Hi from a new member, sort of

Hello Everyone,

I don't exactly feel like a new member because I've been
reading asd for years. You all (The Historian, Chris B,
determined, Beverly, Nunya B., Willow, doug, Douglas,
Patricia, Her Subj., Del, the Queen, Matty, to name a few)
have been motivating and encouraging and helping me meet
my weight and fitness goals.



I lost 25 pounds about 5 years ago through diet and
exercise and since then have been maintaining fairly well.
I'm 5' 5", 136 pounds (about 6 pounds more than I like to
be), 50ish but feel much younger than I thought 50ish
would be. I count calories, watch portion size and log my
food and activities in Fitday. I love to cook, and try to
cook meals that are healthy but great. Although I don't
use "recipes" very often, I've been using the
Weigh****chers New Complete Cookbook for inspiration
lately.



I exercise by going regularly to Curves (4 years), walking
as much as possible all day every day and lifting weights
(not like Chris B. - I lift much smaller weights!). I
realize that Curves doesn't give me a very intense
workout, but it has really helped with flexibility and
strength. I used to bike and cross-country ski but back
surgery some time ago has precluded those activities. I
work in a four-story building with my office on a lower
level, and I try to use the stairs exclusively (I'm up and
down to every floor throughout the day). I usually park as
far as possible from wherever I am going to get in as much
extra activity as I can. I live in the frozen north (WI)
and don't mind the cold that much, but hate walking
outside when it's icy, so this isn't the greatest time
year for me, or for our dog Eddie - she misses our long
walks.



Ok - that's more than enough about me. Here's a dish you
might enjoy:



Broccoli and Pasta with Capers

Cook fresh, trimmed broccoli stalks in boiling, salted
water for a few minutes, then add broccoli florets and
some pasta (rigatoni is good). While pasta and broccoli
cook, sauté garlic in a little bit of olive oil along with
some crushed red pepper and capers. When pasta and
broccoli are tender, drain and toss with garlic/red
pepper/caper mixture. Grate some Romano cheese (optional)
over all and enjoy.



I'm open to advice, tips and new ideas. I hope to make a
contribution to this group. My best to everyone.



Take care,

eddiegirl

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"eddiegirl" wrote in message
...
Hello Everyone,

I don't exactly feel like a new member because I've been reading asd for
years. You all (The Historian, Chris B, determined, Beverly, Nunya B.,
Willow, doug, Douglas, Patricia, Her Subj., Del, the Queen, Matty, to name
a few) have been motivating and encouraging and helping me meet my weight
and fitness goals.



I lost 25 pounds about 5 years ago through diet and exercise and since
then have been maintaining fairly well. I'm 5' 5", 136 pounds (about 6
pounds more than I like to be), 50ish but feel much younger than I thought
50ish would be. I count calories, watch portion size and log my food and
activities in Fitday. I love to cook, and try to cook meals that are
healthy but great. Although I don't use "recipes" very often, I've been
using the Weigh****chers New Complete Cookbook for inspiration lately.



I exercise by going regularly to Curves (4 years), walking as much as
possible all day every day and lifting weights (not like Chris B. - I lift
much smaller weights!). I realize that Curves doesn't give me a very
intense workout, but it has really helped with flexibility and strength. I
used to bike and cross-country ski but back surgery some time ago has
precluded those activities. I work in a four-story building with my office
on a lower level, and I try to use the stairs exclusively (I'm up and down
to every floor throughout the day). I usually park as far as possible from
wherever I am going to get in as much extra activity as I can. I live in
the frozen north (WI) and don't mind the cold that much, but hate walking
outside when it's icy, so this isn't the greatest time year for me, or for
our dog Eddie - she misses our long walks.

Welcome. Whereabouts in WI are you? I'm also up nort' and it's been darn
cold this week. That's why we got a treadmill . When the dog walks on 3
legs you know it's cold!

--
the volleyballchick

Hi Eddiegirl -- welcome to the group (or at least the visible part
thereof :-) ). Sounds like you know us all already -- and like you
will be a great source of useful ideas for weight maintenance -- as
well as for good recipes!

Chris
262/130s/130s

"Chris" wrote in message
oups.com...
Hi Eddiegirl -- welcome to the group (or at least the
visible part
thereof :-) ). Sounds like you know us all already --
and like you
will be a great source of useful ideas for weight
maintenance -- as
well as for good recipes!

Thanks for the welcome, Chris. I'm excited about being an
active member of the group!

Take care,
eddiegirl
136/130

Hi, eddiegirl!

I feel so honored to have been cited in your posting. I say that
because I often feel like an on again/off again member. ASD and its
members have been there for me through thick and thin in regard to my
issues with compulsive overeating, overexercising, and, finally, being
mentally and physically healthy again. I'm sure you've found and will
continue to find great support in this forum.

HS

eddiegirl wrote:
Hello Everyone,

I don't exactly feel like a new member because I've been
reading asd for years. You all (The Historian, Chris B,
determined, Beverly, Nunya B., Willow, doug, Douglas,
Patricia, Her Subj., Del, the Queen, Matty, to name a few)
have been motivating and encouraging and helping me meet
my weight and fitness goals.



I lost 25 pounds about 5 years ago through diet and
exercise and since then have been maintaining fairly well.
I'm 5' 5", 136 pounds (about 6 pounds more than I like to
be), 50ish but feel much younger than I thought 50ish
would be. I count calories, watch portion size and log my
food and activities in Fitday. I love to cook, and try to
cook meals that are healthy but great. Although I don't
use "recipes" very often, I've been using the
Weigh****chers New Complete Cookbook for inspiration
lately.



I exercise by going regularly to Curves (4 years), walking
as much as possible all day every day and lifting weights
(not like Chris B. - I lift much smaller weights!). I
realize that Curves doesn't give me a very intense
workout, but it has really helped with flexibility and
strength. I used to bike and cross-country ski but back
surgery some time ago has precluded those activities. I
work in a four-story building with my office on a lower
level, and I try to use the stairs exclusively (I'm up and
down to every floor throughout the day). I usually park as
far as possible from wherever I am going to get in as much
extra activity as I can. I live in the frozen north (WI)
and don't mind the cold that much, but hate walking
outside when it's icy, so this isn't the greatest time
year for me, or for our dog Eddie - she misses our long
walks.



Ok - that's more than enough about me. Here's a dish you
might enjoy:



Broccoli and Pasta with Capers

Cook fresh, trimmed broccoli stalks in boiling, salted
water for a few minutes, then add broccoli florets and
some pasta (rigatoni is good). While pasta and broccoli
cook, sauté garlic in a little bit of olive oil along with
some crushed red pepper and capers. When pasta and
broccoli are tender, drain and toss with garlic/red
pepper/caper mixture. Grate some Romano cheese (optional)
over all and enjoy.



I'm open to advice, tips and new ideas. I hope to make a
contribution to this group. My best to everyone.



Take care,

eddiegirl

136/130

Welcome and congratulations in losing and maintaining your weightloss. I
look forward to your posts.

Beverly






eddiegirl wrote:
Hello Everyone,

I don't exactly feel like a new member because I've been
reading asd for years. You all (The Historian, Chris B,
determined, Beverly, Nunya B., Willow, doug, Douglas,
Patricia, Her Subj., Del, the Queen, Matty, to name a few)
have been motivating and encouraging and helping me meet
my weight and fitness goals.



I lost 25 pounds about 5 years ago through diet and
exercise and since then have been maintaining fairly well.
I'm 5' 5", 136 pounds (about 6 pounds more than I like to
be), 50ish but feel much younger than I thought 50ish
would be. I count calories, watch portion size and log my
food and activities in Fitday. I love to cook, and try to
cook meals that are healthy but great. Although I don't
use "recipes" very often, I've been using the
Weigh****chers New Complete Cookbook for inspiration
lately.



I exercise by going regularly to Curves (4 years), walking
as much as possible all day every day and lifting weights
(not like Chris B. - I lift much smaller weights!). I
realize that Curves doesn't give me a very intense
workout, but it has really helped with flexibility and
strength. I used to bike and cross-country ski but back
surgery some time ago has precluded those activities. I
work in a four-story building with my office on a lower
level, and I try to use the stairs exclusively (I'm up and
down to every floor throughout the day). I usually park as
far as possible from wherever I am going to get in as much
extra activity as I can. I live in the frozen north (WI)
and don't mind the cold that much, but hate walking
outside when it's icy, so this isn't the greatest time
year for me, or for our dog Eddie - she misses our long
walks.



Ok - that's more than enough about me. Here's a dish you
might enjoy:



Broccoli and Pasta with Capers

Cook fresh, trimmed broccoli stalks in boiling, salted
water for a few minutes, then add broccoli florets and
some pasta (rigatoni is good). While pasta and broccoli
cook, sauté garlic in a little bit of olive oil along with
some crushed red pepper and capers. When pasta and
broccoli are tender, drain and toss with garlic/red
pepper/caper mixture. Grate some Romano cheese (optional)
over all and enjoy.



I'm open to advice, tips and new ideas. I hope to make a
contribution to this group. My best to everyone.



Take care,

eddiegirl

136/130

"Beverly" wrote in message
...
Welcome and congratulations in losing and maintaining
your weightloss. I
look forward to your posts.

Beverly



Thanks so much for the welcome!

Take care,
eddiegirl
136/130

eddiegirl wrote:
Hello Everyone,

I don't exactly feel like a new member because I've been
reading asd for years. You all (The Historian, Chris B,
determined, Beverly, Nunya B., Willow, doug, Douglas,
Patricia, Her Subj., Del, the Queen, Matty, to name a few)
have been motivating and encouraging and helping me meet
my weight and fitness goals.

Wow! I'm famous. :-) Twice in one week - Matty also mentioned me in his
blog!

Oh, and by the way - welcome to ASD!

Neil
385/276/220

Always on the look out for new recipes! Hope to see more of your posting!


Welcome!

Matty (I weighed more than Jared from Subway)
481/251/225
(starting weight/current weight/goal weight)

First mini goal achieved - 104lbs lost 10/26/04
Second mini goal achieved - 137lbs lost 01/28/05
Third mini goal achieved - 183lbs lost 09/30/05
Fourth mini goal achieved - 204lbs total lost 01/30/06
Fifth mini goal achieved - 233lbs total lost by 08/31/06
Sixth mini goal - 256lbs total lost by 02/24/2007

"Nunya B." wrote in message
...

Welcome. Whereabouts in WI are you? I'm also up nort'
and it's been darn cold this week. That's why we got a
treadmill . When the dog walks on 3 legs you know
it's cold!

--
the volleyballchick

Thanks for the welcome. We live in southeastern WI in
Wauwatosa, just west of Milwaukee. We had quite a blizzard
and very cold temps a week ago, but now have had a few
days of 40+ degree weather, so our snow is almost gone
and we're enjoying the balmy (for us) weather.

--
Take care,
eddiegirl
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