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Old February 26th, 2005, 04:50 PM
Prairie Roots
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I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was
struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL.
Body image was a real problem. My head refused to accept the fact that
the Small and Medium size clothes in my closet were actually mine and
fit, some even loosely. Then the holidays hit and when that voice in
my head telling me I was fat saw all the goodies on platters
throughout the office, all remaining resistance melted. I've been on a
feeding frenzy since.

Work has become all-consuming, and as a result, I've become
all-consuming as well. While my work life couldn't be any more
exciting and fun, the career stakes have never been higher, and thus,
I've fallen back on old coping (food) habits. Somehow I've got to find
some other way than eating to quell my nervous energies. I'm
embarrassed to say how much weight I've regained.

Now the clothes that I imagined were too small a couple of months ago
are, in fact, too small now. And this week, I noticed in the mirror
that my neck is starting to fill in, one of the first places fat
deposits itself in my body, after my abdomen. When I saw that, the
fat-fighting spirit that helped me the last time finally kicked in and
here I am. I rejoined the Y and have plans to go later today for my
first workout. I rejoined WW online this morning, and see, I'm back to
participating in the newsgroup.

The sun is shining, daylight is longer, and only 2 days remaining of
February. My biking club is gearing up for spring and summer riding,
and dangit! I'm gonna be ready!
--
Linda P
168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151
mini-goal: 165
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Old February 26th, 2005, 05:13 PM
Laura
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Welcome back. We were going to send a search party out for you if you did
not show up soon. Life has a interesting habit of getting in the way,
doesn't it? I guess part of our journey to goal weight is to figure out how
to keep things in balance so as to not interfere with our new WOL. I
certainly struggle with this part all the time. Every week it is something
new. Your plan on returning to WW, the Y and this newsgroup is certainly a
step in the right direction.

"Prairie Roots" wrote in message
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I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was
struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL.
Body image was a real problem. My head refused to accept the fact that
the Small and Medium size clothes in my closet were actually mine and
fit, some even loosely. Then the holidays hit and when that voice in
my head telling me I was fat saw all the goodies on platters
throughout the office, all remaining resistance melted. I've been on a
feeding frenzy since.

Work has become all-consuming, and as a result, I've become
all-consuming as well. While my work life couldn't be any more
exciting and fun, the career stakes have never been higher, and thus,
I've fallen back on old coping (food) habits. Somehow I've got to find
some other way than eating to quell my nervous energies. I'm
embarrassed to say how much weight I've regained.

Now the clothes that I imagined were too small a couple of months ago
are, in fact, too small now. And this week, I noticed in the mirror
that my neck is starting to fill in, one of the first places fat
deposits itself in my body, after my abdomen. When I saw that, the
fat-fighting spirit that helped me the last time finally kicked in and
here I am. I rejoined the Y and have plans to go later today for my
first workout. I rejoined WW online this morning, and see, I'm back to
participating in the newsgroup.

The sun is shining, daylight is longer, and only 2 days remaining of
February. My biking club is gearing up for spring and summer riding,
and dangit! I'm gonna be ready!
--
Linda P
168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151
mini-goal: 165


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Old February 26th, 2005, 06:15 PM
Prairie Roots
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Thanks for the warm welcome.

I'm in the same camp with Fred: I hate indoor exercise. The great
thing about the Y is that they offer a variety of group classes,
including strength training, which means that I don't have to rely
solely on my own initiative to get a good workout. Having a set time
to be there and a structured routine to follow once I am there helps
me overcome at least two hurdles. I'm responsible for getting my butt
into the building, but then I relinquish the butt-moving to the group
leader. What a relief not to have to think.

That's probably what I like about group bike riding. Somebody else
does all the thinking! I just have to follow. I get enough leadership
responsibilities at work. It feels good to let someone else be in
control once in a while.

My company's group insurance now offers extra incentive for indoor
exercise. If I go to the Y 8 times in a calendar month, my insurance
will send the Y a $20 credit towards my membership fee. All of the
information is shared electronically between the Y and my insurance so
even the hassle of filing paperwork has been eliminated.

On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 16:13:44 GMT, "Laura"
wrote:

Your plan on returning to WW, the Y and this newsgroup is certainly a
step in the right direction.


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Old February 26th, 2005, 06:02 PM
Willow
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Wow... I'm impressed by your strength of character and your ability to see
your "steps off track" and their reason/results so clearly !

Everybody hangs on, Linda's back to stay !!

Yaaaayyyyyyy !!!

--
Will~

196.2 / 131.8 / 137 lbs
89 / 59.8 / 62.1 Kg

Personal goal 125 lbs / 56.7 Kg
"Prairie Roots" wrote in message
...
I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was
struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL.
Body image was a real problem. My head refused to accept the fact that
the Small and Medium size clothes in my closet were actually mine and
fit, some even loosely. Then the holidays hit and when that voice in
my head telling me I was fat saw all the goodies on platters
throughout the office, all remaining resistance melted. I've been on a
feeding frenzy since.

Work has become all-consuming, and as a result, I've become
all-consuming as well. While my work life couldn't be any more
exciting and fun, the career stakes have never been higher, and thus,
I've fallen back on old coping (food) habits. Somehow I've got to find
some other way than eating to quell my nervous energies. I'm
embarrassed to say how much weight I've regained.

Now the clothes that I imagined were too small a couple of months ago
are, in fact, too small now. And this week, I noticed in the mirror
that my neck is starting to fill in, one of the first places fat
deposits itself in my body, after my abdomen. When I saw that, the
fat-fighting spirit that helped me the last time finally kicked in and
here I am. I rejoined the Y and have plans to go later today for my
first workout. I rejoined WW online this morning, and see, I'm back to
participating in the newsgroup.

The sun is shining, daylight is longer, and only 2 days remaining of
February. My biking club is gearing up for spring and summer riding,
and dangit! I'm gonna be ready!
--
Linda P
168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151
mini-goal: 165



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Old February 26th, 2005, 06:27 PM
Prairie Roots
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Thanks Willow. I don't know about strength of character...

I just know that I don't want to buy new fat clothes after getting rid
of all the old ones. And I hate feeling like a marshmallow. When I'm
overweight, I'm keenly aware of a feeling a loss of dignity, like I'm
less than worthy as a person. I much prefer feeling strong and
confident and proud, which I get just from being OP!

On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 17:02:22 GMT, "Willow"
wrote:

Wow... I'm impressed by your strength of character and your ability to see
your "steps off track" and their reason/results so clearly !

Everybody hangs on, Linda's back to stay !!

Yaaaayyyyyyy !!!


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Old February 26th, 2005, 10:30 PM
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As a leader I should be telling you that you are not less worthy as a
person, and you are not.. but as a fellow member I gotta say that I know
EXACTLY what you mean.. what is "reality" has nothing to do with how we feel
about ourselves..

This being said, you ARE back on track and that's awesome. It's so easy to
just give up when we "mis-step". You did not, you took a clear look at
yourself and put a stop to it ! That is what I see as incredible strength of
character.. that's where the difference between those who succeede and those
who don't is !

Keep on keeping on, we are here for you !

--
Will~

196.2 / 131.8 / 137 lbs
89 / 59.8 / 62.1 Kg

Personal goal 125 lbs / 56.7 Kg
"Prairie Roots" wrote in message
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Thanks Willow. I don't know about strength of character...

I just know that I don't want to buy new fat clothes after getting rid
of all the old ones. And I hate feeling like a marshmallow. When I'm
overweight, I'm keenly aware of a feeling a loss of dignity, like I'm
less than worthy as a person. I much prefer feeling strong and
confident and proud, which I get just from being OP!

On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 17:02:22 GMT, "Willow"
wrote:

Wow... I'm impressed by your strength of character and your ability to

see
your "steps off track" and their reason/results so clearly !

Everybody hangs on, Linda's back to stay !!

Yaaaayyyyyyy !!!




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Old February 26th, 2005, 07:19 PM
Elaine Kirkham
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Glad you're back again, Linda. I was just through the same thing & have
a pile to relose ;-( Oh, well, that's life!
Elaine

Prairie Roots wrote:

I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was
struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL.
Body image was a real problem. My head refused to accept the fact that
the Small and Medium size clothes in my closet were actually mine and
fit, some even loosely. Then the holidays hit and when that voice in
my head telling me I was fat saw all the goodies on platters
throughout the office, all remaining resistance melted. I've been on a
feeding frenzy since.

Work has become all-consuming, and as a result, I've become
all-consuming as well. While my work life couldn't be any more
exciting and fun, the career stakes have never been higher, and thus,
I've fallen back on old coping (food) habits. Somehow I've got to find
some other way than eating to quell my nervous energies. I'm
embarrassed to say how much weight I've regained.

Now the clothes that I imagined were too small a couple of months ago
are, in fact, too small now. And this week, I noticed in the mirror
that my neck is starting to fill in, one of the first places fat
deposits itself in my body, after my abdomen. When I saw that, the
fat-fighting spirit that helped me the last time finally kicked in and
here I am. I rejoined the Y and have plans to go later today for my
first workout. I rejoined WW online this morning, and see, I'm back to
participating in the newsgroup.

The sun is shining, daylight is longer, and only 2 days remaining of
February. My biking club is gearing up for spring and summer riding,
and dangit! I'm gonna be ready!
--
Linda P
168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151
mini-goal: 165



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Old February 27th, 2005, 12:26 AM
Prairie Roots
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Glad you're back too. I'm realizing that losing weight is a bit like
quitting cigarettes. Some of us need more practice than others before
finally kicking the habit.

On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 13:19:44 -0500, Elaine Kirkham
wrote:

Glad you're back again, Linda. I was just through the same thing & have
a pile to relose ;-( Oh, well, that's life!
Elaine

Prairie Roots wrote:

I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was
struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL.
Body image was a real problem. My head refused to accept the fact that
the Small and Medium size clothes in my closet were actually mine and
fit, some even loosely. Then the holidays hit and when that voice in
my head telling me I was fat saw all the goodies on platters
throughout the office, all remaining resistance melted. I've been on a
feeding frenzy since.

Work has become all-consuming, and as a result, I've become
all-consuming as well. While my work life couldn't be any more
exciting and fun, the career stakes have never been higher, and thus,
I've fallen back on old coping (food) habits. Somehow I've got to find
some other way than eating to quell my nervous energies. I'm
embarrassed to say how much weight I've regained.

Now the clothes that I imagined were too small a couple of months ago
are, in fact, too small now. And this week, I noticed in the mirror
that my neck is starting to fill in, one of the first places fat
deposits itself in my body, after my abdomen. When I saw that, the
fat-fighting spirit that helped me the last time finally kicked in and
here I am. I rejoined the Y and have plans to go later today for my
first workout. I rejoined WW online this morning, and see, I'm back to
participating in the newsgroup.

The sun is shining, daylight is longer, and only 2 days remaining of
February. My biking club is gearing up for spring and summer riding,
and dangit! I'm gonna be ready!
--
Linda P
168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151
mini-goal: 165



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Old February 26th, 2005, 11:17 PM
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Oh, you and Ray on the same morning! Is there something in the air up
there? It's great to see you back in such a positive frame of mind Linda.
It takes some time to get used to the size that you really are, but you
*will* get there in the end.

--
Julie.
93.5/73.6/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
205.7/161.9/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

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"Prairie Roots" wrote in message
...
I think it was early December when I last posted. Even then I was
struggling to maintain my focus and concentration on this WOE/WOL.
Body image was a real problem. My head refused to accept the fact that
the Small and Medium size clothes in my closet were actually mine and
fit, some even loosely. Then the holidays hit and when that voice in
my head telling me I was fat saw all the goodies on platters
throughout the office, all remaining resistance melted. I've been on a
feeding frenzy since.

Work has become all-consuming, and as a result, I've become
all-consuming as well. While my work life couldn't be any more
exciting and fun, the career stakes have never been higher, and thus,
I've fallen back on old coping (food) habits. Somehow I've got to find
some other way than eating to quell my nervous energies. I'm
embarrassed to say how much weight I've regained.

Now the clothes that I imagined were too small a couple of months ago
are, in fact, too small now. And this week, I noticed in the mirror
that my neck is starting to fill in, one of the first places fat
deposits itself in my body, after my abdomen. When I saw that, the
fat-fighting spirit that helped me the last time finally kicked in and
here I am. I rejoined the Y and have plans to go later today for my
first workout. I rejoined WW online this morning, and see, I'm back to
participating in the newsgroup.

The sun is shining, daylight is longer, and only 2 days remaining of
February. My biking club is gearing up for spring and summer riding,
and dangit! I'm gonna be ready!
--
Linda P
168.2/168.2/10% goal: 151
mini-goal: 165



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Old February 27th, 2005, 12:29 AM
Prairie Roots
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Thanks Julie. I don't know if I can attribute my attitude to a change
in the air, or if I'm just now getting over my post-Christmas blahs.
The switch isn't fully on yet--I ate a no-no lunch today--so I've
still got some work to do to transform the positive frame of mind into
positive action.
--
Linda P

On Sun, 27 Feb 2005 09:17:57 +1100, "JulieB"
wrote:

Oh, you and Ray on the same morning! Is there something in the air up
there? It's great to see you back in such a positive frame of mind Linda.
It takes some time to get used to the size that you really are, but you
*will* get there in the end.


 




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