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neeter302
True Blue Farmgirl
257 Posts
Anita
Hanover
Indiana
USA
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 Posted - Jun 09 2013 : 12:43:57 PM
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Way to go Stephanie, good luck to you, and to everyone. I've dropped 25 pounds and I must say it wasn't that hard. I don't know how I've managed to come up with the will-power but so far so good. Whenever I'm tempted to overeat or eat the wrong things I remind myself if I stick with it I can get off blood pressure meds and my CPAP for sleep apnea. It will be better on my joints, better for my skin, better for SO many reasons. Not just appearance but that's an awesome thing too. Lower cholesterol and blood sugar and more energy. Really enjoying strawberries and watermelon right now and grilling out has been such a nice change now the weather's nicer.
Farmgirl #522
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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cozie lady
True Blue Farmgirl
58 Posts
Amy
Mt Pleasant
MI
USA
58 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2013 : 09:28:23 AM
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I started eating healthier a couple of months ago. I have incorporated more fruit and veggies everyday. I love junk food so it has been difficult but getting better. I am down 6 pounds. I have been walking 4 times a week and taking a yoga class, which I love. I think I am ready to stick to it. I have saved some skinny clothes from years ago that I hope I can get back into. :)
amy r
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RachelLeigh
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Rachel
Rainier
WA
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2013 : 09:35:40 AM
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I recently joined Curves and am doing their Curves Complete program. It consists of working out 4 times per week, a diet and meal plan totally designed by them (it's available online and SO COOL), vitamin supplements, and weekly meetings with a coach. I'm enjoying it so far. I walk a lot at my job but have battled with being overweight my whole life. I've decided that these next six months are MY time to make a difference in my health and body. I just can't give in to my food urges and pig out!
Farmgirl Sister #5159
My blog: http://14thandoak.com
"Faith is one foot on the ground, one foot in the air, and a queasy feeling in the stomach." - Mother M. Angelica
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2013 : 05:55:14 AM
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July 1st I started my "diet" of no more sweets! And so far so good. I am 230 pounds. And disgusted with myself. My mom and I are going out to Colorado the middle of August and I hope to have lost a lot of pounds by then.
I haven't even read a single post, but saw the title. So I hope everyone is doing well on your journeys so far! And keep up all the hard work!
Kris
The good beekeeper is generally more or less cranky. C.P. Dadant
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2013 : 8:30:13 PM
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| I just read through all these posts and am really hoping that some of you fabulous women, if not all of you, are still either working towards your goals or are maintaining them! I have about 60 pounds I would like to lose. I am 3 weeks postpartum, so exercising is pretty much out of the question right now. I debated using that as my excuse to wait to start my journey to a healthier me... then my four year old dd looked at me and told me I look like I still have a baby in my belly.... Need I say more? I think instead I am going to take advantage of not being able to exercise yet and focus on my eating. We eat A LOT of veggies and fruits, especially during the summer (we belong to a local CSA year round, not to mention our garden). We also stick with grass fed beef, pasture raised chickens, venison, buffalo, and wild caught fish as our protein. BUT I am a chocoholic and love soda as well! Honestly I think I love all sweets! So I'm going to take advantage of not being able to exercise and do one thing at a time rather than jumping in and getting in over my head.... I need to cut back on the sweets, watch my portion sizes, and stay away from sodas! I also want to focus on getting more water in.... they say you should drink half your body weight in ounces of water... so if you weigh 200 pounds, you should drink 100 oz of water a day! That is over 12 cups of water!!! |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9323 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9323 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2013 : 09:17:35 AM
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Good for you Kristina! I am up a couple of pounds but starting from here. Hopefully I can stick with it. I am a snacker so I know I need to make better choices. Not giving up yet. 
Denise
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2013 : 05:32:43 AM
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| yay Kristina!!!!!! Do you weigh in again tomorrow? I need to get on the ball! I've actually gained 10-13 pounds in the last two weeks - but it is primarily fluid. For some reason, I'm swelling AFTER my pregnancy instead of during (my daughter is 8 weeks today - YIKES!). As son as I get the "okay" to start losing the weight, I will be on it! What is your method? Exercising and watching what you eat or a specific "diet"? I've seen a lot about "Trim Healthy Mom" right now, but I'm not sure I want to try something that I cannot or will not do for life. |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
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Madelena
True Blue Farmgirl
1919 Posts
Mary
Central
TX
USA
1919 Posts |
Posted - Dec 05 2013 : 07:47:54 AM
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I think weight watchers is the way to go for the pregnancy. You can do it on line.. but it you can get to a meeting you are more likely to stick to it. It's just a good old common sense meal plan. You have options. All I can say is stay way from your trigger foods. I cannot have peanut butter in the house or I will eat a jar with a spoon ! Marshmellow creme is the same.
Diet soft drinks are the kiss of death. STOP. They will trigger an insulin reaction and you will be craving carbs. I proved to to myself 3 times (think I'd learn the first time). Water is the way to go. (re: aspertame... my granddaughter did an experiment with ants. the ones that had aspertame and sugar turned aggressive and all but three in the colony died. The ones fed just sugar all lived (but three) and were not agressive. Just saying - if it kills ants how good can it really be for our species??)
Good luck. I was on weight watchers with my last baby and it was a breeze.
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
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eatdrinkbemary
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Mary
Indianapolis
IN
USA
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Posted - Dec 07 2013 : 11:55:14 AM
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I was recently diagnosed with insulin resistance, a kind of pre type 2 diabetes. I have gained over 30 pounds in 3 years time after a lifetime of being a size 4-6. It is frustrating to say the least, especially since exercising and dramatically reducing my carbs (per my doctor's advice) hasn't really made a huge difference. I just started taking Metformin, which should help the insulin resistance. Not to steer anyone away from Mary Jane's farm, but I've found support on Sparkpeople.com. You can use the site to keep track of your fitness and calories, but they also have great recipes and a friendly and supportive forum. The site is free and it may be of particular interest to those of you that live in rural settings with nary a gym or Weight Watcher's meeting in sight.
"Always dwelling in possibility." |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2013 : 5:10:40 PM
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| Life here has gotten really hectic and honestly, I'm fighting some depression. I have a mass on my adrenal gland and some cysts/masses on my parathyroid glands. I'm a momma of 6 and for the first time, I don't even have the energy to ENJOY schooling and raising them. I know a large part of that is my adrenal gland, but it is disheartening at best. My potassium is really low and my sodium high, causing a lot of fluid build-up and increased blood pressure. Due to nursing my youngest (5 mo dd), I cannot take a diuretic. I meet with the surgeon the 13th to "pick a date" to have the adrenal gland with the mass removed. My weight, which was down to my pre pregnancy weight at only 6 weeks postpartum before my adrenal gland struck, has steadily climbed. And then I turn to food - I have a severe sweet tooth and turn to chocolate and ice cream for comfort. I can eat a pint of Ben and Jerrys by myself. Sadly, my hubby joins me, but he has a high metabolism and has no weight issues what-so-ever. I want to lose weight - I need to lose weight - but I'm not sure how to pull myself out of the "dump" that I am in emotionally, to tackle the weight issue. It is so much easier to cry and eat ice cream. We went Christmas shopping today for clothing, and I just feel sick with how I look..... and even more so, as I sit here and type this, I HATE how I feel! Lazy, no energy, just blah. Not sure what I am going to do to turn this around. We are "real food" people for the most part. I cook from scratch and love trying other cuisines. But I have a sweet tooth as I said. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated - as would a swift kick in the pants ;) |
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adnama
True Blue Farmgirl
171 Posts
inge
fargo
north dakota
USA
171 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2013 : 5:26:23 PM
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| Honey, you don't need a kick, you need some hugs, this is tough thing to get through, but you will. Save the energy you have to love your family and yourself. The way you look is not a reflection of the real you. the weight will come off, the energy will return. All will be right again. You sound like you have a wonderful family and husband that are there for you. LOVE them and ALLOW them to love you. Take care, and as hard as I can hug you, it's on it's way. |
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LysLouise
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Alyssa
Pittsfield
NH
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2014 : 7:52:44 PM
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I love threads like these. They are so motivating! It's really tough to stay on track!
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3930 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3930 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2014 : 8:54:59 PM
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Okay, I am fat (my word) and I need to lose weight. It is very cold here right now and getting out to walk is difficult. My plan is to get out in the garden for an hour a day this spring and summer. I find exercising difficult unless I am also accomplishing a task. Another problem I have is my achey knees. This has hampered my mobility somewhat but I still am determined to keep them moving. I will see my doctor about them. Once that is soothed, I can look at more strenuous activity.
Having a plan is the first step, I think.
Marie, Sister #5142
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6592 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6592 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2014 : 05:36:02 AM
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I just read this thread and join everyone else in starting off 2014 with the push for getting healthier! As I age, I can see how healthy eating and some sort of exercise is going to make my life easier and help me have more energy. About 14 year ago, I had some nutritional counseling following a surgery and the dietitian helped me understand about how to set up a healthier diet. It is all about choices and making healthy choices available so you can make better choices when you just have to have something sweet or yummy. Emotional eating is a common problem for people and women seem to outwardly struggle the most with this. Instead of alcohol or drugs, we turn to sugary treats to cheer ourselves up. But the pounds quickly pile up and get harder and harder to lose as we age and our metabolisms change and slow down. To start, keep a food diary for 2 weeks and write everything down that you put in your mouth. You will find that you also do mindless snacking . Calories add up quickly just while preparing dinner! So, once you can see where your trouble spots are in the day, you can make a plan for healthier choices to have on hand. Depending on what you like, you can find all sorts of ideas on the internet. Couple better and healthier choices with portion control and you will see the pounds slowly come off. If you can find ways to eat small healthy snacks at key times in the day, you will be able to avoid those hot donuts in the morning, cookies in the afternoon and pints of ice cream at night. If your hunger stays satisfied, then you will lose your cravings for the foods that are so delicious but nothing but empty calories. You also must think about how to get moving each day. Just start with a 10 or 15 minute walk in the neighborhood or up and down your long rural driveway a few times. Nothing fancy, just get your body moving. When you make better food choices and get moving, you will see a difference and begin to feel better. Feeling better and seeing the pounds slowing melt is a huge motivator to keep doing the same strategy. We can all do these things. They don't cost money. It is about choices and we can all choose to do things a little different. It is a good example for our families, children, and friends too. Good luck with your 2014 strategy! Mine is slowly working for me and keeping me "in the straight and narrow"!!
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