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August 14, 2005, 11:43 am PDT

Down Day

It sounds like a few of us are not having a great day. I'm afraid I'm guilty, too. Do you think we will ever be able to react to everyday (and not so everyday) problems, in a new way? I wonder , some days. I guess we need to CHOOSE to feel differently. Not necessarily an easy thing to do!! I have the diet books, but I may need to find one of the others. I really thought I was beyond this. Why do we let others determine our worth? Not even people whose opinion we respect. Well, thanks for listening. I do feel better. You guys are the best!! Love to all, Cindy
 
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August 14, 2005, 12:39 pm PDT

((((((((cindy))))))

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It sounds like a few of us are not having a great day. I'm afraid I'm guilty, too. Do you think we will ever be able to react to everyday (and not so everyday) problems, in a new way? I wonder , some days. I guess we need to CHOOSE to feel differently. Not necessarily an easy thing to do!! I have the diet books, but I may need to find one of the others. I really thought I was beyond this. Why do we let others determine our worth? Not even people whose opinion we respect. Well, thanks for listening. I do feel better. You guys are the best!! Love to all, Cindy

Sending hugs and warm thoughts your way g/f....to answer your question, I believe that yes we can react differently to situations...especially if we choose to see the situation in a different perspective....I don't believe choosing to FEEL differently is the issue, because our feelings are natural...but we can choose to deal with our feelings in more positive and constructive ways...smiling...and yes this is not easy...lol...We allow others to validate us because oftentimes they are saying things that we already believe about ourselves...so once we learn our Personal Truths no one can any longer do this....Dr P says we teach others how to treat us...and this is so true...so we need to stand up for us and begin by treating ourselves as women of worth too...winking... 

 

Sorry you are having a tough day sweetie...and you are not alone, for I believe we all struggle sometimes with this...just like when someone says, Gee I sure like that top you are wearing, and instead of saying thanks, often people will say "oh this old thing, I've had it for years.."...grinning... so the personal truth in that is "hey I DO look good, for this is an old top, and she liked it.."...lol 

Hugs and love, 

Karen 

 
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August 14, 2005, 1:07 pm PDT

Hello Everyone

   This board is very quiet again today.  I guess everyone is having a fun and exciting weekend and getting their IE in.  I did get my two hours of swimming in this Am early because I did not get to swim last night due to the lightening.   

    Donna, I was thinking of you.  I guess it was lightening all over the south yesterday.  I am lucky in that if the storm passes quick enough I can go in later but last night I just went to bed and decided to just swim this AM.  Donna now fins that might be a good thing as much as I like to swim.   I hope that you do not get discouraged.  We have all had those times that we gain and then a while later if we follow the plan the weight will come off.  I did not lose any more myself this Am but I figure that if I continue to follow the plan as close as possible that maybe in a few days the pounds will show on the scale.  I still have people almost everyday tell me I am looking thinner each day so even if I am not losing on the scale I must be firming up and that also is good.  Please hang in there with us.  I looked in your profile but did not see your e-mail address.  I did want to send you an e-mail. 

   Reen, I am so sorry that your daughter was ill and had to have emergency surgery.  I am so glad that she is doing better.  I bet you are very glad to get her home with you again also.    I will keep you both in my prayers. 

     Shirley and Karen you both sound like you are doing very well.  Keep up the good work.  You both may have had a bump or so in the road but in the long run you are doing well.  Keep up the good work. 

     Cindy,  hang in there.  If we find ourselves off the plan just take a deep breath and look at what you are doing and then get right back in there.  We all get discouraged but with each other's support we can do this.   I know you can do this.  keep working hard.        

   Now everyone lets drink our water and do our IE and follow the food plan for today and then again for tomorrow .  We can do this.                           Alice 

 
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August 14, 2005, 3:29 pm PDT

I'M BACK

AND LIKE ALL OF YOU, I'M TRYING TO GET USED TO THE WAY THIS NEW BOARD WORKS. 

  

STILL AT 129, BUT I'M TRYING TO BE GRATEFUL I'M THE 120'S--SORT OF.  I'M STILL EXERCISING, AND HOPE ALL OF YOU WHO MIGHT NEED A LITTLE EXTRA PUSH WILL JOIN US ON THE "PHIL TO THE 7TH POWER" BOARD.  WE'RE ALL WORKING ON ADDING EXERCISE TO OUR LIVES, AND THAT'S WHAT OUR LITTLE BOARD IS THERE FOR. 

  

:) ANDIEPIE17 

  

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August 14, 2005, 6:34 pm PDT

HI ANDIEPIE

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AND LIKE ALL OF YOU, I'M TRYING TO GET USED TO THE WAY THIS NEW BOARD WORKS. 

  

STILL AT 129, BUT I'M TRYING TO BE GRATEFUL I'M THE 120'S--SORT OF.  I'M STILL EXERCISING, AND HOPE ALL OF YOU WHO MIGHT NEED A LITTLE EXTRA PUSH WILL JOIN US ON THE "PHIL TO THE 7TH POWER" BOARD.  WE'RE ALL WORKING ON ADDING EXERCISE TO OUR LIVES, AND THAT'S WHAT OUR LITTLE BOARD IS THERE FOR. 

  

:) ANDIEPIE17 

  

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Really nice to see you on board  - you haven't gained and you are so close to your goal - you are the perfect example that this works if we work it.  Am struggling again but will get right back on track as tomorrow is another day - people like you encourage me to continue.  Hugs, Shirley
 
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August 15, 2005, 4:02 am PDT

GOOD MONDAY MORNING

Thought I would pop in before my guests arrive this morning to say, "have a lovely day everyone" and I will be back Tuesday night after they leave.  Wishing you healthy eating, with IE and water so that you continue to feel energetic and happy.   

Hugs, Shirley 

 
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August 15, 2005, 7:03 am PDT

Alice our "mermaid"..lol

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   This board is very quiet again today.  I guess everyone is having a fun and exciting weekend and getting their IE in.  I did get my two hours of swimming in this Am early because I did not get to swim last night due to the lightening.   

    Donna, I was thinking of you.  I guess it was lightening all over the south yesterday.  I am lucky in that if the storm passes quick enough I can go in later but last night I just went to bed and decided to just swim this AM.  Donna now fins that might be a good thing as much as I like to swim.   I hope that you do not get discouraged.  We have all had those times that we gain and then a while later if we follow the plan the weight will come off.  I did not lose any more myself this Am but I figure that if I continue to follow the plan as close as possible that maybe in a few days the pounds will show on the scale.  I still have people almost everyday tell me I am looking thinner each day so even if I am not losing on the scale I must be firming up and that also is good.  Please hang in there with us.  I looked in your profile but did not see your e-mail address.  I did want to send you an e-mail. 

   Reen, I am so sorry that your daughter was ill and had to have emergency surgery.  I am so glad that she is doing better.  I bet you are very glad to get her home with you again also.    I will keep you both in my prayers. 

     Shirley and Karen you both sound like you are doing very well.  Keep up the good work.  You both may have had a bump or so in the road but in the long run you are doing well.  Keep up the good work. 

     Cindy,  hang in there.  If we find ourselves off the plan just take a deep breath and look at what you are doing and then get right back in there.  We all get discouraged but with each other's support we can do this.   I know you can do this.  keep working hard.        

   Now everyone lets drink our water and do our IE and follow the food plan for today and then again for tomorrow .  We can do this.                           Alice 

Hi sweet g/f, I am always so encouraged by all your IE...it is so awesome to see...Today is a new day and I plan to re-incorporate it into my days too, as I have really slacked off...Are you sure you aren't actually called Ariel...(Little mermaid) lol...I agree I bet the muscles are toning and we all know that muscle weighs more than fat..hence looking slimmer..how nice that others notice it too ...smiling.. Keep up the great job as you are such an inspiration sweetie...Hugs and love, 

Karen 

 
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August 15, 2005, 7:24 am PDT

Monday morning Accountability..

I have always tried to be accountable whether I am doing well or struggling..so here goes...I did well on the Rsp for the 5 days and then I honestly can't even tell you what happened other than I resorted back to old ways again..I am up 3 pounds...I was pondering last night about the different areas in my life where I have risen above many challenges...by far this one seems to be the one that has always been my "thorn in my side" and the most difficult...I truly need to "get a grip" real quick here as my weight is climbing uphill so rapidly...I now am getting seriously worried...what is the matter with me? That I can't stick to it longer than a few days....Why do I continue to do the things that I really know is destructive...? So many questions...and I know Dr P says that it's the payoffs..and my confused Personal Truths..If I let go of the "old" does that mean that I let go of all of the history..? Of course it doesn't, but sure feels like it sometimes...smiling...Maybe I'm afraid of being slim, and different.. why else would I keep my "fat coat"...well, I am seriously looking at this all now..for otherwise I am doomed to continue on this path that can only destroy what all I have achieved so far with my weight loss...I weighed in at 225 this morning...I was down to 212 in the beginning of June , so I have regained 13 pounds...crazy I know...I guess it's time for me to really look at where I'm at and make the changes very soon.... 

Hugs and love, 

Karen 

 
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August 15, 2005, 7:57 am PDT

Hey Karen

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I have always tried to be accountable whether I am doing well or struggling..so here goes...I did well on the Rsp for the 5 days and then I honestly can't even tell you what happened other than I resorted back to old ways again..I am up 3 pounds...I was pondering last night about the different areas in my life where I have risen above many challenges...by far this one seems to be the one that has always been my "thorn in my side" and the most difficult...I truly need to "get a grip" real quick here as my weight is climbing uphill so rapidly...I now am getting seriously worried...what is the matter with me? That I can't stick to it longer than a few days....Why do I continue to do the things that I really know is destructive...? So many questions...and I know Dr P says that it's the payoffs..and my confused Personal Truths..If I let go of the "old" does that mean that I let go of all of the history..? Of course it doesn't, but sure feels like it sometimes...smiling...Maybe I'm afraid of being slim, and different.. why else would I keep my "fat coat"...well, I am seriously looking at this all now..for otherwise I am doomed to continue on this path that can only destroy what all I have achieved so far with my weight loss...I weighed in at 225 this morning...I was down to 212 in the beginning of June , so I have regained 13 pounds...crazy I know...I guess it's time for me to really look at where I'm at and make the changes very soon.... 

Hugs and love, 

Karen 

Thanks you so much for the understanding words. Sounds like you are struggling, too. You are right, we all do, from time to time./ I guess we can handle anything, if we take it a little at a time. From hour to hour if necessary - those pesky old habits creep up when we aren't looking. Let's both try to take today, an hour at a time. We can do this - you have sure proven that!! The past is the past, it can't be changed. What do you say? Anew start is what we all need and Monday is THE startover day!! Love ya, Cindy
 
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August 15, 2005, 4:01 pm PDT

Blue Notes?

From your friend Blue to "50s" friends/ You know Blue's song never ends/ We are back to rhyme and glad to say/ Hi AGAIN!!! to our friends today!/ You know who? Blue
 

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