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mollymoo24
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Posted: 24 February 2008 07:43 pm |
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Learners Permit
Sunday, decided to try to mix it up a little today on my workout. Did the 10 min upper body workout and then cracked the seal on my new "Fat-Burning Kickboxing for Dummies" DVD.
There is a learner's segment where they show you how to do 10 of the most common moves. Some of the moves were straightforward and I could do them adequately, not quite athletically. Other moves are clearly a challenge for someone like me who is 60 pounds overweight. Like the one where you balance on your left leg, pull up the right knee, then twist your torso to the left while you punch kick your right leg out to the side. Definitely NOT going to injure myself.
Well, I survived the learners segment with moderate huffing and puffing. So let me see what else is on this video....hmmm OK "Warmup" that sounds like a great place to start. OK I did most of it but for me it seemed like the real thing, not a warmup!! I had to stop twice and catch my breath!
Without question this kickboxing is beyond my current range so I didn't even attempt to do the actual video. I went straight for the cooldown after the warmup!! What IS good however was that I could feel how even the bits I did can build strength and flexibility over time, even if I don't do the real workouts. It was worthwhile for sure.
After about 45 minutes of rest I went and used treadmill cause I know I didn't burn off a real lot of cals with the kickboxing. My legs were weakened so didn't do much jogging. 3M = .5W .5J 1.25W .25J .5W. Feels pretty good though working all those muscles. Time for a hot shower now and hlopefully I won't be too stiff later!
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vgreet
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Posted: 24 February 2008 10:19 pm |
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I"m glad the kickboxing could work. I'm sure you can work up to doing the whole workout, but you are right. It's not worth hurting yourself over.
Good luck!
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Beth
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Posted: 25 February 2008 12:49 am |
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MM, it appears we both have pretty stubborn men who should definitely get out of denial and start getting it regarding their health. I guess a person is ready when he or she is ready. The good thing from my end is I am in charge of buying the food and food prep. Until J gets tired enough of healthy food to go out and get his junk for himself, he'll just have to eat what I give him (unless we are on the way home from somewhere and can swing by K-Fried so he can do his dirty work.)
My poor hubby is "high, high risk." I have a brother who is a doctor and he told me once most guys would rather die than change their lifestyle. What profound and truthful wisdom. Maybe they'll be better late than never like I've been. There is always hope where there is still life. I am truly amazed at all the flu out there and that I haven't gotten it. Could my healthy eating be protecting me? Well, flu season isn't over yet. Usually by this time of year I'm deathly ill with the flu and the crud.
Remember, changed attitudes can aid recovery. Ours, theirs, you name it!
I'm jealous you can do the kick box warm up. I'd kick myself into traction. Oh well, guess I'll shuffle along on the old treadmill!!! Go girl!!! You've got what it takes!!
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 25 February 2008 02:28 am |
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Hi Vgreet its great to see ya again. Hey we never know until we try...I'll take it easy until I can do more. I kindof aggravated my hip but a little ibuprofen seems to help.
Oooh Beth. This minute I am not feeling "poor" L, I will tell you. You think with his diagnosis he'd be having a major wake up call. But last night it was Italian sausage and a mound of strawberry shortcake (with whipped cream) for dessert. He had 3 hot dogs with a packet of Walker Crisps for lunch today and another mound of strawberry shortcake and whipped cream for dessert tonight. He thinks that eating an entire jar of dole pineapple (350 cals) in 1 sitting is a healthy alternative to a salad. Yep he's exercising - working hard at it - but that's his excuse for eating what he wants to.
The thing is Beth, the husbands are not just affecting themselves; its affecting us too. I've already spent the last year+ being the sole breadwinner and helping him through some other medical issues. I can't even consider leaving my #%@&! job because I have to keep us insured. He's on BP meds, cholesterol meds, and gout meds. His problems last year and his cancer now have made me realize that I am NOT looking forward to spending what should be the best years of my life taking care of his self-inflicted medical problems after he has a heart attack, needs a bypass, or gets diabetes. So I am not feeling too sympathetic right now (but I also have PMS so I'll probably mellow out a bit in a day or two).
I do think you are right that a person is ready when he/she is ready. And he has made some improvements (fish and chicken instead of red meat) so I need to just chill out and let it happen, leading by example.
Go away PMS go away.
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Beth
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Posted: 25 February 2008 03:10 am |
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I was always a raving maniac during PMS week. You are exactly right about how our spouses actions affect us and vice versa.
I am pretty resigned to the fact that Joe will have more rough times ahead with his health and that I'll probably end up alone. Not the happiest of thoughts, but realistic. Of course, you never know. I am married to my soul mate and would prefer we both stop breathing at the same instant. I also have to realize that I just finally woke up myself and I'm expecting Joe to have done better at life than I have. My hideous health habits of the past may very well kick me in the butt at any time!
I'm glad you've seen the light earlier in life. I also think you have a right to be P.O.'d. You know, MM, you have a right to be happy and to expect your partner to carry his share of the load if he is capable. You are growing and sometimes growth is painful! You will eventually know what to do, but NOT THIS WEEK. During PMS Week we shall not make major decisions or commit murder.
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Paint-Mom
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Posted: 25 February 2008 08:00 pm |
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 Mollymoo - just thought I'd pop by to say hello! Was reading where you wanted to ride horses! Go for it girl - you will do fine! The horses will give you a life experience that none compare. The photo is my DD and G-boy.
 Grand-MOM
Last edited on 25 February 2008 08:01 pm by Paint-Mom
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abnormalapathy
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Posted: 25 February 2008 08:05 pm |
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Beth wrote: During PMS Week we shall not make major decisions or commit murder.
I should have this tattooed so I don't forget it!!!!
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 26 February 2008 12:35 am |
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Hi girls,
Beth - wiser words were never spoken. 
Hi Paint-Mom thanks for stopping by! I think I have decided now on English lessons but I think the tough part is going to find a place to take them. The # of places around here is going to be rather limited and I want the instructor to 'click'. My goal is to start in May I think. My hubby has surgery in early April and then I have a work trip to Hungary later that month with a global workshop that will take a lot of time and energy to plan. May will be when things start mellowing out a little. Plus my strength and fitness should be even better by then and my butt will be smaller in those little pants.  I would welcome suggestions of any particular type of exercises I should be doing to get ready!
L took my not so subtle hints and for dinner tonight decided to make baked potato with FF sour cream, corn, beans, and baked whole tomato. For lunch he reports that had a vegetarian burrito from Chipotle (I am sure however loaded with guac & SC). Still, an improvement. He may not respect his own body, but he sure respects PMS. 
Off to workout now...
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 26 February 2008 03:05 am |
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Workout: 10/10 upper/lower + for fun added the Abs session for the first time. Wow, you sure can feel those abs working when you are not used to doing anything with them!! Didn't feel right not breaking a sweat so I jumped on the treadmill and did 2 miles: .5W 1J .5W.
My knees are just a little achy and so is my right hip, which has been rotated a little out of position for a # of years due to prior injuries. I think the kickboxing set all this off but if I don't feel better tomorrow I may take off 2 days the lower body before they get aggravated further.
As an aside - blast all this snow, we are getting dumped on yet again tonight. I am gonna get to bed early I think so I can beat the worst of rush hour tomorrow morning'
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Beth
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Posted: 26 February 2008 02:16 pm |
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| Ha! Ha! Ha! There's nothing so rewarding as the look of terror in your man's eyes as you hiss at him and he backs up against the wall during PMS Week. Yes, they all respect PMS Week if nothing else!
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 27 February 2008 12:48 am |
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Lots of Thoughts from a Laze-a-Bout Night Off; The Black Shorts BHAG
Yep, its a night off. Food/calories well under control, but I am not working out (resting sore hip/knees) and I am having a glass of red wine (OK, 2 glasses). I like this Clancy's wine from Australia now. I tried it at XMas and then bought a bunch. Then I went on this fitness craze so I haven't had any of it since New Years' Eve.
Despite the fact that I am a nasty bloated PMS human being right now (WHEN is it ever going to come?) the scale gods smiled on me today too. 173.5. I had to look at the scale dial 3 times to make sure I was really reading it right. This is just so weird. It hasn't sunk it yet that this is really ME, that this is really MY weight, that I have lost almost 30 pounds in 2 months. I look at my face in the mirror and see just a hint of my jawbones and cheekbones again. Much more attractive, if I do say so myself.
Some of my clothes are looking stupid. I had a 16W jacket on today; the W means that it flares out a little on the bottom of the jacket to cover butt and hips. Now its just an unsupported cloth bulge ring around my midsection that looks dumb. Later if I get out of couch/computer/comfy mode I think I'll go try on this brown suit I have been saving to see if it fits now. It still has the tags on. We go to a 25th wedding anniversary celebration on March 8th. It will be fun if I can pull something 'new' out of my closet that I haven't worn. I also have a NWT champagne colored size 12 dress which I def don't think will fit yet but I can't wait until the day that it does!!
I don't think I talked about "The Black Shorts" yet. This is kind of like my own personal Biggest Loser Australia. On that show, each contestant had a personal favorite outfit behind glass that they fantasized they might get back into one day. Well, I have these black denim jean shorts in my drawer. I looked at them last night and they are a 34. I want to say that they are 12-15 years old. The thing is, I vividly remember purchasing them at Carson's. They were on super markdown sale and when I tried them on they were really roomy on me and I remember thinking, 'how can anyone let themselves get this big, these are huge!". But Carson's didn't have anything left on clearance that was closer to my size which was probably a 27-28" at the time.  So I just got them anyway because they were big and baggy and fun, they were super cheap and I love black. So, WHEN I get back into those shorts, it will be a day to cry tears of joy.
I won't ask any more how anyone can let themselves get this big, because after 15 years now I know. What I don't know is, why did it take me so long to regain control and do something about it?
OK I have something else to confess here since I am on quite the roll. If you are reading this far - thank you - you are a saint. I made an appointment with a therapist. It won't be until next week. I think I would benefit from some professional help dealing with my anxiety over my situation at work; I think I may need some meds to help me calm down too. The exercise isn't helping enough to overcome the anxiety.
I did meet with one of my Global counterparts at work today and learned about a position which may be opening up late this year - in Germany - that I would be perfect for. At first I said 'there's no way', and then I paused and thought...well...it might be challenging to take an overseas position, but why not at least think about it? So....I think I will - think about it, that is. I would be much more interested in the UK or Ireland than Germany but you never know - it's an interesting idea. And certainly could help my career as contrasted with the boat I am in right now. I could also potentially do it for maybe 1-2 year assignment. NO BIG DECISIONS RIGHT NOW.
Ok I've talked long enough for now.... Thanks for sharing and caring, you gals are the best.
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vgreet
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Posted: 27 February 2008 03:17 am |
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Wow MollyMoo! Thirty pounds in two months!! That is amazing! You have been doing amazing work in the face of all sorts of obstacles. You'll be into those black shorts soon, I'm sure!
I say go for it on the Germany thing. It is scary and I agree with UK and Ireland, but I hear that living overseas is an amazing experience.
I hope your appointment with the therapist goes well!
V
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Beth
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Posted: 27 February 2008 07:04 am |
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Ditto and huggies! Time for change!
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 28 February 2008 04:06 am |
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Thanks vgreet and Beth! You guys put  in my day!
The brown suit wants me to lose 3 more lbs. Very close though. Still 173.5 today. 
Got home from work later than I would have liked but still got in my workout 10/upper and 3miles: .5W 1J .5W .25J .75W. Struggled a little more than I'd have expected after taking yesterday off.
L made halibut, yellow rice, steamed broccolli and grilled tomato for dinner tonight.  Thank you honey. He wants to go out for Mexican tomorrow night though. At least I know now so I can plan ahead on how to spend my cals tomorrow. Knowledge is power!!
The house is currently barren of Walker Cheese and Onion Crisps. This is a good thing. We have agreed to not keep them in the house any more. Since they are imported from the UK we used to mail-order them a case at a time and then we'd have a bunch in the house (or give away to friends). Now we found a store in Chicago called Gaelic Imports which carries them, so if we have a Walkers emergency we can go just buy a small bag.
L and I are going out of town for the weekend, we need a little getaway. I am really looking forward to it. I hope the weather cooperates so we can take the dogs for a nice long walk. They have been so cooped up. I will miss my treadmill! Maybe I'll take that kickboxing CD with me so I can do the learner/warmup/cooldown again Ha Ha .
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Beth
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Posted: 28 February 2008 06:13 am |
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Got home from work later than I would have liked but still got in my workout 10/upper and 3miles: .5W 1J .5W .25J .75W.
MM, I'm not too swift with the computer, but what does the above mean? I'm just curious.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend! You deserve it! Congrats on getting the"evil treats" out of the house.
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 28 February 2008 01:15 pm |
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Beth wrote: Got home from work later than I would have liked but still got in my workout 10/upper and 3miles: .5W 1J .5W .25J .75W.
MM, I'm not too swift with the computer, but what does the above mean? I'm just curious.
Hi Beth, oh, that's just shorthand for my workout, which I document to a level of detail which matters to no one but me, really. 10/upper is the 10 minute upper body workout (with small hand weights) from the Denise Austin CD. The other part is how far I Walked or Jogged on the treadmill. I never do the treadmill quite the same every day, I am still building up my capability. I walk 1/2 mile for starters and then I jog what I can after that for the rest of the session. I track it to see my fitness progress over time, and also to see if there is any pattern to the days I have a better workout (like high carb days or high cal days for example).
Have a great day!!  I am at the office and have only 1 meeting scheduled for the day right now. I will be so happy if I can get caught up, I am drowning in to-do's. I'm off...
Last edited on 28 February 2008 01:16 pm by mollymoo24
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 29 February 2008 03:49 am |
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Bag Lady
Since my 18P pants are really baggy now I went to the Avenue and tried on a 14P and they fit fine, I was really thrilled. Too bad they had front pockets that showed though the fabric though, I didn't realize it til I got home so I am returning them. At least I know now there is some hope for me to go shopping and find things that fit. That hasn't been the case the past couple of years and I essentially gave up on buying new clothes.
Went to our fave Mexican place for dinner. Had 2 chicken enchiladas verdes and a small bit of rice, stayed within my calorie plan. I talked L out of ordering the traditional camuch appetizer. No margarita, I just drank water. Somehow its not quite as fun when I can't go there and let loose for 2 hours. However, going there and letting loose was a big part of the indulgences of the past, I just can't do that any more and expect to achieve my goals.
However...I think I AM going to have a bit of queso fundido con chorizo for my birthday. I'll just have to run 20 bonus miles to burn it off. I should be OK if I start now, my b-day is not for another 5 weeks.
Workout 3.5miles: .5W 1J 2.5W Just couldn't get the jogging going. Hip stil bothering some. I am hoping this means its slowly working back into the correct position due to all this walking. Pace of workouts is improving tonight I did the first 3 miles in 48 mins. When I first started it took me 60 minutes. Hey, that's a 20% improvement!! Yay for me for going the extra .5 mile just to fill up the hour.
Tomorrow is Friday!! Happy Leap-Day Everyone.
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Theresa
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Posted: 29 February 2008 09:47 am |
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You are doing brilliantly and I hope the hip heals fully very soon. Thanks for your encouragement in my diary. We will get there!  one way or the other! 
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Beth
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Posted: 29 February 2008 12:44 pm |
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MM, congratulations on the 14P. What a milestone!
Realizing that every bite does count is also a milestone! I guess in life every moment and every bite counts, huh.
Thank the Cosmic Forces for moments of clarity!!!!
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 1 March 2008 01:32 am |
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On the Road Again...
We're on the highway heading out of town; L driving, me typing. Its about a 2 hour drive from our home to our weekend place in SW Michigan. Haven't been there in ages, and they get a lot of lake effect snow during the winter, so we're not sure if we'll be able to get in the driveway when we get there. ?? We have a pretty tough SUV so hopefully we'll be able to clamber through the snow somehow.
Thanks Theresa and Beth for your encouragement. I know I couldn't do this on my own, it means so much to have your support. You rock!
I finally got my TTOTM and now that I'm losing the water my wedding ring is feeling comfortably loose again.
No workout tonight - it's Friday after all, and stayed late at the office then came home, packed, and jumped back in the car. But I brought my workout DVD's with or I can go for a walk tomorrow if its decent out. There's always an exercise option if one is committed and uses her creativity.
HAPPY LEAP DAY 2008!!!!
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Beth
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Posted: 1 March 2008 12:33 pm |
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| Go girl! You deserve a break today. Hope you and L and the puppies have a wonderful weekend!
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 1 March 2008 11:27 pm |
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March
We made it into the driveway up here with nary an issue. Snow is very soft wet and packs easily.
Kicking of a new month with a sunny, crisp day up in Michigan with the dogs running free in a 3 acre dog park was a VERY GOOD THING. I felt the sun on my face and was drawn to the warmth and energy. I love the snow, but this has been a long winter due to so many overcast days.
So, the dogs are laze-about now, being good and tired after chasing their friends around. There's a wood fire in the fireplace which the entire family is enjoying immensely.
I started taking a walk into town this afternoon but my route was blocked due to snow, I took a shorter loop through the neighborhood, perhaps about 1.5 miles. Not too satisfied with my workout today. Also, I've clearly slowed down on my weight loss - I didn't expect that rapid pace to continue. I just looked back over my diary to get my bearings on how I am doing and I am healthily right on track to my next goal of 169 by March 15. This diary is so helpful in keeping my perspective.
The furnace at this house needs to be replaced, and soon, there have been some issues. Had someone out today and while they yet have to finalize the quote; will be be 3-4 grand (this includes them having to redo the chimney). Never fun but at least its not 10 grand. I want to get it done now so we don't have any more issues while we are dealing with L's situation but they need to wait until the snow melts off the roof. I sure hope they take credit cards...between the furnace and L's medical bills I'll earn a lot air miles this month!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ATU6mdSnNo
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 1 March 2008 11:27 pm |
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Just went back and did 10/10 lowers/abs, feel a bit better about the day now. 
Last edited on 2 March 2008 12:07 am by mollymoo24
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Beth
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Posted: 2 March 2008 12:33 pm |
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| Sounds like the weekend has been wonderful. I LOVE Ana Matronix!
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DeterminedGal
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Posted: 2 March 2008 03:28 pm |
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Wow!!!!! Just caught up on your diary. What an inspiration you are. 30 lbs. in 2 months. Dang, girl. YOU ROCK!!!!
Keep up the great work!
DG
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 3 March 2008 02:28 am |
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Out of Town Leads to Eating Out (Watch Out!!)
Being at the "Michigan house" we've eaten out frequently which we do for convenience. The primary reasons (excuses?) being that we have to handwash all the dishes here, the grill is snowed into the shed, and it makes little sense to fill the fridge for 2 days and end up throwing food out.
I tried to make healthy choices at the restaurants but am not satisfied despite asking for almost everything 'on the side'. Its almost impossible to do well. Mayo showing up on sandwiches. Large portions. Sandwich buns that were buttered then grilled.
Next time we are going to have to eat at home more. Tonight L wanted pasta and that appealed to me so what do we do...we jump in the car and drive 14 miles to an Italian place. We could have driven 3 miles to the grocery, bought Buotoni pasta and sauce, and at least I would know the calories I took in. Worried about calories I ended up selecting chicken vesuvio because it didn't contain pasta and is made with a white wine sauce (not a cream sauce). I thought it wouldn't be too high cal. However it was really good and I am finding recipes online for anything from 400 to upwards of 900 cals per portion. So I don't know. I started with a salad. I pulled the skin off the chicken and the dish was sparing on the potatoes so I'm not going too crazy about it. But I screwed up on my "Count first, eat last" rule and I need to hold myself accountable for it. [Wagging finger at screen right now].
How discontent I feel after 2 days mostly eating out and feeling deprived because I can hardly find anything safe to eat on the menu...and then not getting enough exercise. I can't wait get back home to my treadmill. It was harder than I thought getting exercise up here, with snow everywhere, the roads being a slushy / icy / skating rink, nowhere to walk safely and no possibility of wearing trainers anywhere outside. In the house, the single TV/DVD in the main room means that working out to a DVD is in the middle of everything/everyone and interrupts the TV entertainment. I just gave myself an idea though. I can use my laptop to play DVD's, or try burning my workout DVD's to my IPod and then I can go into one of the bedrooms to workout. Note this for next time. Also, need to get handweights.
Well it could have been much much worse, but next time, simply stated, I can do much better. Can't wait for spring!!
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 3 March 2008 06:22 pm |
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Before bed last night, after coming home from MI the scale back up at 175. Ack! However after not eating anything until about noon today it was down at 172. 3 lb food/water weight swing.
Stress got to me during L's cardiology appt today and I was overcome with nausea on the way to the car. Gotta pull it back together. Here I am sitting in the Drs office on what should be a day off taking care of my beloved husband, instead all the while frantically reviewing and responding to emails and vmails on some ridiculous price reductions which the sales teams need or the sky is going to fall. Now back at home still dealing with said problem. Then I just got the email that I have to reduce my emailbox from 4GB to 2GB by March 10, oh joy fun will THAT be. I only have 30,000+ emails on record at work....
I am going to go be sick now...
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Beth
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Posted: 3 March 2008 06:41 pm |
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I do not miss corporate, MM. Only the money. I think I was too conscientious. The laid back jock I always thought was stupid lasted longer than I did. He always said what they wanted to hear and laid low. He wasn't stupid. I was!
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 4 March 2008 03:41 am |
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L's blood pressure was running high but otherwise cleared for surgery by the cardiologist. They are switching his medication starting tomorrow to try to bring it down. I was really upset with myself for letting my job interfere and not being able to give him my undivided attention today. He's feeling very anxious and needs my support.
Workout tonight: 3 miles: .5W 1J .5W .25J .75W For some reason jogging heart rate running high, walking heart rate running low. Combination of Xanax and stress maybe? Sigh. Only 831 cals IN today, at least that makes up for the stealth mayo this weekend.
Beth thanks for stopping by earlier. Yep its about the money, and the insurance, I don't know too many people in corporate life that wouldn't rather be doing something else.
Tomorrow is my first appt. with the therapist. This should be interesting, I am not sure what to expect really but it can only help. I hope I like her!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtF_tZIWlFM
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Beth
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Posted: 4 March 2008 12:24 pm |
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| Good luck with the therapist! I'm glad L has been cleared for surgery. Keep us posted.
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 5 March 2008 03:02 am |
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I feel like a Spud
A bit baked and mashed and dull. Due to therapist appointment today after work got home late. Had dinner late. Not happy that I am not working out AGAIN but I really need to cut myself some slack as I am taking care of other things tonight.
I am not sure about the therapist's approach...I rather do like her but she specifically does NOT want to set goals. I am not sure that I think it is a good idea to make the investment of going there twice a week yet NOT have a plan for what I want to get out of it. But I am going to go with the flow and try it her way for a couple of visits at least, give it a chance to work.
I have an 80 minute hot stone massage scheduled for tomorrow after work, now that's the BEST kind of therapy. 
Only 700 cals in today. : ( I gotta go eat something else. I am down to 171 right now. 2 more lbs to my next goal. I love how much more comfortable my body feels with smaller thighs, how I fit better in the bathtub, how I got into my Liverpool Cavern Club souvenir T-Shirt from my honeymoon in 2002, how I look in my work clothes. L told me tonight (out of the blue) that he noticed that my butt is smaller. Oh Honey, what a nice thing to say.
Signed, Queen Molly Russet Spudmoo of Chicago, IL
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vgreet
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Posted: 5 March 2008 03:05 am |
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MollyMoo,
Just catching up. You are doing amazing things with the weight loss! I hope your appointment goes well. Hang in there. I'm sure everything will work out for you!
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Theresa
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Posted: 5 March 2008 09:51 am |
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You are doing so excellently at dropping off all of those pounds. Keep it up! You mentioned a little earlier in your diary how great it feels to fit better in the bath tub. I funnily enough also noticed this a few weeks ago and that was only with a 10 pound loss. I think when I get to 170 or so like you I might get scared of drowning in the huge bath!  You keep going girl!
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Beth
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Posted: 5 March 2008 12:50 pm |
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MM, congratulations on your recent weight loss. I am jealous of your hot stone massage. It sounds heavenly!
The very first positive thing your therapist did for you was to s top you from trying to organize your mental health like a corporate planning sheet. Corporate is such a sick place. I think the corporate bs is one reason so many people are on antidepressants, etc. You are expected to control the uncontrollable and if you can't, you are a failure. That is not failure, it is life! I still have a plan A, B and C for everything. It's in my blood. Do things usually turn out like I've envisioned and planned them? Heck no! I have to work really hard in my life to go easy on myself because I can't control everything around me. How can you set goals for your therapy when you really don't even know what's wrong? It will get better! It may get worse before it gets better, but it will get better! Hang in there! (Don't we say that a lot!)
Huggies to you. I've gotta get ready to take poor Joe to the hospital. This will be a long day.
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 6 March 2008 04:01 am |
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vgreet - hey girl, great to see you again. You've been sooo busy! Thanks for coming by with your support and don't lose touch. CPH and our friends here keep us on track!
Theresa - LOL no worries about drowning in the tub.  It is fun all the little things like that along the way which tell you how far you have come. When I flew to Orlando a couple of weeks ago - on the plane I noticed that I didn't have to extend the seatbelt as far as I used to.
Beth - girl, I really thank you. You have a lot of life's wisdom to share and you are so generous with sharing that wisdom. I have to laugh because you're post is exactly what I think my therapist would say (I think I'll just call her Dr. B from now on). You're hired. I think I can afford you, Dr. B on the other hand I think will be bankrupting me by May.
170 today. Another low cal day though so not taking it too seriously just yet. But it was still nice to see the scale hit that number.
Well, a major crisis truck at work this afternoon [we may be losing a major contract and the client is giving us 48 hours for a new proposal]. It was crazy adding that to 5 other deadlines but I still went to my hot stone massage [ME TIME]. I flew to the spa from the office - didn't get the full experience of relaxing before and lingering at the spa after, but I still managed to relax very nicely for 2 hours.
My masseuse noticed how much weight I've lost right away. I noticed that my muscles were easier to manipulate since I have been using them!
Just went and grabbed 2 pcs of cheese/veg pizza  to get cals up to 1000. I suppose its bad form to mention that you are eating pizza while you are typing on this site. Sorry.
Oh, even though I had the massage tonight I also worked out after I got home. I have another appt tomorrow night and didn't want to have 3 non-workout days in a row, so I did it: 10/upper 2.5 miles: .5W 1J 1W
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0tHMW-irwM
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Beth
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Posted: 6 March 2008 05:41 am |
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MM, you always send us to neat places. I'd never heard of Clannad. I love them and will look for a CD or downloads tomorrow. I usually stick to jazz, but they are great!
Time to explore new options!
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vgreet
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Posted: 6 March 2008 03:42 pm |
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| Wow MollyMoo. You are losing weight so fast, and it feels good when other people notice. You can mention pizza on this site. Once in a while it's good to indulge. Especially if you have calories to spare!
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 7 March 2008 03:53 am |
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Beth, curious if you'd like Beth Orton, she's great, you may recognize this song its one of her bigger "hits":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGWLKdtuaz8
I did laugh a little when you said that you were going to check out Clannad. That album has to be 20 years old. So I though I'd post something that's at least within the past decade.
vgreet, hi (waves)
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Tonight I went to see Dr. T who works with Dr. B and was evaluated for meds which I will be starting. It was very interesting appt. Then I went back to the office and stayed until about 9:30. My analyst was still there when I left. I brought the poor girl a turkey sandwich. She was there until 2 in the morning last night. I hate these clients who sat on our bid for 5 months then gave us 48 hours to revise it. I guess I should be grateful we are getting a 2nd chance. I used to do the all nighters, I never believed in making staff stay late while I went home. I just don't have the stamina to do that any more and I am going back in early to review her work. So that's all for now...gonna go say hi to a few folks and then off to bed! As planned, no workout, that means I need to workout Fri Sat and Sun this weekend.
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Beth
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Posted: 7 March 2008 02:29 pm |
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MM, I'll look up the Orton woman. I am going to inherit Joe's huge F250 diesel truck because he doesn't want to pay $4 a gallon to drive to and from work. He has this great stereo system, so I need some great new music to listen to as I drive around. That truck is huge. I'm so short, I have to climb into it. It's like driving a ship. No quick turns in that thing.
It's never too late to teach an old stubborn, stubborn dog new tricks!
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Beth
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Posted: 7 March 2008 02:38 pm |
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I definitely like the Orton woman. Her music is good enough to endure when she sings off-key to get to hear the rest of it. I wonder if that poor man in the video was going to jump out the window. I watched all of it to see and he never did.
Let's have a happy day! I think I'll get Joe to download some music for me. He's got all the latest toys so he can share.
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 8 March 2008 02:49 am |
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Oh So Many Things to Say
So the happy pills are apparently already starting to kick in because I am a bit of a chatterbox today and feeling a little calmer. But I am dead tired at the moment.
Stayed at the office late (what IS is about Friday night at the office, maybe that's the only time during the week things slow down enough to get something done). Got home at 9 and decided to not work out tonight, and just get in an extra long one tomorrow.
L wanted to go to the AYCE fish fry at the Irish place again tonight. So actually it was a good thing I worked late 'cause now I am happily enjoying a Turkey sand on whole grain bread, with whole grain mustard, with a pile of grape tomatoes, baked Tostitos Scoops and plenty of pico de gallo salsa. I wish L had made a healthier choice, our friends cancelled but he went over there by himself and ate the fish fry anyway.
Scale read 169 when I got home tonight. Waiting to see if it sticks at that level before celebrating.
Gotta work on a to-do list for this weekend so I can prioritize. Things are running a little crazy at the moment. Cheers to all!
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Beth
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Posted: 8 March 2008 11:36 am |
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| MM, that 169 sounds wonderful! Congratulations! Are your rings falling off your fingers yet? That's almost as much fun as being small in the tub!
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 8 March 2008 04:29 pm |
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Jenna Mammina
Beth since you like jazz I've got one more for you, I don't think Jenna is all that well known other than hardcore fans regionally. L and I heard her singing in a coffee shop one time and were immediately blown away by her vocal stylings. We ended up chatting with her between sets and that's how we found out her name.
Sample:
http://www.jennamammina.com/music/meantobe/lotusblossom.mp3
Home page with lots of samples and where you can order CD's
http://www.jennamammina.com/index2.html
CD's not available in stores - anyone reading, please check her out and let me know what you think!
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 8 March 2008 04:33 pm |
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I am halfway through my workout right now. I planned 30 mins of upper/lower/abs and then a minimum of 3 miles on the treadmill. However my heart rate really got up with the first part so I am taking a break before hitting the treadmill. I am afraid its a side effect of the medication I started; although if I am lucky its just from this morning's coffee.
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 8 March 2008 05:38 pm |
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OK I finished the treadmill portion. 3 miles: .5W 2J .5W.
It was a little concerning that my heart rate started in the 180's and went up to 202 while I was walking in the beginning. After I got going with the jogging though it settled down into the 150-160's which is where I usually try to keep it when I am on the treadmill. I'll take it resting again later and see if this was just a fluke.
On the good side, perhaps because I didn't do the treadmill for the 2 days, I jogged 2 consecutive miles. That's only the 2nd time.
Yay for a good workout day.
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 9 March 2008 04:52 am |
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| Just got back from a family 25th wedding anniversary function. It was a pretty good time. I kept the food and beverage consumption under control pretty well. Notably, I am not much of a dancer at this type of thing, yet I went out there and had fun and I didn't huff and puff. The improvement in my fitness is remarkable.
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mollymoo24
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