Thank you! :cheesy:

I am chowing down on a plate of scrambled egg whites with some hot sauce on them for dinner. Had a long crappy day at work. Made to the gym. Did shoulders, calfs, and cardio!!!
Y'all have a wonderful evening!!!

Im not shure if I should put this post near or somewhere else but hear it is.On December 22 I ended up in the ER with savier abdominal pain,fever 102,upset stomach,really bad pain in my back to the point even my pain meds werent working.I went to the local hospital not far from my house..a good place with excelent folks there..not the medicaid doc I have been going to for a month with these problems.The medicaid doc took a urine test and gave me amoxicillian 500 mg for two weeks...I didnt get much better so he gave me another round of them.Then I got so sick I had to go to the ER,they did a bunch of test..lot of blood work plus urine culture..the med that gave me untill the results came in was ciprofloxin 500 that I have been takeing till today.I got a call to come back to the ER cause my results said I have an E coli infection,no wonder I have felt so bad..I got an IV drip of fluids cause ive had the craps but I thought it was the meds..I now have the right meds and hope I will get over this with out any more problems cause I hev had it for almost a month and the meds I have taken didnt help..I have no idea where or how I could have gotten this e-coli prob,could have been any where..floks please be very careful cause if I can get this anyone can...I dont have the knick name of Mr.Clean for nothing.

Yikes Rockin....that's scary!
I'm glad you went to the hospital...please take care of yourself.....e coli is nothing to mess with.
Big hugs to you!

Hi jo,I know just how bad this can be and am not takeing it litely at all,U can bet me and the medicaid doc will ahve a word or two about it when I have the energi to do it..right now I feel like a wet noodle.What really pissed me off was if he had done even a minimal amount of lab work he well could have caught this,I just hope I dont have any long standing probs cause of this ..he will pay dearly u can bet on it.

The saga continues......
 

I have spent a little over a year on a weight loss / health journey.

The rules:
No surgery
No drugs
No diet foods
No chemicals
No expensive gear
No gym

Eat whole/recognizable foods
Exercise whole body but gently

It worked fabulously, and still does.

I have been reviewing my behavior in all areas of my life for the last month or so and have now gotten around to looking at my food and exercise habits and behaviors.

Hmmm, there may be something amiss here.

The eating is great. Occasionally I color outside the lines, but I learn from it, and exercise takes care of the rest.

My exercise of choice is Nordic walking in sand. Low impact, burns a truckload of calories, outdoors (moderate climate), have met lots of great people and made new friends, and it's free.

All really great stuff.

Except.

In the last five months I have taken one day off, and it was hard to make myself do that. It was for Thanksgiving. I spent Christmas on the beach.

I know intellectually that I should take off at least one, or better, two days a week. I plan them, mostly around weather. If its raining cats and dogs or really chilly, it's the perfect opportunity; and I know I need to. I obsess on the tide charts, watching when it would be just right, and when the opportunity is starting to slip away. Every time, out comes the rain gear, or woolies, or whatever; and off I go at the last minute. It happened again today, it was supposed to rain. It didn't, I went. For five hours.

Isn't this kind of like the behavior that got me huge in the first place? Compulsively doing something that is likely to be counter productive? I'm turning into an example of "chronic cardio", needing to rebuild and rearrange lean tissue with resistance exercise, but going for the higher calorie burn out of fear.

I'm scared to death of gaining any back.

I know exactly what to do and how to do it. The game plan is in place. It has been for a month, un-acted upon, just waiting for me to get my shit together.

So, here I am back again. Now I will be one of the "resolutioners" (some of you may remember that from last year :) ).

You all in here keep me accountable. You got me through the first phase. I'm not in loss mode anymore, but I hope I am still welcome to continue working toward optimal health in here. You folks are my sounding board, and I thank you for it.

Next Sunday, the 1st, I will commence with resistance work and reduce, at least some, the cardio. I will start slow, as I said, the plan is all worked out. Now I just have to work the plan.

My rules will stay the same, just the workout will be re-oriented for a more balanced outcome.

:theisland:

I'm very happy!!!!!

For a lunch date tomorrow, I'm going to be able to wear a skirt and blouse that I haven't worn in almost a year. I checked out the menu, and the salads look great, so does the soup.

Only 10lbs to go, but still a lot of exercise needed,
I really want my hips and legs back!!!!
Next year, is going to be great!

I second the very wise Pinkie Lee. :)

Kelt, you are a huge inspiration...and I know it will be a challenge to find that balance....and I also have every confidence that you will.

And yes....please keep posting. If you stop, we will come hunt you down. :cheesy:

I am going to the posse!

Zimmeh

Good Morning Everyone,

I to have been super busy at work. I had a great Christmas and allowed myself to indulge. I have been eating until I am content.

I have plateaued at 162lbs and enjoying it. I am going shopping today for jeans and work pants.

We all can and will do our best on journeys :)

Zimmeh

I went shopping today and I am so happy with myself! I now wear a size 11 juniors skinny jeans :)

If you have a Bealls department store near you, go! I bought two new shirts for work and they cost $7.49 each and me jeans cost $14.99. I saved over $38 on these items!

Have a great day! :)

Zimmeh

I thank you for creating this space. It has given me a non-judgmental place to hold myself accountable, and when there were rough patches, like now, a place to vent.

It's the kind of place we all need to pull this rabbit out of the hat.

:theisland:

Good evening friends!! I hope everyone had a fantastic day!!
My trainer is back from holiday vacation. Had a great workout. My arms are still like noodles!!
For dinner tonight I had a 7oz filet, salad, and grilled asparagus.
Huge glass of water, to wash it all down!!
Its almost friday!!!!

Good morning everybody and Happy New Year! May we all continue on our own personal journies and continue our quest to healthy eating, dieting, and exercising into 2012. **cheers**

I loooove yogurt! Do you and what is your fav kind / flavor ?
I been eating up peach and mandarin orange. yum yum.

My favorite flavor is Chobani's black cherry and the blueberry one :)

Zimmeh

Yogurt breakfast is a staple!

1/2 cup vanilla low fat yogurt
1/4 cup uncooked oatmeal
1/4 cup any berries
*optional* 1/4 tsp vanilla or almond extract

mix, leave in fridge 1/2 hour, stir and eat.

quick, cheap, easy, healthy!

Good morning everyone and happy New Year's eve! :)

My weigh in showed holding steady from last week....fine with me since that was such a big drop to get through that plateau. I'll be home for NYE so don't have to worry about the temptations of parties that some of you do....but think that the holidays are one of those times to go ahead and enjoy some of the things that make it special for us.

The biggest change (food-wise) for me this year is that I don't think or say that I'm "on a diet." I'm not....I am making permanent changes to the way I eat in general...and that includes building in the foods I love, celebrations and treats.

I'm down 10% of my body weight in 2011 and my lab results were the best in a decade. I'm putting this year in the "massive success" column as far as my health goes....and looking forward to doing the same in 2012.

And yes, I'm another greek yogurt fan....Oikos for me...any flavor but fig or honey. :)

Hope you all have a wonderful (and safe!) New Years weekend!

I love Trader Joes mocha and chocolate flavors!

Delicious and only 99 cents each!

Trader Joe's

Greek with honey

:cheesy:

Anti-yogurt here because I am anti-dairy. But, I promise to save my "dairy can fuel cancer cells" position for the cancer thread! ha. I sure do miss dairy, though!

My partner used to make homemade greek yogurt for me. If anyone wants it, I will seek out the recipe. It makes 4-5 cups of plain yogurt, then I would throw in a teaspoon of red raspberry Smuckers...it was delicious! Much cheaper than buying.

Ok, so I came back to the thread and highlighting Gemmes post to say that I too, am back in the game when it comes to consistent exercise!

My goal is 5 eliptical workouts per week. I did hit my goal this week with 6 out of 7. Excellent! The error I made in the past was trying to work out in the morning. The reality is I just am too much of a zombie to do that. Doing it after work keeps me consistent. When I get home from work I eat a large tablespoon of almond butter to satisfy my rumbling stomach, and then I hit the eliptical. The poor dog has now deduced which set of sneakers means he gets a walk versus which set I use on the eliptical. He no longer gets all excited when he sees the black ones come out. Poor guy. But, how smart! :dog:

(don't feel too bad for him. He still gets a walk several times per week and gets a long, long hike in the woods every weekend!).

Ok, so I am off to hit the machine right now!

Both dairy and soy cause me far too much trouble with inflammation. I don't know if many have this problem- it seems like many things around foods relate to the individual.

I do love many dairy products including yogurt and many cheezes, but always end up in much more pain in my joints when I eat these. dammit!!! Also, citris is a noo-no for me. UGH! I like citrus fruits and juices.

I'm in a period of turmoil with food because so many cause me problems. Eating well has become a lot of time spent with planning and working in food groups that are needed. GRRRRR...

It isn't just in your head, either. Dairy does cause inflammation in the body...and not just in joints! (haven't heard/read that about soy, though. Interesting.).

I realized I really need to get back to cooking again. I love to cook but had gotten away from it as I hated to cook for one-geesh, like I am not worth it or something!

I am a good cook and already have translated many of my old favorites into healthier versions. I just need to break out my recipe cards.

I made a big pot of Cioppino yesterday. Added fresh salmon, red snapper, scallops, shrimp and halibut. Awesome! 317 calories per serving. Even with company(!) enough left over for 3-4 meals.

I need to do more meal planning, cook on the weekends and freeze portions. Weight stable but want to hop back on the losing train. I figure this is a good start:)

PS: Happy New Year healthies!!

Exersiseing and expectations.
 

Last year I joined a wellness center with the hopes of becomeing more fit and lose weght as well.Dureing the initial discusion with the fitness instructor
She said I needed to have a total of five days a week at two hours a day,now this sounds great but with my limitations wich she knows a bout,its was a lot to do off the bat.I did give it my best efforts but forthe most part doing five days a week for two hours wasnt possable unless I did a ton of cardio wich stressed my hip and knee badly..even tho I did manage thiry minits most of the time on the tred mill or recumbant bike.The weight room was something I really like to do but because of arthritis in my joints my ablity to lifr heavy weights isnt possable,not to mention the disk probs I have in various place in my spine.When I lifted I got some pain but lots of pressure in the X spot between my shoulder blades and if I wasnt careful something will pop and my left arem will be restricted for a while till it heals...think shots ,pain pills ect.Im really wanting to rejoing a gym when my madicare kicks in cause they will pay the membersip fee if its a dr.s order for me to join one..no prob on that one.I can see its now that the phisical fitness folks will try the same thing next time I do join a gym,Its not that I cant do most of the expected exersises but the intensity required to reach the goals they set are unrealistic in most places.I want to find a place that dosent expect this old iron horse to be the iron horse (not fullu anyway)at this age and abllity.Im still holding at 248,how and why I have no idea with the hollidays and all.Im game for doinf again but more carefully,I hope.

I quit going to the wellness center because of this reason,She was always after me to have acertain reasting pulse and working pluse then recovery pulse then she thought her bp equipment was broken when she took my bp and it was 120/60..her words were something like ..nobody your age can have a bp like this..u takeing meds,wich I dont.I have always been able to recover from a fairly hard work out by controleing my breathing then doing a short meditation program..works everytime.Im going to just do what I do at home only be more dedicated to it,then if I feel the need to join a new place I will but I will ask more questions and run my own program.

Ok, so I bought a scale today. I haven't had a working scale for about 4 years. My gf has a scale, but I am only there on weekends (and not every weekend, sometimes we are at my house), and I want to be able to consistently keep track of changes.

I would like to lose about 10-12 pounds, but the biggest thing for me is health (by FAR) and how my body feels/clothes fit.

Anyway, this fancy smancy scale I got at the local pharmacy also does a "body analysis". I am happy to say that although I am on the high end, I am still within target range for body fat and BMI. :)

Also, I am actually in the high range for bone mass (a positive thing), even though sometimes chemotherapy decreases bone mass in people (wish I had a "before test", just out of curiousity.)

I am sure that the scale is not dead on accurate in the above areas (it was not a super expensive scale or anything), but at least it tells me where I am starting from in these areas.

P.S. In case anyone is concerned, I am on the high end of body water/hydration levels. :rolleyes:

I gained 10 lbs over the holidays. Ok... Time to get back to business! New year, fresh start, new body.

Let's do this!!
Lisa :-)

2012 Time to start phase 2 of my transformation!!!
Great leg workout with my trainer today. Feel like I need to puke...

You should find a new trainer.... thats just bullshit.

Off to the beach to run my stairs. I was in the best shape of my life when I was doing this consistently, and what an amazing venue to do it in!!

Can't wait to get back there, and get my sexy dresses back on!

I am actually going to a WW meeting on Sunday too to face the scale ladies... and get this show on the road.

Hugs to all!
Starry :-D