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Dewolla Stepon - 09 Jul 2004 15:00 GMT

I'm back from camping, and it was a fun trip.

I did gain a little less than a pound but I'm not discouraged. I got in a
lot of walking, I bought a pedometer and averaged over 10,000 steps a day.
A lot of those were up and down hill, and at the 8,000 foot level.

Last time I was camping was 70+ pounds ago, and there is a big difference in
a lot of things. For one, it used to be difficult for me to get dressed
inside the tent and make my way out the door. It's no problem now. I also
used to "run hot" and be overheated all the time, even to the point where I
would steam up the car's windows in the mornings (and not from passion).
Not anymore.

I kept to my prepackaged meals, but next time I'll include fresh veggies and
some milk servings. I also think the sodium levels in my choices were way
higher than what I'm used to.

Anyway, it's good to be back.

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janice - 09 Jul 2004 19:25 GMT

>I'm back from camping, and it was a fun trip.
>
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>Anyway, it's good to be back.

Good to see you back Dewolla. We go camping every year and your words
reminded me of the discomfort when I was at my maximum weight. One
problem I had was that we have these snug sleeping bags (nights are
often very cold here, even in summer) and I used to have a real
problem getting mine zipped up, as well as moving when I wanted to
turn over in the night - the whole bag had to turn over with me. When
my weight is less, I find I can turn over within the bag and it stays
where it is which is much more comfortable.

janice

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Dewolla Stepon - 09 Jul 2004 23:27 GMT

> >I'm back from camping, and it was a fun trip.
> >
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> my weight is less, I find I can turn over within the bag and it stays
> where it is which is much more comfortable.

I've noticed that, too!

- Dewolla

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Beverly - 09 Jul 2004 21:56 GMT

Welcome back! Anyone who gained less than a pound on vacation shouldn't be
one bit discouraged. If your sodium levels were higher you might see a
slight loss in the next few days.

Beverly

> I'm back from camping, and it was a fun trip.
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> Anyway, it's good to be back.

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Dewolla Stepon - 09 Jul 2004 23:29 GMT

> Welcome back! Anyone who gained less than a pound on vacation shouldn't be
> one bit discouraged. If your sodium levels were higher you might see a
> slight loss in the next few days.

I think the water weight is already starting to come off. It's good to be
back into my old routines again!

- Dewolla

> > I'm back from camping, and it was a fun trip.
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> > Anyway, it's good to be back.

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Chris Braun - 09 Jul 2004 22:16 GMT

> I also
>used to "run hot" and be overheated all the time, even to the point where I
>would steam up the car's windows in the mornings (and not from passion).
>Not anymore.

This reminds me of something I've been observing this summer. I
always used to really hate the heat. (And in Virginia, there's plenty
of it. It gets up to around 90 almost every day :-).) I could never
have imagined taking long noonday walks in the summer months. Now I
actually enjoy the feel of the sun on my body, and don't mind walking
in the heat. I am really liking summer for the first time since I can
remember!

Chris
262/144/ (145-150)

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Dewolla Stepon - 09 Jul 2004 23:30 GMT

> > I also
> >used to "run hot" and be overheated all the time, even to the point where I
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> in the heat. I am really liking summer for the first time since I can
> remember!

I noticed that, too! I couldn't believe myself, actually picking out a
sunny spot to sit and soak up the sun a few weeks back. I've never done
that before.

- Dewolla

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susanjoneslewis - 10 Jul 2004 19:29 GMT

Being from Texas all my life we fight the heat constantly, but since my
weight loss (about 90 lbs give or take a few) since just last summer, I
realize I am handling the heat FAR better than I ever have. I really
enjoy getting outside these days.

Susan
280/190/140

> > I also
> >used to "run hot" and be overheated all the time, even to the point where I
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> Chris
> 262/144/ (145-150)

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Dewolla Stepon - 10 Jul 2004 22:06 GMT

Yes, amazing, isn't it? The weight crept up on me so insidiously that I was
unaware of just how debilitating it was. I'm a little over 85 pounds down
from my highest, as well. It sure is nice to be able to get out and enjoy
life again!

- Dewolla

> Being from Texas all my life we fight the heat constantly, but since my
> weight loss (about 90 lbs give or take a few) since just last summer, I
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> > Chris
> > 262/144/ (145-150)

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