Also just a quicky this morning, I have my passport interview soon so can't stay to do personals. Yesterday I walked the Sydney Harbour Bridge again but this time by choice. I don't know how, but i injured my knee and am limping!! Actually I hurt it well before the beginning of the bridge, but I still did it When I got home last time I lost a belt size, but this time I gained one who knows what goes on inside that tum of mine. Anyway, have been OP yesterday which I'm very proud of, no carbs for dinner too... I made this awesome grilled chicken with sauteed eggplant and cherry tomato. Its all we had in the fridge! OK not sure how I'm going to work out today but I'll find a way!! Any suggestions would be welcome...
dogpal: I'm sorry you're not feeling well, I hope you feel better soon!
lkpabst: Thanks for the welcome. I'm sorry to hear about your ankle. I sprained my foot pretty bad a little over 3 weeks ago. It hurt so bad, I thought it was broken. The doctor told me it should be well within 2-3 weeks, but it's been 3 weeks and 2 days today and it is still not healed. I think it's time to take another trip to the doctor. Sad to say, I haven't been getting any exercise since then because even walking exacerbates my injury! How to get through life without walking, I wonder?
On the other hand, I did take an anti-inflammatory and a muscle relaxant last night. Slept like a baby (fitfully, but well) for about 12 hours and woke up to no pain in my foot. Swelling had gone down, too. I'm doing my best to stay on my butt today, but it's difficult. I've been staying on my butt as much as possible for the last 3 weeks, I'm really tired of it. Of course, I think that's how I exacerbated it in the first place, trying to do too much.
I live in Austin, so I went to SXSW a little over a week ago. The map gave me an inaccurate view of where this place was, so I ended up hiking about a mile on my gimpy foot. Then, this last weekend I went to a show produced by some friends of ours and the drummer for one of the bands pulled the fire alarm, so we had to evacuate and wait for the fire marshall. The gent who had been performing came outside and continued to perform on the sidewalk, but there I was, putting all my nearly 300 pounds on my gimpy foot for about 20 minutes. Ouch!
Anyway, I'm looking forward to a much more peaceful week of R&R and maybe I'll get myself into the doc to get my foot looked at again.
LitChik - When I went on my diet, I got rid of my scale. If I had the scale in my house over the last two weeks, I wouldn't be on my diet now because I would have been disappointed with any fluctuation upward, even if temporary. I would suggest getting rid of it and weighing once a week. That way you don't have to worry about water weight fluctuations.
Annie - So sorry you're sick. The weight gain is probably due to the cold you have. Your body isn't metabolizing like it normally would because it is trying to fight off your cold. Hang in there and take care of yourself.
Hey chicks Just a quick post to say hi. unfortunately, i am in the middle of a busy week, so i have no time for personals tonight. i am doing well with excersise and food. my "diet" contest is over wednesday, and for right now, my team is still in third. i will definetly take 3rd, there are 50 teams my work is not over, i am going to continue to eat healthy and exersise welcome to all the new posters i havent said hi too, you will love it here ANNIE: i just wanted to say, you are doing so well, is it possible that the stupid scale is not accurate, or possibly like lisa said, maybe you are retaining water from your cold? seriously, thats why i hate the scale!! i find it more satisfying to measure my sucesses by dropping a clothing size or the way i feel. i hope everyone has a great day tommorrow
Just a quick note. Been a busy couple of days. I was so tired yesterday that I passed out on the couch, sitting up! before I went to work.
We bought a new car today. Going to take a couple of days I think before we can get it home. Bank needs papers, than the lot needs time to get it ready. Pain in the butt cause I am excited and want it now!!
Its 3am. The dog wanted out. I finally found time to say hello. Now I think I will head back to bed
Dreasam, who's the guy in your avatar? He's GORGEOUS!!! & WELCOME!!!! I sprained my ankle, it hurt as much as when I broke it the year before! It's ok Drs saying rest it, but I have two little boys!!!lol What's SXSW? Being a Brit I have no idea. Cool about the band, still before long the'll be less of you & be ing on your feet (& ankles) won't be a problem at all & you can dance all night, if you want!xxxx
I still get on the scales every day, most days it drops or stays the same, according to my scales I'm the lightest I've been for about TEN YEARS!!!! Another 10 pounds & I'll be the weight I was when I met Steve! Weirdly though my arms & tummy are LOADS bigger than they were before! WHY?????? It does worry me how my body will look in another -30lbs, stil better baggy & saggy than fat, at least I can look good in clothes! lol
Annie, I hope you feel better soon, I'm so sorry the weight isn't shifting. Has the Dr. said anything about tests to see WHY you're not losing when you're exercising AND following a diet? I would be so sad in your place, WELL DONE FOR STAYING WITH IT!!!!!xxxxxxxxx
Ammi, don't get down about the gain, it will be gone before Monday AND a few more pounds too!!!xxxxxx
Nancy, get that deposit sent off!!! You know that place is just right, even I do!!! I hope you get it! Glad the family visit went well, WOW lox, I ALWAYS wondered what it was, lol! ( I thought it was fish roe or some fish insides!!!ooops, couldn't have been more wrong!!!) I certainly couldn't have resisted it either!!! You would have to be made from tempered steel to say no!!xxxxxxx
Gotta go & tidy up & get Aiden ready for school/nursery.
xxxxsharon
It's near the end of the month, so you may know why I'm here! I've posted the April exercise thread and it's time to set your goals!
For those of you who don't know, we are trying to get in the habit of regular exercise, so we set goals in MINUTES of exercise we hope to do for the month. I recommend you start LOW if you're just getting started, and don't worry about comparing your minutes to anyone else.
The part that makes it more fun is that we track our group minutes and are working on a goal of 200,000 minutes this year (we were really close last year!). We need all the help we can get, so your minutes WILL help.
You can start at whatever level you're at, and as long as it's intentional exercise, there's lots of things you can count!!!!!
If you have any questions, please pm me, but I encourage everyone who's ready to head over to the April exercise thread.
good morning everyone. it is a great day.. yes i snuck a peek at the scales Ammi and i am now officially in the 270s! only 29 more pounds til i hit the big 100 pound mark!
Ammi, that darn scale can be so temperamental! I hope your next weigh-in gives better results.
Peggy, congrats on your loss - 5lbs is awesome!
Shadie, sounds like your doctor will be a real partner in working with you to get your health on track. And kudos to you for abstaining from all those birthday treats!
Michelle, thanks for posting about Comcast! I have it too but never thought to look for fitness shows, but we have them, too. Now to choose which one to start with! And thanks for the compliment - I don't feel that pretty, especially when I look at pictures of myself. But we're always harder on ourselves, aren't we? Your kitties are adorable - I love the expression on Allie's face as she looks up at you.
Jill, how exciting! Be sure to post some pictures once you get the ring.
LeeAnn, good for you for staying in control while still enjoying your tradition with your grandma.
Emily, at least the scale didn't go up! And kudos to you for getting closer to your exercise goal - and you still have a few days left!
Annie, sorry to hear you're not feeling well. Perhaps being sick is wreaking havoc on your weight.
Nancy, I've never had lox - perhaps it's a good thing that I don't know what I'm missing! I have sometimes fallen into that 'grass is greener' trap and it's never worked out - if you think you'll be happy in that apartment, send in that check!
chimi, I hope your ankle is back to normal soon. And wow, I'm so impressed that you walked the bridge - how long is it?
Andrea, I hope your foot heals up so you can get back to walking OK. Kymberly, 3rd out of 50 is great! Congrats! Brenda, what kind of car did you get?
Sharon, being the lightest you've been in 10 years has to be an amazing feeling!
Me, I'm doing OK. Nothing much going on so far this week. We had temps this past weekend into the 90s, so we turned on the AC, only to find out it's not working! It was 85 degrees in our house and hubby hates to be the least bit warm, so we've called in a repairman who'll be here tomorrow. Hopefully it's a quick fix.
I am so excited! I did the whole fitness video! It was 25 minutes and I also did my arm lifts with the five pounds weights. I am really happy that is two days in a row of working out! I did about 18 minutes yesterday. So I was happy that I could finish the whole work out. Its been a good day so far. I worked out and ate breakfast!
JILL~I bet they will have them. They really have a decent selection on there! That is so great about your ring! You will have to take a pictures of it and post it.
EMILY~WTG on working out!
ANNIE~Get well soon hun.
NANCY~Glad you had a good time at your parents. Sorry you had a tough time with the food. I always tend to pig out when I go see my family. It is a big step you are taking so its understandable you would be a little nervous. I hope you find the apartment you want.
CHIMI~That is great your walked the bridge again! I am sorry you hurt your knee though! Maybe take a day off of working out. You don't want to hurt it again. Yay for being OP! That dinner sounds good you must be a good cook.
ANDREA~I just wanted to say welcome back! And I hope your ankle gets better soon. And btw that is cool you live in Austin. My MIL lives there and its really pretty.
BRENDA~That is cool you guys got a new car! What type of car did you get?
ERIKA~That is great that Amanda doesn't have to get surgery!
PATTI~WTG on your loss!
LESLEY~I thought it was so nice that comcast had that. The other day I was just bored and thought I would look through it. And I clicked on it and I was shocked at how many free videos they have! Its also nice they also just offer regular movies for free. Allie is so cute! And she just meows all of the time like she is trying to actually talk to us. I swear my two cats act so human sometimes...its a little scary. I hope you get your AC fixed soon. I lived in Louisiana my whole life up until we moved to Alaska. So I know how hot it can get down there in the south.
Well I need to go finish up some stuff. To anyone I missed hope you are all well. Have a good rest of the day everyone.
Hi guys
Man it is quiet on the boards today. Been a bad week food wise. I seem like I am just not trying... I dont know if it was the fact of reaching the goal or what it was... I think also that I know that it is TOM week and I am not expecting a loss on Friday. I have even sucked at getting in my water. I need someone to smack me
regarding our car, well, we are still waiting on the bank. We decided to see if we could borrow enough to cover all our credit card debt as well so I have been waiting for her phone call all day. I am stressing to the max this week and with work and TOM have had some real issues *L*
For those that asked, it is a Subaru Outback wagon. We camp a lot and have the dog so a wagon makes sense.
hey girls Im nearly at my 900 minute exercise goal this month only 70 more to go and should do 60 of that at the gym tomorrow. This is officially the most exercise I have done in years and years! went clothes shopping the other day and was buying 24-26 instead of 26-28! Its great news and I feel so so much fitter. Also in the weeks that I don't lose I think the exercise is still a positive outcome so I feel less bothered. Just did 35 lengths swimming and am doing lots of fast crawl lengths as well as slower strokes so am getting my heart rate up....
Yay!!
Well done to all those who have lost - Sharon, wow u are going great guns girl!!
Annie - poo to the scales, mine do the same hun, but we'll carry on regardless eh??
Actually I hurt it well before the beginning of the bridge, but I still did it 
When I got home last time I lost a belt size, but this time I gained one 
who knows what goes on inside that tum of mine. Anyway, have been OP yesterday which I'm very proud of, no carbs for dinner too... I made this awesome grilled chicken with sauteed eggplant and cherry tomato. Its all we had in the fridge! OK not sure how I'm going to work out today but I'll find a way!! Any suggestions would be welcome... 
Pains and Sprains
I think it's time to take another trip to the doctor. Sad to say, I haven't been getting any exercise since then because even walking exacerbates my injury! How to get through life without walking, I wonder?
I hope you get your AC fixed soon. I lived in Louisiana my whole life up until we moved to Alaska. So I know how hot it can get down there in the south. 
