December Week 4 Chat
 

Hey Chicks! Figured I'd get us started again. I'm sure everyone will be super busy so there may not be much chatter : ) My Christmas celebration is on the 23rd, will be working all day Christmas and my son will be away. I lost those 2lbs and gained 1 back...stuck on this crazy see-saw! I hope everyone has a safe, happy holiday week!

Morning to everyone...the scale has allowed me to see a small goal I've made for myself. I wanted to be in the 220's by New Year's...and I saw 229 this morning.

Going from "having to lose 107 pounds" to having to lose over 70 pounds sure sounds nice to me. Bumping down that extra pound put me from having to lose 80 pounds down to 79...LOL it's all perception.

I'm only looking at my next goal on a daily basis though, which is to see 220. Looking at smaller steps make it a more attainable task.

Merry Christmas this week to those who celebrate - we'll do most of our celebration on Christmas Eve.

Good morning. Despite being on call, had a really good day yesterday-only 1 consult and no new admissions. The other inpatient psychiatrist is off this week so the nurse practitioner and I are covering everything so that is an extra blessing. I take the dogs to the vet for boarding tomorrow and hope to get most of the remainder of my packing done tonight. All but that last minute stuff-toiletries, etc you can't put in until the last minute.

Petra - thanks for posting the link to your blog; I looked at the progress pictures, and boy have you made progress! You are beautiful... And I disagree with the posts from the other day that losing weight makes you look older; I think it makes you look younger, and I can see that already with your loss. Great job!

WeightLossWanted - I'm on a bit of a see-saw, too. I don't dare get on the scale. Maybe tomorrow morning I'll muster the courage. But I'm continuing to exercise, which is great.

Okay, so what set off the see-saw? When I was exercising yesterday, I hadn't eaten much yet, and then my legs felt really heavy. I've seen this happen in the past, it sets off a post-exercise binge. I need to get that under control. I'm trying to increase my time on the stair stepper; I started at 10 minutes last week and got up to 15 minutes, which I plan to maintain this week, and then get up to 20 minutes the following week, and so on. Then after the stair stepper, I complete my 40 minutes total on the elliptical. And it was on the elliptical that I was just dogging it. I think today I'll complete my 40 minutes on the treadmill instead; maybe that will help me, too.

I hope all's well with everyone and all your last-minute plans are wrapping up! I'm going to the turkey farm tomorrow for a fresh turkey, like I make at Thanksgiving. My DH and DSs are going away 12/25 - 12/27 (they are going to Pitt's bowl game) and I'm going to prepare it for leftovers when they get back. Yum!

NL - if i have a piece of multi grain bread 30 mins before I work out - my legs feel 100% better than if i skip it..they feel heavy and it's harder to work...but with the bread before hand, it's SO MUCH easier..i do protein after the workout to feed the muscle

hey, had my DR's appt today...those 3 pounds I lost? What happened INSIDE my body this week? I lost 11 pounds of fat and gained 8 pounds of muscle! Crazy, right? She had to recheck the numbers twice, because it was such a great shift!

LambChop - congrats on your weight loss and your fat loss -- you are doing so well!! You are very committed... Thanks for the multigrain and protein tips; I'll have to try them!

Marie - same to you, thanks for the protein tip! I just ran out of protein and need to get some more. I put the powder in my hot cereal in the morning. I don't get a full "serving" but I figure that some is better than none. Congratulations on your size 8 jeans!! And on getting to do something meaningful at work...

I've had a decent day today. Played mind games with myself the whole time I was at Wal-Mart to get me to not buy any candy. It worked -- hooray!

Good Morning friend! I'm heading to work for the lat day before Christmas Break. Went to see White Christmas last night with DD11. Fun show!

Wanted to share an interesting story from the other day. I was having lunch with a co-worker who is new to our school this year. She does not know that I have lost alot of weight. We were talking about my DD who is very thin. DD's body type is nothing like mine and we often joke that she is a genetic mutation! My coworker said, " I don't know what you are talking about, you are not heavy." I was floored. I don't think I see myself as others see me. I still feel like the heavy person. Guess it's time to change the way I see myself!

Hope you all have a great day. Those of you traveling, stay safe! Those of you with cold and snow, stay warm!

Lamb, WTG!!!! You are a rockin’ chickie!!! I bet this time next year you’ll be at goal!

Newleaf, and you are a strong chickie. Good job leaving the candy at Walmart!

OMW, what a fun way to get a compliment. It’s amazing how some comments can reinforce what we’re doing without the person knowing it.

Christmas is coming and Marie's not getting fat, no one put a penny in Kodiak's hat. See if you can find the well known melody.

I am in the best mood. Why I am sure is Christmas, DD is coming up tonight, we’re going skiing tomorrow, we see DGS on Christmas thru Sunday, we’re going to Crater Lake snowshoeing on Saturday. DS is getting married a week from tomorrow. Going skiing at Tahoe next week. Wow, life is good. What’s interesting about my list is how many are activity/exercise related. Pretty amazing since a couple years ago I was a fat couch potato. Really, life is wonderful.

Marie

Marie: Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, put a little penny in the old man's hat. If you haven't got a penny then a half-pence sure will do. If you haven't got a half-pence then God bless you. How do I even know this??? I have pulled it out of the deep recesses of my brain. It must be some old nursery rhyme that I read as a child. -- elapsed time -- okay, so I just looked it up, they made a song out of this??? I'm sure it must be in Mother Goose's nursery rhyme book that I had as a child; that's the only way I would know it so instinctively like I do. I am so happy that you are in such a great mood!! Lots of great stuff coming to you in the next couple of weeks -- enjoy! You are no fat couch potato... how wonderful!

OnMyWay - I love the story! How affirming for you!

Petra - I hope you have a great trip today!

Lamb-awesome job on the weight loss!

I don't leave for my trip until tomorrow because I am still on call until 7 am tomorrow morning! Today was so awful it made up for all the easier days I've had this week. 6 admissions so far. We did 4 of them before I left the hospital. I suspect it is related to the holiday and dysfunctional families.......similar to the Thanksgiving theme.

My favorite way to consume whey protein is in smoothies made with greek yogurt, frozen berries, protein powder and davinci sugar free syrup. There is also a chocolate one I like that involves Hood Calorie Countdown Chocolate Milk. I drink the yogurt one for breakfast probably at least once a week.

Everyone have a great holiday if I don't get to check in again for a few days. As ICU reminds us, its a holiDAY not a holiWEEK.

Marie, i hope your celebrations are wonderful. I know you're excited about skiing and your family - hope it's everything you wished for!

OnMyWay- what a neat perspective to get - hearing from another. Your mind will catch up with your body soon enough...

Petra - my fave smoothie is choc. whey, natural pb, fat free milk, ice and honey/or splenda..yummy! safe travels to you - and maybe i'll see you!

CAT - you out there girlie? Hope everything is going well for you - check in when you can

New Leaf - congrats on avoiding the candy

Hydra, Penguine and Maggie, I know you always get to check in often - but thinking of you as well

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got my long run (4 miles) in last night...legs feel surprisingly good this morning - but I struggled with mile 3. It's okay - as a new runner, I have to understand improvement comes with training

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it - we head to my sister's this evening

Newleaf-thanks for the compliments. I couldn't see much improvement in my pictures except for my face. I think I still look like a cow but we are always harder on ourselves than others are.

I weighed today since I won't have access to a scale for over a week and I finally get to claim that elusive number that I keep seeing but never on the right day!

I'm in the airport and I think my plane just got here so I guess I better get off the computer so I can be ready when they say they are ready for boarding. Have a great holiday everyone and I'll try to check in from Philly. Hopefully I'll get to meet lambchop in person.

Petra, have a great flight...my cold is on it's way out of here, so i should be fine!

Hi girls...I'm new to 3FC...
 

Just found the 40's...I figured this was the thread to follow.

Anyway, how do I get one of those tickers with my (soon-to-be) weight loss?

I just renewed my vows to myself...went back to a trainer, nutritionist and trying to bring myself back to well-being. I am on a low glycemic plan, the only exception being wine! I will try to do weights 2x a week and cardio 5x a week. I am hoping I can do it. I do not yet know how much I weigh...when I went to the nutritionist I closed my eyes on the scale and told him for next time to just tell me the number of pounds lost.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Hey Chubster, welcome! You have to post a certain number of times before you can get a ticker. I don't remember how many posts it takes...Hope you have a great holiday!

Welcome, Chubster! I think it's a combination of being a member for a certain period of time (3 weeks??) along with having posted a certain number of times.

Thanks for the info! Hopefully, by the time I earn my ticker I'll have some pounds lost to register. I may even be brave enough to learn my starting weight.

I am already feeling so inspired by all of your postings. Thank you for the Christmas gift! Like I said in an earlier post (before I found this thread), I look forward to paying it forward!

Merry Christmas!

I'm still here just been crazy busy. I'm doing OK during this holiday season but not perfect. I'm maintaining in that 150 range, seems to be a weight that my body is comfortable with.

Hope you all have a happy and safe holiday.

Merry Christmas everyone! Welcome Clubster. Once you are able to get a ticker, you go under user CP where it says edit signature and it will give you directions on how to make a ticker. I'm sure you will do great. This is a great group. Post often. There are two forums for low glycemic food plans-the south beach forum and the sugar busters group. You may find using one of those to also be helpful.

I'm in NJ. Cold here. Staying on plan is going to be challenging but so far so good. Everyone knows I am trying and have already lost. First thing my sister said when I walked in the door was "you lost weight!" But there is all kinds of chocolate, cookies, etc floating around the house which is tough for a sugar addict. Sort of like an alcoholic being in a bar.

My nieces have already ripped through their gifts this morning. Waiting for the rest of the family to arrive this afternoon. My brother and sister-in-law are trying to adopt a baby boy from the foster care system and they are planning to bring him today. It will be the first time we have all gotten to see him. I got him some clothes for Christmas but that should be fun-having another baby in the house.

Have a good holiday everyone for those who celebrate it.

Lamb-enjoy your brownie.

Merry Christmas! Hope everyone is enjoying the holidays! DD had us up a little after 7, we've opened gifts, had a nice breakfast and are just enjoying the day. We have a little snow coming down. Life is good!

I'm not thinking about calories or any of that stuff right now. I've learned over the past year to make better choices and that's what just seems to come naturally these days.

Thank you all for being there this year! You all are very special to me!

Welcome chubster, good to see you again cruise, have a great trip petra, lambchop, glad you are feeling better, colds are the pits! Marie, enjoy the time with your DGS! Have fun skiing too! Newleaf, glad your mind won out at Walmart! I can just see you at the check out talking to yourself! LOL
WLW, I think you are working today, so hope you only have good calls today! ICU, Premaggie, hydra, Merry Christmas to you too!

Hope I didn't miss anyone! Enjoy the day!

:hohoho: :present: :gift2: :xcheer: :wreath: :rudolph: :tree:

Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday to all! Work wasn't too bad much to my surprise. My ride bailed and I had to take a cab, and now apparently dinner is a wash as well - good for me calorie wise : ) Not letting anybody steal my joy today!

Good morning everyone. Looks like we all survived Christmas. I tried estimating what I ate yesterdady in my journal and it actually wasn't too bad. I skipped dessert of course-actually I had a couple clementines.

My brother-in-law is one of 8 kids and they are celebrating with his family tonight. I am with my sister and brother-in-law and nieces at their beach house in Brigantine for the weekend. I drove my rental car down so I am free to do whatever. There is an outlet mall down here.......... I think I know what I might be doing :D but I have to be careful. Don't want too much extra stuff to pack for the trip home.

Marie-sounds like you had a great ski trip, but wear your helmet! I have an ATV. I have a full face helmet I wear when I ride. I look like darth vader but my brain is too valuable. I have flipped my ATV once and it happened so fast I would have not had time to put a helmet on. I'm glad I had it on. Saved me from being seriously injured.

WLW-good attitude about working on Christmas. I worked Christmas last year and just decided to make the best of it too.

I forgot to mention I got The Omnivore's Dilemma for Christmas and read the introduction last night. I think it is going to be a very good book. I think it is also going to reinforce my decision to eat to eat goats and rabbits, LOL

Hi Chubster, and welcome - what part of NJ are you in? I'm over in Hunterdon! (waving)

CAT - so glad you checked in :) The holidays are crazy, busy for so many people...just relax, enjoy yourself and we'll see you on your return!

Petra- stay strong! You can do this...!!! I allowed myself 1/2 piece of cheesecake, then I was done. I'm saving the browie for New Year's instead...enjoy your time with your family

WLW - glad work wasn't too bad, and good for you - for keeping a positive attitude

Marie- glad you got to ski, but put that helmet on! Glad you had fun with your family
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Yesterday I found myself struggling with thoughts of wanting to binge...it's the first time i've had feelings like that in awhile...it came from the quiet of the house, and well...not really sure. Anyway, the feeling passed when my DH got home (he was at his brother's house very early until about 4pm) - I had DS here with me, but he was absorbed in video games and what not all day...our big celebration is on CHristmas Eve - so that was lovely...

I have to figure out if the binge was from having 1/2 piece of cheesecake the night before and sugar triggered it...or was it loneliness - and emotion - which i think it was, because when DH got home - it was easier. Hoping it wasn't the sugar, but i'll see after i have my brownie on New Year's...and if it triggers it again the next day - i know to stay away from dessert. Like Petra, I have food issues, sugar, etc, and have been obsessive with food over the years - though half is emotion, half is physical body reaction.

Hi, everyone! Merry, belated, Christmas!! I'm glad to read that you all had wonderful days... I don't know if I ever elaborated on my strange family arrangement, but even though my MIL is Jewish and brought up her sons Jewish, her sisters (ie, DH's aunts) are all Christian. They all had the same mother but 2 different fathers. The mother was Christian (I think??), the first father was Christian, then there was a divorce (unheard of back in the 30s!), and the 2nd father was Jewish. So... MIL is the youngest and was raised Jewish, while all the older kids were raised Christian. Anyway... that explains why, even though we are Jewish, there is still a big family Christmas celebration. So we had a big Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day lunch, and now we're done. DH, my BIL, and my two DS' have all gone to North Carolina for the Pitt football game today, and I'm home alone for 2 days and can undo all my eating wrongs...

My weight is up, but I plan to get that under control through calorie counting and exercise. Although I have had visions of candy binges dancing in my head for a few days, I am fighting them off. I don't plan on giving in. I have an eBay auction finishing up in 20 min (I like to place last-minute bids) and then I'm going to go exercise...

Catch you later... -- Heidi

Newleaf - your family arrangements sound complicated, but I'm glad you came up with a plan that works.

lambchop - interesting thoughts on wanting to binge. I'm still trying to figure out my own triggers and I think it has to do with feeling really emotional and trying to calm myself. I'm quite sensitive to the emotions of others around and I tend to almost absorb their emotions. Then, when I want to decompress later, I find myself feeling aimless, bored and wanting to binge. I'm still working on how to avoid binges, though.

Petra - hope you're having a good trip!

Marie - be safe, too!

wlw - sorry you had to work on Christmas, but it sounds like you made the bet of it.

onmyway - good work on making better choices. Good habits do pay off!

chubster - welcome!

I haven't been around much due to having some kind of flu (no fever, so probably not H1N1) a couple of weeks ago and then an insanely busy week at work this week. Glad that's over. We're lucky to have nice, sunny weather this week and I'm really enjoying that. I'm up a pound, but that's not too bad, especially compared to last year when I gained 7 pounds in December.

Hope you all have some time to relax with family and friends.

Hi All, it seems I really did find the right group. Thanks for all the welcoming words.

Lamb, I am in Essex county, where it is simply miserable today!

I also am a victim to emotional bingeing, and I can find any excuse to succumb to it. Loneliness is a huge thing...2 out of 3 kids are out of the house, husband works all day and I work at home. Also, at this age, my true friends are dwindling! So I spend a lot of time by myself. Not a great thing for my mind or my body. Also, I do not make the effort to exercise as much as I should. I used to be very good with that, but I have fallen off the wagon!

I have just started this low glycemic plan, and so far so good. It should help with sugar/carb cravings, especially since I am supposed to eat every 2 to 4 hours. If any of you want the basic plan, let me know...I'm happy to share.

Have a wonderful day!!

Lamb, I was jumping around the different threads and saw that you ran four miles...that is just fantastic!! I have been saying for quite some time that I should start running again, but 1) I do not get to the gym much, 2) I don't walk outside with a friend like I used to, and 3) I feel like I wouldn't be able to propel myself! I do know its do-able...how did you start?

I will try to go to an exercise class tomorrow, one that I really like. It starts at 8:15, so I'm hoping to have had my 2 cups of coffee before!!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, everyone!

chubster, since I'm prediabetic and the weight loss is really not happening I would love to check out the plan you're following. I need to really find a plan to get this weight moving and get back into the gym. tired of standing still!

WLW...here it is in general, and then tomorrow I can give more details if you need it:

Baiscally its 5 small meals (B, L, D and 2 snacks) a day. Do not let more than 5 hours go between eating...its to keep the metabolism burning. Drink lots of water. For the first 2 weeks, no starches or grains. I told the nutritionist that I could not give up my glass of wine, so he's allowing 1-2 glasses a night, no more than 4 nights a week...pretty generous, I thought. Also, he is giving me 2 meals a week to eat whatever I want.

Each meal or snack consists of protein, carb (being fruit or veggie) and a little fat. Portions are what most people consider normal, and so far they have left me full but not stuffed. Also, I find by the time 3 hours have gone by I am hungry for my next meal. I've been drinking lots of Crystal Light with extra lemon juice (learned from my Diet Center days) to keep my belly full.

Proteins are lean meats, egg whites, tofu, low fat dairy.
Carbs are fruits and veggies, though nothing with a lot of sugar.
Fats are good oils, nuts, flax seed. A serving of oil is 6 peanuts, literally!! That was a shock to me. Otherwise, 1 tsp of oil...I'm sure you know the ropes!

He wants me to do 30 minutes of cardio 5x a week...so far I have not done that. Also, weight training 2x week.

Any other questions, let me know...I'll post tomorrow.

Well whatever calories I saved yesterday I made up for today. I'm down here at the beach to celebrate Christmas with my brother-in-laws family which is huge. He is one of 8 children. They have this huge dinner, and a gift exchange and lots of alcohol. I stopped at one glass of wine as usual but I did my bet to estimate calories for today and this is the only day all month I have gone over 2000 calories! YIKES. As long as it's the only day I do that, I guess we are okay. As usual, I skipped dessert. They had a cheese tray as an alternative and I had a few samples from that instead. Nice alternative but not good on the calories.

I think my over eating is a mixture of emotional/boredom and true sugar addiction. Something truly bizarre happens with me and sugar that I almost can't explain. It is almost like my brain has been hijaked. I have to say, I did pretty good with that dark chocolate bar but in general, I avoid it. I've been down that path enough to know where it leads and I think I'm kind of making peace with that. I really don't feel like I'm depriving myself anymore. It's just an acceptance. I do also find that I eat out of boredom and have to watch that as well. I guess we all have that problem.

Newleaf-I have a strange situation too. You know I was not raised by my biological family. My biological father was Jewish so I have a VERY Jewish last name. In fact, I have never met anyone else with my last name who is not Jewish. I didn't ever know my biological father very well so I didn't know much about that part of my family. After he died, I became kind of interested in learning more about it. Visited the synagogue a few times, did a lot of reading. Nice you get to celebrate both holidays though-no Chinese restaurant and a movie for you today.

I think my over eating is a mixture of emotional/boredom and true sugar addiction. Something truly bizarre happens with me and sugar that I almost can't explain. It is almost like my brain has been hijaked.


Petra...me too...same exact thing!! Brain has been hijacked. What is that?? I can never talk myself out of bingeing. Have you had any success in controlling it? Alas, I have not....

Chubster-the only thing I have found that works is abstinence. Just like alcoholics. I just don't start cause I know where it leads. I have literally eaten an entire package of oreos in one sitting before. There is nothing else that I will eat like that-not salty things (like chips), not fast food, and I don't otherwise have an addictive bone in my body. I have rarely been drunk in my life, I've never used drugs. I do go to the casinos near where I live occasionally but I decide in advance how much money I'm willing to spend, take that with me in cash and once I'm done, I leave. It is only sugar but once I start-look out. It may be weeks before I can get myself back under control. Sugar has sabotaged every single attempt I have made at successful weight loss. I know that abstinence is a major key to my success. If I really want this, I have to let it go.

New Leaf- interesting background. My son's friend celebrates both - a divorce, so one side celebrates one way, the other celebrates the other way!

Maggie- sorry you haven't been feeling well. Sounds like you're feeling better - good news.

Chubster - c25k.com or the c25k program can be found on CoolRunning.com - it starts you off as a non-runner and you gradually increase - it's a run/walk program until you're fully running. You can also just do a walking program :) Good luck to you. I'm training for my first 1/2 marathon (13 miles) in March - so now i'm on a program out of a book called "Marathoning for Mortals"

Marie- that's great that you've made such a big change in your exercise patterns over the years, and I've never snow shoed before - does the snow crunch under your feet? is it like hiking, or how does it feel, since your "shoes" are much bigger - do you have to walk differently?

Petra- i know that addiction...it's as numbing and soothing as taking drugs..sugar/chocolate...kay sheppard has two great books on food addiction, and there's a book called Eating in the LIght of the Moon that was very helpful to me -over the years. Just as some struggle with things like alcohol, i'm like that with sugar/some starches too...literally can pacify by body and mind, and sooth shaking hands, etc. My problem is like many addicts, it's easy to trade one addiction for another - for me if i wasn't eating, i was shopping to heal feelings --if i didn't shop, i'd eat -- like therapy almost. I don't do drugs, and I drink about 2 drinks a YEAR - food was always just my drug of choice.
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The lonely thing....it's funny because i'm alone during the day often, and love it. I guess my brain puts a bigger significance on the holiday. Thankfully all those feelings have passed and I didn't cave at all, which i'm proud of. That's a big change for me -- and I'm grateful i'm relearning to deal with my feelings - by NOT using food as the answer.

Feel back to myself and happy. Did a 2.5 mile run on Christmas night, since it was on my schedule...tomorrow have a 2.5, and Wednesday my long run bumps from 4 to 5 miles now. Nervous, but I'll do my best..it's all I can ask of my body.

PresMaggie – I’m sorry that you haven’t been feeling well, and extra busy to boot! Hopefully the nice weather was a boost… Up 1 over the holidays is not a big deal, you have done great!

Chubster – Glad you’ve found us… I work from home, too, so I know the lure of the kitchen! Probably recommitting to exercise is key. At least for me, if I’m not exercising, I’m not losing. It’s not just the extra calories that exercising burns, but also just the whole mental mindset that exercising puts me in. It sounds like you have a great plan; you’re on your way! How was your exercise class this morning?? I was still snoozing at 8:15am…

Marie – I’m right there with you. I feel like I will always be fighting this battle. But I also think that it’s the acceptance of that fact that has enabled me to stick with it, rather than just giving in. Your exercise tales are always so inspiring; you have truly made a new life for yourself! When I was a kid, I used to have to wear snowshoes to hike over the hill to feed my pony, which we kept at the neighbor’s barn. So we did it out of necessity, not fun. But I do have memories of it. I can’t decide if they are fond memories or not! LOL! I seem to remember being cold and crying. Which sort of defines all my childhood memories of being outside in the winter. Hmm, is it any wonder that I like to stay in as an adult??

Petra – It’s all a balancing act; it sounds like you have done great overall with all the holiday temptations! I’m with you on the sugar addiction; junky sugary candy is my downfall. I feel it calling to me as I walk through stores. I have to forcibly tell myself no. Because like you, I know where it leads. I’m still living with where it led after having a miserable “Halloween season”. I think this predates your arrival on this forum, but I had gotten down to 160, but more reliably 163, and here I sit, 10 pounds heavier thanks to the Halloween derailment that I allowed myself. Ugh. Interesting about the Jewish history in your family… it sounds like you have a wonderful approach to your blended histories, blended families…

LambChop – it sounds like you have really stuck to it through the holidays! You are doing so well with your running… I’m so excited for you to do that ½ Marathon; imagine how great that will feel!!

Me – nothing to new to report. I did 20 min. on the stairmaster yesterday, which was a goal to get to. I am working up to 40 min on it, and then will start increasing intensity of the programs and levels that I choose. I really think this will be my best friend for hauling my butt out of the canyon in October. I’m doing a total of 40 min. of cardio, making up the remaining minutes on the treadmill. Once I get to 40 min. on the stairmaster, then I’ll start alternating with endurance building on the elliptical. I really do enjoy having an exercise “reward” that I’m working toward (ie, the canyon hike).

I did well on food yesterday, and my weight is down a little bit. I’m working hard to make this a good week and to start the New Year on the right foot.

Newleaf, I’m chuckling at the concept off hauling your butt out of the canyon. Nothing like a big goal, huh? And I know what you mean about childhood memories and the outdoor winters. I’m petrified of frozen water in the winter. I lived on a lake and my parents thought it was FUN to ice skate and cross country ski on the frozen lake. To this day I’m terrified of frozen bodies of water. I got into snowshoeing for the beauty of Crater Lake and now I just love it. I found my hatred of winter has diminished by having skiing and snowshoeing in my life. If I didn’t, I used to hibernate all winter and was miserable.

Lamb, snowshoeing is quite a bit harder than walking. You have the weight of the shoes and the deep powder. The snow doesn’t crunch unless is it crusty on top and you bust through. Shoeing uses about twice as many calories. I bought women’s snowshoes that are designed for a woman’s hips. It was a great investment as I walk very normal.

Petra, one higher cal day isn’t a problem – ever. The problem stems when it creates a day after day train wreck. When I realized I could get back on track, I’m not nearly as fearful of going off for a day.

Chubster, you sound like you have a good, well balanced plan. Now just get on the exercise wagon and you will be set. Exercise is the only really easy part of my lifestyle. I love it – it enabled me (as well as other psychiatrist recommended non-drug changes) to get off all my bipolar meds except a ¼ dose of one. How amazing is that? I truly don’t exercise for weight loss. I do it for my mental health. That’s why I’m up to four years of exercise and only 15 months of weight loss. :o


WLW, you can get the ticker moving. :carrot: As everyone says, if I can do it, anyone can. I have a nearly dead metabolism. I’d long ago given up losing weight. But I decided I had to be healthy, that I loved life too much to stay fat. I didn’t like getting old and no longer being able to ski, rollerblade, snowshoe, hike, etc. So my logic said I couldn’t stop the clock of getting older but I could fight like he!! To get rid of the fat. So if I can do it, I know you can too.

I am ready for my company to leave. I love DD and DGS but the custody fight has changed DGS and not for the better. The mother has no concept of discipline and he’s become an arrogant, fearful 3.9 year old. It’s odd. Because DD only gets him occasionally, she doesn’t want to spend any of the time upsetting him because she can’t undo what the mother is doing 99% of the time. So DD is depressed because she has so little control and can see the future as it pertains to her son. :( Basically it’s too much drama for me. It’s depressing and depressing means I want to munch. So I need everyone to go home. Most of the time was really wonderful but the undercurrents can’t be ignored. So I want to share one of the mother’s lovely doings – she told DGS that sledding is scary and dangerous. So yesterday’s sledding/snowshoeing adventure was a bust. He’s scared of snow and water in his face because she insists it is wrong. So as I said, he’s become fearful of normal things. How I’d like the judge to spend a day with this precious child that’s on a path to mental fragility. Also DGS says mommy yells at him a lot. :mad:OK, enough of my frustrations. Watching a train wreck is very sad. :(



And tomorrow I have to go back to work for 2 days.:(


On a happy note, DS and soon to be DIL are getting married on Thursday in Tahoe. That will be wonderful and great! Plus I get to ski for 2 days. :D


Time to make waffles for DGS as his mommy doesn’t know how and it’s his favorite food. :hug:

Marie