Ecstasy Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Bless your heart, Reid, thank you! I needed that pat on the back (I'm still annoyed that I haven't gone down a size in jeans yet. LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Down another pound! It's funny. I seem to be doing a lot better since my acupuncturist gave fruits back to me again and told me to cut back on the supplements. I still take the ones that I always felt were necessary (thyroid, adrenal, immune booster...) but cut a lot of the 'extras' that I was told to take. I never ate a lot to begin with but I seem to be eating less than before and not feel hungry at all.Ok, where is everybody else? C'mon, tell me how great you're doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 To ensure I had nothing adverse to report following the Birthday treat I waited a week!! So the good news is I'm still the same weight; bad news is I haven't lost any for a while. Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I did it... I re-lost all 40 lbs that I regained when I got sick. Anything from this point on will be new loss and can be added on to what I originally lost. I'm not the same measurements I was before I got sick (I'm not strong enough to do that kind of exercise and toning yet) but I'm FINALLY down a clothing size. Got some nice compliments in a new pair of jeans and silver 3" heels, too! Need to keep going but... it's about time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HT from Mo Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'm finally getting back to the gym and trying to lose at least 10 lbs(to start). I've been trying to eat healthy(which is really hard working nights) I told my husband it's time for me to take care of myself - which he agreed(WOW!)and that I take care of everyone else but me. I've reached a point where I'm really tired of wearing the same clothes over and over when I've got a closet full of clothes I can't wear<sigh>.My motivation.... when I was on the cruise and saw all the skinny moms in tankinis and bikinis and saw what I looked like that wasn't fun.So far I've been to the gym 4 days this week and plan on going back again and again!HT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I've gained 21.5 pounds since the last time I posted on here. I just eat ice cream and other junk. Pathetic, huh? Way to go on losing all that though Kathy Lee--that truly is awesome. I bet you feel great and HT--it's great that you've been going to the gym.I did go and rejoin "Curves" today--didn't stay to work out though--came home and ate 3/4 pkg. of licorice and half a carton of ice cream for supper. Now we are in bad storm warnings. Another fun evening in Iowa.Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Julie- hang in there. You've had a lot happen recently. It's not pathetic, it's human. Take care of yourself and eventually, you'll feel more like doing something with your weight again. You're still trying to fill your life. Thinking about you lots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Julie, honey, they call it 'comfort food' for a reason. Sometimes we fall back on the things that make us feel good when nothing else does. Allow yourself to look at this as a lapse and move on without beating yourself up. You, HT, and I are all on the same page right now. Why don't we crank up this thread and hold each other up while we contemplate the next step?! Let us know when you're ready and we'll be here.HT, I'm where you're at emotionally. I'm reassessing and rebuilding for the next stage of my life. summer is the perfect time to start thinking fresh fruits and veggies. How can I help encourage you in this change? I can tell you what I did and you can tell me what your goals are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I'm afraid that just after I've gone down to 120, some problems have crept into my life, and it's been back to pasta. So, you're not alone everybody.After having lost 28 lbs. In two years, I felt so great! I still even keep the foods I SHOULD be eating up in the freezer section of my fridge. I keep trays around to measure my portions out and don't even use them very much anymore!To top it all off, I'm going into perimenopause, and that contributes to some of my anxiety attacks. I had one in a drug store today.I know exactly why I'm not eating properly, and this time the weight I'm gaining and cravings for pasta are not pregnancy: My nerves are on edge and the family doctor has not tried hard enough to get me the help I need. (We can't switch because there's a doctor shortage.)Just reminding yourself that "this too shall pass" when you have problems will help. I'll just have to remind myself!Keeping busy, doing other things you enjoy and getting around just talking with people might help, too.I know we sometimes disappoint ourselves, but we don't need to! So, let's all help each other to make ourselves PROUD OF OURSELVES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Connection Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Well done Kathy Lee!!! Keep up the good work HT. Julie, you've made a start by re joining the gym. Give it time. It's just a pity I don't live closer or I'd have been round to your house to share the licorice and ice cream!!!!! BTW have you ever tried licorice flavoured ice cream....YUMMMMMMM!!!!"I know we sometimes disappoint ourselves, but we don't need to! So, let's all help each other to make ourselves PROUD OF OURSELVES!"Great advice PM. Encouragement is something we have in "truck loads" around here!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bessieboo Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I am back on track, I feel so much better when I am exercising. I am there with you Beth, It is time for me as well. It is not being selfish, it is necessary. Julie, I go to curves too, I have met a great group of ladies there. Go !Well done Kathy Lee!Marilyn! licorice flavoured ice cream ???I don't know... that sound a little exotic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim From Wisconsin Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I guess I never noticed this thread before...It looks like a lot of you are doing great with your weight loss!I have discovered the worlds most expensive way to lose weight - Get a full set of braces on your teeth as an adult! I had been trying for a couple of years or so to get myself to lose some weight, and I always failed miserably. About 4 months ago, I finally found a dentist who seemed to know what she was doing - I guess I had the worlds worst dentist the last 15-20 years. To make a long story short...I ended up getting 5 teeth taken out to make room for others to move, and I got full braces on about 2 months ago. Since I can't eat properly, the one cool "side-effect" has been that I have lost 18 pounds so far! When all is said and done though, I will be a skinny, smiley man. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Oh Dear... I've put on a kilo. I think it's Kathy Lee's fault. She sent some of hers my way. Looks like I'll have to start exercising or something. Not eating isn't an option. Bessie... Licorice Ice Cream is very yummy. Well, if you like licorice it is Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Connection Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Oh Dear... I've put on a kilo. I think it's Kathy Lee's fault. Looks like I'll have to start exercising Hey Sunshine, you don't think the pancakes with maple syrup and ice cream and choc sauce have anything to do with it do you And I only have one thing to say about you starting "exercising" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 I do not export fat and did not send it your way! Trust me, even if I did send it places you wouldn't be the person I'd send it to! I have no idea where it is as long as it's not HERE!!! See, total lack of accountability on my part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Oh dear me... just when I thought I'd solved it too. Maybe it's Kiwi's great cooking that causes it!!! Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Smart answer for a husband! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 That's cause I been around a while so I has got pretty smart now Muzza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Evstasy, if you don't export it, why did I turn around one day last week in the mirror and find it? LMAOI'm just kidding.It's my fault for going for the Chef Boyardee again... I keep forgetting there are two servings in a can and I'm no longer in need of megacalories for gestating children. It's been 11 years now!I just need to get out more, and get some great speakers to dance to EC and Raspberries and I'll be all right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianchick Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Yikes...I need help...how can I lose 10-15 lbs when I am on a very restricted diet (health reasons) and just don't have the energy to exersize? Does anyone know any simple but effective routines that I might try? Thanks a bunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Try cutting down on salt because that will stop excess water retention. Reading the labels on sodium content will halp you with that, as we needed to do so when our son was having kidney problems.Ask your hospital nurtitionist for some advice as wekk, because that's what they're there for. They'd have access to your file and contact with your doctors.If you don't have the energy to exercise yet, ease up on yourself! After all, you ARE still recovering. There'll come a time when you can slowly work up to lifting heavy books with both arms, moving your limbs up and down, and maybe doding a few stretching exercises.All those stupid weight loss plans advertised that make us feel guilty, just ignore them and take your time.I've stopped beating up on myself and know my metabolism is slowing down as my reproductive system winds down, so I just try to cool it with the high fats and candy bars.If I could only figure out how to get away from those comfort foods, though!Raw veggies are great to fill you up, and give you fibre to increase the speed of all the stuff passing through your body, and filling up with plain water helps you to feel full, too.Don't try to lose weight too quickly, because it'll just get you feeling down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Valorie, if your willing to share (offlist would be fine if you'd be more comfortable), what restrictions do you have for what conditions? I don't mean to intrude it's just that I've been doing similarly for the past three years. My energy levels haven't returned where I can exercise yet so I have to rely on dietary changes and various alternative treatments for now. In the meantime: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecstasy Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Ok, sorry --- tired and hit the wrong button. LOLTry lean meats and poultryLots of fruits and veggiesBe careful with carbs but you do need them for energyIncrease your water intake if possibleAs for exercise, you might want to try working with free weights --- low weight, higher reps where you can just do a few minutes at a time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopell Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Valorie- I don't know your physical restrictions, but maybe you could start with yoga. It's only as strenuous as you make it and it actually gives you more energy. You could start with a few stretches and work your way up gradually. You'll notice how much better you feel right away. Yoga also has a positive mental effect. It wakes you up and relaxes you at the same time. There are plenty of dvd's and books to help you get started. Just take it slow.Yoga, for some reason, will also make you want to eat healthier foods like the ones Kathy Lee suggested. I know it sounds strange, but it does give you a different mind-set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianchick Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Oh thanks everyone and Kathy I willl send you a pm...Yoga sounds like a good way for me to go...can you recommend any video instructors who may be better to start off with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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