In the preparation phase

[Edna Pearl]

Some of you might remember me from four years ago.

I've been through a lot since then. Honestly, I've been through hell.

My life has settled down. My weight has gone through the roof. I weigh
about 200 pounds. I've spent most of my life since graduate school around
135. The upward trend started about 5-6 years ago, and got worse with
stress during the past two years.

I'm 49 yo, 5'4".

My health is generally quite good. I have a some joint trouble, a permanent
but stable (knock wood) back injury, and a lame left foot.

I enjoy weight lifting -- I used to enjoy power lifting before I hurt my
back and it became too risky. I have a nice home gym -- free weights and an
old DP Gympac machine. I also enjoy walking, hiking, biking, climbing, and
kayaking. I do very sedentary work.

I think the key for me is to exercise more regularly and, more importantly,
get some control of my eating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't eat much junk food ,
and I very rarely drink, but I'm quite the gourmand, and find it hard to say
no to some favorite foods. I never had a sweettooth until I met my SO of
5-6 years, who loves to bake, so sweets have entered my diet in a way they
never were before, and I haven't learned to control myself with them.

This used to be a pretty nice group (except for a couple of morons,
including one guy who purported to live off of coffee creamer and canned
mackeral. Please tell me he's not around anymore). I hope it still is a
good group. I am posting here as part of my "preparation" phase as
described in Prochaska's "Changing for Good" -- a book that has served me
very well in my life when trying to break bad habits and effect positive
change.

I'm planning my grocery lists and menus. I propose to have a nice talk with
my SO about my plans and how he can help. (He's a wonderful, supportive
person and would be nothing but helpful to me if it weren't for his
delicious baked goods!)

We're finishing consumption of a batch of strudel made from my Czech
grandma's recipe . Sounds like a good time to start a diet (for me, anyway,
because "holidays" aren't a food issue for me.)

I look forward to getting to know you.

ep

[Beverly]

Welcome to the group, Edna. I hope to see you posting often.

Beverly




Edna Pearl wrote:
> Some of you might remember me from four years ago.
>
> I've been through a lot since then. Honestly, I've been through hell.
>
> My life has settled down. My weight has gone through the roof. I weigh
> about 200 pounds. I've spent most of my life since graduate school around
> 135. The upward trend started about 5-6 years ago, and got worse with
> stress during the past two years.
>
> I'm 49 yo, 5'4".
>
> My health is generally quite good. I have a some joint trouble, a permanent
> but stable (knock wood) back injury, and a lame left foot.
>
> I enjoy weight lifting -- I used to enjoy power lifting before I hurt my
> back and it became too risky. I have a nice home gym -- free weights and an
> old DP Gympac machine. I also enjoy walking, hiking, biking, climbing, and
> kayaking. I do very sedentary work.
>
> I think the key for me is to exercise more regularly and, more importantly,
> get some control of my eating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't eat much junk food ,
> and I very rarely drink, but I'm quite the gourmand, and find it hard to say
> no to some favorite foods. I never had a sweettooth until I met my SO of
> 5-6 years, who loves to bake, so sweets have entered my diet in a way they
> never were before, and I haven't learned to control myself with them.
>
> This used to be a pretty nice group (except for a couple of morons,
> including one guy who purported to live off of coffee creamer and canned
> mackeral. Please tell me he's not around anymore). I hope it still is a
> good group. I am posting here as part of my "preparation" phase as
> described in Prochaska's "Changing for Good" -- a book that has served me
> very well in my life when trying to break bad habits and effect positive
> change.
>
> I'm planning my grocery lists and menus. I propose to have a nice talk with
> my SO about my plans and how he can help. (He's a wonderful, supportive
> person and would be nothing but helpful to me if it weren't for his
> delicious baked goods!)
>
> We're finishing consumption of a batch of strudel made from my Czech
> grandma's recipe . Sounds like a good time to start a diet (for me, anyway,
> because "holidays" aren't a food issue for me.)
>
> I look forward to getting to know you.
>
> ep

[determined]

"Edna Pearl" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:ACtYg.68834$[email protected]..
> Some of you might remember me from four years ago.
>
> I've been through a lot since then. Honestly, I've been through hell.
>
> My life has settled down. My weight has gone through the roof. I weigh
> about 200 pounds. I've spent most of my life since graduate school around
> 135. The upward trend started about 5-6 years ago, and got worse with
> stress during the past two years.
>
> I'm 49 yo, 5'4".
>
> My health is generally quite good. I have a some joint trouble, a
> permanent but stable (knock wood) back injury, and a lame left foot.
>
> I enjoy weight lifting -- I used to enjoy power lifting before I hurt my
> back and it became too risky. I have a nice home gym -- free weights and
> an old DP Gympac machine. I also enjoy walking, hiking, biking, climbing,
> and kayaking. I do very sedentary work.
>
> I think the key for me is to exercise more regularly and, more
> importantly, get some control of my eating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't eat
> much junk food , and I very rarely drink, but I'm quite the gourmand, and
> find it hard to say no to some favorite foods. I never had a sweettooth
> until I met my SO of 5-6 years, who loves to bake, so sweets have entered
> my diet in a way they never were before, and I haven't learned to control
> myself with them.
>
> This used to be a pretty nice group (except for a couple of morons,
> including one guy who purported to live off of coffee creamer and canned
> mackeral. Please tell me he's not around anymore). I hope it still is a
> good group. I am posting here as part of my "preparation" phase as
> described in Prochaska's "Changing for Good" -- a book that has served me
> very well in my life when trying to break bad habits and effect positive
> change.
>
> I'm planning my grocery lists and menus. I propose to have a nice talk
> with my SO about my plans and how he can help. (He's a wonderful,
> supportive person and would be nothing but helpful to me if it weren't for
> his delicious baked goods!)
>
> We're finishing consumption of a batch of strudel made from my Czech
> grandma's recipe . Sounds like a good time to start a diet (for me,
> anyway, because "holidays" aren't a food issue for me.)
>
> I look forward to getting to know you.
>
> ep

Hey, glad to see you again! No, mackeral boy hasn't been around for awhile.
Of course, just when you think you're safe...

For me, eating was the biggest hurdle and I LOVE my baking/cooking. I have
a horrible sweet tooth and love all the bad stuff - chocolate, cheese,
cream, etc. But, I have learned to control it (most of the time) and after
about 3 months of living the new woe, it doesn't feel "new" anymore, it is
just the way things are. Stick to it for awhile, and it'll get easier.

[Edna Pearl]

"determined" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected] ..
> Hey, glad to see you again!

Hey! Did I read in another thread that you've had another baby? If so,
congratulations!

ep
~200/~140

[AWilliamson]

On Sun, 15 Oct 2006 16:47:28 GMT, "Edna Pearl"
<[email protected]> wrote:


>about 200 pounds. I've spent most of my life since graduate school around
>135. The upward trend started about 5-6 years ago, and got worse with
>I'm 49 yo, 5'4".
I have noticed as I have gotten older, I have to exercise with care.
I've hurt myself several time, just by not watching where I'm walking,
jolting my back.

Broke my ankle last year while working.

Also, another problem my chiropractor told me is I don't use proper
form getting in and out to the car, bending etc.
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