Lynne--good to hear from you again. Well the weight will be back off again next week. Liquid diet on Monday for some Tuesday tests. I'm not stressing at all on the gain--I know I will be losing weight once my chemo starts--I just hope it isnt more than I need to lose. Kermie told me to keep as much weight on now so I'll have the reserves for later--the voice of experience. I know her Dave lost a lot of weight--very quickly when he started chemo. Most people do. Lots of appointments set for tomorrow--so I won't be posting--I look forward to hearing from you on Friday--hope I can make it back on then. In the mean time--keep faithful to yourself and your program.
Jo

Jo, I'm thinking of you! :goodvibes: I hope your tests go ok. It certainly makes sense what Kermie says - I remember my grandad wasting away with his cancer. We want you slim, not disappearing!!!

You would be so proud of me - I woke up with a whole new determination that I haven't felt in a long time. I had gastro yesterday, and didn't eat all day. I was thinking to myself, "well, you promised you'd get back on track once you settled into the new house, I guess now is a good time as any!" So as I lay in bed last night I made a promise to myself to make ME a priority at the beginning of the day by starting my morning bike again, and I've promised myself at least 1/2 hour exercise everyday and possibly 1/2 hour weights (you know, situps, pushups, etc). And then I also promised myself to eat better again. For myself and the kids. I really want to make this year MY year. So I want to get the house looking good, and have us all feeling settled and well. I want to look back on this year with pride and happiness.

So at 6.45am this morning I got up and did 10 minutes on the bike - after yesterday I didn't want to push it (excuse the pun! ha ha) but I did promise myself I'd do another 20 minutes tonight. I'll also do the situps etc. I've brought a healthy lunch and snacks to work, and will STAY AWAY FROM CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!

I probably won't get in again until Tuesday, which is when I next work, as my computer isn't set up at home, and probably won't be for another couple of weeks, considering the state of my spare room!!! But I promise that by the time I log on again, I will have lots of good eating and exercise to report!

I'm going to weigh once a week, starting next Saturday. I also promised I'd hide the scales during the week, so I can be pleasantly surprised when I weigh in next week!

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

I hope you stay well and it's not all bad news.
Take care!

Lynne--pretty much a repeat of the news we got last week. Ovarian cancer--stage 3. It is however Grade 1 which means it is a slower growing cancer. I start Chemo ASAP--no getting out of it :( They told me to wig shop now--my hair will be gone 2 1/2 weeks after chemo starts----that will save time in the mornings getting ready for work:devil: Still planning on going on vacation--but it may be delayed a few days--the first treatment is supposed to be the worse--they told me I won't feel like traveling for at least 4-5 days. After that the side effects should lessen a little--hope so.
Gotta run--it's late. I went to church tonight for my craft group. It was nice to get out for something fun for a change. Some walking today--but not as much as I would have liked--most of the day was spent in the doctors office.
Glad to hear the renewed enthusiasiam!!! You'll see the rewards before you know it--don't try to change everything at once though--you'll get discouraged. Set samller goals. First the exercise--then in a week or so get strick on the food. In the meantime make it your goal to just think about what your eating and start telling yourself how much better the healthy stuff tastes!
Jo:wave:

Lynne- how was your weekend--lots of unpacking accomplished??? I did a little vacation packing--but not much. We are leaving on Wed. evening if I'm recovered from tomorrows tests--should be---
Another beautiful but cold day here. I shoveled a dusting of snow. Going shopping in a bit. I don't need much for vacation but I need to keep busy to keep my mind off the lack of food today--just LOVE these liquid diets! I probably won't be posting while we're gone--unless I get computer access--maybe at one of my sisters. I will be thinking of you--and I will be getting in lots of walking in the warm sunshine--so let that be a motivator for you--get on the bike every morning and stay moving thru out the day--if I can do it--so can YOU!!
Catch you tomorrow. Be true to yourself--each day your closer to a healthier lifesyle and happier you!
Jo

Hi Jo,

Looks like it's just you and me these days!

I really really hope your first treatment isn't too bad. I'll be thinking of you lots! :groupghug:

I hope you have a nice trip away. I think it's what you and your hubby need by the sounds of it! How's he coping with all this? What's Stage 3 and Level 1 mean? I don't know a lot about cancer.

I have been busy at it with everything. The house is starting to take shape, and I'm actually starting to feel good about it. There are actually some benefits that I didn't even know of before. Amazingly enough I started my period on the weekend, and have managed to get through the days without bingeing out. Even now, I'm feeling very sad and moody, and the impulse is to reach for the chocolate. Luckily I don't have any here, and I was able to over-ride and talk myself through it. I think it helped noticing that my pants are a little looser! I've kept up the exercise, but I'm not overdoing anything. I figure a bit of my bike combined with lots of moving furniture and unpacking and walking the kids to the local park and running after the dog should do it! :lol: I've even managed to keep myself off the scales!!!!

Well, I'll keep coming in and posting, and I hope you have a nice relaxing holiday. I'm sure you told me, but where are you going? I'm sorry, but I'm very vague and forgetful these days. Enjoy the sun and walks, and we'll compare miles when you get back! ha ha

Take care!

Lynne--I should be keeping track of my miles--something I have never done. It would be fun at the end of the year to see how far I walked--maybe half way to Australia! Glad to hear your finally getting settled--and no bingeing! Good for you. I', still on my liquid diet--tests ths afternoon-
Grade 1 means it's a relatively slow growing cancer. Stage 3 means it's spread to other organs. Cancer has 4 stages--so I'm not at the worse--just close. It hasn't spread to the lymph nodes--as far as we know--which is a big PLUS! Test today will determine if it's in my colon--the tumors they removed from the outside of the colon were malignant but noninvasive--which means they were only on the outside of the colon. That doesn't however mean there aren't more inside--we hope not--the test will show.
Gonna run--I'm still moving slow today and I have to leave soon for the hospital. Keep up with the program, I'll write tomorrow--then you won't hear from me for a few weeks--then soon after you'll be on your trip!
Jo:wave:

Lynne--just a quick note to let you know the tests went well today--no cancer found in my colon--one less organ to worry about:)
Talk when I get computer access--maybe a few weeks. Stay healthy and motivated.
Jo:wave:

Good news Jo! Let's hope the treatment and future visits have such good results!

I'll keep you posted on how I'm going, and will look forward to catching up with you at the end of March.

I did lots of sorting and tidying last night. Laundry and kitchen now done. I've got my study to go (including computer access!) and then most of the main stuff is done. Then I've just gotta tackle the bedrooms!

Fortunately, it keeps me busy enough not to be snacking on rubbish, and I've been feeling less inclined to eat much anyway. I definitely feel like this week's weigh in will be a positive one. It's been a long time since I've focussed on my weigh in and weekly program like this. It's a good feeling! I'm quite excited about weighing, and am very proud of myself for steering clear of the scales.

Have a lovely holiday, and hopefully at the end of March we'll both have more of an opportunity to catch up and get fit! Hopefully your treatments won't stop you from keeping up the challenge!

Take care
:)

Good afternoon!

Jo, I hope you're having a good break....

Well, I can officially record my first loss - a whopping 1.1kg! (which is 2.4 pounds) :lol: I was hoping for more, but I ended up having pizza with the kids on Friday night... :o I'm feeling better already. I didn't exercise as much as I'd hoped, but now that most of the unpacking is done, I'll have more time to do "normal" stuff!

However, I'm thrilled to be under 110, and have lost weight at all, so here it goes....

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: hee hee

If I continue this type of weight loss, I'll be into the 90's in about 2 months!! How exciting is that!

I'd better get back to work - I'm on lunch break at the moment...

Chow!

Hello all, I am Niki. I am a 25 yr old Mom to 2 boys and I am currently trying to lose about 70lbs. I have always been overweight and my family has history of various health conditions and I want to be able to overcome those and not have to worry about getting them later on in life. My main problem is when I get bored or upset I turn to food to get of the boredom or to just cover up me being upset. I am tired of living like this. I am a SAHM and both of my children are under 5. I have a 3 yr old boy(be 4 in Oct) and a soon to be 7 month old boy. I would love th get some support from other women who are trying to achieve the same goal as me. My hubby is very support but he is stick thin and can't eat whatever he wants and not gain weight.

I look forward to getting to know you all.

Niki
ST 200.CW200.GW130

Hi Niki, welcome to our little group! We don't have many in here at the moment, but we'd be happy to give and receive support!

My husband was the same - 6' 4" and thin as a rail - he could eat anything, not do any exercise, and all he'd do is get a little tummy! I only have to LOOK at food sideways and I gain! :lol:

I'm at home with an 8 year old and 2 year old, and I'm working part time 3 full days a week. I know what it's like to juggle a young family, and try to look after yourself as well - a lot of the time it doesn't happen!

I have the same issues with food - having a food addiction is hard, because it's like being addicted to smoking or drinking, where generally there are certain triggers that make it hard to avoid. The big difference with a food addiction is that you can't NOT eat, you are surrounded by it! And everywhere you go, you are offered so many choices, and it's hard to have to miss out when everyone else around you can enjoy. It's like going to a party but not being allowed to drink!

I have found that boredom is a big problem, and have been taking steps over the last few months to battle the temptation to eat when I'm bored. If I'm in the car going to pick my son up from school, I either take a healthy snack or ring someone on my mobile. At home, I try to keep busy, and in the evening, it boils down to sheer will power, which some days I have, and other days not! I find that if I'm on the phone, doing dishes or folding laundry I'm ok. It's when it's about 9.30pm and I'm watching tv that I can get caught. So these days I might make myself a low fat hot chocolate and have that with a couple of nice biscuits. Then my sweet tooth has been satisfied without me totally bingeing.

Emotional eating is a killer. Especially when my period is coming. All I can do is try and recognise why I'm feeling the way I am, and see if I can talk myself out of pigging out! These days I'm trying to say to myself "come on Lynne, I really want to lose the weight, and this won't be the last time I feel crappy, but I've got to be able to deal with it in other ways besides ruining my diet! I know I can cope with life's stresses without eating junk food!" Again, sometimes it works... :lol: I did actually cope quite well recently when I had to move house 8 months after losing my husband. I kept saying to myself that I can't be weak and pig out just cos I'm stressed. Other people manage, and I want to be like them! MOST of the time, I have managed to avoid it. A couple of days I have, but I console myself with the fact that I'm MUCH better at managing my binges than I used to - four years ago, I would think nothing of going to the supermarket, and buying 2 packets of chips, and 2 or 3 different types of chocolates. :o These days, I'm happy with a chocolate frog! :lol:

What are you planning on doing to lose weight? I did WW a couple of years ago, and have found the information incredibly useful. I'm not following the program specifically, but apply the knowledge with the foods I choose, and the level of exercise I do. (not that I'm doing enough at the moment!)

I look forward to hearing more about you. The other active member, Jo, is away on holiday and will be back in a couple of weeks. We've got a couple of other ladies, but they find it hard to get in anymore.

Bye for now!

Hi all!

How’s this for a good way to diet – go to the dentist and get root canal treatment!!! :mad:

I went in to get a filling on one tooth, but another one has been killing me the last couple of days, and it was one that I had a filling on about 2 months ago. Well, he assessed the damage, and said, sorry, it’s either gotta come out, or it’s root canal! Far out man, $500 later!!! He had to give me 3 local anaesthetics in the end, so he could get the filling out. I was so tempted to say, well seeing as how the filling didn’t work, can I have my money back!!!??? Anyway, he suggested I don’t eat on that side of my mouth for a couple of hours, and since I can’t feel anything, it’s best I don’t at all! So I haven’t had anything since breakfast, which I didn’t have much of because of my sore tooth (my favourite Just Right Meusli too!), and now it’s 1pm and I’m STARVING. I’ve just heated up a little quiche, and I’m nibbling on that.. CAREFULLY! :lol: I’m having that with a cup of low fat noodle soup, and then I’ll have my low fat banana yoghurt….

I reckon I’ve lost some weight here – my 2 skirts that I’ve worn to work yesterday and today were DEFINITELY feeling looser around the waist. I LOVE it! :D

I didn’t manage to get on my bike last night because I had such a bad headache cos of the toothache, but did do 15 minutes the night before, and will definitely get on again tonight. I’m trying to toughen up my butt so I can last longer!!! :lol: :o

See you tomorrow!

Hi there.

Jo, I hope you're having a good break. A RESTFUL, HAPPY, JOYOUS, LIVELY, FUN-FILLED break!! :lol:

We're off to NZ soon. I'm really wishing I don't have to go. I'm not ready, to be honest. But my parents are all gung ho with Marc's parents, and I'm kinda being dragged along! I just don't feel RIGHT going there without him. :(

My weight loss is not happening as quickly as I'd hoped. I really need to increase my exercise, but it's so hard to find the time.
I'm hoping to get out for lots of walks over in NZ, seeing as how the parents will be there! On-the-spot babysitting! :lol:

If I don't get to post again before I leave, I'll be back on the 1st April.

Niki, hopefully we'll get to know you better once we come back from our hol's!

Take care.
:wave:

Lynne-just got back in town a few hours ago. Had a great time. The weather was almost perfect. It wasn't warm enoug for swimming but it was warm enough for capris and tee-shirts. I start my chemo this week. Two appointments on Monday and from there I don't know. I'm supposed to go back to work a week from Monday--I am looking forward to it--providing I'm feeling ok. I know the first treatment is supposed to be the worse--plus I need minor surgery to put in the port--but no use worrying about it--one day at a time. Haven't been on a scale since I left--3 weeks ago--I'll weigh in the morning. I know I'm up--but not much--all of my clothes are still fitting;)
I'll post later tomorrow. Welcome Niki--hope you come back to post again soon. We are all stress eaters here and might be able to share some ideas with you for overcoming it. Lynne--hope you haven't left yet--but I think maybe you have--You will enjoy your holiday--I just know it. The changes will be good for you--a new routine and all that--plus hopefully more time for exercise while your site-seeing.
Jo:wave:

Lynne--haven't seen a post from you in a while so I'm guessing maybe your off on your holiday. If so--hope your enjoying it and not finding it too stressful. What is the weather like in NZ this time of year--I know it's summer but do they get real hot or is comfortable??
Got part of my appointemnts out of the way. Having my port put in tomorrow then Chemo on Thursday. I went wig shopping today. Found a few that I really liked. Taking hubby with me tomorrow to make the final decision. They are pricey but I know I'll be wearing it for close to a year--so I may as well make the investment. Most of them look better than my own hair!! And it will save time in the mornings--just pop it on and go:devil: Still keeping up with my walking--hope I can continue to do so. The weather today is beautiful--lots of melting going on. I kept it down to a mile--hope hubby will go for another mile or so with me after supper.
Niki--hope you come back to the thread soon--we would love to have you join us. Where are you from? I'm from Minnesota--and Lynne is from Australia. Shes enjoying summer now while we suffer thru winter here--but spring is coming soon. I really need to get the darn Christmas decorations out of the front yard---a few more warm days and they should be free from the frozen tundra--I hope anyhow. I really don't want to be looking at them on Easter Sunday! Keep in touch--we really would love to hear from you on a regualr basis. I'm thru vacationing for a while and Lynne will be back soon-
Jo:wave:

Lynne--assumming your still not back from your holiday....or your still catching up from it. Let me know when your ready to start communicating again. My treatments are going well. I am back to work fulltime(almost) I take 2 days off every 21 for my chemo. so far so good. Still haven't lost my hair--but it should be any day now. Ready as I'll ever be for that part of the treatments. Eating healthy and walking as much as I can--some days I don't have the energy but most days I do. My weight has remained steady. I don't know if I should be attempting to diet at this point--so I'm not--just eating normal portions--something pretty foreign to me:devil:
talk later. Hope all is well.
Jo:wave:

Hi Jo,

Yes I'm back. I did get in and post yesterday, but didn't have time to find our thread!

You sound like you're coping really well. Are the treatments totally awful? I know that losing your hair would suck, but I'd love to be able to NOT have to worry about me hair in the morning! I've been tempted to buy a number of wigs - different ones to suit different occasions and moods! :lol:

Seriously though, I hope you are ok and this will sort it all out. Have they given you any idea of how successful the treatment is? How long do you have to be on it?
I wouldn't worry about "dieting" per se, but I'm sure healthy eating and regular exercise can only help.... but don't stress about any of that at the moment - do what makes you happy and let the rest sort itself out!

NZ was ok. I loved driving around the countryside and touring, but could've done without it really. The kids loved it, and loved seeing Marc's parents, and that was the reason we went, so that was good. The weather was quite warm, but they are heading out of summer now. We were very lucky that we basically got no rain the whole time. NZ tends to have milder summers, but they have high humidity, so when it was 26 degrees, which is pretty mild here, their humidity made it feel more like the mid-30's.

I'm SO glad to be back, to get the house finished and then just concentrate on having a BORING, NORMAL year, and focus on my weight loss and painting. It would be SO nice to get to the end of the year, and if someone asks what I've been doing with myself over the last few months, I can say NOT MUCH! :D

I went and bought a new stroller for Becky - one of those 3 wheelers that are great when you want to exercise while pushing. I've taken Becky for a couple of walks in it already, which worked out really well. I can't do it on the 3 days I work, but I'm determined to go for a walk every other day unless it's raining so hard I can't get out the door!

Niki, if you're still interested, we're back now! :lol:

I'm going to finish my lunch now, so I'll catch up tomorrow.

Take care!

UGGGHHH! I had an almost finished post when I got booted off---I hate when that happens. Glad to hear your back in town. My treatments are going well. Haven't had too much discomfort. I have 5-7 treatments left. After 6 they will reevaluate to see how well my body is tolerating them. Haven't lost my hair yet--but I do have a good number of strays in the sink and tub everyday--so I know it's coming. I think I'm ready but we'll see when it actually happens. They have made a BIG improvement of wigs and the one I bought looks better than my own hair most days:devil: I won't miss having to wash and curl everyday!

Glad to hear you bought the new stroller. Now if you can add in a Sat. or Sunday you'll be in great shape exercisewise. Wouldn't it be nice at the end of the year to be able to tell your freinds that you spent 2005 getting healthy and fit?? and to know that it really SHOWED????

Happy that NZ wasn't too stressful on you--I worried about how seeing Marcs family would effect you. HOw are they coping with his death? I'm sure they were thrilled to see the children. I would hate to have my grandchilren so far away.

Gonna run-rained this morning so I didn't get in a wlak--going for a short one now while dinner is in the oven.

Keep in touch and keep up walking with Becca--it's good for both of you!
Jo:wave:

Hi all

After having such a crappy year last year, I promised myself that this year I would find "me" again, and be proud of my achievements when I get to the end of the year. I made some promises, such as to say "goodbye" to the old me, and focus on who I am today and what I need to do to make myself happier. I also promised to focus on my weight loss, and made some little but vital adjustments. And today the promises continue - I don't exercise enough. That's why I gain weight. (oh, and there's the food factor as well! ha ha) And I know that if I want to have a significant weight loss this year, I will have to maintain a high level of exercise, which is tricky with 2 kids, dog and part time job! But today I made a promise to myself that I will try and exercise EVERY DAY OF THIS YEAR! I know this sounds ambitious, and the reality is that I won't, but what it is forcing me to do is accept that I can't keep thinking, oh well, I didn't do it today, I'll do it tomorrow. It's making me realise that if I want to lose lots of weight, I HAVE to exercise regularly and keep it going consistently.

Over the last few days I've made the effort to go for a walk BEFORE I do anything else. (The new stroller has really paid off!) Today I even went for a walk at work BEFORE lunch! Took my walking clothes and shoes and all!!!!! I haven't done that in ages and am mentally patting myself on the back! :D

The other thing I'm doing is trying to eat better. I get so tired at the end of the day that I either don't eat when the kids do and cop out and get takeaway, or I make really basic stuff that isn't necessarily what I need to be eating. So I'm trying to focus on that, as well as steering away from junky snacks during the day. It's so bad that I can't get through one day without needing something like chocolate!

The way I see it is if I made a promise to a best friend I wouldn't break it, and I'm supposed to be my best friend, so I promise myself things like, "if I eat all my lunch and my fruit I can then eat that piece of chocolate" - of course, I'm then full and don't need the chocolate..... I'm really trying to get past the excuses and just DO IT!

Jo, NZ was horrible, to be honest. I'd rather not have gone, but I know that Marc's parents wanted to see the kids, and they had a great time. But being there without him, spending time with his parents, who don't really like me, and seeing his brother who looks so much like Marc it's scary, who totally avoided me when all I wanted to do was give him a big hug.... get the picture?! Suffice it to say I was glad to be home!!!

I think my post is long enough! :o I'll catch you all next time!

Hi all

Me, myself and I had a couple of moments today that deserved a group hug - firstly I went into a deli and ONLY bought a 1.5litre bottle of water, side-stepping all the chips and choccies... and I almost didn't go for a walk today, but pushed myself out the door and did a really good 1/2 hour one around the hills - I think I'll be feeling that one! :eek:

I'm now munching on my healthy lunch. I realised this morning that I had a really good healthy day yesterday, which hasn't happened very much lately, and I actually got through the day without chocolate!

Gotta go!

Lynne--good for you--a new resolve and sticking to the exercise. You do feel good at the end of a successful day--don't you??? I'm not dieting at the moment--just concentrating on eating healthy and exercising when I can. I do make it most days. Weight is remaining steady. I lose 2-4 then regain it when I'm back to eating. So far I haven't been sick to my stomach so I haven't lost much--which is ok. I'm still down the 20 I lost earlier in the year. I was worried when I returned to work--it's like the garden of Eden--temptation everywhere. ALways a table full of goodies--but so far I have avoided the majority of it! Round 2 of chemo tomrrow so I won't get in a walk unless I do it before my appointment. It will be an all day at the doctors day for me--then I've signed up for the cancer society's "look good feel better" class tomorrow night--if I'm not too tired from the chemo. Taking Friday off from work to re-coup. Last time around I felt fine on Fridy--but bad on Sat. We'll see how this round goes. Lost most of my hair this week--and cut the rest as short as I could. Tried to shave off the remainders but my scalp is too sore for a razor and I didn't have an electric. It can fall out on it's own. had lots of compliments on my new "hair" Many people haven't noticed that it's a wig--they think I just colored it a different shade--so thats good! My close friends know it's a wig---
Sorry NZ was so uncomfortable for you--next year it will be their time to travel. You may be more comfortable in your own home. You'll definately be stronger emotionally than you are now!
Exercising everyday is a pretty high expectation from yourself--but if that how you want to do it---GO FOR IT!!!! Just don't set yourself up for failure by telling yourself it has to be for a certain amount of time each day--just that you will "move" everyday. I'm thinking about challenging myself to try something different once a month--cycling, hiking, swimming, skiiing etc. along with my usual walking. I may strive for one Sat. a month incorporating a new exercise to see how I like it. Planning on walking in a 5k in Sept for Ovarian awareness. My sister from Ga. is planning on coming up and walking with me--haven't signed up yet--have to get thru the chemo first--
Spring has sprung for us here--60-70 each day. I LOVE it!! It's so nice to come home from work and open a few windows for a few hours and smell the earthy smells of spring. Trees are just starting to bud out. Too bad we don't have two seasons--spring and fall--
Gonna run--I have to start thinking about fixing some dinner for hubby. Talk in a day or two. Keep up the new resolve!!! Your doing great.
Jo

Hi this is a really quick one cos I'm having a tea break in the arvo before I get back into it.

Up until Friday, I'd exercised 7 out of 9 days, which I was very happy with. But then I haven't done anything since then :o No, I stand corrected, I did HEAPS of housecleaning on Saturday and Sunday..... But I went on a bit of a bender with my best friend who'd flown in from Perth for a week, and am really feeling the after effects!

I know that the "exercise every day" promise is a stretch, but I know that, and all I want to do is make myself aware of how important it is to keep moving regularly - so if I can't walk, do my bike, or do some weights, or housecleaning, or taking the kids to the park. As long as I aim to be more active than INACTIVE then I'm heading in the right direction.

I'm really glad to hear how cheerful and optomistic you sound. You are a champ! Surely you don't need to worry about dieting, and if you're maintaining then that's all you need to do at the moment. I'm impressed you're sidestepping the work goodies - I'm so glad I don't have anything like that here! I can't believe your hair came out so quickly! Glad that the wig looks good so you can step out in confidence! I'm so tempted to cut all mine off and get one too! But my reasons are more vain - my hair's in bad condition because of colouring and a perm, and I can't do anything but wait for it to grow out! :mad:

I'd better go..... I'm catch up more tomorrow!

Take care and lots of hugs!

Lynne--glad to hear from you. 7 out of 9 days is pretty impressive. I haven't gotten in much walking this week. The chemo took it's toll. I'm pretty fatigued and lots of body aches. Getting better as the week goes on. Appitite is back--only lose it for 4 or 5 days right after the treatments. I'll post more tomorrow. It's late and I came home tired! Keep up the moving!! Any exercise is great for your heart, lungs and the the weight loss efferts!
Jo

Hi Jo

I'm not surprised you're so tired! Give yourself a break, you deserve it! :) I went for another walk today - went with a girl who works in the same building - it looks like I've picked myself up a couple of walking buddies for the first time in YEARS!!! - I'm very excited about it, but trying not to come off as an over-eager maniac! :lol: But it means I've got someone to keep me company during the week, which gives me that push out the door!

Are you still eating ok? I know you said your appetite is affected - make sure you keep up the intake, even if you don't feel like it - just so you can keep the energy levels up to help combat the experience. Mind you, what do I know?! At the end of the day, do whatever feels best for you to get you through this!

Take care, I'll post again tomorrow. :wave:

Lynne--way to go!!!! It is more fun walking with someone--especially an adult! The time goes so quickly when you have someone to gab with. I'm feeling good again--glad it's over. Now I have a few weeks to regain and recoup. I am taking it easy. Learning to let someone else do the work when I'm not up to it. Appetite is back. I am concentrating on eating well--even when I'm not up to it. Making every calorie count. I can usually get some yogart or pudding down--if nothing else. Today I couldn't fill up--everything tasted good! Haven't gotten in a good walk for a week now--but I will this weekend. Have to take it one day at a time--not easy for me!
How has your eating been going? I know you've been exerciseing--feels good doesn't it???
Gonna run--hubby just got home and I need to feed him--I gobbled my chicken as soon as I brought it in from the Barbi! Cooked an extra breast for my lunch tomorrow. Yumm--and healthy too!
Jo:wave:

Hi, it's been a week since my last confession......

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Sorry I haven't been in for a while - it's been pretty hectic and yet slow at the same time. I had a pretty rotten weekend and am feeling quite depressed at the moment. It's almost a year since Marc died, and I've got a lot of bad memories to deal with. It's making it hard to feel enthusiastic, which certainly wasn't helped by my TOM on the weekend. Hormones combined with grief - NOT a good combination! I think this next month is going to be very rough and I'm trying to get myself through it without burning out.

Food on the weekend was pretty shocking, and I'm still dragging my heels. I eat really well at work, but at home, it's harder to avoid the temptations.

I haven't done any walks for a few days, but am hoping to get out tomorrow when I go and visit a girlfriend and her kids.

I did up a weight loss chart yesterday which I'm going to pin up in my kitchen. I'm hoping that seeing the chart and eventually seeing results will help keep up the motivation.

I'm glad you're feeling better and keeping up your strength.

I must go, I'm not on break right now! :o

Take care, speak to you soon. :)

Lynne--don't beat yourself up about the bad weekend--but don't set yourself up for a month long binge either! Think about what Marc would want--you to be healthy and happy and able to keep up with two active children. Instead of a weight loss chart--why don't you pin up a picture of you at a healthier weight?? Then you'll have a visual to help you thru the rough times. I eat more on the weekends also--mainly because of no routine--but I am making a very big effort to think about it and make the best choices for the moments. Get going on the exercise again-- it doesn't take long to get out of the habit.
Just got back from the lake so I can't post any more right now--I'll write tomorrow. No excuses. Focus on the good in your life right now and be thankful for the time you had with Marc--not the lost time. Regret never accomplishes anything
Jo!

Hi Jo

Don't you get bored of my ups and downs??!! :lol: I'm more giddy than a yo-yo!

I certainly don't plan on bingeing all month! That's why I was saying it's important to recognise that this month is going to be hard, so I can prepare myself with the right tools - such as no bad food in the house, good meal planning, etc. I'm going to get back into walking tomorrow with the girl from work. She's said she's starting WW, so it'll be good to have someone around who has the same types of goals as myself. It even made me consider re-joining. I'm not sure whether I've got the time and money, but it's an option.

I'm also going to the dr's later to see if I can start taking something to help with the depression and weight gain. A happy pill that makes you lose weight - I know it's a myth, but right now I'm ready to try almost anything! I need to be able to maintain the motivation for more than 2 days at a time!!!!!

I find that when I've got work, I'm at work, I can't go anywhere, and all I've got to eat is what I take in, which is healthy snacks and a good lunch. I've just got to maintain that on the days I'm at home. During the day isn't so bad, but the evenings are the worst and I'm trying to find ways to overcome it. A lot of it is boredom and having no one looking over my shoulder. But there's also the comfort thing, and I'm trying to keep myself busy so I don't think about it.

Jo, do you think it's worthwhile still posting here? I think it's safe to say it's just you and me these days. Is is still convenient for you to come in here, or should we maybe keep in touch via email? Let me know what you think.

Take care and I'll catch up tomorrow.

Lynne--it's up to you. I am e-mailing Kermie several times a week. the only advantage to staying on this site is that occassionaly we get someone new.
I have chemo on Thursday--Ill try to touch base with you on Friday. Glad to hear your starting to walk again. WW is a good option--but only if you can commit to it. If your going in without knowing you'll have the time, money and desire to stick with it--it probably isn't a good idea right now. If your doctor comes up with a magic pill--let me know--I'll be right behind you in line! Most anti-depressants cause weight gain.
Going for a quick walk before hubby gets home--it's cool but sunny out today--first nice day since last Wed.
Keep motivated--and if you do decide to drop from the thread--let me know--you have my address.
Jo:wave:

Hi there

I agree that the thread is good if someone is interested in joining us, but it certainly would be easier for me just to keep in touch via email. I love coming in here, but I'm trying to make life as uncomplicated as possible, and I get worried if I haven't been able to come in and post in case someone is feeling neglected! (mainly me! ha ha)

Good luck with the chemo - I thought you didn't need it for a while? How often are you having to go? I've been thinking of you and how stressful it must all be. How's your husband coping?

I went for a walk today - well, HIKE would be a better term. The girl Andrea who's at reception goes for walks with a friend of hers, who's a LOT fitter than either of us, and she took us up into the Adelaide Hills - which, although I love the fact you can go bushwalking so close to the city and walk, was probably a bit too much for me in the middle of a work day. I suggested to Andrea that we do that once every couple of weeks, so as we get fitter we can start to see some improvement. I found out today that she has about the same amount of weight to lose as me, which is nice. It gets depressing being surrounded by friends and family who don't have a weight problem. I always feel like the odd one out.

I ended up going to the chemist and buying some weight loss supplements - they are natural herbs that just help suppress appetite and boost metabolism, but no miracle cures I'm afraid!

Back to my carrot, soup and sandwich, so I'll speak to you later.

If it's ok with you, we'll keep going via email, and you can either keep this going, or let it phase out. My email address is [email protected]

Cheers and out.