[katnap80]

Just checking in...... Since mid December when I really put my "fork" (foot)down and sticking to my healthy lifestyle, I managed to drop another 14 lbs (total 54) AND joined the gym. Am working out at least 2 x per weeks and although it's "trying" at times, I am feeling GREAT. I am working on toning and fine tuning the muscles as opposed to "bulking up". My goal was to lose another 100 lbs, but the "professionals" gave me a big boost and said my "perfect weight" is actually only another 71....woohoooooo. I was also measured so will be able to see the actual results as opposed to judging by how baggy my wardrobe is....LOL.

Keep up the good work, everyone!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

HUGS!
"K"

[TOWANDA]

Karla, that's terriffic. You are one determined lady.

[katnap80]

Where is everybody???????
I have to toot my horn here ladies.
I started working out with a personal trainer in February. Haven't really lost any more WEIGHT but have lost INCHES instead. My once firm FAT is breaking up into little nodules and feel so gross .... but when the little nodules disappear, so does the fat
I decided I would go out shopping and see what a pair of jeans would look like on. I tried on a pr 1 sz smaller than my last pr of dress pants. There was enough room for a second person....tried on a pair 2sizes smaller and they fell off, 3 sizes smaller and they too fell down....4 sizes smaller and there is still ample breathing room. I am SO IMPRESSED!!

[TOWANDA]

Woohoo!

Karla,
that is so amazing.
Good for you.
I agree it's been really quiet on the board.
Guilty as charged, life gets in the way.
This vertigo thing is taking it's sweet time getting better and really interferes with getting things done.
As Eckhart Tolle says, it is neither good nor bad,
it is what it is and this too will pass.
Uh-huh, when?
I am so happy for you.
Also dying to know how Free is doing, wasn't the wedding in March? I can't remember.
Hello to everyone.
Cat

[janiej]

I send my congrats too Kat... GREAT JOB !!

I just finished up 8 weeks of cardiac rehab. Thought for SURE with all the exercise, dietary classes, etc, I would lose some weight. But what happened ?? I gained a half inch around my waist, and two pounds !! I am sticking to the daily exercise though...and hoping that the "gain" was "muscle"

I think Free's wedding is in June.....where are ya Free ?? Tell us how you are doing pleeeeze

[Free_to_be_me]

I am still alive...still struggling...haven't lost a pound in forever, but haven't gained anything either...It's starting to get nice outside, though...maybe that will help. The wedding is less than three months away...

[katnap80]

Nice to see you ladies......

Free....I, too, was stuck at the (-) 40 lb plateau for a good yr. In Dec, due to a major increase in my cholesterol (not bad, eh....after eating healthy for a yr it increases) I cut out things like red meat, dairy products (except milk on cereal and in my coffee) and "white" stuff and NOTHING fried. It kick started my weight loss. Joining the gym and working with a personal trainer has really boosted my moral. They have my daily calorie count around 2200 calories. I am now seeing major changes in my body and that motivates me even more. Just this morning, I was "admiring" my calves and the new defination is "stunning" (my legs have always been very muscular and solid, but without defination). My work out is not overly intense but after only 12 of 36 sessions booked with the trainer I am thrilled with the outcome so far. I have lost another 20+ lbs.

On occasion I crave the naughty little things like chips, candies or baked goods. I go to the grocery store and fondle the wrappers and inhale the smells from the bakery section and 99.9% of the time leave with a pile of fruit and veggies in my cart and more importantly, satisfied. My detrmination overrides my craving (I can see me being arrested some day for fondling the potato chips )

Losing weight is very DIFFICULT and IMHO one has to be in the right mindset to successfully achieve our goals (like kicking every bad habit). With tons of determination and motivation we can all overcome the obstacles. (Hope I don't sound like I am preaching.... definately not my intention. I am trying to say that just 2 yrs ago, I was a couch potato, whose main form of exercise was lifting my fingers from the desk top to my mouth or waddling to and from the car. I am now so full of positive energy that I can "lift mountains" (when the old knee co-operates)and am hoping that some of my enthusiasm rubs off on those who want to be rubbed.

Janie.....hope all the hard work you put into your cardiac rehab "cured" your condition. Keep up those exercises and hopefully those "muscles" will tune up.
I've been told for years and am now believing it, but plain old situps are great for the core muscles. I am up to 6 sets of 15 per session and the roll is slowing dissipating.

Keep up the work ladies....You CAN achieve your goals!!

[Free_to_be_me]

Katnap-you didn't sound preachy at all. Just a good ol' shot of positive energy. I need positive energy. I am super exhausted, what with the new house that we are slowly working to finish, the wedding that we are planning for the near future, the baby that we are starting to plan for the just a little more distant future, and the projects we have for the summer. Really I just need a break...Maybe daily walks would be a really good break. The weather is getting nicer.

However, even though I feel like I am in a bit of a rut, my daily activity is much higher than it used to be. I no longer consider going out and chainsawing exercise...now it is just something I do. Hauling firewood inside isn't a workout, it is part of getting ready for my day...Those are good things.

I'm going to keep trying...Never give up!

[katnap80]

With all that activity FREE, you must be building muscle mass. Just reading your words, I, too, am exhausted. Your daily activities outdo my workout sessions, by a long shot. With a proper diet, the lbs should be falling off you. Have you consulted a dietician for the right combination of foods to maximize your metabolism? Maybe just a little change up here and there would do it?

Good luck, girlfriend....you sure have a full plate.

HUGS!

"K"

[Free_to_be_me]

I'm ready to hit it hard again! I started by going for a really great walk yesterday AND doing my arm toning excersises. And, I ate well.

Today i have not eaten terribly yet...There is plenty of time for me to fall apart, but I am going to do my best. I think one of my new best friends is deli turkey meat. Pretty low calories, quick for grabbing and going, MUCH better than a deep fried chicken thigh!

I also played with my dogs yesterday...enjoying the sunshine, tossing a ball, walking around and showing the pups where the ball is...That is fun.

I hope this time is the right time.

(I also was reading a book about planning for pregnancy, that talked about the importance of being close to an ideal weight before getting pregnant. That's just one more reason to keep in mind...)

[katnap80]

Happy MAY DAY gals..... almost time to think about hauling out our bikinis (hehehe)
No new "good" news to report on this end. The injury to my knee appears to be a lot more severe than initially diagnosed, so other than my sit ups and arm toning (walking with crutches is a great workout), my exercise regime is on hold until after the surgery. I am really watching what I consume for fear of gaining a single ounce. I am literally a couch potato and not burning off a thing (IMHO)
Keep up the good work everyone.

HUGS

"K"

[Free_to_be_me]

Ouch! I'm sorry to hear about your knee. I hope you recover quickly (or, as quickly as possible!)

I have been doing really well. I have done some sort of exercise on five of the last six days and have eaten reasonably. I haven't weighed myself since I started because mornings have been really hectic. I am back on my breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, supper, maybe snack eating schedule. I feel like I am ALWAYS eating and I am never starving and I have only overeaten once in the past week. (That was last night...I had chicken fajitas-boneless skinless chicken breast, peppers, onion, lettuce, guacamole and a little cheese. I only had two fajitas, but was really full when I was done. I'm not that concerned because everything was sauted in the tiniest bit of oil and I used guac INSTEAD of sour cream, not in addition to it.)

We are having friends over tonight, so I am trying to figure out how to get a walk in. I will try to drag myself away from the fun...or maybe get them to walk with me? It could happen. Probably not though.

[katnap80]

I have been doing really well. I have done some sort of exercise on five of the last six days and have eaten reasonably.

and in reality, that's all we can expect from ourselves. somedays we'll fall off the wagon but we have to accept that and move on. I find it discouraging when we try so hard and that stupid little number on the scales stick in one place.
On a positive note, I felt encouraged yesterday when I put on my freshly washed jeans and they are baggy in the waist and I had to take the belt in another notch Maybe crutch walking is a calorie burning accomplishment. I do know that I need a new wardrobe, especially "office attire" and it's difficult to get out and shop. I am going to check out my summer dresses and see if I can alter them to fit in the interium.

Keep up the positive outlook Free.... and others.....

Janie, how are you doing? Long time since I've heard from you. Heard that you and*** were heading off on an adventure.Have a safe and pleasant journey.

HUGS!
"K"
"K"

[Free_to_be_me]

Nice work on the 'nother belt notch. That is exciting.

I had a good thing happen yesterday. When I got home from work, I lounged around, had dinner, played with my pups...lots of normal stuff. The cool thing is that I didn't IMMEDIATELY peel off my jeans when I got home! I don't know if it is because they have stretched to comfortable or if I have shrunk, but I am still pleased that I didn't even think about it.

I didn't work out yesterday because it was raining and I just enjoyed hearing the rain on the roof. So sue me

[katnap80]

woohoo....that's a good sign FREE. I am betting you're losing some inches by now...........Keep it up, girlfriend.