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.
It was a better day today. So much work to do though and not enough time. Too many meetings. And only three more days for me and then I'm off for two weeks to move. I am probably going to regret being off that long but I really need the time off.
Tomorrow is the funeral for our co-worker. I am taking our boss to the service. It is going to be a difficult morning.
The appraisal was done on the new house today. I'll be anxiously awaiting the results to make sure there are no issues there. If not, then its full steam ahead with the utilities, address change, etc. I got a few more boxes packed tonight. Wish it looked more empty in here!
Anyone else watch American Idol tonight? I thought Taylor kicked butt. I've only gotten one vote in for him so far. I'll try again after walking the dog.
Yes! I AM walking the dog tonight. We both need it desperately. He's chewing a rawhide right now but he'll happily leave it behind if I yelled WALK.
2Cute - Good job on only one plate at the Chinese place. OOOOH, and to pass up on the chinese donuts is a big coo.
Valerie - What did you find at LB? I used to love shopping there and have spent mega $$$ over the years but anymore I find nothing. One of the last times I shopped there, they had low riser jeans with thongs visible over the waistband and I figured that the last thing this world needed to see is my fat roll handing out of low-risers and a thong. I must be getting old. I love your 'tude girl!
Barb.G - I'm sorry to hear about your uncle even if its a blessing for him. for your aunt and cousin.
BJF - I've never figured out how Bunco is played either other than women have loads of fun playing it.
to everyone else. That gets me caught up on replies. Woot!
Two votes for Taylor!
Have a good night.
OOOOOHOOOOHOOOH, guess what we had last night and tonight! Fresh from the patch strawberries. OMG, they are soooo good. Not from a store either - DH drove down to this road-side stand where an older couple sells veggies and stuff for extra cash and these are right out of their patch. YUMMY!
I haven't posted for a couple of days, because I did something very weird, and I finally decided to just write it out.
As you know, I'm just recently off a plateau. I was at 260 for like, a month. Then I lost 3 lbs, and was really happy that the logham had finally busted. Two days later I was down to 255.
Okay, happiness.
Then two days later, I lost another pound.
Okay. This is going really fast.
The next day, I was down another 2 pounds.
I officially freaked - what did I do, cut off a foot?
This was Monday.
Monday, I went to get myself a sandwich at Busch's.
And then I like on purpose bought Cheetos and Entenmann's chocolate covered doughnuts.
I got a 25 cent bag of Cheetos, and I ate 3 mini-donuts in the car, then put the remainder out on the table in the cafeteria.
I worked out Monday night, and didn't overeat today (although I ate an extra 200 calories, on plan) and worked out tonight.
I'm not weighing myself until the weekend.
SUE, if I were YOU, I'd kiss my scale, then buy it a gift! Now, just step away from those donuts, and nobody gets hurt... Seriously, I wouldn't worry unless you have a loss of energy and it keeps dropping like that for a couple more weeks.... I don't suppose you'd consider Selling that scale, would you???
TERRI, OK, So tonight was the first time I ever watched Idol, and I'm sorry, but Taylor reminds me too much of Jay Leno, so I'd have to vote for Katherine. Besides, I like her dad. *** I did great at LB's: 2 bra's, 2 pair of shoes, earrings, bracelet, peddle length pants, a fancy tee shirt, and some panties for $119.00 Everything but the tee was 25-50% off, plus I had a coupon for another $50 off. I love the new outfit... as long as I don't look at myself in the mirror. On the down side, I've been wearing size 22 for a while, but I had to get the pants in size 26 and they're STILL too snug. I'm motivated to really work the next 5-10 pounds off so they at least look good. I think I'll get a haircut this week, too, while I'm at it.
Also on the down side, you wouldn't believe how little I've seen of my pony boys, or how little studying I've done so far. ...I just wish I lived here, it's so nice.
BJF Bunco is a mindless game played with 12 women (men just don't understand the concept as a general rule) a 3 card tables of 4 each. Each table has 3 dice. That's about as "universal" you can get as almost every group has their own varitaions of the rules from there. Most groups roll for sixes, but I have been with groups that play for different numbers 1-6's in turn. Anyway you take turns rolling the three dice and get points of every 6 you roll. As long as you are rolling 6's you keep rolling and when you no longer roll a 6 you pass the dice to the next person. If you roll all 3 6's that's a BUNCO. Then the fun starts. When someone rolls a Bunco everyone at the table try grab the dice. The one who ends up with two out of three dice gets credit for the BUNCO. We have prize for the most BUNCO's the highest points,, most games and for lowest score. It's really fun, and a great way to get to know people better. The group I am in is connected with our church (we have 2 different groups going) and we have dinner together first, the have a prayer circle afterwards. But I have been in another group whose sole purpose was to have a chance to have a "ladies night out" once a month and to see how many margaritta's you could drink, as I said there are as many different sets of "rules" as there are groups But I love it.
Val: Our office has 9 doctors, 2 Nurse practioners, 11 Nurses/medical assistant and 23 suppor staff. Basically the doc's are stable and the MA's are pretty stable 5 of them have worked there over 5 years. So basically 3 months is about the life span of an employee!!!
Monday night we took food to my aunt, last night was visiation at the funeral home, today is the funeral and then after work today I am off until Tuesday!! I'm not sure how I can survive with out the excitement, and no telling what will happen while I'm gone, but I am going to enjoy my time.
Hey, I have a computer question. can anyone help? I cleaned up my hard disc, ran defrag etc, the deleted all my cookies, etc. My computer is running much better, but now I can not open more than one window at a time. What do I need to set/unset to get that opiton back? It gets really fustrating to be kicked out of the program when you try to go back. HELP?
Sue: on that loss! You ROCK! Now stay away from the dounuts! Just don't send there here cause I'd eat them!
Valerie: Sounds like you got some good deals at LB. That store tends to make me crazy - when I was young, all they carried was "old lady" clothes. Now that I'm an old lady their stuff looks to young! Or maybe it's just me!
Terri: Two weeks off! That sounds like heaven to me. Of course, my own vacation is coming up...but what I really want to do is sleep for a week - not that you'll be doing any of that! Again, I'm so sorry to hear about your coworker. I hope the funeral isn't too trying.
Terri asked me, with respect to this weight loss, if I really want to continue. I have to say yes to that. I do want to lose more weight. I DO want to weigh less than my husband. I do want to wear clothes that aren't from the plus-size rack. What I don't seem to want to do these days is work at it! I don't know what's wrong with me - I've been at this since February 2005 and I'm just tired of thinking and worrying about it I think. I've become incredibly depressed and apathetic about the whole weight loss thing. I HATE this. I did this a few months back too and had a heck of a time getting back on track. I don't know what's gonna kick me in the butt to start me back up this time...but I suppose it'll come.
And on that somewhat depressing note - I'll say bye! Have a good day ladies!
Lilion - Read your post here and on the other thread. Got it - it ticks me off too. When I have a bad day, I want to coat myself in Godiva chocolate, and curl up to read a favorite book while licking the back of my paw. However ...
Do you realize how much of a mess that'll be to clean up?
Seriously, though, this is a real problem for those of us who have [ahem] complicated relationships with food, and reading the posts on the Maintainers thread makes me realize that it won't go away when we reach our goals. We'll always have these issues.
So, since I'm in recovery, I call on that bag of tricks - remember that I'm talking about myself here. I only know what my journey would be like, although I suspect you can see yourself in some of what I envision.
Think it through.
A little secret about those donuts - Even though I ate less than half of box, it left me dizzy, and rather disoriented for the rest of the day. I haven't had anywhere near that much sugar in almost 6 months.
So, if I blow off what I've been doing for the year and a half, the best I can hope for is to be nauseated, disoriented and dizzy.
And, if that doesn't happen, what then? How about this --
Pretty soon I won't fit into those old clothes again - you know, the ones I am so proud to not fit into any more. Doesn't sound like fun. And my muscles - gone. Soft and flabby upper arms again.
And maybe, if we get really can't ever get it together again - how about a knees that get more and more painful so all I want to do is sit in a chair and cry, but the doctor won't do a knee replacement because I'm so fat?
Then, how about a heart attack?
I had a friend, who, after 17 yrs of sobriety, decided that he was going to blow it all - just once. So he went out, and after he got good and liquored up, wrapped his car around a tree.
Do I really not want to see my daughter graduate from high school and college, not want to enjoy that traveling in early retirement - maybe Yellowstone, since we've both been to the Grand Canyon and Mesa Verde, not want to feel my muscles pull me effortlessly through the water, because I am enjoying swimming again?
Let's not kid ourselves. Morbidly obese means it could KILL us.
So I managed to start again, and have been OP for two days.
I started posting in this thread because I love you guys. You are living full, complicated lives, and at the same time learning how to do the right things for yourselves.
Sue
I'LL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES NOT TO BE FAT ANY MORE!
I'm staying awake long enough for American Idol to annouce and winner and then I'm off to bed.
The funeral today was very difficult. It was such a beautiful service and a beautiful celebration of a good man. Also, the man who had the meltdown and was back this week, had another one is out again for another two weeks. Geez, such an emotional week. I told my boss that no offense, but I am SOOOO ready to be out of there for two weeks.
Good news - The appraisal came back on the new house just for what we needed so its FULL STEAM AHEAD. Praise the Lord! Finally things are going right!
YahHOOOO, Terri!!! On the house, full steam ahead, anyway. I'm sorry both about the loss of your fine coworker, and about the break-down guy. Good thing you're going to be out for a while, and for such a grand reason!
SUE. wow. What a post. You hit the nail on the head, and I could actually FEEL what you meant. It was a powerful reminder that just fitting those new pants isn't really what this journey is all about. The pants are just one nice side-perk. The picture is so much bigger. Thank you for that post, because it's not JUST your journey that's like that....
LILION. Nope, not just you. LB had old stuff when we weren't. Now young stuff when we aren't. ** I'm looking forward to your vacation for you, and knowing it will bring you some of the renewed energy and focus to pick up where you left off, and continue your successful journey. Hey, you made it thru law school - a feat I would have loved to have undertaken but didn't have the guts to even TRY. And look at you now. Yeah, you're human, but you're made of some pretty good, strong stuff. I'll officially ring the bell for you if you like. Then you can retreat to your corner for a while, but at some point, I expect you to come out and
Or at least I think it is a good morning! The darned old scale is still hanging tough . Hasn't moved at all. GRRRR! Well, at least it is not going up!
Is it just me or is everyone else having to shift back and forth to read the thread? The script is running too wide, or whatever you want to call it. Very annoying! How do you fix it?
Lilion, Don't give up! You have been my hero girl. I need to follow in your footsteps. You have done so fantastically well. We all hit those snags where we just want to quit, and you have to fight it with all of your will, not easy I know. I have been there more times than I want to count. Come on we can do this!
Terri, It sure sounds as if things are looking up for you and DH. Makes me smile Moving is a job though. Hope everything goes well from here on.
2cute WOW! You are doing it! Congrats! That must make you feel wonderful. Trade scales with Ya!
Valerie, Home at last! Or are you? I can't keep up with you. LOL! Wherever you are, I hope things are going well in every way.
Sue, Love those donuts! Won't let DH buy them, cause I know I would eat the WHOLE thing! Not exactly a wholesome food huh? We do tend to sabotage ourselves when we are doing well. Unexplainable !
Barb, how is it going? I can't help you with the computer question, but I know someone will. I am so dumb when it comes to this machine. I always ask Thin how to fix things. Where is she?
Hello all you lurkers! To everyone I missed. Here is a little something for all of us. See Ya, Ruth
I don't know how I'm going to survive my "5 day weekend" not knowing what is going on at the wonderful world of docs. The bomb that went off Tuesday afternoon was the leak that merit reviews and salary increases have been posponed from june 1 to sometime in November. It was confirmed in the Managers Meeting on Wed morning.
Well I have to get in gear to have fun. Hopefully we will be taking in a new shopping mall not too far from the house. Too bad I don't have money to spend.
Terri -
You've had the kind of week that I used to eat over! So much emotion.
Losing a good co-worker is really painful, when you think of the number of hours we spend together, and he was a good person. When I was in my 20s, my office mate (in his early 60s) had a coronary, and I remember how it felt to sit at his funeral.
Looks like you may be getting rid of Mr. Meltdown - how much of this can your company take? At some point, they will need someone who will take these responsibilities forward.
And the obstacles in front of your new home are melting away. That is so cool.
Valerie - I saw on the other list that you're making a bunch of rational choices about getting everything in order. Wow - you go, girl.
Iwill be - Don't let the scale win - those suckers just torture us, to see if we really mean it about losing weight this time. My plateau was a month, but now the weight is falling off.
Barbara - you do know, I hope, that if this job goes away there will be another, better one. When I got laid off from "the job from ****" (I was the writer who made the most) at 55, I thought, my God, we'll lose everything. But now I've been in this job for over 2 yrs, and I am probably happier than I've ever been. I actually have emotional time for me. I hope your 5 day weekend gives you the breathing room you need.
Well, the house is starting to get really quiet. Daughter will be back tomorrow, so I only have one more evening without music blaring from upstairs, and a voice going "MOM!" Funny, on Monday, I didn't know how much I'd miss it. DH took me out to California Pizza for dinner last night. I love their Spring roll appetizer - and I had a salad and we split a piece of key lime pie. Everything was perfect, and I had factored these calories into my plan, so I don't feel guilty, just very satisfied. My relationship with food is improving - I'm much more mindful of food - it's not anesthesia anymore. It's fuel, and occasionally, a fun treat, in appropriate portions.
God, I hope I can keep this up.
22 years ago this week, I quit smoking and drinking. Two years after that I gave up on hopeless, helpless men, and met my husband a week later. Now I'm whittling away at my last crutch. Yeah, I'm scared, but I'm excited too.
HI RUTH! Hope that sily scale gets un-stuck soon! I hate it when they're stubborn.
BARBARA, if they're postponing raises, remind me to come in at a six figure salary. THat way I won't care about the raises. Enjoy your 5 day holiday!!!
Thanks SUE, for your support! It sounds like you'll be glad to have your "baby girl" back - even with the loud music. Never heard of California Pizza, but probably not a place I could trust myself. I don't do as well with challanges of new and different food - I always want to try everything.
The vet came and saw my pony boys today. I don't wanna know how much THAT's gonna cost me! At least she took the tarter off Cody's teeth for me for free. I can do it, but I really don't like to. Steeg will be getting shots all summer, every 3 weeks, which is another thing I can do if I must, but fortunately I can usually sucker a friend into wielding the evil needle. Shortly now, there's a woman coming to look at Cody to see about a long term lease. Gosh, I'll miss that ol' guy, but it sounds like an absolutely perfect match. We'll see if thetwo of them hit it off.
Wow .. some good posts here.
Lillion... we have all been there. Just hang in there !!!! {{ HUGS }}
Sue ... a great reply !!!
I wish I had more time to post but I am busy "living" and just stopped in for a rest. LOL
I have been in isolation and depression for so long I forgot how to LIVE.
Barb... enjoy that long weekend.
My food is going great... even exercise is going good too.
I expect to have a house full all weekend so I don't know how often I will get here. Maybe a LOT just to get away from everyone. LOL
I may not show it... but I REALLY APPRECIATE all of you. !!!!!
I'm down, but not out! Thanks for the encouragement. I'm just really tired and burned out and can't wait for life to calm down.
I finally got a response from my friends LL today. Now the witch is saying their getting satellites installed is "defacing" the property and that entitles her to terminate their lease. I'm truely beginning to hate this woman. If she'd just be honest about her motives this would be so much simpler, but NO she has to try to make this somehow my friends fault and in doing so hurts and distresses good people who have been and remain stellar tenants. The plain and simple fact is, my friends cannot move because they have no money to use for a deposit elsewhere because they had no reason to save up any money to move on because they still have 15 months on their lease!
Just one more stress I totally don't need. I HATE being a lawyer. If I was a waitress or an accountant or a doctor, this would not be my problem!
Ah well, the end of a perfect day. Seriously, the day was good until I got the letter. DS graduated from 5th grade today and we both took off work and spent the day with him. They had a wonderful ceremony and he got some great awards, including the Presidential Academic Achievement Award. I was very proud. Then we went to lunch. Ate too much. WAlked for miles around town. Had ice cream. Shopped some. Came home and I CRASHED for an hour...But it was a good day. I also got my new bike seat today, so we'll see how that goes. Guess now I have to ride the thing, huh?
Well, that was my day and now I have to run. Love to you all!
Old Hens - 40+ And Ready To Lose - Volume 64
I love your 'tude girl!
for your aunt and cousin.
to everyone else. That gets me caught up on replies. Woot!
and they're STILL too snug. I'm motivated to really work the next 5-10 pounds off so they at least look good. I think I'll get a haircut this week, too, while I'm at it.
on that loss! You ROCK! Now stay away from the dounuts! Just don't send there here cause I'd eat them! 
However ...
- you know, the ones I am so proud to not fit into any more. Doesn't sound like fun. And my muscles - gone. Soft and flabby upper arms again.
and 
You have done so fantastically well. We all hit those snags where we just want to quit, and you have to fight it with all of your will, not easy I know. I have been there more times than I want to count. Come on we can do this!
WOW! You are doing it! Congrats! That must make you feel wonderful. Trade scales with Ya!
See Ya, Ruth
