Hi Everyone. I hope everyone is doing well. I had a couple of days in the hospital after collapsing and losing consciousness. Paramedics were called and my BP was dangerously low. It seems to be due to nitroglycerin which my primary doc had prescribed after I reported having some chest pain. It was a diagnostic process. The upshot after a stress test and heart x-rays is that I have a healthy heart. The nitro was overkill since I do not have angina. Having said that, I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the first signs of Spring. Happy Easter to all who celebrate Easter and Happy Springtime for those who don’t. Beware of those Cadbury Eggs which some have reported to be a problem in the past. And of course there are the jellybeans which are often available in abundance. Just eat Easter Eggs in moderation.
I went in the wrong direction. I gained half a pound this week, so now weigh 115 my goal weight. I will try to lose another half a pound this week as a buffer.
Agate, thank you so much for telling your most successful story. You are such an inspiration to all who have a great deal of weight to lose. You are a shining example of one who has maintained your weight loss after losing a great deal of weight. Thank you again.
Mamabug, Thank you also for sharing your journey and your difficulty with motivation. You too are an inspiration to those who are struggling. You are such a good example of one who found your own personal motivation to lose weight despite having difficulty to find a good reason to lose. I hope those who are are struggling with motivation can take your lead in that area and find their own personal reason to lose weight since it is such an individual thing.
Hsmaldo, I am truly sorry about your finger and sorry it derailed your losing efforts. I have every confidence that losing in order to look terrific in that bridesmaid dress will spur you on. Best wishes.
Malaholic, sorry to miss you again this week and hope we haven’t lost you. Do let us know how you are doing.
hlburke87, I hope you are continuing to do so well and that we will hear from you when you have a scale available. Actually we would love to hear from you even if you can’t weigh.
Poohb3ar, sorry you are going to need to take a hiatus. We will miss you. But you do need to do what is best at the moment. I hope you will drop in and say hi once in awhile. Very best wishes.
Portia, your loss may be small but it definitely counts. It is proof that you remain going in the right direction. Keep up the good work.
Msgijo, I am sorry you had such a rough week. It sounds like you were active even so. I empathize with you regarding diabetes concerns. As we all know weight control and exercise are very important issues for those with that condition. May you have a good week.
Zilphia01, so glad to see you post. I hope you have been reading motivation issues others shared. Motivation is so individual. My motivation was to look better and to be healthier. I do hope you can come to appreciate the advantages to keeping weight down on several levels. Most of us have had times when motivation was not as strong as it was other times. Keep focusing on the advantages to you for getting rid of those unwanted pounds. Make a list of why it would be an advantage for you to lose weight. Best wishes.
For those who may have an interest in joining our dedicated group, our members each have their own personal methods of weight loss. Some are on Weight Watchers, some on Atkins for example and some just cut calories. I personally lost quite a lot of weight in the beginning using Atkins and then just cut portions while eating everything. The method is not the most important thing, it is staying focused and following the plan.
We post weight loss, gain, stayed the same, from Thursday to Thursday and have been doing so for thirteen years. We are truly dedicated to get rid of those pesky pounds and keep them off. You don’t have to state your actual weight. It’s a matter of choice.
Tip For The Week:
Dr. Oz says, “Take every opportunity to move around, even in small ways.” Even if one is not motivated to exercise small things can be done. Fidget while watching TV for example. If one is capable, walk up and down stairs rather than use an elevator. If feasible park the car farther from ones destination. Go the long way around when walking for a purpose. At home, walk from room to room as much as possible. Think of creative ways to use muscles day to day. Having MS does create obstacles but move more based on your ability. If one has mobility issues use arms as much as possible. Stretch several times per day.
Weight loss Results for 3-26-15:
Total Loss:
.7 pound by two members. Remember every fraction counts. It is proof that it can be done. It also indicates to others than losing is possible. May we all continue to see the numbers go down.
Total Gain:
.7 pounds by one member. Gains this week are the same amount as losses. I don’t remember that ever happening. Reporting gains is very important because it keeps us on our toes and is a warning sign to all who struggle. Reporting gains is an indication that goals are being taken seriously.
Stayed the same:
2 members. As we know, staying the same truly is success, especially for those who are maintaining. Just keep remembering it is the time before the next loss if you have more to lose. Also staying the same is a signal that you are eating the right amount to maintain your losses.
3690.7 is the total weight loss for the past 13 years. Now we have hit a new milestone. We have now lost over 1.75 tons in total. That means we only need to lose another approximately 350 pounds to reach two tons. That is awesome.
I went in the wrong direction. I gained half a pound this week, so now weigh 115 my goal weight. I will try to lose another half a pound this week as a buffer.
Agate, thank you so much for telling your most successful story. You are such an inspiration to all who have a great deal of weight to lose. You are a shining example of one who has maintained your weight loss after losing a great deal of weight. Thank you again.
Mamabug, Thank you also for sharing your journey and your difficulty with motivation. You too are an inspiration to those who are struggling. You are such a good example of one who found your own personal motivation to lose weight despite having difficulty to find a good reason to lose. I hope those who are are struggling with motivation can take your lead in that area and find their own personal reason to lose weight since it is such an individual thing.
Hsmaldo, I am truly sorry about your finger and sorry it derailed your losing efforts. I have every confidence that losing in order to look terrific in that bridesmaid dress will spur you on. Best wishes.
Malaholic, sorry to miss you again this week and hope we haven’t lost you. Do let us know how you are doing.
hlburke87, I hope you are continuing to do so well and that we will hear from you when you have a scale available. Actually we would love to hear from you even if you can’t weigh.
Poohb3ar, sorry you are going to need to take a hiatus. We will miss you. But you do need to do what is best at the moment. I hope you will drop in and say hi once in awhile. Very best wishes.
Portia, your loss may be small but it definitely counts. It is proof that you remain going in the right direction. Keep up the good work.
Msgijo, I am sorry you had such a rough week. It sounds like you were active even so. I empathize with you regarding diabetes concerns. As we all know weight control and exercise are very important issues for those with that condition. May you have a good week.
Zilphia01, so glad to see you post. I hope you have been reading motivation issues others shared. Motivation is so individual. My motivation was to look better and to be healthier. I do hope you can come to appreciate the advantages to keeping weight down on several levels. Most of us have had times when motivation was not as strong as it was other times. Keep focusing on the advantages to you for getting rid of those unwanted pounds. Make a list of why it would be an advantage for you to lose weight. Best wishes.
For those who may have an interest in joining our dedicated group, our members each have their own personal methods of weight loss. Some are on Weight Watchers, some on Atkins for example and some just cut calories. I personally lost quite a lot of weight in the beginning using Atkins and then just cut portions while eating everything. The method is not the most important thing, it is staying focused and following the plan.
We post weight loss, gain, stayed the same, from Thursday to Thursday and have been doing so for thirteen years. We are truly dedicated to get rid of those pesky pounds and keep them off. You don’t have to state your actual weight. It’s a matter of choice.
Tip For The Week:
Dr. Oz says, “Take every opportunity to move around, even in small ways.” Even if one is not motivated to exercise small things can be done. Fidget while watching TV for example. If one is capable, walk up and down stairs rather than use an elevator. If feasible park the car farther from ones destination. Go the long way around when walking for a purpose. At home, walk from room to room as much as possible. Think of creative ways to use muscles day to day. Having MS does create obstacles but move more based on your ability. If one has mobility issues use arms as much as possible. Stretch several times per day.
Weight loss Results for 3-26-15:
Total Loss:
.7 pound by two members. Remember every fraction counts. It is proof that it can be done. It also indicates to others than losing is possible. May we all continue to see the numbers go down.
Total Gain:
.7 pounds by one member. Gains this week are the same amount as losses. I don’t remember that ever happening. Reporting gains is very important because it keeps us on our toes and is a warning sign to all who struggle. Reporting gains is an indication that goals are being taken seriously.
Stayed the same:
2 members. As we know, staying the same truly is success, especially for those who are maintaining. Just keep remembering it is the time before the next loss if you have more to lose. Also staying the same is a signal that you are eating the right amount to maintain your losses.
3690.7 is the total weight loss for the past 13 years. Now we have hit a new milestone. We have now lost over 1.75 tons in total. That means we only need to lose another approximately 350 pounds to reach two tons. That is awesome.
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Add in the fact that he is lazy (he prefers to call it being efficient 
) I can understand perfectly why he keeps gaining weight. Like you I will eat small portions of what I prepare for him and add more vegs for myself - at least a salad.
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