Battle of the Bulge

Friday, October 29, 2010

Yesterday the scales gave up 2.6 lbs for me! Woo, woo!

While it may not be a HUGE loss, it was overnight. I mentioned it to a young man and he seemed to disbelieve it. Huh! Youth. Wait till he finds out about things like Type 2 Diabetes, fluid retention, getting old, high blood pressure and arthritis. When his body no longer responds to his every demand....he will lean the hard way.

I worked for over a week to earn that "overnight" loss. The evil scales do not betray the young and healthy. Aging stinks, but we can make the most of it. I am not ready to give up and let go. Already did that and lost (actually gained weight)......but the war is far from over. The Battle of the Bulge continues.

I watched this young man of 17 help himself to dinner last night......rigatoni loaded with cheese.......fresh Italian bread and chocolate chip cookies. The food was placed next to me and smelled wonderful. But I was steadfast in demurring. They were shocked that I didn't partake, but I explained my loss and told them I am not about to load up on carbs. Fortunately, there were tons of young folks there and they went ahead and enjoyed the dinner. I wasn't jealous though. Those young adults were a joy to be around last night.

This weekend will be rough.......young Trick or Treaters seeking candy at our doors.........handing out all that sweetness. But, beware. The price to pay for all that junk food is high. I plan to resist.

So far for the October Challenge I have lost 8.4 lbs. this month. Woo, woo, woo, woo...........Happy Dance in progress!

  

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JUSTMOLLY13 10/30/2010 11:12AM

isn't that the truth!! everywhere i go people are eating and eating somemore. i just take what my day allows and i truly dont feel deprived and i have had a great weight loss since joining SP and i DO NOT want to give that up... Report Inappropriate Comment

STEINERMOM 10/30/2010 10:44AM

Congratulations on your weight loss and on making choices that strength your resolve to take good care of your body. Your October weight loss is huge! Good for you! Report Inappropriate Comment

ANNESYLVIA 10/29/2010 8:22PM

Great job! Don't worry about the teenager his day will come too! Report Inappropriate Comment

AGASSIFAN 10/29/2010 1:10PM

Great job avoiding the carb overload...Keep up the great work!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Sunny with Blue Skies!

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Woo, woo! Nothing picks up the spirit like sunshine, blue skies and warm weather. NYers are finally enjoying a day without rain. Inspection night is tonight at the fire station....SO, it will be much nicer to stand alongside the ambulance tonight on such a beautiful day.

I enjoyed my swim already.....just had a yogurt/strawberry smoothie for lunch. I am finally able to relax a bit.

Lost 0.2 lbs on the scales......at least they are moving again. Someone suggested I not weigh myself daily, but it is an old habit due to the fluid retention I get since my last child. I monitor it and watch my salt intake carefully to avoid excess fluids building up. I have to take diuretics, have for too many years. I watch for swelling in my fingers and feet as well. Habit. It keeps me from getting too far off track. It probably adds to my scale phobias as well. Not much else I can do. That is why I like Stormy's Challenges so much. It gives me something to measure my weight loss against, since most of my losses are under a pound. My new scales are digital and measure to 0.2 lb. That is exactly what I lost, too!

I am off to enjoy the day. Hope all you Sparkers are enjoying your's as well.

  

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STEINERMOM 10/30/2010 10:46AM

You are probably already well aware, but unsweetened cranberry juice helps decrease fluid retention. It has a strong flavor so I just mix a bit with either bubbly water, green tea or warm tea. Just thought that I would share. Report Inappropriate Comment

AGASSIFAN 10/27/2010 5:12PM

DOWNWARD, GO YE, SCALE!!!! Your clouds from yesterday are up here in RI today...You can have them back, anytime you want them...LOL. Peace & love, DebbyO Report Inappropriate Comment

Playing like a child......makes exercise fun.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

It is a rare sunny day here in upstate NY! Yeah! No rain. And it is in the 70s!

I had a busy cardio day racking up over two hours of fun. The pool was great today......always good people watching while I do my deep water pool jogging. There is a couple who have been coming lately......he is like a kid in the water......he has different goggles and a mask with a snorkle attached and he just swims in any direction without regard to anyone. I find that very amusing. A typical male with his toys, but even as a mature adult, he still plays in the water like a kid. He makes me smile. I usually approach my swim time with more determination and with fitness in mind. So, I have given myself some "general swim time" in which to play. I romp, dive underwater, and roll around.....just move any way I want. Makes me feel young. All in all, it feels great. It makes exercise more like child's play. Isn't that the point? Have some fun getting fit?

  

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ANNESYLVIA 10/26/2010 8:22PM

Try dancing like a child too! Great fun. I love to dance and when I can't make it to the gym I just blast the music and dance away. And if my children are home they join me...what a show...they get the whole "dance like no one is watching" thing. I love it. P.S. I also had a sunny day here in my part of upstate NY. I live in Putnam County about 1 hour from Manhattan. Enjoy the weather it probably won't last much longer. Report Inappropriate Comment

STEINERMOM 10/26/2010 5:42PM

I would like to reach the point in my life where I have the freedom to "just swim in any direction without regard to anyone". I am not sure that the day will come (and it does sound stereotypically male). My husband feels so much more freedom than I do to do what he wants. Have I always been this way or did it develop with having children? I could definitely use some child's play and feeling young. Report Inappropriate Comment

Today is the first day of the rest of my life.

Monday, October 25, 2010

How should I spend this day? I will never get it back again, so I will spend it wisely. My focus these days is getting fit and healthy......SO......I will do my cardio. I will earn all 24 Spark points......a walk DVD, elliptical time and a pool workout. Then I will continue to track all my food for the day. It is not an easy task, but it can be pleasant.

I will take time to enjoy the smell of a damp fall day........the sound of leaves crunching under my feet. I will smile at those I meet and spread some sunshine around......even though we have not seen the sun around here in days.

I will call a friend and chat, share my day with someone I care about.

I will cook a healthy dinner for my family.....and share it with them.

Tonight is bible study and I will go enjoy some wise words, smile and enjoy some good company. My soul will grow in love.

Today is the first day of the rest of my life........I will make the most of it.

  

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MRSBENNETT2 10/26/2010 3:48PM

Send some of those good autumn smells my way please! Report Inappropriate Comment

WAIANAEGAL 10/26/2010 1:26PM

JR... what a wonderful blog, thank you for sharing and caring with those around you in both the real world and with us in the virtual world. You brighten our day!! Carlene Report Inappropriate Comment

ANNESYLVIA 10/25/2010 7:59PM

Great attitude! Enjoy! Report Inappropriate Comment

AGASSIFAN 10/25/2010 3:38PM

I LOVE your soul.... Peace & love, DebbyO Report Inappropriate Comment

LAURIEANNIE1 10/25/2010 9:36AM

Thank you for reminding me that doing your best for the day is not only working and doing SP, but smelling the fall day and all the rest. I get so busy with everything I have to do, I forget to do the things that feed my soul. Report Inappropriate Comment

Fell off the wagon and picked myself back up.

Friday, October 22, 2010

It started with a donut....then in the morning I went out to breakfast....(OMG....those sausage patties were delish!)....then I went to Friendly's....well.......enough said. This morning I got up and went right back to my SP plan. Yesterday, I didn't do any cardio.........today I have 123 minutes done already. I fell off the SP bandwagon and let go of my healthy habits, but I am back on the wagon again.

I hope I have that out of my system, now.

Banning from my diet.

  

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AGASSIFAN 10/22/2010 7:07PM

Donut happens....I've been under extreme stress this week and actually ate some chocolate ganash yesterday....cleaned off the spatula (that I had just used to decorate a cake) with my tongue...I NEVER eat chocolate, but was hoping for that serene feeling that everyone says is generated by chocolate...don't know whether it worked or not, because I am so stressed out...very glad you got back on target...after all, I think you are the poster child for out "week/class".... Report Inappropriate Comment

WAIANAEGAL 10/22/2010 6:07PM

Welcome back on board... I look at it as just a day in your life and it's going to happen and it's OK... As long as one day doesn't continue into 2 and so on... The good thing is you got back on the wagon. I hope you have a good weekend... and keep on keepin' on. Carlene Report Inappropriate Comment