Muppet's July Journal

[TStreich]

Wow sounds like you have had a bad day. I just had to throw in my parents are having their 50th wedding anniversary party this weekend (actual anniversary was April 8th). Hope everything is brighter tomorrow!

[mifsit]

Old people eh?? Always think they know best. Well our baby will be breast fed and in car seats when needed. Oh and will be wearing a t-shirt with "spit on that hankercehif and I'm calling social services" on to deter people who commit that gross act.

[helena]

I know exactly what you mean!! My mother inlaw said i took the easy way out when i gave birth to my daughter mollie, because i had to have an emergency c section!!! Never mind the fact that i had pre eclampsia and was about to go in to a fit!!!! lol.... the easy way out eh!!!!!!!!!

[Missy]

heh, my bf and I are currently scrapping with his parents. It's so bad that we told them never to call here. I hate when they interfere and act like they know what's best. They don't let us grow up and learn for ourselves.

[muppet]

Thanks guys. It helps me put things into perspective, when I know so many of us go through the same things. I know not to let anything they say or do get to me. And for the most part I don't. But if i don't let it out, I just might blow a gasket! When you sit back and think about the things they say and do, it's realy quite comical.
I hope and pray that when I'm a grandma ( hopefully not for a number of years) that I will not be so closed minded about things.
We are planning a new playground for the preschool where I work. There are lots of regulations and standards reguarding safety that have to be met. The preschool is at my church, so the church is also involved in this process. Most people are wonderful, and willing to work with you, and can see the big picture and the benefits that both the church and preschool could receive if we work together and do this right.
But of course you have those 'old people' who can only remember what it was like in their day, and that they didn't need all that fancy stuff, and they all survived... blah blah blah....
Quite honestly I can see their point on some things. But the bottom line is that times have changed. Playgrounds have to meet all these safety standards for insurance purposes. Which is extremely expensive... which makes the equipment extremely expensive.... etc....
But so many can't see why you can't just string up a tire swing and call it good. It was good enough for them, so it ought to be good enough for everyone else.......sigh.... I'm not looking forward to presenting our ideas to the voters of the church!
Anyway -- yesterday was just an awful day. In many ways. I am off to a much better start today, and got my walk in. I am determined to keep my eating in check-- yesterday was so bad -- it was emotional eating, which means chocolate, and lots of it! So -- no more of that. I'm in better spirits.
I think I'm going to do one of my ab routines. They only take about 5 minutes, but the last one I did really worked my muscles.
This board is the best!
Carol

[Trying4Thin]

So you are related to the "Bud-inski's" too? hehe...That has got to be driving you up the wall. I know that they most likely mean well, but times have changed and so have people's ways of doing things. The next time that happens; just stick a piece of gum in your mouth and chomp on it. If you keep your mouth busy, it will lessen your chances to walk into an arguement. And if that doesnt work; eventually these people have a home of their own and will leave. Hopefully...

Carol have you tried to figure out why you are eating the things you are eating? Is it stress? Is it because it is more convienant? Maybe if you wrote down what you were feeling emotionally right before you eat; then you could see what is going on. Patterns are hard to break; but not impossible. I am too embarrassed to write down here what I used to chow in a single sitting; but you get the idea. And actually; eating healthy isnt painful. Gone are the days of eating just "rabbit food." (Sorry Snoopy). I am surprised at what I am allowed to eat these days. I bet the library or internet has some good ideas for healthy dinners that the family will love and that way you wont have to eat as they do, or be forced to make your own plate too. If you want; I can give you some suggestions (for restaurant ideas) from my LA book. It is quite obvious to me that you have the exercise portion of your plan down cold. That is awesome. I just dont want you to toss all that hard work out the window by not eating as well as you would like to.

If you feel the need to emotional eat; come to the forum and have a bitch session and get it out of your system. I bet you forget what it was you were craving before you finish your post. You are inspiring to a lot of people here and if they see you getting through something without the "help" of food then they will believe they can do it too.

Still your #1 cheerleader...

~Carrie

[muppet]

Thanks Carrie. I know exactly why I was eating so poorly yesterday, and it definitely was stress -- emotion related. Fortunatly, I don't get in these situations very often. I'm disappointed that I let it get to me, and just threw in the towel yesterday, but it was a temporary thing. And I told myself that. But it never really helps to give in to these kinds of things. If I had resisted, I could be feeling proud of myself today, instead of ashamed that I couldn't handle the stress.
But, as always, the past is behind me. I've dont much better today, and plan to do even better tomorrow.
I do ok with my family. Most of the things that are really unhealthy are the things that only my husband likes, so very easy to resist. The kids and I are into simple food. And I really do love chicken, which I put in individual serving sizes in the freezer, so it's super easy to pull one out, if the rest of the crew are having burgers, or brats, or something . ( man-- I don't even think I could eat a brat now!!! All the grease!!)
The weather is gorgeous again! I really wish summer could always be this way -- high about 80, lows in the 50's. A perfect 10 day!
I did my ab work today ( ugh!). This is a habit I really need to get into. And, once I get used to the routines, I can do it on my own, without watching any tape.
Well, I don't know yet if I'm going to spend the weekend with the in-laws yet or not. We've planned on it, but no one has called us yet to let us know what's going on. I'm sure they'll think only of themselves, and plan it next weekend when we couldn't be there. They wouldn't ever consider asking what's works for us ... And... I've really got to just let this go. I have no control over the situation. I will be appalled if they don't do anything to recognize their 50th wedding anniversary, but they aren't my parents.
Tomorrow really ought to be a great day! I don't have a lot of 'have to' s, aside from exercise, and eating right. Ahh -- love days like that!
See y'all tomorrow!
Carol

[Missy]

I hope everything turns out okay with the in-laws. There is nothing that peeves me off more than people who are self-centered and think the world only revolves around them and their life.

[helena]

dont worry about the in law thing!!!! things like that arent worth your time and energy!!!! Have a fab weekend with your immediate family instead and at the end of the day its there loss and not yours!!!!

[muppet]

I'm totally putting the in-law thing behind me. I'm lucky -- they live about 200 miles away, so it's only occasionally that I have to put up with them. I really do love them -- but sometimes it's so frustrating, I just feel like banging my head against a wall! Or typing up a big bitch fest to post on the internet!!!
I got up this morning and did my ab exercises. I would really like to get into that habit, since it's such a short, intense workout. Also, I have to have a completely empty stomach to do ab work. I prefer it anyway. So, it's a good system to do that first thing.
I had lunch at Mc Donalds. I had their asian salad. I hardly even used any dressing. I tell ya -- that salad is so good, it almost makes me forgive them for all the other crap they sell! I do have to say , it seems like they are trying to give more options.
I havent' done my cardio yet, but I will. It's so nice today, I think a long bike ride is in order. I'm just going to let my lunch settle, clean up my kitchen, and head out.
Hope you all have a super-terrific day!
Carol