Originally Posted By Mary Poppins I feel better knowing that I'm not the only one who has gained weight as a few people here have said. But I've talked to a couple of women who are 10 years older than me and they just couldn't lose weight once menopause occurred. Not that I'm in that camp yet but I'd best lose my weight before that.
Originally Posted By iamsally My weightloss is definately harder in my 50's. I used to just stop candy and carbs for a week or two and lose 5-10 pounds. Now I eat all the right things and exercise and lose a pound a month. And that is a good month. I was back down to my pre-vacation weight yesterday then back up today. I am such a scale addict. I love exercise when I am doing it. Just getting up and moving makes me so happy. And I am charged up after. But I can get so out of the habit and just sit on the couch. Sounds so lame to say it but it is so true. Heads up everybody and let's get back on track.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien I'm the same iamsally. I feel really good after I've exercised and even more so if I've stuck to it for any length of time, but if I take one day off then I don't want to do it the next day and so on
Originally Posted By Labuda Those of you who've fallen out of exercising can feel free to set a goal of starting again when I go - I get to go back to working out next Tuesday.
Originally Posted By smedley Fully back on the wagon and in the zone. Knee physio class before work this evening, it's fair to say that as a workout goes it's all the way there! Usually come out looking like a beetroot. Session went well been told I need to work on quads and glutes ready for moving to the next class in 2 weeks time. Hopefully it will have burnt some calories too! Need to check that with my consultant, feeling a bit woosy and it's an hour and a half till dinner, figure it's because I have burnt as much as I've eaten today lol!
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins One of the neat things about my latest diet attempt is that I no longer worry about hunger pangs. I finally got used to them. If they're noticeable, I just have a glass of water to fill up my stomach. I couldn't stand hunger pangs before and would eat anything to curb them. Not anymore.
Originally Posted By smedley I've said it before and I'll say it again Water = fat melting juice, and it is a well known fact we often eat when in fact we just need water because we're slightly dehydrated, it's always a good idea to have a glass of water first if you think you're feeling hungry
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 So I am officially off another cholesterol med At least for 3 months. My bloodwork has GREATLY improved so there is another $100 I'm not spending for the next 3 months. More money for Disneyland! Like the nutritionist, the MD is attributing the good numbers to exercise I've been on the meds for awhile now and they were only doing so much "good." I have a good handle on what my meals should consist of and now exercise for life She was pleased and a little shocked with my weight. I'm wondering if she was looking at my weight since the "beginning" or just my November weight but whatever. It's pouring rain here right now so no walk this morning. I guess I'll "step it up" with the Wii Fit a bit longer Oh, about dieting in my 50's vs other times I've never been able to lose weight quickly, DH has. Now I can lose the weight (not quickly) but not in the places that I care to and the tummy blub is not moving anywhere. DH is now finally (to my secret delight not just skipping an ice cream sundae and losing 2 lbs. He's more in line with what I'm going through. Maybe we have seriously become the same person Have a great day everyone!
Originally Posted By iamsally I was 136.2 this morning!!!!!!!!! I have not seen 135 for quite some time now. If I keep this up I should see it in a few days and maybe 134 before Seattle. And as you all know; that is always a challenge. Too much good food and excused to cheat. I hope we can keep each other in line like we did on our last Disneyland trip and the Monterey jont. The *ZONE* feels great. Congrats amazed. Less meds is always a good thing.
Originally Posted By smedley Amazed, that is awesome news on being able to drop a med, both financially and because it means you're healthier, and that is exactly what this is all about! Well done iamsally, good luck with getting to that target I am sure you will. Still on target, but not yet back to my pre weekend blowout weight Hopefully by after the weekend, fingers crossed.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien That's fantastic news Amazed and iamsally, you guys are an inspiration to all of us! Well it's weight in day again and I've lost 1 of the 2 kilos I put back on last week so yay I get emails from the Jillian Michaels web site and I thought today's had a good message for us all so I'm copying it below for anyone who is interested Slow and Steady Wins the Race Remember the fable about the tortoise and the hare? The hare got off to a zippy pace and seemed sure to win. But he didn't, did he? The tortoise, while naturally much slower than the hare, kept moving steadily toward the finish line and was able to cross first. What's the take-home message of this fable? Slow and steady wins the race. To reach your weight-loss goals, you need to switch from the hare's mind-set to that of the tortoise. In other words, you must break the "all or nothing" mentality. Do you start diets with superhuman resolve — determined to eschew temptation and work out seven days a week — only to fall off the wagon and give up hope? Such an approach to anything — especially to your health — can be very appealing, even motivating. But I'm telling you right now that overreaching the most dangerous way to set out. Human beings are imperfect. When you do skip a workout or give in to temptation (something we all do), you're more likely to throw in the towel. So start thinking like a tortoise. Pace yourself. Have a slice of pizza and take a day off now and then, but don't stray too far from the path that will lead you to your goals.
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon You guys are doing an awesome job (amazed, iamsally, smedley and tandelothien)! I am so happy for you all! Hooray!
Originally Posted By iamsally I was shocked to be at 135.4 this morning. This busy life of goat raising seems to be burning up the calories cuz I am eating a lot. Also, I wore my blue cords last week!! A bit of a muffin top still but I could button and zip them. I just hope I can stay on track. I am tired of the yo yo thing. I want my daughter to notice the difference when she sees me next week.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Thanks for all the congrats I'm glad to be off all my cholesterol meds and now to address the arthritis I'm concentrating on doing it holistically again and hopefully by the end of summer I'll see some results. DH had his MD visit and his bloodwork numbers are better than mine He was also taken off his meds He said he gave all the credit to me and the MD said we were her model patients My weight is still up 3 lbs (2 1/2 actually from my low but here is the kicker. I planned to stay home yesterday so I decided to put on my looser jeans. These are the jeans that I couldn't pull on in December 08 and hadn't been wearing but needed an extra pair for our trip to DLR. They were the catalist to finally get serious about the weight. I've pretty much gone down a size from these jeans but have been wearing them off and on. Anyway, by the end of the day yesterday they were all but falling off me I looked in the mirror and the jeans looked like I'd put on someone elses clothes by mistake. So weird!!!!! I guess it's the toning? Thanks for the message Tand This is so true. Straying from the path is what always gets me right back to the beginning >>> Pace yourself. Have a slice of pizza and take a day off now and then, but don't stray too far from the path that will lead you to your goals. <<< smedley, I hope your weight is back in line! Darn that weekend fun anyway. iamsally, whoo hoo!!! I'm sure your DD will notice and fingers crossed for you that your resolve holds up during your visit! Have a great Saturday everyone!
Originally Posted By mickeymeg Looks like we all stumbled accross a bump in the road, but it also looks like we are all climbing back on board the weight loss cart =) I was happy to see that I was down 2.8 at weigh in this morning. I had feared that I would be up instead so it was a pleasant surprise. Good work everyone. Just keep taking one step at a time =)
Originally Posted By mickeymeg I would really love a hot caramel sundae with pecans and sprinkles and a cherry on top and a few beer to wash it down. It has been a day. Now I have that out of my system I am going to attempt to be good and not let a bad day ruin a perfectly good weigh in. I think I will start with a glass of water and some crackers and light cream cheese ... it just doesn't sound as good. off I go to the kitchen. Wish me luck =/
Originally Posted By iamsally You can do it, you can do it....... My WiiFit said, "That's normal!" last night. I know I have been here before and then slip up a few pounds. But this time I am on a roll and think I will keep taking it down. If I could just have enough leeway to gain a few and still be in the *normal* range. I worked hard in my gardens today. Trying to get all of my started plants in the ground before we leave for Seattle. Gotta get those weeds under control while they are still small too. I have tomatoes that should be red by the time we get home. My best everyone.
