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NBaxter, how's your lunch break? Do you get a long one? Could you maybe go for a walk for half of it, or does your work have some stairs you could climb?
My exercise bike got here about 15 minutes ago! I'm so excited. I'm going to try to put it together and hop right in and clock some time on it today! =) |
Rainbow-Congrats on going to Zumba class! :carrot: I've never gone to a class, but I hear its a lot of fun.
Toomany-Woohoo on the new bike! Did you get it to try it out? Nix-Way to go on 4 days smoke free, keep up the hardwork! NBaxter-Sounds like you have a very busy day! What about getting up a half hour earlier or staying up a half hour later? Greentea-Welcome! |
How am I supposed to keep eating healthy when I am writing reviews of cookie sellers all day??? I am almost certain writing these is why I had to go to bed early last night to avoid a binge...only now I have to write them today. I am just going to finish these real fast (3 more) and not pick up anymore. The client wants me to do more, but someone else will have to pick them up. Cookies are a big weakness of mine and writing about them, looking at pictures of them, practically smelling them through the computer, is not working for me.
NBaxter -- Why not workout with your daughter? There are workout programs out there for working out with babies, but you could come up with your own moves. For instance, doing push-ups with her lying just under your face/chest. as you push down you can kiss her and then go back up. Put her in a stroller and go out for a fast walk...or get a jogging stroller and hit the park for a light run if you want to run. There are ways to include her and she will benefit as she grows up with a healthy mama and her time spent with you is doing active, fun things. As she gets bigger you can go to the park and play with her for exercise, ride bikes with her, etc. Just don't let her be an excuse, ya know? User her as motivation and role model healthy behaviors. Dance with her, walk circles around the house using her weight like some people use dumbbells...you will find a way. Rainbow -- Zumba is soooo fun! I was going to classes at our Y with my sister and a couple friends but everyone stopped going and I am too intimidated to go by myself. They have classes somewhere else near me and I want to go, but always chicken out. I am going to use you as inspiration and maybe go back...the Y is past sign up date so I would have to go to the other place. |
Hi everyone, day 4 on plan and so far so good :) Yesterday, I did an upper body weight workout, and this morning I did a cardio workout and an ab routine, and floorwork exercises.
Rainbow - That's awesome that you joined the Zumba class. Way to go :clap: Kim - How's the bike? Kris - Good for you for quitting smoking, and excellant job getting on the treadmill instead of into your pj's! NBaxter - That is a tough schedule. Personally, I am finding if I don't get up early and get my workout done, then I more than likely won't do it. I am so not a morning person, but I feel so good once I get going. I hope you can find something that works for you. Have a great day everyone! |
Bike is great! I did 9 miles this afternoon. =)
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hi ladies....its me again...i went back to zumba again today...omg i laughed and had such a good time!! the class is upstairs....duh??? and why?? i have to stop at the landing to catch my breath before actually going into the door of the class...thank goodness the door stays closed! today, i stood outside the door hoping someone would come up the stairs so i could go in with them, because i just have this crazy thing...about going in and EVERYONE TURNING TO SEE WHO IS COMING IN...and then they are looking at the fat lady! they have a class at 9....a regular aerobics class, and then zumba starts at 930....but most of the ladies stay and do both classes...maybe i will work up to that level one day...nonetheless...no one came....and at 930....i had to make a decision...go in or give up....and you would just have to understand my phobia of going into places alone like that...its like a mini anxiety attack i guess!! i wish i didn't feel that way! but i did it....i went in!! i walked straight to the back of the class with my head down to avert any eyes!! the class doesn't really stop...they just change the music and start zumba...well....it was not any easier today!! haha i did 25 mins...before i was about to fall out onto the floor! haha still, i am proud of the courage it takes for me to go, especially at this size. i had to walk out...in front of everyone, in order to leave...but i walked out with my head held high....can't wait until friday!! ZUMBA is soooooooooo contagious!!
thank you narnia, purplefirefly, dream, nixmom....for all your wonderful words of encouragement. i really really appreciate it!!! more than you will actually ever know...as it gives me the strength to go back! :) thank you from the bottom of my heart! i watched TBL....and just cried when they introduced arthur who weighed over 500 pounds. i was so close to 400 pounds...i am so thankful for finding my way here...and so thankful for all of you!! hugssss:hug::hug: susan...the soon 2b zumbaqueen!! hahaha |
Hello folks! I just got home from the gym. It's the first time I've been to the gym in about a month. I was able to do 40 minutes on the treadmill. I know that's not great, but it's a start! Hooray for that much! :cheer:
I am anxiously awaiting the announcements to see what teams everyone will be on! Come on Friday! |
Hi all. Hope everyone is having a fab week! All is well here in SK. Getting geared up to head back to work next week. Super excited to get our team's together very very soon!
If anyone is interested, I've started writing on my diet blog again. I had someone comment today and tell me they think my blog is boring. Really hurt my feelings. Haha. Oh well, I went on today and wrote anyways and posted a receipe and picture from tonight's dinner. Moving on....sticks and stones right? Anyways, like I said hope everyone is doing well! I'm really geared up for this next challenge! WOOHOO!! |
Shan, comment back and tell them no one is forcing them to read it. ;)
Tomorrow is my first weighin since getting back on track. Works out perfect so I can update my starting weight for the competition. I finally woke up without sore calves today. I'm planning on doing some more time on my bike. =) Hope everyone has a great day! |
Ditto to what Kim said Shan. They should just not read if they don't like it. :)
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RAINBOW- I am soooo happy for you! It feels awesome to overcome your fears doesn't it. :hug: Your excitement in the class is making me think I should try it, I love to dance too but I tend to have two left feet. I must say I'm really liking the ZUMBAQUEEN, it has a nice ring to it. Keep on a dancin girl!!
COURTNEY-Good job getting back into the swing of things! SHAN-Its irritating when people have to make negative comments. What happened to if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anthing at all. I agree with TOOMANY! I'm excited for the new challenge to start too. TOOMANY-sounds like your loving your bike. Keep up the hard work and good luck with your weigh in. I've had a really good day so far. It was my first day in the pool, I told my instructor just the shallow end aerobic activities. She gave me a few to start with, I worked on that for awhile. She then decided to get me a kickboard, I went back and forth flutterkicking from the 3' to the 5'. Then before I knew it the lifeguard and a coworker of mine had me talked into flutterkicking into the 12' end, I was sooo nervous (fear of deep water) but I managed to make it there, they talked me through getting turned around and went the length of the pool. :carrot: I'm thinking they make me a swimmer yet! Everyone have a wonderful day!! |
No exercising yet,this upper respiratory infection is kicking my butt.Went on weight watchers diet and have lost 2-3 pounds this week.:)
I can't wait to the new challenge starts:D |
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thank you sooooooooooo much for your encouraing words!! you should try zumba!! its funny how you said me talking about is making you want to try....because thats exactly what happened to me. a fb friend whom i never met, and lives in florida, had been zumba'ing for 5 months now and has lost 88 pounds. she posts about it everyday and she made me "think" i was really missing out on something!! haha then, i saw a picture of some people doing zumba in the streets in downtown....and there was this larger lady...and she was an instructor!!! she weighs 303 pounds and has lost 50 pounds in 3 months doing zumba. thats all she does. i did not know her either, but messaged her on fb and told her, she gave me inspiration to try. so if i can pass it forward, that would just be the ultimate!!! go find out for yourself!! it is fun, you will laugh....i miss probably half the steps, but i know in time i will get them all!! its fun!! if you love music and you have a hard time sitting still when you favorite song comes on, or you find yourself shimming your shoulders whenever a great song comes on the radio, then zumba is for you!!! keep me posted :) as for your swimming...THAT IS AWESOME about you getting the courage to go into the deep end. i used to teach swimming at the YMCA years ago and was a lifeguard when i was younger. i love swimming. you are so right, it is very liberating to get the courage to try the things you think you have a fear of. i am so proud of you and hope you keep up the water aerobics...i just love then, and do them following the zumba class, and its sooooo refreshing to dive into the pool after a good workout!! keep swimming!! keep kicking that board!!! hugssss, susan |
rainbowsmiles - Congrats on trying Zumba! I tried it at my gym. I honestly don't have the rhythm for it. Kudos to you for having way more rhythm than i do! :cheer: You go girl! Keep it up!
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Wow chatty bunch which is GREAT! Everyone is getting reved up for challenge. Excited that my new game for my xbox arrived(your shape fitness evolved) I hope to try it out after dinner, if the kids let me.
Having a fairly good on plan week and hope to lower my starting weight tomorrow, depending on how hard TOM hits-started today :p Have a great night all! |
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