HCG Challenge Update

Vonda has dropped out of the HCG Weight Loss Challenge she has lost a total of 50 pounds since she started. Everyone at Drugdelivery.ca wants to thank Vonda for her participation and wishes her the best of luck in her future endeavors.

Sincerely,

Drugdelivery.ca

Thank You Toni and Lv!

Your word of encouragement and kindness made my day. Let me catch you up on what is currently happening, since we got internet connection today.
I have been on bed rest for 7 days. Even though they X-rayed my whole spine and did an MRI of my neck and head, my lower back was getting worse and worse. I got to the point where I couldn't walk or sit - not even on the toilet. We had to get a commode an even that was excruciatingly painful. I will be gong for an MRI on Friday, I think.
We moved into a new house while I've been bed ridden. My wonderful family has come to the rescue! But it's been a stressful and pain-filled couple of weeks. Can't step up on a scale yet, but I have gained a lot of weight back, so I'm frustrated about that too.
I'm trying to keep my sense of humor and perspective, however. I do realize that many people have it way worse than I do and I am grateful for my friends, family, and life.

Blog Problems

Not sure why my blog from the 4th isn't showing up, but I will try to catch you up on what is happening.
1. Dr took me off of diet so my muscles and brain could get the protein and fat I need to repair themselves. I have gained back over 10 pounds and am really angry about all the lost time and the pain.
2. I am in incredible, debilitating pain. My fibromyagia is in full swing at the same time that I am trying to deal with the pain of the car accident. I amunable to sleep much, the pain wakes me up.
3. We moved into a house and had to find another house to move to immediately, as the owner of the current house we are renting sold the place. We finally found a place to move to yesterday and are moving in to it Friday.
4. The house we are moving to is only 1600 sq ft, and so we are getting rid of over half of our stuff at a garage sale on Saturday at our first house, then cleaners are coming Sunday and Monday to get that house clean and then it will be turned over to the buyers.
WHEW! I'm tired telling you about it, but even more so tired living it!

Why Is Weight Gain So Easy?

I have been off the diet for over a week because my doctor told me I need more fat and protein to heal. I weighed myself this morning...I'm up to 148. That's 9 pounds I've gained! In addition to gaining weight, this car accident has me in pain all the time. I spent almost the whole day in bed today, because I hurt too bad to do anything else. This was such an inconvenient time to get slammed into by a truck.
I'm trying to keep my spirits up, however. I know that our bodies respond to happiness, so I've been reading funny stuff online and watching funny videos this week. I am going to do everything I can to get healthy again, and get rid of this horrible pain. It will happen, because what we think, we are right? So, I say I am in the process of becoming stronger and healthier than I've ever been! I will keep saying this to myself and acting on it, so it will become a reality.
We are trying to find a house to move into right away...wish us luck! Tootles!

Can't Believe It!

As you know, we just moved into this rental house, as we have sold our old one. We just got a call from our landlord that someone wants to buy this house and they want possession of it on the 15th!
What the heck?!?! We aren't even totally moved in, but the move cost us $1000, and now we have to move out again? We are supposed to have a talk with the landlord today, so I'll keep you posted on all of the exciting events that are currently a part of my life...you know, car wreck, going to the Dr's every day, moving and moving again...very exciting stuff, eh?
Gave myself a shot today...hoping to try to get back on diet in the next couple of days. I'll, of course, let you know how that is going too.

Pain, Pain Go Away...

Not sure what to write. I am not on my diet, nor has my doctor released me to go back on it for awhile. I hurt really bad still and am unable to work or drive or unpack the many boxes that are staring at me in the new house.
I do have the greatest doctor who is treating me everyday. If it wasn't for him, I'd feel very hopeless and frustrated right now, instead of mildly hopeless and frustrated. I can still feel that my brain is fuzzy from the impact, in addition to my whole body hurting, but I trust both will heal with time and TLC.
My new pants are tight now, as I have to eat enough protein and fats for my muscles and brain to repair. My recovery is first on my priority list, but I am still frustrated that I have had such great success on this diet, and am forced to go the other direction. I will get on it again, when I am better. I know I just have to be patient, however I've never been strong in that particular attribute. ;)
Hope all is well with you, and I will catch you up on my progress soon. Tootles!

You Never Know...

...what life will hit you with next. For me, today, it was a car. Well, a pickup, to be exact. I was stopped behind a couple of cars, one who was wanting to turn left and was waiting for oncoming traffic to clear. I was on my way to work and so leaned over to my left to see how mane cars were coming and WHAM! I got rear ended.
I had some short-term memory loss and other signs of a head injury, so I had to have a CT scan and lots of X-rays. My head doesn't have any major signs of damage, and no broken bones, but my spine is REALLY messed up and I'm in excruciating pain. I was told by my doctor that I need LOTS of food and rest while my body repairs itself, so not only am I not able to re-lose the weight I've gained, I'm probably going to gain more! /Sigh... And here I was, all hiped up and ready to get going again today - excited to get back down to the 130's.
Well, like I said...we never know what life is going to throw at us. And often what we think is bad, really ends up good. So I am choosing to look for the good in this time of rest and recovery. And I hope for good in your life too. :) Tootles!