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Topic: RE: 5 Weeks Into the New Year--where are your resolutions?
Hello,
I've been bad about posting- sometimes because I just don't feel like pasting in all the numbers- lol- how lazy is that??? :) Sorry!
I've had two good weeks and am hoping to continue the pattern after finally getting to ONEDERLAND! Last week down 2.8, this week 3.6- and I couldn't be happier. It's helping to track on myfitnesspal.com. If you're on there, come find me- same screen name.
I am down 118.2 since I began the journey last May and I have about 10 pounds to go before my BMI hits the merely overweight range- that's my next little goal.
Have a good week, all!
I've been bad about posting- sometimes because I just don't feel like pasting in all the numbers- lol- how lazy is that??? :) Sorry!
I've had two good weeks and am hoping to continue the pattern after finally getting to ONEDERLAND! Last week down 2.8, this week 3.6- and I couldn't be happier. It's helping to track on myfitnesspal.com. If you're on there, come find me- same screen name.
I am down 118.2 since I began the journey last May and I have about 10 pounds to go before my BMI hits the merely overweight range- that's my next little goal.
Have a good week, all!
~ Kim
Topic: 5 Weeks Into the New Year--where are your resolutions?
Hi All:
Where are the folks that said they would be accountable with me? 5 weeks in and we've already lost our posters? I can't be the only one who needs to regularly 'fess up
Anyway, I did a hard workout last week on Tuesday, and my knees were pretty shot for running the rest of the week, so my mileage was way down. Not my appetite, unfortunately. Also, went to a family party last night with cake and ice cream, snacks and lots of good food, and I was not on my best game. Oh well, at least I held pretty steady this week.
Starting weight: 298.4 lbs
Last week: 141.4 lbs
This week: 141.7
Gain of 0.3 lbs. I'll take that.
Back to the hard work this week. I really want to be consistently under 140, and it's been awhile since I've been there.
Where are the folks that said they would be accountable with me? 5 weeks in and we've already lost our posters? I can't be the only one who needs to regularly 'fess up
Anyway, I did a hard workout last week on Tuesday, and my knees were pretty shot for running the rest of the week, so my mileage was way down. Not my appetite, unfortunately. Also, went to a family party last night with cake and ice cream, snacks and lots of good food, and I was not on my best game. Oh well, at least I held pretty steady this week.
Starting weight: 298.4 lbs
Last week: 141.4 lbs
This week: 141.7
Gain of 0.3 lbs. I'll take that.
Back to the hard work this week. I really want to be consistently under 140, and it's been awhile since I've been there.
Topic: RE: A WOW at almost 5 years out
Good for you, Darla, in all ways! You are taking care of yourself, and it shows! Your neighbor's reaction proves it. WOW!
I had a little wow moment this weekend. My son has a friend who moved away to Utah right about the time I had my surgery (18 mos ago). He has come back, and came to knock on our door Saturday. He looked at me funny when I answered it and asked "Does Ben still live here?" and I said yes and invited him in. After he spent a few minutes talking to my son in his bedroom he came out and told me he thought at first maybe I was Ben's sister--he didn't realize who I was at all! Kinda fun.
I had a little wow moment this weekend. My son has a friend who moved away to Utah right about the time I had my surgery (18 mos ago). He has come back, and came to knock on our door Saturday. He looked at me funny when I answered it and asked "Does Ben still live here?" and I said yes and invited him in. After he spent a few minutes talking to my son in his bedroom he came out and told me he thought at first maybe I was Ben's sister--he didn't realize who I was at all! Kinda fun.
Topic: RE: Do you or someone you know hem pants super cheap?
Thank you, Psoup, but I found a way to do it myself. :)
~ Kim
Topic: RE: Do you or someone you know hem pants super cheap?
I might be able to help you out. I live south of the river and would do all of your pants for $50. Message me if you are interested.
Topic: RE: wanting to start group in Hutchinson MN
Hi!
Just wanted to put a little plug in here if you're interested. There is a support group in Chaska at the 212 Medical Building every 1st Tuesday and 3rd Monday of Each Month. They meet on the third floor conference room of the building at 6pm and it's about an hour. The group is usually run by Dr. Hal Baumchen (Psychologist) unless there is a special topic of dietary or product rehlm.
If interested in more information call 952-442-7820. I am a patient of Abbott's but I now work for Ridgeview's Bariatric and Weight Loss Center and am usually at the groups as a patient. We range from 9-25 people each time and in my opinion Hal does a great job of keep the group on topic and giving everyone a chance to talk if you want. Everybody and anybody is welcome. There are a couple of ladies who are 7-9yrs post op that come so that is very interesting to have that dynamic.
Just thought I'd let you know. We are seeing a lot of patients from the Hutch, Glencoe, Gaylord, New Ulm, Mankato area because of the location.
Wish you the best!
Sal
Just wanted to put a little plug in here if you're interested. There is a support group in Chaska at the 212 Medical Building every 1st Tuesday and 3rd Monday of Each Month. They meet on the third floor conference room of the building at 6pm and it's about an hour. The group is usually run by Dr. Hal Baumchen (Psychologist) unless there is a special topic of dietary or product rehlm.
If interested in more information call 952-442-7820. I am a patient of Abbott's but I now work for Ridgeview's Bariatric and Weight Loss Center and am usually at the groups as a patient. We range from 9-25 people each time and in my opinion Hal does a great job of keep the group on topic and giving everyone a chance to talk if you want. Everybody and anybody is welcome. There are a couple of ladies who are 7-9yrs post op that come so that is very interesting to have that dynamic.
Just thought I'd let you know. We are seeing a lot of patients from the Hutch, Glencoe, Gaylord, New Ulm, Mankato area because of the location.
Wish you the best!
Sal
Topic: RE: Do you or someone you know hem pants super cheap?
Kim...you might be better off just going in to Goodwill and finding replacement pairs! I just found a pair of Lucky Brand jeans for $3.50 at GW!
I know Marta's Tailor shop in Coon Rapids charges $7.00 for hemming. Her # is 763-421-0500.
I'm not sure if this is too far away from you to make it worth it....
Happy Hemming!!
Heidi
I know Marta's Tailor shop in Coon Rapids charges $7.00 for hemming. Her # is 763-421-0500.
I'm not sure if this is too far away from you to make it worth it....
Happy Hemming!!
Heidi
Age 49 Height 5'5" HW/280 SW/250 CW/157
Behind every success is effort...Behind every effort is passion...Behind every passion is someone with the courage to try.
Behind every success is effort...Behind every effort is passion...Behind every passion is someone with the courage to try.
Topic: RE: A WOW at almost 5 years out
Congrats Darla! It's amazing what these surgeries do for us! I had a similar medical moment this fall when I finally took action to treat my ADHD. I always managed it ok...or at least I thought I was, but this summer I finally got tired of being nearly debilitated by it. What a difference a med can make! I wish you tons of luck and more joyful NSV's!
Heidi
Heidi
Age 49 Height 5'5" HW/280 SW/250 CW/157
Behind every success is effort...Behind every effort is passion...Behind every passion is someone with the courage to try.
Behind every success is effort...Behind every effort is passion...Behind every passion is someone with the courage to try.
Topic: RE: Starting to Re-build Me
Love ya Amy! Hope you are well.
Topic: RE: A WOW at almost 5 years out
Good for you! What a great reminder that even long term there are exciting wow moments and what incentive to keep working the tool.
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