Sept 2011 Weight Loss Adventure -- Sept Winner is Katvert!
#321
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Bard,California
Posts: 697
Originally Posted by marscrafter
Thanks for the encouragement, it is a little hard for me to not feel weird eating differently in front of people at the moment. I can't wait to get to onederland too. The idea of looking at the scale under 200 is really what's pushing me forward. I can't wait until we can celebrate being under that mark. :-) I'm trying to focus on a smaller amount at a time too, it seems more manageable than saying I need to lose 60 lbs or so.
Today was a bit harder for me because I was dying for some ice cream since it's been hot. I wonder when the sugar cravings go away? I made myself work on binding a quilt instead, which keeps my hands too busy to eat. LOL
Today was a bit harder for me because I was dying for some ice cream since it's been hot. I wonder when the sugar cravings go away? I made myself work on binding a quilt instead, which keeps my hands too busy to eat. LOL
#322
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Cadillac, MI
Posts: 6,487
nancia, I had my laugh for the day when I read your scale got scared and jumped back up when it went below 200. Maybe that's what wrong with my weight - my scale doesn't like to stay below a certain --0. I don't know what else it is. I am eating little enough and moving just enough. I am under some self induced stress and that will effect weight gain.
School starts tomorrow. The second year they're started without me. I don't miss it as much this year since I've started quilting. I'd like to get my birthday quilts caught up so I can do more charity quilting. A life without purpose has no purpose. If I can't teach the world to read anymore, I can help keep it warm.
I didn't sleep last night, so what am I doing up at 2:00 a.m.? Bed would be warmer. It's downright cold here. I should have turned the heat up, but I hate to too soon. 50s during the day and frost warnings tonight. It should be a little warmer tomorrow.
I don't know what a boomerang is, but that's okay. My quilting isn't ready to go in public. It took me two tries to get the block for Robert's wife with cancer made the right size. I will finish the one I have for a potholder or mug rug. A pretty pink and black one - not my colors. Maybe the church bazaar?
Lynne, I'm glad you took the day off from heavy exercise. Everything in moderation, my friend.
Off to bed. My bed partners have been out a couple of times to check on me. G'night.
School starts tomorrow. The second year they're started without me. I don't miss it as much this year since I've started quilting. I'd like to get my birthday quilts caught up so I can do more charity quilting. A life without purpose has no purpose. If I can't teach the world to read anymore, I can help keep it warm.
I didn't sleep last night, so what am I doing up at 2:00 a.m.? Bed would be warmer. It's downright cold here. I should have turned the heat up, but I hate to too soon. 50s during the day and frost warnings tonight. It should be a little warmer tomorrow.
I don't know what a boomerang is, but that's okay. My quilting isn't ready to go in public. It took me two tries to get the block for Robert's wife with cancer made the right size. I will finish the one I have for a potholder or mug rug. A pretty pink and black one - not my colors. Maybe the church bazaar?
Lynne, I'm glad you took the day off from heavy exercise. Everything in moderation, my friend.
Off to bed. My bed partners have been out a couple of times to check on me. G'night.
#323
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Victorville, Ca
Posts: 495
Hi all thought I better check in even if it is late and should be heading to bed. You all sound like your doing well, that's great.
Went on a walk this morning and because of the humidity I ache all over not even the Celibrex seems to help much. I am determined to get under the 150 mark. I weigh tomorrow so will see how I'm doing.
I used to fell uncomfortable eating different at a gathering of friends or family but once I said out loud that I'm on a eating plan and don't want to eat certain things everyone seemed fine with it. It was more me than them. Sometimes we just need to say it out loud and it makes all the difference to our success.
Hope you all have a great weekend and a successful week ahead.
Hugs to all
Gail
Went on a walk this morning and because of the humidity I ache all over not even the Celibrex seems to help much. I am determined to get under the 150 mark. I weigh tomorrow so will see how I'm doing.
I used to fell uncomfortable eating different at a gathering of friends or family but once I said out loud that I'm on a eating plan and don't want to eat certain things everyone seemed fine with it. It was more me than them. Sometimes we just need to say it out loud and it makes all the difference to our success.
Hope you all have a great weekend and a successful week ahead.
Hugs to all
Gail
#324
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Cadillac, MI
Posts: 6,487
My friends and family are so used to my unusual eating patterns that they don't notice. My two sentences, "I'm here for the company, not the food." or "Do I look like I've missed a meal?" take care of acquaintances at social gatherings. It really is impolite for non family members or non close friends to comment on what I eat ot don't eat. My daughter has been known to tell servers that.
Xylie, some of us never get full. Being a compulsive overeater with no appestat is a whole 'nother set of issues. I did feel full once in my life at a Thanksgiving dinner about 35 years ago. Stangely, I didn't like it.
Xylie, some of us never get full. Being a compulsive overeater with no appestat is a whole 'nother set of issues. I did feel full once in my life at a Thanksgiving dinner about 35 years ago. Stangely, I didn't like it.
#325
Originally Posted by nancia
lynne--i'm not stressing, but i have some other quilt commitments for this month and don't want to get totally overwhelmed! thanks. right now my back is not playing well with others, so to speak, and that is just one more obstacle and it makes me feel like i'm being whiny and making excuses. certainly not what i'm doing. i'd like to get all my august commitments out of the way! i don't think it's usual for so many to have issues about finishing, do you? how many booms have you done? ok, maybe i am stressing... lol. i'll try not to! are you on for the next one?
#326
Originally Posted by irishrose
nancia, I had my laugh for the day when I read your scale got scared and jumped back up when it went below 200. Maybe that's what wrong with my weight - my scale doesn't like to stay below a certain --0. I don't know what else it is. I am eating little enough and moving just enough. I am under some self induced stress and that will effect weight gain.
School starts tomorrow. The second year they're started without me. I don't miss it as much this year since I've started quilting. I'd like to get my birthday quilts caught up so I can do more charity quilting. A life without purpose has no purpose. If I can't teach the world to read anymore, I can help keep it warm.
I didn't sleep last night, so what am I doing up at 2:00 a.m.? Bed would be warmer. It's downright cold here. I should have turned the heat up, but I hate to too soon. 50s during the day and frost warnings tonight. It should be a little warmer tomorrow.
I don't know what a boomerang is, but that's okay. My quilting isn't ready to go in public. It took me two tries to get the block for Robert's wife with cancer made the right size. I will finish the one I have for a potholder or mug rug. A pretty pink and black one - not my colors. Maybe the church bazaar?
Lynne, I'm glad you took the day off from heavy exercise. Everything in moderation, my friend.
Off to bed. My bed partners have been out a couple of times to check on me. G'night.
School starts tomorrow. The second year they're started without me. I don't miss it as much this year since I've started quilting. I'd like to get my birthday quilts caught up so I can do more charity quilting. A life without purpose has no purpose. If I can't teach the world to read anymore, I can help keep it warm.
I didn't sleep last night, so what am I doing up at 2:00 a.m.? Bed would be warmer. It's downright cold here. I should have turned the heat up, but I hate to too soon. 50s during the day and frost warnings tonight. It should be a little warmer tomorrow.
I don't know what a boomerang is, but that's okay. My quilting isn't ready to go in public. It took me two tries to get the block for Robert's wife with cancer made the right size. I will finish the one I have for a potholder or mug rug. A pretty pink and black one - not my colors. Maybe the church bazaar?
Lynne, I'm glad you took the day off from heavy exercise. Everything in moderation, my friend.
Off to bed. My bed partners have been out a couple of times to check on me. G'night.
My state is in dire need of prayers and rain. The wildfires are so bad that we've been able to smell the smoke in the house for the past 3 days. There was one north of town yesterday that burned over 1,000 acres in a subdivision. It is still burning and I have not heard about property damage.
My walks will have to be moved to the treadmill for this week. How I pray for those with breathing problems.
Hope today is a good one for everyone!
#328
I have a new challenge to finish out the year.
The journey of 1,000 miles begins with one step.
We have 116 days left in 2011. Each of us should set the "mileage" they want to walk daily. Let's say, for example, I want to walk 2 miles a day.
Next step. Multiply by 2 x 116 and I get 232. Now the fun part, go to your map, find your location, and pick 232 (or your number) miles away, for me that is Birmingham, AL!
I am walking to Birmingham! Pick your location and let's start walking!
Clear as mud? Where are you walking???
The journey of 1,000 miles begins with one step.
We have 116 days left in 2011. Each of us should set the "mileage" they want to walk daily. Let's say, for example, I want to walk 2 miles a day.
Next step. Multiply by 2 x 116 and I get 232. Now the fun part, go to your map, find your location, and pick 232 (or your number) miles away, for me that is Birmingham, AL!
I am walking to Birmingham! Pick your location and let's start walking!
Clear as mud? Where are you walking???
#329
i think that's a great idea, mj. i'm in levittown, pa so i might make it as far as philadelphia. i've never been much of a walker, but i will certainly put in the effort!
lynne-- i think our missing boom quilter is working on our blocks and is sending her f8 with them. that's what i heard. so sorry you won't be in the next one! it does seem to get more and more expensive, but as long as my husband is willing to pay for it i'll keep going. i do this in lieu of a social life! i always pray for texas. i want it to be there when i get there! take care, my friend.
lynne-- i think our missing boom quilter is working on our blocks and is sending her f8 with them. that's what i heard. so sorry you won't be in the next one! it does seem to get more and more expensive, but as long as my husband is willing to pay for it i'll keep going. i do this in lieu of a social life! i always pray for texas. i want it to be there when i get there! take care, my friend.
#330
Originally Posted by purplemem
I have a new challenge to finish out the year.
The journey of 1,000 miles begins with one step.
We have 116 days left in 2011. Each of us should set the "mileage" they want to walk daily. Let's say, for example, I want to walk 2 miles a day.
Next step. Multiply by 2 x 116 and I get 232. Now the fun part, go to your map, find your location, and pick 232 (or your number) miles away, for me that is Birmingham, AL!
I am walking to Birmingham! Pick your location and let's start walking!
Clear as mud? Where are you walking???
The journey of 1,000 miles begins with one step.
We have 116 days left in 2011. Each of us should set the "mileage" they want to walk daily. Let's say, for example, I want to walk 2 miles a day.
Next step. Multiply by 2 x 116 and I get 232. Now the fun part, go to your map, find your location, and pick 232 (or your number) miles away, for me that is Birmingham, AL!
I am walking to Birmingham! Pick your location and let's start walking!
Clear as mud? Where are you walking???
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