Whew -- I leave town for a few guys and you are suddenly a BURST of activity! I've got a lot of catching up to do!
I think Mousie's right, sometimes I do feel like the Insanely Busy Turtle.
First of all, WELCOME Chrily! This is an excellent group, and I joined myself a few months ago, in much the same way.
Mousie: I know what you mean. 10/12 sounds darn fine. I'm short, but I have big hips, (not just from weight -- I just have a curvy body, not a straight-up-and-down body), so 10/12 may be as small as I go. We'll see. I may not get as skinny as WW specifies -- 130 might be too skinny for me. I already look lighter than I am because I have more muscle.
But that stinks, mousie. Mom had the same problems with other pain medications. At least you will be able to stop taking them soon, right? I am sorry that you are going stir crazy, but I hope you feel better soon! It is so AWESOME when people notice. Congrats! And re your husband's support of your desire to do your rollerblading trip -- how sweet!
Judy -- thank you. I'm glad it helped and that everyone wasn't rolling their eyes at my little motivational soapbox speech.
We are always happy to support you!
Bandit -- it's good to keep going to meetings even if you're up. It's easier to deny when you don't go to meetings.
Chrily -- you may want to try Curves, if you haven't already. It's more of a go-at-your-own-pace kind of place, and incorporates both strength training and cardio. It's an excellent place to start, especially if you actively dislike working out. I know I did, and although I'm not crazy about it now, Curves helped me make exercise a happen, and got me into better shape so that I could go to Bally's after a year at Curves (I found Bally's to be more rigorous. Some people always stick with Curves, though.) Curves is non-intimidating and easy to do, and the people there are usually very helpful. Plus, the girl talk helps the time pass. Alternatively, since you like to walk, you might like walking by yourself at the gym or outside, with an audio book. I am an audio book addict -- they make workouts bearable (that, and wheel of fortune, if I happen to be there at the right time. I love word puzzles.) And you shouldn't feel guilty about taking time to exercise. Exercise now can elongate your life, giving you more time to spend with them...also, it gives you more energy for them now, and makes you less stressed and more receptive. Mousie, I know that the idea of losing weight and being noticed can be unnerving, but the truth is that it is also reassuring and exhilerating, and being comfortable in your own body is actually much more relaxing than being overweight. Really. I've lost 43 pounds, and yes, people notice me more, and I've been an introvert for a long time, but it's actually quite wonderful. I feel better about myself and the way I look.
Martha -- good to hear from you!
As for me, I skipped WI last week (it was the day after 4th of July, and, well, I did my best to be good but stuff happens, and on the Wendy plan you're not supposed to WI less than 2-3 days after a super-high-day, so I am putting it off for this week.) I am a little nervous about WI this week, but I did go to New York and Company Wednesday and found a ton of clothes in my new size (a 14!
) and several shirts that were actually medium, which is great -- I am so used to being an XL that it is something of a shock.
It is so great to be fitting into 14's and M's after years of 20's and XL/XXL!
My little sister came to town this weekend, but I wasn't too bad. I managed to hurt myself over the fourth of July, so I couldn't work out for several days, and I only made it two days last week (another side effect of hurting myself), but I am back in the saddle again, starting today.
What matters is that you get back right on that horse, right?
Oi -- I don't think I can catch up on everything today, Turtles. I may just have to jump back in with the recent posts, despite my best effort to read up on everything. Sorry about that. I haven't even welcomed our newcomer, bluestarr. That's it, I cry UNCLE -- I'm starting over with the most recent post tomorrow. Don't hold it against me if I missed something big, 'kay?
Lots of affection, Ari