PaulaKro wrote: »

Chris, I think you asked what I do to start losing again when my weight hits 150. I'm still working it out, and not too successfully right now. But I found the quote below in another group.

ps... Tracking my food at the end of the day isn't helping, it's already too late. (1) I need to use tracking to stop before the day is too far gone. (2) I need to start seriously exercising again. (3) I need to exert more food control - have managed to avoid "bad" foods, but need to avoid too much "good" food too. (4) I need to not start nibbling at night. (5) I need to plan more protein, now that I've stopped drinking protein shakes.

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How will I avoid the horrific statistics regarding weight gain after this [bariatric] surgery? Here are 5 things I will do if I have gained 5 pounds. This is taped to my scale.

1) If I gain more than 5 pounds, go back in [to see the bariatric surgeon].
2) If I gain more than 5 pounds, replace one meal with a protein drink.
3) If I gain more than 5 pounds, increase protein.
4) If I gain more than 5 pounds, cut carbs back to 30 grams and start logging.
5) If I gain more than 5 pounds, go to one more swimming class a week.
6) If I gain more than 5 pounds, go to a [support group] meeting.

Oh, I like your work-out list - so do-able!

paula

Paula, I can totally relate. I can't seem to get under 200. I keep losing the same 4-5 pounds. I need to incorporate the things you listed into my regime starting with more exercise.

Kathy

Chris I am glad you also love seahorses. Time line is at least 4 months out.

Kathy glad your sister is doing better.

Chris how is DH doing?

Sounds like you are all finding some new motivations. Kathy Pilates is brutal. And I hear you about those same few pounds. Clara I must work on two goals. I like the idea of starting with one though. Which are you working on next? Chris I need to cut my junk food out also. Or at least stay in my calories. And I love this week's shorter routine. We have two jury trials so this is just what I was looking for.

Here is one of the chairs we painted. I will put up the other later.

It was a crazy weekend. I even managed to get all the carpets shampoos. Winds knocked down some large limbs today. Made a mess. Funny thing this morning. Joey and the kitty were sitting on the front porch and wanted to remain out there. So I closed the door so I could shower. After my shower I put on my oversized light blue robe and wrapped my hair in a pink towel. I went to check on the two porch lovers. It poured while I showered! The two were pressed up against the door. So in they came. Giving me filthy looks for locking them out. I glanced out to the street and who do I see? Cooper! He must have been outside when I closed the door. So I called out to him and he trotted back to the gate. Little stinker made me go open it for him in my robe and bare feet. I did toss the pink towel to the floor before going out. Argh.

Chris stop grumbling, you know burpees are good for us. :yawn: night now.

Shelley

Chris that is the first chair. There is another still. You will have to let me know which you like best. I will put the other up tomorrow. Tell hubby he must behave. If not he could set himself back. Should I send you some pink handcuffs to keep him in line? So which Grimm did you watch? Nice cardio too. I am planning on leaving the starfish in the tank with the seahorses. He is kind of a fatty.

I am going to buy a small cement mixer. I have a ton of small projects to get done. I think it will make doing them easier. Oh and Timmy will be fine. He has a large wart that is dripping fluids. Really nasty. They are going to remove it, and possibly some others. I am also going to have my kitty checked soon. I am wondering if he is diabetic also. Excessive urination and rapid weight loss. I hope I am wrong.

Shelley

Chris the starfish we have is a sandsifting one. It makes appearances when ever it feels the need to surface. It is really cool. We bought it a couple of years ago. It was rather thin when we purchased it. Now it is rather chubby. And to think so many people report that they tend to starve to death. Hmmm, I do not think he got the memo.

Hope you got in all your walking, biking, gymming and all.

Working late a lot this week. messes with my schedule. Oh and I love your vision of my driving that big Tonka truck! Brrrrrrm

Shelley

It has been hot here also Chris. No fun! Hey I bet you could remove those staples. Always up for a challenge. Good luck with both your appointments.

Well I got my cement mixer! I am excited! I think that the 60 pound bags might be best. I have to be able to lift them up to the opening, and 80 pounds will really stink.

Later haters. :yawn:

Shelley

Chair number two.

Leaving for Destin tomorrow morning for Ron's birthday. This has been quite a week. So hot here in Atlanta. I hope to come back with a new attitude. It can't get worse.

Have a great weekend everyone!
Kathy

Oh my, that is to funny. Bad Bean, :laugh: Great job on the checkup. Photos are much easier now than ever before. You can do it.

You will just have to look in my photos. I am not good at doing things like that. If I could I would have done it already. Another night late at work. For me. Just reading now.

Shelley

Kathy I hope you two have a great respite from Atlanta!

Paula the internet is like that at times. We love starfish. I want to look like one also. All the ones I see on the beaches in the tide pool are chubby and cute. So chubby is a good thing. Right?

I might not get to play in concrete this weekend. We might make it a relax weekend. If so I am going to paint a stepping stone. I have one ready to go with a Fairy in the middle of some flowers. I am nervous about painting the face.

Now get to some bicycling Paula. And then you can eat some cashews. I used to do isometrics. Press against the wall. Press one hand into the other, etc. Fun easy and does the body good.

Shelley