July 24th, 2014
tishtash77
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Morning everyone, got my coffee had my breakfast, feeling ok 
Carly I measure once a month but have not been taking pictures actually. Because of the lump in my stomach it sticks out a lot despite the weight I have lost. I guess I thought pictures would just show me with a huge round belly still so I did not bother. I suppose it would still be noticeable elsewhere though. I may shower and take one later I did wonder if it was my activity, but honestly it is not as if I am dripping sweat and red after my exercise, well badminton sometimes gets me close. Anyway we will see in a few weeks I just have to believe. I am so glad you had a good meet with your doc and you are feeling a lot better about things though. I know you were struggling with so much lately and I wished there was something we could do for you. It is funny though we are matching in our complaints lately. I have a foot problem though I know mine is caused by needing new shoes desperately, I too am on high blood pressure meds, and we are both at a stall in the weight department lol. I shall shake my fist at the sky for the both of us 
And hello everyone else sorry
Pat you are right you will do it again. But when the food sucked you stopped, that is a good thing. Remember those times when we would eat even though we were full or not enjoying it, but it was there and paid for so we had to eat it? That is not us anymore, even on times when we indulge or choose poorly we are still making better choices most of the time.
That being said, since I don't know how many folks go back and read the previous day's posts, I wanna put my update here, too...
And I go to my GP tomorrow, so will inquire as to stress test and such. Want to make sure I'm good to go. Need to get her to RX a blood pressure machine with large cuff so I can medically reimburse for it. But I'm feeling so much better today. My lows are lower (mental fog is stronger and lasts longer), but my balance is so much higher a level than it has been. Looking so forward to it!! I need to see a foot doc too b/c I have strange "tough" spots on my left foot in a couple places....might end up with another referral.
Maybe I can push my doc and get her to RX a barbell system for me to have at home!! I have the money to reimburse for it that I'll lose otherwise.... Hmm....food for thought. Since it is for me BP and thyroid and health specifically, that is claimable on IRS stuff usually (don't know about weights systems), whereas it normally isn't...
Anyway, have a feel fabulous moment, so thought I'd share!
Hugs,
Carly in OK, looking at the bright sunshine today as a positive thing - as long as I'm not in it to get crispy...LOL
Carly I measure once a month but have not been taking pictures actually. Because of the lump in my stomach it sticks out a lot despite the weight I have lost. I guess I thought pictures would just show me with a huge round belly still so I did not bother. I suppose it would still be noticeable elsewhere though. I may shower and take one later
I did wonder if it was my activity, but honestly it is not as if I am dripping sweat and red after my exercise, well badminton sometimes gets me close. Anyway we will see in a few weeks I just have to believe. I am so glad you had a good meet with your doc and you are feeling a lot better about things though. I know you were struggling with so much lately and I wished there was something we could do for you. It is funny though we are matching in our complaints lately. I have a foot problem though I know mine is caused by needing new shoes desperately, I too am on high blood pressure meds, and we are both at a stall in the weight department lol. I shall shake my fist at the sky for the both of us And hello everyone else sorry
Pat you are right you will do it again. But when the food sucked you stopped, that is a good thing. Remember those times when we would eat even though we were full or not enjoying it, but it was there and paid for so we had to eat it? That is not us anymore, even on times when we indulge or choose poorly we are still making better choices most of the time.
That being said, since I don't know how many folks go back and read the previous day's posts, I wanna put my update here, too...
And I go to my GP tomorrow, so will inquire as to stress test and such. Want to make sure I'm good to go. Need to get her to RX a blood pressure machine with large cuff so I can medically reimburse for it. But I'm feeling so much better today. My lows are lower (mental fog is stronger and lasts longer), but my balance is so much higher a level than it has been. Looking so forward to it!! I need to see a foot doc too b/c I have strange "tough" spots on my left foot in a couple places....might end up with another referral.
Maybe I can push my doc and get her to RX a barbell system for me to have at home!! I have the money to reimburse for it that I'll lose otherwise.... Hmm....food for thought.
Since it is for me BP and thyroid and health specifically, that is claimable on IRS stuff usually (don't know about weights systems), whereas it normally isn't...Anyway, have a feel fabulous moment, so thought I'd share!
Hugs,
Carly in OK, looking at the bright sunshine today as a positive thing - as long as I'm not in it to get crispy...LOL
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Happy Thursday everyone!!!!! Natasha, I'm glad you are taking measurements. So many people forget to do that. I know there have been many times when my weight stalled but my measurements went down. Carly, I too am glad that things are starting to improve for you. And Pat, I agree with Natasha, you stopped and that's a major improvement. We are all making improvements to lead us to a healthier life. As for me, I can only be on here for a minute as I have a bus to catch in 10 mins, lol. Off to the blood bank today for me. I'll check back in later today on everyone. Have a great one.
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FitBitters! It's possible one of you mentioned this before, but there's a fun little app that connects to FitBit called FitRPG. You have a character and you can buy weapons and armor and do "battle" and quests and stuff. It's kind of a fun way to gamify the FitBit. My fiance got me started on it and it's been amusing me.
This week I've been doing runs one day and weights the next. I kind of like it because I get home at 7:30-8 instead of 9, but then again that means there are no days when I get home at 6:30. I'm going to give it another week or so like this before I decide which method I prefer.
Carly, so glad your health is looking so much better! What good news!
Natasha, I'd definitely recommend taking pictures. It's funny the little changes you can notice when looking at the pictures side-by-side!
Dee, are you donating? I haven't done that in a while-- it used to be that I'd only be able to about 1/4 times I went because my iron was low. I imagine it's better these days, so I should go and give it a try!0 -
HI all,
Here's my FitBit link https://www.fitbit.com/user/27W9FP I've dabbled with FitRPG, but hadn't gotten far. It seems like it would be more fun with more people, so I'm expanding my friends list. Glad to have a friend on there now.
Feeling really discouraged today. I just won a DietBet with an 11 pound loss and I'm weighing in for the next one today 8 pounds higher than my weight on Monday because of the new scale switch. My weight Monday was first thing, so that's 2 pounds, but that 6 pounds I'm blaming myself for, even though I KNOW in my head I shouldn't. I split a small pizza at Mellow Mushroom and a spinach salad with my daughter on Monday, small is only four tiny slices, followed by a mini shake from Sonic which was 660 calories, yikes! I was feeling good about my small splurge, although, all told it's about a whole day's worth of calories, about 1600 according to MFP, thinking "it's okay to do this occasionally as long as I balance myself and keep moving forward. However, the numbers on the scale are really getting to me. I know it's just due to a new scale and different time of day, but it's easy to blame myself for eating that pizza, salad, and shake and that feels really bad.
I hate feeling like I can't do normal things, like have pizza and a shake with my friends and family. My whole attitude is down right now, and that's tough to handle. I really don't feel like I'm dieting, unless I tell myself I can't do those normal things, and everyone knows, Dieting SUCKS!
So, digging deep and moving forward. Hopefully in a couple of weeks, that "gain" will be loss, and I'll feel better about it. It's a marathon, not a sprint, is what I keep telling myself.
Need to exercise more, but I'm coming off a couple of years of foot/ankle pain that's mostly resolved. I'm fearful of hurting myself again, so I don't push hard, but I can do this.
I'm normally a bright, sunny person by nature. Down days are hard. I'm challenging myself to hit my step goal today, of 10,000 steps and hope if I hit that, I will feel better. Anyone want to join me?0 -
Just posted a FitRPG thread, if anyone wants to share their info... http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1367219-fitrpg0
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I know we talked about cravings in here recently, but I have been so bad about following my own advice for the past two days! I'm posting here to remind myself -- drink water, tell yourself you'll have it later, rinse, repeat.
I'll try to use this as motivation to go for an extra walk tonight after I finish my run.0 -
As uplifting as yesterday was, today was equally discouraging. I got a stressful call about 20 minutes before I headed to my doc appointment...and it showed. I was 148/76 at my appointment, so I'm getting a machine, adding a couple other meds I hadn't picked up yet from Endo, and going to play at tweaking out the BP. I'm so miserable today, but I didn't get the soda I wanted earlier, but got ice water...so we'll see if that ends up being good or bad. Avoiding whacked out cravings usually gets me in big trouble. Aside from that, do okay.
Anyone had experience with filing SSDI (my guy)? Just looking to be a giant pain, they require my info too since we live together. All kinds of wacky stuff..
Hugs,
carly in overwhelmingoklahoma, looking forward to a quiet evening!0 -
Hi carostad,
If you can exchange the scale or return it I might try that, or find someplace like a doctors office with a balance beam scale and double check your numbers. But if you need to keep it then weigh in, log the number and ignore it. The scale is just a tool, you can't let it have this sort of power over you.
I'm having a good day, got a bike ride in this afternoon and was finely able to hit my 20 mile mark. It started out at 87 when I took off and was 91 an hour and 57 min later when I returned. but I did it! I made the 21.66 mile journey. My family bought me some wonderful insulated water bottles for the bike and they were a life saver. Nothing like being an hour in a ride and reach down to take a swig of ice water. My legs are tired, i'm tired, and I feel like a nap, but I am very pleased. I think I will shower and rest and then go to the free movies in the park tonight.
Next I will repeat the 20 mile ride with more hills and a slightly more scenic view winding through some of the vineyards around here. After that its the one way 27 mile ride...0 -
Just posting that I made my 10k step goal. Woot! I was only at 7600 at 8pm, so I started lapping my house. It's 100 steps from my bathroom vanity, down the hall to the kitchen, around the kitchen rug and island, down the next hall and over to my garage. I went "there and back" 12 times and boom! Goal made. Yay!
Grats on the bike ride. That sounds awesome!
Keep up the water, it's so good for you. I drink tons, as well as coffee, so I think I'm over a gallon a day. If I miss it, I can tell.
Sorry for the stress, Carly. It's hard to stay strong in the face of challenges. Have you ever tried flavored setlzers? That's what helped me kick my diet Dr. Pepper habit a few years back. Unsweetened seltzer keeps me happy when I crave the fizz. Different brands are better than others. I like the Deer Park, La Croix, and Seagram's the best. I keep thinking I'm going to get a SodaStream, but they're so pricey. One day...
I'm really pleased with my decision to make a goal for myself to get past my unhappiness with my scale. It's a brand new scale, so, the truth of the matter is, it's the accurate one and my old one was just fantasyland. Accepting that feels like a failure, but I did 10k steps today, so I feel like a winner now. I have to remember that for when I'm feeling down again.
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Dee, are you donating? I haven't done that in a while-- it used to be that I'd only be able to about 1/4 times I went because my iron was low. I imagine it's better these days, so I should go and give it a try!
What I donate is the blood plasma. I can do it twice a week as long as there is 48 hours between donations. I know this is going to sound horrible but it's actually been a way to make a little extra money during this difficult time. That's how I got started.....we needed money. I make between $55 and $60 every week.0 -
What I donate is the blood plasma. I can do it twice a week as long as there is 48 hours between donations. I know this is going to sound horrible but it's actually been a way to make a little extra money during this difficult time. That's how I got started.....we needed money. I make between $55 and $60 every week.
Absolutely NOTHING wrong with donating for money!!! There was a time...(.not in US) when we did not get paid for 3 months and staff went to a local private hospital to donate blood for cash to keep them going. We have to do what we have to do!!! And the end result....someone will use your ' plasma donation' to save a life!!!! Take care!!!!0 -
Thanks Nancy!!!0
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I completely agree with Nancy! Pharmaceutical companies will make a lot of money using your plasma; you might as well get a small cut. Do what you need to do, Dee, and don't be ashamed. Many of us have struggled through or are struggling through hard times as well.
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Patrick! You are an inspiration, man!
Carly - I totally missed your medical issues so I am a little lost, but I did see your BP readings and they that aren't bad at all. A little high, but nothing too dire. Especially the bottom one, that is actually good and that is the one they say is important. Try not to freak out! Def try clean eating for a couple weeks if you can. Mine when from 140's to 120's in a month just from watching my diet. It's hanging in there now.
Dee - I used to donate plasma too until I got pregnant and I tried after but then they finally asked me to stop coming because I was too hard of a stick. One of my coworker's 5 yr old little girl has AT and has to get monthly treatments where she is very grateful for people like you who donate so don't feel ashamed one bit!! You are doing a good deed!0 -
Just posting that I made my 10k step goal. Woot! I was only at 7600 at 8pm, so I started lapping my house. It's 100 steps from my bathroom vanity, down the hall to the kitchen, around the kitchen rug and island, down the next hall and over to my garage. I went "there and back" 12 times and boom! Goal made. Yay!
Grats on the bike ride. That sounds awesome!
Keep up the water, it's so good for you. I drink tons, as well as coffee, so I think I'm over a gallon a day. If I miss it, I can tell.
Sorry for the stress, Carly. It's hard to stay strong in the face of challenges. Have you ever tried flavored setlzers? That's what helped me kick my diet Dr. Pepper habit a few years back. Unsweetened seltzer keeps me happy when I crave the fizz. Different brands are better than others. I like the Deer Park, La Croix, and Seagram's the best. I keep thinking I'm going to get a SodaStream, but they're so pricey. One day...
I'm really pleased with my decision to make a goal for myself to get past my unhappiness with my scale. It's a brand new scale, so, the truth of the matter is, it's the accurate one and my old one was just fantasyland. Accepting that feels like a failure, but I did 10k steps today, so I feel like a winner now. I have to remember that for when I'm feeling down again.
Night all!
That's crazy talk--you've lost over 50 pounds regardless of the scale. However, I would go back and change my starting weight to reflect that seven pound difference; then you get to keep the full loss.0 -
Carostad - I don't crave sodas overall. Just medical issues leave me quite tired (I jokingly call it food narcolepsy) after meals, and first thing in the morning. Yesterday was a stressful afternoon. I don't have many snacks at work, so the thought of sugar and caffeine in one pretty package left me craving it strongly. Overall, I do well with just my water. I'm not a big fan of anything fizzy, and I have real problems with most artificial sweeteners, plus I'm not a fruit in the water gal... LOL So when I drink water, it is usually just plain water and I'm usually good with that. Medical and financial stresses are driving me crazy.
As for the soda stream, my dad has one and swears by it. Especially if you make your own flavorings... He said it is well worth the purchase. Plus if you watch sales, deals, and coupons, you can get them more reasonably priced. I don't drink much soda and my guy has his preferred flavor, so I think it would be wasted on us... LOL
Heather - My blood pressure crap is related to side effect of birth control pills (only option due to other health issues) and age. Friday, my pressure spiked badly, was already on the way down, and was still 163/88. With meds, Wednesday, it was 116/68. Thursday, after call, it went back to 145/78 or whatever, so it is all over the place. I've consistently had it above the warning zone for about two years, but because they knew the reason, the weren't as worried. Yeah, well, I was bad bad BAD Friday. I almost drove myself to the ER. So, sucked it up and requested meds. I can't get off the BCP for many reasons, so this is where I am...0
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