Another blast from the past...

[ktmeadows]

LBH - you are an inspiration to me! I once never had to worry about being overweight - until I hit 35, and then after having a baby - and then the Italian genes kick right in. and also having a severely broken ankle that is now nothing but arthritic (must have another surgery - trying to put it off for a while). I don't want to exercise - just try to do normal daily activities on this ankle - and therefore I do not exercise. I also have terrible dietary habits that have developed over time. But, after hearing (and seeing) about your own body transformation, it makes me want to give it a try... and I shall! Cork on the Ocean went to yoga with me the other day and we're planning a work out routine together. Gotta get the nutritional diet under control as well.

I don't care about what others think about my appearance at this point. I'm not on a man hunt. But, I do care for me. I need to be healthy and regain my energy, as well as my self-esteem (which suffers as a result of all of the above). So, it is important to me to lose the pounds and get in shape - as you have done. It's not a matter of looking good for the beach. It's a matter of feeling good for me! So, send me your good wishes and any motivational advice you care to share...

(talk about a tangent)

Maybe I was mistaken, but I thought I saw a photo of you and Kurt on another thread If that was you, you look great! It didn't look to me like you have a weight problem. But I agree that it's important to remain healthy, exercise, etc. I can feel your pain about weight gain and getting older. Maintaining my weight was never a problem until after I turned 40, and then it seemed like I was taking in calories just looking at food! I might just as well have glued the food to my hips I've had to struggle to keep from gaining weight ever since then, but it sure feels like an uphill battle and it sure ain't getting any easier!

I've never tried yoga, but it's always intrigued me. Good luck to both you and Cork! :clap_1: It's always great to have a work-out buddy!

 

[DD]

LBH - you are an inspiration to me! I once never had to worry about being overweight - until I hit 35, and then after having a baby - and then the Italian genes kick right in. and also having a severely broken ankle that is now nothing but arthritic (must have another surgery - trying to put it off for a while). I don't want to exercise - just try to do normal daily activities on this ankle - and therefore I do not exercise. I also have terrible dietary habits that have developed over time. But, after hearing (and seeing) about your own body transformation, it makes me want to give it a try... and I shall! Cork on the Ocean went to yoga with me the other day and we're planning a work out routine together. Gotta get the nutritional diet under control as well.

I don't care about what others think about my appearance at this point. I'm not on a man hunt. But, I do care for me. I need to be healthy and regain my energy, as well as my self-esteem (which suffers as a result of all of the above). So, it is important to me to lose the pounds and get in shape - as you have done. It's not a matter of looking good for the beach. It's a matter of feeling good for me! So, send me your good wishes and any motivational advice you care to share...

(talk about a tangent)

:clap_1: Can we get a "healthy lifestyle" support group going? I, for one, need all the help and motivation I can get!!

 

[ktmeadows]

:clap_1: Can we get a "healthy lifestyle" support group going? I, for one, need all the help and motivation I can get!!

From what I can see on your avatar, you're off to a good start!

Just watching that cat swing his tush wears me out!

 

[lindatat]

:clap_1: Can we get a "healthy lifestyle" support group going? I, for one, need all the help and motivation I can get!!

Girlfriends, we can inspire each other - I think it's a great idea! Seems like a lot of us have at least one other Sowaller somewhere nearby as well, and that's an added plus.

I am off to a hotel for the weekend - for those of you who don't know, it's part of a really bad separation arrangement for me.
I'll have to see about getting online at the hotel later, even if it's that internet access thru the TV.

 

[DD]

From what I can see on your avatar, you're off to a good start!

Just watching that cat swing his tush wears me out!

Wish I had that much energy!!!

 

[ktmeadows]

I am off to a hotel for the weekend - for those of you who don't know, it's part of a really bad separation arrangement for me.
I'll have to see about getting online at the hotel later, even if it's that internet access thru the TV.

I'm so sorry to hear that. I've been there-done that many years ago, so I have an idea of what you're going through. Sure hope things get resolved for you soon. Whichever way things turn out, remember that all things happen for a reason, and what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

Good luck to you.....hang in there!

 

[Teresa]

Girlfriends, we can inspire each other - I think it's a great idea! Seems like a lot of us have at least one other Sowaller somewhere nearby as well, and that's an added plus.

I am off to a hotel for the weekend - for those of you who don't know, it's part of a really bad separation arrangement for me.
I'll have to see about getting online at the hotel later, even if it's that internet access thru the TV.

we'll be thinking of you. hope your weekend is restful.

 

[Teresa]

:clap_1: Can we get a "healthy lifestyle" support group going? I, for one, need all the help and motivation I can get!!

I'm in.

 

[Teresa]

In my case, it was because it's difficult to try to get a point across to a man who is only talking to your breasts

he ain't worth talking to...

 

[DD]

Girlfriends, we can inspire each other - I think it's a great idea! Seems like a lot of us have at least one other Sowaller somewhere nearby as well, and that's an added plus.

I am off to a hotel for the weekend - for those of you who don't know, it's part of a really bad separation arrangement for me.
I'll have to see about getting online at the hotel later, even if it's that internet access thru the TV.

Sorry, dear. I didn't know. I'll be thinking of you.