Weight: 199.8 lbs.
I am in hormonal hell again. Even my hair hurts. I feel grumpy and overwhelmed, and although I am somewhat justified in both as there is much to do and I am stressed for good cause, the degree in which I am feeling this is clearly a manifestation of more than just whatever I have on my plate. And both figuratively and tangibly, it has been more than usual lately. And there are carbs on it!
I have had insufferable munchies lately, which I think relate more to my degree of agitation and restlessness, than hunger. But, just the same, I am feeling off balance, and did give in to urges to overindulge yesterday. I actually had 2 bowls of popcorn for evening snack…with spray butter and hot sauce. And high sodium soup before this, nuts earlier, and leftover ham. I tend to wierdly crave salts and spicy foods about now, and I expect that these are the worst combo of things I should be having when I am most prone to bloat and pain, as well. So, this morning, here I sit with cramps and misery, with leftover hot sauce in my belly, salt and pre-period bloat, and a scale that’s gone up in response to both my hormones and my stupidity.
I wish I were born with a different configuration of chromosones! (As in MALE!)
So, today is already gearing up to be a lovely day. Don’t you wish you were here too?! Blechhhh….
I’ve gotta meet with my supervisors at work today and hope for all of our sakes that they don’t actually expect anything from me, look at me cross eyed, or say “boo.” I’ve got so much to catch up on both at work and at home, especially now as a friend who is doing the garage sale with us, has insisted that we start it on Friday (April 30th) as this is a more prolific sales day and she doesn’t want to lug all of her stuff (and her tent) over for just Saturday and Sunday. Although she is right, I now have to contact the 15 people who are also joining in, and let them know that I moved it up a day, so they too have the option to join in. Plus, I too have to be sure to take that Friday off, and be available to help her and her husband set their tent up a week or two ahead so that they can begin to bring stuff over in advance. It is a huge circus like tent, and if I recall correctly from the last time, it takes quite an effort to put up, AND, overtakes much of our yard (or driveway) and will be quite an intrusion for the duration that it is there.
So, between this and the fact that we are switching cable companies on Monday (which means a new e-mail system and the removal of my current DVR’s full of shows I need to find time to watch, first!), I am approaching overload. We have our usual social and play “obligations” this weekend, but I must clear time to actually get more done.
Or, at least to wallow in my pain and misery….
So, if you read here seeking lightness and joy, to see me losing weight easily and quickly and being a diligent dieter, to bask in my positive attitude or to be refreshed and inspired…may I suggest that today at least, you switch to melting mama or someone else who clearly isn’t me! Arghhhh…!
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April 9th, 2010 | Categories: 
Donna I feel so badly for you!! I can’t begin to imagine your hormonal sufferings, (well yes, actually I can, being that I’m 53 and perimenopausal), but I did want to pass on a cool website that has some interesting menu options. It helps me to have an actual “plan” of food to eat, and I am struggling to lose some weight myself, and these menu options have been helpful. Log on to “sparkpeople.com” and sign yourself up - it is totally free and safe and they provide excellent menus, shopping lists, recipes, fitness suggestions, etc. Not too hard to follow and many available substitutions. (That is the part I like the most). Nutritionally, good balanced choices, with an emphasis on low fat, low sodium and low simple carbs. Hope you have a better weekend! We are excited to be on our own for a few days while Keri is on a school chorus trip to Memphis and Nashville. Freedom for both of us!! Feels good! Love, Paulette
Hi Paulette!
It is so good to hear from you, and I appreciate the awesome website you have suggested. I believe that I have heard the name before, but frankly have never checked into it. I expect that others who read here will appreciate this info. as well.
And oh, the blessings and curses of womanhood never cease to be a wonder, huh?! How cool that you have a break from “mommy hood” this weekend though…I hope that you and Ed are enjoying your freedom in some special ways.
I have been nagging Tom to get back to you about Keri’s graduation and all. He won’t be able to travel there, but hopes to acknowledge this special time another way. Joan and Ron may be there around then though, if they truly travel as they are talking about.
Well, have a great “break”, keep up your own diet diligence, and maybe we’ll talk soon!
Man I am so glad those days are over!!! I have great empathy for Tom, poor guy, how does he survive!
just kidding but if I were him I’d hide those cats with you on your hormonal munchy hunt. It’s a heck of a hormonal trip but remember this too shall pass, well at least for 25+ days. Maybe you need to go to the casino and get your mind on money instead of food. Although, that buffet would be calling you so maybe not a good idea. We went to the movies tonight and saw Date Night. It was so funny and entertaining, and I didn’t even eat popcorn. My stomach is still somewhat in an funk so that’s the real reason I didn’t eat it and not will power. Oh yes, and starting Monday you’ll have to reach me at Leroy, I believe it will be extension 230. Let you know if that changes. I will officialy no longer be Director of TBI/MSC/At Home Res Hab. But will be Director of Day Habilitaiton and Structured Day Programs. Looking forward to the change and challenge and looking forward to talking and catching up.
Hi Barb,
I am glad to hear from you and see that you have not succumbed to your tummy problems! Did you ever check to be sure that these were not symptomatic for anything else?
And, as to one who has been on a wierd popcorn kick lately, it is good that you too have not given in. My tummy also hurts (but for different reasons) and I figure that the popcorn isn’t helping the cramps any. But, I CRAVE it lately, although at least I don’t make it buttery and all as they do in the theater. In fact, I only use that spray butter stuff, and hot sauce. Mmmmm, but ouch!
Well, I am excited for you for your new position, and can’t wait to hear how you are faring back at Leroy and all. Must be a huge relief to get out of TBI!!!
Keep in touch…oh, and are you going to DD day this year? I would like to but no one that I know of is attending from my dept., and I wouldn’t want to go alone. Let me know, ok? Its May 27th, I think.
Have a great, cleansing weekend before you are off to new adventures on Monday, and keep an eye on you tummy and health too! Mama BinB