[ciecie]

Good night! Usc, will be praying the first interview goes well for you on Wednesday. Did 2 miles Leslie Sansone this morning. Power walked to and home from lunch. Ran errands on the way home. Got everything I needed to do done. Will be shutting down in a few minutes to go to bed.🍀😁❤️

[Rachel1234]

Change4Life & Usc4valpo, fun for both of you to shop for smaller wardrobes!!! An uplifter, isn't it? Such definite evidence of your hard work.

Jen,, I hope and pray that you have gotten some rest. You had way too much on your plate with not enough rest. Did that new gal show up for work? Way to go on your exercises.

Our computer could not get online yesterday morning, so I didn't post yesterday. My average for the past week was 1537 calories per day. Am trying to increase my activity level.

Today's Plan: 1200-1300 calories, 2 liters water, veggies, fiber, vit/min/cal supp., recumbent bike, sit-ups, 50 squats (to strengthen some muscles around my hip).

[ciecie]

Good morning! Will have breakfast and work out in a few minutes. 🍀😁❤️

[Usc4valpo]

Morning Gang! I think I over did it last week as I did 135k steps. I felt a little achey and weak last night,

[ciecie]

Good morning again! Usc, that’s a lot of steps! Just did 2 miles Leslie Sansone. Will have breakfast in a few minutes. 🍀😁❤️

[Diana3271]

This was from yesterday. I posted it in the wrong thread.

Hi Everyone!

Total Approx 1470 calories +

Breakfast ( 320 calories & )
2 Siggi's yogurts 220 calories
banana 100 calories
coffee w/cream & monk fruit

Lunch ( 600 Calories)
salad w/grilled salmon & BHF's ranch 400 calories
chewy candy 200 calories

Dinner (550 Calories)
Vegetable fritatta w/cheese 350 calories
chewy candy 200 calories (candy is gone)

Exercise:
20 minute walk, Essentrics Intro Workout, CS Shoulder Pain and tension relief

Have a Blessed evening!

[Diana3271]

Good Morning, Everyone!

Steps for yesterday: 8,418
This Morning: Oxycise

Calories for yesterday: 1470 +
Weigh In: 195
Down: .4

Have a Blessed day and stay safe and healthy! Have a great start to your week!

Copied from Crosswalk Devotions for Dieters

March 8

Isaiah 65:24
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

When we feel the weakest and most vulnerable, then is the time to turn to God. God knows what we are up against, even before we call upon Him. There is no one who cares more about how we feel and how we do than God does. He is our staunchest supporter. He also realizes how difficult it is to face our diets alone. He waits for us to call on Him, but He will not force Himself on us until we call. When we do call, He will act quickly to help us, since He already knows what it is we will be asking. Don't hesitate! Call on God when you need Him most.

Today's thought: I am never out from under Gods' watchful eye!

[ciecie]

Good morning again! Cold but sunny here. Got a lot done already this morning. 🍀😁❤️

[Change4Life]

Went to Cardiologist today.
They all gawked at the difference in my Driver's Licenses, The one on their computer was the old pic. I asked them to please replace it with the new one. The receptionist literally called everyone over and they cheered. It was so uplifting!
The appointment went well. My EKG looked good and my BP was 114/72. I'm scheduled for a stress test in a few weeks. Not a nuclear one. I do not look forward to walking that treadmill!!! I'm sure it will be a bit easier since the last time (when I was 318!) but honestly, it is no fun at all.
All this is going on because I need a hernia repair. Surgery was in 2013 - and the mesh has completely ripped. So I feel like I have a baby's head protruding from the left side of my stomach. Since I had a heart cath and stent in 2011, I have to have cardiac clearance to have surgery.
This is my year to have the 100,000 mile fixes.
And while I'll be thrilled to get it done, I am less than thrilled to have anesthesia and surgery. Actually, I feel great anxiety just thinking about it.
Walked my dog 1.5 miles today. She's zonked. I'm fine.
And, I have no food to report, because I'm on an extended fast today.
Weather is beautiful!! Spring is coming!
Blessings to you all

[ciecie]

Good evening! Change, congrats on the great doctor appointment! Did a total of 4 miles Leslie Sansone today. Went for two power walks. Will do another mile of Leslie in a few minutes. Then I’ll have supper. 🍀😁❤️

[Diana3271]

Hi Everyone!

Total Approx 1520 calories +

Breakfast ( 400 calories & )
Frittata
spritz olive oil in pan
2 large eggs 140 calories
veggies 60
14 g. shredded cheese 50 calories
1 piece thin sliced bread toasted 60 calories
Fruit spread 30 calories
juice equivalent to 60 calories
coffee w/cream & sugar

Lunch (320 Calories)
2 Siggi's yogurts 220 calories
Banana 100 calories

Dinner (800 Calories)
Fritatta made with egg whites, spaghetti squash, sliced mushrooms, parmeasan cheese 250 calories
salmon 200 calories
vanilla pudding cup w/1/2 banana 150 calories
almonds 200 calories

Exercise:
30 minute walk and Essentrics Full Body Toning

Have a Blessed evening!

[ciecie]

Good night all! Did another mile Leslie Sansone before supper tonight. My fitness goals for today have been attained.🍀😁❤️

[Rachel1234]

Change4Life, I feel for you about the angst about upcoming anesthesia and surgery. Please let us know when you have it; we can pray.

Yesterday I met my goals, except for getting in exercise. I did around 40 squats though. I hope to get more exercise in today. I took in 1266 calories.

Today's Plan: 1200-1300 calories, 2 liters water, veggies, fiber, cal/vit/min supp., recumbent bike, 50 squats, sit-ups, leg press for weights.

[Teri000]

Hi!

I biked last night. No wt. lifting.

Diet okay, but wt. is up a tad, I think from eating tacos/ice cream/cookies.

Change: We will be thinking about you regarding surgery... You are doing so well...
Usc: I like Eddie Bauer, too.
Jen: I remember when you came to this group. I am impressed with your wt. loss. I wish I was as successful as you.
CieCie: I need to get outside, too.

[Diana3271]

Good Morning, Everyone!

Change Please keep us updated about the surgery. I also get anxious about anesthesia.

Teri It's probably the dreaded sodium.

Ciecie Great job on the miles!

Rachel Great job on your calories. I am wanting to drop my calories a bit but it is so hard.

Steps for yesterday: 7,735
This Morning: Oxycise

Calories for yesterday: 1520 +
Weigh In: 194.8
Down: .2

Have a Blessed day and stay safe and healthy!

Copied from Crosswalk Devotions for Dieters

March 9

Psalm 138:7
Thought I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.

I went through a terrible time when I first started dieting. Every once in awhile, I would get light-headed and my knees would buckle. It was not only embarrassing, but a bit frightening. When I spoke to the doctor about it, he told me it was just my mind playing tricks on me. He said my stomach was 'mad at me' for taking away its extra food. I didn't need as much food, but psychologically, I wanted it. I left the doctor and went out to my car to pray. Whenever I felt the light-headedness start to creep in, I asked the Lord to revive me, and He did!

Today's thought: God is all the pick-me-up I need!