Lots2Lose & over 40 (CLOSED GROUP)

jjustjo

*** I got a question**** Do you guys talk/ yell at your computer when you hit the button to complete your food logging for the day and it says " if everyday was like today you would weigh

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??? I am always like " yeah right!" or " liar liar pants on fire" and if I've been stuck for awhile....&%$##@*! ????

LMAO...I am so there with you, I don't even look at or pay attention to that anymore....If the "if everyday" was accurate I would of been in the 260s over a month agao...but then again I dont think I have had 5 weeks straight of "similar days" :noway: :laugh:

If "if everyday" was correct I would weigh 205 lbs by now. grrrrr I know it's suppose to be encourging but it plain ticks me off. haha

cathyv0409

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions about my husband's weight loss journey. Sara, even "quite set in his ways" is a major understatement I feel better that you agree waiting for him to ask for advice is the way to go. At least he is conscious of when/what he is eating.

Jolene, I hope you have a beautiful new spot for your home. Congrats on moving without incident!

Melissa, looking at food for survival and not as comfort is a HUGE triumph in my book. I hope I can get to there at some point. I have never quite understood people who "eat to live" :laugh:

Cassie, walking 20 minutes is great...and 5 out of 8 days is great consistency! I'm so proud of you!

Charmaine, Kudos to you for getting back on track. Why is it that it is so hard to build the habit of living a more healthy life and that habit is SO easily derailed?

Jackie, Shelly, my heart goes out to you that your are struggling! I'm very proud of your for hanging tough and sticking with it!!

Linda, I don't know what to say. Please don't feel like you always have to be positive...remember, we are here to support YOU too!! I wish lived close so we could get together, have a chat, go for a walk and hugs if you need one. You brought us all together and are so supportive, I feel like I let you down when you needed support. Please let us hear from you and let us know how you are doing and feeling. On the up side....I think stopping at 3 cookies last night was HUGE!! If I could have gotten my hands on a bag of chocolate yesterday I would have done some serious damage...and that was just because of dumb computer problems on my work computer. I'm just thankful I don't keep chocolate in the house (I work from home) and it used to be a "staple" in our house.

Mollie, Thanks for putting the weight chart together and tracking our goals/progress!

Kelly, GREAT TRIUMPHS!!! I love the smaller jeans and also that your blood sugars are coming down!!

Thursday triumph for me -
1. I got back to exercising after 10 days of no exercise.
2. I realized I was subtly sabatoging myself when I got close to the 250 mark and stopped the negative behavior
3. I DIDN'T eat my stress away yesterday - OK it wasn't a big thing, just work computer problems but they were about to send me over the edge! I kept thinking I was hungry and used postive self-talk to tell myself it wasn't hunger, it was stress
4. I realized my sweats are getting baggy (I have been wearing them since I started this journey and hate to think how tight they must have been in the beginning)
5. I stuck to my plan of going to exercise after work even though we had friends stopping by in the evening and it would have been so easy to use that as an excuse to skip. They are good friends and "know the deal". I also know they understood but it would have still been easy to use them for an excuse.

I hope everyone has a terrific Thursday!!!
Cathy

jjustjo

I have a quick question for everyone before I head off to work.


What is the one silly thing that you are looking forward to being able to do when the weight shifts?

Mine us being able to cross my legs! My thighs don't allow that at the moment!



Have a lovely day everyone x

crossing my legs was HUGE! My goal now is to walk into any store and buy a size 16, go home and it fits perfect. Needless to say that is about 40 lbs or so away.

jjustjo

and yes, I do yell at my computer, actually I generally flip it off

TTYL

hahahaha luv it! I don't flip, but I do curse it and my scales too! hahaha

cathyv0409

I have a quick question for everyone before I head off to work.


What is the one silly thing that you are looking forward to being able to do when the weight shifts?

Mine us being able to cross my legs! My thighs don't allow that at the moment!



Have a lovely day everyone x

Joanna, I had to laugh at myself because I actually "practice" crossing my legs in my office just to see what it will feel like when I can actually do it. You should see the contortions I go through to make it feel "natural" to me.

One thing I'm looking forward to is going on amusement park rides. I hope to be able to take my grandson this summer when he visits from Washington and ride the rides with him. Another thing I want to do is go canoeing. I have always been afraid of falling out of the canoe and not be able to get back in so wouldn't go.

jjustjo

Its a little after midnight here in Washington but I wanted to check in anyway. I was up 2 pounds this week! I am upset, but at the same time...I am motivated to work even harder this week. I am going to adjust my calories, so I am allowed less..drink more water, and exercise more. We'll see if that'll work. It should right? Going to the dr on Monday for a complete physical as well...maybe its my thyroid....thats a joke by the way! lol. Parf of my problem is...I dont eat much during the day...due to Im working..and I just dont have time. Then...I spend my evenings on the couch...snacking. I need to break that habit. OK>>>everyone...its a new week! thanks for all your support!:flowerforyou:

Jackie: I don't know if this will help, but when I first started I had the snacking after supper problems also. I started drinking caffine free coffee or hot tea. The sipping helped occupy my mouth and the water helped me feel less hungry. I still drink green tea with splenda to satisfy my sugar cravings in the evenings sometimes.

katzpawz

good morning ladies,

sorry I wasn't around too much yesterday, I had a bad day, was feeling really down, so I did what my therapist said (for a change LOL) and turned off all external stimuli. No TV, no computer, just an old book and bed. It really helped to recharge my brain. It's something to think about doing when you feel like you're in a dark place.

I also fixed my setting on FB so people can find me, I guess I didn't realize how locked down I was.

Katz - I'm reading The Six Daughters of George III again, because of your talk about Kew gardens and Richmond Park. If you take pictures I'd love to see them.

I am caught up on posts, but I'll be back on later for comments, etc.

and yes, I do yell at my computer, actually I generally flip it off.

My grandson has the lego star wars and indiana jones games for the wii, they are so funny to watch.

TTYL

I only have a few good photos, though not as many as I'd like. Our digital camera died and we haven't replaced it yet, so we only have the mediocre cameras in our mobile phones. As soon as I get a new camera, I will be snapping shots all over London. I've already planned a few outings just to take pictures.

Another book you might enjoy is "Mary Tudor" by Anne Whitelock. It is an historical account of Henry VIII's daughter Mary, who later became known as "Bloody Mary." After visiting Hampton Court Palace last year, I couldn't get enough of the Tudor period.

Cheers,
katzpawz

katzpawz

@Cathy0409: Congrats on avoiding the stress eating! That is a major success! Also, congrats on your sweats getting baggy. I'm considering putting more emphasis on my clothing size than my weight. If only my doctor would do the same!!

Cheers,
katzpawz

akaDumbo

Today is Thursday triumph day and I have not 1 but 2 triumphs to report which is most unusual for me.

Firstly I have a real problem with steps and have not been able to go up a ladder for years. I have fold up steps ( only 2 very wide steps) in my kitchen for reaching the top of cupboards but I couldn't even use them. Today I took them into my sitting room, climbed the 2 steps and reached up standing on my toes and managed to get one of my curtains down which is now in the washing machine. This may seem rather trivial but for me it is a big thing.

My second triumph also happened today I measured my blood glucose, admittedly it was just before I ate my lunch, and it was 5.4 mmol (I think that is 97mg/dl for those of you in the USA). It is the first time I've had a normal level since being diagnosed and it wasn't even a fasting one woohooo

katzpawz

Today is Thursday triumph day and I have not 1 but 2 triumphs to report which is most unusual for me.

Firstly I have a real problem with steps and have not been able to go up a ladder for years. I have fold up steps ( only 2 very wide steps) in my kitchen for reaching the top of cupboards but I couldn't even use them. Today I took them into my sitting room, climbed the 2 steps and reached up standing on my toes and managed to get one of my curtains down which is now in the washing machine. This may seem rather trivial but for me it is a big thing.

My second triumph also happened today I measured my blood glucose, admittedly it was just before I ate my lunch, and it was 5.4 mmol (I think that is 97mg/dl for those of you in the USA). It is the first time I've had a normal level since being diagnosed and it wasn't even a fasting one woohooo

Way to go on both of these triumphs!! You're doing great, keep it up!

IsMollyReallyHungry

:flowerforyou: Good Morning everyone!:flowerforyou:

Here is the chart for yesterdays weigh-in. If I made an error please let me know and I will adjust.

Everyone have a good week!:flowerforyou: We can do this!

Claudia007

Morning everyone!! I hope everyone had a great evening and has an even better day today!
My Thursday triumph? It has to be that I have been doing the 30-day shread for SIX days straight. I am so horrible at sticking to the same routine because I get bored with it, but I am determined to finish this! Weighed in today and lost 0.2lbs. HA! I laugh at those 0.2!! I wish I was still losing 1 - 2.lbs a week, but I guess those days are over. I suppose I'll take whatever loss I get and be happy it's not a gain *sigh*

Joanna: I too am looking foward to being able to cross my legs. I can't remember how long it's been since I've been able to! Also can't wait until I no longer have to shop in the plus-size section!!! ahhh, to be able to pick out ANYTHING in a store and have it fit!

mainey65

Thursday Triumph: I'm celebrating a few things today.

1. I'm almost finished with Spring Cleaning Projects. There are still a couple of really big jobs left, but most of the little stuff is done.
2. I've exercised nearly everyday for the past three weeks!!
3. I'm still excited about being down another size in jeans. I only have one more pair that is a size smaller than the ones I"m in now. I'll have to go shopping soon!!
4. While my weight hasn't dropped as quickly as I'd like, it is coming down, and with my blood sugar numbers as well!!

Enjoy your week every one; the weekend is almost here!

katzpawz

Katz,
Super Congrats on all your triumphs!
Keep up the excellent work!
Charmaine

themommie

My 4 letter word is CAN"T my kids are always saying, " You can't have that, huh mom" I tell them I can have whatever I want it is a matter of is it worth it to me to eat it. How many calories is it going to cost me?

Screen name: themommie
April 27 GW = 196.5
March 30th: (SW) = 189
April 6th:
April 13th:
April 20th:
April 27th

My goal for April will be 7 lbs because I want to get out of the 190's , if I make it that would be great but as long as it is less I will be successful. I have alot going on in April so it will be tough. I have 4 kid bdays in april and Easter and we are going on a mini vacation for 3 days to the ocean ( Monterey) So it will be a busy month. I will have to plan well and make sure I get my exercise in. Walks along the beach sound wonderful and I need to see if there is a gym at the hotel. If I eat cake I need to make it one or two bites.I can do it the secret I think is to plan , plan, plan

Sounds like you do have a few challenges this month but your right planning is key. I know you can do it. Wow, 4 birthdays, I love cake, but I have slowly learned to have smaller pieces. I was in Florida recently and we walked the beach every morning and it was really nice, I highly encourage that

Shelly thanks for the encouragement. I am glad you enjoyed walking on the beach. I love walking on the beach, it is so nice and peaceful. I love watching and listening to the waves......

themommie

Daily Inspiration for March 28, 2011
Katie Jay,MSW

Be willing to go to any lengths.

It's not uncommon for a us to say, "I know I should do that, but I just can't." Drinking water is one such example. Success involves being willing to go to any lengths to achieve your goals. Going to any lengths means doing something you need to do, whether you want to or not, until you have a change of heart and want to do it.

If you can't handle plain water, put mint leaves or cucumber in a jug to flavor it. If you're too busy to drink water, prepare four 16 oz. servings and drink one on the way to work, one during the morning, one during the afternoon, and one on the way home. Use things you do regularly (like driving to and from work) as triggers to drink your water. To say you "can't" is often saying you "won't." Is that how you want to approach this new life you've been given?

Action for the day: Pick one area in your new healthy lifestyle in which you can improve. Today, make the change you need to make, and resolve to keep doing it until you want to do it.

thanks for sharing these inspirational readings. I love them. This one is really good advice and so true. I cant is no longer part of my vocabulary.....

themommie

I have a quick question for everyone before I head off to work.


What is the one silly thing that you are looking forward to being able to do when the weight shifts?

Mine us being able to cross my legs! My thighs don't allow that at the moment!



Have a lovely day everyone x


Mine is being able to go the waterpark and amusement park this summer with the kids and actually be able to ride the rides, walk the whole thing and participate. I cant wait

themommie

Its a little after midnight here in Washington but I wanted to check in anyway. I was up 2 pounds this week! I am upset, but at the same time...I am motivated to work even harder this week. I am going to adjust my calories, so I am allowed less..drink more water, and exercise more. We'll see if that'll work. It should right? Going to the dr on Monday for a complete physical as well...maybe its my thyroid....thats a joke by the way! lol. Parf of my problem is...I dont eat much during the day...due to Im working..and I just dont have time. Then...I spend my evenings on the couch...snacking. I need to break that habit. OK>>>everyone...its a new week! thanks for all your support!:flowerforyou:

It's hard to get a balanced diet when you have such a hectic schedule. We've all been there! Keep trying and don't give up. Perhaps you could make one or two small changes, to gain some momentum. That would give you a foundation of success from which to build. Good luck with your doctor's appointment. Hang in there!!

katzpawz

I have the same problem with wanting to snack after the kids go to bed. But instead of denying myself snacks I have just replaced the things I use to eat with good choices and limit my amount of snacking. ex my favorite thing to snack on use to be ice cream, now I have a weight watchers ice cream bar, or mini rice cakes or an orange

Claudia007

I just realized something!!! I guess this will go toward my "Thursday triumphs" too! So like I've mentioned before, I've been doing Jillian Michael's 30-day shread and last night was day 6 on level 1 for me. Anyway, As I was throwing my hair up in a pony tail just now (bad hair day UGH) I realized that the flab under my arms, the stuff that keeps going even after you're done waving, is not so flabby anymore! WOOHOO!! I keep cursing at Jillian for being such a b!t3h, but I think I'll start thanking her instead! :laugh:

themommie

thursday truimps
joining the gym and actually sticking to it and going the days I said I would go , also walking the other 2 days a week

everyone is doing great on their truimps congratulations
Mollie thank you so much for doing the chart it looks great

I am reading Chicken Soup For The Soul Shaping The New You and wanted to share some of the quotes from it that I thought were encouraging

I dont want to blame my genes for not fitting into my jeans

If we are not willing to settle for junkliving, we certainly shouldnt settle for junk food Sally Edwards

the rewards for those who persevere far exceed the pain that precedes victory.......Karen Bliss Livingston

there are no shortcuts to any place worth going....... Beverly Sills

you are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream,,,,,C.S. Lewis

no matter our age or condition there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born......Dr Dale Turner

I hope these help to motivate and encourage you, if you like them there are alot more I can share. Everyone have a great day. My weigh in is tomorrow. I have done really well this week and have upped the exercise, so I am hoping for a loss

mainey65

Hapopy Thursday Everybody!
Mollie - I think keeping a jounal is a wonderful idea. I used to keep a journal many years ago and for some reason I stopped. Maybe I should think about starting again.
Sue - I hope today is a better day for you. I think you're right, sometimes we just need to take a day to just "chill" and what better way to do it than to snuggle down in your comfy bed with a good book!
Cathy - What as long list of triumphs. You should be very proud of yourself! Keep up the great work!
Sara - Congrats on the blood glucose reading! What an accomplishment! Isn't getting healthy a great feeling?
Joanna - On your qyestion about what one thing I look forward to when the weight shifts, I would have to say I'm with Jolene. I just can't wait until the day comes, AND IT WILL, when I can walk into any clothes store and pull a size 16 (or even 18) off the rack and have it fit! That is going to be the BEST feeling!
Well, I guess my Thurs. triumph is that I have been doing my weights about 3 times a week. I know it's not much, but it's more than I was doing so I guess that counts a a triumph, right?
Hope everone is having a great day
Charmaine

themommie

I just realized something!!! I guess this will go toward my "Thursday triumphs" too! So like I've mentioned before, I've been doing Jillian Michael's 30-day shread and last night was day 6 on level 1 for me. Anyway, As I was throwing my hair up in a pony tail just now (bad hair day UGH) I realized that the flab under my arms, the stuff that keeps going even after you're done waving, is not so flabby anymore! WOOHOO!! I keep cursing at Jillian for being such a b!t3h, but I think I'll start thanking her instead! :laugh:

CONGRATS that is great. I have the 30 day shred but havent tried it yet because I have heard how hard it is and with the fibromyalgia I am scared to do it, but I hate the underarm flabbiness. Maybe I should give it a try. I am glad you are now thanking Julian. She maybe tough but she gets results

MJ5898

I had a killer workout tonight, ran out of steam about halfway thru, it was really tough...I don't think I had enough protein today before the workout. Tomorrow will be a rest day or at least a light cardio day as I was pre-warned that Friday will be a heavy cardio day for the first half.

Luv you all..Sweet Dreams :yawn:

Awesome working out Shelly!!!!

MJ5898

I have a quick question for everyone before I head off to work.


What is the one silly thing that you are looking forward to being able to do when the weight shifts?

Mine us being able to cross my legs! My thighs don't allow that at the moment!



Have a lovely day everyone x

Definitely roller coaster riding!!! I KNOW the seatbelt or overhead harness thingie will not latch over my girth right now. :sad:

MJ5898

Thursday Triumph: I'm celebrating a few things today.

1. I'm almost finished with Spring Cleaning Projects. There are still a couple of really big jobs left, but most of the little stuff is done.
2. I've exercised nearly everyday for the past three weeks!!
3. I'm still excited about being down another size in jeans. I only have one more pair that is a size smaller than the ones I"m in now. I'll have to go shopping soon!!
4. While my weight hasn't dropped as quickly as I'd like, it is coming down, and with my blood sugar numbers as well!!

Enjoy your week every one; the weekend is almost here!

katzpawz

Congratulations on all your recent triumphs!!!! Sounds like you are doing super!!! No doubt the scale will keep on moving with all the work you are putting into it!!! :flowerforyou:

MJ5898

Its a little after midnight here in Washington but I wanted to check in anyway. I was up 2 pounds this week! I am upset, but at the same time...I am motivated to work even harder this week. I am going to adjust my calories, so I am allowed less..drink more water, and exercise more. We'll see if that'll work. It should right? Going to the dr on Monday for a complete physical as well...maybe its my thyroid....thats a joke by the way! lol. Parf of my problem is...I dont eat much during the day...due to Im working..and I just dont have time. Then...I spend my evenings on the couch...snacking. I need to break that habit. OK>>>everyone...its a new week! thanks for all your support!:flowerforyou:

You can totally do this Jackie. Sorry your workday is too hectic to be able to eat much. But, I agree with you that getting moving a bit more should definitely help. Hang in there - you are doing great! :flowerforyou:

MJ5898

Hi all. It has been a killer busy day here at work! I have to hit the grocery on the way home and then hopefully make a spot of dinner and get some exercise!

My Thursday Triumph is that I exercised yesterday. While I have been walking every day, I decided with the pain in my foot, I needed to lay off it for the night. Had planned to veg on the couch all evening, basically using the foot injury as an excuse to do nothing. An hour or so after having dinner, I was feeling like a slug, so I drug my big *kitten* up the stairs, put my iPod in the speaker doc, cranked up some tunes and did 30 minutes of strength training. It certainly did not burn as many calories as my cardio normally does, but I was spent after and pleased as punch with myself for not letting the foot pain keep me from doing something positive last night! :bigsmile:

Cathy, wonderful triumphs my dear! You are doing fantastic!!! Avoiding eating your stress is a huge accomplishment!!! You and I have a similar goal – amusement park rides. I used to love to go to King’s Island and long for the days when I can go for 2 days, ride every ride and walk the snot out of my legs!!!

Kelly, I am so jealous of you being across the pond where history happened!!! The Showtime series The Tudors got us really hooked on ready about Henry and his wives/children. I will have to find the book you recommended at the local library.

Sara, wonderful successes!!! I understand what it is to do something that most people take for granted – like climbing a little ladder or walking to their car without getting winded. I am so proud of you!!!!

Claudia, congrats on sticking with the 30DS!!! Imagine if you feel good after 6 days how great you will feel after 30! And good job with the loss – every little ounce lost adds up! Oh and super news on the bat wing improvement!!!

Sheri, great job with the commitment to going to the gym and doing other exercise! And thanks for the inspirational quotes!

Mollie, thanks as always for the inspirational posts. Also, thanks tons for preparing the group chart. My info was correct by the way!

Hugs to all. Hope to be back on tonight, but if not, know that I am proud of each and every one of you wonderful ladies!!! :flowerforyou:

christyrussell2

I've been trying to get caught up from being off work last week so I haven't had much time to get on MFP. I'm logging my food but haven't had the time to read & post.

Thursday Triump
It has been 3 months since I joined the Group Personal Training at the gym & I was measured today to see how much progress I've made. I've lost 13.2" total. I'm very excited about that & I can really tell in my clothes.

Today I'm trying to comment on everyone & I know that I didn't quite make it but bear with me, it is my first attempt at a mega post!

@cassienoir – I tend to be sensitive to sodium as well & retain water like crazy if I have too much. Great job on walking 20 minutes at a time. It will get easier the more you do it.

@jjustjo – Congrats on the new space & the screened porch. I love mine.

@katzpaws – Sorry the new scale has caused you aggravation by showing an unexpected number but Mollie is right. The amount the old scale showed that you lost is correct. Just revel in the fact that you are in smaller clothes. That is a better indicator of how you are doing than the actual amount of weight lost.

@Claudia007 – Ooooo, you are going to Onederland by the end of April. I want to go, too!

@gabbygirl – Hate to hear that you are up 2lbs this week. I’m up 1lb myself & am not happy about it! Let’s work extra hard this next week to get rid of it.

@milesbackwards – I also talk to my computer rather sternly (that’s code for yelling, screaming & cussing at it). Sometimes it works but most of the time the darn thing just sits there & laughs at me.

@cathyv – Regarding your husband if he’s like mine, he needs to actually see something to believe it. Might want to just measure out of couple of things that he regularly eats so he can see what a proper portion is compared to what he thinks it is. After that, it’s all up to him about what he’s going to do.

@akaDumbo – What great triumps for you today! Way to go! Good job on the 1.2lb loss, too.

@themommie – Congrats on sticking with the gym.

@Mollie – I love your inspirational posts. They lift me up when I read them. Also, I wasn't able to log on yesterday so here is my info for the chart:
Screen name: christyrussell2
April 27 GW = 210
March 30th: (SW) = 213.4
April 6th:
April 13th:
April 20th:
April 27th

@bigmama – Don’t get discouraged, just get back on track. We’re here for you.

@Shelly – Good job on losing 2.2lbs this week!

@jojo – I can’t stand when a doctor looks down his nose. He isn’t any better than the rest of us. I had one do that to me one time & I knew it would be the last time I saw him. I hope your knee gets a lot better soon.

Christy

jjustjo

I have a quick question for everyone before I head off to work.


What is the one silly thing that you are looking forward to being able to do when the weight shifts?

Mine us being able to cross my legs! My thighs don't allow that at the moment!



Have a lovely day everyone x

Definitely roller coaster riding!!! I KNOW the seatbelt or overhead harness thingie will not latch over my girth right now. :sad:

Me too Rollercoasters! I think we should all meet @ a theme park in a year and ride the heck out of them!

jjustjo

Thursday Triump: hmmm can't wait to start work tomorrow and find my routine. Maybe I will stop feeling so out-of-sorts. I am so tired of living in limbo. Diet Limbo...Exercise Limbo....Life in General Limbo. Tomorrow is my fresh start! yeah!

ShellyBrew

"What is the one silly thing that you are looking forward to being able to do when the weight shifts?"

Ditto on the being able to cross my legs and to be able to sit "indian leg" style again, oh and the amusment park rides also