Nancy: I hope tweaking your workout a bit will help you get excited about it again. I wish we lived closer then we could workout together.
Debbie: Hey, any walking is good. Sorry you got so cold. Good job being op. I went to a bunch of stores today that are handmade items for sale. I love them. I bought some taper candles that are hooked together by the wick and a couple of wrot iron pounded stars made into hooks for them plus a couple of garlands with stars and a small wooden plaque that says," the simple life" to hand beside my diving pig picture. I have to take my furbabies to the vet tomorrow evening too. Time for their annual shots.
Battle: Hugs. Sorry you had such a bad day. Tomorrow will be better.
Val: Giddy up! I am so thrilled for you. Such heart warming news for me to hear you so happy. Kiss Gabe on the nose for me.
Lindsey: Sounds like your young man is a keeper.
Well, I did some shopping as I mentioned to Debbie at some lovely stores today then I tried to find a slip. I had to go to Spokane to find one. I really needed one for a couple of dresses. I don't want to be showing everyone my "goods". lol Not that anyone would want to see that but heck, I am very modest about that type thing. lol.
Hope you are all doing wonderfully well, op, water filled and lots of exercise in your lives right now.
Blessings,
Annie
Whew... I seemed to have disappeared for a week and a half here.
Not much is going on here. I aggravated the muscle in the right side of my back (I blame my boyfriend for not going shopping with me and having to lift some heavy stuff ), so yet again, I was sidelined from getting out and walking and being frustrated all along the way as well. I am to the point right now that I am going to have to do something, in pain or not because I am feeling funky and I need to exercise. :/
Hopefully I can catch up with everyone soon.
As always, I hope everyone is doing well, and if not, you are in my prayers.
Val, I am so thrilled for you. I didn't realize everything you have gone thru to get your horse. Wow, you wanted him bad!!!
And don't worry about getting bucked off....when I used to ride, my saddle slide to the side, the horse tried to pry me off by rubbing up against a fence, I was bucked off, gone backwards down a hill, galloped all the way back to the stables, bitten, nipped, almost been kicked, reared up on, and galloped so fast I thought I would fall off.....not all in one day of course.
But thru it all, if I had the chance, and if I didn't weigh so much, I would be right back up there again. The freedom of galloping in an open field, or playing hide and seek on a horse late at night....you just can't beat that feeling. It's like being in your own world with one of God's greatest creatures. You're one lucky lady!!
Good morning everyone! I need to be getting ready for work but I just had to come out here and report that I FINALLY broke the 25 pound mark at my weigh-in yesterday! And I did it with authority....I am at -27.2 now! WOO HOO!!!! That 25 pound milestone has been the point where I sabotage myself and gain a bunch back. For the past, well...year almost, I'd get as close as -24.8 and then blow it. I am so happy to have finally broken through. WHEW!
This is just such a good week for me first with the news on the scale. As far as school, I got through my stats test, we presented our project last night, and I found out I got a 92 on the test I took last week. The rest of the semester will be downhill from here. No more projects and only 2 test left, neigher of which is comprehensive. Yes, life is good!
Debbie, it’s not the bucking, it’s the spook and bolt thing that scares me. I’ve hit the dirt my share of times, too, and like you, haven’t got the good sense to keep my feet on solid ground! At least with bucking you have a fighting chance of adjusting their attitude, but with panicking like Gabe has done, well, there’s no controlling that. Thanks for your encouragement!
XENA! WTG! Congrats on breaking that 25 barrier AND the 92 on your test!
I was rewarded for my first day OP with a 4 pound drop on the scale. Now, we all know that I didn’t burn 14,000 more calories than I took in in only one day, but just quitting the salt and pushing those veggies thru has an immediate effect. Too bad the reward isn’t that great every day!
Another day OP…
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Val~ I'm thrilled for you and Gabe both! Congrats!!
Nothing new here. More stress at work and at home with sd.
But tomorrow is Friday and she'll be at her mom's and I'll have
2 days off from work.
Hope to get lots of work done.
Hope are well.
Xena: Woohoo! Congrats on -27.2 pounds gone FOREVER! Great job on your Stats test too.
Val: Yippee to you on -4 more pounds. You are doing so fantastic. Riding Gabe is the best weight loss program ever it seems. Hugs.
Sandy: Hugs to you. I hope things get better for you soon.
Well, I had my interview with the county today for the Justice Department. Their job discription is WRONG! It was supposed to be a clerical position with lots of customer service and typing. It turns out it is mostly climbing a ladder to reach files for the upcoming week and putting the day's files back up. I didn't act like it wasn't my cup of tea because I want to think it over more and honestly I don't have any other job offer, not that the county offered me a job. lol I just want to do what is best.
A great NSV happened for me today. I was getting ready for my job interview and I decided to try on a size 24 skirt that I have brand new hanging in my closet. I pretty much figured it wouldn't even zip up but, it did and easily too. I was so happy. It wasn't tight or anything. So, I immediately think it must be mis marked on the size. I don't know why I have such a hard time celebrating and taking things for what they are. I am happy about it though now that I have thought about it and looked the tags over again. LOL.
I hope you are all doing well. I have to take my furbabies to the vet when DH gets off work tonight at 5:45. Hopefully it will not be raining when we take them.
Heather-I had been under so much stress, that I finally decided that I didn’t need the added stress of beating myself up over eating what I shouldn’t. It’s funny once I relax, one of two things happens, I go ape and put on 20 lbs. or I actually get back OP quicker. This time I went ape for about a week, and now am back OP, mostly because my digestive system rebelled. I am an emotional eater. When my mom was upset when I was a kid, she’d get pastries. I was trained from an early age to act this way, and I have tried just about every different kind of coping mechanism, to no avail. I think I am just accepting that there are times when I am going to have trouble. There is a study out that smokers who start before the age of 14 while their brains are still developing have almost no chance of quitting because their brains finish developing around the nicotine, and their brains need it to function in the same way ours need glucose or thyroid. They have to treat them with low doses of nicotine for the rest of their lives. I sometimes wonder if my brain just developed around the need for certain higher levels or sugar or fat when I release stress hormones. I do know that here is al lot of this stuff that we just don’t understand well yet.
Annie-at least if you get a 2nd interview that means that they are not automatically dismissing you because of your size. That’s always a good feeling.
Nancy-I do seem to be adjusting. It hasn’t been above freezing all week, and I’m just running around in one pair of pants, and a hoodie. As long as the wind isn’t blowing. I get coldest in my hands, feet and face. As long as those are warm, I’m much happier.
I also hated the idea that I would get tired of an exercise, and just quit all together.
Debbie-just remember that you’ve been doing this long enough now that your fat is starting to figure out that you are trying to kill it. It will fight back. Fat is like another organ. It actually creates and excretes all sorts of chemicals and hormones. It is probably cutting off the glucose to the part of your brain where you store the memories of what kinds of foods you are supposed to be eating. Your brain burns a lot of calories, and it is natural that when you have restricted your caloric intake that you are going to have periods when it doesn’t seem to think the way it should.
Battle-I actually think that my husband would like it if his mom forgot he was alive and ignored him. When we have the call block on and it is too cold for her to go to a phone booth, he is so calm.
Valerie-Ride with the wind in your hair girl!!
Lindsey-Yeah, you’d better believe it. I’m nuts about him.
Xena-I know what you mean about feeling that it is all down hill from here. I finally feel caught up to the point that I feel like I’m actually going to finish.
Xena, on breaking the 25 lb mark and I see you are displaying it proudly as your avatar. Good for you!!
Valerie,ooo ok, I see where you're coming from now. No, it's no fun when they bolt. Is he pretty skittish when it comes to things in the road or trail? All you can do is hang on for dear life!!
Congrats on the -4lbs!!!
Annie, can you maybe take that job if it's offered just to get your foot in the county door? And maybe it would lead to bigger and better things. That's wonderful that you can zip that skirt right up. You're doing amazingly well!!! Also you're alot braver than me..., these legs havent seen daylilght for years!!!
Hope all went well for your furbabies at the vet.
Catherine, I didn't know that about fat being it's own little being. No wonder its been such a pain. I've written down a whole mess of healthy foods to go buy tomorrow. I need to restock the house with good things instead of the crap DH brings home. He just brought home a whole case of potato chips. UGH!!!!
Tonight we have to give Marilyn the dog a bath so she will be nice and clean for her spaying tomorrow. I hate leaving them, they act like they will never see us again. Daisy is doing pretty good. She's getting up easier now so hopefully with each day she will do better.
Tomorrow is my WI, I hope I lose something!
Debbie
HOME SWEET HOME. THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME. I could go on and on about how I feel about being home - get the idea. I don't know how I traveled on business for weeks on end. Now one night is enough for me. My eating normally goes out the window while I'm gone - this time I held my own pretty well. I had forgot that Applebee's has a friendly menu.
I am starving for protein - can anybody help with this? I haven't completely caved but really struggling - too much meat, a slice of cheese, etc.
It seems there's alot of us in the same struggling boat. I had a long talk with myself on the drive home - a "Back to Basics" chat. Steamed veggies, grilled meats - lots of fish - fresh fruit. I love my water - at least that hasn't changed.
Nancy - when you started on the elliptical how long did you try? Do you think it's easy on the knees? The doc thinks the yoga I have been doing is causing part of the problem - walk/swim/bike are the options he gave. Right now my treadmill is the most boring friend I have. Hope you're having a good week. The mixing up the workouts sounds great.
Heather - are there certain kinds of stress that cause you to eat? Mine seems to be personal stress - I usually can handle work stress and organizational issues. But when something upsets my world personally it can make the fridge talk. I'm trying to learn to hear these signals - but I'm a slow learner on this front.
Catherine - first of all I'm still laughing at the sippy cup - I had to weigh in on that one. Secondly - I cannot possibly imagine being that cold. It's gotta be love. It would also send me to feel like an old bear - I would hibernate all winter - and be as ready as a mama bear to hibernate. I admire your fortitude - and to think of sitting in an vast, cold basillica.
Annie - glad to hear the interview when well. Up and down a ladder wouldn't work for me. Still thinking of you going to the interview with a nice shade of pumpkin toned skin. Did you wear the skirt to the interview?
Debbie - great job on the exercise - the description of you as a frozen popsicle made me laugh. Your outfit for the party sounds nice - be sure to post pics for us. So what types of crafts do you do - are they for your own use and gifts or do you sell them?
Battle - your comment about purposefully buying binge foods - to be aware of exactly what was going on is something I would not have had to insight to realize - nor would I have put the cookies back in that state of mind. They are my favorite food group. Is today better for you? I love your "awfulized" word.
Valerie - way to go - I feel your excitement! That is so awesome for you to have trotted. The hard work is rewarding you! 20 years in the making - I am so proud for you - not to mention the 4 lb loss.
Lindsey - sounds like life is good for you. Jed sounds like a good guy. I love your plan to find out social outlets beside restaurant eating. We are learning the same lesson - after 20 years. It's a hard one for us. Keep me posted with ideas.
Story - nice to see you.
Xena - 25 pounds - YESSSS - and on the test results too. You are having a great week - keep it going!
Sandy - one more day and you'll have the weekend.
Hi to anyone I may have missed. Hope all are OP - I gotta kick myself into exercise gear.
Big Dish is not ON tv yet. we shot 4 pilot episodes, and with the writers now on strike, we have a VERY good chance of selling the show. so it may happen sooner rather than later. lol i will only be on one episode as of right now. im not an actor, im a behind the scenes person
Debbie-I’ve got a great article on how many chemicals and hormones that our fat produces that I’ll dig out tomorrow and post. It’s scary. And tell him to quit bringing stuff like that in the house, or you’ll stand him in the corner. A case of potato chips, please!
Carol-Oh I understand that feeling of wanting to be home. My diet goes to kerflux when I’m traveling too. When I need a protein boost, I try low fat yogurt, egg white omelets, red kidney beans, and vegetarian burgers.
Lindsey, first, I love your new avatar!! You are so close to -100! go girl! I can feel the energy in your post. Keep up the great work and good job on finding new ways to eat instead of the huge restaurant fair.
Nancy, I had to laugh when you said finding "it" might not be a linear process. All I could imagine was me flying around like a crazy bumble bee, sometimes upside down and sometimes running into things. There's nothing linear about my journey!
Heather, I am stress eating at the time change and the changes happening at work. In my head, these are minor things, but something in my unconscious must think I need comfort. I keep trying to turn to SF hot choc, but a few times I overate with items people put out at work (cookies, cake, etc). Unfortunately, when I overeat, things get stuck in my tummy scar tissue and it comes up. I've had that happen at least once a day this past week. Very unacceptable. Eating fast does it as well. I'm trying to eat calmly and slowly. Odd that stress has me eating fast as well as making poor choices!
Luan, those pilot episodes sound so cool! What's your next project?
Annie, did you clean your cpap machine and use it? I hate mine, I really do. I feel crappy if I don't use it, though. I thought that after losing over 100 lbs that I would be able to fling it out the window.. bah, no dice. I was titrated down as well, but that's it (and not dialed down very far). Thinking about growing up, I probably have had sleep apnea all my life. I'm keeping my appendages crossed for you to get the right job! I know it'll happen. With all the effort you are putting into interviews, I know it'll be soon.
Deb, hugs to little Marilyn the pup! I hate that procedure, but all my animals are spayed or neutered. The only exception is the parrot, hehe. I've been doing well writing things down this week. I thought TOM had me up 2 lbs, but I don't officially WI until Sat and the scale says only 0.9 up this week. The stress eating with poor food choices and eating too fast have me unnerved, but I'm aware of it. I'm counting all the foods eaten. I can do this! You are doing so well staying OP!!
Battle *hugs* on your binge day. I've had those type of days. I'm hoping that whatever trigger started it has been recognized.
*wavies to a Meta flyby* ~~~~ I am reading up on IE. I believe that I am ready to listen to what my body wants while also doing WW points. In my ideal world, I would be able to pinpoint what foods will satisfy me nutritionally and also provide marginal comfort during stressful times while I try to use other tools to deal with stress. I'm not sure if that makes sense or is even attainable! In my head, it's a balance while I practice other methods dealing with stress.
Hi Story! Long time no see. I'm sorry you pulled a muscle. It's hard to exercise while in pain, but I felt the same way this summer. Now I'm not in pain and the time change has me feeling funky and not wanting to exercise. I'm going to try and change that today.
Yay Xena on -25!!! Go girl! Oh and major congoratz on the great grade for your test. Soon, you'll have a nice winter break, right?
Val, I can envision your sweetie Gabe and you about a year or so from now.. No more spooking and you both are relaxed with each other despite him bursting with energy and wanting to be worked and ridden every evening. I also can see all the jealous people on the sidelines watching you both! (cuz I'd be one of them). Just keep up the good work!
Hi Sandy. Sorry about the stress of SD and work. Hang in there, the weekend is here!
GGG, I hate traveling too. I have to make lists and lists of lists to feel ok. I have a week long travel during Tday week for the family beach trip at the Outer Banks. Even getting ready for a fun trip like that is stressful. I'm glad you are HOME!! Have you tried some protein bars? Or are you craving a specific type of protein? eggs, steak? meatloaf? My take would to be just to eat it in moderation. I rarely eat eggs, but sometimes just get some because of a craving. I really like the veggie burgers. Boca makes a pizza flavored one .. while it doesn't remind me of pizza, it has got a nice flavor.
), so yet again, I was sidelined from getting out and walking and being frustrated all along the way as well. I am to the point right now that I am going to have to do something, in pain or not because I am feeling funky and I need to exercise. :/
on breaking the 25 lb mark and I see you are displaying it proudly as your avatar. Good for you!!
