Topic : A Circle of Friends with Loving Support

Hi Connie, you may not remember me because it's also been a long time since I posted (longer than you, I'll bet!).  I came back a few weeks ago.  Glad to have you back, and glad to hear your dh got properly diagnosed and that he's doing well.  Hang in there!

Gertie

Bren, so glad you lost 4 pounds in 2 months!  It's all about progress, isn't it!

 

I haven't exercised since last Thursday, because Friday I was busy getting rid of a KIDNEY STONE!!!  Yuck.  Turned out there was probably more than one, and I was down for the count until Sunday, especially since it was the weekend (so no reg doctor) but it wasn't quite bad enough to go to the ER. 

 

I know exactly what caused it -- I increased my IE dramatically without increasing my water intake.  So I've been pushing fluids and feel strong enough to start back with the exercise today.  Wednesday is normally my "off" day, but since I need to restart, I'll get on the treadmill tonight.  I imagine I'll be back at square one with how far and how fast I can move my body, but that's okay.

 

It's warm here, but not awful.  Should get up in the low 80's today.

 

Hope everyone's well,

Gertie

Congrats on that 4 pounds.  Moving was a lot of exercise, but you are right.  One gal at Weight Watchers has lost 35 pounds in less time than I have lost 10.  But she does IE  daily three or four times a day for an hour or more each time.    I don't know that she does anything else.

 

I've just been proud of myself for going to the gym and working out for an hour daily.  I know I can sustain my IE over time, I don't know that she will be willing to. 

 

Hope you have a good day.

 

Hugs,

Anita

Glad you are feeling better, oh pioneer woman who passes a stone and is working out by Wednesday. 

 

Stones grow over time, I think..  They just get jolted loose sometimes.  My mother had kidney stones and was in and out of the hospital for 10 years with them.  She has a vial somewhere with them in it--or at least the ones they caught at the hospital. 

 

Guess that is why I've been so good over the years to ensure that I drink a lot--don't want anything building up in my.

 

Anyway, glad you are on the mend and feeling better. 

 

Where are you?  I know it has been cooler than usual in Kansas but it is still in the mid 90's.  We just haven't hit 95 yet.  Couldn't tell it by the way I sweat.

 

Have a wonderful day and careful not to over push yourself, girl. 

 

Hugs,

Anita

Allergy shot day, thank goodness!

 

Just wanted to let you know that I'll be looking after my folks while my DB & DSIL are out of town.  They live with our folks and take a huge load off of me.  So, if I disappear now and again, I didn't fall into a big hole.  My life will just depend on how things are going with them.

 

Y'all have a great day,

 

Hugs,

Anita

Anita,  It is great that you work out for an hour daily.  Keep up the great work.  Have a great day!  Take care! :) Bren

 I knew I hadn't been in a while but I was floored to see the last time was end of April! 

Just wanted to say hi to everyone!

I have to get real and get moving again......been passin around a stomach virus and I finally got it yesterday so I am just waiting for it to leave but I bought a bunch of fruits and veggies day before that and got out my recipe book etc........and figured I'd come on for added motivation.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Trish

IT IS SO GOOD TO SEE YOU BACK.  Glad that you needed some motivation as I'd wondered many times how you were doing.

 

Sorry to hear that you caught a bug--hope you are feeling better soon.   But, sick or well, it's great to have you back.  I've thought about you frequently--just in case your ears were ringing.

 

Perhaps this is the perfect time, to pick yourself up and get back on track.  You've made the hardest step--just deciding to do it is a giant step.

 

I'm back at work out and determined that I won't let myself be put on the back burner again this school year.  Nobody remembers the extra work I did and I'm still not at a true healthy point, so "oh, well" is my motto at work and I'm determined to get back to my old routine at the gym.  I've got a good start on it this month.  Now I'm just trying to keep the momentum going.

 

As my great-grandmother used to tell us kids, "Can't never did anything!"  So, up and at 'em, girl.  Join me sweating and huffing!!

 

Lots of hugs,

Anita

Haven't been able to post the past few days--I've been busy between parent care, cooking, and running back and forth between two houses trying to keep up with all the strands.  I did treat myself to having the grass cut.  For my budget, that was a big splurge, but I was helping Dad cut his grass and take care of the veggie garden while my brother is away.

 

BUT, I did lose 2.6 pounds of the 3 lbs I've gained over the last month.  I'm going to continue my 110% effort this week and see if I can lose the rest PLUS some more.  :)  I am so tired of waffeling at the same numbers.

 

So all the diligence on portion control and the IE has helped give me a pay off.  That makes a good reason to keep going.

 

Hope you all are having some summer fun and enjoying those healthy meals of fresh fruit and veggies, the grilled stuff, and the pool, or whatever makes your summer fun.  Just keep moving!

 

Hugs,

Anita

Anita, Congrats on losing 2.6 pounds.  Great job on portion control and IE.  Keep up the good work.  Have a great day!  Take care! :) Bren