I tried on the swim suit tonight. It fits. It scared me half to death to see myself in it. It is a size 16 and it fits~~~I start my aqua class in the morning. I am excited. I can't wait to get going. I want to see if they have a yoga class as well. I also need to hit the treadmill there. I am ready to work hard for the 170's. Wish me luck tomorrow!! Catch ya after class. Pat
Good morning girls! I'm feeling good today! The scale moved in the right direction this morning - which always puts a smile on my face! Also - I hit the 1/2 mark! I've officially lost #55.6, and have #55.4 more to go! I'm proud! Now I just have to keep it up - and NOT slack off!!! is coming faster then I'd like to think - and I DESPERATELY want to say - "hey I need new jeans" because mine are all falling off my butt!!!
Good morning girls! I'm feeling good today! The scale moved in the right direction this morning - which always puts a smile on my face! Also - I hit the 1/2 mark! I've officially lost #55.6, and have #55.4 more to go! I'm proud! Now I just have to keep it up - and NOT slack off!!! is coming faster then I'd like to think - and I DESPERATELY want to say - "hey I need new jeans" because mine are all falling off my butt!!!
Wow Eny! Congrats to you! That's awesome! I can't wait till I can say "I lost over 50 pounds!" ... ah, but that is so far into the future! Hey, I just saw your avatar in another thread and didn't even realize it was yours. LOL cute!
I am back from my aqua arthritis class and aqua arobics class. Can we say AWESOME!!!!!! There was no loud back ground music. Everyone goes at their own pace or limitations. The only thing that struck me as odd is some one brought Buck Eyes (sweet goodies) for after class treats. After a short time I felt comfortable in the water. I was able to do pretty much every exercise. The group was small and very friendly. The water really helped me do things I couldn't do on land. I was able to skip in the water!!!! This amazed me because the impact of my weight on the ground with every skip hop would just absolutely kill my left hip. Walking backwards in water is a real challenge for me. I did 4 laps-2 up and 2 back on the short end of the pool. Then I was invited to stay for the aqua arobics class immediately after the first class. It was more fast paced with less instruction on how to do each move. I "faked" it, did what I thought everyone else was doing. If I couldn't get the jist I walked up and down the short end of the pool doing my own arm movements. Worked for me, honestly I don't think anyone else noticed one way or the other. Bottom line I had a great time, met some really nice ladies, got a solid hour of exercise in the pool. When you are done you leave. No one questions you. Body limitations don't matter. Do what you can do then come back for the next class... The arthritis instructor strongly advised that no matter how sore or stiff I felt tomorrow come back for class. Do what I can do. She said that would help the stiffness. Okay everyone I am going back tomorrow.~~As I was climbing the latter to get out of the pool I could feel gravity kicking in. My butt felt like it weighed a ton!! I couldn't believe how my legs had to struggle to hold me up!! It took a good 10-15 minutes for my legs to make the adjustment!! I am okay now. I feel a little tired. I am so happy to report 1 hour pool exercise for today. Catch ya all later! Pat
I am back from my aqua arthritis class and aqua arobics class. Can we say AWESOME!!!!!! There was no loud back ground music. Everyone goes at their own pace or limitations. The only thing that struck me as odd is some one brought Buck Eyes (sweet goodies) for after class treats. After a short time I felt comfortable in the water. I was able to do pretty much every exercise. The group was small and very friendly. The water really helped me do things I couldn't do on land. I was able to skip in the water!!!! This amazed me because the impact of my weight on the ground with every skip hop would just absolutely kill my left hip. Walking backwards in water is a real challenge for me. I did 4 laps-2 up and 2 back on the short end of the pool. Then I was invited to stay for the aqua arobics class immediately after the first class. It was more fast paced with less instruction on how to do each move. I "faked" it, did what I thought everyone else was doing. If I couldn't get the jist I walked up and down the short end of the pool doing my own arm movements. Worked for me, honestly I don't think anyone else noticed one way or the other. Bottom line I had a great time, met some really nice ladies, got a solid hour of exercise in the pool. When you are done you leave. No one questions you. Body limitations don't matter. Do what you can do then come back for the next class... The arthritis instructor strongly advised that no matter how sore or stiff I felt tomorrow come back for class. Do what I can do. She said that would help the stiffness. Okay everyone I am going back tomorrow.~~As I was climbing the latter to get out of the pool I could feel gravity kicking in. My butt felt like it weighed a ton!! I couldn't believe how my legs had to struggle to hold me up!! It took a good 10-15 minutes for my legs to make the adjustment!! I am okay now. I feel a little tired. I am so happy to report 1 hour pool exercise for today. Catch ya all later! Pat
Very awesome Pat! My mom teaches water aerobics (I fell really far from that tree!) but she says all the time the great success people have in that class. Keep it up and you should see huge improvements. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
barbarajean--- Glad to see you are still determined to slog on....
lady--WTG on the weight loss!! I am hoping for a little more myself, feeling skinnier anyway after my swim tonight.....
dixiemae--I love going to the pool now! I have really come to enjoy that maybe b/c I am getting better at it. I started this summer about once/week, but recently have been going 2-3 times--I am starting to see good cardio results! I am doing "adult fitness swim" and a couple of the coaches there are terrific--improving my technique, giving us drills to do, encouraging us on. I recently bought the fins, OH MAN do my legs feel like they are getting a work-out now!
eny-- on the HALF WAY MARK!! Here's hoping you don't stay there long (like I have been--I swear I've been there at least two weeks now....) Like Blue says, I can't wait until I'e lost more than 50 pounds! You are really doing awesome, actually, we all are!
to Eny for half way and to Pat for loving your new class! (& to anyone I've missed while life is hectic!!)
I have been not online much, too much going on with work and kids and all.
Now I know that I need to find time for me, but easier said than done. I only have 5 minutes or so this am if I am going to get a bit of exercise in, then won't be home til close to 11 tonight, so, there's that. All that aside though, if I am to lose weight, I have to eat right and exercise, bottom line, there it is.
Today is Day 1 (again), completely OP. I am completely OP til Thanksgiving Day. Today I weighed 151, I want to get back to the 130's. In 28 days completely OP, I should get most of the way there!!
MM~So very good to hear from you!! I have missed you very much. I am also missing Earthshaker. Where are you Shaker!!
Everyone~Thank you all for the kind words and encouragement on the aqua classes. To any one that is thinking about trying it. Just jump in and give it a try. You will not be sorry. I heard a story today about a lady in class that was scared to death of water, didn't want to get in the water when she got there. Our instructor helped her take it very slow. After a few months of doing the exercises with the class on the area by the pool. She was ready to try the water, sitting on the side of the pool dangling her feet in the water. After a period of time she got into the water. Now almost a year later she is doing sooooooo great. The benefits are countless. I feel like a different person in the water. I can do many things I can not do on dry land. Like jumping jacks, skipping in the water, I can bounce up and down. It doesn't cause any problems with my hips or knees. I was not sore, stiff, or achey this morning. I braved it out to the 4 foot level and was fine with it. This class was much smaller than yesterdays class. We did different exercises. I love the figure eights with the legs. I couldn't do them on land, balance is too iffy. In the water I can do them!! I got what they call a noodle, sat on it for floatation and doggy paddled 3 short length of the pool. IN my super woman state of mind in the water I don't want to over do it and be sore tomorrow. I do have a headache, I am going to eat some veggie soup and take pain relievers. I will catch ya all later~~~~ I almost forgot to tell ya wi this morning 180.2 headed in the right direction!! Pat
WOW! Sounds like everyone is doing GREAT! Way to go!!! I have been to BOOT CAMP all 3 times this week, and have been eating on plan. I am hoping for another monumental week when I weigh in (officially) next week. I am craving salt like crazy 'cuz "it's that time", and I hope it doesn't blow it for me!
Hope all can keep it up!!!
My husband and I decided to go out tomorrow night for dinner and a movie so that we don't have to buy candy for "Tricks or Treats". We don't have kids, so it isn't too much of a big deal.
Happy Halloween all!
Less than 8 weeks to go to Christmas. That's scary.
I am doing OK today, got back into Fitday thi s morning to see where all my calories are coming from. Trying to be sure to log every bite/lick/taste of everything. It's those BLT's that are killing my efforts. Also spent 35 minutes on the dreadmill this am with run/walk intervals and went to the Women's Group meeting at church and had only water!! No coffee cake for moi!
Thanks for the warm welcome back Pat and I agree, Earthshaker, where are you??
Good Morning everyone. Here is my week in review. I had 6 days of program eating. One really bad day, Halloween. I logged 6 hours of exercise. Gained 1 pound. Took measurements of waist and hips. Goals for this week:::Eat on program 7 days::::Exercise 5 days. If I choose to do pool time next Saturday I can do so, BUT Sundays are my day of rest from exercise. For the Month of November my goals are:::loose 5 pounds-loose an inch from my waist-loose an inch from my hips-order black Christmas dress one size smaller than size now wearing (14). I don't think size 12 will be realistic. I am ready to kick my butt and get these last few pounds gone.
Had long talk with ex yesterday. He is going to renew my gym membership for Christmas with no strings attached. I am doing the happy dance. He got what he wanted I will get what I need--ticket to a healthier me. I am ready!
Catch ya all later. Pat
is coming faster then I'd like to think - and I DESPERATELY want to say - "hey I need new jeans" because mine are all falling off my butt!!! 
That's awesome! I can't wait till I can say "I lost over 50 pounds!" ... ah, but that is so far into the future! Hey, I just saw your avatar in another thread and didn't even realize it was yours. LOL cute!
My mom teaches water aerobics (I fell really far from that tree!) but she says all the time the great success people have in that class. Keep it up and you should see huge improvements. I'm glad you enjoyed it! 
Glad to see you are still determined to slog on....
Here's hoping you don't stay there long (like I have been--I swear I've been there at least two weeks now....) Like Blue says, I can't wait until I'e lost more than 50 pounds! You are really doing awesome, actually, we all are! 
to dixie!
