Welcome October and Fall- Change is in the Air!
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So this change of seasons has gotten me thinking about what I want and have wanted to change personally on my wellness journey, particularly in the area of weight loss. I have come to realize recently that I really needed to change my attitude more than anything. I needed to change from resistance to acceptance, change my self talk, and change my level of comittment. Finally, to really get myself in the right mind set for losing weight, I had to change from a more overall wellness thinking to specifically focusing on weight loss and stating to myself that I am on a diet, a term I had been resisting, but find I need to accept if I am going to lose weight. I have been doing this for a couple of weeks, and I'm finding that I am indeed changing in my acceptance and comfort of doing what I know I need to do to loose weight and being much more consistent with it. So my comittment for October is to continue with both the attitude the behavior changes I have been making, such as cooking at home, logging my food, and sticking to my calorie and nutrition goals.
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You touched on most everything I need to do as well, especially in my situation, Seehe.
Also, I am committing to change the way I look at processed carbs, since they are my enemy... not healthy garden grown carbs...just anything MAN has manipulated to serve his purpose and not my body.
WOOhoo !!! on getting those pesky 4 pounds off!!0 -
Right with you Susan and Gail
Tis the season for chocolate. ...from Halloween to Thanksgiving Christmas the New Year and Valentine's Day. ....and all the baked goods and lack of exercise. ....
Remember that fun size does not make you fun size. ...and we are doing this for ourselves
TTYL
Carol
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I need to slowly take deep breaths and take moments to smell the roses as the saying goes. This is my favorite time of year, I just love the winter holidays!! Less carbs and more veggies for October that is my goal.0
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I forgot to mention one of the most important things I want to change this month. For quite some time it seems that every time I manage to take off a few pounds, I then get lax with my goals and end up putting the loss right back on with an additional pound or two. So,my main goal is to NOT sabotage myself every time I lose a little and instead keep on following my plan consistently!0
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Good goal Susan!
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hi all.. sorry been MIA.. was out of commission for a week with a pinched nerve in my leg.. flat out and only started walking unaided sunday; pain in the *kitten* literally and figuratively... also back on midnight shift and running a retirement dinner for 250 in two weeks on the side, so this month goals will simply be to eat well and eat less. low on water for sure (dreaded trips to the bathroom while leg was sore LOL) so will add upping that in too.. its our thanksgiving weekend coming up but as im working nites anyway, will save on calories as mine will prolly consist of pb and jam LOL
thanks for starting the new thread susan.. hope bob is recovering well from the hip surgery still ? love the theme for the month and the goals u set Susan.. you two gail an milove.. !
hope to catch up with personal notes to all soon but this month is already getting away from me... only plan a weigh in middle and end of month; will keep paws crossed we all see some progress this month !
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I'm finding October is rushing past too. I didn't realise we were over a week in already! Goodness me!0
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Hiked Boyton Canyon Trail today and this year made it to the top and end of the trail- yay!!! Took me 4 hours round trip!
Bumped into Bob on the way back but for some reason the photo won't post unless you click the icon0 -
So sorry Snooozie to hear of your troubles- hang in there !!!! (((((Hugs)))))) sent your way!!!0
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Susan- you look awesome! Glad to see that Bob got to come along too... was it his hip or a knee replacement that had him off his feet? or something else? Can't remember...
Looks like a great time!
My husband and I are going to Bushkill Falls in PA tomorrow - looking forward to hiking the path... it's about 2 miles, 2 and 1/2 hours... taking our time to enjoy the falls, each other, and the fresh air and fall foliage...0 -
Gorgeous pictures, Susan. Well done on the hike.0
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HUGE congrats!!! to making it to the top and still being able to get back to the bottom!! IPOU!! Looks like a beautiful place to hike.0 -
Time2LoseWeightNOW wrote: »HUGE congrats!!! to making it to the top and still being able to get back to the bottom!! IPOU!! Looks like a beautiful place to hike.
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Hello , Girls!! It's a bit quiet...hearing the crickets chirping ,as Carol says.
Just an update for me.
I am trying
LCHF to help me with my Diabetes. So far I am having trouble keeping my carbs consistently under 60 carbs. But it's a work n progress...so every good day adds up in my favor. I am limiting my processed carbs...
Trying the HIIT on the bike too. It seems to be helping with my Glucose readings...hoping for some reduction in the tummy area,too!
Enjoying the cooler weather before full on COLD...Brrrr...
Hope everyone is wonderful!
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Gail- what's LCHF?? Sounds like something to do with Low Carbs, but not sure on the HF or if it is a particular program. Good for you for working on keeping your daily carb intake down!!! I hear ya on hard that is! At my best I keep mine at no more than 40-45 a meal, and that is tough for me. It's rather daunting when I realize how many carbs I eat when I'm not carb counting ! You are an inspiration for me to start monitoring them again Go Gail!!!!
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Thanks ladies for all the kudos on my hike. It really was quite an accomplishment for me and I felt quite victorious !
Bob and I are back from Sedona and back to regular life again as he returned to work after 6 weeks off from his hip replacement. He still walks with a cane and a little limp with the cane ( without the cane he walks somewhat like the hunchback of Notre Dame). Doc says 6 more months until he will be hopefully able to walk normally, or closer to it anyway, if he keeps up his exercises to stretch and strengthen his muscles.
I have been focusing on others health for a few months now with Bob's hip teplacement, dealing with the sleep center and insurance company concerning Bob's severe obstructive and central sleep apnea, and most recently an inner ear serious issue with my son and pulling teeth to get him into his ENT of 26 years with whom it is next to impossible to get a timely appointment. But got that taken care of , too. Now it is time to focus on ME! Regardless of my best intentions, I am aghast that I am way up on the scale, so I am SERIOUSLY dedicating the rest of this month ( and beyond) to improving my own health with the focus on movement, nutrition and hydration and moving that dang scale in the right direction !!!0 -
Hahaha...thanks, Susan, but I don't know how much of an inspiration I can be...IT IS SO HARD!! LOL : )
I fail more than I succeed, but I figure If I keep on getting up and keep on trying, one day I will be successful.
LCHF- Low carb high fat... good fats...coconut , avocado...olive... lard
From what I am reading and learning, good fats aren't quite the enemy we have always heard, and I know everyone will have a different opinion, but I think anything that man has had a hand in changing too much for the good of themselves is bad for us... canola oil, vegetable oil, corn oil.... jus' my op.
Those were some beautiful pics where you hiked. I am so jealous of you and snoozie, such lovely places to walk and hike!!
Have a beautiful weekend!!
G
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How is everybody else doing? Good time for a mid month check in 0
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Hi Susan and Gail. ...life is interesting fun and full
Brian Jr turned 21 on 6 October
My husband and I went to Bushkill Falls Columbus Day weekend. ...pics will be posted. ...sooner or later lol
My profile pic is from Bushkill Falls
It was a great hike. ...2 or so miles through the mountains of PA
Looks like everyone is doing great too
Great job Gail on the carb thing
Susan. ...such a great care giver.....don't forget to take care of you too
TTYL
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Hi everyone!
I can feel a change a coming...Cooler weather, even in the DRY, DRY, HOT South!! We need some Rain!! They say it's coming soon....hope so.
I can also tell a change in myself...my clothes are much looser. I am hoping that by Saturday I can claim a loss of a pound at least. Keep those fingers crossed for me! XXXX
Snoozie, I hope you are better, just still working nights, maybe. We miss you!
I hope you all have a glorious weekend!!
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Good morning ladies, catching up the readings. Snoozie a pinched nerve is so painful, God's speedy recovery to you. Susan good for you for succeeding to the top of the canyon so awesome and for having a partner pushing with you. Carol, I just love the Bushkill's area. I spent most of my children's growing lives in that area of the Poconos. I am glad you had fun enjoying the falls and the hiking. Gail, are you feeling any of the effects of Hurricane Patrica? The sky is cloudy and the winds have picked up here.
I have not had a menstrual for 2 years and I started having lower abdominal pain about 3 weeks ago and a slight bleeding. Pap smear just came back yesterday negative. Ultrasound came back negative for a cyst on ovaries. I do have two large fibroids which should have shrunk after menopause. Well long story short, the doctor wanted to do a biopsy to make sure the bleeding and he saw a thick lining of the uterus on the ultrasound are not anything to be concern about so I had that done last Tuesday and I should have the results by Monday.
I was with 12 family members initially over the summer then down to 6 now to 3 ( who are children) as of three weeks now so much less stress!! I am actually sleeping at night again. I did not burden you guys with every detail. Thanks for allowing my off and on venting.
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No , milove, not any effects as of yet, from Patricia, but we are hoping and praying for some of her RAIN!! lol maybe not so much wind.
So it's down to 3 children ...can they take care of themselves? Glad the stress level is down......family is so much fun!! ; /
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The rain has hit today! We seldom get a complete day of rain, hope we can take it and hope you get some!!0
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Ladies just received a call from my doctor. Best call on a Sunday eve. My biopsy was benign. Yayy. Apparently I have a period.0
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Lol milove... ouch ouch ouch....
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Hi everyone I'm using Siri as I still can't use my right hand I'm typing is just too hard and laborious with only four working fingers on my other hand lol. It's been insanely busy two weeks between midnights then 7 days of 4am get ups and trying to irganuze on the retirement dinner for 250 -all the while dealing with the Back and hand crap while going to work and doing the dinner Too. I can use thw hand some today so I'm hoping I'm finally on the mend And back to making you crazy with my posts. Not thrilled with using Siri as I sent some pretty horrible texts dealing with the retirement dinner which were AutoCorrect it and I didn't read them before I sent them as there were so many and I'm not used to texting a lot anyway. - mortified a few times so I'm trying not to use it too much. I've not been eating well due to sticking to things either easy to make or take out but I don't think I've gained any but I certainly haven't lost any. Now that the crazies over plan to return full force to My goal. But busy can't be an excuse for me anymore it's too easy. Yesterday was my first full day off and spent it in my pajamas lol. ☺️. Hope all are doing well milove very glad to hear it was benign look forward to catching up with everyone soon0
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I kind of like Siri Snoozie, but it does come out crazy if you don't double check. lol. So glad to be back on here somewhat and catching up on everyone's life.0
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So glad to hear from you Snoozie! Was getting concerned while stalking that you haven't been posting lately. Glad to know you are doing ok. What's with the hand now?0
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hiya Patrice.. just a royal pain in the ... well hand and arm.. .lol think it started as a carpal tunnel then took on a life of its own with a pinched nerve on top of it... but doing better now thankful to have a normal hand back instead of some cartoon one lol.. but trying to stay off the puter on my days off now to let everything heal fully.
gonna hop on the scale tomorrow morning to see exactly where i'm at, but have take n the first steps in picking up some healthy stuff and planning a few meals for the next 48 hrs.... baby steps.. but steps...
and milove... I have learned the hard way that trying to save time using siri for talk to text is no help if you don't proof read it!!!
WILL BE checking in more frequently and typing more now that life appears to be going back to normal (or as normal as our lives ever get lol0
