Originally posted by Coaster Girl: I just got off of the phone with a maid service. I feel a ton lighter just having put the entire thing into motion. Is this what it feels like to take care of me??? Cause I'm giddy with excitement that my house will be cleaner than it has been for ages.
Oh good Laura. I'm glad you'll at least be able to get something off your plate. That's wonderful for you.
Dawn
"Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You have to set yourself on fire." anonymous
Posts: 4274 | Location: Indianapolis, IN | Registered: March 15, 2004
I just got off of the phone with a maid service. I feel a ton lighter just having put the entire thing into motion. Is this what it feels like to take care of me??? Cause I'm giddy with excitement that my house will be cleaner than it has been for ages.
Life is like a roller coaster, with lots of ups and downs, but the curves, spirals, loops and corkscrews are what make life interesting.
Laura, I'm so sorry you are feeling down. I agree with Brie-get cracking on those vacation plans. I do admire you Laura. You work, go to school, take care of yourself by exercising regularly. You have a very full schedule. You are doing what I fear. I am terrified to go back to school and work and try to fit everything else in my life. And even though you are dealing with all that and it is not going so great right now-you are doing it and you deserve some serious props for all you do! Don't be too hard on yourself and try to find some Laura time. Take care of yourself and I know things will get better.
Jill
Summer Challenge Goals: 1) Walk 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week 2) Plan weekly menus
Goals: 1. Stop thinking like a chronic dieter and start living to inspire. 2. HALT (hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) I will stop and tune in with myself should I experience these things, and respond with something healthy. 3. One word 2008: courage 4. Eat slow and mindfully.
Life is like a roller coaster, with lots of ups and downs, but the curves, spirals, loops and corkscrews are what make life interesting.
I know you are very frustrated, probably even angry. You don't deserve to be so hard on yourself. I am sure that it will get better ~ even it is one small little thing in your day.
Originally posted by Coaster Girl: This week needs to end. I found out late last night that I flunked my chem test. On top of the job, DH being completely unwilling to do any sort of chore around the house, and being completely exhausted mentally & physically, I just want to quit, because apparently working my rear end off still isn't paying off.
I won't (mostly because I can't afford to get behind), but knowing that most people apparently did miserable is little consolation. I hate it when doing my best means so little.
I seriously need a vacation.
Sending big hugs your way Laura! Hang in there until the end of the semester and get cracking planning that vacation.
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
This week needs to end. I found out late last night that I flunked my chem test. On top of the job, DH being completely unwilling to do any sort of chore around the house, and being completely exhausted mentally & physically, I just want to quit, because apparently working my rear end off still isn't paying off.
I won't (mostly because I can't afford to get behind), but knowing that most people apparently did miserable is little consolation. I hate it when doing my best means so little.
I seriously need a vacation.
Life is like a roller coaster, with lots of ups and downs, but the curves, spirals, loops and corkscrews are what make life interesting.
Thanks to everyone for the support and suggestions. I'm going to look into the cinnamon thing. Last year I managed to get my numbers down through exercise and dietary measures (lots of fiber, less salt, less sugar and so on), and there's nothing going on yet that can't be reversed - I just feel extremely frustrated. ARGH!
****************** “The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.”
I have often heard that cinnamon helps regulate blood sugar.
From a WebMD article: Cinnamon Cinnamon has been in the news lately as a spice that may have insulin-like effects and help reduce blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
In a recent German study, researchers randomly assigned 79 patients who had type 2 diabetes into two groups. For four months, the test group took a cinnamon extract three times a day, while the control group took a placebo. At the end, those on the cinnamon extract had lowered their fasting blood sugar levels by 10.3%, compared to 3.4% for the control group. The scientists concluded that the cinnamon extract seemed to have a moderate effect in reducing blood sugar levels in diabetes patients, especially among those who had more trouble controlling blood sugar.
Before doctors can start recommending cinnamon for diabetes, more studies need to be done. But Moore says it certainly can't hurt to sprinkle the aromatic spice regularly onto your morning oatmeal.
I know dealing with sugar levels is a frustrating thing and a life time committment. Have you looked into any homeopathic or all natural types of things? Like the cinnamon pills. It is amazing how much natural/organic things can help your health. But again - you must be very careful when you are taking other meds.
Originally posted by Nbox: Last spring I was told my long-term blood sugar levels were up. I was told I had IFG. For a few months I paid a lot of attention to what I ate, exercised etc. and by end July they were within normal range. Now they're up again - not much, and not even as much as last year, but still up.
I can't stand it. I suppose I could give myself a pat on the back for keeping tabs on my health, but right now I'm just bummed I have to deal with this all over again. Something tells me I haven't seen the end of it.
I'm sorry to hear you are struggling. I wanted to suggest, and of course run this past your doctor, but my father is diabetic and takes cinnamon capsules daily and it really helps with his sugar levels. He does take meds, but since taking the cinnamon his numbers have gotten even better.
Jill
Summer Challenge Goals: 1) Walk 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week 2) Plan weekly menus
HUGS! must feel like an unwelcomed burden right now. i'm sorry.
Goals: 1. Stop thinking like a chronic dieter and start living to inspire. 2. HALT (hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) I will stop and tune in with myself should I experience these things, and respond with something healthy. 3. One word 2008: courage 4. Eat slow and mindfully.
Last spring I was told my long-term blood sugar levels were up. I was told I had IFG. For a few months I paid a lot of attention to what I ate, exercised etc. and by end July they were within normal range. Now they're up again - not much, and not even as much as last year, but still up.
I can't stand it. I suppose I could give myself a pat on the back for keeping tabs on my health, but right now I'm just bummed I have to deal with this all over again. Something tells me I haven't seen the end of it.
****************** “The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.”
Originally posted by tina: Hi all ~ can't believe it - I just looked out the window and it is snowing...
I feel your pain.
We're forecasted to get another 3" to 6" of snow this Thursday/Friday. That's just crazy. Here, the average high is supposed to be in the mid-50s this time of year.
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Originally posted by SheriaVa: Hugs, Denise. What a rough week. I'm so sorry about your friend's diagnosis.
Tina: Best of luck on the open house! Hope it sells in no time. Hope your leg continues to heal well and you are back on the road in time to enjoy the spring weather (luckily for you, spring is later there than here, so you have some time to heal yet).
Ditto from me too! Sounds like it's been a hard week for lots of folks.
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
Hugs, Denise. What a rough week. I'm so sorry about your friend's diagnosis.
Tina: Best of luck on the open house! Hope it sells in no time. Hope your leg continues to heal well and you are back on the road in time to enjoy the spring weather (luckily for you, spring is later there than here, so you have some time to heal yet).
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Hi all ~ can't believe it - I just looked out the window and it is snowing
Again - I am so glad to finally have time to come back. I hope that everyone is ok from reading some of this journal there have been some difficult times and my prayers go out to everyone.
I am on another journey to get healthy ... some of you may recall that I was battling "compartment syndrome" in my left leg - for a LONG time... well finally had surgery (2 weeks ago) and (crossing my fingers at this point)am healing well. I am watching a few spots that are a little iffy. but over all - feeling better and can't wait to take on the hills again when I am all healed.
As for my nieces death - it is definitely a tragedy. Due to the circumstances - it is under investigation and I can't go into details, but she was shot so that makes this all the more difficult. I did have the fortune to be able to see her about 2 weeks before her death. So I have that to keep me going when it gets tough It is nice to be able to "talk" here and not having everyone know her ~ sometimes that is more difficult.
Other than that.... my house is back on the market and I had a "stager" come in and get the house ready - open house this Sunday and already there are 2 people who can't wait until Sunday - so please PLEASE keep your fingers crossed for me !!
Ok enough rambling. I want to get back to reading posts !!
Hi all ~ can't believe it - I just looked out the window and it is 
