Hi everyone
I apologize in advance for the following long posts, but read all of the posts and wanted to respond with some “personals”.
Today was my first day where I was up all day. DYED the hair, taught a piano lesson, pulled some weeds in the garden, and now I’m DONE, whipped even. Tomorrow I plan on pulling more weeds, doing some laundry and tidy my room (a disaster after being sick for a week), and a trip to costco, and I think Dahlia and I are going to go shopping for a dress tomorrow night. If I can get all that done, then Friday I’m going to try a trip to the gym.
Mel – CROCS? I think I’ll try a pair for around the house. My plantar fasciitis is much better, but I’ve started wearing sandals around the house, and that’s probably not the best idea. Dear Mel, it has been so inspiring seeing your push to goal this last year. It’s exciting watching you get so much closer to your goal! Taking KIDS to the dentist? You must be a saint!
Rated – sometimes the numbers just don’t cooperate. The important thing is that you knew you were on track with your eating. The nice thing about calorie counting is you KNOW for sure what you’re eating/not eating because you’re keeping close track. Probably more veggies might help move the scale….I call the scale “the square box on the floor”, because sometimes I think we can give it so much power. The most important thing you are doing though is staying on track no matter what the square box on the floor says. (damn scale!) lol
Darcey – wow eight pounds. That’s amazing. Talk about a WHOOSH! YAY 8 pounds you don’t have to worry about anymore. Well, you mentioned you had a 2 pound gain – I call that a “bump up” and I almost always have one, and I’ve learned to just expect it, it’s sort of like my body “bumps up” because it has to “rest” at the bumped up number before it really settles down and accepts the new low weight. I lose, bump up, lose to new number, bump up, lose to new number, bump up, etc. Also, I have a Leslie Samsome video around here somewhere, should find it and try it out. I have friends with major knee problems, and it’s good you are still finding ways to get in some exercise despite the pain. Hang in there gal.
Nicole – thanks for sharing about what you’re going through. I went through some therapy back in my 30’s about some stuff I was repressing. It is not comfortable to go through – down right Uncomfortable even, sort of like having to clean the garage – it’s a huge mess and hassle while you do it, but the results are so nice after its done. I’ve had times I wanted to just stay in bed with the sheet over my head, in fact did that for a while. I admire your courage for still going. Also, if I may make a suggestion. After I had worked out some stuff with the therapist, some of it has still bothered me, and I was talking over some of the past memories and stuff with someone one day and he suggested I pray for “healing of memories.” That has helped a lot. It wasn’t an instant healing, but with time the memories of the bad stuff has faded quite a bit. Hug. Hang in there gal. Hope you are going to have a great weekend with the gals and a good run. Like your NSV with the holy batman exaggeration remark from your Mother in law….
Angiemama – KUDOS for going for the run even when you didn’t initially feel like it – I like that feeling when you’re done – the feeling of accomplishment of what moves us toward our goal. Angiemama, I wish you had gotten that job you wanted. There is a job I’ve been wanting that I’m not getting either…..bleah…….it’s hard because with the economy there are so many people applying for the jobs. Hopefully you’ll get the next one you want, and admire you went out for your run anyway. Being sad is okay, it helps to feel a little sad and regret you didn’t get it and then move forward – you’re right to realize your success depends on your making yourself and your goal your number one priority – go Girl!
Evangeline – SO happy for your seeing 199!!! YOU”RE in ONEderland!!! Congratulations – you deserve to see that number – you have worked so hard towards your goal. YAYYY!!! Also, I liked your NSV. Also, it’s nice people are noticing your weight loss.
Changergirl – congrats on your NSV and for giving the workout (including pushups) 100% effort. I’ll have to check out this New Rules for Weight Lifting for Women (or something like that) when I finish this post.
Hi Sarah (Thinkfit) – I should walk my dog some too – he loves it so much when he gets to get out in the neighborhood. I’m trying to think of non weightbearing exercises you might like. I do a seated elliptical at the gym, but realize you may not be able to do that right now. One thing that I think you could do starting out SLOWLY would be kettlebell?? I’d recommend starting with a 5 pound weight even, and that could be pretty cheap to get from a sports store. Then there are free kettlebell routines you can get from youtube. Also, there are some seated exercise routines on youtube that might help. With each pound lost though, you’ll be able to do more hopefully, that’s how it was with me. For instance, tonight I was weeding, and each time I hit a weed with the hoe, I then bent over to pick it up, shake off the dirt and toss it on the compost pile. I couldn’t bend over like that until my current weight, and even at that I lasted only 20 minutes before I was worn out. So I’ll do 20 more minutes in the morning….I like it that you know what your limits are, but you’re still walking that dog. I admire your courage. You inspire me, I’ll take my dog for a walk around the block tomorrow, just to support you. I just thought of something you could do, and it’s something I really need to do also, and I’m willing to match you for it also. How about some abdominal curls. It’s something we can do at home, and it will help strengthen our core. When I get down on the floor, I have to do it near the couch or a strong chair to help me get back up. Also, Dahlia told me the other night she does them on one of those big balls. That would be nice so you and I wouldn't have to get on the ground. So tell me the number you want to start with, and I’ll match them with you……what do you think? Wanna?
Armygirl – WAY TO GO on your food choice for that healthy sandwich. One thing I’ve noticed with your WOE and way of exercising plan is that you show consistency (Mel does also). I admire that, and you are a good example. I tend to be all or nothing too often instead of consistent.
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