THE Team Week 6 - 3/13/09 to 3/19/09

Wow, this is really serendipitous! I was pondering just today how I had a lot of energy when I first started the d--- oops, new lifestyle, but lately, I feel pretty sluggish. I think cm is right on target, adequate nutrition and micronutrients, and essential fats are critical. WONDERFUL INFORMATION!! There is a thread where Banks waxes poetic on this subject. Its quite lengthy, but helpful. I asked him a question and the response (which is in the thread) was very helpful to me. The thread is http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/6159-this-1200-calorie-thing-is-driving-me-up-a-wall

So, thanks lulu for asking this, its pretty timely for me, too. My sis tells me that a little avacado, some almonds, salmon, etc are helpful sources of some of the needed essential oils. As far as the weepiness goes, that could be part of the caloric deficit. And, I still think it could be part of the postmenapausal joy. I find mysel being a lot more weepy since aunt flow stopped comming so regularly.

And, by the way, come and get your cat! He's holding my dog hostage. Actually, my cats (three cats, one dog, yes I am THAT lady in the neighborhood!) do a pretty good job on him. One just sits quietly and when he scampers by, she reaches out and pats him, like she is saying, "Tag, you're it." My male cat finds the dog facinating. I think he is doing research on him. He loves to run outside when the dog goes out. He stalks him through the back yard, just as the lion stalks the unsuspecting wildebeest.

smontoya, interesting that you, are suffering from the weepy feeling, too. I wonder if it is what victorian novels refer to as "The Vapors" ? But, seriously, I absolutely get crying on the tredmill. I cry just thinking about the tredmill. And the elliptical strikes me with dread!

cm, a diver on top of everything else! I want to be like you when I grow up.

Somewhere I read that a true friend is the best possession. Well friends,

Thanks for being such good friends!





Er, having made a fourtunate discovery by accident. Sorry,

Has anyone heard of "the zone". The trainer at the gym mentioned it today and thought I would throw it out there and see if anyone has heard of it. Gonna do a little research on it. She said basically that it is a way of eating that levels out your insulin by eating 40% carbs, 30% fat & 30% protien. Just curious if anyone else is doing this and if its working for them. Im at adopt4's house visiting with her, so we are gonna look some stuff up and see what we can find.

HAPPY ST. PATTYS DAY!!

Kristi, step away from the scale. Walk toward the light - then keep walking and drinking water.

Scale is the :devil: Spawn.

Morning gals and guys.

Yesterday I felt like absolute lazy crap, I hope today is not the same:frown:

Chantybear - I hope your day's going better today! :flowerforyou:

:drinker: Yeh everyone, I just want to report I went to the pool today. Really didn't feel like it but the next ten pounds compelled me. Yesterday I ran around the indoor track - 3.5 miles (21 laps) in about an hour. I wish the ground outside was that smooth! Proud of myself because it added 1/2 hour to my workout yesterday. (Yes, I did my sit up challenge too.) :bigsmile:

Nice to see people treating themselves to haircuts and pedicures...I am going to the spa when I lose 20 lbs. My girls bought me a gift certificate for my birthday last month. I have to hurry and lose so I can relax....ahhh.