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dixiegal · 08-26-2009, 05:29 AM

Yesterday afternoon was way better than yesterday morning

One of my dil came over and we goofed around all afternoon. It was a nice distraction. We ended up helping dd clean out her closet and room. Gave ourselves facials,played with cloths,perfume and makeup,lol.

Tempted I do think the extra inches are from our muscles changing. Funny thing is even with more inches my cloths feel bigger. My shorts yesterday kept sliding off my bottom. I'm going to stop worrying about how many reps I do with callanetics and focus on perfect form. Same with the gazelle. Instead of beating myself up about how little I can do right now I'm going to start slower and add more time each week.

I am starting to notice whenever I'm retaining water I can really foggy headed and depressed. I think all that extra water does something to my brain

. Feel back to normal today. Trying to avoid the scale again until weigh in. Going to try really hard to finally get to first goal.

klittle · 08-26-2009, 07:52 AM

Dixie, I'm so glad you had a better afternoon and that you're feeling better today. I bet you'll be at your mini-goal by the next time you weigh - you are so close.

tempted_by_food · 08-26-2009, 01:59 PM

Sounds like a pampering day and loads of fun! I agree dont worry about the reps and work on the form they say the reps will come later on, as they say every little helps so do what you can and dont over push yourself! You can make that goal it is so close!

dixiegal · 08-27-2009, 06:06 AM

Had a peak at the scale this morning 203

Yesterday was so busy I don't have time to think about food,lol. My sister was over and my dil too. I was giving my bedroom a top to bottom cleaning and they helped. Then we pretty much just goofed around. Had a few mini burgers for lunch, and some hot wings and roasted veggies for supper. Saved a few hot wings for lunch today. Its callanetics day

my sister might come over and try them with me, its always more fun to have someone to workout with.

tempted_by_food · 08-27-2009, 06:10 AM

Woot Dixie

thats great you really can get to goal by tuesday! enjoy hanging out with your sister should be lots of fun!

klittle · 08-27-2009, 07:10 AM

Great job on the loss!! That is such a wonderful feeling!! Have fun working out with your sister. You're right, it is so much better when you have company.

Luvabeach · 08-28-2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dixiegal

Had a peak at the scale this morning 203

Awesome... you are now 'this' close to your first goal!!

Sounds like exercise is really making the difference for you! Just don't fret if the scale gets stuck... how your clothes fit is the best indicator of success!

TGIF... and have a great weekend!

dixiegal · 08-28-2009, 07:35 AM

Thanks tempted, klittle and bon. It really helps having ya'll cheer me on

We had a very strange night here last night. Yesterday there was a big drug bust about a mile up the road from us, and last night my dd couldn't sleep last night and woke me up about 12 and told me she saw someone pull into our driveway and turn off the lights. This has been happening a lot lately at night and we figured it was the cops because we have some meth dealers up the road and they have been watching them.Our driveway is really long and it was impossible to see what kind of car it was so I checked all the lock and told dd to go to bed and turn out all the lights. I stayed up awhile because I was feeling sick and running to the bathroom.

This morning I was going to run out there and see if I saw any strange tire tracks but overslept and by the time I got up dh had been in and out with his truck and I couldn't tell. My son came over and left to run into town and called me to tell me there was 6 cop cars up the road pulling a dead body out of a blazer.

We have never had a reason to worry here before, in fact until a few weeks ago we never even locked our doors. I plan on calling the police and telling them about the weird traffic in our driveway so hopefully they can keep an eye on it.

klittle · 08-28-2009, 07:39 AM

Whoa!! That is really scary Dixie!! You don't think the car in the driveway had anything to do with the dead body up the road do you? Maybe the police can at least tell you if they have been using your driveway at all. Keep those doors locked!!!

Hope you have a great day today!!

dixiegal · 08-28-2009, 07:50 AM

klittle when drugs come in to an area you just never know . It might just be a fluke but it makes me nervous. I just got off the phone with the police and the lady told me she would call the narcotics night time officer and see if he was still using our driveway. She said he would call me back and if it wasnt him he would have man down in our driveway at night to try to catch whoever it is. Which makes me feel much better about the whole thing.

tempted_by_food · 08-28-2009, 10:49 AM

Damn Dixie thats terrible I hope it turns out to be the officer in your driverway last night that will put you at ease a little, sorry to hear that

Luvabeach · 08-28-2009, 11:59 AM

Wow, Dixie... scary stuff! I'm sure you all will have trouble sleeping for quite some time! Might want to invest in some security lights (if you haven't already), and locking your doors is a good idea, for sure. I can't remember the last time I kept my doors unlocked. The habit just stuck with me from my single mom days. Keeps us informed, and stay safe!

dixiegal · 08-28-2009, 01:28 PM

Still waiting to hear from the officer.. He works night shift so I figure he'll call tonight.

Didn't exercise yesterday, have no plans to today... I'm just too tired! I think that right now my body needs rest more than a workout. At least that's my excuse today

No idea whats for supper, dh can either cook something or order a pizza. No housework done but there's always tomorrow.

Hope everyone is having a great day

dixiegal · 08-29-2009, 06:41 AM

Still sick here, up most of the night with fever,chills and sore throat but it put me into onderland. Not the way I wanted to get there but I'll take it

dixiegal · 08-29-2009, 07:54 AM

Going to try to get a bit of housework done, not much though mainly catching up on laundry.No exercise again today.

tempted_by_food · 08-29-2009, 10:00 AM

Sorry your still feeling sick

and wow congrats on onderland

feels great doesnt it considering your ill! You worked so hard to get here, drink it up

jwlryjane · 08-29-2009, 10:21 AM

Hey Dixiegirl, sorry you are sick, hope you soon feel much better.
Where are you in Alabama? I am from Cullman, all my family live there, I'm the only one that lives away. Alabama is home!!!!
Jane

dixiegal · 08-29-2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tempted_by_food

Sorry your still feeling sick

and wow congrats on wonderland

feels great doesnt it considering your ill! You worked so hard to get here, drink it up

Oh I'm enjoying every minute of it. Now I have to set my next goal. I am a bit worried about today though, my darn throat is so sore I cant eat and I've been making shaved ice with davinci syrup and cream it feels so good going down. AS does not agree with me though, I figure its better than sf ice cream with all the sugar alcohols in it.

dixiegal · 08-29-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwlryjane

Hey Dixiegal, sorry you are sick, hope you soon feel much better.
Where are you in Alabama? I am from Cullman, all my family live there, I'm the only one that lives away. Alabama is home!!!!
Jane

Thanks. We live near Arab. I love going to Cullman to shop, its grown so much the last few years and has lots to look at.
Do you make jewelry? I've been thinking of trying my hand at it to add to my candle and bath shop.

jwlryjane · 08-29-2009, 06:11 PM

Arab, you are very close to Cullman! I do lia sophia jewelry parties and take orders also. You can go online and look at our catalog. Beautiful jewelry with lifetime replacement guaranty and our sale this month is buy 2 items at regular price then buy 2 items at 1/2 price, we half the most expensive also.
I am so homesick, since mother passed away 3 yrs ago I don't get home as often, 2 of my sisters are coing down next week for 12 days--yeah!

dixiegal · 08-29-2009, 06:15 PM

The jewelry you sell sounds cool, I'll check it out. Sorry to hear about your Mom. 12 days with your sisters sounds wonderful, I hope y'all have a great time.

jwlryjane · 08-29-2009, 06:18 PM

Have you always lived in Arab?

dixiegal · 08-29-2009, 06:23 PM

no I was born in up state NY, moved to Canada at 11, moved to Tx at 16 and Alabama at 20.. theres nowhere else I would rather be though D

dixiegal · 08-30-2009, 02:18 AM

Got way too much rest the last few days now I'm wide awake at 3 am,lol. Feeling better this morning, hopefully I'll be able to exercise today. I'm surprised how much I miss it.

dixiegal · 08-30-2009, 04:27 AM

OMG!! I dont know whats going on but I'll take it! Down to 196 this morning!!

dixiegal · 08-30-2009, 05:08 AM

Feeling much more my old self this morning. Hopefully this will be the end of the health drama! Between my foot, wrist and this I have had enough to do me awhile

.
Got a lot to keep me busy today. House needs a good cleaning, with all the rain we had lately it has that musty old house smell. Animals need attention, dh took care of them the last 2 days but I miss doing it myself. Need to pay some bills and get them ready for mailing tomorrow. And do some callanetics! I really missed exercising. Kids wont be coming for Sunday dinner because I still worry I might have something catchy and don't want to pass it around, I haven't had a free Sunday to do what I want in years! I wont know what to do with myself,lol.

tempted_by_food · 08-30-2009, 05:29 AM

Dixie....one word....INCREDIBLE and you so deserve it, 11lbs is phenomenal about time that whoosh fairy paid you a visit and left a huge big whoosh!! You been so driven and about time you were repaid!!!

you will think of a way to spend your sunday am sure

you must feel so happy!!

tempted_by_food · 08-30-2009, 05:37 AM

You are so on your way to your mini goal

Luvabeach · 08-30-2009, 06:39 AM

The Whoosh Fairy has rewarded both of us this week! WTG Dixie!

Glad you're feeling better, too!

dixiegal · 08-30-2009, 09:40 AM

Thanks tempted and bon. Got the work done, I'm still a bit weaker than I thought, think I'll give it one more days rest.. I'm off to veg on the couch and watch some tv

08-26-2009, 05:29 AM	#151
dixiegal MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,511 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: dixiegal Stats: 232/ stg 179/ I'll know when I get there! WOE: atkins Start Date: restart 6/30/09	Yesterday afternoon was way better than yesterday morning One of my dil came over and we goofed around all afternoon. It was a nice distraction. We ended up helping dd clean out her closet and room. Gave ourselves facials,played with cloths,perfume and makeup,lol. Tempted I do think the extra inches are from our muscles changing. Funny thing is even with more inches my cloths feel bigger. My shorts yesterday kept sliding off my bottom. I'm going to stop worrying about how many reps I do with callanetics and focus on perfect form. Same with the gazelle. Instead of beating myself up about how little I can do right now I'm going to start slower and add more time each week. I am starting to notice whenever I'm retaining water I can really foggy headed and depressed. I think all that extra water does something to my brain. Feel back to normal today. Trying to avoid the scale again until weigh in. Going to try really hard to finally get to first goal. __________________ "Don't dig your grave with your own knife and fork." -- English Proverb 232 ... 190 189 188 187 186 '185 half way through the dreaded 180s' 184 183 182 181 180 ''mini goal 179'' 178 177 176 175 174 173 "172 by Dec 30th" callanetics 27 hrs total ..... Nov 5-Dec 30 -7/28 21 days cheat free! gallon of water a day lbs loss -41, inches loss 29.75, bmi loss 5.00 as of Oct 15

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08-26-2009, 07:52 AM	#152
klittle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The great State of Texas Posts: 118 Gallery: klittle Stats: 271.5/259/150 WOE: VLC - mostly meat Start Date: 7/13/2009	Dixie, I'm so glad you had a better afternoon and that you're feeling better today. I bet you'll be at your mini-goal by the next time you weigh - you are so close.

08-26-2009, 01:59 PM	#153
tempted_by_food MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,591 Gallery: tempted_by_food Stats: 233/181/156 WOE: Atkins Start Date: restart: 7/13/2009	Sounds like a pampering day and loads of fun! I agree dont worry about the reps and work on the form they say the reps will come later on, as they say every little helps so do what you can and dont over push yourself! You can make that goal it is so close!

08-27-2009, 06:06 AM	#154
dixiegal MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,511 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: dixiegal Stats: 232/ stg 179/ I'll know when I get there! WOE: atkins Start Date: restart 6/30/09	Had a peak at the scale this morning 203 Yesterday was so busy I don't have time to think about food,lol. My sister was over and my dil too. I was giving my bedroom a top to bottom cleaning and they helped. Then we pretty much just goofed around. Had a few mini burgers for lunch, and some hot wings and roasted veggies for supper. Saved a few hot wings for lunch today. Its callanetics day my sister might come over and try them with me, its always more fun to have someone to workout with.

08-27-2009, 06:10 AM	#155
tempted_by_food MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,591 Gallery: tempted_by_food Stats: 233/181/156 WOE: Atkins Start Date: restart: 7/13/2009	Woot Dixie thats great you really can get to goal by tuesday! enjoy hanging out with your sister should be lots of fun!

08-27-2009, 07:10 AM	#156
klittle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The great State of Texas Posts: 118 Gallery: klittle Stats: 271.5/259/150 WOE: VLC - mostly meat Start Date: 7/13/2009	Great job on the loss!! That is such a wonderful feeling!! Have fun working out with your sister. You're right, it is so much better when you have company.

08-28-2009, 07:35 AM	#158
dixiegal MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,511 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: dixiegal Stats: 232/ stg 179/ I'll know when I get there! WOE: atkins Start Date: restart 6/30/09	Thanks tempted, klittle and bon. It really helps having ya'll cheer me on We had a very strange night here last night. Yesterday there was a big drug bust about a mile up the road from us, and last night my dd couldn't sleep last night and woke me up about 12 and told me she saw someone pull into our driveway and turn off the lights. This has been happening a lot lately at night and we figured it was the cops because we have some meth dealers up the road and they have been watching them.Our driveway is really long and it was impossible to see what kind of car it was so I checked all the lock and told dd to go to bed and turn out all the lights. I stayed up awhile because I was feeling sick and running to the bathroom. This morning I was going to run out there and see if I saw any strange tire tracks but overslept and by the time I got up dh had been in and out with his truck and I couldn't tell. My son came over and left to run into town and called me to tell me there was 6 cop cars up the road pulling a dead body out of a blazer. We have never had a reason to worry here before, in fact until a few weeks ago we never even locked our doors. I plan on calling the police and telling them about the weird traffic in our driveway so hopefully they can keep an eye on it.

08-28-2009, 07:39 AM	#159
klittle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The great State of Texas Posts: 118 Gallery: klittle Stats: 271.5/259/150 WOE: VLC - mostly meat Start Date: 7/13/2009	Whoa!! That is really scary Dixie!! You don't think the car in the driveway had anything to do with the dead body up the road do you? Maybe the police can at least tell you if they have been using your driveway at all. Keep those doors locked!!! Hope you have a great day today!!

08-28-2009, 07:50 AM	#160
dixiegal MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,511 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: dixiegal Stats: 232/ stg 179/ I'll know when I get there! WOE: atkins Start Date: restart 6/30/09	klittle when drugs come in to an area you just never know . It might just be a fluke but it makes me nervous. I just got off the phone with the police and the lady told me she would call the narcotics night time officer and see if he was still using our driveway. She said he would call me back and if it wasnt him he would have man down in our driveway at night to try to catch whoever it is. Which makes me feel much better about the whole thing.

08-28-2009, 10:49 AM	#161
tempted_by_food MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,591 Gallery: tempted_by_food Stats: 233/181/156 WOE: Atkins Start Date: restart: 7/13/2009	Damn Dixie thats terrible I hope it turns out to be the officer in your driverway last night that will put you at ease a little, sorry to hear that

08-28-2009, 11:59 AM	#162
Luvabeach Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Coastal NC Posts: 151 Gallery: Luvabeach Stats: 205/182/150 WOE: Atkins / VLC /Calorie Restriction Start Date: June 2009	Wow, Dixie... scary stuff! I'm sure you all will have trouble sleeping for quite some time! Might want to invest in some security lights (if you haven't already), and locking your doors is a good idea, for sure. I can't remember the last time I kept my doors unlocked. The habit just stuck with me from my single mom days. Keeps us informed, and stay safe!

08-28-2009, 01:28 PM	#163
dixiegal MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,511 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: dixiegal Stats: 232/ stg 179/ I'll know when I get there! WOE: atkins Start Date: restart 6/30/09	Still waiting to hear from the officer.. He works night shift so I figure he'll call tonight. Didn't exercise yesterday, have no plans to today... I'm just too tired! I think that right now my body needs rest more than a workout. At least that's my excuse today No idea whats for supper, dh can either cook something or order a pizza. No housework done but there's always tomorrow. Hope everyone is having a great day

08-29-2009, 06:41 AM	#164
dixiegal MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,511 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: dixiegal Stats: 232/ stg 179/ I'll know when I get there! WOE: atkins Start Date: restart 6/30/09	Still sick here, up most of the night with fever,chills and sore throat but it put me into onderland. Not the way I wanted to get there but I'll take it

08-29-2009, 07:54 AM	#165
dixiegal MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,511 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: dixiegal Stats: 232/ stg 179/ I'll know when I get there! WOE: atkins Start Date: restart 6/30/09	Going to try to get a bit of housework done, not much though mainly catching up on laundry.No exercise again today.

08-29-2009, 10:00 AM	#166
tempted_by_food MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,591 Gallery: tempted_by_food Stats: 233/181/156 WOE: Atkins Start Date: restart: 7/13/2009	Sorry your still feeling sick and wow congrats on onderland feels great doesnt it considering your ill! You worked so hard to get here, drink it up

08-29-2009, 10:21 AM	#167
jwlryjane Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 202 Gallery: jwlryjane Stats: 335/270/170, ht 5'9" WOE: Nearly Zero carb Start Date: 3/30/09	Hey Dixiegirl, sorry you are sick, hope you soon feel much better. Where are you in Alabama? I am from Cullman, all my family live there, I'm the only one that lives away. Alabama is home!!!! Jane

08-29-2009, 06:11 PM	#170
jwlryjane Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 202 Gallery: jwlryjane Stats: 335/270/170, ht 5'9" WOE: Nearly Zero carb Start Date: 3/30/09	Arab, you are very close to Cullman! I do lia sophia jewelry parties and take orders also. You can go online and look at our catalog. Beautiful jewelry with lifetime replacement guaranty and our sale this month is buy 2 items at regular price then buy 2 items at 1/2 price, we half the most expensive also. I am so homesick, since mother passed away 3 yrs ago I don't get home as often, 2 of my sisters are coing down next week for 12 days--yeah!

08-29-2009, 06:15 PM	#171
dixiegal MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,511 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: dixiegal Stats: 232/ stg 179/ I'll know when I get there! WOE: atkins Start Date: restart 6/30/09	The jewelry you sell sounds cool, I'll check it out. Sorry to hear about your Mom. 12 days with your sisters sounds wonderful, I hope y'all have a great time.

08-29-2009, 06:18 PM	#172
jwlryjane Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 202 Gallery: jwlryjane Stats: 335/270/170, ht 5'9" WOE: Nearly Zero carb Start Date: 3/30/09	Have you always lived in Arab?

08-29-2009, 06:23 PM	#173
dixiegal MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,511 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: dixiegal Stats: 232/ stg 179/ I'll know when I get there! WOE: atkins Start Date: restart 6/30/09	no I was born in up state NY, moved to Canada at 11, moved to Tx at 16 and Alabama at 20.. theres nowhere else I would rather be though D

08-30-2009, 02:18 AM	#174
dixiegal MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,511 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: dixiegal Stats: 232/ stg 179/ I'll know when I get there! WOE: atkins Start Date: restart 6/30/09	Got way too much rest the last few days now I'm wide awake at 3 am,lol. Feeling better this morning, hopefully I'll be able to exercise today. I'm surprised how much I miss it.

08-30-2009, 04:27 AM	#175
dixiegal MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,511 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: dixiegal Stats: 232/ stg 179/ I'll know when I get there! WOE: atkins Start Date: restart 6/30/09	OMG!! I dont know whats going on but I'll take it! Down to 196 this morning!!

08-30-2009, 05:08 AM	#176
dixiegal MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,511 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: dixiegal Stats: 232/ stg 179/ I'll know when I get there! WOE: atkins Start Date: restart 6/30/09	Feeling much more my old self this morning. Hopefully this will be the end of the health drama! Between my foot, wrist and this I have had enough to do me awhile . Got a lot to keep me busy today. House needs a good cleaning, with all the rain we had lately it has that musty old house smell. Animals need attention, dh took care of them the last 2 days but I miss doing it myself. Need to pay some bills and get them ready for mailing tomorrow. And do some callanetics! I really missed exercising. Kids wont be coming for Sunday dinner because I still worry I might have something catchy and don't want to pass it around, I haven't had a free Sunday to do what I want in years! I wont know what to do with myself,lol.

08-30-2009, 05:29 AM	#177
tempted_by_food MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,591 Gallery: tempted_by_food Stats: 233/181/156 WOE: Atkins Start Date: restart: 7/13/2009	Dixie....one word....INCREDIBLE and you so deserve it, 11lbs is phenomenal about time that whoosh fairy paid you a visit and left a huge big whoosh!! You been so driven and about time you were repaid!!! you will think of a way to spend your sunday am sure you must feel so happy!!

08-30-2009, 05:37 AM	#178
tempted_by_food MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,591 Gallery: tempted_by_food Stats: 233/181/156 WOE: Atkins Start Date: restart: 7/13/2009	You are so on your way to your mini goal

08-30-2009, 06:39 AM	#179
Luvabeach Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Coastal NC Posts: 151 Gallery: Luvabeach Stats: 205/182/150 WOE: Atkins / VLC /Calorie Restriction Start Date: June 2009	The Whoosh Fairy has rewarded both of us this week! WTG Dixie! Glad you're feeling better, too!

08-30-2009, 09:40 AM	#180
dixiegal MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,511 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: dixiegal Stats: 232/ stg 179/ I'll know when I get there! WOE: atkins Start Date: restart 6/30/09	Thanks tempted and bon. Got the work done, I'm still a bit weaker than I thought, think I'll give it one more days rest.. I'm off to veg on the couch and watch some tv