Update

Hello all, I thought I would give you all an update.  I got on the scales this morning and was down another 3lbs.  Yeah!  This now puts me at 70 lbs total gone.  And it has made a big difference.  I have a lot more energy for one.  I have gone straight thro my house and now I just keep up with it, whereas before, all I did was the basics just to get through.  The only other thing I really need to work on is stress, there is a lot of that here in the house.  I am sure there is some in every house, but its really hard when you have step children and they have behavorial problems on top of that.  The youngest will either get up and be ready in 20 minutes which is rare or he will do everything he can not to get ready.  The whole not getting ready gets annoying, you actually have to follow him around all morning and make sure he is getting it done.  Sometimes I think its the extra attention he is getting is why he does it.  But anyway I am going on about things that aren't relevant to this board.  Sorry just needed to vent a bit.  I hope you all have a good day!  Hugs...Angela

Hey Angela...I feel for you!  My oldest DS who will be 6 in a few weeks has Tourette's Syndrome and since he has started Kindergarten this year (last few months)  his behavior has been of the charts.  I'm sure it has to do with stress of school and such but man sometimes I'd like to just string him up by his feet!  I have similiar situations with him about getting ready and moving in the morning.  He is soooooo not a morning person and he needs to be up and ready for the bus by 7:00 AM.  His alarm goes off at 6, he may get up by 6:30 and want to watch tv, eat breakfast, play.  He doesn't understand why he is unable to do all of those things in the morning before school.  It's a constant battle.  Hang in there.....try to ignore behaviors as much as possible because yeah sometimes it is for attention whether it's positive or negative!

Shelly

that is so great! 70 lbs. wow. I am really sorry about the stress though. You know it was so nice to see that someone else doesnt have a lot of energy for house cleaning. I am so glad it is getting better, because god knows it needs to at my house.

Bless you!

oh, Dearest Angela, I so understand,  my DD is going through the same thing with her step Dgt.  she has so many behaviors she has a one on one at school, has been kicked out of a school, suspended, needs a private ride now, she isn't allowed on the bus, and she is only 7, they put her in restrainsts.  We think she has bi polar, but her mom refuses to admit it.  it is so bad no one whats them around because of this little girl.  (picture on my profile) She is so cute and can be such a sweet heart, but will just loose it if anyone says no or has a rule.  like:  take your shoes off at the door, or no drinking in the living room.  I'm so sorry, I see my dgt hurt and I can't do a thing I know how frustrating it is for you.  all i can say is if your DSS wants attention, give it to him.  make a plan, if he behaves all week, give him some special  alone time, wheather it be with you or DH.  even if its as simple as an ice cream or mcDonalds, or Dollar store,  1/2 hour, that is all it takes.  There has to be a way,  Best of luck to you, your doing awesome on your diet.  Keep up the good work,  HUgs, Cheryl

Angela...**Congratulations** on your weight loss...

That's Awesome !! 

Sorry to hear about the stress though...the best of luck with your DSS...

Having enough patience sometimes is a really tough job 

hey Deb, how you doing?  how the liq diet going?  boy almost time now, you nervous or excited???  I wish you the very best girl, I'm so jealous, you guys are all flying by me.  Big hugs, Cheryl

Hey Cheryl...I'm doing good, trying to keep busy 'cause it helps 

The liquid diet is much better this week than it was last week {lol}
and as I said keeping busy helps...a lot !!

I'm both...excited AND nervous...but just think ~ next week at this time it will all be behind me and time for the "Happy Dance" !!       

Thanks for the good wishes and the hugs ~
and hang in there...your time's coming too !!

Wow! You're doing excellent. Keep up the hard work and the rest will fall into place. Just keep taking deep breaths on the stress. Make sure to make some me time for yourself. It's really important.

congradulations on your weight loss it great to have so much energy.. it good to event so event away...we are all here for ya..

Congrats on your weight loss!!  You are doing awesome......even with everything that's happened to you!!!!!  CONGRATS!!!!!!!!

I hear ya bout the kids!  They can be a struggle at times!  Just take deep breaths and get some time for yourself too!  Hang in there!
Hugs!
Ruth