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RAFL week 9 - Prairie Roots
Hey, taking a week of following the program and maintaining is fantastic! Call it
practice for the future, you've proved to yourself that it can be done. Congrats on holding firm this week. Wish I could help you with the sink decision ... my decisions are always to go on the cheap side of things. G I think both times we've replaced the sink, we ended up at Builders Square (or similar home improvement store) and looking at their discards (something that someone else ordered and couldn't/wouldn't use for one reason or another). Many times they may have had a little chip or scratch in the underside - nothing noticeable or functionable - but always at a great reduction and usable. Might be something to think about or look into. What a great NSV, fitting easily into those size 10 jeans, smaller tops and much smaller undergarments. I love the clothing victories (yet still hate to shop). Where did you ever find jeans without stretch though? I swear that seems to be all that is being made these days! BUT ... don't write them off dear. They are wonderfully comfortable, and I've found rather flattering. They hug ya in all those places we didn't use to like being hugged. G Fight back with those other personalities of yours that are currently letting themselves be heard. Do not let them put a damper on your motivation or spirit. You know why you should go further, just have to make sure you are louder than those other voices. C'mon Linda (wow, was THAT hard for me to say), you can do it! Joyce On Sat, 06 Mar 2004 08:54:10 -0600, Prairie Roots wrote: My current weight: 159.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: 0.0 lbs Total weight change to date: -72.4 lbs Today I'm grateful to see no change in my weight from last week. I've been on a mental plateau this week. Hitting the 70+ total loss and getting below 160 is doing a job on my motivation to keep going. This is further than I expected to go; some part of me I haven't heard from before is wondering why I think I should even further. It probably didn't help that, on a whim, I tried on a jacket formerly worn by one of my skinny daughters and discovered that it fit. I also went shopping for some new jeans and got into a classic fit size 10 petite withOUT stretch. When I also discovered that the medium tops fit nicely, I realized I should head over to the foundations department for new undergarments and give my girls a new lift. Since starting WW, I've gone down from 44DD to 38D. My food was off this week. More importantly, I didn't exercise even once. I'm on a rollercoaster ride with the impending construction work on my kitchen and bathroom. My current dilemma is deciding what kind of kitchen sink I want and how much of my construction budget I want to spend on it. I still haven't gotten my bike. Later today I'll have to call and find out if I need to get cranky. The bus strike started and I'm carpooling, leaving earlier than usual and getting home later. I'm starting with a new hospice patient whose health issues. A major project I've been involved with at work is nearing completion and morphing into an even bigger project. All of this is to say that I took a bit of a breather from WW this week to marvel at my overall progress and to focus on a few other pressing issues. That I ended up maintaining is a wonder. It's the best day of my life! |
RAFL week 9 - Prairie Roots
Congrats on the progress and NSVs of the week. Sometimes it you just have to
step back, take a deep breath and move on to the next phase. Good luck with the renovations. I have a whole townhouse to start renovating this summer and I can't even figure out which room to start on let alone figure out what type of sink to install. g. Good luck this week. Go get your bike (give 'm H**L to get it sooner) Maybe your body is just looking for some much needed bike riding-time to think sort of thing to get you back on track. It sounds like your life has gotten hectic. Time to step back and relax a little. "Prairie Roots" wrote in message ... My current weight: 159.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: 0.0 lbs Total weight change to date: -72.4 lbs Today I'm grateful to see no change in my weight from last week. I've been on a mental plateau this week. Hitting the 70+ total loss and getting below 160 is doing a job on my motivation to keep going. This is further than I expected to go; some part of me I haven't heard from before is wondering why I think I should even further. It probably didn't help that, on a whim, I tried on a jacket formerly worn by one of my skinny daughters and discovered that it fit. I also went shopping for some new jeans and got into a classic fit size 10 petite withOUT stretch. When I also discovered that the medium tops fit nicely, I realized I should head over to the foundations department for new undergarments and give my girls a new lift. Since starting WW, I've gone down from 44DD to 38D. My food was off this week. More importantly, I didn't exercise even once. I'm on a rollercoaster ride with the impending construction work on my kitchen and bathroom. My current dilemma is deciding what kind of kitchen sink I want and how much of my construction budget I want to spend on it. I still haven't gotten my bike. Later today I'll have to call and find out if I need to get cranky. The bus strike started and I'm carpooling, leaving earlier than usual and getting home later. I'm starting with a new hospice patient whose health issues. A major project I've been involved with at work is nearing completion and morphing into an even bigger project. All of this is to say that I took a bit of a breather from WW this week to marvel at my overall progress and to focus on a few other pressing issues. That I ended up maintaining is a wonder. It's the best day of my life! -- Linda P week 54: 232/159.6/WW goal 145 RAFL week 9: 167/159.6/154 next mini-goals: 157 (75 lbs total loss); 155 (10 lbs to WW goal); 154 ( RAFL goal) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003 5'4" | 50 | F |
RAFL week 9 - Prairie Roots
Hey PR, you gotta at least get one or two more off to get under Me :):).
Congrats on the maintain, I can tell you I think THAT is harder than losing sometimes. On Sat, 06 Mar 2004 08:54:10 -0600, Prairie Roots wrote: My current weight: 159.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: 0.0 lbs Total weight change to date: -72.4 lbs Today I'm grateful to see no change in my weight from last week. I've been on a mental plateau this week. Hitting the 70+ total loss and getting below 160 is doing a job on my motivation to keep going. This is further than I expected to go; some part of me I haven't heard from before is wondering why I think I should even further. It probably didn't help that, on a whim, I tried on a jacket formerly worn by one of my skinny daughters and discovered that it fit. I also went shopping for some new jeans and got into a classic fit size 10 petite withOUT stretch. When I also discovered that the medium tops fit nicely, I realized I should head over to the foundations department for new undergarments and give my girls a new lift. Since starting WW, I've gone down from 44DD to 38D. My food was off this week. More importantly, I didn't exercise even once. I'm on a rollercoaster ride with the impending construction work on my kitchen and bathroom. My current dilemma is deciding what kind of kitchen sink I want and how much of my construction budget I want to spend on it. I still haven't gotten my bike. Later today I'll have to call and find out if I need to get cranky. The bus strike started and I'm carpooling, leaving earlier than usual and getting home later. I'm starting with a new hospice patient whose health issues. A major project I've been involved with at work is nearing completion and morphing into an even bigger project. All of this is to say that I took a bit of a breather from WW this week to marvel at my overall progress and to focus on a few other pressing issues. That I ended up maintaining is a wonder. It's the best day of my life! |
RAFL week 9 - Prairie Roots
WOW. You sure do have a lot of stress right now. Staying the same with
all of that is an accomplishment. You have made great progress, so hang in there. Winnie |
RAFL week 9 - Prairie Roots
Awesome NSVs Linda! Congratulations.
Hectic is the word I'd use to describe your life right now. Life is not always about weightloss. It's about being comfortable with who you are with the situation you're in. All of your normal routines have been shaken up this week. You've had some serious NSVs (clothing is always a big one). Go get that bike and take yourself out for a spin. Enjoy your scenery and relax. The right decisions will be glaring you in the face when you return. Julie "Prairie Roots" wrote in message ... My current weight: 159.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: 0.0 lbs Total weight change to date: -72.4 lbs Today I'm grateful to see no change in my weight from last week. I've been on a mental plateau this week. Hitting the 70+ total loss and getting below 160 is doing a job on my motivation to keep going. This is further than I expected to go; some part of me I haven't heard from before is wondering why I think I should even further. It probably didn't help that, on a whim, I tried on a jacket formerly worn by one of my skinny daughters and discovered that it fit. I also went shopping for some new jeans and got into a classic fit size 10 petite withOUT stretch. When I also discovered that the medium tops fit nicely, I realized I should head over to the foundations department for new undergarments and give my girls a new lift. Since starting WW, I've gone down from 44DD to 38D. My food was off this week. More importantly, I didn't exercise even once. I'm on a rollercoaster ride with the impending construction work on my kitchen and bathroom. My current dilemma is deciding what kind of kitchen sink I want and how much of my construction budget I want to spend on it. I still haven't gotten my bike. Later today I'll have to call and find out if I need to get cranky. The bus strike started and I'm carpooling, leaving earlier than usual and getting home later. I'm starting with a new hospice patient whose health issues. A major project I've been involved with at work is nearing completion and morphing into an even bigger project. All of this is to say that I took a bit of a breather from WW this week to marvel at my overall progress and to focus on a few other pressing issues. That I ended up maintaining is a wonder. It's the best day of my life! -- Linda P week 54: 232/159.6/WW goal 145 RAFL week 9: 167/159.6/154 next mini-goals: 157 (75 lbs total loss); 155 (10 lbs to WW goal); 154 ( RAFL goal) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003 5'4" | 50 | F |
RAFL week 9 - Prairie Roots
"Prairie Roots" wrote in message ... My current weight: 159.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: 0.0 lbs Total weight change to date: -72.4 lbs Today I'm grateful to see no change in my weight from last week. I've been on a mental plateau this week. Hitting the 70+ total loss and getting below 160 is doing a job on my motivation to keep going. This is further than I expected to go; some part of me I haven't heard from before is wondering why I think I should even further. What you need to do is take time to decide what you're comfortable with. You are the one that has to live in your body, so you do what's right for you. I think you've done exceptionally well, losing 72.4 lbs. must feel so good! It probably didn't help that, on a whim, I tried on a jacket formerly worn by one of my skinny daughters and discovered that it fit. I also went shopping for some new jeans and got into a classic fit size 10 petite withOUT stretch. When I also discovered that the medium tops fit nicely, I realized I should head over to the foundations department for new undergarments and give my girls a new lift. Since starting WW, I've gone down from 44DD to 38D. Ooooh, two nice clothing NSV's, those are my favorites! I'm at a 38D right now, but would like to get down to about a 36-38C, which is what I was before I gained all my weight. At least I'm down from a 38DD to a 38D! The rest will come, I just have to stay OP! So far so good.... My food was off this week. More importantly, I didn't exercise even once. I'm on a rollercoaster ride with the impending construction work on my kitchen and bathroom. My current dilemma is deciding what kind of kitchen sink I want and how much of my construction budget I want to spend on it. I still haven't gotten my bike. Later today I'll have to call and find out if I need to get cranky. The bus strike started and I'm carpooling, leaving earlier than usual and getting home later. I'm starting with a new hospice patient whose health issues. A major project I've been involved with at work is nearing completion and morphing into an even bigger project. We all have weeks that our food is off, and it sounds like you've had alot on your mind this week, so maintaining while you have all this other *stuff* to deal with is something to be proud of! All of this is to say that I took a bit of a breather from WW this week to marvel at my overall progress and to focus on a few other pressing issues. That I ended up maintaining is a wonder. A maintain is wonderful! Congratulations!! Brenda It's the best day of my life! -- Linda P week 54: 232/159.6/WW goal 145 RAFL week 9: 167/159.6/154 next mini-goals: 157 (75 lbs total loss); 155 (10 lbs to WW goal); 154 ( RAFL goal) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003 5'4" | 50 | F |
RAFL week 9 - Prairie Roots
Thanks Joyce. I got a lot of compliments and attention at work this
week regarding my weight loss, people saying things about how confident I appear, that I have a more positive attitude, and just plain look great. I think my head got a little puffed up from all the compliments and that's what started all the other crazy thinking. It's hard to find jeans that fit me. The ubiquitous relaxed fit jeans don't work for me; I carry my weight in my tummy, not my hips and thighs. Of all the brands I've tried, Gloria Vanderbilt classic fit jeans fit me best. I too like a little stretch in my jeans, makes bending over not just a breathtaking experience. LOL But couldn't find any this shopping trip and the non-stretch jeans don't cut off my oxygen supply. Thanks again for your encouragement. Linda P On Sat, 06 Mar 2004 09:58:12 -0600, Joyce wrote: Hey, taking a week of following the program and maintaining is fantastic! Call it practice for the future, you've proved to yourself that it can be done. Congrats on holding firm this week. Wish I could help you with the sink decision ... my decisions are always to go on the cheap side of things. G I think both times we've replaced the sink, we ended up at Builders Square (or similar home improvement store) and looking at their discards (something that someone else ordered and couldn't/wouldn't use for one reason or another). Many times they may have had a little chip or scratch in the underside - nothing noticeable or functionable - but always at a great reduction and usable. Might be something to think about or look into. What a great NSV, fitting easily into those size 10 jeans, smaller tops and much smaller undergarments. I love the clothing victories (yet still hate to shop). Where did you ever find jeans without stretch though? I swear that seems to be all that is being made these days! BUT ... don't write them off dear. They are wonderfully comfortable, and I've found rather flattering. They hug ya in all those places we didn't use to like being hugged. G Fight back with those other personalities of yours that are currently letting themselves be heard. Do not let them put a damper on your motivation or spirit. You know why you should go further, just have to make sure you are louder than those other voices. C'mon Linda (wow, was THAT hard for me to say), you can do it! Joyce On Sat, 06 Mar 2004 08:54:10 -0600, Prairie Roots wrote: My current weight: 159.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: 0.0 lbs Total weight change to date: -72.4 lbs Today I'm grateful to see no change in my weight from last week. I've been on a mental plateau this week. Hitting the 70+ total loss and getting below 160 is doing a job on my motivation to keep going. This is further than I expected to go; some part of me I haven't heard from before is wondering why I think I should even further. It probably didn't help that, on a whim, I tried on a jacket formerly worn by one of my skinny daughters and discovered that it fit. I also went shopping for some new jeans and got into a classic fit size 10 petite withOUT stretch. When I also discovered that the medium tops fit nicely, I realized I should head over to the foundations department for new undergarments and give my girls a new lift. Since starting WW, I've gone down from 44DD to 38D. My food was off this week. More importantly, I didn't exercise even once. I'm on a rollercoaster ride with the impending construction work on my kitchen and bathroom. My current dilemma is deciding what kind of kitchen sink I want and how much of my construction budget I want to spend on it. I still haven't gotten my bike. Later today I'll have to call and find out if I need to get cranky. The bus strike started and I'm carpooling, leaving earlier than usual and getting home later. I'm starting with a new hospice patient whose health issues. A major project I've been involved with at work is nearing completion and morphing into an even bigger project. All of this is to say that I took a bit of a breather from WW this week to marvel at my overall progress and to focus on a few other pressing issues. That I ended up maintaining is a wonder. It's the best day of my life! Linda P 232/159.6/WW goal 145 joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003 |
RAFL week 9 - Prairie Roots
Once I come back down to earth, I'll not only get under you, I'll get
to my WW goal, and then figure out my personal goal. I'm not stopping, I'm just marching in place for a minute. Thanks for the encouragement. Linda P On Sat, 06 Mar 2004 16:12:57 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: Hey PR, you gotta at least get one or two more off to get under Me :):). Congrats on the maintain, I can tell you I think THAT is harder than losing sometimes. On Sat, 06 Mar 2004 08:54:10 -0600, Prairie Roots wrote: My current weight: 159.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: 0.0 lbs Total weight change to date: -72.4 lbs Today I'm grateful to see no change in my weight from last week. I've been on a mental plateau this week. Hitting the 70+ total loss and getting below 160 is doing a job on my motivation to keep going. This is further than I expected to go; some part of me I haven't heard from before is wondering why I think I should even further. It probably didn't help that, on a whim, I tried on a jacket formerly worn by one of my skinny daughters and discovered that it fit. I also went shopping for some new jeans and got into a classic fit size 10 petite withOUT stretch. When I also discovered that the medium tops fit nicely, I realized I should head over to the foundations department for new undergarments and give my girls a new lift. Since starting WW, I've gone down from 44DD to 38D. My food was off this week. More importantly, I didn't exercise even once. I'm on a rollercoaster ride with the impending construction work on my kitchen and bathroom. My current dilemma is deciding what kind of kitchen sink I want and how much of my construction budget I want to spend on it. I still haven't gotten my bike. Later today I'll have to call and find out if I need to get cranky. The bus strike started and I'm carpooling, leaving earlier than usual and getting home later. I'm starting with a new hospice patient whose health issues. A major project I've been involved with at work is nearing completion and morphing into an even bigger project. All of this is to say that I took a bit of a breather from WW this week to marvel at my overall progress and to focus on a few other pressing issues. That I ended up maintaining is a wonder. It's the best day of my life! |
RAFL week 9 - Prairie Roots
Yes, taking a deep breath. That's what I'm doing.
I know all about not knowing where to start with renovations. I put it off so long until finally the house told me where to start when the bathroom started falling into the kitchen. The bike shop SWEARS my bike will be ready on Monday. Definitely. Or Tuesday at the very latest. Fenders had to be shipped all the way from California. Tuesday I get ugly. Definitely. At the very latest. Ugly doesn't have to be shipped cross-country. Thanks Laura. It helps to dump everything here. Linda P On Sat, 06 Mar 2004 16:06:20 GMT, "Laura" wrote: Congrats on the progress and NSVs of the week. Sometimes it you just have to step back, take a deep breath and move on to the next phase. Good luck with the renovations. I have a whole townhouse to start renovating this summer and I can't even figure out which room to start on let alone figure out what type of sink to install. g. Good luck this week. Go get your bike (give 'm H**L to get it sooner) Maybe your body is just looking for some much needed bike riding-time to think sort of thing to get you back on track. It sounds like your life has gotten hectic. Time to step back and relax a little. "Prairie Roots" wrote in message .. . My current weight: 159.6 lbs Weight change since my last recorded weight: 0.0 lbs Total weight change to date: -72.4 lbs Today I'm grateful to see no change in my weight from last week. I've been on a mental plateau this week. Hitting the 70+ total loss and getting below 160 is doing a job on my motivation to keep going. This is further than I expected to go; some part of me I haven't heard from before is wondering why I think I should even further. It probably didn't help that, on a whim, I tried on a jacket formerly worn by one of my skinny daughters and discovered that it fit. I also went shopping for some new jeans and got into a classic fit size 10 petite withOUT stretch. When I also discovered that the medium tops fit nicely, I realized I should head over to the foundations department for new undergarments and give my girls a new lift. Since starting WW, I've gone down from 44DD to 38D. My food was off this week. More importantly, I didn't exercise even once. I'm on a rollercoaster ride with the impending construction work on my kitchen and bathroom. My current dilemma is deciding what kind of kitchen sink I want and how much of my construction budget I want to spend on it. I still haven't gotten my bike. Later today I'll have to call and find out if I need to get cranky. The bus strike started and I'm carpooling, leaving earlier than usual and getting home later. I'm starting with a new hospice patient whose health issues. A major project I've been involved with at work is nearing completion and morphing into an even bigger project. All of this is to say that I took a bit of a breather from WW this week to marvel at my overall progress and to focus on a few other pressing issues. That I ended up maintaining is a wonder. It's the best day of my life! -- Linda P week 54: 232/159.6/WW goal 145 RAFL week 9: 167/159.6/154 next mini-goals: 157 (75 lbs total loss); 155 (10 lbs to WW goal); 154 ( RAFL goal) started WW 22-Feb-2003 | 10% target: 1-May-2003 5'4" | 50 | F |
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