Hi all.
Nic---To answer your question, the midriff is that area from below the bust to your waist. The belly goes from there down. Or at least that's how I've always thought of it. Something I've noticed, in many older women, say 50 and up, is that they are like an apple on sticks, thinner legs, hips and butt, but an inter tube midriff ---hello Menopause. This is a health wise a more dangerous place to carry weight.
When I was young, this is the LAST place I gained. Got it in my butt and hips and thighs. Since menopause and LC woe, I don't gain much in those places, it goes to the midriff. One of the ways I evaluate where my weight is at is by looking at my profile in the mirror. Straight on doesn't tell the whole story. Looking at yourself from the side is the rest of that story. Never going to have the midriff I used to, but know it CAN get smaller, as I've done it before on LC. Might not get back there, but even 5 to 7 pounds down would make a difference. Now I just have to figure out how to do that!
Lori---I think you are VERY "committed" to exercise, now more so than ever. This seems to be your 100% commitment, which imo, allows you some leeway in your woe. I've done 'em in my past and bootcamp workouts are no joke! Add 3 miles of walking a day, and yeah, you've got some room in the way you eat.
Trigger---WOWZA, $250 for the software to go w/that thing? Yipes. When is the kiddo's birthday? LOL, maybe that's the time for the software. Still bummer to have to pay so much going in, and then not be able to do a lot w/it till you pay more.
Jaz---I'll be very interested to hear what your word is, and everyone else's if they want to participate. I don't see it as a New Year's"resolution", more like a mantra that reminds you of where you win, AND where you struggle.
I know it has been a long hard road for you on losing, and you have been right in there trying w/all your heart. I may be wrong, time will tell, but I don't think you'll know what a VLC woe can do for you till after your surgery. You were right to note that I said it CAN be done during menopause, which you'll soon be in. BUT, w/out that thing you're carrying around, and incredibly stressful and difficult TOMS, as in multiples a month. We DO miss those hormones, but I never did any of that hormone replacement stuff and still lost well over 50 pounds. Let's see what life is like after your surgery. I have a feeling you've got some good results comin' down the road.
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Snowstorm here today, again, and no staying home and cozy. Hit the decks styling today. Tomorrow is a work at home day, then will be out and about working for the rest of the week.
Totally on plan today, and hey, Nic I made your half greek yogurt and half sour cream mix, added 1/4 cup of mashed blackberries, some EZ sweetz and a dash of vanilla. It was SO good. Next up, got a have the bacon too. Can see why this would be such a good combo.
Had about 1/2 a cup then froze the rest. When I came back at it, it was hard as a rock, but put it into the microwave for 15 seconds, and it turned into a yummy slushy kind of thing. Going to experiment with more flavors, like cocoa and caramel (no sugar Toriani), with some roasted slivered almonds.
Tonight it's breakfast for dinner again. Hubby is gone, and I love having the kitchen to myself for a night. Making LC huevos ranchero w/one mama lupe's LC tortilla, two sunny side up eggs, tomatilla sauce, and my new thing---grated Manchengo cheese, which is the Mexican way to make it. And, bacon.
I will come in under 20 carbs today. Yay.
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