PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

[USMgirl]

PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

Peanut! May I ask, "what do you wear to run in such cold?"
I just can't even imagine! I'm such a hot-humid natured Southern girl! We run or walk year 'round in shorts and tee's! I have some cold weather gear...but it still has the tags on it! :H
Just curious!!!

[JAMMS]

PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

Finally, I get the PC all to myself.....my hubby took it over...the NFL playoffs is a crazy time in my house. I sent him to HomeDepot he's pissed....the Miami Dolphins lost....oh well....

Sara- I forgot to mention tht I'm also taking the l-glut.

I don't know if I should change the time I take the Topa or what...I just have no...umph...I'm not sure if IT is what is making me lazy like.... went for a walk this afternoon with my daughter but, it was mostly to get away frommy family...I felt like everyone was ganging up on my this morning...you see...I borrowed my son's cd alarm clock and attmepted to listen to the "clearing"cd last night...(I coudn't seem to get off the escalator) anyway....I put a sign on my door that said "do not distrub until morning" and this morning they allgave me a hard time about it...hubby that I didn't want to give him sex and I think my 17 year old thought I was drinking AL....IDK....it turned into a bit of a screaming match between everyone....

My sinusus are killing my so swollen been drinking ginger root tea, but not really helping....also been sleeping late in the morning I'm worried I will not get up in time to get 2nd grader to school in time tomorrow. It's day #4 for me...I just feel like I'm struggling....I'm not craving just struggling with everything...Sorry for all the complaning...I mean to bring you guys down you all sound so wonderful......keep up the good work.

Hey Sunbeam thanks for your support!

Peanut- I dont' go back to work until Wed I don't know whether I can't wait to go back or paranoid to go back....I'm so out of it. I just hope that if this is a sidce effect from the topa if goe away soon!

Sorry that I'm not addressing everyone...I'm in the middle of making sauce and homemade ravioli...I just wanted to pop in while hubby was away.

:l to everyone....

[USMgirl]

PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

Jamms, sorry you are having a tough time today and that you are physically hurting as well with sinuses! I know that can be maddening as well as painful!!

Things do get crazy!!! The house, the kids, the husband, the DOG...(oh, that's me! sorry. Ha!)
Anyway, just remember that doing whatever you need too, even if it's a sign on a door, it's your right to do it! Hubby needs to be a little more grown up. I'm sorry you all ended up fighting....hope things are better now! Just remember you are doing the right thing.

P.S......Whenever I get upset and feel unappreciated, disrespected, and tired, I just threaten like hell to be the "runaway Mom!" they're gonna see on CNN! HA! They all look at me like I've lost my mind and they really do just leave me alone! :H
Hugs!

[Sunbeam]

PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

Hey Jams,
I posted info on nasal irrigation under holistic healing a month or two ago. I have prevented all sinus infections through this practice, which I have been doing for more than a year now. Let me know if I can help with this.

[Peanut]

PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

OK - I just bought some Valerian Root 500mg capsules. It says just to take one before bed. but I wonder if this is sufficient?!?! Does anybody take more than that? New Day - it was you who mentioned you take it. I have a feeling I will never get to sleep tonight as I slept until 11am today, and need to get to bed earlier to get up for work tomorrow. Ach!! help!!!!

By the way, USMgirl - long johns and warm running pants, Canadian lingerie (long ultra warm base layer undershirt!!), with a warm sweater and a soft shell/windproof jacket, plus hat, scarf, double mitts, warm socks in runners. I have to get winter running shoes as that is where my problem is - frozen feet. Will set out to purchase some this week!!! Easy-peasy!!!

xoxo peanut

[USMgirl]

PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

Hey Peanut, good luck on getting to bed early if you slept in till 11am! I'd be up till 1 in the morning! HA!
Anyway, it's me that takes Valerian and I also have 500mg caps. Mine says 1or 2 with a glass of water an hour before going to bed.
I've taken 2 caps the last two nights and had good night's sleep!!! Good luck!!!
And good luck with getting new runners! Keep those pups warm honey!!
Good night! I'm off to bed with hubby to watch movie!
Day 4, going on Day 5!

[JAMMS]

PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

At this time...7:15 pm I'm beginnign to feel a little better....I'm sure t's because I'm getting my 2nd graders things ready for back to school tomorrow and the realization that things will be getting back to normal again is making me feel better. I need the order back in my house....once i get moving I do fell better.

anyway... is anyone having any G.I. side effects from the supplements? I seem to be having a problem....a few years ago I was looking into the possibility of IBS I came across a site (which I no longer have saved) which suggested that maintaing the levels soluble fiber in your stomach (GI) by taking a *Citrucel or other OTC meds like that, directed as the site said. ('m going to look for the stie again) Most pepole think that those kinds of OTC meds are only for constipation but there are for maintanence as well. I guess my question is has anyone else heard of this? AND if you have to you know if it is okay to take the soluble fiber (*Citurcel) with the supps in the program? Any help would be appreciated? This is quite uncomfortable....and quite embarrassing. Thank goodness I haven't had to go anywhere but, I do have to go to work on Wed!

[New Day]

PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

Hi Peanut --- I do take Valerian as well as Jamms ... last night I took 2 Valerian capsules and one Melatonin ... after a cup of Sleepytime tea. .... and read until I could hardly focus, but I still had some trouble getting to sleep. I'm hoping this passes soon. Still, I feel fine ... but I have slept in until 8:30 am because it took me so long to fall asleep.

Jamms --- I'm not doing the supps this time .... just my regular daily vitamins, so I'm afraid I can't help you there ... but someone will pop on and help you out I'm sure!

Sunbeam, I read your story ... thank you for taking the time to post that. It's my long term goal to be able to enjoy A glass of wine with friends now and again too.... but I want to get as many AF days behind me as I can.

Day 4 coming to an end soon ... going to watch Desparate Housewives and then off to bed..... bring on day 5! ..... my stumbling day in the past .... but not this time! I feel much stronger and committed.

[yogini]

PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

I'm so impressed with everyone on this thread!

Oh Boy ... there are a LOT of new posts since yesterday morning when I was on. :goodjob: Great Job everyone, and you all sound like you are doing so well, too!

Jamms ... I agree with the nasal wash. If you can get a "Netti Pot" it works wonderfully. You can sometimes get them at drug stores (I've seen them a Walgreens), Whole Foods carries them, and you can google them. I know they sell them at Chopra.com. I use one, and my children use them when they are stuffy.

I agree, working in a bar CAN work to my advantage and thank you for pointing that out. I am still feeling more depressed than I have felt in years. I have never felt this "down" from going AF ever before. I think it is other additional stresses and stituatiosn that have built up.

I HAVE Topo, but haven't been taking it. I do take the other supplements, and today added Tyrosine after reading about it in the Toolbox Thread. It sounded appropriate for me with my depression and some of the other things seemed to make it a match. My diet is already pretty high in good quality proteins, but I though I would try this. I also take the Kudzu, and Glutamine. I already had been taking a very high quality liquid vitamin and EFA's. I also generally have a protein shake everyday that I add Acai to, as well as some "super foods" powders. Since I am already depressed and lethargic, I thought I'd hold off on starting the topo and see if I can do without.

Good Job everyone!

Since I've felt so "down" I am planning to do a little ceremony for myself. Some of you may be familiar with the American Indian "Saging" to clear energy from a place, or you can also "Sage" yourself. Well, I have my "smudge" (bundle of sage) and I have prepared my prayer of support and to "let go of whatever is no longer serving me in my life." I wanted to check in with my MWO buddies before I began though. And yes, I will include a request for all of my MWO buddies, too!

I appreciate all of you being here on this thread and the mutual support.

Woo Hoo --- today is already the end of "Day 4" ... isn't that one of the most challenging days??????

[Sunbeam]

PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

Hi New Day,
I think you are wise to get in a lot of AF days before trying to drink moderately, even though it is not a formal requesite of this program. Otherwise, you could quickly fall back into an old rut. Change is hard, and changing alcohol habits is very hard.

[New Day]

PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

You're right there, Sunbeam ---- I've been trying since mid-July. Had lots of stumbles, but each time I start over and first I could only get to day 3, then day 4 and now day 5 is my stumble day .... but like I said ...I feel this time is different
Thanks for your support!

[nancy]

PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

Hey JAMM

I think your stomach may not be used to all these supplements and it's reacting. Also. a while back, someone posted something on GI problems and supplements and as I remember they were trying to zero in on the one most likely to cause the problems. You can search under Bad gas! Poster was Croft.

Nancy

[JAMMS]

PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

[QUOTE=anyway... is anyone having any G.I. side effects from the supplements? I seem to be having a problem....a few years ago I was looking into the possibility of IBS I came across a site (which I no longer have saved) which suggested that maintaing the levels soluble fiber in your stomach (GI) by taking a *Citrucel or other OTC meds like that, directed as the site said. ('m going to look for the stie again) Most pepole think that those kinds of OTC meds are only for constipation but there are for maintanence as well. I guess my question is has anyone else heard of this? AND if you have to you know if it is okay to take the soluble fiber (*Citurcel) with the supps in the program? Any help would be appreciated? This is quite uncomfortable....and quite embarrassing. Thank goodness I haven't had to go anywhere but, I do have to go to work on Wed!


[url=http://www.helpforibs.com/supplements/sol_fiber1.asp]Soluble Fiber Supplements ~ How Soluble Fiber Helps Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).[/url]

Here is the site if anyone is interested.
-jen

[JAMMS]

PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

So tomorrow I'm off to buy some Clear-Mix Citrucel.....one more supplement to add to the mix!!!! I gotta do something!

[JAMMS]

PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

I'm sorry...I've been so consumed with this G.I. stuff I've completely forgotten about the netti pot...I remember seeing the post about it a while back under nasal irigation......I will look into it....it sounds a little uncomfortable...like I may drown myself....

Yeah I really think I need to re-arrange some supp/med taking times....I'm wide awake now and was a walking zombie all day! WTF! Tomorrow I will take my Topa and ALLONE in the evening 4-6, see what happens......if it's the topa or the ALLONE that is causing my GI problem.....oh...idk.....

ND- I'm not taking Valderian, I think USMgirl is.

Yo- Where does one get this "sage"? I've seen it used before....I've been a medium a few times....and he used it so that the spritits would come....good luck with you ceremony.

Nancy- Thanks I will look for the post.

Well, my day #4 comes to an end... I must say that with all that's been going on I have had absolutely no crave for AL. I hope to get somewhere with the cd's next week. I just can't "go deep" I will keep trying.

Goodnight all
:l -jen