Day #58 - Comments, wooohoooo!!!

Starting weight (7/15/08):  279.8
Yesterday:  260.6  Today:  260.6
Change today:  -0.0   Loss-so-far: 19.2 lbs.

May I just say that I love getting comments?!  They  are so much fun to read AND it makes me feel that I’m not so all alone in this whole change-my-entire-life-work-my-ass-off-find-low-carb-things-to-eat diet thing!!

I worry sometimes, though, that if I reply to a comment in the comments area, that the person I’m replying to won’t go back to the comments area and see the replies to their comments (and therefore know that their comment has been not only read but also acknowledged) if my reply is posted in the comments area.  (Did ya get that?  I almost confused myself, typing that.) 

So anyway, I’m thinking maybe I’ll do what I’ve seen some others do and if I have a reply then I’ll just post it in my next day’s post instead of in the comments area.  I think it’s more likely to be noticed there by the person whose comment I’m replying to. 

OMG I’m moving on.  Before I have to whack myself on the back of the head for being such a doofus!  Heheheh.

I woke up in the wee hours of the morning with another cramp in my thigh - this time the left thigh.  OHHHHhhh it hurt so BAD!  It lasted about five minutes this time and I woke my hubby up with my yellin’.  He has cramp medication and even though it makes me a little groggy I’m gonna start taking it until I get past the muscle-shock of doing the DDR thing.

It occurred to me that maybe some people don’t know what DDR is.  Well, it could happen!!  I might not have known what it was - I’m old after all - if not for my kids and for the movie “Music and Lyrics,” lol.  So anyway, I went looking for a video of someone playing DDR at home and found this one: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ElxEM2cnKI&feature=related

It’s a mother-and-daughter and I honestly can’t tell which one is which, but the one on the left is playing on “heavy” mode and I think the one on the right is playing on “light,” or maybe “standard,” I don’t know.  In any case, it shows how a person looks when playing the game - umm.. how a thin person looks, anyway.  I don’t look like that at all.  I’m happy to report, however, that I can now do CERTAIN song selections on “light” instead of beginner and have even rated B’s and C’s on that level.  Woohooo! I’m getting better!

Okay, I have a few comments I wanna respond to:

DelitaThe pants I was wearing - they were size 26/28.  I put off buying that size for a long time because I just didn’t want to admit that I really was that big.  Anyway, I was size 22/24 for a long time so I have lots of clothes that size.  But still.. I like the idea of shopping!!

brseayThanks for stopping in!  =D  The cake was a low-carb mix and was way, way too good.  I think I wrote, “I can trust myself,” did I write that?  LOL no I can’t.  I went over my calories and carbs yesterday and it was all the cake’s fault!

xyourbellemortexPaula, I watched the “fat kid DDR” video - Holy crap!! It took a LOT of practice for that kid to get that good - he must have eaten massive amounts of food to maintain his weight while exercising that much… either that or he has a metabolic disorder of some kind!

Oh, and I took an Aleve before I went to bed last night and I think the swelling did go down some - thanks for the suggestion!      

Sterling: <<<Shudder!>>> I hate bugs!  Especially creepy ones like roaches and spiders - and YEAH that’s exactly what I meant about jumping “on purpose”… I’ve jumped a few times but mostly it was because of some creepy Floridian creature!

Are you really getting DDR?!  Cool!!  I am SO enjoying mine, but then I’m competitive like that - against myself, anyway.  I just HAVE to get to the next level or do the last one better and better! 

Oh, and it’s really not DANCING.  It’s pressing big joystick buttons with your feet.  It *does* help to have some rhythm, but it’s so not dancing.  I hope you like it!!!! 

SocloseThat is a VERY good suggestion.  Duh, when I injured my knee (car accident) I did exactly that so I’m not sure why I didn’t think of it now!  I will spend some time with ice packs tonight!

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5 Comments so far

  1. Joy on September 11th, 2008

    woooohoooo! You are doing soooo great! You have got to be proud of yourself, I am so proud of you! You keep it up.

    by the way LOLOLOL OMgosh that cartoon is soooooo funny!
    Joy

  2. getupnow on September 11th, 2008

    Thanks so much for your very kind words on my blog. It meant a lot to me and it really inspires me to keep my rear in gear when I think that my efforts might inspire someone else.

    I was looking at your profile and I do the night time “snacking” too, but mine is like binges more than snacking. It is something I would never do in front of anyone, which makes it all the more disturbing really. But what used to be a couple-times-a-week habit is now only a couple times a month. Baby steps! ;-)

    Thanks again for your comments, it put a little spring in my step! :-D

  3. goodlife on September 12th, 2008

    Well hello…. isn’t losing weight so much fun? The compliments (and comments), feeling lighter and better… and doing something just for yourself…fun fun fun! Keep it up. I wish DDR was available in my country. It sounds like so much fun. You know what? I have been getting cramps as well. But without any exercise. I don’t know why that happens. Any ideas? Take care and have a great day!
    http://3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/goodlife

  4. shallweshrink on September 12th, 2008

    If that cartoon is true then I apparently have a large file area in my thighs, and DAMN am I smart! hahaha

    Soccer turned out great, and there is a mom there I actually like! YAY!

    Keep up the good work, Eileen :) Oh, and btw, you title STILL makes me laugh every time I read it. buahahahaha

  5. xyourbellemortex on September 12th, 2008

    Lol, i love how I find the most negative vid available and you find one that say “bonding” in the title. lol.

    if you keep up with the aleve - then you will find the swelling subside. May I note that I am reporter and not a trained medical professional. lol.

    The weather in Boston sucks. Hope it is better where you are!

    - p

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