Healthy Weight Loss

[JustJo]

Congratulations Sylvie!

What a milestone...and what an amazing job you've done! It's pretty incredible when you realize how much healthier you are now, isn't it?

Bravo!

[Ginger]

I haven't been back in a while because I wanted to have something more positive to report and finally I can say, I'm doing better. I worked out four times last week, which is more like my old self. I do half an hour on the elliptical trainer, with more resistance, I always notice, than anyone else around me.

Like many on this thread, I listen to music when I exercise that I wouldn't necessarily listen to outside the gym; a certain kind of 4/4 beat is easier for me to match and keeps me on track to the end of the song, even if my heartbeat goes as high as 156 and I'm breathing hard. (I have perfect blood pressure and don't worry about it. In fact the exertion gets me kind of "high.")

I think I mentioned, I went from a size 6 to a 10 recently; now I'm about an 8, which might be a good place for me.

I finished physical therapy for my shoulder and have good mobility, so I'm about to return to the upper body weight training I always used to do, and I'm eating more protein, like turkey cold cuts, or canned chicken mixed in with chopped salad and ginger dressing—I know that sounds weird but they were preparing it and giving out tastings in Trader Joe's and I really liked it, so I got the ingredients and now I take it for lunch.

Okay the kid just got back from the park so I feel like I can leave the house and go to the gym. Everyone have a healthy day!!!

[JoSchmooze]

...to both Sylvie (what a milestone!)
and IslandScout (for not giving up)....

Getting ready to take the dog for her Sunday morning
at the dog park, I decided to see if I had a smaller
belt that fit a bt better.....
TA DA!! A milestone for me to be able to hit the second
notch on a shorter belt!!

Keep on trucking y'all......

[sylvie]

Thank you so much..
Indeed the difference in how i feel is what makes me want to keep at this, i feel sooo much better & healthier .. and the notches up in self-esteem feel great too.

This weekend i got so much done..
And feel like i'm back on track, which i've been so needing..
i've felt slightly off for awhile and started to feel my behaviors starting up again and knew i needed to be re-motivated.. So recognizing my one year has been very timely in re-motivating myself..

i went for 2 hour walks/hikes (since i have the days off) the last 3 days - fresh air always helps me be a more positive me as well.. And i worked hard at my recovery workbook - organized a lot of things and feel a great deal of balance where my recovery & weight loss plan are concerned.

i know i've got this, again & back on track.

Lastly, i asked Candace back when she made her page if she would be okay if i did a blog and facebook page as well.. She is truly inspiring to me & i gain SO much motivation from her, and she agreed.. Of course like everything i put it all on the back burner.. So this weekend, i worked hard at those as well..Thank you again Candace for being supportive and inspiring us all everyday. ♥

my blog : http://a-sylly-journey.blogspot.ca/
my facebook page : http://www.facebook.com/ASyllyJourney

Leaving soon for my walk!
Have a happy , healthy day everyone.. ♥

[JustJo]

Good morning healthies

I had to order a prescription refill (for the diabetes) this morning and, while I was on the website, thought I'd check something out.

Here's a little bonus I received for working on getting healthier...purely in dollars and cents:

• 2010 - total cost I paid for prescriptions was $3,212.29
• 2011 - total cost I paid for prescriptions was $1,331.63
• 2012 - anticipated total cost I will pay for prescriptions is $401.52

That means I paid myself $1,880.66 in 2011.....and will pay myself $2,810.77 this year....instead of putting it in the pockets of the drug companies.

And....cuz I love math....if I had stayed on the 2010 figures, my outlay for meds over the next 25 years (to age 75) would have been $80,307.25.....at the current level, my cost to the same point will be $10,038.....a savings of $70,269.35

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by JustJo

Good morning healthies

I had to order a prescription refill (for the diabetes) this morning and, while I was on the website, thought I'd check something out.

Here's a little bonus I received for working on getting healthier...purely in dollars and cents:

• 2010 - total cost I paid for prescriptions was $3,212.29
• 2011 - total cost I paid for prescriptions was $1,331.63
• 2012 - anticipated total cost I will pay for prescriptions is $401.52

That means I paid myself $1,880.66 in 2011.....and will pay myself $2,810.77 this year....instead of putting it in the pockets of the drug companies.

And....cuz I love math....if I had stayed on the 2010 figures, my outlay for meds over the next 25 years (to age 75) would have been $80,307.25.....at the current level, my cost to the same point will be $10,038.....a savings of $70,269.35

I love this! Awesome!

And congrats to you!

[Cowboi]

Howdy peeps!! Well vacation is over. Its time to get down to business. Had a great workout this afternoon. Gonna have some chicken breast, and steamed broccoli for dinner.
Y'all are doing great!!!

[Ginger]

Originally Posted by JustJo

Good morning healthies

I had to order a prescription refill (for the diabetes) this morning and, while I was on the website, thought I'd check something out.

Here's a little bonus I received for working on getting healthier...purely in dollars and cents:

• 2010 - total cost I paid for prescriptions was $3,212.29
• 2011 - total cost I paid for prescriptions was $1,331.63
• 2012 - anticipated total cost I will pay for prescriptions is $401.52

That means I paid myself $1,880.66 in 2011.....and will pay myself $2,810.77 this year....instead of putting it in the pockets of the drug companies.

And....cuz I love math....if I had stayed on the 2010 figures, my outlay for meds over the next 25 years (to age 75) would have been $80,307.25.....at the current level, my cost to the same point will be $10,038.....a savings of $70,269.35

Actually...if you had stayed that unhealthy (assuming it's something you can control, which you seem to be saying), there might not have been another 25 years...

[JustJo]

Originally Posted by IslandScout

Actually...if you had stayed that unhealthy (assuming it's something you can control, which you seem to be saying), there might not have been another 25 years...

Absolutely true...one of the "inspirations" for me to get healthier was being aware of the horrible death experienced by my aunt from diabetic complications in her late 50s, and the knowledge that, of my father's 8 siblings, only one has made it past age 60.

Heart disease and diabetes has decimated my family....and they have participated in generating their own health problems through the way they eat and (don't) exercise.

My father was 45 when he died, and I am 50.

For me, this journey isn't about the number on the scale or the size pants I wear (although those are fun things to see improving )....it is purely and simply about staying alive and healthy enough to see my son grow up and, hopefully, to enjoy a long retirement and eventual grandchildren.

I honestly don't give a crap about society's messages that "thin is beautiful" and that you can't wear more than a size 8 and be desirable. I do care a great deal about keeping my vision, and my feet, and living long enough to enjoy the non-working part of my life.

I'm fortunate that my diabetes was caught early enough to be treated with oral meds....so I am not insulin-dependent....and I have never been a "fragile" diabetic. My doctor describes me as a "sturdy diabetic"....and that works for me. My genetics pretty much guarantee that my diabetes isn't going anywhere....but if I can control it with metformin, improved eating habits and regular exercise....then I can live with that.

[sylvie]

Good Morning Healthies,

Just got home from my doctor appointment, and my bloodwork.
i got the all clear to go back to work tomorrow, but taking it easy.. It's hard to know if my shoulder/arm is completely ready for going back until i try - crossing my fingers i can, because i want to get back to doing weights at the gym (lol)

Bloodwork was for a number of things, but she felt it fitting to check everything out since losing the weight i've lost, can't wait for the results.. i know my blood pressure has been perfect, which makes me happy.

So, got an hour walk in today going to all of my appointments.. May go for another walk later on, and getting ready to do day 2 of a 4 week video challenge i've joined on SparkPeople.

Yay for still being active despite an injury, feeling pretty frigging great this week.. Energy is back, and pushing myself lots more..

Jo, love that breakdown you did for money saved, how amazing is that!?
Top it all off with how great you feel, i'm smiling big for you !

Have a great day everyone ♥

[JoSchmooze]

Set up my sppointment with the Russian trainer this
morning after I finished my "self motivated" workout....
Only problem is that the only appointment I could get with this guy is at 6 am on Saturday morning!! Holy Crap!
What have I gotten myself into?
His card reads:

"The Motivator"
"No whiners allowed"......
ANd a website - www.motivator.net

On my way to take a look at it before I start working today....

[girl_dee]

i came to post a link to SparkPeople and i see sylvie mentioned it, i had never heard of it before! i just found it after reading on a forum how many people are not having the same success with the new Point system on Weight Watchers as they were on the old system. i know i am not! (It does kinda make sense in my head that if people are having too much success this affects them financially) .. so anyway i was googling around and love this site! i'm reading up on the SparkTeams and they actually picked out 3 for me that fit me. So while i am deciding whether to keep paying WW each week for a weigh in and a meeting or what to do. It's only been 3 weeks but the up down up down on the scale is a little frustrating especially when you are following the *plan* to the letter. I've got 14 more pounds to go and it is just not moving!


www.sparkpeople.com

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by JoSchmooze

Set up my sppointment with the Russian trainer this
morning after I finished my "self motivated" workout....
Only problem is that the only appointment I could get with this guy is at 6 am on Saturday morning!! Holy Crap!
What have I gotten myself into?
His card reads:

"The Motivator"
"No whiners allowed"......
ANd a website - www.motivator.net

On my way to take a look at it before I start working today....

oh my!!!! it does however sound like fun (if you are a hardcore massochist) but a very serious trainer!

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by Cowboi

Howdy peeps!! Well vacation is over. Its time to get down to business. Had a great workout this afternoon. Gonna have some chicken breast, and steamed broccoli for dinner.
Y'all are doing great!!!

i love how simple you make things! and in crawfish season too!

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by IslandScout

I haven't been back in a while because I wanted to have something more positive to report and finally I can say, I'm doing better. I worked out four times last week, which is more like my old self. I do half an hour on the elliptical trainer, with more resistance, I always notice, than anyone else around me.

Like many on this thread, I listen to music when I exercise that I wouldn't necessarily listen to outside the gym; a certain kind of 4/4 beat is easier for me to match and keeps me on track to the end of the song, even if my heartbeat goes as high as 156 and I'm breathing hard. (I have perfect blood pressure and don't worry about it. In fact the exertion gets me kind of "high.")

I think I mentioned, I went from a size 6 to a 10 recently; now I'm about an 8, which might be a good place for me.

I finished physical therapy for my shoulder and have good mobility, so I'm about to return to the upper body weight training I always used to do, and I'm eating more protein, like turkey cold cuts, or canned chicken mixed in with chopped salad and ginger dressing—I know that sounds weird but they were preparing it and giving out tastings in Trader Joe's and I really liked it, so I got the ingredients and now I take it for lunch.

Okay the kid just got back from the park so I feel like I can leave the house and go to the gym. Everyone have a healthy day!!!

i LOVE ginger, can you share the recipe for the dressing? i used to have a Ginger wasabi finishing sauce for the grill, it was delish!

[justkim]

Hello everyone... Made it through my cancer testing with flying colors... I have been told I must get more fiber in my daily food intake... I will see what I can do about that... Now it is time to get back on track even though I have managed to keep my weight stable with all that has been going on I still feel off.
If anyone has suggestion on how to introduce more fiber into my daily food intake I would appreciate them.
Ok. Time to go and lay back down... my guts are still rather sensitive...
Keep up all the good work everyone!

[sylvie]

*wonders if pacing floors waiting for 16 year old daughter to come home, when she should have been LONG ago counts as exercise*



if not, i am yanking my hair occasionally in frustration, THAT's gotta count?

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by justkim

Hello everyone... Made it through my cancer testing with flying colors... I have been told I must get more fiber in my daily food intake... I will see what I can do about that... Now it is time to get back on track even though I have managed to keep my weight stable with all that has been going on I still feel off.
If anyone has suggestion on how to introduce more fiber into my daily food intake I would appreciate them.
Ok. Time to go and lay back down... my guts are still rather sensitive...
Keep up all the good work everyone!

i've been loving my Steel Cut Oats, they have a ton of fiber, add some ground flax seed and thats a ton of fiber without the boxes stuff.

i wish i could send you some of my home made red beans and rice!

[JustJo]

Fiber is definitely your friend.

Raw veggies, lightly steamed veggies, raw whole fruit (including the peels), sweet potatoes....and we swear by Benefiber, which stirs in to beverages without even being detectable (except carbonated stuff....but that stuff is bad anyway).

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by JustJo

Good morning healthies

I had to order a prescription refill (for the diabetes) this morning and, while I was on the website, thought I'd check something out.

Here's a little bonus I received for working on getting healthier...purely in dollars and cents:

• 2010 - total cost I paid for prescriptions was $3,212.29
• 2011 - total cost I paid for prescriptions was $1,331.63
• 2012 - anticipated total cost I will pay for prescriptions is $401.52

That means I paid myself $1,880.66 in 2011.....and will pay myself $2,810.77 this year....instead of putting it in the pockets of the drug companies.

And....cuz I love math....if I had stayed on the 2010 figures, my outlay for meds over the next 25 years (to age 75) would have been $80,307.25.....at the current level, my cost to the same point will be $10,038.....a savings of $70,269.35

Sheesh...My savings, if I chose to calculate them but I won't because I do not like The Math, must be astronomical. Wow. Thank you for putting that into perspective Jo!

Originally Posted by IslandScout

Actually...if you had stayed that unhealthy (assuming it's something you can control, which you seem to be saying), there might not have been another 25 years...

And another amazing perspective here...

Originally Posted by JoSchmooze

Set up my sppointment with the Russian trainer this
morning after I finished my "self motivated" workout....
Only problem is that the only appointment I could get with this guy is at 6 am on Saturday morning!! Holy Crap!
What have I gotten myself into?
His card reads:

"The Motivator"
"No whiners allowed"......
ANd a website - www.motivator.net

On my way to take a look at it before I start working today....

Awesome Jo! Congrats! I hope this one works out better for you!


Evening Healthy Ones!

I had another appointment with the Gastro Doc today. Good news, she is delaying another gastric surgery (gastric pacemaker) indefinitely She says she likes my numbers, loves the way I look, and can't believe how far I've come. I said, "Me too!"

She gave me a dopamine patch prescription for my trip to visit Gaige on the 18th, so that I don't have to take the sleep inducing anti-nausea drugs with me. That will help me enjoy some nice meals during the trip.

I have been slacking a bit on my workouts, but I have been continuing to walk on my lunches and breaks. Since I don't spend all my time smoking on breaks and lunches anymore, I've had lots of time to get some fast paced walking in. Also, standing at my desk, pacing the call center during long high bill calls, and my hacky sack obsession is keeping me moving. But still, I do need to get back to working harder at making time for workouts.

I hope you are all having a nice evening, and I am impressed with everyone's success!