Serial Starters

I've been putting off making a dentist appointment, because I have no insurance, no money, no one takes payments. I was told about this place, that does a sliding scale and does payments. Perfect! I broke down and called, today...the first question I was asked, "Are you pregnant?" Odd question for a dentist, but I answered.."Currently, we are only taking pregnant women and children" Me: "Will this be changing?" "No. This is how it's always been" So, why say "Currently"? Well, I still don't have a dentist appointment... and, not quite sure what to think of that conversation...

Hello everyone.
I am making an effort to reach out into the community and get connected. Hopefully that will help me maintain my (eventual) success.

I'm definitely a serial starter. I'm 57 years old. Over the years I have gone from 175 up to 250, down to 180 and now back up to 265 at the heaviest.

I was 265 when I went for my annual checkup in February.
I'm currently at 235.

In my previous periods of normal weight, I never truly learned how to eat for maintenance. I also was a bit obsessive about exercise before. I would run 25-30 miles per week and was cycling 125-200 miles per week. As you can imagine I ate everything in sight and still stayed thin. Problem was, when I eventually would reduce the exercise I didn't know how to eat "normally" and I would gain weight. Weight gain would lead to reduced energy, which led to less exercise, which led to more weight gain... The yo-yo cycle some of you might recognize.
Recently I decided - I'm at an age where I need to choose my future. I can choose sick and unhealthy, or fit and healthy. I have decided I'm tired of being fat and unfit - so here I am - again.

This round I'm learning to eat well first. I am determined to not "diet" but rather eat the appropriate number of calories. If anyone cares, I have an IG account where I post what I cook - I love cooking. I'm the wood_fired_foodie.
I'm working my way back to fitness as well and trying to set goals I can maintain over time.

The really annoying part... It hasn't been that bad to loose the weight. I'm kicking myself for letting myself go for so long. But that's behind, right?

Lana- look at those numbers drop.. good for you! At least you are eating good snacks (oatmeal is good for you even in a cookie, right?) Enjoy your visit... I've been to Wyoming once and I know it's beautiful...I walked around Devil's Tower... also, climbed Bear Bute in SD same trip... that was a great amazing and a huge accomplishment, for me..

Sara - sorry to hear about visit to Urgent Care... hope it's all straightened out, now...I had a severe allergic reaction to Codeine... ended up in ER... meds can really mess with you, sometimes...

birgitwebster wrote: »

h I wonder if one could use the treadmill barefoot? Any thoughts?

Personal experience, don't do it. caveat: I guess it depends on the type of treadmill. I was walking on a home treadmill that has the plastic covering across the back two corners where the belt goes over rollers. I stepped too far back and my foot got caught on that plastic and ripped a 2 inch square of flesh off the ball of my foot. Industrial/gym treadmills generally don't have this issue since the belt goes directly over the roller with no plastic corner covering.

Good morning everyone,

Birgit~I am sure it wouldn't but the end of the world if you used your treadmill without runners, but I wouldn't advise it as you run differently when you have the support of shoes & doing so without shoes may cause you injury to your foot, knees or back.

My Birthday was yesterday, another year older & none the wiser...hahaha Didn't do much, worked & walked on my lunch but only 5.5 km rather than 6.5 as I normally do. My bf ordered Chinese food for supper & my cousin brought me cake and 6 wooden roses (my mom had started me on a collection of orange & purple roses (even though some look pink...lol) & have quite a nice bouquet forming now). I think my knee is feeling a bit better...I hope as it is really bugging me not doing my morning workout...Next week I am going to try just walking in the am & see how that goes.





I just noticed yesterday that we have a 9Rounds gym (Kickboxing gym ) opening up on the main floor of the building I work in soon...which is great because I have always wanted to try it out but am too lazy to go to the locations as there were none close enough to me...so excited to try it out!

Sara~sorry about your BP meds & hope everything is okay with the new meds the Dr's gave you.

Tess~what NHL team are you routing for? So much for my Flyers (kinda new they wouldn't get too far...lol) so for the time being all I can say is Go Jets Go!!

Lana~Great job on the WL!! Have fun in Wyoming.

Good thing I have NBA to watch as that will keep me busy tonight. Series is tied 2-2 hoping Raptors kick it up a notch!

Have a great day!

~Saltine~

Saltine - happy late birthday! Love the roses! I've seen wooden ones before, love them...Chinese food is yummy! Sounds like you had a good day..