First Day of Fall Coffee

Thank you!  I know they need all the prayers they can get.  I may head down to IL in the near future with one of my aunts to see them.    

Good morning all!

I met my new boss today (one of the 4 I have) -- seems like a nice guy.  He'll be starting in a few weeks. 

Already finished my chai tea and coffee this morning.  Having some oatmeal for breakfast at the moment. 

QOTD -- My challenge lately has been staying focused.  My weight does not move.  It hasn't moved for 10 months now.  No matter if I eat 1200 calories or 2000 calories. No matter if I eat crap or eat healthy.  No matter if I exercise or not.  So it's tough to stay on the straight and narrow and eat healthy foods, keeping to a reasonable amount of calories (1500-1600 seems the right range for me) and to keep active and exercising.  It's a constant battle to do the right thing when I work so hard and see no pay off. It messes with my mind and my emotions and I have to struggle to keep a positive attitude. I still have 25-30 pounds to lose and I'm afraid I'll never see that happen.

The only thing that keeps me from dispair is being reminded of how far I've come and to keep looking forward to achiving the non-scale goals I've set.  Photos help a lot with this reflection part.  I just put this one together last week...

OMG Pam, that is absolutely incredible, the swelte person you've become. You've really come very far!
 I can totally relate to weight plateaus and how hard it is to keep motivated.... It doesn't matter what I do and the scale is "stuck" but I keep focused on the other big changes that have happened.
My BFF, Deb keeps me going and motivated. She's the greatest!
Deb

Pam, you are such an inspiration to a lot of us.  I'm in another stall, but I figure it's my own fault for not exercising enough and not getting in all my fluids.  I'm staying at 700-900 calories a day and always over 60 gms of protein.  I'm working on CL right now, my first 20 oz bottle.
The pictures show just how much you've achieved.  Sounds like your body has decided that this is where you need to be, and not smaller.  You look mahvalous girlfriend!
Jan

Yeaaaaaaa  Fall!  Love it!  No mug this morning because I was off to appts right away.  Got problems with 12 yo daughter's health to deal with now.  My check still didn't arrive for the gym membership so I am trying to beg, borrow or steal to get there today.  It's been too long waiting.  Plus I am already dressed for it lol.  First day of fall=joining the gym sounds good doesn't?  I will let you know if I achieve it.

QOTD:  ALL OF IT!  Still struggling...Journaling/Food Diary is the hardest for me though!

Jimi

Had a protein shake for breakfast this morning.  It's supposed to be 77 here today.  The sun is shining out there and I'm in here on the computer.  What's wrong with this picture.  Maybe I'll take the dogs over to the lake and let them swim a bit.  need to get out and move.
QOTD:  The biggest is getting exercise.  I'm a lazy person.  I've been walking the dogs, which I know is good for them and me.  It's more exercise than I ever got before, I'm basically a sitter, reader, tv watcher, net surfer...  I need someone to make me move.  I'm going to look into water aerobics up here.  I understand they're building a new YMCA in town, maybe I'll check that out.  The second challenge is getting in all my fluids and vitamins.  I'm just not motivated lately and I'm only 9 weeks out.  What's wrong with me anyway???
Jan

Hi every body

Pam You look awesome I only hope that I can acheive something close to what you have done.
Be Proud !

QOTD: I think my callange is getting to the gym, to do my water aerobic class or just to work out.
I am a procratinator and by the time I get motivated the day is half gone.  I am going to push my self to at least go 3 x's a wee****l I have surgery. And to get more consistant about it.

It is really muggy here and the weather last night said it will be that way the next two days.

OH almost for got just got back from the Medical clearence Doc./ bariatrician. she said that I passed and don't need any other test. so now it is off the Dr. Carlin for my surgery date. I will see him on friday.

so happy to have my sergical eval over that i wanted to polka.
so here we go

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ziZfnljbbI

Well... its 11pm, but I guess better late than never.

QOTD:  Drinking with my meals.  Seems I'm getting very bad at doing this - remind me again why I shouldn't.....!!!!