Julie Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Yep, a bubble bath can really ease whatever ails a body! Don't worry about staying the same. It's always better than a gain! I need to really get serious about this or I won't be able to wear my cute shorts this summer! Blessings,Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Staying the same isn't necessarily a bad thing. It means you body has made the adjustment and is able to maintain the loss. That's great!!! You're adding extra work and keeping yourself moving which is the hardest part so give yourself a pat on the back for sticking with it! The leg lifts I've been doing are working on my abs more than they are my legs. I started at 20 each leg and am now up to 40. My abs really feel it so I think I'm ready to get back into the water and start doing some ab crunches and resistance work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Bubblebaths have been one of my favorite things since I was 5 years old! They're the reward I give myself for sticking to my "sensible" eating plan all week. The "non-diet" diet we practice is cutting all portion sizes, exercising 3 times a week and walking and forsaking "forbidden goodies" on weekdays. On the weekend, we allow a "forbidden goodie" or two in smaller portions than we used to eat and our bodies are fooled into thinking we're not on a diet. On the weekend I have that bubblebath--candles, peace and quiet, the right music (EC, Raspberries, Oscar Levant or some other delicious classical music, etc) and just enjoy!So far it's working. Progress is probably slower than Jenny Craig or Weight Watchers and I don't drop as many pounds, but I do lose inches, which is what I'm interested in. I also feel much better physically and mentally. --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Way to go, Darlene!!! It sounds like you know exactly what your body needs and how it will respond. Your plan is safe and based on common sense. Since then Diane has taught me a LOT about learning to listen to my body and trust my instincts. I'm still recovering slowly but I'm doing things with a lot more safety and stability this time and my body seems to like me a whole lot more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Oh, and off the record, if I don't behave Kiwi and Muzza send me lectures and put me in my place! Thank God for friends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Kathy Lee... just be thankful they are lectures and not sermons Then you might get bored and be on a guilt trip at the same time Rev Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 No, I like sermons --- I get a lot out of them! And as far as the guilt trips, well they're perpetual, and you both know all about me and that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I ain't telling what I know already Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesberry Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Sounds like everyone's doing great. We've been smoke free for 5 months now. Yay ! And Denise Austin is my new best friend, whipping me back into shape. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 "Whipping me back into shape..." Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesberry Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 ..Down Boy.. It's just a "figure" of speech, no pun intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Silly me... Good to hear you are doing so well.Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Connection Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Great Work Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 "Whipping me back into shape"--sounds like an advertisement for Miss Christine's School of Bondage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Woohoo.... I have lost a kilo since my last weigh in so I'm a happy wee chappy... That means I've lost 3 kilos in total. It hasn't gone down very quickly but at least its heading in the right direction.. Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Connection Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 It's all the walking he's doing in his new job, plus NOT having sausage rolls or cream donuts for morning and afternoon.Well Done Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 You have really taken this seriously and done well!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Hey, Julesberry, excellent job staying smoke-free!!! Do you think you're past the point of no return? Are you feeling well? I would think you must be elated! And Julie, are you ready for those shorts yet? What's the plan, girl? Keep at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesberry Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I don't want to jinx how well things are going, but I'd like to think we are out of the woods. I am feeling good and surely have more energy, that's for sure. It was also nice to set a good example for my boyfriends nephews who came over for a long Holiday visit this past weekend. We were lucky to have great weather too, so we walked almost everywhere we went for some extra added exercise ! Thanks for asking. What's new south of the border ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Kathy Lee.. I do feel good and think I'm in a better frame of mind. We have now got to the point where we are almost between seasons so will have to buy veges for a while.Julesberry, you are doing so well. Keep it up and well done.Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Oh.. I forgot to say that Kiwi has hurt her shoulder so she is on pain control and heat packs AND Massages from Hubby The down side is I have to put the washing out now Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Oh, Kiwi, feel better soon! I know my son-in-law has been having a lot of trouble with his shoulder and has been telling us how painful it is. I guess it's one of those spots that you take for granted not realizing how much you move it throughout an average day. I hope you're on the mend soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I'll look after her...I'm good at the massage thing Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 That Kiwi is a lucky lady! Thanks for taking good care of her!Oh and the shorts?? Not just yet! I did manage to lose 1.4 pounds of the 2.2 I gained the week before, so things are going a bit better! Blessings,Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Do we get a picture of you in the shorts when you venture back into them???? Masseur Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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