Okay, a brand new year, and renewed effort to a healthy lifestyle. Last year was a good one as far as being healthy, exercising and eating pretty healthily..
But this year I am going to be more consistent on my monitoring of the food.. There were several times,, more often than not, that I wasn't eating enough. especially need more fruits and veggies. I am going to use fitday and post daily ..
Another thing I'm going to attempt, is doing a weekly menu. I've been doing it by the seat of my pants.. not always working well.
Today I am taking the day off exercise. I have been hitting it pretty hard and think my body needs another day of rest.
Tomorrow it will be back at it.:ex: :lift:

Dear Wand,

A VERY HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR :balloons: . Also thank you for your friendship, your love, your patience and your understanding. You have been a good friend and I am much appreciative for who you are. Make it a great day. BE GOOD TO YOURSELF . As always, Monica

Hello Wanderer1, Happy New Year!!! Happy New Start To The Improved You!!! You will SUCCEED in 2003!!! You will do this better this year. Ruthieb

Hi guys.. I couldn't find my thread.. I forgot to subscribe to it.:(
Had an impromptu dinner today. was going to bbq a chicken on my new rotis. and was chatting with cuz on im this morn.. asked them over then cuz's wife's sister and dh.. so had 6 here for dinner. got rid of a lot of veggies and salad leftovers too. and had a good visit. sometimes the unplanned times go better than the ones I stew over.
Oh the baby Geo Forman grill did great too.. I've rotissed chicken breasts and steak before but not a whole chicken.
We went for a short walk before dinner. Will get to the gym again tomorrow..

01/02/03..
did 35 min on the eliptical and 35 min wts 10 min abs..

I've had 24 ww pts..

a protien shake for brkfst
chicken noodle soup for lunch and dinner
some nuts and cookies(was just passing the dish, but had to count them..)they jumped in my hand??
I moved the dish after that.
:D

Another night of insomnia.. but this too shall pass..
went in to gym and did spinning class1hr. and wts. 30 min.

glyco shake
2 oz chicken
cucumber salad
pear
that's it so far..
but it is only noon or close there to

:wave: Ola its me Maxi....... I've been MIA, but back again..

Eh, gotta keep trying. Well I'm back and BIGGER then ever.

Sounds like things are going good for you. weight looks go too.

Glad you are back Maxi,, missed you.
Come on jump in we WILL do it this year.. Itr's never too late to start.
Look forward to seeing you around more.. Thanks for stopping by.

I did take a nap this afternoon. hope it doesn't mess up my nights sleep, but two nights without was catching up to me.
Had a bowl of chicken noodle soup, Homemade so pretty ff. and spinach salad. will look up the points in those right away.

Here are my totals in fitday.. thought I'd have more calories.. was trying for more. but had fruit and veggies.. they don't add up to much I guess. also had 23 ww points.. which is low end.

Total: 1181
Fat: 31 25%
Carbs: 168 52%
Fiber: 23 0%
Protein: 65 23%

Not sure what to do to get more 'good' calories. I know I could add them up with 'junk'.. I've eaten plenty of meat and veggies I think.. oh well, will try to plan different tomorrow.

Hello Wanderer1, I wanted to stop by and tell you haw much I enjoyed chatting with you last night. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!! Ruthieb

It was a pretty good day.. kept within my calories and ww points. guess it isn't necessary to do both, but I like to compare. No exercise today other than lugging the vacuum around , out to the trailer and back. and normal cleaning. It was a beautiful day, I should have gone for a wlk or bike ride. I'll try to do that tomorrow. was 75 here..
Total: 1251
Fat: 44
Carbs: 164
Fiber: 26
Protein: 62

Weather has been great here also. It was in the high 70s yeaterday. You gave me a idea. Maybe I'll take my dog for a walk today. YEah...... We'll both peter out around the same time. He's not over weight, just out of shape. Pfff, If you really want to know how to throw in a few more calories, ASK ME.... LOL... Bananas are around a 100.

It's been a good day. did an hr spinning and 30 min wts, and 5 min abs..

22 ww pts

source grams cals %total
Total: 1305
Fat: 35
Carbs: 150
Fiber: 35
Protein: 101

Also had 112 oz water (slosh slosh)

A good day
exercised extra as I had to go to the gym early. dh needed my truck so dropped me off an hr before my friend usually gets there. Was there for 2 hrs. did 1 hr on precor/eliptical. did 40 min wts, and 20 min class floor work/abs.. Boy was I one wobbly legged gal walking out of there this morn. but recovered.. still a bit sore from a hard workout on Monday I think..
food intake was good.

Total: 1315
Fat: 37 336 28%
Carbs: 160 502 42%
Fiber: 35 0 0%
Protein: 92

25 ww pts..
and I am not hungry.. ate a big mixed veggie stirfry for dinner with 3 oz chicken and one slice of swiss cheese on it..

I'm ready to see results.. and I want them 'RIGHT NOW'

Hello, Thought I would drop in and say hi sounds like you are doing really great with everything. I'll check back later. Ruthieb

I want results right now too. I am so impatient. I had to break my scale addiction because of it. I used to drive myself nuts peeking every day. Just gotta remember to look down at your feet instead of at the path ahead. Or at least thats what I have to do.

Hey Wand?

Your weight is going to drop off in a big chunck.. And even if you dont see it on the scales you will in your clothes. Your re-shaping your body.

Just curious... what is your calorie goal a day?

I'm waiting Maxi,, for the 'big' chunk to fall off..

not quite as much exercise today
35 min eliptical
15 treadmill
wwpts 25

Food: 1107 calories
Fat: 40 35%
Carbs: 114 37%
Fiber: 17
Protein: 72 28

It fell, at least the 3 I'd gained over the holidays.. whoopee

did spinning this morn,,a killer class, then did wts, stretching and abs.
Had 3 yr old grandson this afternoon, took him to the park for a while. Boy what a bundle of energy he is.

Total: 1519
Fat: 37
Carbs: 232
Fiber: 33
Protein: 69

and 25 ww pts..

woops, didn't think it had been that long since I posted in here.
I've been staying on program tho and exercising..
Did a yoga class on Sunday.. still feeling the affects of it.. Will certainly do it again tho. I loved it. Used to do it 30 yrs ago and was very limber.. will get there again.
Monday did spinning and wts.
Today did just cardio but did over an hr.. then abs and stretching.. felt good.
The food has been good. a little light on the protien and calories.. so will fix a good dinner.. and try to post it on here later this eve.

Wand,
My gosh girl you keep stretchinmg everything one of these days something might snap!! What a lot of exercises you do!! Whew just worn out reading about them. Very jealous tooo!!!!!!

Good job on those 3 lbs!!!!! Yahoooooooooooooooo:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: That is wonderful!!!! I am now 10 up from October!! Darn I hate that but never to give up. I am going to follow your example and exercise the upper body until the bottom can kick in!! Hahahha that is one way of putting it!!!

Hope you are having a great day!! Hope it stays warm for you!!!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Wand, sounds like you are doing great.

Keep up the good work.

Congrats on the 3 lbs.

Don't let the scale rule your life. I found while working out, I didn't lose any weight, but I lost inches. I was looking so hard at the scale, that I sabotaged myself. Like I said, the inches, but that just wasn't enought. Don't let that happen to you.

Lets be happy, healthy and fit.

Darlene

Oh I did forget to add to my post.. I was measured today and have lost some inches.. so was thrilled about that and my bmi has dropped some.. Guess it's working gals.. but I get impatient.. I want 3 lbs a week not in two months.. lol
Oh well, It just seems like it goes on in a day.. but sure doesn't come off that way..
Thanks for visiting me..

Had a good day.. did 1 1/2 hr in the gym. and food intake has been good. Don't have time to write much,, will try to get back later..

:wave: HEY WAND! WHERE ARE YOU?????

Hi Wanderer,

How's it going? It's been a week since you've been here. You still super-busy?

And are you still planning to start BFL on the 20th? I'd love to see you in the BFL Forum again!

Here I am again.. Had a wonderful week watching 2 yr old grandson last week.. We took our rv up and stayed in a park while she went to a conference. So babysat during the day. It was so great spending time with him and her..
I didn't get to exercise as much as I wanted to, on second thought , going to the park and pushing a stroller around and around is exercise.. Just didn't do wts. but then again, he isn't weightless. so it was a different kind of exercise.. And full of hugs and kisses..

Have been back to the gym this week and doing well with the eating. so will see what the scales has to say on Fri..

I saw 1/2 lb loss today lower than my stats.. but it had gone up a couple since I wrote that in.. so feel good about the loss.. I guess I really should change it weekly.haven't decided when to change it.
Had a good day.. spinning for an hr in the morn. then wts..
off to chat.. will catch up here later.

Hi wand,
Been a while since I have been here and about time I say!! I just know you had a ball with the grandchild!! Mine is asleep in the big recliner right now. He loves to curl up in that thing with his big old warm fuzzy blanket along with our beagle sophie and both of them sleep like a log!! I know by the time I get back in there to get him to his bed I will hear Sophie snoring away so loudly that I am surprised Tyler is still asleep. They sure are a pair.

Hey good job losing 1/2 pound. So did I!!!!!! I too wish it would come off fatser but slow is oka s longas it goes down!!

Havea wonderful weekend!!!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Well, good morning world.. Sure is a joy to wake up this morning. I had such terrible dreams all night long, it was a relief to wake up and face a wonderful new day.. and only have a cold..

I am taking today off from the gym just to give my body a day of rest. I went yesterday, but not feeling a lot better today. so will do the stuff that needs to be done around here and tomorrow will feel super again...

eating has been good. stayed with points ..
Not getting on the scales again til Fri..

Wand,

I wanted to respond to your message to me in your Journal .... I think if you have the chance to go to Trader Joes tomorrow (which I am going to do as well) ..... get those microwaveable vegetables that I mentioned to you (try the butternut squash ... so high in fiber so low in calories; the beets, baby green beans, baby zucchini squash -- all so very low in calories). I tried their Turkey Meatballs ...... and it is so GOOD UNBELIEVABLE ....... I have found so many wonderful things to eat at Trader Joes ..... and it is more affordable (especially serving two people)... anytime you want recipes .... all you have to do is tell me .... if you want pasta, chicken (which I have tons of recipes -- more than i will ever use in my lifetime) .... also I purchased a Slow Cooker cookbook .... I have a Betty Crocker Eat and Lose Weight Cookbook .....

And you are losing inches because of your working on your exercise regimen .... :cheer: I will check back later ..... to see if you have read this post .... just know one thing for sure YOUR GOALS ARE ATTAINABLE ....... AND YOU WILL ACHIEVE THEM. I will be checking back later. As always, Monica

Yes, I got your msg,, thank you so much.. Will get them tomorrow..
the meatballs sound very good too. I'll scan back thru your menus and see what else I may want to pick up..lol
thanks a bunch..

Wand here is a small list of some of the things I have tried and enjoyed purchasing at Trader Joes: [list=1]
Kashi Cinna-Raisin Crunch
Kashi Go Lean Cereal
Trader Joes Nulaid Egg Product
Jarlsberg Light Swiss Cheese
Trader Joes: Minestrone Soup, Lentil Soup, Barley Soup, Corn Chowder
Trader Joes Italian Turkey Meatloaf (I have learned to make it using some of the same ingredients .... )
Trader Joes Very Berry Mix (blueberries, boysenberries, strawberries) .. frozen fruits
Trader Joes Harvest Whole Wheat Bread
Trader Joes Nonfat Milk
Empire Chicken Breasts
There fresh Salmon Fillets, or their frozen Tuna Steaks (fabulous selection of fish)
Trader Joes Lean Ground Chicken
[/list=1]

I always try something new .... their products are I feel very reasonable (compared to grocery shopping i.e. Lucerne 1/2 gal nonfat milk is $2.59 a half gallon .... at Trader Joes 1/2 gal of milk is $1.79 .... Fleischmann's Eggbeaters is $3.29 for a pint ... Nulaid Egg Product is $1.99 ... the whole wheat bread .... doesn't taste like eating a piece of paper ... has real body and a loaf lasts Les and I 8 days .... it is $1.59 ....) only thing I don't buy their is fresh fruit ... it seems to spoil quicker ... but other than that I will try a variety of their products . LOL maybe I should advertise for them ... but the products I have mentioned are terrific ... and since Les and I have to live off a very fixed income ... we eat well, and I am so glad my daughter's introduced me to going to Trader Joes.

Make it a great evening. Take care. Let me know what you think. As always, Monica




The one thing I love about all of these .... high in fiber, low in calories ... very filling and economical for two people.

I agree with lizzie DOWN IS GOOD. Congrats on the 1/2 pound. I am so glad you are litening to your body and figuring out what works best. I am finally feeling better so it is back on the bike.

I have to agree with Monica TJ's is lovely as long as you hold onto your wallet while there. I have to be carefuly cause everything is so affordable and delicious that I go a little nuts. I like the high fiber tortillas. the mini pita pockets. the cereal. and the protein bars are a very good price and they carry every brand of any kind of bar. I go to the one on Wilmont and speedway. Also if you are on a budget drive west about 4 blocks on speedway from TJ's and stop in Rainbow market. This has got to be my best find ever. I buy my healthy bread there for under a dollar. Really I love that place. If you are brand particular they do'nt always have what you need but boy when you do you get a deal. I bought 6 cases of boulder bars there for 50 cents a piece ( regularly 4 bucks)

Oh I am raving on and on obviously it is early and I need to wake up.
Have a great day Gal
CJ

Thanks cj,, Yes, I go to the one on Wilmot/Speedway. did you mean East a few blocks for the Rainbow market? don't recall anything like that West.. but will look for it..both ways.
Today is spinning day.. so better get to scooting

Trader Joes shopping today.
and had a great dinner

3oz tuna steak grilled in Geo Forman rotiss
5 spears Asparagus
1/2 c butternut squash
1/2 couscous w/green pepper, green onion and cilantro

I just filled our plates so we weren't tempted to have seconds as we really didn't need them..
Had a small glass of wine and candles and felt very special with our little intimate dinner..
Probably didn't need the wine but don't think it added too many calories..

Wand you had a FANTASTIC DINNER. What did you think of the butternut squash? Les doesn't like it unless I add margarine, vanilla and ground cinnamon ..... and mash it all up. I just like it without all the stuff .... but since I am cooking for two I have to make sure my man is happy.

Sounds very romantic ..... which is nice; Les and I eat in the kitchen ... maybe for Valentines Day we will eat in the dining room. Make it a great evening .... take care. As always, Monica

Sunday.. had a nutritious shake for brkfst.. which is pretty usual. has half the daily requirements and full of goodstuff..

lunch was 1/2 ww pita
herb lettuce & alfalfa sprouts
1/2 can tuna
raspberry vinagarette dressing. ff

am going to grill some chicken breasts for dinner and have the rest of the squash and more asparagus..

Been away from here a few days.. Had a very stressful time, but must say something good came from it.. I lost about 7 lbs.. was 180.5 this morn.. Haven't been that wt for years.. I'm excited ..

Have been eating well and getting a lot of exercise,, and very little sleep.. the sleep has started to get back to normal tho. That is a big help. Always easier to think clearly when I have enough sleep..
Now to get working in the yard.. got it dug up to repair the drip system. Will get some plants and flwers tomorrow to get stuck in for some color.. Ah what color won't do to help perk a person up.
Hope you all have a terrific day..

:cheers: Congrats on the 7 pounds gone forever Wanderer:)
Hope you have a terrific day.

Judy2:rose:

:coach: WAY TO GO WAND ..... SEVEN (7) GLORIOUS POUNDS OF BLUBBER ..... GONE FOREVER :cheer: TIMES SEVEN :cheers:

Make it a great evening .... I hope to see you in 100 Plus Chat tomorrow. As always, Monica

guess it is time to write in my journal again.. Just had a bunch of 'stuff' going on here that took presidence, lots of stress, but eating good healthy meals.. thanks to TJs.. just not nearly as much. have lost not sure how much.. am at 178.5 right now.. I think my stats say 188, not sure. guess I'll find out when I finish posting.
Am happy about the loss,, just hope it stays gone when the stress level drops to normal..
lots of hugs and :rose: to you all

Wanderer, that is just amazing, 278.5, congratulations.

Keep up the good work.

Hope the stress and stuff eases off. I have had a hard time coming and posting here for the last month. Not losing much either.

Whoopee,, happy news.. on the scales this morn and down to 176.5 haven't been here in years..
Those planned menus and dedication and maybe some stress thrown in seems to be working..
Have to have some good coming from all that so will take it..
sure love those veggies and meatballs Monica.. also got calamari last night and liked it.

Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Super Wand!! Wow I am impressed! I told those pounds would eventually give up and go away. Hope you didn't have any injuries from falling pounds.!!!!!!!!

Have a great day!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Lol Lizzie.. no not any injuries.. but will have fun trying on clothes to take on a little 3 day journey this week.. some of mine are getting a bit baggy.. I love it...
Be careful with the jelly beans today.. I saw somewhere that you were 'thinking' of getting some.. those little buggers can be deadly..
You and your mom have a great day..

:coach: WAY TO GO WAND ....... :cheer:

I am so thrilled for you ...... YOU SEE YOU HAVE PROVEN THAT BY GIVING YOURSELF THE TIME AND PATIENCE ..... YOU WILL GET THERE :D

Next suggestion .... when you are at Trader Joes the next time you go shopping try Morningstar Farms Better n Burgers ...... really good low in calories and high in fiber .... plus if you like try their Low Carb Whole Wheat Tortillas ..... 60 calories and 9 grams of fiber AND THEY TASTE SO GOOD.

I keep finding so many great foods ..... lol some not so great BUT THE MAJORITY IS TERRIFIC ......

I am so very very happy for you ..... I know how frustrating it can be when you are working and doing everything HUMANLY POSSIBLE ...... but the fact you were patient with yourself IT PAID OFF BIG TIME.

Slow and steady ..... we'll get there. :cheers: As always, Monica

thanks Monica.. are the burgers like Garden burgers? I like those but not the Boca burgers.. they tasted like cardboard to me. Will also try the ww tortillas.. wasn't thrilled with the pitas.. everything dropped out the bottom.. We decided on not doing them again.. need to make a run today as we are out of sprouts and veggies..

Just got back from the gym and a killer spinning class and free wts. so now need to get in the shower..

I think they have more body than the Gardenburger ..... and Morningstar Farms has a variety of different foods ..... all low in calories and high in fiber -- I like Boca Burgers .. but then I add things to it like mustard, relish etc. .....

If you put alfalfa sprouts at the bottom of the pita ... it helps hold it together.

Have a great day and happy shopping. As always, Monica

Got on the scales this morn. 174.5 It is hard to believe it.. but will take it.. and getting into clothes I haven't been in for years
good thing I'm a pack rat.. that way I still have something to wear.:)

Off to the gym now to do some workout...

:coach: ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL WEEK ..... WAY TO GO NOLA :cheer:

You are proving once again that not allowing our frustrations to get in the way of our SUCCESSES can be achieved WHEN WE ARE PATIENT WITH OURSELVES. I am so pleased and proud of you .....:D make it a great day. As always, Monica

Thanks Monica.. and I hope you are feeling better.. not good to be puny..

Just back from a good workout..

Life is good...

Wand, you my dear, are doing fab!!!

WOW, impressive.

Keep up the good work, it's paying off.

Darlene :hippy:

Another good day.. had a good day at the gym and lunch with daughter and friends. had a salad with chicken on it

Now need to plan on tonights dinner.. we will have mahi mahi ,, sweet spud and salad..

scales said 174 today.. hope it does 3 days from now..

hugs and good wishes to all...

What do you mean HOPE!!! It WILL say 174, if now, it WILL be lower.....RIGHT??????

Think positive now! hehehehe ;)

Darlene :hippy:

Nola,

I AGREE WITH DARLENE ..... What do you mean HOPE IT STAYS THE SAME ...... YOU HAVE PROVEN THAT YOUR PATIENCE AND HARD WORK -- PAID OFF

You deserve :cheer: and :cheers: for your focus and commitment. I know I have said this before (and I really believe it) -- LOSING WEIGHT IS ONLY AS DIFFICULT AS WE MAKE IT ON OURSELVES.

You should be :beam: with how well you are doing ...... I AM SO PLEASED FOR YOU. I hope to see you tonight at our 100 Plus Chat so that you can share your success with our other SUCCESSFUL LOSERS. As always, Monica

Another good week.. weighed 172 today.. well, have for the last 3 days.. but don't believe it til the 3rd day:)

All is going well, I haven't been on here as much as I haven't been keeping track on fitday or anything. Just fixing my small meals for dh and I and when that is gone we are through.. He has lost 25 lbs.. Men!!! they lose so much fast than we women. But am really happy for him as he has also cut out one bp med.

Am focusing on the exercising and getting my yard in shape.. and not so much on food. I'm finding that works for me better than thinking about it all the time..I was really in a rut where all my focus was on food.. I was obsessed by it it seems.. Glad to finally turn that corner for me..

Well, off to see if I can get some work done in the yard before it gets too dark. It was 86 here today..

Had a brief blip in the wt.. seemed 172 was a fleeting thing, it went back up to 174 for about a week.. now has dropped to 171.5.. what a funny thing it is.. But feel my clothes are fitting much better and I can bend to tie my shoes a lot easier..

Granddaughter is here for a few days.. keeps me busy but wants to go to McDs.. so will take her there for lunch and bring it home so I can fix myself and dh something else..

Had a nice rain so flowers are doing nicely..

Back again,, keeping up with the exercise and good eating and it is finally paying off..
the scales has been at 169 for a week, but today was 168.. will see how long it is there before I change my stats..
Am digging some 'old' clothes out of the closet and wearing things I haven't had on in years..
Feels so good..

I almost feel like the saying 'nothing tastes as good as thin feels'. I remember this when dh comes thru with the Girl Scout cookies..
Hope all are having a great weekend..

Congrats on the 1 pound wanderer. I know what you mean about waiting to make sure it stays. I think it will for you. You have been doing really good.

Wow, resisting Girl Scout cookies, right on. What a woman!!!

See you on Tuesday hopefully. We will be able to really report in those minutes. Hurray!!!

Well, it has stayed 168 for a week, of course I was hoping it would go a bit lower.. but just glad it is staying there and not going up..
Got measured at the gym last week and have lost another 7 1/2" so that is good news.. the fat content doesn't go down fast.. lost 2ml of fat according to her calibrations.. I don't understand all that, but just glad clothes are fitting better and I feel better.
Am doing major housecleaning today. expecting a house guest tomorrow.. I usually do a bang up job on Saturdays anyhow but even got down on my knees to mop today:D that should use up a calorie or two...

Wow wanderer, 7.5 inches, that is amazing, is that just one month? Good for you lady!!!!

and another 'WOW' on your knees scrubbing, must be pretty special company.

After they are gone make sure you do something special for yourself, a pamper day.

Keep up the good work.

Crazy, that 7 1/2" was for 2 mo.. but sstill happy with it.

You know I've never met the company that is coming.. an old girlfriend of dh's that was teaching a class nearby and is coming to visit.. So I said, sure come on by.. now I'm thinking.. what did I do??? :tomato: but am looking forward to meeting her honestly. We will have a good time and it is only for one night..

Nola, :wave:

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR MARVELOUS SUCCESS :cheer:

And the fact that you are reducing those inches (if you want to break it down 3 3/4 inches a month is :super:) by 7 1/2 is OUT OF SIGHT :cheers: You are doing fantastically BE PROUD OF HOW MUCH YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED . As always Monica

Back again.. another loss now at 165.. it feels soooo good.

Dh and I were teasing each other as he is losing also.. He said we will have to carry a big stick to keep the 'others' away.. NOT.. but it was a nice thing to say ..lol.. He does know what to say at the appropriate times.. It is so wonderful to have a good relationship.. I thank God for that daily. He has sure guided our lives in ways we couldn't have known.

Off to spinning class this morn.. will try to keep posting more often.

Nola,

:cheer: CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR MARVELOUS SUCCESSES :cheers:. You are really doing it .... I am so pleased and proud of your success. I know how frustrated you were BUT YOU SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DON'T LET OUR FRUSTRATIONS RULE OUR ACTIONS. Make it a great day my friend. :hug: As always, Monica

Back to the journals.. I see the wt loss is really slowing down.. only 1 lb in over a week, but I'm happy with that instead of a gain.
Didn't make it to the gym today, the weather is so beautiful, I worked out in the yard and cleaned the house.. I'd suppose that counts as exercise.. at least the vacuuming and mopping.
Now need to find a solution for flappy upper arms...8-|

It is a beautiful day.. so must go out and do beautiful things...

Update.. this morning the scales said 163. Boy am I excited.. I haven't seen that number for years and years...

Treated myself to a massage today..
Will go do yoga tomorrow then cardio.

Everything seems to be working together so will just keep up what I'm doing..

Good Morning Nola, :wave:

CONGRATULATIONS ....... YOU ARE ROCKIN :cheer: I am so thrilled for you. Make it a great day. Take care. As always, Monica

Wanderer,

congrats on the new number, aren't those exciting too see, especially when it has been years since we last saw them.

I would love to go for a massage. Maybe I will have to make that a reward for reaching a certain goal. Hey, what about each time I get down to a new number, 260, 250, 240 etc, I could get a massage. That may be just what I need, lol. Great motivation anyways.

Well keep up your great work. See ya around

Thank you gals for visiting my journal.. Still the same so guess I'm on a small plateau.. but that's okay.. I like that better than going up..
You really should treat yourself to a massage Crazy.. they are wonderful.. dh and I got a massage table so we could work on each other.. we took a massage class together several years ago. Now going to put it to work..
Take care Monica.. and watch out for Trader Joes.. lol I love that place...

Wow, didn't realize it had been so long since I wrote in here..

All is going well, the wt is dropping slower now but still going in a downward direction..am now at 161lbs.. a new low for me.
We moved our 5th wheel up in the mts so are running back and forth every other week or so. it is only a 4 hr drive so not that bad. Right now we are down in HOT weather, but hope to go back soon, in a few days.
Still exercising and bought a bike so can do some outdoor riding up in the mts.

Can you believe it? It's been 2 yrs since I started this thread. Guess I should start a new one, but what the heck, I'll just add on for now.

Have great news, I took my Natl Boards for Therapeutic Massage and passed so now I'm a legit working girl. Lol on the 'girl' part but that's beside the point..

AT least I can say I'm legal now.

Now getting to the wt management.. it hasn't happened. I need to change my stats as I have gained most of what I lost. Too much sitting and studying I guess, not enough exercise. When I read what I used to do, I make myself tired.
I am kind of anxious to be back here for the winter so I can get into the exercise mode again. I did like it and felt much better.

Kudos to all who have hung in there and are 'getting rid of it'..

wan sounds like you are doing great. do you remeber me? i could use a good massage.im getting back on track here. thanks for the remonder of measuring!!

It is a great morning. Woke up early and had my cup of coffee out on the patio and listened to the owls hooting to each other.. They have become our morning and evening companions out there..
I even turned on TV and did two brief exercise or stretching programs.. Not much but it's a start for someone who has been out of the exercise routine for ages.. One was a yoga stretch and the other was 'Body Electric which was chest and legs.. very good but found I couldn't keep up like I used to. Oh well, a step and stretch at a time and I'll be back soon. I am so excited about my life and what I'm doing. A bit dissappointed in what I've let fall by the way side (my healthy body) but I am where I am so will make it from here. I've listened to some wonderful cd's this last year, one is 'The Power of Now' and the others are Carolyn Myss's work.. They have really spoken to me and we need to grab the moment as 'Now' is all we have.
Have a great day everyone.

Yes, Marg I do remember you. I'd love to give you a massage.. and congrats on getting back on track.. We will do this..

This is a P.S. to the post I just wrote.. I just read through about 4 pages of past notes.. Wow, I was on a journey and took a wrong turn somewhere last fall. Makes me a bit peeved at myself but oh well, here is where I'm at now so I know I can do it.

I wouldn't want to go thru the stress I was under at that time so will take the happy times and deal with it. But reading thru them did help me see the difference in how I was eating. That is the key, stay with the small healthy meals and exercise. So Awaay we goooo

Good morning, I'm still not sleeping well, I wake up several times in the night and wonder if it is morning yet. This morning finally got up around 5 and it was still dark. I took my coffee out to the patio and listened to the owls hooting to each other. They are so neat to watch and hear. Of course this morning I only listened til it got light enough to see. They are perched right across the fence in the neighbors euculyptus tree. They must have a nest up there as this summer on one of my journeys home, we saw a baby, or smaller one on the fence at times. They are the great horned owls so the female gets really large. I do enjoy 'my' birds out in the yard. Also enjoy the ones in the mts. a whole different set.
I did exercise a bit yesterday and feel a bit of tenderness which is a good thing. I like the feeling of knowing I did something.
We have a CST class going on here today starting at 1 and running for the weekend so better scoot and get some more things done that I haven't had time to take care of. I haven't been home for more than a week in the last year and a half. It will be good to come home mid Oct. and stay for a while. Altho I will miss the mts. Am really torn between the two, but home is where the heart and hubby is.

Sunday morning. One more day of class then we head up in the mts tomorrow. It will be good to get back there and see how everything fared in the two weeks I've been gone. I'm sure they are fine.. A friend is going to water for me if it doesn't rain.

Oh yesterday morning dh and I were sitting on the patio and the owl came to visit. He/she sat on the fence then hopped on down next to the pool. Must have been 15' from us.. Sat there looked around and then slowly flew away to perch up in the tree. I'm so glad they aren't afraid of us. The female must stand around 18 to 20" tall at least.
That's it for today..

We are back in the mts and it is wonderful up here. Have been very busy seeing clients while I have the 'master' here to work on some of my problem people. She is a phenomenal teacher and therapist. I have learned so much from her. I have done some of it with my heels dug in but am learning in spite of myself..lol
We have a class up here this weekend to teach. it is so rewarding to see all the people learning the work and know they will be able to help someone else lessen their pain.

Things have quieted down a bit after 3 very busy weekends. Company has left and I'm getting back into my routine. I like it. See a few clients a day and that is just hunky dory with me. Am also in the process of looking for some property up here. We would like to invest and have a place to come to in the winter, that way I could see clients as well as just enjoy the winter. Lots of decisions to be made and guidance to ask for.
I know the right answer will come along. Be still and listen.. hmmm seems I've heard that somewhere... :secret:
Hello to all who read this journal, and good health to you all.

wan thanks for the replies in my journal good to talk with you again.i like you qoute!yesterday i was watching oprah and winona judd was on. she had a great motto.....i may not be right where i want to be but im not where i was!!

Ah, back again, dh just left this morning to take a load down to Tucson. We had such a great weekend, and got so much talked about. I've always thought we had a great relationship anyhow but there were a lot of assumptions that needed cleared up. what a fresh feeling I have this morning. he left at 5:30 and I laid back down on the bed after making it and slept til 9.. guess I was tired huh?
The wind is blowing quite hard up here blowing the awning around a bit. It is getting cool up here in the morns. have the heater on during the night.
Am anxious to get home next week and spend time in a roomy house..

sounds wonderful there wan.chicago is going to cool off wednesday!!we are not used to this hot weather here.i have been getting up early to walk before the hot sets in.its good to have a great guy isnt it! keep keeping on!

Well, I've let time slip away from me again.
I've moved back down from the mts for the winter. Had a lot of stuff to put away, so been pretty busy cleaning out closets etc. Out with the old energy and in with new.
Went to the gym, and going for walks so getting the body moving..

wan hey,ill think of you while im gymin!! go girl

Dear Nola,

Since today is YOUR VERY SPECIAL DAY I WANT TO WISH YOU :bell: ..

ONLY THE VERY BEST :bdaybanne

FOR THE VERY HAPPIEST OF :bd HAPPY BIRTHDAYS

AND MAY THIS YEAR :cheers: AND EVERY YEAR BE CELEBRATED :balloons:

IN GOOD HEALTH AND MUCH HAPPINESS. :cake:

I am as always, Monica :hug:

Thanks Monica,, It is a very good day. Hubby and I were going out to brkfst this morning, got to the little local cafe we like and it was full of people, so we came home and he fixed me breakfst.. blue corn pancakes, bacon and an egg. It is a beautiful day out so may go for a walk after while.

Last night we went to see Wayne Newton in concert here. We had never seen him and I was so excited when they announced he was coming to town. He puts on a good show and is ageing like the rest of us. Well, maybe not quite like the rest of us. I didn't see a lot of wrinkles but I'm sure that was due to makeup and lighting, and the fact I was not right up close..
Thanks again for visiting my journal.

k im feeling young...wayne was before my time. i know him though. its sounds like you enjoyed it!!! winter is kicking in in chicago went from 70 to 40 in a day.shocking to say the least. blow some warm air this way wan!!