WELCOME !!!!!!
This thread is a sub-set of the 300+ thread.
This group is for those dealing with the challenges of having a significant amount of weight to lose and being fit which becomes harder after age 40. If you're an old or new friend and not over 40 and feel this is the place to post, jump right in.
Just a quick hello to everyone. I have been busy on the computer all night and no time left for posting.
I am hapy to announce my food is going very well again.... FINALLY !!!
It feels soooo good when you don't have to cravings to EAT EAT EAT.
I have had M&Ms laying all around me and I don't even want to taste one.
The secret is to NOT. So often in the past I would eat it just because it is there. I have been substituting salad for high carb menu items. I have passed on my weakness... cheesecake. I have been eating my egg WHITES and throwing away those yolks. Do any of you oldtimers remember when I wrote about the price of eggs ???
It feels sooooo good to be back on track. I HOPE and PRAY I am smart enough to not take any chances and try "just one bite". I need to stick to "just one day" at a time.
2cute, I totally agree with you about not tasting of something thinking you can have just one! This weekend I blew it on cookies of all things! I am not a big sugar eater, but those darn cookies were soooooo good. And no, I did not buy them, Dh did! He is not supposed to eat them either, but there they were. He said they were on sale, yeah right, good excuse! I don't have an excuse for eating them though. I felt really bad about it too. I have been doing so well with being op. Just makes me sick to blow it on something like cookies! If I am going to indulge I had rather do it on something like pizza. LOL! That is the end of that though, cause today will be on target. I have to do this for ME! I need to lose this weight so badly. I know I am not alone, we just have to be strong.
Thin, I hope the hand gets better fast! Maybe you overused it listing your ebay items? Ouchie. I used to spend a lot of time and thought on just listing a couple of items at a time, I can't imagine doing a store. OHHH! I miss selling, I enjoyed watching the bidding I think I have misplaced your Ebay seeling name, but I will go through this junk on my desk and see if I can locate it. I should have put it in my ledger, but I have a bad habit of jotting thinkgs down on scrapes of paper and never seeing them again.
Well, that is everybody on this thread, so I will see the rest of you later this morning?? Have a good one, Ruth
I am going to take advantage of so few to reply to.
Thin... thanks for starting the new thread. You should try your chiropractor for the wrist. They can help in lots more ways than just your back.
Barbg ... Still have the heartache for my son... but I am dealing with it better. At least no one is staying here anymore so it is easier to escape from the stress.
What got me going on the right road this time was the borderline glucose test. 60-110 is normal... I was 111. I know I can get that back down before I do anymore damage.
Lilion... yes I agree 100% ... we DO just have to be STRONG.
Your strength strengthens me. Thanks !!!
Okay... I am running. Been here too long. Have a lot to do today.
I am starting with drinking a BIG glass of water.
This won't be a long post...I'm in extreme pain from a dentist appointment today and just want to go die! I only had a filling, but for some reason I wouldn't numb up and I ended up with 5 shots! I can barely open my mouth! On the up side, it's good for the old diet...hard to eat. On the down side, I managed to stuff junk in the very small space between my teeth, eating a bowl of cereal and also an egg sandwich. I just couldn't eat regular food! Owie!
Hope all had a good weekend. I was pretty good food-wise. Hope that I'll be back to normal tomorrow.
I just joined! I realized that I need help this go around. I lost 20 pds last year but quickly gained it back over the summer (never happened before). I started this venture just two weeks ago and finding it difficult. Hoping this site will help!!
I don't know much new this morning. Same old issues. DH is on the hunt for a house again and I'm working on packing stuff. DH and his mom had another argument on the phone to which she said some nasty stuff to him so they aren't talking. Which is okay because DH doesn't need the stress. He's just worried that she will die with this giant wedge between them but it was at her choosing. A peer sent me into a panic tailspin yesterday at work and I don't think I have recovered from it. I stupidly let him share his twist on things going on and his own fears. We're hearing practically nothing from our boss and he's interpreting that as her knowing of impending doom. He's determined not to blindside his staff but what he's doing is creating panic without firm foundation. I just wanted to lay my head on the desk and bawl yesterday from the sheer stress of it. I know he thinks he is doing the best thing for people so we're not caught unaware but I can't take that. I'm going to have to tell him unless he has hard facts then stay away from me. Its left me with this horrible feeling of not knowing whether to proceed with the house or should I sell all the horses and stay put? How did life get to freakin' unfun so fast? Then I found out that my good friend at work is not only facing his wife leaving him and their daughters but he's facing the possibility of prostrate cancer. Crikey!
On a positive note, I've gotten up to exercise the last two mornings. My endurance or intensity hasn't been very great which may be because of stress exhaustion but I have done something positive for myself.
Welcome Sandra! I hope that we are able to help you on this journey.
Lilion - I hope you're feeling better today! Fillings are never fun and I always feel like I've been hit in the mouth.
2Cute - Good job on getting food and your attitude back on track. Keep working at it!
Thin - Have you seen a doc about your wrist?
Barb.G - The weekend was not drama filled, I can say that. I worked on cleaning out closets and hauling stuff downstairs so it can be moved to storage. We looked at a house and a couple of other areas. Sunday I spent most of the day cleaning the house and cleaning more clutter. By the time the Super Bowl came around, my back was in spasms, my knees hurt and my hip hurt. GEEZ! But we had some neighbors over to watch the game. The weekend went much too quickly.
Valerie - Have a safe trip!
Ruth - Congrats on your loss!!!! Keep working it!
Time to hit the shower and off to work. Have a good day!
A while back I mentioned that my job was going to be blocking certian sites and I was afraid I wouldn't be able to come here anymore...but I guess that's not how it turned out. I can still come here fine, but I notice that the pop-ups and banner ad's are gone! This is not a bad thing, since on most sites they can get really annoying. The State must have some kick-butt pop-up blocker software!
My jaw is still killing me. When I'm done with this post I'm going on the hunt for drugs...I have at least two reliable sources here in the office. Relax ladies...I'm talking about Ibuprophine! (This is the only laughing I'll be doing today!) I managed to slip a cereal spoon between my teeth with some bran flakes this morning...and that's the extent of my eating ability. I'm not sure what the heck I'm going to do for lunch. We'll see how well the drugs stop the pain I guess.
Terri: What an awful time you are having! Nothing like possible job loss while in the middle of a move! And the rumors have to just make it worse. Wish I could say something to help. We kindof have the same problem here...there is a bill in the legislature right now that basically would do away with the division I work for and, of course, my job! All we have been told is that this type of legislation usually takes 2 years or so to get passed...Does that mean they think it WILL pass? Or just that we won't KNOW for two years??? Sucks.
Sandra: There is just something very helpful about being in a group - even an internet group - where everyone is in the same boat! This particular group of ladies is THE BEST! I've gotten so much support here, not to mention inspiration! Looking forward to learning more about you!
Barbara: I actually did manage to take the weekend off of work. Now if I could only take it off of home too! Seems like my weekends are always too busy to do anything I want. I was a football widow Sunday...DH went to a friends to watch the game and I was home alone with kid and dogs...but it was actually pretty nice. We made pizza and rented a scary movie. We should do that more often!
Thin: How's the wrist? Have you seen a Dr. about it? Hope you are getting better!
Ruth: Back Away from the Cookies and no one will get hurt! I have quite the sweet tooth myself at times and always have a problem with things like cookies and candy (but only chocolate) and then there's the fattening stuff like pizza and burgers and Taco Bell! Why is it we can never overeat too much broccoli? The worse that'll do is give you gas!
2Cute, Michelle, Valerie: Hi!
Well Ladies, I have to mumble my way thru a hearing, so best get started! I'll check in later!
Just checking in.
I have another day under my belt.
Yeterday I did lots of cleanup for the house.... but now I need to clean up my paper CLUTTER !!!! I have a HUGE pile of paperwork in the kitchen and my bedroom. I have a list of a dozen phone calls I need to make too so I am just peeking in. I just wanted to share that this is day 6 of my new found commitment.
Quiet in here today. I was seriously down all day. I even spent time at lunch writing out some of my thoughts and feelings. I did keep food within program so that was a bonus! No stress eating. I came home lower than a snake and put some stuff in the Escape to drop off at the storage place. I spent some time out at the horses and talking with Richard about stuff. That helped my mental outlook. I took the dog for a vigorous walk after that. That felt great. Dinner was light so I feel in control about that. Woohoo!
We're trying to watch Sahara and it doesn't look promising. I may go to bed instead.
2Cute - Six days is great! The paper clutter sure gets out of hand quickly doesn't it?! Keep working at it!
Lilion - We're on a similar timeline. They've mentioned a year-and a half or two but I'm not clear exactly what that means. Could be anytime within that time or at the end???? Some days are just harder than others.
With Valentine's Day right around the corner I thought it would be fun to have some healthy sweets recipes. I got my Kraft newsletter in and they had a whole section on healthy treats so I posted a few of the recipes over on our recipe thread. I hope you'll find something to suit your fancy or to make as a treat for your sweeties.
Well friends... another day down with success under my belt !!! YEA !!!!
I am thinking about not weighing for three months. Many years ago I focused on just following my new food plan no matter what. I did not weigh because I did not want disappointments or celebrations to tempt my new way of eating. It was "a matter of fact". Whether I lose or not... I am changing my way of eating for HEALTH not for weight loss.
When I did that... I lost 42 lbs in 3 months and was shocked !!!
I am thinking about hiding my scales and doing that again. ????
Terri .. I am sorry to hear you are so down. Focus on positive and the positive will increase. It is hard to do sometimes but worth the effort. Hang in there girl !!!
Thin... thanks for all that work to provide us with sweet recipes .... but I miss your chit chat. How are YOU ??? How is your wrist? knees ???
I heard you had a nice lunch with a very good friend of mine. I am jealous.
Lilion... I so happy you still can post with us during the day. You always contribute great posts.
I am so sorry about your dental pain. I cannot imagine having anything done hurting that long. OUCH !!
I think maybe this new server has less pop up ads... I don't have as many either.
okay ... where is everyone else ???
Dietgoddess.. WELCOME !!! Hope you stop in often. Yes... this journey can be VERY HARD ... but it is sooooo worth it !!!!
Hello ladies, just checking in this morning. Not much going on here, same old same old! How about with you? I know I should do replies this morning, but I don't feel real chatty yet. Maybe later this morning. I think I need to go back to bed! See you later, Ruth
I have been lurking for a while and thought it was time to say hello. I am 45 and have 200 pounds to lose, so far I seem to have shifted 5 pounds which didnt sound like a lot to me until I saw a lump of body fat which was representative of 7 pounds on tv the other night ... wow I felt much better.
After experimenting for a little and after reading about various diets I have kind of fallen into the low GL diet. I wonder if anyone else in here is doing that same diet? Since I started it I honestly havent had one second of feeling hungry but maybe thats because my fork is still overactive, the rules are a big vague on portioning .... we shall see on the scales!!
Old Hens - 40+ And Ready to Lose - Volume #38
Good morning!
That is the end of that though, cause today will be on target. I have to do this for ME! I need to lose this weight so badly. I know I am not alone, we just have to be strong.
Maybe you overused it listing your ebay items? Ouchie. I used to spend a lot of time and thought on just listing a couple of items at a time, I can't imagine doing a store. OHHH! I miss selling, I enjoyed watching the bidding
I think I have misplaced your Ebay seeling name, but I will go through this junk on my desk and see if I can locate it. I should have put it in my ledger, but I have a bad habit of jotting thinkgs down on scrapes of paper and never seeing them again.
I know I can get that back down before I do anymore damage. 
I can't take that. I'm going to have to tell him unless he has hard facts then stay away from me. Its left me with this horrible feeling of not knowing whether to proceed with the house or should I sell all the horses and stay put? How did life get to freakin' unfun so fast? Then I found out that my good friend at work is not only facing his wife leaving him and their daughters but he's facing the possibility of prostrate cancer. Crikey!
Congrats on your loss!!!! Keep working it!
There is just something very helpful about being in a group - even an internet group - where everyone is in the same boat! This particular group of ladies is THE BEST! I've gotten so much support here, not to mention inspiration! Looking forward to learning more about you!
