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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited October 2012

    Hi birdies, Happy Friday!

    Friday check-in = 3 points

    Weight 171 down from last week = 1 point

    Exercise = 10 points

    Daily H2O = 7 points

    Extra credit = 1 point, set a goal of getting into the 160’s by Thanksgiving.

    Total = 22 points

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  • mimi1964
    mimi1964 Member Posts: 2,163
    edited October 2012

    Hey Birdies I wanted to check in to see how you all are doing on your diets? I know the holidays are fast approaching us.  Well I have bit the bullet since I have hit the 181 lb mark... UGH!!! Night shift and Tamoxifen will kill your weight boo!! I have an appointment to see a primary physician locally that specializes in weight loss (he also treats regular patients too) and I will be seeing him on Tues.  Gotta do something on a permanent basis and get this weight off once an for all.  Got to get healthy again.  One of my resident's dropped an earring in the floor and I got down to look for it on my knees... well after I found it I had to use the side rail on the bed to pull myself up.  Really shouldn't have to do that at my age I'm only 48 and I have grandkids that are 3-12.  Another example, my hubs and I went to the races a few weeks ago in Charlotte, NC and the incline to the track is steep well, I had to stop 3 times on the way up just to make it into the track itself.  Pitiful! So outta shape.  I am very ashamed of myself.  No one to blame but me and the food I like to put in my mouth.  LOL!! Anyway I am trying to desperately remotivate myself.  I know the dr is going to do blood work I am afraid to see what it will show. I haven't had my cholesterol checked in over a year.  Frightening.  I will see you all soon because I will definitely need the motivation and some pep talks to stay on this diet for good.   

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited October 2012

    hi Renee, good to see you here!  I also take tamox and it's been a bear to lose weight.  On a plateau for several months, hovering around 170 but unable to break into the 60's.  Was up a bit but now back to 171 again.  Motivated to lose at least 2 lbs by Thanksgiving.

    Y'all are welcome to join us on the "Let's Post Our Daily Exercise" thread here in the Fitness Forum.  Great place for support and accountability.  We range in ages, stages, and fitness levels.  Some are ultra-fit and for some a walk to the mailbox during chemo is an accomplishment.  I'm in the middle of the pack.  :-)

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  • mimi1964
    mimi1964 Member Posts: 2,163
    edited October 2012

    thanks Badger... I go see the doc on Tuesday hope it's all good and he will give me the diet pills some won't without o.k. from my Med Onc.  I mean really??? it's my body and I can do with it what I want and right now I want to lose this big fat gut and butt I have, oh yeah arms and legs too! LOL!!! I'm so over weight if I could see 150 I would do a happy dance. 

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited October 2012

    We'll be doing it with you!  You know you get exercise points for the happy dance, right?

    I'll be doing it when I hit 169.something.  My goal weight is 160. 

    Don't even want to mention the 150's to myself (shhhhh).  SealedWink

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  • mimi1964
    mimi1964 Member Posts: 2,163
    edited October 2012

    LOL badger you actually made me laugh

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited November 2012

    Laughing 

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited November 2012

    RoadRunner checking in:

     Friday Check in = 3 points

    Weight 223# = 2 points

    Water = 6 points

    Exercised = 2 points

    Total = 13 points

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited November 2012

    Roadrunner checking in

    Friday check-in = 3 points

    Weight 170.7 down from last week = 2 points

    Exercise = 12 points

    Daily H2O = 7 points

    Extra credit = 1 point, did not eat any Halloween candy.

    Total = 25 points

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  • mimi1964
    mimi1964 Member Posts: 2,163
    edited November 2012

    Hey everyone! I started my diet Weds Laughing yeah me!!! Went to the dr and got the old Adipex and he gave me a diet called the Kentucky Diet (never heard of it and don't know really where he got it, but it's for people on the run) LOL.  Basically you have 3 slim fast shakes a day (one of them is breakfast with a serving of fruit or vegetables and the other 2 are midmorning and midafternoon snacks), then use have something like a lean cusine entree' less than 180 calories for lunch and supper (and pick 2 things in certain measured quantities... can be 2 vegetables or 1 fruit and 1 vegetable).  Not very hard to follow... of course you can add your own in there too for example I had one medium scramble egg instead of a shake for breakfast with my 1/4 grapefruit. 

    It's early... only day 3 today but looks like I lost a pound this morning.  Was hoping for more, but who am I kidding! I take Tamoxifen and this is going to be a battle... that I am gonna win! No candy or chips for me either I was good!!!

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  • bookart
    bookart Member Posts: 564
    edited November 2012

    NM - You're welcome!  Enjoy it.  That was the view in one direction from the house where I stayed this summer.

    I've been off BCO for a few weeks - crazy at work, home, etc.  And I'm just crazy.Tongue Out  Got some Pepcid for my ulcer hunger, but just tonight checked my other drugs to make sure there weren't interactions.  I'll start taking it tomorrow, I guess (or should I try Prilosec instead, NM??).  Of course, today I have allergy sore throat so I've been eating/drinking throughout the day to soothe my throat and kill my cough.  I just can't win right now.  I would be ecstatic to reach mid-160's.  In fact, I would be very happy to get under 200 right now. 

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited November 2012

    Bookart--Pepcid and prilosec are both good for ulcers.  Get the generic version and save yourself some $$$.  You can take prilosec (omeprazole) twice a day for a while (up to 3 months) to help heal ulcers.  You can take Pepcid (famotadine) twice a day for 4-6 weeks.  Pepcid is best taken at bedtime.  Prilosec is best taken about 30 minutes before eating something. 

    The sore throat thing is a pain, too.  Chewing gum helps with the sore throat and the heartburn/ulcer issue. 

    Hope you feel better very soon!

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited November 2012

    hi birdies, Roadrunner checking in

    Friday check-in = 3 points

    Weight up a bit from last week = 0 points (could not resist the Girl Scout cookies)

    Exercise = 12 points

    Daily H2O = 7 points

    Extra credit = 1 point, signed up for a Jingle Bell 5K.

    Total = 23 points

    Have a good week, everyone!

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  • zogo
    zogo Member Posts: 20,329
    edited November 2012

    ok...back in the game...

    Friday ~ 3

    Wt ~ 0 (171.8)

    Exercise ~ 9

    H2O ~ 3

    Well, I guess looking at my pitiful numbers, I shouldn't be surprised at the results!

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited November 2012

    welcome back, Jane! Smile

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited November 2012

    RoadRunner checking in:

     Missed Friday Check in = 0 points

    Weight 223# = 0 points

    Water = 6 points

    Exercised = 2 points

    Total = 6 points

    Couldn't resist the fudge and cheesecake brought into the office this week. 

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited November 2012

    hey NM, I think you shorted yourself.  Isn't it 1 pt for checking in, boosted to 3 if on Friday?

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited November 2012

    Is it one for checking in even if late?  I'll take 7 over 6 points! 

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited November 2012

    Yeah, I think so NM, so take that extra point!

    Anyone think otherwise, please let us know.  :-)

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited November 2012

    Roadrunner checking in

    Friday check-in = 3 points

    Weight up to 173 (grrrr) = 0 points

    Exercise = 11 points

    Daily H2O = 7 points

    Extra credit =1 point, met some old friends for lunch last week, good for the soul.

    Total = 22 points

    I won’t be on the board next Friday as I am scheduled for an ooph that day.

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited November 2012

    RoadRunner checking in:

     Missed Friday Check in = 1 points

    Weight 222# = 2 points

    Water = 6 points

    Exercised = 2 points

    Total = 11 points

    Finally seeing a trend downward in the weight!  Yeah!

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  • zogo
    zogo Member Posts: 20,329
    edited November 2012

    Checking in a day late...

    Down a little!  170.2

    Have a great weekend everyone...out of town guests...gotta run.

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited November 2012

    YAY NM, YAY zogo, YAY badger - I'm down a pound to 172 this morning.

    If I stick to my diet this week, I can get to 169.9 by Thursday morning.

    (all bets are off for Thanksgiving Day - I will have a piece of pumpkin pie!)

    I'm going to walk a lot this weekend in the warmish weather and no snow.

    Want to get in miles walked and exercise points before exercise restriction.

    Good luck everyone, keep on keepin' on!  Smile

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited November 2012

    RoadRunner checking in:

     Friday Check in = 3 points

    Weight 223# = 0 points

    Water = 6 points

    Exercised = 2 points

    Extra Credit-stayed at 223# over Thanksgiving!  = 1 point

    Total = 12 points

    I was hoping for 222# this am, aimed for 223#.  Haven't seen a 225# in a week now.  PROGRESS is GOOD, even when it's little!

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited November 2012

    hi birdies, not going to "officially" check in but stopping in to say Happy Thanksgiving a day late.  I did not break the 170 barrier by yesterday but I was so close I won't complain.

    Just home from hospital, had an ooph this morning.  Sleepy from pain meds and belly is sore from where he moved aside a muscle to get the cyst (6 cm +) out in one piece.  While we won't know for sure until path report comes back, he said it does not look like cancer so that's good news. Also, the results from the CA-125 are in already and negative so more good news. 

    I went out walking last night after supper and made it to 3,001 miles walked!  ((hugs)) to all

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited November 2012

    (p.s. congrats NM - progress IS good!)

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  • mimi1964
    mimi1964 Member Posts: 2,163
    edited November 2012

    A belated Happy Thanksgiving to you all.  Glad to hear you are doing well after your Ooph badger.  Take Care.  I've been on my diet for 3 1/2 weeks and I've lost 11 lbs.  I'm at 171 lbs.  not back to my all time low here but its a start. I'm feeling better and I can tell my clothes are a little looser.  I've still got a way to go.  That crazy doc thinks I should weigh under 127 lbs... LOL I haven't been that weight since before my son was born and he's about to be 26.  I pretty much stayed around the 130 -134 in my 30's.  I've been over 140 in my 40's and over 160 since I hit 145.  Sad but true and I'm trying to remedy that.  Lifestyle changes.  The hard part for me is drinking water... hate it!  But I'm trying Wink

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited November 2012

    mimi--I get really tired of water at times, too.  There's a company that makes citrus crystals call Truelemon, Truelime, Truegrapefruit, Trueorange, as well as some flavored tea crystals that you can add to water (and a lot of other stuff, too!) to give it some taste.  They have a website at

    http://truelemonstore.com/

    These have been a lifesaver for me, if I can stay away from soda I feel better and am able to lose some weight (now that I'm off the arimidex).  Maybe this would help you, too.

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  • mimi1964
    mimi1964 Member Posts: 2,163
    edited November 2012

    Thanks NM! I may just give them a try

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited December 2012

    hi birdies, Roadrunner checking in

    Friday check-in = 3 points

    Weight up from last Fri due to surgery and SE of pain pills = 0 point

    Was up nearly ten pounds (!) by Tues but have shed most of that now that digestive functions have kicked back in.

    Exercise = 6 points

    Daily H2O = 7 points

    Extra credit = 1 point, ooph last Friday. 5K walk tomorrow will be extra credit for next week.

    Total = 17 points

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