January Chat
Wooken3
Posts: 578 Member
T’was the month after Christmas,When all through the house
Nothing would fit me,
Not even a blouse!
The cookies I nibble,The eggnog I taste...
At the holiday parties,
Have gone to my waist!
I remember the marvelousMeals all prepared:
The gravies and sauces,
The beef "nicely rared".
The wine and the rum balls,The bread and the cheese,
And how sweetly I said,
Yes, seconds here, please.
As I dressed myselfIn my husband's old shirt,
And prepared once again
To do battle with dirt,
I said to myself(as only I can),
"You can't spend a winter
Disguised as a MAN"!
So, away with the lastOf the sour cream dip,
Get rid of the fruitcake,
Every cracker and chip!
Every last bit of foodThat I like must be banished,
'Til all of the extra
"Ounces" have vanished!
I won't eat a cookie,Not even a lick!
I'll just have to chew
On a celery stick!
I won't have hot biscuits,Or corn bread or pie,
I'll munch on a carrot,
And quietly sigh.
I'm hungry...I'm lonesome...And life is a bore!
But isn't that what
January is for?
No fun at the party,
No longer a riot!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL,
AND TO ALL A GOOD DIET!
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You made my day! Happy New Year!
Resolution; More stairs! Build my stair stamina!0 -
So Cute! Happy New Year. Just did Leslie Sansone Walk Slim 3 Fast Miles!0
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Love your post W3. Wishing everyone here a wonderful 2015.0
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That really put a smile on my face. Happy New Year, ladies.
I'm happy to report that the weight that went up and down by 2 pounds over the holidays has stabilized and I am down today another 1 1/2 pounds from my lowest of last year. That was a very nice way to start the new year as I had not been loosing too much in later December.
It's nice to see everyone back and renewed for our continuing journey.
Here's to a Happy, Healthy and Lighter New Year.
Janet in Myrtle Beach, SC0 -
WTG Janet in Myrtle Beach! A great start to the new year. I just finished my last walk in TN for a while. Did 3.8 miles in beautiful Edwin Warner Park in Nashville. We heading home to the cold in Northeast Indiana tomorrow. Will miss the hills, streams and trees on the walks here. I'll have flat roads and cornstalks and bean stubble for a view at home and a lot of wind blowing. The forecast for Monday and Tuesday is 2"- 4" of snow.
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Takes some of the fun out of walking. Hopefully I can get the bike out in a couple of months. Can't wait to get home and weigh in though. Haven't weighed since the 24th so am anxious to see how I've done. I've been under my limit since we've been down here so hopefully I've dropped a pound or two. Happy New Year everyone. 0 -
Very cute!!! Happy New Year to all of us!
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Thanks for the clever intro to January and 2015! Here I go again ... Turning 65 last month and having to go on blood pressure meds was a wake-up call to quit berating myself and do what I know I need to do to get fit and healthy. First thing is to get rid of (for good) these extra 35 pounds I'm lugging around. Going to be an interesting year. I'm moving ... twice! Well, I'm relocating in North Carolina and will also begin spending half my year with my daughter in Oregon. Looking forward to getting to know you all as we journey to improve our lives! Happy New Year!0
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That was a great intro to 2015!! I can barely figure out how to find my way around in here - some folks have real creative ability!
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Good Jan 2nd ladies. I know with this site, many of us will reach our goals and move on to maintenance this year. How exciting is that? I haven't been to that point in about 25 years.
keyauwee, where are you moving in NC? I was in Charlotte before we retired to Myrtle Beach. And yes, the years keep ticking away so there is no time like the present to get with the program. Today is the day, every day.
Welcome to all the new people. You can all be successful and this group will definitely help. Just remember, if you fall off the horse--get back on it asap. It will always be there for us.
If you would, please put your name (you want us to call you) and location at the bottom of your posts. That helps some of us oldies get to know you better and perhaps remember who you are.
Have a great and healthy day.
Janet in Myrtle Beach, SC0 -
A fun post to start us off again! Thank you x
I really feel that January has started now.......Christmas decs are put away...my son and his girl friend have gone back home to London and something that has been hovering in my life for the past three weeks...I have just got back from a funeral...... the Dad of a friend of mine, a lovely man, Ron.
So now I feel able to start the New Year properly..... so looking forward to a happy and healthy time in the months ahead......lots of planned events and trips to negotiate but should be plain sailing with mfp friends and Weight Watchers
Good luck to everyone whatever stage you are at.......
Jean from West Yorkshire UK
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I enjoyed the holidays this year more than ever! Planning to stick with my eating plan and doing 10,000 steps a day in January. I'm turning 65 this year and retiring in 20 months.
Joni from Louisville, KY0 -
Thanks.. you made me smile.... and tonight after work.. my walking DVD will be put into action... BEFORE I do anything else... I can and I WILL GET at least a 2 mile walk in!!!0
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Sounds like we're all ready to go! Janet, (Love the DamitJanit, I'm a big Rocky fan!), I live in the middle of the Uwharrie National Forest near Badin Lake. I'm moving to the town of Star, population 870, in the same area.
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Thank you W3. That was a fun intro. We can all use more laughs as we work on our new selves.
I wish all of you a wonderful year with only a few bumps in your journey. Looking forward to many of you joining the maintenance club in 2015.
Wanda from Tortola, BVI. (Oh...go look it up!)0 -
Wooken, you are the best for making everything fun. Happy New Year0
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What a fun way to start the new year. Thanks for the smiles...0
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Good morning!
I am sick of winter. I'm ready for warm weather. At least the days are starting to get longer. Winter is my LET's SNUGGLE IN AND BAKE STUFF AND EAT EVERYTHING time of year.
If I could have one thing about me changed, I would swap out whatever evil chromosomes/ genes make me crave carbs and avoid exercise. I've always been this way. It is just who I am, and getting older does NOT make it easier to change, dammit.
*end of rant*
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Good morning!
If I could have one thing about me changed, I would swap out whatever evil chromosomes/ genes make me crave carbs and avoid exercise. I've always been this way. It is just who I am, and getting older does NOT make it easier to change, dammit.
*end of rant*
Cris, I know what you mean. I grew up eating and loving meat and potatoes and always had bread at meals. It's so hard to get out of that comfortable eating style. And I'm with you on the exercise. I hate it and it's so hard on my back but when I do it I just tell myself that "I can do this even if I don't like it". And I do it so I won't be a bag of bones and flab when I get where I want to go. But what really encourages me, other than these great ladies, is when I step on the scale. Today I have lost 29 pounds since mid October. I am so encouraged that I may add some reps to my exercise today.
No one said it would be easy, but I believe the reward is worth it and the great thing is I don't live my life hungry. The amazing thing is, I don't even think about food all the time like I used to.
We can do this. I'm excited at the thought of shopping for clothes out of the "Women's" section. Life is grand.
Have a great day, all and keep up the good work.
Janet in Myrtle Beach, SC
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Good morning!
I am sick of winter. I'm ready for warm weather. At least the days are starting to get longer. Winter is my LET's SNUGGLE IN AND BAKE STUFF AND EAT EVERYTHING time of year.
If I could have one thing about me changed, I would swap out whatever evil chromosomes/ genes make me crave carbs and avoid exercise. I've always been this way. It is just who I am, and getting older does NOT make it easier to change, dammit.
*end of rant*
I hear ya. Three things are motivating me.
a) If I'm going to any kind of function or meet-up, I'm sick of looking at the pile of clothes, spread all over the bed, that I tried on before finding anything I could stand to appear in.
b) My brain. I had a small, small stroke last year and I'm really noticing a difference -- beyond the usual CRS. This is unacceptable. I need to do everything in my power to preserve my mind - hence activity, good nutrition and mental exercises.
c) On Facebook, (with which I have a love/hate relationship), a goodly number of my 60'sish friends post about bike treks, or ski weekends, or hikes, or mountain climbing or (holy cripes) wind-sailing!!! This, amplified daily by the good women here who I can relate to age-wise and challenge-wise. Been looking for that for some time and it really helps me.
I think real change is possible - despite the deck we've been dealt genetically.
best of everything
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oh yes, joan and all -- real change is possible. we can do it!!!
I'm back after going it on my own for a few months, and ready for some help getting through winter. it is miserable out today, but I'm heading for a walk in the woods anyhow!
happy new year, all
liselyn in quebec0 -
Happy New Year Everyone!!!!
Thanks for an awesome start to 2015, Wooken. I'll be smiling all day now.
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Happy New Year to all! Loved the intro, made me smile. Well - made it through the holidays maintaining, no gain - whooot whoot. Ready to knuckle down and get some more off. Ya'll have a wonderful new year.0
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I love winter ... but it is rather mild here in North Carolina. I live in the woods and thrilled that hunting season is over so I can roam without worrying about being mistaken for a deer or bear! Hope everyone has a fantastic week!0
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Happy New Year everyone! I believe this is going to be the year in which I reach my goal weight AND maintain it once I reach that goal. I do believe real change is possible --- and for me it has gotten so much easier to eat healthy since I watch my carb intake carefully and avoid sugar at all costs. This has removed cravings completely and for me, a true sugar and carbohydrate addict, this is quite an accomplishment.
Kathy in Worcester, Massachusetts
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thanks. That's a fun poem!0
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I had a Dr. appointment today for follow up on labs. He was very positive about my numbers and my weight. We talked about how I'm losing it and MFP. He mentioned that many people have problems after they reach their goals. I told him that I knew this was a "life journey" and he seemed to really like that. My A1C has been at 5.5 for over 6 months and today was at 5.2 so I get to cut my Metformin back to 1 a day. woopeeee !!! Before I reach my goal weight, I'm hoping to be able to get off it totally plus a couple of other meds that I take. Not to mention, my back and joints should get much better, not carrying around all this extra weight. Life is good! Thanks for all the support.
Keep up the good work everyone.
Janet in Myrtle Beach, SC0 -
Fabulous, Janet, great job bringing in those numbers!!0
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Kathy, It sounds like you've got a good plan and a great attitude. You're off to a good start in 2015!
Janet, Congratulations on bringing your numbers down! Keep up the good work.
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Great progress posted here - mentally and physically. I'm hoping I can catch up with you all on both counts.
At the moment I seem stuck. I'm really gung ho and have changed my food and exercise quite a bit.
For the past couple of years, I was taking a healthy carb/but much lower carb approach, keeping them 80-100 grams/day. This has made weight loss pretty easy. (Problem being I fall off the wagon in a big way at certain times of the year and regain.)
BUT I've been really unhappy with the decline in my mental abilities. Now I've noticed that by elevating my carb intake (all healthy) to the MFP recommendations, I'm functioning MUCH BETTER - a really noticeable difference. Funny it had never occurred to me that it might be connected to nutrition!
However, my weight loss has stalled. The only solution I can think of is to ramp up the exercise. I would be curious to hear what approach others are taking re carb intake.
Joan
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