loriherdz: congrats on meeting your goal! That is awesome.

Everybody else sounds like you are doing great.

I made it to the pool for exercise last Thursday and Saturday. I warmed up with 10 walking laps across, jogged 25 and 30 minutes, cooled down for a couple of minutes then did arm exercises and 150 crunchies. I am well on my way to my goal of 200 crunchies.

The rest of you gals are doing awesome exercises. Keep up the hard work!!!

firegirl441- Jogging in the pool must be a good workout.

Skinnygirldreams- When you looked for a personal trainer what did you look for? Your trainer sounds like one I would go to.

Today I did week 2 day 1 of C25K and dang it felt so good

Hello girls,
It's been busy. Actually, I'm getting more tired of the daily grind of taking care of the cows and their babies with all this snow and cold weather. We are both lacking sleep and I'm getting stresses out. I am so ready for spring to come to Manitoba! When I'm feeling this way I* almost always eat. My job in town is 2 days. It's a break but has it's stressful moments as well. I get so upset with myself b/c I have been doing lots of physical labor around here and have been too tired to exercise...I've actually gained 3 lbs. Just needed to share this with you. I have not given up, just frustrated I guess!
Heather

I'm new, could I join this thread? I want to lose 45 lbs and start exercising!

2runagain- Welcome

mrsj2013- Sorry for all you are going through I do understand with me living in Mn and owning a large dairy farm. Wish the cold and snow would just go away. Hope your feeling yourself again soon.

Today I did 30 minutes walking on the treadmill

Mrsj2013: Sorry to hear the weather has you feeling down. Maybe after Easter you will feel some warm up. I don't know about the weather up there, but we say to plant our gardens here on Good Friday because the frosts are over after Easter. Hope yours is short to follow! If not, I will send you happy vibes as I think about you while I am planting and I look forward to hearing about your many adventures in the bright sun when it comes!

2runagain: Welcome to the forum and our thread here! Glad you found us. You will gain the motivation, encouragement and education here to reach whatever goals you have set for yourself.

I was down 1.5 lbs today at weigh-in; same as the doctor scales yesterday. I am happy with that since I have been sick with the flu this week. I went today for my EKG and labwork for my surgery. My EKG was the first normal EKG in 3 years so I think the pool aerobics are really paying off.

Busy, busy, busy day today but managed to get my workout in.

Today I took my dog for a nice 3 mile walk and did C25k week 2 day 2

HELLOOOOOO LADIES!
I weighed in this morning and I am down a total of 15 lbs in 6 weeks! that's 2.5lbs a week!! I'm sooo happy!!
WOOT WOOT

I'm going to amp up my workout.
I'll continue my resistant bands workout before each Zumba dvd.
But Im going to only do the Exhilarate dvd(hardest), 2 days in a row then on the third day do the toning dvd. I'll keep on going like this every day.
I noticed the first 10 lbs fell off with ease but the last 5 took a lot out of me. I have to increase the intensity. Wish me luck ladies!

loriherdz- Congrats on another 5 lb weight loss

Today is my day off and was a much needed rest day.

You all are such an inspiration!
loriherdz - Congratulations!!
mrsj2013 - Hang in there, hard physical work is exercise Baby calves are one of my favorite things and sooo funny.

Friday - walked 30 minutes
Saturday - spent afternoon collecting broken pine branches
Sunday - nothing
Monday - will try to walk after work

loriherdz: congrats on losing another 5 lbs! Keep up the good work! Boy you are exercising a lot.

I went to the pool this afternoon and worked out for 50 minutes. I did 170 stomach crunchies so I am well on my way to my goal of 200 each day of exercise. I have plans to go to the pool on Wednesday and Thursday this week as well.

Emma4444-I was telling a friend about c25k. She is a run/walker. I'm a walker and take for dog with me to pick up my pace. You'd think I'd be used to farm life after 25 yrs, but some days just get to me.

firegirl4412r-I love gardening. Can't wait for the snow to melt. We don't usually plant til the end of May to avoid frost.

loriherdz-You exercize girl!

Skinnygirldreams-I have used a coach in the past. They can really help if you stick to their program.

2runagain-I love the baby calves myself, I'm bottle feeding one I call Annie!

It is sunny here, which makes it feel much better. The spring thaw is just around the corner. Thanks for everyone's encouragement.

I had a great weigh-in last night and lost 2 lb. I'm back on track

mrsj2013- Glad your back on track and feeling better. Congrats on losing 2 lbs

firegirl441- You sure are closing in on your 200 crunchie goal.

I finally finished week 2 of C25K this morning. Not excited about week 3 but will try it.