Just an Update on Me...

Most of you know I freaked out last weekend when I stepped on the scale and saw it OVER 130... and vowed to get "back on track"

This is what I've been doing:

Double-triple protein in my coffee (24 oz cup) in the morning, double to triple protein drink for lunch and a low-no carb meal for dinner.  Monday was ALL protein drinks and it wasn't hard at all to do - in fact, I forgot to drink one of them.... helps when I was busy going to the gym, etc.

I've also been drinking a TON of crystal lite.  I have problems drinking jus****er.. and need to get some lemon, makes it easier for me that way.  I've also cut out ALL adult beverages.... I really don't miss them at all. 

I also went to the gym on Monday and have been a slug since.  I'm seriously considering going to zumba tonight.  Meeting a girlfriend for the movies tonight and I'll have time to do both. 

The result so far this week is - (drumroll please!!)  I'm down 5 lbs!! WOOHOO!  Working on 3 more lbs now!

Now - the REST of my life....

I had put a bid in on a foreclosed condo at the end of December - and last night I FINALLY got the signed paperwork back.  Its directly through Freddie Mac and quite frankly, this is the MOST mucked up real estate transaction I've ever been involved with... but I really don't have any control over it.... closing is slated to happen NLT Feb 18th.  So that's going forward.

BFand I are doing very well. Been together for over 2 months.  He's great, treats me wonderfully and is just a great all around person.  He wants me to help him lose some weight (which I'm trying to do) and he's low-carbing it.  Not dropping the weight like I or he'd like to see, but he hasn't been 100% diligent... time will tell.

I'm having my BL/BA next Monday.  It was supposed to be this past Tuesday but the Anesthesia machine broke.. ugh... I hope I'm NOT the first person its used on after its been fixed....

My cat is 11 years old and has decided she'll use her cat box ONLY when she wants too.  I'm getting REAL tired of that.  She found out what snow feels like yesterday after she "did it" right in front of us on the rug. 

My granddaughter is the cutest thing ever and is SO sweet!  I'll get to spend a few days with her after my BL/BA as I'll be staying with my daughter a few days.  I'll be coming back home on Wed.  BF has a work meeting in South Bend and will be taking me down/back so I won't have to drive, which will be nice.  It also gets me out of her hair... I hate being an inconvenience to her.

So a lot going on in my life.  I have to start packing things up - moving some stuff to BF's for storage and some stuff will go to the condo.  My son will be living in the condo and I'll continue going back and forth between our 2 places like I (and he) has been.  Taking the motorcycles to BF's place since he has a heated garage, and they'll be SO happy there!! LOL.. yes, they DO have personalities....

It will be a very busy and trying time over the next month as I'll be on lifting restrictions with trying to move.  BF had shoulder surgery a month ago and its still hurting him quite badly.. so he's crippled too.  We make such a good pair - hehe..

So - swing some critters for me that all goes without mishap and things work out the way I would like them to - which is basically without any glitches!

 

awwwwww Jodyyyyy,
im so happy 5 pds wahoooooo!!!!!
good luck in ur condo im so glad it went thru
and glad everything is going well in ur life good luck in ur surgery next week im so excited for uuuu oxoxoxox

Thanks Toni!  Its amazing what 5 lbs of water weight will do to clothes fitting and just your overall "how you're feeling about yourself".

I'll keep everyone posted on my surgery.  I'm going to get some "before/after" pics and will be sure to share them.

Jody,

Glad you are feeling back on track.

You may want to take your kitty to the vet.  When my older kitty stopped using the litter, it was because she had become diabetic.

Mary

I took her a few weeks ago and they said there wasn't anything wrong with her, but... some older cats get "dementia"...

Also, which I left off, she acts up mostly when BF's dog comes to visit, but not always.  You never know when you'll find a "surprise"... lately its been in my son's room on his clothes. 

She does use her litter box 98% of the time - its the other few times a week when she doesn't.  He did say it was probably behavioral issues.

I found my youngest kitty had decided not to use her box when I had changed her litter on her and one other time when she had a bladder infection. I feel your pain on the kitty issue, mine loves the snow so I can throw her out there,
Congrats on your 5 pounds!

The vet did talk to me about litter, but its the same litter I've been using forever.  She does use it most of the time, just when she gets mad she doesn't.  Sometimes its in the middle of my bed...

Glad to hear things are working out so well in the many facets of your life. I am sure the last three pounds will be far behind you in no time. Enjoy your sweet little grand-baby when you are at DD's. My Mother moved out of state almost two years ago and I know my son really misses her at times. She built a strong relationship with him from a young age and it has made all the difference. I have no advise on Kitty, mine does her business outdoors and I have no issues with not having a litter box inside to say the least. I do hope her behavioral issues improve if that is indeed the cause. I will be swinging critters for your upcoming procedure.

I live 4 hours away from my Grandbaby and I really do want to have a close relationship with her.  My kids didn't have a close relationship with my folks and they live 3 hours away... I dont' want that!

Thanks for swinging critters - I'll need it!

so happy for your 5 pound loss!!!  and the surgery too!  i'm hoping for a tummy tuck later this year.  they say wait 18 months and i'm only 7 months post op so we'll see!  i so very happy for you!