Hahaha Ladies... my favaorite easter candy is Hersheys Milk Chocolate Coated Eggs.. I have to stay out of the stores right now too. All of them. I cannot risk running by those as I will not be able to pass them up. Only once per year they come out and guess what its only freaken February and they are already in stores. I have seen them. The robin blue colored bag sticks out like a damn sore thumb!
Mstyringagain - I grew up in Palm Springs, CA. I see that blue sky and its not like anything else you can explain. I miss the snow capped mountains. Georgia has like one mountain that I can see from here
Roxanne... I am dying of laughter about the cats. Mine used to bring rodents to my doorstep... you ever seen a citrus rats? They are huge, ugly creatures and my cats was the king of killing and leaving at the front door.
NewLeaf - yea... you got it. Whats up with having smaller legs, hips and waist then me? I want to feel smaller and like my man can protect me. How can he do that if he can't even push me out of the way hahahahah. No really I used to have a long laundry list of things that I wanted in a man. As the years have past I have tried to be less superficial but somethings have to stay on the list and being over 6'0 and broad is one of them I will never be that small either. I have faced that. Even at my smallest (160 and 5'9") I still stuck out... hahahaha best to embrace it than fight it.
Sept2012-Looks like you have a good plan in place. Remember to to allow yourself some treats. I found being too strict with myself leads to my downfall. I wish you all the best and remember we are here to support you!
MrsTrying - I really really hope they help your DH on Friday. You both have waited long enough for him to get the medical attention he needs. I am so impressed with your dedication to walking. If you can't walk outside you find a way to do it inside. I would probably just forget it. Good for you!!!
Linda - I am glad that you had a good weekend and visit with your grandkids. We are expecting a snow storm here tomorrow also. They can't make up their mind how much we are suppose to get but its all I heard about on the news this week.
Foodwise things were good yesterday. Kept it within calorie range. Still holding off until Friday to weight. I have not seen the scale go down in a couple of weeks and am scared to get on and not see a loss again.
It's Thursday - I am at work even though they closed my place of employment due to impending bad weather I still came in - silly me.
All week the news has been all over this impending snow storm that was suppose to hit last night and dump a foot or more of snow on us. Before my boys were even home from school yesterday, they can already canceled school for today. Last night, before 9:00 all schools, including the University that I work for (which NEVER closes BTW) was closed.
Woke up this morning, let my dogs out expecting to see white stuff everywhere and there was NOTHING. Not one flake. Now they are saying the snow is suppose to come later today and tonight. I came into work because I live in a small town so I have to drive quite a ways into work, I am more worried about coming in tomorrow than today so if needed, I will take my snow day tomorrow.
It is not the administrators fault for closing everything down early, they are looking out for the students and employees. I am sure they were pressured by the continual weather forecasts. However, my fear is the next time school really NEEDS to be cancelled, they will not do it.
My DD goes to college about two hours away and they HAVE really been dumped on. Poor girl, she will probably be snowed in for a couple of days.
Any, if your still reading, I don't have much to report. Food was okay, completed another day of the C25K program this morning. I will weigh tomorrow, my ring is a little lose so I am hoping for a loss.
NEMom...we were supposed to have 8-10 inches of snow too...got 4. The news are always preparing us for the blizzard of the century. I've decided that I should have been a meteorologist...where else can you be wrong more than 50% of the time and keep your job?
Wish I had more time for personals... so I'll go off memory while I have a couple of minutes:
Hi to all you newbies! Always glad to see more faces here.
MrsTryingAgain: LOVE your photos! Anxious to hear how the Dr. appt goes tomorrow.
Easter candy: my favorite has always been Russel Stover Nests (chocolate covered coconut with 3 jelly bean eggs). They're not as good as they used to be (more like a coconut crisp then actual coconut) but I still love them.
I don't envy you ladies in the dating scene! My BFF is single (widowed) and isn't even interested in trying. She says all the good ones are taken and doesn't want the drama of dating. Can't say I blame her.
I've had my cat for almost a year now. Got her from the shelter, all four paws have been declawed. I don't know if she could catch a mouse, but she sure wants to catch one of birds that frequent the feeders I put by the windows for her entertainment!
Yea for smaller sized clothing that fits! I'm just happy my current clothes aren't as restrictive (I refused to buy anything larger, so a few things have been a bit of a squeeze). Don't we ALL have a stash of clothes for "When I lose a few pounds"?
ok, phone is ringing...gotta go! Have a great, On-Plan day!
2FatCats: Thanks for the Ticker advice...I'll have to wait the 20 days/20 posts until I can add it as a signature. If I could lose the 100+ pounds I need to in 20 days I would never need the Ticker, right?
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A post from my blog ... let me know what you think or go right to my blog and add a comment:
Feeling sad? Have a cookie or two or twelve, the sugar seems to make you feel happier.
Need a hug but there's nobody who'll give you one? Have a burger with all the fixings, an overful stomach mimics a hug, right?
That's REPLACEMENT THERAPY. I've practiced this most of my life. Of course when I was younger, active, and motivated this was a practice that was balanced by all the days nothing needed replacing. Now that I'm older, less active, and lacking motivation I can't make excuses for it anymore. And somehow life has also found a way to bring more and more days where something needs replacing. Replacement Therapy always was a negative, destructive behavior and I need to stop ... now ... while I'm "older" but not yet "old."
It seems we're all dealt a hand to play in this life. Five cards: Chemistry, Connections, Circumstances, Consciousness, Choices. Our DNA, abusive relationships, financial distress, and negative thoughts are results of the first four cards. The fifth card is the "wild card." The Choices we make have the ability to change the suite and number on any of the other cards.
We may have health issues, but we can make healthier choices. We may have family/friend relationships that are a horror show, we can build better relationships. We may be in debt, but we can make strides to pull ourselves out of debt through fiscal responsibility. People may have filled our minds with mean-spirited comments and lies, we can chose to think about kindness and truth.
Today I am starting on a journey ... I'm turning it around. I am going to make better, healthier choices. Are you with me?
If you would like to watch the inspirational vid clip where I gleaned the five card concept, copy and past this link into your browser: youtu.be/ZPW3EB5U0bo
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Just got off work. UGH! Heading directly to bed. Have a very full day that starts early. H has his cardiologist appt. at 9.
This is my hubby. This photo was taken a few days ago at the park. Please keep positive thoughts for him tomorrow. If the cardiologist decides to put the pacemaker in right away, we are going to do it...come HE77 or high water. I need him to be healthy...not blacking out or getting dizzy.
We believe these steps are here for people to get up on their horses. We are not far from a horse trail.
MrsTryingAgain: Sending lots of positive vibes! Hope things go well for you tomorrow!
Well, in an effort to increase my exercise, I walked on my break tonight. Did two loops around the building. Pretty good for me.
Stayed on plan all day. Cat brought in another mouse and we have taken away her access to the dog door. Went to take the beagles for a walk when I got off work yesterday. Our other cat decided to come with us. Didn't we look a sight. Two beagles, me and the cat all strolling along.
I was too afraid to go far though because I don't want him getting comfortable out on the roads so we turned back early.
MrsTryingAgain - My thoughts are with you and DH today. Hoping he finally gets the pacemaker and medical help he needs!!! Sending positive thoughts your way.
Lisa - Loved your blog entry. I have had a disappointing start to my day so the
Quote:
I'm turning it around. I am going to make better, healthier choices. Are you with me?
really made me pause and think. Great positive thinking, I need some.
roxannestags-Sounds like you had a great day. Would have loved a picture of you and your dogs and cat walking down the street. Since I have both dogs and cats I have a good picture in my mind and it makes me smile.
I weighed this morning hoping to see a loss and what did I get? A 2lbs gain. TOM is coming soon but really? I have lost NO weight this month. Looking back over calories consumed I should have lost something, at least a pound. I am very bummed out over this and having a pitty party. Am I going to be limited to 1300 calories just to maintain? Am I forever going to have to pass up a cookie when I want one? Am I too old to reach my goal of 150? Do I have to weigh and measure every bite I put in my mouth? Is that how I want to live my life? Am I destined to have fat thighs, flabby arms and a fat stomach?
I realize I am not in my 20's or even 30's but I feel like I am doing enough work to drop a couple of pounds a month.
BLECH. I am over it.
How do we get the 2012 Feb chat thread closed? Folks keep stumbling onto it and posting by accident. I just found another this am and directed her here. Patchworkpenguin started it and she hasn't posted anywhere since 12-22-2012.
I was another one that posted there. Glad I was redirected!
How is everyone doing today? I am so proud of myself! I did 6 laps of the building at work last night AND came home and walked the dogs. I hit my 100% goal on my activelink monitor. I can go to bed early!
NEMom: You are NOT too old. I asked myself that same question back in December. And at first I hated weighing every bite of food. But - you learn to eyeball it after doing it a while. Trust me on that one - I can eyeball exactly 16g of peanut butter. Every single time.
My 2 cents: If what worked before doesn't anymore - remember that your body is doing what it is supposed to - adapting to and overcoming change. Have you thought about chalking it up to the learning process and trying something new? Surprise your body and make it adjust again.
I've done a LOT of cardio in my days...and all I saw was changes on the scale. I was smaller, yes, but still soft and didn't feel proud of my body. I felt disappointed and betrayed by my body after all my efforts. I was so bored and felt like a hamster-in-a-wheel, too. And I was hungry and cranky all the time. All of that meant I couldn't sustain it. I felt like, Why bother? So I gave up and found myself right back at square one (or scale one).
Funny/Sad how I would do the same thing time and time again and still expect different results. And I always thought I was a quick learner....
Lots of fitness 'experts' believe the best way to change your body composition is to lift free weights. Otherwise you could end up becoming the dreaded 'skinny-fat'. I didn't believe all the 'experts' but now I get it. Now I see changes in the mirror - even if the scale shows nothing. I finally learned that the more muscle I build - the more calories my body burns at rest - and that means I can EAT more, I am stronger and I look better! Win-win-win!
Okay - starting to sound like a weight-lifting commercial.
Just know that you can do this - you are NEVER too old to succeed.
Thank you, NE Mom, for saying exactly what I was coming here to say this morning! No movement on the scale for me either - in fact, I was up 2 pounds this morning. And I was good this week! An hour on the treadmill every day, and 200 crunches daily.
HUGE thank you to 2FatCats, who said exactly what I needed to hear. I remember last summer, when I had my gym membership and was going 3 times a week to lift weights, that even if the scale stayed the same, my body was changing. I no longer have my gym membership, but I do have hand weights at home. I need to get back to doing that. Thanks for the inspiration, and the positive words of encouragement. I'm going to get started today, and do only half an hour on the treadmill and half an hour of weights. it feels good to have a plan!
I will never be that small either. I have faced that. Even at my smallest (160 and 5'9") I still stuck out... hahahaha best to embrace it than fight it.
