Zelma to see you back you have been in my thoughts. Ammi you had a great idea about the rider... i may look around to see what i can see about them. well i am off now to work out on my treadmill... wish me luck with my leg.! Oh and Annie you are so inspiring with your committment to exercise!

I am on a quick break and thought I would drop in. I am feeling SO much better today. I need to keep reminding myself that I am in this for life and that there isn't a deadline. As long as I keep moving in the right direction, it doesn't matter who fast it goes. What is important is to stay focused on why I am doing what I am doing and remember to find the joy in the everyday things. When getting healthy starts to feel like something I am forcing upon myself it will lose the momentum that has kept me going as long as I have.

Anyway, hopefully more later. I hope everyone is having a great day.

Hello all! Quick post, not much time. Too much going on at the office. But wanted to pop in.

I overslept today and only got 10 minutes on the elliptical. I figured that was better than nothing, right?

Zelma: I'm glad you posted. You have been in my thoughts. You are right, no matter how old you are when you lose a parent, you feel like a child. I was quite young (22 for Mom, 24 for Dad) when I lost mine. It's been so many years ago! And I still miss them now and then, especially Mom, we were so close...but it does get easier and eventually you will be able to remember the good times without that awful ache! It's a lot like losing weight - you keep going and you eventually get there.

Catherine - Your posts are still inspirational! I've cited those "Habits of Effective Dieters" often since you first posted them!

Ammi - I think you are going to beat me girly! I seem to be on a bit of a plateau. I don't do WI until tomorrow, but it's not looking good - Good for you though!

Annie - Now THAT'S exercise! YOU GO GIRL!

Must run! Love to all and HANG IN THERE!

Jill...I'd say go to the store and get the ingredient that you need. One of my favorite quotes is "I've come too far to take orders from a cookie!" And that is so true. I will purposefully go to the grocery store just to test myself. I know that sounds odd, but I need to know, for me, that I can go in, get the good food I need and leave without garbage.

Hi everyone!

I just dropped in to get motivated. I DO NOT want to exercise. I want to eat! I got on the treadmill. 1.3 minutes later I got off. I'm cranky tonight and I know working out will make me happier... that doesnt mean I WANT to do it

I guess it is because I know that I am going running tonight at 8 at the pool. I think I over-did it on Sunday as I worked on the treadmill for an hour than water aerobics for an hour. Yesterday I was EXHAUSTED at work! Maybe I will wait and do the treadmill later after I get home from the pool. I'll see what I feel like I can manage then. American Idol starts tonight so that should humor me while I walk away my butt! *L*

BTW, I figured out why the scales were mean this morning. I had quite a bit of sodium yesterday that I had kind of forgotten about. Gotta watch that turkey bacon I'm down 4 of them already so its OK!

I think I'm off to read for a bit.
Brenda

Hi All,

I had a very interesting conversation with my doctor today. Over here you have to have a very good case with medical reasons for wanting a tummy tuck before you can have it on the NHS. Having it done on the NHS means you don't have to pay for it. Anyway I told the doc my reasons for wanting to have one done and she said that she is sure I would be eligible. I have to lose at least another 56 lbs and keep it off for a year first before I can ask to be put on the waiting list for the surgery. So if I do decide to go ahead with the surgery then it will be in 2008/9 depending on the length of the waiting list. I am glad to know that it's an option for me, and if it's the only way I will get a flat tummy then I really think I am going to go for it. I guess I'll think more about it when the time comes.

Zelma - it was so wonderful to see your post. I've been wondering how you have been coping. I am glad that you have been able to think of the positives and that you shared them with us. Big hugs my friend and keep on staying positive.

Katt - nice to see you posting again, you have been missed. I am sorry there is no news yet on your nephew, the waiting game is awful isn't it that there will be good news.

On a lighter note, your little lamb being stuck up a tree, it's something you never think you are going to hear I am glad that she is on the mend now, it would have been awful if you had to put her to sleep! I couldn't help but smile at the picture of Sweep getting ready to bunt your neighbour when he bent over to help Sooty

When do you turn 35 Katt? I am sorry you are feeling like you have lost your motivation to diet. Maybe you just need a break from it all, then you'll feel refreshed and ready to try again. You have done so well to lose the weight you have, you have definitely earned yourself a break

Sharon - so sorry to hear you have a lung infection, it sounds so nasty. Did you get anti biotics for it? I hope you will be feeling better soon. I didn't get on MSN this afternoon because I had an afternoon appt at the doctors. I have no plans for tomorrow. So if you feel well enough I hope to catch you for a chat then.

Brenda - sorry to hear your scales showed a gain. You have been good all week, you've walked a lot, I am sure that the gain will just be a fluid one or something and will be gone by the next time you weigh I just read your last post, and it seems I was right lol and four of those seven lbs have gone already Those other 3 won't be long behind them!!

Patti - how did the exercising go today, did you manage to get it done without too much suffering? I hope so

Nancy - you are right, at some stage we all need to remind ourselves that this life style change isn't going to happen overnight, there is no deadline. We do our best, we'll have hiccups along the way, but we'll keep on going.

Lilion - I take it from the angry face that work is still a pain in the butt. Is there light at the end of the tunnel, or do you think the problem will be ongoing? I hope it's not the latter.

with your WI tomorrow. If, and it's a big IF, I get to 100 lost before you, I will put the party off until you get there too

Jill - sorry you are feeling a bit down. Good for you for not going to the store because you knew you would be too tempted to buy naughty food. I hope you are still staying strong

Off to watch some TV now. I might be back later, bye for now,

Hugs,

Ammi

Ammi yes i did the exercise in... some pain but i dealt with it! oh you oh so more braver than me to think about a tummy tuck... i will not willingly go under the knife for any reason lol!see you later its AI tonight finally!

Grrr... my pool buddy cancelled. Now I'm forced to treadmill LOL Hubby has the car at work tonight so I cant even go by myself. Oh well, it is supposed to be -40 tonight so I guess walking around outside with a wet head isnt a good idea anyhow!

off to beat the feet!
Brenda

Ammi yes it is just the auditions but they usually make me laugh.
i do understand where you are coming from i itch under my belly all the time and sometimes when i sweat it gets raw and painful.. not a good thing!
i usually have to put corn starch there to keep it dry.

Ammi: I'm glad that you went and cuddled. You should always take the opportunity to cuddle with your man! Yea for the good news on the tummy tuck. I bet your Dr. was so proud of how well you are doing!

Zelma: Thank you so much for sharing the past few weeks of your life with us. My heart goes out to you. It brings back the feelings I was having when my mom had a brain anuerism in 1999. She stayed alive for 5 days after the anuerism and I got to spend them with her. I am so glad that you will have that memory of being with your dad at the hospital. In time sweetie it will mean a lot to you. I wish I could give you a huge hug.

Kat: So glad that your lamby pie is okay! Hang in there about the dieting. You are doing so well. You are obese now! Remember that feeling!

Sharon: HUGS! Get better soon honey.

Brenda: Glad some of that weight came off. Get on your treadmill. You can do it. Concentrate on the tv or something else. I know you can do it Brenda.

Patti: Hi doll.

Nancy: Hugs to you!

Lilion: Yep. 10 minutes on the elliptical is wayyyyy better than 0 minutes! lol

Jillybean: I am so proud of you for staying away from the store when you know yourself. Listen to yourself and you will continue to do so well. Big hugs.

I hope you are all op and doing well. BIg hugs to you all. Katherine, Shadie and Val where are you guys?
blessings,
Annie

hey Annie how was the exercise today?