Posts by terryt1

Original Post by chrissy1988:

1. potato salad, macaroni salad, or some other pasta salad? Pasta salad

2. potato chips, corn chips or tortilla chips? Tortilla chips

3. hamburger, cheeseburger, hot dog, or bbq chicken? (veg*ns do answer as well, there are versions that are applicable) BBQ chicken

4. ketchup, mustard, relish, bbq sauce, hot sauce or a combination? combo

5. shaved ice, ice cream, or ice cream bar of sorts? Ice cream in any form

6. watermelon, honey dew, cantaloupe, or berries? all of the above

7. french onion dip, ranch dip, salsa, or bean dip? salsa

8. punch, iced tea, water, or soda (diet or regular)? iced tea

9. grilled corn, salad, or deviled eggs?  grilled corn AND salad

10. baked potato or baked beans? beans

 

 

Name: Terry
Age: 54
Height & frame: 5'4" med frame
Highest weight & date:280.......in the 1990's

CC start wt and CC start date:261    01/08/10 (for the second time!)

Start Weight in Jun, 2010: 209
Goal Weight (by Jun 29, 2010): 199

Week 1; 08-Jun: 206.5
Week 2; 15-Jun: 204.5
Week 3; 22-Jun: 203.5
Week 4; 29-Jun: 200.5

Total monthly weight loss:
Average daily calories: 1400 +/-
Add comments: I've always been on a diet.....this time I've adopted a new lifestyle! I've given up sweets and I exercise nearly everyday......I am walking five to six miles a day and lifting weights two to three times a week! I will get to my goal weight!

Well......I got close to my goal and did get to 199.5 by the 3rd of July......just a little late

Hi OGR,

I talked to my dad.......he said the feeling is pins and needles. It is pretty constant, but a bit worse in the evening. Walking does make the feeling worse not better. I think that's why he sticks to the stationary bike as his main form of exercise! Dad also experiences a feeling of coldness in his feet but his feet are warm to touch! He also reminded me that he has scoliosis as well as stenosis.

I hope you are able to figure out the cause of your neuropathy and good luck with the nerve conduction test.

Take care, Terry

I've had the problem all my life but it was much worse when I was younger. I am 54 now and the redness is not nearly as bad. Like amethystgirl, I use a mesh pouf and a good moisturizing lotion. The skin on my arms is soft for the first time in my life! 

My mom always told me I had it because I was fat but both my daughters and one sister have it and they don't have a weight problem!

I know my cats are part of the family.........I'm so sorry you've lost a part of your family. As Roxy said: Punkin kitty will be waiting at the Bridge.

I hate to waste food but put them down the garbage disposal or throw them in a zip lock bag and add water! I agree with Zefroim........don't keep them in the house. Good luck.

Hi.....I have no personal experience but my sister did a similar triathlon two years ago at the age of 43. She joined a group called mom's in motion to train for it. Other than working out at the gym she was a non-athlete.  She did great! There were participants of all ages and fitness levels! I saw a child of eight and a woman who was almost 75. There were very fit 20 somethings and very overweight 40 somethings.....and everything in between. It was amazing to watch!

The swimming part of the Tri was in the ocean.......I know my sis met with the group to do ocean swims at least twice a week for a few months before. She ran and biked every weekend and a couple of times during the week.

I am so impressed that you want to do this! I still have another 60 pounds (at least) to lose and have lost 42 and am scared by even the thought. Keep eating right and training and you'll do great! Keep me posted .......I want to keep up with your progress!

People who don't put shopping carts back in designated spots even though some are parked next to the area.

Pants worn around the upper thighs.......underwear sticking out the top and the crotch hanging below the knees. How on earth do they walk?????

People who don't use their turn signals.......

Ummmmm.....just one. At the moment roasted cauliflower. Oh, asparagus is in season, maybe that.  Sauteed cabbage and onions. It is almost tomato season too. Just too many to list.....Nuts, I can't pick just one!

Original Post by tika79:

Original Post by terryt1:

When someone asks how much I've lost etc. it's like I can see them adding pounds up to see if they can figure out just how fat I really was (-:

 That one! I NEVER say how much I lost.

I ran into an old friend in a restaurant a couple of years ago. She had lost over 100 pounds and noticed I had lost a bit of weight too. She asked how much and I said "enough" she asked again and again, getting more upset each time I wouldn't tell her the exact amount. Her husband finally had to pull her out of the restaurant, apologizing over his shoulder as he went. It was one of the most uncomfortable moments I've ever had. My husband and kids were a little horrified........needless to say I haven't spoken to her since.