugs

Sherry

Happy Birthday

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:52:17 GMT

2o years ago the lord blessed me with the most beautiful little girl with blonde hair and blue eyes , I promised her that day right there in the delivery room I would never let her go and I would do my best to be the best mother for her I can be ..

She is a truly a gift ,I am truly blessed to have her ..

Hugs

Sherry

an update

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:52:07 GMT

I hate to keep posting this but I am still sick , I was woke up at 1 am Saturday morning with the worst pain , I had ever felt my husband got me to the emergency room , after more test the inflammation is now from my chin to my the bottom of my rib cage .

I have only one reason why I am not getting better I have no health insurance, I had to drop it when I sold the business to take care of my mother , pre accident and therefore they won't run any test that are not deemed an emergency .. so that leaves me with pain pills and time to heal . I told my hubby on the way home I have had enough. I will take the med's for 72 hours or until Wednesday when I go back to see my regular doctor . then...

I am going to lay it on the line I don't care what it cost I want to have some serious test ran and know what is wrong and I want it fixed or I am going to start filing some pretty bad lawsuits to a few hospitals and doctors for inadequate treatment.

I had the accident over a year ago and I have been trying to get by with pain killers and ton's of different med's I don't want to live on drugs if I don't have too and I really don't feel I have to since no one can tell me exactly what is wrong I have been out $6000.00 in neurological test it is evidently not a neurological problem so it must be something else.

The problem with the health care system today is that doctors are not doctors they are insurance and hospital and clinic pawns they are told to either keep the cost down or they will lose their jobs .

I knew when my personal Dr Mcdreamy had to retire that I was going to be in trouble after 20 years of having someone take care of your health and not having to worry about whether you had to trust your doctor I was spoilt and didn't feel I needed to have insurance or a back up plan. I found a replacement doctor though she is as good as most there is not that personal connection I had with mcdreamy and to be ill and not know why it is very scary.

I am getting super tired again so I am going to bed I am sorry I am not able to read journals but I will keep my jland family in my prayers and wish you all a great healthy week.

Hugs

Sherry

In memory of Elvis

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:13:29 GMT

as one of his biggest fans I sung this song to my children each night when they were babies . I remember being a little girl and setting with feet in air waiting for the Elvis specials to come on tv with excitement and chills as he would sing it was like he was singing right to me .

Regardless of how you felt about Elvis he touched a lot people and would help anyone who he thought needed it , you can go any where in memphis when he was alive and find people who he gave things too the charities that he supported are to many to list ..

He has been gone for over 30 years but his music touches new generations daily , My college student listens to his music and watches his movies .. a true artist with a gift only few could dream of ..,.

I know he must be so proud of his little girl she is caring on his charities and is helping a lot of people with the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation

the procedes from this video and album will go to help open another

another ER day

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:54:14 GMT

I went to the doctor again this morning with severe chest pain and it landed me right back to the ER they re-ran a lot of test and then they gave me new med's and said get this lose weight .

I tried to explain to the arrogant skinny little Botch nurse at the Emergency room. That prior to the accident , I was walking 5 miles a day and I was losing weight 52.9 lbs to be exact and that I have been trying to lose weight and since I have started my new plan I had already lost 5 lbs ..all she could do was look at me like I was lying and repeat that she healthy eating tips ..

I know where I was and what I was doing , I know and so do most of you because I was on here charting my life for the last 2 1/2 years .. I don't like to feel sorry for myself because there is people out there who have it a lot worse than me .. and I believe that god only gives me what I can handle I may not think I am strong enough at the time but I eventually get thru it .. So it really upsets me to see people judge me on appearance ... My family doctor was informed of the Nurse's actions and assures me that she will personally have a chat with her and that she will make sure she knows that when you have a severe car accident that you can't walk marathons.

I found this article on AOL this morning and I hope it explains my theory .. before you ask I am not eating 10.000 calorie diet . I average 4500 with out counting according to the math (current weight times 15 ), I strive for 2000 daily though.

My theory is that I can eat as much healthy foods I want as long as I exercise and burn at least 7000 calories a week .. I walk so I got on spark figured out how many miles it takes for me to burn 3500 calories or 1 lb of fat . which for my weight and height is 33 miles I want to lose 2 lbs a week so I doubled that 66 miles don't like that number so I rounded it to 70 miles that is 140,000 steps divide that by 7 days = 20,000 steps daily or 10 miles a day . after I get the exercise theory worked out I will start working on the food aspect again . Besides I am getting my 3 servings of dairy daily . That I am doing very well on .

I am so tired and sleepy so I will get off here and wish you all a healthy and happy day.

Hugs

Sherry

first day of school

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:41:09 GMT

tag by sugarWe did the school shopping , we got all new clothes and accessories. We have the supplies and all the latest gadgets that a freshman could want .. When I pulled up in front of the High school ... All she wanted was her mommy to stay with her ...

tag by sugar Today was the first day of school for my kids I took Kate and Billy to school this morning . We stopped for our annual first day of school breakfast . She couldn't eat she was too nervous she is a Freshman and he was all excited he is a Senior .. I am so emotional my baby is in High school my baby boy is a senior and my oldest baby is moving out Saturday heading back to College.. What a month ..

I have tons of work to do, and I could get off here and be busy for months non stop , I just don't feel like doing it all.. I am getting so tired so easily these days. I keep telling my self to do more each day and you will get back on your feet the problem is when I get to doing really well Bam something else happens and it is so frustrating ..

The good news is I am still breathing which means I can keep on going and try to get myself back in shape .. there is no sense in whining about things it won't make them get any better .. it just makes me feel better so I have had my whine and now I am ready to start my day .. the good news is there is only 3 more days till the weekend ...

Plan wise I am doing good except I didn't get my steps in since Sunday, I get out of breath easy. But I am getting my milk in so I am going to start trying to walk a little more today. Hopefully I will be better by Friday and start reaching my 5100 steps goal .I am averaging around 2000 steps now and that is not even enough to lose it is enough to maintain but not lose weight .

My final walking goal is to walk 70 miles a week that is 20,000 steps a day. That is what it would take to burn 2 lbs a week .. that is 7000 calories by the way I would have to eat twice as much as I do now to get there .. Healthy wise I would have to get 3 dairy , 5 fruits and veggies , 6 grain, 3 protein , 64 ounces of water. My all time goal is to eat 2000 calories a day and walk the 20,000 steps a day and that way I will be a healthy weight and what they are now calling ACTIVE weight ..

Active weight to my understanding is better for you than skinny.. it is the top end of the healthy weight chart my active weight should be around 150 - 175 I am thinking .. My doctor said get under 200 and she will run the test to see where I should stand ..

I have to get my day started I hope all of you have a good day and remember you are not alone we can do this together ...

Sherry

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short entry update

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:39:54 GMT

tag by sugar I want to thank everyone for your prayers , yesterday was a very scary time for me , I asked Kate to call all my angels to pray for me because I knew you would and that you would help me get thru it ..

It seems that I had a possible blood clot that they thought was heading for my lungs they gave me several drugs and then transported me to a bigger hospital. Then when they went in to get the little booger it was gone so .. I am here to say jland prayers work ..

to all of you who wished me well wishes and who prayed for me I believe in my heart that I couldn't of got thru all that with out your prayers.

I am sore and full of bruises but I am doing better , I have to be on the med's for a while but I will hopefully be able to stop them..soon...

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Hugs

Sherry