How many calories do we need??

Monday, February 22, 2010

When a lot of us were checking out ore "Real Age" I signed up for newsletters and some have been interesting. Today one came where you can go to the link I will add in a minute and find out how many calories it takes to maintain whatever weight you are at now. Then you can redo it and put in weight you are aiming for. That will be amount of calories you need at that weight.So if you aim for that amount you will lose.To maintain at 274 I need 2395 calories and to maintain at 180 I need 1862. So if I am under 1800 I should lose. I do know that if I average under 2000 I lose a small amount. So if I could average under the 1800 now i would lose better. I just thought it was interesting.
Oh on the real age quiz I did horrible.It said my real age was 82. I will take it again in a few weeks and see what it says.
Here is the link to the calories calculator. I hope it works.

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teinG=70&proteinC=279&carbG=279&carbC=1117#top

Ok My Food Demon whooped me soundly last night. I did good until 11 pm. Today is a new day
I have my exercises all done and even sat outside and read my book. Not a lot of sun today.Very cloudy and it even rained a little. But it is 70 degrees so that is nice.

Ok nothing else new. Bill's birthday is tomorrow so I have to figure out something to surprise him. I may have to even leave the house tomorrow.
Ok I hope you are all doing ok. I am about ready for a nap.

  

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BORROWEDANGEL1 2/23/2010 7:00PM

I guess I took a nap, because I totally missed reading this blog, Ladybug.. I must be getting senile..haha.. but anyway, I have checked out the links you posted in the other blog, and well you know the story.. I do wish Bill a Happy Birthday.. You'll probably make him a really nice dinner or maybe even have gone out for dinner but whatever you do I'm sure he will love ya for it.. Enjoy your sunshine and book.. Report Inappropriate Comment

TSISQUAUSDI 2/22/2010 6:53PM

Hey, Girlfriend - As always, you've found us something to tickle our learning processes! Thank you! As for that "Food Demon," have you pinpointed a specific time that you have trouble? I found that anytime after 8:00 p.m. was DANGEROUS for me to be in the kitchen - I'd get this irresistible urge to graze on just about anything. Since I got my laptop and laptop stand, I'm upstairs and no where near the kitchen for the rest of the night - It's helped a lot! Report Inappropriate Comment

FEISTYMAMA 2/22/2010 6:34PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILL!!! That link was interesting. I'm shocked at how many calories to maintain at 150 (which is a LONG way away). It said I need to consume 1875 calories. Interesting. The Wii Fit has a Real Age game based on different movements. It's interesting. It said my son is 63 and he's 9!!! We didn't get as much snow as they said, which was good. We're getting another round tomorrow into Wednesday but hopefully it'll be less than an inch. By the end of the week we should hit 30 degrees! WHOO-HOOOO!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MDMNINA 2/22/2010 4:35PM

Wow, that was really interesting. According to that calculation, I can maintain my present (over)weight with 2100 calories. But what I really found surprising is their suggestion that I could maintain 129 (my goal) at 1900 calories. Gee, I hope that's true!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOCUEVAS 2/22/2010 4:24PM

I'm going to try that link as well, looks interesting! Smiles, Mo Report Inappropriate Comment

LUCILEELIZABETH 2/22/2010 3:44PM

Thanks for the links to those calculators! That sounds very interesting, and I'm going to have to look into it. Happy Birthday to Bill!!! Hope you find a great way to surprise him. I'm going to have to leave the house, too, tomorrow. Our 32nd wedding anniversary is Thursday. Maybe we can just go on an outing together. Report Inappropriate Comment

TILLIEBEE 2/22/2010 3:42PM

I signed up Real Age emails, too. The calorie range explaination makes sense. I should be maintaining a much smaller me, though! Happy Birthday to Bill! He's a keeper! Report Inappropriate Comment

MPARKER67 2/22/2010 3:28PM

Well even though Bill has no idea who I am, tell him I said Happy Birthday. Now I need to go check out that link you sent! Report Inappropriate Comment

Busy But Good Day

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Whew - - - - I am pooped.
I started my day off after doing just a little sparking with my exercises. I did some extra today. My new goal is to do extra as many times as I can. Then took my shower and got dressed and it was noon time. So I started doing some salad prep work for the coming days. I still had veggies that need gotten ready for varies things. But I have added new and more stuff to my lunch salad. Not a lot but more different things. So I bagged a bunch of stuff up so it is easy to take some out . I hope the carrots slices don't turn dark. Anyway. I have a bag for small pieces of broccoli,cauliflower,carrots,shredded cabbage. I have 2 different kinds of lettuce cut up in bite sizes. I have a green pepper cleaned and ready to cut a slice off. Celery is divided up and wrapped in foil. So I am all set up for salad making. I have made a huge salad the last two days and I have plenty for lunch and to snack on in afternoon. I find I eat less that way during the day.
I read somewhere that if you ate the same thing for breakfast and lunch you would lose weight better as it is all planned etc.That works for me most of the time as weekend days I do that. Breakfast is always a fruit. and lunch is soup and salad. I don't get tired of it and I can have a lot for a few calories.
After lunch I took my book and went outside to pool deck and sat in sunshine for 20 minutes.Sorry but it was beautiful.No snow.Just sunshine and light breeze and 60deg.A perfect day.
Next it was soup making time and bag other veggies up. Bill came home when I was making soup and I hope I didn't miss anything when I was counting calories. I ended up with 36 cups of soup. Which is about 18 bags as I put 2 cups per bag. The calories were on 68 a bag but I rounded it up to 75 for good measure. I put 6 in fridge and rest in freezer.
While the soup was cooling we went for a ride.We drove out to Howard Park to see the new causeway.They shut the beach down for a year to repair bridges etc.They did a nice job at the two bridges and built fishing over hangs.
They we ate out for supper. I planned for it so I am still in good shape. I had to guesstimate so I went on high side. My total breakfast and lunch was only about 350 and the only snacking I did was my leftover salad.
Then we stopped at grocery store so"Bill" could run in. I had him pick me up a bag of frozen cauliflower to add to my soup when I eat it.I was pleasantly surprised to see that 1 cup is only 25 calories.
So I am all set for soup and salads all week. He will get me more cucumbers and tomatoes later in week.

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I am pulling away slowly but surely.Beat him last night and should today too.But never know til night is over.

I did enjoy watching Apollo race last night. I really wanted him to win the gold but he was a good sport about getting bronze. Quite the gentleman. I think I enjoy the winter Olympics better than summer.

And speaking of Olympics. Bill went down to Bradenton early this morning( Too early for me to make the trip) to bowl in a tournament to qualify to bowl in Senior Olympics in the fall. Not only did he qualify but he got a Bronze medal. And he didn't bowl his best but he said everyone was having trouble.

Ok I am headed to living room to rest. I will work on my emails later. Hope you all had a nice weekend

  

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EVER-EVOLVING 2/22/2010 9:52AM

Planning ahead is the key, isn't it? Seems like that's when I have my downfall, when I don't plan ahead. You are certainly all ready for the week, now! What kind of soup do you make? Vegetable is my favorite kind. Don't feel bad about the nice weather...I've been snowed in most of the winter, but yesterday the temp climbed to over 60 degrees! Yay! Report Inappropriate Comment

MPARKER67 2/22/2010 9:50AM

On your new low. Report Inappropriate Comment

TILLIEBEE 2/22/2010 8:04AM

Great day! Your salads sound delicious! Preparation and planning is half the battle. I bet your week will be great! Report Inappropriate Comment

SEAWILLOW 2/22/2010 7:55AM

Applause to you and Bill! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 2/22/2010 7:05AM

Planning is the key to success and you are doing great. Congrats to Bill! That is awesome. I went to bed with a headache and woke up with a headache. We have almost a foot of snow on the ground and it is drifting really bad. I am going back to bed. Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISYBELL6 2/22/2010 6:52AM

Planning ahead is a great thing. I wish I was able to remember to do it more frequently. Report Inappropriate Comment

TSISQUAUSDI 2/21/2010 11:38PM

Great job, my friend - I'm too whupped to woohoo tonight, but I'll give you one tomorrow! Report Inappropriate Comment

BORROWEDANGEL1 2/21/2010 11:09PM

Goodness gracious you were busy today,Ladybug.. You may sleep very well tonight with all that activity going on today.. for Bill and his Bronze medal.. How exciting for him! I always love to go for a ride on Sundays.. Someday I would love to be able to visit Florida, but I may never get to. My sister lives in Alabama, and I've never been there either..I don't know if I could stand to ride that far in a car.. and I don't fly.. I've flown 3 times on a plane, and the last time I got very ill..and now with all the high security they make you go through at the airports, I doubt that I'll ever go again.. I bet your area of Florida is beautiful. That would be nice to see some of the pictures of your city/town.. Watched a good movie on tv tonight with my hubby.. it was on the Lifetime Movie Network, called 'sins of a mother'.. really good clean movie.. Well it's late again, and I need to finish my walk before bedtime..Have a good Monday my friend!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LUCILEELIZABETH 2/21/2010 10:11PM

All those vegetables and that soup sound delicious! Mmmmmmm . . . cauliflower! I like to put zucchini in my soup, too. I don't think your carrot slices will turn brown if you have a little bit of water sprinkled over them. Those baby carrots in bags don't turn brown, but then, I never read the bag to see if they add anything. The organic ones don't turn brown, either. I was hungry all day today. Don't know what's up with that. Felt worn out, too. Maybe it was the trip. I took two naps. I'm happy for you that you had a perfect weather day for reading beside the pool. Sounds glorious! I am very thankful we are supposed to get rain tomorrow. Maybe it will melt the rest of the snow that is hanging around on the ground and in big piles on every corner. It's filthy! I looked up the name of your town on Google maps today (already forgot the name of it). Looks like you live very, very close to the shore of the Gulf. Wow!!! All that water looks scary to me (weather), but I am sure it is beautiful there. I looked at the pic of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral. It's beautiful. Enjoy the sunny sunshine and beautiful weather, my friend! Sharon Report Inappropriate Comment

MICKEY341 2/21/2010 9:42PM

Sorry, I didn't post yesterday, but on your weight loss. I am so proud of you and for you! I always have faith in you! You are such a strong willed person, you can do anything you set out to do. Bill, on the Bronze. That is awesome! Sounds like you have everything under control for the coming week, you have your meals planned out...That is wonderful! I know you are tired but it is a good tired. You should rest good tonight. I hope you have a good night! Comment edited on: 2/21/2010 9:43:01 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

FEISTYMAMA 2/21/2010 8:12PM

Tell Bill congrats on the Bronze medal. That's great!!! You were a busy beaver today!! I love salads but they go right through me. I can't wait for Spring! I would love to have 60 degree weather! The snow should start in 2 hours or so. I'm not looking forward to the drive tomorrow morning. It's great that y0u're getting out and getting a little sun. Enjoy!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

I Reached a New Low. Whoopee!!!!!!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

I am very happy with my weigh in today. I lost 3.5#. I have been in the same 5 # or so range for months now. This is a new low for me. The last time I weighed this was 10 years ago. When I left TOPS I got rid of everything except for my weight books. Just so I could see how I was doing. So the weighing and exercise paid off today.Now to keep it going.
I have increased my total exercises to over an hour each day.My goal is only 10 minutes so if I have a day when I don't feel well I can still feel like I did ok. I am doing between 20 minutes to 1 hr 20 minutes. All depends on how I feel and if I have a rare day away from home.
Oh I started with Spark at 320.6 and I weighed 274.5 today. I was thinking I was never going to see 275.
I also beat my food demon last night. It is looking good for today.
On my zookinesis tape for weight loss he has some tips and suggestions for weight loss. One was to add a bigger variety of stuff in my daily 2 salads that I eat. So I did. I was looking for an additional lettuce and a lady shopper helped me out as I was about to get one that wasn't good for salads. So I have 3 diff lettuces. I also added a little broccoli and cauliflower and green pepper to the mix.

Bill helped me and I got the two small orchids that Rebekah gave me potted today. I also got out my tulip bulbs from last year and they were already starting to sprout. I also put them in pots. If they do good I want to get them in the ground somewhere and not have to fool with them. I also redid just a couple of plants. I have one large orchid that I got a few years ago and I saw it has 4 big stalks coming. It is a different kind from my ones I usually show you. So I feel like I actually got something accomplished. There is more work that needs done on patio. I wish I could just do it myself but I have to wait til someone will help me. I hate being so helpless about things I could do myself before My heart turned against me. But I just do what I can.

The weather is awesome. Sunny and warm. This is the way Florida is suppose to be. I hope you are all having a good day. I am tired so I think I am going to go take a short nap.

  

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SHOAPIE 2/21/2010 6:25PM

WooHoo! I knew this new dedication to exercise would pay off. Report Inappropriate Comment

FLORIDASUN 2/21/2010 5:27PM

Yippeee...you DID it! Awesome! I know this is going to be your year dear friend. You are so inspiring you are ever pushing forward on your journey. I wish I lived right next door to you...I'd be helping you with those orchids that's for sure! Hugs! Report Inappropriate Comment

RURAL3 2/21/2010 5:22PM

I have never seen anyone so happy when they were at their lowest. I am so excited for you my friend. This is only the new beginning for you. Sparking up the zoo guy was a great idea. Glead to hear you have warm and sunny. We are predicted to get 10 more inches tonight. Well this too shall pass. Keep up the good work. Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISYBELL6 2/21/2010 5:15PM

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KATIE233 2/21/2010 1:21PM

hi Eleni, well done. yes putting cauliflower in salads makes a nice crunch to it and spinach if you like it special baby spinach.i get into my salads in the warmer weather.i got cabbage and carrots and parnips and a lot of onions to use up.maybe i,ll do a small soup for the week too.i got to get into my fruit more and yogurt got it in the fridge but haven,t ate any yet.well Eleni, you keep going there and i,ll try harder to stick with mine. the weight you are now i,m at and i feel so tired all the time i hate it specially when i know i was thinner, i don,t want to be really thin just to see some of it coming off.ok keep up the good work Eleni, you are doing wonderful. you go girl! Report Inappropriate Comment

POKER1990 2/21/2010 11:23AM

Hi just wanted to tell you way to go you can do it you have the will and the determination to get to your goal i am very proud of you keep up the great work Nora. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 2/21/2010 8:26AM

Awesome! I am so happy for you. Whoop - whoop - whoop! Hip, hip, hooray! Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

POEKSTER 2/21/2010 6:53AM

I'm verry happy for you! Now keep on going! Report Inappropriate Comment

WINDINMYSAILS 2/20/2010 9:08PM

WAY! TO! GO!!! I'm SO happy for you. And you earned it! If I was there I'd give you ! Nobody deserves it more than you and I just did the happy dance for you. Keep up the good work! Ginny Report Inappropriate Comment

BORROWEDANGEL1 2/20/2010 7:48PM

You are rocking it now Ms Ladybug.. I'm soooo happy for you and your new weigh in number.. All that fighting with the food demon has paid off big time.. Those new exercises has really kicked it in high gear for you too.. It's great that you have increased steadily to over an hour.. I knew you wouldn't settle for a few minutes if you could do more.. Oh those orchids will be so pretty.. I envy others that can grown beautiful flowers.. I have a rather brown thumb. I don't understand why I can't kill the weeds, though.. p.s. Thank you so much for your comment on my blog.. I'm always encouraged by you and that makes a huge difference when you have support.. so hugs and thanks a million my sweet friend!!! Pat Report Inappropriate Comment

LUCILEELIZABETH 2/20/2010 7:12PM

Wow!!!!! Way to go on the weight loss and the new low. That is tremendous progress, and it is also very encouraging!!! We went on our trip today for the funeral and got to be in 53-degree sunny weather! That was the best part of the day. Also, the house where everyone gathered to eat together afterwards had a sun room, so I was in there . . . lots of windows, two skylights, and lots of warm sunshine. I just added everything to my food tracker that I ate today (including desserts), and I managed to stay within my range so far. There were lots of healthy choices to eat and some absolutely scrumptious-looking desserts. It was hard to choose until I saw my 98-1/2-year-old mother-in-law's pineapple pound cake. I had a small slice. Don't know what was in it, so I just counted it as a 2 oz. serving of pineapple-upside-down cake. Close enough. (As they say in Washington, D.C., "close enough for government work.") Ha! I blogged last night about my dog (and cat), so maybe you can read it when you have time. Take care, God bless you, and keep up the great work!!! You are so encouraging!!! Sharon Comment edited on: 2/20/2010 7:12:57 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

CEB2007 2/20/2010 6:22PM

Congratulations on the weight loss. Thanks for the blog comment. I always check my blog to see what you have written. It's almost like a visit. Mother did seem better today. My cousin went over and sat with her for a while and she really enjoyed that. Wish I could grow orchids. Mine just sit there and die one leaf at a time. Don't know what I'm doing wrong. Please send pictures of yours. At least I can enjoy yours that way. Have a great Sunday. Report Inappropriate Comment

SEAWILLOW 2/20/2010 5:27PM

Awesome! Congratulations on your weight loss! Report Inappropriate Comment

DETERMINEDANGI 2/20/2010 5:09PM

This is me happy dancing to your good news! I couldn't find a jumping up and down with joy emoticon. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!! I am very proud of you, as always, but it is nice to see you having such a successful day! You DESERVE IT! Keep up the great work! Report Inappropriate Comment

FEISTYMAMA 2/20/2010 5:06PM

YAY for the weight loss!! That's great. It's always nice to see the scale move in the right direction when you're working so hard. I'll be thinking about you tomorrow when the snow comes. We're getting up to 9" of snow starting tomorrow night and ending Monday night. Enjoy your weather!! I can't wait for summer. Report Inappropriate Comment

DIASTER 2/20/2010 4:37PM

Good job! Isn't it wonderful when we can get under the 0 and the 5 numbers such as 25 or 50 or 75 etc. wish I had your green thumb, but this wonderful weather,warm at last, just makes you want to plant something pretty, will be glad to see pictures of your new orchard. Keep up the good work. Report Inappropriate Comment

TILLIEBEE 2/20/2010 4:13PM

Great work!!! So happy for you to see the scale go down, down, down!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Another Good Day

Friday, February 19, 2010

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I did really good yesterday and was at low end of range. We ate out for lunch today but plan on keeping calories down for supper so I should be ok.
I have been doing good with exercise lately. My new zookinesis is great.I have done it every day so far. Plus my other tapes.
The weather is nice today. I am tired of the cold weather.
Well my dear friends I don't have much to say today. It has been very quiet.
Hope your day has been good.

  

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TSISQUAUSDI 2/20/2010 9:40AM

You're doing great, Girlfriend! And the best part of living in Florida is that just when you're REALLY sick and tired of the cold weather, it's GONE! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 2/20/2010 9:06AM

Good for you. Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

RURAL3 2/20/2010 12:47AM

I love your karate grandma. I have to figure out where everyone gets all these cute pics for their blogs and profile images. I am going to have a quiet weekend for me. Glenn is going to IN with his bro to see their dad. I can do whatever I want whenever I want. Oh yeah...I forgot to say You are doing a fabulous job Comment edited on: 2/20/2010 12:48:38 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

LUCILEELIZABETH 2/19/2010 10:01PM

Way to go, beating that food demon and exercising every day!!! I got back to recording my food today. I'd been in quite a funk for several weeks, and I guess I went "rogue." Gained three pounds. Serves me right. Our snow is beginning to melt. I can actually see a patch of grass in the front yard. Back yard is still all ice and snow, though. I finished knitting a cotton blend tank top for the Peru Mission Team's fund-raising auction in April. It only took me one week. I ordered way too much yarn (not really knowing what I'd be making with it), so I'm using the rest of it to make a carry-all tote. I still need to block my stuff that I've knitted lately so I can upload pics. Won't be doing it right away, though. We're going to my brother-in-law's funeral tomorrow in Newport News, VA, two hours southeast of here. Doug and I have been married 32 years this month, and his family is humongous! His mother is 98 1/2 years old, and my husband is the youngest of her nine children. Imagine that, at 66 years old, he's the "baby." God bless you, and have a super Saturday!!! Sharon Report Inappropriate Comment

FEISTYMAMA 2/19/2010 9:43PM

I'm glad it's Friday too! Have a great weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

CEB2007 2/19/2010 5:15PM

Glad you are having a great day. It made me smile when I saw the headline "another good day." We had a beautiful day today also. Have a Happy Weekend. Love ya, cb Report Inappropriate Comment

BORROWEDANGEL1 2/19/2010 4:59PM

Glad you are enjoying you new exercises..Always nice to get to go out for lunch.. Your food demon is looking a little bit blue today, maybe because he knows he doesn't have a chance with you tonight! Pat Report Inappropriate Comment

RABID_TRIBBLE 2/19/2010 4:56PM

Congratulations! Keep up the good work! Report Inappropriate Comment

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Another Good Day

Thursday, February 18, 2010

It has been a good day so far. I didn't get up til late so I am trying to play catch up. We are having grilled veggies and steamed green beans for supper and I don't have them ready like I usually do. So I have more prep time to do tonight.
I did beat My Food Demon last night but it was way too close. I should do better today.
I got all my exercises done.I have been doing more since I got my new zookinesis tape. I do all of it plus my others so I am doing over an hour every day. Plus I do light weights 3 times a week.
I am so convinced of the health benefits of zookinesis I just joined another team just so I could pass on the info on it. But I have always believed that many oriental forms of exercise are great. I love tai chi and this is a form of it. I think I posted this before but in case I didn't here is link to Bob Kleins web site.
You can also get to all the other information about Bob Klein and Zookinesis from this page on left side.

store.movementsofmagic.com/available
indvd.html

Bill is using his total gym every night but only for 10 minutes. Really not fair.He works out for 10 minutes and gives up regular soda and loses. Men are so lucky when it comes to weight loss. Oh well. It is what it is.
I did make an appointment for yearly with gynecologist. I am a little late but getting my ICD changed out caused me to get behind. I mainly need the mammogram as I did have to get a 2nd opinion last year. They don't do the pap smears every year now for older women.Especially if there has never been a problem. But I have always kept up with yearlys even when I was as poor as you can be. It does save lives. There is no reason not to get the checks.If you have to go to a free clinic you go.
Ok My green beans and other veggies are waiting for me to get them ready to cook.
Hope you are all doing good today. Sorry to tell you but it is a beautiful sunny day here.More like Florida.

  

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TSISQUAUSDI 2/19/2010 12:31PM

Hi, Eleni! Today is definitely more like Florida! I will definitely try to bring my camera down to the Riverwalk soon - It is gorgeous! Stay on track, my friend - You're doing great! And Tai Chi is a wonderful, non-joint stressing form of exercise. Report Inappropriate Comment

ROSEHIP:-) 2/19/2010 12:14PM

Your really doing great on your exercises, keep it up. I had a good day yesterday when it came to the eating department too. We were in town and I was hungry and SO TEMPTED to grab some unhealthy fast food. But I won, I just keep on driving, telling myself I'd not give in. So when I got home I had a cup of blueberries before I went to bed. I got to bed really late and then was wide awake for another hour or so because my brain would not shut down. I just keep thinking about getting this weight off, what I need to do, and that my jeans felt a little tight around the tummy. Just all kinds of weight loss things went through my head. Next thing I know it was time to get up. Well, I hope you and Bill have a great weekend, Char Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 2/19/2010 8:08AM

It was a great day for a drive yesterday and when we got to Wichita, it was in the upper 50's. I need the warmth and sunshine. Glad you are doing good and Yes, it is easier for men to loose weight. Take care and have a good Friday. I am going shopping at the Mall today - something I don't get to do very often. Hugs, Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

BORROWEDANGEL1 2/19/2010 2:41AM

My husband is sorta like Bill, he can skip a meal and seems to lose weight.. dangit!! Me, I have to count every blessed morsel..LOL.. I am really terrible about going to the doctor much less the gynecologist. I only go if I am about to die, so probably have no telling what wrong with me.. I think the dread of it comes from me having been in the hospital so much when I was younger. I hope you enjoy the new team that you joined..They will enjoy your experience with zookinesis exercises.. You'll be great motivation to them also.. Glad you had a good day.. I'm way late, had to go buy groceries, and some other things to do before I could get here..Now I'm really late cause I had to finish my treadmill miles.. seems like all I get done is walk and count calories..YUCK, no rest for the weary!! Pat Report Inappropriate Comment

FEISTYMAMA 2/18/2010 7:12PM

I'm horrible about going to the Gynie. ICK! Now I don't have a choice. My doctor is really good about making you get physicals and pap smears if they see you haven't had one in a year or so. If one of my kids are sick, need shots, or need a physical I make sure they get it done. Men do lose weight much faster than women. It's true that they can stop drinking soda and lose weight just by doing that small thing. It worked for my husband and didn't work for me. It IS unfair!!! It was sunny here too but not as warm. It was a little warmer today than it has been. I keep telling myself in 2 more months Spring should be here. Report Inappropriate Comment

SEAWILLOW 2/18/2010 6:58PM

I am a firm believer in regular healthcare also..I won today too! Report Inappropriate Comment

LUCILEELIZABETH 2/18/2010 4:12PM

We're having "Florida sunshine" today in Virginia, too! And it got all the way up to 46 degrees which is just right. It helps melt the snow but not too quickly. I'm not in a flood area, but there are plenty of them around, especially the Rappahannock River. My yard is still snow-covered, but I'm hoping to see the grass again by next week! Report Inappropriate Comment

MPARKER67 2/18/2010 4:00PM

Actually it is sunny in Chicagoland today. And 38 which is cold for you but balmy for us! It drops back down tomorrow and snow on Saturday but today it is nice. Way to go on the food demon! Report Inappropriate Comment

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