Omega's journey

Hi Kimberly

Hubby and I did our main heavy drinking in our twenties. I have even been known to win a Twenties (holidays) drinking competition in my youth. Hubby used to down a pint in a single gulp. We cut down and then hubby stopped drinking altogether. My drinking became much more moderate and for quite a few years I have had very little. I dont think that I have had an alcoholic drink since last Christmas (a year ago) - if I had one then - I cannot remember.

My weight loss has some odd aspects in that it is very skewed. I have crap weeks and unbelievably good weeks which all average out to show a nice steady loss but on a week by week basis is too erratic for words. You could look at that annual report that I did and think - "a nice steady 10 pounds or more virtually every month (more at first)". You could interpret that as "maybe two pounds a week" and nothing could be further from the truth. I just hope that I dont gain - but it is quite possible.

Take care
Love
Margaret
 
Hey Omega,

I just wanted to drop in and say hello :) Nothing much happening at my end. I'm in bed sick...so much for exercise this week...I have yet to try those cheek exercises though. Do you do them for a specific amount of time?

I hope the new year is treating you well otherwise!

Take care,

Misty
 
Omega said:
My weight loss has some odd aspects in that it is very skewed. I have crap weeks and unbelievably good weeks which all average out to show a nice steady loss but on a week by week basis is too erratic for words. You could look at that annual report that I did and think - "a nice steady 10 pounds or more virtually every month (more at first)". You could interpret that as "maybe two pounds a week" and nothing could be further from the truth. I just hope that I dont gain - but it is quite possible.

Take care
Love
Margaret
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Hi ya Margaret-Poo ;)

I understand the erratic part!

When I'm on fire and doing everything right, my metab can be very fickle!

Even during the times with good amounts of exercise.

Our bodies can be so strange.

No matter what though, you have lost 120 + lbs. and your goal is not far off!

You are one of the strongest women I have ever met and you will reach your Goal and maintain well..I just know it! :party:

~*Have A Goal Reachin' Saturday!*~

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Thanks for visiting.

Misty

I'm sorry that you have been ill. I hope that you are better soon. As far as my face goes it is fairly much a simple question of always remembering to do the moisturising in the morning before going out and at bedtime. I dont do a specific face amount of time but I do dab cream all over and rub it well in - especially in the bits I want to change shape. Follow the contours of the face.

Becky

Dropping TWO clothes sizes is a major event for anyone on this forum. You want to celebrate for all you are worth. What a day! :party:

Stacy-poo

Few people's bodies can be as strange as mine!!! I put everything down to my naughty hormones. PCOS ladies basically have totally screwed up hormones (and tons more than normal ladies). According to hubby it certainly makes life with us "interesting" and "inclined to be eventful". I hope that you are having a goal reaching extra special day.

Take care
Love
Margaret
 
Thanks for popping by Kimberly and Tammy. I hope that you are both having a good day and weekend too.

Things are fine here.
 
Saturday 05/01/08

Weight went up after spicy chicken pasta for previous night’s meal. Not too concerned as it will be food weight and water due to the spiciness. I wouldn’t be surprised if I get water retention this week anyway.

Shopping trip would boost my step count.

General Data:

Morning walk = 6.3 miles
Round the block = 6 times
Extra exercises = none
Weight = 12st 1.2lbs (i.e. 169.2 pounds)
Steps = 30,292
Distance = 11.71 miles
Remembered to take normal vitamin / supplements
Continued my creaming regime – missed one bio-oil massage.

My Food / Drink:

1 banana
3 weetabix, sweetener, 350 ml skimmed milk
1 large handful honey Shreddies
little bit of leftover food from prev night's meal – which was (chicken breast, pasta, ½ onion, ½ courgette, ½ green pepper, ½ red pepper, pasta sauce, fry light)
posk loin steak, tin of baked beans
2 large handfuls of raisins
grapefruit juice
2 litres of cold water
some diet cola
 
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Doing good, doing good, esp. with 6.3 miles! I find it hard enough to go 4 miles on the elliptical at the gym!
 
Thanks for visiting and your words of encouragement Misty.

I havent ever been on an elliptical so I cannot comment on how gruelling it is. It sounds tiring!
 
Man, you walk soooooooooooo far! I'm uber impressed! :D And you've lost so much weight, too! It's totally amazing.

Keep it up Omega!

I think I'm going to start a moisturizing regime, too. My skin has been so dry lately, and a 22 year old should not have "hard think" wrinkles in the forehead!
 
Hi Kellye

Thanks for visiting and encouraging me. I do walk quite a lot but I dont do any of that gym work that you call your own. You really do want to get creaming - it really only takes a little while and is a good habit to get into. I really honestly think that a lot of the cheap creams are almost as effective as the really expensive ones because the main benefit is in the massage aspect.

Take care
Love
Margaret
 
Yeah, the massage sounds almost like a yummy relaxing reward for the grooming effort, too. :D

I want to start walking outside around here (and hopefully start a running practice outdoors as well as at the gym), but it's been SO cold lately, I'm a thin-blooded Southerner and I can't handle it!
 
Omega said:
You really do want to get creaming - it really only takes a little while and is a good habit to get into. I really honestly think that a lot of the cheap creams are almost as effective as the really expensive ones because the main benefit is in the massage aspect.
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Hiya

this is something i have been thinking about since i saw you and NJ discussing it in her diary I do think i will get started once my money is back to normal after christmas!!!

Sarah
 
Thanks Margaret for the lotion breakdown, I really appreciate all that you posted as I know how busy we all are lately.

My grandmother has used creams as long as I can remember, she uses a brand called Javra, and I remember she used to use Noxema too, her face is gorgeous,she has beautiful skin and so does my mother, hardly any wrinkles at age 72, she doesn't look a day over 60.

I did watch an episode of "how to look good naked" and it was very good!! The girl was dark haired young and to me very attractive, he just uplifted her in no time, she was pictured nude on a building outside and stopped to ask passerby what they thought, I believe everyone said Great!!Because she did look great! And the clothes he chose for her were outstanding. Your right he is one guy that women just love~

Well I hope your shopping was eventful, as I HATE shopping. LOL LOL my girlfriends laugh at me, because the last place I ever want to go is the Mall or grocery store, UGGGG it's just not any fun for this girl. Hope the rest of your weekend is a good one!
HUGS
Kim
 
Kellye

There is much to be said for making time in your life for massage. You know that you deserve it!

I suppose that two things assist me in walking outside through winter. The first being that the weather here is clearly not as severe as some people in the USA appear to be contending with (although it is pretty cold here at times and it was a bit frosty and slippy underfoot today). The second is that I was brought up in the north east of England which is a few degrees colder normally than the south east of England where I live now.

The nice thing about walking outside is that you get to see some scenery and get vitamin benefits from being out in any sunshine. We benefit from being out in daylight and fresh air. I am sure that you will enjoy it when the weather lures you outside.

Sarah

I am sure that creaming will be of benefit to you.
If you dont have stretch marks now you may get them with weight loss, alternatively - your baby plans may make you risk them very soon. That "how to look good naked" man recommended "Palmer's cocoa butter formula massage cream for stretch marks" which is under £5. I have been getting bio-oil for about £20 for a bottle that lasts about a month.


Take care
Love
Margaret
 
Hi Kim

I am pleased that you like "how to look good naked". It is one of my favourite programs - if only all men could make women feel that good the world would be a better place.

The cream will be a good idea for you - but genetics counts for a lot. You should age very well with a grandmother and mother that have defied time successfully. No-one likes to think about getting older - but it will be nice if we dont look like it has happened.

I cannot say that I enjoy shopping - but sometimes we just have to do these things.

Take care
Love
Margaret
 
Sunday 06/01/08

Weight still higher than a week ago! Frosty underfoot.

Classes start again tomorrow.

General Data:

Morning walk = 6.3 miles
Round the block = 6 times (on two laps my husband came too)
Extra exercises = none
Weight = 12st 1.0lbs (i.e. 169.0 pounds)
Steps = 27,674
Distance = 10.70 miles
Remembered to take normal vitamin / supplements
Continued my creaming regime – missed one bio-oil massage.

My Food / Drink:

1 banana
3 weetabix, sweetener, 350 ml skimmed milk
2 large handfuls honey Shreddies
roast chicken breast, swede, carrots, onion, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, green beans, mangetout, gravy
2 large handfuls of raisins
2 litres of cold water
some diet cola
 
Of course the guy making the women feel good about themselves is gay..lol. Figures! haha

Glad you had a good weekend. :)

I had your favorite--salmon--for dinner tonight. I hope it makes the scale go down for me the way it does for you. :D
 
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