Healthy Weight Loss

[Gemme]

I know you prefer natural remedies and whatnot, but have you tried New Skin? It will burn like Hell when you put it on, but once it's sealed, it will hold the split skin together for a while.

I've used it when I've had split lips (try to go through the day without moving your lips....it was torture!) and it kept me in one piece, while allowing the skin to heal under the seal. Reapply as needed and keep in mind that the worse and deeper the cut or split is, the more it burns. So, it will burn less as your heels heal.

[foxyshaman]

Originally Posted by Gemme

I know you prefer natural remedies and whatnot, but have you tried New Skin? It will burn like Hell when you put it on, but once it's sealed, it will hold the split skin together for a while.

I've used it when I've had split lips (try to go through the day without moving your lips....it was torture!) and it kept me in one piece, while allowing the skin to heal under the seal. Reapply as needed and keep in mind that the worse and deeper the cut or split is, the more it burns. So, it will burn less as your heels heal.

Gemme!! Thank you for being kind and sharing a healing thought with me. I did try New Skin and it did help the split. I was grateful. The pharmacist recommended that to me. However, the skin on my heel continues to flake, peel and crack. When the skin does grow back over, it is like a bubble. Not solidly connected to the skin underneath it (if that makes sense). The doc asked me NOT to treat it for the next two weeks until I see him again. I am not looking forward to that at all. It hurts.

I seriously thought I would be able to go in to see him. He would go "oh you have ____" and voila magic cream and I would skip (kinda) to my car all happy and stuff. Yeah No.

I did not go to the gym last night. I was very grateful I did not. I had a patient at 7 and standing on my foot for 1.5 hours while I worked on her, hurt like the dickens. I can only imagine if I had gone to the gym and irritated it more.

I will officially stop whining as of....NOW

[PinkieLee]

Good morning & happy Wednesday healthy peeps!

Well, last night I bit the bullet and started trying on clothes for the Reunion in two weeks. I was pretty bummed 2 weeks ago, when I bought a killer corset off eBay, only to find out the damn thing didn't fit. Anyway, I tried it on again, and although it doesn't fit the way I want it to... I could actually wear the damn thing! I got excited and started pulling out old clothes that I haven't been able to wear, and smiled as each & every piece actually fit!

So, although my original plan didn't work out, I now have a lot more options of clothes to wear from my own closet Hey, the scale might not be showing big losses right now... but if my clothes are getting baggier, than I'm a happy girl!

As for now, I'm just watching what I eat and trying my best to get in exercise whenever I can. I really wanted to start trying to exercise first thing in the morning... but the snooze button has been my longtime friend

Meals planned for today....

Breakfast:
peanut butter & jelly sandwich on a deli thin
a banana

Lunch out with my mom today:
veggie stir fry
brown rice

Dinner we are firing up the grill:
grilled chicken
mushroom rice
corn on the cob
spinach salad with avacado slices

Snack:
WW string cheese
100 calorie pack of almonds
and/or yogurt

[ruffryder]

Happy HUuummpPP day peeps.

Breakfast: Honey bunches of oats, added raisins, no fat milk. 200 calories.

Lunch: spaghetti and meatballs. 1/2 everything thin bagel. 320 calories.

Dinner: flame broiled, seasoned (pollo asada) Chicken Breast in romaine salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, baby carrots and fat free ranch. 200 calories.

I have a 7 day free membership to Snap Fitness so I think I will take advantage of that starting Friday or Saturday. Then I may just go with Planet Fitness Black Card Membership. I get one free day to check it out then $5.00 starts it all and $20 month gets me unlimited guest passes, tanning, massage chairs, and access to all PF locations in the U.S. No commitments.

[foxyshaman]

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

Good morning & happy Wednesday healthy peeps!

Well, last night I bit the bullet and started trying on clothes for the Reunion in two weeks. I was pretty bummed 2 weeks ago, when I bought a killer corset off eBay, only to find out the damn thing didn't fit. Anyway, I tried it on again, and although it doesn't fit the way I want it to... I could actually wear the damn thing! I got excited and started pulling out old clothes that I haven't been able to wear, and smiled as each & every piece actually fit!

So, although my original plan didn't work out, I now have a lot more options of clothes to wear from my own closet Hey, the scale might not be showing big losses right now... but if my clothes are getting baggier, than I'm a happy girl!

As for now, I'm just watching what I eat and trying my best to get in exercise whenever I can. I really wanted to start trying to exercise first thing in the morning... but the snooze button has been my longtime friend

I think that is super fabulous!! I love when I go into my closet and those "tight" clothes fit, and can even be baggy!!

I am happy for you. You provide wonderful suppport, and have been my cheerleader more than once. I am truly delighted for you!!

[Rockinonahigh]

Since ive been dealing with this sinus infection I have had zero energy,but am on some meds and finaly today I got my antibiotics ive been wainting for for the last two days...the one the doc gave me was a bad reactor with my advair so I needed somethig else.The bigest plus is my blood sugar is down to 105 for the last couple of days its been 190 and 150 in the mornings.I havent slept much in a fue days and wasnt eating right but not doing a lot of wrong stuff either,now im back on the diet to the numbers and do plan to not change things.Being sick and stressed cant pick up the numbers ive been told.
Yesterday I did manage to go out and get a bit of exersise shooting basket ball hoops for 20 minits..I pushed it a bit longer than I had wind to use but when I get this crap it usely ends up in my chest so I thought some moveing around would help..it did...but I was pooped afterwards
Im glad to see how many of u are doing so well,keepup the good work folks..I get more ideas everytime I read some of the post.

[PinkieLee]

Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

Since ive been dealing with this sinus infection I have had zero energy,but am on some meds and finaly today I got my antibiotics ive been wainting for for the last two days...the one the doc gave me was a bad reactor with my advair so I needed somethig else.The bigest plus is my blood sugar is down to 105 for the last couple of days its been 190 and 150 in the mornings.I havent slept much in a fue days and wasnt eating right but not doing a lot of wrong stuff either,now im back on the diet to the numbers and do plan to not change things.Being sick and stressed cant pick up the numbers ive been told.
Yesterday I did manage to go out and get a bit of exersise shooting basket ball hoops for 20 minits..I pushed it a bit longer than I had wind to use but when I get this crap it usely ends up in my chest so I thought some moveing around would help..it did...but I was pooped afterwards
Im glad to see how many of u are doing so well,keepup the good work folks..I get more ideas everytime I read some of the post.

Being sick sure can put a damper on not only our moods but our motivation. Hell, when I don't feel good I don't want to get out of bed.... let alone workout or cook a healthy meal. I'm glad that you are starting to feel better and are able to get some fresh air in those lungs.

Don't beat yourself up my friend... you are doing great! Hey, your blood sugar numbers are already getting better

[justkim]

First workout in a week. I got super sick after my last ShaBAM! class, thank goodness it wasn't the class but a intestinal virus that is still kicking my butt. I wish I could say my trainer went easy on me but for the most part she didn't. We stayed away from core exercises and worked on upper body. Tonight I am going to try and hit one of the cardio classes and see how I feel. I am not sure if my *guts* can handle it but I will go and give it my best.

Congrat's to everyone of you for keeping moving forward and taking control of your health one step at a time...

[PinkieLee]

Originally Posted by justkim

First workout in a week. I got super sick after my last ShaBAM! class, thank goodness it wasn't the class but a intestinal virus that is still kicking my butt. I wish I could say my trainer went easy on me but for the most part she didn't. We stayed away from core exercises and worked on upper body. Tonight I am going to try and hit one of the cardio classes and see how I feel. I am not sure if my *guts* can handle it but I will go and give it my best.

Congrat's to everyone of you for keeping moving forward and taking control of your health one step at a time...

ShaBAM! class... oh my god, that sounds like a workout in itself! What is it like?! I'm sorry that some virus made you so sick... but hopefully you will be back up to 100% before you know it! They have so many great cardio classes at my gym... I've always just been a lil' intimated to join in. Those Zumba women are freakin' off the hook

Good luck tonight!!!

[apretty]

I am not even going to tell you all what WE have been eating--Though I think it would be super funny to list things that E has eaten while implying that I have been LittleMissDietQueen.

Still, each day I begin with my coffee and total cereal, cottage cheese and fruit.

*There's been a lot of upheaval in our lives recently, including a new job for me and leaving one where I love the people like whoa--So I am trying to be kind to myself, I cannot go to a negative space--There's literally no time.

This weekend, I did do better shopping so we were set up to have the things we needed in the house, actual vegetables and lunch foods. Onward, and all that.

*Also, I have maintained that 10 lb loss that I did over the course of the last 3 months which is what I love about WW--Even if I veer off of plan, I still don't gain back every single lost pound (just 2). Love that!

<3

[Dominique]

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

Those Zumba women are freakin' off the hook

They are! My Zumba's are over. I was very intimidated when I first went. It was an outdoor, parking lot, money raising event. I went into the middle of the crowd until I learned *what the heck* that was like the third class. Then it was over in two more weeks.

ShaBam! I wonder if that has a copyright? I'd like to make some deco flash dance like T shirts and sell them to some crazy exersize class. Leg warmers too, why not. Love that name ShaBam!! maybe I'll change my screen name. Obsessing about it now. Thanks Kim. Glad to hear you are doing better.

[PinkieLee]

Originally Posted by foxyshaman

I think that is super fabulous!! I love when I go into my closet and those "tight" clothes fit, and can even be baggy!!

I am happy for you. You provide wonderful suppport, and have been my cheerleader more than once. I am truly delighted for you!!

awwww THANK YOU so much for your kind words... you've made my day! Yes, the baggy clothes are a lil' more motivation & proof that I am making positive changes in the right direction... even if I do throw the scale across the room for not being on my side all the time

Having y'all to keep me in check, to share this journey with, has made the world of difference for me. I NEED folks to keep me motivated... and helping others stay motivated holds myself accountable for what I'm doing, too. I know I have a long way to go... but together we can do it!