[Fat in Hong Kong]

Sprout, I was thinking the same thing as Buddha ... surely the hike home AND carrying a 14 month old pup counts for something towards your exercise

I'm afraid I didn't manage to walk yesterday ... not making any excuses though, there was a genuine reason! My teenage son was sent home from school with pains in his stomach, which moved to his side, then to his back ... by the time I got home from work the pain had become so bad that I ended up taking him to hospital, where upon our arrival the pains disappeared!! ... but they did return again as a dull ache. Thankfully though, after tests/x-ray it turned out to be nothing serious.

I've just come home from work and feel exhausted, but I know I have to make a move and get out there to do some walking ... even if it's only to walk the dog for 15mins, it's a start, right?

[Misti in Seattle]

Originally Posted by buddha belly

I was reading that thread too Dancer, it is in this section further down. Something like the Omron HJ 112 - don't hold that for truth though.

Thanks! I found the message and printed it out!!

[sprout]

Have our van back - not as much money as we thought - but the mechanic said there is lots to be fixed - about $1,000 would get it up to better state - so will see about doing that when the income tax comes in.

Did not count the walking yesterday but will be doing some today. Am hoping to go to the Rec Plex today for 1 mile walk and then will do the WATPS CD - will come back later to give an update on how many miles I have walked and how many more to go

[buddha belly]

Glad to hear the repairs weren't as expensive as you thought, Sprout. At least you have some time to save up for the rest of them.

I did an hour on the treadmill, same stats as yesterday so I have a total for the month of 7.6 miles and 1,040 calories. Will be taking tomorrow off, since I have to work all day and the gym closes at 5:00. Ahhh, what a shame.

How is everyone else doing?

[Fat in Hong Kong]

Sprout, glad to hear you got your van sorted!

I managed a 20mins walk yesterday with the dog, so I've finally made a start! Unfortunately, I'm off work today ill ... came down with flu-like symptoms last night and feel awful! Hopefully it will be one of these 24hr/48hr bugs and I'll be ok in a day or two.

[Fat in Hong Kong]

Forgot to mention ... weighed-in this morning and I'm 2lbs down ... but that's the 2lbs that I regained last week so doesn't really count! But at least I'm back on track.

[swarmina]

I would love to join you ladies. I have just started to journey in a determined manner to lose weight and get healthier. I have several things that I am using to help motivate myself. I am 46 with ten and two year old daughters. I have got to get things under better control or they are gonna have a granny for a mom--they actually kind of already are getting that. The other night I was rocking the baby to sleep and was short of breath singing! I have known for a long time that my weight is an issue, but haven't weighed myself until coming upon this site. I did that tonight and found that I weigh the same that I did just about to deliver my youngest two years ago! That was a bit shocking. Also my older daughter told me that it would embarrass her if I came to an assembly at her school--just about broke my heart. I'm not sure what the reason behind that, but I wonder sometimes if my poor physical condition is something they are embarrassed about...? I am going to my sister's wedding in April and I want to be in a little better shape too. I feel like I am literally looking like a sack of potatoes right now. Lastly, I just want to be healthier for me, to feel better and to be a good role model for my girls. It is hard enough to see changes in my body as I age, without adding the additional burden of overweight. I do have an element of depression that I know this will help! Just this past two days I have been outside in the garden with my youngest, working. I have taken our dogs walking three times. I ordered a pedometer too. I am already much happier in general.
So that is it...here I am. I hope this is an OK place to blather all that stuff.
So goals-
walk several times per day
stop eating so much, eat healthy foods and not junky carbs
get out of this rut and live instead of just hiding
Thanks for all your inspiring posts!

[sprout]

Was able to get out to the Rec Plex today to walk - friend picked me up as hubby was to go to work.

So my walking stats now look like this
Jan 2006 = 9 1/2 miles
Feb 2006 = 1 1/2 miles
Mar 2006 = 1/2 miles
Total todate: 11 1/2 miles

Goal for now it to get to 30 miles so getting there.

Van broked down - again - today - looks like the starter - so will be taking it in on Tuesday gettng that fixed and then sometime next week hopefully it will go in for all repairs costing us up to $1,000 - not what I want at this time - but better now then right after hubby retires.

Can't wait to sell the house and buy a new vehicle!! - Then we will have the problem of 'where do we live' - can't win for losing right

[Misti in Seattle]

Sprout if that van keeps breaking down you are going to be sooooooooo skinny from all that walking LOL. Hope you can get it fixed up soon though as I know it is a frustration.

[buddha belly]

Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Walked 1 hour on the treadmill, 3.85 miles and 535 calories today.

[Misti in Seattle]

Good for you buddha belly! Great job!

Go, calories, go away!!

[sprout]

Got some walking in today. Not able to get to the Rec Plex but put on some nice Scripture music and walked for 15 minutes - 30 minutes should add up to 1 mile but just added it today as 15 minutes - will add to the miles for every 30 minutes.

The music is from 3 CD's I have from the First Place Program - really nice beat to the music and hearing the word really helps.

So my chart now looks like this for weight/walking (am slowly getting back into it but better slow than not at all)

Weight / Walking Chart
For 2006

Date Current Weight +/ - WATPS RecPlex To Music Total miles walked
Jan 1/06 296.4
Jan 31/06 294.9 - 1.5 9 ½ miles 9 ½ miles

Feb 1/06 294.9
Feb 28/06 297.7 + 1.3 1 ½ miles 11 miles

March 1/06 298 + 1.6
March 3/06 296.4 ½ mile 11 ½ miles
March 4/06 295.4 - 1 15 minutes


danceforjoy - sure wish it would work like that - no van get skinny - but doesn't seem to work that way for me - but it is making me use my Scripture Music and the WATPS cd more -

buddabelly - good job on getting in time on the treadmill - you go girl

swarmina - do what you can each day for walking and come and post as often as you can - the more the better

fatinhongkong - good job on that weight loss - feels good doesn't it

My goal: 30 miles walked - not giving it a date just I want to reach 30 miles.

May 31: will be 12 weeks on my First Place Program - am aiming for 15 - 20 pounds to be released and anything more than that will be a bonus

[Misti in Seattle]

I need to get my CD player out and get some great Scripture music out too! I have some neat walking and exercise ones... some neat stuff by Randy Stonehill. Are you familiar with his song, "Great Big Stupid World?" It is hilarious and also a song about pigging out and how they won't have to embalm us because of all the preservatives, etc. He is hysterical and I love his music!!

[cathyxxx]

hey gang - is this the March walking thread?
if so I walked 3 miles this morning

[sprout]

Cathy, think you are looking for the thread for walkers that changes each month - new month, new thread.

You are more than welcome here - we just continue from one month to the next on this thread.