On February 22nd I had lost 11.5 pounds and then decided on these mini goals:



6.5 lbs. 'til Onederland

3.5 lbs. 'til where I was over a year ago

5lbs.'til my virtual model changes

5lbs. 'til mid 80's (do I need big hair to fit in?)

7lbs. 'til no longer classified obese

5lbs. 'til under a buck & 3/4

7lbs. 'til my virtual model changes, again!

7.5 lbs. 'til I'm in the 50's - "rock and roll is here to stay"

4.5 'lbs. 'til "'55 saves lives" or hopefully add years to mine

4.5 lbs. 'til no longer classified as overweight. I'm not underweight. What am I now ?just plain weight?

4.5 'til "what size is this?" "I can shop in any store, except maybe big & tall ('cause now I'm average & average)"!

3 lbs. til "GOOOOAAAAL!


Today, there is good news & bad news. After my morning workout I am only 5 pounds away from Onederland! :bouncy: As I, in a sitting position on the bed, reached to lift and hug my child I felt pain and heard my back pop. :arghhh: Now I'm just propped up on pillow lying in bed on my side with my knees drawn up to my chest hoping this is temporary. :sick: How am I typing this, you ask? Very awkwardly! Does anyone else feel that once you are on a roll fate just comes and knocks the wind out of you? Well, we see what happens... Wish me luck, say a few prayers, please? :cry:

You got it! Prayers going UP for you girl! :huggs: Yes, when things are going good, 'stuff' happens sometimes that are not so good... and THAT is when our TRUE determination and character shows! You can overcome... take it easy though until you are positive that your back is not hurt seriously :) Oh and CONGRATS on being so close to onederland! :clap:

oh no! this happens to my mom, actually it just happened to her on this weekend :( once in awhile she will just bend over or reach for something and her back will "go out". Best thing you can do is to rest it, but also walk around from time to time...and take robaxacet for the pain! :huggs: I am sure you will be back tonormal in a few days :)

On the bright side, great news about the weight loss! :happydance:

I replied but it dissapeared :( so I'll reply again! ( I wonder if I just previewed it & didn't post it?! :blush:

Teach, Thanks so much for the prayers, they are much appreciated :) By the way, as I'm lying around doing nothing I checked out your before & afters. You have done so well and are very inspiring! :yourock:

:) Thanks, Shy, I hope your right about being back to normal. I worry it's something serious because of the popping sound. I can't bend very well or sit up straight. I can lie down & walk a little. It's just so frustrating and worrisome but I'm going to lie here saying 5 pounds 'til Onederland :D and cheer myself up!

how are you feeling today? :huggs:

:thumbsup: Much better, thank you Shy. :) I think it was the prayers and good wishes. Last night I had a hot water bottle on my back almost the whole night. This morning I felt about 50% better. Now at around 5:20 p.m. I am just somewhat tender there. Thank God! I tried not to let my imagination get me too carried away but I was scared. I am so thankful it seems to be a temporary thing. You really don't fully appreciate your good health until it's taken away!

I am so glad to hear you are feeling a bit better healthymama! :huggs:

This happens to my partner and he's usually off work for 1-2 weeks...so hears to a quick healthy recovery for you :cheers:

I'm with you healthymama on the power of prayer! ;) WOOOT I am so happy you are feeling better today! :clap:

Thank you Purrrple & Teach,
Compared to how I felt, the last two days, today I feel :fantastic: ! I actually felt a little awkward asking for prayers but I felt I really needed them. I, too, wholeheartedly believe in their power. I do feel that's what speeded my healing. :wooohooo: & now in a more humble tone: I sent my own prayer for nothing but good things for those who sent out prayers & well wishes for me.

I'm glad to hear you're feeling better :)

:thanx: Saphirre!

Today is a good day! :rainbow:
Except that my scale (or my body) is messing with my head. I should have lost weight or at least maintained & I've gained. :canofworms:
:P to the scale

I don't care because, today, I feel good! :jumping: :wooohooo:

what a great attitude! you are likely just on an "up day" weight wise...nothing to worry about! :huggs:


by the way, i think this is the best smiley ever...makes me laugh everytime:

:canofworms:

FANTASTIC attitude and an awesome example for us fuddyduddys who get bent out of shape when the scale does not show us what we want to see! (*ehum* would the number one person please stand up... TEACH :blush: hahaha! :P) You'll get 'em next week healthymama! :clap:

Wow HM, you are on a high! Stay happy and all your dreams will come true :huggs:

Thank you Shy :huggs: , Teach :huggs: & Purrple :huggs:

That's a great outlook, healthymama. The scale can sometimes mess with our head if we let it, lol.

Thanks Sapphire, if only that attitude had lasted. The last few days I really went off track. AARGH I did somewhat better, yesterday. . Well today is a new day!

You and me both girl ((HUGS)) I have not done that well on eating healthy foods lately... :( But as you say, today is a new day!! :D

P/S: Grey skies are gonna clear up, put on a happy face! ;)

We are all in this together, so keep your chin up and I will too!! :D

Look at your progress thus far....outstanding!!!

Hope you're doing better now. :huggs:

Thanks, Teach, New Gurly & Sapphire,

I've had a unusually stress-filled week culminating in a day yesterday that was the rotten cherry on top. I'll share just one "highlight" from, yesterday. The gas nozzle coming loose from the tank and falling to the floor shooting gasoline all over me!

Well, today, just has to go better!

Oh My! :huggs: I am standing with you in hopes that today is filled with all things good and that you are content and happy with it all!! :angel:

oh dear :(

i hope things get better soon!

I'm over it. Yesterday & today have been angst-free.
Thanks for the kind words, Teach & Shy.

I'm glad your last couple of days have improved! Keep you chin up!

Wow healthymama! I glad you are incident free again...sounds like you've had a time of it! :huggs:

thank you, purrrple :)

That's not good :( I'm glad the past few days have been better for you, though. :huggs:

:thanx:, Sapphire

good to see you healthymama! miss talking to you :huggs:

So do I :huggs: Hope you are doing OK healthymama! :)

Ditto! :huggs:

Oops, I skipped Nic's comment, thanks, Nic :D

Hi Shy, Teach & Sapphire,

Things have been really stressful lately & I am completely off my diet & exercise program. I haven't posted 'cause I haven't been a very healthy mama! :sick:

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Hope your get back to feeling better soon!!! :huggs:

:huggs: Hope you get back to being a HEALTHY lady soon!

Being off your diet & exercise is no reason to not post girl, WE LOVE YA friend! :D

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I hope things get less stressful soon!