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Morning, all. Drinking my coffee. Oatmeal's cooking. Clock is ticking and I don't have much time before I have to catch my train. It's cold! I hope the ground's not frozen.
I realized I have been so kind of wired recently and I think it may be due to losing weight....well, I think I'm losing weight. The body surely must not like that. Also, as they say with yoga and all sorts of emotions being released as you become more flexible, I am sure the fat cells getting shaken up (they are said to be stores for toxins as well as fat) must be doing something. It doesn't feel good. I need sleep and extra rest but that's not going to happen. After all, if it did I wouldn't be losing weight. Maybe I need to just slow down. The danger there is slowing down usually is coupled with eating.... :^: Oh, well, I'll figure it out...I hope. ************** Arabella -- Nothing loaded there. I was just teasing you. You're always welcome to pop in with a new challenge when you feel up to it again. Take care! :hug: mod -- Good to see you back. Don't go thinking anyone has left because of you. :nono: You're being too hard on yourself already. Don't add to it! Remember, support comes in many forms, but in order to get it you have to ask sometimes, so your telling us about your troubles is part of the picture. With us, it all comes down to weight eventually, doesn't it? Those are tough challenges you've picked for yourself at a difficult time. Best of luck and hang in there. Remember, we have to learn to separate things. No matter what! :strong: |
Arabella, I'm just like you. I try to log on to post everyday but things just get the best of me. I think this thread is great too!!
I just finished Day 16. I dropped another lb so that's good. It's motivation to keep going. My inches haven't budged. I guess I will have to wait for another month to see something other than 0.1 or 0.2 change. Oh well. I read somewhere on this forum that when the weight starts dropping at first it's the fat around the viscera that is being used and that's more important because the less fat around the organs the better they can function. Once that's down to a healthy level, then the fat under the skin will start to dissolve. I don't know how much of that is true, but it makes sense. Good luck ladies!! :carrot::hug: |
reach out!
Hello there all. It was a good day today. I just took the reins in my hands, literally, and rode alone, just the two of us and reconnected with my girl. :)
And, another day notched on all fronts. Right now, there's a sweet potato cooking in the microwave. Yum. Heh mod, here's a song for you, sure to put a smile on your face. For ALL of you when you're feeling down, think of this when you're about to throw it in. Get a load of these moves! I LOVE it! (deep sigh) Do I ever want to reach to him .... :cloud9: :dancer::dancer::dancer: :dancer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27zvH...eature=related Now if you feel that you can't go on Because all of your hope is gone And your life is filled with much confusion Until happiness is just an illusion And your world around is crumbling down, darlin reach out come on girl reach on out for me reach out reach out for me I'll be there with a love that will shelter you I'll be there with a love that will see you through When you feel lost and about to give up Cause your life just ain't good enough And your feel the world has grown cold And your drifting out all on your own And you need a hand to hold, darlin reach out come on girl reach out for me reach out reach out for me I'll be there to love and comfort you And I'll be there to cherish and care for you . . . ************** No Booze Day 12/33 complete no pauses allowed (started Nov. 5) First round completed Nov. 25 No Smoking (Started Nov. 5) Day 12/33 complete no pauses allowed (started Nov. 5) First round completed Nov. 25 No Sugar Day 10/31 complete no pauses allowed (started Nov. 7) First round completed Nov. 27 Write-it-down Challenge Day 6/26 completed no pauses allowed (started Nov. 11) First round completed Dec. 1 http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...Cat_in_bag.gif |
Good morning from the land of snow :snowglo: Well, not so much snow so far but I'm okay with that. No rush here because we will have it until April.
It's been busy around here. Not interesting fun busy just care-taking house chores busy. The good news is I've stuck with all three challenges. Challenge 1 - Stretches/weights - I'm so glad I added this challenge! I realized I was falling into all or nothing thinking again, which usually leads to nothing. If I didn't have time or energy for an entire yoga DVD or series of exercises I skipped this one. I'm remembering that even if I take 10-15 minutes to do the most important ones that counts. Okay, so I'm also preparing to be lectured by the PT on Friday and trying to get back in the swing of things before I see her! My count is 6 days, 1 pause as of yesterday. Challenge 2 - no chocolate - Went shopping, held the dark chocolate bar, put it back down. Later I went shopping and the Meteorbites were on sale (granola snacks sometimes sweetened with agave). I bought 6 bags of the Mexican Chocolate type because my DP (dear partner) loves them. I do too but I'm just ignoring them. 7 days, 1 pause. Challenge 3 - All i needed was a reason to remember (you'd think my health would be enough!). I've completed 8/21 days. Adding Challenge 4: I will journal EVERYTHING that goes in my mouth, no pauses. Don't know who I think I'm pulling one over on when I don't write down that spoonful of PB but it certainly isn't the scale :( Red - Way to go on you challenges! I can't imagine doing anything else while quitting smoking so I'm mightily impressed :) I think I was just unpleasant and ate a lot when I quit :o Sounds like a wonderful day with your horse and just what you needed. Thanks for the flashback. My workout play list has a 60s section and an 80s section but not much new stuff. I think I'm getting old! Has the whoosh fairy visited? I'm hoping she will stop by here after. Schmalger - I've always loved Vermont and it was the place I wanted to be when I rearranged my life. I'm not a fan of winter but I also hate humidity :shrug: There's something about the mountains and pines that speaks to me and I really miss it when I'm away. I'll have to try the Shred. I'm going to put it in my Netflix queue to check it out first but it sounds like what I need. I'm no expert but seems to me that if you consider the walking exercise then it probably counts. See you when you get back :) Sunni - Wow, sounds like quite a workout the other day! I love the after glow phase when I'm glad I did it. Just wish I remembered that before! Your spreadsheet sounds thorough. I've used FitDay almost since the beginning but I bought it so I don't have to be online. Your sheet tracks some things more clearly though. Sounds helpful Miriam - I admire anyone who can navigate easily around cities. Bet you're getting tons of exercise. Hope you're enjoying your visit. Quix - Hope you are feeling better and get to the bottom of this thing. Congrats on the weight. It can be so much harder when you don't feel well and want comfort foods. If you've been sick even baby steps with the exercise are good so just do what you can. Mod - Good for you for taking control of things and getting back on track! The getting back on track is what makes the difference in the long run because we all have days, and days, sometimes. Wow, that's an impressive list of challenges. You can do it! Arabella :wave: I'm new here and definitely don't post as much as I'd like. I don't know how people do it. I participate in another forum too and lots of days I just barely have time to read everything. Check-in when you can :) I hope I didn't miss anyone. Now to get 2 breakfast and get the day going! |
Just a quick fly by. Need to go shower and get ready for church (oh yea and wake DH).
Write it down Challenge - Day 11 completed - 2/3 pauses used. I took another pause yesterday, and will start a new week today. To whoever asked I write it down physically, I'm not on the computer enough to do it here. I also have an excel spreadsheet I made downloaded on my Palm that I used, but I lately I've been just using good old paper and pencil. I'm going to add a new challenge - Stretch/Yoga daily 3 pauses. I've had a headache most of the week and I'm sure it's partly that my back is this giant mass of knots right now. I tried to go back to yoga Thurs but the class had been canceled do to lack of enrollment. Sorry this is all about me but I've gotta run. Have a great day everyone, you're all doing great :D :D -Tech |
Hi Girls!
I got my connection problem figured out. I kept getting disconnected and then it would take forever to get back on. That is discouraging when trying to post! My husband recently moved our wireless router and he figured out that a wire had come loose and was wiggling around. So now, I have a great connection. Hooray for the DH who can figure out anything. He is a wonder man. He holds me to high expectations though, and I am becoming more and more self-sufficient. We had a conversation a few years ago about his fear that if he "went" before me, that I would be helpless about upkeep and maintenance things. He was right, and so he has been teaching me lots of mechanical and maintenance things. It feels good to tackle household chores and renovation things on my own and be able to think my way through it. I know it is a little morbid, but don't you think it is also an act of love? I was deeply touched by his concern and have tried to be very cooperative as he gets my girly brain to think mechanical. I feel good, too, when I can trouble-shoot friends' car problems and I am right.;) Now, about the snooty French women comment. It was good to have a day or two to think about that. You know, after that incident, I reassed my wardrobe. It is interesting that it made such an impact on me. I realized that I dress like the country women around here dress, and I look like a farm wife. Jeans, plaid shirts, simple sandles, hair sloppy. At the time I had on a comfortable pair of dockers shorts and a plaid summer shirt and thongs. My hair was a frizzy fright. Nothing to get excited about. Those gals were so stylish and put together. I looked like a babushka! So, I started weeding out all the drab, worn out clothing and filling in my wardrobe with nice fabrics (silks, linens, soft angora etc.) with more jewel tones and blacks, browns, greys and tans to complement a more elegant, stylish wardrobe. I also tried to find clothing that worked better with my shape and really fit me well. I got a few nice pair of shoes and I cut my long frizzy hair off into a youthful, updated bob. I really admired the look those women had going and I realized that I had been punishing myself for my weight gain with awful clothing for a long time. And, I had not really realized that all of this had happened until I wrote that post. I have just been going through a makeover without consciously doing it. Even though I am still overweight, dressing well and as prettily as I can has made me feel so much better. I also moved out all the "hippie" clothing I had been hanging on to. I worked for several years at an import store that sold Balinese import clothing and so I had lots and lots of those things that just did not work for me anymore. Well, that was a ramble, but germaine to what we all go through, don't you think? The other thing that I realized was that I was slipping into superwoman mode and that is why I was so exhausted (partially anyway). I hold myself to such high standards sometimes that I cannot get it all done and exhaust myself trying. So, I have modified my challenges for now and I am starting over here. 10 cups of water each day weigh and post my weight each day gain no weight over the holidays fit into 3 out of the eight pair of pants I dug out of my smaller pant stockpile (I am almost there...just have a small muffin top to go).This seems like a set of goals I can do without added stress during a stressful time of year for me. The headaches have been due to a lingering, lowgrade sinus inflammation brought on by molds and mildews, which happens to me every winter and so I've got to get some OTC medication for that. The stomach aches have to do with anxiety: One of my very good friends from work was forced to take a leave of absence under duress and I miss her and I am just "sick" about it, literally. The sleeplessness can be attributed to all of the above, plus, probably a calcium and magneseum deficiency, which I am working on addressing. Finally, I realized that my weight loss has slowed down because I no longer have all of the wonderful, fresh produce from my garden. I just hate the cardboardy taste of old, not fresh produce. Living in the country, it is so hard to get fresh stuff. At the local grocery store, if you don't hit the produce aisle on delivery day, you get wilted and old. So, yesterday my DH filled a bunch of pots in the green house with soil and I am going to the nursery today to see what I can find in the way of starts, especially lettuce, which I just adore when it is fresh. Sorry for the long ramble... So, Arabella, we will miss you. I have really enjoyed your holistic approach to weight loss and think you have some great observations to add to a group. I know what you mean though, about forums getting big. This one moves pretty fast. I hope you come back and say hi to us all from time-to-time and let us know how you are doing. I would like to talk to you about a rebirthing experience I had once, and the insights I got from that. Red-I enjoyed your conversation about your riding experience with your horse. A spirited horse is a smart horse. Coming from a horse background, I learned to appreciate those horses. I have always felt sorry for the broken-spirited horses that I encounter on strings of rental stable horses. I guess a plodding horse is good for someone without experience, but a true horse person appreciates horses for the individuals they are. Very compassionate post! Keep working on those pants! Note that I have jumped on board with a pants challenge, myself! Hi, TechAlum, Day 11! Wow! You will be there in no time! I like your yoga idea. years ago, a friend taught me "Sunrise Salutation". Perhaps I will refresh my understanding of that and try it again. It might help me make it through the holidays without becoming a frenetic, frazzled mess! Cyndi-No chocolate! You are amazing. Your resolve is phenominal! Years ago I brought a box of fine chocolates to an women's tea party. I presented them and said, "I hope chocolates are okay?" One of the women looked at me aghast and said, "Well, we're women, aren't we?" And then something about chocolate being a drug of choice. So, yeah, I applaud you! Okay, so this is so long winded that if I don't get going you all will be skipping over it and wishing I would "ferme la bouche", so I will go. Go to Costco, go buy food for the Raiders Game (yes, 20 students to Oakland and then Union Square to shop next weekend, yikes!) I will come back later to chat to more of you. Love you all! Sheri |
Hi All! Oddly enough - floating around from place to place - I'm happy to sit and read your posts - at least I have SOME constants in my life - albeit online ones!!! :)
In NYC - going ice skating soon with my brother. Certain;y staying positive - and positive I'd like a few more days of this!!! I;m going to look into extending my ticket a couple more days! I'll only be able to do personals really when I am home and not pressured for time... Take care, all!! |
getting moving early...
Good morning, all. It's only 5:30 but I am awakening from the caffeine and planning to be out in an hour to get to the gym. I forced myself up at the 4:30 alarm, something I haven't been doing on gym days, which means I don't get much of a workout in. Yesterday, I stayed home after riding with the intent that today I would get to the gym before work.
I made green juice yesterday too but am still waiting to see if I call a challenge or not. I did it before, but the weekdays are really tough and I don't know if it's worth it to be forcing juice into me on top of breakfast or late at night. I hate just making a little too because the cleanup is the same. I feel better but have no idea why that it. Is it post-period relaxation? Is it better nutrition? Is it the placement of the planets? :lol3: Or is it just my imagination. "Just my imagination, running away with me..." Oh, yeah. Yesterday, I was able to button the jeans, but the zipper is in dire danger of breaking if I try to close it so I'm going to stay away from them for a while. I have broken zippers before forcing them shut all the time. There is another pair of pants, green stretchy jeans, that I can get into but they leave...not a muffin top...but something closer to an enormous souffle that has failed and fallen and..well, you get the picture. It ain't sweet. I made some food last night that I'll take into work. I love it when I have something homemade to look forward to, knowing it's healthful, cheap, and...makes people hate me. ;) (earlier reference) Oh, my gosh, I just realized I totally forgot to go to a party yesterday! Wow, I was looking forward to it too. Totally slipped my mind.....it just occurred to me. And here I was at home cooking Indian when I could have been at a cooking party thrown by an Indian lady....oh well, I guess it shows the state of my mind these days. In a way, it seems that the lack of alcohol is doing something. Perhaps my mind is reawakening and all the thoughts that normally aren't there are sparking around and distracting me from others. :rofl: Well, whatever... ************** miriam -- Online or not, constants are constants. We may be online, but we are alive and moving, not just sitting there. :lol: I'm glad you're enjoying New York and hope you can extend your stay. I hear the area has been cold. Is it cold in NYC too? Quix -- Glad to see you're still with us and not off in failed computer land. And, yes, I definitely see your husband's desire to educate you as an act of love. I am also happy to hear that you have turned what could have been a trigger for you to slide into the depths of whatever and wallow in self-pity and such and taken that instead to work on yourself. Though the Japanese are far from stylish, they do always try to "look the part." So, if you are at work, you should look like an office worker, at a party, look like you're at a party. Of course, the look means there is little room for individuality, that's why it's "a look," but you get the idea. Earlier, I couldn't have cared less, but now I enjoy being able to play the part IF I choose, whereas some people can't or don't want to do it. In this society, they lose out, and because people who associate with them lose out too, I at times have to not include such types. It's a shame but it's a small thing, and a kind of proficiency just like a language. It also means you can make a very strong statement when you diverge from the "usual," which is something I really enjoy. Good luck on your challenges. Two of them don't fit the challenge parameters, so we will consider them "extracurriculars," like my jeans challenge. Well, it's not a challenge really, it's a goal. Cyndi -- Love your little snowman. I used to love those shake up things. The all or nothing thinking is something that's always there, isn't it? I was doing the same. It still is hard to go to the gym when I know I only have time to do a little bit, but it does make a difference, of course! I should take your point and add a bit of stretching to my routine. I never stretch and this is part of the problem I think with the tension. What a save with the choco! :bravo: Maybe just holding it helped! :lol: Hope you can keep ignoring the sweets. I am glad I don't have to bring the stuff into my home. Yeah, the smoking thing wasn't hard as long as I'm not drinking as I was only smoking when I was drinking, except for a tiny bit and only real stressed moments. It also tastes so gross that I wouldn't dream of smoking when my taste buds aren't dulled by alcohol. I had quit for around 20 years so this past year of smoking was like a freak storm, it hit, there was damage but now it's over and seems like a dream. Well, that's me saying that as long as I'm not drinking. Whoosh fairy...a little bit, nothing exciting though. I am so tired of the numbers in the 70s. I want to see the 60s soon! My weight this morning was 71 kg, which is 2.2+ lbs away from the 60s. I am having to fight for every little bit of weight loss. And though I'm doing it, these challenges are NOT easy. I feel the most in danger of pigging out, giving it up, sliding back to start, at times like this, where the slow progress is just too much. I guess I should be glad I'm healthy, well...kind of, if it weren't for the itching and rashes...oh, heck. I hope your whoosh fairy is more powerful than mine! Tech -- Excellent work on your challenges. You're more than halfway there! The stretch challenge sounds good. It's something I should do too. Things have me way too tight lately. I've been getting those neck spasms too and I never get them. I didn't feel like I was tense, but I must be and it is reflected in my riding. |
nearly two-thirds there...
Just the day's tally....where is everyone?!?!? :listen:
I way overate today... :( No Booze Day 13/34 complete no pauses allowed (started Nov. 5) First round completed Nov. 25 No Smoking (Started Nov. 5) Day 13/34 complete no pauses allowed (started Nov. 5) First round completed Nov. 25 No Sugar Day 11/32 complete no pauses allowed (started Nov. 7) First round completed Nov. 27 Write-it-down Challenge Day 7/27 completed no pauses allowed (started Nov. 11) First round completed Dec. 1 |
Well, it looks like it's just me and my lonesome. :( Another early start. Must think calm and relaxation. I am way too tense these days. The cold doesn't help, but I know it's not that. It's the days and days of never knowing, at work, riding, whatever. I think overeating and, especially, drinking did a lot to help dull my thoughts and make me less anxious, but it's just not the way to go.
Though the scale is up and I truly overate yesterday, I feel tighter (as in with less fat, not tense) and that reminds me of my accomplishments. That is a good feeling. Yesterday was mindless eating. There was NO need to do it, no desire even. The food was there and I ate it. I was kind of excited about the prospects of change with work and that did it. I am well aware that any anxiety, good or bad or seemingly indifferent triggers me to eat mindlessly. I must learn to be calm. Wish me luck, please. |
Daily Exercise Day 13 (Saturday)
Level 3 – 1 Pause used Exercise? Check! Stats? Kickball with my nephew for about an hour and a half! (out of town) Mood? That was actually quite a lot of fun. It was just me and my nephew, and I worked up quite a sweat chasing after that ball, let me tell you! Daily Exercise Day 14 (Sunday) Level 3 – 1 Pause used Exercise? Check! Stats? Kickball with my nephew for about an hour! (out of town) Mood? Again a lot of fun. This time was harder to keep him into the game – he’s 5 and pretty lazy for his age. But it was great to be active in a “real” situation, and it was nice to show him how fun being active can be. Well, walking around town didn’t pan out. I actually had a feeling that would happen; I was confident in it really. I was looking forward to it, but at least I got some real exercise in – and it was super fun to boot. Yay! And thanks to everyone who gave me feedback on the exercise question. ALSO – I’ll update for today’s exercise later tonight. I just got off of work, so I haven’t exercised yet. But I am probably going to do the 30DS again after I do a little cleaning here at home. :lifter: _________________________ Redballoon – I know what you mean about the headaches. It really isn’t normal, and it frustrates me to no end. Sometimes my quality of life suffers, but I try REALLY hard to just live normally and not let the headaches affect what I can and cannot do. For example, though it just kills my head, I will still attend concerts when I get the chance. And I hang out with my nephew as much as possible, despite how extremely loud and rough he is. There are just some things that I refuse to pass up on. When DH and I were on our “honeymoon,” I had killer headaches and THEN, one of my teeth abcessed (I didn’t know that’s what it was until we got back). It got so bad that I could barely speak, but I was DETERMINED to do everything we had planned to do. And you know what? When I think back on it now, what I remember the most is how fun I had. So I try to live my life like that every day. I’m really hoping that once I graduate and can start cooking on a regular basis, I can play with ingredients and hopefully eliminate these headaches once and for all. And like you, I need to be more diligent about my vitamins. I forget to take them more often than I remember. Congrats on the compliments at work! You’re working so hard, the results are showing. WTG! And I think you’re absolutely right. Sounds like someone is jealous of your success and feeling pretty self-conscious about his own health. Hopefully, you and your other officemate are good influences on him. It can be difficult seeing other people succeed when we’re failing at the same things. Don’t let him bring you down. You rock! And I’m so happy about your reconnecting with your horse. I know that must have felt great! Sorry about the weight gain. I was up a little at my weigh-in today. It was just .2 lbs, but I noticed that my ankles are a little swollen. So I’m pretty sure I’m retaining some water after the fried foods this weekend. What is it about us southern people and fried foods? My father did a fish fry Saturday night, and then a big fried breakfast Sunday morning. I ate minimally, but nonetheless, it was FRIED. There was nothing else to eat, and I didn’t want to be rude and leave. So I ONLY ate until I was no longer hungry – not even completely full. But, I was soooo sick to my stomach afterwards. I laid in bed for about 2 hours that night, and I've been sick to my stomach all day today. Ugh! :barf: I'm feeling much better now, but it was not pretty. You are too funny. You will get those pants zipped soon enough; you will! And you’ll look fantastic in them. And I loved your story about forgetting the party and your new sober mind overwhelming you with all of the thoughts! I swear, sometimes I think I’ll go crazy trying to keep up with the running lists of things going on in my head. It gets tiresome at times. LOL :crazy: Keep the faith, redballoon. You can do this. You’ve done so well, and it’s natural that you’ll have some rough days. I’ll keep you in my prayers that you’ll stay calm and get through this rough patch. Put yesterday’s overeating behind you; today is a new day, and you WILL do better. I hope you have a fantastic day, and just remember that as hard as your challenges are, you ARE SUCCEEDING, admirably so. WTG! Modcat44 – Good for you for being optimistic. You had a hiccup, and you’re getting back on track. I think you made the right decision, and you’re going to do GREAT this time! You can do it! You’ve lost FORTY-FIVE pounds! WTG! You have some great challenges there, and you we know you can do it! Sunnigummi – WTG on your challenge progress and the weight loss, too! You’re doing a fantastic job! Only 10 more lbs to go, according to your ticker. You’re SDC to reaching that goal. WTG! CyndiM – You are doing so well on your challenges. And I’m so happy for you for that day you picked up a chocolate bar and then reconsidered. WTG! Crisis averted! And oh man! Your words are exactly why I’ve always dreamed of living or at least taking long vacations in Vermont. Beautiful! And yes, definitely try the shred. It’s at least worth a shot. It had me sooooo sore, but not in a bad way. It wasn’t PAIN, it was just my poor unused muscles crying out from the exercise. My legs finally calmed down after I played kickball this weekend; I think it helped to stretch them and work the kinks out if that makes any sense. But I’m gonna do it again tonight, so tomorrow should be another doozie on the soreness scale! Let me know when you try it and what you think. TechAlum – Great job on the challenges! I like your new one for stretching and yoga, too. On days that I do the elliptical, I really need to stretch before and after. I’m going to have to find a good website or something that gives some detailed stretches. Because I really don’t know what stretches I should be doing. Of course, when I do the 30DS, Jillian has you stretch. So I could always use those same stretches after the elliptical. That would be better than nothing. Keep it up! Quixotica – Tu ne fermes pas la bouche! No no! LOL I love your explanation of your DH and the conversation y’all had about you needing to be more self-sufficient, just in case. My DH is like that, too. With just about anything, with the exception of most car troubles, he can figure out the problem and fix it. It simply amazes me. We’ve had similar conversations, and I really do need to be able to do simple things like adjusting the router without going cross eyed at all of the wires. Congrats on your good man! Your new/reduced challenges look quite doable, and I wish you the best of luck. I’m so happy that you reassessed things after finding that it was all too much. If your challenges were adding too much stress to your life, then it’s really great that you were able to so easily remedy that situation. Also, I’m like you in the calcium/magnesium deficiency department. I try so hard to take my supplements on a regular basis, but I’m sooo forgetful. It doesn’t help that DH keeps stuffing them in a cabinet in the bathroom. I like to keep them out, even on the coffee table, so that I’ll remember to take them every day. But he’s been on a major cleaning/organization kick, so it’s been hard to keep things where I want to keep them. I’ll have to mention that to him again. He doesn’t care; he just forgets and think I neglected to put the bottles up. Good luck with your challenges! Miriam101 – I hope you had a blast ice skating with your brother. And I really hope you are able to extend your ticket a few more days as you’d like to. WTG on your positivity challenge. That is so important, and I know it’s helping you to have an even better vacation. Have fun!! Okay. I'll be back later with my update for today! |
Finally a minute to post. I'm back from yoga and just too darned sore to do anything but sit here. Why do people think yoga is all about relaxing and meditation?? My muscles are always screaming afterward but I do love it :)
Red - Mindless eating drives me nuts and I fall into it far too often. Seems like once I start I'm doomed because it's harder to stop if I've given in once. Aren't muscles the best? Good luck today. Hope it starts and stays calm and centered no matter what goes on around you. Schmalger - Don't know if it is useful but I had migraine level headaches for years. In fact the Dr. diagnosed migraines. Then last year I had an MRI of my neck and discovered I have a really wrecked disk. I've started getting a massage every 3-4 weeks and haven't had one single serious headache in over a year. It's not the cheapest solution but it's so much better than getting the headaches and no drug side effects. FWIW Tech - I have some of the Yoga Zone DVDs at home for days class is canceled. I never seem to work as hard but it does help the knots. Quix - My wardrobe is more and more Vermont every year I'm afraid though I did add some "kid clothes" after losing weight. I admire people who have the energy to pull together a look in the morning. I can match my socks to my shirt but that's as good as it gets ;) I'm still on track with my three original and one new challenge! Challenge 1 - Stretches/weights - My count is 8 days, 1 pause as of yesterday. Challenge 2 - no chocolate - Believe it or not I cleaned my holiday gift closet and discovered the chocolate stash yesterday. Once again I held the chocolate and thought about opening 1 tiny (giant) little bar but I put it back and walked away. I'm happy to report that today when there was chocolate in the break room I remembered this challenge and resisted! I didn't resist the homemade challah but that's another story and not chocolate:o 9 days, 1 pause. Challenge 3 - I am the veggie queen! 1.5 c broccoli & .5 c mushrooms with breakfast, peppers at lunch, fruit for 2 snacks, huge bowl of spinach for dinner and I've completed it again. 10/21 days Challenge 4: I will journal EVERYTHING that goes in my mouth, no pauses. I completed 2 days successfully and it is making a small improvement already. Knowing I have to write that spoon of PB down actually embarrassed me enough to not eat it, which is the goal. I'm still eating more calories than my goal but I can feel things slowly getting under control again. Now I'm going to lie down and hope my muscles stop whining ;) |
Daily Exercise Day 15
Level 3 – 1 Pause used Exercise? Check! Stats? 30DS Mood? Incredulous! I made it through, and I can't believe it. This may be TMI, but I finally got a new sports bra, and I can actually do the jumping jacks now. It was far too painful before, what with the gravity problem and all. :o I'm pleased and in pain. Wow, it's amazing what Jillian can do in 20 minutes. Just wow. _________________________ CyndiM - You may be on to something there. I've had pretty serious neck pain for years now, and I have shamefully poor posture. I try so hard to make myself sit better, and I must say that our couch is not helping the situation. I've had CT scans and an MRI once, but they were only looking at the head. I've never had the neck checked out, and that's a great idea actually. This probably sounds bad, but I'm going to have to wait to go to the doctor about that until I graduate in May and find gainful employment. I work part-time right now, with no benefits, so we would severely damage our savings if I went before I had health insurance. But I will definitely bear that in mind - it shouldn't be too difficult to get a referral from a regular physician. Thank you so much for the comments and suggestion. And I'm so glad to know that your headaches have so drastically improved. Like you, I would find that to be well worth the expense. To a better life! WTG on your challenges! You are doing a fantastic job. I especially admire your status as veggie queen! I am a sworn veggie hater, and I simply must get creative and find ways to incorporate them into my diet. As PhotoChick would say, I can't exactly eliminate an entire food group from my diet. I'll get there! |
Hi ladies!
Thanks for all of your support. I feel so much I better. I think I needed some rest and a good night of sleep! 10 cups of water each day; three pauses 12/7-10 cups 12/8-7 cups so far...but the night is young! weigh and post my weight each day; no pauses 12/7-186.8 12/8-186.2 Goal-gain no net weight over the holidays Goal-fit into 3 out of the eight pair of pants I dug out of my smaller pant stockpile (I am almost there...just have a small muffin top to go). I'll be back...I am going to go catch up on all your great posts! Red-I loved the Four Tops post. Mowtown can get me dancing any time. My husband used Mowtown as seduction music when we were first dating. He had it all figured out! Your fallen souffle analogy was pretty good, and, yeah, I know what you mean! But one of these days those green pants will be left in the dust as you move into other, smaller pants! Scmalger-I went through a couple of years of serious headaches and finally had them diagnosed as Meniere's Disease. When I went to a nutritionist and went on a low salt, sugar, and fat diet with special supplements and I quit drinking coffee, they gradually went away. She gave me the recipe for a really nutritive broth, called Beiler's Broth, that I drank/ate three times a day for weeks. It is rather ghastly tasting, but really helped me a lot. It is full of veggies and has the added benefit of being a mild diuretic. Anyway, if you want more information about a nutritional approach, I would be happy to tell you about my experience. Are you writing a thesis paper for your degree? That would give you a headache! Although I love to write, thesis papers are a challenge! I have not had the nerve to do Jillian yet, although I have heard she rocks the fitness plan! Cyndi-Good for you for keeping up with the yoga! I remember tremblingly tired after yoga classes, too. It is a great workout; the endorphin rush is pretty amazing after a good yoga session! Well, gotta go. I have a couple of phone calls to make a planning to do for the field trip this weekend. I must have been crazy... Sheri |
Hiya Gals,
My eating has been awful the past few days. And I sure see it when I try and close my skirt!!!! Grrr!!! I must've gained 5 lbs! And my brother has no scale. Ice skating was awesome, and so was my brother's improv show. Last night we went to see Rock of Ages - and let me tell yu - if there are 80's lovers out tere - don't misss it!! Unfortunately - I was unale to extend my ticket which means I'm going home on Sunday. <sigh> It was worth a try... I should add that to my challenges - hehe - Challenge 3 - GO HOME, no pauses, LOL Sending positive vibes to all of you out there!!!! |
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