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Sarah's weekly check in
Topic Started: Oct 31 2007, 11:29 AM (2,936 Views)
sarahinparis	Oct 31 2007, 11:29 AM Post #1
Advanced Posts: 589 Group: VIP Member #22 Joined: June 4, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Usually seasonal, often organic, particular love of berries Favorite Vegetable? Usually seasonal, often oven roasted, rare are the veggies I don't like (fennel) Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Be a not-top size in France in regular stores (so about a US size 10)	Hello everyone, I have had the most bittersweet year possible. Full of incredible joy but some terrible suffering too. Earlier in the year I got married, had 2 great parties & a great vacation, but also had crippling sciatica and ended up having surgery. Since I've been gone from here the bittersweet mix has continued: I've gone on my honeymoon, I've been good about physical therapy for my back, I got a longed-for positive on a pregnancy... and then had a devastating heartbreak when I recently miscarried (very recently). I've also gained quite a bit of weight back (prior to PG), and topped the scales at my highest weight in over 5 years. I'd also pretty much abandoned exercise. But, I think I'm ready to be back. Taking it slow, to be sure -- I need to avoid stressing myself out right now. I want to have a forward-looking project that involves taking good care of me. I've been doing some thinking about the various components I used when I've been able to lose weight without too much stress, and I decided to try coming back here. Hope everyone is well, see you around soon.
	PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION. First big goal : farewell forever to 200+ Next milestone : wedding weight of 183 NEW Blog : http://LowStressWeightLoss.com


shygemini	Oct 31 2007, 11:38 AM Post #2
Nutritionist Posts: 3,949 Group: Moderator Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	so glad you decided to come back sarah! i was actually just thinking about you last night. i'm very sorry to hear about your miscarriage it seems as though it is a fairly common occurance from what i've seen with my friends, not that this makes it any easier to go through. I hope things work out next time. best of luck with getting back on track, we are here to help you along the way in whatever way we can. I agree that taking things slowly is a good idea. Is your back better now? It sounds like it must be.



Happyjaxx	Oct 31 2007, 11:56 AM Post #3
Advanced Posts: 778 Group: VIP Member #13 Joined: May 25, 2007	Welcome back Sarah!! I am so sorry to here about your hardships.
	STG: 190 lbs by May 15th


TeachX3	Oct 31 2007, 12:04 PM Post #4
Posts: 5,885 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Bananas, Strawberries Favorite Vegetable? Potato, Broccoli, Carrot, Salad Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be despite the Multiple Sclerosis AND to quit smoking for good!	I am so very sorry for your loss... but I welcome you back and hope nothing but improvements for you!!
	My Goal... NO to TOXINS: chemicals, artificial colors & flavors, preservatives, additives, man made (lab created) 'foods', GMO's, pesticides, added hormones, antibiotics, etc... and YES to ORGANIC: whole, fresh & pure natural living! ~Dannielle Age 42 - 5'5 - Medium Frame


Cherriterri	Oct 31 2007, 12:35 PM Post #5
Registered Nurse Posts: 1,564 Group: VIP Member #7 Joined: May 21, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Kiwi Favorite Vegetable? Brussels sprouts Favorite Exercise? walking, biking and swimming Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Hmmm, to complete and olympic length triathlon.	So nice to see you back Sarah, I was also thinking of you a few days ago and wondering where you were. I am sorry about your loss My family has experienced the loss of a pregnancy on a few occasions and it is difficult.



purrrple	Oct 31 2007, 06:41 PM Post #6
Advanced Posts: 1,200 Group: VIP Member #4 Joined: May 20, 2007	Hi Sarah, sorry you have been through so much...it's nice to have you back



NicC	Nov 1 2007, 06:04 AM Post #7
Posts: 4,232 Group: Admin Member #9 Joined: May 22, 2007 Favorite Fruit? cherries, grapefruit, mango, fresh pineapple, in season apples Favorite Vegetable? cucumber, red peppers, snap peas Favorite Exercise? cycling, variety classes Healthy Lifestyle Goal? eat healthy, get fit and lose some weight along the way	Welcome back. I'm sorry for your loss. I'm glad you decided to come back though.
	Next goal 21X by my birthday! (Oct 17) My highest weight was : 275 Current weight: 228 Ultimate Goal: 145


sarahinparis	Nov 2 2007, 12:53 PM Post #8
Advanced Posts: 589 Group: VIP Member #22 Joined: June 4, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Usually seasonal, often organic, particular love of berries Favorite Vegetable? Usually seasonal, often oven roasted, rare are the veggies I don't like (fennel) Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Be a not-top size in France in regular stores (so about a US size 10)	Thanks everyone. I think I'm going to start out with a goal of 2 weeks of healthy eating, writing down what I eat. I'd also like to make a goal of 3x a week exercise, but seeing I'm starting at zero I think I'm going to start out w 2x a week for the next 2 weeks. 2 weeks seems manageable to me right now. I think I am going to not weigh in for the 2 weeks, and maybe longer. I am really clear of where I am right now, both by the scale & by the way my clothes fit (or rather, DON'T FIT). Since my goal is to take care of myself & be healthy, I think weighing in will put pressure on me without reinforcing my goals, since I'm not at a point where I'm willing to make the sacrifices to lose serious weight. For a longer term goal, I'd like to be back into my wardrobe at Christmas, not just rotating through the handful of things that fit.
	PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION. First big goal : farewell forever to 200+ Next milestone : wedding weight of 183 NEW Blog : http://LowStressWeightLoss.com


Happyjaxx	Nov 2 2007, 12:58 PM Post #9
Advanced Posts: 778 Group: VIP Member #13 Joined: May 25, 2007	Great idea Sarah! I know you can ease back into this!
	STG: 190 lbs by May 15th


shygemini	Nov 2 2007, 06:43 PM Post #10
Nutritionist Posts: 3,949 Group: Moderator Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	definately a good idea to start things slowly, I'm sure you will be successful, and i agree that weighing in at this point isn't necessary. Just get back into your groove



sarahinparis	Nov 5 2007, 03:55 PM Post #11
Advanced Posts: 589 Group: VIP Member #22 Joined: June 4, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Usually seasonal, often organic, particular love of berries Favorite Vegetable? Usually seasonal, often oven roasted, rare are the veggies I don't like (fennel) Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Be a not-top size in France in regular stores (so about a US size 10)	Well, I went on a 35 minute walk today. I had a very healthy breakfast, and no snacks all day, plus plenty of water. I had 2 unexpected restaurant meals, both lunch and dinner, and did ok but was not a model dieter. I did stop my dessert after only a few bites tonight at dinner. Progress, not perfection. Tomorrow should be more home-cooked meals so it should be better.
	PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION. First big goal : farewell forever to 200+ Next milestone : wedding weight of 183 NEW Blog : http://LowStressWeightLoss.com


TeachX3	Nov 7 2007, 11:03 AM Post #12
Posts: 5,885 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Bananas, Strawberries Favorite Vegetable? Potato, Broccoli, Carrot, Salad Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be despite the Multiple Sclerosis AND to quit smoking for good!	"Progress, not perfection." What a glorious way to think of this!!! you are such an inspiration, thank you!
	My Goal... NO to TOXINS: chemicals, artificial colors & flavors, preservatives, additives, man made (lab created) 'foods', GMO's, pesticides, added hormones, antibiotics, etc... and YES to ORGANIC: whole, fresh & pure natural living! ~Dannielle Age 42 - 5'5 - Medium Frame


sarahinparis	Nov 7 2007, 12:19 PM Post #13
Advanced Posts: 589 Group: VIP Member #22 Joined: June 4, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Usually seasonal, often organic, particular love of berries Favorite Vegetable? Usually seasonal, often oven roasted, rare are the veggies I don't like (fennel) Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Be a not-top size in France in regular stores (so about a US size 10)	Thanks, Teach! Yeah, I like that too, I think I'll make it my signature for now. I've had a really good day today, I did some healthy cooking, drank lots of water, and went on another walk (40 min). I've made my exercise goal for the week already (2x)! Hoping I pass it, of course, but just nice to know I can say "I did it" for part of my "GETTING STARTED AGAIN" plan. It's really helping me to look forward right now.
	PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION. First big goal : farewell forever to 200+ Next milestone : wedding weight of 183 NEW Blog : http://LowStressWeightLoss.com


Happyjaxx	Nov 7 2007, 01:35 PM Post #14
Advanced Posts: 778 Group: VIP Member #13 Joined: May 25, 2007	Way to go Sarah! Sounds like your taking it one step at a time
	STG: 190 lbs by May 15th


shygemini	Nov 7 2007, 02:03 PM Post #15
Nutritionist Posts: 3,949 Group: Moderator Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	you are doing really well sarah...exercise goal already accomplished...congrats!



sarahinparis	Nov 9 2007, 04:26 AM Post #16
Advanced Posts: 589 Group: VIP Member #22 Joined: June 4, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Usually seasonal, often organic, particular love of berries Favorite Vegetable? Usually seasonal, often oven roasted, rare are the veggies I don't like (fennel) Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Be a not-top size in France in regular stores (so about a US size 10)	Well, yesterday I had a really good day food-wise (well, pretty good, I did eat a bag of microwave popcorn for lunch). And I walked to an appointment instead of taking the subway, which gave me another 40 min of exercise this week. On the down side, I tried on some jeans while packing for the weekend, and even my 2 pairs of size 16's DID NOT FIT. Arrrghh!!!! I could get them buttoned but they were skin tight with major muffin top. It is very frustrating. I am also still very much affected by the pregnancy hormones and accompanying bloating, etc. My doc said to expect this for another 2-4 weeks. I will probably wear out the 2 pair of pants I own that actually fit. I am struck by the fact that a few months ago I lamented weighing 185, and today it's a long-off target weight.
	PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION. First big goal : farewell forever to 200+ Next milestone : wedding weight of 183 NEW Blog : http://LowStressWeightLoss.com


Happyjaxx	Nov 9 2007, 08:31 AM Post #17
Advanced Posts: 778 Group: VIP Member #13 Joined: May 25, 2007	I'm glad you had a good day Sarah! As for the jeans not fitting...I'm with ya. Since quitting smoking I've gained about 15 lbs and my 16's fit the exact same way...with a large muffin top on top I'm down to one pair of jeans and 1 pair of work pants until i get down to my 16's again. We'll get there Sarah. It may be 1 day at a time, but we WILL get there!
	STG: 190 lbs by May 15th


sarahinparis	Nov 11 2007, 02:10 PM Post #18
Advanced Posts: 589 Group: VIP Member #22 Joined: June 4, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Usually seasonal, often organic, particular love of berries Favorite Vegetable? Usually seasonal, often oven roasted, rare are the veggies I don't like (fennel) Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Be a not-top size in France in regular stores (so about a US size 10)	Ok, I'm checking in on last week. Overall I did pretty well, being pretty careful what I ate for most of the week, and getting in 3 walking sessions, when my goal was only 2. I'm pretty sure I didn't lose any weight, due to the restaurant eating and then this weekend which was pretty much a free-for-all food-wise. We had long ago planned a weekend in Cognac, France, in a gourmet restaurant-chateau, and decided not to cancel it because we thought it would be good for us to get away together for a few days. We had a nice time, but the fancy meals and wines were not conducive to losing weight. I have no regrets, I had a reasonable dinner and I'm back on the ball tomorrow morning. Next week I will continue in the same vein, keeping a food journal, trying to make healthy choices, not stressing myself out, walking at least twice, and no scale. It seems do-able and like it's putting me on the right course without being hard on myself.
	PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION. First big goal : farewell forever to 200+ Next milestone : wedding weight of 183 NEW Blog : http://LowStressWeightLoss.com


flowerfluffgirl	Nov 11 2007, 09:08 PM Post #19
Advanced Posts: 527 Group: VIP Member #18 Joined: May 30, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Green Grapes get my vote Favorite Vegetable? Boiled Cauli is my fav veg. :) Favorite Exercise? Tae Bo ROCKS! Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Main lifestyle goal is to keep fit and strong. :)	You have a great attitude. Great to see you back on the boards.
	Age: 30 Height: 5'6"


TeachX3	Nov 12 2007, 03:26 PM Post #20
Posts: 5,885 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Bananas, Strawberries Favorite Vegetable? Potato, Broccoli, Carrot, Salad Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be despite the Multiple Sclerosis AND to quit smoking for good!	Thank you for all your kind advice lately Sarah... Those restaurants sound fabulous!!
	My Goal... NO to TOXINS: chemicals, artificial colors & flavors, preservatives, additives, man made (lab created) 'foods', GMO's, pesticides, added hormones, antibiotics, etc... and YES to ORGANIC: whole, fresh & pure natural living! ~Dannielle Age 42 - 5'5 - Medium Frame


shygemini	Nov 12 2007, 04:31 PM Post #21
Nutritionist Posts: 3,949 Group: Moderator Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	i think you are doing exactly what you should be sarah...patience is such a great attribute to have, keep at it!



sapphire	Nov 14 2007, 10:42 PM Post #22
Advanced Posts: 854 Group: VIP Member #5 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Fresh figs, custard apples, Thai pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Baby spinach Favorite Exercise? Boxing, cross-trainer Healthy Lifestyle Goal? 130 lbs with muscle tone; run my first 5k race	Keep at it, Sarah - you're doing really well.



sarahinparis	Nov 19 2007, 05:26 AM Post #23
Advanced Posts: 589 Group: VIP Member #22 Joined: June 4, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Usually seasonal, often organic, particular love of berries Favorite Vegetable? Usually seasonal, often oven roasted, rare are the veggies I don't like (fennel) Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Be a not-top size in France in regular stores (so about a US size 10)	Well, I had a pretty good week. I kept my food diary every day, and did more cooking than usual which really helped in terms of having good food choices on hand all the time. We had a wine-tasting dinner party Sat night, and I ate very reasonably which I was pleased with. I made cookies and while I managed to give almost all away, I did eat more batter than is good, and ate 4 cookies last night (before giving the final 2 a mustard bath as I put them in the trash can). I did great on exercise, I was at home all week (which is rare) and was able to walk almost every day. This weekend I hadn't expected to get any exercise but due to the transport strike in Paris we ended up walking to our destinations and I did about 3 hours of walking over the weekend! So, my commitment to myself had been to give this a try for 2 weeks and see how I felt. I feel much better about myself and positive for the future. I'm still not ready to deal w the scale (still way too bloated & hormonally messed up) but I'm signing on for another 2 weeks of food journal, healthy eating and 2x a week exercise! Maybe in 2 weeks I'll hop on the scale. But maybe not. What I feel really good about is that in 2 weeks I'll be proud of myself for heading in the right direction!
	PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION. First big goal : farewell forever to 200+ Next milestone : wedding weight of 183 NEW Blog : http://LowStressWeightLoss.com


NicC	Nov 19 2007, 07:51 AM Post #24
Posts: 4,232 Group: Admin Member #9 Joined: May 22, 2007 Favorite Fruit? cherries, grapefruit, mango, fresh pineapple, in season apples Favorite Vegetable? cucumber, red peppers, snap peas Favorite Exercise? cycling, variety classes Healthy Lifestyle Goal? eat healthy, get fit and lose some weight along the way	:wooohooo: :fantastic:
	Next goal 21X by my birthday! (Oct 17) My highest weight was : 275 Current weight: 228 Ultimate Goal: 145


shygemini	Nov 19 2007, 10:06 AM Post #25
Nutritionist Posts: 3,949 Group: Moderator Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	this is really good sarah! i love that you are able to ease yourself back into things and not be tempted to jump on the scale!

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