Computer Crashing is driving me nuts!

Sunday, January 25, 2009

This is really the easiest way to let y'all know I am having some real "connection issues" and tomorrow will try again.

Even formatting the drive isn't stopping the BSOD so tomorrow I will try something else.

This laptop is just soooo slooooowwww.

Be back as soon as I am able!

  

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MARTY19 1/26/2009 7:28AM

That is a bummer. See you soon. Marty Report Inappropriate Comment

SUPREME5 1/25/2009 11:03PM

I'LL BE WAITING GIRL . DONT BE TO LONG WELL MISS YOU DORENE Report Inappropriate Comment

WALKING_GIRL 1/25/2009 9:29PM

Bless your heart, I know what a nightmare that is. Just got over it! {hugs} Report Inappropriate Comment

Why I no longer eat Twinkies, cakes or muffins!

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Twinkies, cakes and muffins are made with flour and water.

Flour and Water makes paste.

When I eat Twinkies, cakes and muffins I am eating paste. And I was pasting these Twinkies, cakes and muffins onto my thighs and butt!



A little humor never hurt anyone. I thought of this yesterday while riding with DH.

  

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BUDBABE10 1/25/2009 8:15PM

Awesome!! Just the smile I needed today. Report Inappropriate Comment

CRUISEBOUND2013 1/25/2009 4:24PM

Great Blog! Funny, but TRUE! I hope you don't mind me sharing this. Report Inappropriate Comment

RODEOMOMSK 1/24/2009 6:48PM

LOL That was great! Amazing what we think of when our mind wanders. Report Inappropriate Comment

BECKY3128 1/24/2009 4:28PM

LOL!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

YOOHOORENEE 1/24/2009 3:42PM

Thanks for the good chuckle! We need to laugh more every day! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARTY19 1/24/2009 2:31PM

I don't make a lot of paste. But I love dipping my thighs and butt in chocolate. Oh well, I'm not doing that these days. LOL Marty Report Inappropriate Comment

DINA:-) 1/24/2009 12:32PM

scarlett hates twinkies, cakes, and muffins- luckily for me. i think you are onto something though... scarlett doesn't like them because when i eat these things (including bread) it balls up like paste in my tummy and can't get past the band which usually results in vomiting. nice, huh? Report Inappropriate Comment

The train to 130-ville, now boarding!

Friday, January 23, 2009

It's official, I have left 140-ville behind me! I bounced around from 139 to 140 so many times I decided it wouldn't be official until I finally hit 138*anything* and today I have!

I don't like leaving my friends behind, I don't want anyone missing me - so come on down and join me! I have been advised there is plenty of room for everybody here!

I can honestly say I have not experienced hunger on this journey other than the few times I burned off more than I was eating. And I have not felt deprived. Depraved maybe, but not deprived.

And every time I got 'stuck' I was able to get unstuck by returning to fruits & veggies. I guess that is the real secret to success. Don't like veggies? Work in a few more fruits.

This A.M. I said to my DH that the fresh fruit has been worth it, and cheaper than a gym which I didn't feel we can afford at this time.



**OMG, I can't believe I forgot the best part! I can maintain any weight I am reaching!! Wow!!

  

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DINA:-) 1/24/2009 12:17PM

congrats on getting past that 139/140 barrier! OMG, you are SO close to your goal, can you taste it yet? Report Inappropriate Comment

JENIFIREHARP 1/23/2009 10:02PM

Maintaining what you reach is just as important as getting there, thanks for pointing that out!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

FAIRYDANCER1 1/23/2009 4:44PM

Congratulations on losing over 70 pounds. You are an inspiration - that is certainly something to be very very proud of! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARTY19 1/23/2009 3:48PM

That is awesome. Your hard work has paid off. Hugs, Marty Report Inappropriate Comment

TABBYKAT75 1/23/2009 3:06PM

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YOOHOORENEE 1/23/2009 2:38PM

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BUDBABE10 1/23/2009 11:37AM

You are incredible! Nice job, Linda! Your energy is inspiring to us all. Pam Report Inappropriate Comment

I don't feel thinner...

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Today was epiphany day again!

I was walking on the treadmill when I realized I don't feel thinner than family and friends. But I do feel as thin as them!

Wow! So I am not competing with anyone, I am just trying to better myself!

According to "Find Your Perfect Weight" by Coach Dean, my goal weight should be between 110-121 but at the moment I am really happy to just try for 130 and then maybe 5 pounds at a time if I still feel the need to go lower. I hit 139.0 today and that was the prettiest sight I have ever seen!

My waist-to-hip ratio 0.78 which is supposed to be healthy!

What a wonderful journey I am taking and I am so thankful to have so many friends on this journey with me! We are going to make this happen, one day at a time!

And 5+ freggies a day!!

Hugs y'all,
Linda

  

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KATRARWINNER 1/23/2009 2:39PM

WHoo hoo!! Glad you feel great and love your motivation. Oh btw, I love the word FREGGIES!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

WALKING_GIRL 1/23/2009 6:49AM

Raylin that is awesome!!!! I can't wait to be thin again but like you I don't think I will get as thin as I used to be. I would rather be healthy, thin enough that I am happy so I can maintain it.. :-) Report Inappropriate Comment

DINA:-) 1/22/2009 9:55PM

way to go, linda! feeling thin is a big accomplishment- you know what i mean? Report Inappropriate Comment

CRTSANG 1/22/2009 8:29PM

Feeling thin at all is a great thing. You're such a hard worker, and it's wonderful to be seeing your results. You rock! Report Inappropriate Comment

BUDBABE10 1/22/2009 7:23PM

CONGRATS!! U r an incredible inspiration. Keep up the hard work, Linda. Report Inappropriate Comment

JENIFIREHARP 1/22/2009 2:47PM

WooHoo You are ROCKING this Linda! Seems like just yesterday you were excited to hit 149. I am so happy that you are a success!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SASSIFRASSTEA 1/22/2009 1:10PM

Linda: I celebrate with you this milestone. I just want to say that you have been uplifting to me (and I am sure to many others). You seem to be every place at once. When someone needs encouragement you are there. Thank you Report Inappropriate Comment

SUPREME5 1/22/2009 12:49PM

YOU AGAIN PROVE THAT WHEN YOU TRY WITH YOUR HEART IN IT YOU WILL FIND THE SILVER LINNING, DORENE Report Inappropriate Comment

MARTY19 1/22/2009 11:43AM

What an awesome sight that must have been. you have worked very hard to get here and we who know you are so proud of you. Such an inspiration. Marty Report Inappropriate Comment

DINA:-) was right! I think!

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

In my blog below, Dina commented that she didn't think you could have too much of a calorie deficit. Well, I posted where I found the information.

That said, I was forced to reevaluate my freggies and darn if I am not lacking!! Again!! Back down to 4 a day! Sheesh, need to be up at 5+

Plus, since I have entered into my Fitness Tracker how many calories I am burning and they still keep my calorie range low enough for a huge deficit I now think that Dina was on to something! All I know is since I upped my freggies I am slowly going down again. Thank you so very much Dina!!

And BH, sorry if I made your head hurt, lol.

Bottom line here folks is make sure your tracker knows what you're doing exercise-wise so you are eating enough calories.

  

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SUPREME5 1/22/2009 12:45PM

I TO HAVE TO UP THE VEGGIES NO TROUBLE FRUITS BUT VEGGIES. DORENE Report Inappropriate Comment

GRALLEN 1/21/2009 9:56PM

Hahah, no problem Linda! I'm working on the veggies too. I get enough fruit but gotta figure out a way to conveniently get more veggies in my diet. I may go back to V8. Report Inappropriate Comment

DINA:-) 1/21/2009 7:44PM

those freggies are important! i'm guilty of not getting enough... oh, and glad i could help even if i didn't really know what i was talking about! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUPREME5 1/21/2009 7:10PM

I EAT FRUIT BUT GUESS I HAVE TO START ON THE VEGGIE BIT DORENE Report Inappropriate Comment

MARTY19 1/21/2009 6:41PM

I'm not the greatest veggie eater, but I have uped my fruits. That is helping. Marty Report Inappropriate Comment