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[JennsJewelz]

Quote: Originally Posted by Miss QQ

Jenns - your healthy diet will motivate me as well as others here! It's great that you can B2m for l/s in regular packaging. I can only b2m those in the perm line, not the LE ones in the new collections.


I played Wii for the first time last Thursday and played table tennis with my little cousins. My right arm was aching and it took two days for it to recover. lol. Maybe I used the wrong technique.




Thanks, Miss QQ! We should totally make a healthy eating support thread on here where we can all gather to keep us strong

LOL, as for the Wii, nope, you did it right - it takes a lot of muscle!! The movements are very close to what they are in the real sports. The pro tennis games for example are so much fun, but bruuuutal on your arms!

 

[ElvenEyes]

Jen~I think you are going to be an inspiration to all of us. If this snow ever melts I want to get back into walking, but I do have a treadmill and hand weights and need to lose weight. I doubt I will ever fit into my wedding dress, but really don't want to either, as it is about a size 6! I was too small back then, so it hangs in its special bag and I can put the veil on whenever I want! Maybe when I get old and teeny and shrunken up it will fit again! lol My goal is to get back to size 10-12. I range from 16-18, depending on the style, but hormones at this time of life reek havoc on one's weight. When they settle down again it will be a little easier to lose, plus I won't be experiencing such painful cramps. There is a silver lining to aging! I've been in so much pain, missing out on weddings, funerals, family gatherings, holidays, special events, etc., because of my stupid cycle. When I am done I think I will be the happiest person on the face of the earth, and very energetic! Unfortunately I have years to go!

 

[shadowaddict]

Lou, thank you for your sweet comments. And yes I have been snapping away so many pics. I just turned around and the sun is shining bright through the bay window and he is in usual spot up on the ledge, it's only 10 inches high. And the kitties have all found a nice warm square to take a nap or as my sun used to say when he was about 3 and did that he said he was taking a warm

It makes me happy to see Ishmael do this again. Right before I took him to the vet this time when he went downhill quickly he could no longer get up there. He would try and fall and it broke my heart as he's been getting up there and for years. He faces the front door that way and lets me know loudly if anyone comes near and he really doesn't like the UPS truck or person coming to the door. He can no longer hear. He lost his hearing about 2 yrs ago but as soon as he sees anything he off to the door letting them know he's there to protect his family.

He is quite funny in that we had 2 of our kitties when we got him and so he grew up watching them. When he was little he used to walk across the back of the sofa like they did. And he still licks his paws to wash them. So 2 of our kitties are sisters and they are 16 and a half and the other kitty is 12 so they are all kind of up there in age. They all amuse me every day and make me laugh with some of their antics.

 

[JennsJewelz]

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Lou, thank you for your sweet comments. And yes I have been snapping away so many pics. I just turned around and the sun is shining bright through the bay window and he is in usual spot up on the ledge, it's only 10 inches high. And the kitties have all found a nice warm square to take a nap or as my sun used to say when he was about 3 and did that he said he was taking a warm

It makes me happy to see Ishmael do this again. Right before I took him to the vet this time when he went downhill quickly he could no longer get up there. He would try and fall and it broke my heart as he's been getting up there and for years. He faces the front door that way and lets me know loudly if anyone comes near and he really doesn't like the UPS truck or person coming to the door. He can no longer hear. He lost his hearing about 2 yrs ago but as soon as he sees anything he off to the door letting them know he's there to protect his family.

He is quite funny in that we had 2 of our kitties when we got him and so he grew up watching them. When he was little he used to walk across the back of the sofa like they did. And he still licks his paws to wash them. So 2 of our kitties are sisters and they are 16 and a half and the other kitty is 12 so they are all kind of up there in age. They all amuse me every day and make me laugh with some of their antics.

I love animals Chelsea could always make me smile no matter how I was feeling! Near the end, her hips were in a lot of pain and she couldn't jump up to her favourite spots on the couch or the bed anymore, either. I'm glad to hear Ishmael is chipper again and back to his old antics! You should post pictures of your babies for us - they sound adorable, especially together!

 

[shadowaddict]

Thank you Miss QQ. I have such great memories that we shared together and I know those will always bring me comfort.

And you guys working out--YAY for you. I go in stages where I exercise and eat really well but the I'll get stressed about something and let it slide. At the moment I've been doing really well with my giant salads for dinner that I fill with loads of dark greens, feta cheese, boiled eggs for protein, tomatoes, and whatever other veggies I have to throw in there. My salads start off small but by the time I'm done they are huge. I really hate boiled eggs on their own. My daughter asked me if I hated them then why do I eat them and I tell her because I need the protein. Chopping them very small with all the other stuff I really don't taste them much.

But about a yr and a half ago I lost a lot of weight basically watching my carbs, but not down to any as some people do, mainly no potatoes and most other white stuff. I ate a giant salad for dinner almost every night. I just changed it up a bit each night to make if different. But of course my doctor decided to change one of my medicines and I started gaining it back even though I was doing the same stuff. Then I gave up and said screw it and ate whatever, not ever a good thing to do.

ElvenEyes, I don't think I have a snowflakes chance in hell ever coming close to getting near my wedding dress. It was a size 2 and then taken in a bit. I used to be a tiny thing and I used to love working out. I don't know what the hell happened, yeh I do its called age and early menopause that takes your metabolism and hormones and plays soccer with them and twist them in all sorts of wacky ways.

 

[ElvenEyes]

ShadowAddict~Pictures of our furry ones are so amazing and they can be so prophetic with their actions. My first cat always slept against my leg, coming and going during the night, but that was her spot. Only in the hottest of weather did she move to the floor, right inside the door, always protecting me like a guard dog! But the night before we put her to sleep she slept right up by my face and though she slept soundly, I just stared at her and pet her all night. She was 17 3/4 years old. I miss her so much. She was my best friend and companion.

My second cat was a young feral kitten we took in after being checked out at the vet. She was small and had a lot of health problems, ate everything but food. We had to force feed her. She kept losing weight and just before her 2nd birthday we had to put her to sleep. She was my little baby. The heartache has not healed still, after 8 years, event though so many people tell me she had the best of care and homes and no one else would have waited that long. I have tons of pictures of her, but the very last one was beautiful and sad at the same time. She was a gorgeous tabby, with green eyes and brown and white stripes. She was under the dining room table and the sun was shining in. Between the rays of sun, her stripes and the legs of the chairs and tables, she is almost camouflaged like a tiger in tall jungle grass. She is fading from view, fading from life. Yes, I know how you feel. I just treasure all my memories and hope another feline will come into our life in a few years.

 

[ElvenEyes]

ElvenEyes, I don't think I have a snowflakes chance in hell ever coming close to getting near my wedding dress. It was a size 2 and then taken in a bit. I used to be a tiny thing and I used to love working out. I don't know what the hell happened, yeh I do its called age and early menopause that takes your metabolism and hormones and plays soccer with them and twist them in all sorts of wacky ways.

Oh yes! I was only 82 pounds when I graduated from college. Not good. Being underweight is bad, but I had such a quick metabolism and no matter how much I ate I would not gain an ounce. I literally ate three sugar donuts, split in half with margarine on them, and a tall glass of milk before going to bed each night. Ha! Now if I look at that I would be both sick and gain 20 pounds! Then my metabolism started to slow down in my mid 20's and I was thrilled to have thighs! Still too thin on wedding day, but marriage makes you put on weight. I love my cooking. lol And I got lazy. Now the hormones. So, I remind myself that this too will pass, I will feel better and get back out there (I love to swim, play tennis, ride horses, hike, yoga) and that it is what is inside that counts most, though I am having a lot of fun with my new makeup!! Down with hormones!!!

 

[rockin]

I'm sure hormones have been responsible for the huge amount of weight I piled on, too. I had a terrible time with my cycle, and eventually after many tests I was put on the pill to regulate and lessen them. Seriously, it's the best thing I could have done - with that and the belly dancing I've lost 4 inches around my hips, waist and unfortunately my bust too (I have to admit I was quite enjoying having a bust for once in my life lol). I still have weight to lose, but I feel so much better now. I had also been suffering almost constantly with puffy ankles and feet, put down to 'fluid retention' by the doctor. That, too, has almost gone since being on the pill.

 

[LMD84]

I'm sure hormones have been responsible for the huge amount of weight I piled on, too. I had a terrible time with my cycle, and eventually after many tests I was put on the pill to regulate and lessen them. Seriously, it's the best thing I could have done - with that and the belly dancing I've lost 4 inches around my hips, waist and unfortunately my bust too (I have to admit I was quite enjoying having a bust for once in my life lol). I still have weight to lose, but I feel so much better now. I had also been suffering almost constantly with puffy ankles and feet, put down to 'fluid retention' by the doctor. That, too, has almost gone since being on the pill.

oh wow! the pill has worked wonders for you then! and that is very interesting that you do belly dancing! how exciting and a very sexy past-time too! i bet you look amazing!! i guess i am crazy because i am not on the pill. i tried it once and it did not agree with me at all. then i tried an implant for about 6 months and that was terrible! it put me in a foul mood and my sex drive dissapeared!! i swear that must be how that works! so condoms are the best sollution for me esp seeing as we dont want kids!!!

tonight i styled a friends hair 1940's style because she was going to a dance. it looked lovely and i'm surprised because i usually suck at doing hair! so that was fun

 

[rockin]

The bellydancing is so much fun! It's suitable for ages and all sizes, and you don't have to bare your midriff, in fact most of us don't. Nobody worries about what size anyone is, and we all have a great time. Exercise to music is so much better than without, and bellydance is good for bad backs, for increased flexibility, digestion and also weight loss. Funnily enough, they also say it's good for 'monthly' pains, too, although I've never really suffered with those so can't vouch for that.

Wearing the jingly coin belts just adds to the fun

Oh, and it's good for preparation for childbirth, too, apparently. A friend of mine even bellydanced through her labour, right up until she got into the birthing pool to give birth.

 

[JennsJewelz]

The bellydancing is so much fun! It's suitable for ages and all sizes, and you don't have to bare your midriff, in fact most of us don't. Nobody worries about what size anyone is, and we all have a great time. Exercise to music is so much better than without, and bellydance is good for bad backs, for increased flexibility, digestion and also weight loss. Funnily enough, they also say it's good for 'monthly' pains, too, although I've never really suffered with those so can't vouch for that.

Wearing the jingly coin belts just adds to the fun

Oh, and it's good for preparation for childbirth, too, apparently. A friend of mine even bellydanced through her labour, right up until she got into the birthing pool to give birth.

Belly dancing sounds like so much fun! I would royally suck at it though, and unfortunately I don't have the time or money to take something else on! Maybe I'll look into it in the future, though! That's so good that you've found something you love and you're keeping healthy and fit at the same time

 

[ElvenEyes]

Lou~Don't you dare ever hate yourself! Every time to lose a pound be happy. That is one less pound you are carrying around. Do it slowly and you are losing carefully, steadily and it will more likely stay off. But you are so kind hearted and sweet, so pretty with such an amazing personality in the short time I have known you, and you look fabulous! Be thankful you are not one of the anorexic Hollywood actresses or models who are or will be dying young because of organ failure. It is heartbreaking to see that women with curves is considered unnatural when that is exactly how we should be! Belly dancing originally started a dance performed at weddings for women, by women. No men allowed! It was to help them know how to use their various stomach muscles to ease birth pains. It did not become a glamorous exhibition dance until rather recently, in the scheme of history. I have done some belly dancing because it was part of my training as a gymnast and ballerina back in the day, only I had no curves and it looked rigid!. I still do some. A lot of it is very easy and there are some great DVD's out there to learn by and fun to listen to the music or get your own and dance to it (Irfan, Nyaz, Loreena McKennit, Blackmore's Night, Egyptian music) and when I do it regularly I do see a difference in my stomach. It does help define your core. The best thing is it is a dance that anyone of any shape and basically any age can do, as that is its history.

Boobs are another thing. They are fat, but they are also genes, and you can't do anything about the latter. Mine is a lot of fat. As I lose weight they will shrink up. I was excited when I finally had boobs, but now I miss the day when I could go braless. I detest bras and the way they dig into my stomach. I still have to go bra shopping and I just don't want to. It is too cold to strip in a store dressing room and try on a million bras only to find out none fit well for one reason or another!

So...who wants to fill me in with what has been happening in Smallville? Last time we watched faithfully Lex had completely left, Mr. Kent died, Mrs. Kent went to work in a city as mayor or some such thing, and Lana was not on much. I see Lois is back..is she finally a regular on cast again? And who is Chloe with? Is Jimmy still on? It comes on in a few hours. No pressure. lol

 

[JennsJewelz]

Lou~Don't you dare ever hate yourself! Every time to lose a pound be happy. That is one less pound you are carrying around. Do it slowly and you are losing carefully, steadily and it will more likely stay off. But you are so kind hearted and sweet, so pretty with such an amazing personality in the short time I have known you, and you look fabulous! Be thankful you are not one of the anorexic Hollywood actresses or models who are or will be dying young because of organ failure. It is heartbreaking to see that women with curves is considered unnatural when that is exactly how we should be! Belly dancing originally started a dance performed at weddings for women, by women. No men allowed! It was to help them know how to use their various stomach muscles to ease birth pains. It did not become a glamorous exhibition dance until rather recently, in the scheme of history. I have done some belly dancing because it was part of my training as a gymnast and ballerina back in the day, only I had no curves and it looked rigid!. I still do some. A lot of it is very easy and there are some great DVD's out there to learn by and fun to listen to the music or get your own and dance to it (Irfan, Nyaz, Loreena McKennit, Blackmore's Night, Egyptian music) and when I do it regularly I do see a difference in my stomach. It does help define your core. The best thing is it is a dance that anyone of any shape and basically any age can do, as that is its history.

Boobs are another thing. They are fat, but they are also genes, and you can't do anything about the latter. Mine is a lot of fat. As I lose weight they will shrink up. I was excited when I finally had boobs, but now I miss the day when I could go braless. I detest bras and the way they dig into my stomach. I still have to go bra shopping and I just don't want to. It is too cold to strip in a store dressing room and try on a million bras only to find out none fit well for one reason or another!

So...who wants to fill me in with what has been happening in Smallville? Last time we watched faithfully Lex had completely left, Mr. Kent died, Mrs. Kent went to work in a city as mayor or some such thing, and Lana was not on much. I see Lois is back..is she finally a regular on cast again? And who is Chloe with? Is Jimmy still on? It comes on in a few hours. No pressure. lol

I totally agree, I missed that part earlier - NO HATING YOURSELF LOU!! You are gorgeous and such a sweetheart, and you have a man who loves you just the way you are We all love you here!!! And I agree, Debi - I have seen anorexia do some terrible things to poor young girls, and have lost friends to the disease.

Genetics dictates that I will have a large chest no matter what I do lol - I must embrace it! But I agree, it makes finding bras an enormous pain in the behind. I find I have to go get fitted for bras now that I've discovered the wires don't pop out and hurt you!!! Too bad that's also ridiculously expensive.

Sorry Debi, I don't watch Smallville so I can't help you there! Enjoy your show, though I think Jerome and I will go out for Karaoke tonight with some friends If I decide to get dolled up, I'll be sure to take a pic

 

[shadowaddict]

Lou, I absolutely agree with the others NO HATING YOURSELF. I know what you mean though. I get so frustrated that the weight just doesn't come off as easily as it used to. I am a very self conscious person so I would have a hard time belly dancing in front of others. Even when I was in great shape I hated my picture taken.

ElvenEyes, sorry to hear you’re dealing with such pain. I’m 48 and have been on an estrogen patch for about five years and it helps so much. I had a hysterectomy when I was not quite 27, I was already done having kids. They were able to leave one ovary so I no longer had my monthly (or as my daughter calls it her grumpy goblin) but the ovary provided the hormones I needed. In my early 40’s the hot flashes and night sweats came in full force. I tried a few things but the patch has worked best. My doctor wants me to stay on it until I’m at least 50 to help protect my bones.

And your kitties sound so cute. How sweet that she slept by right by your face that night. She was letting you know that she would be ok.
Thank you guys so much for being so supportive. If I ever figure out how to post pictures on here I will post my fur babies. I’m not very good with the camera either.

 

[shadowaddict]

Oh Lou, I meant to ask are you talking about the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred DVD? I was wondering how hard that was. I love her, she is my fitness idol. I love her Master Your Metabolism book. I bought it when it first came out. I still go back and will re-read sections.

 

[LMD84]

Oh Lou, I meant to ask are you talking about the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred DVD? I was wondering how hard that was. I love her, she is my fitness idol. I love her Master Your Metabolism book. I bought it when it first came out. I still go back and will re-read sections.

yup that is the one! when i first started out last month i swear i thought i was going to drop dead half way through the first session! it is very hard however within a week i could do the first level much easier. it says that you should spend 10 days on each level. but i was on level one for about 20 days. then level 2 for about 15 and now i do both in one night because i really cant manage level 3!!

i hope everybody has a great weekend! me and nick have got the girl with the dragon tatoo to watch tonight. i know nothing about it so hope it is good! anybody hyere seen it?

 

[Miss QQ]

The bellydancing is so much fun! It's suitable for ages and all sizes, and you don't have to bare your midriff, in fact most of us don't. Nobody worries about what size anyone is, and we all have a great time. Exercise to music is so much better than without, and bellydance is good for bad backs, for increased flexibility, digestion and also weight loss. Funnily enough, they also say it's good for 'monthly' pains, too, although I've never really suffered with those so can't vouch for that.

Wearing the jingly coin belts just adds to the fun

Oh, and it's good for preparation for childbirth, too, apparently. A friend of mine even bellydanced through her labour, right up until she got into the birthing pool to give birth.

The jingly coin belts always enchant me with the sounds and the movement. It is a beautiful and sexy dance IMO. Maybe one day I can think about learning it. lol currently I'm just not a dance person and feel a bit shy. I have read somewhere that rotating the hips and belly will help ease the monthly pains, so I guess that is why bellydancing helps.

I have rather bad monthly pains in this couple of years. I get back pain, stomach pain, headache and my body will be aching a few days before it arrives. I also feel nausea and retch on heavy days. Reading what you ladies shared here make me feel more normal and relief to know it happens to some of us.

Hope everyone is having a good time this Valentine's weekend!

 

[ElvenEyes]

Hubby and I did end up watching Smallville and got a pretty clear idea of where the story is at. I take it Lana is gone, but we noticed this is the final season and Clark has been to the future and sees the superhero he is going to be. Right now he is called "The Blur". rofl. But he is about to start wearing dorky hair and his dark rimmed glasses so it won't be long before he dons a costume and flies around the world as superman. After all these years we can't wait!

Like you, Lou, I have clothing that I want to fit into, but cannot, and have held on to it for several years. I finally decided, last week, to rummage through it all and whatever is more than 2 sizes smaller than I am right now, got put in a bag to send to charity. That kind of pressure is more depressing than goal-worthy and now someone else who cannot afford it will be well dressed...maybe for a job interview or something. I like to think it will bring them a smile and good luck! Now I have tons of space to look forward to buying clothes that fit me now and in the future as I drop the pounds. Plus I have so much more room in my closet and drawers now!

Hoping for another fruitful day of organizing and figuring out where to put things! I am torn between putting my brushes in a cute mug or the Sephora style container with the beads. Each has its pros and cons. What do you all do?

 

[Miss QQ]

I keep my brushes in a closed box to keep dust out as it is dusty in my humid climate. I love the Sephora style of keeping brushes. Do you know where we can buy the beads?

Congrats on clearing your closet! It is very liberating! I did a little reorganising of my makeup but I really need to do it on a larger scale, with my cupboards and wardrobe too. Here's hoping I can do in sometime next week.

I watched a little bit of Smallville in the past and I like Lana a lot!

 

[JennsJewelz]

Like you, Lou, I have clothing that I want to fit into, but cannot, and have held on to it for several years. I finally decided, last week, to rummage through it all and whatever is more than 2 sizes smaller than I am right now, got put in a bag to send to charity. That kind of pressure is more depressing than goal-worthy and now someone else who cannot afford it will be well dressed...maybe for a job interview or something. I like to think it will bring them a smile and good luck! Now I have tons of space to look forward to buying clothes that fit me now and in the future as I drop the pounds. Plus I have so much more room in my closet and drawers now!

Hoping for another fruitful day of organizing and figuring out where to put things! I am torn between putting my brushes in a cute mug or the Sephora style container with the beads. Each has its pros and cons. What do you all do?

I've given away quite a bit over the past year - first stuff was too small, and now it's starting to get too big! I have my brushes in theTartan Tale lipgloss and pigment vial tins... I'm hoping to get the little beads so that they're "Sephora Style" while still being loyal to my lovely MAC lol