The E-LAB Project

Linda checking in with the Flock:

Wt - lost 1 lb -        0 pts

Water                  6 pts (yesterday was just too difficult!)

Exercise              12 pts - thanks to getting to class regularly!

Friday check        3 pts

Ex Cred               1+pts  - bought new swimwear that makes me actually feel good!!

Total                   22 points

bcincolorado, thanks for the links to recipes!

Members of the Flock, are we going to let Karen and the Hummingbirds continue to humiliate this in this way????? Let's get going!!! (I'm giving myself the same pep-talk!)

Linda

Roadrunner checking in  

Maintain from last week = 1 point

Exercise = 15 points

Friday check-in = 3 points

Daily water = 7 points

Extra credit = 1 point ~ don't think I took a point yet for registering for the 2011 Komen Madison Race for the Cure, which is Sat June 4.  I know some don't like Komen but 75% of the money raised stays local and they've done some good things.  For example, sponsoring a Yoga for BC Survivors class I attended last year, that got me started in yoga (which I love).  Plus there's something about being with ten thousand plus people and hundreds of survivors that's very powerful.

Total = 27 points  

p.s. hey NM, congrats on your new state symbol, it made Bloomberg news!

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-05-26/utah-state-gun-maine-whoopie-pie-votes-divert-lawmakers-as-deficits-loom.html

Hummingbird checking in for Karen333

Friday checkin in = 3 pts

weight loss (178) = 2 pts

water = 7 pts

exercise = 34 pts

extra credit = 1 pts for not turning to food for cigarette craving

Total = 47 pts

I know I'm boring.

Same o Same o:

Hummingbird Checking in:
Making the Friday Check-in = 3 pt
Maintained weight: 1 pts
Exercising = 1 point for each 30 minutes of exercise=17pts
Meeting daily water intake = 1 point per day 7 pts
Total points 28 pts
 

It's been a busy couple of weeks, but I'm finally checking in for the Roadrunners.  I definitely did much better with the weight and exercise than I did the last time we spent time in North Carolina.  This is the last trip down there that we will be spending more than a night or two in a motel, and eating out every day.  The next trip we get to stay in the new house once we close on it.   

Friday check in 3 points

weight stayed the same at 188.6 for 1 point

water 7 points

Exercise 14 points  I'm only counting the hours I logged swimming, or walking to exercise.  There was a whole lot of walking and standing involved in house hunting, but I don't think it qualifies as exercise. 

Extra credit - if Linda gets a point for buying a swimsuit, can I get one for buying a house with a swimming pool and an exercise room that will definitely inspire me to exercise?  1 point

Robin Checking In

Firady check in:  3 pts

Weight Down 1 Pound!   2 points

Water- 7 points

Total = 10 points

Rockin' Robin checking in late:

Weight: Held the same as last week = 1 pt (but do NOT like the weight I am at!)

Water: 7 pts

Exercise: 5 pts (have really, really fallen down in this dept)

Fri ck-in: 0 pts

Extra: 0 pts

Total: 13 pts

Thank you for the encouragement gals. I really need it. Feel like a slob, plain & simple.

I know I am putting it off, but will get back to major exercise routine beginning Tues. I WILL watch my food choices this holiday weekend.

Michelle. What do you need to hear?

Yesterday when I read your plea with the phrase "my give-a-damn' broke" I had such a knowing smile. I didn't exactly laugh-out-loud, but I really lit up -- from the inside out. I had never heard that phrase before and thank you for sharing it here. The phrase is so totally descriptive and accurate. 

Two days ago I was in a zip out the front door, balancing car keys, cell phone & camera, while attempting to close the front door, my camera bounced outta my hands and took a header onto the sidewalk below. 

ARGGGGGH. 

Not sure which is worse to break, my camera or my give-a-damn, but it's really gotten me to thinking. About repairing and about shopping for a new model. 

Perhaps you need a whole new 'give-a-damn' and just suck it up & spend a little on yourself and get the new & improved model? That's what I'm thinkin' about my camera. 

It costs about half to repair as to replace. 

All too often I think we tinker around attempting to fix the bits that are broken. 

Periodically I think we've just gotta dig deep and replace it. 

Here's how to replace your 'give-a-damn' with the new & improved. 

1. Laugh more!! 

2. Buy yourself some flowers. 

3. Take a look through your pictures & photo albums of happy times. 

4. Know that little efforts really do add up. 

5. Feel the support of your sisters here

6. Go dancing. 

7. Read your tattoo. 

8. Drink some water. (Being dehydrated allows the emotions to wallow.) 

9. Write a letter to someone & say thanks. 

10. Take a nap. 

You are loved. You've truly been through a LOT. You're putting one foot in front of the other. 

I'm so proud of you!!!

xx00xx00xx00xx00xx

Strength and courage. 

Strength and courage. 

Strength and courage. 

Val jean you always make me laugh even when I'm down.  I am with you I don't like the weight I'm at and i need to get back on the wagon seriously.  As for a nutritionist there are none of those in the small town we live in.  It is a weight loss clinic or you are on your own.  I've tried both and when I come off the weight loss clinic I simply can't do it.  It was easy last yr going to the medical wt loss but this yr not so much.  Love to all of you.

Hi All,

Add me to the "out-the-wagon" list.

I had a terrible week. I have been dragging an eye infection for over a month. I didn't think it was an infection because what bothered me was a spot in my vision. There were no exterior signs of infection. A doctor gave me some drops that did not help and I was sure it was mets. It took me a while to get to another specialist who explained how I should administer the same drops. He also says it is a mild infection.

I'm normally a pretty rational person, but I have to acknowledge this whole BC experience as the trauma that it is. I was pretty sure it was mets.

So I let the wagon pass me by a little. I'm getting back up.

Special appologies to my team for not adding my points.

Faith, your list is beautiful!

My points for this week:

Water: 7 points

Exercise: 5 points.

I don't have the heart to check my weight. I'll think about it tomorrow...

11 points total.

Clari

Thx NM for helping me feel normal.

We sure know about statistics. That is why when my onc, advised against BMX because statistically I had "only" 16% chance for BC in the healthy breast - I ran to look for the BS that would take it off

elimar--it is funny in retrospect. Is it really paranoia if the risk is real????  And don't forget, even a paranoid person is right occasionally!  

Michelle, I hope you are doing better this week. I agree that you need to get yourself some flowers (if not allergic), put on some happy music (jazz, rock&roll, Jamaican, - NOT blues or chamber music!), have a noncaloric beverage (coffee, tea, water with a teaspoon of lemon or lime juice), and look out the window or sit on the porch, just being in that moment, thinking only of that moment and those who love you. And then get back to us so we can listen or just be there with you.

Elaine, what can we do to help you do those PT exercises every day? I had been doing well, but am so tempted to not go to my classes this week because I have out-of-town guests coming today.... need to either go to class or find another way to get that exercise in!

Thanks everyone for your great sense of humor here! Belly laughs are another excellent healthy behaivor!

Hi Birdies,

Just getting caught up with everyone.  So sorry I've been MIA.  Loved the cruise with Mum but have been so busy at work and then no internet access this weekend due to storm/tornado that blew out the cable and internet that am just now getting back to my friends here.  I do believe I must have gained 10 pounds on the cruise but now am back to my better eating habits and moving more.  Good luck to everyone this week.

Michelle, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your BF. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

MaiTai - I have been kinda ignoring the pain for about a month. At first my knee was hurting (thought it was just the added strain of these extra lbs)  Now my entire leg from hip to toe hurts, not bad maybe a 5 out of 10, but pretty constant and annoying. I am thinking I should f/u soon.  Next appt with onc is in July.  Until then I will have a thermography scan and meet with a new naturapath that was recommended for fatigue and thyroid issues...