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Well, I guess I should admit this to the world – or atleast the small circle of faithful readers.
I had really chunked out since the last LBW (August06) and piled on an additional 15 pounds since Aug06. I am a comfort eater – when stressed I reach for the closest and most delicious things out there. Though great for the tastebuds and general contentment, horrible for the waistline.
With New Year’s I realised that I was slowly turning into a porker. I had to nip this in the bud – especially since my doctors told me that my upcoming surgery would only be a success if I lost a minimum 50lb.
Sooooo I signed up to Weight Watchers – about 5 weeks ago. I have lost 13.2lb… yipee!
As I have a goal that isn’t tied to my looking good, but to having a successful surgery, I believe I have the incentive required to stick to it.
Opinionated Bean 
puckrobin said:
Best of luck. I know you can do it.
And there are lots of excellent health reasons besides an operation. You’ll feel far more alive, etc.
Are you using the gym in your building? I strongly recommend the elliptical machine, which has a weight loss setting. (My building finally brought one into the former “Graveyard of Broken Equipment” room.
Allen
opinionatedbean said:
I read in the newsletter that your building was getting some slight upgrades. Congrats! Hopefully the equipment graveyard will look more snazzier while the months pass.
I’ve been using the exercise bike mostly, with some slight usage of the treadmill. Haven’t used the elliptical yet..scary contraption.
puckrobin said:
They installed the new equipment in December. Working equipment in the gym they advertise — who’d have thunk it?
The elliptical scared me a first too, but it doesn’t take long to get used to it. It took me only a week or two to stop touching the rail at all for balance. It really tightens the legs, but isn’t hard on the knees. And my knees can feel pain a lot faster than anything else.
Of course, I miss my primary form of exercise – very long walks.
Allen
bluewavedruid said:
Awesome! That’s around 2.5 lbs per week!
Are you exercising too, or just the diet?
You can try the gym, but ttry the library too. When I was preparing for my fitness exams in the fall I raided the shelves of the library for exercise videos. Some suck, some are awesome, so you may just find one or two that really “click” with you.
There’s a “right” exerise type out there for eeryone, you just hafta go looking for it.
opinionatedbean said:
A co-worker gave me something called “yoga booty ballet” on dvd. Haven’t looked it, but I’m tempted. Maybe this weekend.
bluewavedruid said:
Yep, try ’em all. Gods Love the Library, eh!
I’ve watched loads of different videos. Some are awesome, some are so-so and some totally suck. And, what’s awesome for me may suck for you. Ya just have to keep trying until you find the right fit. Hehe, I didn’t mean that as a pun… “fit”, hehe, but it’s so true.
vitalessence said:
AWESOME JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
opinionatedbean said:
carrots are my friends.
Mind you, the greatest thing on earth – IKEA meatballs – I can no longer have. They are high in points, so they sit in my freezer, waiting for the far-off day when I can partake in their swedish goodness.