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Did "The Firm hi defination sculpt" this am, with weights.
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It felt fantastic. Can still feel my heel isn't right but the workout didn't make it worse (wore my good supportive shoes, tigs).
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Subbing at head start today, always difficult
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It's a challenge.
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Negotiating difficult eating challenges is a necessary life skill; (m)
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)The other day I had dinner with a friend at a bar/restaurant & we had appetizers for dinner. It was a scary situation with deep fried everything (except for the "cheese and bacon" items).
I was proud of myself, I had a few deep fried calamari, and a small salad, with tomato-based soup.
Calorically and nutritionally, it might not have been perfect but I felt I did pretty well under the circumstances!
You can do it!
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Today was a good food day at the school
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Snack was a breakfast cookie (basically a quick bread type thing with whole oats, whole wheat, today's flavor was banana. Canned apricots and turkey sausage.
I kept my portions very small, except for the sliced zucchini and still have 700 calories for dinner WOOT (well, 700 after exercise, I got a walk in with my mom after school)
Since it's 4:20, there's not a lot of time left in the day, i think a salad for dinner (I'll put in turkey breast and half an avocado for staying power) and it'll be a well rounded day.
I uh, did a bad thing and stepped on the scale after school, at my mom's house. I know, different time of day, had breakfast, lunch AND a snack but I did it anyway.
I'm unofficially down 2.2 pounds! I weighed in at 228.8, down from 231! So Monday, my official weigh in day, I'll have to see what my "official" number is.
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Broke the piece off that keeps air in the tires on my pink bike.
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It was a kick butt ride. There was a steady incline, with a few short hard bursts uphill. It felt FANTASTIC!!!
My heel is doing much better. Thank goodness! I'm still not where I want to be, but it's definitely better.
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Kent thinks we have to replace the tube to fix my bike
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Soooooo hmmm, we'll see.
I need to learn my bike better, but Kent doesn't want me to learn on the $6,000 bike. Go figure, lol. So it's a conundrum. I guess I need to practice bike repair on my mountain bike.
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Glad you could sitll bike! Doesn't it feel wonderful to (m)
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Oh it sure does! I was biking with my friend and it was her first ride of the year
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Marja (my friend) said she was really tired the first two miles and then she perked up and felt so energized afterwards.
We're riding together next Thursday. :D We agree, we need to ride at least once a week.
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Nursing my injury, yesterday I biked alright
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I will keep moving!
Yesterday, my eating rocked. about 1500 calories and that included ice cream and bacon eek
(1/2 cup ice cream and two slices of bacon)
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Awesome! Yes, it's a new day! So far today I went on the (m)
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)Trying to stay active right along with ya! Boy, a 1500 calorie day would be nice, too, esp with ice cream!
Don't know what I ever saw in those Oreos; today I'm snacking on cauliflower with buttery spray and Cholula sauce!
Go team!
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My friend introduced me to Silk dark chocolate almond milk
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Slowly sipped a glass last night and felt like I was in heaven.
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My rough week shows, down .6 since last week
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Today's weigh in, 231.
I am exactly ten pounds down. I've been really working for exactly a month, that puts my weight loss right where I want it.
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good for you...
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Ack! Succumbed to some Oreos today, which was unnecessary. (m)
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Yesterday was kinda rough here too but you're right. New day. Moving forward. nt
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oh oreos....
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weekend away...
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Alas, today is a new day. And more exercise is waiting for me. Much love
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Much love! My calves are hurting after yesterday's bike ride. nt
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Today is Ean's birthday. Goodies galore at the inlaws, wish me luck. nt
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Rode my bike FOUR MILES
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I've taken it slow enough, I've avoided the incredibly sore tush that I've experienced before when I haven't been riding.
Got in three rides this week, did ten miles total. I think three rides a week for me is a good goal, intermixed with yoga, walking and some light weights. Felt good!
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Yay! We went to a theme park and I walked up the giant stairs (m)
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Perfect treat! <3 Nt
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Chia Seeds (m)
by (Login TigerRats)I have been putting them in my smoothies. My current favorite smoothie is So Delicious coconut milk with vanilla protein powder, frozen cherries, and chia seeds! To die for delicious!
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I've been meaning to try them. nt
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Ugh, let some cookies get the better of me
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If that's not motivation to stay away, then i don't know what is.
I'm thinking first thing when I wake up, I'll go on a nice ride. Hopefully the weather co-operates!
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Shake it off and move on! Every moment is a new moment!! (m)
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Walked with my mom this am
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Dropped my mom off. Made lunch. Then did three miles on my bike. It was FABULOUS.
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I hate when I have no idea what to make for lunch. nt
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My no brainers for lunch (m)
by (Login TigerRats)Turkey sandwich on whole wheat with lettuce, tomato and lowfat veganaise (I'm surrounded by vegans and frankly, some of their stuff tastes good!)
Salad with grilled chicken on it (or leftover taco meat)
Baked potato with chili or broccoli and shredded cheese, or buttery spray
Un-fried rice (saute in broth with veggies, make a scrambled egg, cut in strips and toss in) -- always start with leftover, cold rice
At work, I eat frozen Amy's entrees if there are no leftovers . . . .
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What I ended up doing
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Ate with a thin layer of spicy guacamole.
It was 540 calories total and so worth it.
A little higher in fat then I usually work towards, but I couldn't let that guacamole go to waste. Sooooo yummy! All that good flavor meant, I really only needed the teensiest sprinkle of cheese. I call it a good exchange.
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The book... It emphasizes strength training as critical
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But they do have a point. They did mention "strength sports" and lucky me, biking is on the list! They also brought up yoga as a strength exercise and those two things are things that I do.
I'm almost done and I have to say, it was worth a read but I don't think I would have bought it (convient my mom bought it, huh?! lol)
Today I walked for an hour with mom and I did 50 minutes of yoga after the kids were home. I HAD TOO relax. I had too. I was going a wee bit batty.
Anyway, it's a good week.
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You don't need to join a gym. Strength training can be (m)
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)You can do pushups on ground or against wall. You can do squats (use proper form!) and lunges with or without weight. You can curl gallons of milk when you take them in and out of the fridge -- every pint's a pound, so a gallon weighs 8 lbs!
No need to join a gym to workout at home! More reasons to love YouTube . . . I'm quite sure there are videos!
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<3 thank you Appreciate the encouragement
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Speaking of which, mom and I walked three miles in one hour and 5 minutes. That's the time we're working on improving. Monday we limped through 2.6 miles in an hour and ten minutes.
Getting stronger, by leaps and bounds!
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This is such awesome news! Keep working on that time! (m)
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I think my mom's knees are feeling better too, after a month of walking. nt
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wanted to throw in my 2 cents as well...
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http://www.wikihow.com/Do-an-Abs-Workout-in-a-Chair
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Ha ha ha Angel you're keeping me in stitches . . . side stitches (m)
by (Login TigerRats)Keep it up!
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Since last week lost 3.2 pounds!!!!!!
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My mom is struggling because I'm doing so "good" and she feels like she's not. She has, maybe ten pounds to lose and I keep reminding her that it's easy to lose when you have a long way to go. Ten pounds is a whole different battle.
Mom noted that I'm not breathing nearly as hard at the same pace. So I'm gaining endurance. WOOT! Mom's knees bother her sometimes, so I don't know how fast we'll be able to speed up, I suspect we'll play it by ear.
We decided we'll walk at 7:30 during the summer to avoid the heat (I have to crack the whip at my kids too so they're not wasting the day, lol)
So that's where we're at.
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Rode three miles on my bike
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It's all good, still within my calorie range.
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You're getting healthier every day! Go for it! (m)
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Note to self: Remember to leave the wrapper out when you have a snack! (m)
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I hate when I know what works and just space doing it. nt
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Made my family an apple cake last night
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It was worth it!
I also took my twelve year old with me and walked for 50 minutes.
I am having a light salad for dinner and I need to go make it now.
Hope everyone had a good weekend!
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You are doing so great with your exercise! (m)
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)Nonetheless, I did get to pilates today, yay!
Waving hi across the miles to you today! We are going to move forward with this!
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Yes we ARE! :) nt
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Alright, *rubbing hands together* It's the weekend!
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So somehow today, I have to fit in exercise, and I need to shop to restock on veggies.
Ugh, and I have to cut boys hair today, guess I better get going.
Take care!
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Did a light aerobic, light weight routine this am for 50 minutes. Felt fantastic! nt.
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My wonderful husband got my bike out. BOY am I out of shape but it felt fantastic!!! nt
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NSV- this morning, my legs are itching to move
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TGIF friends!
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And we were slow yesterday because we cut ten minutes off our
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How awesome is that.
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Put in 40 minutes of yoga to boot! WOOT!!! nt
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Hope you're all enjoying this long, detailed conversation with myself. nt
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lol, i have a resp cold...
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Feel better! nt
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I'm enjoying your success with you! Get well, Angel! (nt)
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So further into that book
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The authors believe the ideal exercise is just under an hour a day, six days a week (sevens better but shoot for six) with four days of cardio, two of those days being "high arobic" (dang I miss spinning classes) and the final two days a week be some kind of weight training.
The authors go into a great detail on how even though that's ideal, more important is getting into the habit and to really take cues from your body to avoid injury. The reversal of aging doesn't happen overnight and it takes time, especially for joints to start to renew. The most important part is getting into the habit.
There's a huge stress on how even when you're young, life is busy, you still have to fit in what you can.
The authors are serious, they feel joining a gym is vital and that you need a heart monitor so you can exercise in the proper zones. I can't do either, but I see their points, right now I'll just muddle through with what I have.
When I think about it, what they say makes sense. The healthiest people I've known, in their 70's 80's and 90's are those that were active.
All that to say, I've been walking every day this week, lol.
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Fact and Fiction
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)Also people who exercise keep their weight OFF better than those who don't.
Fact: A heart rate monitor is useful -- BUT you don't absolutely need one.
Here's how to get by without one. Grab a watch with a second hand. Learn to take your pulse. Take your pulse for 6 seconds, multiply by 10. Gives a rough estimate of your heart rate. Sure it's more accurate to check 30 seconds or a minute, but the 6 second check is something easy you can work with.
Once you've done that, learn how you feel (in terms of how short of breath, how easy it is to speak in sentences, etc.) when you're at your target heart rate (take 200 minus your age, and shoot for 80-90% of that value) . . . you'll be able to get a good guess at where your heart rate is.
Absolutely get your heart rate in the aerobic training zone, if you can. (Fat burning zone is kind of B.S. IMHO.)
The authors make good points . . . let's adapt them to real life. Now about that 6 or 7 hrs a week . . . .
Tigs (whose dog walk every day is not all that aerobic)
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Thanks for responding tigs, I appreciate your insight.
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So do the best you can now and when you can do more, you DO more.
I woke up itching to move this am, so I think this week of focused walking has made a difference already.
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Some great advice I got about exercise once was make it part (m)
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I have to be flexible, especially since I'm subbing for the school district
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You're right though. I brush my hair EVERY DAY. I need to exercise EVERY DAY.
Myfitnesspal has goals for exercise and then they put a calorie goal with it. That calorie goal is driving me a bit batty because I HATE not meeting goals but I'm not doing a lot of high aerobic right now. I have a bad ankle from an injury two years ago, that gets pains if I stress it. So I've been working on strengthening it. TONS of walking, found some vinyasa yoga I can do. Oh and my old "The Firm" DVD's, there's a sculpting one with lots of squats, ab work and weight work for arms, chest, back.
I'll get some high aerobics in eventually, but right now, I'm training myself to avoid injury. It is getting stronger because when I started walking again with mom, my ankle throbbed but it's not throbbing anywhere near that now in a similar walk. Yay!
Dang, I'm chatty this am.
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I am so not motivated to go walking this am
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Aaaand I walked and it was fantastic. nt
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Yaay! I have a dog who is oblivious to whether I am (m)
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)Also today I was at a conference and I walked and walked and walked!
Now I need to really start working out! I thought about coming home and going on the ellipitcal trainer but, no, I need some rest and peace!
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Rest and peace are important too, especially after a LONG day! nt
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Great Eating Advice I got today (m)
by (Login TigerRats)(2) If it's white, don't bite! That means avoid white bread, white rice, white potatoes, white sugar . . . .
(3) If it came from fins or feathers, eat it, if it came from anything with four legs, don't (taken to the extreme, this would eliminate dairy, which is known to take off weight -- I personally try to eat nonfat or lowfat dairy but am still guilty of ingesting some cheese -- cheese is an enemy of wt loss)
(4) If it comes in a box or a bag, don't eat it.
(5) If your great grandmother wouldn't recognize it as food, don't eat it.
Decent advice. I'm not an extremist, but I'm listening.
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It is very good advice!
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I think I need to do this every month. It's been fabulous having the meat for meals.
The one thing, I can't give up cheese. I do have to keep it at a decent level though, I either have a bit on toast or something with a bit of cheese on it, like an enchilada or a sprinkle on my salad but I spread it out so I'm not eating all my standard, must have a bit of cheese things in one day.
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a shout out for cheese...
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Favorite on track snacks (m)
by (Login TigerRats)Fage Nonfat Greek Yogurt with a tablespoon of Hershey's cocoa powder and a packet of Stevia -- YUM!
Trader Joe's Baked Tofu -- Teriyaki Flavor
I'm finding protein satisfies my cravings, stabilizes my blood sugar and keeps me full!
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The blue diamond dark chocolate almonds rock my world!
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Hmmm, I love a good apple too. Nothing beats a good apple. My kids will eat apples like there's no tomorrow so I can't always have them in the house.
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I've been browsing exercise videos and I must say
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I have a bad ankle and I'm pretty mindful of that too. I'd hate to re injure the stupid thing. So jumping stuff is out. I'd love to get a dvd that focuses on stretching. That would be freakin awesome!
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You might want to check out some of the stretching videos (m)
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I'll have to look
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I can't live without YouTube. That's how I learned how to tie a tie, (m)
by (Login TigerRats)I go on You Tube on my smart phone, too!
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Alas, I don't even own a cell phone, or any "carry" type electronics. nt
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i thought i was the only one who...
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I'm reading a book called "Younger next Year for Women"
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Very interesting. So far what I've gotten out of it is that exercise is crucial to reversing the aging process.
Basically to keep our bodies from decaying we HAVE TO exercise 60 minutes a day. Build a sweat, so our muscles can be rebuilt and keep us younger and stave off all the diseases come from our toxic lifestyle.
I borrowed it from my mom. lol I'll share more as I read more.
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Just got that advice today at a lecture I was at, too -- find a way to (m)
by (Login TigerRats)Tigs (who walked a mile to Subway for lunch instead of sitting around with a boxed lunch that woulda had more calories and then I'd have had to fight with myself about whether to eat the cookie . . . .)
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I've been walking with my mom a lot
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Go Lisa's mom! (nt)
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Lisa, i think you posted more...
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Well
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I'm actually getting psyched about all the posting! (m)
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)And this journey does get harder as you get older, I gotta say. But it is NOT impossible.
I'm excited to see all the energy on the board!
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Well dang it, lets do it together!!! <3 nt
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I OWNED lunch!
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I had reasonable portions (about a cup of white rice, cup of moo goo gai pan and just a little bit of Kent's chicken, maybe two ounces). I ate slow, savored every little bit and then packed up what was left and sent it with Kent to put in the fridge at his work for his lunch tomorrow.
I am so incredibly crazy happy for myself!!! I enjoyed it and didn't go over. I'm having a nice salad for dinner and planned a snack for later with a cup of hot tea (toast with little cheese and sliced cucumbers.)
Even if I'm off on my calories, I'm low enough that I'm hungry between now dinner, I can still eat a serving of almonds.
WOOT!!!!!
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Isn't it wonderful, that feeling of getting it right? Progress, (m)
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Don't mind me
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I can't do a "not eating after six or seven" simply because I can't go to bed starving. But I do need to do some kind of limit because the past week nighttime eating is becoming a problem. So I think what I need to do is record and plan a snack, so that it's there if I want it. But I don't have to eat it.
If I eat my pre-planned snack, I have to eat it before nine.
So that's my plan, I'll start putting it into effect tonight. The only way to make changes is by doing it now.
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Maaj is actually trying to come on but she is having a problem (m)
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)I asked her to contact you.
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I'm not sure how I could help.
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If she can't log on, can she make a account? It's been years since I poked around the administration stuff but I can look in the morning and see if I'm remembering wrong.
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Okay todays weigh in
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I'm good with this.
Also, my hip is KILLING ME today. My mom was pretty stiff and sore from gardening Saturday and we still walked 40 minutes. YAY US!
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Uh oh! Hip killing you may not be so good. Figure out where (m)
by (Login TigerRats)Killing you does not sound promising for walking for exercise!
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Walking helped. Last night deep stretches also helped
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Yeah, I don't know why it hurts. It's not non-stop, it flairs when I've unusually stressed it.
I feel it in my hip and buttocks.
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Today feels so much better.
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The plan, to walk with mom again.
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Happy Monday
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So that's the plan.
Have a good week friends.
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Wait 'til you're old and gimpy like me! I was walking the dog this (m)
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)Enjoy your youth! If it hurts on the outside of your hip it could be bursitis and may need icing and/or stretching.
I take comfort in knowing that most everything hurts less when I weigh less!
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Really dislike negativity
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I can't appreciate that not everyone likes the same things but I hate negativity dumped on me when I'm trying to do the right thing for myself. And I'm rather liking it.
So today's mini rant. Live on lemon water I say!
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Well there's no accounting for taste. I'm sorry your friends (m)
by (Login TigerRats)Yet, we respectfully agree that we have different tastes in food.
I wonder why your friends were so vehement in their dislike? Is there a motive we aren't noticing? Why the need to rant?
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At the time, they were both drinking sugar loaded lemonade
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One friend is in complete denial about needing to change her eating habits and is steadily putting on weight. I don't know on the other. She has a lot going on in her life and she is very opinionated on what she likes (Asked me if I was trying to poison her when I had her try my iced herbal tea.)
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As I suspected, they have their own agendas! Ignore! (m)
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I figure, if it works for... *shrug*.... then who cares what they think! nt
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You would think
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And yet, yesterday I ate a cupcake and then I ate ANOTHER. Well then I came home and had a hand full of cereal (total binge mode) and THEN a hand full of chocolate chips.
OY!
I brushed my teeth thoroughly and put myself to bed before I could do anymore damage.
Tomorrow is my weigh in, I'll see how this week went. I've had some struggles but I know I've done better then when I'm not trying.
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I have a couple of comments about this phenomenon (m)
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)First, the "black and white" thinking. We really do ourselves a disservice when we subject ourselves to black and white thinking -- either I am being "good" or "bad" but there is nothing in between - no matter what we call it -- I am "on track" or "off track," "on program" or "off program" -- I personally think that kind of thinking triggers us to go into binge mode where we ingest needless calories we neither want nor enjoy.
And then we feel guilty and bad.
This is a bad outcome. How much better to be able to say "I need a small treat right now and it's OK" or something else self-accepting -- that doesn't need to mean we are going to eat a ton of stuff all the time and not lose weight, it just means we're going to be kind and accepting with ourselves so we don't go off the deep end.
Much has been written about how sugar (and for that matter artificial sweetners) and refined carbs trigger cravings -- and to some extent I personally have found that to be true. I think they cause blood sugar fluctuations that are translated in our brains into cravings.
Alcohol is also known to cause sweet, carb and even fat and salt cravings.
This is because it causes blood sugar drops, dehydration, and vitamin and mineral depletion in your system.
I think certain foods, especially when eaten to excess, also have this capability.
When this happens, brushing your teeth, chewing gum, leaving the premises, going to bed (where as we know there is no food!) are all great options.
But I would encourage you to start by telling yourself "It's OK to eat one cupcake and it doesn't mean I'm off track; normal people eat cupcakes" and then go right back to your healthy eating with no guilt.
I want to continue to dialogue about what to do when you're less than perfect.
Because we sure don't want to tell ourselves it's OK, normal people eat a cheeseburger, fries and a milkshake all the time and do that every day -- but we also don't want to descend into binge mode.
This is one of the central struggles, in my book.
Glad you chose the "bed" option. Bed is a safe place. And I'm one who eats when she's tired.
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I think right now, I'm just too "new"
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Experience tells me that it's easier as I go along, to moderate and to enjoy a small treat without all my food demons chasing after me.
Last night was already an indulgent meal (baby back ribs with barbecue sauce). So the cupcakes were just over the top.
I think one or the other would have been fine. It was just to much rich food at once.
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could it have been the bbq..
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True. Luckily I've already moved past that. lol nt.
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Trying an experiment, I've been trying to wean myself off of
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I'm not comfortable with the waste from bottled water, nor could I afford to drink multiple bottles of water daily. We tried a britta pitcher to filter but it just doesn't keep up with the whole family, not to mention the room in the fridge.
So I just bought a five pound bag of lemons at Costco, sliced them all up, put in freezer bags, in the hopes I could pop lemon slices in my water, as an alternative to crystal light type of flavorings.
My herbal tea, I'm 100% converted now to liquid stevia. Hmmmmmmmm So I just have to work out the kinks on drinking water. Of course, icing herbal tea is also an option for me for summer.
So, we'll see how the freezing lemon slices goes. I figure, with what I spend on flavorings, I've got nothing to lose but less garbage in my system.
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Try these recipes -- this stuff is going to be on our counter (m)
by (Login TigerRats)They look gorgeous and taste divine!
You feel pampered like you're at a spa!
Tip: Do not leave the rinds on grapefruit if you use any grapefruit in water. Tastes disgusting. Other citrus rinds are fine.
1) The classical : lemon/cucumber:
Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water + 1 cucumber and a lemon, thinly sliced + 1/4 cup fresh finely chopped basil leaf + 1/3 of finely chopped fresh mint leaves. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
2) The granite: Strawberry/Lime or Raspberry/Lime
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 6 strawberries / 0r Raspberries and one thinly sliced lime + 12 finely chopped fresh mint leaves. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
3) The digestive: Fennel/citrus
First: infuse 1 to 3 grams of dried and crushed fennel in 150 ml of boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Allow to cool.
Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water + lemon juice (put the leftover lemon in the mix) + a small thinly sliced orange + 12 fresh chopped mint leaves + the infusion of fennel seeds. Leave in refrigerator overnight before serving.
4) The antioxidant: Blackberry/Sage
Note that a part from the berries, sage leaf is the herb that has the highest antioxidant content.
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of blackberries that have been very slightly crushed + 3-4 sage leaves. Leave in refrigerator overnight before serving.
5) Watermelon: watermelon/Rosemary
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of watermelon cut into cubes + 2 rosemary stems. Leave in refrigerator overnight before serving.
6) The exotic: Pineapple/Mint
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of pineapple cut into cubes + 12 fresh mint leaves finely chopped. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
7) The traditional : Apple/cinnamon
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of apple cut into cubes + 2 cinnamon sticks + 2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
8.) The zingibir : Ginger/tea
In advance: heat 1 teaspoon of ginger in two cups of tea, let it cool down.
Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water with two cups of the ginger tea + 4-5 pieces of fresh ginger cut into cubes. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
We just had a pineapple mint one yesterday at work, with cucumber. It was DELICIOUS. If you have one of those big pitchers or water dispensers, mix one of these up and put in some ice, or refrigerate. Beautiful at a party or on your counter (we mix it up at work!) and delicious, healthy, yummy fun all summer long! Don't drink soda, drink beautiful, delicious flavored water!
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I saw those on facebook
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I can do some experimenting with stuff around here too, since I have fresh mint growing and I have basil starts too, hopefully they continue to thrive.
Thanks for posting!
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I have a cold
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Do you fret about details? Someone was asking me how far we walked. We do loops at the mall unless the weather is perfect. And honestly, I don't know, but I don't worry about it either. We usually just keep track of our time and try to get our pace a little faster over a period of time. Last few times, we added another lap, although I didn't push for one today.
Anyway. Planning on walking again tomorrow, with mom of course.
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To answer your question, no, and even when I tried to buy a (m)
by (Login TigerRats)Wise to back down your exercise when you're ill. If it's more a head cold, exercise; if it's a chest cold, rest.
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I usually do but I'm a details person ...
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I have WAY to many other things to keep track of
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Seriously, somedays with the kids, their schedules and what not, I feel like I'm barely hanging on.
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And yet even when we are just barely hanging on, it (m)
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)We matter!
And if we have our health and fitness, we are so much better equipped to be there for and with our families in the long run!
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Keep the Wrapper Out! (m)
by (Login TigerRats)If you are at your desk working and have a packet or bar of snack food, something that comes in a wrapper -- leave the empty wrapper on your desk!
Just by leaving it there, it will send a subconscious message to your brain that you have alredy had your snack and decrease cravings and future snacking.
Studies show people who (neatly) throw away their wrappers end up eating more!
Try it!
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Good info! nt
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interesting tip!....
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I have seriously been doing this all week at home and (m)
by (Login TigerRats)Try it!
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Totally indulging in Trader Joe's Gorgonzola chicken, (m)
by (Login TigerRats)I have been running around like a madwoman and just got in to have dinner.
Must work on controlling snack calories and fitting in more exercise!
Tigs (grateful for calorie controlled portions and yes I know the package serves two; half is in the fridge for my lunch tomorrow!)
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Oh that sounds delicious! nt
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Weighed in
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Definitely heading the right direction and I just restocked our fresh veggies.
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saw a new number today...
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Grateful
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WOOT!
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As always, you crack me up! Good for you! (nt)
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You go Lisa! (nt)
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Yesterday was kinda rough
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Hope everyone is having a good weekend.
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you too Lisa...
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Weekend was ok, I was on call and got a few calls but wasn't crazy busy. Dealing with family in CA with declining health. Got a walk outside with a friend today, it was sunny! I should have worn sunscreen, feeling a little warm now
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lol, noted!
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I'd basically call that a hit!
And thanks for the reminder, I need to start sunscreening kids. Especially making sure the three red heads get sunscreened and Kate gets her scar sunscreened every day. Thankfully she wears hats.
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That is the ONE thing I hate about My Fitness Pal. It is a fabulous (m)
by (Login TigerRats)I actually do better when I don't use it, I think, because I'm so sensitive to perceived "failure."
Lots of people Love Love Love that app, and I have used it and loved it . . . but more recently have decided to go without it for a spell because it was messing up my motivation.
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That's why I really enjoyed ww's
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Can't afford it right now though, so I'll use what's available.
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Yes WW was better that way. I'm afraid MFP gives you the (m)
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)Although tracking is proven to reduce intake, for a spell, I choose not to track or weigh, just to see what happens. I was having too much trouble with giving up.
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Hey everyone, at a new alltime high
by (Premier Login quiltlovinlisa)Forum Owner
I am still not at my highest, but since my first initial loss, I have never been this high.
Starting at 241 ten days ago. Now at 236.8 as of two days ago. I joined myfitnesspal to count calories and working outs.
I will not ever EVER be a size 22 again. So eating, walking, doing what I need to do, no excuses or anything. Just steps forward.
How's everyone doing?
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Chaos is five children decorating the same gingerbread house!
Yes our house is full, and we wouldn't have it any other way!
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good for you...
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So emotionally I'm having a hard time but I'm clinging to my faith that he's gotten me through so much else that this too will pass!
Angel RN
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Faith helps me too.
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HUGS!
I can't say I ever feel stressed, I mean, my life is a non stop round of stress!
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Yes our house is full, and we wouldn't have it any other way!
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Hi Lisa, I am so happy to see you posting and working at (m)
by (Login TigerRats)It's not about vanity, really, it's about health and vitality.
I'm really trying to turn the corner here, looking for any inspiration and passion I can find, and trying to stay calm which is such a crucial part of the journey . . . .
Tigs
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There's always to many excuses not too.
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I choose life.
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Chaos is five children decorating the same gingerbread house!
Yes our house is full, and we wouldn't have it any other way!
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SORRY! New email
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Chaos is five children decorating the same gingerbread house!
Yes our house is full, and we wouldn't have it any other way!
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Anyone have a current email for Lisa?
by Deb (Login JustDoItDeb)Thanks!
Deb
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Visit my personal site at www.dharmonizer.me
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~Skittle went searching
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exactly what she Googled
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the results included some
mathematical formulas and
a foreign embassy!~
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taken care of deb...
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Actually Deb, not a scam artist
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oops!...
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Oh it completely is. But there's a reason, and it's one you (m)
by (Login TigerRats)Tigs (all for setting limits, yet compassionately inclined, too)
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I responded
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Chaos is five children decorating the same gingerbread house!
Yes our house is full, and we wouldn't have it any other way!
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Cures for cravings
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)Craving sweets? You might be having blood sugar fluctuations. Try eating PROTEIN and FIBER to stabilize your blood sugar.
Craving chocolate? Could be magnesium deficiency -- eat leafy greens and nuts!
Craving cheese or pizza? You might be short on omega 3 fatty acids! Salmon, flaxseeds or ground flaxseeds might be just what you need!
Tigs
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Thank you Tigs.
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Chaos is five children decorating the same gingerbread house!
Yes our house is full, and we wouldn't have it any other way!
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Where is Everybody?
by Deb (Login JustDoItDeb)Sadly, steroids destroy my blood sugar levels, IV and steroids balloon me up in weight and I basically just start all over from the beginning again, health and weight-wise. Very disheartening. I had lost 10 lbs. and had kept it off for nearly 6 months. BLECH!
Visit my personal site at www.dharmonizer.me
~Skittle went searching
on Google. We don't know
exactly what she Googled
and she's not saying, but
the results included some
mathematical formulas and
a foreign embassy!~
AND WE ARE SO WORTH IT!
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Aww sweetie! You can only start where you are, you can't start (m)
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)Progress is not only measured in wts on scales, or in clothing sizes, progress is measured in your attitude, confidence, behaviors and serenity.
This may be a setback in wt but it doesn't have to be a setback on your journey!
You can overcome!
Counting on you!
Tigs
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Thanks Tigs, I have now been off steroids for 1 week and blood sugar is better, although..
by Deb (Login JustDoItDeb)
help me...!) This morning I tried to eat a little less cereal and I'll probably have celery with my lunch, that's been helping fill me up. You're right Tigs and I will get back down to 240 and even lower. I can't and won't give up.
At this weight I have trouble with my knees and can't get up from a squat or from the floor very well. Almost got stuck while the DR's were out of town, I had squatted down to clean the cat box and was to the point where I was trying to figure out options. I finally decided that if I couldn't get up, I would have to crawl to the back door and sit on the steps, then get up by swinging my legs over the side and sliding off to a standing position. After about 5 tries, I finally was able to get up using the sink for leverage. Whew!
Oh, I was finally able to get a car! It's a 2007 Kia Optima, with cruise control (my personal fave), heat, air and a CD player. That's all I really need, to me it's a luxury car. Plus, I can go to the gym when I want now.
Hugs to all,
Deb
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~Skittle went searching
on Google. We don't know
exactly what she Googled
and she's not saying, but
the results included some
mathematical formulas and
a foreign embassy!~
AND WE ARE SO WORTH IT!
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chiming in late...
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Thanks Angel, I'm sure tryin'! But my *Evil Flesh* just wants to eat!!! nt
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Visit my personal site at www.dharmonizer.me
~Skittle went searching
on Google. We don't know
exactly what she Googled
and she's not saying, but
the results included some
mathematical formulas and
a foreign embassy!~
AND WE ARE SO WORTH IT!
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In the middle of diabetes classes with hubby........
by hollie (Login holliedu)Sorry, Tigs, but I have been out of the loop......I didn't realize you had gotten married. Congratulations! So you have added more stress to your life??!! LOL! Just kidding. How are things going for you?
I am hoping this year will be better for me. I have a lot going on in my life but everyone does. My MIL passed away Jan. 1 and that has been tough on my DH. He doesn't remember his father because his father died when he was just a little boy. So she was the only parent he remembers. She was 89.
Here's to a better year!!
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No, I didn't get married! I haven't ruled it out, but (m)
by (Login TigerRats)I am sorry last year was so rough for you and your DH. I am no stranger to grief.
I think it's awesome that you guys are doing it together for the diabetes -- it WILL benefit both of you!
Much love,
Tigs
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6 # down since Christmas...
by awilson7 (Premier Login awilson7)moderators
Also noting that this is hubby's 3rd week of being gone m-f for work and I'm not eating NEARLY the same. Gotta reset some boundaries, figure out if we can have a cheat day, or meal or if I have to sort of seperate myself eating wise in order to meet my goals. Not liking that idea but am looking forward to talking with Cole about it.
And now we're happily married 4 months. woot! Hope all are well, lots of love,
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So excited and happy to hear your check in! I think I am on the way (m)
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)Some people do really well with a cheat day. I have to say, if I stay late at work, I do better if I eat at work than if I eat later at home. Eating too late is bad for me.
Sometimes you've got to strike a balance.
Keep that momentum going, Bridey!
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Really obvious stress eating (m)
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)Stress? Oh, gosh, I feel hungry!
It's amazing.
I had breakfast, and sat down to do some paperwork that I'd been avoiding. Immediately I came across an unexpected glitch that will require emails and phone calls to straighten out.
Suddenly, I felt hungry!
I thought about getting up to get a snack, then really checked in with my tummy, decided I was not hungry, might be thirsty, and made some herb tea.
Of course, I'm fine. I'm not hungry at all.
Geez. No wonder I've been eating so much all these years! Stress is a constant thing, and it makes me feel hungry!
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I do it too....
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Yesterday I walked a LOT, and did the stair stepper for exercise. I ate an extra meal. So my extra 300 calories of exercise netted a 600 calorie meal. Trying to calm down about that and see the win of good exercise and NOT the overeating.
oh also started at my fitness pal this week.
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Gastric Bypass Questions
by (Login channing28105)1. Has Anyone had the RNY Gastric Bypass Surgery done?
2. I have a lot of Questions about Gastric Bypass Can someone answer any questions that I have about Gastric Bypass that I have at times?
3. If you know about Gastric Bypass Would you be willing to be an email pen pal I am looking for email pen pals that will answer short letters with Questions like for example: 1. Do you Have Any Pets? 2. Do you like Music? 3. What Type of Music Do you like? 4. Have you ever had the RNY Gastric Bypass Done? 5. Do you like Church Bells-Carillons? 6. Do you like to Send out Christmas Cards and Birthday Cards? 7. Are you Generous to your Pen pals on their Birthday and during Christmas?
If you know the answers can you please message me?
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Hi Channing
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If you'd like to discuss healthier living and how to achieve that, please feel free to jump in.
Anything spam like, including references to gift giving will be delete.
Thank you for your time.
Lisa
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Goal Setting for the New Year (m)
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)One goal I have is to drink more water. I count herb tea as water (but not caffeinated tea).
I have an idea to get a little electric teapot for my office to facilitate that goal.
I am thinking of other goals I can set.
Anybody else?
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My goals......
by hollie (Login holliedu)So my main goal is to be more active. I am concerned that all of this weight will do damage in other areas of my health if I'm not careful. So my only goal is to be active EVERY DAY. I'm such a perfectionist that I can't commit myself to the gym every day. If I can't make it one day.....than I'm crashing. So I'm not going to beat myself up if I can't do a regime of gym every day. If I can't get to the gym, I will do some kind of exercises at home. I have downloaded some on my computer so that should help.
It's just hard to move when you're this big!!! But I have to. I want to stay healthy.
My husband was just diagnosed with diabetes. So we'll be going to classes in January so he can learn how (and what) to eat. We'll do this together.
Rambled enough. What is everyone elses goals?
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Helping your husband pursue a healthy lifestyle for his diabetes (m)
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)I suspect you can prove the doctor wrong. If you are 90# overwt, lose 10#. You can lose 10#. I say you can. It cannot be impossible to lose weight. Maybe not 90#, but 10# you can lose and that will be making a statemet!
In case you think I am off my rocker for sure, check out my goals for 2013! I've got 'em down, I think!
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this is the right time Hollie for restarting good habits....
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Goals for 2013, continued
by (Login TigerRats)2. Drink more water. Making progress on this one. I am drinking water now! I will count herb tea also. I bought a little teapot for my office which should help, and I need to bring in water and tea.
I want to drink less soda, less artificially sweetened drinks, and more water and herb tea. I will count flavored, unsweetened waters as well.
3. Eat when I'm hungry, stop BEFORE I'm completely full, and wait for the fullness to happen. Sounds like a no-brainer but it will make a difference in my life.
4. No foods are bad, no foods are completely off limits.
5. Do not let others ruin my inner peace. (See Item #1)
6. Have an attitude of gratitude -- think always of the things I am grateful for, in the midst of any challenge.
If I can do these things . . . 2013 is going to be an AWESOME year!
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great goals....here are mine...
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be able to walk 5 miles, do 100 sit ups, and 100 jumping jacks, jump rope for 2 min (this is big, I lack balance and coordination)
love my husband well
eat mindfully
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Good for you, Angel! Spanish has been a tremendous asset (m)
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)For balance and coordination, yoga and pilates are helpful. Core strength helps you balance, including strong obliques and glutes, and strong hip flexors.
It is cool to love one's husband. Enjoy!
And ITA, if we eat mindfully, everything else falls into place!
Let's go for it in 2013!
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Sorry for the double post! How's everybody holding up with holiday goodies? (m)
by (Login TigerRats)And that is only one of many, many horrendously caloric foods in my house right now!
Hanging in there trying to be . . . not perfect, but not on a binge, either. So far, moderation seems to be working.
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Trying to stay on course..............
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Can't let a silly old holiday derail us! Let's be sure NOW that we're not saying (m)
by Tiger Rats (Login TigerRats)Every day is an opportunity to live healthy -- not perfect, but healthy!
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amen!...
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Today was DEFINITELY not that day over here! (m)
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Being mindful while eating
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ITA Bonnie. I think the answer is mindfulness (m)
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and now offered another job...
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Whoa! You are a hot commodity! (m)
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Whoa! You are a hot commodity! (m)
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