tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80133810452235520322024-03-08T13:11:36.495-08:00Margie - De-FluffingMargiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-44640399518040691652012-01-01T09:06:00.000-08:002012-01-01T09:24:03.964-08:002012<div><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;">Wow, look at the date of that last post! Almost exactly one year ago. I guess its really time to get myself under control. I am doing another challenge at the Sisterhood. Its funny how I keep going back to them. They are truly inspiring so I guess that is why. I am on my own this time...no teams, so, we will see what happens. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. I have probably said that before, but somehow, this time I really feel like I have to do this or I will end up like most of my family with all the diseases that they have. Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and even some others that are worse. I am really scared of the diabetes and I know I am headed that way. So far, I have dodged those bullets, but my physical problems are getting to be a real pain. Literally, they are getting very painful and I know that I can feel better if I get the weight off and get healthy. Arthritis, ruptured discs, vertigo, and pinched nerves in my hip and back - all of those can improve with weight loss. Except for the vertigo, but I am going to PT for that and who knows...maybe my brain is getting fat too and that is causing the vertigo. I am going to the doctor this month for my annual and get all the blood work and hope and pray that it still is good. I promise to get that colonoscopy this year. I have put it off long enough. </span></em></strong></div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"></span></em></strong> </div><div><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;">So, this is the year for improvements, and here is to actually doing what I am setting out to do this time. </span></em></strong></div>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-30881218028061584952011-01-12T05:35:00.000-08:002011-01-12T06:29:21.199-08:00<strong><em><span style="color:#000099;">Today is weigh in day a the Sisterhood. I am still losing about 2 pounds a week and am still amazed. So I am at 158. This is the first time in quite a while that I have been under 160 so I am quite happy. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;">This Saturday I am going to a WW meeting. They say that they have revamped the entire plan so it should be interesting to see what they have done. From what I hear, they are doing the low glycemic thing too so I will go check it out. Just curious. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;">I am more or less doing my own thing right now and using what I have learned from Nutrisystem and South Beach. No white stuff, lots of veggies, fiber and low fat. That should be the thing for the rest of my life and since I plan to live to be over 100 (and healthy), so I think its time I started eating right. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;">I want to give all the girls at the Sisterhood "hugs and honks". It is alot easier to stay on track when you have sisters 'holding' you up. The 'honks' is from a story about geese that help each other when one is in need and I tried to copy and past it here and that didn't work so here is a link: </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo6vWP9I5JA">www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo6vWP9I5JA</a> </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;">HONK HONK, SISTERS!! </span></em></strong><br /><p><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;">I also want to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM!! She is 84 today and my inspiration. I can only strive to spread as much love in this world as she has. I am so blessed that I was chosen to be her daughter. </span></em></strong></p><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"></span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"></span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"></span></em></strong><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"></span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-24164948896679530282010-12-29T08:43:00.000-08:002010-12-29T08:55:17.696-08:00<strong><em><span style="color:#000099;">Here we go with another challenge at the Sisterhood. I am still on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nutrisystem</span> and as much as I love it - 14 pounds gone so far - I am getting tired of just having <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nutrisystem</span> food. So I looked around and found that the South Beach diet is based on the Low <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Glycemic</span> thing too so I will be switching to that after I finish off the NS food. (I have a couple of weeks worth left) </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;">The South Beach is another low <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">carb</span> thing, but they do mostly good versus bad <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">carbs</span> so I hope I do okay with it. The first two weeks is almost no <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">carbs</span> at all so we shall see how my energy level handles that. I tried Atkins a while back and I was so tired all the time and I found out that it was because I wasn't getting any <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">carbs</span>. After the first two weeks, you can eat good <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">carbs</span> and that is what I am doing now with NS.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;">I did really well on the last challenge and although I gained 2 pounds at Christmas, I am back on track and going strong. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;">I am determined not to get Diabetes. It is such a horrible disease and has run wild throughout most of my family that I know I have to be careful in how I eat. I was glad that it looked like I was taking after Mom, but after 82 years, she was diagnosed with it too. That really sucks - she thought that she had dodged that bullet. So now I am more focused on getting healthy. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"> </span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-62217414718888354442010-12-01T07:34:00.000-08:002010-12-01T07:45:34.102-08:00<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Okay, I have said it before, but I am saying it again. I LOVE <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nutrisystem</span>. I have never been on a diet where I can eat chocolate caramel nutty candy bars. It is actually a requirement that you have that dessert!!. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">So, some of the meals were not the best tasting :( - I have found the ones I love and just order those. I love the meat <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">patty</span> because I can chop them up and make tacos! They have this cheesy potato thing for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">lunch</span> that is yummy and yesterday I had a peach crepe with whipped cream for breakfast! The site has recipes that people have sent in to "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">tweek</span>" the meals to make them tastier and I love it. Today I am having <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">CranOrange</span> French Toast. Did I say that I love this diet?</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I am now down 10 pounds from the start of the diet and down six pounds from the start of the challenge at the Sisterhood. All this and I am still never hungry.....amazing. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">If anyone reading this wants to try <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nutrisystem</span>, send me your email and I will have them send you an invitation with a $30.00 discount. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-89237318934183078912010-11-20T09:30:00.000-08:002010-11-20T09:35:15.213-08:00New Blog Name<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I have changed my blog name. I wanted something different and after going to see Gabriel Iglesias perform at the casino next door, I thought of this new one. He says he is not fat - he is 'fluffy', since I have gotten to hate the word 'diet' - I am not dieting anymore - I am 'de-fluffing' myself. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">By the way, if you get a chance to go see Gabriel - he is sooo funny!!! What a great way to spend an evening - just laughing for two or three hours.....it feels great!</span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-69915562069947529192010-11-20T08:43:00.000-08:002010-11-20T08:59:23.196-08:00<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Wednesday was weigh in day for the Holiday Hoedown Challenge at the Sisterhood so we are officially off and running - or walking for me. </span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Went to the new Harry Potter movie - it was good,,,dark, but good. I almost gave in to Taco Bell because I stopped and got it for dinner for everyone else. The smell was driving me nuts, but I was good. I just thought about my team - Go Team <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mamajama</span> - and decided to stay on track. I need to do this this time so no backsliding for me. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I am now stating that I officially love <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nutrisystem</span>. The food is better than I thought it would be and I am <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">sooo</span> happy. Some of it is not so good, but I sent back what I didn't want and they sent me replacements of what I thought I would like. Well, let me just say that meatloaf and mashed potatoes and gravy, beef <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">teriyaki</span> and noodles, spinach ravioli, and burgers are just fine with me. Any diet where I can eat this much food, plus candy bars like chocolate caramel or even chocolate cake is amazing. Now, all I need to do is get of the proverbial butt and start moving. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Go Team <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mamajama</span>!! </span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-17313220777663376512010-11-15T08:15:00.001-08:002010-11-15T08:20:52.829-08:00<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I started <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Nutrisystem</span> just in time for a new challenge at the Sisterhood. We are starting a new challenge on the 17<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> and that is my weigh-in day so it fits right in on my schedule. I am starting the challenge at 166 and counting down. This time we get to be on teams and that is what I like best so I have someone depending on me to stay on track and do good. When I am on my own, it is easy to just say "oh well, I will just re-start tomorrow", on a team I have more motivation not to let them down. I am on Team <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mamajama</span>!! I love that name. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">So get ready Sisters because Team <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mamajama</span> is going to kick some serious booty!! </span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-47648069835889401362010-11-15T08:01:00.000-08:002010-11-15T08:14:29.493-08:00<strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="color:#3333ff;">After a summer of therapy and some powerful wishful thinking, praying, and all of the above, I am better. I am now ready to get back to this quest to get healthy. </span></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="color:#3333ff;">I have started Nutrisystem. It was recommended by my therapist and he said that when he and his wife tried it, the weight just fell off , so....here I started on November 3rd. I lost four pounds the first week and I only weigh in once a week so we shall see what Wednesday brings.</span></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Most of the food is really good. Their marinara sauce is awesome and their white sauce )for alfredo and stuff like that) is NOT awesome, so I am replacing all of the white sauce things with the marinara sauce entrees for next month. Some of the entrees I have to tweek a little to make them better, but over-all it is really good. </span></span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">The best thing about Nutrisystem is that you don't get hungry. There is so much food and since it is high in fiber, you stay full. Some days I have a hard time getting all the food in. I called to see if I had to eat it all and they said yes, so I get it in - barely. </span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Now I just have to start walking again and that should make it even better.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-41124805072577679372010-09-11T09:42:00.000-07:002010-09-11T09:52:51.246-07:00So Glad Summer is Over<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I am so glad that summer is over in Tucson. It was yucky hot. Every year I swear that I am going to buy some window air conditioners and every year goes by and still no air conditioners. Swamp coolers are great most of the time, but when the Monsoon comes - ugh!!</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Well, there is another challenge at Shrinking Jeans and I wish with all my heart that I could participate. I really need it. I know, I know, I say that every time I get on this blog and then never do anything about it. Such is my life.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I finally go back to the doctor to see what can be done about a ruptured disc in my neck. I have a feeling that it will have to be surgery, but I really am not wanting to do that. The therapy is fine, but then I mess it all up when I go back to work. The doctor says to quit working, but is she going to pay my bills?.....I think not. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">So here I am, wishing love and luck to all the gals at the Sisterhood to do well in this new challenge. I so wanted to join this time because I know I do so much better when there is a team depending on me. But because of my condition (ha - that sounds funny) I will not be able to participate in the fitness part of it. Therapist says that I can only do the recumbent bike. So.... I will join you in spirit and try to lose some along with you, but not officially. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Hugs and Luck to you all on the challenge.</span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-36914704806580714962010-06-10T15:44:00.000-07:002010-06-10T16:11:54.930-07:00<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Boy, Its been a long time since I was here. Last time was in January and when I read that last post, I got all worked up again. I have re-committed to this fitness quest so many times now that I have lost count. I can tell myself that most of us do that but it still sucks and I don't want to be that person anymore. I say that as I sit here eating Milky Way Mini's. Ha! But they are so small - they can't be bad! Double Ha!!. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">There is an upside here. I didn't gain back the five pounds I lost. I actually have maintained since then, but maintaining a weight of 170 is not a good thing. So, I am on my way again and have lost 2 pounds since the start of the new challenge at the Sisterhood so I am now at 168. I vow to bump it up and make it 2 pounds a week instead of 1 and then maybe it won't take me a year to lose 40 pounds.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I have been trying to get Mom to the doctor for a year now because she has all the signs of diabetes. I finally got her to go and her sugar level was 350. OMG!!! I knew it was bad, but not that bad. It scared her....hell, it scared me too. At least now she can start dealing with it and she will feel so much better when she gets it under control. Now I am thinking that I better quit the sweets because I will probably end up there too. Everyone in Mom's family has it - she was the only one without it until now. At 83 she gets it....how unfair is that. One of my brothers has it now so I may be next unless I prevent it by watching my diet. So, I am done with the Milky Way Mini's and all that other sweet stuff. I know that its okay to have a treat once in a while, but on a daily basis is something that I just cannot afford to do.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Here I go again.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">New Challenge:</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Starting weight - 170</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Current weight - 168 </span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-75950832734746775112010-01-07T08:38:00.000-08:002010-01-07T08:49:23.149-08:00<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">GOALS for CHALLENGE.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I must say that I am pleased with my progress so far......I know, I know - its only one week - but, hey, I need to give kudos to myself while I am on a losing streak so I can keep going. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I also want to thank all the Sisters for all their support - keep it coming. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Okay, last week I was supposed to post some goals for the new challenge so here they are:</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">1. Lose 10 pounds in 6 weeks. I know that is a high goal for me, but I already have a good head start since I lost 5 pounds last week. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">2. Stop making excuses and as Nike would say - 'Just Do It'.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">3. If I have to eat out I will choose wisely. No more burgers and fries with cheesecake for dessert. From now on it will be grilled chicken and a nice salad. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Yesterday we went to TGIF and had lunch and I got this pecan-crusted chicken salad with baslamic vinagraitte - yummy. I highly recommend it. I even bagged some of it for the evening munchies. I don't know how many points it had because I can't find that anywhere, but it was lunch so it was small and not alot of chicken. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Okay, thats it for the goals and so far so good.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Starting weight: 175</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Week one: 170 </span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-26242923654506390862009-12-30T08:00:00.000-08:002009-12-30T08:21:09.324-08:00<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I know - its been a while since I was here. Its only because I was bummed out about my fitness quest going haywire. I get into a funk and I eat....and I eat all the chocolate I can get my hands on. (Bad Margie) Since the last post, I have been to a neurologist and she says that although I do have the meralgia in my hip, this new pain is a new thing. She thinks I have pinched a nerve in the L3 or L4 section of the spine. I know - ouch. I am still benched from exercise until we can get this fixed. I need to get an MRI to see exactly what it is - it may not be what she thinks, but she is pretty sure. Anyway, I am still determined to get the weight off and so I am going to really cut back on what I eat. Since I can't exercise I have to really cut back. I have decided to go back to Herbalife. I did this about ten years ago and lost 35 pounds and kept it off until I was given depo provera and then I slowly gained it all back plus a few straggler pounds that just had to deposit themselves on my ass, boobs and choice other places. I am choosing Herbalife again since it worked so well for me before and because its really easy and full of good supplements (vitamins, minerals and herbs) and yummy, good for you, smoothies.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I am hoping that when I get the weight off, the pain will go with it. Without surgery, because I won't let that happen, and without all the drugs. I am on some now because I have to but hope to stop when the weightloss eases the pressure on my hip and back. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">So here we go again. A new Year, a new Resolution and a new challenge at The Sisterhood....check out the new button and link to a great site. I am weighing in at an all time high - 175 (boohoo) - and I will post my losses because they will be alot and often (yay). </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"> </span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-77757280977718162332009-11-01T08:01:00.000-08:002009-11-01T08:53:03.769-08:00<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">It took me forever to change the button to the new Shrink-aversary. I hope for the next one that I can remember how its done. That is a thing that comes and goes as we get older - forgetting. Most of my life I have forgotten things that I think I should have remembered, but as I get older, I forget alot more. It does come to me later but I wish it was sooner. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I forgot to weigh on Wednesday, but the new challenge starts today so I weighed in at 170. That is a few pounds up from two weeks ago, but my scale is wacky. I did over eat last week because I am in a funk. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I have a new problem physically. I have had meralgia paresthetica for almost fifteen years now. To put it simply, it's a compressed femoral nerve in my right hip. It usually comes and goes and most of the time I can cope, but now its getting really bad. My right leg is going numb all the way down to my knees and sometimes lower and the burning pain is quite bad. I have been put on nerve pain meds (goodnight, Margie) and have been told that bedrest is best, but we all know that is impossible. I am taking it as easy as I can, but I have to work. That is another thing...it is now coming on when I just stand. After standing for ten minutes, the numbness and burning come on and it is really uncomfortable working - after all, I stand all day. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">The doctor seems to think that it could have been the running that made it worse because of the pounding pressure on the hip. The weight doesn't help and that is one of the reasons I need to lose it, but I was heavier before without it getting this bad. Anyway, I am off running and resistance workouts and for right now, I can't even walk. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I guess I will just stick to eating less and that sucks because that is the hardest part of losing weight. But, I am determined to do this. My son had to do an essay for Health class about eating healthy and just the way he worded it made me think that it isn't as hard as I am making it out to be. I just want my cake and cookies and candy and cheeseburgers and milkshakes without paying the price. I will take a lesson from my son and eat healthier. Its a choice, after all, and I can't condemn my ex for not quitting drugs and booze when I can't control what I put in my mouth either. How sad is that? </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">My son also did another essay about "home" that had me in tears. He has developed an incredible gift of writing. I am sooo proud. I couldn't post it here so here is a link for you to read it at another blog: <a href="http://www.margiesmusings.wordpress.com/">www.margiesmusings.wordpress.com</a> </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Have a Blessed Day.</span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-83676730582442812502009-10-21T06:33:00.000-07:002009-10-21T06:54:41.587-07:00<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">My new attitude is coming on just in time for the new challenge at the Sisterhood which starts next week. That's a good thing because I sucked on the last challenge and after reading my last post again I can see how sad it sounds. I guess I was having one of those "bloated" days and feeling really disgusted with the girth around the waist, hips and wherever else. I feel better now. My weight hasn't changed since Monday so I am at 167 for this weeks weigh-in. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I didn't lose anything for the challenge, but I will donate some cans of food to the food bank anyway, just 'cause. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">For anyone wanting something natural that will help fight off any flu germs coming your way, Dr. Weil says to use 'astragalus'. I found some at Puritan's Pride and ordered it and found out that is also has a great side effect - its a natural appetite suppressant. WooHoo - just in time to help out on my 'Fitness Quest'. </span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-10711352708952817502009-10-19T08:02:00.001-07:002009-10-19T08:27:44.787-07:00<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I went to my niece's baby shower yesterday and although it was nice and she looked so cute, there was all the wrong things to eat so guess what. Oh, and before I even got to the shower I went to eat at our favorite Mexican restaurant. The beans tasted different, but, of course, I ate them. I don't know why, but I felt so fat for the rest of the day........kidding....I know why. What I don't know is why in the hell do I keep eating this way and then get mad when the scale tells me the truth. </span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I mean, what is wrong with me? Do I want heart disease and possibly diabetes or all the other stuff that comes with being overweight? </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Someone please tell my why do we do this to ourselves. </span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I am so good at telling other people how to do what they need to do, but do</span><span style="color:#cc0000;"> I </span><span style="color:#3333ff;">practice what I know to be the right thing to do? After all the money I have spent on pills (that didn't work) and videos (that I don't use) and plans (that worked until I quit), maybe I should use the money on hypnosis or something that might help me change my ATTITUDE or MINDSET!! But I don't because I know that no matter how much money I give to others, the only thing I am helping is their bank account unless I take what I have learned and actually use it.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">This is the conversation I have with myself almost every week and where has it gotten me? I am the same weight that I have been for over a year. I go down some and then go back up again because I can't keep my hands off food that I know - I KNOW - is not good for me. </span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">So what can I do now but start over.......again. Once again I say that "this is the day I promise to NOT fail. This is the day that I am pissed off enough at myself to actually STICK TO IT for however long it takes to get to my goal weight and NOT FALL OFF THE PLAN". </span></em></strong><br /><p><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Here I go....again. Prayers please.</span></em></strong></p><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-48948263807746269582009-10-15T08:22:00.000-07:002009-10-15T08:40:16.469-07:00<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I am back at 167, which is where I was when I started the last challenge at the Sisterhood. I guess that will have to be okay since 'it is what it is' and I had gained 5 pounds during the challenge. I still think my scale is off or maybe its the house. I can put the scale in different places and it says different things so the house is off kilter. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I was off the running last week. I got headaches again but not from the running itself. I think its my sinus headaches coming back. Time to get the Neti Pot out again. I also was wearing a headband and it was really tight so I had quit using that and the headaches got better. I think I was squeezing my poor brain too tight...lol...those blood vessels need to breathe to work right!! Anyway, I am doing alot of yard work so that is helping burn the calories since we have two acres - that can be alot of work. Plus I got that new Pilates workout with the resistance bands. I really like it. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I made the veggie soup so I now have something to put in my mouth that won't pile on the points and ruin my day. I can eat that when I get hungry and still stay under my points. It is working because I lost the 5 pounds that I had gained. Its a constant struggle but I got myself into this weight so I will get myself out. </span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-86434613881546925802009-10-11T08:54:00.000-07:002009-10-11T09:11:33.480-07:00<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I have been on again off again with the running. I got in a good run on Monday and then again on Wednesday, then missed Friday. I think I am going to do this on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Those are the days I don't work at the shop and so I can fit the runs in easier. Its so dark out there at 5:30 am and it scares me. Lots of javelina and coyote and just plain mean dogs in my neighborhood and the javelina already chased me home once (don't want to do that again) so I will run on the days that I don't have to leave for work so early. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Not much else is going on except that I gained another pound. Boo Hoo. I know that it is all my fault and so I am having a serious talk with myself. I bought a bunch of veggies and will make that soup again (we all know what I am talking about and if you don't - ask me). That way I can eat as much as I want and still stay under my points. With that and the running/walking I should lose something by the next weigh-in at the Sisterhood. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Why does it have to be so hard?? I work with this lady (skinny bitch) who can't put any weight on - or so she says (brags). Do I want to be like her?? No, I don't, but I sure would like it if it was easier to lose what I need to lose. I tell myself that there are alot of people out there who are worse off than me and somehow, it doesn't make me feel any better. I have to 'just do it'....so, why can't I? That is the unanswerable question of the year. I know I am not lazy. I guess its just harder for some of us and I need to get my head in the right place. Easier said than done.</span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Okay, enough whining. I guess I just needed to get it off my very abundant, saggy chest. And so now I am done and ready to go forward. Thanks for listening (reading)....lol.</span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-39466399001881402312009-09-30T08:55:00.000-07:002009-09-30T09:02:29.415-07:00<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I am officially off the bench!! At least by the cardiologist. I did the stress test and he said that I did very well. Blood pressure and everything else is fine. He said that I just need to take it a little slower and that made me laugh because I run at a snails pace now so slower would be walking. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Haven't heard from my regular doctor to see if there are any other tests but since the cardiologist said 'go for it' I am going for it. I didn't get the headaches until week 3 of my running program so I am going back to week 2 and see how it goes. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I did the first day of week 2 and it went fine. No headaches - just alot of sweating. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">This is funny - the cardiologist asked me if I was short of breath and I had to laugh because I huff and puff all through the run. I know that isn't what he meant, but it struck me as funny. He didn't laugh...oh well. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">So, I am back on track and I would never have thought that I would be happy to be running. Me, of all people, unbelievable!! </span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-11265750024410407472009-09-26T09:07:00.000-07:002009-09-26T09:22:09.928-07:00<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Well, I have been benched until further notice from running. Boohoo. I was getting headaches when I run for longer than two minutes and they just got worse so I finally went to the doctor and she is ordering tests. I do the tests on Monday so I will post what the results are and hopefully I will be cleared to continue running. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Trouble with the scale this week. I had to reset it and now it tells me that I have gained 5 pounds so I am back up to 169.5. Another Boohoo. I am also weighing with my clothes on now instead of in my birthday suit so it will be the same when I weigh at other places - like the gym - which I haven't been to in ages. I knew I shouldn't have signed that contract. I thought it would make me go more often if I was paying for it....NOT!! Oh yeah, and the doctors scale says more too so I can't get mad at them anymore either. This means that it weighs me in at 173 with my clothes on - triple Boohoo. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I am exercising though, even if its not at the gym. That is a good thing. Now I am back to walking since I can't run. And - get this - I miss running. Never in my life would I have ever imagined that I would like running, much less miss it when I can't do it. Just goes to show that miracles do happen. </span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-35401563714941888812009-09-16T09:38:00.000-07:002009-09-16T10:17:00.488-07:00<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Today is weigh in day at the Sisterhood and I am down one pound for a total of only three pounds since we started but I am doing better on the running.</span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I am now on week 3 and finished day 1 of the c25k. I was almost ready to repeat week 2 since I missed a couple of runs but someone at coolrunning.com talked about not letting fear stop you from going forward. So, I decided to give it a try and I am totally amazed that I did it. Three whole minutes - twice, no less. I almost passed out and I was cursing at Matt (the guy from coolrunning) - mostly in my head because I couldn't talk!!.....but I got it done. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I never, even in my dreams, thought I would be running - actually its a very slow jog, but hey, its faster than walking. In my dreams I can fly (I love those flying dreams) but never ever do I run - unless something is chasing me and then it is in slow motion because my legs feel like lead weights. Dreams are weird. Anyway, I am amazed. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I was so pumped that I actually ran for three minutes I was bragging (we are allowed to do that) when my son started laughing and said, "three minutes? - anyone can run three minutes" So I told him to go get on the treadmill and see if he could do it and he ran and hid in his room - Hah - scaredy cat. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I am back to eating right again too so along with the running, I should lose more every week. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I also found this new exercise contraption - I know, I know, here I go again. Last week I almost bought the Ab Rocker, but I read alot of reviews and decided against it. The one I ordered is called the AeroPilates Spacemate Total Body Exerciser w/ DVD, Mat & Bag. It is with Margelin (I think that is how you spell her name). Anyway, I liked it because: 1) it is cheaper than most machines and 2) it isn't really a machine - more like resistance cords that you can hook up to your door. I am hoping to do this workout on the days I don't run. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I know I am asking alot of myself right now, but baby steps have never worked for me so I need to get serious about my health. I keep saying that and I know what I need to do so as Nike says - "Just Do It". </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Speaking of Nike - I got me some new running shoes. I was using my old reeboks and while they are really comfortable they are really old. I love them, but there is not alot of support there for running so I got me some new ones. Wow, excuse me while I am impressed with myself for doing all of this. Now I just need to keep it up. And there's the rub.</span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-44777087110366251832009-09-10T12:23:00.000-07:002009-09-10T12:27:22.989-07:00<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I have finished week one of the c25k and am so pumped about it. I had to miss the last day because I got a hair stuck in my foot and it took alot of digging to get it out amd it left a big hole. But thats okay - I am now on week two and today I do Week 2 Day 2. It is going better than I expected and that is a good thing and I lost 2 pounds on top of that so yipeee!!!</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Love to all at the Sisterhood for keeping me on track and excited about getting the weight off and hope everyone keeps pushing for better health.</span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-44915783252748232552009-09-03T11:33:00.000-07:002009-09-03T11:50:51.223-07:00HONK HONK<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">To all of you amazing women I met at the Sisterhood, we've never met each other, (some of you have and I hope to meet all of you one day), but for a few months now it has been my privilege to get acquainted with some of you. I want to share the story of the Goose. Why?? Because geese all travel the same distance, make the same journey, go the same direction to achieve the same goal, but sometimes one falls out of formation because she is just 'too tired to fly any longer'. She knows where she is supposed to go, the rest of the flock are well on their way, but she just can't keep up. The joy of being in such a strong formation though is that when all seems hopeless she is carried forward by the strength of those flying around her, she is lifted and kept in the air by the sheer wind of wings flying beside her. When she regains her strength, she is still in formation, and on her way again, with the never-ending support of her flock. And when it is her turn to keep another in the air, she will remember.<br /></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I am determined to lose this weight and when I fall off to the wayside of my journey you have given me such inspiration and support that I wanted to share this story with you to say "Thank You" for being there for me when I needed you and I hope to be there for someone else who needs a little (or a big) push to stay on track.<br /></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">So this week, I started over.....again. And may this be the last time I start over. But if it not, I know that I will have you all to keep me looking toward my goal.</span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">So a very BIG HONK HONK to all the sisters.<br /><br /></span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Margie</span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-8661838563236826542009-09-03T08:55:00.000-07:002009-09-03T09:38:04.110-07:00<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Last time I posted I was giving up on exercise and so this is good news today. My back is all better and I started c25k on Monday, August 31st. At the Sisterhood they are doing a new challenge with the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wii</span> and since I don't have one, I chose to train for a 5k. Its 9 weeks of training so I have found a 5k in November that I am using as my goal. Yikes - it sounds daunting, but I know I can do it and with my son telling me that I can - unless I get into my 'stupid attitude' - I will cross that finish line. So to speak. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">So I am doing the c25k and the Shrink For Good challenge - see the button?? </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aaaaagh</span>...this HUGE spider just crawled across the wall next to me - scared the #$%@ out of me. I think I got it, but now my feet are up on the chair until I can finish this. Isn't it weird how something that small can scare us like that. Well, it wasn't THAT small. Just <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">alot</span> smaller than me. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Whew - Anyway, I have done two sessions of the c25k and will do day three tomorrow. I want to find something that I can do on the other days of the week - at least two of them and I am thinking yoga. We shall see.</span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-47884035815858003442009-08-20T10:12:00.000-07:002009-08-20T10:17:47.679-07:00Here I go again...<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Okay, I slacked off enough already. I am not going to let this bad back get me down. I am better, but not healed so its been hard getting into the fitness thing when I can't exercise. I can't even walk without hurting, but I don't want to totally give up so I am back to counting points. I know that I can lose without exercise...not as much, but it can be done. I love WW and will love being on the next challenge at the Sisterhood. Doing something good for others while doing something good for myself. </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;"> </span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8013381045223552032.post-86147599152028406842009-08-13T08:37:00.000-07:002009-08-13T08:38:36.786-07:00<strong><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I am not doing well this week. My back is still giving me problems and that makes me grumpy and when I am grumpy I eat and get even grumpier. Yes, friends, its one of THOSE weeks. Nuff said.</span></em></strong>Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374210223215068053noreply@blogger.com2