tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193192618503459902024-03-12T16:23:20.284-07:00Pam's fight to lose weightMarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19319261850345990.post-60452426529611759372014-07-31T12:20:00.003-07:002014-07-31T12:20:47.332-07:00My husband's first time on the scale.Sorry it has been a while been super busy here. I wanted to say first our home scale only goes to 400 lbs so my husband has not been able to weigh himself unless hew as at the Dr.'s that is until today. He weighed in today at 398.1. Give up the whoop whoops for him.<br />
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My daughter Dennise's last weigh in was 297, and mine was 378.6 as of this morning. The Dr. said it would be hard for me to lose weight because one I am a girl, my age, and because my kidney's just can not get rid of the toxins as fast as healthy kidney's which slows down the weight loss greatly.<br />
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So time to eliminate diet soda from my diet which will be really hard, but something that just needs to be done. After reading what it does to my kidney's on top of the damage I have had since I was a child, it has to go. I know when we have pizza I will want it really bad, but will try to do something else that is fizzy in our Soda Stream with healthier ingredients to appease my fizzy addiction.<br />
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It is so much easier to do this together, we all keep each on target. Here is to more weight loss here in Marksville and healthier lives for all.MarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19319261850345990.post-7064521904514648132014-06-20T16:14:00.003-07:002014-06-20T16:14:59.574-07:00Losing weight here in MarksvilleI didn't think I would be back this soon but here I am. My husband had to take my daughter to the Dr. today for her headaches so he stepped on the scale. If you remember he started out at 423 and today he is 416 so the water and diet is working. As for me I was at 379.8 the other day but with it being during that time of the month I can bloat up to 30 pounds so I won't be able to tell my real weight until a few days after. <div>
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Some of you who have read my other blogs know that my husband had a injury at his job last February which caused a total quad tear in his left leg. After surgery and 3 months of being locked out in a brace, not being able to move very much, unto crutches with the brace for months, then learning to walk again once the brace was able to be moved to more positions, losing the brace, now using a cane, weight had it's toll.<br />
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I remember the first time he stepped on a scale after losing the brace, it was a scary number to say the least. Time has gone by and last week I noticed when my husband itched his leg there were indentations. I asked him how long it has been like this. He tell me months. I knew at once it was edema and my daughter confirmed it when we showed it to her.<br />
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I had to take my grand daughter to the Dr.'s and while there brought up my husband's leg swelling and he wanted him to be seen before the end of the week. He had an appointment with is leg Dr. who also wanted him to follow up with his Dr., so I talked him into making an appointment but before the appointment he had problems breathing on that really hot day that week and also had an increase in wanting to sleep so we went to the hospital.<br />
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The ER was full but from the moment he walked through the doors they were attentive to getting tests done right away. EKG, blood tests, X-ray, Ultrasound, and finally a Cat-Scan. The only time we really had to wait was the last hour for the radiologist to read the results.<br />
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Thankfully everything came back clean except for him having the edema in the legs, so they ordered him Lasix and told him to follow up with the Dr. Friday we went to his appointment. They confirmed edema, ordered him more Lasix as the ER only gave him a 5 day supply. They said how very lucky he is to have had this for months with no damage to anywhere else in his system and to keep it that way he needs to lose weight.<br />
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Mind you he has an appointment with the Spine Dr. because he has had pain in his back since the injury at work and at this time they have pretty much ruled out that it is from him learning how to walk again so they are pursuing a better answer for his pain. Walking is quite painful for him and since that is the best way to lose weight he has been held back by the pain.<br />
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He is now on a 1500 calorie diet as well as taking Lasix, and drinking what us girls call spa water. His starting weight was 423 and has an appointment back with the Dr. early July. Until he reaches under 400 lbs our home scale will not be able to record his weight loss so be patient for an update on the numbers.<br />
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We are both hoping by doing this together we will have results that make us both healthier. Wish us luck!<br />
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I keep telling myself every ounce I take off is that much better for my body, and moving will be easier as well. I thank all of my followers for their support and hope that others will never give up the fight to lose weight. Everyone has to find something that works for them, and for me at least so far it was taking medication for my Fibroymyalgia.<br />
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I will ride this weight loss as for as it will go and hope that my energy to move will increase as the pounds come off.MarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19319261850345990.post-87813406187323213222014-05-24T16:37:00.001-07:002014-05-24T16:37:14.764-07:00Lower number on the scale I am so excited to report that I am down to 382.1 as of this morning. I had a lot of stress this week but made it through with the scale being lighter, which doesn't happen often. I love to rely on chocolate when I am down. Would love to be back down to 360 like last year and continue to see lower numbers over the next year.<br />
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With my currant knee injury I see even a greater need to lose weight. I was able to get outside and start the ground for the garden. Our rake was cracked and while working on the compost pile it snapped off the rest of the way, so we need to find a new one. Hoping to get to breaking up the soil tomorrow and maybe even planting if all goes well.<br />
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Until the next check in wish me luck! Good luck to all who are reading that are also trying to lose weight.MarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19319261850345990.post-81974585681395350572014-05-20T18:31:00.001-07:002014-05-20T18:31:44.164-07:00Knee injury and weight up date.I wanted to stop in and give a weigh in update. I am at 386 even as of yesterday. We have been so busy with the kids, finals for Dennis, and then last week I was in the store and went to move in a different direction and I heard something pop in my knee.<br />
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My knee was quite painful for a few days so I rested, elevated it, and only walked when I had to. Today I was able to get my merchandising job done as well as go to my daughter's choir concert. It doesn't feel a hundred percent but it is no where near as painful as it was.<br />
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I think the knee just might have just been sprained or something but will monitor it just in case. So the numbers are still moving down so that is good news all the way around. On top of the knee I have been feeling dizzy and nauseous. It has regressed a bit so I hope to be able to move a bit more now that that seems be settling and my knee is on the mend.<br />
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<br />MarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19319261850345990.post-8448650900732762792014-04-29T12:38:00.000-07:002014-04-29T12:38:08.599-07:00Happy Birthday to me!Today I was able to get on the scale and low and behold it said 386.7. We are still seeing lower numbers so glad, every pound I take off is less weight on my joints and bones, which I am hoping will mean less pain in my body overall.<br />
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Yes today is my birthday the big 4-2 but it doesn't really change much. I am still me.<br />
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<br />MarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19319261850345990.post-50937955491108010282014-04-26T10:27:00.000-07:002014-04-26T10:27:01.596-07:00Starting all over again.So here I am almost 6 months later and boy what a ride it has been. Shortly after my last post our medical changed over from medicaid to a HMO and they refused to pay for my medication and the Dr. was forced to prescribe other medications.<br />
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The first made me so sick I couldn't even get out of bed other then going to the bathroom, and the pain was worse instead of better so we stopped that and started another medication which took away some of the pain but made me really mean. I had finally had enough when one day I had lost it so bad that I almost hit my daughter, and I don't mean just a spanking, I was ready to really hurt her.<br />
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Thankfully I was able to stop myself and took her in my arms and said I was stopping my medicine and calling the Dr. After a call to my Dr. the nurse called back and said they would try again to get the insurance company to approve my medication with the new results from the other medications but there might be a chance they would deny it and all I would be left with would be pain management.<br />
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So the wait began and a few weeks ago my insurance company called me and said that my medication was approved for a year, which really made me happy, so happy in fact I was crying with relief. Finally I could take the medicine again that was working, but then the thought came what happens in a year? Not sure but we are taking it one step at a time.<br />
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I started my medication on the 18th and I started at 395.8 up again without the medication and less movement because of the pain. I am happy to report that I am now down to 390 and hoping to see the numbers on the scale to continue to get smaller.<br />
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Keep me in your prayers that the insurance company will keep paying for my medication and that I keep losing weight. I need this for my health and so that I can be here for my family for years to come.<br />
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I hope to be able to report back here soon with more great news.MarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19319261850345990.post-24073653571699676432013-11-24T12:09:00.001-08:002013-11-24T12:09:26.071-08:00Happy with the lower numbers.I am so happy to report that as of this morning I weighed in at 374.4 down almost 10 pounds from my last post. This is just with taking my medication and being able to do some of the housework around the house. My back pain finally subsided which was just a big knot of tissue in my back that needed a little help releasing.<br />
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This morning was the first day that I really got some housework done besides doing dishes, or folding laundry. The upstairs is pretty clean but the downstairs needs some tender loving care. Will get to that in the next couple of days while preparing for Thanksgiving. Again thank you all for the support you continue to give me.MarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19319261850345990.post-23379433567131923662013-11-06T09:21:00.001-08:002013-11-06T09:21:53.492-08:00Ups and DownsHello everyone just a update since it has been so long. My lowest weight so far has been 360. It was all going well until August hit and we found out our insurance had been cut off. Some of you may know my husband fell back in February at his job and ended up with a total quad tear which needed an operation right away, and left us living on Workman's comp. Well in August they laid workers off so our insurance ended leaving me and my husband without a way to get our medication, without letting other bills like rent get behind.<br />
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We chose to go without our medication. We applied for medicaid but it took until October 1st for it to kick in, and November 1st for our new insurance to start up, which left me without medication, and therefore all of the pain came back as well as all of the other side effects of Fibromyalgia. With that the exercise stopped and the pounds started to come back topping the scales at 394, yet the biggest I have ever been.<br />
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Last week was the first time since I had started my medication back up that I saw the scale move which was down 9lbs. So currently I am at 385. Yes a bigger number and new starting point, but the scale is going back down which is what we want.<br />
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There needs to be a way for people to be able to get their medication so that when their insurance is canceled they do not have to be put in a situation like our family was. Luckily no one got ill or hurt during the time we did not have insurance, but what about those out there that have no insurance and have cancer, diabetes, or other life threatening illnesses. They need to be able to get their medications, see the Dr. and not have to worry about if they are going to pay their rent or get their medications each month.<br />
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It is just sad that people have to make those choices. I am thankful we were able to get assistance and we are back on the mend. Keep our family and all of those out there who have illness in your prayers that they are able to get the medical care they need to be stronger, healthier, and happier. Everyone deserves to live a long and happy life.<br />
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<span class="userContent">So here I am battling weight loss on top of finding out I have Fibromyalgia and yesterday my daughter had a hike with her Daisy Troop. Originally I was going to send my daughter, didn't know if I would be up to it, but I decided to go not having any idea how long the hike would be. </span></div>
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all I could think was that I was going to let my daughter down, but I swallowed my tears, telling myself just one step at a time. Guess what? This 360 pound mama made it the whole way and I am so proud of myself. I broke a sweat, and I felt energized after it was all over. Yeah Me.</div>
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<br />MarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19319261850345990.post-19305423542437343742013-04-02T23:27:00.003-07:002013-04-02T23:27:30.959-07:00Health updateI was getting ready for bed and thought I would check in. I went to my Dr.'s appointment yesterday and he was very excited to see the numbers on the scale going down for the second month in a row. We decided to keep the Fibromyalgia medicine where it is, because I am doing so well with it and seeing how I do over the next 3 months. I am still getting tired, but that is what the other tests that he wants to do should answer. I did tell him about the few days I had pain that was not due to the arthritis in my back and that I had done a lot that day, and he told me to take things slow he doesn't want me getting hurt trying to do too much at one time. <br />
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He said I have been in pain so long, and now that I am feeling better, there is a big chance that if I overdo things that I could hurt myself. So I will take my days one by one and go from there. I love the Dr. we have for our family and that he helped me figure out what was wrong with my body. It took some time between insurance changes, and our busy lives, but now I am feeling better, and have been able to do things I couldn't do for so long that I just want to get it all done. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1AvIQNkgsngbs9q7IMQqhVS6LLCE_GwYpplCnbr9-yKNXEclL7F5x8hvjetyVD8-tYeQ2ZwLbv9ftNccP3awnYtZD5Nri9DOBurvdSLXUYqDB-SJ0Z4Hu92uiN4_e-1w-WONWQ76CNhQ/s1600/IMG_0030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>MarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19319261850345990.post-35885615330082422962013-03-30T10:00:00.002-07:002013-03-30T10:00:18.823-07:00Weigh In.I wanted to check in and tell you how I was doing. I am down to 366 as of this morning. I hadn't weighed myself in a while due to taking care of my husband, and then getting sick myself. Don't worry though it was just a cold, although during it I didn't get on the tread mill I am now back on the saddle.<br />
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After seeing the Dr. at the beginning of the month I now know I have Fibromyalgia. I am currently taking medicine for it although I hate the thought of having to take medicine for the rest of my life. Good news though my Vitamin D count finally went up. Not enough to take me off of the supplements, but enough to know that my body is finally absorbing it. I also found out that I am not anemic for the first time in my life. That is amazing news in of itself. <br />
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I have a very good outlook on my life for the next year. With the medicine I am able to do things I haven't been able to do for years. I still get tired easily but how much I have been able to get done around our home out weighs the tiredness by a landslide. I hope to return soon with more good news and a lower number on the scale. Until then take one moment at a time, and stay healthy.<br />
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MarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19319261850345990.post-80503760501968676282013-02-26T13:06:00.003-08:002013-02-26T13:06:41.744-08:00Back on TrackI wanted you all to know that I had ballooned up to 383 and change as of February 5th , but I am back on track. I am down to 370.6 which is a bit above my last post but still less then I was on the 5th. Since my last post I have seen the Dr. and they think they know one of the problems I might be having but I won't know for sure until I see the Dr. next week. <br />
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I love to walk, but I have a low tolerance for what kind of weather I will actually walk in. I have always wanted a tread mill, so as a early birthday present this year, my husband ordered me one. I love it. It is club sized and has a great warranty so I am hoping it keeps me on track with my goals ahead. <br />
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As you can tell I need lots of encouragement to keep me motivated, and having this equipment is a big motivator for me. I am three days into working out and doing well so far. The first time I used the treadmill I was a bit disoriented when I got off, but I am doing much better now that I am getting used to it. Another motivator was getting a new pair of walking shoes, which I badly needed. My last pair were smooth on the bottom from walking. <br />
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My husband is currantly home because he had fallen at work on the ice and pulled everything away from his knee cap. He had his operation the same week it happened and is non weight bearing for at least the next 6 weeks. We are pretty much home except for Dr.'s appointments or shopping, so that opens plenty of time up for me to stay on track with my goal of staying active. <br />
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I am thankful for all of the support I have recieved during my fight to lose weight thus far. Here is to lower number in the next few months and a healthier outlook on life.MarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19319261850345990.post-65867178184237538652012-08-25T05:59:00.001-07:002012-08-25T05:59:15.397-07:00I wanted to do a quick weigh inLife as you know is quite busy and even though I have been getting on the scale I just haven't gotten here to share with you. I am currently at 368.2 Whoot whoot. That is down from 382.6. I was stuck at about 374-376 for a while and I guess I finally broke out from that weight, although I wasn't sure about it. I did add in a few extra walks, other then that the only change I had made was drinking more water, so one step at a time. <br />
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Dennis is thinking about getting us a tread mill so that the girls can keep running, and I can keep walking come the colder months. Guess if we do that will be the big Christmas Present this year. Ok well that is it for this week. See you again on Monday, I hope.MarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19319261850345990.post-7066954503261213322012-07-31T07:47:00.003-07:002012-07-31T07:47:33.921-07:00Week 6 mini Challenge<strong>WEEK FIVE CHALLENGE:</strong> Love Thy Self. Write yourself a Love Letter. This may sound corny, but please give it a try. Use this neat website <a href="http://www.futureme.org/" style="color: #a021bb; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">here</a> that lets you write your letter now and schedule delivery for a future date. This can help you focus right now, and again down the road. Here are some ideas on what to write...<br />
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• Tell yourself you awesome you are<br />• What are you fighting for? Why do you want to lose weight?<br />• What you've accomplished today, this week, the past month...<br />• Your strong habits, things you're good at<br />• What you love about yourself<br />• Words of encouragement to 'Lose the Marathon'<br />• How you are going to feel when you hit your goal? What are you capable?<br />• Be sure to thank your{future}self for taking the vow to change your life in healthy ways.<br /> There is no need to share your letter with anyone else. This is a personal challenge that only you can benefit from. I hope you take five minutes out of your busy schedule to love yourself this week! <a href="http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=79159444bb60155233596cc3c&id=2bcb3db937" target="_blank">Source</a></div>
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Will update later.</div>MarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19319261850345990.post-19790229320647325352012-07-31T07:45:00.001-07:002012-07-31T07:45:04.007-07:00Weigh inSorry I didn't get a weigh in last week but we needed a new scale. I am happy to report that I am down this week to 374.4 whoot whoot finally. I have been quite busy and need to get to the last challenge as well as uploading the pictures form the 7 days journal. Things have been busy in Marksville. Hope to report a lower number again next week.MarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19319261850345990.post-63820914717103786602012-07-17T11:06:00.004-07:002012-07-17T11:06:35.564-07:00Week Five Mini ChallengeSo this week, I'm challenging you to create a Photo Food Journal... for 7 straight days. Take a picture of <u>everything </u>you eat. And I really encourage you to create a public photo album of your own. At the end of everyday, share your eats with your friends. Hold yourself accountable to every little morsel that goes into your mouth. As always, you are welcome and encouraged to share your personal experiences in our FB Group Discussion. <a href="http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=79159444bb60155233596cc3c&id=aa3d2f8f34" target="_blank">Source</a><br />
Oh this should be fun I will be sure to put up a link to the page where you can see my photos of what I ate each time. This might just work for me. You can find my food journal which will run from Today being Tuesday till next Monday evening at <a href="http://www.gather.com/viewAlbum.action?albumId=36665" target="_blank">Pegasus72 Gather 7 day food journal photos</a>.MarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19319261850345990.post-46943151544228570062012-07-17T10:02:00.002-07:002012-07-17T10:02:50.660-07:00Monday weigh in on TuesdaySorry I was a day late but with the heat I didn't get on here. I weighed in at 376.9 which is the same as last week. Like I said it has been hot so there has not been too much activity going on. I have been sleeping a lot but hope for a break in the heat so I can get moving. I am one of the lucky ones who get heat exhaustion, or heat stroke very quickly. My mother said it was because of my complexion. Who knows. I guess I need to come up with exercises that I can do inside the house when it is cooler at night. Although it really hasn't been all that much cooler, I will still have to push myself just a little harder and see if I can move the scale next week. Wish me luck.MarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19319261850345990.post-53754093453331005472012-07-09T18:20:00.000-07:002012-07-17T10:15:01.830-07:00Week Four mini challenge<br />
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<strong>WEEK FOUR CHALLENGE:</strong> Our actions are inspired by our thoughts. If we can change the way we think, we can begin to change the actions we take. So this week's challenge is a focused exercise on POSITIVE SELF TALK. Be your own best cheerleader and uncover some of your inner challenges that may be holding you back. No more excuses! Throughout this week, identify your negative thoughts and create positive self talk to battle setbacks. <a href="http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=79159444bb60155233596cc3c&id=fb5569b537" target="_blank">Source</a><br />
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I won't ever lose any weight. I can lose a little at a time.<br />
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I ate too much. I will just scale a bit back at my next meal.<br />
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People saying things about my weight. Think of the positive things in my life.<br />
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Wanting to give up. I can get through another day.<br />
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This week I was sitting outside of my son's house while my daughter was using the bathroom, and Dennis was dropping off money for the T-shirts we ordered, and there were kids yelling at me "Hey Fat Lady stop looking at us". I hadn't even looked at them till they said it, but they kept chanting it, and you know what I let it get to me, and by the time Dennis and my daughter got back out to the van I was really upset about it. My husband knew something was wrong right away. It still bothers me, because people are always mean to each other. Doesn't matter if you are really thin because people will still find something to pick on you about. Made me want to give up all together, but you know what? I haven't I am still here and ready to take on the scale again next week. </div>MarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19319261850345990.post-33370030064207875352012-07-09T18:18:00.002-07:002012-07-09T18:18:43.854-07:00Week Three Mini Challenge<strong>WEEK THREE CHALLENGE:</strong> Too many times while dieting, we plan our healthy meals, but breakdown with hunger in the middle. Snacks are vital to keeping your energy up and controlling appetite between meals. A healthy low-calorie snack can get you safely from lunch to dinnertime without a chocolate raid. So this week's challenge is to <u>create 7 different snack ideas that are appetizing to you</u>. Keep them under 200 calories per serving. Be creative and yummy. Plan one for each afternoon (or morning) this week, so that you look forward to snack time. If you're on the go, package them all up so they are easily accessable. Please share photos of your favorite snacks in our FB Group Discussion. <a href="http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=79159444bb60155233596cc3c&id=0c96a1bf82" target="_blank">Source</a><br />
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7 snacks all under 200 calories? I think I can do this. <br />
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A apple or banana with peanut butter. <br />
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Carrots dipped in thousand islad dressing<br />
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Fruit salad <br />
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Rice cake, apple butter, and cottage cheese<br />
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Hummus and celery<br />
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<br />MarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19319261850345990.post-24117891873891039912012-07-09T18:04:00.000-07:002012-07-09T18:04:30.152-07:00Weigh in MondayHello everyone my weight for today is 376.9 which is up a 1/2 pound but it was vacation week with a trip to the buffet, olive garden, ice cream, wings, dunkin, donuts and a huge 4th of July party at my Aunt and Uncles house which included all of my family favorite foods that I only get once a year and haven't had for the last 4 years, so next week I will have to kick butt.MarksvilleandMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02832313747256220852noreply@blogger.com0