rosemary from wangaratta

Well heyello all who come to visit, welcome to my special page.
A bit of decorating to be done .. but sit down on one of the comfy couches or the recliner chair if you need a little more comfort. A poof for your feet ... oops a pouffé.
A fridge full of virtual drinks, whatever your liking or a cellar full of great australian wines and a bar full of spirits. Ample VLS, diet copke or fresh aussie water.
a table for those who have had too much to drink to sleep under and to put the pooter on to share in the fun of the sudoku site.

Another ditty!!

There once was a lady called Rose
Who wrote such excellent prose
When flying on a plane
She became quite insane
and hid a parachute right up her nose!

Puff, Puff, Puff and an extra Puff, its a long way from Col's house. (BTW you should see her cabin, it is a mess.)
Also, brought gifts, hope you like -
Recycled LP Records (about 1000 I think)
Homer Simpson Cookie Jar;
Rude talking teddy bear;
Bill Wrapping Paper;
A Middle Aged Baby Book;
Meditation book for women who knit a lot;
Stick on Tattoos for the Middle aged;
AND a No-smoke Detector aaawwww OK then a lifetime supply of diet copke.

rotfl jaz
thank you
such a wonderful shopper

Hi Rose I see Jaz has been by and left a whole pile of stuff. I thought I'd help out by tidying up a bit. I've put most of the tattoos on, and kept a few aside for col - for when she's old enough. I tried to stuff the teddy in the cookie jar - (it seemed to be the only way to get him to shut up) - I'm sorry i'll clean up the shards later. And I tried to wrap Bill in the paper but he wouldn't keep still and now there's paper and string and sticky tape everywhere.
So i'll just slink off quietly.....

Rose, I'm 100% behind you on weight loss. The two of us struggle to maintain our fighting weight around here and it's not easy. I could stand to loose some myself as I've not been able to walk the golf course the last 5 or 6 months as in the past and doing that really helps. Diet alone won't do it. Exercise is essential to re-adjust the metabolism.

Hey Rose

OK OK OK - no Mrs Mac's or Brookes - just me. I dont need to post a 'before' picture.... It's right up there on my page at the Sudoku get together. About as bad as I want to look anyway - so onwards for me and downwards for the scales.

Perhaps people could post some low fat recipes on the 'easy' 'recipe' section?

Recipes would need to be simple to prepare and suitable for families.

To All those who are intersted in losing weight?
I am a food lover and in need of losing weight ... lots of it ...and would like to achieve it before I turn the big 50 in the middle of the year ...
BUT I am hopeless so would like to have group support to do so. More...




here is what I am thinking of doing from January 1st and all those who would like to join in just let me know.

I will ... read you can .... on my special page ... read your page ... post a very ugly picture of how I or ... read you look now.
sorry to those that are offended ... but then dont look.
plus the amount of weight that I would like to lose by mid year. we could also post hints on helping to lose weight and how to strive for better fitness.

each couple of weeks will update the photo to show how the weight loss is going.
Col I know what you look like so no pics of Brooke Shields.

lots and lots of encouragement will be needed.
It could be just a few kilos or in my case lots. If you do not have an SM and want to join in then maybe can post on my page too.

If no one is interested then I will try to do this quietly without annoying any of you BUT if others are interested then lets go for it.

Well done, Rosie! I give you my 110% support ..
Hint #1: Portion sizes and lots of water, serve your meals on a smaller plate and it will seem like more.
Hint #2: Whenever you feel hungry have a drink of water. It may be that you are actually thirsty not hungry, even though your tummy is saying 'hungerrrrr'
Good Luck, my dear, you can do it

OK we have enough of us interested to get the group in motion.
start whenever you want to ... I will be starting on January 1st 2007.
Post that photo cos that helps everyone understand how hard it all is for some people and then will show how good you look in the after photo.
Do the weight loss program which ever way you want to ... sensible eating and an exercise program... walking is a good idea and a low impact start to exercise.
all ideas are helpful, encouragement is fantastic. you can keep in touch via my page if you want to. just post a message if you have an update or and idea to share. we can share recipes via the recipe section.
If others get upset at our discussions or posts re -- losing weight, dont be discouraged support each other through the tough times and we will succeed in becoming fitter and healthier.
HAPPY NEW YEAR AHEAD FOR ALL OF US

Oh! YOU too, Col my dear. BTW you can still have your VLS just dont have that extra slice of bread. Do NOT, I repeat Do NOT give up alcohol, only give up or cut down on those things you dont need for the rest of your life LOL

Jaz
thank you for your support .... as I sip from my water bottle .... lol ... getting a head start on Jan 1st

I WILL do it with the support I have ....

Starting as I mean to go on. I'm off to the golf club. It is minus 5°C. If course is frozen I shall go for a brisk walk. See you all later when I'll post my photo.

I'm with you, Rose. Already started a program a month ago that is working well. I went to Dr Sandra Cabot's clinic at Camden and saw a doctor and a nutritionist. I fit into the Syndrome X picture - you can get her books at the library, Big W, bookstores. I knew I had a fatty liver, I am diabetic - they say I probably have high insulin levels (carry lots of weight around the middle). For the first month it's been basically no carbohydrates and lots of protein. No bread, no grains, no dairy, no alcohol ... Have lost 5-6kg.
Have fallen off the wagon big time over Christmas, but will clamber back on after New Year. I am actually starting to feel I have some energy - and may even start walking a few times a week. Good luck.

Rosemary, there are bound to be some cranky people who are going to complain about ANYTHING on the site. Just a thought ... you could request a Weight Loss Page from Gath, and I'm sure that he would provide one. In this way, all those involved could check in, report successes and failures, provide encouragement, and supply recipes. When you are working so hard to achieve a worthy goal, you don't want somebody constantly ragging on you. Besides, with a little privacy, it looks like you can get some of the men involved, too! Good luck!! (I personally would enjoy reading all of the comments, but getting off the puzzle pages might save you some grief!)

rosemary, what a wonderful idea the weight loss group is. Count me in. I'll post a before picture on my page. I've been wanting, but not starting for some time now. Maybe this will be the inspiration I need.

Good thinking Rose, LOVE THE IDEA. Count me in! I don't know if I will post a photo of me on the main page but will put one on my flickr site. Unless I can use Brooke Sheilds

Rosemary, I'm with you in the weight loss program....my picture is already on flickr with the fat hanging out. I've been going to the gym for several years and have maintained my weight to a point, but need to watch my food and drink so that I can drop some unwanted, unneeded, well earned pounds. We will all have a better new year when we support each other in reaching a healthier lifestyle. Raising my glass filled with water and lemon slices to all taking part in the quest for better weight.

Nice picture of you and Angie Rose! As to weight loss, I support you, but I'm okay that way right now. I suffer from memory loss!

thank you all for the wonderful support already and I know all those who want to do this will achieve.
Judy
great idea will chat to gath about it. wasnt going to post much on the easy page but it is good idea to have separate one where we can share

To all of you positive/determined/persistent/consistent Guys and Girls, Goodonya!:
WATER:
#1. 75% of people are chronically dehydrated.

#2. In 37% of people, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger.

#3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.

#4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of dieters

#5. Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

#6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

#7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic maths, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.

#8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by
79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.

Are you drinking the amount of water you should drink every day?

Rosemary~ Thanks for checkin' out the food plan. It is good, and your plan sounds solid to me. Most the time cutting back, and adding walking does wonders for many people I know.
I'm excited to be a part of this, and I'll let you know when I start mine!
see you around

rose
I really like your lose weight idea and altho a photo is still something I run shy of, I'm in. I lost 10kg in a big effort a year ago but this festive season three of them have come back on and really there were another 5 to get rid of, so something orta be done, 8kg definitely worth losing here.

jaz
those water facts are really interesting.
i will try water instead of milk at bedtime and keep you posted!

rosemary, just looked at the Miller's Outpost website. Very nicely done, and looks like a great place.

Rosemary - I have today bought a pedometre to encourage me to do more walking. Water is not a problem for me to drink in summer. I just find it a little off putting in the cold weather and tend to opt for tea.
I'm not going to publish my start weight but thought I would publish weight loss. Maybe I should start a 'Shrinking Gannie Blog' or we could all become the 'Shrinking Sudokus'

Heyello Rose, I am sure you are fast asleep right now as I am at work. I saw on TV last night that Weight Watchers is offering a 'free trial offer' for online support. Thought I would check it out. I will let you know if it loooks promising. I don't plan to pay for it but might give some good hints to get everyone started.

Hi Rose. 2007 is around the corner. A whole new year coming up, and so much will happen during this coming year. I do hope that you and yours enjoy peace, happiness, good times, (chocolate for those of you who indulge), and should there be some sorrow that befalls you, I do hope you weather it well and stay strong and positive. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

ok, I have absolutely no proof that this works but having just read a book all about it, you never know, it might be worth something....look at what you've just put on your plate and eat exactly HALF of it. Now stop and look at what's left. Do you really want to keep eating? No? fine. Yes? Then cut up what is left and eat only half of it again. Make sure you always leave something on the plate - ok at first you'll probably eat most of it, but it seems that slowly you will eat less and less and be happy with that less and less. Well that's the theory...anyone want to try?

all the best for 2007 Rose, with or without weight loss you'll still be a beautiful lady - never forget that!

Thank you for all the good wishes posted overnight and Fiona I am blushing.
Mo I have a pedometer somewhere ... I must find it and start using it again. I wonger if it counts steps while I sit here chatting to you lot.
Above I have posted a link for my special New Year Wishes for you all.
Its just above the lovely photo of Angie and Moi and all my chins.
rotfl
cheers

rosemary, I went and enjoyed your New Year's card. Very nicely done. May I suggest either reducing the font size of the address or breaking it into two lines so your whole page isn't so spread out sideways.

Fiona, my sister is doing exactly what you suggested, eating only half of what is on her plate, and putting the rest away for another meal (or taking it home from the restaurant). She has lost 50 pounds that way. We both have had weight problems most of our lives, and I'm sure our mom insisting we clean our plates when we were young has been part of the reason why. Especially in restaurants, the portion sizes are way too big.

My New Year's Toast for you:

A health to you,
A wealth to you,
And the best that life can give to you

Happy New Year Rosemary and Graeme!

Rosemary - Your new year's message to ''this great big extended family'' posted yesterday was lovely. You expressed yourself so well in describing all the things we share & feel on this site. It's so much more than puzzles!!! I wish the best for you & your family in 2007.

Ok so the big day January 1st 2007 is here and its time to make weightloss, a fit and healthy me a priority.
I am 170cm or 5'7' tall and weigh
sssssshhhhhhh 115 kilos
my aim is to lose about 30 kgs. I am not a small frame so have no false ideals of being super thin. with the help and support of everyone on here I am sure I will achieve it.
will post pic soon have to find or take a new one that is horrible.......
cheers
water of course

Rose! I know you will do it!

Rose, Happy New Year! I wish you all the best for 2007, and especially in achieving you goals for weight loss. With the support of so many, success is YOURS!

Rosemary, Today I purchased Dr. Mehmet Oz's books, ''YOU The Owner's Manual'' and ''YOU on a Diet''. He has a lot of good common sense guides to not just losing weight, but making healthy lifestyle changes. Ther is a place on his website to take the ''RealAge'' quiz. Sadly, MY realage is 58 . I have done the good things in the past, I just need to get going again. The first suggestion he makes is getting a buddy. I wonder how he would react to all the wonderful cyberbuddies that I will have supporting me!!!! THANKS, THANKS, THANKS!!!!!!