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mj36
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Posted: 13 January 2009 11:07 pm |
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| Heavy on the veggie, wish my plate had that tonight! Well, good for you and something for me to strive for.
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Maggie
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Posted: 14 January 2009 04:27 pm |
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Hi Diary and others
Yesterday was a great day. So why have I fallen off the wagon already this morning. I do know partly why, It is so bone chilling cold, but hey that is outside!! no excuse for baking cookies and eating some of the dough and then of course had to sample them. Not that good, won't have any more.
Did a short workout, now I need to repair the damage from the cookies . I am not able to exercise like I used too last year, at least not yet. Been increasing it a bit daily. So the best thing is portion control.
OK, off to make a big pot of vegetable soup, a better activity than baking cookies.
Perhaps, I will do better the rest of the day. Giving oneself a good pep talk sometimes works. I get so tired of this constant battle with weight and diabetes.
One never gets a rest from it. Enough crying in my beer, better to look up then down. There are much worse things.
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 14 January 2009 11:30 pm |
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| Enjoy your veggie soup, and stay away from cookies~
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Maggie
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Posted: 17 January 2009 12:56 am |
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Weighing in at 174, lost 1 pound, yaaaa
In spite of eating some cookies, Of course the cookies had oatmeal and lots of good things in them. It did my blood sugar more damage than my weight.
I am getting to be a home made soup junky. It is so comfy on a cold winter day.
It takes 3500 less calories to loose a lb. It works both ways also, you have to eat an extra 3500 calories to gain a lb. So I think most of us can catch our slip ups before it gets up to 3500 calories.
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 19 January 2009 04:40 am |
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| Congrats on the one lb loss. It's great to see results, right?
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Maggie
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Posted: 22 January 2009 04:52 pm |
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Good Morning Diary and Others
Thanks MJ, yes it does feel good to loose a lb.
I admire your diet which I read about in your diary. You have a very sensible attitude and the weight will come off. It is always so tempting to jump into weight loss and exercise like crazy. Eat nothing and then fall off the wagon and the cycle starts all over again.
Slow and steady is the way to go.
I was in a cafeteria yesterday and this girl came through with a huge plate of nothing but lettuce and radishes, cucumers and said she was really hungry.
I was so tempted to say so have a slice of brown bread and some protein with that salad. But of course I did not. Telling you guys instead...lol.
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 22 January 2009 10:48 pm |
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It is always so tempting to jump into weight loss and exercise like crazy. Eat nothing and then fall off the wagon and the cycle starts all over again.
Maggie, that is exactly the kind of behavior that got me to about 143 lbs @ 5'7" with a muscular body... a size 6. However, as soon as I started eating anything above 1100 calories, I gained. I need to try to do this in a more reasonable fashion. I think it feels worse to go from 143 back up to 179 than it would feel to get to about 155 and stay there.
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Maggie
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Posted: 23 January 2009 10:05 pm |
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Hello Diary and readers:
Weigh in day at 173.4
Slowly creeping down.
Wow mj 143 at 5 ft 7 and a size 6...terrific
It will be even better when you reach it the healthy way. We should feel good about ourselves everyday no matter what we weigh. What is special about me? Sometimes it is hard to think of something. But do it anyway, perhaps it is our eyes, our foot, our smile, the way we help others.
What compliments have you received most often over time. Not necessarily about weight but other things. Come on we can all think of something. The more the better. Lets see: Lets count the ways.
1. smile, that is a good one, we all look so much better when we smile. And as we loose weight the healthy way it gets wider and wider and includes ourselves, our families, our friends, strangers we meet, cyber space buddies and penpals.
Well I am off to eat an apple and it will make me smile, help make me slimmer and healthier. Ahh, so much good in one small fruit. I always have cheese or peanut butter with it to keep my blood sugar from spiking too high.
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 23 January 2009 11:25 pm |
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Yeah, a size 6- sure was nice while it lasted! I did manage to spend a significant amount of time at size 8, and what I liked best about that was being able to go into the store, knowing my size, and trying things on only to see that they actually fit and looked flattering! Now, I am more focused on covering lumps and bumps haha.
I see you lost another .6 lb- that's great, any loss is a success. Mine is slowly creeping down too, and I have to be happy with that, because before it was slowly (and then rapidly) creeping UP!
Enjoy your apple- I like mine dipped in PB. YUM!
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Maggie
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Posted: 25 January 2009 03:56 pm |
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Good Morning Diary and others
Yes, MJ shopping is so much nicer when a smaller size. I remember how thrilled I was to get out of the plus sizes, funny thing though I keep seeing things there I like!!! What's up with that?
Other times I look at things in the regular petite sizes and wonder would that work for me, is it too young for me, hard to loose one's insecurities. I am in a size 16 petite and that was my original goal when I started this weight loss journey. But I am not stopping there some of my clothes are getting too large except for the pants, on the hippy side that's me.
Course out in the country blue jeans and a t shirt are the norm. And this time of year parkas, mitts, scarves..ahhh waiting for spring. I do love winter though, it gives one a bit of a rest and quiet time.
Didn't make it to church this morning. Maybe I will do better in February when it is not so cold. Hubby never comes so am lazy about warming up the truck and taking off in -40 by myself.
Ah well, a novel I am writing. Have a great day all and remember to eat healthy and give thanks for all the good things in your life.
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 25 January 2009 10:08 pm |
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| I used to have a Lane Bryant card and got all my clothes there. I still walk by and see things that I would totally wear in my size. Sometimes I am jealous of the plus selection- but not enough to want to wear it! I was lazy about church too, but lucky for me there is a 7:30 p.m. mass whenever the local colleges are in session, so I should be able to make it tonight. It's a good way to start my week, centers me and gives me focus~
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Maggie
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Posted: 29 January 2009 09:07 pm |
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Weighing in at 173
Going into hospital tomorrow for more surgery. Don't know when I will get back into exercise mode again. In the meantime eating healthy and have been loosing most every week. It could be muscle loss and not fat!!
Hey, it must be fat at least I can think that if I want. Will build up muscle again when able to exercise.
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 29 January 2009 10:25 pm |
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| Yikes, surgery? I hope everything is OK. Don't worry about hurrying back to exercise, just make sure you take care of yourself!
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Maggie
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Posted: 5 February 2009 09:59 pm |
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Hi Diary and others:
Well surgery is over and I am recovering. Weighing in at 169.4
Lost a few lbs, must have been the clear fluids for a few days. Anyhow will try and hold it. For now just resting, hey I could get used to this, laying around all day or most of it. Trouble is it is pretty boring. Would much rather walk 2 or 3 miles. That will come.
Thanks MJ, I am taking care of myself as best I can.
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 6 February 2009 03:06 am |
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| Glad to hear you came through your surgical procedure intact, and with a weight loss too. Hope you are feeling better soon~
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Maggie
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Posted: 9 February 2009 04:37 pm |
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Good Morning Diary and Readers
Here it is Monday morning, a time to start fresh or renew our efforts to eat healthy and perhaps loose a little along the way. It is bound to happen, I have heard that on a perfectly balanced diet, excess fat cannot exist.
My test results came back good, so no further surgery at this time. I give thanks for that and it is a wait and see what happens in the next few months.
So I started this morning with 5 minutes slow walking around the house. My strength is coming back and able to do the basics of general housekeeping. I just shut my eyes when I see dusty corners as not able to vacuum yet.
You know it takes more muscles doing general work than you might think....every time you lift the teapot and pour a cup it is weight lifting. So I have started alternating hands.
Lets make it a great day, each of us thankful for the things we are able to do. And loosing weight is something we can control. Yes, we can.
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 9 February 2009 09:33 pm |
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| Glad to hear your test results were good and no more surgery is needed right now. Hopefully you can deal with your health concerns and get back to feeling stronger soon!
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Maggie
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Posted: 14 February 2009 09:30 pm |
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Happy Valentines Day
Doing well here, up to walking 20 minutes per day. Feels so good in the fresh air. Will weigh in tomorrow and report.
Keeping track of food intake, and going heavy on the veggies, so I am hardly ever hungry. Of course there are times when my eyes think I want something. Then I think will this do my body good or just make me feel bad after.
Not the whole answer but it does help.
So, hopefully I am on the road back to good health and loosing some more weight will help with that.
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 16 February 2009 06:36 pm |
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| Hey, Maggie, good to see you check in. Have V Day to you too!
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Maggie
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Posted: 18 February 2009 04:19 pm |
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Good Morning Diary and Readers:
I am still doing well with my recovery. Eating sensible and lots of veggies. Did gain l lb last week, it should be gone by weigh in this week.
Walking in the fresh air every day and doing some stretches and small amount of work with weights. Have to take it slow. Starting to go out and socialize some. Did read lots of good books this winter. In fact guess I could call it a couple of months of being lazy. Nothing like having a cancer scare to put things into perspective and make one count their blessings.
In some ways what one weighs is not that important and in others very important to regain or keep good health.
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 18 February 2009 07:45 pm |
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| Enjoy your walks in the fresh air. I took one myself yesterday and it made me so tired I had to take a nap haha! Glad to hear you are getting up and around more, and doing well in your recovery.
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Maggie
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Posted: 20 February 2009 10:18 pm |
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Hi:
Just returned from my walk and the North Wind doth Blow, so we shall have more snow. What I like about the walks is the wind in the fir trees and the call of the chick a dees, as they say here she comes, here she comes. There she goes. I enjoy the antics of the dog who is always so happy to walk.
I get to wave at the school bus and anyone else who happens to be driving by and sometimes stop to chat a little. And the fresh air always lifts my spirits. Then I can return to the warm house for a cup of coffee and an apple with cheese. At this point I congratulate myself and mark it on the calendar. I draw a heart for every day I walk.
Went to town yesterday and fun shopping around. I even did a little jig to the music on the radio, hubby says "You must be feeling better"
Cheerio
Maggie
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Maggie
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Posted: 27 February 2009 04:36 pm |
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Good Morning Diary and others.
My final weigh in for February and the New Year Challenge is 170
Have been keeping busy and staying on my meal plan for the most part.
Continuing to exercise about 30 minutes a day. So what else is there!!
Eat less, watch your portions, drink water, pray, exercise as one is able. and what will be will be. We can all do it a little at a time.
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 28 February 2009 12:40 am |
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| 170 is awesome! You will be in the 160's before you know it. Good job staying committed to the exercise. It definitely contributes to your great results~
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Maggie
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Posted: 1 March 2009 05:06 pm |
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Dear Diary and others
March 1:
New month and new spring challenge. Did workout with Leslie Sansone this morning, just the l mile and along with my outside walks in the afternoon. I will do at least one or the other every day and most days both.
I have decided to cut out beef from my diet. It won't be easy as I am a farm girl and we grew up on Beef, potatoes and veggies and of course mom's lemon pie. No pie either except on a rare occasion.
Thanks mj, hope to get into the 60's soon. Congrats on your digital scale, aren't they awesome. I have done so much better since getting mine. I weigh daily and keep a record. Measure once a month. Mark on my calendar when I walk with a heart sticker. Feel like I am a kid in Sunday School. But it does make me feel good to see all the hearts in a row and I don't like to see any spaces...lol..
My health is so much better and feels good to get back into the swing of things.
 Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 2 March 2009 07:09 pm |
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| I do love the digital scale because it keeps me more accountable... no more fudging results to fit what I want to see haha! I am looking forward to spring too, to get outside. Right now we are in the midst of a little snow storm, which makes me want to see spring even more! Thanks for reminding me about Leslie... haven't done her DVD's lately and need to get back into the swing of things. Maybe I will do a few miles of one today!
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Maggie
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Posted: 3 March 2009 01:53 am |
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Dear Diary and others:
I heard about the snow storm in your neck of the woods mj. Stay safe. Our winter has been very cold but not a lot of snow or storms at least not yet.
Did Leslie tape again today and went for walk after supper (a first for this year) Did pretty well with the meal plan. I hardly ever have a perfect day but keep on trying. Was cleaning out a desk today and found an old goal that I had written down. it was not dated. But said "I will not get any bigger" and you know that is still my goal, I would like to loose, hence my small goals on the spring challenge but if I don't get any bigger, that is progress also. It is so great to pull something out of your closet and Hey!! it fits, maybe even a little loose. Gosh, I even got to wear out a pair of jeans this past year instead of out growing them..lol.
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 4 March 2009 02:17 am |
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| I did Leslie again tonight too! Thanks for reminding me about her... sometimes I get into a rut and do the same thing til I am blue in the face. She has been a nice change-up lately. I love your goal of not getting any bigger. I have been frustrated with my very slow weight loss, but hey, at least I am not getting bigger! Thanks for a reality check!
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Maggie
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Posted: 6 March 2009 04:37 pm |
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Good Morning Diary and others.
Thanks mj for stopping by, you are a sweetie. Leslie Sansone has been a staple for exercising for me for about 5 years.
I am on my 6th year of slowly loosing weight. At one time I was up around 220 and decided one day to take control, I was scared because I had lost and gained so many times. But so far so good. Truly a 
Walk with Leslie done this morning, house tidied and ready to begin my day with some fun projects. Bought a few seeds the other day so think I may just start a few, it is still a long way to planting but hey it is fun to watch them grow. Even if they never get into the garden. Herbs are my favorite, love them on my windowsill.
Make it a great day...cheerio
Maggie
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Maggie
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Posted: 8 March 2009 08:01 pm |
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Dear Diary and others
Went to church this morning first time this year. It was good to see everyone again. So I did not get my exercise tape done yet, later today if all goes well.
Will weigh in tomorrow for the spring challenge, don't think there is any change. I just keep hoping, perhaps I should quit eating so much and lbs would go off. Find that hard to do. Portion control...I eat all the right things but too much of them.
So just plugging along here. I am ready for spring and all the work it brings. It is interesting how one looks forward to each season.
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 8 March 2009 11:42 pm |
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| Church... I missed it because I didn't know it was daylight savings time! I got up at 10, started to get ready, and my son mentioned it is 11... the service started at 10:30. ARGGHHH. Here I am working to make more time for church and trying to be better, and whooopssss! Glad you made it. Thanks for reminding me that is OK as long as I am moving along at whatever pace! Kudos to you for not giving up!
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Maggie
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Posted: 9 March 2009 04:44 pm |
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Good Morning Diary and others.
Oh yes, that time change always mixes us up. Takes a few days to adjust.
Blood sugar was 9.0 this morning. Whoops!! something has to change.
No weight loss either still 170
Had company yesterday and they brought chips and salsa. So I served it, of course and sent the bag home with them. But after they were gone there was a small bowl on the table full of them. Ate one or two then decided what the heck ate the whole bowl.
Now I know better and pretty soon didn't feel very well, so had some yogurt to hopefully help the situation. Didn't help.
Anyway, that was yesterday. Today is a new day and I am going to do better. Thank goodness for fresh starts. Cannot change the past so here's to a day of healthy eating for you, me and everyone. We can do it. I know we can.
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 10 March 2009 01:05 am |
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| Maggie, I love your optimism. It was especially timely today as I am coming off a string of bad choices myself last night... thanks for putting things in perspective~
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Maggie
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Posted: 11 March 2009 04:47 pm |
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Dear Diary and others
You are welcome mj, I try to stay positive and as you know it is not always easy.
Lately I have been thinking about plans. Plans are good but one must act on them. Just writing them on paper won't get the job done. Doesn't matter if it is cleaning your home, garden, your job or loosing weight. We must follow through.
That being said I made a new written plan today. It is very simple.
1. Diabetic meal plan.
2. Walk one mile a day 6 days a week.
3. Less beef, more fish. Add some soy products.
Today I wrote out my menu for the day. Giving it a try, but think I would be better off sweeping the floor or something. I have been planning meals in my head for years, usually 3 meals ahead. So really not sure writing it down will help. But we shall see.
Now all I have to do is follow through, the hard part. Anyway gotta get off my butt here and do something physical.
I have made a big pot of veggie soup this morning. Mmmm good for lunch with a bun. I will freeze some of it for another day.
Cheerio
Maggie
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Maggie
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Posted: 12 March 2009 06:13 pm |
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Good Morning Diary and others;
I am proud of myself. Did the 2 mile walk yesterday and today with Leslie. Am making progress in the more movement part. Was pretty tired after the 2 mile today so may only do l mile tomorrow. No sense burning myself out too soon.
Very cold here on the Canadian Prairies. Brrrr. The sun is shining and I feel good, no need to go outside. So am thankful I don't weigh what I want to but I don't weigh what I used to either. That is a good thing!! It will come slowly. I just need to keep trying and have patience (not my long suit).
Best of luck to anyone who reads this post. We can reduce our weight in a healthy way. One lb at a time.
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 13 March 2009 02:56 am |
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| Maggie, I think it is a good idea to balance longer workouts with shorter ones so you don't burn yourself out on it. Keep it up! Love my Leslie~
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Maggie
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Posted: 14 March 2009 05:36 pm |
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Dear Diary and Others
Workout done this morning, just one mile with Leslie and yesterday it was warm enough to walk outside so did about 3/4 of a mile. I love walking in the fresh air, as long as it isn't too fresh. A little icy underfoot in places which keeps one from striking out at a good pace. But soon spring will be here.
I was thinking about my tulips uner the snow and wondering if they were starting to waken up. I hope so, they are so cheerful in the spring.
Not much to report, have a good weekend and eat healthy. That's what I plan to do.
Cheerio
Maggie
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Maggie
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Posted: 18 March 2009 03:15 pm |
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Good Morning Diary and others
I feel like I am at a crossroads. Not sure which way I am going to jump. Seems like a lot of work and trouble keeping track of everything and I haven't lost any in March. So may take a month just to see what will happen if I focus on something else besides my weight. Will continue to exercise daily and hopefully healthy eating is a habit by now. Actually life is pretty good right now. So we shall see!!
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 22 March 2009 05:48 am |
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Maggie, I often wonder what would happen if I just stopped paying so much darned attention to the weight loss. But I worry I will end up right back at 234 lbs or worse...
I hope it works for you. It is frustrating to put so much thought and effort into something without results, so maybe trying another way will make things happen for you~
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Maggie
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Posted: 25 March 2009 04:28 pm |
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Good Morning:
Oh yes, mj that fear of going back up over 200 is very real. We must not let that happen. It has been a week of not writing or counting calories or meal plans. Have gone back to my old 1, 2, 3 diet as I call it.
At every meal 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 milk and all the veggies I want. small portion of protein and never more than 3 or a combination of the foods with carbs at any meal. I think it is more maintenance than loosing. Have started soy milk. Very little red meat. measure out 3 tsp of margarine in the morning. That's it. Make a plan in my head for one or two meals in advance. The rest of the time I busy myself with whatever needs doing. So far I have not gained any weight.
I don't recommend it to anyone but hope it works for me.
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 25 March 2009 04:45 pm |
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| Hmmm, I used to drink soy milk and use some soy products, might have to work a little of that in again. Also, the red meat... used to totally avoid it til I became anemic. I can eat tons of chicken or turkey for the same calorie content... might be worth considering cutting back on that again too. Thanks for the food for thought, so to speak. Need to remember what works and get going on a solid plan!!
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Maggie
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Posted: 26 March 2009 11:41 pm |
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Oh gosh, we know what works. Doing it is the problem. Sometimes seems everything works against us. Snow storm so we don't get to buy veggies..but hey we have to eat. Then an ice storm which makes it so slippery underneath, I tried today to walk outside but after slipping 3 times inched my way back to the house. So good old Leslie again.
I am thankful for the frozen products in my freezer and must continue to replenish them. Also I don't have fast food places handy or I would probably be there when I don't feel like making supper..lol. Speaking of which I better go heat up that pot of vegetable soup I made this morning. Spring where are you??? Made the soup with frozen stuff but it is still yummy.
Cheerio
Maggie
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Maggie
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Posted: 28 March 2009 05:04 pm |
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Good Morning Diary and others
Hey! I think spring is here, I feel it. Still freezing but I heard the call of a spring bird as I was sitting here waiting for the computer to warm up.
Went into town yesterday and now have a cupboard and fridge full of all the healthy foods to eat. Oatmeal for breakfast.
Also had more tests at the hospital. Keeping my fingers crossed they do not show anything. Hopefully a follow up only. Then hubby and I had a nice lunch out. We chose the buffet! I managed to have healthy things. One thing about a buffet, you can pick and choose. When you order you get what they bring you!!! And being a diabetic I need to eat something at noon time.
Hope you all have a pleasant week end planned. And that includes healthy choices. No starving and no bingeing. I type this to remind myself.
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 29 March 2009 10:10 pm |
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Maggie, your positive attitude will carry you through! Hope your test results show that you are healthy and well~
No starving and no bingeing... just a balanced approach~
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Maggie
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Posted: 30 March 2009 11:55 pm |
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Thanks mj. I try to keep a positive attitude. You know what they say if you complain no one listens anyway.
Had a good week end...went to an outdoor barbecue and yes I had a burger, a hot dog and pie
So to think positive I said OK this is your cheat day ENJOY
So today back to cottage cheese, tomatoes, toast and oatmeal so far today. Workout done, also a walk outside.
The sun is shining and am busy doing some spring cleaning on the inside of the house. Still too much snow for planting or anything like that.
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
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Posted: 31 March 2009 04:18 am |
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| Aren't you fed up with the snow? We had a dusting here today, but I work about 45 minutes away in "ski country" and there was about 1.5 inches on the ground when I got to work today... enough already! Your treats at the BBQ don't sound terribly out of line. Lots of protein to balance the pie.
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Maggie
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Posted: 1 April 2009 11:58 pm |
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Hi Diary and readers
Yes, mj I am tired of the snow. It is melting slowly and today was the first time I could walk in my runners and not heavy winter boots. So went a bit farther and of course their was a skunk!!! Boys always something!! It did not bother me or the dog but now will have to watch for it. 6 hungarian partridges were having a lunch on the bit of grass in front of the house. They are so cute to watch.
Well 1/4 of this year is gone and I am going to try and do better for the next quarter. I was not happy with what my doctor told me says I am too fat ...sure didn't mince words, maybe that is what I needed. This was a new specialist I went to see and we didn't get off to a great start. I waited 3 hours to see him!!!anyway I guess he likes to operate on skinny people. We are trying something else first. Asked him if I should go on a diet he said NO, wouldn't do any good anyway. Seems all my hormones are out of whack and too high estrogen makes one fat. Heck, I thought it kept you young. So gave me something that he says "May put on weight"
To be fair to him, he had emergency surgery to perform and maybe it didn't go well or something??
I am going to show him!!! But really makes me want to cry. No too positve here today. I didn't tell him I had already lost 25 lbs and kept if off for 5 years. Perhaps, I should have.
Anyways on with the show.
On the up side I got a hair cut today and feel like a new woman.
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mj36
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Posted: 2 April 2009 02:35 am |
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| The doc sounds terrible! I refuse to see someone with a bad bedside manner. I once went to a gastroenterologist who told me I was overly emotional and anxious, needed Xanax, and had irritable bowel syndrome... all within 15 minutes of entering the room. FYI, I actually have bile reflux disorder along with acid reflux, gastritis, and mild colitis... which I learned when I switched to a doc who listens, has a caring manner, and makes it easy for me to talk about my symptoms and answer questions! Emergency surgery or not, he sounds EVIL!! But, if that motivates you to "show him" hey, that would be OK too, right? I like how you thought of things in terms of quarters of the year. The next quarter ends when my summer break starts... so I am setting a goal- lose 12 lbs this quarter!! Then I can set my next quarterly goal. It is like stocks- we can check our dividends!
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Maggie
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Posted: 2 April 2009 04:34 pm |
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Good Morning Diary and Others
Me and that doc didn't get off to a very good start. I will give him one more chance as my family doctor says he is the best in his field. My gynecologist says he is an excellent surgeon. He did not say fat that was my word. When I calmed down some I realize he was telling me the high estrogen causes one to put on weight. So is it a loosing battle, we shall see. Not that I weigh that much 170 but have a very small frame and barely 5 ft. tall. In the good old days I weighed 104, sigh. Then came children, who are grown now and flew the nest. As I said to hubby we are back where we started just him and me.
Anyway enough about that. Have lots of work to do today and the sun is shining, the snow is melting. It is a great day the Lord hath made. I must take advantage of it, eat healthy, go for a walk, do the best I can with what I have. No sense crying for the moon.
Make it a great day as we start the second quarter of this year.
Cheerio
Maggie
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mj36
Senior Member
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Posted: 2 April 2009 11:42 pm |
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| I am glad to hear he didn't say fat... it does sound like he is trying to explain that the estrogen causes the weight gain? All I know is, when I was having some issues and had to have gyno surgery, my guy was amazingly comforting and helpful and thorough, and I am so glad that we had a good connection because it was a scary and trying time and those characteristics were quite important to me then! Hopefully you will have a better experience when you return! His qualifications definitely warrant another try...
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