BoiseShan, I love it ... I've told a few friends about it. I sure wish I had known about it in June. I also downloaded greattrainer which tracks my walking by using the GPS on my phone. I did 1263 minutes of exercise last month, sure which I knew how many calories I actually burned . Oh well, I will definitely know now
At least you can belly dance. I can barely do Zumba . and I don't know if I will ever actually show my belly to anyone other than my husband. I was joking with my husband last week and I told him that when I lost enough weight I was gonna have my navel pierced. The look on his face was so funny. He said for what, who's gonna see it. I thought wow that touched a nerve. I said no one just you and when we renew our vows once I'm thinner and go on our honeymoon I can wear a bikini. He said why? I cracked up, then I told him ... get your undies out of a bunch I'm just kidding. I could never endure that pain. but it was funny.
I'm going to keep it simple because I tend to set over ambitious goals and then falter because they're unreachable. So for the month of August I plan on trying to:
1) Aim to lose at least 2 pounds per week
2) Walk 3 - 5 miles per night
3) Keep up with my once a week swimming lessons
4) Be kind to myself and let the guilt go **
** This is the hardest for me because my family were always conscience of weight gain, even post pregnancy.
Ok, i'm working away from home every day during August and doing a fair bit of coming and going and goodness knows what, so not sure how much exercise time i'll have.
That's my excuses.
My targets therefore are modest.....
1) Weights exercises 3x per week (even if it's just pushups, lunges etc in my room)
2) Running or cardio 3x per week (minimum of 90min total per week)
3) Not gain weight!
Weekly progress report for me....
1) Done two lots, will do another lot tonight
2) Done. Ran twice and spin class once - 130min cardio
3) Erm not been near scales but i think it will be bad news on this one. Hope to make ammends this week coming.......
Jumping in here. Based on recent bloodwork, August targets are:
1. 150 minutes of exercise per week, at a minimum. Include some strength-training in the 150 minutes.
2. Eliminate processed carbs from diet by the end of the month. Consume only whole grains or sugars that occur naturally in foods.
3. Add regular yoga for stress reduction.
My goal is to be 159 by the end of August. Even though I haven't lost a lot of weight, I can tell a difference. My clothes are getting really loose. I am down 1 size and am going shopping in my closets full of clothes that wouldn't fit me 2 or 3 months ago. It's like getting a new wardrobe.
Ok, i'm working away from home every day during August and doing a fair bit of coming and going and goodness knows what, so not sure how much exercise time i'll have.
That's my excuses.
My targets therefore are modest.....
1) Weights exercises 3x per week (even if it's just pushups, lunges etc in my room)
2) Running or cardio 3x per week (minimum of 90min total per week)
3) Not gain weight!
Week 2 complete.
It's been a crazy week with working, so that's my poor excuse.
1) Did two lots of weights, so not quite achieved target
2) Ran 3x totalling 93 mins, so just scraped in on this one
3) Probably a disaster on this one but won't know til i'm back home next weekend......
Jumping in here. Based on recent bloodwork, August targets are:
1. 150 minutes of exercise per week, at a minimum. Include some strength-training in the 150 minutes.
2. Eliminate processed carbs from diet by the end of the month. Consume only whole grains or sugars that occur naturally in foods.
3. Add regular yoga for stress reduction.
Progress report on my August targets:
1. Achieved 150 minutes of cardio last week, mostly through fast walking around the neighborhood and a walk through the sand at a state beach.
2. No processed carbs that I am aware of.
3. However, did not do any yoga last week.
Carrying on this week. While I don't usually give myself weight goals because my weight loss is very slow and unpredictable, I would like to be consistently below 175 by the end of the month.
Ok, i'm working away from home every day during August and doing a fair bit of coming and going and goodness knows what, so not sure how much exercise time i'll have.
That's my excuses.
My targets therefore are modest.....
1) Weights exercises 3x per week (even if it's just pushups, lunges etc in my room)
2) Running or cardio 3x per week (minimum of 90min total per week)
3) Not gain weight!
Blimey. Another week gone.
Flew across the date-line this week, so i lost a day (yes, that's how desperate i am to make excuses for my performance).
1) Only did weights once. No excuses
2) Did 4 lots of cardio to a total of 190 mins, so redeemed myself a bit on that one.
3) Not dared to get on scales yet. Think i've put on a bit but nothing ridiculous. My vague hope is to take it off again now i'm home.
~get down to 175-170 (honestly I want to get out of the 170's)
~walk 3 miles daily or do some type of exercise for a hour daily (even if I have to break it up)
~stay within my calorie limit (no binging)
~NOT go crazy during any STALL (this is an issue for me)
~push towards being totally comfortable in a 12
OK so far I have ...
~~managed to get to 173.6 as of this morning ... my Labor Day goal is 170
~~I have walked almost everyday ... WK1 -354 minutes, WK2 - 182 minutes, WK3 - 406 minutes <--- better
~~I have had 3 days over 1600 and 2 days under 900 <--- I'm working on it
~~Had a fun time with 175 but I didn't get upset, just wished it away everyday
~~Still working on this ... can't understand it since I am still losing
love2b150 - well done, you've been making some good solid progress with your goals!
Don't worry about the last one. The slower you are to change shape the more stable you'll be - you'll be a 'proper' 12, not just a fluctuation on the scales!
Jumping in here. Based on recent bloodwork, August targets are:
1. 150 minutes of exercise per week, at a minimum. Include some strength-training in the 150 minutes.
2. Eliminate processed carbs from diet by the end of the month. Consume only whole grains or sugars that occur naturally in foods.
3. Add regular yoga for stress reduction.
Did pretty good last week with my August targets.
1. Between bike rides on Saturday and Sunday, neighborhood walks on Wednesday and Friday, and walks at lunch, I got in about 210 minutes. I am on track for about 200 this week, as well. For some reason, though, I am resisting adding strength-training. Not sure why, and I was thinking about that this morning on my walk. I think my excuse right now is that I am adjusting to new eating habits and increased exercise, and don't want to take on too much just yet.
2. Again, I have not eaten any processed carbs that I am aware of. By eliminating this group of "foods", I have actually cut down on carbs and am beginning to feel much better.
3. While I did not do any formal yoga, I pulled out my yoga mat a few times and did some stretches etc. before bedtime.
My new lifestyle changes are good. Blood pressure is lower than it's been in four years. I am sleeping better. Energy is improving a bit. I like it.
. Oh well, I will definitely know now 
. and I don't know if I will ever actually show my belly to anyone other than my husband. I was joking with my husband last week and I told him that when I lost enough weight I was gonna have my navel pierced. The look on his face was so funny. He said for what, who's gonna see it. I thought wow that touched a nerve. I said no one just you and when we renew our vows once I'm thinner and go on our honeymoon I can wear a bikini. He said why? I cracked up, then I told him ... get your undies out of a bunch I'm just kidding. I could never endure that pain. 
