A lot to lose & over 40? Lets start a group(20 memebers max

TUESDAY TESTING MYSELF: My immediate challenge is to continue with my walking plan. I have walked, or gotten some form of cardio exercise (such as house cleaning-it's that time of year) everyday for the past two weeks. I have committed to re-challenge myself each week to exercise at least six out of seven days. I am also steadily increasing the distance I walk each day.

There is a fund-raiser coming up that is a five mile walk across central London. It's the first weekend in April. My goal is to be able to complete this walk. It would be an amazing confidence booster if I could do that!

Last week, I was able to consistently walk a little over 2.5 miles, with one day making it 4 miles (we did take a break in the middle, though). This week, I'm going to try to get my distance up closer to 3 mlles.

Have a good week everyone!
katzpawz
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Good kob KatzPawz! I'm gonna kind of ditto what you just said about the walking
My TUESDAY TESTING MYSELF is to get off my butt today again and go for a walk. This is a major deal for me....between the pain & the weight.......ya know how that goes. I've already made my plans to go for my walk today. Now I just gotta do it. We got another tiny dab of snow this morning....but it's supposed to warm up to 40 degrees today. So the only thing that might keep me from walking will be more snow. And I don't see that happening today.

Anyway...gotta finish more post reading.
Cassie

Linda, I really know what you mean by being on a roller coaster! I have massive swings from "YES!, I can DO this!" to "Why even bother?" in the same day! I think I am "weightloss bipolar"! Does that make sense? Does anyone else deal with these attitude swings?

Boy, do I get this "weightloss bipolar". Great name for it! A big YES, I have those all the time.


My new grandson is beautiful! He has a head of black hair. He is so little and new. I can't get enough of the newness smell. He has a huge long name to grow into......he is Rocky Lane H*******" the third". I believe they are going to call him Trey. My son Rocky II was named after his father Rocky, who's mother named him after a tv cowboy star Rocky Lane. My first husband Rocky was killed by a drunk driver vehicle accident when my kids where 4,2,1 years old. Rocky was the 1 year old and growing up he always wished he remembered his dad. To honor his father, he married on what would have been his 50th birthday and now he has honored him again by passing on his name to his son. I am always touched by what a good man my son turned out to be, all my kids really, but him for carrying on what the father he never knew started.

Jolene, congratulations on your grandson, I know what you mean by the newness smell. My grandson is 5 and I so miss the baby stage (not that I don't love the stage he's in now) What an awesome family you have now.

Here's the funny thing; I am bi-polar and when my meds are working right and my mood is good, I have no problem sticking to a weight loss and exercise plan. When you have a major breakdown, the 1st thing they tell you is to eat whatever you want so you increase your serotonin levels quickly which helps reduce your depression. So that is why you crave sweets and carbs. The best ways to boost your mood is, exercise, enough sleep, no stimulants (ie caffeine), healthy fats, protein, and healthy carbs. Try one of those when you're down and see if it helps you stay on your wellness plan.

Tuesday testing:

get back on that bike! 4 times in this week minimum.

KatzPawz - Can I come with you on your 5 mile walk LOL

L - Thanks for your posts and your sharing, I love what and how you write. I wish I could express myself half as well.

Linda - Great 1st page and thanks so much for everything you have done to put this amazing group together.

Claudia & Shelly - okay, I'll jump on the bandwagon and make my diary visible to friends

Claudia - that's lots of water! I drink at least 3 liters a day or more and that doesn't include coffee or the occasional diet coke.

Malias - Yep Claudia is right, Leslie Sandsone's DVDs are great. Walk away the Pounds is one of the ways I healed up from knee surgery.

Cassie - do you have really good shoes? That can be a great help. Have fun on your walk. Our weather is running the gamut from thunderstorms, to freezing rain, to sleet and then to snow today and tomorrow. Oh the joy of it all.

The new profile pic is of Abbie who's about 16 and forgets to put her tongue back in her mouth. She's such a goofy old girl.

Take care of yourselves so you can take care of others & have a wonderful day.

Hello,

As most of you know I haven't been able to drive for the last 2 weeks post knee op...well today the sun was shining, another gorgeous early spring day and I was out , roof down on the car enjoying every moment!!

It's done wonders for my state of mind and although the scales didn't show a loss yesterday , I wore a pretty form hugging dress today and the under boob bulge was not as prominent! Yay for once I looked down and see boobage instead of potruding midrif...small things make me happy (well ok maybe not so small!)

I know I won't fit EVERYONE in but...

Linda**** You are a true star, I love the daily topics and once again thank you for all you are doing.

Sue*** your bike will become an extension of you I'm sure. There is a lady here in Exmouth who is never without her bike, funny enough she is known as Sue on the bike! This will be you at this rate!

Cathy*** Your story with the old lady tasting everyone's food! Haha I love it, well done on losing that 1lb under different daily circumstances.

Claudia ***I noticed your food diary was open, I have loved seeing it. I have to say the decision to unblock mine was to make me more accountable. It works as well!! You have some foods over in the US that really intrigue me and sound far more exotic than what we eat. Last nights dinner sounded yum, apart from the soy shocker! I have been monitoring my sodium for the first time EVER so it was really worth knowing.

Katz*** That'll be a really great walk, the atmosphere will be fantastic, London in April...perfect. Certainly a well worth goal.

Cassie*** I hope the snow let off enough for you to enjoy your walk :happy:

well ladies, I have had my hair done, driven to a quay with a girlfriend and sat by a river with ducks and swans and made some good food choices today...oh and I walked in total ...30 minutes!! Ta da da!! No crutches as well. Today has been a good day

For everyone I have missed , know that I am rooting for you and sending good wishes to each of you.

See you all tomorrow for weigh in day!

(please can someone let me know how to add a photo, I love the share pics of our lives idea, especially with the cultural differences.)

Linda, I really know what you mean by being on a roller coaster! I have massive swings from "YES!, I can DO this!" to "Why even bother?" in the same day! I think I am "weightloss bipolar"! Does that make sense? Does anyone else deal with these attitude swings?

Boy, do I get this "weightloss bipolar". Great name for it! A big YES, I have those all the time.


My new grandson is beautiful! He has a head of black hair. He is so little and new. I can't get enough of the newness smell. He has a huge long name to grow into......he is Rocky Lane H*******" the third". I believe they are going to call him Trey. My son Rocky II was named after his father Rocky, who's mother named him after a tv cowboy star Rocky Lane. My first husband Rocky was killed by a drunk driver vehicle accident when my kids where 4,2,1 years old. Rocky was the 1 year old and growing up he always wished he remembered his dad. To honor his father, he married on what would have been his 50th birthday and now he has honored him again by passing on his name to his son. I am always touched by what a good man my son turned out to be, all my kids really, but him for carrying on what the father he never knew started.

Jolene, congratulations on your grandson, I know what you mean by the newness smell. My grandson is 5 and I so miss the baby stage (not that I don't love the stage he's in now) What an awesome family you have now.

Here's the funny thing; I am bi-polar and when my meds are working right and my mood is good, I have no problem sticking to a weight loss and exercise plan. When you have a major breakdown, the 1st thing they tell you is to eat whatever you want so you increase your serotonin levels quickly which helps reduce your depression. So that is why you crave sweets and carbs. The best ways to boost your mood is, exercise, enough sleep, no stimulants (ie caffeine), healthy fats, protein, and healthy carbs. Try one of those when you're down and see if it helps you stay on your wellness plan.

Jolene, your story touched my heart. My granddad was also killed by a drunk driver. What a terrible thing to deal with at any time, let alone when you have 3 small children to care for...You have my heart and my respect. It sounds like you have raised a wonderful family. Congratulations to you all.

Sue, Wow, I didnt know that eating increases your serotonin levels. That explains a looooooot of things! Thanks for the info!!

Good Morning everyone...look I am on early...trying to check in a few times during the day so I don't spend hours on MFP at night :drinker:

Tuesday Testing Yourself day: Ok all, I am going to my setting and will be opening my food diary to friends...I have avoided this because food is my "sin" and I didn't want others to see all my badness
I know this will help me be more accountable plus you all can give me a kick in the rear when I made those stupid choices.

Linda...the first page post looks great

Hope everyone has a wonderful Tuesday...see you all later :flowerforyou:

Shelly......your sin can't be any worse than my sin....LOL. Good for you for changing that setting on your diary. I'm not that brave, yet. Maybe one day. Keep up the good work!
Cassie

well done to you :flowerforyou:

Claudia ***I noticed your food diary was open, I have loved seeing it. I have to say the decision to unblock mine was to make me more accountable. It works as well!! You have some foods over in the US that really intrigue me and sound far more exotic than what we eat. Last nights dinner sounded yum, apart from the soy shocker! I have been monitoring my sodium for the first time EVER so it was really worth knowing.

Joanna, the database had the information incorrect for the soy sauce! When I got home, I checked the label and breathed a sigh of relief! I believe it was 570mg for THREE tbls, so that's quite a differance!

Hi Everyone!
I don't have alot of time right now to respond to all the posts, but I just couldn't wait to share my news with all of you. I just got home from my doctor's appointment. The last time I was there was on the 23rd of February, when I started my "diet"(don't really like to call it that) so, in the last month I lost 20lbs! I weighed 343lbs last time and 323lbs this time! I am so happy. Gives me encouragement and makes me want to keep going in this direction.
I'll get back on here after my nephew, Sam, gets picked up. Charmaine

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!

I forgot to say thank you for the DVD suggestion! I just went out and bought the Leslie Sandsone walking DVD, along with a "Dancing with the Stars" exercise DVD aaaaaaaaannnnnndddddd.......good ol' Richard Simmons, Sweating to the oldies 4!!!
(Richard has helped me lose weight before, I hope he can do it again!)

My promise to myself this week is to use one of those DVD's for at least 30 minutes, every day, even if I have to do it in 10 minute increments.....

Well I missed post that led to this one Mailis but I sooo love Leslie Sansone DVD's. I have a slew of them, from 1 mile to 4 miles. She is very motivating and encouraging. Her's are more my speed and you get a good workout too. I like to try them from the library 1st, to make sure I like them.

Like I tried Zumba and was not motivated. It just did not work for me. I am still going to try a class but I could not get into the 1st DVD I tried. I am going to try another just to make sure. I am so glad I did not buy it 1st.

Morning Everyone. :drinker: I am working on our first page of our new group thread. This is what will be posting on our first page. Are there any mistakes here? Is there anything else that you would like to see posted on our first page or the new thread?

Below is what will be posted

This is a closed group. Sorry we already have our 20 members and we are not taking any new members.

OUR MEMBERS
akaDumbo(Sara) - 165lbs target of which 70lbs already lost
bigmama(Linda) - 125lbs target of which 35lbs already lost
Cassie(Cassie) - 214lbs target of which 31lbs already lost
CathyV(Cathy) - 160lbs target of which 46lbs already lost
Christyrussell(Christy) - 101lbs target of which 29lbs already lost
Claudia(Claudia) - 76lbs target of which 24lbs already lost
gabbygirl(Jackie) - 69lbs target of which 5lbs already lost
Hopeful (L)- 102lbs target of which 19lbs already lost
jjustjo(Jolene) - 116lbs target of which 48lbs already lost
Jojo(Joanna) - 120lbs target of which 13lbs already lost
Karenleona(Karen) - 182lbs target of which 80lbs already lost
Katzpawz(Kelly)- 150lbs target of which 35lbs already lost
leadvocalchick(Amy) - 124lbs target of which 31lbs already lost
mainey(Charmaine) - 145lbs target of which.....just starting the journey
Malias(Queenie) - 185lbs target of which 9lbs already lost
milesbackwards(Sue) - 87lbs target of which 14lbs already lost
MJ(Melissa) - 260lbs target of which 45lbs already lost
Mollie(Mollie) - 103lbs target of which 40lbs already lost
ShellyBrew(Shelly) - 144lbs target of which 45lbs already lost
themommie(Sheri) - 105lbs target of which 62lbs already lost

Linda,
Mines should say
170lbs target of which 40lbs already lost

The 103 lbs is this years goal. When I get to 103 pounds lost I will change my ticker to include the other 70 or so pounds.

Thanks! Looks good!:flowerforyou:

Congrats Cathy!!! :flowerforyou: You did awesome on your trip! Sorry I could not reply to all.


Hope you day is going well!

Hi Everyone!
I don't have alot of time right now to respond to all the posts, but I just couldn't wait to share my news with all of you. I just got home from my doctor's appointment. The last time I was there was on the 23rd of February, when I started my "diet"(don't really like to call it that) so, in the last month I lost 20lbs! I weighed 343lbs last time and 323lbs this time! I am so happy. Gives me encouragement and makes me want to keep going in this direction.

Wow! Brilliant! So well done, a great achievement.... you star!

I am doing the Happy Dance for Charmaine :bigsmile:

Well just heading off for the night. I said tonight I would be early..... it is 1.14am!

Didn't make it to the gym today, I took the gear to work in my car so I could go directly, but my body just feels so very tired, I decided to give it a miss......all my enthusiasm from last week has caught up with me!

Or maybe its the hormones! lol! Not as young as I was you know! Night all!