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7/18/12 3:50 P

Thanks, Pippamouse!
Day 128
I've kept to today's plan. Went to the store this morning and got yogurt with fresh fruit for breakfast, fruit for snack, a healthy microwaveable lunch. I'm back on track. And I am looking forward to Friday's grocery shopping! I think I will create an actual meal plan and do freezer meals. I've been wanting to try that and this seems like the time to get that going. Customized microwave meals, and meals I can put in a pouch to bake. There are also crock-pot meals that may work. I'll keep you all posted.

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7/17/12 11:04 P

I am so glad you have a plan to get back on track!

Just keep swimming!

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7/17/12 7:46 P

Day 127

Man, am I ever off track! I started the new job, kept the original job. The hours soon became too much. My eating went down the tubes quickly because I just didn't have the energy to plan and cook ahead of time for the week. So last week I had my hours changed - started the new schedule this week. Less hours over all, more time between jobs and fewer days working both jobs. SOOOO... I think I will be able to get caught up on rest and get it all back in gear.

With my poor eating, my sleep pattern is way off! I have insomnia most nights. I go right to sleep when I go to bed then after 2-3 hours of sleep I wake every hour until it's time to get up. I can go to sleep any time I sit too long in one place long enough.

My daily water intake is down to 2-3 8 oz. servings of water. Well, until today that is. I was back at 9 servings of water today. So I'm working on that first. Tomorrow I'll leave for work a little early so I can stop at the grocery store to pick up healthy choices - fruit, salad, and a healthy micro-wave meal.

I can do this! I'm still working on it. The plan is to use Friday nights to shop, Saturday afternoons and evenings to cook and plan. Then I can relax on Sunday. And I will be rested, well fed, and ready for the week!

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7/7/12 9:51 A

Day 117 - So what had happened was....

I started the new job. I went on a camping trip. I am still working my original job. And things just kinda spiraled down. But not entirely.

Starting the new job was crazy due to the chaotic nature of the CEO, who is in the office all the time. He is the owner and this is a small business. He never makes mistakes. Even when you show him his own writing, replay his video or audio recording. Mentally that took 2 weeks to adjust to. But I DID adjust and am able to work around him. And - YAY!! - no more allergic reaction to the office.

Going on the camping trip with no internet started my not logging food or blogging here.

Working the original job at 14 hours a week left me with no time to plan how/what I eat during the week. It seems so easy on paper. "Oh, yeah! I'd be happy to stay on in a part-time position. That will be easy." Just 14 hours. But here's the reality:
drive time = 5 hours.
office time= 45 hours (8a.m. - 5p.m.)
P-T job = 14 hours (Start 5:45 pm or 6:45 pm and work until 8:00pm or 10:00 pm Sun-Fri)
Total Work =64 hours committed to jobs.

I work 6 days a week and don't have much downtime. Last night I called the bosses of the p-t job. Told them I can't keep doing this because I have no life. I am leaving the company. The are willing to (and would rather) re-adjust my schedule to help me. So I'm gonna try to work Su, Mo, Tu, Th and we'll see how it goes.

I haven't gained any weight back. But I think that may be due to the fact that I run from Job 1 to Job2 and there is not time for dinner. I've been working, eating pretzels, or greek yogurt, or carrots. Quick, available and no prep at all. Naturally I feel drained and just bad overall. Longer hours and no fuel = bad combo.

Today I don't work. I have commitments from 9 a.m. until about 2 p.m. Then I'm gonna go to the grocery store and buy foods that work with this new life. I'm making dinner for my son and his wife. And I'm going to relax!! The boss gave me tomorrow off and I will get my house back in shape and prep food for the week. That should help me get back on track.

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6/11/12 8:09 A

Day 91 - Oh what a weekend! And I don't mean that in a good way. I was offered a job at a tree company and I took it. I attempted to quit my current job and they worked with me so I can work both jobs for a short time to get back on my feet. Then I celebrated with friends and family over the weekend. Oh boy, did I celebrate!

I haven't exercised much since Friday and I didn't log any of it. Ugh. So much for accountability there, but I did log every bite I took and every thing I drank.

Friday I went with my adult son to visit with some friends that I haven't seen in months. They wanted to go out for mexican and that sounded GREAT to me. I had avocado enchiladas and 2 margaritas. It was yummy. I ended the day at about 700 calories over my daily limit. But I told myself that I'd get back on track the next day. Which I did. I had fresh fruit and veggies all day with lean meats.

Then Sunday I took my adult daughter to IHop for breakfast. The breakfast alone was over my daily caloric limits. I enjoyed every bit. I had fresh fruits and veggies for the rest of the day and we walked a lot to work out a bit of the damage.

I didn't feel a bit guilty about eating this weekend like that. But the damage is very clear. All that salt and fat made me feel bloated and I've gained a lot of weight because of it. Today I'm back on track. Since this is the first day of my new job I was able to pack 2 great snacks, and a very healthy lunch. I'll be up and moving so that will help.

ALL the damage done was within 2 meals. I'm determined to keep my mind positive about the right choices I made this weekend since there were more of those. I'm just not going to be upset about the weight gain because I know that soon I will have it all under full control again. In the future I might have a low out meal again. But I won't follow it up with a blow out breakfast!!

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6/6/12 11:26 P

Hello Bloometta! Good job! I am very new to this SP. I found your log. I felt like I was eaves dropping, but you sound just like me. You have inspired me! I was at 199 about 2 yrs ago. I never got to my goal of 175. My biggest problem was someone telling me I "looked" skinny. That was it! I must be skinny, and so, came back the 30 lbs. I give you alot of credit. Your exercise accountablilty is awesome. Since I haven't been on here too long, I have alot to learn and love to see people like you working hard and having success, even after hard days.

Best of luck to you!

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6/6/12 4:35 P

Day 84

Thank for the support!! It is wonderful to have your thoughts because it helps me know I'm not alone.

80 jumping jacks (0)
20 lunges (10/leg x1) I learned it's 10 lunges/leg from my recliner to the bathroom.
25 squats (x1)
20 sit ups (x1)
10 push-ups (x0)
60 second wall sit (x1)
60 second plank. (x0)

So I'm still working at this. That's so cool. I must REALLY want to succeed because I am still staying on top of the tracking, trying to do these exercises, eating right. The whole deal. I can't wait to tell the other Sparklers when I'm under 190. That's the next goal.

Today I had a job interview with a tree company. The owner and his sons are very healthy eaters so this might be a good fit for my life. We'll see how it all works out.

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6/5/12 1:32 P

Just joined today. I am hoping the accountability will help me stick to my goals. I did my walk this morning. 3KM in 30 minutes.

Edited by: JABAPT at: 6/5/2012 (13:43)

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6/5/12 11:28 A

You are awesome, Bloometta! Your determination is inspiring... keep it up and we will see you in the "success stories".

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6/5/12 10:59 A

Hi Bloometta! I dig your journal! Congratulations on hitting 199!! I've been waiting to get to that for about a month now, after consistently losing since joining Spark in January. I love to read such positive progress! I'm starting a journal too, as I think it's going to help me stay accountable and motivated. Keep up the fabulous work!! :)

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6/4/12 9:24 A

DAY 82

I met a very big goal today. I weigh under 200 pounds for the first time in years. As of this morning I'm at 199!

Now if you'd have told me years ago that I'd be happy at this weight I'd have thought you were crazy! But that was while I was fit and trim. Now heading back down the scale this is FANTASTIC!!

80 jumping jacks (0)
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25 squats (x3)
20 sit ups (x3)
10 push-ups (x2)
60 second wall sit (x3)
60 second plank. (x0)

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5/31/12 1:27 P

80 jumping jacks (0)
20 lunges (10/leg)
25 squats (0)
20 sit ups (x3)
10 push-ups (x0)
60 second wall sit (x2)
60 second plank. (x0)

I used weights today. I did tricep presses, curls and over the head thingys to work shoulder and another one where you dip the weight behind your head. Don't remember what they're called.

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5/30/12 2:40 P

Day 79

80 jumping jacks (0)
20 lunges (10/leg)
25 squats (0)
20 sit ups (x3)
10 push-ups (x2)
60 second wall sit (x2)
60 second plank. 3 seconds - might be little but it ALL adds up. And at least I tried!

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5/28/12 3:28 P

Day 77 - Late yesterday I found a simple list of 6 exercises that I posted on my dresser. The new goal is to do them all in one session. Then work up to doing the set 3x. For today I have done:
80 jumping jacks (0) think I'll need a sport bra for this one.
20 lunges (10/leg) (0) after the wall sit my legs were useless
25 squats (0)
20 sit ups (x2)
10 push-ups (x1)
60 second wall sit (x1)
60 second plank. UGH! Not yet to that point.

I'm still taking baby steps, but I feel good that I'm being consistent. I have done a great job of eating right and within my daily limits.

Yesterday and today I've had a hard time with drinking enough water, but I'm not giving up!

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5/27/12 7:30 A

Don't quit.

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5/25/12 9:17 A

Day 74 - Wow. How did I make it this far? I'm feeling proud of me. Maybe I'm not 20 pounds lighter in 2 months, but at least I'm trending in the right direction.

Today is starting slow. I have been up for 2 hours and haven't made breakfast yet. Very unusual. For the first time in a long time I am battling allergies, I believe. It's either that or I'm detoxing. Both feel the same to me and make me feel very tired & head foggy.

Since I'm having the symptoms I'll be gathering the supplies to do an actual detox so I can get through this effectively. Might as well go with it rather than using meds to kill the symptoms but leaving the under lying cause, right?

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4/16/12 10:26 A

That is a wonderful goal! You can do it!

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4/16/12 8:59 A

DAY 35

Man this is hard for me. I am fighting doing the things that I know are good for me. The spirit is willing, the flesh is weak, ya know? So most of the time I have my food choices under control. But I lose some weight then internally panic and eat something that makes no sense. My current goal is to have 5 days in a row of keeping myself within my ranges for nutrition.

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4/8/12 10:35 P

Sorry this is has been a stressful week, but I am so glad you back here to check in! Congrats on the new position. Don't hold it against yourself for a day of less than amazing participation. We all have them. For me, this is thirty-something years of bad habits and decisions I am trying to undo and relearn. It is a minute by minute process some days.

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4/8/12 5:26 P

Day 27... Mentally I'm still in this. And I have had some great days. This past week has been the tail end of busy/difficult/stressful days in transition. I start a new position in my company tomorrow. That's great! I'm really happy. But I kinda lost focus for a bit. And I am stuck still above 200 lbs. I had friends over last night. I served hummus, celery, rice crackers, cheese... all fine. And cake. Only had one very small piece. I'm good with that. Then I had 2 glasses of wine. I am actually ok with that too.

But today I just couldn't get in the groove. I ate a good breakfast. Made gumbo for lunch which was surprisingly low in calories, but I'm sure the sodium iis HIGH. And then I had a piece of cake. Then I realized that I have only had 3 servings of water all day! UGH! I'm not hungry - I'm thirsty! I SHOULD get moving..... i don't wanna.

Back on track again.... kinda...

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3/28/12 11:12 P

I'm not sure if this is learned behavior or if people are hardwired to have that knee jerk reaction, but we have all been there. Why does a meal that is less than desirable turn the whole day upside down, or a day of poor choices means the whole week is shot? I LOVE that you made today a new day. I am starting to think about this re-training of my mind like training a dog. Positive reinforcement goes a lot further than negative. Negative reinforcement (punishment) creates fear and anxiety while positive reinforcement creates trust and respect. Shouldn't I want trust and respect with my body if I want that with my dog? Hmmmm....maybe this is a blog in making. Or a book? Train your body like your dog... I think it's time for bed.

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3/28/12 1:29 P

Day 16

I had a horrible day yesterday. I was out of town and so didn't have access to my normal food choices. I stayed over night with friends and the choices they make are not my own. I had a somewhat unhealthy breakfast. Then I had a bologna sandwich, on white bread, for lunch. But feeling that I had eaten wrong so -"whatever, I blew it any way"- I went ahead and had McDonald's on the 2 hr drive home. Oh boy was that a bad choice!

Then, feeling even MORE like I blew it I ate a whole Cadbury bar with wine and sweet potato chips. Now here's the lesson for me. If I eat something unhealthy I want to be very careful to balance that out with better choices for the rest of that day. Why throw the baby out with the bath water? Then, just like I did today, I can get up and start fresh! I was in my ranges on calories even after McDonalds. And even with high cholesterol and sodium in the earlier foods, what was the point of eating worse as the day went on?? Just goofy choices and no reasoning there. So the daily goal MUST be to eat mindfully, even when the entire day can't be optimal.

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3/27/12 10:15 A

Woo Hoo! Here cheering for you!

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3/26/12 8:55 P

Day 14...I think I lost a day somewhere along the way. Maybe on the blog.

I've officially made it to the 2 week mark. Not bad for a chubby old chick, huh? OK. I'm not that old. But when you consider the average lifespan is 70-80 we're middle aged at 35-40, aren't we? Since I'm 48 I am solidly into middle age. It just kind of crept up on me when I wasn't paying attention.

Today I'm happy and feeling satisfied that I have kept it up and made it to this point. Now let's see where I am in another 2 weeks.

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3/23/12 12:41 A

I can tell you in my experience it isn't that I don't have the energy to get in the car to get the (bottle of wine, carton of ice cream, __________) it has been that I don't want to put on jeans and go out in public and deal with people. But if it really is the energy, that does get better! Sometimes for me the energy is in my brain and I get a lot of lists made and some things accomplished.

Its all about small steps, every step gets us closer.

Today was a small challenge for me as we had our end of the quarter pot luck. Usually this is a fest that continues most of the day. After the graduation ceremony we go out for drinks and food. For the pot luck I brought veggies and hummus (my new favorite snack). I made reasonable choices but still got to try a couple of things. I didn't waste calories on things that didn't look that good.

Drinks and food was at a local greasy bar/restaurant. I had water and shared a drink with a friend. I ate a grilled chicken breast with a side salad while the others all had fried chicken or pizza. It all smelled so good! I resisted telling myself how icky I would feel if I at that (and I would)! I did allow myself a few french fries. Overall, I am happy with my day. Even if not, I wont dwell on some french fries. I made good decisions. I thought about why I was making good decisions. When a friend offered me some chicken and I declined, she said "oh that's right, you can't have that.." I politely reminder her I could have anything I want, I just chose not to have any. - that was just as much a reminder for her as it was for me.

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3/22/12 9:21 P

Day 10: Today was a long day. I stayed on track with my nutrition but not exercise. Maybe I can still get something in tonight. I'd like a glass of wine but I'm too tired to go buy it. See why I have to get my health under control? Who can't get in a car, drive 2 miles and choose a nice bottle of red? Me, that's who. But if I keep making these small steps EVERY day I know my energy will go up and finally stay up and I will do anything I want to!

I'm not discouraged over this thing. I can break it down to the actual steps and see how my choices have slowed me down. I also know that when I get my nutrition and health under control these days will not happen often. Looking for forward to that. :)

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3/20/12 11:09 P

Day 9 continues...

Pippamouse, I chose to exercise to get past it. That worked nicely. I kicked up some endorphins and got past it quickly. I think there is a combination of things. Eating in a healthy way with the increased water and veggies/fruits is helping me detox and what I felt today is a detox symptom. The important thing is to keep on the right track. Today I was able to do that. Thanks for your support. I appreciate you!!

The day ended great and so I feel good.

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3/20/12 8:58 P

I'm sorry you hit a mental wall. I hope you were able to reflect on this and learn a bit about you and the way that your mind works. Was your body looking for fuel or was your mind looking for comfort or habit? Whatever the answer, keep on keeping on! I believe in you.

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3/20/12 2:29 P

Day 9:

Started out mentally great. It's early afternoon and I have hit a mental wall. I want to eat. I don't feel that I can't eat, but I don't know what I want. I ate a good breakfast and had a protein shake for lunch. ate a decent snack with protein. I don't know what's going on, but I feel kind of in the doldrums. I took a shower to see if that perked me up. No. *sigh* Dunno what this this is but I will be going to work in another 2 hours and maybe that distraction will help.

Hangin' in there...

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3/19/12 11:25 P

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3/19/12 7:01 P

Day 8: So far so good!

Today I got up and wanted to exercise. I called my sister to Skype until the feeling passed. I know? Bad, right? Not to worry. The desire to exercise wouldn't go away so during work breaks I did a lower body work out. And I still have energy left. Wow. When was the last time I was really feeling up to moving like this? What a nice feeling! Remember being little and spinning in the yard, arms back, looking up at the sky and just being happy? THAT is how I feel today.

Tonight it's breakfast for dinner. Venison sausage and eggs. It's a bit high in cholesterol but the sausage is handmade with no sodium. Yummy!!! I feel decadent. What do'ya think? A glass of red wine with it? LOL!

Cheering for your success!

Ps to Pippamouse: I'm proud of you!

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3/19/12 4:29 A

Im pretty sure Ive read that laughter is good, not only for the soul, but for the body too. I have to admit, I laughed imagining the situation.

The lesson I have learned today (and a few days now) is eat slightly higher calorie meals earlier in the day. I have had a couple of days now when 8pm rolls around and I still have 400 calories to meet my lower requirements. It is difficult when eating serving sizes of meat (3 oz) and lots of veggies and fruits. I have PCOS and am trying to figure out what carbs my body is ok with, so I limit them pretty well. My goal for the next week, add a morning or afternoon snack of almonds or string cheese to balance those calories better.

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3/18/12 11:02 P

Day 7: Back on track. Very pleased not be beating myself up on yesterday's choices. That's what would have happened before so I appreciate the growth here. Today I went smoothly through the day. Mostly. More on that in a moment.

Thanks Pippamouse! Those lessons are why I'm here. I wanted this lesson. I want them all. It's so awesome to get it and SET it - rather than the other way around when it's "set it and forget it!" There's no forgetting when I am actually paying attention.

It was my first day back at work after a 2 week leave of absence for surgery. My company surprised me with a schedule change that had me working not 8, but 10 hours today. Whew! After NO work and so much down time to a 10 hour day was so odd. But completely doable with my very recent changes in diet. I felt good!

Since I work at home things are very comfortable. This is a call center job and I use a headset. But even in this job things are always easy. So imagine this: My last call of the day, with a very unhappy customer. My water bottle falls. It catches the cord of my headset. The headset is yanked off my head as I am talking. The now taut cord ropes my desk organizer SLINGING pens everywhere. The headset cord, weighted by the water bottle which is caught by the handle, pulls the headset base and then the phone of their pedestal, hitting the headset popping off the ear piece. It all happens in slow motion! I keep talking to the customer until I can pick up the those parts. Now I was holding the broken headset like an old fashioned 2 piece phone until I can pop the ear piece back on. But I finished the call with a happy customer. If only he would have seen THAT little side show. LOL!! Too funny! It would have made a great Funniest Home Videos.

So in all thee stuff about healthy changes life still goes on. That's my lesson today. It isn't all just about the the body. A little laughing helps too. OK. I laughed a lot!!

Cheering for your success, too!

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3/18/12 10:41 A

I am so glad you learned and are moving on. It sounds like it's a good thin that FDs is only on the menu once a year.

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3/18/12 8:08 A

Day 6: Went to Famous Dave's BBQ

OH MY!!! Who knew that bbq was soooo high in everything unhealthy?? I chose steamed broccoli as my side. I also drank 1-1/2 glasses of water with lemon. The glasses are about 24 ounces so I did great on that part. That ends today's portion of healthy food choices. Getting a dry rubbed rib rather that a sauced rib seems to be a better option even if I used a small amount of sauce at the table. I ended up with maybe 2-4 tbls of sauce. But the sodium and the cholesterol in the ribs should be outlawed!! I've never had numbers so high in my nutritional record. WOW! I ate the corn muffin. *sigh* Didn't even enjoy it that much compared to the nutritional mayhem it added to my day.

I looked up the most recent nutritional info for the sauce I like: Devil's Spit. I usually do that when there are multiple entries in the food tracker. It used to be 50 cal per 2T. But is now 90 cals per T. The rib tips I chose were Memphis styled and so even with Famous Dave's rib tips entered in the tracker I looked them up to be sure. The sodium is 4770!!! CRUD!!! That's one of the things I have to watch. The cholesterol is 590 - more than I ever get in an entire day!! WOW!! OH, and this was their pick-two lunch portion, by the way. I chose the same meat for both so the portion is actually a dinner sized portion.

I enjoyed the food but I am appreciating this lesson even more. I can eat out. But I can't have ribs. The cholesterol alone is just too high for me. This is a favorite bbq place but I only go once a year. Thank goodness this isn't a habit I have to break. I love the Devil's spit bbq sauce. I can like it just as well on a boneless baked chicken breast. Increasing the veggies and leaving out that corn muffin will balance the meal much better, too.

Lesson learned. Movin' on.

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3/16/12 10:48 P

I'm so glad this was not a wall, but challenge that you faced and made it work. Making lifestyle changes are tough and any little triumph towards healthy should be celebrated.

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3/16/12 7:07 P

Day 5: Doing good so far!

No weights this post. But I have been hanging in there even with an over night visit with my "country friends." She is an EXCELLENT cook but isn't as much concerned about nutrition as taste and spoiling everyone around! Being that she's very supportive, I told her I was watching my health. So this visit I brought all my food and a gallon of water. Easy easy way to control what I ate. And she was happy to let me be in her kitchen. I brought salmon and broccoli for dinner. I cooked that and she cooked rice. This morning I had a protein shake. For lunch we had left over salmon and rice. I snacked on baby carrots and have been doing great drinking all my water.

I made this visit because I needed a break. They are my shelter in the storm. I am now wondering if mentally things got so hard because I am detoxing. You know, when you change from a semi-garbage diet to ALL healthy you have to let go of LOTS of toxins. Any way, I was glad I went. Lots of sunshine, good food and great company!!

Thank you for the continued support. I love that some of us are together with our goals and where we are in the process. So comforting!

Cheering your success!

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3/14/12 6:19 P

I'm so so happy for you...Our weight seems to be neck and neck..I have alot of health issues and am seeing doctors to resolve them. I was so discouraged too for 3 weeks as lost nothing and then all of a sudden was down to 208 this a.m....so see we are doing this together. I also joined a challenge team just for spring..(closed team now) and we start this Saturday. It has already been keeping me accountable...also been outside alot working in the yard and garden..feeling so much better. So so glad for the good reports on you. We will continue this together...Hugs. Barb

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3/14/12 5:51 P

You all ROCK! I'd love the support of you doing this with me. Thank you very much for your encouragement!!

Day 3: So far so good. I have kept to the goals nicely. And I had a HUGE surprise at the doctor's office this morning! I have been managing a health issue (as of today fully resolved) and so I have "official weights" for the past 2 months. On 3/12/2012, my last visit I weighed 215. Tipping at the highest I have ever been. And that is consistent with the past 2 months. Now imagine my shock at these numbers:

SW: 215
CW: 208 How'd THAT happen??
GW: 140

Can you believe it?? I have dropped 7 pounds! Holy cow I love when water weight leaves. That is such a boost. I have one more visit to the doctor and that's next Wed. So I'll have the next official number then. In the mean time my fancy-schmancy home scale appears to be a little "off" by 10 pounds. I can't figure out how to re-calibrate it. I may have to go back to that simpler, huge faced manual one.

I had been severely depressed since late last night. My sleep was severely disrupted. I cried from late afternoon until a few hours ago. Something just seemed to settle over me. Now, late in the afternoon I feel much better. Crying has stopped. I just feel better over-all. This may have to do with detoxing from eating healthier. Maybe because I just drank a huge amount of water? Dunno. What I know is that this didn't stop me from meeting my goals so far today!

Pounds lost: 9.8

0 18.75 37.5 56.25

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SparkPoints: (84,283)
Fitness Minutes: (35,368)
Posts: 7,459
3/14/12 1:15 P

I'm also back on SP again and already seeing progress again. WE can all do this together!!!

current weight: 190.0

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Posts: 433
3/14/12 11:17 A

I too am back and starting again. I applaud you for posting your goals in your home. It is very important to find ways to not only keep accountable, but to keep motivated. I keep looking at it as practice. I practice making good choices which will help in the long run. Ive been discouraged by the time or day that I made less than healthy choices and let that get me down. I keep thinking of it as practice because it is less pressure and less quilt when I reach for something out of habit or stress rather than hunger.

Pounds lost: 32.8

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3/14/12 11:09 A

Kudos to you for taking the step to come back. I joined Spark along time ago but in the last month have been visiting here more frequently. I personally have about 55 pounds to lose to read the normal weight range. I've done it before, I can do it again. But it is so hard to look back at what I was and how you let myself go. Just makes me sick. But pulling up my big girl panties and moving on.

current weight: 203.0

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Posts: 322
3/13/12 10:03 P

Day 2: I'm back and starting again. Yesterday I worked hard to set myself up to succeed. That's the short story. For the long story keep reading.

Starting Weight: 215
Goal Weight: 140

My doctor did a full blood work up. My goal is not just to lose 75 pounds, but also to reverse newly diagnosed high blood pressure and high blood sugar. My diet is gonna keep me sick and getting sicker until I make consistently better choices. I want this. To be healthy. To weigh less. To feel better. To look good. I want ALL this!

That's why I'm back on SparkPeople: for accountability and support. I've got Daily Goals POSTED in my house and here. I got rid of all the stuff filling my cabinets and 'fridge that block my goals. Or, as it turns out is taking up space cuz I'll never eat, make or use it any way! I had a blast on a shopping trip to restock. OK, truth? It was exhausting but I am SO counting all that walking as exercise!

I have decided to use Raspberry Ketones to give me a boost for the first 2 months. And I am taking my all my nutritional supplements again.

Funny thing though. I always thought I drank a lot of water, but I am really struggling now to drink enough. By the time I go to bed my goal for now is to reach 72 ounces, which is 3 fill-ups in my 24 ounce bottle. I wonder if I just never drank that much. After all I haven't been tracking or even mentally keeping track of anything I put in my mouth. Or maybe it's because I'm eating 9 servings of fruits/vegs so I'm just not as thirsty? Dunno, but the point of being here is to reach these goals, right? So I'll report my progress on that one.

That's the long story. I'm back and re-committed to my on-going health. So even if I don't make the water goal today, I'm firmly on my way to reaching my goals and I'm still seeing today as a success!

Cheering for your success, too!

Pounds lost: 9.8

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