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I pray that none of you get this awful bug.  I did make it to do my paperwork today.  I could have started my orientation tomorrow but we both decided it was best to wait due to my being sick.  I start orientation next Monday.  I have 3 days of orientation.  LOL!  I do it Monday, Tuesday, and the following Monday. I have classes Wednesday through Friday and orientation is during the day.  I will then officially start on the 4th of March.  I’m sort of excited.  Everyone has been nice so far.

I’m feeling somewhat better.  No fever today but I have a sore throat and I don’t tolerate them very well.  I used to have major throat problems when I was little so so it’s hard for me to tolerate now.  I’ve been sucking on cough drops.  LUnch consisted of a chocolate shake from burger king.

Diet wise.  To be honest, I haven’t thought much of it.  I haven’t overdone it either. Kind of hard when you don’t want to move.

Ok, I’m used to dealing with chest colds but this is ridiculous and bad timing.  My chest hurts.  I’ve been running a fever which I normally don’t do with a chest cold.  Heck, normally a chest cold doesn’t hold me down.  I feel like I’ve been ran over by a mac truck and then the truck backed up over me again to get the job done.  My head has hurt. I’ve had the chills.  I’ve been taking Sudafed every four hours for the last two days and it didn’t seem to help me at all.  However, I had some generic Wal-mart medicine and took it this morning after my fever rose to back over 100 and it worked within a half hour.  Funny thing is that I only have one more dose left of it.  I’m making my husband go to wal-mart to get me some more.  We live in the only town in Indiana that does not have a Wal-mart so the poor man has to drive almost 15 miles to get me my medicine. LOL!!  It wouldn’t be such a big deal but I got a job.  I have to go in tomorrow morning and do paperwork.  The last thing I want to do is call them and tell them I can’t because I’m sick.  Gee, what kind of impression would that make.  If I still feel lousy, I’ll go in and do the paperwork and then call and make an appointment with my doctor.  I hate going to the doctor but I’ve been dealing with this since Friday and I’ve got to get a hold of it.

Yes, I got a job.  It’s at a nursing home as a CNA again.  It’s a bigger facility however, the pay isn’t as good. However, it’s only for a year and then when I get my LPN, I’ll make $6 more an hour.   I was told that I’ll be trained for the skilled unit and the alzheimers unit which I’m thrilled  about. I love working with alzheimer’s patients.  Yes, they are harder to take care of.  However, I can take being hit and yelled at by someone who doesn’t know why they are yelling or hitting.  It’s a whole different story then when a patient in their right mind yells at you.  They know they are doing it and it makes me mad. LOL!!!  I guess I can’t understand why you would yell at someone who is there to help you.  I know granted they are probably in pain and yes, I understand that and can deal with that as well.  I have ran into a few who are just plain mean and it’s hard to be nice at times. I do manage to pull it off though so I’m not worried.  Taking care of people is my life calling.  I’m not to confident in much but I know I’m a good aide.

Unfortunately, my being sick has not affected my appetite much.  I ate pizza last night for supper and ate too much. Of course, I only ate the pizza and a bowl of cereal all day.  I would have stayed within my points except for the fact that I drank a whole 2 liter of Sprite.  I drink Sprite when I’m sick.  My throat was sore and my pepsi one was burning going down.  I’ll probably have Jason get me some more sprite as well.   I don’t drink sprite any other time then when I’m sick.  I’m not sure how much I’ll lose this week and more then likely won’t keep a hold of the bracelet but at least, it’s not my fault this week. LOL!

School is going good. I finished my fundamentals class and got an A in it.  I start my med surg lab, lecture, and clinicals this week.  I lose one class and replace it with 3 classes. LOL!!!  Steph says clinicals are boring to begin with.   I’m a little nervous about it. I also have a test in pharmacology.  I will study hard for it.

Well, i hope you are all having a good weekend.  I’m sorry I’ve gone on a lot but it feels good to talk it out. 

I finally won the bracelet and am so happy!!! Ironically, I can’t get the bracelet because I couldn’t go to weight watchers this morning because I was sick.  I’m feeling somewhat better this morning compared to last night when I was running a fever and freezing.  This morning it’s just my chest and my energy level has plummeted.  I got on my scales at home in my pj’s and it weighed me at 234 which is a 4.2 pound loss.  It always weighs me a little lower then the scales at ww.  I won’t count it as my official loss because I only count the loss at ww.  It would be nice if the scales next week are just as nice or even a little nicer. LOL!!!  233.8 is my 10% goal and 25 pounds lost.  I would be halfway to Indy.  Well, all I can do is be good this week and try. I can’t wait to see how Steph did if she got to go to the meeting.  I felt bad because I’m her ride but I didn’t want to get her sick. 

I’m continuing pushing forward.  I’ve made myself exercise the last three days even though i didn’t want to.  I did it today with an upset stomach.  I’ve stayed within my points and even had leftover points yesterday.  I did use a few extra points on Saturday but that is okay.  I had fun with my family that day.  I’m really moving forward.  I do find it easier to exercise with music then I do with tv. 

Last night I got a craving for cake and  ice cream.  I had it too and only used 5 points.  Which isn’t bad at all.  Ww makes a bunch of ice cream treats now and I have yet to find one that I don’t like.  Well, they have little ice cream tubs that is worth 2 points.  I got the chocolate brownie ice cream. Yummy!  I then got the 150 calorie Betty crocker warm delights.  It’s 3 points and simple to make in less then an minute.  It took care of the craving and was delicious. 

I also drank my water yesterday and have already had one today.  I’m trying to watch my health guidelines.   I’m feeling good about things this week.  I’m not feeling to good physically at the moment but I think it’s just an upset tummy so I’m not too worried.   I’m not letting it stop me.  I may stay home and relax which is nice.  The only problem with that is my son has a wrestling meet tonite.  It’s a away match so  I may stay home.  It’s not far away about 15 miles but I just may stay home.  He has another meet tomorrow so I’ll go then.

Biggest Loser is on tonite.  Yippee!!!  Big Brother also starts tonite. LOL!!  Why do they put my two favorite shows on at the same time.   I also like American Idol which is also on but something has to give.  I can only tape one show and watch one show.  Of course, if I decide to go to the meet. I’ll tape Biggest Loser and let Big Brother go.  I’m really enjoying it this year. 

Well, i hope you all have a great day.  I’m going to lay back and will probably exercise more. I want the dang bracelet.  To see a pic of the bracelet, go to Steph and my biggest loser million pound match up page.   landemommy@livespaces.com .  She posted a pic of the bracelet that we are competing for.

This weekend has been enlightening.  I didn’t good on food choices.  I did stay pretty much within point range but the food choices could have been better.  I bought myself an mp3 player to use while I’m exercising.  I used it this evening on the elliptical instead of watching the tv.  It was nice.  I could use the music and speed up the pace and concentrate on it.  I also found myself able to focus on what I was doing.  I got into myself and it was nice.  I have to start staying away from the bad foods and stop going for convenience.  I have the ability to lose the weight. I have the support, determination, and motives to lose the weight.  I can’t go wrong.  I want to see a 2 pound loss on the scale this next Saturday.  I have to make a plan to make that happen.  Here’s my plan.

1.  Drink water, water, water! Taking water in flushes water out.

2.  Exercise, exercise, and more exercise!

3.  Fruits and veggies!

4.  Limit eating out!  When I do have to on Thursday, I have to make better choices.

5.  Stay focused! 

I can lose the weight.  I just have to work at it and make it happen!

Ok, I didn’t have a big loss.  I lost .4 pounds.  It does mark 20 pounds with ww though.  I’m going to take it.  I know it’s not huge but it’s a loss.  I lost the .2 pounds from last week plus a little more.  I’m going to work hard this week.

Today wasn’t good because of shopping and just enjoying the day.  It’s going to be my only bad, bad day though.  I’m going to work hard this week on making some good choices. I bought an MP3 player.  I can use it during my exercise.  I already burned some music on it.  Hubby will burn more on it tomorrow. 

Good luck this week everyone!  I’m going to have a good week and hope you do too.

I got A’s on both of my tests yesterday.  I’m so happy.  The pharmacology test was hard but I only missed four.  My studying paid off.  It’s funny because I can study for hours and not feel like I know a dang thing.  I guess I knew more then I thought I did.  My fundamentals was an easy test.  It’s pretty much common sense.

Well, diet wise.  It’s not been to bad.  Weigh in is tomorrow.  I did bypass getting chinese for lunch today.   I have to eat out for supper.  My son has a wrestling meet an hour away tonite so we’ll see how supper goes.  It’ll probably be something fast and easy.  I’m not to happy with his coaches.  He has to ride with the team over in a bus.  No big deal.  They leave right after school and won’t get home until 11 tonite from what Jakob told me.  They are only allowed to take a snack with them and not a packed meal.  I gave my son money and hoping they stop and get the team something to eat on the way home.  These poor children are going to be starving.  Can you tell I’m not used to this sport thing. LOL!!!  This is our first year of doing wrestling team.  I’m learning that when we are at the meets i can’t be mom. LOL!!!  I have to be a spectator.  I’m embarrassing my son.  It’s a hard pill to swallow.  I guess my little boy is growing up and i will respect it.

Well, I will come back tomorrow or Sunday at some point and let you know about weigh in tomorrow.  I’m hoping for 1 pound.  No, I don’t ask for much.  Think small and if you get bigger then you’ll be that much  happier.  LOL!!

Thank you everyone on the comments and the support.  I didn’t exercise yesterday due to my headache.  I feel so much better today.  I did exercise today as well.  I danced in my family room to some nice upbeat music.  I then took a fast paced walk.  I’m looking forward to winning that bracelet this week.  The walk did more for me then exercise.  It’s 40 degrees outside and normally it would be too cold for me.  However, bundled up in a sweater and heavy coat and gloves, i felt so good.  I thought about school, work, and everything else in my life.  I thought about my goals.  It cleared my mind so much.  The cool breeze felt refreshing and Oh the fresh air.  It was very pleasant. 

I’m very happy today.  Hubby might be upset because I didn’t put in any aps or even worry about it.  I will concentrate on jobs on Friday. I’ll check in with a  couple places that I already put my ap in and apply at a couple more places.  My tests are over with on Thursday and it will be easier for me on Friday and I can continue on Monday.   I studied for my pharm test today and am even feeling better for it.  The book comes with a disc and a companion website.  The disc and website have practice tests on them and they are similar to the tests at school.  It helps me to realize what i need to work on.  I did pretty well on the tests today so i’m feeling a little more confident.  Of course, I’m not done studying. I’m not done with that until i take the test on Thursday. LOL!!!

I am feeling more motivated.  How cool is that!

You would think with me quitting my job that the stress level would have eased some.  While in some aspects it has, in others it has gotten worse.  While I don’t have to worry about that job, I now have to worry about getting a job.  I have tests at school to study for.  I have to worry about the bills getting paid.  I then have weight loss to top it.  I did really bad with making healthy choices this week.  I ate stuff that I know is bad like oreo cookies.  I need to do something besides eat when I’m stressed.  There are some habits that i haven’t changed obviously.  ON the exercise front, I’ve done better.  I’m going to get that bracelet this week.  Today has been much better. I put my ap in at a local nursing home.  It’s a much smaller facility so hopefully that will be better.  I hope they call me tomorrow.  I’m keeping my fingers crossed.  I really liked the feel of the place when I walked into the facility.   I’m going to get through this all and better for it.

Ok, Steph won the bracelet yet again.  It’s okay though. I will win it next week.  I guarantee it.  I’m not working this week so i will rack the points up. 
I had weigh in this morning and gained .2 pounds. I woke up feeling like a whale.   LOL!!  I thought it was going to be worse.  Next week will be much better.  I’ll pay more attention to what I eat and up my activity even more.  I am going to lose the .2 plus at least 1 more.