May2011 Weight Loss Winner is MissyGirl!
05-03-2011, 05:01 AM
#171
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Middle of Nowhere, Indiana
Posts: 171
Good Morning Gang!
I did well on my exercise yesterday. Okay on my eating. Still bad on my water intake.
Today is a new day. I'm fixing to go on my walk. It's a tad bit chilly but maybe it'll just motivate me to walk faster? I won't do much other than that since I have to go be with my sis today while she goes to court (again) with her deadbeat dad of an ex.
After crying loudly at the gas pump, I'll stop at the store and get some salad supplies.
I did well on my exercise yesterday. Okay on my eating. Still bad on my water intake.
Today is a new day. I'm fixing to go on my walk. It's a tad bit chilly but maybe it'll just motivate me to walk faster? I won't do much other than that since I have to go be with my sis today while she goes to court (again) with her deadbeat dad of an ex.
After crying loudly at the gas pump, I'll stop at the store and get some salad supplies.
05-03-2011, 05:53 AM
#172
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Misssissippi
Posts: 3,196
Originally Posted by sewNso
someone PM me, and said, it was you, that got tru kicked off. WRONG. it wasn't me. i do not believe in hurting anyone.
Off to work on jane. everyone should make a jane. it will surely keep body and spirit occupied. either by hand or machine.
missy -good luck with your surgury. GB
MJ--you are a treasure.
Off to work on jane. everyone should make a jane. it will surely keep body and spirit occupied. either by hand or machine.
missy -good luck with your surgury. GB
MJ--you are a treasure.
You are great to stick with this when people are mean. It is so tempting to give up.
05-03-2011, 05:57 AM
#173
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Misssissippi
Posts: 3,196
We have the cutoff! Our last new member of the month:
52. NCsunshine
From this point forward, anyone can post or lurk but is not eligible to win the prize.
CHALLENGE FOR TODAY:
I borrowed this challenge from Al-Anon, although I've seen it many times in many places. This is my inspiration when my world seems overwhelming. Tell me what you think...
Just for today: I will try to live through this day only,
and not tackle all my problems at once.
I can do something for twelve hours that
would appall me if I felt that I had to
keep it up for a lifetime.
Just for today: I will be happy. This
assume to be true what Abraham Lincoln said,
*Most folks are as happy as they make up their
minds to be.*
Just for today: I will adjust myself to what is,
and not try to adjust everything to my own desires. I will
Take my *luck* as it comes, and fit myself into it
Just for today:I will try to strengthen my mind. I will study.
I will not be a mental loafer.
I will read something that requires effort.
Thought and concentration.
Just for today: I will exercise my soul
in three ways: it will do somebody a good turn
and not get found out; if anybody know of it, it
will not count. I will do at least two things I
don't want to do-- just for exercise. I will
not show anyone that my feelings are hurt: they may
be hurt but today I will not show it.
Just for today: I will be agreeable. I will
look as well as I can, dress becomingly, keep my voice
low,be courteous,criticize not one bit. I won't find
fault with anything, nor try to improve or regulate
anybody else but myself.
Just for today: I will have a program.
I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it.
I will save myself from two pests: Hurry and Indecision.
Just for today: I will have a quiet half
hour all by myself, and relax. During this half hour,
sometime I will try to get a better perspective of
my life.
Just for today: I will be un-afraid.
Especially I will not be afraid to enjoy what
is beautiful,and to believe that as I give to the
world, so the world will give back to me.
52. NCsunshine
From this point forward, anyone can post or lurk but is not eligible to win the prize.
CHALLENGE FOR TODAY:
I borrowed this challenge from Al-Anon, although I've seen it many times in many places. This is my inspiration when my world seems overwhelming. Tell me what you think...
Just for today: I will try to live through this day only,
and not tackle all my problems at once.
I can do something for twelve hours that
would appall me if I felt that I had to
keep it up for a lifetime.
Just for today: I will be happy. This
assume to be true what Abraham Lincoln said,
*Most folks are as happy as they make up their
minds to be.*
Just for today: I will adjust myself to what is,
and not try to adjust everything to my own desires. I will
Take my *luck* as it comes, and fit myself into it
Just for today:I will try to strengthen my mind. I will study.
I will not be a mental loafer.
I will read something that requires effort.
Thought and concentration.
Just for today: I will exercise my soul
in three ways: it will do somebody a good turn
and not get found out; if anybody know of it, it
will not count. I will do at least two things I
don't want to do-- just for exercise. I will
not show anyone that my feelings are hurt: they may
be hurt but today I will not show it.
Just for today: I will be agreeable. I will
look as well as I can, dress becomingly, keep my voice
low,be courteous,criticize not one bit. I won't find
fault with anything, nor try to improve or regulate
anybody else but myself.
Just for today: I will have a program.
I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it.
I will save myself from two pests: Hurry and Indecision.
Just for today: I will have a quiet half
hour all by myself, and relax. During this half hour,
sometime I will try to get a better perspective of
my life.
Just for today: I will be un-afraid.
Especially I will not be afraid to enjoy what
is beautiful,and to believe that as I give to the
world, so the world will give back to me.
05-03-2011, 06:18 AM
#174
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 1,914
I also did not get a Pm to introduce myself so I will do it now.
I will be 47 on the 13th of this month. Have been quilting now for about 12 years and have pulled my mother into quilting and she has pulled me into machine embroidery. I have been divorced now for 3 yrs after a 20 year marriage. I have 2 grown sons, ages 26 and 23 and a daughter in law, no grandchildren as of yet, just a grandpup. I have a teacup Chihuahua named Lucy who loves to check out my quilts and see it they will keep her warm.
I am also living with my parents, we have convertered their garage into an apartment for me so I have my own place. I moved home to help them out when mom got sick a couple yrs ago. So now we are helping each other.
As for my weight loss, I need to take off about 50 to 60 lbs total, but my goal is about 5 to 10 lbs a month. I am diabetic with a fatty liver so having to make diet changes to be limited fats and low carbs.
Thanks MJ for coordinating
Missy best of luck on your weight loss to get to your goal for your surgery.
and good luck to all who are participating and those who joined after the cut off.
Cindy
Dallas, TX
I will be 47 on the 13th of this month. Have been quilting now for about 12 years and have pulled my mother into quilting and she has pulled me into machine embroidery. I have been divorced now for 3 yrs after a 20 year marriage. I have 2 grown sons, ages 26 and 23 and a daughter in law, no grandchildren as of yet, just a grandpup. I have a teacup Chihuahua named Lucy who loves to check out my quilts and see it they will keep her warm.
I am also living with my parents, we have convertered their garage into an apartment for me so I have my own place. I moved home to help them out when mom got sick a couple yrs ago. So now we are helping each other.
As for my weight loss, I need to take off about 50 to 60 lbs total, but my goal is about 5 to 10 lbs a month. I am diabetic with a fatty liver so having to make diet changes to be limited fats and low carbs.
Thanks MJ for coordinating
Missy best of luck on your weight loss to get to your goal for your surgery.
and good luck to all who are participating and those who joined after the cut off.
Cindy
Dallas, TX
05-03-2011, 06:23 AM
#175
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: WA
Posts: 1,372
Originally Posted by Xylie55
That's how I feel too.I been winging it on my own because I have had no where to turn.I joined this forum just recently,last month and is my 1st time doing one.I have lost 90 lbs in 3 1/2 yrs,but it hasn't been easy,nor very hard.I did a life style change of portion control (smaller plates) and eating TV dinners.My blood work has been spot on for 3 yrs now.So is nutritional.where before it wasn't.So,works for us,and isn't very expensive.As my hubby and I split one dinner,have green salad,and water.Also I like to make quilts.It takes me days to cut one out,but that's ok too.I can't exercise either,but counting calories,smaller portions,is what has made me lose the weight.I've gained 15 lbs the last 2 months,so that's why I'm here.I saw the weight loss thread and thought I'd like to join and be in the boat too with others like myself.I've went from 250 to 160,back up to 175 now.So,got to get it off,even baby steps,as long as we're headed in the right direction.I haven't lost any yet,as I just joined.But hope to lose something this week.Good luck to you and congratulations on your 46 lbs.That's wonderful.
Best of luck to you, too. Sounds like a lot of us have similar issues, so there should be a lot of support and empathy for us and everyone else in this awesome group. I believe in baby steps, too! :thumbup:
05-03-2011, 06:31 AM
#176
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Bard,California
Posts: 697
Originally Posted by NannySandy
Here's my story: Im 53 yrs old. Was skin and bones until I got into my 20's, then I started packing on the pounds. I have done roller coaster weight loss over the years. I tore the meniscus in my right knee several months ago. I got to the point I could not walk. This knee problem really made my need to lose weight hit home. I had surgery for my meniscal tear in Dec. Knee just got wore; became bone on bone, so I had total knee replacement 3 wks ago, tomorrow. I got serious about my wt loss in December, so it has taken me about 4 1/2 months to lose 22.2 lbs. I started out by making small changes in my food portions and cutting out sodas. I love water so drinking plenty of water is no problem for me. I have a long way to go, to reach my ultimate long range goal. I have set small goals which will eventually add up to my long range goal. I need all the encouragement, motivation, cheering, and inspiration I can get. It is so nice to have this thread to share this journey with others going through the same thing. My exercising is limited, until my knee heals completely, but I realize how very important it is to watch food intake AND exercise. We CAN all do this!!!!! Good luck to us all. Sandy
05-03-2011, 06:31 AM
#177
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: WA
Posts: 1,372
Originally Posted by purplemem
And number 51:
51. Quiltgranny
Welcome! We hope you do well.
51. Quiltgranny
Welcome! We hope you do well.
I am in my 50's, been on disability since 93 for a variety of autoimmune diseases, and my DH and I are both each others caregiver as he has a rare type of cancer.
I've sewn all my life, so it seemed a natural move to start quilting several years ago. I won my first blue ribbon with my first ever entry last summer in our local county fair.
Married for 26 years, two sons and 8 grandchildren who all live states away. :-( I also love to read, play Scrabble and learn from others on this forum.
Best of luck to all participants. :thumbup:
05-03-2011, 06:38 AM
#178
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 2,381
Originally Posted by sewNso
someone PM me, and said, it was you, that got tru kicked off. WRONG. it wasn't me. i do not believe in hurting anyone.
Off to work on jane. everyone should make a jane. it will surely keep body and spirit occupied. either by hand or machine.
missy -good luck with your surgury. GB
MJ--you are a treasure.
Off to work on jane. everyone should make a jane. it will surely keep body and spirit occupied. either by hand or machine.
missy -good luck with your surgury. GB
MJ--you are a treasure.
Missy
05-03-2011, 06:39 AM
#179
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 2,381
Originally Posted by JHolm
Hi everybody. I'm 60 yrs old, have been married to DH for almost 25 yrs. I have 1 son, 1 step son and 1 step daughter and 7 beautiful grandchildren. I've been fighting a weight problem all my life. My grandmother put me on my first diet when I was 10 years old. I to am disabled but it is mentally not physically. I have four mental health diagnosis which make it hard to get out and excersise. I'm not good in social settings. I have a great therapist though and have forced myself to get out and swim at the high school pool and walk with a friend. I had weight loss surgery 20 yrs ago and lost over 100 lbs. I kept it off for five yrs then had a major nervous breakdown and started to put weight back on. By 2002 I weighed 233lbs. In 2006 I was diagnosed with diabetis and went on a strict diabetic diet and over three yrs lost 133 lbs. Did well until last fall when I started to gain weight back. I haven't gained alot back but between the weight gain and really poor eating habits that came back also I know I need to get on top of it now before the weight gain is totally out of control and my diabetis goes screwy. I will pray for all of you, I know we can do this together.
Missy - Good luck with your surgery.
Jeanne
Missy - Good luck with your surgery.
Jeanne
Missy
05-03-2011, 06:43 AM
#180
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 2,381
Originally Posted by purplemem
We have the cutoff! Our last new member of the month:
52. NCsunshine
From this point forward, anyone can post or lurk but is not eligible to win the prize.
CHALLENGE FOR TODAY:
I borrowed this challenge from Al-Anon, although I've seen it many times in many places. This is my inspiration when my world seems overwhelming. Tell me what you think...
Just for today: I will try to live through this day only,
and not tackle all my problems at once.
I can do something for twelve hours that
would appall me if I felt that I had to
keep it up for a lifetime.
Just for today: I will be happy. This
assume to be true what Abraham Lincoln said,
*Most folks are as happy as they make up their
minds to be.*
Just for today: I will adjust myself to what is,
and not try to adjust everything to my own desires. I will
Take my *luck* as it comes, and fit myself into it
Just for today:I will try to strengthen my mind. I will study.
I will not be a mental loafer.
I will read something that requires effort.
Thought and concentration.
Just for today: I will exercise my soul
in three ways: it will do somebody a good turn
and not get found out; if anybody know of it, it
will not count. I will do at least two things I
don't want to do-- just for exercise. I will
not show anyone that my feelings are hurt: they may
be hurt but today I will not show it.
Just for today: I will be agreeable. I will
look as well as I can, dress becomingly, keep my voice
low,be courteous,criticize not one bit. I won't find
fault with anything, nor try to improve or regulate
anybody else but myself.
Just for today: I will have a program.
I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it.
I will save myself from two pests: Hurry and Indecision.
Just for today: I will have a quiet half
hour all by myself, and relax. During this half hour,
sometime I will try to get a better perspective of
my life.
Just for today: I will be un-afraid.
Especially I will not be afraid to enjoy what
is beautiful,and to believe that as I give to the
world, so the world will give back to me.
52. NCsunshine
From this point forward, anyone can post or lurk but is not eligible to win the prize.
CHALLENGE FOR TODAY:
I borrowed this challenge from Al-Anon, although I've seen it many times in many places. This is my inspiration when my world seems overwhelming. Tell me what you think...
Just for today: I will try to live through this day only,
and not tackle all my problems at once.
I can do something for twelve hours that
would appall me if I felt that I had to
keep it up for a lifetime.
Just for today: I will be happy. This
assume to be true what Abraham Lincoln said,
*Most folks are as happy as they make up their
minds to be.*
Just for today: I will adjust myself to what is,
and not try to adjust everything to my own desires. I will
Take my *luck* as it comes, and fit myself into it
Just for today:I will try to strengthen my mind. I will study.
I will not be a mental loafer.
I will read something that requires effort.
Thought and concentration.
Just for today: I will exercise my soul
in three ways: it will do somebody a good turn
and not get found out; if anybody know of it, it
will not count. I will do at least two things I
don't want to do-- just for exercise. I will
not show anyone that my feelings are hurt: they may
be hurt but today I will not show it.
Just for today: I will be agreeable. I will
look as well as I can, dress becomingly, keep my voice
low,be courteous,criticize not one bit. I won't find
fault with anything, nor try to improve or regulate
anybody else but myself.
Just for today: I will have a program.
I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it.
I will save myself from two pests: Hurry and Indecision.
Just for today: I will have a quiet half
hour all by myself, and relax. During this half hour,
sometime I will try to get a better perspective of
my life.
Just for today: I will be un-afraid.
Especially I will not be afraid to enjoy what
is beautiful,and to believe that as I give to the
world, so the world will give back to me.
Just for today: I will work hard on my water intake.
Just for today: I will think positive thoughts about my weight loss journey.
Thank you for posting this!
Missy
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