Exercise and Weight Loss Challenges
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Glad you are feeling better, Gayle. Sounds like the treatment is doing good. I hope it continues. Hard to lose weight when you don't feel well.0
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Yes, sleeping all the time doesn't help with the calorie burn. I was feeling like I needed a nap every three or four hours or so.dasher602014 wrote: »Glad you are feeling better, Gayle. Sounds like the treatment is doing good. I hope it continues. Hard to lose weight when you don't feel well.
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Nothing worse that just "not feeling good" and tired. Sounds like you are on to something!0
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Thanks for your support Charlie, Marney and all!grandmothercharlie wrote: »Nothing worse that just "not feeling good" and tired. Sounds like you are on to something!
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I feel I really ate alot today but the log doesn't seen to say that. Maybe just lots of fiber. I just have the feeling that I ate too much. Trying hard to trust the process of this new diet.0
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dasher602014 wrote: »I feel I really ate alot today but the log doesn't seen to say that. Maybe just lots of fiber. I just have the feeling that I ate too much. Trying hard to trust the process of this new diet.
I KNOW I overate today.Logged it in and yelp ,ate too much .snacked too much.Didn't have a chance to exercise today.I had to put my life on hold yesterday waiting for a delivery on a new washing machine that didn't get delivered.life put on hold today waiting to get my washing machine.Finally delivered.
Marney,trust your login.it takes awhile when trying something different.0 -
@dasher602014 Marney, I agree with Mary. Trust your log. A high protein diet is very satisfying. Remember fat keeps us feeling full.
@maryschwartzroby Isn't it amazing how everyone just assumes you have all the time in the world to wait for them? Hope you like your new machine!
Me, I didn't feel well yesterday. Rare for me. Was nauseous, light-headed, some diarrahea, etc. etc. I was really light-headed so I had an EMT in security take my BP and it was really low. So was oxygen level. I finally decided to go home about 2:30. Stopped at CVS and decided to pop into minute clinic and see what my BP was there. The NP said I should go to the ER. I really wanted to go home to bed, but she convinced me. After 4 hours and an IV, my BP went up and I went home, got sick and finally went to bed. Feel pretty good today. Back at work. Not ready to eat yet though. Had a high vitamin smoothie instead for breakfast.
To make it all worse, I have two staff vacancies and only 13 applicants and they are less than encouraging. (I'm being diplomatic here.) The last time I had a vacancy in the height of the recession, I had over 100 applicants. Hired one of the best workers I could have ever hired. Of course, we promoted him and he doesn't work for me now. But, he deserved it! Just goes to show how important the economy is to the job market. Best score I have is 122 out of possible 170 and even then, I can see another issue as to why I probably won't want him. Same with the next best. Frustrating! And ... Why am I unsure about when I want to retire? The only complaints I have about my job are staffing issues. Everything else, I love! Guess that is why.0 -
Thanks guys. I am holding tight.
Charlie, so sorry to hear about your health problems yesterday. A visit to the hospital is always horrid especially when all you want to do is go to bed! I hope today goes better for you.
I hear you about staffing issues. I hated hiring (almost worse than firing). I always got a great many unsuitable internal applicants. Everyone wanted to get into IT and a Business Systems Analyst was a way in for non-computer graduates. BUT the job took BIG analysis skills, business knowledge, people skills and HUGE writing skills, as well as the usual time management etc, etc. Not many, in non recessionary times, had what it took. For 100 unsuitable, there was that one gem who took to the job. I am still friends with many of them. That was the part I liked. The really good team doing a really good job and having fun together doing it. You hang in there too!0 -
Charlie, is your advertising method limited? Can you afford to wait? Maybe you could go to fitness clubs and hand out applications to clean looking body builders. I know all the furniture movers that I've ever used (I move a lot) all lifted weights. I know that sounds goofy but could work. Also the job bulletin boards at local tech schools and colleges. Some students are looking for fulltime day jobs for while they are in school and might just stay as well. I'm sure you are already racking your brain. Also know that everything is different with government jobs.
Concerned about your BP and not feeling well! Glad that IV fluids did it. Diuretics/water out of balance? But I know you monitor yourself closely and glad you got what you needed. Hope you feel much better soon and your staffing issues are happily solved soon.0 -
Gayle, I'm stuck as we ONLY can advertise on website. Unfortunately, we have a set time limit that the "ad" runs and we can't ask for anymore now. Given the past, it never dawned on me that we would get so few applicants. What I find is that we have a required on-line submission to which you can add a resumé. However, the "fill in the blank" form does not allow for much expansion on job descriptions. At the "Mover" actually "Dockworker" level, not many bother to add a resumé which tells me so much more. I have my fingers crossed that once I sit down with people, I can better get out of them what their work ethic is. Experience isn't that important, I can teach them how to move stuff. I need someone who wants to work, really work. What I see are a lot of people who jump around to a new job every few months.
As for the BP, I do feel better. I did skip my BP meds last night and today. I finally ate lunch. I am funny, when I don't feel well, I eat the "last" thing most people would want. Garlic sounded good to me so I had a frozen pesto pasta for lunch. Now, I want a good piece of red meat for dinner later. A meat and potatoes dinner. Will try Tai Chi though first.
I do need to follow up with my family doctor and I have an appointment with the cardiologist next month. Maybe. Just maybe, my fitness level is such that I can back off of a BP med. I know the last time we cut back on one med. And he said he would look at lowering another this time when I went. I take 3 meds for bp/heart. One is still a diuretic. (I also take Lasix, but only when necessary.) So, I'm looking at this as a good omen.
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Charlie,glad you're feeling better.I do believe a visit to your family Dr. is needed.We can't take our health for granted.
I'm not liking my new washing machine as much as I thought I would.Maybe after I get use to the noise.I thought it would be quieter.I was told those that didn't use much water make more noise.They may save water but not too happy with the trade off.0 -
Mary, I love my front loader but it is in the basement so the noise isn't an issue. The difference in time in the dryer really helps the electric bills. (I hang most but not all things).
Charlie, I was thinking of you today. I was gaily ignoring my low salt diet thinking that all the comments about Atkins needing higher salts that most diets. My BP got high today because of tooooooo much salt. It took all day to come down and my BP is back to a more normal range now. I am hope tomorrow will be better. I know better and I just got taught again.
I hope you are better too.0 -
grandmothercharlie wrote: »I can't look up at a ceiling. I can"t lay flat on my back. Sometimes other movements will do it. I will like I'm falling off an endless cliff. It is an ear thing. There is a physical therapy. In my city not many PTs do it. I went through it and you have to allow them to make the vertigo happen many times in a session. On top of it all you get very nauseous. It takes several sessions and between them you have to sleep pretty much sitting up. You can't turn your head much, or bend over. It went away for awhile, but came back. The therapist said few people ever do a second course. Besides you learn how to avoid it. So I try to do exercises that aren't floor based.
Yes i agree easier to avoid lying flat on back than go thru all that! Vertigo no fun!0 -
Thanks for the videos Gayle! Those pilates tables are hilarious overkill in my opinion.
Trying to think of analogy but cant right now.
With just my mat and the video a few times a week ive experienced exciting progress.
E.g. Today for the first time i could do "roll like a ball" without effort, compared to not being able to do it at all when i started.
But i still cant even consider doing a one footed bridge.
When she says lift one foot i imagine the bug-eyed expression of lucy ricardo, "you've got to be kidding me!"
Thanks for info on the chinese diet thats helping you too!
I am so glad it is helping you!
Makes me feel calmer knowing it is there if i need it in future.
Btw ive had two days in a row where i didnt have to leave home and i could watch my water weight go down on the scale.
Yesterday eventually got down to 188.4 and today got down to 188.0!
I am claiming that as my real weight until it goes even lower.
Thanks so much for that tip!
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Lill, I agree about how hilarious the tables look. I guess if one is really rich you can afford to have a professional with a table devise move your body around for you. Thanks for educating me about the "free range" version.0
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Charlie, that is a bummer about job postings. You can't post stuff at schools that says "go to our website to apply"? Jesh. Yes, it does sound like an improvement to need less BP medicine. Good for you!0
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July 3 - 176.5
July 10 - 176.0 = .5 loss
July 17 - 174.6 = 1.4
July 24 - 174.4 = 1.6
July 31 - 174.0 = 2.0
August 7 - 173.8 = 2.2
August 14 - 173.8 = 2.2
August 21 - 174.2 =1.8
Good Morning Ladies, Help! I am stuck! I have been doing good on choices (only slipping a little) and going to Y at least 3 times a week, not understanding why I gained this week. Most of you have seen my diary and see that I have been sticking with my calorie goal. Any suggestions?0 -
gmabethof3 wrote: »July 3 - 176.5
July 10 - 176.0 = .5 loss
July 17 - 174.6 = 1.4
July 24 - 174.4 = 1.6
July 31 - 174.0 = 2.0
August 7 - 173.8 = 2.2
August 14 - 173.8 = 2.2
August 21 - 174.2 =1.8
Good Morning Ladies, Help! I am stuck! I have been doing good on choices (only slipping a little) and going to Y at least 3 times a week, not understanding why I gained this week. Most of you have seen my diary and see that I have been sticking with my calorie goal. Any suggestions?
.5 lb up is not a trend, Beth. Like BP, weight is at a point in time. You are doing well. Stay the course and it will resolve.0 -
I've done alright this week. From 172.5 to 170.5. So a 2lb loss. I saw 170 for awhile but not this morning. I think I am still getting rid of salt.
I am looking forward to the next challenge when I can join in with a goal and a proper weekly measure against that goal.0 -
Challenge Goal: 157.6
April 3rd-157.5
April 10th-164.5
April 17th-161.5
April 24th-166
May 2nd-164.0
May 8th-164.0
May 15th-165.0
May22-165.5
May 29th-164.0
June 18th-170
July3rd-171.0
July10th-168.5
July 17th-170.0
Aug 14th-178
Aug 21st-174.0
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dasher602014 wrote: »gmabethof3 wrote: »July 3 - 176.5
July 10 - 176.0 = .5 loss
July 17 - 174.6 = 1.4
July 24 - 174.4 = 1.6
July 31 - 174.0 = 2.0
August 7 - 173.8 = 2.2
August 14 - 173.8 = 2.2
August 21 - 174.2 =1.8
Good Morning Ladies, Help! I am stuck! I have been doing good on choices (only slipping a little) and going to Y at least 3 times a week, not understanding why I gained this week. Most of you have seen my diary and see that I have been sticking with my calorie goal. Any suggestions?
.5 lb up is not a trend, Beth. Like BP, weight is at a point in time. You are doing well. Stay the course and it will resolve.
You may be building muscle.It could also be a little fluid.You're doing exactly the right things.You know how finiky scales can be.0 -
Thank you Mary and Mardy, I have been going to Y for three weeks now, and have thought this was the problem. I guess it takes longer. Thanks so much for the feed back. Beth0
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Goal: 169
7/03/15: 174.3
7/11/15: 175.1
7/18/15: 174.4
7/24/15: 175.5
7/31/15: 175.0
8/08/15: 174.4
8/14/15: 173.5
8/21/15: 173.1
I just realized that I've only lost 1.2 pounds so far during this challenge! Have to laugh. Well, we are in it for the long haul, right?0 -
gaylebodine wrote: »Goal: 169
7/03/15: 174.3
7/11/15: 175.1
7/18/15: 174.4
7/24/15: 175.5
7/31/15: 175.0
8/08/15: 174.4
8/14/15: 173.5
8/21/15: 173.1
I just realized that I've only lost 1.2 pounds so far during this challenge! Have to laugh. Well, we are in it for the long haul, right?
I'm a looooong way from my challenge goal.I always said if I started gaining,even a pound, I would get it back off.As you can see,that didn't happen.So hear I go again.
congratulations on your loss Gayle!!0 -
@gmabethof3 Weight loss is not linear. You will have ups and downs. There are a lot of reasons for gains or no reasons for gains. Trust me I know.
Congrats to all those losses I have seen posted! Yay, yinz! (I lived in Pittsburgh for 10 years!)
Me, I had a 1/2 pound loss since last week at 147.5. But for me, it is about breaking my lows because I fluctuate so much, as I was down to 145 earlier in the week.
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Thanks Charlie, I needed to hear that again. I know when I first started the Y I had the same concerns. I'll just keep doing what I have been doing and hope that this all turns around soon.
I see a lot of great losses posted on here, this is awesome. We have two weeks left on this challenge and I wish everyone good luck, and I look forward to our next challenge.0 -
Hey, Mary. You and I together. It got away on me and I came back. You are going to right direction again. When I get back to where I was before I got off track, I am going to cheer from the roof tops.
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gmabethof3 wrote: »July 3 - 176.5
July 10 - 176.0 = .5 loss
July 17 - 174.6 = 1.4
July 24 - 174.4 = 1.6
July 31 - 174.0 = 2.0
August 7 - 173.8 = 2.2
August 14 - 173.8 = 2.2
August 21 - 174.2 =1.8
Good Morning Ladies, Help! I am stuck! I have been doing good on choices (only slipping a little) and going to Y at least 3 times a week, not understanding why I gained this week. Most of you have seen my diary and see that I have been sticking with my calorie goal. Any suggestions?
Since you are sticking to calorie goal, logically the gain is just that cankerous water weight.
I recommend my trick of claiming the lowest weight as your real weight.
It really helps prevent my angry child from crying "no fair" and taking over.
Your real weight is 173.8!
Also Gayles fun tip - on a day you have time in the morning - of delaying breakfast and liquid, meanwhile weighing yourself after each time you pee.
Hope this helps!
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gmabethof3 wrote: »Thank you Mary and Mardy, I have been going to Y for three weeks now, and have thought this was the problem. I guess it takes longer. Thanks so much for the feed back. Beth
Right! Could also be pesky muscle gain :-)0 -
gaylebodine wrote: »Goal: 169
7/03/15: 174.3
7/11/15: 175.1
7/18/15: 174.4
7/24/15: 175.5
7/31/15: 175.0
8/08/15: 174.4
8/14/15: 173.5
8/21/15: 173.1
I just realized that I've only lost 1.2 pounds so far during this challenge! Have to laugh. Well, we are in it for the long haul, right?
You broke thru the evil plateau! That is huge!!0
