Lots2Lose & over 40 (CLOSED GROUP)
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Christy= GREAT job on losing all those inches WTG!!!! As for ONEderland, I've been trying to reach it since December, so I'm not holding my breath. :grumble:0 -
Kelly, Cathy, Sara, Sheri, Charmaine…wonderful triumphs
Gabby…I had the same problem with eating (never eat breakfast or lunch) then have a big dinner and snack all night. It is a terrible thing to do to your body. You have to provide your body “fuel” every 3-4 hours. Try hard to find a way to be able to eat at work; prepare the night before and pack all your food the night before. I actually made “appts” on my computer so it would ding at me when it was time to eat. Once your body "knows" it will be getting fuel on a regular basis it is more likly to give some up :noway: Trust me I know this is hard to figure out, it was for me, but it made a big difference in my weight loss journey
Mollie…the chart looks wonderful
Sheri...loved the quotes, thanks for sharing :happy:
Christy…you are shrinking, woohoo :bigsmile:
Jolene…cheers to leaving Limbo behind tomorrow :glasses:
Busy day at work for me; lots dropped on my plate today but I will organize it and get it under control next week (fingers crossed). :grumble:
Triumphs…Logging exercise and food daily, this is big for me, I hate it but MFP has made it so easy! This is a great accomplishment for me and has made me much more conscious of what I am eating. The other is not “sneaking in snacks” as much and making sure what I do sneak is logged and accounted for AND within my calorie budget.
I am taking a rest from working out today so I have more energy for tomorrows torture.
I’ll jump back on after Dinner to log, log, log :drinker:0 -
had a real bummer of a day yesterday...my daughter and daughter in law have this passive aggressive arguing by texting thing going on and my daughet is feeling like she is being pushed out of my house....i tell her it is not my problem that they need to talk to each other but neither will. i feel like my only role is as a negotiatior.....my daughter is going to ireland in july for a year so i hope they do not burn any bridges before then
katzpaws- i loved the quote 'rome was not built in a day"...i wish i had more patience tho....you are doing an amazing job making progress forward!
linda- i am sorry peri-menopause is messing with your body and your mind...it is like beign taken over by aliens.....do the best you can each day with you meals and get some physical activity...walking is good for the body and for the soul
sue- i agree that some days we need to turn off the external noise and recharge out batteries
cathy- wow you have made some very positive changes and great choices! keep it up
sara- congratulations on having 2 triumphs!! especially your blood sugar!! way to go!
claudia- great job sticking to the 30 day shred- i know it is hard...forget about the scale for a while...you will notice changes in the way your clothes fit and the improvement in your endurance
sheri- congrats on getting to the gym....the hardest part is the first bit while you work to make it a habit...keep it up
charmaine- doing weights 3 thimes a week is great....anything that consistently makes us use our bodies is good...if you tried something much harder you may not stick with it so build the good habit first then think about changing it later
shelly- i am always amazed at you 'knock em down' workouts'....i am envious
MJ-gerat job on finding some exercise you could do with a sore foot. give yourself a pat on the back for making a fabulous choice to get off the couch
Christy- you lost 13.2 inches????? wahoo!!
jo- good luck starting your new job...be patient....it may take a while to 'find your groove' with work, home, eating,living,etc
it is sooo inspiring to read eveyone's challenges and sucesses.
karen0 -
Me too Rollercoasters! I think we should all meet @ a theme park in a year and ride the heck out of them!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:
Oh what fun that would be, what a great motivator too. What theme park is in the middle of all of us? I am in california........0 -
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
Katz, I have read Carrolly Erickson's biography of Queen Mary, I will check this one also. My Tudor and Stuart and Hanover library keeps on a-growing!0 -
Karen, so sorry you are having to deal with the daughter.....daughter inlaw drama. I have the same problem with 2 of my daughters and it can be extremely stressful. I feel like no matter what I do I am always in the middle.I dont like it and they are adults . Being a parent is hard and we are never truly done, they will always be our babies.I hope they work it out and you can have peace once again.((((HUGS)))0
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I am in Florida! But I am as close as a plane ride.
Me too Rollercoasters! I think we should all meet @ a theme park in a year and ride the heck out of them!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:
Oh what fun that would be, what a great motivator too. What theme park is in the middle of all of us? I am in california........0 -
I have been on this site since dec 2010 Grand total to lose 170 pounds
Sw 350
Cw 273
Mini goal to be 233 (down 40 pounds) by 06/22/2011
Final goal to 53 pounds down, and be 180 by 12/31/2011
I truly wish everyone the best
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Me too Rollercoasters! I think we should all meet @ a theme park in a year and ride the heck out of them!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:
Jolene, that sounds like a fantastic plan!!!!0 -
had a real bummer of a day yesterday...my daughter and daughter in law have this passive aggressive arguing by texting thing going on and my daughet is feeling like she is being pushed out of my house....i tell her it is not my problem that they need to talk to each other but neither will. i feel like my only role is as a negotiatior.....my daughter is going to ireland in july for a year so i hope they do not burn any bridges before then
Karen: Tho my kids aren't fighting, they all seem to be going through life changes. Marriages breaking up, babies born, others sick,others fighting to get parental rights, others single and wanting to be married, etc. It's always something. No matter how many miles you are removed from it, you still feel concerned when your kids are suffering or upset. I remember my mother saying "you are always a parent". Boy was she right. I worry. I guess it is aging, because sometimes I get really afraid for my kids/grandkids futures. I imagine my mother felt the same way.... and things turned out fine for us.0 -
Karen, so sorry you are having to deal with the daughter.....daughter inlaw drama. I have the same problem with 2 of my daughters and it can be extremely stressful. I feel like no matter what I do I am always in the middle.I dont like it and they are adults . Being a parent is hard and we are never truly done, they will always be our babies.I hope they work it out and you can have peace once again.((((HUGS)))
Amen Sheri!0 -
Hello everyone,
Feel like my energy is back today, I actually made it to the gym for first time in a week. Boy have you all been busy, re-read the posts:
@claudia – I have the 30 day shred DVD ……but it is still in the wrapper, lol! Well done!
@cassie – Yeh! 1.5lbs!!!! Well done! Glad the sun came out and you haven’t just got snow. Spring is coming though here! Some of the flowers in my garden are bursting into bloom as the last few days it has been 15-18 degrees (due to change to colder again of course!).
@katzpawz – great you have new scales. You have still lost a lot of weight wherever you started. I am so impressed by your walking. Love the idea of affirming everyday that you are going to do your best today.
@joanna – frustrating when you are working so far and the scales don’t move, they will honey. They have to, you are doing all the right things. For the last week I ate all my exercise calories back and 2 days went over and I lost just under a 1lb. I am saying this to show it doesn’t always make sense but believe that your body is ‘preparing’ during the week it doesn’t move. Lots of people do believe that eating back is important to maintain metabolism. They minimum amount of calories you need just to maintain a healthy body is what MFP gives you as daily target (based on how much per week you want to use). The deficit is already calculated based on weight and height so it is ‘healthy’ to eat your calories and what is burned. Others on other posts swear by this to ensure the body doesn’t slow down. Others argue they never eat their calories nor their exercise ones. It depends on what works for you and how healthy you feel.
Hope the visit to the knee surgeon went well. Remember every llb lost = equivalent to 4lbs off pressure off knees! You have made such a difference to your body already!
@MJ – well done on the exercising triumph! I could just see you doing with your headphones on from your description!
@Sara – Well done!!!! 1.2lb down. Way to go! Wonderful, wonderful triumphs!
@Cathy – I think we all wish we had your doctor! As others have said, your hubby will see how fantastic you are doing and will probably come around re logging everything.
@Jolene – you did a terrific job burning those 5lb you put on during your trip, fab!
Hope you are enjoying your screen room and your new plot. Hope you enjoy your return to work, you seem to so look forward to it!
@Shelly – Woowoo! 2.2lbs down! Fantastic! Well done! You are the fitness master! Lol!
@Karen – sorry to hear about your daughter and daughter in law. Your daughter moving on sounds like a big change coming up. Hugs!
@Charmaine – well done with the weights!
@Mollie – love your new rose. Really like the idea of the journaling. To some extent I guess that is what we all do here but with our most private thoughts, when we do feel too vulnerable, then yes, I agree a journal is a fantastic idea!
@Gabby – frustrating re the 2lb up! It will shift I am sure. See my note below re evening eating.
@Sue – hugs to you, hope the book and bed worked. Interesting to see that is what your therapist suggests, I always felt a bit guilty when I do this so it is good to know this is actually the best course of action for us to regain ourselves. Thanks for that!
@Christy – Wow, fab re the 13.2” lost!
EVENING EATING
Evening eating….I used to save my calories/do all my eating in the evening until my trainer told me that everything we eat at the end of the day could be stored as fat as that is when most people don’t do any exercise, i.e. nothing gets burned when it goes in, it just sits there. I kind of knew this but then I suddenly KNEW it and it helped me on my way to a change. I reorganised myself and TRY (not always successful) to eat more at lunchtime and around 4pm so that I go from work at 6.30 to the gym and workout and the only thing I allow myself is almonds (protein won’t store as fat), or if I really feel the need I have a bowl of multigrain cheerios. It is not easy as I was someone who would have breakfast around 11am previously!
My top tip:
At night, have a glass and a jug of water by your side whilst watching TV etc. When you think you will go have something to eat, or simply to ensure you drink enough water, drink, drink, drink.
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Just catching up:
SILLIEST THING I am looking forward to once I have lost weight:
Bending down to paint my toenails without my tummy being in the way! Fitting into a seat on the train without feeling like I am sitting on the other persons lap! Being in my garden and lugging my compost bags about like I used to several years ago (I actually told my trainer at the gym I wanted to do this and he has given me appropriate arm exercises, lol!).
THURSDAY TRIUMPH:
Not eating anything naughty!
FRIDAY FOODS
Sliced boiled egg in superseded bread! Yummy!
What is ONEderland?????0 -
I am going to be away now until Monday (it is Friday morning here now). Unsure if they will have internet where I am going. I am already missing you all, fingers crossed I have a connection.
Off to Cornwall with the family, will catch up with everyone on my return. But hey, I may get withdrawal symptoms and go driving around to find an internet café, lol!
Take care all x
Linda: Thinking of you lots xxxxx0 -
Final thing promise!
I have continued to wear a ring on my engagement finger since the death of my man last year. I just couldn’t bear to be without it on my finger. Yesterday morning I just didn’t put it on. Neither did I wear it today. Today I realised what I had (or hadn't done) whilst I was driving back from the gym.
Something has shifted. Not sure if that is why I have been feeling so low of energy this last week (my body/mind sorting something out internally perhaps).
Maybe it is the wonderful support you have all been giving me that has moved me onto the next step. Thanks to you all x0 -
Final thing promise!
I have continued to wear a ring on my engagement finger since the death of my man last year. I just couldn’t bear to be without it on my finger. Yesterday morning I just didn’t put it on. Neither did I wear it today. Today I realised what I had (or hadn't done) whilst I was driving back from the gym.
Something has shifted. Not sure if that is why I have been feeling so low of energy this last week (my body/mind sorting something out internally perhaps).
Maybe it is the wonderful support you have all been giving me that has moved me onto the next step. Thanks to you all x
HUGS L! Have a good trip! Your thursday/friday triump is sorting all the above stuff out in your own time and way.0 -
Oh what fun that would be, what a great motivator too. What theme park is in the middle of all of us? I am in california........
I live in Kansas so we can all meet at my house
I promise a quick post because I'm headed for bed.
Claudia - I am so jealous that you are losing your arms...not jealous enough to try 30DS yet but maybe one day :drinker:
Linda - have a great trip! I know what you mean about the support here - this is the best bunch of ladies anywhere!
Christy - What a great loss in inches! That is fantastic!!! I was just thinking today I wish I had measured my thigh when I started but I know the reason is I didn't want to see that number on the tape :sad:
Karen - I'm sorry to hear about your daughter/daughter-in-law feud. Stuck in the middle is a terrible place to be!!
Goodnight all!!
Cathy0 -
Me too Rollercoasters! I think we should all meet @ a theme park in a year and ride the heck out of them!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:
Jolene, that sounds like a fantastic plan!!!!
I am so in with this....i will go anywhere...0 -
Thursday Triumps day-
March was the 1st month I had over 12 days under 2000 calories and this week 3 days in a row. Despite not losing 1 pound this monthh I have several NSV's. Today I was able to wear a skirt I could not wear this time last year. I start wearing it in December and January but it was snug. Well it is not snug anymore! YAY! It fits wonderfully. A few more pounds and it will be loose.
Also last month I challenge myself to no fast foods. It was a bad habit I had gotten back into after my weight loss surgery. March I only had fast foods 3 days out of 31. So April is going to be better for sure weight wise. Shooting for 21 days under 1900 calories. I am going to work on eatling less processed stuff too.
@L,
Have a wonderful trip! Onerland is getting into the 100's. Claudia is 2 to 3 pounds away from 199 which is Onerland....:-) I am trying to get into Twoderville......:-)
@Christy,
Congrats on inches lost! I remember when you started your training with the group. You are doing awesome! BTW - I got your weigh in.
@Sara,
Congrats on ladder! I know you felt wonderful and well you should!
@Jolene,
Have a good 1st day back at work.
@Linda,
Hang in there and feel better soon babe.
I know I missed plenty just going from memory tonight. Thanks again for your support! I am so loving our little fold here.Good night everyone!0 -
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
Love these!
Thanks for posting.
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 loss0 -
Good morning,
Another quick check in before I head to the place I love...Haha! My scales haven't moved! 2.5 litres of water, stuck to my calories....Ho de hum. Patience girl patience.
I saw my surgeon's registrar on Wednesday. She said my knee is still healing but it can not be fixed other than a replacement. If I have one know then I will need another by the time I'm in my mid 50's. Second ones are not very successful
In the past the minute my weight stays the same despite effort on my part I then quit. This has happened a lot! I even went on a doctors liquid diet and stopped losing! So damn unfair that some lose so easily.
This time I do feel that I'm not strange or do I feel the desire to quit. By sharing your stories I know that none of you find this journey easy either . What strength there is in numbers!
Again I'm in my phone, Sorry about typos, predictive text produces some strange words sometimes!
I loved all your silly thin wishes, very glad I'm not the only one to want to cross my legs...small dreams! L*** you will be passing very close to me this weekend, I'm 20 minutes away from Exeter, which you'll pass if you are going by train or driving. Have a wonderful trip. I'll respond more in my lunch. I have read all your posts and wish everyone a great Friday.
P:s I'm up for the theme park! Xx0 -
Happy Friday peeps!!:flowerforyou:
I have a question for all. Do any of you find gum helps you not eat when you are not hungry? Sometimes I feel it does but then there are other times I feel it makes we want real food. Any comments are appreciated. Thanks.
2nd question today,
Who watches the show Heavy and The Biggest Loser? Just curious. I watch them both and I am loving Heavy for sure.
@Shelly,
I agree on the logging. I did like keeping a diary in writing but it is so much better on the computer and with the awesome calorie base too. Even though you have to check it, MFP is a wonderful too.
@Jojo42,
I agree about giving up by now. I know I would have. I am so thankful for you guys and MFP because I know I would have thrown in the towel by now. I ususally last 4 to 6 months.
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Good morning ladies!
I just thought I'd jump on here quickly before my little munchkin gets here 'cause once Sam is here I am "on call" or he wants to go on the computer to play his games. He's 6 yrs old and I think, no I know, he knows more about the computer than me!
I haven't really thought about my Friday Food yet. I will give it some thought and get back to you all later.
@Mollie - you cracked me up with your Twoderville comment! OMG, I laughed. I can't wait to visit that place on my way to ONEderland!
TTYL, Charmaine0 -
Good morning,
Another quick check in before I head to the place I love...Haha! My scales haven't moved! 2.5 litres of water, stuck to my calories....Ho de hum. Patience girl patience.
I saw my surgeon's registrar on Wednesday. She said my knee is still healing but it can not be fixed other than a replacement. If I have one know then I will need another by the time I'm in my mid 50's. Second ones are not very successful
In the past the minute my weight stays the same despite effort on my part I then quit. This has happened a lot! I even went on a doctors liquid diet and stopped losing! So damn unfair that some lose so easily.
This time I do feel that I'm not strange or do I feel the desire to quit. By sharing your stories I know that none of you find this journey easy either . What strength there is in numbers!
Again I'm in my phone, Sorry about typos, predictive text produces some strange words sometimes!
I loved all your silly thin wishes, very glad I'm not the only one to want to cross my legs...small dreams! L*** you will be passing very close to me this weekend, I'm 20 minutes away from Exeter, which you'll pass if you are going by train or driving. Have a wonderful trip. I'll respond more in my lunch. I have read all your posts and wish everyone a great Friday.
P:s I'm up for the theme park! Xx0 -
Joanna, My Dr. has told me the same thing about getting a knee replacement. I'm 45 now and he says they only last for about 10 yrs., so he thinks I'd be better off to wait if I can. When I tell people this, they do not always agree. They tell me I'd be better off getting it now whle I'm young, but they are not doctors either. Also, I am a big chicken when it comes to surgery (bock, bock,bock)0
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Daily Inspiration for April 1, 2011
Katie Jay, MSW
Use all five senses.
Many people who have weight issues focus primarily on the sense of taste for pleasure and soothing. Maybe you know, in theory, other things would feel good, but food is such an easy and familiar source of comfort. Finding a new source of pleasure, and getting as much pleasure from it as you do from eating, will take time, effort, and open mindedness.
When you accept that food cannot be your only source of comfort, you make room for other pleasurable experiences. You can enjoy a delicious massage, listen to motivating music, appreciate a beautiful painting, or relax with aroma therapies.
Action for the day: Today, think about other pleasures in life besides food. Try something enjoyable that involves a sense other than taste. Don't be afraid to take a risk.0 -
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RECOVERY MEDITATIONS
One Day at a Time
March 31, 2011
~ WORDS ~
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"Handle them carefully ...
for words have more power than atom bombs."
Pearl Strachan Hurd
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ONE DAY AT A TIME . . .
let me choose my words carefully but not
so carefully that I become calous. Let
me use words to heal and not hurt; to
make things better and not worse; to
express feelings, even negative feelings
to and about others, kindly
... courageously ... carefully.
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Joanna, My Dr. has told me the same thing about getting a knee replacement. I'm 45 now and he says they only last for about 10 yrs., so he thinks I'd be better off to wait if I can. When I tell people this, they do not always agree. They tell me I'd be better off getting it now whle I'm young, but they are not doctors either. Also, I am a big chicken when it comes to surgery (bock, bock,bock)
Joanna & Charmaine,
Same thing I was told. Thank goodness I feel I have a high tolerance for pain. I think when you have carried around over 500 pounds you learn to endure certain things and with natural supplements and occasionally I take tylenol or advil. But the tylenol and advil always expires before I use them all. I rarely take them. I don't like taking any meds until I absolutely have too which I know is going to happen but until it does I will stick to natural.0 -
Finally caught up on everyone's posts. I have been in weight loss groups before, but none like this one. As Paul Simon said: "We've got a groovy thing goin'!" I'm not the best at responding to everyone every day, but I do read all the posts.
My default setting has typically been to see the glass as half empty. One of my goals for improving myself, is to look for times when I can see the glass as half full. Those are the days I will usually post. No one benefits from my negative rantings (although I have indulged myself a few times). It seems to help in so many areas, not just weight loss.
I just got in from my walk!! I'm still holding at about 2.5 miles in just under an hour. My goal is to reach 3 miles in an hour. It's going to take some time to get there, but a month ago I couldn't do what I'm doing now.
I wish everyone a great weekend. Remember, the glass is half full, and celebrate your successes!
katzpawz0 -
Finally caught up on everyone's posts. I have been in weight loss groups before, but none like this one. As Paul Simon said: "We've got a groovy thing goin'!" I'm not the best at responding to everyone every day, but I do read all the posts.
katzpawz
I totally agree Kelly! I can't keep up with commenting on it all but I definitely read everything.......:-) I like the glass half full analogy. thanks for you support dear and we can't be positive everyday for sure but just as long as we are aware and keep on trying!0
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