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#76

redballoon , 07-26-2006 04:48 PM

Sushi -- Saw your blog... Here's a yoga pose that will help stretch the abs as well....
http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/688_1.cfm

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#77

jollygirl , 07-26-2006 08:36 PM

Hey all. I know I have been a bad bad poster. I have also been a bad horse mommy. A bad healthy eater. Bad gym goer (though today is the only day I didn't actually work out) BAd everything.

My dog is getting worse. Not eating. Not getting rid of what he eats, if you catch my drift. I had to give him an enema tonight. Getting very crabby - I just had to doctor up my girl dog, as he attacked her for walking by and sniffing him. Nothing positive.

I am eating horribly. I feel yucky, but just can't seem to care. Won't make healthy choices. All i do is stress and eat, feel sick and guilty, and start all over again.

I really am so far off the wagon, I am not sure I can even see it. Sorry to come here and just blather. I hope I can find the strength to make better choices, so I can come back here and get with the program.

I wish you all well, and keep up the great work on your challenges.

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#78

luckyducky , 07-26-2006 10:15 PM

Sorry to hear about your troubles, Jollygirl. Just remember,whenever God closes a door, somewhere he opens a window... Not to put my religion on you ( I have no idea if you are Christian or not), but, it is a nice saying and always helps me to think positively.
On another note, I CAN see the light at the end of the tunnel!!! Day 19 of 3 miles is over and done with!!!! I thought I was not going to be able to meet this challenge after all, it was sooooooo hot today, but, it cooled off enough this evening so I could walk, walk, walk!!!!!! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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#79

PinkSnowDays , 07-26-2006 10:53 PM

Been racking in the days, eating healthier and losin' pounds! But I'm just in an emotional rut lately. I get so tired when I keep hearing about people close to me who constantly get that lucky break or hand up when they don't work half as hard to get anything, while I sit back working my *** off just to get by. Frustrating. I keep telling myself my time will come but lately I've just fallen off. Normally I'd turn to food and laziness so I am making progress. Ah oh well enough venting!

Challenges:
Day 15/ 1 pause used -Only one glass of Diet Coke a day or less (Level 3)
Day 16 -At least one bottle (34oz) of water a day (Level 3)
Day 14/ 2 pauses used -20 minutes of exercise a day (Level 3)
Day 15/ 1 pause used -No eating after 9pm (Level 3)

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#80

redballoon , 07-27-2006 02:30 AM

moving steady through the day....
Heh all. Glad to see some action around here. I'm working on Day 9. Got the crunches done early and am moving along on the other challenges. If I can rein myself in tonight at the pub I will still allow it as clean living. Let's hope I don't take it to excess!

I kind of want to....cough, cough...go to the gym since I plan on having a bit of the brew tonight, run off a couple hundred calories or so, but now I'm sitting here waiting for a delivery man.....another hour. I could still do it...let's see if I'm up to it.... I already rode today so I did get quite a bit of exercise in...but those calories are bothering me tonight. You see, it's great that I'm EVEN thinking of those calories. I can remember shoving food and drink in my mouth as if there were no consequences whatsoever. You know, it's SOOOO easy!!!

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Pink -- Good going on your challenges! You're making changes in your life! Don't let things get you down, or more importantly, make you turn to food. A little easing off may be in store, such as a nice long soak in the tub or taking in a movie, something just for yourself. I know yesterday I just wasn't feeling too cheery, too much bringing me down concerning work, which affects everything because it's income. So, I did go to the gym, but I didn't go all-out or anything and I didn't run, just did weight training, but fairly lightly, just focusing on things well and going slowly. Then I said, enough, I've done enough and kind of gave myself a little vacation from the self-drill sergeant routine I usually put myself through. Maybe you could use the same. I don't know your situation at work but sometimes you just have to take it and give yourself something just for you. On the other hand, waiting to be recognized never gets you anywhere and you don't know what kind of approaches have been made without your knowing. Sometimes the lucky breaks are anything but. Go and promote yourself, make yourself visible and your desires as well!

lucky -- Excellent work! You've GOT to get this challenge done. Let NOTHING stop you now, luck! And don't forget, the idea of a God is not a Christian thing. Besides, you can call it what you want, even taking your mainstream religions out of the picture. Call it fate, the power of the cosmos, the yin and yang of life, whatever, hope you're listening jolly!

jolly -- Yeah, sorry to hear things are rough. What's bugging you? Is it your dog? I'm so sorry to hear he's not looking good. LIke I was saying to Pink, maybe you can just ease off but don't go hog-wild, you know? Well, I'm pulling for ya kid, so don't be so down on yourself. Hang tough.

dj -- Good work! You are racking up the days! Today was rainless and yesterday too. The rainy season could be over...they have to look at the systems to make it official. Course, that doesn't mean there won't be rain, but we do need some blue skies to dry things out a bit. Humidity was so high though. I was dripping. Horse flies are out in abundance. Last year I was bitten by one, ouch! Wow, I would really love to get to virgin ground. It would really give me the feeling that I'm no longer stuck in the rut of years now! Wouldn't it be great to not only fit into those old jeans that haven't fit for years and years, but to wear them out and have to get new ones!

trob -- Come on. Just seven more days. You can do this!

Obsidian -- Good to see you back. Good luck on your challenge! Cool, Jamaica! Never been there. Knew a girl from there here. Glad you had fun!

Sushi -- Oh, they ARE adorable and great photo! Thanks for the congrats!

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All right, where has Madame gone?! And some of our other people? Evies? Where are ya?! Any newbies out there? Jump in and give it a try! We're waiting for you!

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#81

Sushi Penguin , 07-27-2006 07:46 AM

Hah, I actually forgot about one of my challenges when posting yesterday!

Challenge 1: max 15 cheddars per day -- completing Day 11
Challenge 2: no chocolate -- completing Day 4
Challenge 3: keeping a food log -- completing Day 4
Challenge 4: no food after 7 pm -- completing Day 4

Red, thanks so much for the yoga pose link, it's an awesome one! And wow, someone actually read my blog! Thanks for that too!

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#82

djstorey , 07-27-2006 08:20 AM

Day 13 - exercise - good, 2 pauses left, level 3

Day 7 - calories under 1800 - good, 0 pauses left, level 1.

Just a quick catch up for me today. I thought I'd be able to read through all the posts and write a little more, but my little guy decided to wake up early this morning. Must go get him before he wakes up the whole house!

Have a good day all!

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#83

trob , 07-27-2006 08:37 AM

goo work all!!
i didn't have such a great night but i now understand the importance of the pauses. i have not slept in many nights and that is when the munchie monster usually strikes. i have fought him off evey night but last night i just didn't have the strength. after watching the clock for 3hrs i got up and went to the kitchen. i felt SOO guilty but i did it anyway. i had a 90 cal granola bar and some milk, no too bad a choice. so no i still have 13 more days to go. if i fall off the wagon again i am going to make myself start over.
here is another problem that i have that is somewhat related to weight. i am having some female problems and my dr. has given me lots of options from hormones to surgery. right now i am thinking that surgery is my best bet since i will have to have it done eventually anyway BUT i know that lots of women really have trouble keeping the pounds off once they have had a hysterectomy. any thoughts or advice.

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#84

redballoon , 07-27-2006 05:47 PM

Day 8 is a wrap on all fronts....
Friday morning here. Will be heading to the gym soon. I did not have a single drop of alcohol last night as things didn't pan out and I went home without even getting to the pub. I wasn't irritated at all, just was thinking of the calories I'd saved, rented a video and bought some corn, cooked that up and enjoyed it with the movie. I was going to have a bottle at home but then thought, nah, what for, there are some likely drinking dates coming up so I'll hold off to them. I really like the way I am thinking of calories now and health, not just the socializing. I mean, it's not great socializing and if it were I wouldn't even need to drink. The relaxation to be had from alcohol I am finding in my macrobiotic, near vegan diet, all that brown rice and no sugar, no food additives is really helping.

My weight was up today but I am writing it off to a bit of pms fluid retention and NOT going to let it frazzle me. Things are really bad at work but I am looking at that mess as a godsend, in that I am truly seeing just how rotten some people are...my riding is going well. I feel I have made progress. This is buoying me. I am learning not to fight with my very obstinate mare and being able to work together is a great feeling.

So, challenges stand as below. Today will be Day 9.

Challenge 1: Crunches -- Day 8/1 pause left (Level 1)
Challenge 2: Journaling -- Day 8/1 pause left (Level 1)
Challenge 3: Reduced Caffeine -- Day 8/1 pause left (Level 1)
Challenge 4: CLEAN LIVING!! -- Day 8/3 pauses left (Level 3)

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trob -- Yes, I certainly don't consider one granola bar with milk the munchies so good for you! It's too bad you're having such a hard time sleeping. Why do you think that is? Are you eating enough? Are your eating or drinking caffeine too close to bedtime or exercising too late in the evening? I know that if I get a workout in too late I can't sleep sometimes. I'm sorry I can't help you with your health problem advice. All I can say is that you'll no doubt have to adjust to whatever changes in your body come along, whether this is caused by age, hysterectomy, other horomonal changes, quitting smoking, whatever, it's just going to call for a hard look that says, well, that's my body and I have to make the changes or deal with the consequences. When I quit smoking I knew I would gain, not because I was eating more but because my body was healthier and I allowed it at first because I saw it for what it was, a healthier me. I know smoking would take off the weight but by sacrificing my health and how moronic is that?! I hope you can get your health back, trob. Good luck to you.

dj -- You're doing well. Keep it up! Don't worry about us. Just good to see you still in the game!

Sushi -- Glad you liked the link. Yoga Journal is an excellent magazine and the link is incredible. All that free information! I used to do heavy weight lifting a la bodybuilding and learned a lot about my body. There is a chest exercise you do by draping yourself across a bench and holding a dumbbell with two hands above your head over your chest, then lowering it in an arc to behind your head, which is, along with your upper back, hanging over the bench toward the floor. As you lower it you lower your hips and raise them as you raise the dumbbell. There are other things to watch out for form but that is about working the chest so I won't bother telling you. In any case, this gives a great stretch not only to your chest muscles, but also your abs. You can do it at home over a chair just holding some weight like a book or plastic bottle. Since your back is supported it's not as difficult as the yoga posture. Anyhow, congrats on your challenges! Cheers!

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#85

Apple Blossom , 07-27-2006 06:53 PM

Hello. It's me again. Forgive me for dropping out for a while. I would like to get going again, but nothing stupid like no beer. I WILL do that eventually, I just know it won't happen with a vacation with my brother coming up.
SOOoooo.... I am going to count calories again. Keep it between 1500-1200. With a day to average it out. So say a 1700 cal day would be 0k if the next day was 1200. I'm keeping track today, and if I stick to a salad for dinner I'll be alright. Wish me luck and here's some luck back to you.....

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#86

trob , 07-27-2006 08:28 PM

red-thanks for the pep talk!! i made me feel a lot better. i think the sleepless nights are do to the stress of school starting again and the decisions i've got to make about my health. great job on all of your challenges!! i hope that i can add some once i have this one licked.

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#87

jollygirl , 07-27-2006 08:30 PM

Hey all. Well, I weighed in tonight at my meeting, and stayed the same, so that is something at least. I am really trying to get out of the stress eating.

Unfortunately, the stress continues. My dog is getting worse. Even though my friend says that sometimes they get worse before they get better, he is so uncomfortable that he has attacked my other dog and me. I am taking him in after work tomorrow. Keep us in your thoughts.

Right now, I am just going to try to get through the next few days without going insane. After a few days, I will get together a challenge. Until then, best of luck to all of you on your challenges, and I apologize for the self centered blathering I will be doing.

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#88

luckyducky , 07-27-2006 10:55 PM

Yabba dabba dooo!!!!!!! Day 20 is donw and over with and I got my 3 miles in!!!! it was by the hair of my chinny chin chin, though, dark when I finally got in the door... but, man does it EVER FEEL GOOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best of luck to all the rest of you!! I know i will finish day 21 even if it is in the middle of the night!!! (BTW, I think it is cooler to walk then anyway....LOL)

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#89

PinkSnowDays , 07-27-2006 11:36 PM

Wow its only been 24 hours since I checked in last and look at all the action going on here!! Amazing! Thanks for the advice Red I think I will take an easy this coming Saturday, I have been to strung up lately to relax and slow things down. This summer has flown by and as much as I'm looking forward to fall I know my life will be so hetic, slow down today, live for the moment. Just gotta keep tellin myself to breath.

Challenges:
Day 16/ 1 pause used -Only one glass of Diet Coke a day or less (Level 3)
Day 17 -At least one bottle (34oz) of water a day (Level 3)
Day 15/ 2 pauses used -20 minutes of exercise a day (Level 3)
Day 16/ 1 pause used -No eating after 9pm (Level 3)

Lucky one more day!! Congrats! What a tough challenge!

Hang in their Jolly! We are all here for you!

Sushi I guess it never really connected till now but are those the cute little 'mini blue' penguins for Australia (not sure the proper name for them)? I spent some time down there a few years ago and feel in love with them...litterly took about ooo 100 pictures of them!! Love it!

Hi Apple! Trob! DJ! Keep on truckin'!!

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#90

Sushi Penguin , 07-28-2006 07:16 AM

PinkSnowyDays, yes, those are the ones! They're called Blue Penguins in New Zealand, and Little Penguins or Fairy Penguins here in Aus. I think the name got changed from Little to Fairy recently after some issues.
Did you go to the Phillip Island penguin parade? I haven't made it there yet, but I did see a parade in New Zealand and I went to see the penguins in St. Kilda in Melbourne. The picture is from the zoo - they were so adorable!

Red, help, help, help! Any clues for a first-time horse rider? I'm going for a 2 hr ride on Sunday, and I've never done anything like that before... I'm love horses and I'm very comfortable with them, but the only ones I've ever encountered were work horses on farms.

All challenges wrapped up for today, and guess what? I didn't have any cheddars whatsoever! The ones I had yesterday were the last ones in the box, and I haven't been grocery shopping, so it's not a 100% success because it's not like I could have had them and abstained - I just simply couldn't have them. But I'm sure I could have bought them somewhere if I was desperate!

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