Update.

[Nina Kay]

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Weeellllllll,
I don't even remember what day it was that I last posted my progress with my new plan for health, but yesterday, I totally crashed. I'm not sure what happened in my brain to lead me to not even try to use any of my recovery tools. I know that I didn't turn this day over to my God. That was the biggest mistake. Also, I had my grandkids to spend the night with me the night before and so I had no time to come here for support and accountabilty or to journal. I haven't learned to function normally when they are here. They are my complete focus in every way, every minute. Anyway, I crashed in every way, at my Mother's, where my whole family got together for New Year's Eve. Of course, there was lots of food and sweets. I ate lots of the sweets and very little good food. I got no exercise besides carrying kids around all day. I wound up getting a really bad bladder infection while I was there. It came on me suddenly and within an hour I was in so much pain and there was blood. I will have to go to the Dr. tomorrow. So because of this, I have been sleeping all day and then lounging in the sun and fresh air. It got up to 85 degrees here, last time I checked. Which probably broke a record high for here for this date. We've had no rain in so long that the brush fires are getting out of control and burned down an entire town and lots of homes and property in the surrounding areas. But I was blessed enough where I am to just be able to get the best out of the weather and hopefully all of the fresh air and sunshine that I got will really benefit my health.

I was doing great with my plan everyday before yesterday and have done well with it today as far as what I ate and what I didn't and getting rest and trying to think positive and being thankful. But I haven't gotten exercise today because of my illness and I haven't groomed myself because of the same. I haven't written in my journal yet today, but will try to catch it up before bed tonight. I am getting right back on my plan. It's very important to me in all aspects of my life. I hope that everyone did better than I did and continues too. I am definitely not quitting. I'm starting over with fuel to the fire. More determination to be more dedicated to my own recovery. I need to really pay attention to my recovery, no matter what else is going on in my life. I did learn that. Thanks everyone of you that has been here regularly working your program and sharing it. And thank you to everyone that has been here encouraging and supporting each other. It is so very important to each of our success.

[roses2005]

Thats the ticket!!
Fall down, get right back up, and start over. Nothing wrong with that honey!!!
Get some rest and dont beat yourself up anymore. Trust me, it ALWAYS gets better.!
Start 2006 on a positive note!!!!! Happy New Year to you, and see you on the boards. Jennifer (( roses2005 ))

[sugarssweetpea]

Nina,

Our sermon in church today was about starting 2006. Out of all the focuses, the main thing we need to focus on is living our life according to God's plan for us. If we keep our focus on Him & live our lives for Him, everything else will be a success, because with God we cannot fail. Stay strong Nina & remember to pray. He is always there for us, all we have to do is ask.

I hope you are feeling better. I've never had one of those, hear they are painful. I will be praying for you.

[Nina Kay]

Hey roses,
Thank you for the bolstering pep talk. I needed it. I don't know if I've talked to you before or not, but I hope that you will keep coming back and sharing with us. I really do appreciate the encouragement. ((((((((Hugs)))))))))

Hi sugars,
You are so lucky to have gotten to go to Worship Services yesterday. I didn't get to go because of my illness. I do believe that if we keep our eyes on The Lord, everything else will fall into place. For some weird reason, I feel really positive about 2006. It feels nice to start a fresh new year.
I am doing alot better with my illness today. It's a good thing too, since the clinic was closed. I would have had to go to the ER, if it had stayed really bad. I will probably still go to the Dr. tomorrow, if I can get in to see my Dr. It's the second time this month that I've had an infection of some kind. A couple of weeks ago, I had extremely swollen glands and never went to the Dr. So I think that it's time that I paid her a visit. Thank you for sharing the sermon with me. It is so encouraging.

[sugarssweetpea]

Nina,

I am very happy that you are feeling better. Do you take any vitamins? I posted this on my thread, but I will tell you here also. We just started taking vitamins from Glenn Burkett. He is a Christian & ownes some nutrition stores. You can get more information at www.glennburkett.com. There are some people in our church who take some & they say that they really work. They are all natural. They also help direct you on what foods to eat & what not to eat. Pretty much if God does not make it, don't eat it. I also bought a book a couple of years ago called Body By God Dr. Ben Lerner. I should have paid attention to it then b/c Glenn Burkett says the same thing. Also, if you look up the hypoglycemic diet that is on the website on my seretonin post, they say the same things. Funny how God keeps leading you back to where He wants you to be.

And Nina, I feel honored to be able to share the sermon with you. No need to thank me.

I will keep praying for you & your continued health in all aspects.

[Pony]

Nina, I hope that you continue to feel better. Feeling sick is no fun and can really put on damper on a really terrific day!

It was great that you got right back up on that track after your crash.....getting right back in the game of things is the right thing to do. You have a good attitude to keep going....so keep on keeping on. You inspire me to keep going as well.

As this becomes a part of your lifestyle change, it won't be so hard to have the grandkids over and stay on track. Just think of it as teaching them the healthy way of being.

[Nina Kay]

Hi sugars,
I am still miserable from my illness, but not as bad as the first day. I still didn't get in to see the Dr. I was hoping that I would be well today. I have been drinking lots and lots of water and cranberry juice. I will call at 7:30 in the morning for an appt. Which of those vitamins on that site have you and your husband started with. I will let you be the guinea pig, okay?! Let me know how you feel about them. I am interested, but they are very expensive for me, so I would love to hear your experience before I order anything. I do take the One Source vitamin complete 50 plus and Calcium with vitamin D in them, everyday.

Pony,
You're sure right about feeling bad putting a damper on a really terrific day. We have had the most beautiful weather lately. I haven't felt like making the most of it, but I really have enjoyed opening the windows and doors for fresh air. And thanks for the encouragement, because I sure need it. I have done alot better today with my eating. I have eaten small or moderate meals that are on the healthier side and no sweets. I have not gotten the exercise that I need again because of not feeling good enough to do alot of physical activity. But maybe tomorrow. I can tell that I have lost some weight by the way my clothes fit differently, but I haven't gotten on the scales and don't intend to until I think that I might have reached my goal.

[sugarssweetpea]

Nina,
Yes, the vitamins are very expensive. BUT did you read some of the success stories? We are taking the silver 400 (that is a natural antibiotic). It gets rid of the bad bacteria, but leaves the good. My husband is taking the Good Bacteria, Calcium Magnesium, Digest Foods & I am taking the Calcium Magnesium & the Total Cleanse. We just started today, so no updates yet. They also have one for depression called Mellow Life. Once we get done with these, we are going to sit down & decide what we really need to take & go from there as they are quite pricey. I will let you know how they work. I will continue to pray for you Nina, that you will feel better.

I also really admire you for not getting on the scale. That is a downfall of mine. I have to control myself so I will not weigh daily. Both of my parents do that. It is clearly a learned behavior. I have committed to weighing once a week for the time being.

[Pony]

Nina, I never weigh myself!!!! I know I am overweight...so I don't need something to confirm it....LOL I also go by the way my clothes fit. And when I can buy a smaller size...I celebrate! I have clothes put away that I am working on getting into. My goals. And as I get into those smaller clothes, I throw away the big ones so as not to go into them again. I won't buy any larger sizes.

Sweetpea, throw that scale away girl!!! or at least put it away somewhere that you would have to get it out to get on it and maybe you won't want to so much.