Guest guest Posted September 8, 2002 Report Share Posted September 8, 2002 Hi Heidi, I'd like to start something like what Rainy Sue was doing, because it really worked for me. It inspired me, to be able to report a loss for the week to my friends. This month is going to be crazy for me because I've just started classes, and I have two trips, as well as my regular workload. So, my dieting will be hit and miss. I also don't want to try to lose weight for 3 or 4 days prior to my infusion, because I want my blood work to be the best it can be. I only say this so everyone knows my results losses will probably be minimal this month. But I would be happy to keep a spreadsheet with the group's stats. How about we report on Tuesdays? Not our weight, of course, but our loss if we have one. Also, it would be great if people post favorite diet tips, recipes, low cal foods, etc. Nobody minds that traffic going through the group, right? Anyone who wants to participate, let me know and I'll add your name to the spreadsheet. The more the merrier everyone, and there's no pressure. It's not weight loss per say, as much as choosing a healthy way of eating, combined with whatever exercise we can tolerate. We certainly don't want to do anything severe that will tax our already fragile systems. Let's do it! Much love to all, Carol [ ] Carol Hi Carol, Thank you so much again for letting us know how Debs is doing, gosh what a nightmare. I'm a bit skeptical about her Dr. Bones to be honest, it just doesn't seem like she is getting the treatment she deserves, doesn't he know our Debs is a VIP! I'm so worried about her, please send her my love and a huge hug if you talk to her. You really should try the snorkelling, I'm sure you'll love it! It's a good idea to wear a T-Shirt though and maybe even some men's swimming shorts as you can get really burnt, plus lot's of sunscreen on the exposed bits. We don't want you cooked as a crayfish :-) Ooowww, sorry about your tooth, I hate going to the dentist. I've got an appointment some time (forget if it's this month or next!!! Denial!) it's just a check up but I'm dreading it, what a baby hey! LOL! It's great that you are already seeing improvements from the Remicade, I hope you've finally managed to shake off that infection. I'm with you on the diet thing! Need to do something if I'm going to start smoking. Are we going to start the same thing Rainy Sue had us on in March? How is she by the way, I wonder if anyone hears from her, she's so great, I hope she's just too busy and enjoying life too much to post right now. I hope you are feeling better today! Sending you prayers and hugs, Heidi Carol wrote: Heidi, your description of snorkeling made me want to go out today and takeit up again. I do love the water. Stan and I are going on a vacation toNavarre Beach (in the Florida panhandle) in a week and a half. I think I'lllook into snorkeling. I just have to remember to load up on sunscreen,since I'm very photosensitive.You'll be able to quit smoking, I have no doubt. I'll be praying forstrength for you and your husband.Sending much love,Carol _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2002 Report Share Posted September 8, 2002 Hi Heidi, I'd like to start something like what Rainy Sue was doing, because it really worked for me. It inspired me, to be able to report a loss for the week to my friends. This month is going to be crazy for me because I've just started classes, and I have two trips, as well as my regular workload. So, my dieting will be hit and miss. I also don't want to try to lose weight for 3 or 4 days prior to my infusion, because I want my blood work to be the best it can be. I only say this so everyone knows my results losses will probably be minimal this month. But I would be happy to keep a spreadsheet with the group's stats. How about we report on Tuesdays? Not our weight, of course, but our loss if we have one. Also, it would be great if people post favorite diet tips, recipes, low cal foods, etc. Nobody minds that traffic going through the group, right? Anyone who wants to participate, let me know and I'll add your name to the spreadsheet. The more the merrier everyone, and there's no pressure. It's not weight loss per say, as much as choosing a healthy way of eating, combined with whatever exercise we can tolerate. We certainly don't want to do anything severe that will tax our already fragile systems. Let's do it! Much love to all, Carol [ ] Carol Hi Carol, Thank you so much again for letting us know how Debs is doing, gosh what a nightmare. I'm a bit skeptical about her Dr. Bones to be honest, it just doesn't seem like she is getting the treatment she deserves, doesn't he know our Debs is a VIP! I'm so worried about her, please send her my love and a huge hug if you talk to her. You really should try the snorkelling, I'm sure you'll love it! It's a good idea to wear a T-Shirt though and maybe even some men's swimming shorts as you can get really burnt, plus lot's of sunscreen on the exposed bits. We don't want you cooked as a crayfish :-) Ooowww, sorry about your tooth, I hate going to the dentist. I've got an appointment some time (forget if it's this month or next!!! Denial!) it's just a check up but I'm dreading it, what a baby hey! LOL! It's great that you are already seeing improvements from the Remicade, I hope you've finally managed to shake off that infection. I'm with you on the diet thing! Need to do something if I'm going to start smoking. Are we going to start the same thing Rainy Sue had us on in March? How is she by the way, I wonder if anyone hears from her, she's so great, I hope she's just too busy and enjoying life too much to post right now. I hope you are feeling better today! Sending you prayers and hugs, Heidi Carol wrote: Heidi, your description of snorkeling made me want to go out today and takeit up again. I do love the water. Stan and I are going on a vacation toNavarre Beach (in the Florida panhandle) in a week and a half. I think I'lllook into snorkeling. I just have to remember to load up on sunscreen,since I'm very photosensitive.You'll be able to quit smoking, I have no doubt. I'll be praying forstrength for you and your husband.Sending much love,Carol _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 Carol, Thank you for all you are doing. Weight is very important in managing arthritis to keep the stress off of our joints. I¹m amazed at how much difference just the 20lbs I lost makes on my joints. It is well worth the effort. Maybe you should put me on that list too. I just want to loose 10 more lbs but I¹ve been stuck for the last 3 months and can¹t loose a pound! Hugs, a > Hi Heidi, > > I'd like to start something like what Rainy Sue was doing, because it really > worked for me. It inspired me, to be able to report a loss for the week to > my friends. This month is going to be crazy for me because I've just > started classes, and I have two trips, as well as my regular workload. So, > my dieting will be hit and miss. I also don't want to try to lose weight > for 3 or 4 days prior to my infusion, because I want my blood work to be the > best it can be. I only say this so everyone knows my results losses will > probably be minimal this month. But I would be happy to keep a spreadsheet > with the group's stats. How about we report on Tuesdays? Not our weight, > of course, but our loss if we have one. Also, it would be great if people > post favorite diet tips, recipes, low cal foods, etc. Nobody minds that > traffic going through the group, right? > > Anyone who wants to participate, let me know and I'll add your name to the > spreadsheet. The more the merrier everyone, and there's no pressure. It's > not weight loss per say, as much as choosing a healthy way of eating, > combined with whatever exercise we can tolerate. We certainly don't want to > do anything severe that will tax our already fragile systems. > > Let's do it! > > Much love to all, > > > > Carol > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 <PRE>ok, now i need to lose some weight here, geez i could not believe the numbers when i stepped on the scale today. so what are we going to do, just list +/-? kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 Hi a, I’ve added you to the list. I agree that weight loss is important for our joints, as well as for our self esteem. My weight loss goal is 17 lbs, which doesn’t feel insurmountable. Your ten pounds should be a snap, but I’ ve read the last 10 lbs are the hardest to get off. You’ll get there though. Your healthy diet is wonderful, and you can’t help but lose it eventually. Much love, Carol Re: [ ]Diet - Reporting Carol, Thank you for all you are doing. Weight is very important in managing arthritis to keep the stress off of our joints. I¹m amazed at how much difference just the 20lbs I lost makes on my joints. It is well worth the effort. Maybe you should put me on that list too. I just want to loose 10 more lbs but I¹ve been stuck for the last 3 months and can¹t loose a pound! Hugs, a > Hi Heidi, > > I'd like to start something like what Rainy Sue was doing, because it really > worked for me. It inspired me, to be able to report a loss for the week to > my friends. This month is going to be crazy for me because I've just > started classes, and I have two trips, as well as my regular workload. So, > my dieting will be hit and miss. I also don't want to try to lose weight > for 3 or 4 days prior to my infusion, because I want my blood work to be the > best it can be. I only say this so everyone knows my results losses will > probably be minimal this month. But I would be happy to keep a spreadsheet > with the group's stats. How about we report on Tuesdays? Not our weight, > of course, but our loss if we have one. Also, it would be great if people > post favorite diet tips, recipes, low cal foods, etc. Nobody minds that > traffic going through the group, right? > > Anyone who wants to participate, let me know and I'll add your name to the > spreadsheet. The more the merrier everyone, and there's no pressure. It's > not weight loss per say, as much as choosing a healthy way of eating, > combined with whatever exercise we can tolerate. We certainly don't want to > do anything severe that will tax our already fragile systems. > > Let's do it! > > Much love to all, > > > > Carol > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 What if I need to gain? Or am I excluded. Is this just to loose? Because I think it is all the same... causes about the same problems. I know that with High BP, overweight is not good...same if you are underweight. It causes the same problems with BP and heart. Susie Carol wrote: > Hi a, > > I’ve added you to the list. I agree that weight loss is important for > our > joints, as well as for our self esteem. My weight loss goal is 17 > lbs, > which doesn’t feel insurmountable. Your ten pounds should be a snap, > but I’ > ve read the last 10 lbs are the hardest to get off. You’ll get there > though. Your healthy diet is wonderful, and you can’t help but lose > it > eventually. > > Much love, > > Carol > > > Re: [ ]Diet - Reporting > > Carol, > Thank you for all you are doing. Weight is very important in managing > > arthritis to keep the stress off of our joints. I¹m amazed at how > much > difference just the 20lbs I lost makes on my joints. It is well worth > the > effort. Maybe you should put me on that list too. I just want to > loose 10 > more lbs but I¹ve been stuck for the last 3 months and can¹t loose a > pound! > Hugs, > a > > > > Hi Heidi, > > > > I'd like to start something like what Rainy Sue was doing, because > it > really > > worked for me. It inspired me, to be able to report a loss for the > week > to > > my friends. This month is going to be crazy for me because I've > just > > started classes, and I have two trips, as well as my regular > workload. > So, > > my dieting will be hit and miss. I also don't want to try to lose > weight > > for 3 or 4 days prior to my infusion, because I want my blood work > to be > the > > best it can be. I only say this so everyone knows my results losses > will > > probably be minimal this month. But I would be happy to keep a > spreadsheet > > with the group's stats. How about we report on Tuesdays? Not our > weight, > > of course, but our loss if we have one. Also, it would be great if > people > > post favorite diet tips, recipes, low cal foods, etc. Nobody minds > that > > traffic going through the group, right? > > > > Anyone who wants to participate, let me know and I'll add your name > to the > > spreadsheet. The more the merrier everyone, and there's no > pressure. > It's > > not weight loss per say, as much as choosing a healthy way of > eating, > > combined with whatever exercise we can tolerate. We certainly don't > want > to > > do anything severe that will tax our already fragile systems. > > > > Let's do it! > > > > Much love to all, > > > > > > > > Carol > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 Hi Susie, You’re welcome to join! You’ll just post a + rather than a – number each week. I’ll put you on the list. Love and hugs, Carol Re: [ ]Diet - Reporting > > Carol, > Thank you for all you are doing. Weight is very important in managing > > arthritis to keep the stress off of our joints. I¹m amazed at how > much > difference just the 20lbs I lost makes on my joints. It is well worth > the > effort. Maybe you should put me on that list too. I just want to > loose 10 > more lbs but I¹ve been stuck for the last 3 months and can¹t loose a > pound! > Hugs, > a > > > > Hi Heidi, > > > > I'd like to start something like what Rainy Sue was doing, because > it > really > > worked for me. It inspired me, to be able to report a loss for the > week > to > > my friends. This month is going to be crazy for me because I've > just > > started classes, and I have two trips, as well as my regular > workload. > So, > > my dieting will be hit and miss. I also don't want to try to lose > weight > > for 3 or 4 days prior to my infusion, because I want my blood work > to be > the > > best it can be. I only say this so everyone knows my results losses > will > > probably be minimal this month. But I would be happy to keep a > spreadsheet > > with the group's stats. How about we report on Tuesdays? Not our > weight, > > of course, but our loss if we have one. Also, it would be great if > people > > post favorite diet tips, recipes, low cal foods, etc. Nobody minds > that > > traffic going through the group, right? > > > > Anyone who wants to participate, let me know and I'll add your name > to the > > spreadsheet. The more the merrier everyone, and there's no > pressure. > It's > > not weight loss per say, as much as choosing a healthy way of > eating, > > combined with whatever exercise we can tolerate. We certainly don't > want > to > > do anything severe that will tax our already fragile systems. > > > > Let's do it! > > > > Much love to all, > > > > > > > > Carol > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 <PRE>well i'll start at 20. sounds like a nice even number, but not too overwhelming either. can i do this about 3 times???? that would be my ideal goal. kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 Hi Kathy, Every Tuesday people will report with their gain or loss for the week, and I 'm keeping a spreadsheet (which I'm adding your name to). I'll report the stats weekly, so we know where we are as a group. It would be nice if people would also let me know their weight loss goal. Mine is 17 lbs. Love and hugs, Carol Re: [ ]Diet - Reporting <PRE>ok, now i need to lose some weight here, geez i could not believe the numbers when i stepped on the scale today. so what are we going to do, just list +/-? kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 Hi Carol, Do you think I should get in on this? Please let me know. Hugs, Al > Hi Kathy, > > Every Tuesday people will report with their gain or loss for the week, and I > 'm keeping a spreadsheet (which I'm adding your name to). I'll report the > stats weekly, so we know where we are as a group. It would be nice if > people would also let me know their weight loss goal. Mine is 17 lbs. > > Love and hugs, > > Carol > > > Re: [ ]Diet - Reporting > > <PRE>ok, now i need to lose some weight here, geez i could not believe the > numbers > when i stepped on the scale today. so what are we going to do, just list > +/-? > kathy in il > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 Hi Al, Yes, you should! If nothing else, it will help you keep track of your weight. Just email me each Tuesday with your gain or loss from previous week. That way, if you have questions about your weight in the future, just email me and I'll tell you your stats. You'll be the second of two " gainers " . I'm going to keep the gainers and losers stats separate, of course, otherwise it won't give a clear picture. I don't like calling us " losers " but everyone knows what I mean, LOL. I'll add your name to the list. Much love, Carol Re: [ ]Diet - Reporting > > <PRE>ok, now i need to lose some weight here, geez i could not believe the > numbers > when i stepped on the scale today. so what are we going to do, just list > +/-? > kathy in il > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 Hi Carol, Thank you. Love and hugs, Al > > Hi Kathy, > > > > Every Tuesday people will report with their gain or loss for the > week, and I > > 'm keeping a spreadsheet (which I'm adding your name to). I'll > report the > > stats weekly, so we know where we are as a group. It would be nice > if > > people would also let me know their weight loss goal. Mine is 17 > lbs. > > > > Love and hugs, > > > > Carol > > > > > > Re: [ ]Diet - Reporting > > > > <PRE>ok, now i need to lose some weight here, geez i could not > believe the > > numbers > > when i stepped on the scale today. so what are we going to do, just > list > > +/-? > > kathy in il > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2002 Report Share Posted September 11, 2002 Thanks Carol. I think you¹re right about these last 10 pounds. I won¹t change my diet, so either the weight will come off or I¹ll stay the way I am. I¹m not counting calories, I¹m counting nutrients. My main goal is to eat foods to get the required nutrients. I hope you¹re feeling better today. Hugs, a > Hi a, > > I’ve added you to the list. I agree that weight loss is important for our > joints, as well as for our self esteem. My weight loss goal is 17 lbs, > which doesn’t feel insurmountable. Your ten pounds should be a snap, but I’ > ve read the last 10 lbs are the hardest to get off. You’ll get there > though. Your healthy diet is wonderful, and you can’t help but lose it > eventually. > > Much love, > > Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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