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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - November 29 - December 5, 2009 (Closed) | Dec 03 2009 23:38 (UTC) |
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Thanks for the reminder! The weeks just keep flipping by. I was sooooooo good to me over the Thanksgiving holiday. I opted NOT to cook to keep the leftovers out of my house, but I actually got to have festive dinners on two different days. With my restrictions it makes it pretty easy to avoid the things that are super filled with fats, sodium....or the biggie for me..potassium. I opted out of potatoes, squash and AL of the tons of deserts. I made cranberry sauce with Splenda (not that great). Lost three lbs Thanksgiving week! Wooohooo. I wont post a recipe, since I am always in a hurry these days and havent takent he time to learn to use the tool. I did look at some others. I LOVE waldorf salad...and in moderation can have it. The broccoli salad I have made a form of before....except in place of the miracle whip, oil and cheddar I add a small jar of coleslaw dressing to broccoli, bacon bits and onion.....its yummers! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - November 22 - 28, 2009 (Closed) | Nov 26 2009 16:09 (UTC) |
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Happy Thanksgiving folks! Perfect timing to check in. Before the big feast...a gentle reminder...portion control, portion control! Ive been doing great with calories the past couple weeks. Walking is still working for me...but something is wrong with my med levels and my heart rate goes up (really up) at the strangest times.....even at rest. Anxiety hasn't helped me with the whole working out routine....some of the medications I take have cause heart attacks (yummy) and I am a total phobic about my heart rate getting too high. Recently I added whey protein to my day and it has seemed to help with feeling stronger and energy levels. My question: Other than walking...what gentle exercize can an old, medically fragile gal do? You all talk about running...hahaha...parts would fall off of me. Walking is good..and I enjoy it....but as they say, variety is the spice of life!! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - November 15 - 21, 2009 (Closed) | Nov 16 2009 23:43 (UTC) |
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Ooops sorry for being absent last week. Time is always just zooming by! Guess that means I am busy busy busy, which I consider a good thing. I hiccuped on goals for a few days, but in less than a week I gathered myself up and got back on track. I didnt jump off the wagon...maybe slipped a wee bit. I haven't been losing anymore weight, but my clothes feel better. I dabbled with lifting a little....but I am kind of being a wuss about it (and holding out for the next 12 week goals) I'm dreading....well..not really dreading, but nervous about the upcoming holiday seasons....all that food...ugh. I made the decision to NOT cook Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner this year...I will go to other family members homes. I'm great at portion sizes at meal time....it's the leftovers calling to me late at night that does the damage! You're all an inspiration to me. Sarah......breathe deep, next week will be a better one.
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - November 1-7, 2009 (Closed) | Nov 01 2009 23:48 (UTC) |
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I've done better on my goals this round than any other time. I have stayed in my calorie guidelines and walked so much that I'm acutally thinking I need a new pair of walking shoes. My motivation has been pure and simple. No one else can do this for me....it's something I have GOT to do myself, for myself. Here's hoping all the good stuff will continue for all of us! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - October 25 - 31, 2009 (closed) | Oct 29 2009 21:42 (UTC) |
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Excuses??? I could write THAT book. It's the meds!!! Yes I take medications that cause weight gain....and BOY have they! But I will take them forever and unless I want to virtually explode....guess I will do my best to counteract them with proper diet and movement. My illness is a disability causing me to feel weak. I have never been weak of mind or spirit. So I don't powerlift...I can walk, swim...MOVE in general. (Ive learned where the furthest spot in the parking lot from my office is....it's MY parking spot now) I'm TOO old to do these exercises! I finally had to decide that age is a state of mind. Will I run a marathon....probably not...but a half marathon looks possible, but I have got to WORK for it. My goals for this period. 100% on calorie intake! wooohooo Over 90% on my walking....even walked on the rainy days. Doing all the mailroom runs at work...everything to add a few steps! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - October 18 - 24, 2009 (1 waiting list spot available) | Oct 18 2009 14:45 (UTC) |
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Yikes! I missed a whole week. Sorry folks...I've got to get organized! I am moving along well on my gaols for this period. I will admit to having a few late evening walks to get those 10,000 steps in on some days. Now that we have had the dreaded "first snow" in upstate NY I will have to get more organized with that...I HATE being cold! Being inspired and educated by this group is the greatest part of being a member. In the past couple of weeks I have purchased "New Rules..." and am currently halfway through reading it...I am going to give it a shot. Got to check with those doctors and see if I am allowed to use whey protein! Also, I'm dragging my family into more activities. I signed my 8 year old granddaughter (who already has weight issues) up for cheer-leading for the junior football team at her school. Now, you want to talk pure comedic entertainment.....a clumsy 8 year old and a clumsier 50 year old in the middle of my living room trying to learn cheers!!! Hey....we laugh, we giggle and more importantly....we sweat and move! Thanks for the gentle nudges in my message box. I really and truly appreciate all of you. You're great for my mood!! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - October 4 - 10, 2009 (closed) | Oct 04 2009 17:20 (UTC) |
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OMG I was MIA! Sorry about that folks...where do these weeks go? If I had posted last week I would have told you that I accomplished my step goal and my calorie intake goal in week 1. Now onward to week 2...keep telling myself that I am going to do it this time....it's all on me. I don't lift weights...I did for about 6 months 20 years ago and bulked up like a linebacker....ok...ok...a very short linebacker. I will be very interested in this weeks responses to see if perhaps I can pick up tips on how to get definition without the bulk. Have a great week all! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - September 20 - 26, 2009 (Closed, 2 waiting list spots available) | Sep 25 2009 20:40 (UTC) |
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Thanks for the gentle nudges gals, but to be perfectly honest..I feel like a dunce. Halfway through the workday today a co-worker asked what I was doing tomorrow...and I replied..."Well, working...what else?" To which she replied...we don't work on Saturdays! All day long I thought it was Wednesday. What the heck...I misplaced two whole days this week and woooohoooo it's the weekend already! Goals....yikes....I did so bad last time that it's almsot frightening, but I am ready! NEW...With my new pedometer to walk 10,000 steps at least 4 days a week for 10 out of the 12 weeks. MAINT...To continue to eat between 1400-1500 calories a day (You know..the ones I get that are low sugar, low fat, low potassium, low carbs, low flavor, low phosporus? Yeah, them!) Gotta keep your humor in all things! :) Good luck to all on the 12 weeks!! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - September 13 - 19, 2009 (Closed, 1 waiting list spot available) | Sep 18 2009 01:24 (UTC) |
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Hi All! Thanks for the reminder Sara. I blew it this 12 weeks..not so much on the calorie intake, most days I was too low and I did lose a little, but with consistancy and the correct deficits I could have done better. I wanted to log my food intake 5 days a week...was lucky to get 5 days logged in 12 weeks! Ugh! I already know my goals for the next 12 weeks. Bought a pedometer....going to work on those steps per day. Thanks for always being here folks!! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - September 5 - 12, 2009 (2 waiting list spots available) | Sep 09 2009 03:11 (UTC) |
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Doin well this week. Even over the long weekend with picnics and whatnot I was "aware" of what I was eating and portion size. I have decided that sheltering myself from foods I like (given all the medical restrictions I already endure) is for naught. I have become "aware" and pay close attention to calorie contents and portion size. This bullseye thing has had me thinking so hard it almost hurts. I'm going to have to think about it some more. I know that my outer ring is I want to be a BABE, but since turning 50 and the fact that I spend the majority of my spare time with grandkids...I might have to rethink that one! <giggle> Babeness might be slightly out of reach at this point! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - August 30 - September 5, 2009 (2 Waiting List Spots Available) | Sep 02 2009 03:38 (UTC) |
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Feeling awesome this week! I've even been getting some quick walks in, instead of the typical stroll. I was feeling dragged out last week and when I went to clinic they put me on a new med (to go with the twentysomething I already take) to reduce fluid. Welllll.....I know it's not the "proper" type of weight loss....but hey...I am down 11 pounds since last Friday! LOL Guess I was carrying a little extra. Oooops! Having more ambition leads to moving more....and I HAVE been eating well, but was continuing to gain...was frustrating beyond belief! Hopefully things will progress at a more agreeable rate now. Welcome to all new members! Lets get fit! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - August 23 - 29, 2009 (3 Waiting List Spots Available) | Aug 25 2009 19:13 (UTC) |
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OMG folks I love love love dark green veggies in any form. Unfortunately dark green also means high potassium, so these days I go with them moderately. Since I love them I don't really have recipes. I steam them gently sprinkle with a little lemon juice, balsamic or cider vinegar and go to town on em. The past couple of weeks have SEEMED very good for me. I'm feeling good except a little tired, which typically means I need an EPOGEN injection to buff up those pesky little red blood cells! Blood work Thursday...no matter how good I feel, it all comes down to the blood work.
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - August 16 - 22, 2009 (1 waiting list spot available) | Aug 17 2009 04:09 (UTC) |
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Been hot hot hot here and very humid. Ive been doing more walking, gardening...just more movement in general. I've also undertaken the task for this summer of painting the entire interior of my house. WHAT was I thinking? Obviously I wasn't thinking that in order to paint everything, I have to CLEAN everything. Closets included! YIKES! I had been doing good with my caloric intake(or so I thought) but not so good on my logging. I decided that logging had to become important to me again and that I had to take the time to do it no matter how busy I am. I was eating less than 1000 calories a day...no WONDER there's no loss...my body is saving itself. Live and learn. Have a great week! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - August 9 - 15, 2009 (1 waiting list spot available) | Aug 11 2009 05:40 (UTC) |
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Halfway? Yikes!! I am running about 40/60 lately and I better get to it to show a reasonable number at the end! Last weeks homework: I chose to ask Meri a few questions. She lives in Bucharest, Romania, a bustling city that sounds interesting from her description. (Even for a country gal like me who doesn't DO cities). She enjoys rollerblading and hiking. She has even camped amidst bears and other sorts of wild creatures! She doesn't have time for many hobbies, but she did fess up to playing Dungeons and Dragons. I enjoyed getting and reading Meri's note. I'm glad that although late, I took part in the assignment! Oh yeah....a quote from Meri ":P I love the group and I think this needs to be shared." Thanks Meri! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - August 2 - 8, 2009 (1 spot on waiting list available) | Aug 08 2009 00:37 (UTC) |
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Check In: I'm here and doing ok. I have been doing great on calorie intake and notsomuch on logging. It's tough to have the time. For the past four weeks I have been responsible for my two grandchildren ages 4 and 7...so the workout thing is built in. Were 4 year olds this ambitious 25 years ago? Whew! Homework: I'll get to that....I promise! :) |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - July 26 - August 1, 2009 (Closed) | Jul 30 2009 23:33 (UTC) |
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Check in: Went to the clinic this week and my blood work was AWESOME! I might get this potassium thingy under control yet! Also showed a 2 lb loss from last month and vital statistics were great! Logging is still something I need to get a better grasp on. It's all about taking the time for me and letting go of taking care of everyone else for a change. Sara....good luck on the unpacking. Sounds like you will have more peace in your new "nest". Congrats to all who are celebrating milestones! Rock on! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - July 19 - 25th, 2009 (Closed) | Jul 25 2009 05:56 (UTC) |
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Hi all! Here I am.......checking in. its late Friday night..what a BEAR this week was, but I lived to tell about it. I have been doing well with my calorie goals, but not so good with the logging. Spending so much time WORKING with computers and no time doing the more enjoyable things. I guess I would have to say that for the first quarter of the 12 weeks I am doing about 50/50. Have shed 2.5 pounds so I know I can do better if I do better than 50%! Had labs last week and potassium was high (fruits, veggies and whole grains) and protein was low (more meat). It's so hard this time of year when all the fresh produce is abundant. Blueberries are low potassium and have been helping me along with me "steroid munchies". I am feeling better by the day...walking as often as I can (between raindrops lately) and think I may get into some sort of light weight training. Building muscle burns more calories, right? Have a great weekend all! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - July 12 - 18th, 2009 (Closed) | Jul 16 2009 23:14 (UTC) |
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Wow..these weeks are flying by! Starting a new job at my age has a terrible ring to it...it sounds like "Can't teach an old dog new tricks"! I have done well at the <1500 calories a day, but not so much the logging. I KNOW I have to log to hold steady at this and I can come up with excuses, but I have just got to DO IT! Hope everyone is having a great week!
Vicki |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - July 5 - 11th, 2009 (Closed, Waiting List FULL!) | Jul 10 2009 23:27 (UTC) |
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Evening All.. Thanks for the gentle nudges I received. Learning the new job has drained my brain! Check In : I have done about 50/50 for this first week. After spending all day at work on a computer I sometimes don't want to face one when I get home at night to log! I have done well at eating better (portion control) and moving more and logged 3 days this week. Must. Get. It. Together. So happy to have all of you to go on this ride with. |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - June 28 - July 4th, 2009 (Closed, Waiting List FULL!) | Jun 28 2009 17:34 (UTC) |
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I've spent this past week wrapping my head around getting back on the "Wagon". I firmly believe that this challenge is 80% in the mindset. I am going to set my goal as a new member because essentially I am starting over. I have nothing to maintain since I haven't been following any plan. 12 week GOAL: Logging my food intake of <1500 cals per day at least 5 days per week. Good luck all!! Thanks for the congrats Sara...hopefully this next year won't have as many hurdles! This is my year for health success! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - June 21 - 27th, 2009 (Closed, Waiting List Available) | Jun 27 2009 19:51 (UTC) |
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Thanks defrog...I will check out that site. Thanks to all of you for your responses. I have soooo many possibilities for 12 week goals...I have spent this week deep in thought of narrowing it to something manageable! I'll get there. |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - June 21 - 27th, 2009 (Closed, Waiting List Available) | Jun 23 2009 01:35 (UTC) |
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Thanks for your responses folks! I am quite sure that my inability to balance my intakes has much to do with the fact that I am BORED TO TEARS over what I eat. I tell everyone that at any moment I may sprout feathers or fins! I am slowly becoming an expert in the varieties of Mrs Dash. I love spice and cutting out the sodium has limited that greatly. I don't have a nutritionist...but a dietitian. You know the type...she is about 5' tall...weighs maybe 90...dripping wet. She never tells me what I CAN eat...her answers are limited to yes, you can have that...but mostly...no you can't have that. I will ask about a nutritionist next time I go to clinic. My potassium levels were too high last visit...and ya'll do not want me to explain the medication they give you for that. ACK! I looked back over the two previous weeks for something that would cause me to have high numbers. When I couldn't see the potassium I hit the Internet and started looking up everything I had ingested for two weeks.....ya ready for this....?? The culprit...decaf iced tea...which I brewed myself....I drink it by the quart....UGH! Anyone who has interesting....easy recipes for chicken, turkey or fish that are low sodium, low fat and low sugar. I am more than happy to try them. Feel free to send them I need some excitement on my plate! :) You guys are the best! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - June 21 - 27th, 2009 (Closed, Waiting List Available) | Jun 21 2009 17:24 (UTC) |
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I'm baaaaaaaackkkkk!!! What a haul it has been! Let me give a little synopsis of the past few months.... I suffer from kidney disease...which led to kidney failure....which as of last October led to a transplant. YAY!....or so I thought! No one explained that a transplant is a treatment, not a cure and that it could lead to all sorts of other problems (which mine did). So after several months of fighting rejection, infections, unexplained illnesses and thoughts of ending it all, I am back amongst the living and weightwise I am a MESS! :) But I am still smiling and thankful to be upright and taking breath! I joined Wagon Jumpers almost a year ago at a weight of 206 lbs and being part of this forum was helping greatly. Now that it has all gone askew I gained it all back and THEN some (216). I'm going to ask for much help here as I cannot take the "normal" steps that others would. Those who know me would tell you NOTHING about me fits into a "normal" category! I have no issues with intake of water....I am required to drink 2 liters a day..so I do. My diet has many limitations....here we go....fats, sugar, sodium, potassium, whole grains, nuts, seeds...oh so many things. Potassium is the most difficult because it involves fruits, green leafy vegetables all those things you usually load up on when cutting the calories. Also to top it all off the docs want me to have 90 grams of protein a day. I wouldn't typically have issue with this as I love beans and legumes in any way shape or form...but alas, they are high in potassium. See the problem? I am open to any ideas or thoughts you might have. I look at food now not as food, but as the amount of potassium, protein or fat it contains. I eat very limited types of things and I am bored out of my mind. I'm happy to be back and what a great time. Just in time to set some new goals. YIKES! I haven't had goals in months. Oh yeah...to top it all off....one of my post-transplant medications is prednisone. Steroids are NOT a weight loss friend, but I think by getting back into the groove with ya'll can only help! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - March 15 - 21st, 2009 (Closed, Waiting List Available) | Mar 20 2009 01:43 (UTC) |
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Seem to barely have time to breathe this week. I am on track for the week and feeling good!
As far as my goals...I am about 75%. Always drinking my water but finding that logging sometimes slips away when things get busy. |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - March 8 - 14th, 2009 (Closed, Waiting List Available) | Mar 12 2009 23:41 (UTC) |
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Hi all! Check In.. it's been a good week overall. Caught my first post-transplant cold, adds a whole new spin to things. Except for chicken soup and sugar free lemonade hasn't been much going in me...so the scales are happy! Feeling more like my old self all the time. Snowing here in Upstate NY today, but spring is definately in the air...can't wait! Now as for a recipe...I have one....I put it in CC's recipe tool...now I've got to figure out how to post it! Grrrrrrr! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - March 1 - 7th, 2009 (Closed, Waiting List Available) | Mar 05 2009 01:03 (UTC) |
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I did my part this week, but thanks to all my new meds my body isnt cooperating. Steroids....cause weight gain so I am happy mornings that the scale remains the same. Anti-rejection meds make your hair fall out...so I might have lost a couple ounces there! My diet and water intake are 95% on the spot, working out with the WII is so much fun. Weight loss isnt happening, but I FEEL better and I think my cells are so medicated it might just take them longer to respond to the exercise. This weeks topic.... I don't do much regular exercise outside, but I have 2 acres of lawn, half of it must be mowed with a push mower. I have a nice sized garden where I grow my own veggies. And hey, just playing games of kickball with the grandkids is movement. I definitely MOVE more in the good weather than I do in the winter when I go into hibernation mode. Keep smiling folks...any day you take breath is a good day! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - February 22 - 28th, 2009 (Closed, Waiting List Available) | Feb 26 2009 17:21 (UTC) |
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I'm here....honest I am!!
Halfway point already? Holy cow...I might make it 12 weeks on goal! Cool! I have been doing well with goals and even added exercise. I discovered Wii! I didn't get Wii Fit, but the tennis and boxing moves can bring an old gal to a sweat in no time. I was playing tennis against the computer and before I knew it I was sweating and panting and 2 hours had passed! Lame wasn't enough of a description a few days later....I could barely get out of bed. I figure at this point anything that gets me moving and sweating is a good thing, once this weather breaks it will be easier to get outside and do different things. Have a great week all!
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - February 15 - 21st, 2009 (Closed, Waiting List Available) | Feb 18 2009 01:03 (UTC) |
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Thanks for the congrats on 8 months Sara. Eight???? Wow, time does fly! I have learned so much from this forum....different types of activities, ideas, recipes and philosophies......I LOVE it! Weekly check in....I have been eating well and coaching my son. It's very difficult for me to find foods that I like to eat these days that have/have not all the things the doctors recommend. I am up for advice from any of you. I am on a ......get ready for this......a high protein, low sugar, low fat, low potassium, low salt plan. UGH!I usually figure if I can hit half of the limits they set for me I will be doing good. I have never been much of a meat eater...I always preferred to get my protein from beans....of any sort...I love them. They are so high in potassium that they send my blood levels through the roof so they are a no-no for now. I have been coaching my son on diet...we planned our meals together last week and ate the same things...even though since he is 34 and a fella...he got bigger portions. Well, talk about depressing, I lost 1 lb...he lost 16!! Oh to be young again! I am buying myself a WII this week. I went to a friends to try theirs out before spending the money...played tennis....I was soaked with sweat after a few games...and it was FUN! I am so easily bored and I let myself slip from a regular routine. I live in the middle of nowhere so there is no gym available and after years of working out in the middle of my livingroom I am bored to tears at the thought. Using entertainment and challenging a computer for high score might be just my thing! Have a great week all! |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - February 8 - 14th, 2009 (Closed, Waiting List Available) | Feb 08 2009 23:59 (UTC) |
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I dont know what happened last week...I remember posting my weekly check in and my update on goals....but either I never hit enter...or the network hiccuped! I'm not MIA....I'm very much still working toward the 12 week goals. I returned to work last week so my calorie tracking has become easier. Being home recouping for three months in the same house as the fridge was a bit of a chore. I'm eating more food ith better nutritional values and drinking LOADS of water. 2009 is my year to make major changes! I found a walking buddy...my 34 yr old son who recently found out he has Type 2 Diabetes....we are going to try to resolve his current health issue with diet and exercise! Maybe helping him succeed will be MY pathway to success!
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - January 25 - 31st, 2009 (Closed, Waiting List Available) | Jan 26 2009 03:43 (UTC) |
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Ooops sorry for missing the thread last week. If you blink at the wrong time, a week passes! I want/need to stick with my goals, because I know I will feel better later. I will live longer. I won't get depressed whenever I look in the mirror. My life has started to come around to a more normal gait the past couple of weeks. We are intending for me to return to work the first of February so that will help get me away from the foods. I am a "picker". Often times I don't have a meal, but I have been picking at little things all day. I need to get over that and get this thing a solid start. Live well. Vicki |
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