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#31

AmmiUK , 01-06-2009 05:16 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR all. OK it's so belated, but it's heartfelt all the same I hope you all enjoyed your Christmases and are doing well with being back on track now.

As for me, today is the first day of my diet. I can't exercise because of my stupid sciatica. But I am going to try a DVD where you just sit down to do the exercises and hope I'll be able to do them. As soon as I feel up to it I can't wait to use my Wii Fit. I used it a few times last year and it was great fun, and I really worked up a sweat.

So now the bad news, I finally worked up the courage to get on the scales this morning. I've gained back all bar 21 lbs of the weight I had lost 2 years ago. I never dreamed I would waste all that hard work by gaining it back. Oh well it's done now, and I just have to suck it up, and lose it again. Today being day one has been fairly easy. Watch this space at the end of the week though lol.

Anyway I just wanted to say hi, I'm back, and now I'm going to go make my new ticker. Take care all,

Hugs,

Ammi
#32

LookingForMeAgain , 01-06-2009 05:47 PM

Newbie here....well Ive lurked here a while and may have even posted in the past but Im here again.
Im 30 years old and at my last Dr visit was 311lbs and had a bp of 150/110
which scared me enough to start eating a little better and kick the pepsi habit but not enough to stick with it or keep my next Dr appt.
I also have a muscle disease that makes my life very difficult. And since being diagnosed last year and hearing that inactivity would help me have less flare ups guess who has become a big sloppy lazy blob? And gained about 15lbs on my already overweight self. I weighed in on my scales yesterday at 301, I had 2015 calories yesterday and got in lots of water. Today started out well and I have gotten in a ton of water. But due to my health problems flaring up and some major frustrations going on here at home I have had a cookie binge! You know one of those days where nothing goes right the dishwasher overflowed ect. Well Im the type that I do well for a day or 3 days or once in a great while a week and then something goes wrong and I let it distract me and I quit. So, even though today I did screw up I take responsibility for that and I will move on. I will not quit yet again.
If anyone watched diet tribe one of the ladies said its like your pushing this heavy boulder up a hill and you just dont know what you will do if it comes crashing down on you again. Thats how I feel to a T!
I just feel like I dont want to try because I am so sick of failing.
But I know I am going to die if I dont get my weight under control and I have the best family and friends anyone could ask for.
Anyway sorry to ramble but I guess that is my introduction to the 300+ club.
#33

CatherineM , 01-06-2009 07:42 PM

Annie-I can't believe I actually posted a picture. I must have been drunk.

I am very excited right now. My pool re-opens (hopefully) tomorrow. My class should start on Thursday. I'm just rummaging through my gym bag stuff. I even think himself is excited. Well, as excited as he is capable when it comes to exercise. It's supposed to be sunny on Thursday with a high of -13. That's practically balmy this time of year. It sure beats -40. I'll bet I have trouble getting to sleep Wednesday night. Never thought I'd ever get this excited about exercise either. Playing sports/games maybe, but just exercise, no way.
#34

Debbie54 , 01-06-2009 09:01 PM

Debi, here's your kick!! I hope it gets you going again. Just remember don't let the stress of the approaching wedding get to you. Take time for you!!

Ammi, Hi!!! I'm so glad you're back!! I was worried you wouldn't return since I didn't see you around the first of the year. Don't worry about what you've gained back but just get yourself motivated again. I know you can do it because you did it before. Come on, grab my hand and I'll help you back on the wagon!!

LookingForMeAgain, I'm so glad you joined us and I can't wait to get to know you better. You took one big step to a better you by just coming here and posting and you'll find lots of hope and motivation.

Catherine, that's grea that the pool's going to be open again. Wow, you're having a heat wave...

Did 30 minutes while watching TBLC. Sure gets ya motivated. We went looking for our rings, but really didn't find anything we wanted for the money we want to spend. We'll probably go out looking again tomorrow. Sure is frustrating when you see them a couple of months ago, the one's we wanted, but when we went today, they were sold.
toodles
Debbie
#35

gggirls , 01-06-2009 09:11 PM

Ammi - Happy New Year to you too! Glad to see you back.

Catherine - I'm excited for you! Tonight was my first niight back for land class - she kicked my butt - I loved it.

Keep moving, keep drinking your water and keep SMILING.

Hugs,
Carol
#36

NoLifeWithoutHorses , 01-06-2009 10:30 PM

DEBBIE, No it wasn't Gabe - I was offered a great new horse named HERSHEY! (Mmmmm, choooooocolate.) But she sold it before I took advantage. Oh well. There are SO many opportunites these days.

Today at work in addition to the M&M jar (which I've taken to thinking of as the GerM&GerM jar) there were some home made cookies next to the coffee pot, and one lady who keep saying "I have chocolate - Doesn't anyone want some chocolate? Here dear, have some chocolate!" I will admit that I was tempted all day long, and almost talked myself in to a cookie just to celebrate, but in the end I had none of it. I did celebrate with food at dinner, and that's not good, and my choice wasn't the best either, BUT at least I wasn't very far off plan: No sugar, and just a couple teensy-weensy bites of bread. OK. I was off plan, but I'll be back tomorrow.

And just in case you're wondering what I was celebrating, I've been working my new job thru an agency, but I was told today that today was my last day... as a temp. I'm a permanant employee as of tomorrow at a company I really like, challanged by work I really enjoy, with a great boss & co-workers ta-boot. I'm thrilled! I expected to be hired, but the contract had me waiting another month. I was really floored. If you'd told me 5-6 months ago that I'd be where I am today, I wouldn't have believed it.

Now if I could only find enough time and energy to exercise. At least by February things at work will settle down and I'll be able to take another step in getting my weight where I want it to be. But in the meantime I CAN control what I eat. I've done it so far, through stress, jubilation, hunger and constant temptation. I've taken control of the decisions. I know I won't go the whole year without chocolate, and I don't even intend to. But I know I won't just reach in the jar every time I go by it anymore, just because it's there.

Have a great OP day tomorrow girls. Even in your toughest moment tomorrow, I hope you smile and take the control you deserve to have.
#37

dgramie , 01-07-2009 06:31 AM

Val_ I am excited for you getting a fulltime job!! Way to go!! Today is a new day and we will make better choices today!

carol_ glad you got a good workout last night.

Debbie_ thanks for the kick! I NEEDED IT!!

Ammi- HI and welcome back.

catherine_ have fun if you get to swim today!!

looking_ welcome and you have came to the right place. These ladies are awesome!!

annie- HI how are you doing?

well i ended the day up about 400 calories. I can easily shave a 100 calories a day off for the rest of the week. I really like that idea as a way to make up for a bad day. Not sure what my deal was yesterday...not really stressed or anything. Just a bad eating day i guess. My little ones have been extra wound up this week. Its hard to control them right now. Today we will try to do more structured activities and see if that helps any. Christmas break was hard on everyone.
#38

purpleorc , 01-07-2009 06:38 AM

Hello and good morning

Nothing much happening at the minute though will be busier later today. I will be meeting my BIL for lunch for dinner. Long time no see well 3 weeks. We normally see him at least once a week and meet up for lunch. This is if he is not busy with his business or sky diving. He give sky diving instructions all over the world as he is a qualified instructor. After lunch I have got the grocery shopping to do not that there is a huge amount but more the daily staples we have just about run out of. Like milk, bread, vegetables and fruit.

Saw my parents yesterday. Dad had to go to the diabetic clinic as he is just about to commence on insulin 2 times a day. He has now got the prescription for everything needed. It is a list as long as your arm Good job he does not have to pay for it. He is exempt for paying as he is over 65. Or now because he is diabetic. The diabetic nurse is coming to my parents house when he is going to give his self his first injection.

dgramie Sounds like you have all on what with the kids you look after and nursing your youngest daughter. Sounds like you had another day on plan as well they all add up.

AmmiUK It is really hard to maintain your weight when you are unwell. Firstly doing the exercise you once did is impossible and it is so easy to grab for the comfort foods.

You can lose the weight again, take one step at a time and you soon will banish those 21lbs

LookingForMeAgain to 3fc and especially to this thread. I really know how hard it is to lose weight when you have by dx with a chronic condition. ( I have MS). So exercising daily isn't always possible as my body will not do as I want it to do. Firstly eating right or at least a lot healthier will go a long way in reducing your weight. I am no angel and don't eat healthily all the time I have my slips but I hop back on the wagon as soon as I can.

Make baby steps into changing your diet initially until you decide which programme is for you. Change your bread to wholemeal along with you pasta. Change rice to brown and add more fresh fruit and vegetables into your diet. Reduce your portion sizes. All these little changes can all add up and have a impact on you starting to lose weight. Have a look which programme is for you and if that does not appear to work try another. One programme does not fit all. Secondly congratulations on losing weight already that is some achievement to be proud of.

CatherineM It is amazing how your mindset changes over exercise. I use to do everything in my power not to do it and even devised ways to save my legs . I know like you quite like the exercise as it makes the body produce chemicals that are like taking antidepressants. Also it makes the body produce a natural pain killer which to me is bliss. Hope you enjoy your time at the pool when it opens.

Thanks for sharing your lovely photograph. I know when I first posted my photograph on here I must have needed my bumps read

Debbie54 I bet watching the biggest loser gives you inspiration and motivation. Not to mention a great way to make your exercise session fly by.

gggirls

NoLifeWithoutHorses I reckon you don't work I reckon you go to a torture chamber Joking aside I think you have done brilliantly to resist these goodies. You should be proud that you have not given to these tempting naughties. It is definitely another NSV to chalk up.

on the permanent employment I can understand how you where celebrating this great news. You are doing the correct thing by controlling your food and taking that under reins. Don't worry about the exercise until there is time to fit it into your schedule. No use worrying about things out of your control. I am sure if you find a spare half hour going that you could squeeze in a little exercise otherwise you are doing the right thing as the moment.

Time to go and finish getting ready to go out for lunch. Till next time take care all

purpleorc
#39

voodoo1 , 01-07-2009 08:16 AM

WELCOME BACK AMMI!!!! I was just about to send you a scolding email, lol!!!! How are you doing, other than the probs with your back? Did Beth tell you about your Pandora bracelet? The charms are about £40-60 EACH!!!! I will look for you online today...hint...hint...!!!! HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR to you too.xxxxxxxxxxxx
Valerie, don't be greedy, three horses & wanting another, lol!!! I'm so pleased that you have a permanent job AND you like it and your colleagues.xxxxxxxx
Ummm nothing else to report really, been OP but not exercising yet as I still feel really tired and feeble. My weight seems to have crept up but I've noticed that mid-cycle I often gain for a day or two for some weird reason as well as when TOM comes or 'SHOULD' be due. The joys of being a middle-aged woman!!! lol
Luan, you could have done much worse, food-wise. When I'm out & there's only burgers or stuff like that I eat the meat & salad & leave the rest, that frozen yoghurt sounds lovely, wish we had somewhere like that near us, but being in a very small town we don't even have a Mc D's!!!!xxxxxxxx
Catherine it's nice to see pics of everyone, sometimes it's just nice to put a face to a name, especially if you're forgetful like me, lol. I remembered your wedding dress but not that you wear glasses!!lol.xxxxxxx
Sandy, how are you? I think of you often & hope things are getting better for you & your family.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Umm I'll be back later a I know I've forgotten some of you. MUST take down the Christmas decorations NOW!!!
xxxxxxsharon
#40

Jacquie668 , 01-07-2009 08:58 AM

Hellooo Ladies.

Well...my thinning head and I had a break down, but all is good. I cried it out lol. I just feel like it is one thing after another with me! SOOOOOOOOOOO...yeah my hair is thinning, but I'm getting insurance this month (hopefully if they approve me) and going to get to the doctor for various things. Which means I'm getting over that phobia lol. I'm actually very positive right now and making a load of changes this month so I am expecting my body to react to that. The thing with my head is I know why it is thinning, thank you skin issues, and I have like a mop of a hairstyle here. I mean a thousand different hair lengths going on and even some that are as short as an inch. I wonder if that means hair regrowth? I sometimes think feel a stubble near my thinning spots, but I'm not sure...

I decided to up my daily calorie intake because I don't feel I'm sticking to a proper and sustaining diet. I am merging into raw food and that means I HAVE TO EAT MORE than I am. So, today I'm finalizing my eating plan and going to stick to it. Basically I think 1500-2000 calories is something I can aim for. I just kind of feel like with all my sicknesses that hit me, the skin issues, and weight loss something has to give so my fussy nature about how much I eat has to go. Besides I'll feel better anyhow, so it is a win-win.

I learned we have another family visit and people are sick again. ARRRGGH! These people are always sick and I usually manage to avoid getting what they have, but not lately. It just is frustrating as I feel like not going if I'm going to get sick again. I mean two months of being ill is enough. No wonder my hair is thinning...lol I need a break!

Anyhow, I hope everyone is well. Today I am working on various things and filling out my insurance forms and I suppose get that sent in the mail so I can try to get approved by the friggin' 15th. I'm cutting it close though I think.

*SUPER HUGS*
#41

azcyn , 01-07-2009 09:06 AM

Morning ladies...

Quick fly by for me as I am running late! Anyone watch TBL??? I won't spoil it for anyone but lets just say it was interesting. I was sitting there watching it with my son and hubby..and I am not kidding I was having a hard time breathing when they were doing the challenge. I don't know what it was but its like I was holding my breth or something. Anyhow was weird.

TOM is leaving today..I think.. I have his stuff packed! LOL Sooo hopefully tomorrow will dig in with what I have planned with exercise.

Have a great day ladies!!!
#42

Realist , 01-07-2009 10:39 AM

Hi all,

It has been a tiring week. TOM showed up Monday night, and right after came some kind of illness. My body aches a ton, and I had a fever last night (and a little this morning) but I am at work anyway. Eating is going fine, however exercise with my body feeling like this and just being tired has worked for me. I am hoping this passes soon so I can catch up on exercise.

I got the bodybugg last night, but I wasn't even excited (probably because I felt like ****). I am wearing it today though, so we will see how it goes. My weight it up a pound this week, I am hoping it's just TOM.

That's it for me.

Angie
#43

purpleorc , 01-07-2009 11:13 AM

Afternoon Ladies

Been for my meal and done my shopping now I am whacked. I am hoping that by some miracle that I get some energy and I will do my daily exercise later. I am afraid my food choices where not the best but I ate only a little of it rather than cleared the plate. Well back to eating health again now after my bad choices. One thing in my defense there is not really anything health on this menu but BIL did not have a lot of time today so this was the nearest place during his lunch break.

voodoo1 I had the opportunity many years back to try yoghurt ice cream whilst working at the QMC. It was lovely just like soft vanilla ice cream I would never have known it had been made from yoghurt. I don't think they have it now. At least I have not seen it on visiting there on numerous occasions.

Jacquie668 Sorry to hear that you are down in the dumps. Some times a good cry is what is needed to get it out of your system. It is horrid when you are run down and get one thing or another health wise. You feel that there is no end to feelin ill or just run down. I hope you start to feel better soon.

I hope that you get approved for health insurance and get over your phobia of doctors. I may have been a nurse but I hate going to the doctors. Especially when I was over weight everything was blamed on my weight even the symptoms of my MS (before a kind doctor saw past the weight and saw the person). I have not been to the doctors since I have lost the weight (apart from to see the nurse for my flu jab). Even though I am more nearer a healthier weight I still see myself as much bigger and I am sure that any illness is going to be blamed on my weight.

azcyn I heard that the biggest loser had started. Not on UK television but I have read about it so know the basic idea of the shows format.

Be nice if you can get some exercise in if the TOM has finished.

Realist I hope that you make a speedy recovery soon. I don't think having TOM will help either to the general well being.

I am sure that the weight gain of a pound can easily be blamed on TOM. I know that you can gain a fair amount of weight during this part of your cycle.

Going to go and finish my before it gets cold.

purpleorc
#44

CatherineM , 01-07-2009 01:48 PM

Sharon-Yep, I wear really thick glasses, with bifocals. I agree that it is nice to be able to put a face to a name.
#45

Idealmuse , 01-07-2009 05:17 PM

Realist - My bodybugg will be here Friday... I ordered it last week. Let us know how your first few days with it go. Hopefully once you see it going you'll be able to get excited about it.

Everyone else - Thanks for the hello surprised a few of you remembered me even when I'm around I'm not the most talkative one. I've been great with getting my exercise back in I've alternated days with biking of my trainer with doing walk/jog intervals on the treadmill, but I'm having a beast of a time with the food aspect and it's got me really down. Its such a huge key to the puzzle i don't know why I'm having such a hard time when I did well with it in the recent past. For the first time I think I'm scared. I don't think I'll ever go back to over 300lbs, but I'm starting to already feel uncomfortable in my body again.

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