Sixers Heading Into The Holidays - Week 4
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Tiff, I had an MRI on my brain. No music option. I was petrified, with tears streaming down my face, and panicked breathing. When she brought me out for a break (it was over an hour long total), I asked if I could just get up to take a breather. I couldn't come out of the head position I was in or the first half was useless. The tech sat beside me, holding my hand and stroking my hair to get me to calm down. I was sobbing so hard I was beginning to hyperventilate. And I was in the "open MRI"!!!! If I EVER have to have another MRI, I will demand sedation. But, I knew the MRI had to be done -- they were checking for brain tumors! -- so I composed myself and continued praying as I went back in for the second half. In my opinion, MRIs sound like someone is firing a machine gun at you inside a barrel. I think I would have dealt better if the noise pattern was constant. PHEW.0
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Hey B! Sounds like you are at it with a vengence!! Good for you!
I'm going to work out today for the first time in...... two, three months? I know how bad that is, and considered that my gym membership is paid for through December, it's doubly bad. I just find myself having a hard time making time to do it. When I have my daughter, I do not go to the gym. She needs me terribly right now, and doesn't want to be away from me for a minute. I am not putting her at the gym daycare during this highly transitional period (i.e. during the separation and divorce). When I don't have her, there is laundry (at someone else's house, I have no washer or dryer), grocery shopping, running errands, helping out my family with little things, always SOMETHING that needs to be done. Excuses? Yes. I know they are. I'm hoping to change that soon enough. So tonight I'm going to Zumba with my sister, and I'm actually dreading it. I hate looking like a fool in a dance class! ha!
Is there any type of activity that you and your daughter could do together? I doubt she'd want to do Zumba (or would she?), but maybe some fun obstacle course type activities or fun active challenges that you could do together. I used to go with my parents to a park with a walking trail - they would walk and I would ride my bike in circles around them, and it was always fun. Even just putting on some music and dancing around the house with her. The exercise would help with her stress during this hard time, too.
Hang in there!
-Alison
We could walk or go to a park together, but on week nights, there isn't enough time (or warmth) with fall here.0 -
Hello ladies!
Big time stress in my life right now. I have been a SAHM for the last 3 years and 2 months but that may be coming to an end and I am torn about it. My husband is self employed so we have to get medical insurance on our own. He is not insurable due to diverticulitis. I cover me, and my 2 sons. Right now it is up to 360.00 per mth. Hubby found a way to get insurance but when all said and done it will cost about 500 per month. We just cant pay out almost 900.00 per mth in insurance. So I found a great job with Kaizer Permanente. I can work part time (20 to 32 hours) and get low cost or no cost insurance depending on my hours. My SIL works there and she has never worked less than 32 hours and has no cost insurance with $5 co-pays and $3 prescription. Also we would all be covered(dh too!) and have dental and vision. Here is where it gets complicated. We want to have another baby. I am turning 36 in less than 1 month. This puts that on hold. I just want to cry. Amyways, life is just stressful. I have applied to the job and we will see what happens.
B- Do you like to take baths. Something that helps me out is to take a long , hot bath in the evening. I read a book for a bit and then I can hardly keep my eyes open. It results in a good nights sleep!
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Hello ladies!
Big time stress in my life right now. I have been a SAHM for the last 3 years and 2 months but that may be coming to an end and I am torn about it. My husband is self employed so we have to get medical insurance on our own. He is not insurable due to diverticulitis. I cover me, and my 2 sons. Right now it is up to 360.00 per mth. Hubby found a way to get insurance but when all said and done it will cost about 500 per month. We just cant pay out almost 900.00 per mth in insurance. So I found a great job with Kaizer Permanente. I can work part time (20 to 32 hours) and get low cost or no cost insurance depending on my hours. My SIL works there and she has never worked less than 32 hours and has no cost insurance with $5 co-pays and $3 prescription. Also we would all be covered(dh too!) and have dental and vision. Here is where it gets complicated. We want to have another baby. I am turning 36 in less than 1 month. This puts that on hold. I just want to cry. Amyways, life is just stressful. I have applied to the job and we will see what happens.
B- Do you like to take baths. Something that helps me out is to take a long , hot bath in the evening. I read a book for a bit and then I can hardly keep my eyes open. It results in a good nights sleep!
Hello to everyone else!
OOOO baby! (sorry I am a nanny that is my automatic response, I LOVE BABIES! (toddlers too! its about the age of 6 my interest fades, is that terrible or what?!) hmmm Health care would be AMAZINGLY important if you are going to have another child, so maybe work for a year, then try for another child! that way you have health care! And a relatively steady income! (i dk if the job u are applying for offers maternaty leave but if so you can be with your baby, plus your husband if he is self imployed could work from home at first?)
And I love baths! I take one every night, and normally that does help... but lately no luck at all. I swear the only thing that has changed is i switched my top comforter from my normal one to a winter one... could that be effecting my sleeping!?
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So I got EA Active for my Wii and tried out the 30 day program on high intensity, OMG did i sweat more then i was inticipating! I got quite a work out!
Didnt do my DVD today after all, my knees hurt too much for all the Squating that Bob likes to do, so TOMORROW for sure doing the DVD.
I was going to go out tonight but my tummy ache got worse and now i have a headache. So I think I am going to try and call it an early night, I dont know if I will be able to sleep or not. I swear if I dont fall asleep after an hour Im going to find some booze and drink until I am sleepy! (prolly not, Im just getting desperate for sleep! my body can't handle my work out schedual much longer if i dont sleep!)
Well I certainly hope all of you Sixers had a great day! And I wish all of you a great weekend!!!
:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
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Tamm - I found a Lentil soup recipe that was ok. I think I'll try a different one next time.
Lauryn and Tiff - OK, MRI's sound pretty traumatizing. I hope I never have to experience one. Lauryn - Was your brain OK?
pdxmom - I understand how you feel - my dh was forced to leave his job (commission only sales) and is now self-employed. We are waiting for our cobra packet to come in the mail, but I'm afraid it's going to be about 1,000/month. I hope things work out for you - Good luck on the job.
B - I had a bad night's sleep last night too. I'm sure mine is stress related. I love sleeping so I get really put out when I can't. :grumble: Maybe with the winter comforter you are too hot and so you aren't sleeping well. I can't sleep when I'm hot which is why I sleep with a fan on (which also drowns out the sounds and lulls me to sleep). Also - try taking a day off from working out. Could you be working out too much or too late in the day? I have the EA Active too - actually we have several fitness games for our wii. THey are getting a little dusty and need some attention.
Busy weekend ahead for me....I hope everyone has a great weekend.0 -
So, I weighed myself this morning, and I'm down 2 lbs from where I was at my last weigh-in, which means I've got 4 lbs to lose by 12/8. I put a note on my fridge as a reminder. I really really want to meet my goal for this six weeks - in other words, I'm so happy to be a part of this group and to have a goal. Knowing how much I want to lose in the next 2.5 weeks even affected how I did my free day today.
I had a normal breakfast, and then some chips, cheese and salsa for lunch (which were not satisfying and didn't taste all that wonderful, so I stopped eating way before I was full). I wanted something more satisfying on my free day, so I ordered from a Chinese restaurant and got the steamed chicken and vegetables. I did eat half of the fried rice and the egg roll, but I was so proud of myself for getting the steamed meal instead of the fried meal. I know it wasn't a perfect day, and I'd really give back the chips if I could since I didn't even enjoy them, but I'm proud of myself for making a better choice.
I still haven't worked up the motivation to do those walking DVDs that I rented, but fortunately they're free rentals, and I just renewed them for another week. I don't know what is holding me back, other than being too lazy to move my coffee table. I am going to do the DVDs before I have to return them. Even if it's just one routine on each of them. I know if I start moving more, I will make my goal for this six weeks.
How is everyone else feeling about this six weeks? Ready to make better choices or feeling right on track to meet or exceed your goal?
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My profile says "No more excuses" so as soon as I was done typing my last post, I moved my coffee table to the side, put on my tennis shoes, and did the 2-mile walk routine. I feel great, it was a good workout without any complicated moves, and I'm definitely going to do it again tomorrow.
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I am Sooooooo proud of you Alison! See you can do this and the scale should show it too!! Please tell us how it goes tomorrow!!! As for me, today was my workout day off and I have ate nothing but CRAP!My profile says "No more excuses" so as soon as I was done typing my last post, I moved my coffee table to the side, put on my tennis shoes, and did the 2-mile walk routine. I feel great, it was a good workout without any complicated moves, and I'm definitely going to do it again tomorrow.
Yay for a good day!
I am so disappointed in myself. If I fail to plan then I usually fail but I have tomorrow right?? My chin is picked up and my hands are on the computer so that means NO eating! I will be watching for your post tomorrow, sleep well!!
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Alison - Great way to motivate yourself!! I love those walking DVD's because I feel like I've had a good workout but didn't kill myself. Now, I would go and move my coffee table too....except the rest of my family is sitting in there watching a movie.0
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Hey Guys!! :-D
Hope you all had a good weekend. I am going to try to get in a good workout- maybe a bike workout- And I'm going to count my cals today... Hoping for a weight loss on Tuesday!0 -
I hope you fellow "Sixers" had a good week-end!! How was the walking DVD today Alison, good?? Keep at it and you will come to love the endorphin kick!!!! My day was a good one, I am under cals because I got in TWO workouts today! Best wishes and I will post on Tuesday!!
Verda0 -
The walking DVD was great today! Definitely felt some muscles that I didn't feel yesterday. I also discovered tonight that on the Exercise On Demand channel, there are a LOT more programs than I thought. Last time, I only saw a few 10-minute workouts, but tonight I realized that if I scroll over, there are probably 60 or so programs, ranging from a few minutes to about half an hour. They even have 3 days of the 30 Day Shred, lots of pilates and yoga, some dance -- I'm excited to work through some of them.
I'm really feeling like I can lose 4 more pounds in 2.5 weeks!
I hope everyone had a great weekend, and is getting ready for a successful Thanksgiving -- whatever that means to you this year. For me, it's just making it a single day, instead of a week of overeating.
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I heard a great saying lately, that I keep repeating to myself, so I thought I'd share it.
Don't eat until you're full. Eat until you're no longer hungry.
That really resonated with me. Maybe that will help you, too?
I hope everyone had a great weekend.
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Good job! I too think with this new you that you will lose that 4# in 2.5 weeks! Remember drink up!!!! LOLThe walking DVD was great today! Definitely felt some muscles that I didn't feel yesterday. I also discovered tonight that on the Exercise On Demand channel, there are a LOT more programs than I thought. Last time, I only saw a few 10-minute workouts, but tonight I realized that if I scroll over, there are probably 60 or so programs, ranging from a few minutes to about half an hour. They even have 3 days of the 30 Day Shred, lots of pilates and yoga, some dance -- I'm excited to work through some of them.
I'm really feeling like I can lose 4 more pounds in 2.5 weeks!
I hope everyone had a great weekend, and is getting ready for a successful Thanksgiving -- whatever that means to you this year. For me, it's just making it a single day, instead of a week of overeating.
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Ok - I'm down 1.8 lbs on the scale this morning with that TOM!! I hope it holds for tomorrow's weigh in! I haven't really worked out - but I've been doing a lot of pre-holiday cleaning and decluttering. Of course, I'm eating a lot better this week and drinking more water. My goal now is just to get back to my starting weight. :ohwell:
I hope everyone had a great weekend.0 -
Ugh, I've had such a hard weekend eating wise. I'm not sure how to count yesterday between the covered dish meal at church and the pizza we ordered with the IL's since our table was burried cause we moved all the furniture to shampoo the rugs because we bought a new sofa! Insanity I know. Oops-mom hope you don't see this-it's a surprise...shh!
Today I met up a bunch of coworkers at a buffet and I think I did OK. Lots of kale, a big salad with italian dressing a bit of pie and 2 of cookie. Oh and the roll. Forgot to count the roll. But I had a good work out before I went-did 3.5 miles-36 min at 6.5 mph and then 2 more min at 7 mph plus a short warm up and cool down. So I feel pretty good.0 -
Lauren- I'm sure you will figure out a way to get your fitness in. Whenever I don't have much time I use a jump rope at home for 10-15 mins. Do jumb and jacks and some squats. You can do those things early in the morning... however do what works best for you. And YOU know yourself better than anyone else does. Best of luck and keep up the positive thinking!
Susan- Thanks for the stats again. Loving it. It keeps me focused. Unless some cake starts to stare at me too hard I should make the list for next week. LOL. Hope your having a great week!
Alison- I love Edy's Slow Churn as well. Sometimes I do one cup and I know that's all that I can have instead of cookies and icecream which is my number one weakness in the winter. How did the walk away the pounds dvd go?
Amy- water is the easiest thing to do and the first thing we forget works the best. I love when I drink enough I feel like I did ONE thing right. Good luck
Kristin- Well at least you were eating for two when you gave into the cravings!!!
RmChan- Good question. I hear eating clean works wonders. Tiff does it sometimes and she gets good results. How has your fitness been this week?
B- Great job lady. I love the questions you ask yourself daily. I need to add that to my list of ways to stay motivated. Thanks for sharing
T- Clean eating is wonderful. Good job and keep up the great work. Glad your family is helping!
Maggie- Work stress is the worse and it always tries to destroy the day however at least you decided on fitness and not food. How is your daughters wedding planning going?
Emmie- How was your day? Anything good.. did you find a good recipe yet?
Amy lou- I hope you are taking time for yourself w/ all that studying.
Tiff- Im glad you got the MRI don't forget to let your body rest. Yoga will help you ease back into things.
Kel- How is the weather and what's going on this week on your end?
F.Y.I- Cathy is doing well. She has alot on her plate. Send her a message of encouragement. She says she will be back next challenge. We all miss her lots :flowerforyou:
As for me.. I joined another gym today. This one has fitness classes and I LOVE those. I mean just LOVE them. Luckily I found a gym I can do month to month without a long term contract too. So I just pay 25 a month. I'm soooooooo excited. So hopefully this with my personal training will keep me removing some pounds. However I was reminded today weight loss is more about nutrition. I need to be a better monitor of my eating. Well ladies.... off to do soooooooo many things I should have done on my two days off. I have to work Fri and Sat. TTYL
I wish us all the best. Lets take some time and find out what our goals truly are and make them visible to ourselves daily.
take care,
Tamm
Pretty good with the exercise..I ran a 5k on saturday finished in 35:43 I was proud of that! We've had a lot of things going on this weekend ..been eating out a lot ..haven't made the best choices in the world nor the worst . Hope it won't cost me too much! I've made better choices today0 -
Does week 5 really start tomorrow? :noway: I don't know when I weighed in last and I'm a little worried.0
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Emmie - Sounds like you're set up for a great weigh-in tomorrow! Seems like you're doing the right things food wise, and all of that cleaning is probably burning as many calories as exercise!
Meg - Before I went to grad school, and I was working in an office, I hated this time of year. I felt like every day was either some sort of party, lunch, or food fest. And the worst was when clients (it was a law office) would bring in delicious things from home or from local bakeries. Fortunately, Thanksgiving is this week, and then that's one less holiday to try to work with.
Rhonda - Congrats on your 5k! I can't wait to get down to a weight where I feel more comfortable jogging again. I've done a walking/jogging 5k, but never just jogging. I don't even know what my time was. And great job getting back on track with good choices today.
Lauryn - Week 5 does start tomorrow. Just weigh in tomorrow like taking off a band-aid. Do it quick and get it over with! Maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised. And if not, that's okay too. Just be proud you weighed.
Verda - Thanks for all of the encouragement! I did a different walking DVD tonight. Still Leslie Sansone, but a different version. The two mile felt great again. The funny thing is that I'm finding it easier to wake up in the morning after having a few days of working out. I think the in-home working out is going to work just fine until the weather is nice enough to take it back outside again. I also like that in my house, I can work out in a sports bra and workout pants. No matter how hot I could ever get at any gym, I'm sure I would never take my shirt off. Maybe someday.
Everyone else - Ready for weigh in?
I went pretty far over on sodium today. While I was working out, I was wishing I could earn sodium points instead of calories, since I really ate plenty today. I made an entire bag of frozen cauliflower into mashed cauliflower and ended up eating the whole thing for lunch. It wasn't a lot of calories, but 5 servings of cauliflower is pretty filling. And delicious. I love vegetables. I've never had a hard time eating healthy food. I've just had a problem not eating the unhealthy food - if I could, I'd live off of donuts and cupcakes. Everything in moderation though.
I'm sending good weight loss vibes to everyone for tomorrow morning!
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Alison, You're too cute. Sodium points. :laugh:...
I went pretty far over on sodium today. While I was working out, I was wishing I could earn sodium points instead of calories, since I really ate plenty today....
-Alison
My name is Susan, and I am a recovering potato-chip-aholic. Heck, it doesn't have to be a potato chip, any type of chip will do. I salt. But, I've been working out regularly (and perspiring every time), drinking lots of water, along with some added menopause night sweats :ohwell:, I don't salt my food much, and we never serve salt at the table. My last blood draw showed a low sodium count! Doc had to make a note to keep an eye on it. My blood pressure is now 106/60. So now I've been adding more salt back into my diet. Easy to deal with that challenge! 0 -
Hey ladies... Sorry I was missing. I just read everyones posts since my last time on. I can't give personals but I am here from everyone who needs me as I will definitely need you ladies to stay focused.
Amy(PDX)- I'm glad you have a way to get the insurance your family needs and I'm sure you will still have time to have a baby. You will know when it is right. Just keep praying for the right answer. I'm sure your husband supports your decisions.
RmChan- Good job on the 5K. Congrats. It is a wondeful feeling.
Erin- McDonald's can be a pitfall however..... you did plan for it. Good job!
Well ladies.... I'm praying we all have some good results or hey any results will work. LOL. I know that if I have a gain it will definitely be bc I'm not drinking enough water AND it will keep me in line for thanksgiving.
Take care ladies,
Tamm 0 -
Hi Tamm,
See you tomorrow!
I agree, any weigh-in is a good one, since it shows that I'm still working at it.
Susan0 -
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