WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2017
barbiecat
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Staying clear of perfection is an ongoing challenge for me. I want to be happy with patient improvement. The support of others has helped me with this difficult task.
Reflect on how you did with your goals and resolutions for July and then set them aside and move on.
What goals and resolutions do you have for August? It's a bright shiny new month and a chance to make a fresh start.
Don't forget to bookmark this page so you can find it again.
July Resolutions
*walk an average of at least 17,000 steps a day (accomplished)
*finish spreading bark in yard (finished bag #26 yesterday)
*finish front yard rock project (finished with Jake's help and it looks great)
*find three or more new dances to teach my line dance class (found two dances, taught one and will teach the other on Friday)
August Resolutions
*walk an average of at least 17,000 steps a day
*work on clearing papers from the file cabinet three days a week
*finish off unwanted food in cupboard and freezer
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington 29
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Did 10 minutes of Crunch video, help my plank for 2 min 52 seconds, the extremepump class. The plan for tomorrow is to do a DVD using the bosu. Haven't used it in a while.
Rori - just letting you know <smile> - I got rid of two of the VCR cabinets so now I have more room for more DVD's!!!!
Lisa - I agree with KJ - love yourself for who you are. You have done so much with your life. It's time now to focus on YOU. Cory loves you
Exercised, stopped at Habitat for Humanity and found a few small things (yes, I found ANOHTER DVD that I'll try, got room for it now so why not?), then bowling. Tonight I'll have mahjongg here.
suebdew - so glad you popped in!
Allie - I'm so sorry about your Aunt Margaret. It was wonderful that you got to see her. Did Tom get to see her? Is he coming home?
barbie - so sorry about your friend's husband.
Michele in NC
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Margaret 0 -
Looking back at July ...
2017 Monthly July
Walking Distance (km): 82.4
Walking Time (min): 1030.0
Cycling Distance (km): 620.2
Cycling Time (min): 1914.3
Stairs Climbed Number: 155.0
Stairs Climbed Time (min): 124.0
Other Distance: 11.4
Other Time: 75.0
Totals
Total Distance (km): 714.0
Total Distance (miles): 443.7
Total Time (min): 3143.3
Total Time (hr): 52:23:19
The main highlight of July was the 150 km ride we did for Canada Day ... 150 km for Canada's 150th birthday. My husband and me and roughly 630 other cyclists riding through lower mainland BC on a gorgeous summer day.
Another highlight, in general, was simply spending time in Canada. It was nice to be back. I'm getting close to finishing the photos of our trip: https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/albums/72157682899188730
Looking forward to August ...
Aug 2015: 211.3 km (131.3 miles) = 28 hours 8 min
Aug 2016: 775.9 km (482.1 miles) = 54 hours 52 minutes
So my hope is that I will exercise somewhere close to the 54 hours of last August. I'm a bit surprised I managed that much last August. Granted we did a huge ride mid-August, but 2 weeks later I came down with something that looked for all the world like measles. I guess that was right at the end of August so it affected my September exercise hours more than those in August.
We have two cycling events this month, despite the fact that it is winter, and I hope both go well.
Meanwhile ... still working ... still in university ...3 -
Barbie, again thank you for starting us off the right way. I am so sorry for your neighbors husband. I was a hospice volunteer and that was what we did at times, just hold their hands whether it was the patient or the family. I don't know whether it is a good or bad thing that hospice removes things so quickly. Sometimes as a family member you may just want to sit there and reflect, grieve, remember or whatever. But yet they have to get to the next client.
Allie, I am so sorry. You were such a wodmerful family member, even in the midst of your divorce you were there. It never changed your love and devotion Tom's family. I hope he remembers that and honors you.
Well a miracle happened today. Not a God type miracle but it was good. After supper Charlie decided to go to a Bed Bath and Beyond. It did help that we got their frequent coupon for 20% off in the mail today. I had earned him that to get what he wanted it would be around $40. So we finally found single sheets, not in a set and found a queen with pillow top and yes it was for up to 18 inches. List price was $49.99 but the coupon took it down to $40 but we still had to pay taxes and he bought it!!!!!!! Of course he couldn't find the corners to put it on. I was always taught to put opposite corners on so that is what I TRIED to do. But with him you do it his way. After all I didn't want a hole in our nicely painted wall even if I dot like the color of the paint. But we got it on, got that pillow top covered nicely, he has room for a larger pillow top but that will have to wait for another century. Mr Mozart thought that was quite fun to have that sheet flung around the bed and 'helped' us put it on and then sat in the middle like he was so proud of what he had done. It is. 525 thread count so a lot differ e t from his cheapo sheets.
Speaking of my kitten, here he is. He does look bigger when he is sprawled out but he is a lot bigger than my last picture. I think he was resting from he latest escapade of chasing something whether imaginary or not.
See you tomorrow, we.l later today Joyce, Indiana8 -
Had a night of cruise and packing anxiety. Grrrrrrrrrr! Today I will start putting a few things in suitcases as I'm sure that will help. I got hardly any sleep and was HUNGRY! At 4.40 I had a slice of bread and a small glass of milk, then eventually went to sleep.
I found myself going over and over how I got showered and dressed after my swim in the indoor pool. :noway: :grumble: Could not distract myself. So I got, in total, just over 3 hours sleep. We're doing a bit of shopping today for suncream, socks etc.
Barbie - I would like to donate my body to science, but I haven't quite got the courage. Thank you for the August thread.
My goal is not to put any weight on during the cruise and not to drink too much.
Last year I managed the first, but not the second.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
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BARBIE- thanks for the new thread
HEATHER - please enjoy your cruise, I know you will once it starts. I'm like you, love my trips but not the packing etc, I stress for while before, what to take etc but love it when I'm gone
Kate UK 3 -
Tere- I'm glad you enjoyed your time with your Mother. Treasure her, I miss mine so much.
Katla - I always associated my leg and foot cramps with low calcium and magnesium but it turns out they are linked to my silent reflux. Life is a learning game.
Heather - Looking forward to your photos. Our son said he was very surprised by how beautiful Helsinki is.
Allie - I am sorry for your loss.
Barbie - so sorry for your friend's loss.
Well, there is much back and forth between us and the couple we are going on a camping holiday with. The whole where will it be best for the fires, which campground can we get in with a 35 ft. trailer(we would have never bought one this size but when it lands in your lap). Now another couple wants to tag along. How do we diplomatically say no? Larry and Ron have been friends since they were 4 years old and the 4 of us have our own thing and I don't think this couple will fit with it. I told Larry to tell them they can join us in September when we go fishing in Saskatchewan. I feel a little like a mean girl. I am also trying to get Larry to leave Chico with our daughter. Training for when we go to Mexico.
DD is back from camping. She is ready for mountain time now. What's the saying? Be careful what you wish for. In the end they did enjoy their time at Red Lodge Park and then at Calloway. No one enjoys the rides as much as she does. Boss was glad when we took him home and did his people get a greeting! Nothing like kisses from a pit bull. He herded Keira in to get her pjs on. We may have to look after the kids and the dog this coming long weekend. She has been offered to go airbrush T-Shirts at the Big Valley Jamboree (Big and Rich, Willie Nelson, Keith Urban, etc.) It would be a good paying gig, lots of exposure and maybe open some more doors. She is doing a phone meeting to discuss all eventualities and deciding after that. DSIL is not working so he would go to assist her. Look her up at Another Pretty Face Painting.
I spent some quality time with my deck plants after the sun went down. I would like to spend more time out there but the heat has me seeking the comfort of our AC.
Still searching for DH's birth certificate.
I feel I keep going backwards. Trying to catch everything up but doesn't seem to be happening.
Thinking about my goals, so many that I need to narrow the field a little.
-Sharon ( roasting in Lethbridge and so grateful to whoever thought up air conditioning.)
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Morning Ladies~ I slept fitfully woke up a bunch of times,and think I woke up about the time Margaret passed..,
I am up early with laundry in the dryer and the dogs have been fed and outside, will hop in the shower and be at work at 8-working until 6..
Now I dont know how things are going to work , with funeral.. I have to be at court on Monday, as soon as I know anything funeral wise will let my attorney know ,as i have court date monday and would have to change it if funeral is that day.. I am sure they have situations like that for emergencies.
Michelle, he got to see Margaret a week ago on Saterday..he is coming home, leaving tomorrow..1 -
barbie thanks for inspiring us for August. I hope you are able to have a walk with your friend when the time is right.
Allie as always, your caring and generosity to the people around you is amazing to me.
July was a very excellent month for me, I had a long list of social goals and I can check each one off as accomplished- Very proud of myself! I hope to continue to stretch and imagine this month as my anxiety ramps up getting ready for work to begin again. And I did decide to take the guest conducting slot for the winter session, so I have a new project to excite and inspire and challenge me in the winter months of December-March.
So here comes the August goals:
•keep within calorie goal on both road trips this month
•exercise 5 days per week
•declutter dining table of school work, bit by bit each morning
•stay within my financial budget, especially when not on road trips
•reach out socially at least once a week to someone. This could be a phone call or a walk or a get together, as long as I reach out and don't avoid.
Stay cool everybody and here's to a new month! NYKAREN
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Had a five minute panic when my passport wasn't in its usual place.
I didn't say anything to DH. 
I then figured out it must be in the pocket of the bag I took to La Rochelle. It was! Phew! Did I feel stupid for a minute or two!!! Will I confess to DH?
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx5 -
Good morning all! Happy Tuesday and happy August! The final month of summer! Coast Guard Festival is in full swing. It started this past weekend with a kick off kids parade and free community pancake breakfast. The ship parade was yesterday. That's when the three ships that will be in port all week, come into port. It is quite a sight. The carnival and rides will go up today on our main street, blocking all traffic for the next five days. There will be music every night down town, a street dance tonight, a very big craft show on Friday and Saturday, a Youth Ambassador will be named (DD was YA for 2008), many, many dinners, events, activities for our resident/visiting CG members and their families, memorial service on Saturday, the Grand Parade, and a HUGE fireworks show (bigger than the fourth of July) on Saturday night that will attract about 250,000 people into our teeny, tiny town. http://www.coastguardfest.org/ I usually take the kiddos down on Tuesday of CG week, for the kid's day activities. But I decided not to chance it, this year, as I have two three year olds who have a tendency to wander/not listen. Their parents gave me permission to use a child leash on them; but I just don't want to deal with their tantrums when they aren't allowed to go when and where they want. I am crazy; but not that crazy.
I haven't set goals in a couple months, because I was positive that my head wasn't in the right place to accomplish them.
This month is different!
August goals:
walk at least 5-6 days a week for 60 minutes
follow my food plan
stay under my calorie allowance
lose one pound a week minimum
All of you women are instrumental in my mental well being; but a special shout out to Machka, because, in a comment you made to another member of our group, you gave me a visual for CICO. Or maybe a focus. You talked about how big of a deficit was needed daily to lose one pound per week! You mentioned how to get the deficit (through adding exercise or cutting calories, or both). When I look at my calories as pounds lost or pounds gained it makes me feel more in control. I don't know why; but it was like a gong went off inside my head. Just goes to show all of us, how even a statement to some one else, an offhand comment, or a bit of advice that we all KNOW, but put in a different way can be what some one needs to hear! So thank you Machka for giving me the boost I needed.
Well, going to fly already. Have to get today's science experiments ready for my kiddos. Yesterday we made Chemical Reactive Lava Lamps Blobs in a Bottle - Make a Lava Lamp at Home - Science Bob
https://sciencebob.com/blobs-in-a-bottle-2/
Yesterday, we prepped for today's two experiments. First we made red cabbage water by boiling chopped red cabbage, cooling it and pouring half into ice cube trays to freeze. This will make our ph indicators. The other half of the cabbage water we mixed with baking soda until it turned blue-green, then poured it into ice cube trays to freeze. We will first use the ph indicator ice cubes to see what happens when we put it into acidic solutions or basic solutions. Our solutions of choice will be water (control), vinegar water(acidic), baking soda water(basic), sparkling water, sprite, lemonade, and milk. The second experiment will be doing a fizzy color change experiment with the baking soda + cabbage water cubes. Here is the link if you have any kids you want to try it with. We are doing a few of the experiments on this link. http://www.sciencekiddo.com/kitchen-science/
Hugs to all of you! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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Morning, all,
Nice to be back again, and moving forward.
July - my goal was to dig around inside my head and figure out what the heck was going on in there, which to a large extent, I accomplished. This is what I came to. WARNING: TL;DR. If you've seen that before, it means, "too long; don't read" or "didn't read." It's OK if you don't. It's a story... and it's a long one. This is what you get when you let me wander off by myself for a month.
For those who don't know me--I had gastric bypass in 2005, when I weighed 303 pounds. I was pre-diabetic, my weight was continuing to go up, I thought about food all the time, my joints were breaking down, and I was nearly bone-on-bone in one knee already. I was in a cycle I couldn't break, and reached out for help and got it. It worked--within two years, I lost down to 137 pounds.
During the post-op period, I had the experience for the first six months of having no appetite. I cannot begin to describe what a revelation that was--for a woman who had been hungry during every waking moment since she was 16 years old to simply not be hungry was miraculous. I took advantage of it--lost 99 pounds in those first six months. The appetite came back with a vengeance after that, but a combination of a body that could and did move, the inability to eat more than a half-cup of anything, and pretty much iron will took me down another 67 pounds. The last of those pounds were lost after I left my now-ex husband, divorced him, met and fell in love with the man I'm married to now.
By the time we married, I'd begun to bounce back up, weightwise. My appetite was that of a 300-pound woman, not a woman who wore a size 8. But strict adherence to no sugar, high-protein, and the restriction from the surgery of being able to eat no more than (by this time) about a cupful of anything meant it came back on slow. The appetite still raged, but I was able to keep it at bay most of the time. But, inch-by-inch, pound-by-pound, the old habits came back. No excuses, I was the one who put the food in my mouth. By the time Corey and I came back to Texas from Oregon, I was over 180, and miserable about it. We moved onto the ranch, and I learned over the next year to run. We'd been out there a year and a bit, and with no one but the rattlesnakes and coyotes to watch me, I ran those dirt roads like a fat little maniac--breaking the five-mile mark. Still proud of that.
For me, exercise begets appetite. It was taking the reins off a monster. I was 210 pounds when I went to the doctor and asked for help in spring 2015. About a month after that, I landed on MFP, and reached out to this group within days of my arrival.
What I never said, as I was wary of reactions (still am) was that the doc put me on medication to control my appetite--phentermine. For those who remember, it's one half of the combo called phen-fen that ended up giving people heart valve issues. It was the other half of that combo that was the problem (fenfluramine). The doc told me she'd give phentermine to me for 90 days, assess, then one more ninety-day set, and that was all. Phentermine is not without its dangers. The first 90 days, there was no hunger--my little miracle. Again, I took advantage of that time, lost 30 of the 43 pounds that I would lose within that time. One more 90-day set, but I'd developed a tolerance. Lost 13 more pounds over the next three months and stalled. The last ones came off hard. And, by the way, the mere fact that I was on it, while presenting this successful front here with y'all, made me feel like a complete fraud. Like I was cheating.
And then the appetite came back. It's hard to describe--but then, if you asked a fish what water was like, they'd probably say, "huh?" It's the environment in which I live. I still have a 300-pound woman's appetite. And I'm back up to 206 pounds. And I still run when I can--but the pain tells me I'm damaging my knees with every step. So, I went back to the doctor. She's a tiny little thing, but a runner--and she understands when I tell her that I run for my head, not for my body. And that I'm back trapped in the same old cycle. My appetite is strictly off the chain when I exercise, so I gain weight when I exercise, but I can't lose weight unless I exercise, but the weight makes it hurt to exercise. A lot. Not excusing or rationalizing any of it. I'm owning it.
She told me my experience with phentermine was typical--lots of overweight people in her family, most of them tried it, and gained back all the weight they lost, plus some. But she's seeing a lot of success with Contrave--a new drug combo, both used successfully for non-weight-loss purposes, but for some reason together, they work for weight loss--and so far, without that horrendous rebound that phentermine has. I started it last week Friday. It's a ramp-up process, and it takes nearly a month to move up to the full dose. I feel some effect already, but that may well be wishful thinking.
What I also never said was that I went back to smoking in February when Corey shattered his wrist, as did he. But, I've been off them now, with the help of Chantix again, for six weeks, since June 17. He quit two weeks after I did, so he's been quit a month. That's helping my sense of doing the right thing, but it's definitely not helping the weight.
I get that I reach for a medical solution when I feel at the end of my rope. There is part of me that still feels as if I'm too weak to just stop eating, and that I'm taking the coward's way out. That's what I've been struggling with throughout July--and then I made the appointment and went to the doc, and grasped at the lifeline she threw me.
I had to tell my truths or feel as if I'm lying to y'all--and that's not really who I am. My great hope is that Contrave will help me not just smother my appetite temporarily, but give me the opportunity to redevelop those healthy habits, and that I can come out the other end of it with the will to keep myself healthy, and an appetite that is finally under control. I don't know if it will do it, but it provides some hopeful statistics that say that it's possible.
I get that there will be judgment--God knows I judge myself enough for all of y'all combined. But, as Edith Ann says, "That's the truth." At last.
August goal: Full disclosure, to take the psychic weight off.
Weight loss goal--Lose five pounds in August.
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Thank you for sharing, Lisa! With all of your "flaws" or "missteps", you are still some one I admire and are worthy of my love and admiration! Strong, courageous, resilient woman! Hang in there and keep moving forward. We are with you! 7
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Thanks, Kelly.
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Lisa you are admirable, courageous and authentic, always have been, always will be. Stay strong, stay good to yourself. I am so proud of you for quitting smoking. Stay on this journey of ups and downs; stay with this group of crazy strong women!
NYKAREN4 -
Lisa your story reaffirms that weight loss is a marathon and not a sprint. Glad your are back posting.
Goals:
Continue eating high fiber. Helps to control insulin. The insulin is what sparks the cravings and packs on the pounds with me.
Swim at least 12 times a month
Continue to shred and clear out 30 years of papers. I did not keep everything but I am still filling a trash bag with confetti and two paper bags a week.
Remember the positive after something stressful happens like the near miss with the bicycle yesterday. Margaret 4 -
Gooood Morning!!
I've been off the last couple of days. Just not feeling it! I have to get back to more of a healthy diet. All it takes is eating out at a fast food place and it's all over! Ugh!
I have the bills all done and set up to be paid online. I use Quicken to track my checking accounts, etc. it's so easy for me to balance everything when statements come in. I Balance each account as they come in and put the statements in a folder, so on the 1st they are done and ready to pay. My Mastercard has gotten out of control after moving and making improvements to our house. I did a special spreadsheet in Excel for it. It's a calculator, so I can see a timeline when it will be paid off. That helps me see the future a little and I don't get frustrated looking at statement!
Allie So sorry to hear your Aunt Margaret passed. Prayers for you and her family.
Joyce I live in Hot Springs which is central Arkansas. It's actually Hot Springs National Park. The only city in the US that's a Natl Park! We are 10 miles west of town on the west side of Lake Hamilton.
I was baptized on Sunday. It was truly a blessing! One of the associate pastors said that the applause was the loudest he heard for a baptism!! Wow! The pastor did say why he had an assistant because of my back surgery. (I was probably one of the oldest too!! LOL)
My DH and I are going to see Dunkirk at the theatre this afternoon. He hates movies, but he likes historical type movies. We haven't been to the movies since we saw Avatar!
Goals for August:
--Clean out my closet if clothes that I haven't worn in a year and too big. I saw on Dr Oz yesterday that having that larger size in your closet can make you feel like you have something to fall back on if you gain weight.
--Keep tracking.
--Eat healthy - no more fast food.
--Make it below 250!! Been hanging at 255 too long.
--Try to exercise more and work thru the pain as much as possible.
--Finish shredding old files.
--Reach out to make more friends.
I hope you all have a great day!!
Dana in Arkansas
Dolly says "Hello!"
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All of you women are instrumental in my mental well being; but a special shout out to Machka, because, in a comment you made to another member of our group, you gave me a visual for CICO. Or maybe a focus. You talked about how big of a deficit was needed daily to lose one pound per week! You mentioned how to get the deficit (through adding exercise or cutting calories, or both). When I look at my calories as pounds lost or pounds gained it makes me feel more in control. I don't know why; but it was like a gong went off inside my head. Just goes to show all of us, how even a statement to some one else, an offhand comment, or a bit of advice that we all KNOW, but put in a different way can be what some one needs to hear! So thank you Machka for giving me the boost I needed.
Thanks you!
I know what you mean ... I do that with my courses. One teacher will say something and I won't get it ... another one says it a different way and all of a sudden it all falls into place.
And all the best with your science experiments!
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Beautiful, Lisa. You are on the right road. I liked your comment about psychic weight. I think we all carry some of that, which can impede our growth.
Felicia
Willamette Valley, Oregon5 -
Tonight we went to Chicago ... the play.
http://www.theatreroyal.com.au/shows/chicago
I decided to dress the part, at least somewhat. I opted for my cloche hat, my buckle shoes and a lavalier that goes all the way down to my waist.
I also made some attempt at a 1920s pant suit, although my pants should have had wider legs.
We really enjoyed the show ... very well done! I have a soundtrack to it, so I was (quietly) singing along with most of the songs.
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Heather: Every state in the US has its own school calendar. My DGD will be going back soon in Illinois, but in Oregon school doesn't resume until after Labor Day in early September. :flowerforyou: Enjoy your cruise! :bigsmile:
Lanette: I'll join you in praying that everyone's AC works and no fires break out. I'm hoping for a reasonable breeze to help us stay a little cooler, but not a blow-drier breeze. :noway:
Joyce: My husband has no love for horses. :noway: His family had them when he was in grade school and he was kicked, bitten, and stomped as a child. He's always thought he developed diabetes because of injuries from being stomped.
He was also exposed to polio at the local swimming pool when he was young. That is his other theory for his many autoimmune problems. No one else in his family has them. He's had a heavy burden healthwise. :sad:
Allie: It sounds like things are finally moving ahead. Good luck with getting everything you need from all of this. (((HUGS))) Prayers for Aunt Margaret in Heaven and the family that is still here.
Happy August, everyone! I've been working on a bump in my weight, and it is still there. I'll keep at it and will back where I want to be eventually. We are facing extreme heat for the next few days. I've already closed the blinds on our East facing windows. They're honeycomb blinds and have some ability to mitigate temperature.
I took the dog to the Vet yesterday because he has been losing weight and looking ratty. He has been sleeping in the garage since the fireworks on the fourth of July and it has put him into a depression. He has a course of medication to take for the next couple of weeks and I moved his dog bed next to my side of our bed. Poor little guy. This all started because he kept us awake into the wee hours of the morning crying when people were setting off fire crackers at the Fourth of July. This year they kept it up for most of a week. We had to get sleep to stay healthy, so we moved him into the garage. Next year we'll leave town or board him at the vet. :ohwell:
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" -Audrey Hepburn
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Happy August 1st! 4
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Thank you Lisa for being honest about your struggles. Hiding our true selves exacts a cost. I felt much better when I confessed my alcohol problem and have been managing really well since. Only one overindulgence in three months.
I am also someone who is always hungry. And I think about food all the time. Those weight loss gurus who say "Only eat when you are hungry" really make me laugh! I am nearly always hungry, especially in the afternoons.
Unlike you I am able to fill some of that gnawing gap with low cal raw veggies and cottage cheese, which is a life saver. I also use Diet Coke occasionally to get me through the pm slump. We eat early, around 6 pm and then have our stewed fruit at 8 pm. Then some cheese and then a piece of chocolate. I am so lucky to have my 600 calorie exercise allowance to spend. I know that veggies taste bitter to you, which is a genetic thing. That is a real shame. Some research into other low calorie snacks might be helpful. Going hungry just makes life miserable. The more fibre you can get into you the more the gut gives off the "full" hormone.
I just know I am going to have to CICO rigorously for the rest of my life. No "natural appetite" stuff for me. I wish.
Sending (((HUGS))) and thanks for telling it like it is.
Recently I've read "10% Human" about the gut and "The Body Keeps The Score" about PTSD. Well, we both know about that.
Lots of love, Heather UK xxxxxxx5 -
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sorry for your loss grandmallie2 -
I've reached a new low weight of 172 pounds! I LOST weight on vacation of all things. I'm tooting my horn and doing a happy dance today!
Cheri
in College Station, Texas awaiting an air conditioner replacement20 -
Lisa in West Texas
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Pip
If you would like to send your MS Ride kerchief in my direction I would love to sign it for my sister. She has MS and was recently informed she can no longer live on her own. Things are in the works to have her move from Columbus, Ohio over to Fishers, Indiana where my parents, single sister and married brother live. My parents have secured her an apt. As soon as they get the medical coverage and new doctors set up they will get her over there and set-up home health care for part of her day. She does not want to move and has resisted it for several years. Unfortunately neither her ex husband nor her two adult children will do anything towards her care. Sad situation but being nearer family will give her a better life in the long run. So message me for my address! Thanks for all you do for MS.
Cheri
in steamy College Station, Tx
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Hello, been lurking for a while and decided to come out this month.
The quick and dirty: 53yo, menopausal 5'4 195# and sedentary for decades in chronic pain and frequent intense hot flashes ( hobbling around like I was at least 80 years) but with Dr. clearing me (except telling me to LOSE weight) started eating healthy, eating less, and ramping up exercise since late April.
Slow going for sure, only a small bit of weight down, and the chronic pain has been largely replaced with DOMS pain from exercise ( so often I still hobble around) and the hot flashes have diminished some in length but not frequency or intensity.
TLDR: In other words, Hi and I am a hot mess, getting better, but a mess nonetheless.
August goals:
1) Ride bike to the gym (1.6 miles) Swim for an hourish ( 1 mile) and ride home (extra credit for doing so without wanting to die of exhaustion) at least 2 x a week.
2) swim at least 2 more times a week (3 miles/ 3 or 4 hours total a week)
3) strength training ( body weight exercise) 2 or 3 times each week - at least twice a week no matter how sore!)
4) lose 5 pounds
5) increase my step count
6) encourage and support my mother in law at her physical rehab sessions. I'm hoping she can get better enough for us to do nice long walks together this fall.
Thanks for listening, and I wish each and every one of you fantastic ladies a great day, however you define it!18
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