Charlene K

I think he said 1100 because if I exercise and burn up 300 calories that will take me down to 800. I was at 800-900 while I was on shakes. Hopefully, this 1100 is a temporary thing I will boost my metabolism with extra exercise. We will see.

Judy, I started going to Celebrate Recovery on Friday nights. It is a place for anyone who needs support for recovery no matter what it is. Anyway, the leader, who is a recovering alcoholic said sometimes you need to "fire" your friends.....the ones that bring you down and enable. It really hit hard for me.....I had to put my friend of over 30 years on the back burner. She is like a distant cousin now. I love her, but don't need to be in contact with her daily or weekly. She enables and brings me down. So, I can relate.

WOOHOO!.......CONGRATS! JANET! You deserve the props! Toot away!

Good news............... I officially booked my flight to Vegas, so I am coming... Hope I still have a room with you gals..... I get into Vegas at 11:01 on Delta 10/1 and leave at 10:47 am on 10/3.............. How does that fit in with the rest of you gals????? Awesome.....I get in at 11:20am to Vegas and leave at 10:15am on Sunday. See ya there! Oh, forgot to tell y'all.......today is my 2 year Bandiversary!

I just got back from getting my metabolism test. Last year it was 1300 calories......today it was 1130. No wonder I haven't lost in awhile. So, the dr said I can only eat 1100 calories a day, and boost my exercise. I guess I will exercise 3x a day. He said if I eat 900 a day ....with exercise I will go into starvation mode and my body will hold on the the weight. Well, if there is ever a famine I will live a long time.

Well, crap! I just had my metabolism test.....my resting metabolism rate is 1130.....below normal. No wonder I haven't lost since I went on the 1300 calorie diet. He told me not to eat over 1100 a day and increase exercise...WHAT! I guess I will have to do two walks and exercise in the house in the heat of the day. I asked what about going down to 900 calories and he said no because I my body will think I am starving. I did buy some Optifast peanut butter bars and their chicken soup. He told me to eat lots of salad for lunch......veggies and fish for dinner. (Janet's fav meal). Yeah, the ring was too small for me. My DD's birthday was the 6th so I gave it to her. Oh she loved it. She only wears silver or white gold. It sure was a pretty ring, but I should have bought a 7. Have fun with DD this weekend! I know you will go shopping.

Janet, Bella is a doll! Linda and Laura.......safe travels.......and have a great time? Great, I don't do garage sales anymore, but I like to go them for big ticket baby items. i bought a Little Tike picnic table for $15 bucks.....like new, and Fisher Price High chair for $20 bucks......costs over a hundred new. Phyl, sounds like you are one busy lady. Happy Trails for you to NY! Joyce, Yep, DD drama can make food a quick fix, but then you pay later. I hope you get it worked out

I have the older iphone. I love the apps. I think it is too expensive though. I heard Verizon may carry the iphone starting in January. Their service should be cheaper. Meanwhile, I will keep AT&T. Eva, I can so relate to your dilema about foods. I am making better choices, but change is so hard. Funny how we don't want to change unless we are faced with a crisis. Hang in there! When you retire so much stress will be gone and you can focus on your personal goals. Joyce, How's it going with the kids? I know you are enjoying their visit. Julie, glad you are having a better day......don't over do it....so you can have a good day tomorrow. Jodi, Welcome back! Anny, good for you! You will be on solids in no time. Laura K, How is your DD? You must miss her. Linda, yeah, I told my mother she was going to have to ride in the back seat with my DGD. We had a good laugh. Janet, see ya on the Frontier! lol

Well, I no change in weight. I am gonna weigh on Friday and have another metabolism test to see what my calorie intake should be. 1300 calories are too much. I haven't moved the ticker in weeks, and I doubled my walking. I am going to ask Dr. Davis to give me the exact amount of carbs, fats, and protein I should be eating per day. I don't think I was ready to go back on food all day. I need more restriction in my diet. We will have VICTORY!!!!

Phyl, I love your pic!

Yeah, shorties get the perks when they are young, but we pay for it when we are old. My mother was 5'0" until she got osteoporosis. Now she is 4'6". I think they are trying to pass a law in Texas that if you are under 4'6" you have to ride in a booster seat in the car. My mother asked me if she is going to have to ride in one. LOL

Linda, yeah, this FM is a real nuisance. So is being SHORT! lol

Cheri......I am so sorry you dad has Alzheimer's. It sounds like you have a real loving family. Hopefully everyone will do their part in helping your parents. Janet, You should have taught my nutrition class today. We talked about everything you wrote. I haven't gained or lost. I am having another metabolism test on Friday. This one is free.....Yay! My last test was a year ago. She wants to make sure the 1300 calories is still my resting rate. I am sure Dr. Davis will make an adjustment on my plan. Great, you can get those stress lbs off. Yep, that grass is never greener than our own. Apples, I guess you are gone, but you will be missed. Have fun with the kiddos! Laura, I would love to buy a spinner. I will have to hint to DH that he needs a new suitcase.

I think you are right. I take FM medication and bp medication. The dr told me the bp med I am on causes weight gain. I have been counting my calories and protein, but I haven't been monitoring my carbs. I need to go back and stay under 50 carbs a day like my shake diet. I forgot that you eat a lot of calories to maintain. We all have different metabolisms. I will probably buy the Optifast products today to supplement my new food diet. I don't think I am ready for a totally food diet. Great, thanks for the carb reminder! Janet, thanks for the pep talk! Apples, you and the gang keep me in check . Thanks for letting me vent. Okay, I walked.......gotta go shower.....go to nutrition class.....weigh.....babysit. Will check in later! HUGS!

He is an adorable sweetpea! Have lots of fun on your trip!

Thanks! I just got in from walk #2 for the day. The rain and skeeters are gone........just sunshine and a nice breeze this evening. Apples, how many calories do you eat a day? I just don't understand why I have to eat so little and lose so little...it is not right!!!! I think I took off the 2lbs I gained last week. I will know tomorrow. I am eating eggbeaters for dinner.....gotta keep it light.

Well, I am back from doing the eye thing. Just took a minute or so. I didn't even have trouble driving with dilated eye. Great, I crochet. I found the best blanket to crochet trim around is a thermal receiving blanket. Also Leisure Arts sells a book full of trims you can crochet and then sew them on. I am making a blanket right now with three strands. It is so easy. I bought it online from Annie's Attic. They have the best patterns.

Good Morning! i am heading out to get my eye zapped.....taking the scar tissue off my lens. I also have to take my mother to get ingrown eyelashes taken out. It looks so painful, but she is a trooper. I take her every month. I walked this morning....boy, it was hot and humid at 6am. I will check in later!

Cynthia, I am glad you found your way back. Congrats on the 80lbs. Reading about your dad was so touching. I know you must really miss him. My dad passed away in 96 just a week after their 49th anniversary. My mother is still living. She is 86. I can't believe you have only had 2 fills and lost so much weight. I have lost 81lbs, but I need to lose at least fifty more. Sounds like your food choices are really healthy.....except ice cream. I guess we all have our guilty pleasures. I know I have mine......cake!

Mine is 1300. Sucks! So, if I eat 1300 I just stay the same. You know, I may need another test. That was a year ago. I am trying to eat 800-1200 a day and walking 60 minutes(30 in the am/30pm). The walking is taking a toll on my back . I think my shot has worn off. I don't want another one because it slows down weight loss, but if the pain down my leg keeps up I might have to get it. Yep, as we lose our AC thermostat temp goes up. My DH is colder than me. At least we can agree on the temperature now. I made a dessert today. Sugar Free pudding with fresh strawberries, a banana, and a handful of blueberries.....topped with sugar free cool whip. It is yummy! It is not on my diet, but it is a good choice.

Aw.....that is sad......so very young. MY last 24hrs I said I would have an unfill and eat, but I would have my last supper with family and friends. Apples, we missed ya! Sorry you have vertigo... that stuff is a real pain in the a$$. Julie, HUGS for you today! Pain is hard on men.....they are fixers, and when they can't fix the problem they get frustrated. Your DH loves you very much. He just wants to fix you. You know I had several surgeries within a few years and my DH was very frustrated. Then he had several surgeries and evened the score. So, now we moan together. Later gang!

Kimaly, Congrats!........Awesome!!! crzytchr,.........you can get on track again. Sometimes STUFF gets in our way and we get derailed. Congrats on the 14lb! Good dogs.....Congrats on getting to Onederland! That is my goal this year. Oneday.......I am glad you are hanging in for support. I know you must be stressed to the max with your job. Hang in there!! Well, I just did half of my steps this morning........skeeters and all. Boy, they are bad! I overate yesterday.....not bad stuff, just too much. So, no weigh change except I did lose the 2lbs I gained last week.

I finally found a chicken salad recipe made with Greek yogurt by Jillian Michaels. It has 145cal, 8fat, 6carbs, 13protein. I haven't made it yet, but it looks yummy. Eva, the halibut sounds yummy. I love fish. Janet, congrats on the weight loss. I did almost 8,000 steps today. I hope it shows on the scale. Laura, love the pic of Nelson. He is such a cutie. Joyce, is your son in the military? Enjoy your visit. Phyl, I saw your precious pup on FB. I think you made the right choice. Great, you made me hungry reading about the grilled fillet....yum! Judy.......I would get an unfill too!

Charlene, when you eat real food don't just limit the quantity. Check the salt content. Your apparant weight gain could be from water retention. Also, if you're combining carbs with meat protein, you'll store the fat. If you don't have the carbs, the fat gets metabolized and used up. That's why its protein first then veggies and maybe a little fruit when you're in the weight loss phase. You even have to limit your whole grains because they still do break down into sugar, often have salt in them, and they're often combined with things that have fat, which you then store as well as the water. Thanks Cheri! I do think some of it is water retention due to carbs. I have always had a problem with water weight. Usually my weight goes down about 3lbs when the fall comes. Meanwhile, I will watch the carbs. Linda, yeah, I haven't made the chicken salad yet. It has grapes in it so I might just cut the light mayo amount in half. Grapes make it so moist.

Lori, I see Dr. Davis next Friday. I will ask him. Last year they were hoping it would be picked up, but I haven't talked to him about it in over a year. Congrats! Grandma! How Awesome! What are they going to do about her gallbladder?