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Posted by karen_kay on November 16, 2008, at 8:40:15
i'm working now. i walk for 8 hours a day. i push a heavy cart around. i lift heavy parts. last time i saw my dr, she wanted to weigh me to make sure i was above 130 before refilling my meds. i was at 133 (with steel toed boots on, it was my first day) my bp was SKY HIGH. i might be dying. wait, i always think i'm dying. let's continue..
i can't eat at work. i'm scared to. what if i feel draggy? what if i have to (shhhhhh, i don't want to say this out loud) go number 2? (i do have issues, you know!) i can't do THAT at work!! what if someone hears me? let's move on...
i drink ensure at work, the kind to help you gain weight. i went from 133 to 121 now. oh yeah, i've also added a cliff bar. and my coffee consumption has been cut back considerably. one cup in the morning, a thermus at work, then water the rest of the day.
what to do, what to do?
it's like i'm scared to eat....
BUTTTTT!! i am eating more when i get home (pats my own back). i eat dinner and sometimes second helpings too. but, i'm still losing weight.
GRRRRR!!! i worry too much, right? it's jsut that i've got these BIG nasty bruises all over my arms and legs from hitting my own grocery cart, i fear people at work might think i'm anorexic (did i spell that right?) and when they ask if i'm eating, i always say 'i'm watchign my carbs' or i need to fit into my prom dress' or somethig stupid like that so they'll leave me alone..
i HATE anxiety!!!!!
sooooooooooooooooo, go BALL STATE!!!!! oh yeah, and i've looked into that weight gain 3000 crap, but i don't want huge muscles (not that i'm not lookin all buff and stuff already :) man, i'm lookin buff!). i just want to be healthier.
what to do, what to do, other than take 4 klonopins and call a cute dr in the morning..
any helpful advice that i'll actually follow? and please don't tell me to eat a cheeseburger. :)
thanks y'all!
kk
Posted by Phillipa on November 18, 2008, at 12:25:38
In reply to this eating thing of mine..., posted by karen_kay on November 16, 2008, at 8:40:15
KK so that's where you've been working. What type of work besides pushing a cart. I'd say get your thyroid tested for hyperthyroidism or hasimototos read thread below. And btw have missed your posts. Love Phillipa no don't eat a cheeseburger too much cholesterol.
Posted by fayeroe on November 20, 2008, at 10:05:42
In reply to this eating thing of mine..., posted by karen_kay on November 16, 2008, at 8:40:15
Hi! I've always been a victim of big weight losses and can certainly understand your concern.
How about some healthy yoghurt at work? Get the kind that isn't lowfat. Three or four containers of that during the day will help your feel better.
Try eating two Clif bars a day. Little frequently snacks. (I love Clif bars..they just went from 99 cents to 1.19. :-( )I bet there are even little bars that help with weight gain. Clif bars do have a lot of sugar, so be careful with a sugar spike.
xoxox Pat
Posted by karen_kay on November 25, 2008, at 3:36:49
In reply to Re: this eating thing of mine..., posted by fayeroe on November 20, 2008, at 10:05:42
a lunchable at work and that helps. i don't eat the candybar though. never could eat those stupid things. if i want a candy bar, i want the extra big ones :) that seems to help and doesn't make me go (shhh) number 2. so, i sneak my cliff bar while i push my cart (and once hit someone with my cart (well, i told her to get out of my way :), and eat lunch now.
went from lowest of 121 (yikes!!!) and now i'm up to 125 (yahooo!!!) and man, oh man am i lookin all buff!!! anyone want to wrestle?? i'll throw you like a bag of dirt :)
i notice that i'm hungrier on the weekends too!
HIP HIP HOORAY!!!
and happy upcoming thanksgiving!!! i'll eat enough for all of you guys and gals :)
thanks a lot for the advice. i'll keep you updated about my (shhhhhh!!!) number 2's :)
love,
kk
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