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[Pattylynne]

Welcome to the month of June...yeah it's Summertime!!

This thread is for anyone who wants/needs help with workout support, accountability or help. We have an awesome group of friends here but would love to have more join us.

Drink plenty of water and if you are outside remember the sunscreen!! Take care and keep moving and enjoying the summer!!

Patty

[Pattylynne]

Hi Everyone!

Sorry I don't have much time this morning. I've been very busy with year end work and my sessions with the personal trainer have taken the back seat but the end is in sight. Today is do or die at work so hopefully I will be back with the trainer on Friday night. Now I have been walking so I am still active but not as active as I wanted to be.

Finally made it back to the center this past Sunday for my weigh in and met with another consultant. Had a good talk and it reminded me that I need these weekly consultations to get to my goal. It doesn't matter who I meet with just go in, weigh in and talk. Enough is enough I must get to goal and that takes cooperation on my part. So my goal is that by June 30th I will be at 125 or lower. It will be done and I will make it happen!!

It turned into summer overnight in the Metro DC area. This past Saturday it was high eighties and then boom Sunday the nineties hit. Today promises to be a hot & humid day but relief is coming and the temps should drop into the eighties by Friday. Ugh just make it through the day and then relief

I wish everyone a lovely Wednesday and take care out there if it's hot in your neck of the woods.

Bye!!

[emerald_green]

Pattylynne - Thanks for starting the June thread! You can make that goal, I know you can do it!!!

Yay, a whole new month! Can I finally get my ample rear moving AND get my eating in check? Hmm... Well, the zumba classes seem to be helping. I'm loving them! Unfortunately, hubby is not quite as thrilled. He wants me to do them in the afternoon and take Mira along. I feel that I NEED that 1 hour break from the family!!! The class is from 5 to 6 on Tuesday & Thursday, and is only a 5 minute drive away, so that makes only a small dent in the evenings. Plus Jaya is 12 now, and she can keep an eye on her little sister if he wants to do some yard work. If I change to the noon time classes its at a different place and is a 15 minute drive. I think I deserve to be a little selfish about this, dont you?

Take care,
Angela

[Mrs. Kite Lady]

Hi Everybody!

I'm back! As you can see in my avatar, I got the windsock done! It still needs some "tweeking", but it flies. The original designer (he'd from Belgium) thinks I did a great job--so I'm really pleased. There will be more YouTube videos of the last of the saga and I'll post them as I get them.

The last big thing on my plate now is my son's HS graduation party. The good thing about that is that it's all under my control and I don't have to do any travelling. I may be under stess, but the stress eating will be much less and more easily controlled.

Angela--Yes, you do deserve time away from home and family, even if it's only for an hour. Funny how easily your DH got used to you not going to class and is resisting your going back. Besides, being away from Myra makes you a better wife and mom and makes her more independant. You wanted more adult interaction (why you started your tea biz), and the classes will only add to that. You always have enjoyed the classes and I love hearing about them from you!

Nancy and Marg--thanks so much for your support and positive thoughts during my difficult days of the windsock build. It was your "voices" I heard in my head, keeping me going and not letting me just give up my JC because I was under so much stress.

Vicki--I missed most of the saga of what's been happening with you, please forgive me. I know that you are a strong and wonderful lady and I do think about you. Hopefully we can meet sometime since we live about an hour apart.

Jen--glad things are back on an even state for you. You are a champ when it comes to hanging on until things get better! I've taken lessons from you on that.

To everyone else--a big HEY to you and know that I can't wait to become better friends with you now that I have more time to spend on my plan.

Donna

[jeseth]

Not alot of time to write.....

But scale is up to 179 this morning!! Just stop eating Vickie!! This should not be this hard!!

Donna-that would be fun to meet sometime!!

Patty thanks for starting this for the month! I will do better at posting!

We had a busy weekend this past weekend. My dad turned 70 and we had lots of people come and visit. Had a wonderful time!!

[Pattylynne]

Happy Thursday Everyone!

The temps are much better this morning in the Metro DC area and the day looks quite promising. Yesterday was quite stressful at work but I think the crisis has passed. The final journals were posted and we have information to provide to the board so the next step is to finalize my schedules for the outside auditors. My eating plan has certainly been affected by the stress so the focus today is eat only what I brought and get out during lunch for my walk. I will be so glad to see my personal trainer tomorrow evening and I have my sessions scheduled out for most of June.

Angela, I do not think that you are being selfish at all. You are actually saving money by not having to drive so far. In addition you are helping your daughter gain maturity by watching over her younger sister. Seriously you need to have a break and do something for yourself. I hope it all works out for you so that you can enjoy the zumba class

Donna, congratulations on the completion of the wind sock. That is truely an accomplishment and I am on the look out for kite flying and balloon flying exhibitions. There just something about the site of things in the air. Congratulations on your son's High School graduation. Such an important step in this young man's life. I can't even imagine the emotions you must be feeling at this time since I don't have children. Pride happiness sadness ...I hope the celebration goes well.

Vickie, I know that you have alot on your plate so I totally understand your delays in posting. As for the eating, I have the same problem when I get stressed. I am determined to find a better solution for my stress. I am happy that you were able to celebrate your Dad's 70th birthday. Treasure your time with your parents and your family members. Enjoy each other and take care of each other.

Jen, you are one busy and engaged lady! I truely respect you for the many hats you wear. You have always been an inspiration for me and it was your love of exercise that helped me to get motivated to move.

Ok seriously I need a major attitude adjustment so I am rolling up my sleeves to work on my interior life. I've been so crabby lately and I am not certain why but I am not giving up. My catch phrase right now is Aggressive Patience and Persistence. If I practice good healthy habits the weight will come off and my mental state will improve. So its dig in time and keeping on with the program. I am determined!!

Take care everyone and enjoy the day because Friday and the weekend come tomorrow. Yeah it is summertime and the living is easy!!

[walk2lose]

Happy June to All!

So glad to have May behind me. Thanks Patty for starting this months thread.

Patty, you can definitely reach goal you are soooo.. close. I think it is mostly psychological when you get that close, atleast that's what it seemed for me. As for the feeling crabby, could it be hormone related? I would never admit that to my DH but after I turned 50, I found myself feeling less patient not only with others but myself. It does get better but does take some time.

Donna, the windsock is amazing. I find myself thinking, I know her, she's the amazing artist, even if it's just virtual. lol You will get a handle on things and back on track. I keep thinking Jenny Craig should have you design and make a giant windsock for them. A windsock would be perfect, start out wide ends up skinny, like us.

Vickie, Glad you had a great weekend. You needed the chance to relax and have fun.

Angela, speaking of relaxing and having fun, your hubby needs to realize that you need a chance to decomprress and do somthing for yourself will actually help the family. Plus hello, 3 weeks in India and you don't get an hour to yourself.

Well, I was up .2 at my WI this week. However I need to go get a belt for my pants, they don't stay up with al my radios and cell phones. I wanted to get out and walk yesterday but we had tornado watches and warnings. Fortunately the scary, scary bad stuff went all around us. Thank goodness but I feel bad for the people in western MA. I have been pooped aftr the weekend. I'll check back later, may take a nap.

[Mrs. Kite Lady]

Nancy--Bite your tongue! I don't think I'll ever make anything that huge again. I decided that if I ever end up homeless, I'm going to live in it--it's bigger than the first apartment I had! I do like your windsock comparison--starts out wide and ends skinny--I'm going to use that, hope you don't mind.

I did lose 0.8 last week. But I've been doing a LOT of stress eating this week (chocolate), trying to get caught up and preparing for my son's graduation. JC is the last thing on my mind right now. I'm really looking forward to the relative calm that the weeks coming up will have. I plan on getting myself back in full swing with JC then.

It was really good to see my kite friends again. They are the ones who notice the weight loss since I don't see them all the time. I had to convert what I've lost to kilos to convey it to my friends from Belgium. The look of shock I got from them when I figured it was about 30-35 kilos was fantastic. She's a nurse and realized the value of my losing that much weight. They don't have JC in Europe, but my friends from Canada knew about it.

Well, my lunch hour is over and I need to get back to the grind. Have a great weekend all!
Donna

[walk2lose]

Hi all!

Donna, funny I bet you said the same thing after you had your daughter. Now your planning your sons graduation party. You have to make a giant windsock of your own design. But maybe not for a couple years. So much fun to see all your kite friends that can see such a big difference.

I've been having some trouble with my eating. I keep snacking in part because I'm so darn tired. I definitely need to get this under control. Today I unloaded 4 trucks and put plants away. So far 25,213 steps and 4.44hos activity. Calories are 2513. Okay I'm hoping to make it to bed by 9:00pm. I have to be at work by 7:00am and work till 6:30pm. WOOF!!! I have decided that I am just getting to old for this job. I just can't bounce back the way I use to even without the extra weight.
Take care all have a good weekend.
Nancy

[Pattylynne]

Good Saturday Morning!!

What a glorious day!! We had such a cool Friday night and this morning the sun is bright and the birds are singing. It's going to be a wonderful day!! After the heat of last week I feel like I am on vacation this morning. I plan to do some laundry then walk down into Occoquan for the craft show. Not planning to buy anything but wander around and look at the booths.

My work out went well last night with the trainer but I know I am going to be sore come Sunday morning. Did alot of arm work and I found my tricep muscles. She had me use a jump rope last night and I think I am going to purchase one for myself. It really got my heart rate up and I registered 2 minutes of vigorous activity last night. I am an active person but somewhat lazy so the rope might help get that heart of mine pumping harder.

I'm also very happy because I was able to knock out another schedule for the external auditors yesterday and it's really thrilling for me. My goal for the next six months is to tackle my procrastination tendencies. I know its kind of odd but I use June to reset my goals. It is the halfway point in the year and I definitely need a reboot to get myself back on track.

If you get a chance check out the new FDA website on the plate that replaces the Food Pyramid. I almost starting laughing when I read their great new insight. Using a plate for the visual on what your meal should look like. Get this its 1/2 vegetables/fruit 1/4 protein and 1/4 starch. Now where have I heard that before?? It just goes to show that there is nothing new under the sun. Oh well at least the government is trying and I applaud First Lady Michele Obama on tackling the childhood obesity problem.

Nancy, you are one active person!!! I hope that you are getting in all of your fluids during the day. You mentioned that you can't wear shorts so maybe thirst is part of the snacking factor. I've had the munchies lately but I know mine is stress. If you are going to snack make sure they are the good kind like string cheese, apples. Try peanut butter or some type of nut. They could be more substantial than a candy bar. I know that Planters has some snack packs. They are going to be higher in calories but you may need those calories for the work that you are doing

Donna, congratulations again on the wind sock and your weight loss. I am certain that you will get back on program once the graduation is past. Such an exciting time for you.

Well I have to go and get into the shower so that I can officially start the day. I've already stripped my bed and remade it with fresh sheets. I'm on my second load of laundry so I am hoping that I will be just as productive the rest of the day. Take care everyone and be sure to move your body today.

[walk2lose]

Hi All!

Patty, Hope you had a good weekend. Soundsl like you were off to a good start. Hope your arms are feeling pretty better. Remember to stretch some this weekend. Somehow it makes me feel good mentally to be a touch sore, a remeinder that I worked out hard and was good. There is a company called slimware that actually makes plates with the portions built into the design on the plate. Say, the really big flower is your vegetable, the next fruit, then starch, protein etc. Makes it really easy to keep track of your portions that way.

Well it makes sense I've been so hungry, I dropped like 2.5 lbs one night and I even at extra that day. I did eat more the next day too. I have been having trouble getting in all my water. But the other night I drank and drank to get plenty of water in so I don't think it was dehydration as to why my weight dropped. The weather here was finally nice this weekend. The first really nice wekend of weather we've had this year at the garden center. It is still pretty cool so far, 60's during the day. Perfect temps for my work. It's suppose to get warm on my days off, I'm hoping to get some nice walks and runs in this week, since I'm not exhausted.

Hope everyone had a nice weekend. Take care.

Nancy

[mkopp]

Nancy - congrats on the good loss -- and glad to be sure that you are making sure to eat and drink enough with all the hard work you are doing.

Pattylyne- hope things at work are settling down for you. Glad you enjoy working with #'s -- I do some stuff with invoices and budgets at work but only enjoy it a little bit.

Angela -- hope you are making the time to you to go to classes.

Donna -- what a transformation you have gone through I had looked at one of your older kite U-tube videos and then the newer one of the building of the wind-sock. Did your son have his Graduation party?

Janice, Jenn, Vickie and anyoneelse I might have missed hope you are doing well.

Staying cool inside tonight -- was close to 95 or higher today with tomorrow being more of the same. Did take my regular morning walk and took a shorter after work walk (.6 miles).

Eating not the greatest -- hope to buckle back down soon -- glad to have a normal week this week (last week was a colonoscopy appointment on Friday -- which meant a day and half without solid foods, and a week without taking iron supplements) -- so will continue back up with the iron supplements and see the Dr again towards the end of the month.

Happy Wednesday all.

MARG
maintaining

[walk2lose]

Good Morning Ladies!

Marg, hope your finding ways to stay cool. I sure hope all these doctors will appreciate their vacations you paid for this year. Hope your feeling better and that the results are all good. I heard you in my head saying get some watermelon it will make you feel cooler.

WI this morning, I was down 1.2lbs. When I dropped the 2.5 I was crazy starving afterwards. At work I haven't been getting lunch till almost 5:00pm some days. Not to mention no time for water, have worked hard to get it in later but by Wed my system was feeling like crap. Decided I will try and maintain at my current weight and give my body a break. Then probably take it down some a year from now.

I have to say I was really upset that JC has run out of the triple chocolate cheesecakes, just when we are hitting triple digits. They have no idea when they are going to remedy the situation. The cookies and cream cheesecake is so so. Any ideas for other chocolatey options would be appreciated. We have a cooler full of ice cream bars at my work with loads of calories so I would take my TCC as an alternative to reaching for the really bad stuff. Plus I LOVE them, just one a day. I need the option to be really easy because I am fried when I get home at night.

Going to try and get a walk in this morning, was surprised by the thunderstorms earlier this morning. Since we had tornadoes hit central MA last week we are now all scaredy cats when the thunderstorms start up. Plus people make really good lightning rods.

Hope everyone has a good day. I hope all the quiet means everyone is outside getting some exercise/activity. Take care.
Nancy
Nancy

[Mrs. Kite Lady]

Hey girls!

Marg--thanks for the kind words! I really have transformed in the course of building the windsock. It's nice when others notice. Stay safe, my friend, T-storms are nothing to mess with--Mother Nature always wins.

Nancy--how about the sugar free fudgesickles? They are about 40 cals per and usually satisfy the need for a chocolatey frozen treat on a hot day...I count one fudgesickle as two limited frees. They would also be easy as you had mentioned. You need to stay safe too--you need to have water breaks in the heat. Dehydration is also nothing to mess with. Mother Nature is a fickle bi**h and she has no problem with you ending up in the hospital with tubes going in and out of you.

I see my lunch hour is over, so HEY to all the rest of you!

Donna

[jenrdn69]

Hey everyone.

I think I've hit my bottom here. I'm so upset and tired and just....I don't know. My weight is up 3 lbs (has been for nearly 2 weeks, so its "real" --- I've hit 165, which I haven't seen in years, years, years. I know its my eating --- which has become constant when I'm home and even now, more at work. I was never like this.

I'm sorry I'm pouring it out here. I just don't know anymore. I shouldn't be here as I'm not doing Jenny Craig. But, I have no where else that I feel I can say these things. Hubby is sick of it and I don't even think to use him for support --- he says do something or not, but stop complaining. So, I eat.

I have a few days off from work (Today, Monday and Tuesday) --- I had hoped to get alot done around the house, plus all the big things we have this weekend = Vicky's dance recital tonight, parish pic nic (all day) tomorrow, Brian's bday (with sleepover Monday into Tuesday). All I've done this morning is eat and mope. Why do I do this to myself. I should be done with my workout by now and at the grocery store.

I'm going to a Senate hearing next week (yes, the US Senate) and I now need MORE new business suits to fit (I'm not testifying or a witness)...this is UBER important for my job (and an honor really), but I'll be fat and feel horrible. UGH! Work was joking that they may see me on CSPAN and all I thought was, OMG, I'll look so HORRIBLY BIG! But, I don't do anything about it...I ordered a new book (From Woman's health mag which I lvoe) that is supposed to have a diet plan...well, its NOT here (can't get it at stores) and its been over 1.5 weeks (they said it was shipped)...so, instead of trying something or staying on track, here I am just eating.

UGH! I know there is nothing to say to this post and my posts are such downers. I really want to curl up in a a ball and give up, but I hate who I am about this. I better get out of the house now before I do any more damage in food.

Y'all are doing so well and I admire your dedication.

[Pattylynne]

Hi Everyone!

I'm still here just rather melted with all the heat. It hit 103 at Washington National Airport on Thursday and I'm rather limp. However I did manage to make it to both my workout sessions this past week so that was a major NSV for me!! So dang hot and I was somewhat sore but I made it. This weekend will still be hot but not as bad as the past week and I plan to get out for an hour walk today & tomorrow.

Ok Jen I hear you and my motivation has been in the toilet too! I don't care that you are not doing Jenny Craig at the moment so you can post here as much as you want. We all need a place to vent and I totally understand your mind set. Could it be a hormonal imbalance for you? I've been drinking some herbal teas lately and also been taking melatonin to help me sleep at night. Be sure that you are eating vegetables and fruits across the color spectrum. As much as possible stay away from processed foods and try to limit the artifical sweetners. I use real sugar in my coffee and try to stay away from products that have Equal. My brain chemistry does not respond well to equal and I tend to be even more depressed with the product. Now as for the suits buy something that is flattering to your figure and your coloring. Pat yourself on the back that you are going to the Senate hearings. If this is an honor you are doing something good. Accept the praise and stop beating yourself up. I don't think you need a diet book I think that you need to love yourself right now as you are. You are intelligent and caring working at keeping your family & house in order. You are the working woman doing the best that you can to keep all of your balls in the air. Applaud yourself!!

Nancy, I don't think that I would survive your job in the heat that we have been having. Be sure that you get your water in. As for the alternative to the triple chocolate cheesecake, Skinny Cow has some alternatives and I found a fudge bar made by Jules that is quite good. Also try freezing grapes as an alternative to ice cream.

Marge, I hope that this week will be better for you. Seeing the doctor with the various tests is not fun at all and I remember the anxiety I had earlier this year. Stay cool in this heat.

Ok today will be an all Jenny Craig day for me! I weigh in on Monday and I don't want to see another increase but if it happens I will understand why. My excuses for not doing the plan are rather lame but understandable to me. So for the next three days not excuses just Do It is my mantra.

Take care everyone, enjoy the weekend and exercise sensibly in the heat!!

[mkopp]

Pattylynne - Congrats on making it to your workout sessions. Hope the weather cooperates and you can make it out for you walks. Rainy/drizzly day here in NJ.

Nancy - hope you have found an alternative for your cheesecake. I get the individual Edy's ice cream and actually only buy one serving at a time. I find that having multilple single servings of things too difficult to resist at times.

Jenn - First Big (((HUGS)) -- and I agree with Pattylynne post away as much as you want.
Also, you may want to see about finding another face to face support group as well, be it Overeaters Annonomus (another poster on the boards Margie has found this helpful), or TOPS (take of the pounds sensibly) -- this is a weightloss support group that complements any weight loss plan ( I was a member for awhile until we moved and were not near any local chapters-- and if you cannot find a group you always have an option to start your own and they also have an at work program -- you just need 4 people to start a group and the yearly membership is about $28 and a weekly dues are $1-$2, or Weight Watcher's meetings.
Can you try writing out a list of non-food stress busters and keeping as much trigger food out of the house?
Going to the Senate hearings does sound interesting -- instead of buying a new suit do you have one that maybe you can get altered -- sometimes the waistband can be expanded by and inch or two, or try going to a nice consignment shop -- since you expect to be back into your regular wardrobe soon.

As for me time to get RE-FOCUSED now that all these health issues are stabilized -- scale is up about 9-10 pounds more than I would like, and need to make exercising a priority -- we have a good fitness room at the condo -- so may try working out either before or after work. It would be good to add some more vigorous cardio (intervals either on the treadmill or elliptical) and some weight work as well.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

MARG
maintaining

[Mrs. Kite Lady]

Hi All--

Hope everyone's staying well and haven't melted from the heat in various parts of the country.

I'm up again on the scale--darn it! But only have myself to blame. I'm snacking on leftovers from the gradution party. Thank goodness they are mostly gone now.

I had a emotional meltdown in my JCC's office yesterday. I collected myself, decided to remain positive and really dig in to working the program without mindlessly 'grazing'. Today is my first day on this new resolve and so far, so good.

Money seems to be a big issue with us, and affording JC is getting harder all the time. If the economy is turning around--I don't see it yet. Our overtime has all been cut out. I guess since we're broke, we shouldn't be buying snacks anyway...

Well, need to get back to work. I'm starting to look for a new job too (one that pays better).

Donna

[mkopp]

Donna - our weather is nice for a change low humidity and in the 70's and 80's.
Hope you are able to knock those extra pounds off soon. Good luck with the job search.

Hope everyone else is doing well.

Still have yet to step up the exercise. Did get a little extra walking in the other night -- walked the dog his .6 mile walk then walked another mile with him.

TOM has hit -- so hope to get the eating back on track with less cravings etc.

Have some beautiful looking organic strawberrries in the fridge -- looking forward to enjoying them in the morning with some plain yougurt.

MARG
maintaining

[walk2lose]

Good Morning Ladies,

Donna, Big ((((HUGS))))) to you. You've had so much going on the last couple months. Now that things are quieting down can you take more time for activity. Even if you can't get out during the day could you do a dvd like Leslie Sansone. I love her she is so good at making me feel better about myself and working out. I wish she lived around the corner, she the neighbor we all need. I find that is what has really helped me. As for the job search I know what you mean. It is so hard to find one you like that fits. Plus it doesn't sound like anyone in WI government is real happy right now. The other thing is even if you can stand more you'll burn more calories. Hey did you do a garden this year, get out in your yard, you'll find muscles you didn't know you had. Track you wins.

Marg, finally some half way decent weather, although I think NYC and NJ is doing better than MA. So get the pup and go for more nice walks. I remember you talking about going to the farmers market all the time last year, those strawberries sound yummy.

Patty, I feel for you on the heat. We had 92 here last Thurs., boiling for us especially with the spring we've had. Good for you for making it to the gym.

Jen, Darn I wish I could have seen you on CSPAN. Don't focus on how you look think about the honor. So details please how was the Senate hearing. Also I hope you get a chance for a nice relaxing weekend sounds like you really deserve one.

Angela, how is it going on the other end of the country? How is that Rose festival you love so much going, hahaha?

Well last Thurs/fri I was not the picture of healthy eating I ate bags, yep plural of chips, healthy ones that are not that big but bags for God sake. I think it's the fatigue setting in. A couple years ago my BIL who is a nutritionist ask me why I thought my weight had gone up so much since I got sick with Lyme. I told him it was the fatigue, I ate to feel like I had more energy. He is on some very important boards and committees on nutrition for the govt, etc. The other day I heard an announcement that weight gain is now being attributed to fatigue. I had to laugh, when I talked with him he really listened and wanted more info, great support. My sister a reg dietician just gets pushy and wanted me to fix it. Probably why we aren't to close. This past year my BIL had a bad accident horse back riding and had a long recovery, I'm sure he had alot of fatigue, my guess is that he finally truely got the point about how it effects your hunger level. I have been trying to make sure I get more rest. I've been more tired than usual since it has been so cold and wet here, still wearing my cold gear under my clothes as of June 13th. Seriously. So alittle heat would be nice. I ate the cookies and cream cheesecakes this week, they aren't the TCC but they will do. Should have gotten some lunches that needed to be warmed up.

Yesterday we finally had a nice day, my DH is taking some days off during the week when I'm off so we went antiqueing, didn't buy anything but had a nice long walk ariund a beautiful little seaside town. Today we may go kayaking. Sleepy today after watching the Bruins game last night. Tonight we will go watch the Patriots play a charity game and will hopefully go to another on Fri.

I to am back on the job search, long, long story. But mostly it is to find a place where there is just a nicer atmosphere on a number of levels. Well time to head to the garden then grocery shop. Oops forgot WI this morning, after getting myself back under control down 1.4lbs.
Nancy