Well Turtles! Wow!

On saturday, I took myself to a free nutrition consultation (being offered by the center where I buy my protein powder, it's right next door to my gym). He took measurements, ran formulas, we talked about what I eat, how I exercise...and I signed up for 3 months of consultations. Now, why did I do this? Because a) he's a SPORTS nutritionist; b) he answered all of my questions and talked to me about different theories--and he even KNEW the theories I was asking about (like EFAs and their distribution/availability); and c) he acknowledged that my body is always going to be larger than average, it's the way I'm built, but fully supported my stated goal of betting back into my size 12 jeans. He took body fat measurements 2 different ways, and the 9-site=measurement method put me smack in the middle of what is considered "acceptable" for a woman. What does this mean? This means that I am in proportion, and I'm not carrying an excessive amount of fat on any one part of my body. Yay!

So, anyway. He's putting together a program for me, looking at both calories and distribution of macronutrients, and we're working together to design a workout (though he agrees, I probably know what I'm doing in that arena), and I check in for 3 months. If anything is gonna blow me back into gear, THIS is. I'm feeling very positive, and for the first time in a long time, hopeful about making progress.

I'm excited, Turtles! I'm not doing Points anymore, but I am not going to abandon my Turtle buddies. :)

Hi turtles
 

It's really hot here again today and I had to put the A/C back on. :eek:

I can't possibly keep all the other posts straight so I'll just write my own thing here.....my "old" brain can't keep it all straight when there are so many.

I go back to work tomorrow after being off on vacation for two weeks. I'm just dreading it because I have a boss who NEVER takes any time off and thinks no one else should either. The week before I left I got the silent treatment so I'm sure when I get back I'll get the silent treatment again. When I was gone in June ( went to South Dakota to visit a friend), her comment when I got back was "well, gee it's about time you're back". I get 4 weeks vacation and use every last day of it. Okay, I'm done ranting now.....

I did my unofficial weigh in and am up again, which figures since I lost last week up and down and up and down.

Well, I have to go check my chicken on the grill. Hope you all have a nice weekend :flow2:

Mousie,
Sounds like you found someone who can help you. good for you.
I like that he's informed and has something to offer. Good luck with this search for a healthy, fit body.

All goes well here with me. Had a good day at home yesterday and am going to tackle some projects around the house today. I am inspired after visiting my sister's home.

Himismom,
Lots of us go up and down. I hope your official WI is better.

Good luck to all of us.
Judy
:cool: ;)

Hi, Turtles,

Time for a new thread. See you all there.

Lin