Toni, congrats on the 22's!!! And to look hot to boot makes it twice as nice!
Angie, glad to hear your feeling better!
Annie, o well, there's always tomorrow to do the dvd. You take care of that back and quit trying to do so much!!
Jacquie, WOOOOOHOOO on the hair growth!!!! I hope them tiny little hairs grow in rich full and strong. Keep up the treatments, it sounds like it's helping.
purpleorc, sorry you didn't get to go to the whist but maybe it's better since they are sick. By the way, what is a whist?
Carol, yes I did go to Michaels but was sort of disappointed as they only had half of what they were suppose to. Some of it pretty pricey too. I think I'll just order on the internet and then I can be at my leisure on what I get. I did pick up some nice glass beads though that I think will make nice earrings.
The temp change there is really something huh? Hope it turns back to the 60s for you again quick so you can be outside.
In about an hour we go pick up Jim's Cpap machine. I'm hope it helps him. He's been sawin' logs every night! My son lost his job so that's going to take a toll on their lives. It's so sad and Jim took a cut in pay which is going to hurt but at least he still has a job which we're very thankful for. Just seems to be one thing after another, but at least we're all healthy.
toodles ladies,
Debbie
I am ready to declare my love for the bodybugg. It has totally changed my focus. Before I was focusing on the number of minutes I was exercising...now I am focusing on the number of calories burned. And guess what? I wasn't burning enough. I have a desk job, I go from meeting to meeting, but often the meetings are conference calls...from my desk. So I am not burning many during the day, so I have to make up for it with activity at night. It measures YOUR calories burned, based on your body temp and a few others things. Those things are transmitted through the arm band. So it's not just a guesstimate, it is fairly accurate, for you (actually me) specifically. I hope that helps clarify for any of you wondering.
Work is busy, but I will make it work. Because I need to. Although I think the weight will come off slowly, I hope it will come off.
I still haven't escaped morbid obesity...Argh. I know TOM was here, but I really want to drop this weight. I am READY.
DH goes for a sleep study tomorrow night. I will miss him, as we haven't been apart for a few years. And then he will get a cpap and then I won't have to watch him breathe. I think I mentioned he got a bodybugg as well. Well, he is eating better and working his fanny off. Yay, I am so happy! We will both become happier and healthier this year!
I guess that's about it from me. I am really going to try to be active this weekend to try and get down to 311.0. This morning I was 311.8. Come on....
Wow you chicks are just whipping along with several pages a day here. That is awesome!
My heart is aching for all of you with "stuff" going on. I have my fair share . But it is encouraging to see that there is so much on going support. Love & hugs
I wish I was back on line a week earlier. I would have loved to do TBL challenge for 300+. Oh well I will be a cheerleader for yall!
Had a good food day. Mind you that is easy to do when there is not much in the house. Mothers cupboards need a delivery from the grocer! Big list for shopping tomorrow. I am adding in a whole/raw food aspect into our daily life. Not for every meal since DH is a devout carnivour. But mostly for snacks & lunch. Kids like hot cereal to much to make breakfast and uncooked meal. Besides hot cereal is easy on the pocketbook.
Had appt #2 with the trainer and she raised all my weights. Since I did not feel enough pain... I guess I could have lied. hee hee... Like that would really get me results eh? But she is a sweet thing and is patient with me learning about the machines. When I look into the room I honestly see a room full of modern art metal sculptures! LOL. I guess it wont take long for me to distinguish what machine is for what body part and how to sit on it! The gazelle is much easier. Very obvious on how to use it. The machine rotation does a whole work out in 20 min. Then I want to do 20-30 min cardio after wards. As well as cardio at home the other 2or 3 days that I am not at the gym.
Slightly confused about what my goal weigh should be. The people I was working with from march to sept said my goal should be 150 lbs. But today the trainer and her fancy computer program said 189-195. She said that it is higher cause the computer accounts for denser bone mass. Does that make sense? The first group did not have that computer. They based it on only bmi. Anyone else have any info or input on this?
Well kids are in bed and I am headed to the couch for some relaxing. DH is not home from work tonight. So the tv is mine!
julia_ dont worry much about your goal weight. I just chose a number out of thin air. I figure I can always lose more or less depending how i look and feel.
angie_ hope you are able to sleep tonight. I am glad you love your bodybugg. I am happy that your hubby is getting healthy also.Mine is dieting right now as well.he has lost 9lb in 9 days.He is pumped!!
debbie- sorry you didnt find more at micheals...i swear those stores overwhelm me!!
hugs to everyone one else...
I am all 2s today......222.2 which is a 1.8lb loss for the week. I cant wait to be out of the 20s and also cant wait to see the amount left to lose go down below 50lbs.
going to do my exercise video then get my shower before the bridal shower.
hugs to all and drink your water!!
Good afternoon gosh it still remains biting cold here today. Braved the weather wrapped up like a snowman to go the farmers market. It is a small outdoor market so I do not envy the poor stall holders having to stand there for hours on end in this freezing cold weather. Did not get very much as unfortunately a few of the stalls was not there. I do not know whether it was due to the weather conditions or the fact it was not there on the normal first Saturday of the month. I wondered whether some stall holders have another market to attend to on the 2nd Saturday of the month. I normally get my ostrich burgers from here as they are low in fat and very filling for a meal. I bought some bread, blackberry and apple jam and some wholemeal sugar free scones.
I started to watch a television drama started on the BBC ( television channel here in the UK) it was a 6 part television series about the Anne Frank diary. I can say honestly it is a brilliant drama at the minute and shows what it must have been like for a teenage girl growing up during such turbulent times in confined space with all those hormones racing around. At the same time there has been a one of documentary on another diary written roughly at the same time by a girl roughly the same age in the ghetto in Bedzin Poland. It covers a 3 month period of her life. Unfortunately the girl in question went on to die during the atrocities of that time but her father did live and remarried. He had one other child a daughter and it is her journey to find out more about her half sister whom she did not know about until she was 14 years old herself. This diary came to life in 2005 and it has now been publish and is part of the Polish curriculum of school children of about 14 years old. This is very sad but at the same time compelling to watch.
Not done so well on choosing the right foods yesterday I went and pigged out on nuts. These are my downfall I know they are. A few are not enough I really have to be careful around them. I suppose they are always going to be my nemesis no matter how hard I try. These where brought to the house by my parents that is how they came to be here. I had not opened them until last night in a weak moment I gave in. Looks like it is a hard session on the wobble machine to pay for my naughties
Looking forward tonight to the start of dancing on ice. Not sure if you have this programme in your parts of the world but this is like dancing with the stars but on ice as the name suggests. I love the razzle dazzle I suppose and the costumes. Nice to have a programme that is not peppered with bad language for once. So I know what I will be watching tonight Not sure what else is on or whether that it is it for my taste.
gggirls I love to walk also and it is an excellent form of exercise. It is free also which is a big bonus. There is something about exercising outside that is great and I love it. Looking forward to the warmer days so I can enjoy it again regularly. I have a couple of small parks virtually on my door step they are great to walk round with the dog. I use to be able to walk to the nature reserve which is close by but to far for me now. If we drive round I can manage a bit of a walk round it. Now that is lovely walking in the woodlands by ponds very peaceful. You get to see some wildlife too which is special too.
Debbie54 Yes a wise idea not to mix with folks who are poorly so it was great idea that it was cancelled. Now whist is a card game which I think is English in origin. It is a game played by four people, all 52 cards are dealt out and so you have 13 cards. Each had "trumps" are different starting with heart, clubs, diamonds and spades. You have to follow suit and try and win that trick if you have not got that suit then you may trump. Not difficult to play but there are tips you can learn over time. You write down the number of tricks you have won with your partner. The winner moves to another table the losers stay at the table. The person playing gent position moves to the left and then the winning gent plays with the losing lady. Some whist drives are small and have maybe 5 tables ( 4 people at each table ) where others are big at 18 tables. It is difficult to explain but I hope it has given you the gist. We play 24 games over the night after 12 stop for a cup of tea or coffee with biscuits
Realist The bodybugg sounds wonderful and it is great that it has changed your focus. Plus highlighted the fact you were not moving as much as you though you were. I bet you soon see the effects of moving and doing more exercise has done for you.
I hope everything goes OK with the sleep study with your DH. I am sure it will give you peace of mind with the cpap machine if it is prescribed. If the breathing issues are weight related ( not all are there are many reasons) maybe the bodybugg will help the issue as well.
JuliaHood Sounds like your personal trainer at the gym is wonder going at your pace so you feel in total control. I don't pick things up like I use to when learning something new. So I would need someone patient with me whilst the penny dropped.
I am with dgramie when it comes to goal weight really don't worry too much about it. I like dgramie just put a figure down as my goal weight. I did not see that as gospel or anything but decided I would see what I looked like when or if I was at that. I am now a few pounds away from that. People are regularly telling me your not going to lose any more weight are you ? So the next time I visit the doctor I need to ask his opinion where he thinks I such be for definite.
One thing I do know if you are weight training your muscles will be toned and they weigh heavier than fat. So you may find that you choose the heavier weigh as you look a million dollars like that any lower and you look gaunt and unwell. Take it each day at a time and decide whether you where you want to be.
dgramie You are doing wonderfully on your "diet" I am sure it will not be long be for you see the figures less than 50lbs to lose. I imagine your doctor is so please for you and how well your doing. He knows how difficult like the rest of us how hard it is to lose the weight and keep it off.
Your DH is going well with his diet losing 9lbs. It must make it easier for you with preparing meals as they both with be healthy like mind. Not so many luring tempting foods in the home either as your both treading the same road.
All my news and gossip for now I think A big hello to those MIA due to busy schedules at the minute. Till next time take care all
Well another bummer with the ole car! Friday I went out and it started up but I noticed my battery light was on. I was like humm wonder whta that is all about. Then I put it in reverse and the steering wheel would not turn! It was my week to drive with my carpool buddy. So I called hubby and he said the belt he just put on a few weeks ago probably broke and that is why the battery light is on, it is not charging the alternator!!!! So I was about to cry and freak out..and he said Cyn you are suppose to find something positive in everything remember. So I stopped and I said I guess it is better that it broke in my drive way then in the middle of the freeway!! ( thank you whomever is watching over me!) Hubby checked it last night..the belt didnt break but it came of the engine crank. So either the bolt is stripped or the whole crank case is broken which is about $50 bucks to fix. As long as hubby can do it we are ok..and he thinks he can.
I have come to realize that now matter how upset I get about things..things are going to happen. I can honestly say..that learning to not "FLIP OUT" is helping alot. I am fortunate that my friend and I carpool so even if I can not drive, she can and vise versa. I am also fortunate that between my hubby and my brother they can fix most things wrong with my car. I really hope my life starts taking a better turn lol. My car is becoming a money pit. BUT I can not afford a car payment either.
Today I am cleaning and still going through stuff! You ladies ahve a great day!
ps JULIAHOOD maybe you can still join, it has only been one week!
Purple_ your so right it is so much easier. HE is usually a big snacker and now doesnt snack at all. I have to convince him to eat 3meals a day and not just 2 which is what her prefers.
Just about time to go to the shower..I am so excited to see what all she gets.
hugs
I am glad not to be in school as it's the weekend and I am feeling a bit rough because of the anti-depressants. Other than that, I am feeling good. I have been relaxing all day and watched TV. I managed to use the mini bike that my mam bought for half an hour. 15 minutes on my arms and 15 minutes on my legs.
I have been totally OP and it's feeling good so far. I'm not craving for chocolate as much as I did a few days ago. I am learning to control my hunger and drinking plenty of water! All that while suffering the side effects of the anti-depressants, headaches and really bad period pain (even though I have an Implanon!) I think I deserve a medal, haha Nah, seriously, I think it's my mam who deserves a medal. She's going through **** with her health problems (worse than mine!!) but she still manage to put a sweet smile on her face and tries her best to get on with things
Debbie54 Thank you for your kind words (=
I am quite surprised at myself because I'm staying so strong and being total OP even though I'm feeling yuck when I cut out sugar and taking anti-depressants.
I agree with you about my mam. She needs to get off the Wii and Facebook and work out with me!!
Mam Way to go on burning the 1.6 calories off!
Annie Thank you for your concern. I am okay and just glad that I know what's wrong with me. Hopefully the tablets will start to work soon
Cyn I'm feeling "lighter" already, if you know what I mean! WI is not until Monday so I hope to see some loss!
purpleorc The tablets are making me feel ill but it's getting much better now, although I still have headaches. I can't wait until the tablet kicks in and the headache is gone.
gggirls Hello! The headache haven't gone but I am feeling a bit better though, thanks. It does seem silly that we put ourselves through that knowing that we will feel rough but it has to be done, otherwise we wouldn't be able to lose weight! No pain, no gain, eh?
Hi ladies.. just checking in really quickly. I am finally feeling almost human again, other than I think I am starting to get a dang head cold. I can handle that better than the stomach flu though. Weight is down (yay!), started exercising again yesterday, and I think I am making it through the bumpy patches ok so far.
Carol: My back is still messed up and I should be starting PT this coming week. If it doesn't help big time then MRI for me. Thanks for asking.
Debbie: I did do the DVD. I skipped the parts (2) that I thought may bug my back too much but I did the rest. Great DVD.
Angie: I'm so glad that you like the body bug. I am thinking about putting one on my birthday list. lol.
Julia; I bet you can still join TBL. Congrats on the working out.
Debi: Wooo hooo for being at 222!! I will be back there soon I hope.
Cyn: Sorry that your car is acting up.
Beth: I'm glad that the mini bike is working for you too. Hugs sweetie.
Well, TOM is here with a vengence. lol. I am so puffy and swollen and of coarse my weight is up another 3 pounds. I am hoping that when I weigh in tomorrow I will be back down but if not, I will put whatever the scale says. Not sure how fair that is if the following week I drop a ton but at least we will all know it is water weight.
Cyn -- Our car battery died yesterday. I actually realized how fortunate I was that it also happened in the driveway!
LADIES!! We need help in the exercise thread and would LOVE your help! If you're exercising then we'd LOVE you to enter those minutes in the exercise thread! We just count minutes -- nothing fancy! You don't have to make a goal or anything!
Cough Cough Cough..Cough Cough Cough...Cough Cough Cough + asthma = how I feel. Darn it, I REALLY need to over this. Struggling to walk across the room without coughing, good luck exercising. And my weight isn't budging. ARG.
Hi Everyone,
This is just a fly by to say I'm still here. I'm struggling with diverticulitis again. But this is the first really bad one since 2002. I'm feeling terrible. Lots of side pain, nausea, vomiting, weakness etc. I'll be back on board asap.
Hugs,
Sandy
Becca - I've been missing you - thanks for checking in.
Sandy - you too! Feel better fast.
Angie - ditto! So tell me about your BMR with the bodybugg. I am ordering the gofitwear model.
Purple - I love the muffins - I made them with blackberries. Have you ever used frozen strawberries in them?
Debi - how was the shower?
DH and I spent most of the afternoon planning our time in Belize. Funny how others believe in us more than we do ourselves - I was planning to ride on his ATV - he explained I need to quit hiding behind him and step out of my comfort zone. I will be handling my own ATV before we cave tube. I'm beeming now at the thought.
Today I was back in the pool after a 3 week break - I'm with Catherine - feels great. I am expecting some soreness tomorrow.
Tomorrow is a new Thai chicken soup recipe - can't wait.
I spoke with Johnnie today - she is having a very rough recovery. She will be hospitalized at least 2 more weeks. Another procedure is planned for Monday. A portion of these complications are a result of her weight - she has lost 120 pounds plus. She has now been there one month for what was to be approximately a 10 day stay. I am realizing this could be any one of us. Please keep her in your thoughts.
Can't wait to see TBL weigh ins tomorrow - lots of positive things going on here.
Hugs, (especially to the lurkers - come out come out wherever you are)
Carol
here today. Braved the weather wrapped up like a snowman 
to go the farmers market. It is a small outdoor market so I do not envy the poor stall holders having to stand there for hours on end in this freezing cold weather. Did not get very much as unfortunately a few of the stalls was not there. I do not know whether it was due to the weather conditions or the fact it was not there on the normal first Saturday of the month. I wondered whether some stall holders have another market to attend to on the 2nd Saturday of the month. I normally get my ostrich burgers from here as they are low in fat and very filling for a meal. I bought some bread, blackberry and apple jam and some wholemeal sugar free scones.
Not sure what else is on or whether that it is it for my taste.
and gossip 
for now I think 
to those MIA due to busy schedules at the minute. Till next time take care all
I'm feeling "lighter" already, if you know what I mean! WI is not until Monday so I hope to see some loss!
