Novermber in the Hatters: 30 days of 100% effort!
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Tammy,
What a great message. We should all love ourselves, but it is so much harder than I thought it would be
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Good Morning Ladies,
Today is day 7 of our 100% 30 day effort. I have increased my %'s from 0 to at least 50. Has anyone ever used a recumbent bike? I am thinking of getting one. I had a Linda Evans Leg Shaper back in the 90's..lol. Believe it or not it just crapped out last year. I used to have a treadmill that I walked on daily. I have time in the afternoons before Rick gets home to do about an hour. I can still get chores done after he gets home....doing it this way will prompt him to help me...(insert evil laughter here). I just really want to up the exercise as I sit most of the day except for days like yesterday where I got over 13K steps in. I know the key for me is to move more but with my job, the weather and my lack of comfort in joining a gym this is the way to go for me.
Let me know your thoughts on this or any other suggestions. I don't want to spend a ton of money and I do have the Wii and such that I can use but thinking I would try something a little less painful on the joints,
Have a great day!
BTW- I am feeling a tad old today as Cassie is turning 29..... :grumble:0 -
I have a recumbent style bike (that I haven't road since the last tail bone incident but hoping by Thanksgiving) I love riding while watching tv. Makes it less of a chore for me (did I ever share I don't like exercise :grumble: :grumble: :grumble: I found mine on a local swap and shop for $100, you may also check craigslist.0
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Luckily I have access to a free gym at work - weights, classes (love my zumba).... and we also have a cardio room - so I have choices between treadmill, bike, or eliptical..... plus I live about 1 block from the rec center which has a 1/2 mile track around the perimiter......
I do my workouts right after work..... saves on traffic and makes my *kitten* smaller.... giggles....
Speaking of smaller sizes - I went to the consignment shop the other day - picked up a Ralph Lauren cashmere dress..... sit down.... $32.... the previous price was $64.... did a search on line... should have been between $200 - $800 depending on where to purchase.....
btw - size L ladies... wowsa!:bigsmile:
and I have an appt on the 4th of Dec - drop off more old clothes that don't fit or flatter..... and make a little cash at the same time....
See you soon...
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I'm sorry I've been a bad friend these days. I'm taking a weight training class and spending the rest of my time at MD visits. I have a bone spur IN the joint of my big toe. The internist sent me to the podiatrist who sent me to the orthopedic surgeon who just gave me a referral to the Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Center. I'm going to put it off as long as possible. I had surgery last October and still haven't lost the 15 lbs. I gained back over the winter. The good news is that it doesn't hurt to walk.
I'm happy to hear about everyone's success stories. I love the shopping story, Carol. Welcome to the newbies. (((Hugs))) to those who are struggling with weight and life in general. I feel bad for not being more encouraging. I'm determined to show up more often.
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No worries Cheryl.... life is interesting, fun and full... and for those of us with grown (or who think they're grown - my favorite PITA is my 19 yr old son).... he just started working in the real world - at Fed Ex - 4 am - 8 am shift... lift and lug those packages.....
Been there, done that...
Welcome to the newbies and for those of us that have been here a day or two... congrats on the losses and success stories... keep going team...as the song goes - one day at a time....
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Quote: [I am feeling so much confidence (never in my life before). I notice a new difference almost daily in the reflect as I stand before the mirror. While I am not comfortable with cameras yet I am not hating them any longer. I am loving me not just who my body is becoming but my thoughts. I can see the hurt, anger, and meanness that I unleashed because of my hate of me and my life for so many years. I have found a new happiness that I knew existed for other but never thought I would experience. God have blessed me beyond and I am only sad that it took so long for things to finally click in my head. ]
Tammy, you are my inspiration. I am so happy you are reaching new heights in learning to love you for YOU!
I can only hope to get to that point some time soon. I will continue to learn from your accomplishments. You ROCK!!0 -
Morning hatters !
Feeling very thrilled ad grateful this morning - my sisters surgery went incredibly well, AND once the tumour was out the surgeon did NOT have to remove the lymph node and the saliva gland as was originally scheduled as part of the surgery. So recovery will be less and we are both countin our blessings big time! She will be here with me for a few days then ill be staying with her for a week or so after I take her home so may not be posting a lot but will be checking in every day! Thanks for the prayers and msgs! I'm about to catch up on everyone and will be back with a few replies ASAP !0 -
Snoozie - That's great news! Accept all graces, as they say. I hope that her recovery is swift and uneventful.
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HI there Hatters. Sounds like everyone is doing pretty well so far this month, yay, and Snoozie, so glad to hear the great news about your sister!
I've been unusually swamped lately, so been a little MIA, but doing my best to read your posts and messages and log daily. Shooting for that 100% effort on my health goals which gets trickier when I'm so busy and tired. But life is starting to slow down a little, so here is to staying 100% true to my health goals including exercise , which I have been giving only maybe 70%.
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Hello, girls...I hope all is well with everyone.
I have a friend that may be stopping by...her name is jihumfeld .
I had been looking around my friends profiles to see if any updates and noticed I was her only friend and I thought that was such a shame, since I hadn't had much time to post ...., and I knew we would love to have her here..
...I have been trying to give it my all 100 % all. Some days are closer to 75 to 90%...but I know it can be done...
Come on let's get 'er done!!
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:flowerforyou: Happy birthday Janet!!! :flowerforyou:0
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Dear Janet!!!0 -
Thank you for the birthday wishes!
Yes it is me Hairsprayhon, returned from the scarey world of mindless eating.
I started over completely because I did not want to focus on the beginning part of my weight loss journey, or the fact that mindless eating returned some of those pounds to me. Instead I wanted to stay focus on moving to my goal.
Dear Friends, when I abandoned MFP, I also abandoned you. i am sorry. Please let me know if you want to resume the friendship I so wrongheadedly abandoned.
Janet
aka TennisQuilter, formerly known as Hairsprayhon0 -
:drinker: Party for Tammy :flowerforyou:
Tammy. Huge wonderful congratulations on hitting ONderland today! We are all so proud of you and so happy for you!!!! You are an awesome friend and an inspiration to all - way to go!!!! We're all so proud of you!!!
Party time for Tammy ladies. - I'm setting up the bar inI the corner of the room - with HEALTHY exotic umbrella clad smoothies and everyone can bring a delish healthy food dish - I'm making "hearty-choke dip" a hot roasted artichoke dip with spinach and asiago cheese from the loony spoons "eat shrink and be merry" cookbook !! (143 cals 7 gr protein 3 grams if fibre and 12 carbs per serving )
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A BIG
to you Tammy! Joining the Hatter's party to help celebrate! SO So Happy for you!!!!
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A BIG
to you Tammy! Joining the Hatter's party to help celebrate! SO So Happy for you!!!!
:flowerforyou: THANKS TO THE AWESOME DECORATING COMMITTEE AKA SUSAN FOR A GREAT JOB...!!!!!
BAR IS OPEN just need our guest of honour and the rest of the Hatters!!0 -
Doin the happy dance in Jersey.... I've got the tea from long island..... and angel food cake decorated with strawberries on the side
I've also got some unsweetened ice and hot tea too....
Since Tammy is our Guardian Angel:flowerforyou:
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Janet - no worries:flowerforyou:0
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TAMMY, WELCOME TO ONEDERLAND!!!! Happy dancing for you in Maryland!0
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So many thanks to all my wonderful ladies !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The support that each of you have given on this journey has made this journey unlike any of the prior attempts to unlock the chains and tear down the walls that have kept me bound all these years !!! You have been here as I have rambled, ranted, and stumbled my way along this path. Thank you for all the support !!!!!!!!0
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Tammy....You did it girlfriend!! I am so proud of you, you never let anything stop you from your goal...you may have had to take a few detours, but you always got right back on the right road!!
Now, did someone save me a drink??.... I brought some Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus slowly grilled to a crispy crunch with some white bean hummus.& homemade pita chips.........Snooozie wouldn't let me bring any fried squash~~~``giggles~~~
Glass held high to Tammy!!!
Is it a one drink limit??:drinker:
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Gail - you can have the entire bar and I will mix em all night for you for bringing that YUmMy dish!! You had me drooling at crispy and completely at your mercy with the white bean hummus !!! Chomp chomp .... Dot get too close ladies (except for Tammy - you could lose an arm trying to pry the wrapped asparagus from me!!! Lol
A toast to TAmmy on her Onederland arrival !!! :drinker:0 -
Joining in the toast! And no way is there a 1 drink limit at this party lol0 -
I may be late to the party but I am here with drink in hand....I had a hard time getting off the bike..lmao :laugh: Whew, pedals kept flying and my feet wouldn't stop.
Tammy I am :drinker: you! Great job on your goals.
Janet so glad to see you here
Susan thanks for the decorations its just what this party needed.
Gail and Snoozie I can just smell and taste the wonderful snacks.
I am loving this time with the kids being out of the house. Do what I want, when I want :happy: Getting measured for new carpet tomorrow or the next day. Mine upstairs is older than dirt plus its that hunter green they had in the 80's.......
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Congratulations Tammy! Welcome to onederland! The journey is long and with lots of twists and turns - and you made it! IPOU!0
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Yummmmmmm that bacon wrapped asparagus. Bacon is one of those things I could eat 3 times a day 365 days a year. All the eats and drinks were wonderful, while the dancing keep the calories burned off. Such a wonderful celebration with my ladies :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:0
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Yummmmmmm that bacon wrapped asparagus. Bacon is one of those things I could eat 3 times a day 365 days a year. All the eats and drinks were wonderful, while the dancing keep the calories burned off. Such a wonderful celebration with my ladies :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
And remember - calories consumed while having fun / or at church don't count.... dance Tammy dance!:bigsmile:0 -
Lol Carole. If only that were true!0
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How many calories do you burn putting on a new pair of support stockings, it definitely raised my heart rate, tugging, pulling and shimmying.0
