Ho Hum. It's sleeting outside. I tried to get in my walk, and was frozen to the core. I'll don the winter gear tomorrow, and walk my pants off... maybe I should wear long john's in this case!

Where is everyone anyway?

Side Note: They found our sniper here in Maryland! Yeah, we're safe again. Hope they get life.

Eeeeeeeeew! Sleet! I remember that stuff! That's ok, like we said, it's the overall habits, not the ocasional exceptions that make the difference.

I just didn't want to hit the heat, been feeling bad all day, didn't go for my walk. So I did some aerobics and some stairstepping at home tonight. Probably got more exercise than my walk anyway.

I've got so much coming up in the next week or two, I know it's going to be a real challenge to make time for my walks and my meal planning. But the rest of my life goes so much better when get the right nutrition and exercise...I have to keep my resolve. I'm just tired. I'll feel better after I get some sleep.

Ruby, how you doing?

I'm so glad they found and arrested the snipers!

I'm here and still walking! Today was another rough one, I had a long day and was feeling sleepy and sluggish. But I just sucked it up and now I feel sooo much better. I'm happy that I'm proving to myself I can do it no matter how lazy I feel. Tomorrow should be a nice day. I'm getting my walk in earlier and then I'm going to a pumpkin farm with some family and friends. I think I can make this into a decent workout-pumpkin lifting or something. As always, bend from the knees!
Tomorrow I also made a resolution to start that weight lifting for my mini goal. So I'll tell you how that went.

We have some cold rain here . I'm praying it doesn't turn to sleet. Icky! Svelte at least you tried-even if you came home a popsicle. Maybe you should look into those long johns. hahaha
Race that's great you were able to substitute your walk w/ some step and aerobics. Afterall exercise in general is the point, we just happen to be walk-happy people.

Well I gotta get going so I'll catch you all tomorrow!

Be healthy


ps- I invited a fellow walker, mygirl1, on over. So if you're out there mygirl jump in and let us know how its going!

Well, I slept like a log, and good thing, I've got a busy day ahead. Mom called last night, and she has a friend who has a treadmill that she's gonna give me... so when we go there to Rhode Island for Thanksgiving, we'll pack it in and bring it home. I"m giddy at the thought. Everyone I know has one, and although it doesn't replace that feeling of going somewhere, and seeing nature (which I love)... if It's icky out there, I can still get it in. SO, I hope it works out .. those things can be expensive!

Ruby: You amaze me with your determination. Keep it up. I'l get back into the swing... weekends give me new resolve.

Racer: Thanks for the reminder that it's the overall, andnot the small stops that make us strong... well, I'm paraphrasing. It's true, since I"ve been walking, (May this year), I can see my legs are stronger, my stomach is getting there, I breath better, I'm not winded doing stairs.. it's amazing how walking can change your whole body. Yee Haa for WALKING!!

Hey,
Looks like I made it through another week, before you know it those weeks add up. Thank you Svelte for such motivating words! I'm surprising myself a bit, I think some sort of switch went off in my head that said "You're doing this and that's it- no excuses!". When I try to ignore that it just feels worse. Although, I do have to say even though I'm walking everyday my eating habits lately are less than perfect. I know I could be doing better, so I'm working on that. It certainly is a daily struggle to choose an apple over that piece of coffee cake. Yet again no time for the weights but I know I'll do it I just have to pick the right day where I'm not too busy.
Svelte-That treadmill sounds great. And something to look forward to during the holidays-besides the turkey We have one hanging around here, I should go dust it off for the winter months!
Race- I hope you're doing well too.

Have a great weekend. Keep walking!

I can't tell you how rewarding it is, for me, to see you girls here. I come hee every day, sometimes a few times, to read journals, send encouraging comments, and send a post. It means so much to hear from you every day.

I'm keeping it up with the walking, although, like Ruby, my eating habits aren't "salad and chicken breast". But, I know that movement yields strength, and I feel stronger. Being more active has changes my whole perspective of life When asked, Waddaya wanna do this weekend?, I use dto say, "a whole lotta nuttin". NOw, I"m like " hiking, biking, ... you name it!"... and I mean it too! Found out a secret.... father in law is getting hubby and I bieks for christmas!! shh. I'm supposed to act suprised. Thank God I'm getting support form others... they've been the "have some more potatoes sweety" types until now. SO, mom's giving us a treadmill (yippee), and then at christmas, I joiin the land of the bikers! I can see it now, tassels, a basket for puppy, and a playing car idn the spokes! Look out world! I"m gettin in shape here!

Wow! You guys (ladies hehehe) have been doing great! I've exercised Friday and Saturday, so I was able to get my much needed rest today. Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!

I'm so proud of both of you, dealing with that cold weather and not letting it get you down. The Bible says (Book of Proverbs) that the fool will not plow by reason of cold and will beg in the harvest and have nothing. It sounds harsh, but what it's saying is, we have to face our obstacles if we want to get our needs met. Your weight, health, sleep, sense of well-being, etc...are not going to just magically appear because the weather was too cold to allow a walk. Keep at it, ladies, it will be worth the price!

Svelte, I'm so excited about your tread mill! Yeehaa!

Ruby, my eating went right out the window when my job moved to a new building three weeks ago. We are not allowed to eat at our desks at all. It's hard to make new habits, but I went to the store and got all the things I need, so now I should have the food that will be healthy but not punishment.

Hubby is calling...it's very late. I'll start a new thread tomorrow and finish responding. Hang in there!

Hey everyone,
I agree with you Svelte it's so nice to come here and read what everyone's up to and find some support. I always look forward to both of your comments Those bikes sound great. The basket and the tassels are too funny! I love biking too, however, it's difficult for me to bike now at this weight because my thighs always seems to get in the way (or is it weigh?haha). So I might set that as one of my goals too. Fun and a great workout. Keep up the great work w/ your walking! That deserves a dancin' banana!

Race- Great Job on getting in your exercise this weekend I hope you had a nice relaxing day on Sunday. I think Friday and Saturday are the most difficult days for me. It always seems easier to make the excuse not to go. But, in the end I did go, so that's what really matters. I'm hanging in there and like you said, it is worth the price.
I've been contemplating my eating habits lately and I'm thinking I'd better find the right program soon or all my walking won't be as beneficial as it could be. I'm thinking about trying WW. Although the idea of doing the whole meetings and weigh in weekly kind of scares me. But I know in order to find success I would have to go beyond just joining online. I think I'll lurk around the ww boards and see if it inspires. I guess I just had to get that off my mind, because I may not be able to do this whole thing by myself.
I will keep it positive & give myself credit for getting off my tush everyday and moving. I was a great couch potato, I think that club may have lost one of their most dedicated members. Oh well enough of that I'm off to bed now see you ladies later!

Okay, not as bright eyed this morning, as I was yesterday, but that's life. The Monday's have arrived, ick. I contemplated another early morning walk, but remembered that I have that dern aerobics clacc tonight, so I"m "saving all my love" for that. Hopeing that we have a better week, since last week was riddled with sickness, windy cold weather, bad eating, and dragging walks. I'm gonn aread back at my good days, and squeeze some energy and inspiration from them.

Ruby: I did WW before, and I felt like it was effortless to lose weight. You can eat anything in the world (which is bad to me), it all has points to it. So, if you count right, you end up eating more than you want.. sometimes. Other times, you borrow from the next day or something. But, I found it very easy. Actually, I bought the books, went to one meeting, got weighed in, bought a scale, and dropped out. No one's charging me to get weighed in.. sorry, my opinion. So, WW is a good thing. It's probably the healthiest "thing" out there. Good luck.

Race: I cannot belive someone has the right to tell you not to eat at your desk! The basis for our weight loss is about not going "out inthe great temptation" and cheating. It's the lunch packing that saves me at work. Honey, where will you go? What is your plan?

I mentioned you girls in my journal just now.

I just wrote a nice post and then my computer decided cut out on me. Argh! Oh well I guess I'll just paraphrase the last one.

So I think today is going to be a tough day today but I'm determined to make it a good one. Yesterday may have been my laziest yet. I didn't do my walk and just ate pure junk. I think all that pressure I put on myself to find a "program" just stressed me out and pushed me the other way. I'll have to remember not to think so much! For now I'm just going to do the old fashioned calorie counting and see what results I get. I'm back in focus today and I'm going to get back out there walking!

Hi Svelte, How are you doing today? How was aerobics? Thank you for the mention in your journal, that was so nice of you. I always appreciate your positive and funny comments.

Race-How is everything going for you? Maybe you could sneak a cracker or two to your desk -that is pure torture.

Have a great day!

I still got the walking fever! I turned my bad day into a great one the next. I started a food journal and even got two walks in that day. It's an improvement and I'm finding more control with things, the journal really helps. So I can't complain too much. I got a good brisk walk in today and it felt sooo good afterward. I know everyone is having a busy week, but I look forward to hearing some updates. Keep walking!

Take Care & Happy Halloween!

Okay, Okay, I'm here. Having a long week. It's windy, cold, and rainy as heck, and that puts my energy on nill. It's so hard to even get around, much less make time to trudge through it. You know what? I even have an excuse for not doing an exercise video. Give me a second... just kidding. I am just in a fog lately, stressed about some issues at work, which never seem to end, and my husband's illness. It sends me into mean ibtchy nurse wife, and that's a good thing right now, but distracts me from what I"m trying to accomplish for myself health wise. So, I've been in take control of his health care mode, and I"m takig today off to work it out. I have been eating healthy, though. I've never been the type to get depressed and binge. I tend to over react when I cheat a little, which I guess stops me form binging at all. SO, I"m okay, just miserabyl cold, tired, stressed. Maybe after we meet with his doctor this morning, we'll have a plan, and come clarity in the situation. Thanks for missing me. I'm still here.

Hi girls. Just wondering if you're around somewhere. I haven't heard from you in a couple days. Sleeping?

Hope to hear from you soon.

Hi Svelte,
How are you doing? I posted once again before the walking forum closed but it didn't carry over. I was happy to hear from you. I was hoping our little walking club wasn't fallin apart. Our resident cheerleader, Race, hasn't been able to stop by lately either. Hope to hear from you soon Racewalker!

As for me, I'm still walking and have lost 8 lbs. I was glad to finally see some results in that area-I've been working hard. My food journaling is helping so much. It was a pain at first but now I look forward to it.

Svelte how's the past few days been treating you? Have you had any time for walking? I hope you're feeling better than you did last week. The cold weather almost got to me too. It's also taking me time to adjust to losing all that wonderful daylight time. I think I should hibernate this winter. Dark at 4:30 today, yuck! Ah well I'll get used to it. Glad to hear from you. Talk to ya later!