Good afternoon to all
I have not been on since March and the situation has not changed much still on the maintenance but it seem that I have been touching the 180s on and off a pound or two and it wiggles back up to my 190. This morning I was 189 so I thought I would change the number feel comfortable and I will continue doing what I do. Maintenance is what I really want.
Summer is finally here beautiful month of May up to now and hope it will continue for the rest of Summer.... I can always hope at least.
I enjoy reading your blogs and catching up on what is going on. I should be posting more but with cottage season starting and usually I unplug at the cottage I will make an effort to post when I come back into town for supplies and things.
Wishing you guys all best and good luck on your journeys.
Fran
Progress as of today: 95 lbs lost so far, only 9 lbs to go!
Good evening to all
I have not been on for such a long time but everything is still ok working on the maintenance. It is the regular job of up one down two or up two down one the regular ups and downs of maintenance it seems to be working. Still would love to loose a little bit but I am quite comfortable at this weight and size so will play it by ear for now.
My Winter holiday is coming to an end only 4 weeks left back to Canada beginning of April sure glad I missed the weather up north in Dec and Jan but in SC the month of January was quite chilly more than I have ever experienced here before. I should not complain it could have been much worst if I had stayed home.
I have kept up with the reading of the blog and all the progress and disappointments. It is a life journey. Take care and have a great evening.
Fran
Progress as of today: 94 lbs lost so far, only 10 lbs to go!
Good morning to all
I have not been on the site for a while but have been keeping up with all the posts. Good to see so many doing well.
I have now moved and settled into my new place finally life has gone back to being normal and not living out of boxes.
My program on maintaining is still working well for me and I am now working on trying to find new things to add to my menu. It is definitely a trail and error period. The scale seems to be the judge of if that was a good idea or a bad one.
I am now starting also to get ready to leave for Winter and head south one more month in the cool weather and then off till April to warmer climate... looking forward to that.
Take care will check back in ... on and off on the site.
Fran
Progress as of today: 94 lbs lost so far, only 10 lbs to go!
I agree with you that many of us are doing very well compared to even a year ago – attitude-wise and optimistically...and I am constantly in support of all (women) currently on here since I do not see my fave Ohio Raven anymore! I hope he’s still around making just not writing maybe he still visits?
How’s your new place? Nice and quiet? Good neighbors?
My eating is similar to yours…as I get better and better at maintaining, I find myself being able to add more and more variety into my eating! Lately I’m on an alcohol stint just loving trying different beer and drinks LOL…but in moderation like 1 glass per night at most on weeknights!
Where are you traveling down south and also where will you go this year during the Wintertime?
This maintenance mind-shift is a whole new game for me. It's nice to hear it's been a work in progress for you too. Keep up the good work!
Good afternoon
I have been away for Summer but all is good as far as weight and maintenance.
I seem to play with 3 or 4 lbs up then down so that is normal while I am on maintenance.
It was a rainy Summer but good since I am moving to another apartment in September. I have been packing and getting my stuff ready for the big day.
Just thought I would pop in and give sign of life and let you know that I am doing good on my plan.
Have a great day.
Fran
Progress as of today: 94 lbs lost so far, only 10 lbs to go!
Happy moving soon to you! Are you ready now to go? Is it a far move or very close and why?
Congrats on continued maintenance!
I hope your move goes smoothly! Mr. Donkey and myself are facing a similar predicament next year.
Good morning
I have been off for a while just getting back into my routine at home. Spring seems to be dragging but nicer weather is on the way definitely a lot of rain.
My weight is doing good I have actually touched in the 180s but not solid enough to actually change my number. I am enjoying the maintenance stage and also my relaxed goal of loosing only 5 lb a year for the next few years while working on the maintenance...
I have been planning my next holidays for Summer/Fall and for next Winter.... Sept I will be going to Paris for a week that is planned and Oct I will be spending in Myrtle Beach. Next Winter is always a given that I will be away for Jan Feb and March. Looking forward to these plans.
BBQ season is close I have cleaned off my patio and grill so I am ready. It will not be long before I fire it up for a great meal.
I have been ready all your posts and enjoying them.
Wishing you all a great day.
Fran
Progress as of today: 94 lbs lost so far, only 10 lbs to go!
I am happy for your planning for your holidays. In October I will also be away for a few days in Las Vegas! To party and enjoy life with my friend, Jen, who happens also to be my coworker. I love that fun lady. We're 5 yrs apart. Lol, she just walked by my desk how i love her so!
Good morning to all
I have been off for a while and on hollidays for the Winter and still have another month to go. I have managed to maintain and even down 1lb. As I said on an earlier post my goal for the year is to loose 5 lb in 2017. More importantly I am finding now is the maintenance and that I enjoy this stage of the journey.
It has been a wonderful Winter and the visit from my kids last week was the bonus of it all.
I don't know if you remember me mentioning that my grandson was going to be in a hockey tournament taking place at Lake Placid at the Olympic site but I am happy to report that they took the gold medal for the group of Atome.
I will be posting but not every day.
Hope all is good with each and everyone of you.
Progress as of today: 94 lbs lost so far, only 10 lbs to go!
I also like the maintenance phase as it's the phase that's MOST IMPORTANT to living a healthy lifestyle. I'm in that phase along with you :) More and more i find myself having an increasing easier time in eating and knowing what to choose that will be great for maintaining weight. The more we maintain, the easier it becomes!
That's wonderful they won the GOLD! and yes, i do remember! he's on quite a successful team...best of luck to him, the MVP / Star Player!
Look forward to reading your entries. Keep up the good work...Sounds like you've had an amazing journey!
Lisa
Good afternoon
Great day took in some of the sun today so nice to warm up and read a book while getting a little bit of colour back.
Will be cooking dinner soon for myself and my friend we are being pretty good with our food routine. We are both on a routine and that is just wonderful to be with somebody has concious about the food we eat and buy.
No real plans for the rest of the day of tomorrow it is a whatever I feel like doing when I wake up tomorrow. I need to make a trip to the beach.... I so not a tourist.... lol
Take care will catch up later this week. All the best to you all
Fran
Progress as of today: 93 lbs lost so far, only 11 lbs to go!
Yes agreed, nice to be with healthy people instead of the other way around...you are guaranteed to make better choices!
Beach is nice...you don't need to be a tourist everyday...relax a bit first is a brilliant idea! :-D
Enjoy Puddy!
Good morning
All is good I am in the sunshine and feeling much better now that my cold bones are warming up.
I will be posting on and off at times but definitely just going to concentrate on enjoying the weather.
I am keeping with my routine which is pretty simple since I can cook my own food and stay on track - do not want too many surprises in that on holidays. I know I will have some cheats but I usually balance those out.
Wishing you all a great day.
Fran
Progress as of today: 93 lbs lost so far, only 11 lbs to go!
I am going to make kale chips and daikon (radish) chips today!
:-D
Good morning
Got back home from the cottage last night. All is good at this end food and water.
I am 5 days away from departure definitely on the clock now to get everything done.
Not to sure what is my food for today trying to empty what I have in the house before I leave. For sure it will be protein and vegetable apart from that I cannot be specific.
Wishing you all a great day.
Fran
Progress as of today: 93 lbs lost so far, only 11 lbs to go!
Glad you are departing soon...man, i didn't realize how late in the winter your trip was! glad you had a warmer winter than most around your neck of the woods, right?
glad you have some food around and that you have been able to keep your healthy routine going.
healthy eating definitely makes me feel much better - i'm on such a roll from a month ago even! more healthy eats is making me feel better. less sugars.
I'm glad you are heading towards the warmer weather as it's much easier to feel good when our bodies aren't fighting the cold! but for this year, like i said, i was blessed. i hope for more future winters like this one! i haven't gotten sick at all!
Good morning
I had a productive day yesterday and was able to accomplish a lot of my errands and household duties. My food was good but water slightly on the low side.
Today I will be doing some pre-cooking for tomorrow just getting things started for dinner party.
I also have to continue cleaning out my car and get that finished. Yesterday I got my windows cleaned and cleaned out the junk that I have been putting off getting out of the car. Still have to organize the trunk and get my golf clubs out of the storage and into the car.
The weather has been so mild but we are suppose to be getting back into the deep freeze by late next week. Not looking forward to that kind off enjoying this relief from the cold.
Well that is about all that is going on around here time for me to get my day started.
Wishing you all a great day and a wonderful weekend.
Fran
Progress as of today: 93 lbs lost so far, only 11 lbs to go!
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Nice hearing from you...you sound like me when you talk about going into town for supplies...I do that year around.
Donkey on 05/18/2018:
So good to hear from you! Oh to unplug at the cottage -- sounds like a lovely existence :-)
Horn_of_plenty on 05/18/2018:
It's soo soo good to hear from you, Puddy!
Maintenance is what now many members here enjoy and work for. Including myself :)
Maintenance sometimes you forget how far you've come !
Maria7 on 05/19/2018:
Good to see that you are back. :-)