I'm feeling a bit tired and unfocused today. I really had to push the treadmill this morning, but managed to finish it off. Tommorow I'm back to the lifts, and considering maybe a two-day rest this weekend. Although it's warmer here today it was gray and miserable outside. I'm thinking that my moods seem to vary depending on how close I think spring is.
Ratkitten - glad to hear that the counselor is helping. It's always nice when you make progress towards relieving stress (especially at work).
Sandy - yay! I tend to use the same few, but every now and then I'll use a password and not have a clue.
Debbie - how nice that the kitchen qualifies. I haven't a clue about what kind of proposal to make. Do they have a going rate for rental, or is this something new for them? I saw your post further on about ideas to go with coffee. How about biscotti? I make them smaller, but even at full size they can be lower cal, and usually low fat. I use a basic Emeril recipe and modify it to my tastes. I posted the recipe I used last time in the recipes section in this forum.
Angie - what levels were you eating before you cut your calories? Don't panic and react. One thing you could do is try and change the percentage of nutrients instead. I'm thinking possibly lower carbs, higher protein. Eating more fibre (whole grains) may help as well. You could do more damage overall by trying to drop weight too fast. The reality is that it's going to take months (likely 4 or more) to drop ten percent.
BattleAx - my first reaction was to tell you to keep going, but in the end, maybe just working on maintenance might be a good idea. I'm not sure if it will help, but the last time I slipped into that idontwanna cycle I ended up gaining 70 pounds back from the 130 I'd lost (with 45 pounds to go still to get back). If I'd just worked at maintaining perhaps I could have stopped that. Maintaining is much better than regaining.
betty grrl - that's a great idea for workout clothes. I used to do that kind of thing when I worked out at the office gym.
Nancy - I did know that (about the muscles), and I agree that Krista's site is a good one. It sounds like you're making a little progress with the guy, best of luck.
Cyn - if you think it might help, counseling could be a good idea. On the whole we all need a tune up now and then. I usually think physical, but emotional might be a good thing as well.
Tina - congrats on the loss, and hey, one pound is nothing to worry about. Buying the new home is indeed scary, but worth it in the end. My mother and I combined money (her from selling a house, me from cashing every investment I had) and bought this house 10 years ago. I'd have to look up the exact price, but knowing roughly what it's worth now it's up about 75% over what we paid for it. Even with the costs of upkeep (new roof, new furnace, new pool liner) it was well worth it.
Annie - I'm assuming this was some form of 'time in lieu' that companies con salaried workers into doing instead of paying for actual overtime. I got caught with this many years ago when I was laid off. They did pay some of it out, but not enough to make it worthwhile. I've done my best since to either use it up quickly, or try and avoid doing it. I know, easier said that done. Use as much up as you can before going!
Rainbowsmiles - I'd give it all up if I could be riding a bike on a beach right now! I'm not sure where I find the energy, but it has a lot to do with being stuck in the house because of the poor weather outside.
To the rest, just a big hello, and hopes that your day is going well... and since I'm so late in the evening, that tomorrow is just as good.
Battleax, so glad you're having a good day. It might just be that you do need to take a break and try to maintain. All you can do is take it one step at a time and one minute at a time. I know you can do it.
Sandy, o my goodness. That Abby is going thru a lot which puts you thru alot. It's so hard with kids these days. I hope the mini vacation will do you both some good. A good bonding time to get things straightened out. Sorry your other sister won't be there though. Take it easy.
Anne, I admire you for your determination to keep going. I'm sorta slipping right now. I hate having these d*mn chips in the house. I think he's going to have to put them back out in the truck. I'm craving salt and they are calling my name. It sucks cuz tomorrow is my WI and I caved to those awful rotten nasty things.
The biscotti would be a great idea too. I'm even thinking of making a lighter fudge and brownies as Jim thinks these would sell really well too. I know whenever we go to a touristy place, and they are selling fudge, people are always crowded around and buying it up.
Well did well all day till dinner....but actually did alright considering. Dh got off work & didn't go to classes tonight. We went to a chinese buffet we enjoy. We have NOT been to a buffet at all since starting the change in our eating. Our choices were good for the most part and if we had something that was high in fat(ie: fried) we ate a very small portion. I mostly had chilled shrimp & green beans...with a couple of bites of peanut chicken and skewered shrimp (which I think is grilled) I did have a second plate with more green beans & broccoli and a couple of bites more of peanut chicken. DH did a bit worse than me. He had two plates as well, but he had rice and some chicken....and then skewered shrimp. I guess all in all we did FAR better than before. I stoped when I was feeling full.
Afterward it is so nice out today that Dh & DD wanted to take the dogs for a walk so we walked them around the neighborhood (we drove it in the car first to see the distance) we walked 1.5 miles! So I think we burned off quite a bit of dinner....specially with my poodle who has never been on a lease....he was hopping like a rabbit LOL
We had a nice size hill at the very end of the walk. Also, Dh ran our lab for about 100 yards! He was feeling kinda guilty about eating there.........but quite honestly we normally would of eaten around 5 heaping plates (Im not joking). Needless to say we wont be going there any time soon Im sure!
I calculated out our calories as best I could for the foods that we ate and we both went over a tad....not more than 100 calories but more fat than I want......so we wont be able to eat any extras this week. But that's ok we enjoyed tonight and still worked out too!
Hope everyone had a great evening! Talk to you all tomorrow!
Bernice
I want to report in that I'm finishing out the day on plan. That is two days with reasonable eating in a row. I hope that I can string together more. I think there is a lot at play here for why I have been having difficulties, but I am not ready to throw in the towel.
It is astonishing how quickly the weight comes piling back. It is confirmation just how quickly I'd go back go my starting weight and then some. I can't do it. For one practical reason, I don't have anybody or any government program that is going to support me if I can't support myself as a result of becoming unemployable. There are many other reasons, of course, but that is today's.
The heavy emphasis on protein helped a great deal in controlling my appetite and cravings today. In that vein, I went to the store and loaded up on meat for my freezer. Can't wait to cook the corned beef, which I bought for a treat. I'm going to cook it and freeze individual servings. More chicken, too.
I'm officially done with popcorn for a while. I seem to have really overdone it to the point where it's not appetizing anymore.
I want to mention that about a week ago, in the 100 lbs section, a member posted a link to Jillian Michael's test for the type of diet that would be most effective for each person, along with a full chapter from her book explaining it. I found it very helpful in that it confirmed the conclusions I came to through trial and error about the types of foods that are best for me.
Chinese buffets have always been my downfall!! No matter how hard I try to resist chicken balls and egg rolls. LOL 90% of my plate is usually meat. Bernice, I have to say I think you did wonderful-loading up on veggies and shrimp!!! Isn't it a great to feeling to know when you are indeed full? WTG!
I've had a hard lesson today on no good deed going unpunished. I think I pulled a butt muscle yesterday. With the size I am there, I just assumed there were no muscles there. It was important for me though. When I was at my largest, using a wheelchair, there were long periods of time when I couldn't go to church. Being able to now is so important to me. It's a cog in reclaiming my life. I remember being basically trapped in my home, or trapped in my bed, and how grateful I was when I walked my first mile.
betty-thanks for the encouragement. DH & I both talked about dinner last night and we both agreed we wont be going there again! Not enough vegies and too much fried. Given the food available I did make good choices (except for that blasted peanut chicken I swear they put something in the sauce that makes you crave more of it! LOL) and those bad choices I limited myself. So I take it you like betty boop? my car is decked out in betty and we named her betty LOL (I know strange but I name all my cars) my mother collected her and when she passed on each of us girls got her part of her collection.
Well its 6:30 and Im sitting here in my PJ's and need to be getting dressed!!! LOL today is jean day so it wont take me long.......LOL just pull my hair into a ponytail and throw on a College team Tshirt(spirit day too) I need to take a more recent photo because my hair is MUCH longer than that picture!
Well don't forget your Water!!! I'm again shooting for 50oz today! Lets see one of these days I will actually hit it!
Battle - two days - I'm so glad to hear it. Probably not as happy as you are though. I'm going to check out the link - thanks - sometimes I feel my body craving protein too. Do you feel the strength coming back? You have had so many challenges and come so far in a fairly short amount of time - maybe you just needed to catch up with yourself.
Bernice - your post makes me happy and sad. Remember, you are not dieting, you are changing the choices you make for the rest of your life. It is not practical to say you won't go to a Chinese buffet for the rest of your life (since that is something you enjoy). Look at the choices you made - they were fantastic - you have changed. We can't be hermits until this weight is off - what would happen then when you first go back to the buffet? You wouldn't have any idea how to handle it. We must continue to live our life and enjoy this journey. OK - I'll step down from the soapbox. Look at the other great choice/change you have made - taking the dogs for a 1.5 mile walk - awesome job! That's a change I know. Have a great day!
Catherine - isn't that funny how you can pull a butt muscle - all that stretching - is the job complete? Has anyone seen it yet? Were you able to swim yesterday?
Debbie - hiya! I need to send you some ideas I had during the night when I wasn't sleeping so well. Maybe you should just turn down the volume on the chips - there are days when I don't have a problem fixing a dish of ice cream for Ed - but other days when I have to tell him I can't and he'll need to do it himself - I always feel bad because then he won't even do that because he thinks it will tempt me too much. It's that part that's leftover on the spoon that causes me to taste - the next thing I know the leftover is a heaping scoop. I do understand the salt thing though - my best solution to that is 100 calorie popcorn - salty and a good quantity. Have you tried that?
Sandy - so sorry your other sis won't be joining you. That has to feel like the circle isn't quite complete. Hugs to you! Oh my, dear Miss Abby and boys - you have your hands full with that little beauty. She seems to have your personality too so I know they will be flocking round. Just remember - she's a great kid - you have taught her well. She knows who her best friend is - MOM.
Anne - you continue to amaze me with the amount of exercise you do. I was actually going to add another class and my trainers wouldn't let me. They told me 4 a week was max as our bodies need a day off between lifting sessions - I actually hadn't done any weight training since last Thursday - last night I could definetely feel it. I am not sore today - I'm kinda surprised. The last time I worked out with the weights I had backed my weights down (feeling kinda lazy) - last night I increased all the weight and did two sets on the complete circuit. Felt good - even managed 30 minutes on the treadmill. Your comments about changing the incline are so right on the money. The big boy professional treadmills they have at the hospital prove that so much. I've been doing an alpine trail course that takes you to a 9% incline - the second part of my walk last night I just did a forest walk only going up to 5% - I didn't burn even half the calories I normally do. But it was a nice change.
JuleeC - great job on the WI this week. Soooo - did you make an appointment about your back? You know we can nag you from here too - just remember you would urge us to get proper attention too!
Cyn - how are you feeling hun? It's really nice to see you posting. You have done so much for others these last several months - how about some time for Cyn? Really my friend - do something nice for you. You will be surprised how a manicure will make you feel special - you'll only be gone an hour. Or maybe a new haircut at a different salon. Browse the bookstore? I'm not one for massages but maybe you are - whatever it is - do something for Cyn - please. Big ole hugs to you!
Annie - wow - you gave notice! That's a big step - I'm so proud of you. I would just make sure I take all the PTO - or at least a big part of it. My company does not pay you anything if you are within the first year. After that they only pay you 70% of it with 2 weeks notice - I have 45 days - you can bet your bottom dollar I will take it all if I'm ever in that position. So have you heard from any other prospective employers? Will they do an exit interview with you? Hugs hun - you are a blooming flower - the transition from the person I met last fall to now is incredible - it's so fun to watch.
Susan - yes I too so want to get to TwoTown. This morning when I weighed I was 300.75 - have been hovering around that for 2 weeks now. I am not complaining as I have lost 10.5 lbs the previous 3 weeks and my body has had this fat for a long time and doesn't like to give up much at a time. Once I am under 300 there is no going back so I want to get under by a good margin to deal with the daily fluctuations - I'm not moving that big weight on the scale back to 300 - EVER.
RK - what's new with you? Been riding the bike since it's light later? I've really noticed I'm not interested in fixing dinner until it starts to get dark - that's pretty dangerous for me because I'm hungry before I realize it and choices can be bad. I'm trying to adjust to fixing dinner at 6:30 or so like always - not 8. Hugs to my favorite Rat.
Nancy - are you getting caught up from last week's trip? Sounds like you have another busy weekend with your stepmom in the city. Don't forget to take time for Nancy. Is there another date scheduled? You mentioned he has weight issues of his own. Does he know about your journey yet?
Oops - just saw what time it is - the vet is coming this morning - would be a good idea if I've showered and am dressed. Remember............
Val: I am so happy for you and wishing I could get on Gabe too and let my spirit soar again with the happiness that comes when you are conected to an animal so powerful. I can only recall that feeling. It has been about 21 years since I have ridden a horse. I long for the day I can do it again. Hugs to you.
Debbie: the answer when I asked my supervisor why they can just take my earned vacation time is that: that is how they do it. Idaho is a right to work state which makes it very difficult to have compliants that stick. So, I'm happily going to work in Washington.
Battle: Good job taking one day at a time. Hugs.
Sandy: Sorry you are so stressed. I hope things get better very soon.
Anne: I am so proud of you for perservering and doing the treadmill even though you really didn't feel like it. Huge thumbs up!
DMPLS: It's good to eat out once in a while and after you do if you feel icky from the change in your diet it is nice to remember you aren't that person who eats 5 plates of food anymore. Great job.
Catherine: Ouch. Sorry your butt muscles are sore. I remember not very long ago when I too was a prisoner in my own home and my own body. Hugs to you on getting the "key". I know I am thrilled with that too.
Carol: I don't know if there will be an exit interview or not. I was told before 3/7/08 that by that date I will have a letter of recommendation and there hasn't been one. Who knows what will happen there.
Well, my home computer is still with a virus and someone is supposed to come fix it tonight. Hopefully by Monday night if he has to take it home with him for the weekend, I'll have it back. Hope you all have a great weekend.
I'll try to check back in later.
I am going to try to get my post in early before my work day really begins, but that doesn't leave me much time for personals
Battle, I just wanted to let you know that you need to be very proud of everyday that you stick to your program or that you manintain where you are. I understand your frustration. I think we are about the same size and I have been doing this so long that there are times I just need to reboot the old body. I may gain some weight but it tends to come off much faster afterwards when I go back to working out regularly and staying OP. I just try to remember that all of this weight didn't come on in a few months it took me years and most likely it will take years to come off, at least if I want it to stay that way. You are doing a fantastic job! You should be proud of yourself!!!
Bernice, I understand about chinese buffetts. I went to one on Saturday. It was my cheat meal and while I managed to make BETTER choices and only had one and 1/2 plates I still managed to feel awful an hour later. I don't know if it is the amount of oils/sauce on everything or what. I have just been eating so clean lately that my stomach rebelled. But I think Carol is right. You can't tell yourself not to ever eat chinese buffetts again. You know that you are able to handle it. Thanks for posting the water thread. I am planning on checking it out.
Catherine, sorry to hear about the pulled muscle. That stinks! I am going to the doctor Monday to have him look at my shoulder. I think I may have a mild separation. Right now all pushing and lateral exercises are quite bothersome. Well, that is putting it mildly!
Debbie, I understand the salt cravings. I am sending you some extra willpower. You can do it!
Anne, I am the same way with my moods lately. The last few days have been pretty warm and relatively sunny, and although I feel yucky I still can't help but want to take a walk. I hope the weather is a bit sunnier for you there and your mood picks up. But great job on powering through your workout despite the BLAHS!
JuleeC, congrats on the WI! Way to go!!
Cyn, I am sorry you are having such a rough time right now. Maybe you do need to take some time out to talk to someone and then do something nice for yourself. I do want to commend you on keeping in touch with you support system. I find that very important at these times.
Annie, I am glad you are moving forward with leaving your job. They evidently don't know how to treat their employees if they are not going to honor your PTO. I am more than willing to give you any info you want on the ball and good exercises. If you are worried about the balance thing you can also use it against the wall to do squats and lunges, as well as between you legs on the floor to do leg raises that work your core and inner/outer thighs. Let me know what you're thinking?
Nancy, I am enjoying your stories on the dating front. I am just beginning to come out of my cocoon when it comes to dating. It is good to know that there are possibilities out there. Good luck with this new guy!
Carol & Susan, I saw your posts about wanting to get to 2-town. I can remember clearly how I felt to cross over into the 200's. You guys are so close you can taste it. It won't be long and you will be looking forward to that 250 mark like me! I am really anxious to move that marker back to the 200 spot on the doctor's scale. I can't remember when that last occurred.
I know I didn't get to everyone, but my time is very limited as I am getting interrupted every minute or so. Take care everyone and have a great weekend. I hope to be feeling lots better by Monday. Cross your fingers!!
Im on break right now for a few mins....just checking in....will post more later after work.....thanks guys about the buffet.....I appriciate your posts!
Catherine - I hope your tush is better! I'm sure your efforts will be appreciated!
Annie - I hope your PC is better. No word on the new job for sure yet? Come ride! You'll love the big guy! I've got a 3-step block - couldn't get up there without it!
Dh has been home off the road this week. Love having him around, but it's murder on my sleep schedule, as well as every other schedule. He wants to start talking about the household budget (which I truly want to look at) at BED time. Of course I often don't get home until 8-9 pm, and by them I'm exhausted and just wanna go to bed. At least he's up in Cleveland working for a... "friend" until Sunday night, so I have play@theBarn time over the weekend.
At least I worked out this morning, although the loss of sleep is costing me dearly today. Snooze time tomorrow morning!!
With many of you talking about water intake, I'm trying to up mine as well, and lay off the coffee.
Best wishes for a healthful day, chicks!
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Carol-I got the beams and arches done, and about ¼ of the pews. I’m going to go back on Tuesday to do the rest of the pews. My mom always said save the pews for last because at least you can sit down to do them. The pews I did finish were on the side we use for morning mass, but I haven’t heard if any of the little old ladies slid off. I didn’t really want anyone to notice. I wasn’t doing it for that. Secrets are more fun.
Annie-I knew you’d understand what I was talking about. For you, that job has been the brass ring, even if it stunk. Baby steps and stepping stones. The next job will be better, but you needed this one in the same way I need to walk the steps into the church instead of using the elevator.
Wenny-I’ve had a separated shoulder. It involved a lot of alcohol, and a game of jungle rules volleyball in college. Jungle rules mean that full contact and tackling are allowed. I’m not sure I remember who one the game, but I wasn’t the only one who ended up in the school infirmary that night.
Valerie-My husband also waits until I’m half asleep to discuss important stuff. My tush is covered in icy/hot right now. I just about slipped off the toilet. I was temped to leave it to see if himself noticed when he sat down later, but there are some pranks I’m just not willing to do, I think.
I’m going to go eat breakfast while it is still technically morning. Then I have to bury my head in stuff written by guys who have been dead for a really long time. Good thing I can get it in English, because I don’t do Greek and Latin.
I'm looking forward to the weekend. Once I get a big project off my desk, which may take into the night, I'm spending the rest of the weekend on mostly recreational activities. I need it.
About the buffets, I generally stay away. For me it's not difficult on a day to day basis, because my favorite restaurants are not buffets. I'm often disappointed with the food quality at many buffets, and I get caught up in a lot of irrational thinking patterns when I go, such as wanting to get my money's worth. But when going is unavoidable, like when it is for work, I go in with a plan.
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I am sorry you are having such a rough time right now. Maybe you do need to take some time out to talk to someone and then do something nice for yourself. I do want to commend you on keeping in touch with you support system. I find that very important at these times.
I am more than willing to give you any info you want on the ball and good exercises. If you are worried about the balance thing you can also use it against the wall to do squats and lunges, as well as between you legs on the floor to do leg raises that work your core and inner/outer thighs. Let me know what you're thinking? 
I am really anxious to move that marker back to the 200 spot on the doctor's scale. I can't remember when that last occurred. 
