my daughter's home!

".'Kate" wrote in message
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On Fri, 22 Jul 2005 16:49:52 -0500, "Moon Shyne"
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Best suggestion I can offer - join the local Y and start taking just 1
class
a week. Go one other night a week with a good book and read for 1/2 hour
or
so while you walk on a treadmill. After about 4 weeks, add another class.
The whole thing is to get your metabolism zipping along at a faster pace -
smoking kept it revved up.

And I know almost exactly where you're at - I'm 47, quit smoking 1 year
ago
tomorrow, put on about 10 pounds that I hated.... started with the 1
class
a week, now i'm up to about 4 hours per week, and drinking gallons of
bottled water - end result is that I didn't really lost the 10 pounds
(which
I probably needed to gain since I was borderline anorexic), my skin is
good,
my health is good, my stamina is great and at my last physical my doctor
said I had a runner's pulse.

Gotta start slow and reasonable - don't aim for losing 40 pounds - aim for
4.

Baby steps, just like all of life's other challenges. You got your degree
one class at a time, right? Didn't take them all in one semester?

I started back on atkins today. I know that works for me. No refined
carbs/sugar. That'll help the prediabetes too.

I was going to the gym 3x a week but ended up making my back worse than
it is. I need to be able to walk into school and to my classes. I can't
do that right now... obviously, this hasn't helped things.

I think, for right now, I'm going to concentrate on dieting until my
body feels better and then go back to the gym in a couple of months.
I've missed it. And I won't rely on my umfriend going with me so that
when he can't be there, I'm not feeling let down.

I wish my doctor was able to do more testing. It's tough for him to
guess when his hands are tied by what I can afford. This is not a good
country to live in.

Geez.. this whole issue has me so upset. First, at myself. Second, that
only one person bothered to answer when I asked for help - not even to
offer support. Thank you for being the one. I may leave the group
because it made me feel so awful today.

'Kate


Slow down there Kate! You aren't going no where.

I know how you feel. Losing weight is hard but Moon has a good idea with
starting with one class or one workout then increasing gradually. What is
wrong with your back? Your workout needs to be designed with those things in
mind so that you can continue to work out without hurting your back even
more. Don't sweat the diabetes thing.... don't worry about a specific diet
either. Eat all your servings of veggies/fruits and healthy grains a day.
Limit your dairy (yeah, I know they say dairy helps you lose weight but I
don't believe the hype) and limit the unhealthy meats. Healthy meats, eat
proper portions. Water, green tea and herbal teas too. Limit junk food to a
few handfuls a week. Limit all that pre-packaged foods too..... they get you
on carbs/sugars/fat/chemical/chemical/chemicals. FIBER FIBER FIBER.

All your past diets..... forget em. They worked/they didn't work... doesn't
matter. That is the past. Our bodies are in constant change. What worked
then might not work now. Diets offer a frigid method what works for some but
not all of us. Exercise is the key and can be the hardest thing to implement
into our lifestyles. Your mention of the humidity...... I wouldn't
understand that till this summer. We have had high humidity for days and
days. Probably not as bad as there but bad enough that I can see where one
would say there is no walking anywhere. That is why you have to go to a gym.
Just make a promise one day a week. Speak with a professional about what is
best for your back. Might be something like water aerobics. Anything jarring
like step aerobics/running might be a no-no. One day a week, why wait to
start in a few months? Just do it. (heehee.... stealing from Nike). Tell you
what..... you promise one night/class a week and I will promise also! I just
looked at joining another gym because the little fitness center here where I
live sucks and I hate it so I don't go BUT this gym is freaking awesome so I
want to start going. Deal?

Tiff

".'Kate" wrote in message
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On Fri, 22 Jul 2005 21:56:39 -0400, "Tiffany" the
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maybe I'm just in a mood. I seem to be rambling. Thanks for listening
anyway. I wish I could do all of what you're suggesting 'cause I know
both you and moon are right. I feel like I'm too far behind to catch up
now.

Do you remember that flylady.com site Joelle posted about? One thing they
hammer on each and every email - do NOT try to catch up. You cannot change
yesterday. Just start from where you are, today. Baby steps.

Kids aren't helpful - we love 'em to death, but face it, they don't get
human till they grow up, have their own kids, and realize how rotten they
were as kids (cause they got one that's just like they were, usually)

If you need those storage boxes back, just go in there, dump 'em out and
take 'em back (but give her something like 48 hours notice). If you don't
want to do that, ICQ me your address - I have a ton of those big storage
bins in the basement, I'll send you some (cleans up some of MY clutter,
what, you thought I was being nice?)



'Kate

This was shown here last month. It took so long because even the BBC
had to wait intil after the court hearing.
Watch the programe and you will never go to Macdonalds again, ever.
Their behavior is even sicker than their products.

http://www.mcspotlight.org/case/trial/story.html

Dennis

P. Fritz Jul 22, 7:08 pm wrote



Well when you do....I would highly recommend Ireland as a starter for
Europe..........take the boys.....stay in the B&B's they are really
family friendly........plus you will see families in the pubs at night ;-)

B&B? Come and stay with Dennis and Freddie instead, much more fun! We
will still get to see the pubs.

".'Kate" wrote in message
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On Fri, 22 Jul 2005 05:58:56 GMT, "CME" the
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Did you see that documentary "Super Size Me"? If I didn't have an
aversion
to McDonalds BEFORE watching it....

~shudder~

I haven't seen it yet but I have the DVD.

I was just watching a show this morning on obesity... and thanks, Alex,
for sending me some info from a conference on that subject. I haven't
read it yet but I'm getting closer to getting the house organized enough
so that I can sit and read. Our lifestyles have to change. We need more
mom & pop stores and fewer wal-marts. We need places to walk to. Here in
Houston, walking is nearly impossible 8 months out of the year. The
weather is atrocious. Even when it's below 95, the humidity and dew
points are in the mid 70's to 80's. Consequently, over the last 20
years, my weight has crept upward by about 40-50 lbs. On occasion, I
diet it off but it creaps back up and I have to think that either three
things are true. There's a psychological reason or lifestyle cause. Or
I'm getting older. I put up with weight gain during pregnancy. I put up
with weight gain after Phil died. I put up with weight gain when I broke
my wrist... but why have I gained it all back when just last year, I was
looking better than I have in years? Ok... quitting smoking didn't help.
I wasn't prepared to give up food and cigarettes at the same time but
really... I gave into the food part in a horrible way. It's time to face
the mirror and I don't even want to look. I've also found out that I am
borderline diabetic. I have no idea what that means with regard to what
I can and cannot eat other than sugar and refined carbs. sigh I'm 46.
I can't fall apart. I will need to be interviewing for jobs in the
spring so I need to fit into my interview clothing and feel good about
myself. This extra weight has to come off. And all I do is sit and drive
and sit and drive. I've tried accepting myself like "this" but that's
not possible. And you know, I'm real hard on myself. From now to
spring (march or so), I need to lose 40-50 lbs. Atkins? Weight watchers?
I've done both over the years and they both work... to a point. I don't
want to have to lose weight again. I think I'm going to have to move
from this forgotten city of the everlasting sauna if I'm going to stay
active enough year round to not put on weight. Someone help me sort this
out willya?

help! :-)

'Kate

Kate don't feel bad, I've been struggling with my weight for about 5 years
now. I was on depro-prova and it messed up my metabolism and hormone levels
so much that dieting and exercise didn't matter. I gained 75lbs in ONE YEAR
and have been fighting to lose the last 30-40 for about 4 years now. It
does affect how you view yourself... I went from a Barbie to Rosie Doll in a
short amount of time and yeah I was depressed over it. But now I look at
it, that I'm still the same person... I'm still sexy, smart and have alot
going for myself, and if people want to judge me because I'm flabbier than I
used to be then they're not worth knowing.

Christine

".'Kate" wrote in message
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On Sat, 23 Jul 2005 04:41:00 -0500, "Moon Shyne"
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Do you remember that flylady.com site Joelle posted about? One thing they
hammer on each and every email - do NOT try to catch up. You cannot
change
yesterday. Just start from where you are, today. Baby steps.

I know. I just don't feel satsified with a half-done job. I want it all
done. I have patience for others but not for myself.

Kids aren't helpful - we love 'em to death, but face it, they don't get
human till they grow up, have their own kids, and realize how rotten they
were as kids (cause they got one that's just like they were, usually)

Oh. I'd forgotten that.

I'm trying so hard to get my daughter to get started again on her room.
She can't live like that.

If you need those storage boxes back, just go in there, dump 'em out and
take 'em back (but give her something like 48 hours notice). If you don't
want to do that, ICQ me your address - I have a ton of those big storage
bins in the basement, I'll send you some (cleans up some of MY clutter,
what, you thought I was being nice?)

LOL
I have some here and some there. It's just that I had plans for those
boxes.

The good thing is that Purple Heart was here yesterday to pick up things
I no longer need, want, use, or see any value in reselling.

thank you for the offer but they'd cost more to ship than it would to
buy 'em.
'Kate

Yeah I have a charity organization picking up a bunch of stuff too. I find
it helps my mental state to do a complete organization of my house and throw
out the **** I don't need. Now if only shedding pounds was that easy. :'(

Christine

(Btw, I haven't been on lately because a rain storm fried my DSL modem so
I'm waiting for a human error to be corrected at work so I can finally get
my paycheck and then I can go out and buy a new one, and Telus will credit
my account... I don't see why they can't just give me a new one and call it
even. lol)

"Denanson" wrote in message
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P. Fritz Jul 22, 7:08 pm wrote



Well when you do....I would highly recommend Ireland as a starter for
Europe..........take the boys.....stay in the B&B's they are really
family friendly........plus you will see families in the pubs at night
;-)

B&B? Come and stay with Dennis and Freddie instead, much more fun! We
will still get to see the pubs.

Oh wow don't tempt me! I stayed with a friend when I went to Oz... you sure
learn more about a place when you stay with a local. lol It was both
educational and frustrating dealing with cultural differences. But hey,
I learned how to drive on the left side and I picked up Aussie slang in no
time. If I can get some savings under my belt this summer, I'll definitely
consider it. The only thing that's absolutely scandalous, is I don't drink
beer. Still want me? lmao

Christine

".'Kate" wrote in message
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On Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:55:07 GMT, "CME" the
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Well had I not taken in a roommate that mooched off me for over a month,
that might have been feasible. I thought to myself, well it's not a
boyfriend, it'll be someone who can be there for my sons, we're friends,
he
makes good money, it'll be a good thing. Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.
Suddenly he didn't have work or any savings and started eating my food.
So
I went through MY savings, he wasn't getting paid for a week and now I'm
having to pick up a second job to recover. So suffice it to say, I
changed
the locks and gave him notice. He can make arrangements to pick up his
things after I get what's owed. Oh when will I ever learn???

((((Christine))))

People who take advantage suck.
A lot of the reason why we let them is because we're raised to be "nice
girls". There is a way out of that. I'm sorry he was a ****head.

'Kate

Yeah where do you draw the line between giving someone the benefit of the
doubt, and being so guarded, you don't believe a word? So many people talk
the talk and it drives me nuts. I'm becoming quite jaded.

Christine

"P. Fritz" wrote in message
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".'Kate" wrote in message
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On Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:55:07 GMT, "CME" the
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Well had I not taken in a roommate that mooched off me for over a month,
that might have been feasible. I thought to myself, well it's not a
boyfriend, it'll be someone who can be there for my sons, we're friends,
he
makes good money, it'll be a good thing. Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.
Suddenly he didn't have work or any savings and started eating my food.
So
I went through MY savings, he wasn't getting paid for a week and now I'm
having to pick up a second job to recover. So suffice it to say, I
changed
the locks and gave him notice. He can make arrangements to pick up his
things after I get what's owed. Oh when will I ever learn???

((((Christine))))

People who take advantage suck.
A lot of the reason why we let them is because we're raised to be "nice
girls". There is a way out of that. I'm sorry he was a ****head.

'Kate


Don't be so sexist :-) Guys get taken advantage of too!!!

Yeah I have to deal with that alot too. You start dating someone and they
have so much baggage from previous relationships that it irks me. I have
never taken advantage of anyone in my entire life, yet I feel like I'm
having to prove to men that I'm genuinely a good person. I mean Jesus, I
could have taken my ex-fiancé to the cleaners. Gotten part of his pension,
his car, even had him take responsibility for my children but I told my
lawyer no. I only wanted things split evenly, anything more wasn't right,
and he looked at me like I was insane. lol I could turn to the dark side,
date men, use them, marry for money but you know what? I was raised better
and I don't want my children being brought up with the expectation that
that's normal. So instead I struggle, I get hurt, but at least I can look
at myself in the mirror every morning and like what's looking back at me.

So NAH :P

Christine

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"Denanson" wrote in message
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P. Fritz Jul 22, 7:08 pm wrote



Well when you do....I would highly recommend Ireland as a starter for
Europe..........take the boys.....stay in the B&B's they are really
family friendly........plus you will see families in the pubs at night
;-)

B&B? Come and stay with Dennis and Freddie instead, much more fun! We
will still get to see the pubs.

Oh wow don't tempt me! I stayed with a friend when I went to Oz... you
sure
learn more about a place when you stay with a local. lol It was both
educational and frustrating dealing with cultural differences. But
hey,
I learned how to drive on the left side and I picked up Aussie slang in
no
time. If I can get some savings under my belt this summer, I'll
definitely
consider it. The only thing that's absolutely scandalous, is I don't
drink
beer.

Well, there is always Jameison's (sp?) or Busmills :-)


Still want me? lmao

Christine