Time to get down to business

"Beverly" wrote in message
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Mary M/Ohio wrote:
Sorry I haven't been around for the past week or so and have missed
many
posts -- I had lots and lots and lots of other activities, as I'm
sure most
of you did too. Well I wasn't vigilant at all over the holidays --
convenience of food sitting out combined with emotional and
celebrational
eating all spelled out F-A-T-T-E-R. Well I am eating healthy today
and the
last few days have been better than previous ones. Have been having a
lot of
heel pain from walking, so I haven't been keeping up with that either

(though I did today) and I am going to order a new pair of shoes
right now
in case that helps -- I have a feeling it will. Hope everyone is
doing well.

Mary M

325- I don't want to know - 150

Glad to see you posting again. Hope those new shoes fix the heel
problem.

You're not alone in getting back on track after the holidays. My scale
saw a couple pounds creep back on from all the holiday activities.
Thankfully those are over for another year

Beverly

My gosh, it's great to see names I know! I appreciate how many "regulars"
answered this post -- I don't recognize a soul in most of the other
postings -- the Jan. 1 syndrome I suppose. Yes, the new shoes have been
great -- I don't know why I can't remember that they are the most important
thing in making sure that my feet feel OK -- it just seemed that my other
shoes were "still new," though obviously they weren't. I had bought three
pairs in June and was switching off with them, but two of them were trail
shoes of the same variety as my running shoes -- I didn't realize that that
makes a big difference in how they perform on the treadmill or in regular
walking. So my trail shoes are now strictly for trails, and I've ordered two
pairs of my running shoes (one at a big discount, yay). One already came
yesterday and what a difference new shoes make. Like you, I am glad to get
back to a routine -- time to burn those pounds off! Happy New Year, Beverly!

Mary

On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 08:42:06 -0500, "Mary M/Ohio"
wrote:

Ohhhh, Chris, I don't want to go to the nutritionist at this weight. Being
an inveterate people-pleaser, I can't stand to see a look of concern (which
I interpret as disappointment) on his face. I am supposed to go on the 10th
but there is no way. In fact I think I may call today and ask for two more
weeks before my next visit -- I can make some headway on this weight gain
(and I know some of it is water, of course). I just got a notice that my
library reserve is in for Passing for Thin (the book about the woman who
lost half her weight) -- and that will most likely give me a good shot of
inspiration.

Well, I understand, but I'm not sure I quite approve :-). It sounds a
little too close to avoiding stepping onto the scale because you know
you're gaining -- and I've been there in the past when I put weight
back on. But it does sound like you're set to get back on track.

And yesterday my
new shoes arrived. I ordered them at 3 p.m. from Zappos.com and UPS
delivered them by 1 p.m. the next day -- no shipping charges. I was
dumbfounded at the speed of delivery, and took it as a sign to get right
back on that treadmill.

Zappos has incredible customer service!

Chris

Mary M/Ohio wrote:
"Beverly" wrote in message
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My gosh, it's great to see names I know! I appreciate how many
"regulars"
answered this post -- I don't recognize a soul in most of the other
postings -- the Jan. 1 syndrome I suppose. Yes, the new shoes have
been
great -- I don't know why I can't remember that they are the most
important
thing in making sure that my feet feel OK -- it just seemed that my
other
shoes were "still new," though obviously they weren't. I had bought
three
pairs in June and was switching off with them, but two of them were
trail
shoes of the same variety as my running shoes -- I didn't realize
that that
makes a big difference in how they perform on the treadmill or in
regular
walking. So my trail shoes are now strictly for trails, and I've
ordered two
pairs of my running shoes (one at a big discount, yay). One already
came
yesterday and what a difference new shoes make. Like you, I am glad
to get
back to a routine -- time to burn those pounds off! Happy New Year,
Beverly!

Mary

Your post about the new shoes made me realize it's probably time for me
to buy a new pair of running shoes. I've noticed the feet are a little
tired after a couple miles on the treadmill. I have two pair but
they're both over 4 years old. I've been too busy buying biking
related items in the past couple years and have neglected the
walking/running equipmentg

I'm thinking about doing a program with the park system called "Hike
for the Health of It" and they recommend hiking boots. I have a pair
but I'm not sure they're suited for this type of walking. I'll find
out this weekend as the hike is in the park near home. It's only 2
miles so if they aren't suitable I won't suffer muchg

It seems like I've been here on ASD for years. I believe I joined the
group in 98 or 99. Reading and posting has been a great aid for me.
It hasn't always kept me from gaining a few pounds but it has kept me
from giving up the never ending battle to keep the weight off. This
*is* the year I'm going to get below 140 and stay here!!!!
Beverly
177/142/~140

On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 08:42:06 -0500, "Mary M/Ohio"
wrote:


Ohhhh, Chris, I don't want to go to the nutritionist at this weight. Being
an inveterate people-pleaser, I can't stand to see a look of concern (which
I interpret as disappointment) on his face. I am supposed to go on the 10th
but there is no way. In fact I think I may call today and ask for two more
weeks before my next visit -- I can make some headway on this weight gain
(and I know some of it is water, of course). I just got a notice that my
library reserve is in for Passing for Thin (the book about the woman who
lost half her weight) -- and that will most likely give me a good shot of
inspiration.

Mary, I'm so glad to hear you're managing to get back on track. But
as I read this paragraph in your post it sounded SO like all the times
I postponed going back to a slimming club/going for a medical
checkup/seeing an old friend - insert what you like here - until I'd
got my weight back under control. For me this definitely never turned
out to be a good idea - are you sure it is for you? Are you sure it
isn't better to face your nutritionist, who has surely been supportive
to you throughout, and then you should have a really measurable
improvement by the time your next appointment after that comes?

Like so much to do with food and weight issues, this is probably
something that entirely depends on the psychology of the individual.
Anyway, whatever you do please keep posting here - I do like to know
how things are going for you. I've followed your progress with great
interest and I want to know that you're OK.

I think I snipped a bit where you said something like you would have
once given anything to wear size 12 pants, but it doesn't seem the
same now you've grown back into them from size 8. I find this one of
the hardest things to come to terms with when I'm regaining. Sizes
that were a cause of great celebration on the way down feel fat and
uncomfortable on the way up. Again, a lot of this is in the mind - if
someone could brainwash you into thinking you were on the way down,
size 12 would probably feel really small.

It sure is a difficult and complex business.

janice
(who will now own up to having gained 10 lbs in 14 days over the
holiday period)

On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 08:42:06 -0500, "Mary M/Ohio"
wrote:


Ohhhh, Chris, I don't want to go to the nutritionist at this weight. Being
an inveterate people-pleaser, I can't stand to see a look of concern (which
I interpret as disappointment) on his face. I am supposed to go on the 10th
but there is no way. In fact I think I may call today and ask for two more
weeks before my next visit -- I can make some headway on this weight gain
(and I know some of it is water, of course). I just got a notice that my
library reserve is in for Passing for Thin (the book about the woman who
lost half her weight) -- and that will most likely give me a good shot of
inspiration.

Mary, I'm so glad to hear you're managing to get back on track. But
as I read this paragraph in your post it sounded SO like all the times
I postponed going back to a slimming club/going for a medical
checkup/seeing an old friend - insert what you like here - until I'd
got my weight back under control. For me this definitely never turned
out to be a good idea - are you sure it is for you? Are you sure it
isn't better to face your nutritionist, who has surely been supportive
to you throughout, and then you should have a really measurable
improvement by the time your next appointment after that comes?

Like so much to do with food and weight issues, this is probably
something that entirely depends on the psychology of the individual.
Anyway, whatever you do please keep posting here - I do like to know
how things are going for you. I've followed your progress with great
interest and I want to know that you're OK.

I think I snipped a bit where you said something like you would have
once given anything to wear size 12 pants, but it doesn't seem the
same now you've grown back into them from size 8. I find this one of
the hardest things to come to terms with when I'm regaining. Sizes
that were a cause of great celebration on the way down feel fat and
uncomfortable on the way up. Again, a lot of this is in the mind - if
someone could brainwash you into thinking you were on the way down,
size 12 would probably feel really small.

It sure is a difficult and complex business.

janice
(who will now own up to having gained 10 lbs in 14 days over the
holiday period)

"janice" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 08:42:06 -0500, "Mary M/Ohio"
wrote:


Ohhhh, Chris, I don't want to go to the nutritionist at this weight.
Being
an inveterate people-pleaser, I can't stand to see a look of concern
(which
I interpret as disappointment) on his face. I am supposed to go on the
10th
but there is no way. In fact I think I may call today and ask for two
more
weeks before my next visit -- I can make some headway on this weight gain
(and I know some of it is water, of course). I just got a notice that my
library reserve is in for Passing for Thin (the book about the woman who
lost half her weight) -- and that will most likely give me a good shot of
inspiration.

Mary, I'm so glad to hear you're managing to get back on track. But
as I read this paragraph in your post it sounded SO like all the times
I postponed going back to a slimming club/going for a medical
checkup/seeing an old friend - insert what you like here - until I'd
got my weight back under control. For me this definitely never turned
out to be a good idea - are you sure it is for you? Are you sure it
isn't better to face your nutritionist, who has surely been supportive
to you throughout, and then you should have a really measurable
improvement by the time your next appointment after that comes?

Like so much to do with food and weight issues, this is probably
something that entirely depends on the psychology of the individual.
Anyway, whatever you do please keep posting here - I do like to know
how things are going for you. I've followed your progress with great
interest and I want to know that you're OK.

I think I snipped a bit where you said something like you would have
once given anything to wear size 12 pants, but it doesn't seem the
same now you've grown back into them from size 8. I find this one of
the hardest things to come to terms with when I'm regaining. Sizes
that were a cause of great celebration on the way down feel fat and
uncomfortable on the way up. Again, a lot of this is in the mind - if
someone could brainwash you into thinking you were on the way down,
size 12 would probably feel really small.

It sure is a difficult and complex business.

janice
(who will now own up to having gained 10 lbs in 14 days over the
holiday period)

I can relate to exactly what you're going through Mary. Several times when
I knew I had gained weight I just didn't want to know how much damage I had
done until I had a couple weeks to start fixing the situation. Once I felt
I had lost a few pounds and jumped back on the scales I was usually
surprised to discover it hadn't been as bad as I had imagined. I know this
is probably not the best way to handle the situation but so far it's worked
for me.

Beverly

"Mary M/Ohio" wrote in message
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"Beverly" wrote in message
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Mary M/Ohio wrote:
Sorry I haven't been around for the past week or so and have missed
many
posts -- I had lots and lots and lots of other activities, as I'm
sure most
of you did too. Well I wasn't vigilant at all over the holidays --
convenience of food sitting out combined with emotional and
celebrational
eating all spelled out F-A-T-T-E-R. Well I am eating healthy today
and the
last few days have been better than previous ones. Have been having a
lot of
heel pain from walking, so I haven't been keeping up with that either

(though I did today) and I am going to order a new pair of shoes
right now
in case that helps -- I have a feeling it will. Hope everyone is
doing well.

Mary M

325- I don't want to know - 150

Glad to see you posting again. Hope those new shoes fix the heel
problem.

You're not alone in getting back on track after the holidays. My scale
saw a couple pounds creep back on from all the holiday activities.
Thankfully those are over for another year

Beverly

My gosh, it's great to see names I know! I appreciate how many "regulars"
answered this post -- I don't recognize a soul in most of the other
postings -- the Jan. 1 syndrome I suppose. Yes, the new shoes have been
great -- I don't know why I can't remember that they are the most
important thing in making sure that my feet feel OK -- it just seemed that
my other shoes were "still new," though obviously they weren't. I had
bought three pairs in June and was switching off with them, but two of
them were trail shoes of the same variety as my running shoes -- I didn't
realize that that makes a big difference in how they perform on the
treadmill or in regular walking. So my trail shoes are now strictly for
trails, and I've ordered two pairs of my running shoes (one at a big
discount, yay). One already came yesterday and what a difference new shoes
make. Like you, I am glad to get back to a routine -- time to burn those
pounds off! Happy New Year, Beverly!

Mary

Hey Mary, I just wanted to piggyback here. I saw your original post but
wasn't in any condition to give a real response. I am glad that you're
making progress. The holidays aren't an easy time.

I found that I need different shoes for doing the treadmill than the ones I
use on the road or trails. Normally I use a stability/motion control shoe
but the treadmill requires more cushioning for me. I have a friend who is
very into shoes (and handbags) and cringes at my limited dress shoe/boot
collection - I insist on wearing my Land's End all-weather mocs everywhere
these days, but then she could not figure out why I have so many workout
shoes Well, there's a pair for the treadmill, one for outdoor running,
one for outdoor winter running (with screws for traction), one for biking,
one for other outdoor activities, one for volleyball (indoor), one for other
indoor workouts (like weightlifting), etc....

Jenn

On 6 Jan 2005 06:26:11 -0800, "Beverly" wrote:

Your post about the new shoes made me realize it's probably time for me
to buy a new pair of running shoes. I've noticed the feet are a little
tired after a couple miles on the treadmill. I have two pair but
they're both over 4 years old.

This is **way** too old, Beverly! Get thee to a running shoe store!
:-)

Chris

On 6 Jan 2005 06:26:11 -0800, "Beverly" wrote:

Your post about the new shoes made me realize it's probably time for me
to buy a new pair of running shoes. I've noticed the feet are a little
tired after a couple miles on the treadmill. I have two pair but
they're both over 4 years old.

This is **way** too old, Beverly! Get thee to a running shoe store!
:-)

Chris

"Chris Braun" wrote in message
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On 6 Jan 2005 06:26:11 -0800, "Beverly" wrote:

Your post about the new shoes made me realize it's probably time for me
to buy a new pair of running shoes. I've noticed the feet are a little
tired after a couple miles on the treadmill. I have two pair but
they're both over 4 years old.

This is **way** too old, Beverly! Get thee to a running shoe store!
:-)

Chris

The pair I've been wearing probably has the most miles on them. The other
pair has been shoved in the back of the closet and hasn't been used as much.
I'm beginning to think the cushioning in them has broken down.

I've noticed a problem with all shoes recently that may be contributing to
the foot problem. I feel as if the padding on the bottom of my feet has
been disappearing. I've noticed this when walking barefooted through the
house. It's especially noticeable on the hardwood floors.

I'm going to the mall this afternoon and will try to make it to the running
store. I normally get sidelined at the bike shop which is near the running
storeg

Beverly