KARI - WOW!!! You look like a totally different person!! I guess I never realized how much weight 40 pounds is!!

Those pictures have got to be motivating for you!! They have even motivated me!! Thanks for sharing...I love to see real pictures...not those pictures of people trying to sell ephedra based pills!!

SunnyD - Take it easy ...don't worry about your workouts - the most important thing right now is that your ankle heals correctly...get some rest on it!! Thank you for sharing your story with us.

Just got done with my Curves workout. Didn't get Tuesday in, but still got three days in...will have to make sure that I get some cardio in tomorrow....going to another wedding this weekend so I know Saturday I will be dancing for hours!!

Have a great Thursday!!

SunnyD- Don't rush back on your ankle too soon. I did that after hurting it really bad and year later I still have occasional pain and swelling.

also thanks for sharing your story.

bev

SunnyD57 definatly rest that ankle. Atleast you *tried* to get back into the swing of Curves. Your ankle is just not ready yet. You'll know when it's time. I still pray for a quick and speedy recovery for you!

Also, thanks for sharing your story with us. You have made me feel stronger. You gave me hope that I can, and will get through my loss. (((hugs))).

well finally hit the curves today after a week without going. It sure felt good to get back in the groove.
alot of post to read when i came on...

sunny....you have been through heck and back again and sound as if your a lot stronger person for it. your a true inspiration.

kari...my gosh woman u look like two different ppl in your pics!

went to the doc for blood work today and she told me to try the south beach diet...no as much fat and protein like the adkins. has anyone here tried that one?

Didn't Curve yesterday, but I'm definitely gonna Curve tonight. I found the easiest way for me to fit the time in, is to bring my sweats and sneakers to work, and then change before I leave and go straight to Curves. After I get home, I can make a zillion excuses as to WHY I can't POSSIBLY Curve tonight, LOL.

My DD and I used to go together, but she's been working nights and I work days, so we haven't been able to coordinate. It is certainly easier to motivate yourself if you have someone to go with!


Peace,
~VOW

Must be that time of the month....

yep....

for people injuring themselves!

This morning I went to Curves. Everything was fine. Came home, felt fine for a while, and then I got this tremendous pain in my arm! I was just sitting there, and WHAM!

I couldn't lift my arm up all the way, or move it around completely. It hurts really bad where my muscle is. If I were to flex my arm like I was trying to make my muscles pop *like that would happen* ... that's where it hurts. It doesn't feel like I pulled a muscle. It's just a weird painful feeling.

It's starting to feel better since I soaked in the tub though. We have a jacuzzi tub, so I let the jets hit it real good. I plan on going to Curves again in the morning so *hopefully* it won't hurt quite so bad. If it does, I'll just take it easy, or only do the equiptment for my legs. Bummer though. Tis' the season for injuries!

So I hope everyone had a good day today. Tomorrow is pay day for me! WOO HOO....finally. I get tired of this two week pay. It's hard to budget. But I survive I'm thinking about a possible career change...you'll have to read my journal for the details. (But don't laugh!)

My Journal Entry Today

Talk to you all later!
~ Kari ~

SunnyD. WOW, what a beautiful person the Lord has made of you. He has brought you through a personal ****. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I sat here and cried.
Inspired, and motivated to make the best out of the life He has given us. I too have lost, but what consoles me is that I know some day I will be with my babies again. And they will be awaiting me with open arms. Ya know, I think that our little angels are up in heaven playing together. You have been through a lot and have over come much.
Now I hope that you are babying that ankle of yours. Don’t push your recovery, if you try to do too much, you will only make it worse. I will be praying for a speedy recovery
Although I know it isn’t speedy enough.

Revelly, Did you ever make it to your appointment at curves? Let us know how it went!

Vow, I had a friend who was diabetic. She was severely overweight. She had a Gastric Bypass because the Dr’s told her that if she didn’t do something to lose the weight, that she would not live to see her grandchildren. She isn’t a grandmother yet, so she said that losing the weight was a must for her. She has dropped 80 pounds and was recently given a clean bill a health from her Dr. She is no longer diabetic. I hope that when you get to your goal weight too, that the diabetes will also go away for you.


Kari. FABULOUS. I'm so proud of you. Keep up the good work. You are beautiful, and I have a feeling that once you get to your goal weight you just may have trouble keeping the guys away. I hope that your arm feels better by morning, don’t try to over do it at curves again. Make sure you ask them to watch you to make sure you are doing the machines right. If you are off by just a little, you could be pulling a muscle in a way that it could cause pain afterwards. When I first started at Curves, I had a problem with my neck and shoulder. It wasn’t until I started using the machines correctly that the pain went away.

Rosiee, I'm on Atkins, but I have read the south Beach Diet book. It is very similar to Atkins, but doesn’t let you eat as much of the bad fats, and it allows more of the good carbs. My bf and I are going to switch to South Beach once we hit our goal. We aren’t ready to start eating more carbs yet. I don know someone that has been on SB for 2 weeks and has lost 11 pounds, She said mostly from her belly too. She is totally loving it.

OK, well I gotta finish up a few things before I hit the sack.
I'm off work tomorrow, getting new bedroom furniture delivered, so I’ll be able to check in during the day. I hope that everyone is doing well.

Nite

Mia

Sooo... kari sent me. I'm a Curves girl, 31.25" gone from me since March 17. I had a really disappointing weigh & measure yesterday because it's TOM and I'm bloated like the Michelin Man. We'll see how it is next month.

Whoops. That should read 31.5", but what does a quarter inch matter?

I've also lost 50 pounds, but as I started dieting before I started Curves, they say that I'm 37 lbs down. BAH!

Wow, thanks for that rather - exuberant? and friendly welcome. It's nice to get support. I've posted about my loss at other weight-loss boards and I've received bad vibes from people. What the **** is up with that? Don't be a jealous, catty ***** about it, be thankful and realize that if I did it, you can do it. Man, people confuse me.

I'm finding that the hours at Curves here are pretty limited. I would really like it to be open longer on Saturdays, or to have the opportunity to go in on a Sunday. Nooope, not gonna happen around here, unfortunately. I don't want to pay for a membership to the Y, either, so I'm stuck with walking or something else for those two days.

Hey everyone

I've been kind of in lurker mode the last few days, it seems. I didn't wander off the face of the planet and have actually been to Curves, just didn't have the energy left at the end of the day to write a post.

Couple of things that I did feel need to be said. There have been some incredibly open and sharing posts on this thread, and I wanted to thank you for writing them. I feel very privileged to be a part of that type of communication.

Ginger, welcome to the thread! I'm totally wowed by your progress. Sorry it wasn't taken so well in other spots. Their problem and our definite gain.

Sunny, I'm glad you are staying off that foot a tad longer. If it isn't healing up properly, maybe you can have it x-rayed again and make sure there isn't a hairline fracture or something? Even if not, an ankle brace really does sound like a good plan since your ankles have been a problem before. Congrats on that new niece! Post pictures for us to gush over!

Mia, I loved your imagery. I can envision an angel baby daycare, all of them waiting for their mommies to come pick them up.

Kari, how is that arm? I hope it is feeling better.

VOW, I'm the same way. My Curves is just far enough from home (20 minutes) that if I don't take my workout clothes with me, I will make too many excuses once home and not get in for the day. I've even gone in my work clothing instead of letting the excuses build. Of course, work is casual dress, so I wear stuff that I can move in and it isn't a problem.

Rosiee, SB diet and Curves are really close in concept except SB promotes using more sugar substitutes. I react funny to aspartame, so I just steer clear of all those. If you haven't bought the SB book already, I'd just go through your Member Book and check it out. Save yourself a little money! If you already have the book, there is an SB thread on 3fc's that is worth checking out. I used a lot of their strategies while doing 6 weeks of the Curves plan.

Ok, now who all was talking about IBS? I have it as well, but mine sounds like the other end of the spectrum. I've been miserable the last few days with the gut cramping, bloating and diarrhea. Mine is fairly under control, but when I'm under severe stress (my life right now) it flares up horribly. Couple that with some poor food choices, and I end up being a pretty unhappy camper. High fat foods are a trigger for me. Buttered popcorn, or theater popcorn in general, can set me off. When it is really bad, even a warmish glass of water can send me off the deep end. Has to be ice cold and filtered. Weird, huh? One major thing that helps me is deep breathing. Three really deep, way down into your diaphragm, cleansing breaths can shift things from super bad to at least tolerable. That combined with lots more dietary fiber and walking help keep it under control most of the time. And of course, I'm probably writing this out more for myself than you guys, because I need to remember what I used to do and put it into practice once again!

I've turned this short epistle into a novel. Time to get outta here and enjoy my Saturday! Take care, all

Andria

To Mia:

Diabetes is never really cured, nor does it "go away." It can be CONTROLLED through diet and exercise, and if a person loses a lot of weight, often medication can be discontinued. However, the underlying cause of the diabetes (which is a metabolic disorder involving the pancreas, the liver, the kidneys, and who knows what else!) is still present. In times of stress or illness, the blood sugars can still rise. The diabetic controlled by diet and exercise must still be vigilant and prepared to deal with rising sugars.

But for any person who loses enough weight to come off the medication, I'd certainly give a standing ovation!!


~VOW