Apple Blossom , 10-11-2005 12:23 PM
curlylocks , 10-11-2005 02:17 PM
redballoon , 10-11-2005 10:24 PM
I was just browsing through some of the other forums..more on that later...and I came across someone's weight loss photos (think it was in the "success stories" forum). I was so impressed and inspired by the unbelievable changes in this young woman who lost 115 lbs. that I thought you all would be too. So, here's the link if you'd like to take a look! 
I kept trying to scratch under the corners of the splint, which finally fell off. This is a good thing as I was able to trim back the tape that was itching and driving me bananas. But a bad thing as now the splint won't stick back on and I've managed to whack myself in the nose about three times...
(Says the pot to the kettle...) You can do it, I know you can. But isn't it scary how fast we lose our good habits? Especially since it takes so long to make those habits in the first place.redballoon , 10-11-2005 11:28 PM
Just two more days for you. I, on the other hand, have FOUR! Four is a very long word....How bizarre with your missing gazelle. You wouldn't think those things would run off like that...Glad to hear your nose is getting better. Not sure what the splint does, but wouldn't having it fall off not be a very good thing?! Yes, sure sounds like you watched a lot of TV, the names of which programs I have absolutely no clue! I kind of would like to see that Biggest Loser thing though. I love, as you can tell from my last post, love seeing pictures of people who have lost weight. It gives me hope. Really, my biggest problem is that I can't at all visualize myself being different. It sounds like some exercise factor in your next challenge would be a good idea, carla. Ah ha! Your birthday is tomorrow (my tomorrow!) one day before curly's. Remind us and we will all wish you a happy one! By the way, happy belated Thanksgiving. I had no idea Canada even had a Thanksgiving Day till Shad mentioned it. Yesterday at work, the topic came up. There was a Canadian sitting behind me, Brit to the right, Aussie to the left and an American in front of me. We had just shot down the Brit on some "England abolished slavery first" BS when I go to the Canadian, "Heh, I hear you guys got Thanksgiving too." and he goes, "Yup. It was on Monday." I go, "What do you do on the day?" and he croons, "Turkey!" and the other American goes, "What do Canadians have to be thankful for?" and I quipped..."Not being Americans!!" .... to which the Aussie guffawed and said, "I didn't want to be the one to say it...." The American turned up his nose at me, everyone else laughed (including the young quiet Brit who has still not adjusted to being in such a hostile environment)! Sorry, fellow Yanks, I love the good old U. S. of A....just being my usual irreverent self in order to get a laugh and keep 'em guessing as to just what I'm all about! So, carla, my "boozehound ways," is it? Well, I never!! 
Good habits!?! Where?!?!? 
...I've been chomping at the bit for the past three weeks (except for the two days that involved beer). There is no habit forming here. The only thing I'm getting good at is, like you said, being...a shining example of self-denial! For me, I think that's all it's ever going to be with certain integral parts of my being and body, namely my right arm (sugar) and my left arm (beer). At best I can tie one or both of them behind my back periodically and learn to make do with my mouth, nose, and toes...
icedragon6669 , 10-12-2005 12:40 AM
redballoon , 10-12-2005 12:43 AM
redballoon , 10-12-2005 12:57 AM
you showoff!! But you're forgiven, since you did such a good job of channeling the Canadian zeitgeist in the newsroom chit-chat.
redballoon , 10-12-2005 05:18 AM
Get Day 4 down yet? I'm glad you're finding it easy but don't pop-poo what you're doing. It's a great change and will pave the way to even bigger, even better things! Good for you! 
Mez, you've gone from a size 22 to a size 14!! That is awesome. And you look the same?? Well, I doubt that but I kind of know what you mean. I suggest weight training to sculpt your body. Then it will look different. Back, before I started weight training I was the same. I lost a lot of weight but thought I just looked like a smaller version of my bigger self. And basically, unless you lose a ton of fat you're not going to see the difference so easily, except in the size. But if you weight train, you not only will see a difference in shape, but the less fat you now have on you will make you look sooo much better than if you were just weight training and not losing fat. Ok, did I ramble enough today?!?! Oh, and thank you so much for the kind words. I should be proud of having held temptation at bay, shouldn't I? And, the gym, it's good to be back seeing familiar faces...and all those great bodies... 
Ok, no lectures...but I wasn't lecturing, just trying to help you out. 
I hate to see it when people try TOO HARD and then get beaned over the head with their efforts. Relax! You'll get there. "A breeding sow!!?!?!?" Oh, come on, girl!!?? You make me laugh!!! Well, at least you've got your sense of humor...I think...come on, remember, our bodies change as we get older and though you may have "suddenly dropped" to 127 when you were in your 20s, you just may have to accept that it's going to take more effort now. If you think 35 is bad....just wait! 
Fish, don't be desperate.....just be determined. 
: Cheer up! Cheer up! You can do it and you WILL!!
And NO, your challenge doesn't sound lame!! 
Listen to mez and me! Listen to yourself. You're soooo right when you say that this WILL be a challenge because you never exercise. Whatever you can do now is fine!! That's where you should be, not beating yourself up over what you COULD do. Like marble says, talk is cheap. But, YOU are DOING!!! 
Day 16 done!! Wow, how about all these compliments and looks you're getting recently. Your head is going to SWELL!! I'll take the compliments from the gay guys....in fact they are probably more truthful because there is no vested interest so to say! Keep it up!! curlylocks , 10-12-2005 05:21 AM
