User Name: samsgram: (although maybe I should change it to “Gram2SamnRose”
starting weight/current/goal: hmmmmmm I am shy of numbers, but have lost 11 lbs out of a REALISTIC goal for 60-65
Location: (obviously, optional): Long Island, New York
Age: (optional, too, I guess!): 53, 54 in June
Married, Kids? tell all! Yes – to the same guy for almost 33 yrs! (yikes! That makes him sooooo old!!) We have 2 dds, one is 31 and the other is 27 – my 2 delicious grands come from the older daughter, the younger one is not yet married. Gotta say that I hope she doesn’t until she finds someone as wonderful as my son-in-law!
Pets? Currently none (unless you count shdh!!
) although I am looking to adopt a young adult PWD - the world’s best dog!
Work at home or whatever(occupation)? I am currently in the process of entering my 3rd career (heck! Everyone should change every 18 years, right??) Most recently I was a CPA – got to the point that I would cry every night because I had to get up to go to work the next day – not a way to live, sooooo 22 months ago, I went back to school to learn Ultrasound…. My program is almost finished (3 more weeks – hooray!!
) and then I get to look for a job!
Low carb plan, any personal modifications, favorite recipe? I’m doing Atkins, and have been for the last 5+ weeks, with the only modification being that I still drink my morning coffee! Oh yes – I’m still on induction, and will be for a couple of more months. Favorite recipes? Not really a recipe, but I use the George Foreman grill a whole lot
- it’s quick and easy, and dh (who sorta does WW maintenance) can eat half of the same meal (we just do different stuff WITH whatever was on the grill – he’ll have a potato, and I’ll have some brocolli or whatever)
Favorite diet cheat? Hasn’t happened (and I’m trying not to let it because I am a BAD binger) – but I would have to say my fantasy is to have Ben & Jerry’s New York Super Fudge Chunk, hmmmm or maybe some pasta, or maybe some real fresh “out of the bakery” Italian bread or French bread (oops, see where this is headed????)
Hobbies? I am a voracious reader, and until 1-1/2 yrs ago when I developed some problems with my hands, I was ALWAYS with either a crochet or knitting project (usually working on several at once), but I’m gonna have to try to pick it up again, after all, you CANNOT eat while knitting or crocheting…… besides, the grandbabies need new stuff!
Reasons for wanting to loose weight- I had gained 50 lbs some yrs ago, and lost it all, and kept if off for a couple of years. Then on Nov. 15, 1997 (after having missed about ½ of my dd’s gorgeous wedding because I was outside smoking!!!) I QUIT! I gained over 60-70 lbs (a lot for a 5’ 0” person!! but I haven’t had a cigarette since!) and couldn’t breathe well, walk or anything! Then along came Sam and when he started moving around, I couldn’t get down on the floor to play with him (well, I could get down, just not backup!!!) I NEED to feel better!!!!! AND I want to be here to see my grandkids grow up.
What else do you think others should know about you? I’m a smart*ss, which I am really much too old to be, but what the heck! I’m never intentionally mean and usually try to be helpful