September Chat
 

Welcome to all the newbies and our veterans who are checking back in! I'm going to start a September chat, someone else feel free to jump in and start a new thread when we get to 5 pages or so.

hi, I'm new. Is there a specific topic? :carrot:

English is not my first language, so please excuse my spelling, etc.

Chatting
 

Welcome, Cronopia, and Hi, Kathi. I am new, and haven't lost anything but my resolve, numerous times, in the week or so since posting here on 3FC.

I think, topic-wise, it's just whatever's going on with you. I like to read the posts so I have a sense of community and camaraderie, that I don't feel like I am all alone in the world, and that others are struggling with the same things I am struggling with. Like today, I ate the first "regular" meal I've had in a really long time. Usually, I eat from a bag, package or jar of something while sitting on the couch, so the meal thing is kind of a big deal, and here I can share it with people who can understand.

Anyway, glad you're here. Foodfighter2000

hi
 

Hi Girls!

My name is Deb, and I was here from about fall to spring. I lost some motivation with summer - and just let go. I got tired of thinking about food, got tired of always running, and just started to get downright lazy.

I'm still using my protein shakes, a few a day and regular food for dinner and maybe a snack. Snack portion sizes have not been in check! LOL

Anyway, I'm currently getting myself back on plan - started running again without whining so much and am starting to refind my groove.

Some of you may remember (if some of the older girls check in) I fell down the stairs in Jan and had tailbone issues. I still ran my 3 half marathons with it...and can run without pain, but sitting and getting up is STILL an issue. Very frustrating it's gone on for so long, but I just keep moving. It is what it is...it's not going away anytime soon. My training is important to me, because it allows me to know I can do anything if I just put one foot in front of the other.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone as we go... Cheers, Deb

September already....where has the year gone?

I don't know how you ladies in the southern States do it...we are hitting temps of 40C (maybe 95+ F) and it is miserable! Of course we usually don't get weather like this so very few of us have a/c in our houses. I do have it in the car so at least I get some relief there! Still waiting on Hurricane Earl.

I am doing an anti-candida diet as well as eating for hypoglycemia. Today is the first day I am noticing the after-effects so the diet is working. Won't get into any details here,but let's just say they are not very pleasant.

Have a great day everyone!
Maddie

Hello, all! Like Deb, I'm a "veteran" of the 40+ - I started here regularly in January of 2009, and with the help of 3FC, lost 25 pounds that year. 2010 so far has been maintenance-practice but I would really like to re-focus on the fitness aspect and see where that takes me on the scale. All-in-all, I'm doing far better without the extra 25 pounds - just not quite as good as what I imagined it would be. There's still a LOT of room for improvement!

Brief reintroduction - I'm 43, married 20 years, 11-year old son, and I love to swim. After YEARS of trial and much error, which led me up to 174 pounds, I discovered that the more good fats I ate, the happier I was and the faster I lost weight. I'm maintaining in the 149-152 range at about 1800 calories, with heavy emphasis on proteins, fats (between 35-40%), and unprocessed carbs like fruits/vegetables. I'm limiting grains and sugars.

Exercise-wise - that's where I need to get it together. When school starts next week, I expect to get back in the water a "few" times a week, and I've decided to take on the C25k program this fall. I'm in the process of picking out some targets for the rest of this year.

It's good to be back!

Morning my fellow 40-somethings.

My name is Cindy and I too was a regular in 2009 and at the beginning of this year. In March after being empty nesters for 8 years my 16 year old step-son moved in with us; talk about a life change. Most of my time is spent running him around and volunteering at our local animal shelter. Good news is DSS gets his license next week so no more chauffeuring.

As for my journey I did great when I checked in here, used FitDay (calories @1500), drank my water, and exercised before doing anything else when I got up. Time to do what I know works.

Looking forward to getting to know the newbies and catching up with old friends.

Hi Maddie, nice to meet you...let us know how the anti-candida works out for you. I was dabbling with some black walnut, wormwood, etc...to try to cut down on some - got off track with a few trips. I'd love to hear how you feel about it (your diet) as you go

Becky, so glad you're back too - and yeah on the swimming/running. Good fats..yeah, I need to chose that kind, huh? LOL

Cindy, I'm sure it was a huge adjustment, I can't even imagine....my son is 16 and we do weekends...through summer he was here a ton, and it was different than with weekends...loved having him here more, but it's just a different living process. He's so lucky he has you. ((hugs)) Any good hikes lately?

Kathi, I read back yesterday but didnt' comment yet. ((hugs on your daughter)) and hope marriage/army situation works out for son. I know it's been a bumpy road...hopefully this will instill some discipline as well.

Hi Cronopia! Nice to meet you. Looking forward to getting to know more about you during your journey.

Hi - Lots of new faces

I tried to read back some & just decided I will just try to keep up with what is going on this month. Had a family meeting last night with the husband & the three foster daughters. The jealousy between the girls was starting to get really bad & they were all getting a little mouthy. After going over my schedule with them I think they are starting to realize that I try to spend time with each one of them equally & that they need to chill & give me a little bit of time to myself or at least let me go to the bathroom by myself. :D I am not setting any weight loss goals for September, I figure I can keep up with it if I only lose a pound a month. August was crazy! September my only goals are to eat healthy, check in more often & drink more water.

Hope everyone is starting September off on the right foot. Have a great day everyone.

Hey girls! (We're still girls at heart in our forties, right?)
I was a regular in the 40s threads in summer and fall 2009 but got super busy with moving into a new house and a new position at work for the first half of this year so I haven't touched base with this group in a while. I'm at 166-167 right now (a few pounds over my ticker which is continuing to celebrate a particularly good day back in the spring ;) ) and would like to be at 160 by my b-day in October. Well, at least closer to 160 than I am at the moment - any progress would be a good thing. Nice to see you again, ICUwishing, cruisecat and WLW!

I'm a runner and a calorie counter although I have been doing it more in my head lately and should start entering it all into livestrong again.

Looking forward to getting to know the new folks and getting caught up again with old buddies.

What is everyone up to for Labor Day weekend?

Nice to have an intro/re-intro here to get everyone familiar with each other.

I am Annie, I'm 48 years old and I joined 3FC in January in an effort to change my eating/exercise habits and become healthier and to lose weight. I loosely count calories, decrease fat, increase fiber and I exercise 5 days a week. So far, so good. I have 11 pounds to go until I reach my goal. This place has really been a God-send as I have made these changes. So nice to know others have the same struggles as I do. The cheerleading is also great!

Welcome to all of our new faces!!


I dropped another pound since yesterday, probably just water (I spent the evening cleaning the house I moved out of last night and sweated ALOT!), but I need the ego boost so I changed my ticker.:dizzy: Back to my lovely salad for lunch today. I really miss eating healthy when I am unable to.

Dancer! Wow, great to see you again!

Annie - hugs! You were starting to post regularly just as several of us were getting "less regular". Congrats on being so close to goal - and yes, it really, really does help to be surrounded with folks having the same dilemmas!

OnABoat- there's no way I could catch up at this point, so I'll take your lead and just enjoy 9/1 on forward. :) Can relate to wanting to go to the bathroom by yourself - a girl's gotta have sanctuary at least one place!

Cindy - our hiking goddess! I know from FB that you've had a great summer and have been living the active dreams ... love your pictures! Still counting down to the out-country retirement escape?

Kathi - love your bus stories on FB, and I admire your persistence and attitude with everything!

maddie, cronopia, and foodfighter ... nice to meet you and look forward to learning more about you!

I'm planning to spend some time tonight on getting exercise goals down for September. Fortunately, C25k dictates a bunch ... other than that, I still have my food journals back from when I was actually losing, so I'll just back up and start there again. Hope it still works ... today was 149.5 lbs.

Getting to know you
 

Hi, FoodFighter here.

I notice everyone goes by their actual first names here, but I guess I'm not exactly ready to "come out of the closet" as far as some of the eating issues I have. I know no one cares, but if I don't sign my name, it's almost as if I don't even have to admit it's me who's just eaten an entire cake by herself, or a whole jar of peanut butter at one sitting even though it almost came up halfway through. I know it's denial, but that's one of the only things holding me together right now.

So, if it's ok with you ladies, I will keep on signing off FF2000, and sometimes with YPD, my Yappy Little Dog, also incognito.

Hello all!!
My name is Kelly, I've been counting my calories for the last week, first weigh in coming up on Friday. So we will see how it goes!
I have a 14 year old son who started High School last month, I am also married to the most wonderful man!
I have a stressful job but I love it!
Looking forward to giving and getting support while on my journey! :)

Boy does it feel good to be back (except for the fact that the site lags).

Did my treadmill early this morning and it set the tone for a GREAT day. Just got back from the shelter and happy to have been instrumental in getting a 5 year old lab and a 3 year old dane adopted.

Becky - I'm doing C25K again; however, this time I plan to take it to the streets at about week 5. You have done great this summer maintaining. As for hiking we've done a few up in the mountains but not here in the desert, it's still too warm.

Dee - I'm sure the girls will come to trust that you are there for each of them. As for YOUR time, good luck with that; I guess it's just one of those things that you have to do. As a parent and former foster parent I know that I have a tendency to put EVERYONES needs before my own.

Deb - I continue to be in awe of your commitment to running. I sooo want to be a runner but got incredibly discouraged when I took my runs to the road and couldn't go 5 minutes and this was after doing C25K on the treadmill, I don't even have hills here.

Annie - So good to see that you are still here and doing GREAT, I have to admit I'm jealous. I was within 20 lbs of goal before I went astray.

Dancer - You too have done great at maintaining over the summer. Obviously maintenance is going to be something I have to take seriously if a life change is to take place. Apparently I'm still an all or nothing kinda gal.

Foodfighter - I see that you are also in southern California. Just think, we could be neighbors. I actually have one of those YLD a couple doors down. Share as much as you're comfortable with, just keep sharing.

Kelly - Sorry, you can't possibly be married to "the most wonderful man", that title belongs to my DH Mack. ;)

Hi all. I'm a relative newbie here- just joined 3FC in June, after doing Weight Watchers (again) for a few months and then realizing I didn't actually need the face-to-face support group as long as I had this board!

I have 3 boys and a hubby at home, and I work as a physician. I find it particularly challenging to get my exercise in, seeing that I often work from 8 to 6, and want so spend time with my family. I'd love to hear from any of you who manage to make the time to do it all (work, home, family and exercise).

I'm liking all the intros/re-intros also, so many new faces & also new to me faces that were here before me.

Well I am officially the crazy one. I had one child because I figured I could handle one. Boy was I wrong. One question - why is it that your kids know your washer & dryer clean better than the one at their new apartment which has a brand new laundrymat? Oh never mind I figured it out if the Kid comes home, Mom will do her laundry too. Well I guess one child wasn't enough because I foster kids too, my limit is 3 because I don't want to just pile kids up in the corners or closets, although I believe some of them would be better off living in my closets. I take in troubled teens & have teenage girls right now, and one is a very trouble pregnant teenager.

I am married to a great guy, Wade is awesome & he is just as bad as me about wanting to bring all the kids here and take care of them. I'm/we are all very active, we boat, ski, hike, do the bike trails & I am a runner.

Whoo hoo I got a bubble bath tonight, I think the girls were realizing they were driving me nuts, they worked together & cooked a very nice dinner & sent me off to take a bubble bath while they were cooking, they said something about they didn't need to be supervised. :D

Going to catch up on personals tomorrow, I need to get the girls done with homework & in bed.

Don't think it will take us too long to hit 5 pages....lol

Quick intro about myself...I am 42 and with hubby for 19 years (married for 10). Have 2 girls who are polar opposites of each other. 7 year old is a girly girl and has ADHD which we are treating with diet and supplements. 5 year old should have been born a boy...would much rather wear jeans and a tshirt and get her hands dirty in the garage with daddy. She says she wants to be either a race car driver or an aircraft mechanic (like hubby). Lord help me!
I was a teaching principal and gave it up to stay at home with my 2 kids after my second was born. Now that she is in school (2 more sleeps!!! YES!) I am going back on the sub list.

It hit 43C here (110F) and I am wiped. Too hot to eat which is great and no problem getting 10 glasses of water in me.

Glad to see so many returning faces! I think we'll have an awesome board!
Maddie

Wow, it's an explosion! Great to see so many new faces and a bunch of veterans back on the board : ) I'm about to turn 46, mother of 3 dysfunctional children and grandma to 3 as well. Single, date occasionally. Trying to get down to 130 for a number of years now and seem to be stuck between 161-165. Living in horrendously hot and humid south carolina, though the humidity has dropped this week. I don't drive so I get in lots of walking while traveling by bus around town. I need some new motivation, was going strong on the morning workouts until I lost my ride and workout partner. I have changed my eating a great deal, but still fall off the wagon when it comes to eating out on occasion. Much less often then I used to and I make the trek to the farmers market for meat, produce and raw milk 2x a month.

Hey everyone I haven't forgot ya'll. I am having some major issues with my 17 year old daughter and having to focus on her right now when I get home from work. I was posting when I was at work but we have IE there and for some reason this site takes forever to load so I can't post for now during the day.

I am down about 15lbs, not sure how I am doing this with all my stress. I am working the treadmill, 30 min a day 5 days a week and keeping the calories under 1300 a day. If you want to keep up with me, you can check my blog out.

I just want you all to know I support you and I do read the posts just can't get to posting as much as I would like to, take care ya'll!

Hi Everybody,
Looks like you are all doing so well diet wise.
Me....lost 3kgs in July and regained 1 in August. I turned 48 in August and decided that by 50 I need to be a sensible weight.....about 70kgs...still big but a lot better than the 101 I am now.
Bit about me, I'm in Japan, been here for 20 years, hubby is Japanese.
I have four kids oldest is 18, youngest is 8.
And it is hot here in Japan, horrible humidity.

Have to run, get ready for work.

Take care

Jackie

Hi there! I am new to the group also. I understand the kid thing! I have a 22 yr old girl in college, an 19 yr old son who has multi-disabilities and great 16 yr old step son. My husband of 10 years is my best friend, he gets me.

I am trying to get back into fitness and a healthy eating plan from the long break I have been on. I would like to drop about 6 pounds before I go back to see my doc for my 6 month check up! I am on high blood pressure pills. I really need to loose about 30.

One of my challenges when I get motivated to work out is that I start with a program something like turbo jam or the gym or walk away the pounds. I do well for the first week and then I get to thinking, am I on the right program, should I add more like pilates and I over do it. It is a bit strange to me but I think it is a bit of a perfectionist thing, which I am not!

Do any of you find you over do it and then finally stop working out because you did?

Oh forgot:) I am 43.

Finding time to work out. I have learned for me- if I don't do it first thing in the morning, I will not do it.

cheers!
yvette

My food is half on/half off, and this is the week i need to real it back in...I keep saying that. I am finding though that I'm not eating as much as i think i am, and i panic more readily...thinking i ate WAY too much - but when it comes down to it, it was just "a little too much"...I'm trying to find perspective, and just working on "healthier" through September. I started getting lazy with my snacking choices.

As for my running, picture a 200+ pound turtle slothing it out...a tiny bit at a time. That's me...but I'm not going ot apologize for being slow. I did that for a good 6 months. Too hard on myself...man, i'm still going, it's been a year in October that I started this running thing. I automatically assumed I'd be thin running for a year, yeah, not. What no one tells you is when you start going longer distances - you're starving and want to eat more calories. I've packed on tons of muscle, but i'm still fat - period. Anyway, my struggle for my next race (half marathon in Oct) is to finish on time. They have sweepers so you have to maintain a 16min mile for 13 miles. I'm a little slower than that, but eeked out 3 other races. My times are not getting any faster, so it psyches me out a bit...nervous as it gets closer, but i tell myself - i know how to finish when my body doesn't want to at mile 10, and that's a very important key for me.

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Hi Dee- that's wonderful that you reach out and help troubled teens. I'm sure it's amazingly rewarding and stressful at the same time. I like your idea of just trying to eat healthy through Sept. I need tht as well, I've had too many boundaries, and get panicky if i jump in too quickly.

Denver- I must have just have just jumped out as you were jumping into 3fc. Very nice to meet you and hope your "new house and job" are working out well for you.

Annie- you've come so far!!! Look at you almost at your goal. I'm so proud of you for sticking with it -- ((hugs)) Remember when you were working on going "just 1 min" on your elliptical?

Becky- food journaling...man, sticking with that is such a struggle for me. I hope your schedule is less crazy this year for you, and can't wait to see how you do with everything. Any swim meets, or is the season over?

Foodfighter - hon, go by whatever name you'd like. (hugs) Your comfort is what's important so that you feel safe. Man, I can relate to that "closet" feeling. A few years ago, I sat down and told my husband how much I weighed..the ACTUAL number. I was keeping myself hostage. When I let myself say it outloud, it was so freeing...scary, but freeing. I'm a food addict, so I understand food issues, control, and numbing out, etc. Hang in there...one step at a time -- baby steps.

Hi Kelly, love your avatar...too cute. High school for your son! Is he excited? Mine is in 11th grade and started back Monday.

Cindy- that's awesome about the adoptions!! What a great feeling that must be. As for the "on the road"...most of my training is on the TM, but when I do a race - it feels mostly the same to me. Here's my advice - when you go outside, slow down your pace more - you'll go farther, shorten your stride a little bit, and do intervals outside before you do just that 20 min run outside. Slow and steady...maybe start it outside this time. You're going to get this. :) I'm turtle slow hon...I just take it one step at a time still! Trust me, my next half, i'll be at the back of the pack - but as long as you're going forward, you're making progress.

Neurodoc - 3 kids, physician, wife, etc...it's a busy life. WHo does it all? You do and you are...making little changes along the way to accomodate your needs and theres is really all anyone can do. There's no one best way to do it all...just carve out pockets of time to feel your best. Nice to meet you

Maddie- Yeah for school starting soon! Did you like being a principal? Good luck with the sub list...I have a cousin who just graduated with a teaching degree and is excited to start her career. Wow, it was hot up there yesterday! 110F!

Kathi, don't think I mentioned it to you, my son has obsessed on going to college in Charleston. (few years still) - but I smile and think of you. He found a "neat" apartment complex and a college with a voice acting/acting thing that got his attention. I've been watching your journeys, and yeah for the farmer's market. Have been following your bus journeys as well.

Losing It - good luck with your daughter and whatever is going on. Great ob on being down 15 pounds.

Jackie- my son is Japanese obsessed...he was so excited to drink "Japanese Soda" - we pickd up at Epcot/Disney, while he watched Anime...it's the little things I guess. Wow, never really thought about the weather in Japan - hot, humid - neat to know. Where were you before Japan? Was it a big culture shock change? or did you love all the differences?

Yvette- I love that you wrote this - "he gets me"...I get that...i have a husband like that too. :) 6 pounds is doable...and then we'll take it from there. I think sometimes when i'd work out, I'd be so "into it" then just lose interest...I found running last year and set my sites on a half marathon (did it in March 2010), and having a longer term goal, pushed me to get past that initial hump. I told as many people as i could i was taking on this challenge, and then i didn't want to fail. I've gone to to complete 3 of them now, with 2 more to do this year. Trust me, I'm a roly-poly over 200 pound runner, and it's not pretty...but having a challenge in the distance helps me keep moving. Maybe checking in a few times a week and accountability will help you.

Cheers, Deb

Hey everyone - looks like there are a bunch of other runners on this thread - how fun! Since everyone else did such a nice job with their bios, I should add that I've been with my bf for 7 yrs, we have no kids, a very emotionally needy cat and often dog sit for a sweetheart of a Lab and we love to travel. Our next big trip is to Tunisia in North Africa in the spring.

lambchop - I'm so impressed with your half-marathon plans! I bet all your running has changed your shape a bunch even if you don't see the results as fast as you'd like on the scale. Are you doing any long runs this weekend?

ho11ybr - I know what you mean on the perfectionist thing - it can make you be really negative with yourself. A buddy of mine and I have decided that we do best setting goals that we can knock out of the park. For example, if I say I need to run 30min 3x/week minimum, than when I run 45min 4x/wk and throw in a couple of long walks too, I'm exceeding expectations and can feel good. If I tell myself I have to exercise for hours everyday, I fail right away and get discouraged.

jackie - does being in Japan make things harder or easier for diet and exercise?

losingit - You are doing so well losing while under other stress - that's really impressive. Hang in there!

wlw - maybe we can push through the 160s together? Although you're much closer to a new decade than I am. Sorry about your losing your workout partner - having a buddy makes such a difference. The friend I do most of my long walks with has been out of town for a few weeks and it definitely changes things.

maddie - love your description of the girls - sounds like you have your hands full! what are you doing for diet and exercise? Apologies if you've explained previously.

on a boat - aren't baths the best? I just survived a major bathroom remodel and had a hard time living without a tub for a few weeks. It's so amazing what you do with foster kids - I'm so glad there are wonderful people like you out there giving them a great life.

neurodoc - sounds like you have a tough schedule! Could you get out for a walk on your lunch break at all or is that impossible?

cruisecat - good for you for getting the treadmill in first thing. I read somewhere that one of the issues people have with making the transition from inside to outside running is that they need to crank up the incline slightly on the treadmill to mimic running on outside surfaces. Might be worth a try cranking it up a degree or two for a while before going outside again. I love hearing about the shelter adoptions - what a great thing you do.

coco - hope you are happy with the weigh-in tomorrow!

icu - are you still competing with your swimming? Curious to hear what you think of C25K - I'm sure with all your cardio training you'll be super successful.

We've got guests (bf's parents) coming for the weekend tomorrow so I took the day off to run tons of errands so I should get on that. After my run, of course ;) Hope you all are doing well...

Dancer - love the needy cat comment, LOL - I am looking at 6-8 this weekend. (i should be doing 8, after 6, we'll see how it goes) It will depend on how i'm feeling. I just got a great massage today - had tons of knots in my hips, so hoping it loosens me up.

North Africa, wow! that's exciting for you- how do you decide on the places to travel next?

Awe
 

Deb: I am in awe that you can even run 1 mile, let alone a half marathon, and that you are doing it out there! I struggle with 20 minutes on my elliptical machine, and have had to cut down to 10 minutes at a time. The fact that you aren't at your goal weight is probably discouraging, but I hope that the accomplishment of getting out there and doing what you're doing is giving you the encouragement and PRIDE to keep going. :D
FF2000

Cindy - Maybe the DHs are twins! :lol:

Deb - The little pookie likes HS, which is 1/2 the battle I suppose!

Everyone else - HELLO!!!!

Hi Everybody,
Hope you are all well!

Dee... I also think it's great that your are helping troubled teens!! I have two teen boys (18 and 16) and they drive me crazy. Glad the girls gave you the evening off, that was really sweet of them to cook dinner for you!

Deb.....I hope your son gets chance to visit one day. Japan is both wonderful and frustrating at the same time. I have a real love/hate relationship with this country. But I'm here for life!

danceindenver....Japanese women tend to be skinny. Anyone over 50kgs is considered obese. I have students who are in their mid 50s and weigh maybe 55kg and complain that they are overweight. There is little help in the way of weightwatchers, jenny craig etc. There seems to be strange programes that show obese women who have lost a lot of weight in really weird ways. One woman lost half her body weight by eating a piece of fish and veggies for breakfast, then chewed gum for lunch and dinner!!!!

Well my kids are hungry, story of my life, everytime I sit down somebody wants something!!!

Have a good weekend everyone

Jackie

Hello friends!!

JackieChan said: "Well my kids are hungry, story of my life, everytime I sit down somebody wants something!!!" I had to smile, looks like no matter where in the world we are....we all deal with the same things. Love it!!

Yep, Deb, I do remember my struggle to start on the elliptical. I never did get to where I felt comfortable or enjoyed it. So I sold it a while back as I knew I didn't have room for it at my new home. I've been doing the Walk Away The Pounds and just love it!! I alternate between 2 and 3 miles (Boot Camp) and do it 5 days a week. I have been off while moving, but plan to get started again Monday or Tuesday of next week. Wanted to start back this week, but have been staying up late working on finishing the move and getting my house in order.

I maintained my loss and am holding at 152!! So happy!! I "treated" (and I use that word loosely) myself to Taco Bell for supper last night and I really didn't even enjoy it. I don't know if they have changed their recipes/ingredients or if my palate has just really changed that much....it just didn't taste that good. Again I say, I have really learned to wisely choose when I do eat something that isn't on my plan. If I am indulging....I want it to be worth my time!!

I got my kitchen mostly in order last night. Now if I can just find where I put everything (;)) I'll be in good shape to get back to cooking and preparing food. I promised the boys I would cook when they get home from their Dad's next week.....they will be there until Tues. due to the Labor Day holiday. I really want to do grilled rosemary/garlic pork chops and some roasted potatoes.

I am so happy in my new home! I may need to rent storage for a while, but I am so happy I decided to go for it and buy my own place. It's HOME.:)

Love to all!

P.S. I'll try to check in over the weekend. Am spending Sat. thru Mon. at fiance's. Our OU Sooners football schedule starts this weekend!! Woot!!

:wave: Hiya all!

I'm behind on reading all the comments already, but I pledge to do my share this weekend. :) I was spoiled by having time at work to browse the site, and now the days are pretty crazy. So I just have a few quick things ...

Last night, after a day of great eating and journaling, I got home from work and ate the weirdest dinner I've ever had. Fresh rustic Italian bread with a wonderful peppery olive oil, a couple of whole tomatoes, a piece of cheese, and ice cream. Didn't go over the calories, and no backtalk from the scale ... but wow ... what a bizarre combination. Then I check the calendar, and there's the explanation - TOM on the verge. Aha!

Nope, didn't swim all summer. :D Will be jumping back in next week, though, to get ready for early season meets starting in October. I'll be here complaining about being sore and tired - feel free to remind me that it was a CHOICE to not swim! This year I'm going to add some weight training to see what it does for my times.

I so wish I had a good bathtub! We have a really nice "garden tub" in our master bath, but we discovered that the way it's supported is not structurally sound. The other one is ridiculously shallow and it's a cheap plastic shower/tub module, so it's cold and ... not fun. Future remodeling plans will fix this situation! I think our household would have more harmony if baths were a possibility. :)

kathi, I'm with ya on the workout partner. I'm AWFUL about keeping to a schedule when left to my own devices - self-motivation is not my strong suit!

Gotta run ... but I will carve some time out this weekend to do personals!

Becky-I think your supper sounds absolutely delicious!! I love eating like that. I know what you mean about the tub situation. The one in my new bathroom is very shallow and doesn't look inviting at all. I hope we can put in a whirlpool/garden-type tub in at the house fiance is going to build out there.

HI! :wave:

New here, too.

42yo, no kids, lifelong yoyo dieter and recently diagnosed as being in freakin MENOPAUSE! At 42?! :bomb: Dr said it's within the normal range, but it's really made me feel OLD. I've got horrible night sweats, hot flashes and insomnia. There is not an emoticon to appropriately address my feelings on this. ::stars:

I have back problems, and occasionally some other joint problems, I swear my body is shutting down. AT 42! Well at least it's motivated me to DO SOMETHING!! I've always concentrated on dieting but these recent changes have really highlighted my need for EXERCISE, which I've been avoiding for 42 years! :mad:

I work at at desk for most of the day, so I'll probably only post M-F.

My H recently got some bad tests back from his Dr (high cholesterol, overweight) so he's FINALLY on the bandwagon with me. That should help.

Yesterday was good, today so far, so good, but I have an Event tonight, so that will be tricky.

I was going to weight this morning, then got dressed and forgot. I'm afraid I'm back over 180 (my jeans are saying that, anyway).

Here's to a successful weekend! :hat:

Blueflower-Welcome! I recently started having what I think are hot flashes and one of the docs I work with suggested black cohosh. I get it at Wal Mart....they make a paired combo of morning (hot flashes) and evening (hot flashes, insomnia) formula. It seems to be working well so far. Good luck!!

Thanks, I'll look into the black cohosh.

I worry about those supplements. I remember someone suggesting St. Johns to me once, and I said, "you know that can effect birth control pills, are you trying to get me knocked up?!"

I've got a friend (51) going though it, she's tried a lot of stuff, mostly just lost her $$.

I will look into it!

Hi Blueflower,
Hope you are feeling okay.
I know what you mean about avoiding exercise, I've been doing that for 48 years. My kids roll around laughing when I tell them that I am going to exercise. I get my own back by telling them that if I go a strict diet I will not buy snacks.....usually shuts them up!
My DH also has very bad health and has to watch his food and exercise. He has heart failure and kidney failure, at 49 he has the same problems as an 80 year old. We eat a ton of vegetables and fruits, very little protien, I would actually go vegetarin but my oldest son would think I am starving him!!

Hope you get those hot flushes sorted, must be awful. So far I haven't had them and am not looking forward to it. I do suffer from insomia, most nights if I get two hours of sleep I am lucky. Actually since I have started to exercise my sleeping pattern is a lot better.

Take care and welcome
Jackie

Since alot of my old friends have decided to get back on the boards I thought I would follow!

I'm a 49 year old who finally got tired of feeling sick and tired! I started counting WW points and getting at least 30 minutes of exercise every day. I lost 55 pounds and have kept it off for over a year. I have about 10 more pounds that I would like to lose. I enjoy walking but I broke my toe in early August and have been unable to wear closed toe shoes. I'm finally ready to get back in the routine of walking every morning so I'm hoping the board helps keep me accountable.

It's good to be back!

blue flower: black cohosh is good for the hot flashes, melatonin is awesome for insomnia!

Hey we loaded the boat up last night & left early this morning we are spending the weekend on the water. Hard posting on the forum from my blackberry so I will just check in later. Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend & be safe.

Page 3 already?! This is great!

I've been reading but just haven't been feeling the greatest. I've tweaked my anti-candida diet a bit to hopefully alleviate some of the symptoms. I am also in the midst of a wicked cold but my naturopathic doctor says it is my body relasing all the toxins and gunk from my system. OK.I just wish it would go away fast!!!! One good thinkg about feeling crappy is food is the last thing on my mind!

It is "only" supposed to go up to 32C today and Hurricane Earl has already hit shore.

Next time I'm back I'll do personals!
Maddie

Today is a long run day...have 8 miles on deck...it will take me more than 2 hours because I'm a slow runner. I wish I could say I just "jump" right in, but even after a year, it's still a challenge to push myself. My plan is to start around 2pm. If i don't set a time, i keep pushing it back, LOL I'm hoping one day I'll wake up and go...YEAH, big run today!!!! I keep waiting ;)

Beautiful weather here this weekend, and I'm excited because I go away for a few days with DH next week - and it looks like blue skies ahead!

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FF2000 - thank you. Yeah, the pride is cool...i walk with more confidence these days.

Monkey- glad he's liking HS so far. My son is being very positive about it this year, which is a nice change

Jackie - that's interesting about the women and things. What do you find yourself leaning towards in terms of changing to reach your goals? So glad you're sleeping better with exercise.

Annie - Walk away the pounds...i've used those before, very nice videos. Did you move locally? ooh, read more, bought your own home, after renting, nice! Happy for you, and yeah for taco bell not being too yummy for you...it's the little things.

Becky- back to swimming soon! For me, I'm wedged into the tub like a piece of cheese, so I skip it and stick with showers for now. I love going to hotels that have a great tub.

Hiya Blue, welcome. I only started running at 42 ;) I'm in perimenopause (since late 30's) and ready to be done all ready - guess it's not in the cards for me yet. Hopefully you and H can find a pattern for maybe some walks or bikerides togeether.

OnMyWay, great to see you again...and yeah on keeping off 55 pounds

Dee- enjoy your boat time and the long weekend

Maddie, how long does he expect the die off to last (reaction)? about a week? a few days?