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Time to Get Serious Again!

Friday, April 30, 2010

These last couple of months have been very stressful. I have been very tired all the time. I have been to my dad's every weekend cleaning out his house. He decided to get married and emotionally my sisters and I aren't there yet. Plus, I've had to deal with a couple of legal issues -- one with the cabin and one with someone owing me quite a bit of money. Then, I have had to finish up homeschooling my youngest daughter who will graduate in two weeks. And finally I found out I had a torn meniscus. I have been logging in all my food and exercising (though not as regularly as I wanted). I have only lost 4.5 lbs since February 23 when everything went haywire. At least I didn't gain. But, when I sat down and evaluated things today - I got angry and frustrated with myself. I should have been farther along with my weight loss. Really I have only been in maintenance mode.

I am making a new commitment. I want to lose 5 lbs a month. I am going to get back into a regular daily exercise routine. I am part of a couple of summer challenges. I AM GOING TO LOSE THIS WEIGHT!!!
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HBCOPELAND 5/4/2010 3:02PM

    Hey Carrie, I am right there with you girl. I have been struggling with stress and not losing any weight. It is good to know that you have been going trhough the same stuff. I will continue to cheer you on and hope that you will cheer me on when you think about it. You are gonna do awesome!!! Good luck and praying for you!!

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BORGQUEEN 5/4/2010 7:08AM

    You can do it, Carrie! If you can handle the stress of the past few months, and still lose 4 1/2 pounds, imagine how far you'll go without all the additional stress. You should really be patting yourself on the back for doing all you have done these past few weeks.
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COACHKRYSTIE 5/1/2010 9:24PM

    Proud of you for not giving up!! Keep going honey, you can and will be successful!!!

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BESTSUSIEYET 5/1/2010 11:51AM

    Hey, Carrie -- in the past those circumstances would have had me gaining 10 lbs. You may not have been 100%, but you didn't quit. And you're ramping it up now. I think you're gonna see some big strides in the right direction before long. Are you almost finished at your father's house? what's the target date for that? You have accomplished a LOT in these winter months, and should celebrate those things. Looking forward to seeing lots of fitness minutes from you this month, and hope you will be trying some healthy recipes, too! Happy May Day!!

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CARLANNIE 5/1/2010 9:42AM

    Stress can really do a number on you, but I think you are being too hard on yourself. You have lost weight, even though you have gone through this rough patch. That is not maintenance, it is trending downward! I am with you on getting into a better place mentally and physically in pursuit of my goals. Let's do this!

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SWIMLOVER 5/1/2010 3:59AM

  You have really good goals. I will be praying for you and cheering you on! emoticon
GOD BLESS!
Louise

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LILIGRAC 5/1/2010 12:32AM

    Be sure give the frustration and anger to GOD! And ask HIM HIS plan for your fat lose! HIS plan will be the best for you!

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JODIRICHARDS 4/30/2010 5:47PM

    Sounds like good goals, we are here to cheer you on. I'm sorry the past couple of months have had extra challenges and considering I would say you've done a great job, in the past you probably would have gained weight, right? So celebrate the victory and learn to move forward to a healthier future. Let me know if I can help you in any way, I don't have it all figured out but a fellow sojourner.

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1FAVOREDLADY 4/30/2010 5:33PM

    Glad to hear you are striving on! When I am slipping away, it always helps me get back where I need to be by reading how others are moving forward. I have been slipping about q week and a half now. I am determined to get back in track. tahnk you for blogging .

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MOOGLEMOO 4/30/2010 5:32PM

    Don't be too hard on yourself... sounds like you've had a lot going on. As you said, at least you didn't gain, which is progress in itself. Keep on working at it, you can do it!

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NELLIEC 4/30/2010 5:15PM

    Are you going to have surgery for the torn meniscus?

It is difficult to lose weight when you are under stress.

You are NOT quitting. That is great!!!

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GOOZLEBEAR 4/30/2010 4:52PM

    You can do this and we are here to support you as we support each other. You have been under alot of stress and that affects our weight loss too. You have made steps in the right direction and you will do great. emoticon emoticon emoticon

Sandi

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-WRKNG2ABTTRME- 4/30/2010 4:48PM

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