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Happy Monday!!

I hope everyone had a fantabulous weekend. No loss to report today. It's a little disappointing. I guess I'd gotten spoiled by losing something every week. I kinda wonder if it's that "mind over matter" negative thinking thing. I have this anxiety about getting (and staying) below 200 and 180 (my other plateau for many years). I would really love to NOT be a TWOLander any longer...

When I think of sizes, I think of how I'd like to be a 14 again. Not the new bigger ones. The 14s from about 15 years ago. Then my next big deal would be to wear a size 12. Only because the 12 seemed so elusive when I couldn't seem to drop below 177 or 180. I would then be perfectly content wearing an 8, but would always covet a 6. Am I the only one who thinks of all this? So, ultimately I want to wear a 6 or 8 and get down to at least 140.

Burty you're doing so well! Reading your posts have motivated me. I'm glad you had a good weekend.
Yes, I'm still going to the park / track and fighting the good fight. lol Really I'm just wanting to jog for the love of it. I have never really had the desire to run in marathons. I can also say honestly, that when I used to do it, I did for the feeling of it more than the exercise. Probably the endorphins. lol However I would like to be able to jog 3 miles in 25 minutes. I don't know how and when those numbers got in my head, but they're stuck there now. I want to do it by the end of September. That motivates me to keep pushing.
I think the water workouts and cycling are great ideas. All of it beats sitting on the couch, only getting finger workouts. lol Btw,
roller skates are still made, but it takes some looking. I saw some at Dunhams the other week that I plan to buy very soon. And all lettuce gives my brother heartburn, but especially iceburg for some reason.

Well I'd better get going. The park awaits. Why do I always dread going, but get excited once I'm there??

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Amanda

230 / 230 / 160


1st goal - ONEderland by July 13, 2009 - Weight 202. Not there yet.

TO READ MY JOGGING BLOG PLEASE CLICK THE WEBSITE (WWW) BUTTON BELOW:

Howdy all! I also haven't lost anything to post about. In fact, after my huge binge-fest last night, I suspect I'll be working that off for the next week or so. I made the error of having a second cup of coffee yesterday morning and wow! did that trigger some major cravings. Not my proudest moment but I know it happens.

Back on plan today, though. ONE cup of coffee, slammed in 15 minutes or less. 2 HB eggs and bacon for breakfast, tuna and romaine for lunch. Not sure about the RM yet. Thankfully TOM is leaving and with any luck will take all of my desire to cave with it!

I'll be back at karate tomorrow night, I think. I was planning on waiting until my youngest son came home but I think it's really great excersise and I truly enjoy it. We'll see...

I admire your ability to run, Amanda. I've never been a runner and I don't see that changing, even though my oldest son keeps telling me how much fun it is. I have had bad knees my whole life and I just can't even imagine how painful it would be to run on them. But who knows, maybe some day.

I agree with what you said about the clothing sizes. I know that at 173 pounds I was wearing a size 14. There is NO way that would have been a true size 14 when I was a teenager. I think I've almost always been in a 16. A 14 would have been great, back in the day. So I guess my clothing size goal (with the new, current sizes as that's all you can buy now) would be to get into a size 12. At that point, I'd look at how close I was to my goal weight and if a size 10 would be doable.

Well, have a great night and I'll check in again tomorrow!

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Shauna

200/173/155
5' 9" F 38
S 09/03/07
Restarted April 27/09
203/187.6/155

Guess what?!! I jogged a full mile today without stopping. It was an extremely slow jog. I don't think I've been able to do that in about 15 years. It was incredible. I wanted to quit starting halfway though, but I kept pushing. Near the end, I quickened it a bit. Once it was over, I tossed my cookies. It didn't dampen my mood one bit!

I won't run until I throw up everyday, of course, but I'll probably push myself like that at least once a week. I've got to start making more progress. No one can make me do it except me. Wednesday, to work on my endurance, I'm going to do wind sprints. I haven't done those since the 8th grade. That should be quite interesting...

Shauna, trust me, I know about that TOM binging. It's like an angry monster isn't it??

Well, I'd better go. Seeyatomorrow!!

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Amanda

230 / 230 / 160


1st goal - ONEderland by July 13, 2009 - Weight 202. Not there yet.

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Hi Shauna and Amanda,
Shauna, it's good that you could get right back on track after your binge. Maybe you won't gain that much from it. I'm glad I'm over those TOM days. Although, I didn't often have cravings, but when I did it was in later years and it was always for chocolate.
Wow, Karate IS a good form of exercise. Two of my sons are black belts but I don't know what degree. Tae Kwon Do.

I know what you girls mean about wanting to always go one size smaller for clothes. The last time I wore a size 14 and some 12's I weighed 140 lbs. We'll see what I can get into when I get down to 140 this time. I think my body will be so re-arranged that I'll wear a completely different size. I've stretched it out too much with all this weight for so long.
Exercise will help a lot though.

I'm semi-retired and have Humana as a medicare Advantage insurance plan and I got a brochure in the mail today telling me that I have free membership in any health club, nationwide, that participates in the Silver Sneakers Health Program, including Curves for women, a local health club and any YMCA that participates. Pretty cool! All I have to do is go register at these places. I have a really bad knee right now which I have an appt. with an Orthopaedic surgeons assistant on the 3rd of Aug. for. In the meantime I think I can do most of the exercises at these places and use their equipment. Anything to burn up sugar and calories.

Oh my gosh Amanda! You jogged a mile? I'd die! But, you're younger. Good job! Even if you DID puke! LOL Be careful though. You're doing soooo very good. I can see you doing marathons in a year. Just watch! A little at a time, and before you know it you'll be going farther and farther. This is exciting! I can't do these things but I love seeing others do them.
What are wind sprints? I wonder if I've done them at some time in my life but called it something else. I used to be very athletic when I was young, like climbing bluffs, running, just for the heck of it, and wrestling boys and winning! Heehee!

I better get going. Have a great day on Tuesday. I'll check in tomorrow. .....

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Burty
SW 250, CW 242, GW 140.
lbs. lost = 8
beginning BMI = 44.3; current BMI = 42.9
HT; 5'3", Age; 65.
clothes SZ. = 22-24, 3X

Good morning!

Soon I'll be done with my coffee and it will be time to get to the park. For the run/walk/jog/double fast trot.

Burty that's cool about the free membership benefit. Definitely take advantage of that!
I will be careful at the track. The last thing I want is an injury. I'm sure it would be very painful and only derail things. I want to start pushing myself a bit more, but not become ridiculous about it.
It's funny you'd mention marathons. I have always said I have no interest in them. However, last night I was looking at a list of 5k runs in Michigan September - December. So, I think you're right. The bug might bite me. Somehow I can't picture myself running marathons or half marathons, but shorter runs will probably be in my future. If anything I'd probably stick with just 5k and 10k (when I grow up. lol).

Okay, I've got to do better with the eating. Just because some junkier food is allowed for rm, doesn't mean I should have it. I allowed things to get away from me last week through yesterday. Chinese... Whooper.... Chicago-style pizza.... It's time for me to insert a bit of common sense now... I'm sure that's why I had no weight loss this time. I'm going to have to start making my fast food choices more like Subway or Jimmy Johns when I decide to go that route. Sure there are plenty of carbs, but nothing is fried. Or ladened with extra fat.

Have a great day ladies!

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Amanda

230 / 230 / 160


1st goal - ONEderland by July 13, 2009 - Weight 202. Not there yet.

TO READ MY JOGGING BLOG PLEASE CLICK THE WEBSITE (WWW) BUTTON BELOW:

Burty, I forgot to answer your question about windsprints. There are two ways I know to do them. One way you would jog slowly, but then intermittently run as fast as you can. The other way is the way I did it in 8th grade. You'd do it on a basketball court or gym. At one end of the court, you'd run to the other, touch the ground, then come back and touch the ground. Then you'd go 3/4 court, touch the ground, etc... You'd go from full to 3/4 to half and work your way back up. I don't think I'll be doing the 8th grade way anytime soon. I'm going to attempt them the other way today though. Jog half a lap, run fast for a quarter, etc... I'm going to attempt two miles worth. If I can't complete the entire two miles, I'll slow jog what's left.

I think all the junk I'd had over the week has got me feeling sluggish. I feel kinda bloaty. I'm going to do something a little different through Sunday or Saturday...

I think I'll do 2 cms. One for lunch and another for dinner. Maybe an hour before or 90 minutes before the track, though, I will have a handful of nuts and a little fruit - my rm. Just for a little kick of energy. Absolutely no wheat derivatives for a week though. When I do have bread again, I think I want to make it pita most of the time.

Btw, do you ladies remember the journal entries I shared with you? I decided to blog them. It's called Humiliation on Display. lol
The site is humiliationondisplay.blogspot.com

Well, have a great day. ttyl!

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Amanda

230 / 230 / 160


1st goal - ONEderland by July 13, 2009 - Weight 202. Not there yet.

TO READ MY JOGGING BLOG PLEASE CLICK THE WEBSITE (WWW) BUTTON BELOW:

Good morning friends,
Yesterday, (Tuesday) wasn't such a great day for me. I had my usual breakfast of turkey sausage links and a cooked egg and coffee, but I was craving carbs all day. Felt ravenously hungry. Foolishly, I gave in at lunch time and had macaroni and cheese.
I took a salad to work with me, but, wouldn't you know, the menu was chicken soup with vegetables and dumplings. I, of course caved and had dumplings. What a day!

Today however, seems to be just fine so far. No cravings or anything. Had bacon and a cooked egg and coffee for breakfast.
When I got home from work yesterday I made a chef salad right away to take to work today. I already know what I have to make for the Residents for supper tonight, (Tomato basil soup and grilled cheese sandwiches) and I can do without them.
Now I start all over again!
Had a terribly busy night at work last night too. My knee is killing me today and I have another week of it straight through! Yikes!

Thanks for the explanation Amanda. I had thought that was what you meant, .... run, jog, run, ... that type of thing, but wasn't sure. Geez, how I wish I could run again.

You sure are doing wonderfully. I bet you'll be down at least a couple more pounds this week. Maybe you just weren't eating often enough.

Shauna, if you're reading, I hope you're having a good day. You too Amanda.

I gotta go take something for this knee.
Everybody have a great day. Drink your water! More later, .....

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Burty
SW 250, CW 242, GW 140.
lbs. lost = 8
beginning BMI = 44.3; current BMI = 42.9
HT; 5'3", Age; 65.
clothes SZ. = 22-24, 3X

Burty, I know exactly what you mean. I have had those days that I've felt hungry and cheated. Then the next day, my appetite is in check. Did you find that even when you cheated, you didn't eat quite as much as you normally would?

It is very possible that my metabolism wasn't what is should have been because I didn't eat much for a few days. I think it's partly that and the junk. But it was an interesting experiment. I still can't believe the way my hunger was kept in check.

Well, I have been to the park and back and.... Wind sprints my hiney!
I'm not quite there yet, but I did manage to jog 1.5 of the 2 miles. That is a major, major accomplishment. Jogging that mile nonstop the other day really did something for me.

I just had a piece of pan sauteed salmon with broccoli. It was delicious! I think there will be a nice, meaty salad in my future tonight...

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Amanda

230 / 230 / 160


1st goal - ONEderland by July 13, 2009 - Weight 202. Not there yet.

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I could cry. Today Dr Davis chewed me out for doing a low carb-high protein diet. Said the low carb isn't bad, but all the protein can, and WILL if I stay on it, cause kidney destruction. I'm all alimbo now. I guess I need to just calm down and THINK before I decide anything. This Diabetes is nothing to take chances with I guess.
Vegetables, minimum protein and carbs. Ick. .....

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Burty
SW 250, CW 242, GW 140.
lbs. lost = 8
beginning BMI = 44.3; current BMI = 42.9
HT; 5'3", Age; 65.
clothes SZ. = 22-24, 3X

What does he consider "high protein"? Maybe it would be a good idea to write down a typical week's menu for him. Then let him make an assessment.

You right. You don't want to mess around when it comes to Diabetes (or any ailment). Keep us posted.

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Amanda

230 / 230 / 160


1st goal - ONEderland by July 13, 2009 - Weight 202. Not there yet.

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Burty, I'm sorry to hear that your doctor is concerned about your WOE. Is he a specialist in diabetes or a GP? I would think that being overweight is also a large health risk.

My fiance was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was in his early 20's. (He's 45 now.) He must give himself insulin injections when he eats. I know he has said that he could very easily do Atkins, if he chose to do so. Fortunately for him, he's not overweight and doesn't need to watch what he eats, beyond counting the carbs in the food so he can counter with the insulin.

Something else to consider is another member of the board here who posted something very recently about this very subject. I'll try to post a link but I have no idea if it will work. You might have to copy and paste or just go to Off Topic and and find the thread called 'the effects of diabetes'.

http://everythingatkins.net/bbs/vie ... hp?t=38330

I'm certainly not an expert and am not for one minute saying that your doctor is wrong but I hope that you will at least do some research and some questioning before you completely disregard your plan. Best of luck to you, regardless of what you decide. I also hope you'll stick around here and keep us posted about how things are going. I enjoy reading your posts!

As for me, I'm still on track and I feel lighter today! Let's hope, anyway! It has been unbearably hot here the past 2 days and I've drank more water than EVER before. Yesterday my total was 240oz! I might hit that again today but I tend to slow it right down in the evening so I don't wake up in the night more than once, lol. I'm still struggling somewhat with the RM and the mild panic when my hour is up. I do NOT eat for an hour but when I know that the time is getting close and I won't be able to eat, I get stressed. I'm working on it, though. I like Amanda's plan of letting the 'reward' part of the RM be something healthy, like fruit.

Ok, I'm outta here for now. Have a great night!

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Shauna

200/173/155
5' 9" F 38
S 09/03/07
Restarted April 27/09
203/187.6/155

Yay, my link worked!

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Shauna

200/173/155
5' 9" F 38
S 09/03/07
Restarted April 27/09
203/187.6/155

Working on weight loss and weighing myself sucks!! Okay, now that's off my chest....

I am still at 202. I won't "officially" weigh until Monday. I don't feel terrible about it, because I have noticed that my stomach is smaller than two weeks ago, my butt is getting smaller, my stamina is better than it has been in years. And.... I caught a sideview of myself the other day. I was actually able to see my clavicles and sternum. How great is that? Plus, I'm jogging!

I guess I'm just "dancing around" 200 right now. I was around 199 - 204 for a very long time. So, I guess it's a setpoint. I imagine the same will happen when I get to 180. I was 180 for nearly 3 years, even though I was working out often. I was eating lots of low fat / high carb foods though.

I guess that's just my rant for the week. lol I hope you guys are doing well. Burty, please let us know how you're doing... ttyl

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Amanda

230 / 230 / 160


1st goal - ONEderland by July 13, 2009 - Weight 202. Not there yet.

TO READ MY JOGGING BLOG PLEASE CLICK THE WEBSITE (WWW) BUTTON BELOW:

Hi Girls,
It's good to see you are doing well. Boy, it sure can get frustrating, can't it?

Amanda, when reading your last message, it occurred to me that you may be having that phenomenon that LOOKS on a scales as though you're not losing, or even gaining a bit, but what actually is happening in some cases is that the fat cells fill with water for a while after the fat has left them, which looks on the scales as though there is a gain, or no loss.
Another thing is that muscle weighs more per square inch than fat does, and you've been working out like crazy, so you've probably become smaller, yet will weigh the same for a short time until more of the fat cells empty out. Don't give up. You're doing so very well.

Shauna, thanks for the link. I tried it once and my computer wernt goofy, so I'll try it again when I'm done posting here.

No, my Dr is a GP, not an endocrinologist or a specialist. He just thinks there is too much protein in these diets, but, I'm going to try something anyway. I'm suppose to have 30 grams of carbs each meal and 15 each snack, but, my blood sugar still spikes with some of those carbs, so I'm just going to make a list over time of those that don't spike it, and make my choices from them. I'll have SOME protein each meal, but very little. I HAVE to have some protein for crying out loud! I think he's from the old school when it comes to low carb diets. On one hand he tells me to watch my carbs, but on the other hand says low carb diets are dangerous for me because all the protein can cause kidney damage.
I've decided that I'll do it my way and if I start having problems, then I'll tweak things a bit.

I don't think anything can be worse than this inactivity the last few days.
This knee pain has gotten so bad I had to go in to the Dr yesterday morning. He put me on Hydrocodone APAP and put me off work for the weekend. I don't see any difference so far, so I may have to call him again in the morning. He had xrays done of my knees and I'm waiting to hear the results of those. It being a weekend I don't suppose I'll hear until Monday or Tuesday.
That med is making my feet and lower legs swell a LOT. And, I don't see any difference in the pain. I just feel sleepy. I'm walking with a cane. I can't stand this. I need to be able to MOVE! I know that's the first thing the orthopaedic surgeon is going to say; ..... lose weight.
Good for you with the water. That's a hard thing to do, .... drink all that water when you're not used to it. Sounds like you're doing really good too. keep up the good work.

I'm having chicken and green beans for supper.
See ya all later. .....

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Burty
SW 250, CW 242, GW 140.
lbs. lost = 8
beginning BMI = 44.3; current BMI = 42.9
HT; 5'3", Age; 65.
clothes SZ. = 22-24, 3X

One of the things you might want to try, if you're not already doing it, is getting a glycemic index list. It's supposed to indicate how much eat food will impact your blood glucose level.
Definitely tweak here and there to come up with something that works for you. Please, please, please don't stay away. We want to know how you're doing.

I'm going to be MIA a lot this week. I have a lot of relatives in from out of town. I hope you ladies have a great week. TTYL.

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Amanda

230 / 230 / 160


1st goal - ONEderland by July 13, 2009 - Weight 202. Not there yet.

TO READ MY JOGGING BLOG PLEASE CLICK THE WEBSITE (WWW) BUTTON BELOW: