Reflections...

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Well, I decided this morning that I need to reflect on where I have been so I can recommit and reorganize to get moving again, which *is* probably good from time to time (LOL).

This week, I did *not* go to Curves (nope, not even once)... I did walk 3x (3, 2 and 4 miles - yay I made it once) and this next week, is "5 mile week" so I don't know if I will even attempt Curves... hey, at least I am honest. If I am going to do this (what is a maraton to me) 7.46 mile walk in 4 more weeks, I need to focus my energy on getting my walking ready... Curves can wait (sorry Curves buddies).... well, ok... I will go for my 6-month weigh-in. I haven't been weighed there since end of Feb, so would like to see where I stand in line with their stats, ya know?

I did gain one pound this week (I am sure it was that mini chocolate binge due to stress Thurs/Fri), BUT I took off 3 inches, so walking my miles this week did something for me (LOL) - I am really not concerned with the number on the scale as seeing the inches going away. A year ago, I was almost 26 lbs heavier and 45.5 inches bigger. So, this in itself is a huge feat!

I keep waffling with what I want my end-all God-given size goal weight to be, you know? I was happy and felt healthy at 190, before children. The "charts" (LOL you have to love the legalistic medical society) say I should be like 165 to be at a healthy, normal BMI. I am thinking I would look like a sick, anorexic twig to be that weight again. I think I weighed that in 6th grade (GASP).... so, since the goal/idea is to get healthier, lose a little weight and enjoy life. I have stricken the "goal weight" from my vocabulary and am looking at my next mini-goal, which is to get to 275. That's a good goal for now. I'd like to be there soon, but I am still taking the slow way. I like to give myself some pleasures here and there.

The only "bad" eating I did this week was the chocolate bar and cookies Friday night (and no, I am not confessing how many I ended up eating).

So, in the past 10 months - other than my weight/inches progress, I have gained a lot of e-friends (love you all - thanks for your support, guidance, inspiration and friendship), I got a promotion at work, I have gained energy, stamina and strength. I suffer depression less (praise God) and have walked not just the hoped for in 1 year million steps, but I have passed 2 million steps (8+ mountains)... woooohooooo!!

So, with all that to be thankful and full of praise for.... in the next 6-12 months, I would just like to see that all continuing in some way. Can't imagine saying "I've walked 5 million steps" but I look forward to that day!!

Thanks for reading, and have a great weekend!!

Re-Start 6/15/05: 310 Current: 4/8/06: 284.2 -45.5"Mini Goal: 275

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In a message dated 4/8/2006 10:43:06 AM Pacific Standard Time, memyselves@... writes:

I have got to find a way to let him eat his snacks without me attacking him for one. LOL!

I am envisioning this, ..... she runs (or walks quickly) down the hall to nail him and steal his Lil Debbies!! Now I can say to you too "down girl" LOL... just kidding... you'll get back on track, I know you will....

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In a message dated 4/8/2006 12:13:52 PM Pacific Standard Time, memyselves@... writes:

Oh how I love those little cakes.

I know it isn't the same, but WW has some little cakes out... chocolate, carrot cake, etc.... I don't remember how many calories they are, but they equated to "2 points" for those familiar with WW.... just an idea. I tried them, they are "ok".... I'd rather plan a little and have a "real" tasty treat instead of their "diet" tasting food though (sorry, but it's true)

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Well, I decided this morning that I need to reflect on where I have been so I can recommit and reorganize to get moving again, which *is* probably good from time to time (LOL). That’s a good idea . Maybe that is what I need to do to get me going in the right direction again. Just to sit and think of where I have been and where I want to go and how to get there and how I have done it so far. I did gain one pound this week. Last week I gained a pound too. I don't know about this week yet. I am waiting till Monday to weigh in. but I think I have gained again this week too. The "charts" (LOL you have to love the legalistic medical society) say I should be like 165 to be at a healthy, normal BMI. According to weight watchers charts my heaviest should be 119 I think they said. Boy would I ever be a toothpick if I was that size. I think my goal will probably be around 130 to 135. Don't know yet. Will probably wait and see. I have a long long long way to go to get down there any way. The only "bad" eating I did this week was the chocolate bar and cookies Friday night . I had a frosty and an ice cream cone and oh yes some little debbie cakes. I so did not do well with my eating this week. My husband gets those little debbie cakes for his snacks and I have such a hard time not wanting them. They just call my name, but I have got to find a way to let him eat his snacks without me attacking him for one. LOL!

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LOL!!! Hehehe! That’s about it! LOL!!! You heard of the cookie monster? I am the Lil Debbie monster. LOL! Oh how I love those little cakes. Re: Reflections...In a message dated 4/8/2006 10:43:06 AM Pacific Standard Time, memyselves@... writes:I have got to find a way to let him eat his snacks without me attacking him for one. LOL!I am envisioning this, ..... she runs (or walks quickly) down the hall to nail him and steal his Lil Debbies!! Now I can say to you too "down girl" LOL... just kidding... you'll get back on track, I know you will....

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I love little debbies, but my friend brought in those WW snacks - the chocalate one wasn't bad. Tasty treat - is that the same as tasty cake? Same friend grew up in PA and when she went back for a visit last year she brought some back for us to try - the WW was much better IMHO. I can't figure out how she can be addicted to those things! yep - still procrastinating!ABrite@... wrote: In a message dated 4/8/2006 12:13:52 PM Pacific Standard Time, memyselves@... writes:Oh how I love those little cakes. I know it isn't the same, but WW has some little cakes out... chocolate, carrot cake, etc.... I don't remember how many calories they are, but they equated to "2 points" for those familiar with WW....

just an idea. I tried them, they are "ok".... I'd rather plan a little and have a "real" tasty treat instead of their "diet" tasting food though (sorry, but it's true)Live, Love, Laugh

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that's a great thing to do - I should but haven't. that's some good strides walking (poor pun intended) going to 5 miles just after hitting 4 - brave woman. oops forgot about the marathon. you've had a great year and why worry about numbers if you're feeling great and seeing results? now that I've got the age shrinkage going on - I'm going to have to adjust my end goal number - then I think "my end goal is to be healthy - why attach a number" ABrite@... wrote: Well, I decided this morning that I need to reflect on where I have been so I can recommit and reorganize to get moving again, which *is* probably good from time to time (LOL). This week, I did *not* go to Curves (nope, not

even once)... I did walk 3x (3, 2 and 4 miles - yay I made it once) and this next week, is "5 mile week" so I don't know if I will even attempt Curves... hey, at least I am honest. If I am going to do this (what is a maraton to me) 7.46 mile walk in 4 more weeks, I need to focus my energy on getting my walking ready... Curves can wait (sorry Curves buddies).... well, ok... I will go for my 6-month weigh-in. I haven't been weighed there since end of Feb, so would like to see where I stand in line with their stats, ya know? I did gain one pound this week (I am sure it was that mini chocolate binge due to stress Thurs/Fri), BUT I took off 3 inches, so walking my miles this week did something for me (LOL) - I am really not concerned with the number on the scale as seeing the inches going away. A year ago, I was almost 26 lbs heavier and 45.5 inches bigger. So, this in itself is a huge feat! I keep waffling with what I want my

end-all God-given size goal weight to be, you know? I was happy and felt healthy at 190, before children. The "charts" (LOL you have to love the legalistic medical society) say I should be like 165 to be at a healthy, normal BMI. I am thinking I would look like a sick, anorexic twig to be that weight again. I think I weighed that in 6th grade (GASP).... so, since the goal/idea is to get healthier, lose a little weight and enjoy life. I have stricken the "goal weight" from my vocabulary and am looking at my next mini-goal, which is to get to 275. That's a good goal for now. I'd like to be there soon, but I am still taking the slow way. I like to give myself some pleasures here and there. The only "bad" eating I did this week was the chocolate bar and cookies Friday night (and no, I am not confessing how many I ended up eating). So, in the past 10 months - other than my weight/inches progress, I have gained a lot of

e-friends (love you all - thanks for your support, guidance, inspiration and friendship), I got a promotion at work, I have gained energy, stamina and strength. I suffer depression less (praise God) and have walked not just the hoped for in 1 year million steps, but I have passed 2 million steps (8+ mountains)... woooohooooo!! So, with all that to be thankful and full of praise for.... in the next 6-12 months, I would just like to see that all continuing in some way. Can't imagine saying "I've walked 5 million steps" but I look forward to that day!! Thanks for reading, and have a great weekend!! Re-Start 6/15/05: 310 Current: 4/8/06: 284.2 -45.5"Mini Goal: 275Live, Love, Laugh

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You are doing great Kell. Especially with work being a struggle.

NH... Mom to Abby Liz 10/94 Anne 7/99

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Reflections...

Well, I decided this morning that I need to reflect on where I have been so I can recommit and reorganize to get moving again, which *is* probably good from time to time (LOL).I did this not to long ago. It had the results of lowing my calorie limit by 100 calories.

This week, I did *not* go to Curves (nope, not even once)...Awww...But you seem to be enjoying it:( I did walk 3x (3, 2 and 4 miles - yay I made it once) and this next week, is "5 mile week" so I don't know if I will even attempt Curves... hey, at least I am honest. Hey all that walking is probably just as good as anything at curves. If I am going to do this (what is a maraton to me) 7.46 mile walk in 4 more weeks, I need to focus my energy on getting my walking ready... Curves can wait (sorry Curves buddies).... well, ok... I will go for my 6-month weigh-in. I haven't been weighed there since end of Feb, so would like to see where I stand in line with their stats, ya know?I hope it is all good for you. I can't wait to hear!

I did gain one pound this week (I am sure it was that mini chocolate binge due to stress Thurs/Fri), BUT I took off 3 inches, so walking my miles this week did something for me (LOL) - I am really not concerned with the number on the scale as seeing the inches going away. A year ago, I was almost 26 lbs heavier and 45.5 inches bigger. So, this in itself is a huge feat!Yep, When you look back and see you're making the progress it sure helps. Mine is only coming off at a pound a week and sometimes I get discoraged but I try and remember my starting weight and it helps. I know I am making progress and when I started I have always said I want it to be slow and a change of life. Well be careful of what you wish for...cause it sure is slow.LOL But...It is progress and thats what matters.

I keep waffling with what I want my end-all God-given size goal weight to be, you know? You know what.... You're know when you get there. I was happy and felt healthy at 190, before children. The "charts" (LOL you have to love the legalistic medical society) say I should be like 165 to be at a healthy, normal BMI. I am thinking I would look like a sick, anorexic twig to be that weight again. I think I weighed that in 6th grade (GASP).... so, since the goal/idea is to get healthier, lose a little weight and enjoy life. I have stricken the "goal weight" from my vocabulary and am looking at my next mini-goal, which is to get to 275.Sounds like a good goal to me. I like setting those small goals so it seems like a big victory to me and its not so overwhelming. just a simple 2 pound loss to me is reason to be sooooo happy! That's a good goal for now. I'd like to be there soon, but I am still taking the slow way. I like to give myself some pleasures here and there.yep, thats what I keep saying. They say those that lose the weight 1 to 2 pounds a week are the ones more likely to keep the weight off because they are learning a new way of living.

The only "bad" eating I did this week was the chocolate bar and cookies Friday night (and no, I am not confessing how many I ended up eating).All the talk ablout the snickers easter candy sure had me wanting a snickers bar. But I didnt go get any. But I must confess I ordered a pizza last night but I had 2 slices and both slices was covered in my calories for the day!

So, in the past 10 months - other than my weight/inches progress, I have gained a lot of e-friends (love you all - thanks for your support, guidance, inspiration and friendship),The support helps, dosen't it? I got a promotion at work, I have gained energy, stamina and strength. I suffer depression less (praise God) and have walked not just the hoped for in 1 year million steps, but I have passed 2 million steps (8+ mountains)... woooohooooo!!This is my weakness right now. When I first started I was having a easier time doing the exercising and the calories was the hardest. It seeems I've done a reversal and now calorie counting is easier and getting that exercise in is harder.

So, with all that to be thankful and full of praise for.... in the next 6-12 months, I would just like to see that all continuing in some way. Can't imagine saying "I've walked 5 million steps" but I look forward to that day!!

Thanks for reading, and have a great weekend!!

Re-Start 6/15/05: 310 Current: 4/8/06: 284.2 -45.5"Mini Goal: 275

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From: ABrite@...

> Well, I decided this morning that I need to reflect on where I have been

> so I can recommit and reorganize to get moving again, which *is* probably

> good from time to time (LOL).

Yup. It's too easy to get side tracked if we don't keep re-focusing.

> This week, I did *not* go to Curves (nope, not even once)... I did walk 3x

> (3, 2 and 4 miles - yay I made it once) and this next week, is " 5 mile

> week " so I don't know if I will even attempt Curves...

I'd keep going if you can fit it into your schedule at all. Strength

training is important along with your walking.

> If I am going to do this (what is a maraton to me) 7.46 mile walk in 4

> more weeks, I need to focus my energy on getting my walking ready...

You'll do great! That's wonderful to set a goal like that and work toward

it.

> Curves can wait

I looked at the 24 Hour Fitness website and the classes look so fun. I'm

sure they are terribly difficult and exhausting but they look so much more

fun than the old step classes. The problem is budget and schedule though.

I just don't know how to fit in a gym membership.

> A year ago, I was almost 26 lbs heavier and 45.5 inches bigger. So, this

> in itself is a huge feat!

You're doing great!

> I keep waffling with what I want my end-all God-given size goal weight to

> be, you know? I was happy and felt healthy at 190, before children.

Who cares. We can worry about that when we get there. How tall are you?

I'm only 5'2 " so I have a long way to go. I'm thinking 150 and a size 12

would be nice but I'll worry about that sometime in 2007.

> say I should be like 165 to be at a healthy, normal BMI.

I looked great at 140 back in 1989 but I've had 2 kids since then and now

I'm 42.

> I have stricken the " goal weight " from my vocabulary and am looking at my

> next mini-goal, which is to get to 275.

Each " 9 " is a mini-goal for me. I'm out of the 280s and in the 260s so 259

will look mightly good. 226 is an important number for me since that was my

weight for several years before I started having kids and putting on another

50 pounds.

> So, in the past 10 months - other than my weight/inches progress, I have

> gained a lot of e-friends (love you all - thanks for your support,

> guidance, inspiration and friendship), I got a promotion at work, I have

> gained energy, stamina and strength. I suffer depression less

Fantastic. Keep those things in mind when the scale gets stubborn and won't

move for a few weeks.

Ann