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Offline Thor

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Proud of myself
« on: September 01, 2011, 01:33:38 AM »
Like Frank says, one doesn't get recognized  unless one blows their own horn once in while. Since May 27th, I've lost a total of 45 Lbs. I want to lose another 20 lbs before the Dallas get together and another 20 before October 15th (That might be pushing it.) I've been walking every day, despite the intense heat, doing some light weights (high reps) and some light calisthenics. I've also had to stop my insulin because of the low blood sugars I was getting every night.  :yahoo:
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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2011, 06:38:58 AM »
Quote from: Thor on September 01, 2011, 01:33:38 AM
Like Frank says, one doesn't get recognized  unless one blows their own horn once in while. Since May 27th, I've lost a total of 45 Lbs. I want to lose another 20 lbs before the Dallas get together and another 20 before October 15th (That might be pushing it.) I've been walking every day, despite the intense heat, doing some light weights (high reps) and some light calisthenics. I've also had to stop my insulin because of the low blood sugars I was getting every night.  :yahoo:

A well-deserved H5, Thor. :cheersmate:
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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2011, 06:46:30 AM »
Nice going, Thor!  :cheersmate:

I'm still hanging at around a 57 lb. weight loss myself, so I know how good you're feeling.
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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2011, 06:54:37 AM »
Good on you. Keep up the good work.
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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2011, 06:57:50 AM »
Hot damn.

Way to go, Thor!

You know, this success through perseverance could be a harbinger of other good things, other successes, to come your way.  I certainly hope so!
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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2011, 06:59:38 AM »
Quote from: Thor on September 01, 2011, 01:33:38 AM
Like Frank says, one doesn't get recognized  unless one blows their own horn once in while. Since May 27th, I've lost a total of 45 Lbs. I want to lose another 20 lbs before the Dallas get together and another 20 before October 15th (That might be pushing it.) I've been walking every day, despite the intense heat, doing some light weights (high reps) and some light calisthenics. I've also had to stop my insulin because of the low blood sugars I was getting every night.  :yahoo:

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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2011, 07:51:09 AM »
Wicked Cool Thor!

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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2011, 10:37:54 PM »
This is great news!

It's always nice when people that have not seen you for a year or so mention "you've lost a lot of weight."

Have a banana split and celebrate.  :Lao:
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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #8 on: September 05, 2011, 01:34:33 AM »
 two more pounds vanished over the last couple of days. 20 to go until I hit my actual goal weight for the end of Sept. and 40 to go until I hit my overall goal. I was bad tonight, though. I went and bought a couple of candy bars.  :rofl: O-)
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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2011, 09:32:18 AM »
 :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:


I'm so proud of you! I know your weight was really bothering you, and you're doing great!!!


Euph....you too, are doing great! How's Mrs E doin' with hers?



I'd gained 5lb back, because I wasn't paying much attention to what I was eating while I was trying to get my hair to grow back in (too quick of weight loss caused my hair to start falling out  :bawl: ). Since I started working at the new job mid-July, I've lost 10lbs. Part of it's working til 4am, and part of it has been stressing over a few things.
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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #10 on: September 05, 2011, 01:22:05 PM »
I will always always always Hi5 anyone doing this and doing it right.Good for you, Thor. You should be proud of yourself! Keep up the good work! :cheersmate: :cheersmate: :cheersmate: :cheersmate: :cheersmate:
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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #11 on: September 05, 2011, 07:46:26 PM »
Quote from: debk on September 05, 2011, 09:32:18 AM
:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:


I'm so proud of you! I know your weight was really bothering you, and you're doing great!!!


Euph....you too, are doing great! How's Mrs E doin' with hers?



I'd gained 5lb back, because I wasn't paying much attention to what I was eating while I was trying to get my hair to grow back in (too quick of weight loss caused my hair to start falling out  :bawl: ). Since I started working at the new job mid-July, I've lost 10lbs. Part of it's working til 4am, and part of it has been stressing over a few things.

We're both basically holding steady, thanks. I'm down around -55 lbs and Mrs. E around -36. Sometimes I'll go up slightly (like at the moment), but a couple-three days of lotsa water and rabbit food and I'm back where I was. I can get used to this.  :-)
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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #12 on: September 05, 2011, 08:03:33 PM »
Yeah for everyone losing some serious weightage!!!!  :yahoo:I am trying to lose weight as well.Walked three miles today!!!
 :yahoo: :yahoo:
As JTYangel said, it will be easier on our backs as well....
It is nice to have someone to cheer you on as you reach your goals...
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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #13 on: September 07, 2011, 02:19:42 AM »
Quote from: seahorse513 on September 05, 2011, 08:03:33 PM
Yeah for everyone losing some serious weightage!!!!  :yahoo:I am trying to lose weight as well.Walked three miles today!!!
 :yahoo: :yahoo:
As JTYangel said, it will be easier on our backs as well....
It is nice to have someone to cheer you on as you reach your goals...

With the walking & exercise, my back has been killing me the last couple of days. My knees ache, my elbows are acting up (they were both hyperextended numerous times during my Judo days). I have severe muscle burn and yes, I'm whining!!
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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #14 on: September 07, 2011, 02:28:45 AM »
Quote from: Thor on September 07, 2011, 02:19:42 AM
With the walking & exercise, my back has been killing me the last couple of days. My knees ache, my elbows are acting up (they were both hyperextended numerous times during my Judo days). I have severe muscle burn and yes, I'm whining!!

Don't worry about the whine.

I can feel your pain.

Keep up the hard work.
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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #15 on: September 07, 2011, 01:28:35 PM »
Quote from: Thor on September 07, 2011, 02:19:42 AM
With the walking & exercise, my back has been killing me the last couple of days. My knees ache, my elbows are acting up (they were both hyperextended numerous times during my Judo days). I have severe muscle burn and yes, I'm whining!!
Don't worry about the whining!! You are probably using muscles you haven't used in a while. Would it help to do a few stretches before walking? or perhaps down an advil?? Don't give up, when you have come so far. All this hard work will pay off in the long run...
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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #16 on: September 07, 2011, 01:46:55 PM »
H5!
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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #17 on: September 07, 2011, 02:00:07 PM »
I really should could stand to lose a few pounds (says the man who just cut up a very large pan of fudge). :hammer:

Keep up the good work. 
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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #18 on: September 08, 2011, 03:16:09 AM »
Quote from: zeitgeist on September 07, 2011, 02:00:07 PM
I really should could stand to lose a few pounds (says the man who just cut up a very large pan of fudge). :hammer:

Keep up the good work. 



Fudge?  :drool: :drool: :drool:
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Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

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A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.

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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #19 on: September 08, 2011, 12:23:49 PM »
Quote from: debk on September 08, 2011, 03:16:09 AM

Fudge?  :drool: :drool: :drool:

Chocolate, the marshmallow fluff recipe with walnuts pieces ... M/zeit made it for me.  YUM.  A whole 9x13 pan, all mine. :fuelfire:
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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #20 on: September 08, 2011, 01:31:13 PM »
Good for you Thor!
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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #21 on: September 08, 2011, 01:36:55 PM »
Quote from: zeitgeist on September 08, 2011, 12:23:49 PM
Chocolate, the marshmallow fluff recipe with walnuts pieces ... M/zeit made it for me.  YUM.  A whole 9x13 pan, all mine. :fuelfire:


 :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:



(I use the same recipe, but prefer pecans in it )
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Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #22 on: September 08, 2011, 02:50:16 PM »
Quote from: debk on September 08, 2011, 01:36:55 PM

 :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:



(I use the same recipe, but prefer pecans in it )


Now that's just silly debk. ::)  Pecans should be saved for Pralines. :hammer:


Ingredients:
•2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
•1/4 cup water
•1/4 cup evaporated milk
•2 cups pecan pieces and halves
•2 teaspoons vanilla
•3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut in pieces
Preparation:
Combine sugar, milk, and water in a 2-quart saucepan; heat to boiling stirring constantly. Cook until mixture reaches soft ball consistency (235°).Remove from heat; stir in pecans, vanilla, and butter. Immediately drop by tablespoons onto wax paper

And even I can make those.

(fudge, on the other hand, not so much, usually it is a good idea to buy plenty of French Vanilla ice cream when I try... :whistling: )

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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #23 on: September 08, 2011, 05:22:53 PM »
Pecans go best in everything!!!!

especially when they are right up there with cashews as my favorite edible nut.









that I'm willing to chop up.....
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Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

"My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&M's and a chocolate cake. I feel better already." – Dave Barry

A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.

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Re: Proud of myself
« Reply #24 on: September 08, 2011, 08:53:02 PM »
Quote from: debk on September 08, 2011, 05:22:53 PM
Pecans go best in everything!!!!

especially when they are right up there with cashews as my favorite edible nut.









that I'm willing to chop up.....

Get a room!!!!!


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