[CatherineM]

Here’s Part 3 of the Top Five Tips to Keeping a Healthy Existence by Dr. Neetash Patel.

#3 – Variation. Boredom is a key component to throwing in the towel. Don’t let this impede your ambition. Develop a new interest, try something different, change but DO NOT stop. Try doing 10 pushups daily for January, in February do 40 crunches daily, in March walk around the block every night before bed. Not only is this vital to keeping you in the game, but it also forces the body to utilize different muscles for different activities. We begin to develop a more well-rounded body, have more activities to choose from and less chance of giving up.

Kymberly-If I ever get to finish my book. No one wants to buy a book from someone who’s only gotten half the work done.

Ammi-There’s also that new cleaning thing that is like the swifter sweeper but it’s for doing tubs. It’s like a flat mop with a disposable scrubber thing on the end. My doctor recommended that to me for doing the tub and shower.

Sharon-I know that fresh air is good for me, I just wish that all that fresh air wasn’t -40 degrees at times. It’s been above zero here this week, but snowing in Tucson, Arizona and Malibu, California. The next time someone tells me that global climate change is all in the minds of crazy environmentalists, I’m going to scream.

Simone-Isn’t it great to see the scale go in the same direction for a while? In the beginning, I was convinced that my scales were messed up because I truly never expected to be able to really lose weight. It’s a shock.

bahecasmart-Just wait until you start craving broccoli instead of fries. That will seriously mess with your head.

Lilion-I was completely OP once for 3 months and didn’t lose a pound, so I understand feeling like you are being cheated or punished for something. I actually broke my plateau by upping my calories. One week though it is probably water or you’re just really hulking up this week. Take it easy, it will eventually hit triple digits. In the past when I got close to my goal weight, I would get so impatient and excited that I would jump right to being “done” with the diet. That’s why I never made it to my goal before. This is when it starts to get really hard because your fat now knows that you are trying to kill it, and it will start becoming self-aware and try to take over.

Now I’m off to work on my lesson plans for tonight. Everyone have an OP day!

[AmmiUK]

Hi All,

These last few days I have really been struggling with hunger. It wasn't the emotional kind, but actual physical hunger with a grumbling tummy and all. I don't know why it's been like that, but thankfully today has been much better. I haven't been hungry at all, phew!! It's hard enough dieting in the first place, but dieting when you are hungry all the time is really not nice

Patti - I think if you sit hubby down and explain how you really want to keep going with your weight loss and to do it you need to exercise. Then tell him that a treadmill isn't going to be any good for you, I am sure he won't mind if you get a Gazelle or something else that is kinder on your legs.

How long until your new work out DVD comes? I bought a new one last week called Latinosize, and it's a cross between a DVD that teaches you Latin Dances and a work out DVD. It's hard work but fun.

Lilion - I have a few mini goals all set up too, it's going to be wonderful to mark each one off as I reach them. I will reach them, and YOU WILL reach all of yours too. We both just really really need to hit that elusive 100 lbs first

Elaine - yes your avatar picture has worked and it's lovely to see you

with your WI, I look forward to hearing how you do.

Catherine - I totally forgot about your book, are you any closer to getting it finished. You will have to sell signed copies via 3FC, I will be first in line

Sharon - I missed you again, I waited from 5 til 5.30. I hope you are OK. I'll try looking for you again tomorrow.

Hugs,

Ammi

[toofatforu]

Ammi i am planning on mentioning it to him i just wanted to see if my leg would get better first cuz i do like my treadmill but if i have to give it up i will. be getting my dvd in a few days.. yours sounds fun!

[dogpal]

Lilion: Hugs. I know you are strong and you can hang in there. There is something happening in your body that you can't see. It is trying to defy getting to that 100 pound mark. Soon you will remember this. It will be a memory of the time it took to get to 100 pounds. Don't look back at what you could have done differently unless it is only to help yourself and not to scold yourself. Just look forward. You can and will do this! I am so rooting for you my dear.

Erika: Good luck getting closer to that exercise goal. I know after finally, finally reaching it after posting my goal for 8 months It is an amazing feeling to reach any goal. Good luck. Hi to Amanda for us.

Catherin: Oh, I am reverse of you. I got the exercise habbit first now I am working on the food habit. If I had known when I started exercising that I was above 500 pounds, I can guarantee you that I would have babied myself more and just about given up. I would have told myself "I am too fat to accomplish ....." I am actually thankful right now today that I couldn't get a good scale weight until I had formed my exercise habbit. Now it is too late for me to whine at myself and say it is too hard for me. lol. I have been doing it since December. I hope that I can accomplish the eating right habbit and I know you will accomplish the exercise habbit again. It is very hard the situation that you are in right now. A displaced person without a country so to speak. Soon enough you will be leagal and you will be able to go swim and frolic among all the good People of your city. I so look forward to your post daily. Thank you so much for sharing and helping me to go along this horrid journey a bit easier.

Ammi: You are such an encourager. Thank you so much.

Brenda: Hugs. Hope your back is better soon enough.

Jillybean: Blessings to Jeff's Grandma and your sister as she brings into the world another precious soul. Take care Jilly and have a safe trip wherever you go.

Sharon: Glad you are feeling better. Don't try to get back to normal before giving your body a good rest!

Nancy: Hope your meetings at work go smoothly. Don't work too hard. How long do you have to continue to work at the B & B? Hopefully not too much longer.

Simone: Congrats on another -2 pounds. Keep up the great job.

Vanessa: Yep. I have much more energy too. Good for you going swimming instead of the lunch date.

Elaine: Good luck at your WI. I love your picture on your Avitar. I love seeing your beautiful face. I hope to post a photo of me soon. I am waiting somewhat impatiently now for a photo that my sister in law took of me. lol.

Hope you are all doing well. I am still op. All week long I have been staying op. I have been doing my exercises and hopefully I will see a good thing on the scale on Saturday. I ordered myself some long john shirts because I have been so chilly here and I needed some. I also got some socks. They all came today and I forgot that when I ordered them the gal on the phone talked me into, it wasn't hard, a new pair of jammies that was on sale for $9.00 So, after my swim this evening and a shower, I get to slip on new jammies. lol. Nothing better.

Blessings all of you,
Annie

[loriette]

My weigh in today.........288!!!

Exercising 60 minutes a day...either gazelle or Sweating to the Oldies...and still sticking to the diet! I feel good and for once feel like I can really do this and stick with it!

I have been busy the last couple of days trying to get my house back in order...I have been going through closets and getting rid of stuff to make room for all the stuff the kids got for Christmas...I know a month later but hey it is getting done now.

I have to get dinner made...just wanted to check in and say I am still here and doing okay...sorry no personals but tomorrow is back to a 'normal' day here so I will have more time!

[going to lose 200]

Hi everyone!
Well my back is AOK today. It was pretty stiff this morning but doing ok now. Even got 45 min in on the treadmill tonight. I still feel like I should do more since yesterday was a no tmill day. I was just too lazy! Oh well, i made the promise that I would hop on today as soon as I got in from work.

I got on a little cleaning spree afterwards tonight. I really try to NOT clean on wednesday and thursday since the housekeeper comes on fridays but I couldnt help myself. I love the smells of cleaners

Well I got a new scrapbook magazine today and I think it is jammietime
Talk to you all tomorrow!

Brenda

[brandnewme]

Hi ladies. Just checking in. It's been a rough start to 2007 for me. The second week of school, I started having panic attacks at the thought of going to school. I'd literally get in my car, drive to school, park, and then I'd go into a panic attack I couldn't pull myself out of. I took last week off, and I took today off because I just couldn't make myself go in. Tomorrow I am going to attempt again. I've never had an actual, serious panic attack before this, so it's been a bit scary. If I'm not able to go tomorrow, I will likely have to withdraw.

Exercise has been sparse, but my eating habits are slowly getting better. I'm reaching for the water rather than the soda, and I'm watching portion sizes better than I had been. Still not 100% OP, probably more like 50%, but that's still better than I had been before.

I hope everyone is well. I intend to give the FFM a swift kick in the arse for those of you who are having issues with her. Maybe she'll behave a bit better!

[toofatforu]

way to go Lori! and Brandnewme please give her an extra kick for me she is not being nice to me at all. i hope your panic attacks go away that is not a good feeling at all!

[shadiepurple]

Greetings my chickie poos!! Glad to see all the posts. Nice words and strength in everyone of them. I always want to post to each one of you, but I talk so much I would never get done by the end of the thread . So I am just going to talk on,I hope you all can recognize yourselves as I babble on.
Bad back , bad knees , migrains , no exercise comfort food , dirty house , cold weather broken fridge , computer issues , hubby working and waking up alone .........I get it all. I comizerate with each of these subjects and in turn with you my sisters

The fridge thing...vacuum out the back of it really good and that might help. It did on mine

Bad back and bad knees, been told its Arthritis and sorry about my luck . I hurt my knee the first time in middle school and ended up on crutches for 3 months. Never been the same . Had all kinds of scopes, tests, ex-rays, hot packs, cold packs the hole shabang. I sooooo Know the fear that runs through me when I think I'm going to fall or I slip a little. That pain is so strong and undiscribable. The same with that twinge in my lower back that says " shouldn't have done that" Or sleeping on a strange bed. That pain can ruin a nice trip.

MIGRANE HEAD ACHES !!! I have had those since I was 9 yrs old after a child hit me on the back of the head with a sock full of sand and rocks. A few days later I had Bells palsy(paralized) on the left side of my face for 3 months. Since then I get those nasty things when ever. 18 months ago I had one that lasted a full month. The light sensitivity, nausia, sound, and pain that felt like it was pushing the back of my eye ball out. Too fat for the MRI machine, I ended up with 2 Cat scans with the dye injections. Once again, "sorry about your luck lady. Take these pills." So I run and hide if I even feel a hint of one coming on. Even a strong perfume just walking by can set me off. Well, all that complaining was fun for me, how about for you guys??

Lats night was my wedding anniversary. First one hubby and I got to spend together because he always seems to be working out of town this time of year. He planned the whole evening. We went to a casino about 40 miles away. We played machines, had a nice dinner,which I suprised myself with. I haven't made my OP an issue this time so he only has clues I'm working on me again. I ate so well I know he thought I was sick or something.. .lol. Then we played a little more. We were there for 6 hours and when we left we only left $40.00 behind. Cheap date huh??? And that included what we spent for dinner. It was a lovely evening. I love him so much.
I wish you each could have a man just like mine. lol.

Have a super OP strong week everyone

[Sevryn]

Hey everyone! My WW WI is tomorrow night, but I also WI at home on Wednesday mornings. This morning I was down 4 pounds!!

Lori - Congrats on your weigh in! Way to go!

Brenda - Glad your back is doing better. Back pain is the worst.

Shadie - Happy Anniversary!

[Xena2005]

Hi everyone. Just checking in to let you know I am still alive. School started for me last week and work has been insane. I haven't had any free time to just sit on the computer and catch up. Food has been tough this past week so I skipped my WW weigh in today. Bad, I know. But I am refocused for the upcoming week. Gonna try to get some exercise time in too so I can make my January goal. Not much time left!

Hope you are all doing well. I'll try to catch up better this weekend (I hope!)

[Shiffysmom]

Catherine, I want to thank you for posting the tips to a healthy existence. They are very interesting and great tips.

Annie, I wonder if I could do those sit ups in bed like you do? I have a umbelical hernia. I need to write that down and ask my dr.
New jammies, gotta love that!

Nancy, we have one of the 4 inch memory foams also on our bed. It really did make a difference for us.

Simone, way to go on the 2 lb weight loss.

Vanessa, you are so lucky being able to go swim on your lunch break. I would be in heaven. I love the swimming pools.

Lilion, ditto what Simone said. I wish I could say that I had lost 96 lbs already. Hang in there.

Hi Elaine. Hope the WI goes good for you.

Patti, maybe you can look around for a used Gazelle and get one cheaper.

Lori, way to go!

Brenda, glad your back is better today.

Brandnewme, maybe you could get something for the panic attacks instead of withdrawing from school. My hubby has panic attacks and he takes medicine for them. I hope tomorrow is better for you.

Shadiepurple, Congrats on the anniversary. Sounds like you both had a great time. I also have bad back, knees, and RA throughout my body. Oh the pain! I don't know if I will hurt any less when this weight comes off or not but I am willing to find out!

Sabrina, 4lbs, way to go! I have to tell you that you look so much like a friend of my daughter's. Her name is Nioka and she always has a smile on her face just like you.

Hi Xena.

Ammi, I agree, you are a wonderful

for all of us!

[Misti in Seattle]

Hi everybody! Wow, I have been so absent lately but I DO fully intend to get back into being more active here again. Things just seem to have gotten so hectic. I appreciate every one of you and hope the FFM visits you often!!

Also I wanted to share... I know there are some of you here who believe in prayer and are willing to offer them up for others so I wanted to share this heartbreaking need for those who would join us... I posted it in the Christian section but am sharing this link here.

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/show...=1#post1545893

Thanks so much to everyone who will lift up Annie and her family to God.

Sue

[Shiffysmom]

Sue, I will definately lift little Annie up in prayers. Offering up prayers for her parents and family also.

[Elaine1951]

WI and Lost 4 lbs.


I'm eating lots of veggies, fresh fruit and much more healthy things that is and feeling pretty good.


all you wonderful chickies for the encouragement.


All the very best, Elaine