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[raebates]

Lunch was a grilled cheeseburger with extra pickles (they're a vegetable, right?) and sugar-free ice cream. Not great, but not bad. I've also been drinking lots of water, of course.

I'm so jealous of those of you able to exercise. I've kind of hinted at a physical problem. I didn't go into details because I wasn't exactly sure, but I now know for certain. I have a mild case of shingles. Unfortunately, the rash part is on my upper, inner thigh. Any friction at all is very painful and exacerbates the problem. That means no biking, no walking, no nothing. Bah! I'm hoping that the rash will diminish to the point that I can resume my normal activities soon. Right now, it's all I can do to work. Ibuprofen helps.

I'm so stinkin' tired, though. I always feel sluggish when I don't exercise, so the fatigue on top of that is really annoying. I need a nap. Thankfully I don't have a show until Tuesday, so I'm hoping I'll feel better by then.

Yes, I'm done whining now.

 

[chefann]

I'm glad they figured out what it is, Rae. Shingles can be very dangerous. Good thing you're getting treatment - we'd hate for anything to happen to you.

 

[raebates]

Thanks. Actually, with such a mild case, there isn't really anything they can do. Topical coritzone cream and ibuprofen; get lots of rest.

 

[Karen Hodge]

Rae, Have you ever substituted the oil in the baked oatmeal for applesauce?
I know they do this in cakes etc. to cut out the fat.

Whadda u think? The recipe sounds yummy. I love oats.

 

[Karen Hodge]

Rae,

Have you ever substituted applesauce for part or all of the oil? I know there are recipes for cake that they do this to cut out the fat.

Whadda U think? This sounds so good. I love oats!

 

[Kathytnt]

Neem cream can help with Shingles and other skin issues. You can get it at your health food store

 

[Kathytnt]

Feeling good and the pants are also a bit looser Too cool!

 

[Brandie]

Hay, Rae--my mom got shingles last year while she was traveling abroad--can you imagine feeling that crummy while trying to be a tourist because you paid thousands of dollars for the trip? Yoikes! Not fun, but I know you'll get through it!

As for me, I ran four miles this morning and enjoyed a giant bowl of Cheerios with fat-free milk. Mmmmmmm...

I was really bad last night, though. I had a "yea-we're-done" party with the rest of the committee for the hoity-toity preschool fundraiser, and I made a cake and chocloate-covered strawberries for the desserts. I make the most kick-@$$ frosting, so I had a small piece of cake and two strawberries! Yikes! If it's the worst bump in thr road, though, I'll be fine. This weekend will be tough--we're headed to the lake for Memorial Day weekend. Lots of junk food there...

 

[raebates]

Kathy, I'll check on the neem cream. Sounds interesting.

Brandie, I absolutely cannot imagine trying to travel with shingles. She must have been miserable.

The good thing is that I'm so daggone tired by the time I get home I can't really eat. Last night I had a handful each of dried fruit and nuts. The Furry Guy is living on leftovers, but they'll be gone soon.

This morning I had grapefruit and grapenuts. I'm feeling better, but I still miss exercising. Oh, bother!

 

[Kathytnt]

Rae - I had never heard of some of this stuff before I started working at the store and getting seriously educated.

 

[raebates]

It's surprising what's out there.

 

[Kathytnt]

Restarted the diet on Monday and 2.2 lbs appear to have found another home. Kewl Now I better get back on that bike

 

[PamperChefCarol]

I have told others about this, but check out SparksPeople.com. It is an awesome site, all free, tons of info. You can log your food and exercise. It tracks nutrients, and lets you set your own goals. Plus there are tons of boards so that you can communicate with others like yourself. There is even a PC board!

I joined in late January and am almost 30 lbs lighter. It is awesome.

What I have been doing is sticking to 1100-1200 cal a day, only whole grains, very balanced. For the first few months, there was no wine, but I have gradually added a glass or two in(!) and last night had Breyer's doubled churned ice cream. Wooo Hoooo!

It's a great way to keep track of what you are eating and doing, plus you can't beat the price. There is a point thing, you earn them, but it's not like you can redeem them, it's more for motivation. If you join, use my email, [email protected], or my name, Syeliab, as I get points for people joining. I am past 5000 points!

 

[Kathytnt]

I signed up for sparkpeople but it didn't ask for a referral - bummer

I have dropped 2.4 lbs since I started my program but most importantly the sugar cravings are greatly diminished.

 

[Brandie]

Well, I didn't run this morning (my morning off--I do four days on, one day off). I enjoyed my standard Cheerios and a few bites of a banana. Played outside with the girls and some play friends this monring, then made lunch for everyone--cheese and bacon quesadillas. Didn't have too many, and instead ate a lot of the fresh pineapple I cut up for everyone--YUM! So far, so good.

I'll check back in after the weekend--wish me lots of will power--there's a lot of junk food to be had at the lake!

 

[lynnguilm]

Jazzercise!If your looking for a good excercise program, Jazzercise is great! I have been doing it for over a year now, I go 5 to 6 times a week. It is an hour class and you really get a great workout. I have gone down 2 sizes!!!

You can go to jazzercise. com and see if there is one in your area. I think you can try it for a week free. Also, where I go they have daycare, so I am able to take my 2yr old and he loves it because he has new friends too!

 

[raebates]

My shingles are still preventing exercise.

Breakfast and lunch were both healthy, and I'm keeping myself very well hydrated.

Lots of good sleep tonight.

 

[PamperChefCarol]

For those that are into tortillas, check out the La Tortilla factory ones. They are low in calories, and high in fiber. The small ones are 50 (I think) cal, and 8 g of fiber, and the huge, whole wheat ones are 80 cal and something like 12 g of fiber.

Also, another good thing is Thomas' English Muffin, the multi grain ones. They only have 100 cal and something like 6 g of fiber. I have them with a Boca Burger and it's a 200 calorie "burger". Ok, no cheese, no mayo, but with some dill pickle chips, catsup, and dijon mustard, it's great for me.

And, check out the mini bags of microwave popcorn. Only 100 calories, and you can eat the whole bag! Way better, and more food, than those little 100 calories snack packs that you see everywhere.

And last, but not least, Breyer's Double Churned Chocolate Ice Cream. Somewhere around 110 cal for 1/2 c and this stuff tastes WONDERFUL!!

That's all I got for now. Enzo the dog and I got our 3.5 miles in today before it rained. Tomorrow it's more walking and strength training day.

 

[raebates]

Didn't set the alarm this morning and slept in until 5:45! One of the big things they keep trying to hammer into my head is that I need lots of rest for my body to rid itself of the shingles.I'm planning a fairly restful day. I need to straighten up the kitchen because, well, frankly, I haven't done much in there this week. It's not horrible, but it could use about half an hour's attention. I need to check over my lesson for tomorrow, but with 3-K kids, it's not really strenuous work. I have a show to close, so I'll meet with the host and take care of that. She's a wonderful friend, though, so that's more fun than work. For the rest of the day I plan to read and doze. The fridge is full of quick, healthy, snacky things because I got all that stuff on my Thursday marketing day.Good Lord willing, I'll be mostly all better by Tuesday.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Didn't set the alarm this morning and slept in until 5:45! One of the big things they keep trying to hammer into my head is that I need lots of rest for my body to rid itself of the shingles.

I'm planning a fairly restful day. I need to straighten up the kitchen because, well, frankly, I haven't done much in there this week. It's not horrible, but it could use about half an hour's attention. I need to check over my lesson for tomorrow, but with 3-K kids, it's not really strenuous work. I have a show to close, so I'll meet with the host and take care of that. She's a wonderful friend, though, so that's more fun than work.

For the rest of the day I plan to read and doze. The fridge is full of quick, healthy, snacky things because I got all that stuff on my Thursday marketing day.

Good Lord willing, I'll be mostly all better by Tuesday.

IF (big if!) my memory serves me correctly - Shingles is caused by the same virus as Chicken Pox......it's the adult equivalent of C.P., but much more painful in adults than in children. Rest this weekend Rae! Aren't you having a Movie Day, and just lounging and watching movies? That sounds like the very best thing you could do for your body!

 

[raebates]

You're right Becky. It seems that the chicken pox virus doesn't actually leave your body. No one knows why, but in a small percentage of people the virus reactivates as shingles. It usually happens in older people or people with compromised immune systems. I'm diabetic, so that's how I fit in. Of those people who get shingles, a very small percentage have recurring bouts.WebMD has some great information.Yes, a slug day is what I had planned for Monday. Now it's more or less a slug weekend. My host called. They've had a death in the family, so she won't be closing today. She'll close soon, though. In the meantime, one less thing to do today.

 

[speedychef]

Wow, I really dig SparkPeople! Entering your food in there makes you really think when you're eating!

 

[raebates]

I don't think I've slept this much since my surgery. I'm feeling a bit better, though, and eating good stuff.I slept in this morning until 4:50. I'm off now to make myself some breakfast. I'm thinking whole grain pancakes sound good.

 

[speedychef]

I've been eating healthier and managing to get my exercise in every day. I find that telling others about it helps hold myself accountable, so thanks for being there for me! Spark People is cool, too, because you can track your calories and all that jazz. It makes me re-think all those beers I drank this weekend!

 

[AJPratt]

I just found this thread. Dave and I started to see a nutritionist 3 weeks ago. Actually, my PL lady friend started seeing her and lost over 45 pounds. So, Dave is down 15 pounds and I am down 10. It has been quite an education. She did warn me that he would lose faster. We were given food journals and different lists of food at different times. Its amazing that everything you thought you knew was wrong. You shouldn't starve yourself, you should actually eat more frequently and have carbs earlier in the day.

Here is her site, if anyone wants more info: http://www.nancyadlernutrition.com/plan.html

 

[Brandie]

Well, I didn't do very well over the holiday weekend--doughnuts are my downfall, and darn it if someone didn't get doughnuts every morning.

I've done okay today--Cheerios for breakfast, ran two miles with the jogging stroller (my punishment for not getting up early to run...), mini corn dogs for lunch (hey--I have kids), and Crystal Light to drink all day. I also played outside in the hose with older DD and washed my large SUV by hand. I think I'm back on track! I think dinner will be six-cheese tortellini with marinara sauce...mmmmmmm. I'm getting my buns out of bed for three miles tomorrow morning!

 

[raebates]

Did pretty well over the weekend. I'm hoping that by next Monday I'll be able to exercise. What I'm really excited about is I've got an appointment to have my ears candled on Friday after work. It's sooo relaxing!For those who don't know, ear candling is where they put a specially made candle in your ear. They light the candle, and the capillary action draws the wax out of your ear. The woman who does mine usually does two in each ear.Yes, I realize The Furry Guy could do this for me. (You can get the candles in most health food stores.) However, he's not likely to dim the lights, have soft, soothing music playing, massage my hands and face, and give me cold water and a mint when he's done. Eulagene does that. She's wonderful.

 

[Kathytnt]

I have never done ear candling but a lot of customers that visit the health food store where I work think it is awesome

 

[raebates]

It's great. Again, soooooo relaxing.

 

[chefann]

With my luck, my hair would go up in flames. Not relaxing.