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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI've reached a mini milestone!
On 2/11/16, I was hospitalized for a case of Cellulites. It was pretty bad and I was in the hospital until 2/27/16. While I wasn't in danger of dying, I think that my actual condition was "ScarethecrapoutofJackites!".
Would we all agree that 17 days in a hospital SUCKS 100% of the time? Although I have nothing but the most positive things to say about all of the doctors, nurses and CNAs that I worked with in that time.
I certainly learned that at just short of 61 years old, I can't screw around with my health anymore. I have a goal for 2016 to lose about 80 pounds...just like I did for 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012... Do we see a pattern here?
However, as of today, I am down 30 pounds since entering the hospital. I've embraced the changes I needed to make and am determined to reach my goal and maybe then some!
I'm going to celebrate by eating a HUGE hot fudge sundae...just kidding!
Thanks for reading!
PEACE!
etherealtruth
(22,165 posts)MarianJack
(10,237 posts)PEACE!
leftofcool
(19,460 posts)I bought a Jack Lalane juicer a couple of years ago. I don't need to lose weight but boy do I feel good at 64. I juice every day, twice a day and then eat some things I like on the week ends that way I don't miss chewing and I don't feel like I am depriving myself of the goodies I like. Be happy with you, but be healthy and do occasionally eat that sundie.
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)...but I also have to watch my blood sugar, too!
Although the sundae occasionally will happen. I'm targeting it for the 50 pound point!
PEACE!
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)but the only problem I have with juicing is that it get rid of a source of a lot of the nutrients- the peel.
BooScout
(10,406 posts)2016 is the year!
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)PEACE!
malaise
(267,823 posts)go for brown sugar. Give up white flour and white rice and exercise - just walk regularly and stretch everywhere.
Good luck
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)The exercise is a bit minimal due to my back issues and arthritis. I may get a recumbent bike, though.
PEACE!
rurallib
(62,346 posts)Total fit about 2 months ago and I love it.
I can't walk but about a block and I am screaming in pain - but this gives me a good workout.
This is what it looks like pretty much:
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)Looks good!
PEACE!
Duval
(4,280 posts)I go on the recumbent bike 3 times a week for at least 20 minutes. I start out on level 1, and then use level 3 most of the time, then back to 1. Walking can bother my back sometimes.
CTyankee
(63,771 posts)and I am an alum of a local college with an Olympic sized pool. Have you tried it?
P.S. As it turned out my extreme pain was as a result of an injury. I was in PT for a long time and as the injury healed the spasm resolved itself and I was miraculously out of pain.
pnwmom
(108,925 posts)was the best thing ever. It was like sitting on a padded leather dining room chair.
Afterwards, when I went to buy my own, I couldn't get one quite that comfy (unless I wanted to spend 4 or 5 times as much), but at least I knew what to aim for.
So I'd recommend you do some research, sit on some bikes to see how they feel, and then watch the sales at stores around you. A recumbent bike could be a big help, even with the arthritis.
jalan48
(13,798 posts)I ate a pint of ice cream yesterday myself.
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)...Yum, but in only small portions now for me!
PEACE!
jalan48
(13,798 posts)MarianJack
(10,237 posts)Serving 4 what's? Gnats?
PEACE!
jalan48
(13,798 posts)MarianJack
(10,237 posts)PEACE!
Solly Mack
(90,740 posts)MarianJack
(10,237 posts)PEACE!
Shrike47
(6,913 posts)MarianJack
(10,237 posts)...sucked!
PEACE!
mountain grammy
(26,571 posts)stay out of that hospital.. bad place!
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)...good people but BAD place!
PEACE!
Plucketeer
(12,882 posts)When it first showed itself, I refused to go to the hospital as my Doc advised. I said "Just give me some pills and I'll be fine!" The next morning I was in the hospital - where I stayed for 2 weeks while they did their best to save my left lower leg. That I'm still "intact" today is a testament to the health care folks who served me. I would not want to be one of therm as I was a total ass while I was in their care. I was simply pissed at the world because of the pain and inconvenience of my plight. My hat's off to those folks for the work they do and the ill-tempered folks (like me) that they certainly deal with on a daily basis.
LisaM
(27,762 posts)It sounds as if you answered the wake up call.
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)...my wife & I have been married for almost 18 years. Our son is almost 16. Not enough time in either case!
PEACE!
JohnnyLib2
(11,206 posts)Onward and (weight) downward!
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)Downward indeed!
PEACE!
mercuryblues
(14,491 posts)you want some of my family tested recipes pm me. And preferred brands.
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)PEACE!
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)I love positive stories and yours is indeed!
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)PEACE!
Omaha Steve
(99,073 posts)K&R!
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MarianJack
(10,237 posts)I hope that all is well with you, too!
PEACE!
Omaha Steve
(99,073 posts)steve2470
(37,457 posts)MarianJack
(10,237 posts)PEACE!
k8conant
(3,030 posts)MarianJack
(10,237 posts)PEACE!
oldandhappy
(6,719 posts)all of us have embraced those same changes, smile. Best wishes and keep on working with those changes. You can and we can. Taking charge is wonderful! Be strong!
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)...YES WE CAN!
PEACE!
a kennedy
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MarianJack
(10,237 posts)PEACE!
NNadir
(33,368 posts)...flaw but of course it has a real physiological basis.
If one beats it, it takes tremendous disipline and one can be proud of overcoming it. Congratulations on your success at losing 30 pounds and good luck to you on hitting your goal of 80.
I successfully managed my weight for many years but stresses got to me and I lost control. I am currently experiencing prediabectic syndrome and I've managed to get my weight moving in the right direction. So I very much appreciate what you're going through.
Keep at it!
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)...the 80 POUND goal will get me well out of the 300s. We'll set another goal from there.
PEACE!
ErikJ
(6,335 posts)or 2 weeks for drug, nicotine or alcohol addiction?
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)Geronimoe
(1,539 posts)Check out his website. He is really good and has webinar on losing weight. The fat you eat is the fat you wear.
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)PEACE!
spanone
(135,636 posts)MarianJack
(10,237 posts)PEACE!
spanone
(135,636 posts)MarianJack
(10,237 posts)F***ing auto correct!
PEACE!
spanone
(135,636 posts)Loki
(3,825 posts)MarianJack
(10,237 posts)PEACE!
cal04
(41,505 posts)10 days in the hospital with gall bladder was enough for me
Good luck with everything
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)...I told the doctors that I wasn't a moron and would never leave the hospital. AMA, but that I wanted to go the F*** HOME!
PEACE!
LoisB
(7,079 posts)it!
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)PEACE¡
montana_hazeleyes
(3,424 posts)Getting started is usually the hardest part and you've done that and made great progress!
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)Thanks, Montana_hazeleyes!
PEACE!
Jim Beard
(2,535 posts)I lost 20 pounds by a small diet of what I like. I knew I would hungry so I put a jar of Peanut butter on my desk but no spoon, only a small plastic knife that might hold a half teaspoon.
At night I would have a large glass of 1% milk, a grilled cheese sandwich and Jalapenos. Thats all but I survived and lost weight. My success was over coming the hunger pains. My youngest sister is trying to lose 80 pounds. She is doing it, a little at a time.
Very Good Luck to you and the best diet plan is the one that works for you!
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)Good for you and good for your sister!
PEACE!
Odin2005
(53,521 posts)MarianJack
(10,237 posts)PEACE!
Dustlawyer
(10,493 posts)I am trying to quit smoking and lose weight!
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)For me it's as much facing reality and not wanting a kick in the ASS from my VERY loving and supportive wife as it ifsb about will power.
Best oif luck to you. You have my best wishes!
PEACE!
Dustlawyer
(10,493 posts)riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)MarianJack
(10,237 posts)PEACE!
blondie58
(2,570 posts)What an ordeal!
Have you considered Going vegan?
I am a big believer in the Nutri Bullet- not so much for weight loss, but i find it gives my Multiple Sclerosis Body a little more energy. I know people use it to lose weight. It is a Really puky Color Green, but i LOVE it! Mangos And bananas are my fruits to sweeten it with, but I use as Many greens as i can.
So far as exercise, have you tried water Aerobics? It is such a good Workout and much Easier on your Body than Running or Bilking.
I wish you the best of luck on this Journey.
The downfall is You're Going to have to buy a new wardrobe!.
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)...if I'd have gotten my Southwest Philly Irishman stubbornness up and refused to go to the hospital. I might have laid down for a nap and never gotten up again. When my wife gets the tone of voice that she used to tell me I was going to the hospital, there is NO debating... Thank God! She is the greatest!
That being said, I was sicker than I thought.
PEACE!
FailureToCommunicate
(13,989 posts)loss of pounds.
I don't know if you like home gym devices, but here are two oldies but goodies that are 1) low or no impact, 2)body weight bearing 3) are silent, allowing TV watching or such, and 4) are dirt cheap and usually available on Craig'slist. And, best of all, they really work!
They are: The 'health rider' type "Weslo Cardio Glide Plus" popularized by Covert Bailey in the 90's
AND the Tony Little "Gazelle-supreme" strider.
Good luck to you MarionJack!
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)...but maybe soon!
PEACE!
FailureToCommunicate
(13,989 posts)$25 bucks and I saw a Gazelle strider for $35 not long ago. They do show up for very little money occasionally.
Main thing is, you are doing the right stuff now.
Cheers
-F2C
Fla Dem
(23,352 posts)If nothing else it'll make you want to show us how well you're doing. We'll celebrate each milestone you reach. Also if you're down, or need encouragement reach out to us. WE WILL be there for you!
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)When I got on the scale this AM I was down another 2 1/2 pounds!
PEACE!
BigDemVoter
(4,149 posts)You made a great start with the 1st 30 pounds!
pinebox
(5,761 posts)I still have a drain in me.....
it sucks.
Rex
(65,616 posts)I've lost about 60 pounds over the past 2 years and now struggle to get the rest off, but I am determined to.
Here is to your continue road to recovery and weight loss!
mrmpa
(4,033 posts)it's one scoop of no sugar added ice cream & no sugar added chocolate sauce. I'm diabetic & I sometimes crave a vanilla milkshake (have my own milkshake mixer) I use the no sugar added vanilla ice cream, a little splenda & a little bit of vanilla flavoring, it's delicious & I didn't kill myself.
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)...ice cream in SMALL doses!
PEACE!
Phentex
(16,330 posts)and I wish you much continued success!
Duval
(4,280 posts)You can do it!!