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  • 2Hands4me
    2Hands4me Member Posts: 484
    edited March 2011

    Checking in -

    Friday check in - 3 point

    Water intake - 7 points

    Weight down 1.2 to 187 - 2 points 

    New E-lab low - 1 point

    Exercise - 8 points

    Extra Credit - 1 point - Ignored the brownies at work, took my lunch instead of buying their wonderful chicken quesadillas! 

    Total points for this week - 22

    I learned today that Costco, and some other stores here, carry flavored Greek yogarts. They are high in protein, natural, no aspertame. Definitely want to try some of these.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited March 2011

    I used to make my own yogurt.

    I wonder why I stopped it

    Thanks 2Hands4me I might start doing it again.

    I consume a lot of yogurt.

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  • bookart
    bookart Member Posts: 564
    edited March 2011

    Roadrunner checking in at my usual middle of the night - still Friday to me.

    3 pts for Friday check-in

    7 pts for water - haven't had any problem sucking it down this week

    3 pts for exercise - gym once and raking leaves once

    no weight to report - didn't make it to the gym, no scales at home.  I'll check it tomorrow.

    13 pts total

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited March 2011

    O2b, good luck on your Power Trip.  You will get plenty of exercise.  Magic Mt. is built on a hill, and there is a lot of uphill walking.

    Congrats to those who hit thier lows this week.  To those who did not, don't dispair you can pick yourself up and keep going.  It has been a long road these past twelve months, and I have only lost about 11 lbs.  But I have been able to keep going down or maintaining.  That feels good, and I know I am healthier for it.  Acknowledge your accomplishments and focus on the long term goal.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2011

    Ditto what Meece said.  Dec 2009 I was 203 lbs and now hovering around the 25 lb loss mark so over time it will come off.  Look at me, I recovered from the 2 lb carrot cake I ate this week.  Going out now for a walk before heading into NY to have lunch with prodigal DS!

    Enjoy your Saturday my friends.

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited March 2011

    Checking in for the Roadrunners.  had a really bad day at work yesterday, never thought about getting on the computer, so I'm checking in late.

    water intake = 6 points

    exercise 134 minutes = 4.5 points

    weight same = 1 point

    sorry, runners, I'll make sure to check in on time next week. 

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  • samsue
    samsue Member Posts: 757
    edited March 2011

    NM sorry to hear you had a bad day at work. Not sure what you do but any bad day at work is not fun.... Hope you're off today and able to do what you need for yourself. Congrads on keeping your weight the same. Sometimes when work is stressful I gain.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited March 2011

    Today I did some good things.

    PF cookies were Buy one get one free. I touched it, smelled it but i put it right back.

    I wanted so bad to have some Gorgonzola cheese. As I was almost picking a small piece I thought of my E-LAB sisters and put it back.

    I thought I should share this with you.

    Im giving myself an extra point next week. Wink

    Only bought gold fish to snack.

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited March 2011

    Sheila!!!!

    Way to go!!!!

    Great choices!!!!!!

    I'm so proud of you!!!!!!!

    You, too, NativeMainer!

    As samsue already said, maintaining -- even in the midst of stress, or especially in the midst of it, seems reason to rejoice to me.

    We all are to be congratulated for being in a program. Results will vary, week by week, but continually stacking good choices one on top of another will result in a cord of wood over time.

    I believe that the ten pounds I have lost in the year with ELAB are the tough ones. I give the lab all the credit in the world for giving me the support to continually make better choices.

    YEAH!!!!!

    Several hitting their all-time low this week. LOVE hearing that news & celebrate for each individual making that announcement.

    LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!

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  • don23
    don23 Member Posts: 512
    edited March 2011

    Hello little birdies! I am checking in Team Hummingbirds a few days late because I was on vacation in Hawaii. The weather was awesome. I had a great time. Came home today with temperatures in the upper 20's. I am freezing right now. The only points that I may be able to record is for exercise. I did a lot of walkiing especially on the beach but really can't measure the time. Maybe 3 pts. for exercise? I usually weigh myself everyday but am afraid to get on the scale. I think I will wait until the end of the week to do that. I wouldn't be surprised if I gained five pounds on this trip. Between the mai-tais (they were really, really good) and all the eating out I am afraid to see the damage. I am going to work very hard at being good this week and hope to be able to report not too bad results. I have to stay motivated. 

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  • zogo
    zogo Member Posts: 20,329
    edited March 2011

    don23, Good for you that you let yourself enjoy the food (and beverage!) on vacation.  And what a great way to help work it off with walks on the beach! Sounds Wonderful

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  • suzwes
    suzwes Member Posts: 1,740
    edited March 2011

    Oh dear, I fear I've been a vewy bad influence in posting my diet the other day!!!  My favorite items were the wine and the ice cream.  But after my awful weigh in on Friday, I will be foregoing that dietWink

    I'll get a total for the Rockin' Robins in a while Meece.  I didn't get on yesterday, I had lunch with some Michigan BCO friends.  It was a very nice day.  Val Jean - you have to join us next time!

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited March 2011

    ROADRUNNERS       Point          Weight

    seyla                          18               170

    Ainm                           34

    badger                        24               184,5

    bookart                        13

    NativeMainer               11.5

    Patmom                        23             188

    patoo                             19             180.4

    ronqt1                                Absent

    Samsue                         22              143.5

                                                                                                        TOTAL Points 164.5

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  • bcincolorado
    bcincolorado Member Posts: 5,758
    edited March 2011

    Robin checking in (late)

    Weight:  Same = 1

    Water = 7

    Exercize = 1

    Total = 9

    Sorry I didn't get checked in on time.  Had crazy day on Friday and then just was exhausted over weekend and didn't log in.  I at least got a little exercize in this week.

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  • suzwes
    suzwes Member Posts: 1,740
    edited March 2011

    Thanks for checking in bcincolorado.  I'll get a total for our team and post it.  I've had weekends like that many times before, you needed the rest!  Glad to hear from you yesterday.

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited March 2011

    don23, please, please, please post some pictures for us!!!!!!

    Suz, LUV the new look!

    This is my end-of-the-week official post. Seriously.

    We're driving to the airport as I type & twill be in hotel set-up until Sat. Next weigh in Sun morn for me......

    Unusual post time = 0 points

    New ELAB low = 135.8 pounds = 3 points!!!!!

    This morning!!!!! Please, let me have credit? Yes???

    Exercise = 14 points

    Water = 4 points, partial week

    Extra credit = convinced myself that the frozen ice cream cake available was not worth the expenditure of $$ nor calories at last night's dining out Trivia club.

    TOTAL Hummingbird PrePost = 22 points

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  • bookart
    bookart Member Posts: 564
    edited March 2011

    I'm so excited for you Debbie!  A new low - fantastic!  I say YES to that! 

    Roadrunners, I'm trying, I'm trying! I'm currently down from my new high last week - notice that I didn't even post the weight the last couple of weeks.  Sigh.  I am not trying to gain weight, dang it!  But I did finally get to work out some this week, so my totals will be better this Friday, if I can just stay in one piece. 

    Lately, it's a vicious cycle - I get discouraged, so I eat to make myself feel better, which makes me more discouraged.  To explain, I have a connective tissue disorder, which causes my joints to have excessive movement -  I dislocate, sprain, tear, get bone spurs, pinched nerves, etc - since childhood.  I was diagnosed with arthritis in my back at 25.  I also have asthma and chronic lung problems and a techy heart valve.  So, after getting over pneumonia, I have been dealing with a bone spur and torn tendon in my elbow - that's been healing up with PT help, and then during an extremely rare intimate session with my partner, I managed to agitate my lower back to the point it is painful to stand or walk.  That is finally fading a week + later but still a problem.  As I get older, it seems that I get over one thing to just face another.  It is very depressing.  I know that there are people out there in worse pain, with bigger problems, but chronic pain and constant medical bills are getting me down.  It's hard to focus on losing weight, but careful weight training is one of the few "cures" for my problem - it helps, anyway.  So this group helps me in that I am motivated to keep trying even when I am discouraged and depressed - thanks.  Now if I can just keep from "feeding" my discouraged self, I will have a better chance.  Any advice is appreciated.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited March 2011

    bookart...i know what you are saying motivation is there but your brain telling you otherwise.

    I was stuck there for 4 weeks. Today its day 4 finally my brain is reprogrammed and not eating as much especially at late hours.

    I even have a bag of gold fish that its not opened since Saturday.

    Sorry about all the issues you are having.

    Are you drinking your water/

    That really feels you up. I drink close to half a gallon a day.

    Its a daily struggleFrown

    Good Night♥

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  • suzwes
    suzwes Member Posts: 1,740
    edited March 2011

    Bookart, I'm also so sorry about the issues you're having - That really sucks!  This group helps me when I get down too - everyone helps me get back on the straight and narrow! 

    Yeah Sheila on not opening the bag of gold fish!!!!  happy bunny

    Faith - as a fellow team captain I say you get your 3 points for posting early.  Nothing anyone can do if we won't be at a scale on our weigh in day.  Enjoy this trip!

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  • Ainm
    Ainm Member Posts: 781
    edited March 2011

    just getting in on time for tomorrow!!! 

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited March 2011

    {{Elaine}} I wish I had an answer for you, just love yourself and give yourself a break.  And try not to have fattening snacks around the house!

    A long time ago I read a book called, "Fat is a Feminist Issue."  The author is Susie Orbach.  It was published in the 70's but it's on Amazon so it's still out there. 

    It had a lot of common-sense advice and was thought-provoking to boot.  The most helpful thing I remember is: don't go on a diet, go on a live-it.  When you feel the physical sensation of hunger, listen to your body and eat what you want.  Stop eating when you're not hungry anymore, NOT when you're full.  A side benefit is you learn to recognize and meet your own needs and not beat yourself up in the process.

    Geez that's good advice, maybe I should take it myself LOL!  {{hugs}} to all

    (edit to wish Ainm a happy St. Patrick's Day!)

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  • samsue
    samsue Member Posts: 757
    edited March 2011

    Ainm, I'll be wearing the green tomorrow!

    Happy Saint Patrick's Day

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  • bcincolorado
    bcincolorado Member Posts: 5,758
    edited March 2011

    Here are this week's healthy recipie links courtesy of the Mayo Clinic newsletter...just in time for St. Pattie's Day!

    Beef Stew with Fennel and Shallots:  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-recipes/NU00607/?utm_source=HealthyRecipes&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HouseCall&pubDate=March%2014,%202011

    Sasoned Baked Cod:  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-recipes/NU00547/?utm_source=HealthyRecipes&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HouseCall&pubDate=March%2014,%202011

    Irish Brown Bread:  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-recipes/RE00036/?utm_source=HealthyRecipes&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HouseCall&pubDate=March%2014,%202011

    Baked apples with cherries and almonds:  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-recipes/NU00299/?utm_source=HealthyRecipes&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HouseCall&pubDate=March%2014,%202011

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  • bookart
    bookart Member Posts: 564
    edited March 2011

    I remember that book, badger - I'll have to see if I can get a copy.  I haven't read it, yet.  I'm doing better this week.

    I have to remember my green tomorrow, Ainm!  One side of my family moved to the American colonies (settled Rutland MA) from Ireland in 1725 or so.  A lot of other bloodlines by now, but a wee bit of me is Irish!

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited March 2011

    suzwes....Gold fish still not opened. i love your happy image of dancing. LOL

    And today I was in the ER for 6 hours with my father starving and didnt buy anything from the junk machine. Maybe an extra 1/2 point. Im pushing it now....LOL

    Im on the wagon and keep going Day 5. Yippee!!!!

    Good Night E-LABERS.

    ♥

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited March 2011

    Ainm...The Captain has spoken...Wink

    Have a wonderful day

    ♥

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2011

    Tomorrow's our day - not looking forward to it.  Tried to be good this week but don't feel I've made any progress. 

    Bookart - don't worry yourself as you are not letting your team down at all.  You take care of yourself because any movement at all (typing on the keyboard is movement!) is helping you.  So sorry for what you have been going through.  Your issues are no less then others; just a different type of challenge.  HUGS.

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  • bookart
    bookart Member Posts: 564
    edited March 2011
    Does wrestling with temptation count as exercise?  I could really up my points this week!Laughing
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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited March 2011

    Thanks for letting me have a new ELAB, even if it wasn't measured on a gen-u-ine Friday report day. I have behaved myself on this road trip.

    No dessert.

    Salad tonight for dinner.

    Standing on my feet for 10 hours straight is my 'exercise' today.

    Best to my Labsters tomorrow as you greet the scale.

    xx00xx00xx

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  • zogo
    zogo Member Posts: 20,329
    edited March 2011

    Checking in for Rockin' Robins

    Friday check in                 3 pts

    Wt loss (191.4 lbs)            2 pts

    Water                               7 pts

    Exercise                          8 pts

    ex. cred.                          1 pt

    (went to famous burger joint...normally would get the burger (they put a slab of butter on it) and milkshake in an old fashioned tin...just what my son and husband had...instead I had a grilled chicken breast with no bun and didn't even sneak a fry) That was tough...but I found it was tasty!

    Total            21 pts 

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