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  • Hoosiermomma
    Hoosiermomma Posts: 877 Member
    Reporting in on my weight on Wednesday instead of Tuesday. Yesterday I had a bridal shower to get to in Michigan. New Weight 150!!! Still having a hard time adjusting to the excitement of 150. I have always thought I was 145! But the new REAL weight is 12 pounds down since April 4 so I am feeling GOOD! :laugh: I think that ACTUALLY being 145 will be a real milestone for me. Not sure if I wanrt to get down to 135 or not. We will see.

    I have made adjustments to lose 1 lb. a week instead of 1.5. Lately the weight has been dropping off rather quickly. I am not sure what to attribute that to. I have begun making Activia yougurt a regular part of my diet. Could be that, who knows??

    It is so encouraging to read about real people who stuggle with food, weigfht and exercise! Your optimism is contagious.

    Texasmom - best wishes on your recovery - everyday is one closer to better health!
    Swiss - would like to "see" you too!
    eriny - you are a machine!:bigsmile: (I mean that in a good way)
    Sing - have a great vacation
    String - I like your maintenance philosophy - look forward to developping my own!

    I will be back next Wed. Company through then. Lots of sitting and eating! Looking forward to hanging out with an old college friend and a friend from California! Hoping to talk them into some walking!
  • TexasMom
    TexasMom Posts: 70
    Good Afternoon Everyone!!!!

    Texssippian - thanks for the ideas. I actually bought the Pilate chair system last year in one of my quick fix attacks. We all know quick weight loss isn't healthy but so many of us have tried. Since I have it though I think I'll take your suggestion and use it while my leg is recovering.

    Tron - I'm glad to hear your injury from the teadmill fall wasn't too bad. I'm sure you had a good laugh at yourself after you recovered. I've done the same thing and instead of hurting a muscle just got a little "belt burn". Take it easy on the muscle, they heal so much slower than a bone. :grumble:

    Singfree - WOW Pizza!!!!! Now those were some serious calories. :laugh: :laugh: I fully agree that we have to live and enjoy the life God gave us. I don't see eating a slice of pizza as bad food anymore because I don't eat bad pizza. We order pizza on whole wheat crust, usually with olive oil instead of pizza sauce, veggies like spinach, artichoke, tomatoes, onions, and feta cheese, and occassionally grilled chicken. I've learned to get a salad with it and usually only eat 1 slice (sometimes 2 :happy: ).

    I echo Stiring's comments about a permanent change in eating habits. Our microwave society, as well as society in general supports all the unhealthy fast food which is really sad. I remember growing up on a farm in central Illinois and going out for pizza or ice cream was a treat, not the norm it has become. For me and my family we know that eating clean healthy food is just as delicious and fullfilling as the bad stuff when you use the right spices and combinations. Our menus include grilled salmon, shrimp, chicken, tilapia, and turkey and we feel spoiled. I know living in central Texas helps quite a bit because we're surrounded by a health concious community.

    I did workout yesterday on the stationary bike and upper body weights so I felt good and didn't strain my leg at all. I'll probably stick with this and pilates the rest of the week.

    Have a great day!! Blessings to all,
    Nita
  • traska
    traska Posts: 18
    Hello! I have 35 pounds to drop . Have lost 31 but have gained some back. This time around is extremely hard for me. My husband brings in chocolate bar, fries some of the food and continues to bring fatty foods in. The last time I lost this weight, I had no problem, since I never fry foods, stopped eating red meat and ate no sugar but can't seem to do it this time. I have been using Alli diet pills this time but they do nothing to supress the appetite.
  • singfree
    singfree Posts: 1,591 Member
    Hello and welcome, Traska!! We are the same age (54). You can do it! Let us know a little bit about your exercise and nutrition. We are here to listen and help.
  • tron3002
    tron3002 Posts: 440 Member
    String....I understand what you mean, I was just using cream in your coffee as a metaphor. I didn't know how strict your diet was but it sounds like your just making sure you do everything organic which is great. I myself was on a VERY restrictive diet before finding this sight. Something that couldn't be a life plan that's for sure. In fact I have debated on going back on it for a week and this time incorporate exercise with it just to see how much weight I could lose.

    traska... Welcome. I understand what its like when the hubby brings in the food that hurts your weight loss goals. Actually I talk about this sight to him all the time. Let him know what my goals are and how much stronger I feel I am getting. He took me on a hike and said it was a test to see if I was getting as strong as I thought and ever sense then something just clicked. He hasn't brought me home any doughnuts and has even suggested that he wants to lose a few pounds. Hang in there, maybe something will "click" with your husband...
  • tron3002
    tron3002 Posts: 440 Member
    marjiedd... You lost 12 pounds in 1 1/2 months?!!! Thats great. Keep up the good work.:happy:

    Texasmom... All's I could think about when I fell on the treadmill is my dumb son. He decided he was gonna run on the fastest speed, which is fine, then he jumped off for a break. After resting for a few he thought he could just jump right back on. I'm sure everyone can guess what happened right... Just pictures superman flying backwards....:laugh:
  • Texssippian
    Texssippian Posts: 235
    Fruits of the summer!

    My husband loves to garden and grow vegetables. We have gotten butter lettuce from our backyard (made low fat, low sodium chicken taco salads with it), our first tomato and our first yellow squash! He has gotten several giant pumpkin seeds to sprout. Two years ago he grew a 90 pound pumpkin, which for around here in north Texas is pretty good. Lots of herbs to give the dog sitter when we go to Chicago. I have to clean out the refrigerator so she can open it to get the herbs. How many calories in cleaning the refrigerator? Does it increase by the number of science experiments growning in it?

    Texssippian
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    :flowerforyou: Texas..I envy you. I love fresh veggies. My yard isn't big enough for a garden.

    traska..Welcome :flowerforyou:

    And tron..my husband will offer me a bite of his candy bar and then if I ever try to go back for seconds at dinner he will point out that I am on a diet. What???
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    Good morning everyone...
    I should be out walking the dog..not typing on the computer. My fingers are getting plenty of exercise though.:laugh:
    I am planning on visiting the YMCA today for some light work. I feel pretty good but I do not want any more surgeries.:mad: I may use the treadmill and then the steam room. And I will weigh myself. I feel as if I have lost weight even though I have not be active this week. I have, however, been watching what I eat. My pants are fitting a bit looser. I think that is a good sign.
  • singfree
    singfree Posts: 1,591 Member
    Good morning!

    Becky, its good to hear that you are feeling a bit better. Take it slow...don't overdo it.

    I really have not been biking much this week. Our grandson (18 mo.) is here for a visit from Monday until tomorrow. I want to help my wife with him after work. He is very active, which is a good thing...but he keeps us hopping, too! I am doing strength training at the gym daily, but very little cardio. I'm still making sure I get enough cals each day. I will post results of that soon.

    Have a great day! :happy:
  • mkwood10
    mkwood10 Posts: 428
    Greetings to all on this beautiful, sunny morning!!:glasses: :glasses:

    FINALLY made it back to Curves last night and was very surprised at my results. Less than 1 pound weight gain (figured it was a whole lot more than that), burned 398 calories in 30 minutes and advanced on half the machines. Not too bad for not working out since the end of April:happy: I really missed it, and intend to keep going back at least 2 if not 3 times per week. The house will just have to get reassembled more slowly - I need the workouts!!!

    Summer's almost here, and I'm nowhere near bikini-worthy :sad: :sad: Good thing I ordered a tankini early this spring - I'm sure we'll hit the lake this weekend even though the water's only 64° - BBBRRRRR!!!! :noway: :noway: :noway: Not going in the water but it'll sure be nice to be back on the boat and see "lake friends" at Nudie Beach. No, it's not a real nude beach, it's just what it's called.....:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: The only nudity I've ever heard about happens later at night after everyone but the hardcore party crowd has gone home. No thanks............:noway: :noway:

    My goal is to be able to wear the expensive Victoria's Secret bikinis I bought last summer again before the end of this summer! Not too concerned about my actual weight, but I want to look good enough to not be self-conscious showing my belly!!!!:wink::wink:

    Have a great day all................. :smile: :smile:
  • cardigirl
    cardigirl Posts: 492 Member
    Fruits of the summer!

    My husband loves to garden and grow vegetables. We have gotten butter lettuce from our backyard (made low fat, low sodium chicken taco salads with it), our first tomato and our first yellow squash! He has gotten several giant pumpkin seeds to sprout. Two years ago he grew a 90 pound pumpkin, which for around here in north Texas is pretty good. Lots of herbs to give the dog sitter when we go to Chicago. I have to clean out the refrigerator so she can open it to get the herbs. How many calories in cleaning the refrigerator? Does it increase by the number of science experiments growning in it?

    Texssippian

    Hee, I think housework in general should count for a lot of calories! I too, envy you your garden. I have a very small city lot and there is too much shade to grow much of anything except ferns and such. :sad: But we do have lots of farmer's markets around, so I do have access to lots of fresh veggies.

    Had two great workouts with my trainer this week, full of jumping box squats, burpees, pushups, mountain climbers, boxing drills and kicks. My plan for the rest of the week is to get as much cardio time in on the stair mill and the AMT machine plus do my "arms" exercises on the Smith machine and the assisted lift machine.

    And tons of yard work. Don't know why 3 day weekends bring out the home improvement bug in me.

    Weight is holding steady this week, but I did splurge last weekend so I'm not surprised by the weight being stuck.

    Hope everyone has something fun planned for the weekend!
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    :flowerforyou: tex...don't know how many calories cleaning a refrigerator burns but my 19 year old daughter is moving back in with me and she will be burning them.:laugh: Actually, she has put on more weight since she moved out and this will be good her. She signed up at MFP when I did but wasn't trying to lose. I am hoping that after she gets back home she will follow my example.

    :flowerforyou: cardigirl..I am hoping that this three day weekend will keep me very busy and active. We are planning on grilling steaks. I haven't had one of those in so long. My 15 year old daughter doesn't like meat so I will be sharing mine with her.

    :flowerforyou: mkwood..I have a Victoria's Secret catalog. I love all their clothes. Never bought any, though. There is a suit in there that I would love to have. Hey, eventually you can get Nudie Beach -worthy.:wink:

    :smile: sing..I have three young grand daughters (counting my son's girlfriend's daughter). They alone can burn major calories from us.

    I have had a rough week. Due to my being off of work and too many bills we didn't get to the grocery store. I have not had my usual healthy foods. Fresh fruits, yogurt, whey protein,etc. We are going to the store tonight and I will be stocking up. I have not been going over my calories count but have not been eating the "healthy" way that I have become accustom to.

    Hope everyone is having a wonderful day. Only one more day until the weekend.:flowerforyou:
  • TexasMom
    TexasMom Posts: 70
    Happy Thursday :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    Tron - you made me laugh so hard it hurt.... superman flying backwards. what a sight :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Hope your recovering well from your fall.

    Texssippian - Your garden sounds wonderful. Ours is going to be started late. The hail storm we had in March damaged our roof and garage door, not to mention doing a number on every plant in the yard. We had to wait for the roof and gutters to be replaced before planting and I'm glad we did. I was surprised by how much junk the let fall off the roof right into what would have been my garden. They covered our pond and still some how managed to get trash in it. :grumble: I can't wait to start planting.

    Becky - Your very inspiring. Wahting to get back to workouts right after surgery!!!! Take it easy, as I'm sure you will and YOU GO GIRL!!!

    Traska - Welcome to the thread. We're a great bunch of folks that enjoy supporting each other. As Singfree mentioned, tell us a little about what you're doing for food and excercise. We're here for you!!

    I'm having a good week considering I can't do my full workout but the leg is feeling better today and by next Monday I should be right back at it. I'm going to South Padre Island for the next 3 days with a group of high school choir kids. I'm the lone female chaperone so this should be loads of fun. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Last time I chaperoned I ended up spending my nights sitting in the halls to catch the girls that tried sneaking out of their rooms past curfew. The looks on their faces were priceless. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: We had the reschedule the trip from 2 weeks ago because of the swine flu scare so we're down to only 28 teens. I'll be able to get out on the beach and walk early every morning while their sleeping in so I'm really looking forward to that.

    Many Blessings
    Nita
  • cardigirl
    cardigirl Posts: 492 Member

    :flowerforyou: cardigirl..I am hoping that this three day weekend will keep me very busy and active. We are planning on grilling steaks. I haven't had one of those in so long. My 15 year old daughter doesn't like meat so I will be sharing mine with her.

    Hope everyone is having a wonderful day. Only one more day until the weekend.:flowerforyou:


    MmmMmmmm grilled steak! I'm thinking that's what I'll be having on the holiday for sure!

    Let's hope for great weather all weekend, so we can be outside!!! And active!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • cardigirl
    cardigirl Posts: 492 Member
    TexasMom, have fun on Padre Island! I was there once, many many years ago, and loved it. Funny that you outsmarted the teenagers last year! Hee! Glad to hear your leg is healing nicely. You'll be back at it full time in no time!
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    :flowerforyou: Texas..I only hope that when my girls are away for choir or band that they have a chaperone just like you. My 17 year old is very responsible but the 15 year old would be the first to sneak out that door.

    I really did a yukky thing today. I ate the left over Hamburger Helper. Not only am I feeling bloated, it didn't taste very good. Going to the store soon. Will have good stuff here then.
  • mkwood10
    mkwood10 Posts: 428
    Texas.....have a great time on Padre! I haven't been there since I was about 15.... they were just starting to build condo on it then, but I know it's changed big time.

    Swiss....... I was one of those band mom chaperones, and it never ceased to shock the kids that they'd try to sneak out and find one of us roaming the hallway all night!! Band trip to the Cotton Bowl in 1998 - 5 days of bus travel, lost instruments, band rehearsals in freezing weather, sleep deprivation and and emotional teens........ what "fun" punishment for being a good parent:laugh: :laugh: Seriously, there's only a couple of little things I would have changed, and my daughter has forgiven me for embarrassing her on New Year's Eve at Southfork Ranch (yes, where they filmed Dallas).

    I'm so glad those days are over:laugh: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :laugh: :laugh: I can't wait for grandkids so I can tell my daughters their children are acting like they did!!!!
  • Texssippian
    Texssippian Posts: 235
    Texas Mom,
    I chaparoned a church retreat for teens about to be confirmed. I spent the night in the halls at a Jesuit retreat facility! You would thing there would be some restraint there.

    I have a friend who chaparoned a band trip. They brought masking tape and taped all the doors shut at night. Hard to re-tape from the inside once you had untaped it...
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    nkwood...I have never chaperoned because I work. I will just let someone else have that privilege.
  • tron3002
    tron3002 Posts: 440 Member
    Had a nice day visiting with my daughter today... We went down to the pet store to look at the puppies. She wants the little chihuahua so badly. I hope her husband will get her the puppy. Does anyone have any big plans for the weekend? I myself would love to go camping but its so hard to get out when the hubby works 80+hours a week...:frown:
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    :flowerforyou: Hi Tron...I also went to a pet store. I love to watch the puppies and they always seem to have the tiniest chihuahuas. I didn't hold any of them today because when I do I feel like I am cheating on my Yorkie.:laugh:

    I am planning on grilling steaks on Monday. I was to have the weekend without my kids because their dad wants to see them. But then, they told me that they have the weekend all planned out. So, they will be home again.

    Well, I need to be getting to bed if I want to wake up in time to pick my husband up from work.
  • singfree
    singfree Posts: 1,591 Member
    Happy Friday! A long weekend, YAY!!! What's everyone doing? We are recuperating...our grandson was with us since Monday and he's going home today. It was fun, but an active 18 month old can sure wear you down!

    We are going out for a drink and a bite to eat this evening. Nice warm weather here in PA, about 85 degrees today. I'm having a nice cool "Spaten" beer (or two) from Munich, and my wife will have a well deserved Bombay Sapphire Martini!!!! Nothing really special planned for the weekend. Next weekend we will be packing for our trip to California. I would like to do a good amount of bike riding, or hiking on the Appalachian Trail.

    I continued my workout routine as usual this week. Not much biking as we had our grandson with us. I concentrated on strength this week. I also upped my cals to see if that will jump-start my fat loss. I did have a few cheats however. Oh well, just jump back in the saddle and keep going. Overall I am pleased with my progress, staying at 152 lbs.

    Have a great weekend!
  • mkwood10
    mkwood10 Posts: 428
    nkwood...I have never chaperoned because I work. I will just let someone else have that privilege.

    Swiss............... at the time I was working at the high school my daughter attended, so it was Christmas break for all of us. Yeah, I know, hubby and I were gluttons for punishment to give up 5 days of a well-deserved break to take 200+ band kids on a road trip!! :laugh: :laugh:
  • StiringWendel
    StiringWendel Posts: 3,908 Member
    Morning everybody! Just time for a quick check-in before heading out for vacation. Yay!

    I'm holding at 107.7, which I hit on Monday. I'm happy with that because I really don't want to lose anymore. I upped my calories this week to 1600 (a little more yesterday), and feel that is really plenty to eat most days. After our vacation, I'll probably up them to 1700 to see what happens. While away, I'm going to do my best to count calories, but I'm not going to be ridiculous about it either. I figure I'll be okay as long as I stay away from the obvious things like desserts and fried foods and huge portions and such.

    I finished the second cycle of STS yesterday, and can't wait to start the final cycle (heavy lifting) when we get back. I'm still loving the results. My husband is amazed at how much muscle is showing on my body right now. I think he's jealous. :tongue:

    Hope everybody has a wonderful long weekend, and I'll see you in a week. Stay healthy! :flowerforyou:
  • kelligirl
    kelligirl Posts: 210
    Stiring - Happy Birthday tomorrow!! :flowerforyou:
  • StiringWendel
    StiringWendel Posts: 3,908 Member
    The same to you, kelligirl! I hope you enjoy your day. :drinker:
  • kelligirl
    kelligirl Posts: 210
    Happy Friday Everyone! Happy EVERYday! Life is Good! :flowerforyou:

    As always, it's fun to read everyone's posts and what's going on. I weighed myself this morning and I'm down a pound (the same one I was down on Wed when I snuck a peek at the scale). I'm under 200! When I think back to when I weighed 150-155, and I wasn't happy with my weight *then*, it makes me wonder how I managed to get over 200#. I also makes me realize how much I need to truly appreciate this healthy journey, and how much more I'll appreciate my new and improved, healthier self when I reach my goal - or whatever happens to be my healthiest weight. :happy:

    Even though I'm only down 5#, I can see a noticeable difference in what used to be my waist. That gives me great motivation - that and the fact that I can actually get into several pair of capris that were only a notion a month ago - mind you I said I can get into them.... I'm not wearing them yet!! :noway:

    I hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial day weekend, full of fun and great food choices! :drinker:
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    I am so frustrated. I had several paragraph writing to all of you and then I hit the wrong button and it all disappeared.:grumble: :mad: :angry: :explode:

    So, instead of starting all over again, I will just say that I read the threads and have a good morning.
  • mkwood10
    mkwood10 Posts: 428
    I am so frustrated. I had several paragraph writing to all of you and then I hit the wrong button and it all disappeared.:grumble: :mad: :angry: :explode:

    So, instead of starting all over again, I will just say that I read the threads and have a good morning.

    Don'tcha just LOVE technology??????:grumble: :laugh: :grumble: :grumble:
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