Stacy's "Breaking the Cycle!"

[hickgurltx]

11/4 Stats

Weekly Exercise Goals: 180 Mins. Total

Countdown: Exercise Mins. so far - 139 mins.

Type of Exercise:

- 55 mins! - Level 3 Mat Pilates

- 11 mins. - Exercise Bike - Level 2
3.7 ml

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11/4

Calorie Range: 1590 - 1940

Cals Today - 1,578

Fat Range: 41 - 72

Fat Today - 42

Carbohydrate Range: 207 - 299

Carbs Today - 233

Protein Range: 60 - 161

Protein Today - 98

On Target!

~*~GO OBAMA GO!~*~

It's lookin' GREAT so Far!

 

[hickgurltx]

**YES WE CAN!**

Super Woot!

Obama's Speech was so moving and full of hope!

...Hope I have been needing to hear so deeply and badly with all my family has been through...
There are other people and families all over the USA just like me and I know they are happy to.

The tears have been falling greatly tonight out of cheer and in reguards to hope and a deep need for change..Change I hope truly comes that will restore my faith and love for this country once again.

My family members that are fighting for this country have contacted the family and the mood over there is GREAT!
Many, many are pleased with the results and are ready for CHANGE as well.

What a wonderful and awesome night that has made HISTORY!
History that is so very important to the Africian American People and for those of color. (I say it that way out of respect for my black friends and family members that do not wish to be called 'Africian American.')

This November 4th has been so special and it is an honor to be apart of it.
We are all part of this history!

Good-Night Friends!

 

[bikinibound]

Congrats on doing so well lately.

I, too (of course) was THRILLED AT THE OBAMA WIN. I watched the returns on tv and online from about 6:30 until 1:30am. Although I will admit I fell asleep for awhile about mid-way through it..lol.

How long did you have to wait to vote? I have been lucky where I vote--there are never any lines/waiting. I think it's a Republican conspiracy to keep Dems away from the polls..lol.

 

[hickgurltx]

Hi Sweet Kimberly:

It took 4 hrs. here, but I wanted to vote on Nov. 4th..

I heard lines were 30 mins/to an hour for early voting. lol

Thanks! I'm trying very hard and I hope I have a good weigh in next week..lol..

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Sadly,

my carbs and fat were wayyyyy over today!
I can tell we are running out of everything already.
Veggies, fruit, and healthy snacks are almost gone!

11/5

Calorie Range: 1590 - 1940

Cals Today - 1,868

Fat Range: 41 - 72

Fat Today - 81 (over)

Carbohydrate Range: 207 - 299

Carbs Today - 359 (over)

Protein Range: 60 - 161

Protein Today - 110

Weekly Exercise Goals: 180 Mins. Total

Countdown: Exercise Mins. so far - 160 mins.

Type of Exercise:

- 21 mins. Brisk Walk

All I could handle today bc I'm SUPER SORE from the 55 mins. of pilates yesterday..LOL!

Plus, work really pooped me out today..

Tomorrow I work 11AM - 3PM..

for all.

 

[tonymcclellan]

maybe you could start your own meetup group???

 

[hickgurltx]

Checkin' In...Been busy/tired...

Hi Ya Tony..

I have tried that twice before and no one from my area signs up/or is interested..The other groups already going are too far away for me to travel/meet-up.. It stinks..

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Weekly Exercise Goals: 180 Mins. Total

Countdown: Exercise Mins. so far - 181 mins.
**Already met my GOAL!**

Type of Exercise:

- 30 min. Brisk Walk

- 12 mins. - Exercise Bike - Level 2
4 ml

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11/7

Calorie Range: 1590 - 1940

Cals Today - 1,905

Fat Range: 41 - 72

Fat Today - 48

Carbohydrate Range: 207 - 299

Carbs Today - 260

Protein Range: 60 - 161

Protein Today - 88

On Target...

 

[hickgurltx]

Thank GOODNESS--Took my last prednisone today!!



Maybe I'll start losing weight now!

Even though I don't weigh in till Tuesday, I'm not gonna have the results I worked so hard for!!

I got on the scale today and it read 192.0

It has to be that stupid med... <grrrrrrr>

I have done so great as you can tell via my logging so I should "at least" be down .5 - 1 lb by now!!

Oh well.. At least I'm off that crap now.

Didn't do one thing for me either!
My vision and symptoms are still the same.

I need to get a 2nd opinion..
I'll search this weekend for a new neuro-doc and set up an appointment.

I'm gonna have movie night tonight..lol..

- Where the Heart Is

&

- Jerry Maguire

I'll be back later tonight to post stats..

Gotta get hubby up 4 work and then start dinner..

 

[hickgurltx]

Weekly Exercise Goals: 180 Mins. Total

Countdown: Exercise Mins. so far - 181 mins.
**Reached Weekly GOAL!**

*Rest Day/No Exercise*

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11/8

Calorie Range: 1590 - 1940

Cals Today - 1,435

Fat Range: 41 - 72

Fat Today - 42

Carbohydrate Range: 207 - 299

Carbs Today - 227

Protein Range: 60 - 161

Protein Today - 43

I'm ok with everything bein' on the low side since it was a rest day.

 

[tinysara]

Hey! Just wanted to say that my Dad was on Prednisone for 2-3 years (he had Sarcoidosis) and literally ballooned in weight. Once he went off it and started a diet/exercise plan, it melted off! So good luck to you, you have a lot to look forward to, but don't get discouraged if nothing happens quickly. It took quite a bit of time for the losses to start with him.

Have a lovely weekend

 

[hickgurltx]

Thanks so much for sharing that Sara!
I'm so happy to be off it and I look forward to gettin' it out of my system!

I hope your dad is better now as well.

 

[hickgurltx]

11/9

Calorie Range: 1590 - 1940

Cals Today - 1,605

Fat Range: 41 - 72

Fat Today - 48

Carbohydrate Range: 207 - 299

Carbs Today - 264

Protein Range: 60 - 161

Protein Today - 35

I have decided my Weigh-In Day will be on Tuesday's and I will also pick that as the start date each week to reset for exercise mins. countdown.

 

[bikinibound]

I hope your weight goes down now that you're off that med. I know how discouraging it is to work hard and not lose anything--or even worse--gain.

Smooches to my Sugar Lips.

 

[hickgurltx]

Thanks Kimberly! It sure is hard!



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Weight-Loss Update/News:

I have started my ticker over because I feel I had a false reading last week with my 'Day 1.'
I was still on Prednisone and I think it was time for a fresh battery to be placed in the scale!

Saturday was my last day on the meds thank goodness!
I'm hoping it will flush out of my system fast and I'll be able to lose the weight it caused me to gain plus the weight I gained myself before the health/dental problems.

My Weigh-In Day will be on Tues. and I'll check my measurements every 2 weeks.

I weighed myself twice yesterday and then this morning with the same #'s so I feel I finally have an accurate 'weigh-in.'

Here are my Stats:

I'm 5'8 - Pant Size: *Tight 16 * Shirt/Blouse Size: 2X/XXL -XL
(Depends on the material and type of cut.)

Starting Weight: 194.4

Measurements: *YIKES* & *YUCK!*

Mid-Section- 36 in.

Waist- 37 in.

Hips/Tummy (ending under belly button) - 45 in.

Inner Thighs- 27 in.
^^^^^

Mini Goal:

******Lose 3 lbs

Mini Goal #1 Deadline:

11/30/08

^^^^^

 

[sammyboy24]

Hey Stace,

Glad to hear ya got of that nasty Prednisone. I hope the weight loss will finally start working better for you. That sucks about it not even really helping the problem in the first place. A second opinion is definitely in order, especially with it affecting your vision like it does.

How is your work going? I found out my clinicals this next semester will be at a Nursing home kinda by my house. I'm nervous and excited. I'm sure i'm going to see things I never thought I would but I really typically enjoy the old folks, so I think it will be a positive experience...

Hang in there,
Sam

 

[Curvie Girlie]

Didn't do one thing for me either!
My vision and symptoms are still the same.

OMG--NO WAY!!! BULLSHIT! that SUCKS!!!! Ugh, steroids suck and it didn't even help??? WTF

Oh well, it's over and you're diligent about the macros, so hell! Weight Loss is a-coming--have a goal reachin week!

 

[hickgurltx]

Hi & Thanks Sam.
Work is slow but going fine..lol..
I'm tring to get hired as a Nanny at this time.
It is time for me to switch the type of CareGiving..
I love the elderly, but the client's I keep getting are mostly "companionship" which means I sit on my rear and talk for 4-6 hours.
I'm too much of a busy-body for that. I need tasks and to be running around..lol..

I have had many great leads Nanny wise but so far the families have been too far from me. I'm sure I'll get lucky soon.
For now, I'm taking "sitting" jobs for extra money while of course still working with the senior agency.
*Best Wishes* with your clinic course!

Val: *LOL* Thanks!

*****
I'm doing good y'all but may not get to check in that often. It'll just be temp.


I'm taking sitting jobs and also packing/spring cleaning..
YEP, it's that time already..Time to pack up all the normal decor so I can have a clean slate for all the C-Mas decor I'll put out soon..lol

Have A Great Weekend E1!

 

[Curvie Girlie]

Well take care and have a GOAL REACHIN' TIME while you're at it, ya hear?

 

[hickgurltx]

Quick Check In..

Thanks Val!

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Weekly Exercise Goals:

Countdown: Exercise Mins. so far - 30 mins.

Type of Exercise:

- 30 mins. - Brisk Walk

1 lb. Lost

It's a start!

I got everything spring xcleaned and packed away.

This weekend I'll start putting out all the C-Mas decor.

I got a NEW perm. client!
I hope it'll work out this time..LOL..
I start tomorrow..11AM - 3PM * M-F

I'm still trying to find a M-F Nanny position though..
This will be difficult I feel bc so far everything has been 35-45 minutes away and I cannot commute that far.
PLUS, the hours have been 8 hrs. or more..
I'm lookin' for 4-5 hours per day.

TTYS!

 

[Curvie Girlie]

Good luck on the new client and the job hunting!

 

[hickgurltx]

quick check in

Thanks Val.

~~~~~
Ms. Mary is a doll and I'm very busy while there. (that is a good thing..As I stated, I'm too 'busy-body' to just sit around and chat.)

Since she is a perm. client, I was able to come home and type out our weekly routine.. Today I do her grocery shopping and take her to the beauty shop.
Once back, I'll do some housekeeping.
Every day when I arrive the first thing I do is start her coffee and cook her breakfast.
I also prepare dinner for her before I leave.

I'm so busy that once I'm home my feet hurt and I'm pooped! LOL

It's all I can do to take care of my stuff at home..heehee...
But like any working mom/wife - we have 2 jobs...lol..

I look forward to sleeping in tomorrow and havin' 2 days off.

arrived this morning..

No wonder I was feelin' icky/bloated lastnight.

Eating has went well and exercise has been my duties with Ms. Mary and all the running around I do.. I'm too tired once home..
I'm hoping once my body adjusts I'll be able to exercise once I'm home!!
I know it can't stay like that.. I'm sure I'll get used to my new routine and working M-F..

Whelp, I gotta finish gettin' ready - almost time for me to head out...

for all..