March/April weight loss thread

[Lori81295]

147.8 yeah

[martinkap]

10 days after surgery: 155lbs.

I feel fat, flabby, weak and momentarily, I do not have very friendly relationship with my body ... Hopefully that will change soon. I wish I could start doing at least sit-ups!

Thanks for the chart keeping.

Martina

[txred9876]

I know I am retaining water in my chest and need to do my lymphadema pump more.... supposed to be daily but I have been lucky to get it in 3 times a week.

normally it takes off at least 2 cm around my chest when I do it..... thats a lot of water.

I just feel bloated this week!

Tina

[kjay]

181 and holding :(

[Blueberry]

222 - I'm not getting too upset. It's been a rough week. Time to get back to business:)

[Aggie_Ama]

Weighed this morning: 141.5

[SAMbike]

124.8
... despite being so good about not eating junk through the week... until Friday afternoon/evening - I think I gained every ounce back that I lost! :(

[maillotpois]

stayed exactly the same 178.4.

I really didn't think about what I ate last week - though it was all pretty healthy. well, I wil pay attention this week.

[channlluv]

You know, I think the most inspiring number on that spreadsheet is the percentage of body weight lost. I'm down 1.2% as of last week. This spreadsheet is the first time I've ever seen that enumerated, and it's the number that's stuck in my head and keeps rolling around in there as I ride.

I'm down 1.2%. My doctor told me a while back (when I weighed 258, about a year ago) that she wanted me to lose 10% of my body weight. At the time, I didn't even think about it because I knew I was over 100lbs overweight, and that I was considered morbidly obese (I think I still am), so I focused on that seemingly impossible number and felt overwhelmed. Anyway, I just did the math and at that time, 10% was 26lbs. I'm down to 242...that's 16lbs...I'm over halfway there and I didn't even realize it until you put that number on the spreadsheet and made me look at it again, Possegirl, so thank you.

Roxy

[Possegal]

channlluv - I'm so glad that the numbers on the sheet are helping you! I guess for me as a scientist, it is all about the graphical and tabular presentation of things for me. So seeing numbers like that are very helpful. And seeing it in small blocks, like our 2 month periods of tracking, also very helpful I think. Sometimes the 40-45 I would like to lose seems daunting. So telling myself that maybe I can try and lose 10 by the end of May, is easier to handle.

Carolina Girl - I've added you into our chart. Let me know what you would like for your goal for the end of April. We will of course be putting another chart up for May-June.

Martina - I hope you are on the mend soon. Take care of yourself and don't beat yourself up too much. Though I understand all too well the comment about not having a friendly relationship with your body.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pun9UgArTpm_7PeY5pbsKDg

[AnnieBikes]

Sorry, I was away for the weekend but glad I weighed right before I left...I have eaten alot this weekend...so from Friday 132, the same!

[txred9876]

261.4

At least it is not as bad as I thought....

Tina

[Mistie]

Last week: 147
4/3/09: 147
Mistie

[sundial]

Possegal, thank you for doing this. :)

[Possegal]

No prob, glad to help out and the hard work was done by martinkap, I just keep using the same program from 2 months to 2 months. :)

I too was out of town this past weekend, hence my catching up with all of you yesterday. My weight today was unchanged. Given my weekend of scrapbooking, snacking and no working out, I shall not complain too much.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pun9UgArTpm_7PeY5pbsKDg

[CarbonCandy]

176 for me!


I weighed in fri, sat, and sunday. The scale kept saying 180 over and over and over. But when I got up this morning and the scale read a happy 176. I did it 3 times just to make sure. Hey, I'm taking it!

[GLC1968]

Sorry, I weighed in on Friday but then forgot to post! 172.1 for me. Poo.

DH and I went for a ride yesterday and both decided that it's time to get serious about this weight loss thing. That'll really help me to have him on board....

[jesvetmed]

Ooops... Time flies. I missed last week (vacationing -- no scales allowed!). Unfortunately between last week's vacation and PMS, I'm back at 169.5. It's amazing how fast it goes back on!

[polly4711]

I need help. I am struggling horribly to do this weight loss thing. I am confident about myself and who I am. I'm 5'8" weighing in at 160 +/- 2 pounds. I have weighed this for over a year. I came into college at 135 lbs and had signed a contract with my Rowing Coach to keep above 150 so that I would be competitive. Although this sounds horrible... I've gone through college for free (my parents couldn't afford it). In college my Junior year I had both knee surgery (keeping me out for 6-9 months) in addition to an emotionally abusive boy friend (for about 5 months), thus creating the 160 that I am today.

No matter what I seem to do, I can't loose this. I really want to be in the 140s... i think that it's my natural weight. I've tried, but not really (does that make sense). As I stated earlier, I am confident about my self, and think that I am pretty... but I also feel as though I need to loose a few pounds (not because of soceity, but how I feel how my body is working).

I know that I could be more active, but seriously, I am working 14+ hours day in my lab (grad school) in addition to recovering from a car accident. I try to get sleep because I know that that is important.

I think that I'm also scared. My mother is morbidly obese and was smaller than me at my age. (My dad is a stick). I'm afraid that I'm going to end up like her.

Sorry for the big blobs of thoughts.. I'm just scared and need somebody to hug me and offer to help me with this. :(

[Veronica]

I think that I'm also scared. My mother is morbidly obese and was smaller than me at my age. (My dad is a stick). I'm afraid that I'm going to end up like her.

Sorry for the big blobs of thoughts.. I'm just scared and need somebody to hug me and offer to help me with this. :(

You do not have to look like your mother. My mother and two of my sisters are overweight. One is probably obese. My third sister was over 300 pounds when she got tongue cancer. She's now a healthy weight. Not being able to eat solid food for over a year probably added ten years to her life.

I do not look like any of them. But it takes work. No one can do that work for you. People can support you, but no one can do the work for you. It took me a long time to figure that out. For years I tried to get my husband to police my food. It caused a bit of stress in our marriage. Eventually he said he wasn't going to do that anymore. I've always worked out, but I love to eat. Nine years ago I weighed 180 pounds. I lost thirty pounds in 4 months when I took charge of my eating.

It's not easy. In the last nine years I've been as low as 148 and as high as 158. I'm currently revamping my food intake again because I want to drop some body fat. There are things I want to eat or drink that aren't in the plan. It's not easy. There are habits that are hard to break.

Hi my name is Veronica and it's been two weeks since I've had a Red Bull. :rolleyes:

The mind is an amazing thing. Start with writing down what you eat and analyzing it. It can be eye opening, particularly if you eat a lot of fast food. You can lose weight, but it won't be easy and it will take time. Sometimes visualizing helps. I keep the image in my head of a gallon jug full of fat. That's what I want to get rid of. :D It's disgusting, but it keeps me from eating a lot of junk and gets me working out more.

You can take charge. Good luck!

Veronica

[SAMbike]

I hear your frustration and fear and understand... I'll add the following two suggestions:
- Try a program like FitDay where you actually record all of the food you eat - it is an eye opening experience and makes me much more conscious of what I eat because I know I will record it. Ok, somedays I don't, especially on days when I eat m&m or a dove bar and really don't want to see the total, but then I get back to it... it's a gradual process and let's you see how much you are actually in control of what you eat
- Try putting notes to yourself in different places - for example, in the drawer where we keep the granola bars I have a note to myself that says "how about a piece of fruit instead?" I can't then be mindless about grabbing it, I have to think and consider my options. I'm not locked in to the options, just make myself think about them

I hope this helps!!!

One other thing - for those of you in the mid-atlantic DC area, the current issue of Spokes magazine has an excellent article by Nancy Clark talking about The Biggest Loser - I wish I could find it online... it's the kind of article that is good to read, and re-read periodically.

[Susan Otcenas]

Polly,

Please know that all of us here are very supportive of what you're trying to do! Having this group to lean on - a group who knows that it's a daily struggle - has been a big comfort for me.

Now, because this is text, and we are not two gals chatting together on the sofa, what I'm about to write may come across as unfeeling or unsympathetic, which is NOT my intent. Please understand that! Here goes...

No one can do this for you but you. All of the challenges you've had/have are part of who/what you are, but they don't have to control your life. YOU control how you choose to move through the world, what you put in your mouth, and what you decide to expend your energy on.

It is NOT easy. In fact, it's d@mn hard. Every single day, I make very deliberate and conscious decisions about every single thing I eat. I record everything - if I don't I'm only lying to myself, and what's the point of that? Not recording it doesn't mean I didn't eat it. Much like Veronica, I visualize the consequences of my eating choices all the time. "If I eat *that*, I'll have pleasure for 5 minutes, but will expend an hour on the treadmill to burn it off. Hhhmm, is it worth it?" Sometimes, yes, it IS worth it. Other times, no, that scoop of ice cream is not worth the effort required to burn it off and suddenly I just don't want it anymore.

Your mother, your ex, your car accident, your school schedule... At the point at which you are deciding "eat this or not?", none of those people/things are standing these beside you making you DO anything. It's just you and you alone. You have only yourself to fall back on. You have only yourself to be accountable to right at that moment. If losing weight, or eating more healthily is something that is important to you, you must find it *within yourself* to make the appropriate decision at that moment.

Making time for exercise is the same way. You must choose to prioritize it in your life. You have to be doing it for yourself, not because someone else wants you to, or cracks the whip for you.

It's very very very hard for me to drag my tired butt out of bed at 5 or 5:30 every morning to get my workouts in. But my life is such that that is the only time I have for it. I've decided my health and well-being are important enough to me that I'm prioritizing it. I'm prioritizing ME.

Sure, my yard looks like crap, and I should clean the bathroom more often than I do, and I really need to organize my home office, and I have a stack of mail that needs to be attended to... But something had to give, and I decided that those are things that I had to sacrifice in order to prioritize ME.
Because I'm worth it, dang it.

You need to decide that you are worth it. It makes every decision afterwards so much simpler.

I'm worth it.

YOU are worth it. Believe in yourself.

If we were sitting together on my sofa right now, I'd give you a big huge hug.

Susan

[channlluv]

Can we make that a group hug?

As one who has struggled with weight since childhood, and today am 100+ lbs overweight, I know very well what you're going through, too. It's a daily series of decisions. Some days I do better than others.

Since I found cycling, I have such a brighter view of myself, I can't even tell you. I have a better body image now than I did when I was 25 and my then-husband was asking me daily how much I weighed...over 150? Bad girl. No dessert for you. I'm not kidding. I understand about the abusive boyfriend.

It's been a really long road, I have to tell you. If only I'd been on wheels the whole time.

I'm checking in on the weight loss a day early because I'm traveling to Florida today and may not have Internet access tomorrow...


241!!!

Roxy

[jobob]

Oh dear, I've fallen way behind on all this. You'd best count me out for the time being. :o

BTW, I've enjoyed all the posts from the last couple of weeks.

Here's a group hug:

http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/grouphugg.gif (http://www.millan.net)

Best wishes on your goals!

Cheers, - Jo.

[minn]

Susan, your post was incredible. Thank you for sharing your insight. Perfect example of why online forums are wonderful- great words can reach more people!

Weighed in today- 133.5 Will have to be extra conscious of what I eat as I travel home for a holiday (and not just any holiday, one filled with TONS of easter candy). :(

[Mistie]

146 lbs! Back down this week.

[txred9876]

258.8!

Finally at the 25 pound loss mark!!

Tina

[Aggie_Ama]

Polly- There is a lot of excellent advice here. Try taking it bite by bite. Is there something you can cut out? Maybe cokes or sweets? My dad was told by the doc he was borderline diabetic he cut out his Dr. Pepper habit and poof lost 20 lbs. Some of us it isn't so easy but maybe you have a vice like that?

TXRed- Congrats!

Weekly weight: 140.5 but I feel heavier. These days are weird.

[sundial]

175.8 :)

[sundial]

Susan, your words are very inspiring. Thank you for your heartfelt words of wisdom and guidance.

[Blueberry]

Back to 221 this week. I'm OK with that. The week one starts a new job is perhaps not the best time to try to cut back drastically. Next week, I focus more. At least I didn't lose ground.

CA

[tulip]

129. Down one. One down.

[skinimini]

153 :D

It actually was a little south of 153, but since I don't have a digital scale, It's hard to know the exact amount. I'm surprised I'm down this week, since I had a business trip the first part of the week--I usually gain a little weight when I travel.

[Susan Otcenas]

132 for me today. :)

Roxy - Group hug! Congrats on your steady progress.

txred - Fantastic! Crossing those milestones is very meaningful and motivational, eh?

CA - Best of luck with your new job. How exciting!

Seems like everyone is doing well and staying positive this week. I love spring, because it's so energizing. Makes me want spend more time outside running and riding my bike.

Susan

[AnnieBikes]

Susan,

You are positively awesome. Your post to Polly was SPOT on and applies to each and every one of us. Thank you for your time and insight on this issue. I love this forum and though I do not post very often, I read it every single day.

As for me, I have had my 18 month old granddaughter here all week and I am up a pound, to 133! :( Ah well, no outdoor riding in three weeks has taken its toll on me.

Now, on to the food diary.

Thanks again for all you do for us, Susan.

[five one]

Susan,

You are positively awesome. Your post to Polly was SPOT on and applies to each and every one of us. Thank you for your time and insight on this issue. I love this forum and though I do not post very often, I read it every single day.

+1 the above.

This has not been my best week food/exercise-wise. Every few years I have really bad allergies in the spring. This seems to be that year. I don't know what's floating around out there, but my eyes and sinuses are suffering. To sleep, I've been taking benedryl. When the alarm goes off at 4:30 am :eek:, I'm still too drugged to force my sorry a$$ out of bed to work out. It doesn't seem to matter how early in the evening I take the meds. Last night I skipped it and was able to get up and did my weights in the cold garage. Yay me :D. A new day, a new start. But I completely forgot to weigh myself. I'm sure my subconscious mind was at work here. I didn't want to know. I'll report in tomorrow.

I normally eat well. But because I'm short, 5'1", I really need to be more careful with portion size. It's too easy eat the same amount of food that my 5'11" DH eats. He can afford the calories, I can't. I do well all day at work. I bring breakfast, lunch, and snacks with me. All healthy food, portions measured.

My problem begins when I get home at 6 pm. That's when mindless grazing starts. I know I'm doing it, but I seem to make the choice to keep doing it. None of it is "bad" food either, but I don't need to be eating extra calories right before sitting down to eat dinner.

So Susan, your message to Polly hit home with me, too. I thought about it last night as I went into the kitchen. I made a cup of tea, sliced a small apple into thin pieces, and slowing ate that during dinner prep. It seemed to work, so I'll continue and see what happens weight-wise in the next few weeks.

It's really heartening to see that many of you are doing well and slowly taking the weight off. You are all very inspiring and I hope I am able to join your ranks soon. Keep up the great work!

Thanks for listening.

[Over50Newbie]

138.6 - That is just where I want to be. :)

Happy Easter to those that celebrate it!

Lynette

[kjay]

Same as last week (181). Had an MRI, which shows arthritis in lower spine, but I will continue to strengthen my back muscles and core (and will NOT give up biking). :-)

[Jones]

190.8:confused:

I have never charted my weight loss before and it is a great tool. I am finally starting to see that no matter how I try I will not lose the two pounds a week that I want.

[lauraelmore1033]

260.8.

grrrrrr.

[sundial]

I am finally starting to see that no matter how I try I will not lose the two pounds a week that I want.

Try an obtainable goal--say 1/2 lb a week. That will keep you encouraged and it won't set you up for failure. :)

[Jones]

Try an obtainable goal--say 1/2 lb a week. That will keep you encouraged and it won't set you up for failure. :)

Thanks sundail:). I am really trying not to look at the big picture and just keep focusing on this meal, this choice, this day but when my mind wanders and I think about having to diet for more than a year it is a little discouraging, which is why I was trying for two pounds a week. Next weight loss thread I will set my goal at what ever weight loss I achieve this time.

[Susan Otcenas]

Thanks sundail:). I am really trying not to look at the big picture and just keep focusing on this meal, this choice, this day but when my mind wanders and I think about having to diet for more than a year it is a little discouraging, which is why I was trying for two pounds a week. Next weight loss thread I will set my goal at what ever weight loss I achieve this time.

Jones, What might help is to not think about it as "dieting". Maybe just think of it as a different way of eating.

I think that many people successfully diet, only to regain alot of weight, because when the goal is reached, all the good eating habits go out the window (That for sure describes me the first time around... :o ). Instead, this time I'm focusing on a whole new way of eating, so that I can *maintain* this weight loss for the rest of my life. For me, losing weight is the "easy" part; maintaining all these healthy habits, on the other hand, will be a lifelong effort.

Susan

[polly4711]

Ladies, women, fellow TE-ers....

It has taken me this long to replay to Susan's words in addition to others because I have been completely blown away. Thank you for all of your kinds words, thoughts and inputs. I am going to try to do this.... all for me!!! it is about me being healthy and making the right decision.

You women have been here for me and for so many others daily. I seriously wouldn't know what to do without you all. I seriously can't begin to let you know how much it means to me to know that you are here for me know matter what.

I seriously don't know how to express my self more clearly besides a thank you.

I hope to see better numbers after this pep-talk.

(Right now... it's 160.4)

Love to you all...:o

[Laterider21958]

No change this week. 151.14

[five one]

137.6 for me.

[Veronica]

Bummer, I'm 153 this week, up a pound from last week.

Tucker Cat is doing well, he's at 15.94. Yay Tucker! He's a much happier boy too I think - lots more energy now that he's back to his carnivore ways.

Veronica

[Possegal]

YAY Tucker cat for breaking the 16 lb hurdle. :-) I remember once before Bailey got sick we were at the vet and the scale kept moving between 15.9 and 16.1. I said to the tech, he's worked so hard for this, call it 15.9! :)

Sorry for the delay ladies. I was out of town. Went to Philly to ride with my sister. We're doing a charity ride there next Sunday - Girls with Gears, it benefits a women's heart health charity. It is our late mother's bday and she died of vascular disease, so we felt it was a nice way to honor her. The store had a 20 mile training ride so I went up to ride it with her. We ended up riding it alone but we had a blast. Then I kept telling her how my Garmin said we burned 958 calories. ;) Then I kept rounding up. By Friday night, it was 2100 calories. :) Then we spent Friday watching some amazing Irish dancing. Our niece is an instructor and this year, for the first time ever, the World Irish Dance Championships were held in the US in Philly. We had fun and actually I think I ate a lot less because we were so active (though did have a few Irish beers that I wouldn't have had at home).

I'll weigh in tomorrow. But here is the updated chart. Congrats to all who are chipping away at those numbers. Phenomenal and so inspiring!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pun9UgArTpm_7PeY5pbsKDg

[Lori81295]

149...its tuff being a yo-yo

[polly4711]

160.4

[jesvetmed]

168.8. Hopefully back on a roll. Although after two nights of eating out / socializing, I've got some serious work to do now!

[solobiker]

I am back up...151:( I am pretty frustrated. I have been trying pretty hard. I don't want to give up on my goal because I should be able to obtain it. It just gets discouraging sometimes. Okay...I just needed to vent. Thanks for listening.

[reddDesign]

ahhh this thread will be perfect.

i don't like talking weight with my roomie or mom since they both just complain and don't do anything about it.

anyway...i'm 5'4" ish, weight this morning after my ride was 147.6 down from 150ish last week.

Goal is around 135, where I was in high school (i'm 22 now). Really the goal isn't that important, it's more like just getting back in shape, and being able to do the 50+ miles a day I used to do.

When I remember I keep track of calories, weight and exercise on my ipod touch...lose it is a great little app.

[SAMbike]

123.3

I'm going to save Susan's post on my desktop so that I can read and re-read - incredibly well said and inspirational - thank you, sincerely.

[Possegal]

reddDesign - did you want to be added to the chart? If so - a weight to start and a goal for May 1st is all we need. :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pun9UgArTpm_7PeY5pbsKDg

[reddDesign]

ah, a chart!

sure, add me to it :)

goal would be 135 by May 1st then.

[Susan Otcenas]

redd - Are you sure? 135 would be 13 pounds in 18 days, which would require a calorie DEFICIT of more than 2500 calories a day.

One of the things we talk about alot on this thread is setting realistic and attainable goals - breaking it down into little chunks so that we can celebrate each small success as it comes along.

Far be it for me to tell you what to shoot for, but I fear you might be setting yourself up for disappointment if you don't reassess your short-term target.

Finally - Welcome to the thread! I think you'll find it a supportive bunch of women.

Susan

[reddDesign]

oh wait may 1st...duh. haha i'm not awake yet...keep forgetting it's april and school is almost over.

147 now...the rate i'm at now i think i could get to 142 by then, once the weather is a tiny bit warmer i'm back to the longer rides.

[GLC1968]

Wow, I totally came here to tell you guys that I didn't weigh this past week and that I was going to bow out for the rest of this challenge, but then I read Susan's post.
I credit her with inspiring me to get my lazy butt back on my bike and commute a couple of days a week when it seems so HARD (it's really not). Now am I going to have to credit her with inspiring me to get back at this? I think so!

I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I'm the heaviest I've ever been and I've pretty much been maintaining my current weight since we moved here to Oregon. I can look back and see all the places that I've let life derail my weight loss efforts, but the key is that I LET it happen. Life didn't do it to me...I let it get in the way.

Now, being realistic...I just can't put my weight loss efforts first right now. That doesn't mean that I can't make better choices every single time I put something in my mouth though. And while I cannot spare the 550+ minutes of vigorous exercise a week that I know it takes for me to lose at my top speed, that doesn't mean that I can't do better than I am doing right now.

I do have one small medical issue that I believe is hindering my efforts to lose weight. Ever since I started this 'thing', I've gained weight...slowly and steadily...despite many attempts to do something about it (and despite extended stretches where I was biking well more than 250 miles a week). I've been talking about taking care of this issue for a year now...it's time I did something about it.

Anyway, I just wanted to thank you all again...you have once more inspired me to keep fighting the good fight. :)

(oh, and Susan, your bathroom looked plenty clean to me! :p)

[txred9876]

Wow, I totally came here to tell you guys that I didn't weigh this past week and that I was going to bow out for the rest of this challenge, but then I read Susan's post.
I credit her with inspiring me to get my lazy butt back on my bike and commute a couple of days a week when it seems so HARD (it's really not). Now am I going to have to credit her with inspiring me to get back at this? I think so!

I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I'm the heaviest I've ever been and I've pretty much been maintaining my current weight since we moved here to Oregon. I can look back and see all the places that I've let life derail my weight loss efforts, but the key is that I LET it happen. Life didn't do it to me...I let it get in the way.

Now, being realistic...I just can't put my weight loss efforts first right now. That doesn't mean that I can't make better choices every single time I put something in my mouth though. And while I cannot spare the 550+ minutes of vigorous exercise a week that I know it takes for me to lose at my top speed, that doesn't mean that I can't do better than I am doing right now.

I do have one small medical issue that I believe is hindering my efforts to lose weight. Ever since I started this 'thing', I've gained weight...slowly and steadily...despite many attempts to do something about it (and despite extended stretches where I was biking well more than 250 miles a week). I've been talking about taking care of this issue for a year now...it's time I did something about it.

Anyway, I just wanted to thank you all again...you have once more inspired me to keep fighting the good fight. :)

(oh, and Susan, your bathroom looked plenty clean to me! :p)


I know the feeling..... I am on 3 meds that caused weight gain. Slowly it is coming down.

tina

[Laterider21958]

I feel like yo-yo - 153.6 :rolleyes: Going to try a week without consuming any bread. That's my downfall I think. Have been going for daily 5 km walks before breakfast. It's good to see that lots of participants are having a good outcome from this challenge.

[Veronica]

Tucker Cat - 15.875. His weight loss is slowing down. I don't think he'll make it to 15, but that was just a guess anyway. He's a much happier kitty I think. He was always pretty quick when he wanted to be, but now he's a real escape artist. :D

151 for me, down two pounds from last week.

Veronica

[Susan Otcenas]

131.0

Headin' out for a quick 30 minute run before work. It was pouring rain all night, but it's just stopped. Yay! I wasn't looking forward to running in the rain. :)

Susan

[skinimini]

152 today. Yeah! :D After being at a plateu for three months, I had no idea that this amount of weight would come off in a short period of time. I need to hold steady for the next couple of weeks, because I'm traveling almost the entire month of May.

[channlluv]

242

Sigh. Been fighting brochitis all week. Just a couple of 1/2 mile slow walks around the block for exercise. I'll be back on it next week, though.

roxy

[maillotpois]

187 - in spite of the fried twinkie at Santa Cruz beach Boardwalk.... :D

[lauraelmore1033]

256.2. 20 pounds total lost since january. Yay. I guess. I don't really look any different and everything is sliding south in an alarming way--flying squirrel arms, for one thing--gross. I'm trying really hard to turn this into something negative, aren't I? but I've shrunk enough that I need new clothes and I'm feeling so much faster on the bike that I've moved up to a faster training group. Yay dammitt.

[Possegal]

Sarah - 187 or 177? Just checking

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pun9UgArTpm_7PeY5pbsKDg

[Karma007]

147 :( . I've kind of used the accident as an excuse to overindulge. I will continue to do so for another day, then I'll have to be very carefull with what I eat, since my excercise is limited right now.

[Over50Newbie]

138.2 - at least it is in the right direction.

Slow and steady wins the race!

Lynette

[Mistie]

144.5....what?! I haven't seen that since 2005! Thanks for the encouragement girls (and thanks to Dr. Chitnavis for his continued enthusiasm for blood work and lectures).
Happy weekend ladies!

[maillotpois]

Sarah - 187 or 177? Just checking

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pun9UgArTpm_7PeY5pbsKDg

Oh my lord - duh. No the twinkie did not make me gain 10 lbs. :rolleyes: 177.

Thanks.

[Jones]

190.0. With what I ate this week I am thrilled with this number.

[Possegal]

Oh my lord - duh. No the twinkie did not make me gain 10 lbs. :rolleyes: 177.

Thanks.

I was thinking that better have been one really great twinkie! :)

[ASammy1]

219 this week-I curse Aunt Flo.

[kjay]

Stuck at 181. For over 10 years, I've been battling my weight problem, and I believe I've finally found a way to succeed. During my annual gyno exam, I was told about a program that has a high success rate, and I will begin that program on April 28. It's available only in my locality, but I will report my success in the next challenge. I am thrilled that there's something that really works — we'll see for sure as time goes on. Those of you who have been on this challenging road for years and years are sure to understand my excitement.

[five one]

137.4. I think my body just likes 137. Doesn't seem to matter what I eat, or how much or little. Nor does it seem to matter how much or little I work out or what kind of workout it is. Always 137 point something. With the amount of muscle I have (admittedly why I weight heavy for my height), you'd think I'd be a freakin' calorie burning machine. Sigh... :(

I think it may be time to go in and get my fat/lean percentage tested again. It will either make me feel okay about what the 137 is made up of, or force me to make some more serious changes in my lifestyle.

Anyway, cheers to all of you. Whether you're up or down this week, I salute you. Keep at it.

[AnnieBikes]

132.5 I have had a bad week (cold and bronchitis). Anyway, down .5 :)

[gnat23]

136. Looks like no weight loss for me at all this entire challenge. Grr.

-- gnat!

[txred9876]

256.2. 20 pounds total lost since january. Yay. I guess. I don't really look any different and everything is sliding south in an alarming way--flying squirrel arms, for one thing--gross. I'm trying really hard to turn this into something negative, aren't I? but I've shrunk enough that I need new clothes and I'm feeling so much faster on the bike that I've moved up to a faster training group. Yay dammitt.

Congrats on both accounts!

When I went to my oncologist this week he kind of put it in perspective.... it does not matter what the scale says as long as you are getting healthier!

Tina

[txred9876]

258.8

I think its a no change week for me....or pretty close. I didn't work out as much this week either!

tina

[Aggie_Ama]

140.

I haven't worked out due to starting a new job that has me tired! But I haven't been eating a ton so there you go?

[GLC1968]

170.9 Not bad considering my long work hours and extremely short workOUT hours. ;)

[Blueberry]

223.0.

I know. I'm moving the wrong direction. The good news is I know why, and I'm working on it.

CA

[sundial]

176.6

I'm riding daily and.....gaining weight?? :mad:

[minn]

134...

I made a no-eating out pact with my roommate for this week. :) Hopefully that will help!

[jesvetmed]

168.2 at the last weigh in. What SLOW movement! Oh well, that's how it goes sometimes.

[Lori81295]

148.3

[jobob]

Hi everyone, long time no see!

I checked the scale this morning and somehow I managed to lose a couple of pounds over the past few weeks despite my complete lack of activity. :o

I've been eating OK, 3 square meals, even the occasional ice cream, and Tim-Tams from AU courtesy of Trekhawk :D, but I fill up quick and just haven't been downing the mass quantities like I used to do. Eh, I'll probably get over that soon enough.

So I'm down to 156, woo-woo.

[Possegal]

I had my first good week for this session. :) I'm not expecting it all to stay though. I did do better (not as good as I could, but better) with my eating. I also did a lot better with my exercise, abs class at the work gym, spinning, run/walk on 4 days. But I also did a hilly 40 mile charity ride yesterday with my sister and brother in law, so I'm thinking some of the 2.6 that came off, is actually water loss from the ride and lack of much eating from the ride. :) But I'm going to try and challenge myself to make lot of good choices this week and see if I can manage to keep that and add a bit to it.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pun9UgArTpm_7PeY5pbsKDg

[reddDesign]

147 this morning...haven't been on a ride since last weds :( and almost done with the monthly uhggg so should be easier now.

no ride today, shoulder is killing from being on the computer all day, tomorrow is a 14hr workday, and weds it's supposed to rain :(

[jesvetmed]

Whoa... looking at the chart, 6 weeks have gone by!? :confused:
How did that happen? And I haven't really lost any weight.
My "there's always next week" attitude isn't working out so well.

[Carolina Girl]

Since my last post on 4/3 or so, I've gone from 163 to 158.8.;) Had two weeks in there where I barely lost a pound then at WW yesterday I showed a 4.4 lb. loss! Crazy, but I'll take it!

[polly4711]

back to 162.4.... man... i gotta do this... I need to read susan's advice again...

[sundial]

....but I just had to post my new weight loss. Down 2 pounds!

174.6

Yipeeee!!!! :D

[Mistie]

147....Kat's birthday and cake was served.......

[txred9876]

....but I just had to post my new weight loss. Down 2 pounds!

174.6

Yipeeee!!!! :D

WTG!!!! EVERY POUND LOST IS A WONDERFUL THING!
TINA

[Blueberry]

223 for me this week. I've been behaving very well, and have exercised every day. It's just gonna take a little time to undo the damage I did when I was off the wagon, I expect.

CA

[skinimini]

150 Down two lbs!

My jaw almost hit the floor! :D After a week of being sick, no exercising, and generally feeling sluggish and miserable, this was quite a surprise. My total weight loss since Feb 2008 is now 70 lbs. My official WW goal is only 10 lbs away.

This will be my last weigh-in on this go-round. Two upcoming long business trips and a vacation to Peru will have me away from home for most of May. I just hope I can maintain during that time.

If you decide to continue the weigh-in thread for May and June, count me in with a goal of 145.

[txred9876]

257.2!


Down 1.6 pounds this week and they only thing I did different was eat more and exercise more......

I rode a total of 69 miles from last sat-thurs.

Tina

[txred9876]

150 Down two lbs!

My jaw almost hit the floor! :D After a week of being sick, no exercising, and generally feeling sluggish and miserable, this was quite a surprise. My total weight loss since Feb 2008 is now 70 lbs. My official WW goal is only 10 lbs away.

This will be my last weigh-in on this go-round. Two upcoming long business trips and a vacation to Peru will have me away from home for most of May. I just hope I can maintain during that time.

If you decide to continue the weigh-in thread for May and June, count me in with a goal of 145.



That is wonderful amount of weight loss and shows some hope for those of us that need to lose a large amount.

tina

[skinimini]

Tina, thank you for the kind words. :) It may be a cliche, but I've truly made a lifestyle change. This journey has never been easy and I expect there will be many times that I'll struggle with making the right choices. I'm so much healthier now.

[Possegal]

Updates rolling in..
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pun9UgArTpm_7PeY5pbsKDg

And yes we will be doing another 8 week round of this when this one is done. :)

[Over50Newbie]

Exactly the same... 138.2

*sigh*

Lynette

[Veronica]

151 again for me. My trainer measured me this week. In four weeks I've gone from 26% body fat to 22.5% - lost 6 pounds of fat, but gained a pound of muscle. My skinny jeans are beginning to not fit. :D They are too loose and I have to keep hiking them up.

Tucker Cat lost another ounce - 15.81 for him.

Veronica

[AnnieBikes]

skinimini...awesome. I was sick this week, too, have been for two weeks. ...no exercise, no biking, no nothing. I am going to try to do a metric at Burnsville NC tomorrow. We will see how that goes! I was training well before I got sick on Easter, so it isn't like I am starting out with NO base miles. I am looking forward to getting back on the bike. This was the virus from *%&#!

Down, though, for me. to....drumroll...130.5.

It is embarrassing to weigh 6 more pounds than the DH! But the 15 pounds I have put on since I was married definitely make me feel worse. I can already tell a difference in how I feel, so that is good!

This forum has been so incredibly motivating for me. Thanks to you ALL!

Keep up your exercise, smaller food portions, and resist one temptation every day. It works!!!

:):):)

[five one]

137.0 this morning.

The plan in the next two months is to pay closer attention to the protein/carb/fat ratio. I've been tracking calories (sorta), but I'm sure I'm not eating enough protein. Time to tweak things and see if that will make a difference.

[Susan Otcenas]

131.5

[Jones]

186.8.

[lauraelmore1033]

254.6

[Aggie_Ama]

142.

Been that kind of week. I seem to be in another maintenance zone. Of course the rough week made it impossible to workout. My doctor is strongly encouraging because my meds make me drowsy. I am starting to feel better about losing Maggie so this weekend we are going mountain biking, it is start. :cool:

[channlluv]

244

No excuses. Just sick, not exercising, and making not-the-smartest food choices.

Roxy

[Laterider21958]

151.6 lbs - still working on it. Been a bit slack this week. :o

[jesvetmed]

167.2. Finally... downward!

[Lori81295]

148.2

[Possegal]

Sorry for the delay on updates. I should say I was out exercising in the summer weather. Instead I was in bed nursing the Spring allergies. :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pun9UgArTpm_7PeY5pbsKDg

[GLC1968]

170.3 for me.

I can barely move today. WAAAAYYY too much farm work. Everything hurts. Can I count this as my workout for the weekend?

[SAMbike]

118! After getting out and riding and exercising hard for 3 days straight - what a difference. Ok, I'm sure I'm somewhat dehydrated and will work on rehydrating today... but it was actually nice to look at the scale this morning and so thought I'd report it :)

[Susan Otcenas]

Wow, check out the chart. Together, we've lost a combined 85 pounds since March 1st! Way to go, ladies. Also, special shout outs to Jones & lauraelmore who have both lost more than 10 pounds. WooHoo! And props to skinimini for making her goal so early.

Everyone is doing great!!

Susan

[Jones]

Thanks:). All the support from TE really helped.

[Susan Otcenas]

Can I count this as my workout for the weekend?

YES!! I'm *always* more sore after yardwork than I am after running, riding or swimming. My last two Sunday afternoons have been spent shoveling dirt (we're putting in a walkway in front of our house) and believe you me - that's a workout! I was whipped by the end of the day.

[polly4711]

I'm so proud of you all... I have decided to join weight watchers online. I'm really excited.... any hints for how to work this whole thing out?

[Susan Otcenas]

Polly - there's an ongoing WW thread here. http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=26972
Lots of good stuff there! Read through it, then post your questions. Everyone was very helpful on the thread when I joined WW last year.

I credit WW with keeping me on the straight and narrow. Some people chafe under the structure, but it works for me.

[polly4711]

I'm reallly loving this WW thing online... I love the points.. not calories. I also like how you can put in recepies thus encouraging you to eat at home.

It has really caused me to take a step back and think more abou tidfferent options to be full...

[Veronica]

Tucker Cat is at 15.625 pounds.

I stayed at 151. I'm okay with that. My skinny jeans are too big and require a belt to stay put now. :p


Veronica

[txred9876]

255.4

When I started posting to this weighloss thread I was not sure what to put down for a goal because I have not put a time frame on any so far. Even though I am not at the 250 mark I have now lost a total of 2-3 sizes and 28.6 lbs.This has been in about 11 weeks time.

Tina

[Susan Otcenas]

131.5 for me again. I'm good with that. The truth is, with my training ramped up as much as it has for upcoming triathlons, I've been eating more in a maintenance mode than in a reducing mode. When I'm hungry, I need to eat or I can't train effectively. I still need to drop a few pounds of fat off my stomach and thighs, but I think that with the continued tri training, this is going to happen even if I don't drop any more weight on the scale.

I'll still keep trying, though. My WW goal is tantalizingly close @ 130#, and I really want to achieve that at some point.

Susan

[Triskeliongirl]

Susan, you have done so well and look fantastic now!

I am also a WW lifetime member from way back (even though I don't eat that way anymore due to my impaired glucose tolerance that I've discussed before). Maybe at this point you could raise your WW goal so you can stop paying, but keep going to meetings for the accountablity and support which I think you have found helpful thus far.

If your plan is to just keep eating and exercising the way you are, then if your weight drops that's great, but then you don't have to waste money paying for the meetings. I think you are at a point where your problem areas will firm up over time, possibly even without your weight changing a lot as you work out more and shift more weight from fat stores to muscle (or even to glycogen stores in prep for your long rides, which can put on water weight but not fat).

I too am at a point where I would like to lose a little more weight, but there are also limits that I won't go below to do it. So, what I am now doing is eating ~1250 cal on days I don't bike to work, ~1450 on days that I do, and ~1650 on days I do long rides. I track everything, but rather than eating to fill an allowance, I try to choose foods that will let me feel satiated within my target range, and only eat when hungry. On days I don't bike I feel I don't need an afternoon snack, but if I have to ride home then I allow it because I get really hungry and feel I need it to get home. At dinner, I will allow treats, but not all in the same meal. That means I will have *either* beer/wine, or desert, or a large serving, but not all 3 in the same meal. By rotating these things I don't feel deprived. I use days I take long rides to feel a little more relaxed in my eating. My plan is to keep doing this, and weigh whatever my weight stabilizes at.

[Susan Otcenas]

I think you are at a point where your problem areas will firm up over time, possibly even without your weight changing a lot as you work out more and shift more weight from fat stores to muscle .

That's what I'm hoping for. Sad to say, I'm not 25 anymore. Even though I've lost alot of fat, the surrounding skin hasn't shrunk up/toned up much along with the weight loss. I know the skin will shrink up slowly over time, but I think I may never have the "tight" look I'd like to achieve. MY almost-40-year-old skin just doesn't have the elasticity it once did. :(

However, I *am* discovering that I seem to be capable of developing very nice looking abdominal muscles. I've always joked about wanting "six pack abs" and I now think I can maybe make that happen. I'm seeing very positive results from abdominal work I'm doing, and as the weight has come off my middle the results are becoming more noticeable.

Trisk, it sounds like you've worked out a very doable way of eating for life, which to me is the whole goal of WW. It's not only about losing weight (though we need to do that first.) It's about learning a way to eat for life that allows us to be fit, healthy & satisfied.

Susan

[Triskeliongirl]

Susan, your comments are interesting. You will see your skin firm up over time. I went from 175 to 140, and have maintained now for 2 years. And even though my weight hasn't changed during maintenance, I have slowly but surely seen a return of my skin tone (I even bought some bikinis last summer and think I look good in them, something I never thougt my 51 year old, had 2 children and was formerly overweight, body would be able to wear).

I go back and forth with the tracking. When I don't track, I find my weight goes up a little, but I have a range. When I get to the high end of the range I track and it goes back down. I am now thinking to maybe always track, so rather than gaining and losing and gaining the same couple of pounds over and over again, I might even be able to go lower. I just got a new program that syncs between my palm treo and desk top, making it really easy to enter things. And it tracks exercise as well as food.

[kjay]

I won't be completing this, so just ignore my name. I've not been able to lose weight "by myself," so am beginning a medically supported program. I'm looking forward to seeing results for once and for all. Good luck to all the gals here.

[txred9876]

you ladies are doing great!!

I know things have changed as far as inches go. I even had the pharmacist ask me if I had lost weight!!! Slowly but surely it will come off (I keep telling myself that as I drive many miles on my bike weekly!)
Tina

[lauraelmore1033]

254.2. Im just thankful I didn't gain. I'm having a hard time figuring out how to eat now that I'm increasing my mileage. I thought the formula of 100 extra calories per hour of exercise worked well over the winter when I was only averaging 1-2 hours at a time, but now that it is 2-5 hours, it isn't anywhere close to cutting it.

[Veronica]

Bear in mind everyone is different. I work out on average 90 minutes to 2 hours six days a week. I eat 1500 calories a day while working out that much.

When I go for a longer ride 3+ hours, I will increase my calorie intake only by what I eat while on the ride about 100 calories per hour of riding. But only if I'm out 3 or more hours.

Veronica

[jobob]

I stayed at 151. I'm okay with that. My skinny jeans are too big and require a belt to stay put now. :p


Woo-hoo, V that's fabulous! Yeah, it's not all about the weight.

I haven't been weighing myself lately, so I've been pretty much out of this challenge. Eh, I'll deal with this stuff later.

(as I have a bagel with Nutella for breakfast :o :D )

[Possegal]

Adding in the updates.

I will be posting over the weekend or start of next week to see who wants to join in for the next 8 weeks. :) So look for the May/June thread soon!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pun9UgArTpm_7PeY5pbsKDg

[channlluv]

245

Okay, so last Monday, after having ridden 15 miles on Saturday and another 15 on Sunday, I weighed 240. I couldn't believe it. That's the lowest I've been in, I'm not kidding, since longer than I can remember. I think I was in the 230s when my daughter was in Kindergarten. She's 11 now.

So there it was, 240, on Monday, and again on Tuesday. Wow!

And then I got cocky. Or stupid. Or something, and I ate bagels (two) on Wednesday - birthday breakfast at work - and then this absolutely lucious chocolate cake that they had at lunch, and then after my night job, I was hungry, so I stopped and got a chicken sandwich at Jack in the Box...stupidstupidstupid...oh, and there was the London broil I made for lunch, with sauteed mushrooms...stupidstupidstupd...so Thursday I was back up to 246. I figured it was all water weight. At least that's what I told myself.

I went for a 15 mile ride yesterday and a one-mile walk around the neighborhood, but this morning, weigh-in day, I'm back at 245. Same as where I started March 1. But for two days, it felt really good, and now I'm wondering why I sabotaged myself, because that's exactly what I did.

I need to get back on my No Fast Food plan. Fast food does not exist for me after Wednesday.

Roxy

[lauraelmore1033]

Bear in mind everyone is different. I work out on average 90 minutes to 2 hours six days a week. I eat 1500 calories a day while working out that much.

When I go for a longer ride 3+ hours, I will increase my calorie intake only by what I eat while on the ride about 100 calories per hour of riding. But only if I'm out 3 or more hours.

Veronica

yeah, I've tried to go that low, but it makes me a very unhappy person and doesn't really result in increased weight loss. Sometimes after a long ride (50+ miles) my whole body will ache or I will feel nauseated until I eat more. Plus, I can't keep up with the faster training group on a hilly ride unless I eat more than 100 calories in an hour.

[Jones]

185.6. Thank you to everyone here you have all been an inspiration to me. I look forward to the next weight loss challenge.

[Karma007]

Everyone here is awesome! I'm at 143. I have new motivation, so the #'s should start improving soon. I'm getting all wild and crazy and hitting the gym before I have a beer tonight (vs just not going). Wish my bike would be back from the shop; I'm ready for a good long ride...

[Over50Newbie]

So, my final weight is 138.2

And I agree with Susan. I am almost 55 years old and I am trying to get to 134. My body seems to be happy at 138.

I am not givng up. I will sign up for the next challenge with a weight goal of 134, but if it doesn't happen, it doesn't happen.

I am in the process of training for a century bike ride on June 14th. Sometimes I just need to eat more to sustain my longer training rides. It is a funny balance between eating to train, eating because you are hungry, and eating just for the sake of eating.

When you are trying to lose weight, you want to be a little hungry each day, but you also can't be too hungry or you feel lousy on your bike. I am still trying to find the correct balance.

But, congratulations to everyone that took part in this challenge. See you again next month!

And, once again, thank you PosseGal for being the keeper of the chart.

I, for one, really appreciate it.

Lynette

[AnnieBikes]

I am at 132.5. I know that during the time I was sick that I ate way less, just had NO appetite but after that!!! ooops...Still, I am happy and will continue to do this because the support here is really highly motivating and I must admit that I definitely think twice about eating something now, knowing I have to "report" at the end of the week!

I have only ridden once in three weeks due to illness so hope that I can get back on target now that I am back on the bike...and it is raining today, tomorrow, and maybe Monday. :mad: I did go spin this morning, though! Good girl!!! ;)

[Laterider21958]

150.9 lb this weigh in. Can't attribute this minor loss to good health though. Will definitely go on to the next challenge with the same goal in mind. Have been unwell this week and had blood tests to check out overall health. Apparently body iron stores are very low. Being a menopausal vegetarian is taking it's toll. Oh well.... on to the next challenge. ;)

[sundial]

175.4

I'd like to do the next challenge. :) This is kinda fun!

PosseGal, thank you for providing the chart. It's nice to see our progress at a glance.

[maillotpois]

So I completely fell off this challenge. sorry. :o I would suspect I remained the same the entire time - it's been a bit nutty few weeks for sure. I will continue to check in and see your progress and draw inspiration from you guys!

[minn]

131.5

[Possegal]

Glad to keep the chart for folks. Just need to get myself more dedicated to what I really need to do. I need to make a lot better choices and get myself more active. But lately been wrestling with some personal demons. Just have to get that in check. :-)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pun9UgArTpm_7PeY5pbsKDg

I'll get a post going this week for folks to sign up for the next 8 weeks. And I'll dedicate myself to being more serious about this next 8 weeks. I need to do this for me, I need to feel better about things in my life right now!

[sundial]

So I completely fell off this challenge. sorry. :o I would suspect I remained the same the entire time - it's been a bit nutty few weeks for sure. I will continue to check in and see your progress and draw inspiration from you guys!

Sarah, anyone who climbs 10,000 ft + has my utmost respect. Don't be so hard on yourself! I know when you are ready you will do better than expected. (((((Sarah)))))

[sundial]

I need to do this for me, I need to feel better about things in my life right now!

Sending you a big hug too! (((((Possegal)))))

[GLC1968]

And I'll dedicate myself to being more serious about this next 8 weeks. I need to do this for me, I need to feel better about things in my life right now!

Ditto.

Put me down for a final weight of 170.1. I was really hoping to break into a lower decade, but no go.

The good news is that my H has finally agreed to the big 'V' if I make the appointment for him...so that means I can get rid of this IUD. Honestly, I blame it for the past 3.5 years of nothing but gaining despite some serious training (prior to our move) and good eating habits. While I may not be eating well enough to drop massive amounts of weight in a week, there is no way possible that I should have gained like this during this period when I was easily maintaining just prior. Anyway, I'm not making excuses because I'm not giving up. I AM looking to tip the scales (no pun intended) in my favor in the coming months. Either way, losing weight has to be MY choice and as a result of MY effort. I recognize that. No other way around it, right?! :D

[sundial]

While I may not be eating well enough to drop massive amounts of weight in a week, there is no way possible that I should have gained like this during this period when I was easily maintaining just prior.

GLC, I don't know what your age is but you may be going through that crazy weight gain when you're peri-menopausal. It happened to me. I actually lost weight during Christmas on a diet and continued to eat the same way until BAM! 6 months down the line my weight skyrocketed up 15 lbs. :mad: So I know hormones, or lack thereof, can cause this misery. :rolleyes: :confused: :mad: :eek: :(

PS, it's harder than heck to get it off too.

[GLC1968]

GLC, I don't know what your age is but you may be going through that crazy weight gain when you're peri-menopausal. It happened to me. I actually lost weight during Christmas on a diet and continued to eat the same way until BAM! 6 months down the line my weight skyrocketed up 15 lbs. :mad: So I know hormones, or lack thereof, can cause this misery. :rolleyes: :confused: :mad: :eek: :(

PS, it's harder than heck to get it off too.

Sundial - I don't think I'm there yet. This all started at age 38 (though I'm 41 now), so I'm pretty sure it's too early for that yet. My mom was 47 before she started, so with any luck, I've still got some time. Of course, that looming transition is another reason I feel the pressure to get this all straightened out NOW...before it gets even harder!

[trinena]

Possegal - thank you for keeping the chart & sorry I didn't inform that I wasn't going to keep posting. I accrued another injury along with my knee injury and could not exercise to lose weight. now it's about short flat walks & rehab/gentle pilates.

[Possegal]

Don't worry about it! I totally understand how life can intrude on one's plans. Mine keeps doing the same. Hope you are feeling better and fast on the mend.