Originally Posted by Mudpie:
SusanB
I can just imagine how difficult it must be for you. My DH's father is well over 400 lbs. He had a hip replaced last year and I can't imagine how many people it took to get him in and out of bed etc.

All the more reason for all of us to stay OP!

Dagmar :cool:

When I was placing my dad in an assisted living facility, I hadnt seen him in 6 years and it was a cross country move. His med recs said morbidly obese, and we had to confirm his weight before they would take him. None of the top 3 choices would take someone 300+

Grey's Anatomy .... I never watch that schtit. I used to read those old Harlequin romances about young nurses who fall in love with tall, mysterious wonderful doctors ... until I met a coupla real doctors. <snort>

And please don't feel sorry for me ... I love my job and nowadays that's an all too rare blessing. But there's something about having a pt I can't help much.
The field is so diverse now ... you can be a nurse for years without ever dealing with a sick person. Which sounds odd but preventative medicine is finally finally becoming more important. Optimal health support rather than illness management.
Does Ilene's son graduate next year? Another Ontario nurse!

But I'm rambling ...

I did OK yesterday. According to what I've trained fitday to do for me, I'm in a calorie deficit situation but just.
I've got to find the right after 3-11 snack. Last night I had toast and grapes but went to bed feeling ripped off :mad:
Exercise was timid (wrt my hip), percentages not so gooot.

And by golly I haven't lost a thing since Tuesday! :devil:

Originally Posted by :
Snack drawer? Is that someone who draws illustrations of various food items

Mudpie - I think that would be much easier to live with. Actually it is a cabinet, but the top shelf sides out and is full of all the good stuff so that became the family name for it. And don't even get my started on the contents of my freezer. Yes I would love to remove the snack items from the house however I have an underweight 11year old who needs all the extra calories I can get in him. So willpower is a must. My shopping cart is hilarious. 50% lowfat and low cal and 50% calorie loaded snacks and such. Usually I am pretty good at the out of site - out of mind, but I have been caving this week.

No exercise yesterday, but the only plans for this afternoon are the elliptical and maybe if our weather holds some yardwork. The scale was a slap of reality this morning, so I think my willpower has been reinforced.

Originally Posted by SusanB:
And please don't feel sorry for me ...

Oh I hope I didn't come off as feeling sorry for you. I didn't mean to imply that there was anything about being a nurse that inspired that. I meant to convey something akin to awe...like that's something I couldn't be capable of doing y'know?

Anyway..just wanted to clarify.

Lekhika ... you worry too much. Not one bit of offense was taken. I was whining and I shouldn't have ... I love my job! See ... don't be in awe, we're a whining bunch ;)

I came back because I realised I posted right over Ennay. Hi there ... I'm glad your dad was placed in an appropriate facility. It means sooo much to his care, health and comfort to have access to proper equipment.
The distance is heartbreaking but he's in much better physical circumstances.

Have to get to work ... you all be very good!

The big ball
 

Just blew up the big ball. Am supposed to wait until tomorrow and then blow it up all the way.

Was worried that Mudpie might take an interest and "play" with it. No worries - she was cowering under DH's drums (did I mention he has 3 sets) and looking at the ever expanding ball with terror in her little eyes. I suspect Mishka (who is the hunter) might be the one making the big ball kill :p if DH forgets and leaves the gate open.

Just going to roll around on it for awhile, relaxing :p. Maybe it's going to be really good for naps?

Dagmar (it's a big ball)

Originally Posted by SusanB:
I came back because I realised I posted right over Ennay. Hi there ... I'm glad your dad was placed in an appropriate facility. It means sooo much to his care, health and comfort to have access to proper equipment.
The distance is heartbreaking but he's in much better physical circumstances.

No worries Susan...actually this was 4 years ago, he lived in PA and when he had a heart problem they realized he couldnt live on his own, he had advancing dementia, diabetes and multiple meds that he couldnt manage. We moved him out to a facility in Oregon, even though I hadn't seen him in 6 years, he wanted to be near my dd who was just a newborn. He had lung cancer that couldnt be addressed because of his heart meds....which couldnt be changed because the alternatives screwed with his diabetes meds...endless loop. He was only here 6 months before he passed. We werent close, but it kicked my *** as to what lifestyle diseases will do to you and here I am.

Everyone gets to whine about their job sometimes! And here goes mine...why wont that kid NAP already :mad:

Dagmar - I love the big ball...so good!

Life is so crazy
 

I was planning to start my new workout routine :carrot: in the second week of April. Now I am doing extra cat sits and a sleep-over that week. :crazy: time!

My new trainer lives next door to the sleep-over. Maybe the dogs and I can go to her house and play? :p (my favorite smilie ever)

Started this post with something completely different to say - SusanB are you sending those narcotics :dizzy: thru the web site?

Ah yes. I ate under 1200 calories yesterday in the belief that I could undo Tuesday's little anxiety whoopsie. My butt was dragging :hungry: so badly this morning, on the first walk with only one well-behaved dog, that I felt I had to drop in at home and eat something to keep going.

Hard boiled egg and a diet Pepsi (yeah, yeah I know I have to quit that quaff sometime soon) did the trick.

Or was it all psychological? Will have to repeat the experiment without the 2 million calorie day.

I am sooo :tired: and I still have to swap all of the stuff from Bambi (DH's car and a manly one it is) into my little Raakii (pronounced Rocky). He has new tires, new brakes, coin box so no more hole in the dash, and I love him so. Will spend any extra pennies this weekend getting him cleaned.

Did I mention dogs are gross? Kinda like men . . .

Dagmar :dizzy: but :cool:

Originally Posted by :
Does Ilene's son graduate next year? Another Ontario nurse!

Aww, Susan, you remembered :hug: ...He's finishing his second year... but won't finish for another 2.5 years because he failed a class first semester and has to stay for an extra semester... He is soooooo dreaming in colour though, I can't wait for someone or real life to put him in his place, nothing I say helps... He'll learn in time ....

Originally Posted by Ilene:
Aww, Susan, you remembered :hug: ...He's finishing his second year... but won't finish for another 2.5 years because he failed a class first semester and has to stay for an extra semester... He is soooooo dreaming in colour though, I can't wait for someone or real life to put him in his place, nothing I say helps... He'll learn in time ....

From what SusanB says he'll probably learn the first week on the job ;)

Dagmar

Probably, Dagmar, probably :devil: ....

Save me from myself - please!
 

Dang it! I've got the stability ball, I've just figured out the first appointments with my trainer, and I ate like a :ink: again last night :mad:. We don't have anything damaging in the way of snacks so I improvised with a jar of brown sugar, low cal margarine and leftover burger buns :barf:.

And I know why, deep down in that little dark twisted place :devil:, I'm doing this! And it makes absolutely no sense except it follows in my pattern of failure.

I keep telling myself (not in my brain but somewhere from within my belly :p I think) that it's not April yet so I still have a couple of days to be "bad" :tantrum:.

STOP IT DAGMAR!!! THIS IS TOO STUPID!!

Everyone, please :kickbutt:. Don't console me or tell me it's ok. KICK MY BUTT!! I know better!!!

This concludes my rant and whining for today. Thanks for listening.

Dagmar :tantrum:

Good morning, girls. I've been sparse this week due to yet another chaotic week full of long days. I have been thinking a lot about either a total career switch or just finding some way(s) to find sanity and balance in my life while still being a good (or preferably great) high school English teacher. It is simply not possible to do all the things that we need to do to be good teachers (creative lesson planning, teaching writing, GRADING writing, having some level of involvement with extracurriculars, etc. etc.) with the unreasonably demanding schedules we have at our school. One thing I have seriously considered is looking into teaching P.E. -- why didn't I think of that 15 years ago?? I LOVE teaching English, but it is 10x more demanding than what many of the other teachers do at our school (most other disciplines for example only give multiple choice type assignments and evaluations - NO grading!), yet we all yet paid the SAME. English teachers don't even get an extra planning period! So, I'm burned out, at the end of my roap, and am realizing that continuing to do what I'm doing may indeed be shortening my life. I know that sounds bleak, but it can be that grueling. Ok, rant over...I feel better getting that all out!

I walked 3 days this week so far and have been doing pushups and chair dips at home.

Dagmar - I've been so excited to read about your personal trainer. It's inspiring me to consider doing the same this summer. I was always envious hearing about Barb's workouts, but the gym I go to is swarming with students and parents, and I just couldn't see myself doing the trainer work outs there. But, why couldn't I get a BIG BALL :-) a few bands and hire a trainer to come here? It may be just what I need! Can't wait to hear about your first session!

Everyone else -- good morning and TGIF!!!! Here's to a weekend that is more relaxing than my week has been (for all)

:dizzy: Wow. ROPE. Not sure what a ROAP is

OT- Spelling/typing errors
 

Originally Posted by walking2lose:
:dizzy: Wow. ROPE. Not sure what a ROAP is

It's being too busy and having a chaotic week and not being able to think straight Claire. And no one can proof their own work. I did have a little, ironic :devil: chuckle though, when I saw that you were an English teacher.

Dagmar :dizzy:

Oh my goodness ... an English teacher? How on Earth do you stand reading on the internet? I don't remember much grammer, punctuation etc and it bothers me some days to read 'net-speak. We'll do our best for you Claire ;)

A PE teacher? I think it would be very rewarding to be 'in on' forming healthier, more active young lives.

If you've been at this for a while (like me) ... do you find yourself drawn back to certain guidelines? No matter what I think looks good, would like to try, might work .... I find myself drawn back to BFL or BFFM sort of eating. I never got right into the exercise part although I have, for a while, done both cardio and weights.
I was gathering up recipes and ideas to head toward a more vegetarian, light, superfoods type arrangement. I'm going to Stratford today to shop around, get outta town. But my list is whittling down to what I remember works and is doable.
So, I'm either an old stick in the mud -or- my baser instincts know what I should do.
I think it's Ilene who Fat Smashes occassionally, right? How about the rest of you?

Might I add that it is a lovely day and if I'd kept my wits about me all winter, I coulda worn lean jeans, hiiigghh heels and a short coat ... coulda ... Oh my back probably would have complained anyway ;)

Susan...I drift back to the core South Beach when I need to regroup...

I didnt run this morning ugh.

Dagmar - I am the same way...I am a self sabotager from the word go. I will eat stuff that doesnt even taste good, just to eat. It took all my will power yesterday not to eat cereal. Cereal is a major problem for me. I will open up the box and eat 5 or 6 bowls. Its the one trigger food I just cant get out of my house because of family.

I did go ahead and have a bowl of my flax cereal for breakfast...hopefully that will go ok.

Dagmar join us here Weekends are Hard!... to make a staying OP pact for the weekend... I am determined that if I stay OP for ONE freakin' weekend I will be able to continue on to the second week and ANOTHER weekend of staying OP....

Ennay, sorry to hear you didn't get to run, because I had an awesome run this morning... I ran to and from the gym, at the gym I had a great back and bi workout :strong: great way to start the weekend :yes: ...

Yep, Susan, I am back to basics today too... My back to basic plans are BFL and Fat Flush....

The reason I am sooo determined is that yesterday I tried on a pair of capris that fit last year and yesterday I could barely get them over my knees OMFG I flipped... THEN I measured my hips OMFG I did a double flip :fr: ... NUF of these EXCUSES, I'm :mad: and having a :tantrum: ..... :lol: It's funny but it's NOT....

Claire, just read your post, you're an English teacher... OMG how can you stand reading our stuff :lol3: ... I'm a part time school secretary so I do know that some teachers give themselves 200% and others barely 50%, it's just not fair... I also have a g/f who teaches intermediate (7&8's) and she says the grading is :crazy: ....

Claire - my son's 4th grade teacher made the move to PE this year. She has 2 years left until retirement and decided this would be a nice step in that direction. She loves it! No grading papers, lesson plans, and conferences. However, as a mom, we need all the great teachers we can what with all the outside influences. IMO you are in a most noble position. Thank you.

Opps - hit the enter button too soon.

Dagmar - I feel your pain. I'm not hungry either, but I just want to taste something.

Susan - I know what you mean. I always think that changing up the routine, diet, exercise would be nice. But I always seem to go back to the usual. Change is just not an easy thing.

Have a great Friday everyone!

happy weekend to all!

this was a lousy week (or at least 3 days) for me. back on track TOMORROW. not monday. tomorrow.

:hug: Iris your weekend WILL be better :hug:

OK....horrible week....virtually no exercise and many small dietary "indiscretions" (a piece of chocolate, a cookie or two, and extra piece of pizza). So I'm joining the weekenders group!

This week I taped that motivational speaker on TLC ("I Can Make You Thin" - no you can't! ....but I can make me thin!) and watched him which helped me stop going back into the kitchen to get something bad.:carrot:

My whole family is headed for London England in two days. DD's high school orchestra is playing at the university in Cambridge next Wednesday! I'm so excited and I'm all wrapped up in getting dh, dd, ds, and dd's bf ready that I let myself slip. That and the NCAA basketball games.....:devil:

So Ilene, if falling down is not failure, then I'm picking myself up and praying for :dust: while we are overseas.

Biggest loser gals - my mind meanders
 

Is it just me or does Ally (Ali?) get that losing weight consistently is about hard work and discipline, while Kelly is still relying a little bit on the "magic weight loss fairy"?

They both are (literally) working their asses off. From their comments I get the sense that Ally is relying on herself to make and maintain the changes, while Kelly is still surprised at a good number on the scale.

I'm more and more in line with the "Ally" perspective. I can/will do this.

Cripes! I've been warming up and practicing for the body I will have by September for over 40 years. I think I'm good and ready for the reality now.

Dagmar :dizzy:

I have fallen asleep during Mr McKenna two Fridays in a row. I guess I thought he just talked. Does he have folks on there? Maybe I need to stay awake ;)

I could not stand it any longer ... I ambushed my Dr at work today and asked if he could access my ct results and talk to me. Well, he read them just yesterday. I've got some degenerative changes, the arthritis in my si joints but nothing serious, nothing surgical.
I'm happy! I can, at least, move on now. I think I woulda gone nutty if I'd had to wait until the 18th. Now, I can explore suitable exercise and new shoes ;)

Originally Posted by get fit in ky:
So Ilene, if falling down is not failure, then I'm picking myself up and praying for :dust: while we are overseas.

YAY :cp: for picking yourself up... Have fun in London... I have a niece over there teaching and my brother and SIL just came back and they really enjoyed themselves...

Originally Posted by Mudpie:
Cripes! I've been warming up and practicing for the body I will have by September for over 40 years. I think I'm good and ready for the reality now.

OMG me too :lol3: ....

Just a question Dagmar, who is Ali and Kelly? Biggest Loser I'm guessing? Or that McKenna guy on TLC?

Susan -- Great news!!

Dagmar...I cant stand Kelly ("I never get a break"). But I worry that Ali (I dont know the spelling either) doesnt have enough left to lose to make it through. I was bummed that she lost 6 last week, I wanted them both to lose just enough to stay in and no more. She is seriously smoking right now, I dont remember how tall she is, but I think she will start to look skeletal if she loses too much more.

OK She is 5'5" (I thought she was taller) and very muscular.

That great news , Susan! Exercise shoes or Fun Shoes?

IMO I think Kelly will probably be a bit embarrassed when she watches the show and realizes that she came off as a whiner.

Originally Posted by Ilene:

Just a question Dagmar, who is Ali and Kelly? Biggest Loser I'm guessing? Or that McKenna guy on TLC?

Biggest Loser - sorry, had it in my title. What is TLC and who is McKenna?

Dagmar (still OP - no cake yet)

just trying to get more cardio out of what I do - eating is working out well but no weight loss
I have a stability ball - maybe I should look into that for more stretching?

Originally Posted by Mudpie:
Biggest Loser - sorry, had it in my title. What is TLC and who is McKenna?

:lol: I never look at the titles :lol: ... I've been watching it too... What I don't understand is that Ali lost MORE weight at home than Kelly lost on the set WITH a trainer... I worry that Ali won't have much to lose either, and she is my favourite...

TLC is a channel ... and this new show on Sunday nights ....
I Can Make You Thin with Paul McKenna It's going to run for 10 weeks, tomorrow night is the 3rd night... I'm not sure about it yet though....

Morning! Yes, I am aware that I'm probably the only one of us working this morning :(

Trailgroomer? I like my ball. I get tired of it and a few months later drag it back out. It's nice to have (cheap) variety. Do you have an MP3 player?

They're running shoes. I went to the Running Room and a very swish fella helped me.
He looked at my treadwear pattern and apparently, I'm biophysically perfect.
DH said he's been trying to tell me that for years.
And I think they're both full of you-know-what.
Asics Gel Cumulus ... not as expensive as I was thinkin' and common enough that I'll be able to find them on my own. Shock cushioning and I have to get new ones before these get too beaten down. Although, my 7 month old ones weren't as bad (from the outside without cutting them up) as we thought they'd be.

Deb? ... I don't know about heels and I'm worried cuz I've got a bunch and I like them. I've got a pile of questions for my chiropractor.

Best brush my teeth and get my lovely smelling self off to wash the masses ... ew that's a terrible nursing joke.

Susan - I know what you mean. As cute as they are you worry that they can damage. My DD had a real bad knee - I used to make her get approval from her physical therpist on any heels. LOL. He used to laugh seeing her coming in with a shoe box and a hopeful look on her face.

I watched McKenna last show on TIVO yesterday. Hmm. I don't know. He made some valid points about emotional eating and had a accupressure routine to do instead of eating. However, I think what concerned me was that he had a couple of people on the program who kept insisting that it was "EASY". Speaking for myself - weightloss is work - sometime hard work. Willpower is not easy - changing habit is not easy. If someone told me a plan was easy and it wasn't - I think I would assume it didn't work for me and quit.

Originally Posted by Just Deb:

I watched McKenna last show on TIVO yesterday. Hmm. I don't know. He made some valid points about emotional eating and had a accupressure routine to do instead of eating. However, I think what concerned me was that he had a couple of people on the program who kept insisting that it was "EASY". Speaking for myself - weightloss is work - sometime hard work. Willpower is not easy - changing habit is not easy. If someone told me a plan was easy and it wasn't - I think I would assume it didn't work for me and quit.

I agree he makes it sounds soooooe easy, ya right!! His show also sounds like an infomercial and the people in the audience look fake, like they're forced to applaud...

Ilene check your blog link
 

I tried to look at your diet blog through the link under your posting avatar but the link isn't right. I think you made the same mistake I did. And I can't explain how to fix it :?: but I'm sure there's someone out there who can.

Dagmar :dizzy:

Originally Posted by Mudpie:
I tried to look at your diet blog through the link under your posting avatar but the link isn't right. I think you made the same mistake I did. And I can't explain how to fix it :?: but I'm sure there's someone out there who can.

Dagmar :dizzy:

Dadmar -- I haven't written in my blog since I opened it :lol: so I think after a while they just time out or something... I have enough with writing on the site and keeping track of my calories on Fitday, I just didn't have time for a blog... Plus I also write in a diary, a habit that I started as a teenager and just can't seem to let go of...

I'm going to take that link out... BRB...