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AEROFLOT57
4/23/06 11:22 A
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I'm sure Pia will be back someday; she's just really busy as team captain of a biggest loser thread, or something. Glad to hear you are coming back--I feel like sometimes, even if I don't lose any weight, or I don't exercise that day, or I go over my calories limit, I'm still keeping track of everything I eat, I'm still reading the articles, I'm still posting at least 5 times a day, so I'm still moving forward.
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Hello to everyone - I know it has been a while since I have been on, and I have been thinking of you all. The weather here last week was mostly nice, although we had a lot of rain yesterday. Well last month I had made it down to 190 and then in April I gained a total of 5 lbs back, not I am struggling to get back down to the 190. I haven't been on, because I can't seem to make a committment to the eat right / exercise and the weight will come off regime. I did really well with eating last week (until yesterday) I need to to sew my mouth shut on the weekends or something. I woke up this morning and realized that here it is almost May and I am still very much overweight and that I need to get back with the program, eat right, exercise and remember there are no easy fixes. So I am feeling motivated once again and have come here to see my good friends in weight loss to help motivate me further. Although it looks like we lost Pia and Jenn and a whole lot more...
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AEROFLOT57
4/22/06 7:23 P
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Okay, let's see...guess it's time to do something really rash, 'cause I'm not losing any weight. I feel better, I'm in better shape because I'm walking faster, and more often, but my scale won't budge, and I've been trying to lose weight for two months, and should be 16 pounds thinner, but I'm only 6 pounds thinner, so I'm 10 lbs off schedule.
The problem is that I'm hungry all the time. I eat the right things, and I write it all down, but I'm hungry, and I get headaches, and lately I've been going above my calorie intake because I get tired of going hungry all the time and still not losing any weight.
I haven't seen one article on the SparkPoints site that deals with hunger. So what do I do?
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AEROFLOT57
4/21/06 9:50 P
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Good for you, Becky! Just don't go crazy! (o:
All things in good time. You'll get there, and congrats on the weight loss; you are doing so well!
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Well ladies we may be small but we are mighty!!!!! I won't go away, however I will be on less and less once we reach the end of school because of my crazy summer. I do promise to check in as often as I can. I do not have a laptop so I have to rely on the old desktop and unfortunately it does not travel very well. I do have some good news, I went for a walk today. It was only about 1.5 or 2 miles but I did it. I was very winded when I got home and had to use the inhaler. I am also very sore in the chest area now, but I want to get back in the swing of things so I need to suck it up and get to moving. Tara I will go down with the ship too. Well gotta go. Talk more later.
Becky
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AEROFLOT57
4/21/06 7:30 P
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Well, as Dido says in that song, "I will go down with this ship...and I won't raise my arms, in surrender...there will be no white flag above my door..."
That's right, baby--Surrender is NOT AN OPTION!
So, have a great and healthy weekend everybody--I'm off to do my treadmill exercise. Got some new MBT (Masai Barefoot Technology) walking shoes--they're designed to relieve stress on the joints and maintain better posture, so we'll see how they work. The Brooks Adrenalines (I thought they were Arials, but they're not, they're Adrenalines) are pretty good, but the MBTs make me feel cool, like I'm walking in space.
I don't care if I'm the last one left standing on this thread, it's time to get SERIOUS! --Tara
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We should rename our thread...All Quiet on the Western Front. HEHEHEHE I believe everyone else has jumped ship and it's just me, Becky, and Tara. I hope everyone has a great weekend...I see this ship a sinkin'...
Nancy
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Hello and Happy Friday,
I had a 4 lb loss this week, thanks to the Lasix, more than anything else, but a loss is a loss and I will take it however I can get it at the moment.
Last week 190.5 This week 186.5 Loss 4 lbs
Tara,
Keep your chin up. Sometimes we have to cave in to the cravings, but don't let it drag you down. You can always come here for support and encouragement. Keep the faith girl.
Talk more later
Becky
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AEROFLOT57
4/21/06 8:01 A
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Becky,
As if it wasn't frustrating enough not being able to breathe! We're all praying for you, hoping things work out for the best.
Meanwhile, I'm trying to battle with my inner saboteur. I can be doing really well on the eating and exercising, and then this crazy person inside says, oh, screw it, you'll never lose weight anyway, so just eat those cookies or cake, who cares?
Sometimes I feel like I have a split personality. --Tara
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Well ladies,
After I called and let the NJC that I was getting a little irritated, (I don't know might be too much prednisone) I got a call back and now have an appointment. I can't get in until June 13, but at least I have an appointment now. The whole insurance/finances thing is just so pointless. If they know you have a copay/out of pocket expense they make you pay a deposit at the time you go to the center. That is so stupid, but I guess a necessary evil since there are people out there that do not pay their bills. It is just too bad that they have to mess things up for those of us that do pay on time. Anyway, I just thought I would let you know.
Oh and Lin,
My first words, in my mind anyway, when I heard June 13, were HOLY CRAP. I am just wondering if I could have gotten quicker service if I had gone the physician referral route. The NJC says no, but I know I got in faster the last time I went and that was a doctor referral.
Well better go.
Becky
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Oh Becky, I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles with the center in Denver. I sooo agree with you about the direction of healthcare (major reason why I left nursing). I am so sick and tired of insurance companies dictating to doctors/hospitals how they should practice medicine. It's just not right, especially with premiums at an all-time high and co-pays/deductibles being raised every year. It makes my blood boil knowing that we have the best healthcare available but it all boils down to $$$. Keep us informed!
Had a great workout in my O2 Training class...it sure is tough, but it keeps me accountable when I lack that doggone motivation. Hope you all have a great day.
Nancy
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Hi everyone,
Happy Thursday. Hope everyone is having a great day.
Tara,
I don't like getting old too.
Well ladies I am fixing to have a melt down over this whole process of getting an appointment at National Jewish. You would think I was a dead beat who did not pay their bills. First they had to verify the insurance, now that, that is done they are making me talk to the financial department to set up payments for the part insurance does not pay. It is not like I didn't pay my bills in a very timely manner the last time I was seen out there!!!!!! I really hate the direction health care is going. It seems like everyhing is steered by the almighty dollar, screw the patients needs!!!!! They will not make me an appointment until the financial department talks to me and they haven't called me. Can you all see why I am so frustrated. Okay I will get off the soap box. I just needed to vent a little bit. Hope everyone has a good losing week. I will post a loss this week, but will wait until tomorrow to let everyone know what it is. Well better get to work. Talk more later.
Becky
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AEROFLOT57
4/20/06 8:49 A
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Good Evening Ladies!
Everyone must be suffering from Spring FEVER!!!
I have been busy helping my daughter with her roommate and dorm selection for college which is turning into a major pain, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Hopefully things will work out...
Only 10 days until my next 5k so I'm beginning to taper off from my workouts. Still running but not as hard and as long. I hope everyone is doing well.
Nancy
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AEROFLOT57
4/19/06 3:33 P
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Okay, I'm getting concerned. Has everyone disappeared off the face of the earth? Calling all BLO Spark Buddies...time to rev up with the motivation and CHALLENGES and SUMMER IS COMING!!!
I plan to put on my new sneakers when I get home and walk my butt off! Wish I could find something healthy and good to eat that was low in calories that I wouldn't have to go to the store and buy! I need a wife, to do the shopping and then cook me dinner for a change!
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Morning all,
Boy has it ever been quiet around the thread this week. I will be glad when everyone gets back into the swing of things.
Tara,
I think spark sends out that reminder to bump up to the next stage after you have been on for so many weeks, thinking that everyone who joins will want to move to that stage at the end of so many weeks. I am still on stage two and will only move when I feel that I am at the maintainence level. I just think they think everyone moves at the same rate, which we all know is not true. Don't worry about it and move only when you are ready to do it.
Lin,
Do we have any weight losses this week? I don't remember seeing any. I know I won't be on the list since I gained, but it is always fun to see everyone else's progress. Just wondering.
Well gotta get to class.
Becky
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AEROFLOT57
4/19/06 9:56 A
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| I'm at work. I got a reminder to go to stage 3 this week, but I'm not sure. Stage 3 sounds like maintenance, and I haven't even lost that much weight, and have a long way to go. What's the dealio with that? --Tara
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PURPLESPARCK
4/19/06 9:41 A
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morning!
where is everyone???
Lin :-(
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PURPLESPARCK
4/18/06 11:22 P
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Bump back to page 1 from page 3!
Night!
Lin :-)
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PURPLESPARCK
4/18/06 6:20 P
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Nae', that is funny ... needing a vacation from a vacation!! I know what you mean!! :-)
Sorry to hear it started off yucky and that you gained, but ... you're home now and you can get back on track. Right??
Lin :-)
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Hi All,
Well we made it back to WA safe and sound. It was a good trip even though it started off bad. Alexa got sick on the plane over there and let's just say it wasn't pretty and I got the brunt of it all.
I am so glad to be home though. Easter was great and I got to see a lot of my family so I enjoyed that, but why is it we need vacations from our vacations.
Congrats to all the losers last week. I didn't do so hot over the holiday so I am going to wait until Friday to do my actual weigh in. I already know I gained something. I am just hoping I can get some off before I step on the scale.
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PURPLESPARCK
4/18/06 1:28 P
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I'm here, just busy with things.
Lin :-)
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AEROFLOT57
4/18/06 11:57 A
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Hey, Becky--
Congrats on the weight loss. I seem to have gone the other way. I'm up four pounds. I'm also depressed, exhausted, and frustrated. I don't want to talk about it. I'll check in later. --Tara
    
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Where is everyone? I can't believe that no one is posting this week. I hope Heidi is enjoying her time in Vegas. I miss reading all the posts. I am doing somewhat better in the aspect that I am down in weight. The lasix is helping a lot. It is really a good thing the bathroom is near my classroom though. LOL The wind is howling here again today. I think in the last month we have only had maybe five days that the wind has not blown. I think the wind is a big part of my breathing problems. I seem to have more problems on windy days. I am sure it is all the pollen and dust in the air. Well I hope to see some of you come back the thread soon. I miss you all. Talk more later.
Becky
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Good Monday Evening Becky and Tara!
101 DEGREES HERE IN BIG D....IT'S HOT!!!
Wow, I'm number 3 on the thread today...went to the gym this morning and ran/walked 5 miles, then headed to the Credit Union with my daughter so that she could open her first checking account, then to the florist to order her wristlet for Prom, then to lunch, then to the mall to look for a dress for graduation, then to Kohls to look for her a swim suit, and now finally HOME!!! I am exhausted to say the least and tomorrow I have that silly O2 training class. I hope everyone is doing well, I'll catch up with you all later!
Nancy
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AEROFLOT57
4/17/06 1:42 P
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Good afternoon, Becky, and everyone else--
I did overeat yesterday, but then I exercised last night, and I exercised Friday night, so all and all the weekend wasn't too bad, but I did not weigh myself this morning since I woke up late. Now I'm real busy at work, but will check in with ya'll later. I won't be able to give my weekly points until I get home tonight. -- Tara
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I can't beilieve I am the first one on this week and it is already after noon on Monday. Where is everybody. I guess the long easter weekend was too much for everyone and they have all decided to take another day off. I am back to work today and the day is going okay. I am losing some of the weight I gained because of the meds since I am taking diuretics. I am still waiting on Denver to call. There was a glitch with the insurance. Hope to have it all figured out by Weds. Well gotta get back to work. Talk more later.
Becky
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