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Topic: RE: friends weight gain
Pammie..I feel for your friend...I know that must be very hard on her...just keep feeling her head with positive thoughts...maybe she can work out with you if she is near you...just a thought.
And for you young lady...you are definatly an inspiration! I think you are doing wonderful and your thinking is right on track AMEN to you....keep it up...you msg was a refreshing one to read.
As for me, up and down 3 lbs lately...I blame it on not really working out too much and maybe a tad of the winter blues...Im thinking of getting into another type of exercise class...though I hated it when I was in that one with my daughter, when class was over I always felt good and I actually could see some results...so for my 5 year resolution its going to be get into some form of fitness class...and keep it going. I will not fail!!
edited....Im thinking of getting back into my martial arts...but really scared if I get a good knock in the gut what will happen...you know since weve been regutted...what do you all think?
And for you young lady...you are definatly an inspiration! I think you are doing wonderful and your thinking is right on track AMEN to you....keep it up...you msg was a refreshing one to read.
As for me, up and down 3 lbs lately...I blame it on not really working out too much and maybe a tad of the winter blues...Im thinking of getting into another type of exercise class...though I hated it when I was in that one with my daughter, when class was over I always felt good and I actually could see some results...so for my 5 year resolution its going to be get into some form of fitness class...and keep it going. I will not fail!!
edited....Im thinking of getting back into my martial arts...but really scared if I get a good knock in the gut what will happen...you know since weve been regutted...what do you all think?
"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe" ----"Anatole France"
"Joyously grasp the ties that bind you, for they lead straight to the heart"---"Wm."
Kimberly...
Topic: RE: new glasses
Glasses...arggggggg....I finally got my first pair about 6 months ago...always had perfect vision up till about a year ago...I ask the doctor why..his responce..."YOUR GETTING OLD!" whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa....Im in denial over that one LOL...anyway Ive worn these glasses like ummm 4 times. I got two pairs, one for night driving and one for reading and junk...I just cant get used to them and day by day I think Im getting blinder....sooo let me know how long it takes you to get used to yours...Im curious. I really dread wearing glasses.....
"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe" ----"Anatole France"
"Joyously grasp the ties that bind you, for they lead straight to the heart"---"Wm."
Kimberly...
Topic: RE: friends weight gain
Hi Pam, thanks for this post. Is your friend someone who had her surgery out of Middlesex the same time we did? My thoughts and prayers are with her. I have an emotional response to so much of what you say here. I am the type of person that must hone in on a problem in order to fix it - and the "weighty" issues that continue to surface this far out of surgery are slippery and complicated so that I can't pin them down, identify the problems and set about a systematic way of solving them! What is a mystery to me is how much more difficult it seems to be able to lose any regained weight; it seems that once those pounds creep back on, it is damned near impossible to reverse the trend. I just recommit every day to get up and start over; if I had a bad day of eating yesterday, it's in the past and by the grace of God, I'm given another day to start fresh with a renewed commitment to healthy eating, healthy moving my body, healthy living. That's where I'm at today. I celebrate your success in not gaining these past two weeks - good for you! And I'd love to take a yoga class, it would be so good for this aging body of mine, especially in terms of my riding... which has become the greatest passion for me. I love my horse, Laela, so much - she inspires me to keep this weight off (cuz I don't want to hurt her when I get on her!) - thanks for this, I am happy to find this inspiring post so early in my day. It will keep me going today. Have a good one, my friend. Maureen
Topic: friends weight gain
a good friend of mine called me the other day upset,.
she is 4 years out from surgery and had gained over the last year about 10 to 15 pounds,. she expected that because our doctor had warned us.
what she didn't expect was gaining another 30 and now having to wear clothes she'd swear she'd never wear again and had gotten rid of.
i understand how horrifiing it is to us to have to go buy new ones in those bigger sizes. i worry about the weight as much now as i did back then even more so because it feels like i'm a failure.
plus all of those people who told you it woudl't work are now watching the scale creap up just like you are. but with them they have an evil little smile cause those are the ones who were secretly hoping you'd gain it all back.
well one thing i did learn was i am not a quitter.
so the weight gain is a fight i plan and had planned on fighting for the rest of my life.
right now i'm holding on. i've stayed the same weight for 2 weeks!
while some might look at that as sad that i've not lost I look at it that YES i've not gained!
its been hard with having to eat every 2 hours with my low blood sugar issue to not gain. chooseing the things that are lower in calories but high protein with the right touch of natural sugar to keep my low blood sugar level then when i feel that i'm going into an episode to counter act that with something good that isn't alot of extra calories has been HARD people!
i feel like i'm more involved and obsesive about food then i ever was before!
but 2 weeks without a gain!
I"m back to excersizing at night. Very slow. Lots of baby steps with that. I'mscared to bring on any low blood sugar episodes. But i'm doing it! tonight is my 2nd yoga class i'm excited about going to that. i was very surprised at how much i enjoyed the first one. And how relaxed it made me!
My friend is upset as she rightly should be. I feel bad for her. but I kinow she'll use all of the toughness she has to get herself back to were she wanted to be inthe first place.
we all had to fight to get to where we were now we have to fight to get back there. This time we know how hard the fight is going to be. Just becaseu its not as much weight as it had been doesn't mean it isn't harder to lose.
GO TEAM MARCHERS!
thats it for me now gonna go get dressed and go to work!
she is 4 years out from surgery and had gained over the last year about 10 to 15 pounds,. she expected that because our doctor had warned us.
what she didn't expect was gaining another 30 and now having to wear clothes she'd swear she'd never wear again and had gotten rid of.
i understand how horrifiing it is to us to have to go buy new ones in those bigger sizes. i worry about the weight as much now as i did back then even more so because it feels like i'm a failure.
plus all of those people who told you it woudl't work are now watching the scale creap up just like you are. but with them they have an evil little smile cause those are the ones who were secretly hoping you'd gain it all back.
well one thing i did learn was i am not a quitter.
so the weight gain is a fight i plan and had planned on fighting for the rest of my life.
right now i'm holding on. i've stayed the same weight for 2 weeks!
while some might look at that as sad that i've not lost I look at it that YES i've not gained!
its been hard with having to eat every 2 hours with my low blood sugar issue to not gain. chooseing the things that are lower in calories but high protein with the right touch of natural sugar to keep my low blood sugar level then when i feel that i'm going into an episode to counter act that with something good that isn't alot of extra calories has been HARD people!
i feel like i'm more involved and obsesive about food then i ever was before!
but 2 weeks without a gain!
I"m back to excersizing at night. Very slow. Lots of baby steps with that. I'mscared to bring on any low blood sugar episodes. But i'm doing it! tonight is my 2nd yoga class i'm excited about going to that. i was very surprised at how much i enjoyed the first one. And how relaxed it made me!
My friend is upset as she rightly should be. I feel bad for her. but I kinow she'll use all of the toughness she has to get herself back to were she wanted to be inthe first place.
we all had to fight to get to where we were now we have to fight to get back there. This time we know how hard the fight is going to be. Just becaseu its not as much weight as it had been doesn't mean it isn't harder to lose.
GO TEAM MARCHERS!
thats it for me now gonna go get dressed and go to work!
Topic: new glasses
why do new glasses that are suppoe to help you see better really don't at first? i picked the new ones up last night.
when i tried them on at the store they were great. fit well and i can see much better but gee****s like i've never had bifocals before! i'm walking funny and things just don't seem right. the lady said it takes a while and i have 30 days to use them and can take them back if i want.
i'm pretty sure this happened the last time i got new glasses. what is odd is that my perscription isn't that different than before there were only slight changes but i was ready for a new look. i like them look wise.
then i got reading glasses. now these i expected a big difference cause they ar for reading only i don't expect to be able to see distances. what is amazing is how dizzy they make me when i look up from the book or computer! the plus side is my neck isn't hurting trying to tilt it back far enough when i'm reading with bifocals. i do alot of reading in bed at night and last night right away i felt a difference. it was pleasurable to read at night again! the computer with them i'm not too sure yet. i think book in relation to face works computer screen to face not so much. the closer i sit the better the computer view without the next crank arggggg is it never perfect???
ahahah
i am fortunate that i am able to see and thankful i was able to get new glasses.
now just gotta get use to them!
gee thgey are a lighter frame i wonder if i lost weight?
when i tried them on at the store they were great. fit well and i can see much better but gee****s like i've never had bifocals before! i'm walking funny and things just don't seem right. the lady said it takes a while and i have 30 days to use them and can take them back if i want.
i'm pretty sure this happened the last time i got new glasses. what is odd is that my perscription isn't that different than before there were only slight changes but i was ready for a new look. i like them look wise.
then i got reading glasses. now these i expected a big difference cause they ar for reading only i don't expect to be able to see distances. what is amazing is how dizzy they make me when i look up from the book or computer! the plus side is my neck isn't hurting trying to tilt it back far enough when i'm reading with bifocals. i do alot of reading in bed at night and last night right away i felt a difference. it was pleasurable to read at night again! the computer with them i'm not too sure yet. i think book in relation to face works computer screen to face not so much. the closer i sit the better the computer view without the next crank arggggg is it never perfect???
ahahah
i am fortunate that i am able to see and thankful i was able to get new glasses.
now just gotta get use to them!
gee thgey are a lighter frame i wonder if i lost weight?
Topic: RE: I have a date!!
Hi Nicole, did I miss your anniversary? Was your surgery on 3/2??? If so, I'm sorry - and please post to the Board! No matter where we are in our journeys, this is a milestone and we need to celebrate together! Hugs, Maureen
Topic: CONSTANCE!!!
Ok you -- I've emailed you; I've left you a VM message. You're either dead or you've written me off -- and I won't accept either!!! We haven't seen hide-nor-hair of you in waaaaaayyyyy too long - YOU ARE MISSED!!! Please drop in and let us know you're ok. Ok? Ok. Maureen
Topic: JOANIE!!!
Happy anniversary, Joan, as of 3/2. I wish you endless happiness in your continued success and in your life. Perhaps some day I will make my way to an idyllic little coastal town in NJ and look up a friend for lunch and a stroll on the beach. I'd like that. Some day. Be well, Joanie. Maureen
Topic: CINDY!!!
Happy, happy anniversary to you TODAY! It's been a while since you've posted but I remember you were having issues with the same 5 lbs. coming on, going off ... how are you doing? This is a very special day for you (and all other 3/4 Marchers) no matter what, and I hope you will drop in and share your thoughts and feelings - take care, I truly hope all is well with you. Maureen
Topic: JOY!!!
Happy belated anniversary to you as well, my dear, dear friend. Your 5-year was 3/1, right? Please post a message to our dear Board and let us know how you're doing, what you're feeling these days. Thank you so much for all you've given to this Board over these past five years - and from my heart to yours, thank you for your friendship and inspiration. Love you, Maureen (And a big hello to Dan!)
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