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teelbee · #46 10-17-2009, 05:33 PM

Hey, all! Bet you knew I'd be back sooner or later. Well, here it is later so, Hello and ((hugs)) to you all.

It's great to read the news the news about each of you; I was pleased so see the familiar names -- nice surprise.

After maintaining well through 2007 and much of 2008, I've just not been able to keep myself in the weight conscious mode for more than a few days at a time. Currently, my weight is about 152, down from a high of 155-157 last summer (I was 176 when I started low carb, and my lowest maintained weigh was 133). I am pudgy and even my bigger clothes are too snug for comfort. Maybe renewing my membership here will help me get back on track?

I made a pumpkin pecan strudel pie today for a potluck tonight. It was completely from scratch, using real pumpkins and making the crust. I hope it's good, as everyone is expecting a killer dessert. It's been a long time since I've done this much cooking. And, that's part of the weight problem. I lost my cooking mojo, so we've been eating mostly takeout dinners for a long time.

I still work as an instructor at the Youth Science Institute. It's a physically active job; but not the fat-burning sustained exercise I really need. A new little exercise studio opened near me, and I always swore I'd support any yoga studio that opened in my neighborhood. Alas, yoga has not been popular, so they are down to 2 yoga classes a week. I've tried getting into their Pilates reformer classes; which are fine, but expensive and not always at the most convenient times for me. Maybe I'll try the Zumba classes (group exercise classes are not as costly as the Pilates reformer class).

We are in the middle of repairs to our basement level (bedroom, bath, laundry, den). We keep thinking we've found the solution to keeping out leaks in the back bedroom; then learning there's always a new way to leak. Last summer, we had a new vinyl/limestone composite tile floor laid, had wallboard removed and a waterproofing applied to the affected inside wall. That's when we discovered water intrusion on the other side, too! We emptied a large storage closet and discovered dark stains on the wall board. So, that was removed, exposing ~really~ bad leakage we didn't even know about!

Then, Tuesday we had an amazing 3.3 inches of rain in about 12 hours. I came home from work to a HUGE puddle in the basement covering about 1/3 of the bedroom, and half the hallway. I vacuumed up gallons of water. The new floor held up beautifully; I am so thankful for that!

The HOA is ~almost~ ready to bite a very expensive bullet and have the building's cinderblock foundation re-waterproofed from the outside. Meanwhile, contractors will sandblast a couple of walls inside and coat them with some extraordinary waterproof membrane. Basements are pretty rare in this part of the country, and now I know why.

Well, enough of my house woes. I really need to focus on weight management, and I'll try to check in here for clues and news more often.

MaryKay · #47 10-17-2009, 07:52 PM

It's been a while since I stopped in - but HI!
I had knee surgery this morning - arthroscopy, and he listed lots of little things he fixed. So, sitting here with 'toes over nose' and a cooling 'cast' on my knee. Still feeling okay from the surgery drugs - will probably wear off tomorrow.
So, last March I joined WW, got serious about it in May - and am now down 24 lbs. Just a few more and I will break 200!! That may happen this weekend, because food is not exactly an interest right now.
WW is working this time, as I have a friend I go with - and am also taking some exercise classes with another friend. The move to the condo was definitely a great step for me.
So I had gotten up to 3 miles and then started taking a body-conditioning group, and aqua jogging. I love the water work, but will probably not be trying the body conditioning for quite a while.
SO, as soon as I am to the point where I can walk again, I'll be hitting the inside nearby.
And DD is getting married next year, so lots of planning going on there.

Thats about it in my world for now. Congrats on everyone's successes and I hope all the problems get resolved soon.
Hugs.

Shelleyg · #48 10-17-2009, 08:03 PM

Terry!!!!
How great to *see* you here!!! Gosh...I've wondered about ya many, many times!!!
Welcome home, girlfriend!!

I'm with you. The best I can tell, (going back in my fitday weight log), I'm also up about 8 or 9 lbs. Grrrrr! I can get in the groove for a few days, then something comes along that totally upsets my apple cart. The one thing I do seem to be keeping at a constant though is my running.[weather permitting]
And speaking of apples, that's one of my offenders as of late. I did a little *comparison* taste test baking pitting Jonagolds against Jonathans using a non LC [Ina Garten] recipe. sigh.
DH liked both. I told him to savour the taste 'cause that's the end of the testing! LOL!

Barb...glad your 3rd graders came through.

Donna...hang in there. It sure hurts our hearts when our furkids are sick.

Judy...hope you have a sun-shiney weekend! I think we're through with the rain for a few days; I got in a good 2 mile run this morning...facing a slight north wind, even.

Peg...I think of you often. It's so nice when you get to pop in here for a visit!

Missing Bren, Alida, and Bert!! Hope you gals are good!

to infinity and beyond!
(((hugs all around!)))
s

Shelleyg · #49 10-17-2009, 08:07 PM

whoops..MK!
posting at near the same time!
Hope your recovery is super fast! I am impressed you can post coherently on the day of surgery! hehe

Get well soon!

s

bkloots · #50 10-17-2009, 09:17 PM

Wow! Look who's back! Great to see you--and of course we're glad to help celebrate being "on track." I think having a forum of Friends is the best motivator and sustainer there is. The whole secret of WW AND LCE is not the diet--it's the community. Welcome back to the circle.

Judy · #51 10-17-2009, 09:59 PM

What a great surprise to see so many posts this evening and an even greater surprise to see two from old friends. Welcome back Terry and MK!

I totally understand about taking a detour on the maintenance track. I thought I had it down, and then let 25-30 pounds slip up on me. Thank heavens I got hold of myself before it got any worse. I am now AGAIN trying to learn the art of maintaining. I swear, losing is easier than maintaining. My plan (which is working for now) is to keep tracking what I eat, and keep putting it down in my journal. It helps to keep me mindful of what I am putting in my mouth. I can tell that some old bad habits are slipping back in the picture. I will not let myself fall victim again.

bkloots · #52 10-18-2009, 06:11 AM

Terry, we're about in the same place weight-wise. After several years of maintaining in the neighborhood of 135-138 (with a low for a while of about 130), I went wandering off with the Weight Creep and only came to my senses when I started to push past 155. I went on induction Aug. 29, and quickly dropped 10 lbs. For a month now, I've been solidly "stalled" at 145. I'd sure like to see 135 again. But this time, I'm just going to be patient with the process.

I was doing 2x/wk weight training group classes last time I hit my low, and I'm thinking I should work on that again. However, I do walk every day, sometimes with hand weights, and feel like I'm in pretty good shape.

Mary Kay! Hope you recover quickly. Knees are important. I'm glad the WW companionship has been helpful. I know how much I depend on the accountability of hanging out at LCE--although the only person who really holds me accountable is ME. If I'm honest over at Fitday, I can keep a handle on what I'm doing, or not doing, right.

Right now, I'm at that critical point where I have to tell myself that LC eating is a good idea for its own sake, for other health reasons than weight. Digging out all my LC books (Atkins, Eades, Taubes, et al) makes that clear.

Take care of you!

tiashanty · #53 10-18-2009, 10:03 PM

Isn't it great to see Terry and MaryKay back with us? Terry, I've thought of you so many times....you should see all my flowers!!! They grew beautifully and give a real showing. And, I don't have to worry about them coming back each year....they do and plentifully. Thank you again.

MaryKay: I'm also amazed that you're doing so well the day of surgery. Good for you...and losing that weight is wonderful. I'm like everyone else here...I let the weight creep come along and didn't kick it to the curb. Now, I'm battling the 26 lbs. that I let come back.

Shelley: I'm exactly like you. I do fine for a couple of days and then let myself slip. I wonder why we do this? I'm sure not feeling deprived. This is the first weekend that I've actually stayed on plan although I had to give myself a talking to this afternoon when my mind started thinking about going into the kitchen for a snack.

Judy: Still raining there? We got a real downpour yesterday and this morning. I kind of enjoyed it...but my furkids didn't when it was walk time. Wet dog sure doesn't smell nice.

Barb: You have the patience of a saint. I get so upset when that stupid scale doesn't co-operate.

Speaking of scales mine did go down a little this morning...very little. I expected more but I guess I forget to tell the scale that. Tomorrow is another day.

Peg, Brenda, Alida...you all are sure missed.

bkloots · #54 10-19-2009, 08:09 AM

Saint Barbara here.

Actually, I don't have the patience of a saint--I have the stubbornness of a mule. That would be a Missouri mule. At this point, I just convince myself that not gaining is as good as losing, and that's that. I don't "cheat" and I spend a lot of time considering the science behind all this weight management stuff. Yeah--I guess I do qualify as a saint in the LC Religion!

This morning I'm attending lectures about the new American Indian wing opening at the Nelson in November. We won't actually get to go into the galleries, so it might be a little dry. But I want to get a head start on the info.

Yesterday we carved pumpkins. They look really cute. Lots of people in KC seem to be getting into the Halloween spirit (so to speak) with fantastic outdoor home decorations. I think in tough times, people want to celebrate in small ways.

Have a great week everybody.

Shelleyg · #55 10-19-2009, 08:40 AM

In case the birthday girl drops by........

Happy Birthday, Bren!!!
Hope it's totally TERRIFIC!!!

we miss ya!!
(((hugs)))
s

Shelleyg · #56 10-19-2009, 09:55 AM

oh...I forgot to say...
our wildchild furkid,

Kassie Noel

turns 2 years old today!!!
Wow...it seems like only yesterday that I brought her home to live with us! LOL!

OK...off to run....
later, chickapeeps!
s

tiashanty · #57 10-19-2009, 12:56 PM

I think Brenda would be honored to share her birthday with Kassie. Happy Birthday Brenda.

Back later.

Shelleyg · #58 10-19-2009, 03:55 PM

here's a pic of the 2 year old wild-child!! LOL!
(there's also another new one in her thread.)

bkloots · #59 10-19-2009, 10:09 PM

Bren, the last time I looked at my Birthday list, October 19 was SO far in the future. What happened??? Hope you did something festive on your special day.

Today was glorious in KC. Spent part of the morning at an Art lecture, and then we went sailing. Since I'm the "ballast" (the weight in the front of the boat!), I'm the one who gets splashed with all the cold water. But it was a really great day on the lake, and I was glad we decided to take advantage of the good breeze.

My second tour is Tuesday morning. I'm going to be evaluated on this one, so I'm hoping I get a good group of 3rd graders. Wish me luck.

Take care of you.

tiashanty · #60 10-20-2009, 11:47 AM

Good luck on the tour Barb. You've left me with this vision of you standing at the front of the boat like one of the wooden be carvings that used to be put onto the front of the boat. lol

Dh surprised me with an early bd present last night. He'd ordered me a complete border system for my scrapbooking. It includes 21 punches! Now, I can't wait to get some spare time to play. Just not enough time in the day (or night).

Scale dropped .6 this morning. I was kind of disappointed because I've been so careful and have been adding to my treadmill time every day. I still think my problem is that I don't eat enough. But, if you're not hungry I can't see eating. That's one of my problems that I'm trying to get away from. I'll admit that I'm an emotional eater so it's hard to have to eat for the calories and not because I'm hungry.

One of the benefits of sticking to this woe is that I'm not bloated anymore. I hate that feeling!

I'm still doing my knitting too. Finished another toque on Friday night and started another. It won't be long until the homeless are looking for ways to keep warm. I should be able to deliver about 25 toques to the shelter in town. Also, we've done some book work at the Legion and find we have an extra $1000that we will be able to donate to the local food bank. Sure does make you feel good to be able to do something for the less fortunate.

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