Hi, i'm around and reading everyone's updates with interest. Haven't much to contribute myself though.
I'm away with work again all this week. Another hotel. More dinners with colleagues. More dieting challlenges....
Annie - that's so typical about your pizza portion sizes. Same deal for quite a few things where the large print suggests only X calories per serve whilst the small print suggests the individually packaged item is actually supposed to be two serves. Hmmmm. Sneaky.
MC - Sorry to hear you're finding things tough. Remember you're doing great and you've achieved so much recently.
Ange-I don't know how you do it being away from home so much! You're doing great!
Ugh! I still feel nauseous from something that happened at lunch. I had a turkey/veggie sandwich and something (I think it was the prepackaged shredded lettuce or the matchstick carrots) contained a big shard of WOOD!!! I think I got it all and didn't swallow any, but it made me sick to my stomach. I have always been that way; I can't stand the idea of something in my mouth that isn't supposed to be there. A fish bone or scale, gristle in hamburger meat.....God forbid a hair makes it into my mouth.....ACK!!
Anyhoo, I'm still nauseous but I'll live. Glad I didn't swallow it.
Hello everyone! I finally got rid of the sick feeling from almost ingesting the wood yesterday. I dodged a bullet and luckily saw 159 on the scale again this morning. So glad to have maintained after all the rich food (read: too many cookies) over the weekend. Don't want to get too comfy with splurges, but it is encouraging to know that a little mis-step won't kill me.
I'm looking forward to spending time with my boys this weekend. So disappointed that fiance decided not to open the pool this summer. I understand the reasons, but that doesn't keep me from pouting about it. I know younger son was looking forward to it, too. We may try to go to a local pool this weekend. The water park here is just so expensive and crowded. We'll definitely cook out at least once, too.
Annie - Glad you've recovered from the wood incident. If my significant other had a pool and didn't open it, I'd be miffed too. Sounds like you are doing the mature thing and support his decision.
Ange - I can never use travel as an excuse to gain weight again. You've proven it's possible to travel and lose a little bit at a time.
It looks like quitting smoking is going to be a major struggle. Last night, I smoked and today I bought a pack. But fighting BED and losing 50 pounds was hard too. I need to persist.
Yesterday, I bought a bikini for a pool party on July 4th. I haven't had the nerve to wear a 2 piece in over 6 years. I modeled the suit for the guy I'm dating. He was quite appreciative. He complimented my stomach, which was quite astonishing to me.
Wow, the national weather service is saying June was the hottest June on record for my city! Just had a little cool front come through and it feels pretty good out tonight. So I can't say I've been completely on target with my eating, but have made it to the gym every day this week. Will start doing the pool after work if the thunderstorms would hold off for a couple of hours! Feels good to workout again, even though I am feeling it in my leg/hip some. Not sure if it's the bad disc or the hip bursitis. It's not enough to make me quit though : )
annie: too bad about the pool, it's a good way to get a workout. good of you to be supportive though.
ange: I envy you all that travel!
mc: after all that work to get fit and healthy, why the smoking?! I'm sure you can quit once you put your mind to it - look at how well you've done with your weight loss : ) way to go in the romance department. I'm still wondering if the shy quiet guy is really interested or if I'm just a diversion when he's bored.
kathi - is he really interested? Well knowing that is not part of the rules of the game, is it!!! If people knew what other people were thinking there wouldn't be the plathora of music, poetry etc etc from tortured souls that our lives are enriched with!(?). The whole point is that you're supposed to keep guessing (for a while at least!). I'm sure he is though - at least he should be!, so until more is revealed just enjoy your 'diversions' i say. (sorry re excessive exclamation marks use).
Yes i really like all my travel and i'm lucky. Managing my diet whilst i'm away is one thing, but if i'm away a lot it can be just as bad managing my diet when i get home because when i get home is when i feel like relaxing and 'treating' myself. I'm just back home now and i'm feeling in 'weekend' mode which means i'm feeling like catching up with people, eating bad stuff and drinking alcohol. I'll resist though for now at least although we're out for lunch with friends on sat and out for dinner with other friends the same day so things may go slightly awry with the resolve at that point....
caroline - bikini? pool party? I'm super jealous. Coldest stint for 65 years or something silly over here at the moment.
i'm also super jealous of you all having a holiday weekend up there. Make the most of it chicks.
For some reason I lost another pound. It's good, of course, but doing really well at the weight loss makes it harder during those times when I can't lose anything. And those times will come again--it's a cycle. Aw, just tell me to shut up--I should enjoy the loss while I can and deal with the not losing when that time comes.
Summer has arrived for me, and from now until Labor Day, every weekend I will be bombarded with temptations to eat wrong and to slack off on exercise. I will be visiting with family, and my family has food, lots of food, at every gathering, no matter how informal. I'm going to stock up on healthy snacks, like dried fruit and nuts, so I can munch on some of that when I am around the goodies that other people will be eating. Fortunately, I do a large share of the cooking on the weekends, so at least I can steer the menu a bit. The snacks that abound for in between meals will be more difficult.
Anyway, I hope you all have a great holiday weekend. If you do fireworks, please be safe and sane. People (frequently, but not always, teenagers) get hurt every year around here because they are careless with fireworks.
Work called this morning, but this time I don't have to race in before exercising--yay. I want to get another good workout session in before I spend my weekend visiting in another town, away from both gym and home exercise equipment.
Oh, I could take my step with me and do step aerobics in the morning. There's a thought.
Hello gang! I had an interesting incident this a.m. On my way to work, the muscle in my left upper back began to cramp. By the time got into the parking lot it was in full spasm! I could barely walk into the office. For a split second I thought I was having a heart attack and they'd find me collapsed in the parking lot. I finally made it in and sat down and luckily one of the docs and a nurse were there. I got through the worst of it and the doc said I could have a shot of Toradol if I thought it might help. I waited a while and though the initial spasm was gone, it is still sore and stiff so I opted for the injection. It is feeling much better but I am afraid if I move wrong it might flare back up. So far, so good. I didn't do anything different or unusual to cause it, it just crept up and WHAM! Took my breath away.
Chickie-Wear that bikini proud sistah! You worked hard to get there! Knock 'em dead! I'll never be able to wear a bikini, but I do like two pieces, so much easier when I have to use the restroom in a wet suit!
WLW-Hope you were able to make it to the pool. We had an unusually hot June, too. But now it is below normal....that is a good thing. Maybe this air will make it up your way soon.
Ange-Enjoy your weekend with friends! Stay warm! Hot cider??
Kitteh-Great job planning ahead for snacks! Hope you can work in some exercise while there. Is there a good place to take a brisk walk there?
No big plans for us this weekend. My older son is marching in our town's parade tomorrow for the final time. The graduated seniors always go back and march for July 4th parade. We will be baking in the sun watching him!!
P.S. I bought a pair of capri jeans yesterday. We are able to wear jeans and a July 4th t-shirt today and none of my jeans fit me anymore! I bought a size 14....and even washed them and STILL had to wear the belt that came with them! I had tried a size 12 and got them on, but they felt a bit tight in the waist still. By the time I buy jeans for fall/winter I'll be comfortable in them......possibly even a size 10?? Once I get to goal I'm not sure what size I will be......the future awaits and it looks pretty darn good!
Have a great Friday everyone!
Last edited by AnnieDrews; 07-02-2010 at 10:40 AM.
Kathi - If the guy is spending time with you, he's interested. Rarely does a man devote time to a friendship unless he's interested.
Annie - Ouch, back spasm. I would take it as a good sign that you are exercising. My calf muscles spasm at night since I've started running.
Kitteh - It's so great you broke the plateau. Enjoy the ride.
Last night I had dinner with a friend. I purposely ate over my usual calories AND then had dessert. It was an experiment in being less restrictive with my eating at restaurants. It was okay, but I think I would have enjoyed the spinach salad more.
I have nothing definite planned for July 4th and I think I'm going to take the weekend as it comes. I suggested an outing with the guy I'm dating, but he was noncommittal. I think I'm going to pull back with him and not worry about it. If he's interested, he'll call.
[QUOTE=motivated chickie;3368039] - It was okay, but I think I would have enjoyed the spinach salad more.
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I've felt that way more than once since changing my eating. Awesome!!
Yep, I've been exercising but I didn't do anything new this morning. Last night I replaced the belt on my vacuum cleaner. I may have pulled something doing that. I was in some weird positions on the floor! I also could have slept on it funny. I slept pretty hard once I got to bed. I may put the heating pad on it tonight just for insurance. I hate to do that in hot weather, but I really don't it that to happen again, especially on a holiday weekend.
Last edited by AnnieDrews; 07-02-2010 at 01:48 PM.
Good morning. Welcome to the elusive three day weekend. Yay!
I'm up a smidge on the scale this morning, but I had my weekly treat yesterday, so it was expected. Sugar = water retention for me. I was good otherwise, both eating and exercising.
I've listed out my breakfast, snack and lunch foods for the weekend while I'm out of town at my folk's summer place. Dinner will be whatever is served, but I do a lot of the cooking and I can make sure I have some good choices. For exercise, there are places to walk--on the road or on the beach (very rocky beach, typical Washington coast, not always easy to walk on except at low tide).
Summer fruit is starting to appear in the stores. Love that summer fruit, especially the imports from western Washington.
Annie--ouch! Sorry to hear about the back. I hear you about not wanting to move wrong and aggravate it. Congrats on the downsizing of jeans.
Chickie--have you tried drinking tonic water for the leg spasms?
Well, I've got to get a move on here. I need to finish up some chores at home before I can leave for the weekend.
I'm new but I thought I might fit in here. I'm Jessica, 40 years old, married, no kids. I work in publishing.
I had a really good week of eating but the exercise was no good. My trainer got sick and missed a session and I didn't do that well with the strength training without her. I hope to go for a run/walk today and then am meeting my trainer Monday.
Anyway, I look forward to getting to know you all.
Hi jessica and welcome! Good on you for having a trainer in the first place. Sounds scarily like very hard work to me!! I like my gym classes and work pretty hard i think, but certainly a personal trainer would push me into the puke-zone which i'm not too keen to rush into.
I sprained something in my lower leg while out for my run on friday so i've been off the running since then, but have done some weights and 3 spin classes over the weekend. My legs (quads particularly) have noticed!
Unfortunately i've also been out for lunch and dinner and afternoon drinks which has been all a bit naught, on the other hand it's been good to catch up with 3 different lots of friends for a change who we've not seen for a while.
The other drama of the weekend was getting the ashes of our dog back from cremation. I was wanting to scatter him down the bush track where we always walked him this afternoon, but my husband didn't want to, and we haven't really sat down and discussed why not yet or what he wants to do. It was sad to get him back and realise again there's no more waggy tails from him, and i had a good cry again yesterday! I knew i wasn't finished with that.
Kitteh: way to go with planning ahead on the food and exercise! with all the crazy weather extremes we've been having, a move back to washington state has been on my mind : )
annie: i feel you on the back spasm : ( good thing you had medical people and the option for toradol. following up with muscle relaxants might be a good idea!
chickie: isn't that a sign of low potassium or calcium? (maybe both!) I remember being told to eat bananas and take tums for extra calcium, when I had those during my pregnancy. horrible the way they hit while you're sleeping!
ange: sorry you and hubby are at odds on what to do about your dog's ashes, and the upset getting them back caused you : (
we've had a lovely drop in temps and humidity here. I took advantage and went hiking in a local park yesterday followed by church and a church picnic to celebrate the 4th last night. got caught up on lots of old friends : ) hit the pool today for a while, another church (right across the street) is having a block party and fireworks. maybe I'll make some new friends too : ) so that's 7 days straight of either working out or extra physical activity...told the girls at work we need to walk the parking lot tomorrow since the gym will be closed! I hope everybody is having a safe and happy 4th!
Last edited by weightlosswanted; 07-04-2010 at 04:41 PM.
So glad you are able to keep active even when you don't feel like it. It's so good for you. Congrats on the number!
I bought a size 14....and even washed them and STILL had to wear the belt that came with them!
Love that summer fruit, especially the imports from western Washington.
