T.H.E (Trying Hard Everyday) Team

pawprint061

Since there are quite a few new members here since the last time I was really here... I feel like I should introduce myself so people know who I am....

My name is Kelly. 25 years old. I have a daughter who will be turning 3 in June. I joined this group and MFP June 2009. This group has been awhile since then and it's by far the best group ever. I live with my bf and I've kinda vanished for a bit.... I'm heading back to the gym....

Early 2009 I saw a very very horrible picture of me. I hated it. So right then and there I made the choice to do something about it. Took me almost a year but I lost 40 pounds and over 30 inches of fat. I had issues with eating back in the day so I took the slow approach. But I didn't have access to really working out because of where we were living and the circumstances.... so I've actually gained 10 pounds back... I so however think part of having my gallbladder has something to do with it... with not being able to process the fat like I was.... but no excuses.... I'm back at it.

I am on facebook if any one wants to add me.... I have quite a few members from this group on there so we can help each other even more

Kelly Gausman
Just put a note that your from MFP

PolyTeine

So I lost 2 lbs.. yay .. from 292.2 to 290.2. I don't know what is up with the .2 but hey it's there .. lol

Shawnalee0703

Hey ladies! Didn't weigh in today, no time, but I reigned the other day. Even with moving last weekend and rating whatever, I am down .3 pounds. Not much, but it's better than a gain!
Paw print, the details were helpful! Thanks got sharing about yourself. It's good to know who is who. I am headed out for a night with a couple childhood friends....been friends for over 20 years and have all grown up, found men and started careers...we have a sleepover planned tonight!!! staying at a fancy seattle hotel tonight, going to dinner, drinking wine and then pedis at the spa in the morning! we don't get the time together like we did as kids so we will enjoy tonight!
I will post a more detailed story about myself tomorrow.....i assume you all give a damn. enjoy your friday everyone!!!

utahsis

Worked hard in the yard today so I could get it done before the next crazy snow hits tonight. These weather swings are crazy -- in the mid 50's today and tonight it's going to start snowing and only be 40 tomorrow. Drats -- my forsythia is blooming. Hope the snow doesn't hurt it. I love seeing its happy yellow blooms first thing in the spring.

Started Jillian's Ripped in 30 and really liked it. It's similar to Shred, but its nice to hear something different -- it was getting a bit boring (still not easy, but boring hearing Jillian say the same things over and over). Gonna try to focus Ripped for the 30 days before head back home for my sister's graduation. She and I are going to the Groove Park Inn Spa for a sister spa date, so I have every motivation to remove some dimples from my thighs over the next month!

Crazybee -- I'm sad to hear that you're so down in the dumps and have really been feeling a lot of pain over the past few weeks. I don't think I told you that my sister (the one who is graduating next month) has MS. I know from watching her that dealing with chronic illness is so much more challenging than acute injuries or illnesses. Because chronic pain or injury is a daily part of life, it can be more difficult to stay motivated and focused on the wonderful things in our world.

Just know that she and others share those challenges with you, but we can all win by focusing today on being good to ourselves -- you desever it; we all deseve it. Have a great weekend.

vikalyn

Howdy Gals,

I woke up expecting a couple of inches of snow. It rained all day Friday, wind blew hard!! But it was a beautiful morning, and I was so looking forward to a brisk spring walk. Half hour later the wind kicked up again and it was miserable! So, I hopped in the pick up and got some fruit to emulsify for next week. THEN I started my taxes again! Being in a better frame of mind...it went fairly well.

Went through some withdrawals today after a somewhat gluttonous week. I was craving a cheese sandwich (on white bread of all things) and had it for breakfast with REAL mayo. Weird, but man o man did it taste good! It'll be good to get back to "normal" eating again.

Good for YOU, Sis switching out your exercise. It dose get boring. I have a Jullian Wii routine I don't think I've even taken off the cellophane! Might give it a try in a couple of weeks. Along with eating poorly, I exercised..never! Now I'm stiff and will probably have to start all over again.

Yea Poly. That .2 will come in handy later. It all adds up and counts!

Hi Kelly. Packing my lunch not only assures I'll stay on track, but reduces the stress about what (or from where) I'll be eating for lunch.

Well, Shawna, I haven't heard any New Alerts about Seattle burning to the ground because of a wild and crazy Girlfriend Reunion! Guess that means you all sorta behaved yourselves?????

Everyone, have a good Sunday!

Happy Losing...Vicki...*Ü*

RENAEJAE

Happy Monday Morning!! This was a great week for me. I stuck to my goals and dropped 3lbs. Thank goodness because I'm exhausted from it. I didn't miss a day on the treadmill and then I walked a full hour on Saturday morning and on Sunday morning the sun was shining and it was nearly 50degrees, so my 14 year old daughter and I went for a beautiful long walk/JOG YES - I actually jogged a little. It was exhilirating. I jogged the distance between two telephone poles then walked again. We did 4 miles and it felt great. The fresh air was like a drug. It's been a long winter!! This set the tone for the rest of the day so I kept my calories quite low overall. I also ate very few carbs all weekend which made me feel so much better. Looks like I will make my Easter goal if I can keep the momentum.

So after such a great weekend I decided to reward myself & I bought a larger TV to put in front of the treadmill. I even added a VCR so I can tape my 'guilty pleasure shows' like Housewives and Hoarders. It definitely made my morning miles more enjoyable today!

Keep it positive! Try something new this week.
ReNae

CrazybeeRX

WTG Renaejae!! I want to get to a place of jogging a bit. Don't know if I ever will be the walking is wonderful. I walk on my 15 minute breaks at work and it really helps me get through the day. I go to work at 9am and walk at 10:30 then I have lunch from 12:30-1:30 and I walk at 3:30. It clears my head and allows me a break from work for a bit.

It's a new week and I am GOING to get back on track!! I will log my food again and stop eating fast food so often. I have a gentleman friend that goes out a lot and hates to eat alone so 2 or 3 times a week we have been going out to dinner. Then my daughter in law is pregnant and we will be running errands and she will say she is hungry so we stop and eat. SO now I just have to say NO to fast food.

I've been emotional but not emotional eating thank goodness. I have gained 3 lbs from my lowest weight loss so I need to really work on getting rid of that and more. I am seeing that my pants are fitting looser so the walking is helping me even if I am not dropping the lbs.

Looks like everyone had a good weight loss week. I am proud of all of you. Hope you have a wonderful week and hope you are all losers!

Deb

pawprint061

Hey gang. Congrats CrazyBee That's awesome your gonna have some grand kids.... you better get prepared so you can keep up with them

I just got home from the gym. Feeling awesome. I am really starting to enjoy running. I went for 45 minutes. I ran almost ten minutes worth. Not all at once though. Working my way up.... I run for the length of a fast up beat song on my mp3 player. Most of the songs are over 4 minutes if not longer... but when I'm not running I'm still keeping a fast pace. I love it. Then I worked out on my abs. I feel good. When I got off the treadmill I was dripping in sweat lol. I haven't felt that good in a long time. I love it Plus I'm drinking lots and lots of water.

I have a new goal to work towards.... my little sis is getting married in October and I'm a bridesmaid

vikalyn

Howdy Gals,

Boy is it ever nice to see some posts! Keep It Positive is a great idea ReNae. I've been in the doledrums lately and I know it affects not just my weight loss, but other aspects in my life. So, going to smile, eat well, exercise and feel good about all I'm doing for MYSELF.

It's 1/10th of a mile between power poles. It least is is in my neighborhood, ReNea. Clocked them when I was "training" for the World Famous Freeze Yer Buns Run back in the stone age ('80's). I remember when I started...that 1/10th of a mile felt like the full 10K! Interval training like that (walk run walk run) is supposed to be very very good. Keep it up!....Housewives...you mean like Desperate, or Real? I watch Desperate (and don't you DARE ring me up).

Good to see you here Deb! I cave to suggestions too. When DDIL is hungry, let her eat and YOU enjoy an iced tea. My DH is always suggesting eating here or there, and although I'd rather someone else do the cooking, usually what I make is better (and healthier). It's just might be a tad latter that we should be having dinner... I have a Dr. appointment later this week in Omak and he's already salivating about going to Pizza Hut. I'm going to have to do some homework on that one. Omak is 40 miles back to home and eating out IS a good option.

Kelly, I had my monthly chat with my Health Coach today and mentioned how sluggish I've been feeling. She asked me about my exercise routine...(what routine)..and there ya go. Energy creates energy. My lack of exercising has created...sore joints, stiff muscles (not by working out) and general laziness. I'll never run, but your energy is getting me motivated to at least get in some invigorating moves! Good Work!!!!

Happy Losing...Vicki...*Ü*

RENAEJAE

Vicki - I've referenced this site to find restaurant nutritional info before eating out - it's pretty good (check it out before going to pizza hut). I still find eating out a challenge. I avoid it whenever I can. Tonight I'll be on the road so I'll either skip dinner and eat when I get home at 9pm or I'll go to a grocery store and make a salad??

http://www.wikiweightwatcher.com/browse-restaurants

pawprint061

Energy creates energy. I love that. It's so true. That's why they say to work out in the morning to get going, get some energy for the rest of the day and get a good after burn going. That's what Dr. Oz said a few weeks ago on his show. They say that you have a better chance of raising your metabolism and burning more fat. I know that when I leave the gym I'm hyped up the rest of the day. I really would love to go in the morning. But, I have to be at work between 6:30-7am. The gym is about ten minutes the opposite direction and work is already 20 minutes away. So I would have to wake up way too early... I would be in bed at like 8pm... and my bf doesn't get off work until 11pm... I would never see him lol. I would still like to give it a try and see how it makes me feel. If I feel more energized. I can't believe that I've already lost an inch off my legs

I know that my knees are sore, and my hips are sore. But I know that I can work through it. I know that I will. I have a new goal and I will meet my new goal. My new goal for myself is once I loose a couple inches off my tummy I'm going to go get my hair done. I'm getting my nails done either this pay period or next one.. I haven't decided yet, But that's a reward for me getting back to the gym. Then, my hair. I have to get in shape though by October. I'm not wearing a dress to a wedding, be in a wedding, or have pictures taken looking like this. Heck no.

Well, I hope everyone has a good week. I hope that check in is good for everyone. I sure would like to see some more posts.... I check back all the time but it's not too active sometimes :noway:

vikalyn

Howdy Gals,

I've eaten all I can eat today and under 1000 calories! VERY busy day at work and didn't get in my usual snacks, and didn't have my "second breakfast" either. Too late to get in anything else. I did a short stint of yoga this morning, and won't count it, as there wasn't too much effort to it.

Kelly, you have marvelous motivation, and great rewards to get to your goal. Besides the wedding I like your hail/nail reward. I'm not at a point where I feel I can reward myself, yet. Probably when I get below the 200 mark. I'll have to think of something really special for that one. Yeah, the ol' joints will limber up as you move. An inch off your legs...them thar jeans are likely gettin' baggy gir.!

Thank you, ReNae for that web site! I will certainly check it out. We don't have much in the way of restaurants in our small valley in E. Washington, But if we get to the "big city" a meal out is usually in order. When we go to Red Robin I like the Caesar Chicken Wraps....I'm scared to death to look that one up. DH's triple decker BLT beef burger with "endless fries" is probably fewer calories. Can't imagine, but could be! Yup, after my meetings I've been known to eat late, usually something fast...½ a PBJ or cheese burrito. All I want to do it check in with MFP, wash my face, brush teeth and go to bed! All that AFTER getting coffee ready and clothes picked out.

Speaking of which...gotta get ready for tomorrow...

Happy Losing...Vicki...*Ü*

Tennessee2019

You're going to have to excuse me for awhile. I am basically a couch potato - medically not by choice.
After a month of limping around, I was finally able to get an appointment with my podiatrist last Thursday regarding my ankle. I have either torn, shredded or just badly irritated the tendon that keeps my arches lifted, because I am now a flatfoot on the right side & my foot rolls inward.
It could be many reasons how/why I have damaged my ankle
1. Arthritis
2. Weak ankles
3. Car accident 21 years ago that I am lucky to have survived
4. Not paying attention where I was going & stepped wrong somewhere
5. My weight
I am in the process of waiting for the insurance company to approve me getting an MRI of my ankle & depending on what that shows - maybe surgery.
My doctor wrote me a prescription for Vicodin. The hydrocodone stopped having any affect on my ankle by Sunday & now I can barely walk & the insurance company is taking their time & asking a bunch or questions before they approve it. I am not a patient person, especially when it comes to finding out about my health. So this is driving me crazy!!!
I am doing my best to sty under my calorie limit, but exercise is NOT possible at this time.

Bluedimplett

hi everybody!

i'm back from being MIA. i was going through some issues but i think i have worked them out for the time being. I ended up quitting my job because it was making me miserable! Plus, they wern't giving me the leave i requested (to spend time with hubby who us going to bootcamp on May 11) becuase he isn't getting deployed, that bootcamp isn't a valid reason. So, i quit. i was done with the company.

I am happily unemployed till further notice. I was thinking about taking some personal time and give myself time to refocus on my writing and health and fitness. We are able to financially do this so why not?

i havent stopped going to the gym, but i have beenvery bad about my eating habits. So, no weight loss at all. Just 2lb gain. But, starting today, i'm focusing on my eating again.

how is everyone doing?

Missed you all!

Shawnalee0703

hi everybody!

i'm back from being MIA. i was going through some issues but i think i have worked them out for the time being. I ended up quitting my job because it was making me miserable! Plus, they wern't giving me the leave i requested (to spend time with hubby who us going to bootcamp on May 11) becuase he isn't getting deployed, that bootcamp isn't a valid reason. So, i quit. i was done with the company.

I am happily unemployed till further notice. I was thinking about taking some personal time and give myself time to refocus on my writing and health and fitness. We are able to financially do this so why not?

i havent stopped going to the gym, but i have beenvery bad about my eating habits. So, no weight loss at all. Just 2lb gain. But, starting today, i'm focusing on my eating again.

how is everyone doing?

Missed you all!

Dear,
you came back!!! That's all that matters!!!!!!! 2lbs isn't bad at all. Life changing and things getting all turned around can cause friction in our other habits as well. You are strong and you seem to have made a good choice for the INNER you. Your hobbies and your health are definitely important! :-D Best of luck in all of that!

Sorry ladies, I did not forget about you all.
Girls night was a blast... and yes the city is still standing haha Vicki!
We are all moved and settling into the new place with only minor things like pictures left to put up. It feels pretty great.
I lost a a couple more lbs since checking in with you guys. I am down to 180.8!!! Btw that is my lowest that I know of EVER> maybe since middle school or younger HOLY HECK. Anyhow. I am .8 lbs away from my goal for the finish of my 12 wk circuit program... I set Sunday as that day.... So I will way on Sunday morning HOPING to be 180 or LESS lol. We shall see!!!

I hope you all are doing well. I miss chattin with you but I have been pretty all over the place and didn't even feel comfortable again in my own fridge till Monday! Grocery shopping definitely helped! This week has been spring break so we have been getting a lot done around here and I am back to working out and working out well. :-D Today I did a little cardio session with my mom. A few weeks after her last treatment (she is finished and only has a partial treatment every 3 months now) she asked me if she could come to apt gym and use the bike with me one day a week to get her moving again. ABSOLUTELY, I said. :-D She has a lot of joint issues and so we will work through and around those. She has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome as well. As for the rest of the week, we are doing a pet photography session with a friend of mine who is a photography-an artsy one. So we are meeting with her about the session, AND I have a hair appointment on Friday WAHOO!!

I really wish I could take a shower right now since i worked out this afternoon, but our water pressure is pretty lacking the apt is looking into it and I am hoping they can figure it out cuz I can't do dishes, shower or run the laundry! LAME! Anyhow. Again, you guys rock and I hope you are doing well!!!

Sorry for the rambling... it's just been a while. :-D

pawprint061

I love gym days. I really love them. I got on the treadmill today and before I knew it, 20 minutes had already passed. Ran for a bit @6mph. Haven't done that in a long time. It felt good. I work on my legs today with weights. My knee however really started to hurt with the hip adduction thingy. Whichever one you squeeze your knees together not out. That really got my knee irritated. But over time it will get better.

Check back in later... coloring hair

utahsis

What an awesome day. My sister sucessfully completed her doctoral defense, so she is now Dr. Kathrene Berger -- the first in our family to earn her doctorate's degree. She's an amazing and determined lady and her achievement is an inspiration to us all to live life to the fullest.

vikalyn

Howdy Gals,

I'd love to chat...it's so nice to see Blue and Shawna, of course Sis and Kelly back as regulars. Dreamer, you can do this...calculate your calories by your activity level. You may not be able to exercise on your feet...but "sitercises" are pretty effective upper body. AND they can make the heart beat if you put in enough "gumpf"!

Decided to get into the 21st century tonight and set up online bill payments. What a pain...but I'm sure next month will go smoother...IF I remember where I wrote down all my ID's and PW's!

Ate MUCH better today. Over on sugar...but I don't count Agave as a "sugar" like MFP does. It's natural and doesn't affect the blood sugar levels like the white stuff... Had Cheerios for breakfast. What a treat, but was hungry again just a couple of hours later. I was prepared.

Okay gals...see ya tomorrow.

Happy Losing...*Ü*...Vicki

Painten

Vicki...your brave to set up the online bill paying. I really am not that brave. I had a big password issue with my bank when i was pregnant almost 6 years ago. My bank has the most ridiculous security questions. It always asked me how much money i drew out of soand so cashpoint and this or that date and the date was always a week or 2 previous. I'd never be able to remember and would always get the phone put down on me without my queries answered. I tried setting up a password but as i wrote the password down at the bank when i said it over the phone it was listenign software and it didn't recognise the word when i said it. Every time i tried to talk to my bank i;d then get a latter through telling me someone had tried to access my bank details. You have no idea how frustrating that was. I was suffering with severe spd and was on strong painkillers just to mke it so i could walk to the toilet, getting to the bank was an ordeaI. I then tried to set up internet banking to make things easier. I set it up in the bank building got my password wrote down and went home happy. Got home and i know it was my fault i entered the wrong password and the stupid thing locked up on me and ofcourse what did i have to do? i had to ring the bloomin bank. I spent half my pregnancy in tears to the bank just trying to sort things out. I haven't tried since. Even the thought of ringing the bank now brings a tear to my eye. I can't do it and still don't have internet banking.

RENAEJAE

Having a great week! Glad to see so many posts. The sun is shining in Maine so I'm hitting the river walk at lunch time. Glorious Spring might show up before June after all!!!

Don't give up on internet banking. It's the most convenient thing. I haven't seen the inside of a bank in about 10 years! Once you get the system down it's great. I can see all of our different accounts and make easy transfers. Love it!

I was driving home last night and had 15 minutes to kill before picking up my 10yr old from dance class. The old me would of had her radar on for the dairy joy without even thinking about it. Last night it crossed my mind and I immediately thought about how many calories one small soft serve was and how hard I've worked to take those calories off. I'm going out for ice cream soon but it will be with my family and it will be FUN - not just a self indulgent, mindless and unnessary stop to fill my time with. So I got to dance early and worked on next weeks grocery list. (Besides - ice cream is for AFTER dinner not before it)

Hope it's a great day for everyone! Do something that will make YOU proud of YOU today!

vikalyn

Howdy Gals!

LOL ReNae, Ice Cream before dinner...ice cream ANY time is good, for the expanding waist line or widening hips! Good work going for a more productive activity while waiting for Dance Class for getting over. YOU are riding high, girlfriend. Keep it going!!!

Ya know, Vicky, I can totally understand your tech frustration. I am forever on the phone to our ITs at work asking them to help me out of some screw-up I likely caused. One time, I called Walt (he deals with our crime software...for the sheriff's department and the other 8 police departments in the county. I said "Hi Walt, who else calls you more than me?" He paused and said, "No one, right now." Was I crushed? Naw...my Chief couldn't train me, our officers thought I was genius doing what I could! Poor Walt. I still call, once in a while...but usually to fix the other officers screw ups.

So much for the fun stuff. Check out my day! Blimey!!! One thousand calories for dinner!!!!! Holy Cow, no wonder I feel like a COW! I checked out that web page for Pizza Hut meals and found a nice light pizza (Heart Lovers 12")...but not on the menu! I was told a Hawaiian Pizza was the better choice...and I really like them. Argh, my weigh-in is going to be a disaster! I've not really been doing any constructive exercising...just some resistance bands while watching Matlock reruns in the morning. Might be doing something right, I hope, cuz I am a little sore here n there.

Happy Losing...Vicki...*Ü*

Painten

SW 301 LW 281 CW 279 = 2lbs loss this week

I am still waiting to drop a jeans size. I know being bigger i have to wait longer to see the results, it's frustrating though.

vikalyn

Howdy Gals,

Wow, Vicky...you are doing a wonderful job. Even though you may not be moving down in jeans sizes...I bet they're much more comfortable. Where I'm at I can at least wear mine all day with feeling like they're cutting me in half. At bed time...yup, I'm ready to peel them away!

I forgot to weigh in thin morning...but I KNOW I'm up at least another pound. I haven't made many good choices and the workouts have been slim (wow...that's where I want to be). sigh.

Have a great weekend, gals...hope you all check in at least once!

Happy Losing...Vicki...*Ü*

CrazybeeRX

Morning gals!! I don't know how to log any weight loss so I'll just tell you about it. About a month ago my lowest weight was 227.9lbs. Then this past month I bounced back and forth from 230-233 up and down up and down. This morning I weighed 228.5 so I am losing but not back to the lowest. I was 227 and 228 3 days this week so I think I've broken the 230 mark. I will be trying for 225 next Friday!! Lets see if I can do it.

I was thinking about buying some of those shape-up shoes. I already have a balance problem from the fibromyalgia and I have dizzy spells. My son is worried I will be even more unstable if I wear those shoes. Any thoughts on the subject???

The thread is getting slow again on posting. Me included. I know some are busy but they could stop bye and say HOWDY! I've not been feeling well so I've just been reading and running. I forgot to take my meds for 3 days in a row and it takes me about a week to recover when I do that. I am feeling somewhat better now except I hurt my arm night before last so I've not been sleeping well from that pain. I have some kind of muscle pain in my left arm. The dr called it frozen shoulder and he thinks I might have some nerve damage in that arm. It's been hurting me for over a year. Well the other night my son's dog followed me to my room and I didn't know cause she was quiet and I turned around and stepped on her, which almost made me fall so I reached out to grab the wall to keep from falling and jammed my body weight onto that arm and rammed it into the wall. I let out a stream of cuss words and burst into tears instantly. My son came running and I was crying so hard it was hard for him to understand what I was saying happened. So God only knows how long that will take to heal back to the normal pain I feel!

Today I am going to Pikes Place Market with my best friend. I am excited to see her and go walking and spend time together. The sun is trying to make it's way out and I pray that it will be out for us while we are gone. It was nice yesterday and I am praying for that today, at least during the time we are walking at the market!

Have a good day all. I've missed you all. Good luck this week!

Tennessee2019

I know that I said to count me out until my ankle is better, but I stepped on the scale expecting a + but was SO glad to see a - this week. I am down to 247. :happy:
It's been a crazy week for me:
After over-eating on Wednesday night, in order to prevent the medication that I was going to be taking from upsetting my stomach. I took a percoset (since the hydrocodone wasn't working) & went to sleep around 8pm
4am Thrusday morning, I woke my husband due ot my ankle hurting (again) & he gave me another percoset. 10am Thursday morning, I was violently ill, shakes, sweating, dizzy & spent the day in the ER. They gave me something for the nausea, morphine for the pain & another medicine all thru my IV drip.Sometime that afternoon, they released me with the understanding that I would stick to the BRAT (Banana Rice Applesauce Toast) diet. I came home, ate 1/2 of a banana & it came right back up. I went to bed but barely slept more 2 hours before waking up in pain again. Around 3:30am Friday, my husband gave me a unisom & I slept until almost 10. I ate 4 slices of toast & a bowl of spaghetti noodles, which both stayed down. So it looks like I am able to hold food down, but I am not going overdo it.
I woke up Saturday morning feeling good (not great) with a little bit of an upset stomach, but am still able to keep food down. I am just really tired & not doing any exercise until I get the MRI of my ankle & know what the next step is going to be but I have been watching my calorie intake. If any of you can suggest any "sitexercise" please contact me.

vikalyn

Howdy Gals!

The day went pretty well, even though there was a bit of an interruption from our Neighbor. She's about 75 and has bravely battled with RA almost all of her adult life Now she is so disabled she can't do much for herself. So she rallies her friends to help her out, but missed a time slot today and asked me to help her with her lunch. Not a bad gig, I enjoy visiting with her. By the time I got the dishes done and got her settled in her recliner we enjoyed an Oreo and then it was her nap time. It just took a little over an hour of my day. DH takes her to PT every Tuesday, and gets the lunch duty after bringing her home. They've become pretty good friends. She says she's never been around a man quite like him. She's a genteel southern gal, he's a truck driver/logger. It's been good for both of them.

Sooooooo. Dreamer...what happened to your ankle? I'm sure you told us...but I'm old and forget easily...:huh: I'm so sorry you're going through so much discomfort. Sitercises...bicep curls, tricep extensions, shoulder raises, lean forward if you can and raise your arms behind you, bend them and do it again (use your back muscles), lean back and bring your arms up to shoulder height on the side and put your fists together in front (using your chest muscles). You can do those at all kinds of levels in front. I KNOW Shawna will know the names of these exercises (bent rows, delt rows, etc.). You can also do crunches while sitting, Tighten you ab muscles and curl forward. Carefully twist and lean side to side, too. I try to remember to "curl" when I'm sitting in my recliner to reach for my water. I think it's making a difference.

I've missed you here, Deb...even though we keep in touch on FB. I got down to 221½, and back up to 125 by this morning. I'd wait for ya here, but I need to refocus, and remember why I'm here! I got a Jessica London catalog today and sifted through the pages and saw lots of cute clothes I AM NOT buying. I have a ton of nice clothes the next size or two down stored in super suck bag in our closet. I'm not into trendy styles, mostly classic, so they should still be in style. Besides, it's not all about clothes...it's about health, too. I really do want to be a fit looking old lady.

Have a GREAT Sunday...

Happy Losing...Vicki...*Ü*

utahsis

Deb - I agree with your son about the shoes. They've been receiving a lot of critism and a class action suit for causing hipdamage, so why take the chance of getting hurt by losing your balance. You're doing so awesome walking. If you want to "up" the workout benefits of your walks, consider carrying 1-2 pound weights in your hands. Make sure to wear well cushioned shoes and soak in the fresh air AHHHHHH.

SBagnall2012

I have just joined MFP this week and I think its great. I feel there is 'someone' watching me who i have to report to every day. Its all psycological isn't it? So during the day I think twice before I eat a load of rubbish as I know I will be logging on later in the evening to reveal all!. Great website -I love it, and i've lost 2lb - hurray!

CrazybeeRX

Welcome 1963 !! I totally understand your feeling about someone watching after you. I kinda think of some of the gals here saying" do you REALLY want that?" I still think you should have a little goodie now and then, don't totally deprive yourself or you will gorge one day and feel really bad. I have a bag of See's chocolate chips that I can have 10 of for 70 calories....so I have 10 once or twice week and I don't go overboard. A loss of 2lbs is great!! You should start yourself a ticker so you can watch it change all the time. It's so fun!

Utahsis I have 2 friends who love the shoes. I just don't want to fall or look like an idiot LOL. I didn't realize there was a class action suit going. I can't carry weights with me because of my left arm. I don't want my right arm to be buffer than my left LOL. If nothing else I do need some good walking shoes. I'm on my feet all day and I go on my walks while I am at work. Any suggestions on what shoes I SHOULD get?

Vicki I was looking through some JCPenny catalogs and saw some CUTE clothes I wanted really bad. Thought about ordering them or taking a run to Pennys and buying some new clothes but I want to wait until I can buy the next size down. I want to lose another 27.5 lbs to get to my first goal by that time I will be down another clothes size. Then I will try for the last 25 lbs. BUt a few new clothes at my first goal will be my reward!

Hawaiiandreamer I hope you get to feeling better soon!!! Get a shake weight and follow the DVD's that come with it you will get a good sitdown work out!

Well have to go the dog is trying to get on my lap for attention and making it hard to type. Have a good Sunday. Good luck this week!!

vikalyn

Howdy Gals,

Welcome '63...oh yeah, we'll be there for ya. Deb is right, though. Allow yourself to enjoy a treat now and again. I keep dark chocolate with raspberry or cherry bars in our freezer. One or two squares usually does the trick! It surprises me, but it sure keeps the binging down to almost nil!

Dreamer...thanks for the message. I remember now you mentioning your accident. I LOVE Debs suggestion about the shaker (do you have one Deb?) It certainly can't hurt. I wish there was a magic pill that would heal your ankle. As well as Deb's Fibro.

I have a pair of those curved soled sandals from Curves...via Avon. I LOVE them. So there is a bit of a workout in the butt and thighs, but for the most part I think they are very comfortable. I love the flow when walking. I don't understand the balance problem, except maybe the rather thick sole. I've been a clog and high heel wearer for so many years maybe it's not a concern for me.

I was WAY low on calories today. I got started on a project I've been putting off: Making new cushions and covers, and a front window curtain for our motor home. As expected, once I got started I couldn't stop, until I almost fell over from starvation at about 6 pm. Can't wait to get back on it tomorrow. DH did asked if I was grocery shopping tomorrow...I HOPE not, although the cupboards are getting low with our more preferred foods. In other words...there's still lots to eat, just might not what we WANT to eat.

Happy Losing...Vicki...*Ü*