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Sara, I get a little perplexed by the BMI chart. I know that it was certainly valid enough to qualify us for surgery in the first place. But now I read a lot of conflicting opinons. Maybe we have to pick and choose the numbers that fit our specific body types. Size 4 is smaller than I ever got (I had a couple of pairs of size 6's - one shrunk and had to go - the other is still with me). Mostly I am size 8 and S or M on top.
Anyway, there's some great motivation in your post. "If I gain weight, I would have to be a nudist."
I'll remember that!
Greetings Sara and PA,
I had a busy hectic day, and am finally home with my feet up. I went to church this morning, and stayed for fellowship for a little while. I came home and made au gratin potatoes and baked sweet potatoes. I then headed over to my daughter's, where her in-laws joined us for a delicious ham dinner. I am still felling full from it.
I stayed at her house a while, in order to give the kids some Easter goodies. I had to wait for her in-laws to go home because her mother-in-law didn't get them anything, and she feels inadequate, because she compares what my ex and I give the kids to what she gives them. I totally understand why she doesn't give them as much. She has 11 grandchildren. I have 3. I will say that I don't understand how she spends time with the kids. When she babysits, first she charges my daughter money for babysitting. Second, she sits on her computer and doesn't do stuff with them. I do crafts, and color, and put together puzzles with them. In fact, the gifts I got the older kds were craft kits.
I hope everyone had a blessed holiday.
Hugs,
Trish
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I am rooting for Michigan today too. Hope they can make it to the final four. As for wt loss & maintenance - I would like to lose 10 more pounds. My dr wants me to gain some. I am technically overweight. Lost 150 pounds, wear a size 4 jeans & I am overweight by that dog gone BMI chart. I do not like that chart. It is depressing. Like you, I gave away all my bigger clothes except for my favorite jeans & shirt from Pre-surgery. If I gain weight I would have to be a nudist, I have no larger clothes....and no one wants that...lol
luckily I have a few great friends that help me cope on tough days. When I am tempted to eat something I shouldn't. I remember the phrase "nothing tastes as great as thin feels." Sounds silly, but it helps. Take care. Go Wolverines!-Sara
I have been feeling poorly for a few weeks. I had an antibiotic and felt better then this week I got worse again. I have an infection in my eustacian tubes now. I have a new Rx now and am resting to try to feel better. My family went to my in laws after church. The dog & me are just napping on & off in the recliner. Not a great Easter but nice to have some time to relax & heal. Take care.
-Sara
Mike and I will attend church today, then settle in for an afternoon of basketball I think. Only one of "my" teams is in the Elite Eight so ill be rooting for my alma mater, Michigan, today.
We have an easy dinner planned, with fresh tilapia and seasoned veggies. Lots of attention to food lately at our house. Mike has dropped about 30 lbs. following a program called TrimLine which is based in Harrisburg. It reminds me a lot of the old, old weigh****chers plan (2 fruits, 2 starches, 1 dairy, Lots of protein and veggies each day...and water water water!) Anyway, we are cooking and eating according to that plan. I hope to see the 150's again! It's possible....but takes more than my typical "let me start tomorrow" mentality.
Which all gets back to Easter. I am wearing (barely) a dress I bought for Easter 2011. Happy I can still manage it, but its a snug fit. I know we have always been taught, and said ourselves, that successing is not about a number. But the truth is that for me, a firm commitment to what sizes of clothing I will and will not buy is an important part of my maintenance plan. I got rid of the bigger sizes for a reason. Ad here we are....
How are others doing with weight loss and maintenance, wherever you are?
Good Morning Sara and PA!!
Glad to see you posting roll call! Sorry to hear that you are not feeling well :-(
Today is MORE laundry and spring cleaning. Since it is Easter Sunday there isn't much for us Jewish folk to do...
I might take a nap today, didn't sleep well and was up before the sun was
Have a GREAT Easter for those who celebrate!!
Love, Beth
Donna,
GOOD LUCK!!! You deserve this!!!
Love, Beth
It has been quite a while since I posted a roll call. Ironically, I am up late watching the Walking Dead. I am under the weather and just going to rest all day Sunday. My family is traveling to relatives for dinner without me. I hope everyone has a great day.
Good morning Trish, Beth and PA peeps to come!
I am looking forward to a much needed mani/pedi today and also hoping to get outside and enjoy the weather. Beth I also have laundry on the agenda for today and some other errands.
On the job front there is some promising news to report - a position for a school secretary has opened up at my old school and I am being considered for it. The principal and vice principal both know how organized I am and flexible - subbing, running the candy sale, helping out with standardized testing. The pay isn't the best - $25,000 - but it comes with benefits and a lot less stress than being in a 7th/8th grade classroom. There might also be an opportunity for some one-on-one remedial/advanced Math tutoring. Right now I am trying to organize paperwork for the book orders. I am asking for some prayers and positive energy to be sent out into the universe.
For those of you who celebrate Easter have a blessed holiday. May everyone rejoice in the new life that nature provides at this time of year - the possibilities of new beginnings. Take care.
Donna
Good Morning Trish and PA!
Glad to see you posting and that you are enjoying your new life in Michigan!! I am sure it is awesome to see the munchkins so often!! Sounds like you are going to have a nice Easter with your family.
Yesterday I took Dee to see "Oz". It was ok, but NO comparison to the original!! I can see why many people thought James Franco was miscasts as Oz, he did a good job but there was something missing. Dee said that she liked it but not as much as the original. That's my girl!?!?!?
Today there is LOTS of laundry on the agenda and I also want to do some spring cleaning. I also need to clean out the refrigerator and freezer. Always SO much fun?!?!? Hoping to spend time with the family too!! Looking forward to some ME time later this week when Dee goes back to school.
Wishing all those celebrate a Happy Easter!!
Love, Beth
