Kelly
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Day 77- Dance! Dance! Dance!
Roller skating didn't work out so well for me. haven't been back since my major fall where i bruise/cracked my tailbone. recently i have taken up dancing. just fun, fancy free, don't care if i look cool or like a fool dancing. a friend of mine DJs at a local club downtown and there is no cover!!! so i go, literally dance my a$$ off for a few hours, have a diet cola (free refills) for $2 and i tip every time i get a refill out of common courtesy. and this weekend in doing that and sticking to my food plan i have lost 3 lbs!!!! almost 45 down :)
Kelly
Kelly
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Day 76- The Move
My office is moving this weekend. it is a Huge undertaking. lots of thinking a head, planning, waiting, more waiting, tempers, irritations and finally the move. now to unpack it all. ugh.
i got the important part of my office done, and help out some others, but was reluctant to help out too much because people like things a certain way and get their feelings hurt if they aren't the ones to unpack the way they want it to be done. to that i say..... just do it and get it over with and perfect it later!!! geez!!!
did not do to good today eating wise. did not eat much at all was the problem. out of food, did not prepare, so all i had was a slice of wheat toast, a protein bar some berries and a small slice of pizza from the time i woke up at 6:30 am till about 5pm. not good. i felt a lil light headed shopping, but made it home and ate something instaed of getting something at the store or snacking on the samples.
Kelly
i got the important part of my office done, and help out some others, but was reluctant to help out too much because people like things a certain way and get their feelings hurt if they aren't the ones to unpack the way they want it to be done. to that i say..... just do it and get it over with and perfect it later!!! geez!!!
did not do to good today eating wise. did not eat much at all was the problem. out of food, did not prepare, so all i had was a slice of wheat toast, a protein bar some berries and a small slice of pizza from the time i woke up at 6:30 am till about 5pm. not good. i felt a lil light headed shopping, but made it home and ate something instaed of getting something at the store or snacking on the samples.
Kelly
Day 75- Recipe Friday: Carrot Cake
I have been wanting to try this......
Carrot Cake Deluxe
It’s a special occasion. Wearing a party hat without getting any cake makes you feel deprived. You don’t want to be the only person in the room not enjoying cake. That’s where this recipe comes in…
- 12 egg whites
- 1¼ cup Splenda
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1½ cups oats
- 1 lb carrots peeled and pureed
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar,optional
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel and puree (very fine) carrots and set aside. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks are formed. Gradually beat in Splenda, almond extract, and pumpkin spice. Slowly mix in pureed carrots and oats until well blended. Pour into a nonstick 9x9 pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool and cut into 6 equal pieces and enjoy!
Kelly
Day 74- Busy once again!
Down another lb. (yay me) the weight loss has been kinda slow, even though it are the inches that really matter. next week back to working out hard. more time doing cardio (30 mins instead of 15) More water and well.... food wise there is not much if anything to change. positive thinking is helping with depression, although i still feel overwhelmed at times. when that happens i take a breather/ a moment to myself and then go on with my day.
it helps
Kelly
it helps
Kelly
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Day 73- Hump Day!!!
Don't have much to say today. i fell a bit better, worked out a lil more today, talked up my new business http://www.etsy.com/people/TheRetroVixen?ref=si_pr to friends, got a lot of positive feed back and i didn't get yelled at today... that is always a plus. On top of that, the Arrhythmia dept. (heart monitors) gave me their used Holter Monitor cassette tapes!!! there are probably over 100 of them!!! clear cassette tapes with no writing on them, just labels i need to peel off :) that made me extremely happy!!!
I thought this pic was funny :)
Kelly
Day 72- Depression Sux!!!
I have been struggling with depression for years. My Father is Manic Depressive (bi-polar) and my mom is Clinical depressive. i dunno what i am, nor do i really wanna know, but what i do know is that i do get depressed. it especially happens after a big event that i have been looking forward to like the Hot Rod show and the Photo shoot. it is a let down.... nothing big to look forward to for a while. i do have several things coming up and things i need to do, but not for a couple months, so i am trying to build myself up for those.
about 10 years ago i was on a depression med called Paxil. after my divorce i decided i did not like how it made me feel numb, so i weened myself off of it and i felt good! a few months later my grandfather, who i loved very much, died at the age of 90. at the time i was working at a nutrition section in a local grocery store and knew that there was a way with vitamins. so i did a lil research and asked around and found the right combination..... and it worked!!
i have been needing to go back on the regimen for a while, and will after i get paid next. it made me feel better, more energized and not so tired and irritated all the time or crying at the drop of a hat.
i have been noticing the last couple days that i have been extra hungry, which is a symptom of my depression. even though i was eating good "clean" food, i was eating a lil more than i should. that was a major sign to me that this needs to be dealt with. so this morning i drank my Dfine (fruit punch flavor) and got my self ready for work and did not let things stress me out as much as it has. it is a good start.
Kelly
about 10 years ago i was on a depression med called Paxil. after my divorce i decided i did not like how it made me feel numb, so i weened myself off of it and i felt good! a few months later my grandfather, who i loved very much, died at the age of 90. at the time i was working at a nutrition section in a local grocery store and knew that there was a way with vitamins. so i did a lil research and asked around and found the right combination..... and it worked!!
i have been needing to go back on the regimen for a while, and will after i get paid next. it made me feel better, more energized and not so tired and irritated all the time or crying at the drop of a hat.
i have been noticing the last couple days that i have been extra hungry, which is a symptom of my depression. even though i was eating good "clean" food, i was eating a lil more than i should. that was a major sign to me that this needs to be dealt with. so this morning i drank my Dfine (fruit punch flavor) and got my self ready for work and did not let things stress me out as much as it has. it is a good start.
Kelly
Monday, July 25, 2011
Day 71 & week 11 pics (oops skipped week 10 pics!)
last week was a crazy week and i totally forgot to have Angela take week 10 pics..... but at least we have week 11!!!! Holla!!!! i am below 200 lbs (199.8 to be exact as of 5:20am)! this will be the last time i revisit that number!!! NO MORE GOING BACK OVER 200!!!!!! i am so done with that number. in my bank acount, sure. in my pocket, awesome. on me as body weight, no way jose!!!!
Day 1: May 16 Day 51: July 5 Day 71: July 25
Day 30 Day 51 Day 71
Day 1: May 16 Day 51: July 5 Day 71: July 25
Day 30 Day 51 Day 71
Kelly
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Day 70- Finally have my first shop!!!
I have finally opened my Etsy shop!!!!
http://www.etsy.com/people/TheRetroVixen?ref=ls_profile
I have been working on it for months, getting stuff together, making sure it works and won't fall apart. the toughest part is making time to make my creations. but i am happy with the results..... who knew there were so many little details to think about.
getting all this together i have forgot to eat and drink my water at times, but not too bad. thank goodness there is no stress eating like there has been in the past. not even a craving. i was a bit stressed last nite and ron did his usual trying to cheer me up with food because it is habit. China buffet is tempting with their yummy sushi, but we are tight on money and that place is a lil out of my comfort range still..... too tempting and sooo much sodium! so i just said no and drank a lot of water!
so.... go check out my shop! if you see anything that you would like me to make, don't hesitate to let me know! :) i already have an order in for a rainbow tutu/petticoat for Palouse Pride (Southeast Washington/Idaho) for a friend of mine.
Kelly
http://www.etsy.com/people/TheRetroVixen?ref=ls_profile
I have been working on it for months, getting stuff together, making sure it works and won't fall apart. the toughest part is making time to make my creations. but i am happy with the results..... who knew there were so many little details to think about.
getting all this together i have forgot to eat and drink my water at times, but not too bad. thank goodness there is no stress eating like there has been in the past. not even a craving. i was a bit stressed last nite and ron did his usual trying to cheer me up with food because it is habit. China buffet is tempting with their yummy sushi, but we are tight on money and that place is a lil out of my comfort range still..... too tempting and sooo much sodium! so i just said no and drank a lot of water!
Kelly
Day 69- Amazing Pictures!!!
ya know.... when the photographer asked me if i have ever modeled before, i thought it was a line that he used on the gals he was shooting to make them feel confident and sexy. But i am thinking with me maybe he was being serious. I sure hope so, if not the pictures still turned out gorgeous and they even want to use a couple for their website!!!! they have only 1 pic that i would consider the gal plus sized. i asked why there was a lack of size diversity on the site and the gal said..... we ask but none of them feel comfortable being viewed publicly. she asked me and i said- of course!!! that would be awesome!!!!
Kelly
Kelly
Day 68- Recipe Friday!!!!
These are always a hit!!!! great hot or cold :)
Porcupine Meatballs
Preheat large non-stick skillet (with tight fitting lid); brown meatballs in skillet, turning to brown all sides. (You can use a little salt free chicken broth, if desired.)
Drain meatballs on paper towels and pour off any grease from skillet. Return meatballs to skillet; cover with water, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes (if desired). Bring to a boil over medium heat. Turn heat down to low, cover skillet, and simmer about 45-50 minutes stirring every once in a while to prevent sticking.
Kelly
Porcupine Meatballs
- 1 lb freshly ground turkey breast
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Mrs Dash Chicken seasoning
- ½ cup uncooked rice
- 1 cup water
- 16 oz no salt added tomato sauce
- 14.5 oz no salt added diced tomatoes, optional
Preheat large non-stick skillet (with tight fitting lid); brown meatballs in skillet, turning to brown all sides. (You can use a little salt free chicken broth, if desired.)
Drain meatballs on paper towels and pour off any grease from skillet. Return meatballs to skillet; cover with water, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes (if desired). Bring to a boil over medium heat. Turn heat down to low, cover skillet, and simmer about 45-50 minutes stirring every once in a while to prevent sticking.
Kelly
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Hot Rod Show- Burlesque Pics
Kelly
Day 67- Epiphany? For Me????
Yesterday after my very first Photo shoot that went awesomely awesomesauce, my friend Miss Chae and i went to one of her fave sandwich places- San Fransisco Sourdough. I love me some Sourdough! it reminds me of staying at my grandma and grandpa Hamilton's house. grandpa loved to toast sourdough.
anyway....so i have worked very hard to lose 40 lbs since may and figured i deserved a lil break, so i had a sandwich. i chose a turkey sandwich with mayo, honey mustard, lettuce, tomato and onion on sourdough. i ate half of my sandwich and felt slightly full, so i put the other half away for later.
Here is the EPIPHANY- i didn't feel any emotional connection to the food like i have before..... it was just food. AND it did not satisfy me like it would have in the past!!!!! It has taken me ALL my life to get to this point!
even as a child thru adulthood, if i was feeling good, bad, sad, happy, mad, you name the emotion and i would eat. i don't feel the need or the want to do that anymore.
i even went out with friends last nite and we were celebrating many things and doing Karaoke. it was Ladies nite and 1/2 price appetizers, who can beat that.... and i had a diet pepsi. the waitress asked if i was sure if i wanted anything and i simply said that i don't eat after 8pm (which is a rule i made for myself). i was perfectly fine drinking my soda. seeing the food and the smells of the food did not bother me. i have gotten to a point where i can be around it and it doesn't bother me anymore! it took a very, very long time to get to that point.
i am proud of myself even if no one cares or even understands how this feels and why it is so important.
Kelly
anyway....so i have worked very hard to lose 40 lbs since may and figured i deserved a lil break, so i had a sandwich. i chose a turkey sandwich with mayo, honey mustard, lettuce, tomato and onion on sourdough. i ate half of my sandwich and felt slightly full, so i put the other half away for later.
Here is the EPIPHANY- i didn't feel any emotional connection to the food like i have before..... it was just food. AND it did not satisfy me like it would have in the past!!!!! It has taken me ALL my life to get to this point!
even as a child thru adulthood, if i was feeling good, bad, sad, happy, mad, you name the emotion and i would eat. i don't feel the need or the want to do that anymore.
i even went out with friends last nite and we were celebrating many things and doing Karaoke. it was Ladies nite and 1/2 price appetizers, who can beat that.... and i had a diet pepsi. the waitress asked if i was sure if i wanted anything and i simply said that i don't eat after 8pm (which is a rule i made for myself). i was perfectly fine drinking my soda. seeing the food and the smells of the food did not bother me. i have gotten to a point where i can be around it and it doesn't bother me anymore! it took a very, very long time to get to that point.
i am proud of myself even if no one cares or even understands how this feels and why it is so important.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Day 66- An Amazing Day!!!
Had my first Photo shoot today!
Busy day, but i had fun :)
Headed to Pullman, Washington (2 hrs away) Saturday to see my pics!
Kelly
- Started off waking up at 5am
- went to go work out at 6am, but was not open yet
- on the way home stopped by Walgreens to pick up some lashes
- did some FB-ing, packed my stuff and headed to work for a mandatory pee test for the new company
- after that went to pick up my stylist for the day- Miss Chae, and headed to my first appt- hair
- Robin my hair stylist extraordinaire did an awesome job as she always does!
- next appt-makeup. make up artist was running a lil behind and her airbrish tool decided to get jammed, so she went to the "old fashioned" method..... foundation and a sponge applicator.
- we ran a lil late for the shoot. once there Miss Chae went into full effect picking out awesome ensembles for me to wear! touched up my hair and make up a lil and i was off, posing like a pro!
- the photographer Scott even asked if i had done this before.... my reply- nope. first time!
- after we were finished, we took the stuff back to the car, went to have a bite to eat at San Fransisco Sourdough and i took Miss Chae home.
- after dropping off Miss Chae my husband drove by in his work truck. do he truned around and i pulled to the side of the road, got out and gave him a hug and a kiss! he said i looked gorgeous (what a sweet huny i have).
- then it was off to my dr appt
- once in the room at the dr, they discovered that i have another year before the test i was there for and gave me the option to have it done or not.... i decided not! and headed to get some gas , and then home.
Busy day, but i had fun :)
Headed to Pullman, Washington (2 hrs away) Saturday to see my pics!
Day 65- At Least The Day Is Over
Today was a HORRIBLE day! tried to bring up something that i thought was an issue at work and the supervisor disagreed, and slapped my hand (so to speak) for bringing it to her attention. UGH! guess i can not trust any of my supervisors. :(
Anyway.... so i cried a couple/few times, even during my work out because i am so frustrated and hurt.
Oh well. Photoshoot is tomorrow and i am looking forward to that. getting all my pin-up clothing, lingerie, jewelry and hair flowers. so much to choose from, good thing i have a friend/stylist to help me :) Can't wait!!!!
Kelly
Anyway.... so i cried a couple/few times, even during my work out because i am so frustrated and hurt.
Oh well. Photoshoot is tomorrow and i am looking forward to that. getting all my pin-up clothing, lingerie, jewelry and hair flowers. so much to choose from, good thing i have a friend/stylist to help me :) Can't wait!!!!
Monday, July 18, 2011
Day 64- I Don't Like Mondays!
every monday this song runs thru my head, and it is true..... i don't like mondays. i don't wanna kill everybody like the person in the song does, just maybe a lil taco kicking. (and by tacos i mean crotch) i am not a violent person, but i do think that every office needs to have a punching bag for those moments when you wanna punch or kick someone. it is good cardio and stress relief.
Well today was one of "those" mondays where everyone is rude and irritating and wants it done now and will point out your faults just to make you feel bad. (all she had to say is -can you please fix this- not you did this wrong and that wrong, ect)
i shouldn't let it bug m, but it does. sometimes i feel like the only one doing something and i am getting no support no matter how hard i try (work wise).ugh!
ok enough with the rant about mondays......on days like this in the past i would go straight for the junk food to sooth my feelings. not anymore! i take it out in my work out. today though was not a great example..... i did cardio for 15 mins, but something is better than nothing. atleast i did not go back to my old habits. instead i create new ones..... like thrift store shopping! i scored 20 cassette tapes (on sale-1 cent each) 2 computer keyboards (for crafting), a white mens dress shirt, a polka dot skirt, some tweed capris..... all for under $20!!! not bad :) better than $20 on junk food or take out!
Kelly
Well today was one of "those" mondays where everyone is rude and irritating and wants it done now and will point out your faults just to make you feel bad. (all she had to say is -can you please fix this- not you did this wrong and that wrong, ect)
i shouldn't let it bug m, but it does. sometimes i feel like the only one doing something and i am getting no support no matter how hard i try (work wise).ugh!
ok enough with the rant about mondays......on days like this in the past i would go straight for the junk food to sooth my feelings. not anymore! i take it out in my work out. today though was not a great example..... i did cardio for 15 mins, but something is better than nothing. atleast i did not go back to my old habits. instead i create new ones..... like thrift store shopping! i scored 20 cassette tapes (on sale-1 cent each) 2 computer keyboards (for crafting), a white mens dress shirt, a polka dot skirt, some tweed capris..... all for under $20!!! not bad :) better than $20 on junk food or take out!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Day 63- Burlesque
Yesterday i did my first public burlesque act! it was a great success too! the song i was going to sing was not such a success, but some quick thinking by my friend Jewels (the leader of the burlesque group) the song turned into and impromptu dance. All in all it was a great time, hot and sweaty, but isn't that the point of burlesque.... to get people hot and sweaty? (lol)
there are lots of pics that i have not gotten a chance to look over, but my trainer/friend Angela sent me this one that she took during my first performance.
Yup..... i was a sailor pin-up burlesque girl :) i got a ton of compliments on my outfit/costume and my performance, which makes me SUPER happy! i would have been even happier if i would have remembered the words to my song, but oh well. 3 days prep, adrenaline and a sound system i was not use to are not good combination.
Kelly
there are lots of pics that i have not gotten a chance to look over, but my trainer/friend Angela sent me this one that she took during my first performance.
Kelly
Day 62- One goal down....
It is Official!!! I have Lost 40 lbs!!!! yay me!!!
i had a feeling that it would happen this week, but it was a matter of when. i was a lil scared that i wouldn't until next week because i didn't work out as hard this week as i have in the past weeks because i have been so busy.
Kelly
i had a feeling that it would happen this week, but it was a matter of when. i was a lil scared that i wouldn't until next week because i didn't work out as hard this week as i have in the past weeks because i have been so busy.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Day 61- Recipe Friday!!!!
it seems lately that i post these on saturday.... hahahaha!
Anyway, here is one that i have always wanted to try that i have heard are delish!!!!
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Prepare rice without salt or butter. Bring a large pot of water to boil and place in a 3-lb. cabbage head. Cover and cook for about 8 minutes. Take the head out but leave the water on at a boil. Carefully remove as many leaves as you can without tearing them. Put the cabbage head back into the pot and cook a little longer until you can take off about 20 large leaves. Trim out the tough center stalk and set aside.
Sauté two chopped onions in a nonstick pan until they are soft and golden. Pour the onions into a large bowl and add 1 pound of ground turkey or chicken breast, the cooked rice, 1 egg white, freshly ground black pepper, and any other salt-free seasoning you might like (Suggestion: McCormick's It's A Dilly). Mix it up with your hands.
Lay 3-4 cabbage leaves out and place about 3 tablespoons of filling on each. Roll up from the stalk end, turning in the sides, and finish at the leafy end so as to make a neat packet. You might have to hold it closed with a toothpick. Place the packets seam-side down in a shallow pan large enough to hold the rolls all in one layer. (At this point it calls for bacon; perhaps a few drops of liquid smoke would do.). Preheat the oven to 350º.
In a saucepan, heat together tomatoes with ½ cup broth. Add chopped fresh dill or about dried dill weed. Pour the sauce over the cabbage rolls and bake for 1 hour or until the rolls are slightly browned. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Kelly
Anyway, here is one that i have always wanted to try that i have heard are delish!!!!
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
- 1-3 lbs cabbage
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken breast
- ½ cup long-grain white rice
- 1 egg white
- fresh-ground black pepper
- liquid smoke (get Wright's brand.... only liquid smoke with no added sodium)
- 14oz can of no salt added diced tomatoes
- ½ cup no salt added or low sodiumbeef broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons dried)
Prepare rice without salt or butter. Bring a large pot of water to boil and place in a 3-lb. cabbage head. Cover and cook for about 8 minutes. Take the head out but leave the water on at a boil. Carefully remove as many leaves as you can without tearing them. Put the cabbage head back into the pot and cook a little longer until you can take off about 20 large leaves. Trim out the tough center stalk and set aside.
Sauté two chopped onions in a nonstick pan until they are soft and golden. Pour the onions into a large bowl and add 1 pound of ground turkey or chicken breast, the cooked rice, 1 egg white, freshly ground black pepper, and any other salt-free seasoning you might like (Suggestion: McCormick's It's A Dilly). Mix it up with your hands.
Lay 3-4 cabbage leaves out and place about 3 tablespoons of filling on each. Roll up from the stalk end, turning in the sides, and finish at the leafy end so as to make a neat packet. You might have to hold it closed with a toothpick. Place the packets seam-side down in a shallow pan large enough to hold the rolls all in one layer. (At this point it calls for bacon; perhaps a few drops of liquid smoke would do.). Preheat the oven to 350º.
In a saucepan, heat together tomatoes with ½ cup broth. Add chopped fresh dill or about dried dill weed. Pour the sauce over the cabbage rolls and bake for 1 hour or until the rolls are slightly browned. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Day 60- Two months!!!!
i can't believe it has been 2 months since i started this blog!!! i have grown (and shrunk) sooo much since my first posting. i now feel more confident in my body, have made a ton of new friends, have taken on new endeavors and all the while still sticking to my food plan 99% of the time and working out 5-6 days a week!!!
yay me!!!!
The last harry potter movie is playing tonight at midnight, i am not going (will go this weekend) but i just had to post this! enjoy!!!
Kelly
yay me!!!!
The last harry potter movie is playing tonight at midnight, i am not going (will go this weekend) but i just had to post this! enjoy!!!
Day 59- Soooo Behind!
I am so sorry that i have been running behind on my blogs these last couple weeks. i have been super busy going to work outs, then work, practice and memorize on my breaks, more work, work out again, meetings, looking for items i need for my performance this Saturday @ Terror in the Valley 2 Hot Rod Carr, Truck & Cycle show at the Peaceful Valley Community Center.
it is my first time singing so publicly in Spokane PLUS it will be my first time doing Burlesque!!!!!! (yes....you read that right)i have done karaoke in Spokane, but not singing from memory on stage in front of hundreds of people in Spokane!!! i can do it!!!
Getting i all my meals and drinking all my water for the day has been a lil challenging.... dinner is usually the meal that suffers, but i have been getting in 95% of my workouts. I listen to the music that i am going to be performing while i work out and i have the lyrics in front of me so i can get my timing cues down and the words memorized. it is tough, but i know i can do it!
Kelly
it is my first time singing so publicly in Spokane PLUS it will be my first time doing Burlesque!!!!!! (yes....you read that right)i have done karaoke in Spokane, but not singing from memory on stage in front of hundreds of people in Spokane!!! i can do it!!!
Getting i all my meals and drinking all my water for the day has been a lil challenging.... dinner is usually the meal that suffers, but i have been getting in 95% of my workouts. I listen to the music that i am going to be performing while i work out and i have the lyrics in front of me so i can get my timing cues down and the words memorized. it is tough, but i know i can do it!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Day 58 & Week 9 Results
i haven't lost much weight in the last week & a half, but i am OK with that.... i will get there. it is more about the inches than the lbs anyway. here are the new pics!!!
Day 1: 5/16/11 Day 58: 7/12/11
Day 30 Day 58
Kelly
Day 1: 5/16/11 Day 58: 7/12/11
Day 30 Day 58
Kelly
Monday, July 11, 2011
Day 57- The Shot
instead of my training session today (which i switched to tomorrow) i decided to make an appointment to get back on Depo-Provera again for several reasons-
It is not that i really need a birth control method, i am not gonna have kids anytime soon with my huny being "fixed" literally 6 months (almost to the day) before we met. i have finally accepted the fact that i will never bare children, so why have the cycle. so there for.... Depo is the best option. sure we may adopt some day, and it will be a pre-teen or teen because i don't think i have it in me to be patient enough for a baby or a toddler in this point in my life. i am past that. i like having my freedom and being able to talk like a human and not do baby talk all day.i like having my family heirlooms out on display and not having to worry about them getting broken or having to baby-proof the house.
i have "babies" already. they have fur, are potty trained, do not need me to entertain them and give me love an affection. best of all they do not talk back (too much) and i do not have to send them to college!
back to the Depo.......i am lucky that i do not have the side effects that some have with "the shot". my sis gained a lot, i have had friends who have had bad reactions and even some who had their period the whole time they were on it.
and being that i have been working so hard to lose weight and inches, i do not need stupid cravings messing me up! BUT......the main reason for me is no more pain! it is that simple.
there are 2 of my fur babies right there!!! Chuck Norris (the best-est kitty in da world) and Bruce Lee!!!
Kelly
- It helps with my fibrocystic breast disorder (stabbing and piercing breast pain every month is not fun)
- i don't get the mood swings (it seems to be more irritability than anything, which makes me snippy)
- no more cramps
- no more monthly weight loss stall
- and no more "hemorrhaging" (lol)
It is not that i really need a birth control method, i am not gonna have kids anytime soon with my huny being "fixed" literally 6 months (almost to the day) before we met. i have finally accepted the fact that i will never bare children, so why have the cycle. so there for.... Depo is the best option. sure we may adopt some day, and it will be a pre-teen or teen because i don't think i have it in me to be patient enough for a baby or a toddler in this point in my life. i am past that. i like having my freedom and being able to talk like a human and not do baby talk all day.i like having my family heirlooms out on display and not having to worry about them getting broken or having to baby-proof the house.
i have "babies" already. they have fur, are potty trained, do not need me to entertain them and give me love an affection. best of all they do not talk back (too much) and i do not have to send them to college!
back to the Depo.......i am lucky that i do not have the side effects that some have with "the shot". my sis gained a lot, i have had friends who have had bad reactions and even some who had their period the whole time they were on it.
and being that i have been working so hard to lose weight and inches, i do not need stupid cravings messing me up! BUT......the main reason for me is no more pain! it is that simple.
Kelly