300+ Club - 300+ and Getting Fit after 40 #227

This thread is a sub-set of the 300+ thread.

This group is for those dealing with the challenges of having a significant amount of weight to lose and being fit which becomes harder after age 40. If you're an old or new friend and not over 40 and feel this is the place to post, jump right in.

Today feels like labor day...tons of cleaning needs to be done. Im fighting a chest and sinus infection but will not let it slow me down today.I am going to clean house and then make some of carols wonderful soup.

I have done good for a couple of days and already feel like im in the zone!! It sure feels good to be back focused on ME.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

I was wandering around 3FC and found you guys. I think I fit this thread.
I am over 40, yes, and I am going to start trying to get fit. After a long chase I managed to get a copy of my lease that allows me to swim for free in my neighbourhood apt. complex indoor pool. The catch being adult swims are from 8-8:45 pm which is usually a downtime for me but I am no longer after "the usual". The usual got me to 277.8 lbs this morning. I want the "exceptional" now: exceptional weightloss, exceptional results, exceptional fitness level. You know. Aim high. I am also trying to be exceptionally positive about all this. I need help believing I can do this, but more than that I need to actually do it, daily/weekly/monthly. My body has come up with a symptom due purely to the weight gain I've experienced this year: 25+lbs gained between Jan and June (all the while telling myself I would LOSE 25lbs and then discovering no, I GAINED that amount) while dealing with the stress of graduating from art school this summer. I just ate "whatever" to get me through, focused only on making things for our graduate gallery show. Eating "whatever" is my knee jerk stress relief action. I can't afford this now. I am too heavy for my frame now and some days my nerves are being pinched at my hips so my upper thighs are either numb or tingly. Symptoms vary as does the intensity. I checked with the Dr. and it's not life threatening but i want it gone. the cure? Weightloss. Not owning a car I rely on my legs and feet to get me around. I have discovered my innate distrust of my body has ballooned since the thigh symptoms appeared. I worry I can't be physically active or fit. The Dr. says I am okay to go for it and all that, it's just my own personal fears that pop up. Mostly I want to see my body respond to exercise but I am afraid it won't no matter what I do. See why I need to stay positive? I know I am just a regular human being like everyone else here so i can do this like everyone else can too. I just have to do it consistently which would be a change for me.

Anyway I know my post is kind of all over the map. I just need help and support in this and I hope to find that here and hope I can add to the group as well by being here. Thanks for reading.

Terri -- Thanks for starting the thread!

Debi -- Yay for being in the zone! I'm trying to get there, too!

onebyone -- Welcome!!

Today is my last day of summer. Classes don't start until next Monday, but our "welcome week" starts tomorrow and is very busy... *le sigh* I have put too much on my plate this year at work and think I will be having figurative indigestion as a result. I hope to be able to re-establish myself in the zone and stay there, but it's going to be very challenging this year...

Debi - I too am laboring in the house today. Hate it! Do I start upstairs and work my way down, or start downstairs and then just quit half way through because housekeeping is the most uninspiring work on the face of the planet!

I'm a little cranky this morning, because of the housework, and because yesterday I completely overate, made some very salty choices and gained back five pounds. So, while the diuretic has done a lovely job, it is not that illusive magical weight loss pill. That's good. It helped me get back to reality.

Heather - as a student, I do like a new school year. I like the idea of starting over, clean slate and all that. I hadn't thought about it from the perspective of a teacher starting a new year. Figurative indigestion...I like that one!

onebyone - Welcome to our group. We're so glad you can join us!

I totally hear you, sister! I credit my body for getting the message to my brain to do something about my health. A few short years ago my knees were giving up on me and I couldn't get myself up a flight of stairs without pain and heavy breathing. I felt more and more lethargic. The stress in my life was just about to peak. It seemed the harder I tried to stay focused to lose weight, the more I gained. I've gone through a process of finding support, finding answers to medical issues (piece by piece), learning a whole new way of doing things, learned how to take care of myself better, learned to want to take care of myself better, and while it was painfully slow at times because my body was not cooperating with me or I just gave up on occasion, I've lost 12% of my body weight.

I don't do everything perfectly, but I'm in the right frame of mind now for success. With a lot of vision adjustment, I learned to change my goals into what was truly meaningful for me. I used to just want to be thin. Then I woke up to the reality that when I lose the weight, there won't be a 22-year-old waiting to step out of the layers of fat and baggy skin suit. So then I realized what I really wanted was to feel strong and healthy and for my body to be prepared to do whatever it was I wanted to do at any given moment. And that not only included being able to ride a bike, go sailing or hike trails, but I wanted to be able to just go to bed to get a good night's sleep, to eat a healthy meal that tasted good, was satisfying and didn't give me heartburn. I wanted to be able to stare a high-stress situation in the face and think it through, manage the emotions and make wise choices that left me feeling at peace, whether the outcome was to my liking or not.

So, coming here to our group and being honest about my choices helps me be accountable. Plus, we've got great cheerleaders here! The best! Very wise women that speak the truth with lots of love!

Okay, I think I will bring the laundry downstairs, start a load, go empty the dishwasher and take out some trash. The boys are still asleep and it's nearly 10. I'm conflicted...do I wake them and get them to help me or do I let them sleep and get some actually work done without them getting in my way?

Georgia-- Sorry if the figurative indigestion was a weird visual! I love my job. I love all the chores I've agreed to tackle this year. I just took on too many!! Should be interesting...

Hope you are making progress with the cleaning goals!

Hi ladies,

Ugh...I am at the lower point in the 8 lb range I have been bouncing around in for months. My body is stuck stuck stuck and seems to really love it here! I have increased my exercise and decreased my calories and still it stubbornly clings to this weight. Intellectually I know eventually it's going to give up some weight but sometimes it feels like I will never go below 300 again. When I finally get below 300 I am going to celebrate big time!

Tomorrow I am off on my trip and I am committed to not overdoing it. I don't lose weight ever when I am traveling as the interrupted sleep and flying have that effect on my body, no matter how well I stick to plan. So, I will be thrilled to return from my trip having maintained my weight, and to not have to detox from unhealthy choices.

I started thinking last night about what it would be like to skip the treats that I can only get there. Will I be sorry to miss out on the donuts, cheesesteaks, hoagies, pizza? Well, to be honest, yes, I will be a bit sad. I know that is not the right answer. But in the weeks after when I don't have to endure bloating, intense cravings and re-losing the same 8 lbs. AGAIN I will be happy. I am thinking that I if really want to I will allow myself one treat on my last day. I can even fit it into my daily total with careful planning. And then I will be off on the plane. Or maybe not. We'll see.

Have a great, on plan week. I probably won't be back until late next week.

onebyone - welcome - this is a great group! Keep posting - it's how we'll get to know each other.

letstry - have a great trip - you will do well! Can't wait to hear about your successes when you return.

As for me - healthy eating disappeared from my brain when the kitchen plumbing got clogged. Since Friday evening I have not been making great choices - in fact some down right horrible choices. Tomorrow is a new day and the plumber will be here.

Hi Ladies,

Just joined the forum yesterday and am excited to read of everyone's efforts and achievements. Its also nice to know I'm not the only one struggling.

I turned 40 earlier this year and its like my body hit a wall. What came easy before, isn't so comfortable anymore. Its been all I can do to get through a work week and then I just veg out on the weekends trying to "recover." I took a business trip last week, and I was huffing and puffing through the airport. My colleages & I did some sightseeing in our down-time and I sweated buckets. I couldn't enjoy myself for the pain in my hips/knees/ankles. What the heck happened to me!?!?!? I used to travel the world with a backpack and a map. I now can't walk 2 miles without wanting to call 911.

So, the solution...I'm not going to let this weight rob me of my life. I'm determined to move again, eat right and make healthy choices. I don't necessarily want to be skinny... I just want to feel good again and quit limiting my choices in life (travel, activities, clothing.)

This weekend, I've cleaned out my house of all the bad foods...not so much as a peice of white bread left! It was hard to throw away "good" food, but it was empowering as well. I've planned my meals for the next week and informed my DH its "healthy" for us now. I've been to the grocery and was pleasantly surprised that buying organic/fresh was comparable to our "normal" grocery bill. Lots of fresh fruits/veggies and hormone free dairy.

I went for a walk around the neighbourhood this afternoon. Didn't last long, but I did it! I've even pulled out my exercise gear and plan to walk in the morning before work. I also plan to use that gym membership I've paid for for 4 years.

I feel different and more committed to making this change. Thanks guys for letting me vent a little. I'm glad I've found this forum and look forward to the inspiring support I'll find here.:dancer:

Hope everyone had a great weekend. Ours was kinda regular. DH worked all weekend. But that is ok. Beats being broke like we have been this past year!

My body is very sore. Lots of bike riding and walking this weekend. I did not realize how little I have been moving over the last 6 weeks. And I know there is some water retention there too.

I have my eye surgery scheduled for Sept 15 and I am looking forward to seeing clearly again. Yet I have discovered many things I can do just because I had no other choice but to do it anyways. So the cataract has been a blessing in ways that I never expected. The 1/2 blind fat lady jokes still did not go over well with DH. But the goal was to keep light hearted about the situation knowing that cataract removal is a very successful operation.

Kids go back to school tomorrow and I head off to the gym after the bell goes. I will only be able to use the gym until the surgery then I have to wait for doc approval to bend and lift again. So lots of walking is instore for the next few weeks. Have to remember to ask if bike riding is on the list of no no's. Since I love my bike riding it would be a bummer to not be able to take advantage of Sept weather.

Gonna go pack lunches! Have a great evening!

There's nothing like unexpected guests to fuel a house-cleaning frenzy. My girlfriend from L.A. called and said she and her husband and another couple they'd vacationed with up at Tahoe were on their way home and could they stop by in an hour. I said "yes" and somehow "not a bother at all" came out of my mouth...all lies! The boys vacuumed and dusted, I washed dishes and mopped floors, everything was put away, and I actually got some food cooked for a simple lunch of appetizer things. They left a little while ago, so I finished washing dishes, had served everything in decorative paper plates (so glad I indulged myself and bought those last week!) Now I can start the laundry and we're good until tomorrow. I can clean upstairs later.

Julia, I wish you well with your eye surgery. How motivated you are for looking to stay active any way you can. I'm sure I'd curl up and play the I-can't-do-that-because-of-my-eye card as long as possible. And then I'd take another few weeks to get going on the exercise because the inactivity will have put me in a sluggish mode. Why can't exercise be my first go-to choice?

True, turning 40 is a cruel joke. You find you can leave a lot of your shoulda-woulda-couldas behind, which can be oh-so liberating, but then you have to start wearing belts just to keep your boobs above your waist. And tiredness is a whole other animal after 40. What's good to know is that exercise (oh, yes, that again) is an energy-producing activity, and the more you exercise regularly, the more mitochondria you develop, which gives you more energy to do the things you want to do when you want to do them.

And you are so smart! You have discovered that your size does not define you and you don't have to wait until you're "thin" in order to have fun and live life fully! Screw the media for making us women feel like we can't possibly experience love, joy and success without looking a certain way, or being young! Personally, I make a point of proving them wrong every day.

Letstry, I know what you're talking about, how travel totally messes with you. Eating out means lots of extra salt and sugar. And there's never enough time to get in a good bit of exercise. And sleep is never really quite right. Do things that take care of you...take a nice bath before going to bed so you can relax, don't stay up too late, get up at the same time you're accustomed to, buy some water bottles for your room and to carry in your handbag.

I don't know how long your trip will be. You know, it's okay to be kind to yourself and give yourself permission to be a little indulgent. It's okay to have a good time while traveling. You can do some alternative exercises, like mall-walking, or you can schedule a massage or facial for yourself. If you pick activities that are self-nurturing, you might be less inclined to make food choices that you once considered self-nurturing but have decided that they aren't really all that beneficial. And then, you might tell yourself you can go ahead and choose one illicit food as long as you paired it with a healthy choice and you limited how much you ate. And you know our mantra, plan ahead!

Carol, I pray your plummer is accomplished and cheap and that he gets your plumbing into shape quickly. Chin up, girlfriend!

Hi all:

I'm supposed to be working...shhhhh -- if it doesn't know I'm here, it can't come get me! Yes, I'm getting a little tired of this project! I'm almost more than halfway, though, and the due date's sneaking up on me (ok, more like running at me full tilt), so I can't be here for long.

I had a more difficult time than I perhaps expected getting back into the flow of things -- I've completely skewed my idea of how low I can go, in terms of calories, and still feel good, so I'm not feeling good. Which is dumb. I'm going to go take care of that in a moment...:)

How are you all doing?

Hi gang,

Wow, lots to catch up on. I'm going to be fast, though.

Last 2 weeks have not been so good. I came home from my month of hospital duty so psyched because I had managed to lose a few pounds, but my eating has been not so good. But I'm going to get back OP.

My goal for the rest of this week is to keep calories to 2000 and increase fiber intake. I stocked up on veggies and fruit at the grocery store this p.m.

I will stay OP tomorrow. I'm going to try to post any time I feel tempted not to eat what I've planned to eat. So you might see a lot of me tomorrow!

Heather, welcome to my world--two weeks of classes down already. Yikes!

onebyone and truetome: Welcome!

Everyone I missed: I miss you! I'm just so swamped it's crazy.

More tomorrow. Love ya.

Angela

Hi Gals! :wave:

Catching up quickly! It was a nice, long weekend here. We didn't do much of anything. On Sat morning I met up with my trainer's wife and we biked for 12.5 miles. It was a great time. We've gotten friendly over the past year but this is the first time we've really hung out. Of course she barely broke a sweat and could have blown me away....but it was fun and we are planning on doing it again. Then I went out on my own yesterday and did 15 miles. I'm fortunate to have some fabulous bike paths around here (pics on my blog) but I'm still figuring them out. They can be a little confusing in parts. I discovered some additional areas this weekend and next time hope to piece more of it together to get up to a 20 mile ride!

We stayed very low-key this weekend because the next few weeks are going to be busy! We leave next Saturday for a week-long family vacation in Williamsburg. Then we'll be back for 3 days and my best friend will arrive to spend 5 days with us and we are going to DC part of the time. So, the rest of the month is going to be busy, challenging and fun! :D

Anyone been to Williamsburg? Please share any suggestions for activities, dining, etc. We were there a few years ago with family, but this will be our first time just the 4 of us. I'm looking forward to the family time away! Little stressed about work, food and exercise, but that's life and it will all be okey-dokey.

A great big WELCOME to our new friends! I look forward to getting to know you! HELLO to everyone else!!!

You know I love ya'll....but I have to go sleep!

Sweet Dreams!
:)Barb

For everyone who is off plan -- Tomorrow is another day to make good choices.

Angela -- How are classes going?

true -- welcome! My turning point came a few years ago, and essentially,l my motivation was to regain my life and be able to do all those little things!

I had a decent day food-wise. Didn't exercise but it was good to get the day off from it.

I feel so much better after just a few days of eating right. I woke up this morning at 3 am full of energy. I did pass out last night pretty early.I was exhausted from a day of hard housework and yardwork.THe house and yard looks great and I feel in control.
Eating has been so easy even though I am hungry right now but trying to hold my morning snack off till 10. Im sure part of it is from waking up so early.

Hi to everyone new..its great to meet you.
Lets see what we can accomplish this month.
hugs to all

Man, this is going to be a hard week. Today started with Internet problems, fax problems, 16 voicemails, innumerable emails, more Internet problems...pant pant. I feel like the inside of my head is buzzing -- pretty sure this is why I have elevated blood pressure! :dizzy:

But tonight's gym night -- hooray -- and I'm looking forward to MOVING. And then desperately trying to catch up on work from today :D

Hope your days are going well!

Heather - you are right - today is a new day. And it feels so good to be back eating/acting healthy. Attitude is so different when I have a handle on the eating game. Thanks for the attitude adjustment.

Georgia - the plumber was here and done by 8AM. Life is so much better with running water in the kitchen.

Debbie - I can't wait to get reorganized over the upcoming weekend. It helps when everything is in its place and I'm dug in to my routine. Can't wait to make soup either - I have ingredients for three of my favorites ready to roll.

Today is the two year anniversary of the beginning of my journey to better health. I'm pleased to report there is 85 lbs less of me than on that day. Could it be a bigger loss - of course. For me I am so much healthier and truly feel like I have changed my life. Exercise, even though a struggle at times, is a part of my life. These last two years have been a gift to myself. I'm excited to see what year 3 will bring.

Thanks to each of you for your support in helping me each step of the way!

hugs,
Carol

Hello everyone:

I just wanted to let you guys know I finally got a pass to my neighbourhood rec centre where I can swim for free. Adult swimming is weeknights from 8-8:45pm. I'm usually getting ready for bed but I'll change my routine to take advantage of this free close by swimming. There is a workout room upstairs too at the price of $10/month so I will get on that tonight and sign up.

I walked over last night so I got a bit more walking in than usual and that's good. I got out the bike and got air in the tires but I need a tire gauge to really see if they are full or not. When sitting on it they go really flat :( THIS has actually stopped me from riding my bike all summer because when I see the flat tire I think "I'm too heavy to ride this bike. It can't take it/I shouldn't do this I'm too fat". So I haven't used it. Now I really want to ride it over to the rec centre when I go swimming. It'd be so fast there'd be no excuses for not going over to swim... and it'd be fun to do too!

Gotta go catch a bus to work now. Thanks for listening!

Hey girls! Just getting up from an extended nap...I ate wickedly at breakfast, and combined with a shortened night of sleep, I really needed it.

I made a poor choice at breakfast, some little cinnamon roll bites from Trader Joes. I got a package for the boys, but they didn't clean them out this morning and I ate a few. Within an hour, I was ready to sleep, and my whole body ached. Even now, I'm achy all over and even my hands are feeling rather arthritic. I'm also wondering about my shampoo again, because I actually started to feel bad after my shower, and I had used the shampoo.

Yesterday I did some upper body weight training, to strengthen my shoulders, and I did some bicep curls. I did them while I was laying down in bed, and I didn't use any weights. I'm sore from that too! But it's real muscle aches from exercise, which is a little different from the allergic reaction to soy. I haven't done weight training in awhile and I wanted to strengthen my shoulders again before attempting to do the bigger upper body stuff and hurt myself again. I didn't realize I lost so much strength already!

Carol, what a happy anniversary for you! Congratulations on your success! And I really like the way you think! You're an inspiration to me. My two-year anniversary is coming up in January. So far, I've only lost 48 lbs, but I'm celebrating that I don't have that to contend with any longer and that I'm living a much better life now.

Okay, I actually have to produce some work today, before the boys come home. Chat with you later!

Morning!! Well, I am doing better food-wise, but there is definitely room for improvement. And more social events loom ...

While classes don't officially start until Monday, I actually teach my first class this morning!! Always makes me nervous!!!

Good Morning!

I am at home ALONE! The house is so quiet with the kids at school! I am working hard on organizing the boys room and dd room. They have been trashed for most of the summer. But look out its going to be mom clean by Monday cause my eye surgery is tuesday! The rest of the house is fine but I think the fridge could use a good wipe down inside. To many juice spills lingering. Forgot to WI so far this week with getting the kids off to school. Besides with my increased physical activity I am sure it is up from some water retention. I will WI saturday and go from there!

Gonna go hubby home for a bit before dispatching to montreal to deliver a trailer full of mushrooms. He is such a funji! LOL he didn't get the joke maybe someone here can appreciate it!

Someone asked what I make for the kids. I cant find the bar recipe I make for school.

This is an afterschool snack since our school has become a nut free zone I cant send it anymore.

http://www.recipezaar.com/anna-olsen-granola-bars-360935

I slinked my way back to the pool tonight - I had at least a zillion excuses but I'm so glad I did. After 6 days of no formal exercise it's like starting over. Today is day 3 OP - starting to feel good again.

Julia - great to see you!

Anybody seen Terri, Lilion, Ruth, Angie, Val, Angela, Tipper? Is this the week Barb is on vacation?

Carol, I was just thinking how quiet it is around here!

We had some bad news this morning, and it was a rough day from then on out. I'm trying to impress my contracting boss, as I'd like to take on some more work, but today was just a nightmare, and I ended up dumping something on her later than I should have. It hopefully won't be a big deal because a) it was someone else's job to begin with and b) my boss said to let her know if I needed her to do it, but I still feel bad about the way it panned out. Oh well -- nothing to do but keep moving forward!

After being half (diet) on plan and half off (exercise) for two days, I flipped it tonight and was off for the diet and only a little bit on for the exercise. Tomorrow is another day :)

The good news is that the weather is AMAZING right now -- fabulous -- so I'm looking forward to being able to get some serious walking time in with my husband. Hopefully starting tomorrow night! Woo!

Here's a carrot for you all -- please come back! (Don't make me get the stick ;)!)

:carrot:

I'm here! Checking in just before I go to bed.

My little monkey came home with a fever this afternoon, so I've been in nurturing-mode for the last few hours. I've got chicken soup going on the stove now for tomorrow.

No nap today, I had plenty of energy to get stuff done today. I get energized when I don't start the day with food. I've always been a breakfast eater, but I'm noticing more and more how much better I feel when I skip breakfast altogether. I know that's not what is recommended, but it's what my body needs for now.

NSV for the day - my large-calf boots are too big! The boot shaft is 19.5" and they used to fit snugly on me. I tried them on last night and they were floppy and loose around my calves. Yeah!

Well, my class yesterday went okay. I meet that class again today, but with fewer nerves! It's a busy day with 2 social/food events. And I'm WAY behind on my exercise...

*breathe* *let it out* Everything will be fine.

Its me...Im still here. Just had a busy couple of days. I am proud to announce after a day of keeping my very busy 11 month old granddaughter I still found the energy to lift weights.I was so close to talking myself out of it.Using the excuse I had carried her around all day long. I sure dont know how I use to carry 87lbs more on this body because after a day of wagging her around the house on my hip, I was exhausted. She only weighs a little over 20lbs.LOL
Carol- doesnt it feel great to be OP.

walrus- didnt want you to get the stick after me...LOL

heather- glad class went ok for you

geo- hope your little guy feels better today. My youngest wanted to make chicken and dumplings last night...need i say more...Calories were a bit higher than i like them.

I have another day with my precious granddaughter. WE found out the new baby is a boy so we are thrilled that we will have one of each. I really want to be at goal or close by the time the baby arrives in feb.

I know weekends are hard for me..lets try and see if we can have an OP weekend. I know I will be THRILLED if i can do it!!

Debbie - you can do it this weekend - NO - we can do it this weekend. What is your plan? For me the difference on the weekend is more spontaneous activities. My plan today (since it is part of my weekend) is - water class this morning at 630 - chores around the house - errands - grilled pork tenderloin for dinner with grilled veggies. Lunch will be a big salad with boiled eggs for protein. Oh and a session with my trainer at 530. Tomorrow a repeat of the same mostly - water class, soup making for the freezer, a new cashew chicken recipe chock full of veggies.

OK - so I need a plan for Sunday - I'll work on that.

How will we all get through the weekend?

For me I declare this a NO EATING OUT WEEKEND!!!

Dgramie, I've put the stick back in the corner :lol:

For me, the weekend is acutally the easy part -- weigh-in is on Friday, so I can relax a little on Saturdays/Sundays (I calorie count, so as long as I meet my average number per day for a week, I can have higher or lower numbers on individual days); plus, I work on Saturdays, so I don't get lunch until after 2 pm, which means that I'm not usually super hungry for dinner.

Fridays, now, Fridays are hard for me because I weigh in the mornings, and then it's the last day of the week on my plan, so I've usually used up any "extra" calories a few days ago...

Work is...work. Getting close to finishing the giant project -- each time I do one, I swear I'm never going to take on another one again, and each time it comes along I have the WORST time saying no. Hmmm.

Hope you all are well and happy!

I got rid of two pairs of jeans and some old t-shirts today. The jeans were falling off me, the shirts were looking really tired.

Debi - I'm identifying with you about the soup...but somehow I managed to stay away from the little crackers Rhyan ate with his soup. I want to declare a no-eating-out weekend too, but I'm going to my cousin's house for an all-girl-cousin reunion, and when you get a group of Greek women together and you say "no" to the baklava, you have to be ready to get slapped into submission!

Today, my blog (http://half-the-woman.blogspot.com/) is all about wine. I stopped drinking it for a very long time, but recently went wine tasting and now my closet is starting to get stocked up with finds from the local wineries. I just talked to my doctor and she gave me the thumbs-up for a single glass of wine every night. I'm so happy! Will have to cut back on something else to make up for that 100 calories...yeah right!

Count me in for the NO EATING OUT weekend! Anyone want to join me in my goal to EXERCISE EACH DAY OF THE WEEKEND?

Hi Ladies! :wave:

I wanted to pop in and say hello. I haven't had nearly as much time lately as I would like to chat with you all. I miss you!

We are heading out of town in the morning for a week. SO...I will be eating out a lot over the next 7 days...and making smart choices! I will be getting in as much exercise as I can. I doubt I'll be on a computer much so you may not hear from me.

Good news...I'm at a new low today. :D

Very cool thing.....I have my mom and dad's wedding bands.....I don't EVER recall a time that I was able to wear my mom's band. Well....I've been wearing it all day!!! Somehow it makes me feel a part of her with me. I know she would be so proud of me. Ok..stopping before I cry. :^:

Gotta run...

Everyone be smart, be healthy and be happy!!!
:hug:

I am up for the no eating out weekend! Doing groceries tonight so mother's cupborads wont be bare!

Carol- I will join you in exercising everyday over the weekend.

julia- get lots of good food to eat when you shop. I know for me eating is impossible if I dont have healthy stuff in the house.


barb- awesome feeling being able to wear a special person ring.I can wear my grandmothers and I always feel close to her when I wear it!!

geo- I love soup but am not a cracker fan..even with a salad Im not tempted by crackers.

walrus_ I count calories also..I think its the easiest thing for me to do and it works!!!!!

I kept my granddaughter for the past 2 days along with the other kids(3 age 3) that i keep.I was tired when they left and hubby asked what we were having for dinner and instead of saying call in fish...( baked) I asked him to grill us a small steak I had thawed.I am so glad I did!!We just saved almost 20 bucks and still had an easy dinner.
Heading out for a walk now...have a great weekend everyone!!

good morning,
scales are slowly creeping downward. Not really weighing in till next sat.Im so hoping by that point to be back to the 90lb mark.
Im heading to the grocery store now..hubby mentioned mcdonalds for lunch and I informed him he could have it but that Im having a blt salad when we get home..guess we will see what he choses to do.
I have a long to do list today...and it includes walking again and lifting weights.

I feel kind of like I'm cheating, as I lost 2 pounds this week (which I'm counting as 1 pound for last week and 1 for this week), even though I've definitely done nothing to deserve it...guess I just have to get my butt back in gear this week so that I can earn whatever happens this coming Friday :) Hopefully going for a long walk with my husband today, though the skies are foreboding...

We may have to cancel the Paris trip -- we'd lose the cost of the trip (flights/hotels) but save both what we would have spent and also some unpaid leave days...it's a debate, for sure. We have until 2 pm tomorrow to come to a decision -- I keep going back and forth...

I'm still behind in each and every one of my jobs, but I got good sleep last night and the night before, so I'm in a pretty good mood and starting to get a little reenergized.

Not much specifically good news here -- though we had THE MOST amazing lamb kabobs last night that I've ever, ever had, if that counts ;) :lol: -- just keeping on keeping on...

Walrus, it would be a pity if you had to cancel your Parisian odyssey, because you richly deserve to go. But if it's better for you to cancel, I hope you will be at peace about the decision. And know that they're not closing Paris down anytime soon. And people have tried!

Mmmmmm...lamb kabobs! I've been having and envy for lamb for the last week. We were going to a local Greek restaurant tomorrow night, to celebrate my parent's 50th anniversary, but as of today, both my son and I are feverish, and neither of my parents are feeling well either. We've postponed the celebration by a week. I checked the menu ahead of time and I was contemplating the lamb chops. For some reason, I love lamb when somebody else makes it. When I cook it at home, the whole house smells of lamb. I don't have a problems with that, necessarily, but later when I want to eat fish, then the house smells of lamb and fish. It takes days to get that out of the house.

I just bought a book called Why Do White People Smell Like Wet Dogs When They Come Out Of The Rain?...And Other Questions Worth A Smack On The Head From Mom. I felt compelled to buy the book because it's all about questions people have about people not like them and they didn't know where to go to ask the questions. There's a website where people can send questions, but I can't find it right now. Anyway, I'm leaving this book on my coffee table to spark conversation. I don't know if I smell like wet dog, but there's probably a top note of grilled lamb with lots of garlic in the mix.

So, now that I'm going to be home all weekend (and my cousins are mad at me for getting sick and not joining them), I guess I can participate in the not-eating-out-this-weekend project. I'll just stay in bed and drink my water, and later go for the leftover chicken soup.

Have a good weekend!

I did it! I have exercised each day of the weekend - actually each day starting Thursday. And I feel safe saying we did not eat out this weekend as the steak is thawed waiting to grill for dinner. Hoping to get a walk in still to add to those exercise minutes.

Where is everyone?? I hope out exercising and doing things that make you happy! I am happy to report NO EATING OUT weekend worked for me..just had a nice lunch...hubby grilled steaks. Going to go and make some pumpkin cookies with splenda and half sugar..I will let you know how they turn out.

Oh yes I will exercise again today...weights are calling my name. I may even be able to sweet talk hubby into it.
carol- great minds think alike..steaks!!

WTG both Carol and Debbie!!

We ate out both Friday and yesterday -- plans with other couples. I did better last night than Friday. Got some exercise in all three days, too!!

Classes start tomorrow for real. I'm mostly ready, but have a few "puttery" things to do tonight to get ready.

Great job Heather! Eating out is not easy for me - you seem to handle it so gracefully.

I mowed today and got DH to go on a walk with the pups and I - YES!

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