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Well, for the first day, I missed my bike ride. It was just one of those days ~ where nothing went the way I hoped it would.
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Those days happy Gayle. Bet your bike missed you though.
I had a good elliptical workout this morning and as soon as I'm done here, I'm going to log my calories. My choices are way better today and that is a good thing. The ski area I have a season pass got 11" of snow this week. I feel winter is on the horizon and that yoga practice will pay off. At least I hope the yoga has improved my flexibility and balance. It seems like it has. Marie |
cals-1845, ex-long walk with neighbor. It took some effort, but I actually did a decent job with my calories today. I am a bit concerned about the Halloween candy tomorrow, it is calling me from the pantry.
Gayle-Sorry your day went awry. Tomorrow's another day. Marie-You have a very sweet friend. What a nice gesture. I can't believe there is already so much snow out there. It is still in the seventies here in Atlanta. The trees are just turning, it is quite pretty. I bet the yoga will make a huge difference in your skiing. |
Walked on the treadmill today ~ it was rainy here. I don't do walking very well ~ too much pain in my leg (sciatic) that is why I prefer riding the bike. I don't know what is different about walking on the treadmill than walking on the street/sidewalks. I have to break it up in chunks of 10 minutes or so. I got 2 ten minute chunks done, then unexpected things happend again, and I didn't get the last 10 minutes done. Oh well, part is better than none.
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I was focused on the calories and then the Halloween candy in my office got me. I think I had 4 snack size candies and misc other stuff. I'd even been right next to my fave Bagel shop and didn't stop. But then the candy... I'm making a chicken breast and baked potato for dinner. At least that's getting back on track. I did yoga and the doggie stroll this morning. My girl pups are loving their walks. I don't think they mess Kody at all.
Tera, I think we'd both be slender if this wasn't a lot of effort. Good job on the walk. I hope the candy didn't win in your battle. Gayle, good job on the treadmill. My knee doesn't like walking a lot. It likes ellipticalling and biking way better. So I get the frustration of exercising in a mode that doesn't feel good. Marie |
Sorry I missed yesterday. I did not even bother to calculate the total calories and I skipped the Y. I think I was using the holiday as an excuse to go hog wild. I even went out for Mexican! Okay-today should be a whole lot better-except for the leftover candy.
Gayle-I have read that incremental exercise is just as effective doing it all at once. Good work around for the pain when walking. Marie-Congrats on bypassing the bagel yesterday. A whole bunch of calories averted there! As far as the candy goes, I did not eat any on Wednesday but I had a bunch on Thursday. I even went so far as to pull all the Snickers out of the mix so if I had leftovers it would be the good stuff. Ha, ha. Next year I should buy all Skittles. |
Yesterday, I only got about 10 minutes of exercise done ~ then life got in the way :?:
Today ~ 38 minute bike ride I have lost 6 pounds since beginning trying to be more consistent with the exercise and eating as a couple of my friends have given me guidance (diabetic wise) for. It is a beautiful day here today. Sun shining ~ not too hot. I'll take another helping of that :D |
Gayle :carrot: on losing 6 pounds. That is FABULOUS!!!! And you did that while dealing with the passing of your father. Way to Go!
Tera, yeah, I'm with you on the tracking. It's just like pulling teeth with me lately. Next year, just buy candy you don't like. I used to do that when we had trick or treaters. Now I live in rural and no one has every come to the house. Now I don't buy at all. But I have enough chocolate in the house that I could give them the Godiva is someone made the effort. I'm thinking that will never happen. I rode my bike this morning and didn't log a thing. Tomorrow I will log. Good, bad or so-so -> I will log every bite. That's my goal for tomorrow. On the positive side, I'm logging daily - I think I'm up to three or four days. Woots. Marie |
30 minute bike ride ~ it was getting late afternoon, and I almost talked myself out of it ~ but then my sister called, and I figured I couldn't really do anything else anyway while I was talking to her, so I asked her if she minded if I rode my bike while we talked, so ~ got it done. :D
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I have not been tracking calories lately. I am sure they are not so good. My exercise for the day was housecleaning and yardwork. Always plenty of that to do around here. We are trying to pull up all the English ivy. An endless task in my yard. It grows like like wild fire.
Gayle-Congrats on shedding the six pounds. Great job! Marie-Good for you posting and tracking. Steps to success. I am trying to convince myself to give up candy and sweet treats for awhile but not ready to commit to that. In the meanwhile, perhaps if I could get myself to cut back. Maybe. |
Gayle, Way To Go on the bike ride. I smiled when I saw your "almost talked myself out of it" because I did just that. I alkyd myself out of my elliptical workout.
Tera, I'm sure my calories aren't good either. I started the day logging but never got beyond breakfast. I wish I understood why I'm having such a hard time getting my act together. But I was on my way to get ready for bed and realized I didn't post here today and came back. At least I'm holding true to something! Marie |
Confession ~ I had a couple pieces of halloween candy. Maddie needs to take that evil bucket home and leave it there :dizzy:
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38 minute bike ride ~ it is a beautiful day out today ~ just the right temperature for enjoying being outside.
Hope you all are having a nice weekend. |
Evil bucket?!?!? :D I'd have to agree with that. Halloween candy looks innocent since it's small pieces but then bang, you've munched a handful and the calories are out of control. And Gayle, I'm speaking of myself, not you. You said you had just a couple...
I rode my bike and it made a liar out of me. I mentioned to Gayle that riding my bike and the elliptical didn't hurt my knee. I should NEVER have written that. My knee was mad. Then DH and took the pups on a 1.7 mile hilly hike. That did in what the biking didn't. Angry knees. On the bright side, I did exercise - twice. Marie |
I am racking my brain trying to come up with something positive to say. My usual Sunday, too many calories and I did not exercise. Had a great lunch with the family though. I tend to do some better during the week.
Gayle-Only a few candies-I admire your resistance! Marie-Sorry to hear about the ouchy knees. Hopefully they will heal quickly and come back stronger. |
It is not really good resistence ~ I can't eat that stuff like I used to. I still love it, but end up feeling yucky if I eat more than just a little. Maybe that is a good thing.
Did not get in any exercise today. Rainy, dreary, too much stress yesterday ~ and wasted most of the day hashing over yesterday's crap. Hoping to not let that happen again tomorrow. Hate that another person caused me to be upset and to waste a precious day of my life on crap. Sorry for the vent. |
cals-2030,ex-step class at the Y. Okay day, I hope to make it two in a row tomorrow.
Gayle-Try to let the bad feelings go. Maybe some nice peaceful music would help. I listen to Soundscapes from our cable provider in the evenings when my DH is travelling. It is so relaxing. DH prefers television shows and I prefer his company but I do enjoy my peaceful evenings with a good book. Marie-Hope your day is going well. :) |
Hi all. On my phone so this will be pretty typo filled I'm sure. Today I'm at 1565 cals and a decent enough elliptical workout. I didn't push my knee but definitely got my heart rate up. Tomorrow I'll walk the dogs with my knee brace, and try not to hyperextend it. I think that is 60% of the problem (walking and yoga) the other part is crossing my legs. I'm trying to stop doing it but it's weird sitting without crossing my legs.
Tera, don't worry about saying something positive. Often lately I'm so frustrated with myself, finding something to say is hard. Maybe we should let ourselves be more often about bad days. Gayle, isn't it maddening when someone hurts your day and you can't let it go? It's so frustrating! Marie |
35 minute bike ride today. Yippee. It was kind of overcast with a 50% chance of rain. Thankfully I made it around my route and the rain held off.
Marie ~ you are doing well ~ checking every day. Hope your knee is feeling better. Tera ~ way to go ~ getting back to the "Y" Hope you both are having a good day. |
cals-1995, ex-none. I had to miss my Y class due to a work problem. Tonight I made butternut squash soup so I am set for lunches for the next few days.
Gayle-Glad you did not get rained on. Kudos on getting your exercise minutes accomplished once again. |
Tera, by the sounds of it, squash soup shouldn't be a calorie killer and will be a healthy choice. Don't you just HATE when work gets in the way of exercise? Tomorrow I have to be at a meeting at 5:45 am. That's just when I usually finish exercising - not when I'm at work....
Gayle, great job on the 35 minute bike ride. You're doing great. I logged my calories and that's the good part. I ate 1812 cals. I'm sure I could have done lots worse. :D I did the yoga routine this morning and made some improvs on the knee position like I'd read in my research with knee pain and yoga. Then the pups and I want for a walk. It was still dark out and we're already to go and I walk outside and it is sleeting. If I'd known, I wouldn't have gone. But the pups were excited to go walking so we went walking. Sleeting on a fleece jacket. Luckily it wasn't coming down in sheets so I didn't get soaked. :) Marie |
38 minute bike ride today. Made it home just in time ~ the sky got all dark and it started raining shortly after I got home.
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cals-2120, ex-step class at the Y. I should have done better with the cals today. I get this feeling I am doing better and then think "wow, I have room to add a few more calories". DUH!
Gayle-You are very consistent. You must be getting stronger every day! Marie-Nice of you to take your dogs for a walk. It is very wise of you to listen to your body when exercising. Hopefully your knee is feeling better. |
Gayle, great job on the bike ride and even better on the timing. Biking and raining wouldn't be safe.
Tera, :lol: at the doing better than bam, not doing better. I've been in that place. I was at a conference today. Long time in a car. Did a great job with the cals because the restaurant we were going to have lunch at (pretty much the only one once we left the town of the conference and between home) was closed. I grabbed my protein bar and gave my apple to my co-worker. Lunch was a Quest protein bar. I did exercise at four dark fifteen this morning. That is too early. I got a new yoga DVD and did one of the 10 minute routines this evening. I actually liked it. I think that's the trick with yoga. Short and sweet - that way I don't get bored. Marie |
40 minute bike ride. It is a beautiful day out today. A little chilly ~ I was trying to wait for the temperature to go up a little, but by 11:30 am it was still only in the mid 50's, so I thought I just better get at it.
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Gayle, excellent job getting it done. Sometimes it's best not to wait until the conditions are perfect. I know with me, if I convince myself I will exercise later in the day on Saturdays, I nearly always have to exercise on Sunday. Sundays are for walking the dogs and a yoga workout.
Not a horrible calorie day but definitely room for improvement. Walked the dogs and yoga today. Now it is a 4 day weekend. I am so excited for that. No working from home for me this weekend either! Hope all is good Tera! Marie |
40 minute bike ride today. It was a beautiful day ~ sunny and a tiny bit chilly, but good for bike riding. I need to enjoy it while it lasts ~ it will be Houston hot again.
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Ah darn, I missed posting yesterday. I didn't mean to, I just got distracted in the evening working on stained glass. Before I knew it, it was way past my bedtime. And I had an elliptical workout that was really good. And then DH and I took the pups for a long walk. Eating was so-so but I moved a lot! I'm bummed I have to start my posting goal again.
Gayle, you're gonna wear off the tires of your bike. You go girl!!!! Excellent job. Tera, I hope all is well with you. I did elliptical again this morning and had another good workout. I'm working on Yoda's saying for my elliptical workouts. Not doing a so-so job, doing a good job and getting the most our of it. Soon I'm going to apply that to food. But for now, I'm going all out on the exercise. If I'm going to spend the time exercising, I'm going to do it powerfully. Marie |
Hi Ladies-Sorry I missed the past few days. I was busy hanging with DH. He travels a lot so my routine changes when he is home. I have been so-so with the calories and usually I do not exercise on the weekends. I went shopping yesterday for some warmer clothes for winter. Nothing like clothes shopping to spur my motivation to lose weight. I am doing much better with the sugary treats but still managing to overeat, mostly on salty stuff and pasta. Well, today I am getting serious. I said no to myself I don't know how many times this weekend. It takes me a lot of practice! I think I am ready now to get to the losing place and take off the extra pounds I put on this fall. I would be very happy if I could manage to even get to and stay in the low 140's. That is less than five pounds-but it makes a difference in how my clothes fit. My goal this week is to post some decent calorie totals this week-hopefully closer to the 1800 mark.
Good job on the bike rides Gayle. Marie-I do not think you should be bummed about missing a posting day. You are doing a great job getting here and keeping your focus on your goal. It sounds like things are coming together for you and you will be in the losing zone in no time at all. |
Got in a 40 minute bike ride today. Nothing formal yesterday ~ maybe I could count the brisk walk from the front to the back and back to the front again at Walmart because of a couple grocery items we could not find as Aldi.
My knee hurts a little ~ I think I strained something. Usually, I can make it across the streets without having to stop, but at this one cross walk, I has to stop and to continue on, I had to go up this little incline and I think maybe it was that incident that makes my knee kind of growly now. Marie ~ like Tera said, don't feel bad about missing one day. You're doing great. Tera ~ glad you got to spend some time with your DH. Enjoy your weekend Take care |
Gayle it's been a while since I've been in a Walmart but if I recall, they are big. Count the walking as exercise. I feel that way about Costco.
Tera, we're at the same place. I join you in getting serious. I am READY!!! I took a nap and knew that tide had turned and I was ready to be serious about my calorie intake. I will start tomorrow logging and aiming for the 1400-1500 cal range 6 days a week. I think Sundays I will allow 1800. I would say I should start logging today but I think the morning damage isn't worth seeing. Post nap I did great healthy, lo-cal choice. Onward I say. Marie |
Happy Veteran's Day!!! My DH is a veteran and I appreciate him. Currently he's cleaning all 3 of our vehicles. I was going to get my Jeep detailed because it was scummy and he didn't want to pay for that. Hence, he's spent his day off. I think it would have been easier to pay someone else to clean it. Now he's working on my Passat. He's on a roll.
I have been very good today. And EXCELLENT elliptical workout. I haven't hit the speed/distance I did this morning in zillions of workouts. I thought my legs were going to fall off. I'd preceded the workout with my new 10 minute yoga workout. Then I will finish the day at 1400 cals. YAY!!!! Progress finally. Tomorrow I will be happy when the sugar crap headache (just bothersome, not achey) is gone. I'm guessing in all ways I will feel so much more better. Just taking control has achieved some of that today. Marie |
30 minute bike ride today.
Way to go Marie :carrot: you're doing great. Tera ~ glad you were successful staying away from the sugary treats and telling yourself no. Keep up the good work. |
cals-2010, exerc-step class. Sad to say I did not meet my 1800 goal. I gave in to temptation again. Tomorrow is another opportunity and of course, it could have been worse! I am drinking my hot tea and ignoring my urges to eat more chocolate.
Marie-You are awesome. I want to be you. I will be you tomorrow! Gayle-Another bike ride done. You are the Queen Biker. |
It was a nice sunny day, so I don't know why I was dragging my feet about getting my bike ride done. So I packed up my kitty in the stroller thing (Maddie's old stroller with a pet carrier fastened into the seat ~ repurposing :)
and walked around the circle we live on. 15 minutes to go around once. I might have gone around again, but it was a little breezy and I worried that because my kitty is an indoor cat that ~ being un-used to that breeze, she might get sick. Also, she wasn't exactly thrilled about this situation. So then to get in my time ~ rode my bike for 20 minutes. |
todays cals-1810, exerc-body sculpt at the Y.
Gayle-I enjoyed your story about the kitty walk. Always nice to have company. Marie-Okay 1800 is about as close as I can get to your 1400 cals. I would be a whiny, crying baby on 1400 cals. I am suffering on 1800-not from hunger actually-I am just craving a sugar fix. Oh well, tonight reason prevails and I am sticking at 1810 calories for the day. |
Gayle :D at the kitty story but LOVED that you were dedicated and got in a bike ride. Way to go!!!!
Tera, you don't want to be me. Your metabolism is way better. And I didn't get my 1400-1500 cals today. I ended at about 1570 cals. I had the sugar cravings like you did when I got home from work. But I'm still happy with less than 1600 calories. And you did your 1800 calorie goal. That is excellent. We're all on track now. Now the goal is to stay there. I rode my bike this morning for 30 minutes. I was supposed to yoga and got carried away with figuring out my quilt square directions. Hmmm. And then I did Duolingo (really cool way to re-learn a foreign language). I'm re-learning my college French. So the yoga got totally forgotten. C'est la vie. :rofl: Tomorrow is a non-yoga day and I will instead do today's routine. Marie |
todays cals-1955, exc-step class. Okay day. At least I am under 2000. I said no to myself when I wanted to go out to eat instead of cooking and also refused to allow myself the extra liquid calories I was considering when I was making my dinner. Life is tough!!
Gayle-Hi! Hope you are out there having fun riding your bike! Marie-I have a confession-I ate more food after posting last night. I made chili to take for my lunches this week and could not resist eating some. I will keep aiming for the illusive 1800 number though. Perhaps I should aim for 1600 and then maybe I would hit 1800! You use your evenings for such interesting things-yoga, quilting and now foreign language. Neat. I usually read but now and then-like tonight-I watch TV. Tonight is Nashville! |
Hi all, I will finish the day at 1531 cals and I did a vigorous elliptical workout. My legs are still tired 13 hours later. I know I said I'd yoga but... my friend's mother (very elderly) fell and broke her arm and my friend boarded her son's husky when she went to her mom. That's expensive since the dog is actually her adult's son's dog and he can't keep him (at least for the present) because of living arrangements. So I offered to pick up Coal and let the boy play with my girls. So all three huskies are the same age (5-6) and haven't stopped playing since I brought Coal home. I'm thinking yoga on the floor sounds dangerous. I will yoga tomorrow morning and if they're still trotting around, I'll set up my computer in my craft room and close the gate. But for now, I don't want to lock myself away from them. Having a visitor is new for my pups.
Tera, at least chili is healthy. :lol: at aiming for 1600 so you might hit 1800. I felt that was when I entered my cals for the day. I wanted 1400-1500 and I will be over a little. C'est la vie. All done with my French lesson for the evening. I will work on cutting out the strips for the log cabin blocks for my quilt. Marie |
I haven't done so well the last couple days. Did not get my bike ride in either day. Didn't eat so well today.
Tomorrow is a new day. Feeling kind of blue. Don't know why. Kind of goes in cycles. My sister thinks it has something to do with the full of the moon. Maybe :?: I think partly, I feel kind of lost sometimes. I lost my job back in August. My husband is trying to work it out so I can retire. I really want that, but guess I am having a hard time adjusting to that. Also, I used to talk to my mom every day ~ 2 or 3 times a day. Usually on my way to work, on my way home from work and right before I went to bed. We joked about that ~ I told her I was calling to get tucked in. But now with my mom in a nursing home, I don't get to talk to her that much. Not always every day, and not for that long of a time. So, maybe after years of talking to her every day ~ I am kind of lonely. Even though she has alzheimers, we were still able to talk and have fun. She has always been a good listener, and she never lost her sense of humor. We joked that she was my therapist. I get kind of tickled with her ~ she will talk to me for about 10 minutes, then she gets to itching (nosey ;) ) to get back over by the other people to see what is going on. I am glad for her though that she likes to be around the other people and not just sit in her room all alone. I have friends I can talk to, but the topic eventually turns to my troubles ~ lately with my brother. It just kind of all spills out. So, I hesitate to talk to my friends, I don't want to drive them away by venting about my troubles. They probably get tired of that. Hopefully someday, I will be able to visit with my friends and have a pleasant conversation. Oh well. Thank you for listening. Writing therapy I guess. |
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