[Marti]

Aprilbride--

Sorry to hear about your father!! I'll keep him in my prayers!!

It's been so long since I've been in the gym. Once I go I'll be lost!! (Nah!!) James and I used to go everyday after work and it felt good. Working 12hrs. wears you down, and working out actually helped us unwind.. and we slept better. I used to have co-workers thinking we were crazy to workout after work... but hey... what ever works!!
I'm really looking forward to it. I think we're starting it back up next week???? Not sure....

I've been doing squats here at home. And I feel bruised all over... but I'm keeping with it. Need to have nice legs for my day! And everyday after!!!! Been drinking 80oz. or more of water everyday too. I didn't think I'd ever be drinking that much water all the time but I do. And I feel better when I do.

Ok.. I need to go get some groceries... you take care

Marti

[aprilbride04]

Hey Marti -

How are the squats going? I just got back from my Monday a.m. workout at Curves. Decided that I need to do some Cardio a few nights a week as well though. Going to start getting on my elliptical that is sitting there collecting dust!!

Thanks for your prayers for my dad...I saw him this weekend and he looks so much better! I think that he is going to be ok...

I know what you mean about going to the gym...I find that my attitude is so much different when I work out vs. when I don't ... even my fiance comments on it!!

ok - gotta get in the shower to go to work...talk with you later!!

[Marti]

Hi Aprilbride--

Today I started the Atkins plan. James and I have been researching foods that we can eat so we don't get bored with the whole thing. Considering you limit yourself on a lot. But I figured the foods that I love... are what is keeping from getting back to where I want to be!!

Haven't started the gym membership yet. (procrastination I guess) actually,,, we have so much going on right now, that we need to save a little money and maybe start it after the holidays. Until then, my workouts at home are better than doing nothing.

Ok... I need to head to town. You take care
Marti

[aprilbride04]

Marti - how is the Atkins going? I saw that you posted on Curves board - I follow that board too...it is a great group of ladies!! I really like Curves - I have been going for 7 straight weeks now and I really like the definition it is giving my body. Now, if I can only stop pigging out...

[Marti]

Hi there--

Atkins has been put on hold! As terrible as that sounds... It just totally made me feel miserable. I tried it for 6 days and my energy went way down... worse than I have ever felt, and so I asked how long that lasted, and a few ladies said that it lasted up to 5wks! And too me, I just didn't feel like feeling that bad for that long. And with the holidays just around the corner,, it was hard for me to consider feeling miserable during the holidays.

I may try it again afterwards, but I don't know. Right now, I'm measuring everything I eat. And watching how many carbs I do put in, but I don't limit anything.

Curves is a good sounding place, but it would be cheaper for me to just restart my other gym membership and my fiance can work out with me. I use him as a trainer and I get such good results, because he let's me know if I'm doing something properly or not.

Hope all is well with you and that you're getting closer to your wedding dress size!! Have you posted prog. pictures yet? I posted mine where I usually post, in the Jaded Ladies Forum.

Have a great week!
Marti

[Marti]

This was started some time last year and I was just curious how everything went for the new brides?

I believe everyone who posted should have gotten married by now....

Did any of you reach your goal? Was your wedding what you had dreamed it would be? If any of you are still around...stop in a let us know.

I didn't reach my goal, but I'm still working on it. And my quiet little ceramony was sweet and one I will never forget. I didn't think the smile on my face would ever go away!! (not that I would want it to) I am happier now than I have ever been!!

I hope to hear from some of you girls who posted.