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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  Weight Loss Prayers  |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4745 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4745 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 05:54:15 AM
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Good luck on your healthy, new lifestyle Debra. My mother is severely obese and has been nearly my entire life (48 years). If you ever need a real incentive to stick with it, let me know and I'll tell you want has happened to her body thanks to her overeating.
AA has a chapter called Overeaters Anonymous. I know it worked for my ex-husbands cousin. Her overeating was directly connected to how she dealt with her first husbands drinking. She found through her local chapter the understanding and support she needed to help her lose weight & maintain that loss. She's kept the weight off for over 22 years now!
Best of luck on whatever way works for you!
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doglady
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Tina
Howard
Ohio
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 06:26:58 AM
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Hi Everyone,
I'll remember everyone in my prayers and it is so hard for me to lose weight too. After two knee surgeries, I'm just trying to make it down to the curve and back this week. Taking baby steps is the way to start sometimes. Hang in there. My goal is 50 lbs. by 1-1-09! When under stress, eat less and move more ; )
Tina
You can tell your dog all of your secrets and they'll never say a word!
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2008 : 07:04:04 AM
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Tina, My first goal is to be down to 250- just 22 lbs to go. then I will make a new goal. I am taking it 25-30 lbs at a time. I love the biggest loser and watched it the other night. It inspired me. Yesterday I worked out on our weight machine for 17 minutes- with a goal to make it to 30 minutes a day. and I walked 1 mile in the morning with my daughter and 3 littles. then last night we walked another mile- with hubby and the littles. We had fun and it was good to get out. So walking 2 miles a day and working out 30 minutes on the weight machine is my goal. I am not concentrating on what I eat but when and how much.
eat only when I am hungry (at a 0)
stop when I am full (at a 5)
if I do go over full just make sure that I wait until I am absolutely at a 0 before eating again (that is a sign that my body has burned off all the calories from the previous meal)
I am reading a great book- The Seven Signs of Slim People. It is such easy reading..
Thank you all for the encouragement.
Blessings, Debra
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.com
http://woolieacres.net
http://modernmanna.org
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 1:25:30 PM
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Just wanted to update y'all. I am doing good. focusing on health and fitness rather than weightloss. I am walking about 5 miles a day total and about 50 minutes of that is aerobically (meaning I get those miles while on a walk around the block rather than just the steps adding up while walking about the house). Hubby got me a freestanding punching back and I have been having fun with that.. and I shake my bootie while folding laundry or weaving on the loom.
Yesterday I walked all the way to hubby's office over 3 miles away- it took over an hour in the heat and trudging through thick soft sand but I made it.
I am doing good on my eating- only when I am hungry and making better choices..weight loss is slow going but I know I am doing good and this is a lifelong change.
thank you again for keeping me in your prayers.
Blessings, Debra
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.com
http://woolieacres.net
http://modernmanna.org
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Kris Sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
131 Posts
Kris
Chickamauga
Ga.
USA
131 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 1:54:21 PM
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Hey, Debra, I've been reading about your great progress this last month! You've come a long way!! You even sound like a different person. Just doing the things you've been doing and not worrying so much about the weight coming off fast and just getting out there moving is great!! You should be very proudof youself. I am very impressed at your progress. You have not given up. That is the main thing. And lots and lots of praying doesn't hurt either.
Keep up the good work!! It's good that your family is for this, too. Sounds like everyone is doing this with you.
I'll be keeping ya'll in my prayers. And I need to be doing what your doing, too.
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 2:02:12 PM
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Kris, thank you. My family has been great. very supportive- getting out there and walking with me- the kiddos love it. hubby goes with in the evening so I get out twice a day.
One day I just woke up and realized that I didn't want to be remembered as a lazy, inactive mama. I want my kids to have fun with me. So it has become a family affair.
hubby has been supportive getting me whatever I need (like the punching back- and we have had fun with it). next on the list is a bodybugg (the armband that the biggest loser contestants wear) it measures incredibly accurately all of your activity and then you enter onto their website all of the food you consumed. it will show you if you were active enough to be in a calorie deficit if so then you will lose weight.
and hubby has been helping me to not be so stressed about the weight not coming off as fast as I would like- just encouraging me to keep doing what I am doing and the weight will just come off when it is time.
thank you again for praying for me and I will be praying for you too.
Blessings, Debra
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.com
http://woolieacres.net
http://modernmanna.org
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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Debi
Hope
Idaho
USA
925 Posts |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 3:58:36 PM
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Debi, great job!! I want this to be forever so I have learned that I can't deprive myself- if I want pizza I just have to get out there and move more.
I grew up with not good examples on good eating habits- or an example on living an active lifestyle. My parents still struggle. It kills me to see my mom- who over 2 years got her weight off. had lyposuction to get the last bit off of her upper outer thighs (where she carries her excess weight) and now a good 50 lbs are back and she is struggling to get it back off.
Thank you for continuing to pray for me. I will be praying for you too!
Blessings, Debra
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.com
http://woolieacres.net
http://modernmanna.org
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1007 Posts
~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
1007 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2008 : 2:49:16 PM
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Weight losss,,,,,argh!
Actually, I have 50 pounds to lose, that is alot for me....I read your post and am including in my prayers too,,,,is that ok?
Farmgirls are Farmgirls no matter where or how we live.....we can't help it! ;)
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2008 : 3:14:54 PM
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Terri, I do appreciate the prayers. The biggest thing I need prayers for right now is that I keep active. I am walking over 10000 steps a day. About 60 minutes of aerobic walking. And it isn't easy here. I am going up and down little hills and walking in soft sand for a good part of it. But I know I need to keep walking in order to be a healthy and fit person.
Blessings, Debra
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.com
http://woolieacres.net
http://modernmanna.org
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
931 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2008 : 06:43:45 AM
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Congratulations on your 15 lb. weight loss! I haven't checked this thread in awhile and was amazed to see that 15 lb. loss! Way to go!!!
-Elizabeth |
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2008 : 08:55:44 AM
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| Debra, Keep with it, I'm praying for you. I have struggled with this for 38 years, it isn't easy. I finally had gb 5 years ago and wish I could have had it 35 years ago...my life is so much better. Keep moving, you will get there! |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2008 : 08:32:38 AM
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As you can see my weight has gone up. It is a mystery. I am faithfully walking everyday. at least 3 miles of walking outside around my block (which is uneven terrain). When I started this journey on 8-24 I started on the McDougall program and lost 15 lbs. Then I saw the first biggest loser episode. I decided then and there that I was going to get active and I was going to eat normal food but watch my calories. So I didn't consume more than 1500 calories a day- somedays more then I walked more. For 2 weeks I didn't lose a pound. Quite discouraging. But I kept at it. Then this week I gained 10 lbs! yes you heard me right! 10 lbs. Quite discouraging indeed. That was it. I decided to go back on the McDougall plan (lowfat vegan diet with some higher fat vegan foods on occasion). After 1 day I am back down 4 lbs. I felt great yesterday.. Even noticed that by the time I got to dinner I was genuinely hungry and the same just before bed.. so my body was burning what I ate- a good thing.
So that is where it is. I am still doing good. I love walking. A matter of fact I need to get out there now before our day starts..
have a great day!
Blessings, Debra
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.com
http://woolieacres.net
http://modernmanna.org
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2008 : 09:00:24 AM
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| Hang in there, Debra, I know how frustrating when it's like a roller coaster ride, but perseverance will get you there! Just know we are all there rootin for ya! |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
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theknottysheep
True Blue Farmgirl
90 Posts
Kary
knitting in the sea on an island
RI
USA
90 Posts |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 8:57:55 PM
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Debra,
I'm so proud of you. Losing weight is not easy and you have lost 14 lbs. Think how much 14 pounds of hamburger would weigh if you held it in your arms. Don't get discouraged about gaining with exercise. You just may have gained extra muscle which will burn the fat quicker now that you have it. I have always battled with my weight and am currently working on the Eat for Health plan by Dr. Joel Fuhrman which sounds really similar to your plan. When I read his books I find it much easier to follow along with the food plan. He is big on information and helps you to understand what our body needs and the benefits of healthy eating. The first book I read was Eat to Live and now I am working on Eat for Health which seems a bit easier to follow and stick to. If you're close to a library or bookmobile and can find time to read I think you would enjoy his information. Keep up the good work! You are awesome! I saw your goal on another post and had to find you to tell you good job. Take each day one day at a time and you will get there. If you have a not so good day don't be hard on yourself. You are not alone.
I wish you well and keep up the good work!
barnagainkristin
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2008 : 08:37:14 AM
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Yipee! Last time I saw your cute line it was at 14 and now you have lost 20. Great Job.
barnagainkristin
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2008 : 09:15:18 AM
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Kristin,
thank you! I am feeling good too. I have a new pair of jeans that back in the end of June fit me but when I sat down were very tight through the legs and stomach- making them very uncomfortable. Now they are loose and comfy when sitting.
I am walking 5-10 miles a day now.
thank you all for your continued prayers.
Blessings, Debra
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.com
http://woolieacres.net
http://modernmanna.org
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2008 : 6:46:24 PM
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5-10 miles WOW. Good for you!
barnagainkristin
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
931 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2008 : 11:59:37 AM
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It looks like your count stands at 30 pounds weight loss now...congratulations! Keep up the great work.
-Elizabeth |
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2008 : 3:25:03 PM
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| 30 pounds - Way to go!!! You've got to be feeling this in the clothes now...that is such a motivator!!!! Keep going, girl! |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2008 : 7:57:48 PM
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thanks all. I feel good. I am down 30 lbs, have dropped a couple of sizes, and a bra size- and cup size. We walk 1 hour 45 minutes in the morning- this gives us over 5 miles and over 10,000 steps to start our day with. I am not eating anything different- but I watch my calories but if I want it, I have it and work harder to work it off- or cut back on calories the next day.
So far this is working for me. The greatest reward.. today we went to CA to visit the inlaws. We went by our old property managers office. The receptionist didn't recognize me at first- then she says "Oh my goodness, you have lost a ton of weight! Back up, let me get a good look at you!" That made my day!
Blessings, Debra
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.com
http://woolieacres.net
http://modernmanna.org
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4745 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4745 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2008 : 07:36:44 AM
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Good for you Debra! Walking is the best exercise in the world, at least for me! It's smart not to deny yourself something you want to eat, that can cause serious binging when your will gives out.
Keep going! I'm sure you look & feel like a million!
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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: Weight Loss Prayers |
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Weight Loss Prayers
