IremiaRe Member

Not quite "after" but getting there...

Hello Marvelous Mamas; Another glorious day is drawing to a close... not much going on – except that I am all puffed up. I ran out of blood pressure meds.... and I am seriously retaining water now. Before y’all get too panicky – I have never taken the med for my actual blood pressure... It was prescribed to reduce the…

Hello, Sleepy Sirens; I have to say, Sleep is one of my best things... it’s just getting myself into bed that I have trouble with – there is always so much to do! But, once I hit the pillow – I am down for the count until my alarm goes off in the morning. As for flu shots – never get ‘em. I hardly ever get sick – in any…

AND the feeling good about it will last a WHOLE lot longer than the joy of eating candy would have. Good job!

I don't know that I have "binged" although there was a month in there when I could hardly say "no" to chocolate in the evenings... so, I ate over CICO on several occasions. Never a "binge" just not eating at a deficit. I got past that... now I keep the calories between the ditches most of the time. But even when I was…

Hello Avacado Angels! I have no news to report - other than the fact that I get a gold star - because my hitting the gym last night allowed me to get my full strength training in by this morning - AND, I did my planks, yesterday - so, I am totally on track for this week. August Goals for the week 8/20 – 8/26 400 calories…

Hello, Solar Sisters! I didn't get to see the eclipse, really, because 1) I was at work, and 2) we didn't get very dark, here in Dallas. I will view the TV and internet coverage for the Oooh and Aaaah pics. Well, just when you think Menopause as finally arrived.... *sigh* oh well. At least it's several months in between,…

August Goals for the week 8/13 – 8/19 400 calories under budget 5X: OXXXX Weights/Abdominals 3X: OOX Planks 3X: OOX Just waving to everybody.... Love you guys! Hugs for Everybody! Re in TX

Yes! Small steps, sustainable eating plans... a slight change of lifestyle... Good Work! I hope you have every success. BTW - the "Pre-Diabetic" thing is what kicked me in the hiney, too. I so do not want to have to inject insulin like my husband!

I second the Walmart Clearance racks... It's really hard to beat pants for $5.00 or less - you can actually afford to buy pants that fit - at least a few pair. Shirts are a bit more forgiving.

Hello, Cat-Loving Cuties! I am loving all the animal pictures... and the baby pictures... and the travel pictures... and the pictures of all of YOU. Not much going on, for me – Busy at work, taking care of DH, exercising and trying to keep the calories on track. It seems like I have been struggling for every pound under…

I know, right? It goes - but nothing goes back to what it was when you were at this weight, the last time... lol. Of course, the last time I weighed what I weigh, now, I was only 19 years old. Guess we can't turn back the clock quite that far. Great work!

71 lbs since March 2016.

OMG, so much going ON... and I have NO time. Becca - Hugs! Allie - so proud of you! Stick to your guns! Felicia - Gratz! Mary - Glad to see you! Everybody - Love you! August Goals for the week 8/6 – 8/12 400 calories under budget 5X: OOOXX Weights/Abdominals 3X: OXX Planks 3X: OXX Hugs for Everybody! Re – Weird Internet…

Sweetie - you look fantastic.... You aren't quite a supermodel, yet - but who is? It's just that your brain gets all weird on you. Mine used to tell me I didn't have a fat face... ROTFL. But, oh my... I surely did. Tomorrow - you might look in the mirror and your brain will tell you you are hot stuff... just try to roll…

Yeah - I have heard that what seems to be "hunger" after the pool can also be due to thirst... I always hit the hot tub for a good 15 minutes and then drink a lot of water - I haven't had any noticeable hunger issues after swimming. I only swim on the weekends due to time constraints - but, it is a great change of pace -…

4-midnight. I am a night owl.

August Goals for the week 8/6 – 8/12 400 calories under budget 5X: OOOXX Weights/Abdominals 3X: OOX Planks 3X: OOX Hugs for Everybody! Re in TX

Twin! 5'4" MFP SW 260 CW 190 First GW - 183 Ultimate GW - somewhere under 150

What she said ^^ Looking great! Re

Hello Sassy Sweethearts! I was about halfway thru my responses, last night, when some moron on the night shift pulled the fire alarm... *sigh* I had to pack up and leave the building. So, you are getting my replies for the last couple of days. Sorry it’s so long! I was supposed to be walking with my old co-worker,…

Hello, Delightful Dames! I am up far past my bedtime - but, I had a nap this afternoon - so I am not suffering. Although I suspect I will be when I rise, early-ish tomorrow to go out and do some yard-work. Oh well. I have to say, again, how much I appreciate Intermittent Fasting and my One Meal a Day weekends... I went…

Hello, Foxy Friends! I was able to enjoy Jammie Day, at home, as I was able to replace my Modem an fix my internet issues. Thank Heaven! I was NOT looking forward to slogging into the office, today. I still don't have wireless - but, I have internet - and that is all that matters. I am inspired, by all of you photo…

Hello Mighty Mamas! I have been super busy and still have no internet at home! I just barely had time to keep up with you guys, today! ************************** Katla – I love soup any time! When it’s HOT for half the year – you just use the AC and move on... And that soup was delicious! I ate mine like tortilla soup…

Hello, Sexy Sisters; Sorry I have been less than present this week... stupid AT&T – my internet went down on Saturday night... they couldn’t get anybody to look at it until Wednesday? What is THAT all about. Have I mentioned I am not fond of the folks at ATT? *sigh* So, I can’t do ANYTHING at home – which bites. However, I…

Hello, Lighter Ladies! DH is sleeping - he was up half the night - and I have a rare moment of solitude at noon on a Saturday. Normally, he would be dragging me thru the stores or to the library, or to the pool... he always wants to be out and about on the weekends - because he is mostly housebound during the week. I…

Hello Witty Women! It's another glorious day in Texas... HOT outside, freezing in my office. I suppose I can be glad to be chilled, as once again, we had layoffs and once again, I survived the cut. Our team is down to a meager five people, now - so there is even more work to go around - but, that is all to the good. One…

Hugs, Becca... I am just checking in on my goals for July... July Goals for the week 7/23 – 7/29 400 calories under budget 5X: OOXXX Weights/Abdominals 3X: OOX Planks 3X: OXX Love you guys!! Hugs for Everybody! Re in TX

Goodnight, Allie! I hope you sleep the sleep of the Pure at Heart. Himself made his bed... and had a rousing good time in it for the last three years... now it's time to pay the piper. *cue violins* The poor thing... ;) Hugs!! Re in TX

My Mom is my inspiration, too - but from the other direction. She had an injury that put her down about 20 years ago, and she just never got back up. Don't get me wrong - she was far from healthy before that - she battled with food for the entirety of my life - but once she settled in the living room chair - it was all…