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The Recovery ProcessSeeking a moderate path in my LC life...Watching a DVD about a favorite singer's life and philosophy, I heard a bit of wisdom that speaks to me as I struggle to find a moderate path in my LC life. Guy Penrod said that if we love ourself and love our neighbor, all other issues fall into place. He seems to feel that simplifies living from a complicated book of do's and don'ts to a principle - LOVE OURSELF AND LOVE OUR NEIGHBOR.
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Posted 10-05-2008 at 06:04 PM by Zer
Updated 10-05-2008 at 07:02 PM by Zer |
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Just another day....you can do it, Jackie! I'm glad you are fighting so hard and are determined to beat this.
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Posted 10-05-2008 at 01:05 PM by stews
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Day 2I DO love it! I do well if I am swimming, swimming, or just screwing around in the pool. When I was helping DS with his aqua therapy we could spend an hour in the pool doing stretches and resistance and feel fantastic after and never realizing how fast the time went.
I tried an aqua exercise class and it really screwed with the muscles in my neck and shoulders, But I think I can talk to the instructor and modify the workout in a way that would work for me until I can slowly build/stretch those muscles. Oddly I can also do Richard Simmons Sweatin' to the oldies. The motions change often enough that I do not aggravate my sacral joints and the stretching at the end helps with flexibility.  Plus I really enjoy the workouts! I biught a boxed set (5 dvds) from amazon for $40! |
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Posted 10-05-2008 at 11:46 AM by CurveControl
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Moving my muscles (aka the excruciating "E" word)I'm checking in. Still coping with all my aches and pains, a gurgly tummy and no appetite to speak of. Tuesday afternoon I shall have a visit with a naturopath (my first experience with this) and I hope I shall find a few answers to the pain, the aches, the gurgly tummy - and maybe learn about how my body works as she helps me discover better ways to live at 64 as I am hoping to drop half my body weight in short order and become more active than I have been for 50yrs. Some hope to cherish, eh? Well, just look at this testimonial that I found and am dragging here to share with my LCFriends!
What an inspiring testimonial! I hope others can make use of this idea - and I cherish a small hope that I too might someday become more active. C25K? Well, who knows what might lie ahead for a 65yr-old who dumps 200# and finds better balance in a LC life! Thanks for sharing your experience, GME! Quote:
Originally Posted by GME
... let me tell you a little story about me.....
I have attempted to lose weight many, MANY times. I always do fine for awhile, then the losses slow down and eventually come to halt. I would usually just give up. Sometimes I would eat less and less, and then give up. Why put in so much effort for no return? In April I restarted (again) LC and I started the Couch to 5K program (no one was more surprised than me) and I started walk/jogging. The program starts you with a very short amount of time running, mixed with walking and gradually increases the running time. As always, my weight loss slowed, then eventually stopped. But this time I had other ways to measure progress. I could look back and realize that even though I hadn't lost any weight, I could run X straight minutes when I could only go 30 seconds before. I lost inches, I firmed up and generally felt better. I was able to take the focus off the scale and put it on fitness. It has made it much easier to ride out the slow, frustrating times with the scale because I am moving forward in other areas. ----- Stats: 5'10"; 64; 508.7/394.4/199 WOE: Atkins: <5%Carb; BMR:2423cals; 182gProt; 128ozH2O 432.4(2/8) 413.2(4/8) 402.2(6/8) 8/8/08:388.8+5.6... ----- 432.4#(2/8/08; I got a talking scale) Feb -5# March -13# April -5.8# May -6# June -6# July -5.8# August +6 ...391.0(8/1) 392.8(8/15,8/20) 398.8(8/31) Sept -2.6# ...397.0(9/1) 395.8(9/5) 401.6(9/10) 394.6(9/12) 394.0(9/14) 394.4(9/22) 392.0(9/29) October 394.4(10/1) 392.8(10/2) Interim goals: 432.4 430 420 410 399  390 380 370 360 350 340 330 320 310 299(2/5/09) 290 280 270 260 250 240 230 220 210 1995'10"; 64yrs; Your feedback is welcome at my blog Tango, anyone? |
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Posted 10-03-2008 at 05:49 PM by Zer
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Day Five...and wow!Thanks, Kami! I love that little squirrel you have as your avatar! That's adorable~ All the best to you, too. Hope you like the spinach recipe... Cat~
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Posted 10-03-2008 at 03:25 PM by Catarina
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Day Five...and wow!Congratulations! That's an excellent loss! I noticed we're out to lose the same poundage right now. I wish you success!
Your creamed spinach sounds awesome, and I just so happen to have some frozen spinach in the freezer. MEthinks I know what I'll do with it now! Keep blogging! I love to read others' blogs. |
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Posted 10-03-2008 at 12:31 PM by Kamicryze
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Do Something About It...I'm happy to hear that you liked it... I needed to hear it today myself...!! I also agree that this refers to most areas of my life as well, not just weight loss!
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Posted 10-02-2008 at 08:32 PM by skeeweeaka
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Getting Honest...Thank you all so much for your kind comments!
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Posted 10-02-2008 at 01:58 PM by ms_tonna
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Do Something About It...I love that. I will be using it to motivate me more. As I was reading it, I realized how many things I haven't taken immediate action on. Not just my weight loss. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Posted 10-02-2008 at 08:16 AM by Kamicryze
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A different kind of blog!!Thanks! I really do think this is going to be kinda fun! That way when I see food I shouldn't eat, I can get excited to take a *picture* of it instead of excited to *eat* it!
I'm going to love all the opportunities to show people where my willpower is! |
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Posted 10-02-2008 at 07:39 AM by Kamicryze
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Having one of those nightsDont give up the fight Denise. You can get past this, and you deserve to get past this. Think of those beautiful little girls and how you want to raise them. Go back and get the help you obviously need.
 You dont have to live with this |
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Posted 10-02-2008 at 07:19 AM by Jackielbrown04
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I am new here!!!!!!, and need help getting back on the wagonLead by example that is what I am doing my DH is a fried food junkie
I am having amazing results with egg creamers in the AM I do a hot egg creamer the cold ones kinda skeeve me out w the raw egg thing and stick to reading and posting on here I have found some new amazing friends that are soooo supportive!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Posted 10-02-2008 at 07:13 AM by skeeterbug
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A different kind of blog!!This is a great idea! I wish i could show ppl the wonderful desserts I have turned down... its def something to be proud of.....
I know when we lived in waco there was a bbq frito pie that everyone would get, and it smelled incredible! Good for u for resisting the temptation! |
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Posted 10-01-2008 at 12:02 PM by chantyl03
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Day Two...How Will I Do?Thanks, Maryposa. I guess you know that your name means "Butterfly" in Spanish. That's quite sweet...
I think I'm really going to focus on blogging so I can watch my moods and what I'm eating and see immediately if the evil quit monster tries to creep up on me! lol Cat~ |
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Posted 09-30-2008 at 08:24 PM by Catarina
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ReflectionsWell it's official I've lost it! and not weight might I add LOL
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Posted 09-30-2008 at 07:50 PM by StartingOver
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Yay another loss! never ever wear denim on weigh-in day!Congrats on your loss! |
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Posted 09-30-2008 at 03:49 PM by Maryposa
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How often to weigh?Yes, water weight fluctuations are normal, and if they discourage you, I would say you should only weigh in once a week. That is what I do, because the ups and downs drive me crazy! That said... iced tea sweetened with SUGAR is not induction-friendly in the least. Remember Dr. A says on this "diet", the "one little taste" is the kiss of death! You will get kicked out of ketosis and stop burning fat if you are sensitive to sugars and carbs. It's a SETBACK, can cause water to be retained, and a return of cravings. If you did go out of ketosis, it might take two days to get back in. I don't want to discourage you, so sorry if this does, but I just know how SERIOUS one little tablespoon of sugar is to me. lol
PS I think the advantages of weighing every single day are more for those who are trying to maintain a weight loss, not those that are losing. JMHO. |
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Posted 09-30-2008 at 12:24 PM by Maryposa
Updated 09-30-2008 at 12:27 PM by Maryposa |
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Day Two...How Will I Do?Don't feel discouranged, there are LOTS of lurkers here, myself included when I am busy. I think on Blogs I get very light comments, I use it to journal my food and jot thoughts about my progress. But if I need support or a question answered, I post it in the main lobby, and generally get a variety of responses there. People especially love to read about losses, even if it's .2 or .4!
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Posted 09-30-2008 at 12:15 PM by Maryposa
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ReflectionsThanks! And you did reply, on another blog entry!
I also commented on your previous blog entry.  |
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Posted 09-30-2008 at 12:11 PM by Maryposa
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Day 2Sorry to hear that!
Do you like swimming? I wonder how that would work for you?  |
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Posted 09-30-2008 at 12:06 PM by Maryposa
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