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Posted by Deneb on June 10, 2005, at 21:02:43
In reply to I deserve whatever I get this week. :(, posted by Dinah on June 10, 2005, at 19:49:54
Hi Dinah!
I haven't been following this thread, but it seems like you want to lose some weight? It is very difficult to lose weight so don't get discouraged. :-) I need to get into a healthier lifestyle myself. How about we don't concentrate on weight so much but instead on leading healthy lives? I know that scales can be rather misleading. On of my goals is to jog/speed walk at least 30mins everyday. I haven't been doing such a good job. Once my ankle is 100% again I will try my routine. I'm going to have to start slow though...it's been a while since I've really had to jog...I throw-up way too easily from over-exertion. I've always been like that, which is why I hate exercise so much.
I think it'll be cool to encourage each other here, how 'bout it?
jenny
Posted by Dinah on June 11, 2005, at 11:35:27
In reply to Re: I deserve whatever I get this week. :( » Dinah, posted by Deneb on June 10, 2005, at 21:02:43
Sure, I'd love it if you joined in. Encouragement is very helpful.
Unfortunately I have to concentrate a bit on weight. If I don't lose ten to fifteen pounds and get my cholesterol under control, I'm going to have to start taking a new pill that isn't very good for my liver.
I think it's great you're trying to get in regular exercise. I live in the South and it's too darn hot to exercise outdoors right now. We bought an exercise bike, but it's still in the box. I think putting it together will be more exercise than my husband and I can stand. :)
Posted by MidnightBlue on June 23, 2005, at 11:30:05
In reply to I deserve whatever I get this week. :(, posted by Dinah on June 10, 2005, at 19:49:54
Better late than never, huh Dinah? Maxime lured me out of my posting silence with her good news. And I guess I just really need/want to post that I lost 4 pounds last week after hitting an even spot for a few weeks. That means a total loss of 29 pounds. Still not confident enough to put the weight numbers up. ;-)
MidnightBlue
Posted by Dinah on June 23, 2005, at 18:26:44
In reply to Should have been posted Monday, BUT » Dinah, posted by MidnightBlue on June 23, 2005, at 11:30:05
Congratulations!! I meant to email you, but I've had sick dogs all week and I've been distracted. That's wonderful.
I weighed in at 196, but I think it's just a water fluid thing. I don't think I lost any real weight.
Posted by MidnightBlue on June 27, 2005, at 16:08:13
In reply to Re: Should have been posted Monday, BUT » MidnightBlue, posted by Dinah on June 23, 2005, at 18:26:44
And that is okay with me. Dinah take care of yourself!
MB
Posted by MidnightBlue on July 4, 2005, at 20:27:22
In reply to Weight stayed the same this week. » Dinah, posted by MidnightBlue on June 27, 2005, at 16:08:13
Dinah,
I lost three pounds this week! It seems I lose weight one week and then nothing the next. That's okay as long as the trend is still downward.
How are you doing? I miss your posts. Hang in there even if you are staying the same.
MidnightBlue
Posted by Dinah on July 5, 2005, at 19:55:05
In reply to Re: Dinah--where, how are you doing? » MidnightBlue, posted by MidnightBlue on July 4, 2005, at 20:27:22
I'm holding steady at 198. I don't think I'm working that hard on it, though. My focus right now is on work, and when that happens I tend to eat more. My thinking gets very short term.
What will help me get through today, and put in xx number of hours work. That answer is usually calories. :(
That's where I've been by the way. Putting in a few extra hours work, bringing me up to a still-too-low total of about five to six hours a day. :((
Posted by MidnightBlue on July 5, 2005, at 21:00:06
In reply to Re: Dinah--where, how are you doing? » MidnightBlue, posted by Dinah on July 5, 2005, at 19:55:05
Dinah, I understand the need for food to get you through rough times. Could you plan out a few snacks during the day that might be less harmful? I'm really proud of you for staying the same. That is difficult when you are under stress.
Hugs,
MidnightBlue
Posted by MidnightBlue on July 11, 2005, at 12:02:45
In reply to Re: Dinah--where, how are you doing? » Dinah, posted by MidnightBlue on July 5, 2005, at 21:00:06
Posted by MidnightBlue on July 18, 2005, at 11:37:39
In reply to Re: Dinah--where, how are you doing? » MidnightBlue, posted by Dinah on July 5, 2005, at 19:55:05
Posted by Dinah on July 18, 2005, at 22:00:38
In reply to Dinah--don't give up! I'm down 1/2 pound! (nm) » Dinah, posted by MidnightBlue on July 18, 2005, at 11:37:39
I'm afraid to weigh myself. My clothes tell me I've gained quite a bit, but I can't figure out why. My best guess is that my water weight varies widely.
It is true that I often have puffy ankles that you can make indentations on with your fingers.
Posted by MidnightBlue on July 18, 2005, at 22:14:51
In reply to congratulations!! » MidnightBlue, posted by Dinah on July 18, 2005, at 22:00:38
Dinah,
It is okay. You don't have to weigh yourself. I think we both have had some pretty crummy days. :-( I'm worried about some medical tests on Wednesday.Even though the scale said I was down 1/2 a pound this morning, my clothes feel tight, and I feel like a bloated mess. And I don't have an excuse! well other than I'm trying to ease my stress by eating sugar and other carbs. Not good. Not good.
Sigh, my feet and ankles dent in too.
MB
I'm afraid to weigh myself. My clothes tell me I've gained quite a bit, but I can't figure out why. My best guess is that my water weight varies widely.
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> It is true that I often have puffy ankles that you can make indentations on with your fingers.
Posted by Dinah on July 23, 2005, at 22:36:20
In reply to Re: Starting weight 186. Today's 199. Target 150. » MidnightBlue, posted by Dinah on May 31, 2005, at 8:08:43
Not sure why I'm back up to 199. I sugar binged the first day of my period. That's true. And one day I ate myself into an excess sugar sleep with an excellent creamy pasta dinner. But other than that I've been too agitated to eat much, and what I have been eating is mostly low carb bread.
I shed my water weight, so...
I dunno.
Posted by MidnightBlue on July 26, 2005, at 12:20:45
In reply to Starting weight 186. Today 199 again. Target 150., posted by Dinah on July 23, 2005, at 22:36:20
Dinah,
Well, my yesterday weight was 1/2 a pound up from the week before, but my TODAY weight was two pounds down from yesterday's weight. I think it was a fluid increase from trying Mobic and then stopping it for a day because of GERD pain. I might try to add it back a 1/2 dose.
I'm waiting for a whole bunch of blood tests to come back including thyroid and blood sugar. I "love" to put myself into a pasta/sugar stupor. It eases the pain both psychic and physical.
Hang in there Dinah, we are going to beat this thing yet!
MB
> Not sure why I'm back up to 199. I sugar binged the first day of my period. That's true. And one day I ate myself into an excess sugar sleep with an excellent creamy pasta dinner. But other than that I've been too agitated to eat much, and what I have been eating is mostly low carb bread.
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> I shed my water weight, so...
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Posted by MidnightBlue on August 1, 2005, at 16:10:10
In reply to Should have posted yesterday --I guess » Dinah, posted by MidnightBlue on July 26, 2005, at 12:20:45
Dinah,
I'm VERY close to moving one of those weights down a notch on the doctor's scale. That is my next goal. To be able to move it and KEEP it moved!
MidnightBlue
Posted by Dinah on August 7, 2005, at 16:11:14
In reply to Down another 1/2 pound!, posted by MidnightBlue on August 1, 2005, at 16:10:10
I haven't had the nerve to step on the scale yet. I'm not sure whether all that walking on vacation offsets eating out three times a day. :)
Posted by MidnightBlue on August 8, 2005, at 11:05:29
In reply to That's great! » MidnightBlue, posted by Dinah on August 7, 2005, at 16:11:14
See Dinah,
I am not at ALL perfect! It is okay to get on the scale today after your trip. I didn't have good news!
I probably need to start writing down everything I eat again. Somehow I just can't bring myself to do that yet.
Hugs,
MB
Posted by Dinah on August 10, 2005, at 22:22:29
In reply to Re: Yikes! Up 1 1/2 pounds! » Dinah, posted by MidnightBlue on August 8, 2005, at 11:05:29
Back down to 197. Hooray, hooray.
Sigh. It's so discouraging.
Posted by MidnightBlue on August 10, 2005, at 22:27:20
In reply to Re: Yikes! Up 1 1/2 pounds! » MidnightBlue, posted by Dinah on August 10, 2005, at 22:22:29
Yeah Dinah! I'm having a VERY down day. I feel like I could eat the world. I'm about ready to give up.
> Back down to 197. Hooray, hooray.
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> Sigh. It's so discouraging.
Posted by MidnightBlue on August 15, 2005, at 15:23:00
In reply to Good for you Dinah! » Dinah, posted by MidnightBlue on August 10, 2005, at 22:27:20
Well Dinah,
It looks like I DID eat the world. I gained two more pounds! I am taking an artritis med that could add a bit of water weight though. Maybe that's it. ;-)
MB
> Yeah Dinah! I'm having a VERY down day. I feel like I could eat the world. I'm about ready to give up.
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Posted by Dinah on August 15, 2005, at 22:55:49
In reply to Re: Good for you Dinah!, posted by MidnightBlue on August 15, 2005, at 15:23:00
The start of my period means that in addition to my water weight gain, I also had my usual sugar cravings.
But I was also mildly sick all week. So I alternated wildly between eating everything in sight, and eating nothing at all.
I'm sorry to hear about the arthritis. Is it flaring up?
Posted by MidnightBlue on August 15, 2005, at 23:36:28
In reply to I'm afraid to weigh. :) » MidnightBlue, posted by Dinah on August 15, 2005, at 22:55:49
Yes Dinah, I've been really hurting a lot. I tried to take Mobic but the dose high enough to help the pain was hurting my stomach even with 40mg of Prilosec! And that much Prilosec makes me lethargic and even more depressed.
So for two weeks I am back on the last of my Bextra so I can try to go visit the grandbabies. Then I will have to shift to Celebrex and see if it works. I am in pain daily which doesn't help the depression.
I'm trying to decide whether or not to go to a pdoc. I haven't been to one in 3 years. The last one did no good at all. It is so hard to try to pick one from a list.
I can't blame a "period" any more as I'm almost menopausal. But I think every now and then my tired old body tries to put out one last spurt of hormones. ;-)
MB
Posted by Dinah on August 21, 2005, at 10:20:02
In reply to Starting weight 186. Today's 197. Target 150. (nm), posted by Dinah on May 23, 2005, at 11:25:36
I'm trying not to be too optimistic. I can feel I'm at a low point in my water weight cycle.
But I've also been starving myself for two days. I'm not going to take the drugs I was prescribed, so I'm going to not eat more than I absolutely have to until I've lost enough weight to not need them.
Posted by MidnightBlue on August 22, 2005, at 11:27:27
In reply to Starting weight 186. Today's 194.5 Target 150., posted by Dinah on August 21, 2005, at 10:20:02
WOW Dinah!
You go girl! I'm down a bit today in spite of a weekend trip. I'm 1.5 pounds more than my lowest of several weeks ago. I too need to get serious and start writing down everything I eat and start counting calories. Do you know of a good online program other than Fit Day?
I had a computer mouse melt down last week and may need to get a whole new computer soon. :-(
MidnightBlue
Posted by Dinah on August 22, 2005, at 16:54:13
In reply to Re: Starting weight 186. Today's 194.5 Target 150. » Dinah, posted by MidnightBlue on August 22, 2005, at 11:27:27
Eeek. Your mouse affected your whole computer?
I'm not doing this in a very healthy way. I just basically stopped eating except for a lean cuisine for dinner, and a few bites for lunch and breakfast or whenever I get too hungry to bear it. Obviously it isn't a long term solution.
But I also knew I wasn't going to take my Zocor as prescribed. Or the additional Glucophage. She says if I lose fifteen pounds I won't need to.
But I swear, living like this doesn't do much to make me want to prolong my life. :(
Vacations are notorious for weight gain. Don't let it get you down.
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