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Anything 3X
In desperate need of summer tops and pants in 3X size, especially if they are suitable for the office.
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Check in May 23, 2014
Good morning all of you wonderful members. How goes it? Where is your mind at today? Are you down and need a boost? Are you determined? Are you moving? Let me know your plans for the weekend. There, that should be enough to spark conversation. LOL.
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Check in May 20, 2014
It's another beautiful day in Illinois! Going to be 80 today.. I have NO clothes for the hot weather I look good in and NO money.. sigh. Taking Remy to her Auntie Barbara's today for a playdate with her friend. Off to pack food I gotta leave early. Will pop back later, look forward to hearing from everyone.
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I climbed a Mountain Today
Of course you know I didn't climb one literally. I have written before about how I love lunchtimes, how quiet it is, no one around, good book or magazine and great food. It is very hard to tear me away from lunch but I decided today I had to do it. I left it till the last minute, but set out with 15 minutes to go before…
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Struggle to get out of a Chair or Bed?
Thinking about the RAGBRAI and about the fitness level of some of our members.. which seem to be so much better than my own.. there have to be members in a group with this name who struggle with the simplest of things. I have a few of my own. Putting on my compression socks Folding laundry - I have to rest my arms Tying my…
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Check in May 19, 2014
If you have joined the group but never joined the daily check in.. get to it!!! It's a positive morning here in Illinois. Lunch bag is packed with good healthy foods for lunch and snacks. Walking planned with maps given to us by work.. yep.. I think I will actually get out on the streets today. What's your plan of action?
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The Prize
A lot of overweight people I have met have their eyes on a much bigger prize than the things we have talked about on another thread, a kind of ultimate goal to aim for. I remember watching The Ironman and being inspired by the 70 and 80 plus year old people completing this grueling triathlon. I don't expect to ever…
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Are you taking care of yourself?
I love subscription boxes. I only have one at the moment but have had others in the past. Clearing out my bedroom today and looking at all the stuff I have accumulated through boxes, make-up, hair care, body lotions and tons of skin products I realized I might enjoy getting them, but I am not using them. I just always seem…
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What do you look forward to most?
We all know that losing weight is not the key to everlasting happiness, life has it's challenges for everyone. But what do you look forward to doing the most that you can't do now because your weight is holding you back? For me, it is returning to ballet class.. yep.. at 279 lbs I was doing ballet down at the local company…
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Check in May 17, 2014
Good morning wonderful people! I started out my morning here by changing my settings. I had it set to 1.5 lbs a week loss and now have set it to 2lbs. My weight was up again this morning so clearly the diet/exercise ratio just isn't working for me. I NEED a drop in order to get more energy and hurt less. On the other hand…
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Rewards
I love rewards. It doesn't have to be something that costs much, rewards are fun, tangible gifts to myself for goals met. Do you have a rewards system? Maybe you have some ideas for milestone awards we can give ourselves. Let's get some fun ideas flowing!
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This IS the LAST time
Something I want you all to contemplate. That you are already on this journey to a healthy weight. You made the decision, you joined the group. It won't all be plain sailing.. you will eat stuff you should not.. you will gain weight sometimes.. but there will be no re-starting this journey, you are on it good or bad. No…
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What's in your Lunch Box?
I pack my lunch every single morning from Monday to Friday. Tomorrow will be different, I will be at a conference all day and lunch is included but I do plan to eat breakfast so that if I am tempted by the breakfast buffet I won't do much damage. Lunch really is my favorite meal of the day. It is the time I get to sit…
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Best Clothes Stores
Which clothing stores do you like best? Think about size range, price, whether they make you feel comfortable to shop in. Maybe some of you use consignment stores you could name in your area. Any disappointments?
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Check in May 13, 2014
Morning everyone. The stats are telling me that I really didn't go over my sodium levels yesterday but my face and the scales are saying something very different. I have gained all I had lost and then some and my face was very swollen this morning.. sigh. I am so tired of fighting to lose weight and it comes down only to…
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Check in May 12, 2014
Good morning! This is a quick fly by as I am over the top busy at work. My morning is going great, lots of healthy food packed for the day! I hope you are all doing as well.
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Check in May 7, 2014
Good morning! I am off to a good start. I ate my normal breakfast, I know there will be breakfast at the conference but for one thing we are manning a booth so eating will be uncomfortable. Second I know the buffet will contain cooked items and Danish pastries etc. and I know if I go to that hungry I will overeat and all…
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Check in May 6, 2014
Good morning! And so far it really is. Feeling a bit dizzy and queasy but I expect that to pass as soon as I finish breakfast, I take my meds in the morning and left eating breakfast a bit late today. The usual is shredded wheat, banana and half a cup of greek honey yogurt. That sets up my day and gives me everything I…
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Food Addiction - Article for Discussion
What started off this idea was Karen giving me a link on another thread but it was too long for me - sorry Karen. I found this one on food cravings engineered by the food industry. To me it's an eye opener and says to me, you are not hopeless and helpless and your obesity isn't simply greed, lack of self control,…
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No One Method
There are so many diets and diet aids out there it can be bewildering. I know most of us have gone from one diet to another in our quest to be fit and healthy for the rest of our lives. When I was 7 years old I was on meal replacement biscuits. My parents didn't understand why they did not satisfy me, they were more like…
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Housework
Is anyone else finding housework as difficult to get done as it is for me? I find my physical limitations mean just getting started can be a chore for me sometimes and I soon get physically exhausted. As one example, while I am folding laundry to put it away my arms hurt so badly I have to sit and rest. Also bending over…
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Check In May 5, 2014
Thought I would get this started this morning. I tracked all my food for today last night and just got that packed up. I love the fact I can tweak it as I go should things change.. that's tweak not twerk.
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Recruiting Members
There is no way to promote groups on MFP at the moment so I have been out recruiting members and inviting individually those who I think will benefit from this group. I would encourage our members to do the same, the only criteria I have is that the person will benefit from the group and their last login is today. I think…
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Diet the Dirty Word - or is it?
I have been told at Weight Watchers that the word diet is not encouraged because a diet is something that you go on and come off again. But actually I think diet simply refers to the way you eat. For me it doesn't have these negative connotations, it is simply my diet. However, if I refuse something, maybe a piece of cake…
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Weight Loss Shows
How do you feel about them? The Biggest Loser? Extreme Weight Loss? I know there are others including shows about people 600 lbs plus, quite honestly their problems put mine to shame. I kind of like the Biggest Loser while at the same time it frustrates me because people are encouraged to lose very large amounts and are…
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Check in May 1, 2014
Happy May Campers!!! I had a lousy start to my nights sleep, the Aqua Zumba gave me way more exercise than I am used to and my restless leg syndrome kicked in big time. I was miserable trying to get to sleep with my legs jerking and jumping. Tonight I feel an early night coming on. If last night taught me anything it is…
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Thank you Members - Imagination Taking Flight
There is some kind of alchemy happening here I did not expect when I started our little group. From my point of view I see a great group of people who are finding a great deal in common. But more than that I see imagination taking flight. We already have our surgery group because Karen put it out there. We have a great…
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Tips and Hints
For those on low sodium I have found the only diet cola that is sodium free is Dietrite Zero. I cook with Mrs. Dash flavorings instead of salt now but would love other ideas. I find the sodium content part of the food diary here invaluable. Sodium is in everything! I think I spend more time looking at labels for sodium now…
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Fun Activities!!
What are some of the fun activities you are doing to get fit? It might give others good ideas. For me it's walking, walking our dogs out in the parks is fun. Aqua Zumba classes are HEAPS of fun. I also do a dog obedience class with my German Shepherd one night a week and that is a work out. I really have to dust off my…
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Check your Attitude
So what is your attitude to your current weight loss and fitness program? Like me you have probably done it over more times than you can count. Or this is your first or second try. Are you determined? Are you going to get to goal and NOTHING is going to stop you? Do you look at getting to goal just something you are…
