RED TEAM IS RECRUITING! WEEK 6
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are you in WA state? i have a dear friend that lives in Benton City. your little community sounds neat! i have to travel about 30 minutes to get decent groceries. i call it my 'errands day'!0
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andrea, i have to agree with mel....the more you learn about diabetes and the diet, the easier it will become. my hope is that with exercise and diet it will go away. my mom is 65 and has been type 2 diabetes since '02. she has done NOTHING to help herself. at first she was on medication, and ate like she always did, and her sugar was never controlled, always around 200, which is bad. last year she ended up in the hospital and they started her on insulin. i attended diabetic classes with her, and she understood it all, but is not living any of it. it is better controlled now, but she is still obese, does not exercise and eats awful. this is very painful for me to see, but i have now accepted that it is her choice. might i add that she also smokes. i think often, and it saddens me, what a waste. be glad that you are taking care of yourself. knowledge can be the best medicine! i truly hope that you can beat this disease! GOODLUCK!
It is very scary at first. Idid not know what to eat,drink or what....So I had to literely take my life in my own hands and fix it..or at least I am trying. No one else was going to do it for me! :laugh: I am learning what I can eat and what I cant in terms of raising my blood sugars too high. Sometimes I learn the hard way. UGGG! Thanks for all the encouragement! :happy:0 -
are you in WA state? i have a dear friend that lives in Benton City. your little community sounds neat! i have to travel about 30 minutes to get decent groceries. i call it my 'errands day'!
Yep WA state. I am in center of the state. Where it is like a desert. Very hot,dry and really no trees. And lots of snakes. I have to be careful when I go walking in the evening. YIKES! I have those "errands" day too....Today is going to be one of them....
I know where Benton City is...nice area as well. It is about an 1 hour from where I live.0 -
Lots and lots of posts to catch up on...
Let's see...
Jenn - I have lot of books. My mother bought them all when I was diagnosed with type1 when I was 10. But good recommendations for Andrea. And all your tips there... good for her too. Awesome.
Oh and I like the icyhot recommendation to Jess. I might try that myself.
Jess - Awesome job on the intense walk/jog! :flowerforyou: I'm hoping my workout today isn't as wimpy as yesterday, but it all depends on my ribs and how crowded the gym is (since it's going to be raining all day supposedly).
lizagna (sorry, can't remember if you mentioned your name) - nice job on the water :flowerforyou: and I also wanted to get a HRM... eventually... when I have money. Just got a gym membership, soooo it's going to be a while before I build up enough.
I think that's everything for now.
Well, I'm off to wake up my brother, have breakfast, drive him to school and then I'm off to the gym. Hopefully it won't be crowded like yesterday. I don't like crowds. :ohwell:
76 more days until school starts... YAY! :laugh:
Oh! I bought new sneakers yesterday. Because I desperately needed them. And I'm making a monetary rewards system for me. I'm thinking $0.10 for going to the gym or doing a workout elsewhere, $0.50 for each pound lost. And I need to think of a small amount for days I don't go over my calories. I'll try it out. If I start it when i thought of it, I'm up to $0.90. haha.
I'm still shooting for 175 by July 1st. If I make it, I'm buying myself a new book. I love books.
Then I'm still shooting for 170 by August 1st. If I make that, well I might by myself new shoes. Because I love shoes. haha.
I hope everyone was a wonderful wednesday!
Ciao!
You should try diabetic shoes. I thought I'd never get them but omg, they're so much better than regular shoes. My doctor put arch supports in them so my back hasn't hurt in a long while, and the soles really support my feet. I haven't had blisters on tenderness on the bottom of my feet in a while. My feet also doesn't tingle and feel numb like it use to in regular sneakers.
Most diabetic shoes cost the same amount as a good pair of sneakers too.
http://www.drcomfortshoes.com/
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Jenn - thanks for the info. My feet don't bother me (yet). I remember when I was diagnosed when I was 10 my doctors telling my parents and I that I was going to have foot problems.. not yet. I hope my feet stay ok. Because cute shoes = love. Shoes and books - that's all I need.
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Tomorrow = doctor day (well 1/2 day). More tests to make sure my liver isn't giving up with all these ridiculous drugs they've got me on. And more tests for other stuff. UGH! Why does my body and my genes suck so much? :explode: They should be pleased that I have successfully not gained 30 pounds like they told me I would when they started me on this regimen to salvage my failing kidneys temporarily. And they will be pleased (as am I) that my kidneys are holding steadily at about 65% of their functionality. YAY I'm not going to die before I go back to school! But I still need a transplant asap :ohwell: ... I just have a bit more time.
They will not be pleased (nor am I) that I am starting with a cough. :grumble: OH NO! My ribs are going to KILL now.
Anyway, off to go to some yardwork with my mom before it starts to rain AGAIN. I'm so sick of yucky weather. I haven't seen the sun SO LONG.
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Good morning red team!
Mel - Good luck at the doctors. Hope those tests give you some good news.
Oh, and you can send your yucky weather to me. I love the rain :laugh:0 -
omg so many posts!!!
lol well most were about diabetic stuff so i dont know anything about it lol
well ive been doing h0rrible on my diet... yesterday my friends took me somewhere where they had apsolutely nothing healthy...
it was a mexican taco place which only had tacos or burritos...
so i only ate half of my burrito...
but im paying for that right now so bad...
well i was going to go to the gym today but i forgot my friends graduation... CRAP!
and i got to go buy balloons and some stuff animal...
omg am i tired...
i think i have sleep anptia or how ever u spell it,...
i went to bed at 4 cause i couldnt sleep double CRAP!!0 -
Hello Everyone.
I was on the orginal Red team and then I have been so busy with life. Then just recently I haven't been able to get online because my computer passed away of 9 years. I just have to buy a new one. So I get on the computer when I can.
So today I will tell you my weight is 205. I will try to keep posted and log in every day on here. Its just crazy and I am looking forward to be down with school in the next couple of days. Then I am out for the summer. So Andrea be prepared for some serious working out, SIS!!!!!
I hope that everyone is having a good day... 0 -
Deb - Welcome back! Sorry to here about your computer! :ohwell: Oh and I added your weight in my ever-growing chart of everybody on the team. I just don't feel like posting an updated one right at this moment.
Monique - tacos and burritos sound AMAZING right now. haha. good job on only eating half! That takes some serious will-power!
Liz(agna) - thanks for the encouragement! It didn't end up raining so far today.... but it's just cloudy and super humid. I don't mind the rain... buuuut it's been at least 2 weeks since I've seen the sun... I miss it. 0 -
My dr appt went great! She was really impressed on my weight loss and progress so far. I for once walked out of the office with a smile instead of a frown! Woo Hoo! 0
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Hello Everyone.
I was on the orginal Red team and then I have been so busy with life. Then just recently I haven't been able to get online because my computer passed away of 9 years. I just have to buy a new one. So I get on the computer when I can.
So today I will tell you my weight is 205. I will try to keep posted and log in every day on here. Its just crazy and I am looking forward to be down with school in the next couple of days. Then I am out for the summer. So Andrea be prepared for some serious working out, SIS!!!!!
I hope that everyone is having a good day...
Well is about time my sister in law showed up! Welcome back! I know you have had computer problems..just giving you a hard time because I can and we are family! :laugh: I am excited for next week...we are both on Vacation!
Bring on the workouts! :laugh:0 -
My dr appt went great! She was really impressed on my weight loss and progress so far. I for once walked out of the office with a smile instead of a frown! Woo Hoo!
Yay congrats!
Have fun on your vacation! Wanna take me with you? :laugh: I kid
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My dr appt went great! She was really impressed on my weight loss and progress so far. I for once walked out of the office with a smile instead of a frown! Woo Hoo!
Yay congrats!
Have fun on your vacation! Wanna take me with you? :laugh: I kid
Thanks!
Unfortunally I am staying home...just not working! Kind of a mental vacation. I work from home and in desperate need of some "me" time. But the sun is shinning and the river looks wonderful so I cant complain! :happy:0 -
My dr appt went great! She was really impressed on my weight loss and progress so far. I for once walked out of the office with a smile instead of a frown! Woo Hoo!
YAY! Congrats! That's fabulous. 0 -
Hello Wonderful Red Team!!
Well, I am almost through week 1 of ChaLean Extreme. It is probably just my imagination, but I swear I am starting to see definition in my arms. :happy: After completing my 13 week running program, I have decided to take a week or so off before I incorporate it into my ChaLean Extreme routine. Then I will do the 13 week maintanence running program. Anyway, I have been very good with staying within my calorie limits and drinking my water. I was reading about the proposed challenge for the week (eating 3 servings of veggies a day) and unfortunately I will not be participating in that one! I know, I am 25 and still don't eat my veggies! I can have a salad every now and then, but that is it. Sorry gals, but I know you will all be able to do it!
Andrea- That is awesome that you were able to leave your doctors appointment. One of these days you are going to walk into that office and they won't even recognize you! Keep up the good work!!:drinker:
Monique- Girl your new pics are great. Nice job on only eating half of that buritto...Moderation is key! You can do this! :flowerforyou:
Well, it looks like I am going to have to start checking this more often with all of these posts we have!! I hope everyone has/had a great workout today!!!
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Hello Wonderful Red Team!!
Well, I am almost through week 1 of ChaLean Extreme. It is probably just my imagination, but I swear I am starting to see definition in my arms. :happy: After completing my 13 week running program, I have decided to take a week or so off before I incorporate it into my ChaLean Extreme routine. Then I will do the 13 week maintanence running program. Anyway, I have been very good with staying within my calorie limits and drinking my water. I was reading about the proposed challenge for the week (eating 3 servings of veggies a day) and unfortunately I will not be participating in that one! I know, I am 25 and still don't eat my veggies! I can have a salad every now and then, but that is it. Sorry gals, but I know you will all be able to do it!
Andrea- That is awesome that you were able to leave your doctors appointment. One of these days you are going to walk into that office and they won't even recognize you! Keep up the good work!!:drinker:
Monique- Girl your new pics are great. Nice job on only eating half of that buritto...Moderation is key! You can do this! :flowerforyou:
Well, it looks like I am going to have to start checking this more often with all of these posts we have!! I hope everyone has/had a great workout today!!!
-Mack
I might have missed it but what is the ChaLean Extreme? Is it a class or a DVD?
Thanks for the encouragement about the doctors office. We will all get there!0 -
is it too late to join?? this will be my week one :ohwell: My cw is 152 and gw is 125...0
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is it too late to join?? this will be my week one :ohwell: My cw is 152 and gw is 125...
Vani, I'll stick you into my master list and on behalf on the Red Team, I welcome you.
We weigh-in on Mondays.0 -
is it too late to join?? this will be my week one :ohwell: My cw is 152 and gw is 125...
Vani, I'll stick you into my master list and on behalf on the Red Team, I welcome you.
We weigh-in on Mondays.
Yay, thanks! That'll give me some time to work off some of this weight. Now I feel more accountable to eat and workout this weekend so I don't have bad results0 -
Updated spreadsheet due to new members & changed starting weights & stuff...
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I'm still hovering at 211.5 :mad: Didn't help that the bf shoved food in my face last night and stupid me ate it! Went on MFP after I ate and realized I went way over my calorie goal. I'm ashamed to say I ate pretty darn close to 2100 yesterday and my tummy was grumbling when I went to bed. :sad: What the heck is wrong with me? I do good for a few days and then the fat lady in me says 'omg food quick shove it down your throat' lol I'm gonna have to take that fat lady and leave her stranded in the desert I swear :laugh:
I've been good today though my water drinking is much slower than yesterday. Hopefully after dinner and my walk/jog I'll break that 211 down a little more.0 -
Woot! I'm joining the Ready To Be Fit program at the Y next week. I'm just waiting on a letter from my lovely doctor to say its okay.
Bleh...I just did a three hour work out, plus the hour and twenty mintue bike ride to my dentist office >.<
I'm pooped for the day lol. Although I'll probably go back to the gym at 7pm. IDK depends on what's going on. School starts at 8 for me tonight so yeah I'm going to be super busy with the gym, school, and work.
Yikes, maybe all this will make the deployment go faster. Woot! Only 4 more months til my husband is home ^__^
I want to be half way to my goal by then.0 -
Welcome Vani to the Red Team! The team is the best! I am sure you will find that out real quick! :happy:0
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Thanks for the welcome :flowerforyou: I agree, it does appear you guys are the best :happy:0
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Woot! I'm joining the Ready To Be Fit program at the Y next week. I'm just waiting on a letter from my lovely doctor to say its okay.
Bleh...I just did a three hour work out, plus the hour and twenty mintue bike ride to my dentist office >.<
I'm pooped for the day lol. Although I'll probably go back to the gym at 7pm. IDK depends on what's going on. School starts at 8 for me tonight so yeah I'm going to be super busy with the gym, school, and work.
Yikes, maybe all this will make the deployment go faster. Woot! Only 4 more months til my husband is home ^__^
I want to be half way to my goal by then.
Oh my goodness....I would be pooped out for sure! And you do sound like you are going to be a very busy!
I cant imagine having to go through deployment. I hope it does go by quick for you and you get to that goal weight. I know you will! Just think how surprised your husband will be when he gets home!0 -
Woot! I'm joining the Ready To Be Fit program at the Y next week. I'm just waiting on a letter from my lovely doctor to say its okay.
Bleh...I just did a three hour work out, plus the hour and twenty mintue bike ride to my dentist office >.<
I'm pooped for the day lol. Although I'll probably go back to the gym at 7pm. IDK depends on what's going on. School starts at 8 for me tonight so yeah I'm going to be super busy with the gym, school, and work.
Yikes, maybe all this will make the deployment go faster. Woot! Only 4 more months til my husband is home ^__^
I want to be half way to my goal by then.
WOW - Thats a lot of working out. The rate your going your hubby won't even recognize you when he gets back home :laugh:
Welcome to the red team Vani... this group rocks!0 -
I'm still hovering at 211.5 :mad: Didn't help that the bf shoved food in my face last night and stupid me ate it! Went on MFP after I ate and realized I went way over my calorie goal. I'm ashamed to say I ate pretty darn close to 2100 yesterday and my tummy was grumbling when I went to bed. :sad: What the heck is wrong with me? I do good for a few days and then the fat lady in me says 'omg food quick shove it down your throat' lol I'm gonna have to take that fat lady and leave her stranded in the desert I swear :laugh:
I've been good today though my water drinking is much slower than yesterday. Hopefully after dinner and my walk/jog I'll break that 211 down a little more.
Today I'll hit 2000. Counting my exercise calories, I'm only about 150 over, but still! UGH! I know what you mean about the fat lady in you making you shovel in food. :explode: I'm so frustrated, but I really have no energy left to go for a walk or anything. Sooooo tired. Longer workout tomorrow, definitely so I can feel ok about today.
Don't bum yourself out about hovering around the same weight. I weight myself a few times a week but only record it on Mondays when we weigh in. Monday I was 178.5. This morning I was 182, but it'll be completely different by Monday for our weigh-in. So don't fret, just keep looking up. 0 -
Don't have much time, so this will be short...I think I ate OK today, not much exercise though. Just waaaay too busy. Maybe I burned enough calories today while I was cleaning this lady's house.....Well, I've got to go, I have a 4 hour class, and then I gotta get up in the morning and exercise and go take care of the elderly lady and then babysit and then come home and exercise more and do homework....:noway:
Welcome, Vani! I hope you love this team! I wouldn't know what to do without it!!
Have a great day, everyone!0 -
Wow. I'm posting a lot today. Sorry guys! I've just been home all day and bored out of my mind.
So I was annoyed that I was going to overshoot my goals by 150 so I ate a smaller supper. And low and behold, only overshot by about 30 calories. I'll take it. But I'll still do a longer workout tomorrow.
So this morning when I went to the gym I walked (3.5mph) on the treadmill for 20 minutes, did some strength training (only like 10 minutes because it was hurting my ribs), then used the elliptical for 25 minutes. Not too bad I suppose. Tomorrow I might use the stationary bike a bit because guess what - it's going to rain AGAIN!
Well, that's it for today. I'm super tired. :yawn: But I'll probably stay on and wait to read more posts from my wonderful team.
Tomorrow = doctor day. Oh boy! :ohwell:0 -
Wow. I'm posting a lot today. Sorry guys! I've just been home all day and bored out of my mind.
So I was annoyed that I was going to overshoot my goals by 150 so I ate a smaller supper. And low and behold, only overshot by about 30 calories. I'll take it. But I'll still do a longer workout tomorrow.
So this morning when I went to the gym I walked (3.5mph) on the treadmill for 20 minutes, did some strength training (only like 10 minutes because it was hurting my ribs), then used the elliptical for 25 minutes. Not too bad I suppose. Tomorrow I might use the stationary bike a bit because guess what - it's going to rain AGAIN!
Well, that's it for today. I'm super tired. :yawn: But I'll probably stay on and wait to read more posts from my wonderful team.
Tomorrow = doctor day. Oh boy! :ohwell:
You did great with the calories. I think sometimes our bodies need that extra calories. :flowerforyou:
Good luck at the doctor tomorrow.0
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