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tiashanty · #16 10-08-2009, 11:39 AM

Down 1/2 lb....I'll take it.

bkloots · #17 10-09-2009, 08:57 AM

It's Friday--oh boy! My busy week is far from over, but so far so good.

This afternoon--Dad to the VA audiology clinic. I don't dread that trip as much as I used to, because the local VA runs a good organization. Of course, my dear old dad always expects miracles from modern medicine, and is usually disappointed.

But expecting miracles is part of living a hopeful life, don't you think? I look for one each day I step on the scales.

Friend wants to take the sailboat out this afternoon for a "last voyage" before it gets really cold. If you ask me, it's going to be really cold today--55 degrees. So it's just as well I have another thing to do.

Stay warm. Be well.

tiashanty · #18 10-09-2009, 12:24 PM

It is Friday...thank goodness. It's been a long week seeing as I can back to work early last Saturday. 7 days of staring at a computer for 8 hours a day is a bit much.

The scale went down another .4 this morning. Looks like it's slowing down a little now but that's fine. At least it's going in the right direction. I'll keep plugging along.

Judy · #19 10-09-2009, 09:43 PM

WTG Donna and Barb! It's good to hear that you are both doing making progress. I know you would like it to be faster, but down at any speed is down. Down is definitely better than up.

Is It just me, or is this site still whacked up? I'm finding it more down than up.

Below is a link to some of the results of the storm that came through this morning around 6:00 AM. It was 80 degrees when I got up at 5:30. By 9:00 AM it was 65. This afternoon it was the low 50s. We had 4 trees cut down in our yard last spring just to prevent this type damage.

Pictures here.

Have a good weekend. Donna, enjoy your Thanksgiving.

bkloots · #20 10-09-2009, 09:52 PM

Ugly pictures, Judy. We hate to cut down trees, but they have a way of dropping over on other things we like as well.

We are definitely into cold weather now. I switched on my fireplace this evening, and the flames are cozy. Cat likes it.

I think I'm heading into a snooze right now....zzzzzzz.

bkloots · #21 10-10-2009, 07:03 AM

Wakey wakey! Why don't I sleep later on Saturday?? I've already rehearsed the mild yoga relaxation routine I'm leading at the Women's Retreat this morning. I haven't done yoga in a long time--which perfectly qualifies me to be guiding beginners. I won't suggest anything that hurts. I still wonder sometimes why I let my friends talk me into doing these things.

I've been such a good little low-carber for a month and a half, and I think I deserve another whoosh. Not happening. I feel like something is happening, but like every other weight-watching woman on the planet, I want those scales to move! You hear me, don't you, Donna?

The big news in the US yesterday was, of course, the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to President Obama. His acceptance speech was perfect. I have every confidence that he will live up to the honor during his lifetime, even though there was more hope than achievement in the award at this point in time.

I miss our former regulars at this post. But I know how often I've wandered off to other things. A few of us will be enough to hold the place.

Take care of you!

Shelleyg · #22 10-10-2009, 09:04 AM

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Is It just me, or is this site still whacked up? I'm finding it more down than up.

Ju, if you're having troubles of any kind while on LCE, let Dixie know.
You can report it in the Site Feedback forum, here
Just tell her the type of weirdness you are having....

I'm following along at a distance. Busy with sewing and other daily *stuff*.
And, as I've said before, lurkers abound....

happy weekend to all!
(((hugs all around!)))
s

pegster · #23 10-10-2009, 12:47 PM

Hi Gang:

Brother's visit was just wonderful. How good to see he and his wife. They live in Tucson, remember? I got the guest room/office done, but didn't sew the curtains. It is okay.

Today is cold and foggy here in SoCa. Temp outside is supposed to be 76, but I don't believe it. My little inside temp says 70 with 55% humidity in the house. Yikes!

Still in the throes of settling and finding things and putting up with a ridiculous amount of physical pain. I'm preaching tomorrow, so it will be nice to get a little dough. Dh is going with me which is really nice. He is usually so busy on Sundays.

Reading back and keeping up. So good to "see" you all!

Love ya, Peg

tiashanty · #24 10-11-2009, 12:19 AM

Boy, do I hear ya Barb. I've struggled big time with this weight loss but I'm not giving up. In fact, the scale was down another 1 lb. this morning. I'm not expecting anything tomorrow...could be the small scoop of stuffing I had with our turkey dinner tonight. Extra time on the treadmill for me tomorrow.

The grandkids have gone home and the noise decibel has dropped about 90 degrees. Why do little ones have to scream when they talk? My ears were buzzing at dinner.

Dd is having such a rough time. Her doctor has her on 7 different meds and she's not reacting good to them. She's been at our house since Friday night and alternates between crying and shaking. Our ER is closed due to a doctor shortage or I would take her in. I'm thinking if she's not much better tomorrow I'll take her to town to a walk in clinic. She's just white and is getting sores from scratching. What a mess she is!

But, so far Sora is doing good. No more seizures. I won't find out the results of all the blood tests until Tuesday. I sure hope I won't have to do more tests...$277 was enough.

I think I'm going to go and relax with my latest book...Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult. It's a good read about the Amish people. I'm full of turkey so hopefully I'll have a good nights sleep tonight.

bkloots · #25 10-11-2009, 07:27 AM

Happy Thanksgiving, Donna. Sitting down with a good book sounds just perfect about now. Between DD and Sora, you have a hard time finding a peaceful moment--but I'm hoping they'll both be on a healthier course soon.

I did three 20 minute sessions (one after another) of the relaxation yoga yesterday, and boy did I feel good all day! I should remember to do that for myself!

My sweet kitty left a "present" for me on the carpet yesterday. She never does that, and I hoped it didn't mean she was sick or something. Come to find out, earlier in the day when I scooped her box and put the cover back on, I had accidentally turned the "porthole" to the wall. She couldn't get in! Poor kitty. She must have felt pretty bad in more ways than one.

Scales remain resolutely stuck. Broken, I guess. It does make me wonder. But I'm determined to stay the course for other reasons, too. At least that's what I tell myself. It's actually hard to believe I'm not losing steadily, or at least in increments, considering the major changes I made in my diet (and notably my drinking habits), the calorie average (1500--but calories don't count!!), and my regular exercise. I'm not ready to tweak anything yet--except to up the veggies, according to OWL. This is a puzzle many others have confronted, and I now "share the pain." But low-carb eating is really the way to go for me, and keeps my mind in the right place.

This morning I'm accompanying our Pakistani visitor to a church other than my own for two worship services. I'll be churched out! But she is a charming and incredibly dedicated person, and I'm pleased to help out with her networking efforts.

Happy Sunday.

tiashanty · #26 10-11-2009, 10:06 PM

Thanks Barb...it was nice to have all the family together again. And the turkey was so moist and tasty. Dh can't seem to stay out of it. lol

Dd had a rough night last night and I was very worried about her so I didn't sleep well either. She arrived here at 11 this morning and said she thought she was having a nervous breakdown. One look at her and I bundled her into the car and straight to the ER. Thank goodness it was open. On the way there I told her to stop lying and be honest with me and did she take more of her pills than she was supposed to. She admitted that on Wednesday and Thursday she had taken a total of 30 of her anxiety pills. It was what I had thought. It's a wonder her heart didn't stop. So she's now on the rebound from the pills. The dr. was very good with her and talked to her for a long time. He gave her a pill to stop the anxiety and told her she would have to just put up with the headache. The sores on her body will go away....she swears she'll never do it again. I reminded her that she always said that about alcohol too. After the way she's felt for the past 4 days I think I might be able to believe it this time. At least tonight I'll be able to relax and enjoy the evening.

After the stuffing and ice cream cake of last night I deserved the .4 lb. I gained this morning. My mom used to say it took 2 days for food to turn to fat so I've been really careful today. I'm hoping it will be gone tomorrow.

Barb: I feel for you really....for months I tried everything to try to make the scales move and they refused. I almost think that the longer you do lc the harder it gets to lose the weight. After the way I ate on holidays I think it might have been the boost I needed to start losing again. I hope.

Judy · #27 10-11-2009, 10:37 PM

Peg, so glad to see you drop in. Don't be a stranger. We miss you. Sorry the pain is geetting you down.

Barb, three classes of relaxation yoga

. I know that everyone enjoyed that. I'm all about yoga. I take two classes a week. One is an hour and a half of Ashtanga, the other is either a power yoga or Vinyasa --- depending on which days I go. I rarely go to a relaxation class-- more into the sweaty type, but there are time when it is quite enjoyable.

Donna, so sorry to hear that your daughter had such a rough weekend. I'm glad the ER was open and that the doctor was patient with her. Maybe this will be the final switch to get her on the road to recovery.

Donna and Barb. I know you are both struggling to get back to your ideal weights. I hate to tell you guys, but you may need to take calories into consideration while you are keeping your carbs under control. The basic physics of the body can be tricked some by low carb eating, but it sure works better if you will be mindful of the calories, too. I know you guys don't want to hear that, but as someone that's recently been there and is fighting to stay at goal, I can assure you, calories do count.

bkloots · #28 10-12-2009, 06:38 AM

Good morning, my dears. Up early, as always. Today is the Final Exam for the first unit of my art studies. Written and oral (demonstration of a tour stop). We've spent so much time with this stuff, I think I can do it in my sleep--but it's been a long time since I took an actual test! And I said "never again." Never say never.

Judy, I remember your comments about calories earlier. I've been averaging 1500, and I don't want to go below that. If that's maintenance for me, so be it. The calorie issue is a tough one--a process "science" hasn't figured out yet. It's possible that 1500 cals is all the energy I need for everything--and therefore my body will never need to access the remaining fat stores. But at least the calories I eat (including significant fat) will not be further stored, and I won't keep gaining. That's the theory I'm working on. Fitday is my friend.

And that's a lot of yoga! 90 minutes of Ashtanga? Power yoga? I get sweaty just thinking about it. In fact, even relaxation yoga makes me perspire. Yoga is a really good thing to do (she reminds herself). You must be really fit in addition to being svelte.

Now that I think about it, when I was at my lowest recent maintenance, I was doing at least an hour a week of weight training. If I could make myself hit the gym.... Well, it's winter. I might.

It's Monday. A day for good resolutions and new beginnings. Have a good week!

pegster · #29 10-12-2009, 02:33 PM

Wow, Judy!! You are really into that power yoga! Good for you! Sounds as though you are maintaining and doing well.

Barb: Good to hear from you and to see that you are still working on yourself too.

Donna: Prayers ascending for your dd, Sora and most of all, YOU.

Shel: So good to hear about you too.

Difficult weekend for me too with my dd. Loooong story, but more drama. This is the one who lives near here. Same old story. Different verse. Preaching was nice yesterday. Came home and finished "Alex Cross' Trial" by James Patterson. Started Diana Gabaldon's new book, "An Echo In The Bone" last night. I've read the complete "Outlander" series, and have been waiting for this new one. When the pain lessens, I will be doing more around the house. But, right now, I am laying low and reading, and laying on my bed with Sweet Pea (who is loving the attention. She sticks to me like glue!).

Love to all
Peg

tiashanty · #30 10-12-2009, 10:23 PM

Hi guys...woke up to a chilly -5C this morning. There was ice on the water bucket that I keep on the porch for the girls when I'm outside working. There are flurries forecast for tomorrow morning. Wonderful!! Way too early.

I spent the day with dd again. I haven't seen this much of her in years. She looks much better so I figured that some exercise and fresh air would be good for her. We were outside all day pulling plants and cleaning up the yard. 9 huge bags of flowers pulled out! The yard definitely looks bare. If her muscles are as sore as mine are...she will sleep well tonight. lol I'm taking her back to the doctor tomorrow as well as making an appointment at the drug and alcohol councellor...her idea. She also starts night school tomorrow night to get her GED. Maybe all this will keep her mind busy and help.

I ate pork rinds last night so my weight was up 1 lb. today. Not fair....I know it will probably be gone tomorrow but I still hate seeing it. I just don't think I have the patience to figure out how many calories I'm eating. I know what your saying Judy...I just don't want to hear it. lol

My dd has gone from a men's XXL to a ladies size 14 without even trying. Her metabolism must be going crazy with the way she can lose and gain so quickly. I think she feels better about herself now though. We celebrated the loss with a new pair of jeans for her to wear to class tomorrow.

Now I'm off to do some more reading. Talk to you all tomorrow.

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