300+.......Preparing for Summer Body Challenge

[Terri in MO]

This thread is a spring challenge that is similar to the Discover Health New Body Challenge. It runs from April 1st to June 30th. Some of us in the 300+ Forum need accountablity. This challenge is about setting goals and accountability.

The basics of the New Body Challenge is being aware of your condition, facing it, setting goals, formulating plans, making the commitment to improve/grow/change, and being accountable to those plans.

Set your goals and pick the exercise plan, the food plan and method of accountability that works for you. Post your goals and post as often as you need to keep you motivated.

If you're not a regular poster on the 300+ forum, you're welcome to join us on the regular threads and get to know the group.

[Terri in MO]

This challenge will officially begin on April 1st. But I've been thinking about my goals for the next three months and wanted to get them written down.

My goals for the next challenge are:
1. Lose 10 pounds.
2. Ease back into cardio (if the foot is healed)
3. Continue to reshape my body through exercise.

My tools for success:

1. WW plan with South Beach as an influence.

2. MWF mornings will be for General Conditioning with the curl bar, medicine ball and stability ball. Pilates for legs.

3. TTH mornings will be Pilates for back and abs.

4. Evenings - two times either Gin Miller's stability ball workout or the Fit over Fifty stability ball workout. (No, I'm not over 50 yet!)

5. Begin dog walking again if allowed.

7. Do 15 minutes of cardio on the airdyne to start.

6. Revise my plan at the first of each month.

[brunissen]

I'm in - but I'll be posting my goals later this week.

psm :df:

[qsilver]

So glad you are starting a new challenge. I am so ready to be back in this game!

Terri, you mentioned two stability ball workouts. I've been looking for a good one, but keep shying away because of the cost and not knowing if it is any good or not. Would you suggest the titles you mentioned?

I need to work on my goals, but I do know a couple already.

1. 3 days a week at Curves.
2. Sticking to my low carb diet, Curves style.
3. 3 other forms of exercise throughout the week. Any activity will count, as long as it goes for at least 30 minutes.

Ok, that should be enough to get me started. I had a WI and measurements taken just this morning, so I should be good to go!

Andria

[Terri in MO]

Andria -

I just got a Gin Miller tape. I ordered from her website. I ordered a ball which came with her workout plus I got the package where I could choose another workout tape. all for $40. The second tape I think I made a boo-boo in ordering because it turned out to be "Fit and Fifty". However, I like the exercises. I admit that the Gin Miller has some advanced stuff - why start at beginner when you can leap into intermediate & advanced? :rofl: I can't do everything but in a few workouts I'll be mastering more.

[Terri in MO]

Okay first day of the challenge!

And I've started it off with NO exercise. :o

But I've done well with food and water. Its wrapping up to be two solid weeks OP. I will go to WW for official weigh-in on Saturday morning. That will be my starting point. From that, I want to be 10+ down by the end of June.

Foot doc tomorrow! Maybe I will be cast-free!

Come on in lurkers! Let's get make some changes for having a great summer!

[Terri in MO]

Day 2 has gone okay.

I ended up over in points but I still have lots of flex points so I'm okay for the week.

Tonight I got to take my first walk since last of Jan or first of Feb. Only 20 minutes at a slow pace and still have to wear the air cast. But it WAS a walk and it WAS outside in the fantastic spring nighttime air. All full of wonderful allergens!

Time to rest!

[Terri in MO]

Went to WW this morning and was down 7.2 pounds! Part of it was the aircast. Who cares because I got my 25 star magnet!

I'm starting this challenge then at 253. My goal then is to be down past 243 by the end of June.

[qsilver]

Hey everyone :)

Ok, I know I wrote a post yesterday, but I can't swear to the fact that I submitted it... Yeah, my brain is a little scattered. At least my program isn't. :)

Terri, WOW! I am so impressed you got your star!

I can hardly wait to report my loss when I weigh in tomorrow. Yeah, it has been that good a week. Besides, any week when no less than 6 people tell you they can see you have lost a lot of weight is a good week. :D

Andria

[Terri in MO]

Thanks Andria! Good luck tomorrow!

We had our off-program day yesterday. Today, we got back at it. Tomorrow, our new week starts. We've got our menu planned for the week.

I just got back from walking the dog. Tomorrow, I'm going to get back on the stationary bike for 15 mins a session plus my other work.

[Terri in MO]

Good morning!

Its Monday and time to kick butt!

My plan for the day is to keep my food within 28 points, drink 90 oz of water, and walk the dog tonight as well as 15 mins on the stationary bike. I've already done my general conditioning workout this morning.

I am going to put a list of all the workouts I do and how many times I've done them each week.


Weekly workouts accomplished:

General conditioning with curl bar, medicine ball and stability ball: Mon AM
Dog walk - 20 minutes slow pace:
Stationary bike - 15 mins:
Pilates for Back:
Pilates for Buns & Thighs:
Pilates for Abs:

[brunissen]

Hello All!

Well, my week off was wonderful - I didn't realize how much I just needed some "couch time". But now it's time to get back on track. So, I guess I should post a goal or two for this challenge.... :)

1. Average 60 min of exercise daily
2. WATER WATER WATER - 128oz
3. Watch my food - follow the plan/suggestions from the nutritionist

I'm not posting a weight goal, mainly because I'm tired of missing them. But I'm hoping that all that will change this month, and the numbers on the scale will start dropping again.

Plan for today:
1750 Calories
128oz water
60 minutes with the Evil Trainer
30 minutes Cardio (stationary bike maybe)

psm :df:

[Terri in MO]

Hi!

Day two of the week already! I've had two good food days and am easing back into cardio exercise. Tonight I walked the dog and then did 15 mins on the stationary bike. Water has been okay. I'm moving into the PMS cycle so I need to be good about the water.

[Terri in MO]

Hump day!

I'm up and about! Sure am looking forward to a four-day weekend; that is, if I can get off work.

I've done my general conditioniong workout this morning so I'm off to a good start. I'll take my lunch so I'll keep food within range. Tonight will be BBQ or baked chicken and asian coleslaw. Exercise will be either walk the dog, airdyne or a video depending on if its raining and what time I get home from work.

Weekly workouts accomplished:

General conditioning with curl bar, medicine ball and stability ball: Mon AM Wed am
Dog walk - 20 minutes slow pace: Tues PM
Stationary bike - 15 mins: Mon PM 10 mins Tues PM 15 mins
Pilates for Back:
Pilates for Buns & Thighs:
Pilates for Abs:

[brunissen]

Man, I wish I were looking forward to a 4-day weekend....

Been really busy with a reorg at work, so I haven't had a change to post - but I'm doing well. I worked 3x this week with the Evil Trainer, and I'm working on the food suggestions from the nutritionist - still not drinking enough water, so I think I need to give my daily diet coke and replace that with water. My weight hasn't budged, but TOM arrived almost a week early (imagine my happiness with that!), and that combined with not enough water is a big part of that problem.

Plan for tonight -
45 minutes of Pilates

Plan for tomorrow -
Evil Trainer for 60min
Cardio at lunch
128oz water


psm :df:

[Terri in MO]

Okay, Easter is over and food was not great. It was mainly the meals that were a problem - not a bunch of candy or dessert. And little exercise.

I'm off still today and it will definitely be back on program and get exercise in.

We're supposed to go fishing if its warm enough. At least the sun is out!

I'll post later what I accomplished. Have a great one!

[Terri in MO]

Reporting back in:

Food was good - back on track for sure.

Exercise accomplished:

Fit over Fifty stability ball workout (30 mins) - Mon
Stationary bike - Mon 15 mins
Dog Walk - Mon 20 mins

[mistiel]

Okay, I'm a little late! I am in for the challenge. My plan will start tomorrow April 14th and go til June 14th, since I started late. Here are my goals.

Goal # 1 Lose 25 lbs.
Goal # 2 Drink 8 - 8oz. of water each day
Goal # 3 Exercise everyday
Goal # 4 Eat 3 veggies a day
Goal # 5 No Fast Food, except Salads.

These are enough to get me in the right direction. I will post my daily progress.

Hands helping Hands! We can do this.

If you do what you have always done, you will get what you have always gotten.

Never be led by your fears, be led by your dreams!

M.

[Terri in MO]

Welcome Mistiel!

Never too late to join! Good goals!

Today was another back on track day. I've kept my food within my point range and drank more water. I've peed about 50 times today! :lol:

I got in 20 minutes on the stationary bike and then walked the dog for 20. I'm glad to be back walking. :D

[Terri in MO]

No exercise yesterday but food is still within range.

Today, I will work late but make sure I get 20 mins on the airdyne and walk the dog for 20 mins.

For some reason - maybe time change? - I'm having trouble getting back into my morning exercise this week.

Lots of water today because WI comes on Saturday morning.

Is everybody working their plan? Its gotten quiet in here!

[brunissen]

*whew* things have calmed down for a bit here at work, so I actually have a minute to catch up here!

Welcome Mistie!! :wave:

I'm still struggling a bit on the food, but I'm definitely back on track with the exercise - and believe me the Evil Trainer is taking full advantage of my current focus! And as my reward to myself for working out hard, tonight I'm getting a Hot Stone Massage - 5pm can't get here soon enough!

Here are my goals for this week (I set these with the nutritionist):
1. No Carbonated Beverages (I feel like I've been drinking too many)
2. No Vending Machine Snacks
3. 1900 Calories average a day
4. Min 96 oz. water a day

And the Evil Trainer wants me to swim this weekend, so I'm going to try and get to the pool before I get my hair colored on Saturday.


psm :df:

[mistiel]

Hi All - Great Job girls, you are all an insperation to me. Well, I just got done walking a mile, I had 20 oz. of water so far, and going to have a banana and some high fiber, low fat cereal here in a moment. Tonight is it girls - I will be joining TOPS and finaly see how much I really do weigh, I am thinking that I weight between 330-350 but I am hoping that its not over 350, Oh well, its not going to change anything even if I am.

I did rather well yesterday, worked out, drank all my water and food was so/so, still need to get my more veggies and fruits in.

I will post here on this board with my weight and how my day had gone this evening.

I wanted to say thanks to everyone again for your warm welcomes and your insperations. Together we can all be the losers we need to become.

Have a great day! :)
Mistie

[Terri in MO]

Hi ladies!

Ah, Friday.

I've done terrible this week with no morning exercise. And my back is stiff and sore without the pilates. But I have done something at night so I'm not a total slacker. And food has been within my program.

I'm crossing my fingers for a loss tomorrow at WW. But as TOM has arrived, I am not holding my breath. This time I don't feel like I've gained anything but a woman's bod is hard to predict. I need lots of water today AND tonight.

It was 40 degrees on Sunday and today its going to be 85. That isn't helping either because its humid which causes me to retain water.

Pam - That hot stone massage sounds wonderful! Isn't it a bummer when work wrecks havoc on the personal life? I could get a lot more exercise in if it wasn't for work. :lol:

Misty - Good luck and good job for joining TOPS. That first start is hard but so worth it.

Have a great day!

[andrewsma]

Hello Everyone. This is my first time posting anything. I've read through a few of your posts and it looks like I've stumbled upon a really great website! I need to lose at least 100 pounds and I just don't know how to do it! The main problem is that we don't have a lot of extra money to spend and it is so much cheaper to eat junk! lol But I will give up whatever it takes to lose this weight! I have never ever been skinny...EVER! I was 10 pounds 8 ounces at birth and have been overweight ever since! ;) I don't even know what it feels like to be able to walk in a clothing store, see something I like and be able to wear it! I have a wonderful husband who wouldn't care if I weighed a thousand pounds, he would still love me. But that's almost adding to the problem I think. I need some motivation! I keep telling myself that if I keep up this lifestyle that I could DIE! I am a new mother and my son is going to start crawling any day now. I feel like I'm not even going to have enough energy to chase him around the house. :( Well, I guess I am just venting here... Anyways, I've tried the Atkins diet and I just felt so GREASY! All that meat and cheese just made me feel so crappy! I have heard a lot about Weight Watchers but don't you need to go to meetings? I live in a tiny town (village actually) and we don't have any Weight Watchers groups close by. Is it possible to do weight watchers without the meetings as long as I am getting support..etc. from somewhere else? Like...here? :) Well, if anyone can be of any help I'd really appreciate it. I'm just wondering what has worked for you all. Thanks in advance, Courtney

[Terri in MO]

Hi and Welcome Courtney!

Congrats on taking this first step.

I have a DH who feels the same way about my weight - he would love me no matter what. And yes, that is a problem. I finally convinced him to attend one WW meeting with me and learn for himself what I am trying to do. I even got him to go one better and join since he needs to lose 40 pounds himself. He is the cook of the family so there has been a lot of unintentional sabotage. But now he has a whole different perspective and it is not such a struggle to keep food on track.

As far as WW at home, you have a few options. WW has the At Home kits for those who don't have it nearby. But it isn't cheap - and neither are the meetings. We only go every other week because I'm too cheap to pay for every week for both of us. You don't have to stay for the meetings once you've weighed and paid. It does help to keep the focus or to refocus if you're struggling. But you can find that help here or by making challenges with yourself. My suggestion to you would be to try a online journal. The WW website has it and its about $15 a month or try a free one that counts calories. I'm not sure about the name but maybe fit.com? Fitday? I'll have to think about that one. I've paid $39 to download BalanceLog which is a calorie counter/food log/exercise log that you can use on your PC without being online and on a palm pilot. I liked it. There are options besides WW.

I also would suggest that you set small goals and focus on a little bit at a time. It gets overwhelming if you try to do too much. Here are some examples of small things:

1. Don't drink water? Try for 8 one cup glasses a day. Can't do all 8 - pick a number and achieve. Make it more the next week.

2. Journal your food. Get real about what you eat.

3. Once you get real - what can you change? Pick one meal a day and figure out how to make it healthy.

4. Think this is a diet? Make your attitude that this is a lifestyle change. Its a health issue. This is for life!

5. Don't exercise? Find something you can do for 10 mins a day. Walk outside. Walk around the house. Sit in a chair and lift hand weights. Fill milk jugs with water and life those. Find something!

6. Identify one thing that you eat that you know is an addiction food. Regular soda? Doughnuts? Cookies? Get them out of your environment and kick that addiction!

7. Journal why you eat. If its emotional, I'd suggest Dr. Phil's book and work out the emotional issues as best you can. If the emotional side isn't address, it will be difficult to achieve long-term success.

8. Make sure your attitude is that you're going to focus on one day at a time. One bad meal doesn't make your efforts a failure. Just make sure you don't let it spiral.

9. Enjoy it! This is not about punishment.

I hope that helps! Post often and ask lots of questions. Feel free to send me a PM anytime!

[andrewsma]

Terri-

Thank you for all the help! ;) I will do some internet surfing and see what I can come up with. I will also come up with 5 goals today and will try to have them posted by tonight. But for now, gotta get away from the computer and go Garage Saling! :twirly:

Courtney

[BlueHairFawn]

Stats:
Height: 5’11
Weight: 443 (haven’t weighed in three weeks)
Age: 22

Measurements (in inches):
Upper Arm/23
Bust/53
Waist/56
Hips/72
Upper Thigh/40

Ok I have a lot of ground to cover (because as you can see I got a reaaaaaaaaal big ***), so most of my goals are general. I plan to work on summer goals between April 18th (today) to August or September (I’ll get more specific later)

Long range summer goals:

~Cut meat from diet (except fish)
~Get down to a size 20-22 pants (currently in size 32 pants and 26-28 tops, gain all my weight in butt, hips, and legs lol)
~Learn more Vegan and Vegetarian recipes
~Completely eliminate refined sugars, and white breads out of diet
~Eat more whole grains
~Strengthen trunk and legs for lower spine and knee joint health


Goals for April:
Exercise at least 3 times a week
Make breakfast largest meal of day
Revel in eating many delicious fruits and veggies

Goals for May:
Exercise at least 4 times a week
Make lunch second largest meal of day (try and comprise it mostly of either a salad or some sort of veggies)
Make dinner least important meal of day

I will add more later, wish me luck!
I hope the best of you all yesterday’s are the worst of all your tomorrows

Blue

:goodluck:

[kantsing75]

:o I have back slid very badly and I need this summer challenge.

I am back up to 329, and Blue and I have measured, so we can track our progress.

I will do band excersise daily, and walk 3 times a week.
I will reduce elbow excersise significantly.
I will reduce carbohydrate intake and replace with fruits and vegetables.
I will develop alternative coping mechanisms for stress other than the elbow excersise :lol:

I will visit 3F daily and post at least 3 times per week.

Judy

[Terri in MO]

Hi ladies!

Welcome Judy and Blue!

I've had a pretty good day. Food was good and within range. I started my day off with doing the general conditioning workout. I've progressed to version #2 which is more challenging. And yes it was! Tonight, I have not done any cardio. Surely being on my feet for two hours between doing the weedeating, some housework, and making dinner counts for something. DH is the cook and he's away tonight. Good grief, I'm a wuss; I don't know what I'd do if I had to come home every night and do the cooking too!!! I am absolutely wiped out!

Good luck ladies!

[erricah]

I am not quite 300 pounds, but I am very, very close to it. I would like to join your challenge. I have been a member on this site since 2000. I have gained back the weight I lost from two years ago. I am trying a different approach and I know that I will make it now. ;)


Highest weight as of 4/18/2004 - 287 pounds

Current Weight - 284
Mid-Goal Weight -199
Goal Weight - 160

[Terri in MO]

Welcome Erricah! The more the merrier!

I've just finished my morning general conditioning workout. Yesterday, I did pilates for back. So, now I'm getting back into my morning routine and my evening routine falls apart. At least I'm doing something.

Food has also been within my range. This is a difficult week between work, DH's work, and preparing for a weekend away. We didn't plan well for food so DH is wanting to stray and take me with him. I'll have to come up with something light we can take on the boat. Maybe I can talk him into Mr. Goodcents.

Have a great day!

[Terri in MO]

Today was a great food day. I didn't get in my water but I did get in a good dog walk tonight.

Tomorrow my plan is do get up early enough to do two pilates workouts and time on the airdyne.

Have a great night!

[Terri in MO]

I will be out of town for the weekend.

How is everyone doing? Keep at it!

Have a good weekend.

[Terri in MO]

Hey, where did everyone go? Posting goals and then no accountability?

Today was a back OP day! I'm recommitted to achieving my goal.

I kept food to a 25 point day which is great. I did my general conditioning workout this morning.

Tomorrow will be another 25 point day. I will get up and do two pilates workouts in the morning. At night, I will walk the dog and do 20 minutes on the stationary bike.

Note that I said "will do" not try!

:drill: :drill:

[Terri in MO]

I've accomplished my morning goal - two pilates DVD workouts - back and buns & thighs.

Now, off to make it a 25 point food day!

[Terri in MO]

Yesterday was another OP day. I did my stationary bike and walked the dog as planned last night. And food was within my point goal.

Today, my goal will be again to be at 25 point. I've done my general conditioning workout this morning. Tonight, I will walk the dog and do either a stability ball workout or 20 minutes on the stationary bike. Spring allergies have kicked in so I'm fighting lots of fatigue.

[ageoldie]

Okay I know the "challenge" is halfway over, but I'm joining in anyway.

My goals are:lose at least 6 pounds, and stay in the 280's (no more 290's)

Stay on my food plan, with no bad snacks inbetween, and no chuncking the meals to go out to eat!

Exercising 5 days a week as usual. Walking 3 days, 2 days advanced aerobic-water workouts, 1 day water walking, 1 day water Pilates, and 1 day deep water workout. See a pattern here? My rheumotoligist told me no land exercise, to do everything I do in the water.(but I walk 3 days a week, because I walk with my mother, and If I didn't walk with her, she wouldn't walk!)

Water is no problem for me, I drink lots every day. When DH had his WLS 2 years ago, he was told he could not drink anything carbonated, so I decided that if he couldn't drink sodas then I wouldn't either, so I never drink anything except coffee and water (maybe a lemonade every now and then)

So this is Tuesday morning and yesterday was a totally OP day, today will be another one!

[Terri in MO]

Hey Barb!

Actually, the challenge is only a third over so you've got two months to achieve your goals. Welcome!

I've got three days back OP and have achieved my goals as planned. Last night I did 20 mins on the airdyne and then walked the dog for 20 mins.

This morning was my stretching & toning day so I did a couple of yoga poses and some of the pilates for back.

I think tonight I will do more of the yoga and pilates for abs. My cardio will be to walk the dog and time on the airdyne. DH won't be home so I should have time to do all this.

[Terri in MO]

Sorry for not posting this weekend!

It was a lazy weekend anyway. Food was a bit high as it was my "off" weekend and no exercise.

But I'm ready to get right back at it this Monday morning.

I did two pilates workouts before work. I'll keep food to under 28 points and do cardio work tonight.

Have a great day and be accountable!

[ageoldie]

I had a good week and am on target. I did a 1 1/4 mile walk w/mom then 1 hour advanced water aerobic class. Then about 7 hours work!!! But things are still going good.

[Terri in MO]

Working on two OP days! Last night, I did 20 mins on the airdyne and took a 20 min dog walk.

This morning, I've done my general conditioning workout.

I kept food within my point range. Today, I will do the same.

Tonight, I will do a stability ball workout and walk the dog. And do some housework.

[Terri in MO]

I met all my goals for yesterday. Today I am really tired since DH had a late trip and that always disrupts my sleep. He wakes me up when he comes home and he wakes me up again when he comes to bed. He seems to think its okay to boss the dog around at regular voice as if I weren't asleep in the bed two feet away. He at least gets to come home and have a nap. Oops, sorry...thought I was on the whining thread.

My goal for the day - keep my food to within points range and tonight do 20 mins on the airdyne and walk the dog. No morning exercise today.

[Terri in MO]

Hi Erricah. Welcome!

Yesterday was an off day. No excuses. Today will not be a repeat. My plan for the day is keep my food to 25 points, do general conditioning workout this morning, 20 minutes on the airdyne tonight and walk the dog.

[Terri in MO]

Okay, so what happened to all the folks who've come in to join in on the challenge?

The weekend was off for me. I've had two good food days and feel much better for it. I've been working extra hours so exercise has been limited to walking the dog. I'm also feeling like a arthritic slug as its very humid and warm for this time of year and we've refused to turn on the A/C yet. Based on how swollen my hands are this morning, I may have to give up. I can't drink enough water to combat the water retention. All my joints ache and feel swollen. Humidity and PMS.

Today will be another OP day food wise. I've set my goal of achieving my 10% goal and my 30 pound star by my first weigh-in in June. That is less than 5 pounds if I can get rid of all this water weight.

[erricah]

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Hello, i got lost and couldn't find this forum to post. I found it. It's was rough last month (April) recuperating from double pneumonia and an asthma attack. I am much better now and have been keeping my weight under control. Now that I know how to get back to this forum to post!!!!!!! Everyone will see me more often. :dizzy:





4/18/2004 Highest weight 284

Current Weight 279

Goal Weight -Under 200

[Terri in MO]

This week has not been filled with exercise. I've done well with food though. My goal for the weekend will be to keep food to within my point range and get exercise in.

I'm late for work!

[ageoldie]

Boy Terri, do I relate to the arthritic slug feeling. I am having a flare up of my Sjorgren and I hurt all over. It's especially bad in my neck and upper back this time. In fact I ended up coming home and staying in bed all day yesterday. But I'm still plugging away and reaching all my goals daily.(well, if you don't count last weekend, Can I call it an off weekend?)

My mother is working today so we are not going to walk, but I am getting my body up and to water aerobics in a little while.

[Terri in MO]

Another weekend ends. Food slipped yesterday and just wasn't within program. I had lots of activity with housework and today I did 30 minutes on the spinner. I've got the kitchen stocked with good food for the week. We had a good dinner tonight full of veggies. Dessert will be fresh strawberries and FF cool whip. We may stumble for a couple of meals but we get picked back up soon.

Let's work hard this week!

[ageoldie]

Stayed OP all week and exercised every day (except the weekend) Even Saturday was a good food day. Today we had a dinner after church so I told DH we had to eat at home tonight and have salad, because we ate too much for lunch. But I did control myself and didn't eat nearly as much as I normally would have in that situation.

So my salad was wonderful tonight, and I have fresh strawberries for dessert.

On to another OP week :yawn: (this little guy is supposed to be a yawn, but if you look at him just right he is saying WOW!)

[Terri in MO]

Looks like a WOW is deserved, Barb!

I've done my general conditioning workout this morning and have my food all set for a good OP day.

My goal for the rest of the day is cardio work and some housework before sitting down to relax. And drink lots of water.

Have a great day!

[Terri in MO]

Food has been very good the last two days and even better, I've been satified with my eating. Not feeling deprived at all.

I did my pilates exercise this morning. Tonight was filled with house cleaning so no cardio. I don't feel bad if I've spent more than an hour moving about the house vigorously.

Onward to another day!

[dixiedarlin]

I would like to get my weight down to 300 by the end of June. This is my 3rd week of the WW program. I am keeping my journal every day. Exercise is still a problem - mainly doing it. I work nights (4PM -12:30AM, Mon-Fri). The best time for me to take a walk is around 6AM (before it gets too hot); however, I don's usually get to bed till around 2AM and once I wake up I have a hard time getting back to sleep. It's very hard for me to sleep during daylight hours. I do have a treadmill and I'm going to have to learn to use it (it is not motorized). I can't seem to get the hang of getting it started and walking smoothly on it. It does have a weight limit of 250 lbs; could it be that I am just too heavy for it right now?? It is also on a permanent incline and I have to prop the back end of it up to make it level so I can stay on it. I do try to get in more steps every where I go.

Have a great day!!

[Terri in MO]

Good morning ladies!

Only about five weeks left of the challenge.

I've done my general conditioning workout this morning. I added four pounds to the curl bar. I also did some ab work on the stability ball.

My plan for the day is to keep my food within my point range, drink LOTS of water, and do cardio work tonight.

Make it a great day!

[dixiedarlin]

GOOD MORNING!!! :coffee:

Just back from WW; I had a 4-1/2 lb loss this week :goodscale

I kept my journal daily; I stayed within my points range but did have to use a few flex points. I got in a 15 min walk last night plus a walk through a flea market yesterday (does that count?). I plan to do laundry today; that is exercise for me because I have to make several trips outside to hang out the wash. Bought groceries this past weekend so that is out of the way.

I am now 9 lbs away from my goal of 300 by the end of June.

TERRI - you're off to a great start today

Have a good day!

[jules02]

Hi Dixie - I was just looking around on this site and came across this thread. I started an exercise thread in the beginning of May called "Walk Away the Pounds May Challenge". We use the WATP tapes by Leslie Sansone and love them. You don't need alot of space to use these tapes. I saw a one mile tape at Target for only $6.99. The format of the tapes is very basic and anyone can do them. There are no crazy dance moves or running around the living room. It is just basic walking in place, with some side steps and knee lifts. Leslie is very motivating and the pace is not extremely fast. I had a treadmill a few years ago and had a hard time trying not to trip over my shoes. I am so happy I found these tapes. I hope this bit if info helps. Good Luck!!

[ageoldie]

I'm still hanging in there. Still trying... exercising everyday except the weekends. Maybe I should do that???

[dixiedarlin]

Thanks for the info Jules.

So far I have gotten in two walks this week; my WW meeting was cancelled due to the holiday so I have to wait until next Mon for weigh-in. I have been keeping my journal daily. I did splurge a little over the holiday weekend, mainly because I knew I wouldn't have to weigh-in on Mon (BAD EXCUSE!!). I'm not getting in my veggies like I should; got to work on that. I have been drinking too many artificially sweetened drinks lately and need to get back on just plain water (starting today).

Work it girls, work it!