Good morning all!
Want to let you know that I'm leaving 3FC.
Need to work on other projects and this is too much of a distraction....
Thank you for all of your support and wishing you the BEST of Luck

Happy Hump Day!

Sorry for not posting yesterday. Time just got away from me. There's a bit of a family thing going. My auntie to which I am very close is in the hospital. I took the day off of work today because I have some running around to do for her which includes shopping and going to the pharmacy. No exercise to speak of.

Sanity, I am sad that you won't be posting. Reading can take up a lot of time if you let it. For me I do determine if a thread is worth a read. I know people have their issues, but titles like "I'm being bullied at work" don't get a read from me cause I can't relate. I was suffering with sinus stuff too. I had stopped taking my zyrtec, but ended up popping a pill last night cause I had a sneezing fit.

At this point, people have come to the thread and left just as quick. It's a shame because this thread has lots of visits, but people don't post. There are mainly 3-4 people that post, but the thread is losing steam. I like a personal touch which is why I take a vested interest in the regular posters. The other thread I'm on is the Jillian thread and that is less personal as people just post the workouts and hardly ask each other questions or respond to what has been posted.

I don't think I will leave the website because I do like the overall vibe.

Sorry to see you go, Sanity. Good luck to you too.

Philly, I'm not going anywhere! I don't care if I am the last man standing I am **** bent to get in shape. I need this forum to hold me accountable...at least for now. I only check in here once a day so I don't find this a distraction much at all. Hang in here with me until we at least meet our goals.

See everyone tomorrow.

I'm sticking around! Just having a crazy week. I'll be back to posting regularly soon.

Yay!! I'm so glad you guys are sticking around.

My auntie is back home thank goodness. I plan to get back to my program this evening. Oh, my girlfriend wants me to join a women's only boot camp program. I must admit it sounds exciting. I don't think that I'm bored with Jillian, but it doesn't take too much to steer my interest away from anything. I'm flighty that way. Jill's program was expensive though and I want to finish it out. When I was sticking with it I did get awesome results. I guess that should be my motivator alone, right?

Ok, back to work. Umm, actually I think I'll walk to Whole Foods and take a look around. It's been over a year since I've been there.

UPDATE--I think I have my mojo (aka enthusiasm) back. I took a walk to Whole Foods market which was 1.4 miles up and back. Of course I walked around the store like it wasn't my lunch time. They have so much stuff in there. Anyway, I ended up walking out with only organic popcorn kernels. I've been looking for them to pop my own popcorn in my yummy coconut oil.

Hello, I just made this account yesterday. I cant figure out how to make a post.
I'm VERY frusterated and just need some advice about my weight loss and tips for diet/gym .. SOMEONE HELP ME.

Hi Kayleen!

My suggestions to you are to post here everyday for accountability! Second, pick an exercise program that works best for you whether it's DVD's, Gym, or walking/jogging. Incorporate strength training with your exercise and aim for at least 4 days a week. Log ALL of your food intake on Myfitnesspal.com most people don't even realize how much they are actually eating and that site will help you stay within your caloric allowance.

Good luck!

Jillian tonight.

Tomorrow is 30 days and I'm starting level 2 Sunday or Monday. It's been a slow progression for me but there was no way I could've moved up after only 10 days like most people do with this program. I am just recently feeling like I can progress and I feel kind of bad about it. The whole program is supposed to be 30 days but it will be more like 90 for me. So what, right?? I remember when I started this DVD thinking there is no way I will ever make it through this but now I am.. I'm in much better shape but still have a long way to go.

See everyone tomorrow.

Novangel, that's the spirit with such a positive post! Remember that I added on time to the program I'm doing to. It will take me longer than 90 days, but who am I racing with? <crickets...lol>

Kayleen,
You are more than welcomed to hang out with us. We are a small group of exercisers that are trying to get more activity/exercise in our lives. We are all doing different things kinda whatever floats your boat.

Novangel gave you some good advice regarding how to get started. Logging your food is a useful feature and I see that you use fitday which is a good start. So then you decide on a course of action to get moving.
Do you like to walk?
Do you have exercise programs at your disposal?
Do you like to go to the gym? If you do, what type of exercise do you participate?
Can you take advantage of online tools such as livexercise.com or youtube.com?

I can be chatty so I will stop here and allow you to reply.

I wish some of the lurkers would come out and join us! If not I guess it's just us 3 till we drop.

I REFUSE to give up at this point, I have come too far. This is the most disciplined I have worked out since High School 20+ years ago.

I have noticed my arms have slimmed down quite a bit but my midsection/love handles are hanging around like a virus. :/

Hi. I was going to pretend to be a new person, but it's me, the old 'sanity'. What's the point of lurking..

Will you take me back? This - my health - is really the project that I need to see through, otherwise, the other projects don't matter. There's 9 months left to the year and I have about 20 pounds to lose. That's a little more than 2 pounds a month. I can do this.

Maybe my new name and sleek avatar will help...
and April is just around the corner...

novangle, they say the mid section is the last to go. It's a shame for me too cause that's the part I want gone yesterday.

Sanity! You are funny! I am so very glad you came back and got a new perspective. Ok, well now I have to learn a new name. Umm, I would agree that the avatar is very sleek. Your plan sounds more reasonable than mine. I have like 40lbs and want it gone by summer, but really haven't done much in the past week to help with this goal. If only wishing it away would work.

Today was a giant spiral out of control. It started with my waking up late, having to get my car inspected cause there's only one day left in the month before the cops get ticket happy. I didn't eat anything till almost noon and there was a party for a coworker that's leaving for a new job. There was all types of goodies and I had my share. Still I do think I'm hard on myself because what I ate could wasn't bad in the eye of my friends, but in the eyes of my dieting friends it would be a totally different story. On the upside, my car passed inspection and didn't need additional work. So, yay for not having to spend money on mysterious brake issues in order to pass inspection. It's quittin' time now...lol.

Ahhh, great to see you back Sanity! Of course you're always welcome.


I'm still around, and still exercising, but I'm taking this as a bit of a breather week and not really pushing myself very hard so I can recoup a little and start April off more rested.