Devil throwing Off my Healthy Life Plan

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

In the last eight years, I met my half sister (same dad) and we developed a friendship based on commonalities. We were both in helping professions, never married and book readers. We had weekly phone contact, but she would not participate in any family gatherings. She did come to my home, once when I had surgery. She had minimal contact with my siblings or our dad. In the last three months, I have been assisting her with transportation since her car was out. I had noticed that her health had failed drastically and was concern about her ability to care for herself alone. She has other siblings but they are not able to assist her because of their disabilities. Her mother is deceased and she had no children. Last week she had a heart attack in her apartment and died. Her next of kin, is her maternal aunt, who I have never met. I am numb so far. I am preparing for the service. She was my sister, but I do not know those that she considered her family. I was family in a box. I have been trying to stay focused on my program. I can hear, say, don't let the devil through off your program as she cheered by weight loss and life plan. This is something she said, to be after I missed a Nutritional Lecture that I wanted to go to, but did not after I got a traffic ticket. This one for you Cheryl!!!

  

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CRYSTAL_MOM 3/25/2012 12:20AM

So sorry for the loss of your sister. Report Inappropriate Comment

BLUE42DOWN 3/22/2012 5:32PM

From the sounds of it, you were rather special to her - and she to you. How wonderful that you had the time together that you did! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOMMABOF7 3/22/2012 7:16AM

So sorry for the loss of your sister. Report Inappropriate Comment

MHNGJR 3/22/2012 3:45AM

So sorry for your loss. Report Inappropriate Comment

DETERMINEDJANET 3/21/2012 11:49PM

Wow. What a tangled web life can weave! So sorry for the loss, but glad you can still hear her cheering you on to your goals. Report Inappropriate Comment

FISHINGLADY66 3/21/2012 9:51PM

So sorry for your loss. Always remember her words to you. Report Inappropriate Comment

Another 1.6 pounds DOWN

Sunday, March 18, 2012

I had a pretty good week of good eating, some exercise and working on my program. I have new exercise clothes even my new swimsuit. I hope to get the nerve to go to aquarobics this week.
I even tried the stairmaster. I use to ride it for 45 minutes,but I only stayed on it for about 2 minutes. I am going to keep trying. I even brought a salad from the fast food place this week!!! i AM JUST KEEP WORKING AT IT.

  

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MHNGJR 3/21/2012 5:19AM

Keep up the momentum. It sounds like you are doing great! Report Inappropriate Comment

DTYUNGU 3/20/2012 3:25AM

TRY THE AQUAROBICS!! You can totally do it! you already bought the swimsuit and chances are you will totally love it :) Please let us know if you go. I have always wanted to do aquarobics but I have no guts to get in the pool in front of people! but if you do it, ill take the plunge next! deal? Report Inappropriate Comment

DETERMINEDJANET 3/19/2012 10:51PM

Congrats! I was going to try the stairmaster on Friday at the gym but some guy claimed it before I could. Report Inappropriate Comment

FISHINGLADY66 3/19/2012 8:42AM

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INEEDTOLOSE45 3/18/2012 11:45PM

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BLUE42DOWN 3/18/2012 11:20PM

I think the neatest thing about exercise is that once you get started, you can see improvement in how long or fast or far or well you can do things very quickly. Two minutes today and the next time you can push for three minutes and then four. It slowly grows and each day we do a little more is an accomplishment! Report Inappropriate Comment

New Exercise Clothes

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

I recently read a Sparkpeople article about exercise wear and being encouraged by looking good when you work out. I have been working out in an old tennis shirts, tennis shoes and pants. But I recently purchased from a plus size catalog two pair of leggings capri's and a swimtard from Junoia. They have all arrived and I am so excited. I can not wait until the morning. I have tried everything on and even sent pictures out with me in my swimtard!!

  

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KKKAREN 3/18/2012 6:43AM

That's great. I was just thinking the same thing about my bleech stained pants and floppy tee shirt that I work out in. I think it would be a great pick me up to have some decent workout clothes. Report Inappropriate Comment

COMPUCATHY 3/17/2012 9:35AM

That's awesome! You are so smart! Hope you enjoy the new duds and looking good while you sweat it out! Some Good Luck to you on this St. Pat's day! Hope you have a great one! Keep up the good work! Thanks for all your encouragement! Spark on! Report Inappropriate Comment

BLUE42DOWN 3/14/2012 5:04PM

It definitely feels good to "dress up" to work out rather than being all loose and floppy. Not just that, I find that not having baggy pants catch and baggy shirts prevent me from paying attention to my form means I get more out of my workout. Report Inappropriate Comment

FISHINGLADY66 3/14/2012 9:50AM

Way to go! That is a great motivation strategy. Report Inappropriate Comment

Meatless Monday

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

I had a trip to our new fruit stand yesterday. I found some cheaper bananas and veggies. I also found some salsa, which is a must have. Yesterday was Meatless Monday,, I ate whole wheat pancakes for breakfast, salad for lunch and fruit for snack, and later noodles and veg for dinner. I did have a few cashews. NO MEAT OR CHICKEN OR FISH.

  

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FISHINGLADY66 3/13/2012 9:13PM

I like that idea and I liked your choice of meals. Way to Go. Report Inappropriate Comment

MOMMABOF7 3/13/2012 12:48PM

I love the idea ofa meatless day! Report Inappropriate Comment

EMGERBER 3/13/2012 8:32AM

Way to go and I am sure your heart love you for a meatless day. Report Inappropriate Comment

Skimping on food

Tuesday, March 06, 2012

I skimped on food yesterday and today I can not get full enough!! I need to eat a balance plan and not try to eat below my plan. I need to get this in my head so that I can be successful.

  

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BACK2START 3/11/2012 7:36AM

This is something I need to get in my head as well! Report Inappropriate Comment

FISHINGLADY66 3/6/2012 8:24PM

I have done the same thing. It is really hard to meet a medium every day. Don't give up. We'll just take it One Day at a Time. Report Inappropriate Comment

MOVING4WARD2012 3/6/2012 8:00PM

sometimes it can be tough! I find sometimes I am so concerned with counting the calories and keeping track that I end the day not eating enough. It can be hard to make it all balance at the end of the day but you can do it!! Report Inappropriate Comment

BLUE42DOWN 3/6/2012 7:33PM

If you were genuinely not hungry enough yesterday, you can "roll over" the calories you were under to today. Sometimes giving ourselves the okay to eat up to that higher number is enough to not keep eating way past it - where trying to stay low two days in a row just sets the hunger beast on the rampage. Hang in there. The balance will come. Report Inappropriate Comment

DELHSI 3/6/2012 6:58PM

I know it's hard sometimes. We want to ' hurry along ' this weight loss so we go below calories - I think most of us have done it at one point and time. I know I'm guilty . But you are recognizing it and working through it. These are the baby steps of our journey! ~Della Report Inappropriate Comment