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Weight Loss Weight Gain I Was Feeling Bummed Out
This last case of poison ivy certain threw me for a loop. I know I should have went to the doctor’s but I’m stubborn as a mule and wouldn’t listen to my husband or mom. Needless to say, it was a poor experience. In fact, my hands still aren’t back to normal. I still have sores and the dried skin is itching like crazy.
During that last bout, my face was so swollen and red I couldn’t go anywhere. My hands were swollen real poor and itched to the point I felt like I wanted to cut them off at the wrist. All that lead to little sleep for about 2 weeks.
The poor part of not sleeping is eating. I got on the scale and saw I had gained back those 4 pounds I had lost. I was totally bummed out. I decided that was it. I had to build some changes.
I decided to start my new life changes with a hair cut. I drove into town Thursday and made a hair appointment for later that day. I plus decided to do volunteer work at our local hospital.
There were two lady volunteers working the front desk at the hospital when I asked for an application to volunteer. They were so friendly and told me how poor they needed help in the gift shop. Since I don’t know anyone down here, they had me write them down as references. I kind of laughed to myself…thinking…wow..they’d never do that back home. They always ran serious background checks on public. They plus had my sign up for Senior Circle ($27 per year for a couple $15 for a single) and Healthy Women Program(free).
While I was filling out my applications, I noticed a group of public lined up signing up for something at a table set up in the lobby. Low and behold…it was sign-up day for an 8 week weight loss program sponsored by the hospital.
I knew next and there, God must have sent me to the hospital to get involved in that program as well. That sign up experience will be my next post.
Original post by Chris
I’ve Lost 4 Pounds in 10 Days
I was so happy to see I’ve lost 4 pounds in 10 days. I’ve shown myself that when I manufacture a commitment to myself, I can achieve it. My husband and mom don’t realize I’m trying to lose weight. I’ve decided not to tell them. I think it’s kind of funny they haven’t noticed any changes in my eating.
These are the changes I’ve made in the past ten days to lose 4 pounds.
1. I’ve quit eating nutty buddy ice cream cones (270 calories each)
I had been eating two of them a day. I now eat grapes when I want a
a snack.
2. I’ve quit eating white bread. I’m now eating whole wheat bread. I’m
eating less bread considering started eating more oatmeal. Sometimes
I’ll fix a bowl of oatmeal for a snack.
3. I’ve increased my exercise. Five out of the ten days, I worked outside
more than two hours each day. I spent day hoeing in what I hope will
be flower beds that year around the house and carport. I spent hours
spreading wood chips and last year’s grass clippings in our huge garden.
I spent many hours raking and cleaning up brush in the back part of our
property. I additionally fired up my treadmill. (when I saw one of my dogs
using it as a place to sleep, I knew it was instance to put it back into
service.
4. I have plus increased my water intake dramatically. I’m drinking 8-10
glasses per day.
5. I am faithfully documenting everything I eat and drink. I plus write
the moment and why I was eating. (ex: hungry, bored, special tv show, or
happy) Doing that makes me more accountable.
All of these factors has had a positive impact on my weight loss journey the past 10 days. I plan to continue working outside….just not when my husband is burning brush and leaves. (Finally learned by lesson about poison ivy)
I haven’t been able to blog considering there was one pitfall to all that outside work. I have gotten the worst case of poison ivy I’ve ever had. My face and eyes are so red and swollen. My lips are numb and so is part of my tongue. My eyes are nearly shut and have been watering so poor the past few days it’s hard for me to see. I’ve plus got it real poor on my hands and arms. It’s hard for me to type without stopping to scratch.
I’m off to soak my hands. I try and tell myself my home remedies are doing some good. (sighs)
Original post by Chris
Which Diet is the Best?
There are so many diets to choose from when we are deciding to lose weight. A few of the diets:
* low-calorie diet
* low-fat diet
* vegetarian diet
* low-sugar
* low-carb diet
I’ve tried several different diets by the years. Each one of them having lists of foods to eat and foods to avoid. It can be confusing to say the least.
I was reading a section at Ivillage what has the best foods for your diet. They have several diets listed and the foods that are acceptable for each one.
Seeing so many different diets at one place makes it easier to choose one that will best fit your needs and lifestyle. that website has a wide array of helpful knowledge.
Original post by Chris
Eating To Lose Weight
I know that “Eating To Lose Weight” sounds like an oxy moron statement. It’s true…we do need to eat to lose weight. The key is eating healthy along with portion control. I just finished eating a bowl of Curves cereal. It was a sample box I got in the mail. It’s actually similar to bran flakes. I love the fact it was one serving.
I know many society think they can’t lose weight whether they eat breakfast. I think it is considering they are not able to figure out precisely how to invent a individual portion. Thus, when they think they are eating a 200 calories meal, in actuality is 400 calories.
I bought a double unit Zevro dispenser. I have one side filled with oatmeal and the other with cereal. All you have to do is turn the handle once and you get a one ounce serving. Using that dispenser is cheaper in the enlarged run than buying the loner packets of cereal. There are always a couple in the variety pack I don’t like so buying that is a real waste of money for me.
I bought my dual Zevro dispenser on Ebay for $17.00 plus postage. I checked Ebay today and there are several loner and double units for sale at a fair price. that dual unit sells for $169.00 on the Zevro website. I additionally checked on Amazon.com and they have Zevro dispensers available at prices starting as low as $16.95 for a one unit.
Zevro is a product that helping me on my weight loss journey. Anyone else using that product? How do you like it?
Original post by Chris
Why it’s vital To Me to Lose Weight
For me, losing weight is one of the hardest things to achieve. I know….I’ve lost by 100 pounds three times in my life. I’ve asked myself a million times, how could you gain all that weight back AGAIN. I’ve found all kinds of reasons, made all kinds of excuses. The bottom line, I made poor choices and consumed more calories than I burned.
In recent years, I’ve been what I signal a yoyo dieter. I lose some weight and thereupon gain some back. Having lost my girlfriend last month at the age of 59, I’ve decided I need to get back into a serious weight loss mode. I remember how her kids use to signal her for advice or encouragement. I want to be around for my kids.
Today, I am renewing my effort at that weight loss journey. I’ve started my day with a bottle of water and a cup of coffee. I’m not hungry right now but plan on having a bowl of oatmeal when I do decide to eat.
Last year I bought a really nice treadmill. I haven’t figured out all the programs on it. I really only want to know how far I’ve gone, the speed, amount of calories I’ve burned, and the amount of day I’ve been on it. I plus like the fact I can adjust the incline.
I’m off to take a walk on my treadmill. My short term goal is: lose 2 pounds this week.
Original post by Chris
Volunteers Needed for Nutrition/Diet Study
If you are within the ages of 18 and 64, you may be interesting in participating in a nutrition and diet study conducted by the University of Virginia. The study will be comparing two different diets. Each phase lasts for 4 weeks with a 4-8 week break. All food is provided for the 4 week diet and compensation is $300.
This study plus provides the participant with other pertinent knowledge such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood fats.
Centerwatch is a great place to find other diet and nutrition studies that are being done in other states. It additionally covers studies being administered in many other fields.
There are several other sites which supply knowledge on clinical studies. I have them listed in a previous post.
Original post by Chris
Volunteers Needed for Nutrition/Diet Study
If you are amoung the ages of 18 and 64, you may be interesting in participating in a nutrition and diet study conducted by the University of Virginia. The study will be comparing two different diets. Each phase lasts for 4 weeks with a 4-8 week break. All food is provided for the 4 week diet and compensation is $300.
This study additionally provides the participant with other pertinent data such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood fats.
Centerwatch is a great place to find other diet and nutrition studies that are being done in other states. It additionally covers studies being administered in many other fields.
There are several other sites which supply data on clinical studies. I have them listed in a previous post.
Original post by Chris
