Good morning

May 27, 2001

JJ,

Tell me what you are doing exercise wise. I may try it. I am going to the gym now started this week. Now, I am planning on doing full body weights three times a week. Is that enough? I will do cardio 5 to

6 times a week for 45 minutes. Are you doing a lot more than that?

Hope you can read this.

a

-- Good Morning

Good Morning to you all,I am still not getting any mail from this group on my server. So I am going to the web site to read and post. Hope everyone has had a good weekend...so far. I did get lots of exercise in yesterday, and will today. I am sitting at 130 on center this morning. I am glad. No I am JAZZED!!!! Even though I had too many carbs yesterday. I was shocked that I had lost another 1 1/2# since Friday. Must be all the exercise. That has been the key for me. To work harder and longer....and boy has it helped my energy levels....that and a few other things!!!! Have a good weekend and stay lowcarb as much as possible.JJPlease visit our homepage at http://members.xoom.com/AChallengersYou will find information, recipes, before and after pictures.To contact any of the the list moderators, you can email them at:Joya (joya7@...), Kari (kari@...), Norma (norwood@...), JJ (cybercat@...), Dianne (lambert1@...) Visit our 2000 Train Tour Site - http://www.brunnet.net/k & l/web_site_train_tour/actraintour.htm

May 28, 2001

My mail is coming in all over the place. I was only getting around 30 a day

and then came home to over 500 messages. Dates were so out of sync. Was it

my turn for a run in with the Yahoo mystery method of mail delivery?

Barb

Good Morning

> Good Morning to you all,

> I am still not getting any mail from this group on my server. So I

> am going to the web site to read and post. Hope everyone has had a

> good weekend...so far. I did get lots of exercise in yesterday, and

> will today. I am sitting at 130 on center this morning. I am glad.

> No I am JAZZED!!!! Even though I had too many carbs yesterday. I

> was shocked that I had lost another 1 1/2# since Friday. Must be all

> the exercise. That has been the key for me. To work harder and

> longer....and boy has it helped my energy levels....that and a few

> other things!!!!

>

> Have a good weekend and stay lowcarb as much as possible.

>

> JJ

>

> Please visit our homepage at http://members.xoom.com/AChallengers

> You will find information, recipes, before and after pictures.

> To contact any of the the list moderators, you can email them at:

> Joya (joya7@...), Kari (kari@...), Norma

(norwood@...), JJ (cybercat@...), Dianne

(lambert1@...)

> Visit our 2000 Train Tour Site -

http://www.brunnet.net/k & l/web_site_train_tour/actraintour.htm

>

May 29, 2001

Hi there all you dear Challengers,

I'm back. Actually I've been back a week but had so much mail stacked

up that I'm just now getting caught up.

Had a wonderful time with " Laru " and her brood. DH Rick is still a

sweetie and just " loves his MIL " . Snerk, snerk, snerk.

We did really well with our eating and I'm trying to " make do " with what

I have since I got home. I spent almost all my money on the vacation and

have to wait until payday on Friday to stock up again. EEEGADS I hate to be

broke.

Got a visit on Saturday from our insurance man who is from Jordan, and

guess what!!!!!!. He is on a lo-carb diet (not Atkins), has lost weight and

is feeling better all the time. He bet me that if I would just get serious

I could break the big " 2-0-0 " in a month. Doesn't that sound exciting??

He DIDN'T know, however, that many of the fast food places will make

you a double cheese burger and wrap it in lettuce leaves if you ask them

thus eliminating the bun altogether. This was good news for him since he is

on the road quite a bit.

So here we go loves. " Once again into the breach " , whatever that means.

I see we have acquired some newbys and I want to welcome you. I am " Mom

Pudge " the unofficial Gramma of the list. What it really means is that I'm

the oldest child and therefore have to set a good example. Actually I'm one

of the worst examples but like I said " Once more into the breach " . We are

so glad to have you on our list and will help you anyway we can. We play

around a lot but if losing weight and feeling better isn't a lot of fun, I

don't know what is.

Feel free to share problems or ask any question you may have because ALL

of us have " Been There, Done That " many times for some, and can usually come

up with good suggestions or maybe just some encouraging words " and the skies

are not cloudy all day " .

So again " HI Y'ALL " and Welcome Newbies/

Love Mom Pudge, the returned prodigal daughter

pudge@...

May 29, 2001

I see we have acquired some newbys and I want to welcome you. I am "MomPudge" the unofficial Gramma of the list. What it really means is that I'mthe oldest child and therefore have to set a good example. Actually I'm oneof the worst examples but like I said "Once more into the breach". We are

She forgot to mention that she is *MY* REAL mom... she gave birth to me almost 35 years ago, one very lovely and glorious day, right mom? Actually, it was the best labor she had ever had because it produced wonderful fruitage....

Kari, feeling all the more better today ))) I love being wonderful fruitage...

May 29, 2001

***She forgot to mention that she is *MY* REAL mom... she gave birth to me

almost 35 years ago, one very lovely and glorious day, right mom? Actually,

it was the best labor she had ever had because it produced wonderful

fruitage....

Kari, feeling all the more better today ))) I love being wonderful

fruitage...***

OK Gang,

This Atkid is beyond help. When we made her we broke the mold. (I don't

think so, however). Her kids have inherited a lot of " Kari " and Karissa is

a little Kari. Karissa and Junior look so much like their Mom it is eerie.

I just hope they have inherited her drive and leadership.

All kidding aside, she is my best friend and always seems to have that

pitchfork in my butt urging me to break the big 2-0-0. And I love her

dearly.

Love Mom Pudge, the blessed one

pudge@...

May 30, 2001

Kari may I say that you are a real fruit of the loon or is that loom

Love ya kid

May 30, 2001

Good morning .

It is nice to see the scale move down.

The sun is shinning, altho it is only 40 degrees,

I am ready to Walk.

I sure would be nice to get you through the month of

June with no stalls. Think Positive!

I just visited Fitday (thanks to Jayne's prodding) and it

is a great site. Easy to use too.

di

May 30, 2001

well i am down to 182 this morning nothing like a good first day of induction not a great weight but its down from where i was hopeing i make it to the 170s before i stall

YAY!!!! Thats GOOD news and a reward for you being so good yesterday!!!! Awesome.. keep it up today too!

Kari

May 31, 2001

And good morning to you too, ,

You have made a most excellent start. Of course it was yesterday I'm

answering.

I started today on the " No Cheat Challenge " and I gotta tell you my

body is already rebelling. I am slugging the water as I sit here at the

'puter but my body is saying, " Hey, where's my usual stuff??? " What's with

this strange craving I have that I can't even think of what I want. Weird

old lady!!! )))

I have the feeling this is going to be a tough trip since I'm not

famous for my self control.

Love Mom Pudge, the craving one

pudge@...

May 31, 2001

Dear Mom i have also been taking l-glutimine i think its helping with the

cravings i have gotten a headache every day so far too just hang in there

remember you want to get below that 200 so you can play with your

grandchildren and not have kari wheeling you around the mall

catherine

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June 1, 2001

You can do it, Mom, I know you can. Just take it one craving at a time. I sometimes have a large glass of water just before a time of day that i know is bad for cravings. Like I crave the minute i walk in the door from work so if I drink a large glass just before leaving work, I am less apt to eat when I walk in the door. Hang in there, you know it gets easier after a week or so.

corkster

-- Re: good morning

And good morning to you too, ,You have made a most excellent start. Of course it was yesterday I'manswering.I started today on the "No Cheat Challenge" and I gotta tell you mybody is already rebelling. I am slugging the water as I sit here at the'puter but my body is saying, "Hey, where's my usual stuff???" What's withthis strange craving I have that I can't even think of what I want. Weirdold lady!!! )))I have the feeling this is going to be a tough trip since I'm notfamous for my self control.Love Mom Pudge, the craving onepudge@...Please visit our homepage at http://members.xoom.com/AChallengersYou will find information, recipes, before and after pictures.To contact any of the the list moderators, you can email them at:Joya (joya7@...), Kari (kari@...), Norma (norwood@...), JJ (cybercat@...), Dianne (lambert1@...) Visit our 2000 Train Tour Site - http://www.brunnet.net/k & l/web_site_train_tour/actraintour.htm

June 1, 2001

Dear Mom Pudge,

I hope you are feeling up to par really soon!!!! In the meantime, look at it as your body getting rid of all those yucky carbs!!!

Good luck and feel better soon!

Joya

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June 1, 2001

And Good Morning to you Dear ,

Well today is June 1st. The first day of the " No Cheat " month, and I

started it off in true " Mom Pudge " fashion with a case of 24 hr. STOMACH

FLU.

Guarantee no cheats today but I won't count the weight lose either (if

there is any).

Today is also pay day and when I go shopping I'm going to buy the foods

I will be eating. I will try the the l-Glutamine for the cravings. It's

crazy. I don't know what I want but my stomach is telling me " You want

something, dummy. " It's a crazy thing.

So anyway, aside from the fact that I am glued to the house today, the

weather is perfect. It will be about 100 F today but cooler tomorrow blue

skies and fluffy clouds. No haze to speak of and when I went out this

morning to get the paper at 5:30 am, you could see the Sierra Nevada Mt.

range all the way from North to South. Beautiful. I did manage to get the

girls (my roses) watered and my son wants me to plant a sweet potato

today because they make such pretty vines.

Hope your day is perfect.

Love Mom Pudge, the cramping one

pudge@...

June 1, 2001

Thank you for the good suggestions Corkster,

I am going to try the icewater ploy. My stomach runs by instinct anyway

and probably won't realize I slipped something past it until it's time for

afternoon snack or dinner.

By the way, that pretty pink you sent me. I have a wild rose in the

back that is just that color. It has a pale yellow center and is so lovely.

Still a baby but hopefully will grow and spread out over the ground back

there.

Love to my Corkster, Mom Pudge

pudge@...

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June 1, 2001

Ah Joya,

Thank you for the sweet get well card. How did you know that I love

giraffes. Always the positive attitude. Am feeling better since this

morning and last night. Lots of water and some Compazine on the side.

Love Mom Pudge, who thinks she is going to survive

August 13, 2002

So sorry to hear this, Beck...I was wondering where

Lem was. Darn! Please let him know I'm sending

prayers and good wishes.

How are you doing?

Lynn

--- lem1432 wrote:

> Hello everyone, just a note to let you all know lem

> is in the hosp.

> He is out of ICU and is doing better. He had another

> tachycadia

> attack. He is hoping the Drs. will let him come home

> tomorrow. Beck

>

August 14, 2002

Beck...my prayers are with you and lem. Please keep us posted. annette

-----Original Message-----From: TeddiFromOK@... Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 8:28 AMTo: OurMyositis Subject: Re: Good morningbeckI am so sorry that lem is in the hospital. Thanksfor letting us know and please keep us up todate. Hopefully he will be feeling betteroverall when he gets home.Teddimailto:teddifromok@...

August 14, 2002

Beck...my prayers are with you and lem. Please keep us posted. annette

-----Original Message-----From: TeddiFromOK@... Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 8:28 AMTo: OurMyositis Subject: Re: Good morningbeckI am so sorry that lem is in the hospital. Thanksfor letting us know and please keep us up todate. Hopefully he will be feeling betteroverall when he gets home.Teddimailto:teddifromok@...

January 13, 2004

You know you're getting older when you get excited about SS checks, Dorothy.

lol My husband died 5 years ago so I have been getting SS since I was 60. Sure

helps...I am getting excited about getting Medicare.....lol The health

insurance premiums are killing me.........thanks for all the advice about

exercising, etc. I'm afraid I am very lax in that dept. and must get started.

If you ever want to e-mail me privately, feel free.... rijoyce@... BTW,

my maiden name was Dorothy and my mother's name is Dorothy Dorothy believe it or

not.....lol rj

Good Morning

Well I'm 62 today- will start my social security checks in March-

that's exciting. RJ I agree it is very hard as you get older and that

most won't understand that. When I exercise at least 5 days a week

then I can control the tummy area from expanding, after 4 children

and no exercise for many years of my life this problem area can be

controlled but not eliminated. My hips are 42 l/2 and were 4l for

years and they seem to be stuck on that. The waist at it's lowest has

been 33 l/2, it is 36 l/2 right now. I do l00 double waist twists

daily in addition to the treadmill or an exercise tape to usually

equal 25-30 minutes total and it is staying at that for some unknown

reason and it might remain there, sad but true. For years I looked at

the size in clothing especially jeans, poured myself into l5/l6's so

that if I drank or ate when we went anywhere I was beyond miserable.

Now I feel good and look good in Misses l7/l8 jeans, I am comfortable

and actually look much better also and this has taken a long time to

say to myself, hey so what if you are this size, yes you need to get

rid of being in the l80's, you aren't 2l0 any longer and you won't be

and you need to get to l70 and then you can say hey I am in

maintenance. I have been l70 lots of times in these past few years

and those few pounds actually don't make a lot of difference in my

clothing. I have been maintaining l79-l8l for months and just went up

to l83-l85 and I realize that it will slowly become l85-l87 and then

keep moving upward. The only way to get off these pounds is to be

accurate, measure and realize what I am putting in my body daily. I

also have the added problem of managing glucose and this is a

learning process.

Happy belated birthday to Mitch, I am reading back posts to get to

know all of you. The list isn't coming to my email box so I'm at the

groups site, hopefully it will soon and I know this is a Yahoo glitch.

Have a wonderful day everyone. We're going to the Sizzler this

afternoon for my lunch. I do very well on salad bars as I avoid the

dressing which adds up the fat, calories and points.

Dorothy

January 13, 2004

Thanks so much for the desktop calculator that will calculate more

than the 4 grams of fiber- much much appreciated. Yes I'll be writing

to you personally. I too am waiting for medicare then the birthdays

can just stop. My hubby will be 68 next week and has medicare and the

supplemental policy and we've never paid anything except for the

premiums. I'm without health care except for a major medical policy

and it's not fun. Dorothy

August 29, 2005