Maggiemay

So far so good today. Went in for my routine mamogram this morning then met my friend for a walk. We walked for over an hour at a pretty good clip- I would say a few miles at least. We walk twice a week & I do the treadmill twice a week too. Yesterday I did 1.25 miles on the treadmill. I should have done more, but I didn't get off of the computer in time! I am going to weigh myself tomorrow & hope for the best! Have a good day everyone!

Xylie55

That's good Missy,I'm getting excited for you.It's almost like we're all getting one.I think because we're all happy for you.Surgery is a life changing event.I wished I could of had it,but my insurance wouldn't pay for it.And I just got tired of being fat and getting bigger,so that's when I changed my eating habits.And did portion control.It's worked.So,I am excited for you.Good luck.

MissyGirl

Oh thank you so so much!! I am getting excited too! I am still nervous about those last couple of pounds and scared I won't lose them. I am going to go weigh in on Thursday so we shall see what I weigh then. Nervous is the word of the day! :shock:

Xylie55

I told my sister about the diet.She's lost 1 pound already.And is excited.That's the problem of being on a regimine,it does get monotoneous (sp) after awhile.But there is a pay day at the end,so worth it.And I think that's why many fail at losing weight,They just don't have the fortitude to stick with it.So,hang in there we're very proud of you for sticking with it.Good job.

Xylie55

I weigh 2 X a week too.And I know what you mean about the pooping.I need help in that dept,as my meds are very constipating.Or I wouldn't go but every 3 to 4 days on my own.But go every day with help.It's 100 degrees here already.Not even ready for summer.I go up and down too.That's normal,especially if I eat high sodium food,it retains up to 10 lbs of water I swear.

Xylie55

Wow,I'm so sorry you have those ugly allergies.It's hard enough for you to breath without having allergies sounds like.And 10 pounds of fluid on your chest?My neighbor just had that and she was in the hospital and then a re-hab facility for 3 1/2 weeks.Just got home day before yesterday.So,please keep an eye on that.Sometimes, that could be polmanary heart disease.They drained her fluid off.Sometimes,they give her water pills.She's a good ole gal too.I know what you mean about the scales.I hate scales myself,but need them for a gauge.Everybody is doing great on their diets,some losing more,some not as much.We're not all cookie cutters,and our metabolism's aren't the same.I've reved up my metabolism because I can't exercise in the shape I'm in.And really,I didn't see where anybody was showing off as we don't all lose at the same rate.I generally lose slowly,but there is a prize at the end this month.That has motivated me.So,this is a different this month for me.I have to work extra hard.Plus I got to go to the dr. the 17th,and I'd hate to go in with a 15 lb gain.As I've inspired the girls there,and they are watching me,and asking questions how I did it.So just don't want to let them down.I'm sure once you get the water off,you'll see a significant drop in weight.10 lbs of water is a lot.So please see if they can help you to get it off too.And I give you coo do's for even doing jumping jacks.I can't do them at all,nor would I even try.I'd kill myself or fall down and break something.So,good job.

Leann

Hello to all my beautiful friends! I've been on my feet all day long and it is past time for pain meds. I was up all night with my knees anyway.

Dunno if I mentioned that DH no longer needs to take blood pressure meds since we are on the 17 day diet? Within a week, he quit taking them and his bp is 117/77 most days without help. Once he used too much soy sauce for stir fry and it shot up; we know he is very salt sensitive.

Saturday I had my cholesterol levels checked. Last August, it was 247, ldl 148. My doc said treatment is recommended when ldl levels are 135. Dunno why she did not treat me then.

My new numbers - cholesterol 199 - ldl 116. Great motivation to continue eating this way.

I'll never be able to EAT again.

(just kidding)

Rita's mom

Good afternoon everyone! sounds like everyone is doing good. MJ sorry to hear about the fluid on your lungs again, be careful with that. I have been fighting with the same 3 pounds since the 1st part of the month, up a pound down a pound, up a half down a pound. I have not been eating perfect either so that is probably why. I had a great Mother's Day but my youngest daughter and her bf surprised my Mothers day morning with a shaken iced tea lemonaide(Starbucks!) and ......you guessed it....DONUTS!!! I ate just one and nothing else for breakfast but the tea which had sugar in it also, skipped lunch and had dinner.I had already planned to make steak, potatoe salad, deviled eggs and lemon dessert for dinner which I already knew would push my limits for the day. I kept my portions small and hoped for the best. I didn't want to disapoint my daughter so hopefully I will start losing again. I weigh every day also, it is amazing how much what you see on the scale influences your mood for the day. Does anyone else ever step off and on the scales a few times trying to talk the scales into having a different opinion on what you weigh?....I know I do!
Hang in there Missy you are almost there! Then we can have a block party!!!.......OH! I forgot I still have a FQ to send to Sandy!

hrtireladie11185

Had a setback. Went to the dr yesterday for my annual physical. I gained 4 lbs since last Sunday. I do not know how that came to be. We have been eating healthy. My blood work came back and my thyroid is out of whack and cholesterol is too high. So it is back on the thyroid medicine. Dr states that this will help the lipids and weight. I sure hope so!

I am very happy to read that everyone is doing great. I love the support this group gives as well as all of the helpful tips.

MissyGirl

Did someone say PARTY? Hehehe...After dinner Cathie (girlfriend) and I are off to the gym. Oh fun fun fun.

I hope everyone has a great evening!

Missy