Official Weight Loss Club Thread

[Jaspermom]

Originally Posted by Muffie's Mom

An Active Approach to Managing Menopause
Get Moving to Relieve Discomfort

The bottom line is that whether you crave solitude and independence on an early morning walk or an exercise class that’s always a social occasion, you’ll be much better prepared to soar through menopause if you’re taking care of the body you’re in. You may still have those flashes— but they may be warm rather than hot, and a lot easier to endure!

Good one for me, girlfriend!! Nice to see I am doing the right things now and didn't know it, LOL! Man, I hate menopause. I am right in the throes of it, taking Zoloft for the moodswings and the night sweats, and it seems to help. I am not able to do any hormones due to my (cured) breast cancer, but was ER/PR negative anyhow, so it wouldn't have done any good regardless.

Thanks for the post, Pat Darlin'!

By the way, did you notice they call it MENopause?? Why don't THEY have it instead of US???

[Muffie's Mom]

I'M VENTING!!!!

I've spend many, many, many hours in many weeks doing research to put articles on the thread to be helpful to everyone.

Last week I took several days of my time and reread the whole thread so I could made notes on everyone.

Then I sent either a PM or an email out to each and every one in our group.

I made some comments to each and also asked some questions to which have not been answered.

I really would appreciate YOU taking some time and posting a reply to these questions on the THREAD:

HOW IS IT GOING FOR YOU WITH THE "HEALTHY EATING"?

ARE YOU HAVING ANY PROBLEMS?

HAVE YOU HAD TO MAKE MANY SACRIFICES OR GIVE UP THINGS TO GET WHERE YOU ARE NOW?

IF SO, WHAT HAVE YOU GIVEN UP?

HOW MANY CALORIES ARE YOU EATING DAILY?

ARE YOU EXERCISING? IF NOT EXERCISING, ARE YOU WALKING?

ARE YOU COUNTING CALORIES?

ARE YOU WATCHING THOSE SERVING SIZES?

ARE YOU GETTING CLOSER TO WHERE YOU WANT TO BE FOR YOUR WEIGHT?

IF NOT, WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU CAN DO TO HELP YOURSELFf?

IF APPLICABLE, HOW ARE THE HUBBIE AND THE KIDS DOING?

ARE THEY GETTING USED TO THE "HEALTHY EATING" WAY?

If there is anything you'd like to ask, PLEASE post your questions on the thread. I'm sure lots of people have the same questions.

I don't know if it'll work but you can try to copy and paste these questions into a new message and then put in your answers. If this doesn't work, just do a "quote" to this message.

Thank you kindly - in advance!

PAT

[Muffie's Mom]

WE NEED SOME INPUT FROM EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU SO WE CAN FIND OUT IF WHAT YOU'RE DOING IS WORKING.

IF IT ISN'T WORKING FOR YOU, WE NEED TO FIND OUT WHAT CHANGES WE NEED TO MAKE SO IT WILL WORK.

THANKS AGAIN!

[Jaspermom]

Originally Posted by Muffie's Mom

WE NEED SOME INPUT FROM EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU SO WE CAN FIND OUT IF WHAT YOU'RE DOING IS WORKING.

IF IT ISN'T WORKING FOR YOU, WE NEED TO FIND OUT WHAT CHANGES WE NEED TO MAKE SO IT WILL WORK.

THANKS AGAIN!

Pat, I do not count calories. To me, that would make if feel like a diet. It is my eating lifestyle, not a diet.

People, Pat has asked a lot of great questions that you should be really asking yourselves, and I do also encourage you to answer as many as you can here so that others can learn from your experience. Don't feel bad if you can't answer all the questions, and if you would prefer to PM Pat or I, please do.

Again, Pat, I thank you for all your wonderful work!

[Jaspermom]

http://articles.news.aol.com/news/ar...00010000000001

Check it out!

[Jaspermom]

Folks, I will be in Vermont from tomorrow through March 8th, so if I don't get right back to you, that's why. I will check in when I can. We always have a computer with us, but anytime we go home, our computer time is very limited due to being dragged from pillar to post with activity!!

Have a great HEALTHY EATING week!!

[deb4air]

Originally Posted by Jaspermom

Folks, I will be in Vermont from tomorrow through March 8th, so if I don't get right back to you, that's why. I will check in when I can. We always have a computer with us, but anytime we go home, our computer time is very limited due to being dragged from pillar to post with activity!!

Have a great HEALTHY EATING week!!

Glad have fun and give me a wave as you pass by on the way ...we will miss you but do enjoy yourself ..

[Jaspermom]

Originally Posted by deb4air

Glad have fun and give me a wave as you pass by on the way ...we will miss you but do enjoy yourself ..

I would love to give you a wave, LOL, but apparently your wonderful state is going to get dumped on tomorrow, and you would not be able to see my wave through the flakes, lol!! I sure am hoping we don't have any major weather delays, but it's the nature of the biz...FINGERS CROSSED!!

[jkat]

I know we're coming into March, well past the "New Year Resolution" phase, but is it too late for me to join???

A little about myself:

I'm 27, still live at home with my parents and brother. My mom cooks most of the time. I'm not particularly overweight but will like to live a healthier lifestyle, i.e., more active, less snack.

I think this thread will definitely help me stay motivated!

Is it too late?

[Jaspermom]

Originally Posted by jkat

I know we're coming into March, well past the "New Year Resolution" phase, but is it too late for me to join???

A little about myself:

I'm 27, still live at home with my parents and brother. My mom cooks most of the time. I'm not particularly overweight but will like to live a healthier lifestyle, i.e., more active, less snack.

I think this thread will definitely help me stay motivated!

Is it too late?

Girl, it is NEVER too late to have a healthy eating lifestyle!!

If you haven't already, please start from the beginning and read the entire thread. All we ask is that you take this seriously, and truly apply what you read to your eating lifestyle. This may be a bit difficult if your mom is doing most of the cooking unless you can get her interested in eating healthy as well!

If you would like to be on the weekly weight chart that we email to the group, please pm me with your
Age (27, I saw that!)
Current weight
Goal weight
Height
Email address

Again, WELCOME!! You will find if you follow this information, you will change your eating habits for LIFE! Congratulations!

AND if anyone else is browsing this thread, COME ON IN!!! We are here for you!

[deb4air]

Originally Posted by Jaspermom

I would love to give you a wave, LOL, but apparently your wonderful state is going to get dumped on tomorrow, and you would not be able to see my wave through the flakes, lol!! I sure am hoping we don't have any major weather delays, but it's the nature of the biz...FINGERS CROSSED!!

Glad I know that if ya lived in Vermont .your not afraid of snow ..haha and I use to live in the northwestern part of PA ..snow belt ..so Bring the flakes on
HAHA do drive safe if its bad tho ok ..And I'll be looking for the Wave despite the snow .Have a great time and Be well! Mini will be sending puppy kisses and tail wags for ya .

[AsCeNsIoN]

I have more chance of loosing the fridge than I do off loosing any weight!!

[Muffie's Mom]

Originally Posted by jkat

I know we're coming into March, well past the "New Year Resolution" phase, but is it too late for me to join???

A little about myself:

I'm 27, still live at home with my parents and brother. My mom cooks most of the time. I'm not particularly overweight but will like to live a healthier lifestyle, i.e., more active, less snack.

I think this thread will definitely help me stay motivated!

Is it too late?

My goodness, we'd love to have you come and join our group. Just email or PM Glad (Jasper Mom) the stats she needs for the weekly report. Make sure you send her your name & email address so she can send you a copy of the weekly report also.

As Glad said, start at the beginning of the thread, slowly read everything and print off what you want to keep.

If I were you, I'd try to talk Mom into this "healthy eating" also. It would benefit everyone in the family.

You truly need to start some form of exercise also.

[Muffie's Mom]

Originally Posted by AsCeNsIoN

I have more chance of loosing the fridge than I do off loosing any weight!!

That's just it..... we're not trying to lose weight. We're learning to "eat healthy" and to exercise.

[Muffie's Mom]

Getting on the Treadmill
Tips for Beginners

People who engage in some sort of physical exercise on a regular basis—either through their occupations or leisure time activities—are likely to live longer and healthier lives. To lower your cancer risk, the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) advises aiming for an hour of moderate activity each day and an hour of vigorous activity each week.

Walking is a moderate activity, and a treadmill allows you to safely walk or run indoors, at home or at a gym, no matter what the weather is like. Gyms are usually open for long hours, so you can go when your schedule permits. Or you can step on a treadmill whenever you want by purchasing one for your home.

Take the Right Step Forward

Walking or running on a treadmill is a form of aerobic exercise. Aerobic activities use the arm and leg muscles and give the heart and lungs a continuous workout. With regular and progressively harder aerobic exercise your heart can grow stronger and more efficiently supply oxygen-rich blood to your body.

Check with your doctor before starting any new exercise routine. Then keep these tips in mind as you prepare to use a treadmill:


Before you mount the treadmill belt, experiment with the controls. Play with the speed and incline. Test the emergency off button. Keep in mind that raising the incline more than 10 percent may strain your back or leg muscles. Expensive treadmills may also have preset programs that change belt speed and elevation to mimic a hilly path outdoors.

Warm up at a slow speed. Begin walking at 2 to 2.5 miles per hour for a few minutes. Then increase your speed to 3 to 3.5 miles per hour for a more challenging workout, if appropriate for your fitness level.

As you walk or run, keep your shoulders back and chin up. Don’t look at your feet.

Relax and take normal strides, just as you would on the ground.

Pay attention to where you are on the treadmill. Don’t veer to either side or fall too far back.

As a beginner, keep your treadmill workout simple until you are accustomed to the equipment and know your endurance levels for time and speed.

Treadmills usually have small screens that display your speed, time spent treading, total distance, and approximate calories burned. You can use these numbers to gradually increase the difficulty of your treadmill workout.