Any 50 year old members out there?? Come on in and say hi

[imagood1]

Re: Any 50 year old members out there?? Come on in and say hi

Thanks ladies for the discussion ---- I understand what you've been saying. It seems I've been at the same weight for months with no change....oh, I do go up a pound, down a couple then back to where I am now. I've gone back and found what I believe to be what happened...I had an appointment with my Endocrinologist and Internist - thinking my lipid panel would be much lower and I'd be off many of my meds....WRONG -- my lipid panel went up and everything, med wise, stayed the same. It was like someont took the wind out of me and I've been floundering ever since.

I was doing great on exercise and saw a comment that I allowed to get to me - probably wasn't meant the way I took it but it turned into my latest excuse. I need to get up and get things going for me.

It's hard to read where others who started when I did are close or at their goals and because I've allowed things to get in my way, I'm still more than half the way to my goal. Last month mom and I went to see my brother & the girls -- I've lost almost 40 pounds - had new clothes on -- no one noticed. Another deflating blow to my ego. I realize most people aren't going to gush when they see me but maybe I thought someone should have noticed.

I read where people are looking forward to wearing sexy clothing, being more intimate with their partners, etc. Those aren't my reasons.....I'm not one who ever wore sexy clothing (even as a teen & young person when I was shaped for them), and my husband and I (medical reasons) aren't intimate so those aren't MY reasons. MY reason for wanting to loose weight are to get off the meds I'm on -- to feel better (not huffing and puffing). I don't want to end up, nursing home age, and look like other members of my family. I don't want to be one of those people who it takes 5 or 6 people to move them in their beds.....

I sound like a real whiner - sorry about that -- maybe that's another problem....anyone, I hope everyone will continue talking here.....this is my story --

[ittybitty]

Re: Any 50 year old members out there?? Come on in and say hi

Carole, sharing how you feel, whether it is good or bad, is not whining... it's helpful. I feel the same way, and I'm so glad I'm not alone. When I lost my first 20 lbs, no one said a word, and I was so disappointed... after all that work and deprevation, no one noticed, and I was so proud of myself. Now I try to look at it this way... I'm doing this for me, not for anyone else, but for me!!! There can be no better reason, and soon enough someone will stop looking at themselves and notice me. You keep up the great work, and keep on sharing the ups and downs... so that we don't believe we are alone.

Debi

[non1953]

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Hi girls- nice to have someone to talk to! I get so few days off from work and this happens to be one of them- I feel like a bee flitting from one project to another-my house needs cleaned/yard needs cleaned/laundry, etc...ugh! I almost forgot lunch- but I stopped and made an omlette and it was yummy!

Isn't it amazing how we let others influence how we feel and look at ourselves? When I lost the weight last time (I was NOT thin by any stretch, but I had a figure) I could look at myself in the mirror and not cringe- NOT NOW! LOL! I feel like someone dressed me for Halloween in a flesh colored pumpkin costume! WHAT HAPPENED??!!!

We have all taken control again and well perservere! I know at my age it will be slower but it WILL happen- and I am doing it without the cigarette crutch this time! I still go and admire the before and after pictures...someday i will post mine. Not ready to do that yet....LOL!

Welcome Debi and thank Carole!! Great to chat with you! I will be here now and again- I work 2nd shift MANY hours, so it will be at odd intervals!
non

[imagood1]

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thanks ladies -- I guess this is a low day for me......I normally try not to let things get to me but there are days when everything does.

I appreciate both of you and the advise. Most of all it's nice to have other people my age to talk to who are going through the same daily struggles. Thank you!!

[proud mom]

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Hang in there Carole. It is so hard sometimes to have family react the way we want them to. I had my hair very long a few years back, a friend commented on how it made me look (tired and old lol) so I cut it off. I did a pretty good job, but not one member of my family even commented. No one said anything and I had cut 6 inches off my hair. I thought that I was invisible, just the food and cleaning machine. I was so depressed, but now when I do something like (lose 30 lbs or cut my hair) I make sure to tell them so they know that I need some positive reinforcement. That seems to work for me. My husband and kids can be pretty obtuse sometimes. I have to let them know what I want noticed.! Hang in there. You are amazing.

[HoosierDaddy]

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hey daddy --

glad your back and on track. Just wondderng - how were the coconut M&M's - I looked at them yesterday when I was standing in line at the grocery store but was strong and put them back (yesterday I could have fallen very easy).

When you're eating don't forget your veggies -- 2 cups salad veggies & 1 cup "other" veggie list....they are more important (in my mind) than the protein and I know I feel rotten when I don't eat enough of them. Also, don't forget your water.

If you need a helping hand, a shoulder or just someone to b*tch at let me know!! LOL

The coconut M & M's were good, like a zagnut cloned in chocolate. But, I don't have anymore, and won't look at M & M's until at least... Christmas. ..(not halloween, god give me strength, not halloween). LOL

[non1953]

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Good Monday! I woke up feeling poorly- allergies? Induction Flu? Don't know- I MADE myself get out of bed and do my morning stuff- and got my 20 minute walk done between the raindrops!. NOW the sun comes out!

Have a great day everyone! One day at a time....just think...if you were NOT on Atkins Life, you would still weigh your STARTING weight! Oh no!!!!!!

non

[mizski]

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I've been meaning to post in here for ages...I think I get lost in the food/recipe threads and reading the countless newbie threads and then forget to come in.

Carole, I loved your post...thanks for sharing that. I'm usually the resident fossil on most boards and I find that the younger gals can eat so much more than I and lose weight so quickly. I just trudge along but it can be discouraging at times.

I also find that I don't fit in with the usual goals. Like you, my goals do not revolve around buying a sexy new wardrobe. Heck, where would I wear those anyways? Mr. Ski and my life is very simple now. Our families have passed on and it's just the two of us. We are very much homebodies and my wardrobe concerns consist of clean and neat. Maybe that's because I've been heavy now for over 15 years. Fashion for me became something that fit and didn't look ridiculous.

With everyone in our families passing away in the last 18 months, my own mortality just sort of hit me in the face this year. I'm almost 54 and feel like I'm in my 80s a lot of the time. And the doctors just LOVE to pile on the meds rather than suggest lifestyle changes. I'm not sure if it's because they don't have the time or the big pharm companies give them incentives to prescribe the meds. Probably a little of both. I want to get off of my meds...that is one of my goals too.

My other goal is to get into better physical condition. I was in a bad accident several years ago and shattered my lower right side. I had to learn to walk again and after a couple years of PT/OT, I did gain some mobility. They felt I would always need crutches or at least a cane. I have worked very hard to be crutch/cane free. Yaay. But my stamina and flexibility is still that of an old woman. I'm sure my weight has a lot to do with that too. So I'm putting a lot of effort into my workouts these days and have noticed changes since I started Atkins. Small changes but each day I seem to be a little bit stronger and a teeny bit more flexible. I HAVE to keep at this 'cause if I'm like an 80 yo woman now, what will happen when I *am* 80??? NOT good.

Carole, you are one of the most motivating people on ADBB. And your workout routines just amaze me...esp. your bike riding. Sorry you had a down day...I guess we all have those from time to time. I don't know what to suggest about your stall. I've noticed that you've gone back to Induction. That may help...I saved some posts on carb cycling for future reference as I feel I will need to try something like that eventually. From past low carb dieting experiences, my body seems to give up about 40ish pounds fairly easily and then blammo...it stops. I'm approaching my blammo point. Please let us know how it's going. I hope the scale starts moving for you soon again. xoxo

Sorry for the long post...I guess I'm just gabby today.

[non1953]

Re: Any 50 year old members out there?? Come on in and say hi

Hi Everyone! Just checking in-
I got up early and went grocery shopping at Walmart- You know, it really bugs me that they had to put the veggie department right next to the bakery....why????? I almost have to hold my breath and RUN to the checkout! I don't think I will ever get over that craving as I grew up with a mom who baked wonderful (OMG NOT so wonderful- she died of complications of diabetes) things every day- HEY! Maybe I just cured myself! No, it is an emotional memory I really don't want to lose...that is why this is so difficult!!!

Anyway, doing fine on induction- got all of my food today so I can mix and match what I need.
Talk soon!
non

[imagood1]

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I finished the Route 66 challenge this morning on the bike....glad it's done - was getting very tired of it and the bike. I'm going to get off the bike for awhile and do something else. I have legs that are so muscular (always have been) again that I feel they actually belong to me.

Mizski - the reason I'm back to induction is to get back into keotsis -- then I'm back on Rung 4 where I was....no other reason. I slipped out of keotsis on a bad weekend and need to get back on track or I'll just sit and stagnate again.

It's definately feeling like Fall here today -- it was in the low 60's this morning when I got up -- chilly!!

Have a great evening

[non1953]

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WOW! Where is everyone? Today is the first day it seems Fall-like- rainy, cool, leaves turning and falling....I have to start thinking of hot, stewlike recipes to get me through these dark and dreary days to come....salads are wonderful, but the tummy calls for warm sometimes!

Sitting at 6 lbs down-I have not gotten all of my water in but I will- working 10 hour shifts is hard for that!
non

[non1953]

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Well...I was over browsing in the Before and After Pictures...amazing how we all hold our weight the same way-I could just "see" myself in the before pictures! Made me think....

So I grabbed the camera and went up and took my "before" pictures...OMG!! Yeah, I am here to stay! I want to be one of those AFTER pictures!!
If they can do it, so can I! I may be old, but I ain't dead yet!

non

[mizski]

Re: Any 50 year old members out there?? Come on in and say hi

WOW! Where is everyone? Today is the first day it seems Fall-like- rainy, cool, leaves turning and falling....I have to start thinking of hot, stewlike recipes to get me through these dark and dreary days to come....salads are wonderful, but the tummy calls for warm sometimes!

It's pretty cool here today too...we're getting the rain tomorrow. I know what you mean about the salads...I don't eat them much during the cold months. Did my first attempt at LC chili. I turned out to be a chili soup (I think I added too much beef broth). Very tasty and warming though.

Good for you taking some before pictures. Hopefully, it will be the last time you will look like that and they're wonderful reminders of how far you've come as time goes on.

[imagood1]

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It's rained and hailed on and off all day -- miserable! I haven't had enough sleep and have been very cranky today -- mom's sick again so I'm running on 4 hours of sleep so hopefully she has a better night and we get more sleep tonight.

Mizski I made the Texas Chili on Linda's site and absolutely love it -- when and if I ever go back to the legume rung I'd add beans to it but it's great the way it's written also. I made cheese sticks (deli deluxe cheese cut in 4 long pieces and microwaved) and ate them with the chili -- I also cut up a green onion and put it on top -- very good meal!

For dinner I took a leftover chicken breast put sliced mozzerella cheese (martinated in hot peppers & olive oil) on top and microwaved it long enough to melt the cheese - then I added 1 Tbsp salsa to the top....YUM!!!! Next time I'll cut up some green onion and pu on top - that would be good. The actual name of the cheese is Cappiello and it's wonderful - I saw it in the gormet cheese section at the store and decided to try it - I'm so glad I did!

Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

[mizski]

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Mizski I made the Texas Chili on Linda's site and absolutely love it -- when and if I ever go back to the legume rung I'd add beans to it but it's great the way it's written also.

I should have used that recipe but I got tempted by an Emeril Lagasse recipe...should have realized that it would be soupy without the 2 cans of beans in it. It was tasty "soup" though...although Mr. Ski thought it was a bit too spicey. I guess no "BAM!" for him! Didn't think of those cheese stick "crackers"...they would have been perfect with it.

Have a great Sunday everyone!