One Down -- 3.2 to go with 5 days left

Saturday, September 25, 2010

I really ate according to "The Plan" yesterday, walked even more than my goal steps, and not even one small piece of candy passed through my lips!! And . . . . I was thrilled with the results, one pound down leaving 3.2 to go!

And I thank you for the cheers, the support and the kick in the butt (Vicki)! Without my friends goading me on, where would I be? Probably right back at the 162 that I started at. . . . . but that was before SP so I'll NEVER be there again.

My back is a tiny bit sore today cause I read about a new exercise you could do for your torso, and I guess today those muscles are rebelling a bit -- telling me to hold it down just a tad. Hmmmm, that reminds me, guess when (not IF) I get to the 140 I'll need to re-measure too.

All this has me so excited and revved up that I'm going out for my first walk now before it gets any warmer. It's 78 right now, sounds perfect to me!

Hugs to all my faithful followers!

  

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TRISTAROSE 9/26/2010 7:30AM

Keep up the good work .... You can do it! Report Inappropriate Comment

STILLFLYIN 9/25/2010 1:45PM

Ooh, what's the new torso exercise? Enjoy your walk! Report Inappropriate Comment

Six Days to VACATION!

Friday, September 24, 2010

Wow! I had this "Ah-ha" moment just a few minutes ago! In six (6) days I will be going on a vacation - a cruise no less -- and everyone has heard of the notorious amounts of food available on these trips!! Have you ever heard of anyone coming back lighter??? Indeed not.

After a whirlwind of activity last week in Glendale (our home) I admit that I have let myself get a little careless with discipline. One night it was pizza, and another time a pulled pork sandwich (delicious but fattening) and I won't list all the bad choices, but there were many. I tried to lull my guilt by telling myself that the scale tends to be on the "heavy" side at the Glendale home. Ya, right! So I went along merrily telling myself it was "way less than the scale indicated."

Reality struck this morning as I stepped on the scale (and this is the "light" scale) and I read MORE than I had expected. "Girl -- you're going on vacation in less than a week! You're going to be eating more food than normal! You're not going to be doing 'any' work! You're going to un-do all your hard work! YOU ARE BEING STUPID!" OK, I won't go on about what else I was telling myself in my head, you get the drift.

So here I am up here in the cooler weather -- the light bulb has gone off I'm fully aware the scale needs to go not . I need to get a plan into action here. I'm aiming to hit a NEW LOW before stepping onto that ship (with it's endless food supply)! Shall we try for 140??? Read on, fellow Sparkers..... cheer me on, kick me in the butt, do all that's needed to get me there. Don't let me down now, ya'all hear?

Party time is just around the corner!!

  

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CBEVNOW 9/26/2010 7:55AM

I know you will be fine. Have lots of fun. Caroline Report Inappropriate Comment

THPEAKY 9/25/2010 12:16PM

I DID lose weight on cruises: I ate and ate but I love to walk the decks, take the dance lessons and work out in the gym when we are at sea. I also admit I am very fair skinned so I had to stay in the shade of the promenade deck where I did my "laps". The only one I didn't lose weight on was the Alaska cruise in which the promenade deck was pretty windy. I hope you have a wonderful time!! Report Inappropriate Comment

VITCHY-VICKI 9/25/2010 10:10AM

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SAPNAGIRL 9/25/2010 2:34AM

Six days to vacation...and also to the end of the month Why not make sure you end Sept. on a good note and then you can celebrate your success while on the cruise? Cheers! Comment edited on: 9/27/2010 11:11:00 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

CATLADY52 9/24/2010 7:26PM

Just tell yourself you WON'T instead of I WILL. I WON'T have a large drink, I'll have a smaller one, etc until you are at the size you want. I keep telling myself it's not the WILL POWER, it's the WON'T POWER. It seems to work for me. Report Inappropriate Comment

STILLFLYIN 9/24/2010 2:14PM

WooHoo! Fun to come and the challenge is now!! YOU CAN DO IT! Report Inappropriate Comment

My Long Walk

Thursday, September 23, 2010

OK, I'm not quite acquainted with the area where my BF's home is, but a few nights ago he took me for a walk and we ended up walking through a nice 'park' area. It seemed strange to me because we turned in exactly the opposite direction of what I would have taken to get there. So last night he was out shopping for 'man' type items (batteries, etc.) and I decided to take Amber out for her walk. I thought I was walking where he had taken me. Then I came to a street, which I didn't remember crossing when I was with him, but I didn't remember walking on the trail "beside" the road either. So I crossed the street. I walked and walked (none of it looked familiar), but the scenery was nice and the people with dogs were all friendly so it was a good walk. But finally it seemed like we had gone far enough and I was wondering where the little cut-off trail was that led back to our neighborhood. I took one and came to a street that was about 9 blocks from where I wanted to be. We have LANE, DRIVE and AVENUE on our side of town; I was on 69th and as I progressed through AVE to 70th I saw I was at least heading in the right direction. So I walked and walked. Finally I came to something familiar from when I walked with my BF. So I took that turn and shortly came to the little cut-off that led to the cul-de-sac just past our home -- I was soooo glad to see it. No cell phone with me, of course, so if I ended up miles away I could not have even called to say "I'm lost -- come and get me!"

Whew! I definitely got my walk in last night!! Happy Trails Everyone!

  

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VITCHY-VICKI 9/24/2010 7:53AM

Glad you made it back home you will learn the area soon then it will be old and you will have to find a new path. Have fun walking but take that cell phone with from now on Vicki Report Inappropriate Comment

CATLADY52 9/23/2010 3:09PM

I've wandered a bit in the past but have eventually gotten home. Although I've usually done it at malls while shopping. Report Inappropriate Comment

STILLFLYIN 9/23/2010 12:20PM

So, cell phone with you from now on? Sounds like quite an adventure and a nice walk. Report Inappropriate Comment

Little Changes I've Noticed

Saturday, September 18, 2010

When I step on my the number used to be 162, today it was 143!

When I used to volunteer at the Library (or Church) they would offer us a donut. I used to accept it, now I pass on that as it's just empty calories I don't want or need.

I used to tell my dog I was too tired to take her for a walk, or it was too late, too hot or too cold. Now I go -- GLADLY!

I used to buy size 14, now I shop in the size 10's.

I used to see photo's of myself and I was shocked at how large I had gotten, now I see a photo and I'm proud of what I've done to myself.

I could go on listing so many "then" and "now" examples, but all of you Spark People know just what I'm talking about. It's so nice to like the image in the mirror! And that's just the outer image -- inside are changes you don't even see!

  

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LIS193 9/22/2010 11:41AM

You're doing great! Report Inappropriate Comment

IMEOWASWELL 9/21/2010 1:25PM

Great,Great job! It is a good way of expressing how hard you have worked. Report Inappropriate Comment

STILLFLYIN 9/20/2010 4:01PM

Very important little things to remember. Report Inappropriate Comment

CATLADY52 9/19/2010 11:10AM

Amen to that! Report Inappropriate Comment

VITCHY-VICKI 9/19/2010 8:41AM

you look great Report Inappropriate Comment

AGASSIFAN 9/19/2010 8:28AM

WAY TO GO!!!! DebbyO Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBTOLOSE 9/19/2010 8:08AM

That is Report Inappropriate Comment

SARABETH_60 9/19/2010 7:02AM

Congratulations on your many changes - you worked hard to earn them! Report Inappropriate Comment

ROSY_TIAMO 9/19/2010 6:26AM

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CBEVNOW 9/19/2010 2:14AM

Way to go. Patience paid off. Caroline Report Inappropriate Comment

183WANTS2B140 9/19/2010 2:01AM

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OLDERDANDRT 9/18/2010 9:28PM

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ALMAGREENE 9/18/2010 8:30PM

It's amazing what big results you can get from doing little things. Report Inappropriate Comment

BABYNURSE2000 9/18/2010 8:10PM

Way to go! Only 1 more for you until the 20# mark! You blogged exactly what I'd been thinking - about noticing all of the little changes that others don't see. Too many to count. It's a great feeling! Report Inappropriate Comment

Patience! - A Trait I'm Learning

Saturday, September 18, 2010

I'm learning to be PATIENT! Yes, me! It's taken me a long, long time to learn the art of patience, but little by little I find myself holding my tongue, not lashing out with a sarcastic remark, merely smiling and saying nothing at all. Wow! How did such a thing happen?

Have you noticed that the longer you stay on SparkPeople, and you are getting into the Healthy Lifestyle, as your weight is stabilizing more at the number you want, you're getting more exercise, you feel better, and your entire life in general just seems to be better -- that some of your personality traits are also improving? Or is it just me? I'm kind of thinking that we are all changing a bit from the inside out.

Today I'm more thankful for the little things I DID get done and worrying less about the few things that I didn't accomplish!

Today I can be happy that the scale didn't go up, even if it didn't go down!

Today I can make wiser choices in my food, and if I choose to eat something that is not really in my plan, I know how to make adjustments for it; or sometimes, to just allow myself to do it as a treat. I know that tomorrow I'll be back on track!

Today I can look in the mirror and love that person looking back at me!

Today I want to reach out to all of you, my friends, and give you a hug!

  

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STILLFLYIN 9/20/2010 4:14PM

Loved that! Thank you. And a hug for you, too! Report Inappropriate Comment

CATLADY52 9/18/2010 6:24PM

for writing what I feel. Report Inappropriate Comment

OLDERDANDRT 9/18/2010 10:54AM

Followed a friend here b/c your title looked very interesting. Patience is what I had in abundance as a child, but has really gone by the wayside the last 20 years or so. You are wise and I appreciate all that you have said in this blog. Thank you. I am adding you as a friend. You remind me some of my sister in the way you speak and the way you look (pic on your main page). Adding you as a friend. Be well, Hugs, Jayne Report Inappropriate Comment

ROSY_TIAMO 9/18/2010 10:33AM

Today I am reaching out and hugging you right back! I enjoyed your comments about loving the person you are..... Report Inappropriate Comment

THPEAKY 9/18/2010 8:53AM

Lord, give me patience but give it to me NOW! ;) Report Inappropriate Comment

VITCHY-VICKI 9/18/2010 6:36AM

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CTTAGENT 9/18/2010 12:44AM

You are so correct about patience coming... in time. I too have noticed that my outlook has changed on some things too. Report Inappropriate Comment