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Posted: Sep/16/2009 5:37 PM PST
I have not even started this week!  I did cut grass with the push mower this evening-but I always do that. Haven't been getting home early enough to devise a plan yet.
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Posted: Sep/17/2009 6:28 AM PST
I did not see this before, I am SO glad I did, now! I too desperately need to shed some pounds. 20lbs to be exact  . That may seem low or high depending on whoever is judging but it is a weight that needs to come off.I eat pretty good, Olive Oil, Wheat Bread, Soy Milk, Veggies etc. Fruits of all kinds and I am always on the go doing something. Working mainly, cutting grass, pulling weeds, digging, you name it if I can do it I will. My main problem is: I cant exercise like I should to get back in shape. Neck plates, back plates and shoulder. When I try to exercise of any kind, it hurts something horrible, Then I get down on myself because my body wont let me. When I try to walk I can only walk for about ten minutes and then my spine starts to lock up and burn. So, thats where I am at, extremely frustrated and sad at the same time. It doesn't make much sense to me why I can garden but cant exercise the muscles I need to. Knowing that I can find support and comfort here does give me hope...for some reason. |
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Posted: Sep/17/2009 8:52 AM PST
Tracy ~ have you tried some yoga poses? A friend of mine is an instructor and swears by the poses and breathing exercises. You could look online to see some of the different things you could try that wouldn't aggravate your injured areas. It is very frustrating to want to do something and then have a physical limitation that prevents it. If it weren't for contacts and glasses, I wouldn't be driving (or reading, or cooking, or gardening, or typing this ).
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Posted: Sep/17/2009 12:42 PM PST
Cougar, it is strange that you can work and garden but not exercise. Maybe some yoga like KeeWee suggested. Some days I cant do all of my exercises. Weekly update. We weighed today. I had a loss of about 1 pound. Honestly, I felt it should have been more. I have really been dedicated. But, it's one less pound. And my bottom line is--I do feel better. I still have plenty of stiffness and pain, but I think I have a little more endurance. And feeling better is the ultimate goal. |
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Posted: Sep/18/2009 10:36 AM PST
I am with FG, Cougar, think about how you move when you garden and then see if you can do some of those moves in the house. Even if you have to use a chair to sit in or hold on too. Keep up the good work guys and gals. |
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Posted: Sep/19/2009 4:36 AM PST
Ok, ok. I have been reading this thread from the get-go, but I haven't had the guts to reply to it. I guess ashamed would be a better word. I didn't know whether to be inspired by everyone's determination and courage or just to flop down on my big old butt and cry. I have completely lost hope with myself and you know how that is. You get to the point of it's-too-late and frustration. Well, yesterday, I received a surprise package in the mail when we stopped by the mailbox as we were leaving for yet another doctor's appointment. It was pictures from Hubby's retirement party ten years ago. I was out of shape and overweight then, but I looked like Twiggy compared to what I look like now. While the nurse was getting Hubby's vitals, I slipped out and weighed myself on the scales. I almost had a heart attack right then and there. I knew that I had gained weight. My glory, my clothes are enough of an indication, but I was floored by the poundage! I don't know if I want to admit how much quite yet, but I will say that my goal right now should be losing at least ten pounds to start. If I say what it should be, then I'll hit that frustration wall again. So, here goes. I'm off to join you in this quest for better health! |
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Posted: Sep/19/2009 6:06 AM PST
Witt ~ that took great courage and you should be proud of yourself! There is no need to be ashamed and it is never too late. And none of us needs to be Twiggy anymore ~ it's more about how we feel and not being a size two. Be good to yourself, start slow ~ one day at a time. We're not talking numbers here (yet) because everyone has their own goal. So you don't need to say your weight ~ it's relative. A co-worker and I have been trying to think and act healthier together ~ even though our sizes and shapes are nothing alike. She wasn't an exerciser until I came along, and now she has discovered that even FIVE minutes a day makes a big difference in how she feels about herself. Also, THINK about what you eat. So many of us eat for other reasons than fuel and hunger. I like to sit and eat while I read and before I know it, I haven't even noticed how much went down the hatch  .Check in here for tips and support ~ we are all determined to do this! |
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Posted: Sep/19/2009 6:44 AM PST
If I may let me tell ya how I snowballed in a matter of speaking. After seriously thinking how the weight found its way on my hips and stomach lol, I have came to the conclusion of this. I "did" take anti-depressants about 7 years ago, I gained 20 pds , didnt change eating habits, nothing  . Well, I decided this carefree attitude wasnt getting it, so I stopped them. I am not by no means saying anything derogitory or making snyd remarks towards anti-depressants, I feel I may need them again...honestly. Shortly thereafter, I had a major surgery every 6 months for three years in a row. It was my time to break, I guess. Anyway, father died one year, mother the next and brother died the next, my brother is younger than me. They all died of massive heartattacks. Depression, STRESS, has put me where I am today. Straight & Simple. Gardening takes me away from stress & depression so the delight I feel from of it could possibly be why it doesn't bother me. Im in another place, so to speak. I should probaly write this in a blog, but I havent the first clue how to start one? Sorry if this was taken off topic I was just explaining why I have the weight problem possibly.
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Posted: Sep/19/2009 7:51 AM PST
Tracy ~ go to your Profile Page, click on the Blog tab and then Write an Entry. Once you start writing, there is a space for other GGer's to write comments in response. It is fun ~ especially in winter when we can't spend as much time outside. Trust me, writing stuff down is like a purge. I am just loving hearing everyone's stories. I think this is good for all of us. |
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Posted: Sep/19/2009 8:19 AM PST
Witt you have nothing to be ashamed of, and there is no reason for you to put numbers out there. I think you have set a VERY reasonable goal for yourself. Don't get down, you're not alone and you have support here!! Cougar, wow you have really been through a lot, but better times are ahead. Keep you chin up and don't give up on yourself. This isn't as good as it gets, it gets better. God never gives us more than we can handle! I was wondering, what about water areobics? Ok well while I didn't stick to my work out routine, I did sweat a lot this week.Doing yard work, which if you think about it, can be even more effective. I did a lot of squats, got my cardio up digging, rakeing, I don't feel so bad now. With the exception of lastnight I ate light meals full of veggies and snacked on nuts, all week. My Grandma is coming to town and a family dinner at a resturant has been planned, it will be hard not to indulge, but nobody else at that table is going to work off what I put in so I WILL refrain myself! Have a great weekend every one! |
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