I have been eating mostly protein and healthy fats. I had my 2nd injection this morning. I am not very hungry yet. I had some FFF with blueberries this morning, and it is time for a snack but I have no desire to eat anything. It is going to be hard to load today. I am liking the once a day injections a lot. Hopefully my dose will be okay and I will do well on P2.
I hope you feel better and the inflammation weight comes off quickly. xo
I thought I was hallucinating when I saw the sunshine out my window this morning. I am going to try to take advantage of it and go for a long walk today, and take the boys to the park tomorrow. Housecleaning and laundry are just going to have to wait until Sunday when it rains.
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Good morning, lovely ladies! I’ve been keeping up with reading but haven’t had the time to sneak in to write. I just couldn’t stay away today – I don’t want y’all to all forget about me – LOL
Two of my children have been visiting for their break before summer school. I’m a happy momma. My youngest son has always been a very good cook, primarily a good baker. This last year, he has become famous on campus for his homemade pizzas. He showed his talents night before last. OMG, he made several different pizzas and they were all so good. This was the very first time I have had any form of wheat or bread in my system since I dropped the breadsticks in P2 back in March. I ended up having three pieces, only because I couldn’t quit. I wanted more, but stopped at three. I was so worried that it was going to pack on the pounds, so I was reluctant to weigh yesterday. Much to my surprise, I didn’t gain! Fingers crossed that I got by with it. I must admit, I have never, ever, made a pizza from scratch, so I am really impressed with his skills. I honestly have never tasted pizza that good in my entire life. Now, is it because my son is an awesome cook, or is it because I have been deprived? Hmmmmmm?
I have not been able to find the Full Fat Fage anywhere, so I’ve been eating the 2%. I so hope I am able to experience the Full Fat before I start my next round. I will say, I am eager to get my last 20 lbs off, but I am not looking forward to a second round.
I will be helping my youngest son move into a new apartment around the middle of June. When I return from that trip, I will be ready to start my second round. I’ll probably load my last two days while there with him.
Redrobin: Ouch! Bless your heart with that pain. I am not familiar with the laser treatment you had done, but I do want to learn more about it. Thank God you weren’t infected! I have a very high tolerance to pain (as I believe most women do), but I don’t know that I could do it, after hearing your experience. I would like to know more about long-term results. I believe most of my sun damage is presenting more in wrinkles than anything else – I doubt that laser would take care of that, but if so, then I’m in, pain and all – LOL
Scottishfairy: If I’ve followed your story right, then congratulations are in order that you get a “medical leave” from that horrendous job, with pay? What more could you ask for right now? Perfect scenario for where you were (if I followed correctly). One thing I do want to point out is: You mentioned that the circumstances were getting worse with the people at work, and you were having a difficult time understanding why you couldn’t cope like you used to. Many times when we start making positive changes in ourselves, we no longer fit well into old situations. It is highly likely that they didn’t change at all – that you are the one who made changes, and it just didn’t feel good being in that environment anymore. It’s a good thing. This opens up new opportunities for you. Rejoice! I hope this next round is an awesome one for you; you certainly deserve it!
Maura: As you know, my ancestry is French, and I believe I’ve shared with you how much I regret that I never learned to speak French. So when I read that you had been fluent in French for 12 years, I got so excited, thinking there was hope for me to learn the language – then I did the math and realized that you are only 28, and 12 from that is 16 – If I had started at 16, there would have been more hope -- Plus you are married to a Frenchman, so you have had years of total immersion -- so, I digress …. However, a visit to France, particularly Jausiers, remains on my bucket list.
Jaymie: I am happy you are feeling better. I had to laugh out loud reading about you seeing the cows. I went with some friends to look at property in the country last weekend. One of the property owners accompanied us on the land he had for sale and was proudly explaining to us how he goes to auction and purchases cows who are underfed, but otherwise “healthy,” and then takes them to this farm and fattens them up. He’s telling us that he can buy them for about $00.53 per pound and then sell them for over $1.20 per pound after they are fattened up (about six months). I’m sitting there wondering why I’m paying $8 to $10 per pound for my ribeye – LOL – In addition to that, it brought back memories of my grandfather’s farm, and going with him early in the morning to milk. There was one cow on this property who was so pretty and had the cutest personality – she was like a “guard cow,” watching us and following us – and it did make me pause for thought, so I understand how you feel.
Cruzin: Congratulations on the new GrandBaby! I hate to hear how challenging Round 2 is, but I pretty much expect it will be the same for me. I know I will miss my fat. I hope it eases up for you.
Slyspyder: Look at you go on Round 2! Wow! I hope I’m lucky enough to have those kind of results right out of the gate! Are you doing anything different this round?
Tempokat: I enjoyed reading about your indulgence in New York. Thanks for posting the menu. Too bad that wasn’t one of your loading days …
ChaChie: I’ve been watching the news closely. Since they issued a mandatory evacuation for anyone left in Butte La Rose for tomorrow, I am assuming that y’all will have to be leaving fairly soon also? The not knowing is what’s so hard for my family. Their home sits at 27’. In the beginning, it was projected that the flood would be at 29’. Now they are saying that because of the recent drought, the flood will probably only hit 27’. In that case, they may be okay, but won’t know for weeks …. Arrrgghh … I know this is stressful for you. Try to make the best of it, and keep us posted. I will definitely be coming that way to help them get settled, to wherever they end up settling, when this is over. So whenever that may be, I hope we can meet up and suck heads and drink beer … until then, keep your spirits up!
Kagee: I wish I could magically make everything better for you. I’m sure that damn gout has played a big part in bringing you down in other areas. I have confidence that you are going to conquer it all; I just hate that you have to be down.
When you talk about making yogurt in the crock, are you talking about heating it? I read about the crockpot method earlier in one of the threads, and my first concern is that it would kill the very beneficial live cultures. For many years, my bifidus and acidophilus were delivered on ice and had to be refrigerated upon arrival. So I have a mental block when it comes to heating it. Am I missing something?
You hang in there, GF. If you haven’t already mixed and need help, just get in touch.
Hotpinkbikini: You are right: Those fluctuations should get better once you get settled down. Just be patient. And NO to the Pringles! If I can’t have Fritos, you cannot have Pringles! Tell you what, if you can pronounce every ingredient on the Pringles can without stumbling, then you can have one … LOL …
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