Good going, girls! :dance:

Made it to the Y today... first time since before Christmas. I did NOT want to go, but I feel GREAT now!! :cb:

:bravo: TO YOU ALL, YOU GIRLS ROCK!!!!!!

Way to go exercisers! :cp:

I have been unable to exercise since last Thursday :( but I went for a 1/3 hour walk at lunch today and I have my dance class tomorrow so at least that is something :)

Wednesday

Bowling 3 hours. But not non-stop so...probably an hours worth. I do alot of walking back and forth while waiting for my turn to keep my legs limber.

UPDATE: Scores!! 144 212 171

Getting ready to get out the door and walk. braving the cold am i.. ( wah big baby here) a friend is coming to get my behind moving!! yeah.

Great scores Noodles!

:bravo: Blu! wish I could say the same

The sidewalk snow has been cleared today, so I actually went out for a jog.

On a related note, how many calories are used up by freezing your *** off? :lol:

Here's a good marketing idea: "Shivering Away The Pounds: Weight Loss for Canadians."

Noodles, congrats on that 212!!!

Snack, HAHA on that marketing idea. :)

Snack - :lol: Great idea!

I belly danced for an hour this evening :cb: We did a some floor work and boy you can really feel it in your thighs!!!

Help...
 

Ok, I need to know how you all motivate yourself to exercise. I must have some kind of mental block or something, because I manage to talk myself out of going all the time. I hate the THOUGHT of exercising... when I'm actually exercising its not so bad. And I feel really great when I'm finished. So what's the deal? I have this great exercise plan in place, but I went Monday and now suddenly its Friday and I haven't been to the YMCA since then.

Any tips, tricks, pointers, or psycho-analysis for me? :?:

I'm with ya Sojo...Thats my exact problem.....Any advice chicksters??? I know, just do it!

My motivation comes from enjoyment, like Noodles said, or from routine.

Once I get bent on doing something, like following a training program, I don't have that much difficulty keeping with it.

Getting into the routine is more challenging, and then I have to focus on doing stuff that I enjoy. Personally, I enjoy stuff that has to do with gadgets. I work in the computer industry, I'm a nerd, and I love anything with shiny plastic or buttons on it. So I bought a heart rate monitor that tracks every statistic I can think of, and I fool around trying different exercises and intensities to see what it does to my statistics.

Most other people don't really share my geeklove for gadgets, but I'm sure there are lots of ways to make a workout program fit into your interests.

Sojo-Is there any type of sport or physical activity that you have a special interest in?
Maybe trying something new or picking up a sport that you used to enjoy when you were younger would keep you interested and motivated and make exercise more fun instead of a chore.

For example - I was interested in trying bellydancing - 3 years later I am still doing it and have stepped up to 2 classes per week and practicing at home too.

Also if you enjoy walking you could buy a pedometer to wear to track how many steps you have taken that day - that way you would see a daily result and improvements and challenge yourself to take more steps than you did the previous day- break you own record so to speak :) It is something small and simple but it is a start :yes: