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  • MsGaladrial
    MsGaladrial Posts: 11
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    Awesome that you are an adopted pet mommy! I have a Chihuahua, Lola, but of course (darn it) she has a doggy door and being so little, her endurance is nil. I find I am the master procrastinator, really have elevated it to an art form! I AM going to make myself either walk the treadmill today for 20 to 30 or talk a walk around the neighborhood...beautiful day. Thanks for responding and have a wonderful day!
  • MsGaladrial
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    LOL, I'm not laughing at your post, per say, it's awful that you ended up in ICU, but..I am an ICU nurse! Cardiac, surgical, trauma and neuro. Fortunately, I think that there are many more discomforts (and indignities) that you've forgotten. I haven't had a health scare, amazing actually, in general I am really healthy; BP normal (but trending up some), cholesterol 187, no diabetes, but I know it's just a matter of time. I'm not sure how to accept a friend request on here, but when I figure it out, HI FRIEND!!!
  • MsGaladrial
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    Thank you so much! and congrats an your success so far. A lot of people have suggested a fitness buddy, but I have been pretty isolated, (marital circumstances..longgggg story) and don't really have anyone to ask. also, I am really embarrassed about my appearance, cheerleader turns Hindenburg, so going for a walk in public is a bit intimidating at this time. But I am going to get started on the treadmill today, right after I hit the farmers market for some nice fresh veggies! :smile:
  • MsGaladrial
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    Thank you for your response! I agree with everything you've said and I know it is the way to go. One (of many) of my failings is being very impatient with myself, I want to be a size 8 by November....this year! My rational mind is constantly in a battle with my instancy mind! And I am a Jedi master at procrastination. Knowing those things should help me conquer them but sometimes just discourages me. Maybe adopting the one day (minute) at a time philosophy will help me. Well, here I go! :wink:
  • MsGaladrial
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    Thanks! You have a very reasonable way to look at this whole process. Starting out by focusing on my food choices and diary and incorporating exercises gradually sounds like a doable plan. Here's to us and a successful and grateful day! :smile:
  • MsGaladrial
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    Wow, congrats on your success, can I be you when I grow up? (or grow smaller) Thanks for your encouraging words, I know I can get the weight off if I am patient with myself, a trait I've not mastered in 60 years. Guess it's never too late, right!? have a most lovely day and again, thanks for your response. :happy:
  • royalhawaiian53
    royalhawaiian53 Posts: 2
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    I'm new on here, but have been pushing for years to walk outside, do treadmill, stationary bike, anything to get moving. Susan Powter actually got me believing that I could start small (3-5 minutes at a time) and build up to more. Every day do a couple minutes more. That's how I started and now I'm semi handicapped with chronic pain and can do an hour on the stationary bike. Keep trying, don't give up, just get up!
  • dejavuohlala
    dejavuohlala Posts: 1,821 Member
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    Same here, i have trouble getting motivation but am still here chugging along, i really have to make myself get up and go sometimes its pain sometimes i just cant get going, my weight loss is slow. I have been walking a lot more, it is harder when you get older. Feel free to friend me if you need support- good luck with the journey
  • lisanangel
    lisanangel Posts: 148 Member
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    There have been times when I'm sick but still go to the gym anyway. Feel free to add me I'm on daily trying to lose my last 27 pounds.
  • SandyBVTN
    SandyBVTN Posts: 367 Member
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    Thanks! You have a very reasonable way to look at this whole process. Starting out by focusing on my food choices and diary and incorporating exercises gradually sounds like a doable plan. Here's to us and a successful and grateful day! :smile:

    Yes! Do this! I am not a regular exerciser at all and I've lost 10.2lbs in the past month on MPF, simply by tracking every bite of food I eat and staying under my calorie goal. I do plan to incorporate more activity in the near future, but at this time I know that it's my eating that got me to this place, so I'm eating my way out of it too.

    Can I make a suggestion? If you don't have a food scale please consider purchasing one. I weigh and measure all of my food and it has been very helpful.

    Please feel free to friend me for motivation and support.

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