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Thanks CG, I need all the pushing I can get! Today was the first weigh in, and as I expected, no real big difference of weight. Depending on which part of the floor the scale was placed, and both spots were near the spot where I weighed last week, I either lost 4/10 of a pound or gained 2/10 lb. So I will just ignore these results and look forward to next week. On the positive side, Yesterday I consumed only 1400 calories, drank about 3 litters of water, walked 1 mile and worked out at the gym and ironed for a couple of hours. Today, no outside walking at this point, consumed 670 calories through breakfast and lunch, worked out at the gym for an hour and have had 1 litter of water. Will be having chicken stir fry for dinner and an apple for my snack. Still have to work out those calories. More water of course, and will walk the dog our usual 1/2 mile. Not two bad. Second full day completely alcohol free. If lemon slices count, I'll have to add a tad more. No real hunger pangs thus far. Gym routine includes 22 minutes on the treadmill at level 8 or more incline and a speed of 3.1-3.8, staionary bike 15 minutes, speed 4.2-4.4, level 1 weights, ab machine at 55 weights,2 sets of 15,repeated twice, arm wing span, weights, 30lbs, 2 sets 15,repeated twice. The weight goes up 5 lbs next week, and I will increase time on treadmill to 25 minutes. If I continue as I am, I should lose something next week!

Wow Mamacita you have more energy than I have. I felt tired reading all that you fit into your day. No wonder your body looks so firm in that swimsuit. I wouldn't dare show my bare flesh, yet.
The walking is definitely making a difference to my legs so I am persevering with the cans of tomatoes. Next week abs. I stepped about 9300 today.
I raise my evening water to you.

Mamacita - Wow, your exercise & eating regime make me feel ashamed of myself! I play tennis, but that's about all these days. Haven't been to the gym in over a year now & used to go 2-3 times a week. Keep in mind that because you are working out so much you are probably building muscle mass which weighs more than fat. Hang in there - you WILL lose pounds eventually.

Mamacita, just had another comment disappear! Will try again - this is a check......

Mama
you are doing so well .... the photo is gorgeous anyway.
the weight will start to fall when it is ready but fitness wise you must be feeling good too. dont try to overdo it though ... slow and steady wins the race.
cheers Mama
you are such an inspiration to us younger folks.

Okay - that one made it. Here goes again. I read your comment on my page about Sully. I'm sorry I didn't know he was not feeling well. I haven't been keeping up very well with personal pages or even on the site in general. It's too bad you won't be able to make it down to FL at the same time Suzanne is here, but I can understand your wanting to stick close to home until Sully's feeling better. We'll just plan another SA meeting for whenever you DO come, & by then just think how slim & trim you're going to be!!

Mamacita, I got a RCA MP3 player for Christmas. It is compatable with the library system to download books. Bonus: less expensive and more memory. Unfortunately, I haven't totally mastered the library download yet, so I borrow the CDs, ''rip'' them to my laptop, then ''sync''(new words) them to
my MP# player. It is about 3/8 inch thick, 3'' long and 2'' wide. Very portable. When I'm walking outside, I usually listen to the sounds of nature, pluss I have to focus on the dogs(wrangling 140# of dog keeps you busy), but the intent was to use it at the gym. Haven't been there yet, will set myself up to go tomorrow.

Hi Mamacita ! thank you for the cake, bubbly and wishes ! (and for correct my english, don't hesitate :))
all the best for the New year : health, happening, prosperity, love

Just want you to know that I'm here for you, Mama! Keep on chugging, Old Girl ... you're doing a great job! XO

Mamacita hope Sully is feeling better. Give him a platinum hug (this is what my grand daughter call a get better hug).

Hi Mama~ Just checkin' in~
Still weak and sore, tired and all, though the dizzyness and that has mostly faded away!
My cough and it's ingredients are still lurking. Who know's for how long. I'm actually excited for when I get a bit more energy and can start my CHANGE!
I'll see you around

mamacita - thank you for calling by my page. I recovered from my birthday very nicely thank you - we had a week away, at the beach, Jan 1-7, so who could ask for a better way to wind down! Back home now but still on summer holidays so I shall pop in and out of the site more often than I was able before xmas. Keep up with your exercises girl, you are a role model for us all!

Mama
sorry sully is not feeling well and hope he improves soon.
does ogling the hunks burn up more calories?
rotfl

I think that pool looks good for a sudoku meet!! What do you say? Some cocktails, and a few Chippendales to get rose burning calories
Hope sully is feeling better, take care x

Mamacita, read your post on Health and Fitness. Well done on the walking yesterday. How did the dog stand up to it? My dog had a day off yesterday as I played 18 holes of golf (totalling over 13,000 steps!) This morning she wants to walk and I want to go back to bed. Of course she didn't go out to dinner and sing with the band till nearly 2 a.m.!!!
I was very good drank only water, and a lot of it. Had the garlic soup, duck breast, salad and OK a few of the fried potatoes. I gave my cheese and dessert to Steve, which was hard 'cos it was local walnut tart.Oh forgot we also had 'fois gras'. Great evening - now I must do some housework.

I only did 8500 steps today that is 5000 less than yesterday and it seems the rain is back for at least 5 days.
I have started doing the twist in the bathroom before I body brush and shower. Now there is a sight to spur on my weight loss and body toning. I wish I'd thought to cover the mirror!!!
Weight U Go!

Mamacita, you're a FOX!!! I understand and appreciate your desire to be healthy and happy, but honestly, you're just a cutie pie sportin' that blue bathing suit, and I just love you as you are.

Thanks to all of you for keeping me going. Your being here for all of us is heartwarming and most helpful.I love all of the compliments too, but my head will be so full of all these sweet thoughts, that my weight will increase lol.

Mamacita, thanks for your input on my page, it makes me feel much better.

Mamacita - you are one brave lady showing off the swimsuit in the BEFORE photo - but then again, you look wonderful so why not.

I will try to pop in every now and then to offer you some encouragement but mostly I'll post on the 'MORE' page.

Keep going keep healthy and keep drinking water.

Cheers (with water)

Mamacita: Thank you, it is true, I didn't get this way in a week or two, and it will take time, but I will keep working.!

I have today walked 8234 steps bringing my total so far to 111,989 leaving 138,011 to go before january 31st so I'm on target all being well.
Tomorrow will finish week 2 and I will weigh in on monday morning.
Hope you are doing well

Hi Mamacita! I have been remiss lately in dropping in. How are you faring? Sounds like you have joined the crowd in terms of slimming down. I see from the above posts that Sully was unwell? Hope all is good now. Take care my virtual friend!

Congratulations on your inch loss. Isn't it a wonderful feeling makes those waistbands that little bit easier to fasten? We will all get those curves back, well a little bit closer anyway! Have a lovely weekend. Hope Sully is feeling better.

9701 steps today. Checking in early my left foot is killing me. As my trainer shoes were looking the worse for wear I got out my old leather hiking boots from the back of the closet - now I remember why I put them there. Going to soak my poor feet then shower, slip into something comfortable (and warm) and relax and watch a DVD.
Back later

Mamacita: Hang in there. I lost 60 lbs about 3 years ago and have managed to keep it all off. (Weight Watchers) I see you are exercising. DO NOT FEEL DISCOURAGED if any week you weight in and the scale shows no loss. Take your body measurements and check that as well. Some weeks the scale will not move, but your body will shrink. Hang in there!

Mamacita, your posts exude joy of life. Now that you told your past history, I understand why. Your progress from where you were is amazing. You are an inspiration to us all. Keep up your current battle, keep up your encouragement for the rest of us, and keep reminding us to stay positive. Thank you.

Mamacita, they may hold some rooms past the Feb. date. They just want to get a head count early. We are hoping to pick up some more people at the Alopecia conference in June. Check back and there may still be some rooms.

Have posted my results on H&F and my page. All I can say is Yipee Yahoo

Mamacita, thanks for stopping by. What is going on with Sully? How is he doing?

Congratulations on your results at the end of week 2. Gently Bently, my mum used to say, wins the race. Not sure what exactly she meant but I think the effects, on our health, of what we are doing today will prove beneficial to us all in the long term however slowly or gently we achieve our aims.

Tues 16 Jan 2007:
Hello Mamacita, long time, no visit. Sorry it's taken me so long to visit your page but the past month has been very hectic and I've spent most of the time with my family. Just the odd few comments on site mostly as I didn't want to neglect my family, I spend so little time with them.
I hope you had a lovely festive season and are looking forward to a happy and healthy 2007.

Mamacita - I just visited my own page for the first time in a LONG while - saw you had visited. Thanks for the visit and concern - we just found out today that they want my MIL to wear the neck brace for another four weeks! We had been thinking that they would tell us after today's x-rays that it could come off. OUCH. Jeanie is very despondent, because of the trouble she has dealing with her mother constantly trying to get the brace off.
Prayers would be welcome.

Hi Mama
Well done on your loss!! Keep up the good work!! .

To Sully! Have lots of fun celebrating another year!

For he's a jolly, good fellow
For he's a jolly good fellow
For he's a jolly good fellow
And so say all of us.
Sully

Happy Birthday Sully

Hi Mamacita, Good work, I'm proud of you. Best wishes on reaching your goal.

Sully. Hope you are feeling better.

Again I thank everyone for your thoughts, concern, compliments and friendship. The support has been just overwhelming and ever so helpful. I am doing well with the food intake and exercise. Jazz and I are not walking as far now since winter has finally come. I can deal with the cold up to a point as long as there is no wind, but we have had a lot of wind recently. I am hanging in and Ed, I haven't quite reached my goal just yet, but am getting closer everyday!