Healthy Weight Loss

Rockinonahigh · 05-07-2012, 09:15 PM

This may not be the best place to put this but I posted about me being in the senor Olympics pool tournament today.I did play,won a silver medal,it took the reining champion to win it.We both have desided to go to state and compeat there.
I just know I need to really get on the wagone and shed more chub.I had to go up 3 flights of staires wich near killed me,then my asthma hit in the 90* room ( no a.c.)I managed.I played.I did well,was and is good.

Soon · 05-08-2012, 04:40 AM

This video is about so much more than weight loss, but I thought I'd post it here for inspiration and to show the power of the human spirit:

http://www.viddler.com/v/9e8ceec7

girl_dee · 05-08-2012, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow

This video is about so much more than weight loss, but I thought I'd post it here for inspiration and to show the power of the human spirit:

http://www.viddler.com/v/9e8ceec7

Inspiring indeed, thank you!

JoSchmooze · 05-08-2012, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow

This video is about so much more than weight loss, but I thought I'd post it here for inspiration and to show the power of the human spirit:

http://www.viddler.com/v/9e8ceec7

Now that is an incredible testimonial
to the human spirit!
I will take this in my heart and head as I continue my
journey. Thanks!!

JustJo · 05-09-2012, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow

This video is about so much more than weight loss, but I thought I'd post it here for inspiration and to show the power of the human spirit:

http://www.viddler.com/v/9e8ceec7

I love this amazing video....and my favorite part, beyond his smile near the end, is the line "I fell many times.....but I got back up."

That's what it's all about...getting back up, continuing to do the work, and never giving up.

Novelafemme · 05-09-2012, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustJo

I love this amazing video....and my favorite part, beyond his smile near the end, is the line "I fell many times.....but I got back up."

That's what it's all about...getting back up, continuing to do the work, and never giving up.

I was just wondering what was going to make me cry first thing this morning!! That was beautiful, Jo and HSIN. Thank you for sharing!

JoSchmooze · 05-09-2012, 09:34 AM

The perfect analogy for weight loss just hit
this morning.....
I stopped at the grocery store this morning on the way
home from the gym. I got a few veggies, and some kitty
litter...in the 20 lb box.......LIGHT BULB!

I have lost a little less than 2.5 boxes of kitty litter
since Feb 2!

Keep on trucking y'all.....
Keep on getting right back up if you fall......

PinkieLee · 05-09-2012, 09:48 AM

I love measuring weight loss in everyday items. I've always used 5 pound sacks of potatoes as a good judge. When I start feeling down that I've only lost 30 pounds, I make myself try to pick up SIX bags at one time

Talk about putting things into perspective!

I know it's been awhile since I've posted in here, but I have been keeping up with all your progress & accomplishments every single day. Sometimes I don't feel as though I have much to report back to y'all. We are still trying to get things organized with the new house and trying to get back to some kind of normalcy after D's mom's death. But, we are making healthy eating choices & trying to move our bodies more... so no gains are happening. For right now, I'll take the standstill over a gain anyday.

I just wanted to say THANK YOU for posting every day and continuing to be motivation and encouragement to everyone! Y'all rock and I'm so very proud of y'all

Even though we are all at different points in our healthy living journey, I love the fact that we can inspire one another without shaming or comparing our losses with anyone elses.

Medusa · 05-09-2012, 09:57 AM

It's been a while for me too!

I have my ups and downs - literally - seeming that I lose and gain the same 4 pounds over and over for the last few months. This is mostly because I completely stopped tracking my food and started going out to eat again with reckless abandon.

I had to do a checkin with myself after the big Austin party because we were talking about Reunion and I remembered that I had set a goal for myself to be in a certain dress by then. I really want to make that goal, not only because it will mean another 30 pounds lost but because I am REALLY cheap and want to be able to do Reunion without having to buy anything.

I am back in the gym too and loving it. The other night I did 45 solid minutes on the treadmill ( I call him "treddy") and a shitload of reps on the arms and back.

I tend to do a bunch of leg-involved cardio and then hit the weight rack for my arms. My thighs seem to be getting smaller but I can't WAIT for my "pouch" to start slimming down, it's the main inhibitor to a smaller size right now!

WEE for everyone in the thread!

Hollylane · 05-09-2012, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow

This video is about so much more than weight loss, but I thought I'd post it here for inspiration and to show the power of the human spirit:

http://www.viddler.com/v/9e8ceec7

This is an amazing video. I needed this today, more than other days. Thank you.

I am on light duty with exercise and hiking. Yesterday I was in the ER with an umbilical hernia (caused by the pyloroplasty last year). No lifting, no straining, no situps, no heavy pack for hiking. GrrrRRrrr...I will find other ways to keep the momentum up, but needless to say I am not happy about it, but this time, I will follow the doctor's orders. I have big plans for my future, and this was not part of my plans. But, life goes on, and I am not ever going to give up.

I hope you are all having a healthy and happy week!

Tawse · 05-10-2012, 06:54 AM

Ok... so for a month and a half I didn't fall off the wagon, apparently I jumped down - broke the wagon up and used the wood for kindling to bbq the ox pulling the wagon.

But I'm back.. and actually better than ever. (for now).

I've decided trying to eat 'healthy' and also trying to continue to eat a fair amount of processed food - is a losing battle. You not only can't eat much due to the calories, but I'm not convinced eating processed foods makes you feel unsatisfied and craving more food.

So I'm back and eating "clean" now. Not 100% clean - but very much for the most part indeed.

I've also started stationary biking. Right now my goal is 25 miles a week and I'm about to shatter that on my very first week - which is good I suppose, means I underestimated my drive at the get go (which is also kinda worrisome isn't it?)

I've been on a dinner for salad kick so far this week and I've discovered a couple of nice ones I thought I'd share:

we had this one last night:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chicken...ng/Detail.aspx

Neither of us are fans of limes - so we substituted Orange Ginger dressing instead of Lime. We also used romaine hearts instead of spinach - since Gillian isn't a huge huge fan of spinach and I can't push my luck with her. lol Over all a great dinner salad.

we had this one Tuesday night:

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/warm-ch...ad/detail.aspx

also an excellent salad. For this one we used Pineapple/Orange juice instead of just regular Orange juice and next time I'll cut the cornstarch in half and/or add more juice as the dressing was a bit too thick for my liking.

Friday I have a blueberry and bacon salad lined up that has me intrigued.

PinkieLee · 05-10-2012, 07:49 AM

Speaking of salads.... I had the most amazing salad yesterday from McAlister's Deli!

Almonds, cranberries, feta cheese, cucumber, tomatoes & grilled chicken. They put the sherry dressing on the side, and I only used about half. So so so good!

JoSchmooze · 05-10-2012, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

Well i found 1/2 pound of it.

Does anyone else struggle with living with people who love junk food?

i have had issues with food my whole life, like since i was 5 and hated it,,, past few years i've come to love it, not in a bad way i don't think but not feeling guilt or like food is the enemy anymore. So i like to indulge and really appreciate food that is not so good for me. Now i can't turn it off and when i see someone enjoying chocolate cake i want some too! It's my journey not theirs but sometimes it's just hard.

We recently added a room onto the farm house that will give us a family room, we congregate in the kitchen now, so that will help, all i want to do is munch!

Dee, I understand how you feel about the "forbidden"
foods! It may be a bit easier for me since I live alone but I
had to do the whole sweep of the house to rid myself of the temptation.I do have to say that I have a pint of B&J ice cream in the freezer. I look at it and applaud myself when I don't grab it and shove it in my face!

As for salad dressings, I cannot say enough about the Walden Farms products. Look at them online, I especially like the creamy bacon. And they also have a chocolate sauce and dip that I use on fruits.......

Close, so close to 2 0 9. something.....this morning was 210.4

Keep on trucking...I am so invigorated by every one of you sharing and caring!

Rockinonahigh · 05-10-2012, 10:31 PM

Forbiden foods for me are some sweets,Ice cream (anything with chocklate) or cokies and cream.two weeks ago my son came home from the store bringing two pints of liller ice cream,it took me three days to eat mine slow and easy and being its had been forever scince I had any at all I was ok with it.The the little rat brought home 5 dam quarts of chocklate swerle home..I did eat some but he at the majority of it.So now the house is void of bad stuff again ao im for the most part back on the wagon.Getting back in the gym will put things back to rights.Today I had a customer order three pies for a party at his house,a peanut butter pie,a home style apple then a key lime.Oh my what to do but at the price I charge and he pays im gonna make them.

girl_dee · 05-08-2012, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

This may not be the best place to put this but I posted about me being in the senor Olympics pool tournament today.I did play,won a silver medal,it took the reining champion to win it.We both have desided to go to state and compeat there.
I just know I need to really get on the wagone and shed more chub.I had to go up 3 flights of staires wich near killed me,then my asthma hit in the 90* room ( no a.c.)I managed.I played.I did well,was and is good.

yup asthma is my struggle, so i feel your pain,

CONGRATS on your medal!!!!

Very inspiring Rockin..........

Rockinonahigh · 05-08-2012, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

yup asthma is my struggle, so i feel your pain,

CONGRATS on your medal!!!!

Very inspiring Rockin..........

Thanks Dee,I had taken so many hits off my inhaler my hands were shakeing,it took a bit to get a second to make a shot but I did most of the time.
There were several older folks who,if I hadnt brought a small insulated bag of ice water bottles would have been in a fix cause they didnt have any refreshments at all past coffee,I defanitely share the water to any one who needed it...i'm glad they had paper cups at least.The people who put this event on ask if I would be willing to head it up for next year and I said I would.You can bet it will be in a pool hall with lots of refreshments to the people who want it and no stairs.

JoSchmooze · 05-08-2012, 05:48 PM

My human spirit is sagging here this
afternoon.....
I ache in places I didn't know I have places to ache!
Al the Russian just called me and said he
expected me to be in tomorrow morning at 6 am.....
Crap!! Why did I give that man my number???

But I do have to report that almond milk really tastes good to
me.....I am waffling between the Russian's diet and the hCG diet
requirements. He makes sense to me....the doctor also makes sense to me......
Confusion reigns in my life this afternoon......

girl_dee · 05-08-2012, 07:56 PM

i love the Almond Chocolate milk!

justkim · 05-09-2012, 06:59 AM

I LOVE the chocolate Almond milk too! It is beyond yummy...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

i love the Almond Chocolate milk!

05-09-2012, 09:34 AM	#7
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JoSchmooze Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He, hym, mister or "sir", like I get called by strangers! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Right here, surrounded by technology Posts: 1,830 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 19,267 Thanked 10,989 Times in 1,627 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	*My human spirit is sagging here this* *afternoon.....* *I ache in places I didn't know I have places to ache!* *Al the Russian just called me and said he* *expected me to be in tomorrow morning at 6 am.....* *Crap!! Why did I give that man my number???* *But I do have to report that almond milk really tastes good to* *me.....I am waffling between the Russian's diet and the hCG diet* *requirements. He makes sense to me....the doctor also makes sense to me......* *Confusion reigns in my life this afternoon......* __________________ *Live your life in such a way that* *when your feet hit the floor* *in the morning,* *Satan shudders and* *says, "Oh God, he's up!"*

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05-07-2012, 09:15 PM	#1
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	This may not be the best place to put this but I posted about me being in the senor Olympics pool tournament today.I did play,won a silver medal,it took the reining champion to win it.We both have desided to go to state and compeat there. I just know I need to really get on the wagone and shed more chub.I had to go up 3 flights of staires wich near killed me,then my asthma hit in the 90* room ( no a.c.)I managed.I played.I did well,was and is good.

05-08-2012, 04:40 AM	#2
Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,097 Times in 3,386 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	This video is about so much more than weight loss, but I thought I'd post it here for inspiration and to show the power of the human spirit: http://www.viddler.com/v/9e8ceec7

05-09-2012, 09:48 AM	#8
PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,074 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I love measuring weight loss in everyday items. I've always used 5 pound sacks of potatoes as a good judge. When I start feeling down that I've only lost 30 pounds, I make myself try to pick up SIX bags at one time Talk about putting things into perspective! I know it's been awhile since I've posted in here, but I have been keeping up with all your progress & accomplishments every single day. Sometimes I don't feel as though I have much to report back to y'all. We are still trying to get things organized with the new house and trying to get back to some kind of normalcy after D's mom's death. But, we are making healthy eating choices & trying to move our bodies more... so no gains are happening. For right now, I'll take the standstill over a gain anyday. I just wanted to say THANK YOU for posting every day and continuing to be motivation and encouragement to everyone! Y'all rock and I'm so very proud of y'all Even though we are all at different points in our healthy living journey, I love the fact that we can inspire one another without shaming or comparing our losses with anyone elses.

05-10-2012, 07:49 AM	#12
PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,074 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Speaking of salads.... I had the most amazing salad yesterday from McAlister's Deli! Almonds, cranberries, feta cheese, cucumber, tomatoes & grilled chicken. They put the sherry dressing on the side, and I only used about half. So so so good!

05-10-2012, 10:31 PM	#14
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Forbiden foods for me are some sweets,Ice cream (anything with chocklate) or cokies and cream.two weeks ago my son came home from the store bringing two pints of liller ice cream,it took me three days to eat mine slow and easy and being its had been forever scince I had any at all I was ok with it.The the little rat brought home 5 dam quarts of chocklate swerle home..I did eat some but he at the majority of it.So now the house is void of bad stuff again ao im for the most part back on the wagon.Getting back in the gym will put things back to rights.Today I had a customer order three pies for a party at his house,a peanut butter pie,a home style apple then a key lime.Oh my what to do but at the price I charge and he pays im gonna make them.

05-08-2012, 07:56 PM	#18
girl_dee Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: dee Relationship Status: Hitched up Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Livin’ the Dream Posts: 24,079 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,560 Thanked 54,845 Times in 13,915 Posts Rep Power: 21474873	i love the Almond Chocolate milk!