ONEderland Approachs?
I'm almost scared [INLINE] to "say" this out loud, but I decided to post it here and "claim" it.
You all know of my utter joy and surprise when after a 6 month plateau I suddenly dropped 4 pounds. Now, 6 weeks later, I've lost another 2 pounds! I know that's slow, and it's nothing like my first year, but at 25 months out, I'll take it! [INLINE]
So January 31st finds me weighing 202lbs... a total of 218lbs lost. [INLINE] Dare I dream it? 3 more pounds and I'll be in ONDderland! My personal goal is to show up at the reunion in March firmly in ONEderland.
Keep me accountable folks! [INLINE]
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/202/180
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Cathy Spencer (12/20/04)
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VALERIE! You're on! Ready?
On your mark, get set, GO!
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/202/180
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vln00 <vnash72@...
Cathy -
GREAT NEWS on the forever gone 2 pounds! Congrats!!!
I am exactly 11 months further out than you and had almost the same
starting weight. In my 3rd year I "only" lost 25 pounds, which
seems terribly slow compared to the first 2 years. But, when I
think of the fact that I AM STILL LOSING AND SO ARE YOU I am very
thankful for even the small losses. At this stage of the game I
know the reality of regain is just a few bites away! It is such a
struggle now but I have not made goal and am determined to do so. I
will keep you accountable if you will do the same for me! We have a
little over six weeks till the reunion in March so how about if we
encourage each other and both make that goal of 3 pounds?
You go girl....you can do it!
Valerie
First thing, change up my exercise. I learned at support group this weekend that sometimes if we do the same routine for too long, our bodies get used to it and the weightloss effect of exercise is gone. Secondly, I'm going to cut 1 cup of coffee and add an extra 8oz. of water just to see if it helps.
Thirdly, I'm gonna keep telling myself, "You can't let Val win!" hahahahahaha!
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/202/180
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vln00 <vnash72@...
Okay, then starting today my goal is to get more water in (as soon
as I finish this cup of coffee...LOL). What are you going to do
today towards our goal?
You two are such a great inspiration!!! [INLINE] Keep on challenging one another!!! It's exciting!!! [INLINE] [INLINE]
Tammy
CATHY SPENCER <cathyjds@...
First thing, change up my exercise. I learned at support group this weekend that sometimes if we do the same routine for too long, our bodies get used to it and the weightloss effect of exercise is gone. Secondly, I'm going to cut 1 cup of coffee and add an extra 8oz. of water just to see if it helps.
Thirdly, I'm gonna keep telling myself, "You can't let Val win!" hahahahahaha!
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/202/180
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www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
vln00 <vnash72@charter.net
Okay, then starting today my goal is to get more water in (as soon
as I finish this cup of coffee...LOL). What are you going to do
today towards our goal?
Hmmm... you do realize that 3 years ago, instead of walking home you probably would've sat down and cried. I know I would. Isn't awesome to be able to walk?
Okay, I'll give you extra points for walking in the cold. [INLINE]
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/202/180
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vln00 <vnash72@...
The challenge is ON! I got in some extra walking at lunch time
because of stupidity, but hey any exercise counts! I think it
should count extra since it was so cold out! LOL :-) I drove to our
public library to pick up a book and locked my keys in the car! I
live a little over a mile from there so walked home and got my son
to drive me back and used his key to open my car, and made it back
to work in time! I am NOT a good exerciser. At most I walk up to
the 4th floor at work a few times a day. Now to get busy on my
water.
WOW!!!! I really need to buckle it down or you will pass me by again.......Once again, I am so impressed by your dedication and committment. It is coming your way, girlfriend.....ONE DER LAND!!!!!!
CATHY SPENCER <cathyjds@...
First thing, change up my exercise. I learned at support group this weekend that sometimes if we do the same routine for too long, our bodies get used to it and the weightloss effect of exercise is gone. Secondly, I'm going to cut 1 cup of coffee and add an extra 8oz. of water just to see if it helps.
Thirdly, I'm gonna keep telling myself, "You can't let Val win!" hahahahahaha!
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/202/180
www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer
www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
vln00 <vnash72@charter.net
Okay, then starting today my goal is to get more water in (as soon
as I finish this cup of coffee...LOL). What are you going to do
today towards our goal?
Isn't it funny the things we have on our bodies that we didn't even know existed?
vln00 <vnash72@...
You're right, there is no way I could have walked it 3 years ago. I
could hardly make it through the grocery store without resting and I
would avoid going places if there was much walking involved. I
would have called someone and waited until I could be picked up (and
cried). The sense of freedom because you can do so many things that
weren't possible before is awesome!
For 2 days now I have been lifting my shoulders so I can see the
holes by my collarbone...it just tickles me to see it. Doesn't take
much to amuse me, huh?
Valerie
Gals,
I want to let you know what an inspiration to all of us you are. It is great to know you can still lose where you are. My weight loss is slowing down and I am getting a little discouraged. And I have had people tell me you look good are you trying to lose more? you are not sick are you? I have couple of friends who have stopped loosing and did so at about 6 months (they did not go to CMC) and are sure I will too. I feel better than I have in years and I am pleased with how I look. I am no longer ashamed to be introduced to new people. But I really want to get to goal and to see you still loosing and keeping up the "good fight" It is so encouraging to me.
Thank you!
Judy
You're welcome Judy.
I just figure that I've come too far to give up now. That's not to say it's not hard, cause it's VERY hard. BUT-I want this last 22 lbs off, so I'm gonna fight.
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/202/180
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www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
Gals,
I want to let you know what an inspiration to all of us you are. It is great to know you can still lose where you are. My weight loss is slowing down and I am getting a little discouraged. And I have had people tell me you look good are you trying to lose more? you are not sick are you? I have couple of friends who have stopped loosing and did so at about 6 months (they did not go to CMC) and are sure I will too. I feel better than I have in years and I am pleased with how I look. I am no longer ashamed to be introduced to new people. But I really want to get to goal and to see you still loosing and keeping up the "good fight" It is so encouraging to me.
Thank you!
Judy
Cathy Spencer (12/20/04)
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OMG I just found I have a collar bone. It has been so long since I felt them I was sure they had gone to fat! And I shrugged and I had holes too! I am dancing a jig now!!! Than you for reminding to check and see!
Judy [INLINE]
Congrats Judy!!!!! A big WOW moment for you!!!!! How cool is that
at this time in your life!!! I cannot wait for that to happen to me!!! I must applaud you!! [INLINE] [INLINE]
Hugs,
Tammy
OMG I just found I have a collar bone. It has been so long since I felt them I was sure they had gone to fat! And I shrugged and I had holes too! I am dancing a jig now!!! Than you for reminding to check and see!
Judy [INLINE]
That is AWESOME Judy! Isn't it grand?
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/202/180
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OMG I just found I have a collar bone. It has been so long since I felt them I was sure they had gone to fat! And I shrugged and I had holes too! I am dancing a jig now!!! Than you for reminding to check and see!
Judy [INLINE]
Cathy Spencer (12/20/04)
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HAHAHA! Eat my dust! Watch me as I blow by you, loose skin flapping in the wind!
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/202/180
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Julie Williams <jwilliams705resource@...
WOW!!!! I really need to buckle it down or you will pass me by again.......Once again, I am so impressed by your dedication and committment. It is coming your way, girlfriend.....ONE DER LAND!!!!!!
Um, I guess I can admit that I spend plenty of time with my fingers in the "holes" above my collarbones. The first time, I was thinking, "Is this normal?" [INLINE]
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/202/180
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vln00 <vnash72@...
You're right, there is no way I could have walked it 3 years ago. I
could hardly make it through the grocery store without resting and I
would avoid going places if there was much walking involved. I
would have called someone and waited until I could be picked up (and
cried). The sense of freedom because you can do so many things that
weren't possible before is awesome!
For 2 days now I have been lifting my shoulders so I can see the
holes by my collarbone...it just tickles me to see it. Doesn't take
much to amuse me, huh?
Valerie
I can see veins but not collar bones yet!!!lol
Franny
HA! Kindred spirit! My husband and I (who has also had this surgery) both agree: We like looking at skinny, but we'd rather cuddle chunky. lol. Try snuggling to your honey and you keep poking each other with hipbones, ribs, etc!
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/202/180
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vln00 <vnash72@...
Isn't that neat? I also have found out I have a tail bone and it
wasn't a thrilling discovery. Sometimes cushioning is better! LOL
Valerie
Oh yeah? Well I can jump off buildings and land safely with mine! (I actually call them my Flying-Squirrell arms)
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/202/180
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vln00 <vnash72@...
Now if you guys want to compare bat wings I'll just warn you right
now...I can fly!
Valerie
OH MY!!!! The images going thru my head!!!!!!!!! [INLINE] Sometimes my imagination just goes out there!!!!!!! [INLINE]
Linda B
vln00 <vnash72@...
Now if you guys want to compare bat wings I'll just warn you right
now...I can fly!
Valerie
now thats a picture....and i have a good imagination [INLINE] , i think we now need to come up with a name for our Cathy's super hero alterego. [INLINE]
CATHY SPENCER <cathyjds@...
Oh yeah? Well I can jump off buildings and land safely with mine! (I actually call them my Flying-Squirrell arms)
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/202/180
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vln00 <vnash72@charter.net
Now if you guys want to compare bat wings I'll just warn you right
now...I can fly!
Valerie
Mine too Linda, I just can imagine the two of them having a race to see who could fly the furtherest!!!lol,lol,lol!!! In March we ought to have them act some of this out and video tape it and send it to AFV and win us all some money!!!
Franny
Cathy, You're on.......You will not pass me by......you will not pass my by....wow, sounds like Jesus is in the house.........
Mine too Linda, I just can imagine the two of them having a race to see who could fly the furtherest!!!lol,lol,lol!!! In March we ought to have them act some of this out and video tape it and send it to AFV and win us all some money!!!
Franny
Oh, you just wait! Imagine spooning in bed and your beloved's hipbones keep poking you in the back!
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/202/180
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S/ndi <rlrsbaby@...
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Rob and I are with you on that and we are no where near where you and Mike are. But girlfriend someday we will be there with you.
Hope you guys all enjoyed the little skip of snow we got this morning.
Sandi R 8/28/06/ 331/237/151 Dr. Olsen
Speaking of super hero alter-egos.... I used to think Super Morbid Obesity sounded like a bad idea for a hero's name.... "Super Morbidly Obese Man fights his dreaded nemis, the evil Dr. Pepper. Tune in next week as Dr. Pepper suspends our hero over a vat of cotton candy."
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/202/180
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vln00 <vnash72@...
Wasn't Rocky (of Rocky and Bullwinkle) a flying squirrel?
Well thank you! I also like to say, "We're much 'closer' as a couple now." [INLINE]
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/202/180
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vln00 <vnash72@...
You have a way with words..."cuddle chunky." I laughed out loud and
my boss wants to know what was so funny. I just said you don't want
to know to keep from embarrassing myself and him!!! LOL
[INLINE]
CATHY SPENCER <cathyjds@...
Speaking of super hero alter-egos.... I used to think Super Morbid Obesity sounded like a bad idea for a hero's name.... "Super Morbidly Obese Man fights his dreaded nemis, the evil Dr. Pepper. Tune in next week as Dr. Pepper suspends our hero over a vat of cotton candy."
Cathy, 12/20/04
Houston - 420/202/180
www.picturetrail.com/cathyspencer
www.obesityhelp.com/member/cathyspencer
vln00 <vnash72@charter.net
Wasn't Rocky (of Rocky and Bullwinkle) a flying squirrel?
yep.....Darlene!!! sure was [INLINE]
vln00 <vnash72@...
Wasn't Rocky (of Rocky and Bullwinkle) a flying squirrel?