Good morning ladies!! My Monday has begun. I tried to find a reason not to go to the gym...but I'm going. It's just a little hard to get going after the weekend.
Taiwan, I checked out your website also! Great looking bunch! Sounds like you're doing a great job figuring out those wierd foods. Keep up the good work!
Miki, I agree! It was great chatting with you! I can't wait until they get the full version of the chat room. Is there a time this week that we could all get together? How about Tuesday night at 9pm Central Time which would be 10 pm Eastern Time. I have no idea what time or even what day it would be for you Taiwan. We really need to figure something out so we could all meet in there.
Cyan, I am so sorry to hear about your friend. Yesterday in Church we had a lesson about why we are given adversity in our lives. It's important for our growth. It's essential for our growth so that we can become stronger. Don't let it get you down. Yes, you will mourn and that's necessary. While it's sad for you remember that your friend is at peace and I believe you can see him again. We are here for you for anything you need to talk about. Don't forget that.
Yesterday my choir sang in church. We were awesome! Tomorrow night is our Church Christmas Party. I'm singing a Solo, I'm directing the choir and I'm singing the soprano part in a trio. I will be sung out when it is over. I think the program will be very nice. I wish you guys could come!!!!
I've been feeling very weird lately. Ever since Saturday night I've been having the nervous feeling. Mentally I'm not nervous, but my body feels nervous. Does that make sense? I've been feeling a little like my head is floating off my body. I guess I've been feeling a little funny since about Friday morning in aerobics class. I had a dream I was pregnant and that's a lot how I feel, but I have an IUD so that's impossible....right???
Reina_Mia...I didn't mean to leave you out! Sounds like your husband could be a good motivator. It seems he's motivating you to do something important to you because he knows it's what you want and not something he wants you to do for him. That's great. Maybe he needs to join our group to give us motivational speeches. LOL
Our pig is doing fine. He's behind me on the bed. Every once in a while I hear him snore...or snort...whichever. He's been getting in trouble for eating my piano music. I need to get a piano bench where I can store it all so he can't get to it. We have to put our gifts this year up on top of my hope chest in our living room because he will eat them....and Our dog will too. The joy of Pets!
Well, just to give you a heads up, I am going out of town on Thursday night and won't be back until Sunday night. Wednesday Night, dh and I are going to see Lord of The Rings The Two Towers. Anyway, just FYI.
I want to thank you all for your kind words of support...it means a lot to me.
Lisa...tuesday night sounds great! I check in to see if anyone is there. Lisa...let us know if you are or arent...do you want to be? Oh dear! And good on you for kicking your own butt to the gym...monday mornings are tough!
Taiwan...great site and its nice to put a face to you and your family...a bunch of cuties.
Miki I hope you are feeling better and stronger today...colds suck ..especially before the holidays.
Reina how are you doing...are you keeping on track?
Actually, how is everyone doing thus far...have you guys been maintaining...does anyone want to do a mid challenge update and post our results! just kinda like an act of accountablility...I am doing well, I've managed to loose 3 pounds since the challenge begun so I am now at 167 ... Its very hard for me to lose weight...I have a sluggish thyroid and a huge appetite
But I keep trying and slowly but surely I will get there I will post my measurements later...once I get the chance...I'm at work.
LadyRider and PreciousOne hope you are doing well and come post soon.
I forgot to post my exercises for Sunday and cal consumption so here it is
Ummm...cal consumption was 2033 but I cycled for 35 minutes for a distance of 10.3 km and burned off 360 cals for a total of 1673.
Okay, someone...anyone....give me a virtual kick...my weekends are hard...I eat too much...when I socialize with my friends...food is always involved and I cant say no
My challenge to myself for this week is to stay at 1500 cals before exercisind from now, monday until friday. So I pledge here infront of all of you that I Cyan will eat below or at 1500 cals for the week of dec 16 to dec 20....ok I now have to go through with this because my word is my honor.
K Ladies...if anyone wants to do a challenge for this week and join me in supporting and participating with me...lets here it...challenges to be tabled today.
It's me again. I have some news. Today during my workout at the gym I began having GB pain once again...of course since all my tests have come back normal....I really didn't know what kind of pain it was. But...here I am in the middle of my workout and I start having pain. I'm frustrated and angry because this pain that no one can figure out is now interfering with my workout that I hold near and dear to my heart. I wasn't going to quit working out because then everyone would think I couldn't do it. I kept on and kept on...trying to ignore the pain. As soon as the class was over I went to the phone and called the doctor and made an appt. They couldn't get me in until 1:30pm. I was determined to still be in pain when I went in so that I could prove to them I was really hurting. I didn't eat or drink anything before my appointment. I suffered and suffered, but I had to. Finally, I made it into the doctor's office. Now...my actual doctor was out of town last time I went in so I haven't seen her about this until today. I was ready to plop myself up on the table and let her examine me. I had memorized exactly what I wanted to say so she would understand the urgency of this problem and the symptoms associated with it. As she walked into the room she said, "So, are we ready to do something about this gall bladder?" I said, "Well after 3 years of pain I would like to know if it's actually my gall bladder or not." She then said, "Well, you do have 2 stones." I was stunned. "No, I don't. The nurse called and told me that my ultrasound was normal." Well, I honestly didn't believe her but she showed me the notes in my file and the radiologist report and everything. I was speechless. I was dumbfounded. All I could say was, "well, that's good to know." She then informed me that the best thing would be to take my gall bladder out. Now, I was elated! There was a light at the end of the tunnel. My pain would soon come to an end. After 3 years of feeling like a hypochondriac and an idiot and suffering through this pain, there is an end in sight. So, tomorrow, I meet with the surgeon and surgery is set for January 7.
The ironic part is that I did all that suffering for nothing. There was no examination, no questions about symptoms. LOL
Just thought I would share!!!
Hey, Lady Rider.....Where are you?????? Precious One...??? Hope everyone else is doing well and I hope to hear from all of you soon.
I will definitely be here to chat tomorrow night!!!
Lisa, you poor thing!!! I can't believe that they said it was all normal and you had stones!! Glad to hear they finally got to the bottom of it. You can rest easier now. My sister has had a pain on and off for over a year. She had ultrasound, catscan, bone scan, nothing at all. Now dr tells her when she is in pain to take some medicine. I really feel that there is something wrong, but dr is just ignoring it. I am suprised you still finished your workout, you go girl!!!
Cyan--glad to hear you are doing ok. You are the queen of exercise! I just can't do stationary bikes, I love treadmills though. There is no room in our "shoebox" to put one, though I am dying for one. I did order some exercise DVD's that should get here before Christmas, then I will get to work. DH suprised me and bought me 2 5lbs dumbells yesterday. I guess he felt bad for me doing my arm exercises with one 3lb soup can:-p
Well, ladies, my yesterday went ok. Did my 1.5miles and some arms/abs/butt lifts yesterday. Not sure what my calories are, but I am watching my foods alot closer I know.
The weather here is probably 70's today. Feels great:-)
I need to vent: Our oldest fosterdaughter is 16yr, been here for a year (of ups and downs!!) and now is supposed to go home on the 20th. We tried to allow her to stay for Christmas, but that didn't work. Well, we get a phone call today from her school teacher asking if she was sick or something. She's not at school!! nor was she at school yesterday!! but yesterday she came home on time and in her school uniform. I went to her room to see if I could find phone numbers to call (we called her boyfriend whom we do know and he was at work and didn't know she wasn't at school). Well, she has locked a drawer on her dresser. I finally got it open (I know, bad me, but it just seemed to suspicious to me). It was just the notebook of love letters her boyfriend sends her. But now I can't get it locked again--lol! Oh, well, guess I have explaining to do. But Wendy has been here a year and her not going to school and sneaking around it just so aggravating. I hope she behaves herself this week and when she goes home. If she messes up again she is sent to a group home until she's 18yr.
Ok, I had to write that. I am just angry and disappointed right now. Thanks for reading this far:-)
Hi Everyone,
I worked this evening, then stopped for groceries, so I will post a quick one, then relax with my hubby.
I bought a new scale; one that measures body fat as well as pounds. Guess what? It says my body fat is at 39% and I'm obese! Funny, I don't feel obese....moderately fat maybe, but not obese.
I looked up my measurements from the 26th when I posted them and was discouraged I haven't lost more. Then I remembered Thanksgiving, vacation and that our goal to maintain and not gain...so I am meeting our goal. I have lost 1/2 inch in my bust and 1inch on my hips and I've lost 1 lb.
I am so sorry there is so much sad news at a time that we hope will be "the happiest time of the year." But I'm glad you all feel comfortable venting and letting us share in your pain or anger.
This has been a rough year for Bryan and I, and it isn't looking much better. First my sister died, then Bryan's older brother, and now it looks like his younger brother is no longer in remission. Life can be so difficult, but if we can take the time to see our blessings it does get easier. If we look around we can always see someone who is worse off then we are.
Cyan I understand your sorrow at losing your father's and your friend. My prayers are also with your good friend who's living with the burden of mental illness. I hope she gets her medication adusted correctly soon.
Reina_Mia - Hope things are going better with your MIL. Sometimes people can say and do things that really rock our boat, and most of the time they aren't even aware of what they did or said that was so upsetting.
Taiwan, I enjoyed hearing about your town and loved seeing your family on the web. Those boys are real cuties! You have my sympathy in dealing with your foster daughter. You try so hard to make her life better, but sometimes kids just don't have the maturity, insight or judgment to make good decisions. Just be sure that when she matures she will look back at her time with you and bless you for it.
I would love to be able to join you all in the chat room, but I'm still not able to get onto the chat room, My son has an idea that involves downloading another browser and might work. I will try it as soon as I have time.
Bryan just ask me if I was getting a cold because my voice sounded scratchy. I told him it was just that I had been talking to you all for so long!
I'm sorry I have left out some of you, but I'm pooped so I'll call it a night for now.
Just a quick note to say that this evening I made the decision to hospitalize my mom for self starvation and dehydration. She has withered down to 104 pounds with clothes and shoes on.
They will keep her in the geriatric wing while they do a series of tests to rule out any malignancy or illness. But I am pretty much sure its due to the alzheimers...it has affected that part of her brain that regulates hunger. She just doesnt want to eat even after I have begged her or cajoled her.
She should be there for a week...I hope she can come home for christmas. I felt so guilty for putting her there but I was even more scared of letting her stay at home...I dont want her to starve to death. I hope I have made the right decision.
My dad is pretty much usless in these situations...he gets overwhelmed and shirks off any reponsibility and being 76 I can't get too upset with him...so its all on my shoulders.
Cyan--just a short note to say that I am praying for you. I can't say I truely understand what your feelings are since I haven't been through what you are going through. BUT I can say that I am praying for you. I believe you did the right decision about putting your mom in the hospital. Don't be feeling guilty, you are doing all you can to help her.
Take care of yourself. If you ever need to "talk" we are always here for you.
Good Morning everyone, I am happy to report that I am on track and worked out for 40 minutes yesterday. I did stay within my calorie range, and even took the day off yesterday to re-evaluate my priorities. I did a little meditation, and pampered myself.
Boy, did I need that!
Thank you all again, for helping me see what is most important to me.
Cyan, I am sure putting your mom in the hospital was one of the hardest decisions you had to make. Don't ever second-guess yourself when it comes to her health. I am sure they will take great care of her and get some food and fluid in her. You and your mother are in my prayers and I hope everything gets better for you and your family. YOU are a great daughter and you are doing what is best for both your mother and father. Stay strong and you have many virtual shoulders to lean on.
LadyRider, I had the same reaction when I check my body fat. Mine was at 39% also, and when I check the scale and saw obese, I wanted to cry. Even after I lose my 50lbs, it still said obese. I feel as long as I don't feel big, I refuse to call myself obese.
I am sorry to hear about your brother-in-law. I will keep him in my prayers also.
Taiwan, glad to hear you are still on track and working out. Good for you lady! I know it must be so hard to try to raise a 16 year old. I took one in for a few months and it was a living nightmare for me. I can only tell you this. Nothing you do is wrong, all you are trying to do is help raise her. Girls at that age, have their own opinions, outlooks and intentions that no one can ever change. They all rebel at some age, and this is her way of doing it. We were put on this earth to guide our children, not to order them to be the best they can be. They also have to have it in themselves to do that. I hope you and her can work something out so she doesn't have to go into a girls home until she is 18. Be strong and just try and talk. That is all you can really do.
Lisa, I am so happy to hear that all your worries will be over in the next few weeks. I am glad that the doctors finally figured it out and you will be good to go after the surgery.
Cyan, if your challenge still stands, I am right there with you. 1500 cal daily before exercise....
MikiG, I hope you are feeling better from your cold. Good for you with the waffle obstacle.
Well ladies,
I hope I didn't leave anyone out. I wish you all a good day, and better times ahead.
Hi sorry I have not posted in awhile but we are doing some remodeling in our house and I am covered in drywall dust. We also brought a vacation home on a lake that we will be remodeling in the spring. The closing on that house is on Friday.
With the house remodeling, the closing on our other house and Christmas coming in eight days I am feeling overwhemled. On Thursday I am having 16 of my girlfriends over for an annual ladies christmas lunch. The main dish is a very fattening chicken dish (but it is sooo good) and dessert is English trifle. I will probably gain five pounds on that day alone. Waking up with what is worst than a drinking hang over--a "food hangover"
Last weekend I went to visit my parents in Connecticut. Cyan, I know it is hard when your parents get sick. My dad is on oxygen and barely weighs 100 pounds. He told my children that he is writing a journal about his life. I have a feeling that he thinks the end is near.
Lisa two years ago I had to have my gallbladder removed so if you have any questions please ask.
Reina Mia, Lady rider, MikiG and everyone else I love reading your posts and one of the highlights of my week is checking in and seeing how everyone is doing. I never belonged to any message board and never realized how you can get so close to people you have never met before. During the week I catch myself wondering how everyone is doing. Kids are fighting need to go. I'll try posting again later.
I just ran into Lisa in chat again tonite. We only got to chat about 5 minutes, but it was fun. Wish the rest of you could have been there.
I am still not feeling great. Stayed home today and did as little as possible. I did cook supper and wrap a few gifts, but that's about it. I havent exercised since my shopping trips. I hate missing but I just havent had the energy, and I was afraid if I did, I might make things worse. I have to work tomorrow because I'm filling in for someone else. ( I dont have a backup when I AM the backup..LoL) So anyway, I'm going to get to bed early and hopefully I"ll feel ok by morning. Just wish I didnt have to look like Rudolph.
Ate a little too much tonite but I think it was because I havent eaten much at all for the past 2 days. Finally getting my appetite back. I'll have to watch that.
I dont have time to write to everyone individually. Actually just dont feel up to it right now, but Cyan, I do think you made the right choice for your mom. I wish you didnt have so much on you right now, but thankfully your mom has a caring daughter to make those choices that she isnt able to make for herself. Your parents are lucky to have you around. Wish there was something I could do or say to make things better. Just know I'm here anytime tho if you need an ear to listen, a shoulder to lean on, or just a virtual hug. Just try not to let your own health suffer from all that you're going thru.
Well, girls...gotta go while I have the energy to do so. Fading fast! Nite all....
This afternoon and this evening I spent with my Mom at the hospital...she is acting a little more like herself...the antidepressants are wearing off ...so that is good...we had tried antidepressants in the hope it would stimulate her appetite more but it had the opposite effect. So we will see what will happen...she desperately wants to go home so its tough everytime I leave cause she wants to go with me.
Wow Debee..sorry to hear about your Dad? Yes its tough to watch your parents get sick..its downright horrible.
Lisa...glad to hear that at last your gallbladder situation is going to be resolved...that goodness for that.
Reina and Taiwan...thank you for your prayers..I appreciated it...keep it coming.
Reina...yes I am sticking to my 1500 cals consumption daily...I havent been exercising this sunday. Monday 1328 cals and 41 grams of fat and today I had 1274 cals and 40 grams of fat. So I hope you are sticking to your challenge.
Hi Everyone!
Cyan, please believe you made the only choice you could have under the circumstances. If you didn't admit you mother, she would not have lasted much longer. Tough Love is doing what is best for someone, even if they don't like it. You did good, kiddo.
Debee, good to hear from you. A vacation home on the lake sounds wonderful! What an excellent Christmas present.
Reina_mia. I'm so glad you're back on track and you've got those priorities straightened out. No one or thing is more important than your health and happiness. Keep up the good work!
Lisa, I'm sooo glad you are finally getting fixed up! No more pain! Yea!
I met my friend, Nancy, for lunch today and had a great time. Nancy is using Weight Watchers and has lost 17 lbs, so we are a good influence on each other. I had a bowl of home made chicken noodle soup and 1/2 of chicken, raisen, walnut salad sandwich on home made sourdough bread. Yummy. Then we went to the craft store Michaels, and found some great gold wire baskets for half price. The baskets will be perfect for the home made goodies I'm giving to several people this year.
And finally, we went to B Dalton for tea and Biscotti.
For supper I had yellow squash and zuccini sauted in lite margarine with 1/2 cup white rice and a dinner role.
I have something fun to tell you. I started reading a mystery series by Sue Grafton when I began my weight loss program. The main character, Kinsey Millhone, runs 3 miles 5 days a week, and this is part of what got me motivated to start running. Now you gotta understand that Kinsey is a fiesty, fun person - kind of my role model. The titles of the books start with the letter A and goes through the alphabet. Well, I just startedP is for Peril and I'll be darned if Kinsey didn't started working out with weights twice a week - in addition to running! Soooo, I had no choice but to do the same thing! I dug out the instruction book that came with our old exercise bench thingy that uses these fat rubber bands. I picked out 5 exercises and did two reps of 15 each. My new goal is to do this (resistance training?) on the 2 days a week I don't run, and ride the stationary bike once a week. Whooooeee! Body beautiful here I come!
I bought a new nutrition drink right. I figured, oh it's low calorie and next to nothing fat. Well, since Monday my stomach has been totally out of whack. Last night (Tuesday) I was up all night with the runs not fun at all Today, I didn't drink it and feel alot better. I want to lose weight, but not that way. WOW!! that was awful. Today I haven't had a whole lot as I am recuperating. Didn't walk last night since it rained, though will walk tonight.
Don't have time write personal letters to all right now as we have church later tonight and some cleaning to do. Have a great day girls
Good Morning Ladies
suck ..especially before the holidays.
I will post my measurements later...once I get the chance...I'm at work.
but I cycled for 35 minutes for a distance of 10.3 km and burned off 360 cals for a total of 1673.
I have lost 1/2 inch in my bust and 1inch on my hips and I've lost 1 lb. 
My Mom was hospitalized tonight
