I was doing so well on my diet, I mean Livit!, until my sons B-day last Friday, I have been sneaking a piece of cake here and there, finally its all gone and I have been good since. I was so afraid to step on the scales but to my surprise I still lost! So now that I am back on track I know I won't let that happen again!!! plus I feel better when I don't eat that kind of stuff.
I hope everyone has a great week, whats left of it, and I nice weekend and I'll chat with you next week when I weigh in!
Okay, today was a challenge. I woke up at 5:00 am to go to the gym only to find that my truck was dead. I called AMA and they lost my call so didn't come for an hour and a half. Then I find out that the battery won't hold a charge so I have to take it to the dealership and get a ride back to the college so I can teach my 9:00 am class. Did it!!! But what a chaotic start.
I didn't have time to pack my lunch or have my usual breakfast so the day seemed upside down all day.
Okay, enough whining. I still did okay but missed my workout. I will be there tomorrow.
Think I am doing okay.
Pam, good job on getting that assignment in. I think it is a challenge to learn out of a book especially if you are a social learner like I am
Enjoy your days off. You deserve them. Thanksgiving is over and just a memory - Christmas is coming and you have a black dress to wear!!
I hope all is going well for every one this morning. Karie it sounds like you had a rough start to the morning yesterday, glad the day improved as it went on. I hope today is better for you. You are doing so well, I can't imagine getting up to go to a gym before work. What dedication!
Florida chick, I hear what you are saying about opportunity, if it's there it is hard to resist. Tuesday, my ds new girl friend sent over some chocolate chip cookies and I just had to try two! They were so-o good, I enjoyed every bite, but then went right back on program. That is the key, don't let it stop you and don't do it too often!
I ache all over today, but I got my exercise in a most enjoyable way. My dh and I went to a senior dinner and dance last night and we danced all evening. The old timers band was just great. We even square danced! It's been a long time since I've danced that much. I also stayed on program with the dinner. I skipped the rolls and the dessert. The only thing I ate, that I probably shouldn't have was a scoop of dressing. and my only beverages were coffee with equal and water.
Pam you are getting so close to your goal. We are all so proud of you. You must be so happy. You wont have any trouble keeping it off this time. Eating healthy and exercising is your new lifestyle like it is with all of us now. Good luck with your accounting course. That must be very difficult, learning on your own, it takes such discipline and organization of your time.
Meg, I hope you get good news from your last interview. It's not easy working at a job you don't enjoy.
We can all do this ladies, there is no limit to what we can do. Just stay motivated and remember our goals.
Hi Slim, Dahlia, Lisa and any one else I missed, good luck for an op day.
Now I have to get to my studio and paint. I finally got going on a commission I have been ignoring for months. I haven't been doing much all summer. To much running the roads, I guess!
Great to hear you are working in your studio! I have decided the best way to get reconnected with my studio is to take a class. I am hoping to have enough work for a Christmas show at the College. I take my course on Oct 26/02.
I think it is a good idea to treat yourself once in a while so we realize that this is a lifestyle change and not a time limited deprivation program that we all go off eventually.
I actually went for a run tonight. I have never been able to run and this first time out I walked a block and then ran a block. I hope to get to a place I can run the route but it is a start. Amazing!
I have a great day tomorrow since I get to go for lunch with friends and catch up with my marking.
Can a long lost weight watcher come back to the fold? I promise to motivate, support, be good for a few laughs, encourage, make the coffee in the morning, and not talk about cheesecake until given permission to do so?
She said humbly with her tail between her legs .....
Karie and Pam and all who have been losing weight, may you continue to have happy weigh-in days -- Karie, down 3.8 lbs!! Amazing what can happen when you threaten to smash a piece of metal . And, Pam, you know I am so proud of all your successes as well.
Dahlia, I hope you come up with a solution regarding your yoyo weight loss. Perhaps it is all medically related and you just need to tweak your meds a bit. At least you are taking action and that's a huge first step. I love apple pie too!
Grandma, excellent choices at the dance last night, and so much exercise as well -- sounds like a perfect OP occassion. And, the self-satisfaction that you derive from times as such will go a long way in keeping yourself motivated. You've put a new spin on the word "happy dance!"
Florida, when you know there are temptations in the house (food-wise!) that you know you will not be able to avoid, I think you just need to sit down, allow yourself a small portion, eat it, and then get that urge out of your system. Outwitting deprivation usually means success at the scale. Nonetheless, you had a weight loss and that is just great -- kudos!!! And, a happy belated birthday to your son.
Welcome back, Sandy, and best of luck with your weight loss efforts. It certainly isn't easy, but justthink of how great you felt when you were losing. You'll get back on track again, I'm sure!
Meigg, it seems you and I have recommitted together this week as far as weight-loss and healther living is concerned. 4 days OP so far and that's a huge accomplishment for me. Next week I hope to start up on the activity -- slowly phasing everything in. Congratulations on doing so well, and I hope very soon you have some positive news concerning your job search!
Even though I have not been able to find the motivation and that ever-so-important inner spark to get back on track for some time now, knowing that I have actually made a good attempt this week, brings me hope that there is a light at the end of the tunnel ... and some smaller clothes too!
Well, almost 2am and I had better try to get some sleep if I want to accomplish anything later on.
Terry, hello you!!! The inner spark is not always easy to attain but sometimes it's just a matter of gritting through it and waiting for it to ignite again. You know my struggles with that spark, but you just gotta do it. I'm so proud of your determination and so happy to see you back. Group hug!!!
Karie, I'm so in awe of your running experiende! You Rock!! Seriously, way to go, that's a wonderful beginning.
Dahlia, Granmda G, Meigg, Florida, and everyone else I've not spoken to, I'm sending you all a big hello and a wish for a happy OP day.
My sister and I are going home to a wedding tomorrow..we're each others dates as our men have bailed on us. Should be a nice weekend at home as I've not seen my parents since the end of August so that'll be nice. Here's a big hope that my Dad behaves himself and leaves the beer bottle alone.
Well off to work but I'll check back in later and see how you all are doing.
Morning Pam! Have a ball at the wedding and dance up a storm with your sister -- some of my best dancing's been with my girlfriend while our husbands sat at the table. Now if we were dancing on the table that would have been another story!
I feel good -- for awhile there I was eating and didn't even enjoy it. What a difference just less than a week makes in my attitude and in how I feel physically.
Can't wait for work to be over. Just got more yarn, so I will be knitting over the weekend. I haven't been feeling well the last few days - like I felt a few weeks ago. I am wondering if it isn't food or med related. Maybe when I drink the shakes my meds affect me differently - making me somewhat dizzy. I don't know - what is funny is that I feel really full when I drink them - so I don't think it is that I am not getting enough food.
I am purchasing more tomorrow, so I will start up again on Sunday. I am going to make one more effort with the shakes, and if I feel sick again, I will try to last a few more days and see if I can work thru it. I really think it is worth the effort, as I really think that this is something I can stick to.
Terry - it is so nice to have you back! We missed you!
Karie - great job with the run. To think I used to be able to run 3 miles a day - now I can't even run 1 block. Keep it up!
I am getting my coat on now - have a great weekend!!!
Meg
Thanks, Meig! Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. What kind of shakes are you drinking if you don't mind me asking? Even natural products (ie herbal meds, herbal diet drinks, etc) can interfere with some meds so please be careful.
Pam, have a great trip!
Op again -- foodwise, exercise is something to work on later -- and plan to weigh-in this morning.
Woke up to the dog vomiting -- it was such a nice sleep too. Actually made it to 3am, said the hormonal insomniac! Dog's fine by the way, just a little piggy who ate too much food.
Terry, thanks for your concern. My dietician recommended replacing 2 meals with Kashi shakes or bars and having a low calorie dinner. I am doing the shakes now and not the bars, as I find them more filling. The two shakes have lots of fiber and soy protein. I actually don't need to snack at all because I am full - what a change of pace! She is aware of my medications, and we worked in conjunction with my doctor.
I did read online yesterday that when you start a liquid diet (which I think is more like shakes ONLY - not shakes and food), that you might experience side effects like the ones I am having. They do go away. It was nice to read that - now at least I know I didn't have the flu or anything.
Terry, are you always suffering from insomnia? I had that problem also for awhile. Do you know what is causing it? It is not a fun thing at all.
Lots of errands for Dan and I today. Have a great day!
Meg
Hi Girlfriends i'm finally back from my travels and i'm so glad to see that you are all still here and doing great Pam and Karie..you two are doing fabulously..hope you are ready to give me lots of encouragement to get back on the wagon or at least the treadmill
My almost 3 months vacation did'nt have too much of an impact on my weight i'm glad to say..3-4lbs gain..it felt like 20!!! so i'm ready to get rid of some so i'll look o.k. in my party frock for christmas
'bout time Cat!!!!!!!!!
Missed ya!!
Can't wait to hear all about your short trip!
Meg, good for you to stop eating when you are full -- not an easy task. And, I speak from experience. The shakes are that good and they really fill you up? I am glad you found something that works and that the side effects are subsiding. Insomnia -- stress, hormones, you name it, it keeps me up! At least it's not every night, thank God. Once I go back to work, I should be back on schedule again. Hope you ended up having a great weekend.
Pam, you too!
Actually, hope all is well with everyone.
Down 3.5 lbs Saturday morning but didn't do well that day -- went to a funeral reception and had pizza that night. Did great today though. Good days, not so good days, right?!
Just upgraded to Windows XP from Windows 98 and am having a dickens of a time getting sound, etc. I havn't even attempted to check out if my Palm still Hotsyncs, etc. Most husband's bring their wife flowers and such as a surprise gift -- mine brings me a new operating system. Wonder what that signafies?!
Oh, at least he was thinking of me.
Have a good evening ladies and I shall see you all in the AM.
Hi everyone. I spent the entire weekend it seems with my mother, preparing for our spring musical that we do together. She directs and I choreograph. It is volunteer work for an organization she founded in 1974 for 4-8 graders. It is really fun. this year we are doing Annie Get Your Gun.
I drank both my shakes, had some fruit, cheese and a ham slice. Now I am eating my dinner - the usual - fish and veggies. Can you believe I never get sick of it?
I have to exercise later. I can't believe the motivation to stay on program today. need to remember today when I have a bad day!
Hope everyone is doing well - talk to you tomorrow!
Meg, I am glad to hear you are beginning to feel better, and have figured out what the problem is. It's always good to work with your doctor when trying new things, some people don't and it can be dangerous. You have been doing so great, keep up the good work. I hope you find the job you want too!
Karie, great job with the running, I will never get to that. I have enough trouble walking. I have been having a lot of problems with the arthritis in my feet. I wont let that stop me from using the treadmill, but then have to use lots of liniment afterwards! Thank the lord for olbas oil and aspirin. I am also having to break in new shoes too which never helps. I sent for two pair, both 4 E wide. I can't even buy shoes locally. I have very wide feet anyway and the arthritis swelling makes it even worse. Speaking about working with doctors. About 15 or 20 years ago, I was having such pain in my feet, it hurt to walk so I went to the doctor, my first visit to the same doctor I go to now and his advice was to walk at least a mile a day and take aspirin as needed, and it did help eventually. In fact he told me to get a treadmill at that time so that I could walk every day regardless of weather. So I guess what I am doing is the right thing, but I will discuss it with him on my next visit. It's that way with all arthritis - they tell you use it or lose it. I remember my mother had the same problems. She had to work standing on her feet all day (cementing shoes in a shoe factory)and she couldn't afford good shoes like I buy so she used to cut her shoes over the affected joint to releive the pressure! POOR MOM. I guess I have it pretty easy in comparison!
It's good to have you back Terry. Traveling is fun but it's always good to get home too. We went to Rochester NY over the weekend for my Grandson's football game. It was great fun but freezing at the night football game. They didn't win but they gave it a good try, my grandson got the only two points his team scored! Eating out all weekend was a challenge, maybe that is why I didn't lose this week. But at lease I didn't gain!
Karie, good luck with your Christmas show. I wish I could see it. What are you working on now? What medium do you work in? Taking a class is always a good way to get motivated and it is always fun to learn something new. There is so much to learn in art. I take courses all the time and I have had some wonderful instructors. My current work other then my commissions it a series of historic homes in our town. I am on my third one now and I plan to have limited edition prints made of all three.
Hi Slim, Floridachick, Pam and everyone else I missed. Good luck for an op day. Have to go now, will check in later
Glad to see that you all are doing so well! I find that reading all of your messages inspires me to keep going. My problem now is finding the place to walk because I really need to start exercising!!! I live in a busy place( traffic wise) and there are so many pedestrian accidents here that it scares me to walk on the sidewalks. I am a hairstylist and I had a client come in with a cast on and said she was walking on the sidewalk with 2 children one walking beside her and the other in her arms and a 16 yr old that just started driving went up on the sidewalk and just missed her son and hit her causing the youngster in her arms to go flying and she went up over the hood of the car. I was flabbergasted! I couldn't believe that and she said that the girl driving wasn't paying attention to the road because there was a car accident she was looking at and she veered off and hit them. luckily the 2 kids are just fine but the mom broke her arm. God must have been with them!! So thats what I fear. people are so careless with driving here. But I know I shouldn't make excuses I just need to start looking for a park or nature trail that I can walk. I was thinking of joining a gym but they want me to sign a 3 yr lease and I have to pay a joining fee of about $100 and it isn't too bad monthly( something like $25 a month) If I could just motivate myself and know that I will stick to it I would join.
I need to get going, Good luck with all and I hope to keep reading your messages of encouragement!
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a piece of cake here and there, finally its all gone and I have been good since. I was so afraid to step on the scales but to my surprise
I still lost! So now that I am back on track I know I won't let that happen again!!! plus I feel better when I don't eat that kind of stuff.
we can do this!!!
Hi Slim, Dahlia, Lisa and any one else I missed, good luck for an op day. 
. And, Pam, you know I am so proud of all your successes as well. 
i'm finally back from my travels and i'm so glad to see that you are all still here and doing great 
or at least the treadmill 
so i'm ready to get rid of some so i'll look o.k. in my party frock for christmas 
