tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post5553002672384229694..comments2024-03-23T08:15:22.317-04:00Comments on Smithellaneous: My Torpid Turtle-esque SelfAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10374218036340274908noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post-48760035740302229202009-09-04T23:34:36.521-04:002009-09-04T23:34:36.521-04:00Know exactly how you feel. I had lost about 7 pou...Know exactly how you feel. I had lost about 7 pounds in the past 6 months and then during Daddy's illness and death I gained 5 back. I am trying to lose them again. So far, this morning showed I had lost 2 1/2 pounds. Now tomorrow I have a wedding and reception to attend so I may put those 2 1/2 pounds back on. Oh, well, I'll keep trying. I found the best help is to eat before 6 PM and not to snack after that time. I try to eat healthy but sometimes just have to have that chocolate. Of course I eat dark chocolate which is healthy. I just keep telling myself that. Have a great week end and holiday. We will be cooking steaks on Monday (bought some on sale at Food Lion today) so we can all be together again (except my brother in Florida). Didn't want Mama to be by herself on this first holiday. God bless and love you guys.Ann Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326804121276500701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post-70718104197672321872009-09-04T10:48:39.355-04:002009-09-04T10:48:39.355-04:00I like Steve's take on this situation - it is ...I like Steve's take on this situation - it is more like the "half full" as opposed to "half empty" scenario. Pam D.'s endorphines theory is right on also - it won't take as long as before to get back in the swing of exercise and it will help your mind and spirit- and I seriously doubt (even though I have not seen her in person - ever) that Sue G. really looks like she swallowed "Lil Debbie." Very funny mental image, however! I do emphasize with the "dryer shrunk all my clothes" theory - I have thought that myself recently - but I am back with that exercise video - not as diligently as before - but it is a start - so, Becky, we are all in that waiting room with you again - only, thankfully, this waiting room is outside a gym!!! Have a good weekend! My daughter and baby are in town and he is precious!MaryHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935312892447559573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post-40256811532603970672009-09-04T10:42:05.094-04:002009-09-04T10:42:05.094-04:00Oh gosh, I think we've all been there (the &qu...Oh gosh, I think we've all been there (the "found pounds" and lost fitness, not everything else you're having to deal with). <br /><br />I agree with Steve though. I remember a few years ago when I started a kickboxing class, it nearly killed me. I barely survived the first 60-minute class. But I kept going and by the end of the session I could do it! It was still challenging, but I could do it! In the break between sessions I didn't exercise much so when the classes started up again I had that 'first-class experience' again. But it helped to remember that I'd been there before, and eventually I'd be back up to speed.<br /><br />Keep exercising - you need those endorphins now more than ever!! Good luck!Lyndsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11191079605746896379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post-58094320189920644932009-09-04T09:28:00.269-04:002009-09-04T09:28:00.269-04:00Oh Becky, I do understand the 'call of the car...Oh Becky, I do understand the 'call of the carbs' after such tumultous days. It helps a lot to plug the holes that get poked into my high spirits!<br />:-)<br />And you gotta love Goodwill!! I am so thankful for them!! Amen!!<br />Kuddo's to you for getting to the gym! Yippee! Myself, I am soo wimpy (and a little scared) to try it, so you are well ahead of me. I look up to you with respect and admiration, so please feel free to put some of that in your pockets and walk around with them!<br />Remember, one day at time.<br />Lots of hugs and love to you and the family as you get through these days of change!Regina and Madie Icehttp://www.caringbridge.org/ga/madieicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post-68553405404542679132009-09-03T22:31:27.961-04:002009-09-03T22:31:27.961-04:00First of all (Sue G? Are you reading? Cause yes, I...First of all (Sue G? Are you reading? Cause yes, I'm throwing down this card AGAIN), when I saw you (LiVE, in person.. yes Sue, I did) this spring, it was past Christmas. And you were thin. Slender. Svelte. Somehow a size 12 on you looks MUCH better than a size 12 on me (I know, you're about 20 inches taller than me), but I would have honestly pegged you at a 6/8. But I know the concern isn't just about appearance; it's about living and breathing. So, it sounds as if a lot of these comments contain some great advice (and it's true; since you've been exercising for all that time, your muscle memory will kick in and the pain will go away much faster than it did originally). And a great side benefit of the exercise is all of those endorphins, which will even help lift some of the sadness. So, ya got ta move it, move it... and those clothes will fit well again in no time!Pam Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15681029046120784248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post-22835633470862226012009-09-03T20:22:20.081-04:002009-09-03T20:22:20.081-04:00Becky, Start with a little and add to it each work...Becky, Start with a little and add to it each work out. I'm a PT and I have to admit, I don't like to work out but it feels sooo good afterward.<br />Maybe there are people who would like to organize a work out buddy system on the internet. We could all post our goals for the week and then report how well we did. (We would all have to be honest) :) I don't have anyone to work out with so this might make me more accountable. We could also have a buddy to whom we can send encouraging messages. I don't think we should focus on the weight loss, but instead the achievement of working out. If we work out, the weight will come off. Hope this makes sense.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12368999243120438077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post-37032329973461247742009-09-03T18:20:09.367-04:002009-09-03T18:20:09.367-04:00Becky
I just want to say that I agree with everyon...Becky<br />I just want to say that I agree with everyone here. Please dont be so hard on yourself. Your life has been piled with stress lately. I dont kno whow you do it sometimees. You are one of the strongest people I know.<br />We love you Becky!!!<br />NancyNancybratthttp://www.xanga.com/Nancybrattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post-74272095817732032622009-09-03T17:54:51.183-04:002009-09-03T17:54:51.183-04:00Becky, everything is relative. Six pounds on you a...Becky, everything is relative. Six pounds on you and you go up a size. Six pounds off you and you go down a size.<br /><br />Six pounds on me either way does not show at all, nor is it reflected in the fit of my clothes.<br /><br />So, you see, you wouldn't have these problems if you weren't so dang thin to begin with!<br /><br />(I'm not saying I'm really, really fat...but it looks as if I swallowed Little Debbie herself!)Sue Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661749227670056682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post-20900171986460197532009-09-03T17:19:23.098-04:002009-09-03T17:19:23.098-04:00(((hugs))) Becky... give yourself cred for surviv...(((hugs))) Becky... give yourself cred for surviving so much, all at once, and then going on to write fantastic blogs about it all. Your perspective is needed and appreciated. Just try to guess how many women read your post, sighed, and said "ME TOO.". Everyone likes to shout successes, yet we cower and hide from our slip outs. The thing is that we can't have one without the other! Thinking of you! -TessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post-30370790932320510512009-09-03T16:12:53.998-04:002009-09-03T16:12:53.998-04:00Hi from a first time poster long time reader,
Y...Hi from a first time poster long time reader,<br /> You certainly have a pile high of stresses so those pounds are earned but knowing that probably does not help you feel any better. <br /> I am a trainer/nutritionist and here are some of the things that help me or that I suggest to my clients when they are under stress. Feel free to disregard them all if they don't feel like a good "fit" for you. <br /> It will be easier to get back in shape this time, it really will. You have only been out of the gym a month, you have not lost all the strength you have gained. Start off at a slower pace on treadmill but try and so the same amount of time. The pace doesn't matter as much as sustaining the activity. I am sure you know this but exercise will help reduce your stress and help balence your emotions. You will feel more energy in the long run. Exercise actually can be addictive as chocalate it just takes some time. Steve's right now at least you know it makes you feel better.<br /> Here are my favorite low fat comfort foods--microwave popcorn, the low fat no butter flavor by Orville or Paul Newman, rice krispie treats, or one of my favorites-- blending together a 4 or so ounces of skim milk, some powdered Nestle quick, two ice cubes, and two rounded table spoons of non fat vanilla frozen yogurt --all mixed together in the blender. It tastes like a shake without all the calories. Even add a teaspoon of peanutbutter if you like, a small amount adds a lot of flavor and it is protein. Also, Luna bars (Nutz over chocalate is my favorite), they a nutrition bars for women, tastes like a candy bar with all sorts of healthy stuff in it and not too many calories. Ok, not as good as a milky way but still a treat.<br /> You may also have to (gulp) ban "Debbie" from the house. It won't be easy but if she is not there she will not tempt you. Get the whole family on board the healthy snack kick and it will make it easier.<br /> Also, try a no pajama, no yoga pants, no stretchy clothes rule after the morning hours--it is too easy to not feel the "expansion" occurring in expandable clothes (believe me we have all been there). <br /> I am sure I have given way too much advice. You may just need to give yourself the gift of time. Before you know it you will be so busy packing, moving, running errands that extra weight may come off on it's own. Grief has no time clock and rushing through it never works.<br />MinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post-51899130659497338152009-09-03T16:04:54.362-04:002009-09-03T16:04:54.362-04:00Hi Becky,
Note: Your muscle tone return back to w...Hi Becky,<br /><br />Note: Your muscle tone return back to where you were a month ago faster than when you first started. I would say within the week/2 weeks (not sure how many times you go) you will be back to what you were a month ago. I hate going to the gym and figured out that I needed to find an excersie regime that I love. I found out that if I have a group of people to workout with I feed off of them. I join a martial art. Now I love working out, feeling the sweat on my body and feeling the soreness the next day. Maybe at your new parish you could start a 'women's walking/running club' meet once a week and go walking together, or one group runs and the other walks. Make it a social outing.<br /><br />I excersie (6 hours of cardio a week) a lot but have issues with carbs. I have about 70lbs to loose to get to a comfortable weight. but can't seem to not eat the bad food.Angela from Edmontonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post-74961165287582182192009-09-03T15:51:29.823-04:002009-09-03T15:51:29.823-04:00You go girl! You lost all of the weight last year...You go girl! You lost all of the weight last year and you are a carb junkie to boot! I am envious. That is my downfall too. I just love those carbs. I need to take off and keep off about 10 lbs and it is ever so difficult.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149885637140617891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post-89710066012577924872009-09-03T15:25:19.156-04:002009-09-03T15:25:19.156-04:00Start by forgiving yourself. Then move on. Immed...Start by forgiving yourself. Then move on. Immediately. Then do what Karen C. said.<br /><br />VBVickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03232676927126653489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post-47717335004898585842009-09-03T14:27:22.796-04:002009-09-03T14:27:22.796-04:00I feel your pain. Several years ago I lost 50 lbs....I feel your pain. Several years ago I lost 50 lbs. I maintained that loss until I got pregnant. I gained 50 lbs. during my pregnancy. My son is now 5 years old and I STILL have not lost that 50 lbs. In fact, I am now 60 lbs heavier than I was pre-pregnancy, so I kept the 50 I gained from that and added ten more! How wonderful! I hate to exercise more than anything, I'd rather take my own gall bladder out with an oyster fork than exercise! When I try, it only makes it obvious how out of shape I am. It doesn't seem fair that you work so hard to lose the weight and gain muscle tone only to have it disappear so fast. I'm sure that once your life settles down you'll get back on track. Don't be too hard on yourself, you're going through some major life changes. Me? No real excuse! (Sorry, had to delete this when I posted it previously as it had so many typos it was ridiculous)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07921192984476167750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post-79079772668037901432009-09-03T14:24:05.018-04:002009-09-03T14:24:05.018-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07921192984476167750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post-10642612926214864332009-09-03T13:01:00.143-04:002009-09-03T13:01:00.143-04:00I am so sorry you are going through all this. It i...I am so sorry you are going through all this. It isn't fair. I searched the web for Low Cal Comfort foods and found this site: <br />http://www.amarillo.com/stories/032702/foo_healthy.shtml<br />Let me know if it doesn't work and I can email you the items and recipes. Ask Sarah if she would like to go for a walk as part of school each morning (gym class). I have yet to get back to our gym since doing my first triathlon this summer..oops. Here's to getting back into training for all of us :). Good luck and I will say a prayer for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17012481641875986540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post-41291786142583740252009-09-03T12:52:23.182-04:002009-09-03T12:52:23.182-04:00Becky I applaud you! For the fact you have the for...Becky I applaud you! For the fact you have the fortitude to go to the gym at all. <br />I know exactly how comforting those carbs and chocolate can be. <br />After losing both my only brother and mom in a 5 month period a few years ago, (incidentally the right after my 40th birthday) I gained over 50 pounds!!! I just last year had the strength to finally start walking and dieting to get it off!! So for you to take stock of your situation at this point in your life is very impressive to me :) Just keep trying, and you will succeed!Leesanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post-13438405118290024742009-09-03T12:45:51.545-04:002009-09-03T12:45:51.545-04:00Becky ... please don't be so hard on yourself....Becky ... please don't be so hard on yourself. You have not only one but multiple stressful situations -- all of which are at the top of the "most stressful events" list. I think most of us would be gaining a pants size or two ourselves if placed in the same situations.<br /><br />Try to imagine your workout as a gift to yourself to actually help handle the stress and just have exercise and diet goals for that day or week -- thinking too far ahead is just way too overwhelming for most of us. I found a book at the public library (Abs Diet for Women, by the editor of Mens Health -- name starts with a "Z") that is a really helpful book for diet and exercise specifically for women -- best I've seen so far.<br /><br />Hang in there -- praying for you.Karen Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03104796653635281838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614350181757194859.post-1530130318760392362009-09-03T12:27:25.900-04:002009-09-03T12:27:25.900-04:00OK Becky, I am SO where you are...And like you, I ...OK Becky, I am SO where you are...And like you, I know exactly how I put the weight back on that I had lost. I had to(and still want to) eat all those carbs to get me through the stress and anxiety of these recent months. It works for the short term but now I am literally looking at the long term in the mirror-eek!<br />I know that I, too, have to buy a pair of pants to get me through this temporary 'situation'. But, I feel better just knowing someone else is in the same boat and I think it's time for me to get back out walking and eat better. I think we can both do it. We both did it once before! It would be a lot easier if the stress was resolved, but I can't wait for that. I will be much too heavy by then :)<br />So you go girl, keep us appraised and I will do the same.lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09501503992952033631noreply@blogger.com