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Good morning
We been blessed with another beautiful day.
I spent yesterday catching up on emails, filing and decluttering the so called office (spare room) and moving the items from the basement main room back into to the utility room. (aftermath of install of mechanical items: furnace etc) .
Weeded a strip of garden and have another bed to do. Then the process starts over.
Took a time out to continue reading about Intuitive Eating. It is a very intense read. One (myself speaking) has to be committed to the "new" lifestyle after all the years and years of having a dieter's mentality. I can change a few things now, however it is a long process to forgive myself for putting my body, mind and spirit through such a strict dieting regime. I am somewhat angry at myself for using dieting as a form of attaining health; notice I wrote "somewhat". I am not going to carry the "anger" for long. I am going to act.
The light bulb was bright when it switched on in my head. The Aha moment was loud when I realized (now) I was using dieting as a form of attaining health.
Yes, using the weight releasing tools (diet) helped physically, however the mental abuse of what I put myself through is not acceptable (looking back) the highs, lows , thoughts of rebounding, calorie counting; the list goes on . Then my body suffered if my dieting regime did not go according to plan.
Circles, Circles and more circles.
I will to rewire my brain. I have to plan small, scary steps to "let go" of the dieting mentality.
I am still am obsessed with discipling (beating) myself if I did not have a "perfect day" of dieting. Staying the course.
"They" (dieting industry) say it's OK to not have a perfect day of dieting; don't beat yourself up. I say "I HAVE to have a perfect day", because I do beat myself up if I don't. Doing so changes the mood around me. I don't lash out; I just retreat into myself.
Stinking Thinking.
Am I making any sense here?
Thanks for reading.
Just for today I am going to enjoy the beautiful weather.
Off to the Rec. Centre Walk- 45minutes. 50minutes - Cable weights and stretches
Have a healthy day everyone.
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jonni82014....you are making perfect sense!. I too went for years in dieting mode....lost, regained, lost, regained...a cycle that went on for years. Was on WW for a number of years counting points. Struggled with feeling hunger many times. Nine years ago went through treatment for breast cancer. No more dieting for me...I eat healthy and exercise in the form of walking. It's working for me. Weight is coming off slowly but steadily. Will probably take a year to get to my goal weight of 150 lbs (have 29 lbs to lose). I'm not in a hurry and I'm not in a panic. I feel good and have energy.
It sounds like you have found a way of eating that will work for you. Wish you well going forward. Thank you for posting...enjoyed the read.1 -
Hi all. Fun day planned for today. Going to the flea market to get some walking in (and pick up fresh produce). My leg muscles became very weak after my knee injury, so I've been working on building them up. Never been much of a walker but need to be now. So far, I've increased to 2500 steps @ day. Not a whole lot, but I could hardly walk at all for a while. Hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday. Please join in and write a note about how you're doing. We want this group to be active and not go by the wayside like so many others.
@Joy1580vb ... I bet your tomatoes are going to be real good and tasty. There's nothing I like better than a homegrown, ripe tomato fresh out the garden. Can't be beat! Sounds like you're dealing with spring weather (pollen, low temps) compared to us Floridians who are frying in the heat. I bet it's beautiful there.
@jonni82014 ... Thank you for introducing me to IE. I'm still reading my books and practicing it along with IF (Intermittent Fasting). I admit yesterday I was tired and a bit hungrier than usual, so I ate several small meals of what my body wanted. I felt a little guilty that I wasn't following my IF plan but not too guilty. I ate good food, no junk, and I feel stronger today.
I'm committed to following a sensible eating plan (not a diet) for the rest of my life and listening to my body as far as what it wants/needs. I'm noticing that I overeat at times so I'm going to make a practice of stopping when I'm somewhat satiated and saving the rest for later. Afterall, later always comes when you'll be hungry again.
I'm sure I'll shed some pounds along the way but that's not what I'm really after... It's the good health and longevity that I want. I'll be 78 in November, and I hope to live well into my 80's.1 -
Just realized it is National Cancer Survivor Day. Congrats to all survivors and well wishes for all still struggling.3
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Good morning, ladies.
BarbMessimer....hope you enjoyed your time at the flea market yesterday. Totally agree with you about sensible eating and good health.
Did a bit of yard work yesterday with weed whacking around some of my fruit trees and trimming some very overgrown rose bushes. Nothing up in the garden yet except for dill. Got my bamboo stakes in for the 6 tomatoes that will require pruning.
Doing laundry this morning then will get filling prepared for perogie making tomorrow. Will be freezing some for hubby to enjoy while on holiday.
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Good morning, ladies.
BarbMessimer....hope you enjoyed your time at the flea market yesterday. Totally agree with you about sensible eating and good health.
Did a bit of yard work yesterday with weed whacking around some of my fruit trees and trimming some very overgrown rose bushes. Nothing up in the garden yet except for dill. Got my bamboo stakes in for the 6 tomatoes that will require pruning.
Doing laundry this morning then will get filling prepared for perogie making tomorrow. Will be freezing some for hubby to enjoy while on holiday.
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A relaxing day today1
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annliz23....Good to have a relaxing day. Hope you enjoyed it.1
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Uh oh.... I've been trying to up my walking since my knee has healed. It left my leg muscles weak and in need of strengthening. I worked up to 2500 steps a day. Not a lot but was better than what I've been doing. So, Sunday I walked around the flea market and ran some errands to get my steps in and yesterday I was so tired I couldn’t do anything but lay around all day. Today I'm still tired. On top of that, I have a heart condition and started feeling a pressure sensation mid chest last night, took a nitroglycerin tablet and it went away. The Cardiologist changed my medication and said I’d need another heart catheterization if this continues (I have 2 heart stents from 9 years ago). So.... I think I need to back off a little. Not going to do much today and keep my little pills handy. He's on vacation and if I need a heart cath, I want it to be him. I’ve been thinking that if there’s a problem, they probably couldn’t restent me and I’d need open heart surgery. I’m not sure I’d want that but I guess it’s better than having a heart attack… but I could still die from the surgery. We really must appreciate every day we’ve been given because we don’t have an unlimited amount of time... And I think I need to take it easy today. The chores can wait.5
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BarbMessimer wrote: »Uh oh.... I've been trying to up my walking since my knee has healed. It left my leg muscles weak and in need of strengthening. I worked up to 2500 steps a day. Not a lot but was better than what I've been doing. So, Sunday I walked around the flea market and ran some errands to get my steps in and yesterday I was so tired I couldn’t do anything but lay around all day. Today I'm still tired. On top of that, I have a heart condition and started feeling a pressure sensation mid chest last night, took a nitroglycerin tablet and it went away. The Cardiologist changed my medication and said I’d need another heart catheterization if this continues (I have 2 heart stents from 9 years ago). So.... I think I need to back off a little. Not going to do much today and keep my little pills handy. He's on vacation and if I need a heart cath, I want it to be him. I’ve been thinking that if there’s a problem, they probably couldn’t restent me and I’d need open heart surgery. I’m not sure I’d want that but I guess it’s better than having a heart attack… but I could still die from the surgery. We really must appreciate every day we’ve been given because we don’t have an unlimited amount of time... And I think I need to take it easy today. The chores can wait.
Rest up there will always be chores to do but you are more important.
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BarbMessimer....so sorry to hear of your health issues. Hopefully having a rest day will help.
Raining again today so no outdoor activities planned.1 -
@BarbMessimer Take care and rest. Every day is a new day. Very true Barb; to appreciate each day as it is given to us. Our time clocks are only wound once.
Rainy days here and forecast for the next five.
Lots to do inside. However the other day I crashed out for the majority of the day. My body needed a rest. I am finally realizing that I cannot do the activities (mentally and physically) that I used to do, not only years ago but even a year ago. This year I am feeling my age. Yesterday I felt more rest, though I feel I pulled a muscle in my rib cage; so today we are off to the Rec Centre. DH to get his workout; me walk and maybe hot tub.
Have a healthy day everyone
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jonni82014 Hopefully your pulled muscle will heal quickly. Hot tub will be relaxing I'm sure.
Cut grass yesterday and yard looks nice again. Hubby decided to cut the grass in our other yard after I had finished. I'm not able to do both yards in the same day as I find bouncing around on the lawn tractor for that long of a period too hard on my back. Glad he did it.
Beautiful sunny day again today. Off to get groceries. Checked my garden and I see peas,lettuce and carrots are up. Will try to do a bit of hoeing in the coming days.
BarbMessimer....Thinking of you. Hope you are doing well.
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annliz23....Good morning. Enjoy your warm day!1
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annliz, so glad to see you here!
Thanks, everyone for your concern. A heart catheterization was recommended, and I opted to leave the hospital and have it done by my #1 rated Cardiologist (who I've been seeing for 9 years) on Monday, June 10th. If there's anything wrong, I trust him. In the meantime, I'm not doing anything strenuous. I'll keep you updated.2 -
@BarbMessimer trusting your visit to the Cardiologist will go well. It is so important for all to have a team of positive, trusting people place and things in our life.
@annliz23 Welcome back.
Over the last couple of days I took a course of Tylenol every 6-8hours, the pulled muscle has subsided. I'm feeling well. I am at my happiest when the aches and pains that I feel, go away quickly.
On another note my 11 year old grandson received a President's Education Gold Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence 2024 signed by the school board officials, and President Biden.
Why I am mentioning this is because we are proud and, all of the times when we ask Z "how is school" "it's just.. OK" Meh. He would sooner go play, and mountain bike and talk circles around us about how much fun playing and mountain biking is. He is a quiet wonder. His older brother got the same award three years ago, he is a very serious and bookish young man. Just goes to show that different personalities can achieve the same thing.
Children remind us of this. Pace ourselves we will get to the goal in our own way on our own time.
DH has a Dr. appointment, tidy up the house,
Smoked salmon and salad for dinner.
Have a healthy day everyone
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BarbMessimer...I hope your procedure goes well on Monday and you have a speedy recovery.
jonni82014...Congrats to your grandson. It is so wonderful to see our grandchildren (and children) make achievements in their lives.
Just enjoying my second cup of coffee this morning then will be venturing out to the garden. Planning on doing a bit of hoeing as can now see my rows coming up. Always feel a bit of satisfaction when plants start popping up. Looks like another sunny but windy day.
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@jonni82014 ... I'm sure you're very proud of your grandson... What an outstanding achievement! He must have inherited some smart genes from you! Glad your muscle is better.
@Joy1580vb ... I know how you feel about growing plants. I love working with my plumerias and seeing and smelling their pretty blooms. I care for them like they were my children... each one is special. I like to bring them in the house for decoration and to freshen the air.I
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Update: Heart procedure can't be done on Monday. The office is working on rescheduling, but it'll be next week... might even be Wednesday. I hope so as I have a nice luncheon that's been on the books for a while for Tuesday and I'd like to be there. I'm feeling fine. Will keep my friends here posted.1
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Good morning, ladies. Just checking in to wish everyone a pleasant weekend. Very hot right now in Florida. I'm tending my beautiful flowers on my front and back deck, but otherwise staying in the air conditioning! I'm losing weight at a consistent and easy 1 to 1.5 pounds per week using calorie deficit only, so all is well on the weight loss front. As of this morning, I've lost 33 pounds (since January), so definitely good progress. I have 28 pounds to go to reach my goal, and I'm feeling very confident. My husband's descent into dementia as his cancer advances is challenging and really limiting my freedom, but we're handling it and getting through it a day at a time. All in all, no complaints, and life is good.
Barb, I hope your procedure goes well. Take care of yourself. I have a heart condition too and all the monitoring and management is annoying but necessary.
Joy, I'm right there with you. I have an eclectic assortment of potted and bedded plants--some vegetables but mostly flowers and ferns etc. My house and yard look like jungles. My plants bring me such joy by just sitting there being happy. I also have my three (big) dogs that remind me to enjoy life minute to minute. Dogs are such wise creatures and good friends.
Jonni, grats to your grandson. I know how proud you must be. I have one granddaughter who just turned 13. She is the light of my life. We enjoy late night talks with LOTS of laughter. Good for the soul
Have a wonderful day everyone and please keep sharing your ups and downs. I enjoy following along, even though I don't post often.3 -
BarbMessimer Absolutely beautiful pic of your flowers.
ssfx50 Enjoyed reading your post. It sounds like you have a very positive attitude even though dealing with life challenges. I have two dogs that give me enjoyment also. One is a border collie/lab cross and the other is a little 18 pound poodle/terrier cross that was abandoned in our area and ended up in our yard so we decided to keep her. Pop in any time and let us know how you are doing.
Cool here this morning and overcast. Covered my tomato plants last night and it got down to a chilly +3 C so glad I did. Did a bit of hoeing and will go out again this afternoon weather permitting. Everything looks like it is up except for potatoes. Nice to see my rows.
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@ssfx50 ... I enjoyed reading your post. So, you're in Florida too so you know what a heat wave we're having. My plumerias love it but my water bill might just break the bank. (It's due and I shudder to think what it will be.) Losing 33 pounds since January is outstanding! Way to go! If you're like me, I don't eat very often and since I limit how frequently I eat, I'm real picky about the food. I need the most nutrition I can get from the number of calories, so I only eat good healthy whole foods. I crave cold, crisp salads and have one every day, and how wonderful that you have a sweet granddaughter and a relationship that makes both of you happy. That's what life is all about!
@Joy1580vb ... Thank you for the compliment on my flowers. My family has had Border Collies for years, and they're so special. My son has ADD and PTSD and his BC "Star" keeps him more stable. He adores her, spends lots of time throwing the frisbee with her, and she loves him to death. (She loves Grandma too... lol) Very smart!
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I'm down again today for a total of 8.5 pounds lost in 3 weeks. I'm really proud of myself and so encouraged to continue on with the food and the way of eating that's working for me. It took me 3 years to figure it out but I'm on the right track now. Everyone is different and once they find what works for the, just be consistent and follow their plan... for life. Wishing all my friends here success!3
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Hi everybody, so can I join this group? MFP has informed me that they are getting rid of their Newsfeed, which I liked very much because I didn’t have to be too chatty, just like peoples’ progress and occasionally comment. I am bereft! I’m definitely in this age group. Right now I’m maintaining but if I lost 17 more I could get down to my pre-pregnancy weight from 1986.That was a long time ago!2
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oceanmelody wrote: »Hi everybody, so can I join this group? MFP has informed me that they are getting rid of their Newsfeed, which I liked very much because I didn’t have to be too chatty, just like peoples’ progress and occasionally comment. I am bereft! I’m definitely in this age group. Right now I’m maintaining but if I lost 17 more I could get down to my pre-pregnancy weight from 1986.That was a long time ago!
Absolutely!!!! We have a nice group here of ladies within a similar age, and we understand the difficulties we face in losing weight and becoming healthier. I didn't start this group but I'm a regular poster. Post often and we'll root you on!1 -
oceanmelody...Welcome to our group! So nice to see other like minded people dropping in.
BarbMessimer...Well done on your continued weight loss. Your eating plan is definitely working for you
ssfx50...You are doing amazing with your weight loss. I have 29 lbs to lose and it is coming off but very slowly.
Looks like a beautiful sunny day today. Was overcast and rainy yesterday and actually turned the furnace on. Managed to get out to my garden and do a bit of hoeing before the rain started so pleased with that. The odd potato is starting to pop up. I'm hoping I'll be able to hoe in that area later today. I think the danger of frost is over with so will uncover my tomatoes for the last time and put my covers away.
Making bread buns this morning as soon as I finish my coffee and get off of here.
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Good morning
@oceanmelody Welcome.
We are a very positive group that encourages all to "do" whatever is necessary to achieve their health and wellness goals.
Our family has had Golden Labradors for years. We do not have dogs now; however; we do have about six living in our immediate area. We have gotten to know one another quite well. Plus when we walk in the River Valley or our residential neighbourhood there is familiarity seeing the same dogs walking as well. One incident in the River Valley a well known dog bounded up to DH for a good pet and scratch. Animals are very therapeutic, loyal, good friends.
My weight number is stable; I would like to release more.I am disappointed at the scale number.
I am active. I do exercise frequently. I go to the Seniors Centre fitness room 2XWK and the Rec. Centre 3XWK. Free weights, Cable Weights, Stretches and Walking. I treat my workout routine as a job. Show up; get it done.
Yardwork and housework included.
Is it about the scale, shape or overall health markers? Probably all are involved however, I still focus on the scale number. I should step back and take a look in the mirror to see that my body shape is more defined in some areas. Except for the darn abdomen
Rewire the brain.
The temperature is cool. So the hardwood floors need a surface clean and a few loads of laundry.
I will remember to take a time out. I wish I was close enough to smell the fragrance of the beautiful plumerias The fragrance of lilacs are wafting through the neighbourhood.
Have a healthy day everyone.
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jonni82014...Don't let that scale number disappoint you. You are doing well with your exercise routine and the weight will come down. I wish I had a rec center close by but living in a rural area, I don't have access to anything like that. My exercise is mainly walking but during the summer I am quite active with yard and garden work.
Got my dough rising in the oven for a couple of hours so going out to the garden. Have a Bosch Universal mixer so quick and easy to do. Recipe is a large one requiring 10 cups of flour and my mixer has no problem dealing with the volume.2
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