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Topic: Holiday gift to yourself?
This year my gift to me is to not gain any weight over the holidays! 
It was really good posting the other day, earlier in the week. It did help me to feel better and involved. I guess DH can be right.... sometimes. ;)
Earlier in the week I decided that I did not want to go from the bounce of 171 to 176 anymore, and to find myself before I know it at 180. So I did two basic things. I started drinking more water and upped my protein shake back to two a day instead of the one a day I was doing. And in a matter of 3 days I went back to 169. What a Christmas present!! I guess the effects of all tha****er do what they are supposed to! Though it does keep you on the run. LOL And protein is way more important that I remember!
So, over the weekend I have been trying to stick to that plan and it's working. I'm teetering now from 169 to 170 and have been staying there since Friday. It feels so good. I have been in this teeter mode for almost 4 months now and thought that was it and I couldn't lose anymore without starving. I don't eat bad, I make good choices with a few "normal" variances like anyone would do. But I guess I needed the water and good whey protein in my system.
I keep telling myself I don't want to gain over the holidays and just keep thinking before I eat. I'm not going to deprive myself and not have a cookie etc. But I won't eat 4 or 5 of them in a day.
I'm looking to the new year and getting back to regular exercise and getting off these (at least) last 15 lbs.
I did have a nice moment this weekend when my nephew who had been away in the Army told me I looked amazing and then looked at me like I was crazy when I said I wanted to lose another 15 lbs. He's like 15????? Like that was not needed or too much to lose. LOL I did get alot of comments on how I looked also from my sister in laws family who I don't see much. Her much said I keep getting skinnier and skinnier each time she sees me.
So "Me" is my gift to myself this year. I have to think about me, what I want and what I need to do.
I hope everyone is having a great weekend and has a wonderful Christmas.
It was really good posting the other day, earlier in the week. It did help me to feel better and involved. I guess DH can be right.... sometimes. ;)
Earlier in the week I decided that I did not want to go from the bounce of 171 to 176 anymore, and to find myself before I know it at 180. So I did two basic things. I started drinking more water and upped my protein shake back to two a day instead of the one a day I was doing. And in a matter of 3 days I went back to 169. What a Christmas present!! I guess the effects of all tha****er do what they are supposed to! Though it does keep you on the run. LOL And protein is way more important that I remember!
So, over the weekend I have been trying to stick to that plan and it's working. I'm teetering now from 169 to 170 and have been staying there since Friday. It feels so good. I have been in this teeter mode for almost 4 months now and thought that was it and I couldn't lose anymore without starving. I don't eat bad, I make good choices with a few "normal" variances like anyone would do. But I guess I needed the water and good whey protein in my system.
I keep telling myself I don't want to gain over the holidays and just keep thinking before I eat. I'm not going to deprive myself and not have a cookie etc. But I won't eat 4 or 5 of them in a day.
I'm looking to the new year and getting back to regular exercise and getting off these (at least) last 15 lbs.
I did have a nice moment this weekend when my nephew who had been away in the Army told me I looked amazing and then looked at me like I was crazy when I said I wanted to lose another 15 lbs. He's like 15????? Like that was not needed or too much to lose. LOL I did get alot of comments on how I looked also from my sister in laws family who I don't see much. Her much said I keep getting skinnier and skinnier each time she sees me.
So "Me" is my gift to myself this year. I have to think about me, what I want and what I need to do.
I hope everyone is having a great weekend and has a wonderful Christmas. 
Topic: RE: Where are you...???
Barbara,
I am here! I have been very busy lately. I know that that is not a good excuse. My husband is now home from Iraq. He had some major things that we have been dealing with. Nothing like splitting up or anything.
I had surgery again for another hernia. It was another big one, so I have been off of the exercise until after the first of the year. I was up to running 6 miles a day and in the gym for 1.5 hr three to four times a week. And to be honest with you I have missed. And so has my body! I can see a HUGE difference! I haven't gained weight but I really haven't lost any either. Just maintaining! Which is a good thing but I am sooooooo close to my goal. 8 pounds to be exact.
I started a job this past summer and can not get this site while I am there. ( bummer) I haven't had a job out side of the house in over 10 yrs!
My goal this week is to get my page up to date. I really miss this site and am going to try and keep up with it.
All in all I am very happy with my life and the out come of the surgery!
Who would have thought that I would be a size 4! and weight 142lbs!
Chat at you all later
Amy I
Topic: RE: Walkers we made it to the junction
Hi,
I hope your surgery went well.
I sure wouldn't mind being in Las Vegas for New Years Eve. I'm sure it would be a
happening place.
Thanks once again for keeping track of us.
Happy holidays, Rick
Topic: RE: Peanut Butter/Protein Balls?
I'm going to steal some of your protein ball recipes Robin! I LOVE peanut butter and make this recipe once a month. they keep well in the fridge and are a good snack when you're in need of some protein. Have you tried any protein peanut butter balls in the post you made? I'd love to hear some reviews
Peanut butter balls
3/4 c. peanut butter (skippy low carb peanut butter)
3/4 cup powdered instant milk
1 T sugar free honey
1 cup instant oatmeal
6 tablespoons ho****er (- or +, consistency should be thick enough to roll into balls, but not crumbly thick)
(1 scoop unflavored protein) - you could use chocolate protein if you want a peanut butter cup type recipe
2 T splenda
Mix all ingredients above and roll into balls. Roll in toasted sesame seeds and chill in fridge for at least an hour!
I LOVE peanut butter and make this recipe once a month. they keep well in the fridge and are a good snack when you're in need of some protein. Have you tried any protein peanut butter balls in the post you made? I'd love to hear some reviews
Peanut butter balls
3/4 c. peanut butter (skippy low carb peanut butter)
3/4 cup powdered instant milk
1 T sugar free honey
1 cup instant oatmeal
6 tablespoons ho****er (- or +, consistency should be thick enough to roll into balls, but not crumbly thick)
(1 scoop unflavored protein) - you could use chocolate protein if you want a peanut butter cup type recipe
2 T splenda
Mix all ingredients above and roll into balls. Roll in toasted sesame seeds and chill in fridge for at least an hour! Topic: RE: Our STYLZ in surgery!
thanks everyone! 
I'm home and resting with the ice pack and meds! the pain was bad, but she changed the packing on Friday and so much pressure was lifted! no weight bearing until atleast the first week in Jan (my next appt with her) and boy do crutches tucker you out!! I went to my appt on Friday, breakfast and the dentist (was gone about 4 hours), came home and took 2 naps! trying to recoop from a cold too, hopefully its gone by Christmas 
happy holidays to everyone, be safe, enjoy it with loved ones and best wishes to everyone for a happy healthy new year!
I'm home and resting with the ice pack and meds! the pain was bad, but she changed the packing on Friday and so much pressure was lifted! no weight bearing until atleast the first week in Jan (my next appt with her) and boy do crutches tucker you out!! I went to my appt on Friday, breakfast and the dentist (was gone about 4 hours), came home and took 2 naps! trying to recoop from a cold too, hopefully its gone by Christmas
happy holidays to everyone, be safe, enjoy it with loved ones and best wishes to everyone for a happy healthy new year!
Topic: Walkers we made it to the junction
here we are, on the last leg of our walk, Rte 15 will take us right on into Cali, when are we getting there? Its up to us Marchers, help us get to Cali sooner rather than later.
Here's our Rte 15 sign, the start of a long road, but we'll make it
http://www.rockymountainroads.com/utah001/bl-015_ut-160_sb_begin.jpg
hers a picture from Beaver of the San Francisco Mountains, beautiful isn't it!
http://www.schweich.com/images/IMGP1356sm.jpg
We've stopped in Beaver Utah, a small town 200 miles south of Salt Lake and 200 miles North of Vegas. Wouldn't Vegas be a fun stop for New Years Eve??
The population in Beaver is about 2400 people, there isn't much to do but check out the beautiful scenery and relax
heres our map along the US, lets make the next couple weeks count
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1609/9234421/16931981/294313041.jpg
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1609/9234421/16931981/294313041.jpg
Topic: RE: MARCHers going to goal!
I am thankful to have met all of you and all the inspiration and support you have given me!
I am thankful for how healthy I feel everyday.
I'm thankful for having the rare treat of actually being HAPPY w/ my body, flaws and all, now that I know where I came from.
Holiday blessings to you all. Be good to yourselves!
Topic: RE: MARCHers going to goal!
Well thanks, but as it turns out I cannot bring my sister up here. She is under Medicare and if she is gone from the nursing home for one night - she essentially loses her bed and I can't take a chance on having one not being available for her when she goes back. She is not able to stay by herself for any length of time. However, I have appointments next week to look at some facilities here in NH and if everything works out, I may try to move her in February when we go to TN for a visit.
Enjoy your time with your Mom...Barb
Topic: RE: MARCHers going to goal!
Thank you Barbara, we are indeed a lucky group of "losers".
Enjoy your time with your sister.
Happy holidays, Rick
Topic: RE: Here's a question for you.
OMG....I swear i just wrote this....If I hear one more time you are so skinny I am going to SCREAM!!!! Mainly because I am just a tad skinnier now then I was in highschool...in highschool I weighed 167 and wore a 9 I was the fat girl..today i weigh 155 wear a size 7/9 and I am skinny... how is that even possible? have they even seen these huge legs of mine? i still can not wear a pair of boots because my calf's are so big. I found the cutest pants the other day and my sister insisted i buy them beause she knew I loved them...you can get in them...yeah ok they are size 4! and sure enough I could just zip them but couldn't hook them...she's like well when you have that skin taken off they will fit great...ok I know in my head the fact that i can even squeeze my butt into a 4 says i am average..but all i saw was i couldn't hook the darn things. I knew I was big when I weighed 300+ pounds but I knew who I was too and I liked me...now All I see is some chick everyone knows use to be fat and she took teh easy way out andnow look at all that skin hanigng off her...Ik now having this was a good thing...but wow who knew we'd have so many mental issues to go with it...anyone got a xanax LOL!!! love you guys!
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