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Surgeon Testimonial

Alexander Nagle, MD
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Nagle. He listens, really cares and is there for you when you need him. Not to mention he did a great job!

Q: What was your first impression of him/her?

1.) My first impression was one of great relief. I had a 2 page long list of questions and he sat and listened and answered everyone of my questions. He drew a picture of what was going to be done and assured me this was a good thing I was doing for the furture.

Q: How did your impression change over time?

2.) All for the better. I asked to go back and see him a second time as the date of my surgery was getting closer. I just wanted to make sure, and felt meeting someone once was not enough. They got me in right away and again he listened and answered all my questions. I walked away knowing he was "THE MAN", chuckle, chuckle.

Q: How would you describe his/her office staff?

3.) Liz gave me her direct number and she emailed as well. She kept me in the loop concerning the insurance and was a GREAT help in that area. Afterwards when I had complications the staff was there for me 24/7.

Q: What did you like least about him/her?

4.) Nothing

Q: What should future patients know about him/her?

5.) That he has done this procedure with hundreds of patients. He is detailed, caring and has a wonderful hospital behind him, Northwestern Universary. You are in good hands with Dr. Nagle.

Q: How much does he/she emphasize aftercare?

6.) The Surgeon part is good, but I wish Dr. Nagle didn't have his follow up program through The Wellness Center. There is such a disconnect there and most end up not following up with them!

Q: Does he/she have a structured aftercare program?
He does not do any of the follow up care the Wellness Center does

Q: How did he/she address the risks of surgery?

8.) Truthfully, and factually.

Q: How would you rate him/her overall?

9.) Very Good!

Q: Which is better, surgical competence, bedside manner, or are both great?

10.) BOTH!
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  • Comment by brickchick on 7/20/07 8:35 pm
    Kathy, I hope you feel better soon. You are such an inspiration and we need you back here ASAP. Prayers going up for your speedy recovery.
  • Comment by Judi J. on 7/20/07 7:57 pm
    Kathy, I hope you're feeling better soon and that it is nothing serious. Everyone misses you and your positive personality. Sorry too about the sump pump, cleaning up water, yuck. Hope someone did it for you while you were down. Positive vibes being sent your way, take care of yourself!
  • Comment by RieRie on 7/20/07 7:57 pm
    hugs and prayers, I hope you get to feeling better soon.... love marie miss you
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Screamin Knees - 5k challenge - Run? I can't walk!
on August 21, 2008 12:59 pm
Hey Everyone, 

Well, yesterday was a cross-train day for 45-60mins.  I didn't want anything jarring since my back was still sore so I decided to swim some laps.  Now keep in mind, me swimming laps is getting half way down the lane and then ended up doing the doggie paddle and kick. Man, I thought I was in shape but just goes to show you that doing new things is awesome as you are  humbled. 

Well, today we are scheduled to run 5 - 400 meter laps.  I know my challenge is just to run the entire way without walking.  Boy, oh boy..I may need more than 6 weeks

Here is the problem, when I got up this morning I could barely walk, must less run  So tonight will be interesting for sure

That being said, LET'S GET GOING

Let me know how it's going, what issues you are running into or what is working for you and remember our quote "OUR MINDS QUIT BEFORE OUR LEGS DO!

Take care,
Kathy

PS....  I tried to get a copy of the schedule on my profile but it wouldn't line up correctly, so email me and I will send a copy to you. 
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Screamin Knees - 5k challenge - Let's Get Started
on August 20, 2008 11:11 am
Hey Everyone

I am alive....I am alive....I was surprised, the knees held out but the old back said NO WAY

Went last night to the Y and there were about 30 people there training for the 5k.  I was so happy to see there were other beginners other than me. 

They took role and then had us run a warm up lap.  I was impressed, I was not winded and ran the entire way.  I usually walk more than run.  Then they told us that was not the track we would be running on   I knew it was to good to be true.    We started our run and I was able to run half of the 5k and then walked on and off the rest.  Where I feel I went wrong (for me) was I should have slowed but not walked.  It seemed once I stopped it was impossible to get back in the groove.

Afterwards they talked to us and I want to share with you what they had to say.

1.)  Get a good pair of shoes.  Go to a store that will have you run on a treadmill and then they can see how you are running and get you the proper shoe.
2.)  Don't run through pain.  If you feel pain anywhere stop
3.)  Always warm up

I asked how do you keep going when  you feel you can't?  They said it's all mental.  "YOUR MIND WILL QUIT BEFORE YOUR LEGS"!  I thought that was so right in all we do in life.


They gave me a training schedule.  I am in the process of putting it on my profile if you want a copy, or email me.  I am just going to put down here what we are to do for fraining for the day. 
So my friends, LET'S GET GOING

Today for training is a cross-train day for 45-60 mins.  That is anything cardio and light weights if you want.  But anything cardio other than running.

Tomorrow is 5 laps of 400 meters.

If you are new at this  then you want to work on your endurance.  I have to keep working on getting in the entire 5k running without stopping to walk.  That is my goal.  For those of you that can run the entire 5k, then you want to work on increasing speed.  They are going to be doing some drills to help those with increasing your speed so I will be sure and share with you.

Come on Screamin Knees, we can do it

Take care,
Kathy
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Screamin Knees - 5k challenge
on August 19, 2008 11:38 am
Hey Everyone

If you know me you know I am a closet runner want to be.  However, these old knees just give me hell when I try.  I did accomplish a goal of running a 5k when I hit my goal a few years back.  Well, the goal was to cross the finish line and not on a stretcher
  Which I did

I think this must be one of the all time favorite goals for us during our journey.  I get questions all the time, how do I train, what do I do, how do I do it.  To be honest I didn't know.  I just jumped on my treadmill and tried to get up to 3 miles before the race.  Big mistake, as the road is way different than a treadmill. 

I am going to the Y tonight...they are having a formal training for our Fall 5k run (Sept. 28) that I did a few  years ago.  Do you want to train with me?  Find out if there is a fall 5k in your area.  If not, you can still train and learn and do it for yourself

COME ON, I DOUBLE DOG DARE YA

If you want to join me, go to your profile and for a goal let's call this the Screamin Knees - 5k.  That way we can track each others progress and cheer each other on.  WE CAN DO IT

I will post what I learned tonight tomorrow.  Watch for the thread called Screamin Knees

Take care,
Kathy
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Taking it one step at a time....
on August 19, 2008 11:16 am
Hey Everyone

How's it going?  I know most of you are getting the kids ready for school.  I can't believe it's that time already and summer is almost over.  Use this task to Move and Lose.  Load up that cart and push it up and down each isle rather you are shopping there or not.  Ok, if you have the kids in tow that may be a challenge  Use your bags and do some bicep curls.  

So my friends, Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Rocky and I have walked the lake this morning and the Y is featuring a training for a 5k run.  My knees are bad but I am going to participate in the training and will be posting here to share with those that have this on their list of things to do while losing and or when you hit goal.

How are the new goals going?  My water is good, food not so good and slowly getting back to my working out level that I was at months ago

Stay Strong, Sexy and Sassy

Take care,
Kathy
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Are we on our way?
on August 14, 2008 12:00 am
Hey Everyone

How's your week going?  Mine has been busy, busy, busy, but I didn't let other stuff get me off track. 

Rocky and I went for a walk and last night I hit the gym and worked on triceps and biceps.

So my friends Did You Move To Lose and Or Maintain Today?  Come on in and let us know how the week is going.  Are you sticking with your new goals?  Are you having problems?  If so, let us know and perhaps we can help

Take care,
Kathy
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Meeting Our Goals....
on August 13, 2008 12:00 am
Hey Everyone

Well yesterday went pretty well...my little goal was to get all my water in as that really helps with snacking and feeling full.  I was able to do so.  I also returned to mydailyplate so that was another good goal to meet.

Rocky and I went for a walk this morning and I am going to the Y tonight. 

So my friends, Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Come on in and share how you are doing with your goals and what you are doing exercise wise to keep your "winning" streak going

Stay Sassy, Sexy and Strong

Take care,
Kathy
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Get Set, Get Ready, Let's OH GOAL!
on August 11, 2008 10:45 am
Hey Everyone

I hope your weekend was as great as mine...the weather was to die for  But most of the weekend I was working on getting ready to meet a couple of OH Goals I set for myself.  Getting back to the basics and back to working out more.  

There is no magic pill, no magic combo of foods and or lose 50 inches in 50 mins gimmic.  We are just going to get back to the basics and the rules we know and "LOVE"

Here is what I am doing:

Not drinking 30 mins before and after a meal
Water, Water, Water
Protein first, Protein first, Protein first
I am eating every 3 hours and again protein first for me, that way I won't be hungry
Journal, Journal, Journal
Make time for me
Exercise, exercise, exercise

Also, don't forget your supps!

Go to your profile page and hit goals and set what you want for your goal to be by the end of the month.  I am not going to set myself up to fail by trying to meet a number  I know if I eat the right things and exercise the clothes will tell the tell and I will feel so much better

So my friends are you with me?  Come on and let's just do it for the rest of the month.  You know it works, we all have done it and lose tons of weight and felt sooooo good about ourselves.  We can do it together

Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Come on in and let's get our goals started.  Rocky and I walked this morning and I am going to the Y tonight after work and do some weights and cardio!

Stay Strong, Sassy and Sexy

Take care,
Kathy
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I need to lose a few pounds.. and get back to eating good food.
on August 8, 2008 12:00 am
Hey Everyone

Happy Friday!   There are days when you just are glad to be alive and today is one of them.  The sun is shinning, the air is crisp and fresh, blue skies and a gently breeze.  I am getting my old self back my friends.

Rocky and I went for a walk at 6:30am and I am going to the Y for some laps after work.  I am so pumped   I will be posting a thread about weight gain and restarting.  I hope you will read it and join me with setting up some goals here on OH and we will do it together.  

So my friends, Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Come on in and share with us what you are doing to get to goal and what you are doing to stay at goal. If you are like me and need a restart then BABY LET'S DO IT

Stay Strong, Sexy and Sassy

Take care,
Kathy
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Do you have an exercise Gremlin? Get one!!!!
on August 7, 2008 12:00 am
Hey Everyone

My good friend Cathy Wilson here on OH is conducting a fabulous workshop.  I wanted to share with you something I found to be very interesting and feel it will really help us with staying the course on exercise.  It's an Exercise Gremlin  Yep, I said Exercise Gremlin

Close  your eyes and picture what your Gremlin would look like....  Mine is like green with bumps on it's face and it's tummy is hanging over it's pants, Butt is dragging the ground.  And funny as it is, I picture mine laying on a couch.  Not Moving at all, just snapping his fingers for food.  Oh yea, food is dripping out of his mouth.  Not a pretty picture is it?  But that is what I want you to do.  Create the yuckiest thing you can imagine. 

Now, when you are tired or thinking of not going for a walk, running, or to the gym.....  Close your eyes and picture your Gremlin laughing at you.  Telling you to not go, tempting you to join him on that couch, to eat junk and end up looking like him.  Yep, that is his goal in life, to get you to NOT exercise and become the Gremlin

So my friends, the next time you don't want to workout, just have a talk with your Gremlin and I bet you will break speed records getting your butt moving 

That being said, Did You Move To Lose and Or Maintain Today?  Come on in and let me know what you think of the Gremlin and what yours looks like......  

Stay Strong, Sassy and Sexy!!!

Take care,
Kathy
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Great things are a comin
on August 6, 2008 12:00 am
Hey Everyone

Man, I am going to have to try and post these early.  If I wait until I log in the boards keep me so busy this post gets later and later  I want to catch the breakfast crowd as well as lunch and dinner.

Please be sure and read my post Tomorrow and Monday.  I am going to post about a really cool thing I learned in a workshop that will help us stay motivated and Monday we are going to work towards a goal together...  STAY TUNED!!!

For today I took Rocky for a walk and plan to hit the gym after work.  Trying to swim some laps and do some lower body weights.  It's cooled off here after the horrible storm where all that was left standing in my back yard was the fence  

So my friends, Did  You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today? Come in and let's share and inspire each other to stay the course.

Stay Strong, Sexy and Sassy

Take care,
Kathy
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Challenge Yourself....
on August 5, 2008 12:00 am
Hey Everyone

It's hard to type the words but summer is winding down and we are in the middle of the best time to MOVE, MOVE, MOVE

Let's challenge ourselves for the rest of the month  I am trying to shed the few pounds I have put on and get rid of this soft, fluffy feeling   How am I going to do it?  Eating the right things first and doing a combo of cardio and weights.

So my friends, Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Come on in and let us know what you are doing to Move To Lose and share with us what you want your August Challenge to be

Newbies and Pre-Ops are always Welcome!!!!!!!!!!

Stay Strong, Sexy and Sassy

Take care,
Kathy
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I love Mondays!!!!
on August 4, 2008 12:00 am
YEP, I love Mondays...

You know why?  Because we can start over, a New Beginning if you will  I joined the Y this weekend, yea me and found the boxing bag I wanted.  I have to have my son go over and get it.

So I did some laps in the pool this weekend and some upper body free weights.  Felt good to get back in the groove as they say.

So my friends, Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today and what did you do this weekend?  Pre-Ops come in and let us help you do as much as you can.  Nothing to small is to small  And Newbies, if doctor's ok, you can start walking.  Start around the house and then venture out little by little.

We can do it together!  No matter where we are in this journey

Take care,
Kathy
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I love Mondays!!!!
on August 4, 2008 12:00 am
YEP, I love Mondays...

You know why?  Because we can start over, a New Beginning if you will  I joined the Y this weekend, yea me and found the boxing bag I wanted.  I have to have my son go over and get it.

So I did some laps in the pool this weekend and some upper body free weights.  Felt good to get back in the groove as they say.

So my friends, Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today and what did you do this weekend?  Pre-Ops come in and let us help you do as much as you can.  Nothing to small is to small  And Newbies, if doctor's ok, you can start walking.  Start around the house and then venture out little by little.

We can do it together!  No matter where we are in this journey

Take care,
Kathy
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Exercising with extra skin....
on August 3, 2008 12:00 am
Ok, we all know we need to Move To Lose, but it can be hard if you have a lot of extra skin....  Here are some suggestions that worked for me...

Legs, try a long legged body briefer like you can buy at
http://lipoinabox.com/

If you find it to expensive then you can buy some great bike shorts.  Here is a link to JMS, they have great workout clothes in larger sizes until you get to goal.

 
http://www.jms.com/category/6000000000.html

Check out the workout shorts in the upper right hand corner.  I used a body briefer and then a cheap panty girdle from Wal-Mart.  I needed both or the panni would slip out duing exercise and was very uncomfortable.  

Also, use a powder for when  you sweat.  You can end up raw and bloody with all the rubbing that goes on.

For the arms, I found buying tight 3/4 length tops gave me the support I needed. 

Make sure your bra fits right, even if you have to buy new ones often.  Let's face it as they head south and deflate you still have to find somewhere to stuff what is left.  IF not then they will fall out and or rub raw....

You will find most members feet will get smaller....  Be sure and check  your shoe size as you lose and make sure you have a good pair of workout shoes.  We all have bad knees and this is so important.

So my friends...now that you have the scoop, get Movin and Losin.

Enjoy the evening...

Take care,
Kathy
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Doing the Happy Friday Dance.....
on August 1, 2008 12:00 am
Hey Everyone

Rocky is finally getting his fence so he can run around the yard instead on a lease where he gets tangled up in it and hurts his leg.  Those poor guys are out in that 90 weather and I feel so bad.  We did buy tons of water so hopefully they will be ok...

Rocky and I got up at 6:00 am to go for a walk and it was so hot.  I put on some music when I got home and danced around the house for some cardio....  Going to do some pushups on the stairs later and some ab work tonight.  Going to the Y across the street this weekend to join, so I will let you know when I get back to my weight cardio routine YEA

So my friends, Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?   Come on in and let us know what you have planned for the weekend to stay on the course and exercise.

Stay Strong, Sexy and Sassy

Take care,
Kathy
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Steamin....
on July 31, 2008 12:00 am
Hey Everyone

Wow, what do you do about exercising when just walking out the door makes you melt?  That is how hot it is here today.  I went out to take Rocky for a walk and we could not breath just after a few mins.  We took the short route and headed back home.  I am talking not healthy heat.  So what does one do?  It's like someone sucks the energy right out of you.  If at all possible I would say hit the water.  It's refreshing and you can get a great workout.  Best thing about it is you will want to stay there for ever.  I find when I get out of the water I feel refreshed.  Running through the sprinkler will work for me as well

Now if you have access to the beach, that is AWESOME!!! 

So my friends, Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Come on in and share with us how you handle the summer heat and lack of energy to keep on your exercise

Take care,
Kathy
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The Heat Is On....
on July 30, 2008 12:00 am
Hey Everyone

It rained last night and now it's like a jungle out there, high 90's for the next several days.  I think I will be doing my workouts inside for sure  

I went to the Play It Again Sports store last night after I got off work and they were closed.  They are going to be opened tonight later so I am going to check out the punching bad tonight.  I worked out with a show called Cardio Workout in the Fit TV this morning.  It was good and we worked on triceps and biceps.

So my friends, Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Come on in and share what is working for you and how you are doing.  If it's not working for you let us know and we all will help you

Stay Strong, Sexy and Strong....

Take care,
Kathy
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OMG, I am offically a SLUG....
on July 29, 2008 12:00 am
Hey Everyone

Today is a very sad day for me....I have officially moved from kick a$$ workout guru to slug  I was laying in bad last night and realized just how far I have fallen.  I used to get up first thing in the morning and hit the gym, work all day, and then head to the gym for my boxing after work.  I loved it.  Now I am lucky to take Rocky for a walk.  I find that lifes dramas really do wear you out and I am in a funk  

That being said, I am not going to give up.  I think one of the reasons I "feel" in such a funk it partly do to my not working out as much.  I am calling the Y today and see about signing up.  I think it will be ok for me to sneak off for an hour, it's just across the street.  I am going to take my cell phone (I hate people that take cells in the gym) but that way if DH falls he can call and I am just a few mins away. 

I can't stress enough to all of you, DON'T STOP WORKING OUT NO MATTER WHAT.  What ever is going on in your life, will seem 10 fold if you stop working out.  My husbands upcoming surgery and the impending limits to his life and mine are hard to take, but we have to keep our selves front and center as well.  If we can't help ourselves be strong we can't help our loved ones

So My Friends, Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Come on in and show me how it's done!!!  I am so PROUD of each and everyone of you!!!!

Take care,
Kathy
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Fat Princess Video Game...Geez
on July 29, 2008 12:00 am
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Hey, Hey, Hey, It's Monday....
on July 28, 2008 12:00 am
Hey Everyone

Well I hope you had a Movin and Losin weekend.  It was so hot here, we didn't go out unless it was really early and or late.  I did go to the YMCA that is across the street.  Since it's so close I am thinking I could run over there to work out if I have someone to be with DH.  Better than the long drive to the gym.  Plainfield is a small village, not even a city so it was small, but it had the basics. 

I am finding I have to have that "go to" to really work out.  Man, I am turning into a marshmellow, need to pump some major iron.  I think I hear my thighs when I walk  YIKES!!! 

So My Friends, Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Come on in and let's get this party started!!!

Take care,
Kathy
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Kickin it for the weekend!
on July 25, 2008 12:00 am
Hey Everyone

Happy Friday...  Sorry I didn't post this AM. DH had a bad morning...but I am here now  I plan on kickin it this weekend for sure..  I just realized next week is the last week of July and then we will be into August.  For those of you that live where the weather is nice all the time, no biggie, but for those of us where the weather turns ugly for months......its count down time.  And our wonderful summer goes by fast

So I have walking, bike riding, yard work, painting and I hope some swimming in the works for the weekend....  What do you have kickin for the weekend?

So my friends......Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Come on in and let's share what you did and how you are going to move to lose this weekend.  Remember to check in Monday and we will smack ya or give  ya a high 5.  What ever you need

Stay Strong, Sexy and Sassy

Take care,
Kathy
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Sending Love to our Texas Family
on July 24, 2008 12:00 am
Hey Everyone

Just wanted to take a moment to send some love to my Texas family and hope you are all ok and hanging on 

Ok, guys, I am just about this ... ... close to going out and buying a video camera and start recording me trying to get back to my lean, mean, kick a$$ self.  You know, do a video blog....  I am so distracted with all the drama in my life I am thinking hmmmmmmm.  If I commit to do this everyday then I have to be good.  We see the surgeon on Monday and when we find out the date I just may do this.  Otherwise, it's the old one excuse after the other....

But, I did get out and do some gardening this morning and Rocky and I went for a walk.  I was trying to work up my heart rate and everytime he stopped to smell the grass I kept pulling him.  He was like Mom what the he$$, I am trying to pee here!!!  It took blow dry to a whole new level....

So My Friends, Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Come on in and share and inspire.

Take care,
Kathy
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Are we getting in our cardio?
on July 22, 2008 12:00 am
Hey Everyone

It hit me yesterday, with all the fun I am having running out after work and watering the plants and tending the garden that I am not getting enough cardio. Rocky and I walk but he has to stop and mark his spot every 2 feet and I am not working up any sweat on that one....  Do you find by enjoying the summer fun it doesn't mean you are getting in your cardio? 

I am going to ride my bike today and make sure I get to huffing and puffing...  What do you do for cardio? 

Well my friends, Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Rocky and I walked around the lake today.  I used the shop vac and sucked bugs off my plants.  Not sure about the amount of cals burned on that one.  Dusted and sweep the downstairs and plan on riding the bike tonight.

Stay strong, sexy and sassy!!!

Take care,
Kathy
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Fitting Exercise into life's Dramas
on July 21, 2008 12:00 am
Hey Everyone

I have always advocated finding some way to move to lose and or maintain.  It was fine while I was able to go to the gym and boxing but now, it's not an option.  My DH fell again this weekend so pretty much I am house bound.  TFinding time at home to workout is really hard.  I found leaving the house made it easier for me, but there seems to always be something else to do at home. 

Emotionally, working out was my anti depression drugs.  If am not working out I get really down.  So I am going to try and move some stuff I have in the basement and go to Play It Again Sams.  It's a store that has used expercise equipment.  You and I know that all that equipment we buy is as good as new since we never used it when we were heavy.    I am going to try and find a bag and a bence to start with.  I have free weights and a ball.  I don't have much money so I am going to get as little as possible. 

So to all of you that have been finding the time to workout at home, please share with us how you set aside some time to workout?  With the house, husband and kids, tell us how you walk away and make your health both mentally and physically a priority working out at home? 

Well my friends, Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Come on and let's get the week going and thanks for any suggestions you may have with the working out at home. 

Take care,
Kathy
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Doing the It's Friday Happy Dance...
on July 18, 2008 12:00 am
Hey Everyone

It's Friday!!!! 

It was a long night in the ER, not me my DH.  He had to have a test where they put a shot in his hip (knock me out baby) and once the numbness wore off he was screamin in pain.  I think they hit a nerve.  We had to have the ambulance take him to the ER where they have the "good" stuff.  He is feeling better today.

Here is a great example how emotional situations make you do bad things  We had not eaten all day long due to his pain.  My son and his girlfriend were there and we needed to eat.  My DH was shaking so they went to Wendy's and yep, here we are all sitting there in the ER room, waiting for some tests to come back eating Wendy's.  It was like a scene out of a comedy show.  I only ate the burger no fries but it was just tooooooooo funny  So I have not moved today and sure as he$$ not lost anything.  But I am looking forward to the weekend

So my friends, Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Come on in and share and inspire and let's kick the weekend off in style

Stay Sexy, Sassy and Strong.

Take care,
Kathy
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Touching Toes is overrated!
on July 16, 2008 12:00 am
Hey Everyone

The purpose of this post on a daily basis is for everyone to do "something".  For most of us, "something" is way more than we have ever done.  For those of us that have worked hard to get to a different level, we deserve to sing it from the roof tops.  To go from shuffling from the couch to the fridge, to running a 5K is pretty awesome.

That being said, being able to touch your toes is over rated.  What I mean by that, is if you are just starting out and you can only bend a little say to your thighs, that is ok.  You are bending and moving a little.  If you can only touch your knees, that YIPEE  if you are getting to your ankles, shout it out  And when the day comes you can touch  your toes (and that day will come) then know it was all worth it  Until then, be just as proud of what ever you can do, it's more than you were able to do before surgery

So my friends, Did We Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Come on and let's sizzle like the weather most of us are  having...

Take care,
Kathy
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Baby It's Hot Outside
on July 16, 2008 12:00 am
Hey Everyone

I didn't think summer would ever get here, well baby it's HERE  I plan on doing some swimming rather it's up at the pool or at they gym, not sure.  Rocky has to go for a walk or he will expire from to much energy, but we are waiting for the sun to go down.  It's in the 90's today.  He is an ADD dog

So my friends, Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Come on in and let me know how you are doing in this heat.  Finding ways to keep your exercise program going this summer, share, share, share

Take care,
Kathy
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Touching Toes is overrated!
on July 16, 2008 12:00 am
Hey Everyone

The purpose of this post on a daily basis is for everyone to do "something".  For most of us, "something" is way more than we have ever done.  For those of us that have worked hard to get to a different level, we deserve to sing it from the roof tops.  To go from shuffling from the couch to the fridge, to running a 5K is pretty awesome.

That being said, being able to touch your toes is over rated.  What I mean by that, is if you are just starting out and you can only bend a little say to your thighs, that is ok.  You are bending and moving a little.  If you can only touch your knees, that YIPEE  if you are getting to your ankles, shout it out  And when the day comes you can touch  your toes (and that day will come) then know it was all worth it  Until then, be just as proud of what ever you can do, it's more than you were able to do before surgery

So my friends, Did We Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Come on and let's sizzle like the weather most of us are  having...

Take care,
Kathy
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Rug Burn Challenge
on July 15, 2008 12:00 am

Hey Everyone

I am going to age myself, but do any of  you remember the Jane Fonda exercise craze days?  Her shout out was "FEEL THE BURN".  What she meant was pain and we have since found out that is not a good thing  Well I was laying on the floor last night and trying to do some exercises...Rocky was kissing me and thought it was play time and jumping on me 

It hit me, we could start a new shout out here called RUG BURN 

I want each and everyone one of  you to challenge yourself to get a RUG BURN once a day.  I don't care if it's your butt, arms, tummy or what, just get in that floor and do it  Wear that RUG BURN as a badge of honor For those of you that are concerned you may get down on the floor and not get up, just have a chair near by to help you get up or roll to the nearest piece of furniture and pull yourself up.  YOU CAN DO IT

So my friends, Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Get ready to start posting  your RUG BURN workout tomorrow

Stay Sexy, Sassy and Strong

Take care,

Kathy

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Let's Talk Poop
on July 14, 2008 12:00 am
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Hot Fun in the Summer Time
on July 14, 2008 12:00 am

Hey Everyone

I hope your weekend was a blast!  Mine was busy, busy, busy...I was painting, landscaping and taking care of my DH...  It's Monday and I am pooped, hehehe

Are you out and about and enjoying the summer?  You better be  Let's have some hot fun in the summer time and lose some weight also

 

So my friends Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Come on in and let's get this week started

Take care,

Kathy

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My Story

Hello Everyone,

Here is my story, I am sure as we read each other’s profiles we see ourselves in them all....

I see pictures of me at the age of 5 and I was skinny as a rail. Boy do I cherish those pictures, chuckle, chuckle... We lived in the hills of WVA and at the time there was no work. My parents left the only home I knew and we also left my Grandparents and Aunt to whom I spent more time with than my Mom and Dad. We moved to Kalamazoo, MI where my Mom had family. All I remember is being tormented as a child. Was it the red hair, the freckles, my gap in my front teeth or the black rimmed glasses? No I bet it was the southern accent. Boy did they love to tease about that. Food became my friend.

All through school I was heavy and of course couldn't wait to get home and eat. The ride on the bus was so terrible. Kids making fun of you. We had a little corner store that my parents would ask me from time to time to go get some bread or pop. I dreaded those trips and my parents didn't understand. My reluctance was due to the name-calling I would suffer walking there and back not that I didn't want to do it for them.

There were a few times I lost weight, by starving myself mostly. But that didn't last, as we all know.

I moved away when I was 18 and did pretty well for myself and with my diet. Then I met my future husband to whom had battled weight all his life. This is both good and bad. Good because he understood what I was going through, bad because he loves to eat as much as I do. I ended up getting Mono 6 months before my wedding. While I was in bed for 6 months I put on so much weight, the day of my wedding I almost didn't fit into my wedding dress. What horror!

Married at 20, had my son at 21 and started on a road of never ending diets and failures. I am a STRESS eater, it's just my life has been filled with stress, from one crisis after the other. I am not complaining as life experience makes you who you are but, with my husband not being able to keep a job it was one move, change and loss after the other.

There was one time in my life that I had my eating and weight under control. I was looking pretty good ya know! I was on top of the world. Had a great job where I was traveling and then.... I found out my loved one was having an affair and that destroyed me. How can one to whom felt they were THE BEST they could be, ever recover from being made to feel you were not good enough? You don't!

For the rest of the time I have stayed around 220 to 250, huge for my 5'3 frame. But last year my blood sugar went out of control and this was the first time my health started to fail. Had to go on high blood pressure meds also. I told myself I could get this under control as my father died from complications from being a diabetic.

Well I did, I lost 60lbs and my sugar was back to normal. All was going great until I had another family crisis with my Aunt and Grandmother. We lost my Grandmother and my Aunt survived open-heart surgery, barely. Not only did I put the 60 Lbs back on but much more. I now weight more than I ever had.

I just couldn't get the weight to budge this time no matter what I tried.

Have you ever watched Oprah and her talking about light bulb moments? I had one when we went to Florida/Cruise.

I LOVE the water. We had not been down to Florida in over 8 years. In February we bit the bullet and went down for a couple of days to enjoy the gulf side of Florida and then catch a cruise out of Tampa. Sound nice? NOT!

It was a nightmare. It started with me having a panic attack at the airport concerned they were going to charge me for an extra seat. Then afraid I would need the extender seat belt. They didn't and I fit :-)

When we went down to the beach I couldn't walk far without being out of breath. Did I sit on the beach (I love the beach, I could sit there for hours)? Not on your life!!! I would never get back up, and I was feeling so bad already.

When we got on the ship it was just as bad. I couldn't walk very far it was hot all the time. The only excursion we took was a bus tour and then I had a hard time getting in and out of the seats. I was mortified beyond belief. I love doing stuff.

Coming home we didn't get home until 5 hours later than we had to, as I didn't want to fly stand by and end up in the middle seat.

Well that was that. I came home and made an appointment to start the process of researching and surfing the web using google.com and found the website here. This was March 26th of 2004.

I am going through Northwestern's Wellness Center (Chicago IL) for obesity and this program is great for getting you prepared for the surgery and life after. I saw the surgeon last week and now I am waiting for the insurance dance.

Will update as this progresses. Good Grief, I hope that wasn't a Kleenex moment :-)      

Thanks for listening!



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