50 Dreamer

I'm over 50 & have a dream to look & feel great

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  • Name: 50dreamer
  • City: Siloam Springs
  • Region: Arkansas
  • Country: United States

My Weight Loss

Height: 170.2cm
Start weight: 188.00lb
Current weight: 180.00lb
Goal weight: 155.00lb
Lost to date: 8.00lb
Remaining: 25.00lb

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01/31/2009 20:04

End of the Month

I can't believe that January is over.  At the beginning of the month, I had set a goal of being on my way of losing weight.  Well, I haven't stepped on the scales in a few days, but I can assure you, I am not on my way of loosing these dreadful pounds.  Well, tomorrow is a new month....

I've been off work since Monday.  The school closed early due to ice.  And the ice did come.  We lost power Tuesday morning and was out until Thursday around 11 pm.  Let me tell you, it got COLD in this house!!! 

During January, I went through my RAI Uptake, which turned out low normal.  Took another blood and urine test -- it turned out negative on whatever the doctor was looking for.  I'm back on my Synthroid.  My periods continue to be absolutely unbearable, which I keep waiting for Mother Nature to give me a break and perhaps "she'll" figure out I'm too old for these monthly ordeals. 

My friend and I met to get "with-the-program" and using not only the 4-day win, but also each other as support in this weight loss battle.

It takes 20 days for new habits to form.  Twenty days.  I was thinking, that is just a little less than the month of February.  If I really work at it perhaps I can make some new habits during February.  And by the end of February, I can be a "new" person.  Is there anyone out there that would like to give it a try with me?  Let's take February.  Think about where you'd like to be at the end of the month -- make it realistic.  Let's really work on it.  I'm hoping that at the end of the month, I can report some awesome changes!!!

I'm going to give it some very serious thought, then report back on what I'm working on.

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01/21/2009 05:11

A small update

Went to the doctor for a follow up on the uptake I had last week.  My thyroid is on the low normal range, which is good.  The bad news is the doctor is suspecting something, in addition to my hypothyroidism, so it's more tests.  I'll begin by having blood drawn tomorrow...he said we'll go from there. 

I am doing the 4-day Win.  Learning from it is very interesting.  There's alot more to losing weight than just cutting back, starving and working with all your might to lose weight.  Also, it's not about will power.  I am learning a lot about myself and am understanding myself better.  Like why I head for food when times are stressful or when I'm needing a reward.  I'm working on finding other interests to replace food.  Instead of a reward like..."Oh, it's been a long week at work, let's go out for dinner (using food as a reward)."  try something like..."Oh, it's been a long week at work, I think I'll curl up with a good book, or spend time playing a game with my daughter."  This can be hard if you're not use to it.  But think of something you like to do (other than eating) and do it. 

Good luck, and God bless.

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01/08/2009 04:49

Dreaming

(I never can think of a Post Title, but I love typing)

I went to "Search in Blogs" to search my own blog, just playing around here and found this quote made 5/07 the author was unknown, but I loved it, so here it is...

 

"A dreamer looks beyond the limits of today to the possibilities of tomorrow, and sees what can be instead of settling for what is. A dreamer imagines the most wonderful new things and then finds a way. A dreamer knows that stars were made to wish upon."
 
That's me, but add the 50 in front -- ha ha, Hey, I'm not getting older, I'm just dreaming wiser and with experience!  This year I can laugh and I am determined to love my age.  Last year, when I turned 50, I was absolutely devastated and felt old.  Although, at most times I feel old as my health continues to have it's aches and pains, I can still dream. 
 
Here's a dream...Get my health issues under control, lose this added weight -- maybe by doing so my health issues will get under control. But what I'd like to do is try backpacking.  I've never been.  I love the outdoors, so that's a start.  My brother and I have talked about taking in some weekend trips.  My husband has bought me a nice backpack, tent, sleeping bag, stove, and water purifier.  But this health and added weight I carry has been hindering me from actually doing any treks.   So, THAT, my fellow EP Readers is my dream. 
 
As I'm writing this post, I can't recall what I've written in the past, so if I'm repeating, forgive me.  I go in for tests on my thyroid Monday and Tuesday.  I've been off my Synthroid for 6 weeks now and I'm about to loose control over my life!  I have some female issues -- the dr. recommends a hysterectomy, due to me being EXTREMELY anemic!  But, I keep thinking -- hey, as soon as I get through menopause I won't be anemic any longer, so I've been putting off the hysterectomy.  I have chronic head pain, not a head ache, but pain to the touch.  At times I lose my eye sight, then I have the migraines.  I also have nerve damage to my eyes and some heart issues, too.  Wow,  and I think (or DREAM) they will all be healed by losing some weight!! Ha ha.  I guess I am a dreamer! 
 
I feel that 2009 will be a year for me to love.  Last year and the previous couple of years have been rough.  But this year I will love the life I live.  I will develop the Polyanna Theory and I will be happy.  But I think, or Dream, that I can be happier by being Thinner! 
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My plan for this week has been going GREAT!!!  I've been sticking to it pretty well, although the extra walking at work hasn't been done as my legs are so tired and I find my usual way, going up and down the stairs to my second floor computer lab works just fine - but I'll work on that as I feel up to it.  Other than that?  Going GREAT!  Here's a funny...I woke this morning feeling thinner!  I'm not weighing, though -- I'll wait til Monday for my weigh-ins.  I have been eating more protein, veggies, and fruit and less carbohydrates!  No in between eating.  Exercising at least 10 minutes each morning, and staying busy in the evenings.  Although, this evening I did have to sit and watch Ghost Hunters, but I was up and busy during commercials. 
 
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I hope everyone is doing great and sticking with their weight loss plan.  I wrote an entire paragraph and it was all deleted, somehow.  Now I can't remember everything I had typed.  But, I do know it was words of encouragement for all of my EP readers.  We will make 2009 a great year, by shedding some weight.  We can do this together.  Just think, as we get a little older, time goes by so fast.  Let's keep with our resolutions and by the end of January we will be on the road.  By just a few months we will begin to get this all under control -- eating better, exercising and feeling better physically and mentally.  We may not reach our goal, but we can make small goals along the way and reach them.  Good luck!  and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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01/06/2009 04:08

New Year

So glad the holidays are over! I haven't been myself lately, though.  Since I've been off my synthroid almost 6 wks ago, I am going nuts -- gaining weight, loss of energy, oh, that's just to name 2 out of about 20.  I'm going to take another RAI Uptake next week, then I'm hoping I can get back on my meds.  This is my second uptake and 3 times now to take some form of radioactive iodine pill in the past 1 and 1/2 years.  I hope I won't develop cancer or something taking this much radioactive iodine AND scans.  BUT, I suppose it's routine for people with thyroid problems. 
 
Today, I am thinking clearly though about loosing some weight. I've ordered the book 4-day Win and made a temporary plan.  This week, I will:
 
 - Exercise every morning  (even if it's just 10 minutes -- that's better than nothing).
- Walk extra at work -- going the long way when possible
- Eat only at meals
- Increase protein, vegetables, and fruit
- Reduce carbohydrates
- Keep busy in the evenings from 4 - 8 pm (I use to come home and collapse til bedtime)
- Rest by watching TV, reading, hand sewing work, update EP info from 8 pm til bed around 10
 
Goals this week will be to stick to plan above and loose a couple of pounds.
 
Something's messed up with the date and time for it is now 9:08 pm Jan. 5th.

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12/23/2008 15:50

Christmas Time

Christmas is almost here. I am not going to play this guilt game about eating, but one goal these next several days will be to eat more veggies.  I will more-than-likely eat sweets, but if I add veggies to my palet, perhaps I won't be so inclined to feel guilty about the sweets.  I've even considered...for every sweet I eat, I will eat the same amount in veggies.

I am EXTREMELY anemic -- low blood iron and one of the things I've read about being anemic is the cravings of  non-nutrient foods.  So, I will be working on that more, and try not to give in to these type of cravings.

Once the new year starts, I'll be just like millons of others -- beginning some type of exercise/diet program. 

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12/17/2008 04:23

I'm BACK

I am back.  I am dedicating myself to improve my health by eating healthy and exercising.  As this year comes to a close, I will consider my goals for the new year and my plan as to how to meet those goals. 

I have added so much weight over the past several months and with this added weight I feel absolutely misserable.  The only advantage to gaining this weight is the food taste to my pallet.  But you know, I got to thinking, because of the many many more advantages of being thinner outweighs the fact of carrying over 16 lbs. more.  I can and will develop my knowledge of cooking and eating and enjoy the new foods I plan on eating.  I watch all these Food Network shows, and I believe eating healthy doesn't have to make a person feel deprived, and I can find a new love for food.

I hope the above paragraph makes sense, sometimes I ramble.  I know what I mean, but find it hard at times to put it into words.

More on goals, and plan later.  I have a dear friend here in my town and whom I've known for a few years, she too is a member of EP and we WILL loose some weight. 

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08/06/2008 09:41

Back Home

My daughter and I flew out last Thursday to visit my son and his family in UP Michigan.  We arrived home last night.  It's good to be home.  I start back to work Friday, so I guess you could say, summer's over -- well, now to get the temperature convinced that summer is over would be great! 

My last blog, I mentioned that I was going to to the doctor.  Well, he was shocked to find my weight soared so high.  He didn't recommend diet pills with my thyroid issues, but because of my migraines he did prescribe a medication for that (actually two -- one to take daily to prevent them and one to take as needed to abort them) and he said this type of medication will curb my appitite.  Well, I've already lost some weight, but that could be from my trip, as the eating habits were different while I was gone.    The medication I'm on is Topomax, has anyone heard of it and does it really help with migraines and appitite/weight? 

It's good to be back home and hope to hear from everyone. 

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07/30/2008 07:25

Checking In

Thought I better check in.  Went on vacation to Branson, then to my grandmother's 102 birthday, and tomorrow I'm off to see my son and his family in Michigan.  So, I've been out-of-pocket and will continue to be so until next week.

I haven't done well at all on my weight loss, in fact I thought I better get on the scales and see the damage...I'm up to 178.5.  Only 1/2 pound away from where I was at the beginning of the summer.  A week from Friday 8/8 I'm back to work.  I feel like a looser and I don't mean in a good sense.  I get so depressed when I can't loose weight.  I bought some clothes last week in Branson, and I can't fit into them now! 

I am going back to the doctor today, for my thyroid and I'm going to do some heavy complaining about my weight.  I sure hopes he offers some encouragement, support and at this point I'm wanting some PILLS! 

I appologize for my bad attitude.  Hey, fat does it everytime.  I'm hoping the next time I update my blog I'll have some good news to report.  I'm always dreaming, always thinking of ways I can look, feel and do better for myself.  My plans don't always pan out, though, and it's then when I feel down-in-the-dumps.  I'll let you know what the doctor says and if you don't hear back from me today, I'll be back next week.

Hope all my new friends out there are doing well.  I'm going to stop writing now and go to your blogs and check on you all.  It will be good for me to touch base with you.

 

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07/16/2008 09:58

Discouraged

-I suppose everyone get's to feeling discouraged at times -- well, my time is now!  I really wish those around, the ones we love, would be more supportive.  I went to visit my mother this past weekend and she just doesn't get the desire that I have to loose weight!  Then I come home and my husband blames my migraines that I've been having for the past 3 days,on worrying about loosing weight and drinking water and tells me to just go ahead and eat whatever.  Now I get up this moring feeling FAT and MISERABLE.  I haven't weighed, but I'm sure it won't be a pretty sight. 

I enjoy going to the support groups and visiting the various blogs.  After doing so, I feel better.  I know I'm not alone.  Thank you to all who are out there ready to offer some encouragement! 

I know I won't meet my goal of being in the 160's by the end of this month.  So, I think what I'd like to achieve by the end of the month is a positive mindset, and increase my activity.

 

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07/07/2008 08:56

The Photo

This is NOT what I look like now. 

I was looking through a bunch of photos, and found this one taken of me three years ago (7/28/05) at my grandmother's 99th birthday.  I had recently lost a lot of weight doing Atkins.  Well in those three years, I've put on at least 34 pounds.  The reason for my name 50dreamer is because, I dream of being this skinny again.  My grandma will be 102 soon and I would love to be on the road to being thin again by her birthday when the family gets together.  I know I won't be this thin by the 28th, but to at least be going in the right direction -- free of this junk food addiction, feeling good about myself and down several pounds.

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