Hi everyone. I've been trying to post a reply, but nothing normal seems right today? Does that make sense? Yesterday morning I was at the gym riding the bike staring at the t.v. monitor with no sound. At first I just thought there was a building fire at the Twin Towers - bad enough, of course, but I assumed the firefighters would have it under control shortly and we'd be hearing about the $$ loss. As I gradually started hearing what was happening and suddenly saw the second plane crash into the towers, it was all I could do to get home as fast as I could. My husband and I remained there glued in horror to the tv for the rest of the day. All that to say, had it not been for the fact that I had already ridden for 40 minutes when I saw the news, I would not have worked out at all. This morning I woke up feeling emotionally exhausted (I can't even begin to imagine what the real victims and their families are going through) so I skipped the gym, but did manage to run on my lunchhour.

Dena, I'm glad you had the chance to walk with your hubby yesterday. I hope you also had a good walk this a.m. and a good gym workout.

A big hello to Stamper, Pamela and Shasta.

Take good care of yourselves everyone. A strong nation begins with strong individuals.

God bless.

Head up!
 

Hi Dena, Just do it, Pam, Stamper:

How ya all doing?? I was in so much shock yeserday. My heart just breaking from all the terrible terrible heartbreaking stories that were unfolding in yesterday's tragedy's. I was numb watching all of this on tv. My prayers go out to everyone who feels all this terrible pain from this tragedy. We all must stay strong your RIGHT! I did my denise austin yesterday! BOy , this week feels harder then last week, I'm not sure why??? But I'm keeping at it, if I can't do the high impact stuff I just walk in place, my THR is 140's so I know this workout is going good. Today I'm going to do my rower/weights in just a few moments. I just wanted to tell you all I'm thinking of ya and I'm still burning those calories!!!!

Dena: Good job on your walks...:) Hope the gym workout will be a good one today.

Just do it: Hope your run was good! Keep up the good work.

Stamper: Nice meeting you!

Pam: hope your recovery is coming along.

You all take good care! Keep burning those Calories!
God BLess,
Shasta

Good Morning, Everyone!

Yesterday afternoon I went to the gym and felt so much better afterwards. I worked out on all the machines and then ended up on the treadmill for an hour. I also enjoyed my morning walk and was very appreciative and grateful for my surroundings.

After being cooped up and bottling all my anxiety from the current tragic events, I think my body needed to expend some of the emotional energy I had accumulated. I'm going for a walk again this morning and again will be thankful for what I have.

Take care, everyone.
(Hugs),
Dena

By the way, Jusdoit, Shasta, Stamper, Pamela... I really appreciate you guys. Thanks for continuously working out with me and sticking together on this thread in spite of the tragic events that have taken place recently. Staying strong together has made it easier to cope with it all. Thank you so much.

(Hugs),
Dena

Way to Goal!
 

Hello Stamper, Just do it, Pam, Dena:
How we all doing?? Just checkin in today. Hoping you are burning those calories!
Today was Denise day! Well I don't feel so frustrated now because I'm slowly learning her moves but I do it at my pace I don't feel like I should keep right to the beat...I think that will work better for me. I did 15 minutes, well 20, i usually just walk in place if I can't do the jumping jacks or jump rope, so I'm getting there. I've been on my calorie diet so I'm hoping I will have real sucess dropping the pounds. I'm keeping track of my target heart rate, so I know i'm burning those calories ;-)
This is really helping me work off all this anxiety, I have about this tragedy. I'm trying to remain hopeful for all these ppl! It's so hard to watch all of this but we will get thru this together!
So tomorrow will be my two weeks doing this program...I'm so amazed at myself...hehe!

Dena: Your so right about working all of this stress off, it takes your mind off it for a time being. It feels so good afterwards. I'm so glad you had a good workout at the gym and a nice refreshing walk ;-) Keep up the Fantastic work!


Keep burning those calories ladies! I think together we can make it thru Anything! Hope you have a nice relaxing evening!

God BLess,
SHASTA

a blip in my streak...
 

Well, I exercised 12 days in a row and then.......day 13 I didn't. No excuses - just didn't make it a priority. Soooo, I start today with day 1. However, I am still keeping a tally through turkey day. I just have to adjust my goal from 83 days to 82 out of 83 days. I went to the gym this a.m. and lifted weights for 20 mins., rowed for 10 and did the eliptical for 30. It felt good.

Dena - it is quite an accomplishment that you can deal with anxiety through exercise. I'm sure we've all used food to deal with it in the past. What a healthy solution! Also, thanks for reminding us to appreciate each other. It is great that we have this opportunity to connect with people who we otherwise would never have met. Thanks to all!

Shasta - you are the reigning Denise QUEEN! Congrats on two weeks...there's no stopping you now! ;)

Take care everyone and have a wonderful weekend with your friends and loved ones :wave:

Shasta and Jusdoit,

You are both doing such an excellent job. Thanks for motivating me, too. Today's one of those days that I am just not into it. All of this has hit me so hard. But I know if I go for my walk now I will feel so much better. I'm going to call my hubby at his job right now and meet him on his lunch break.

Yesterday I went to the gym and worked out for a long time. I hope I have the strength to do it again today. I feel so exhausted and so sad... which is not like me at all.

I not only pray for the families and victims, but that we take care of this situation soon. We really need to feel like we have some control in our lives.

I'm so glad we're continuing our exercise goal and keeping our bodies healthy during this very sad time.

Take care,
(Hugs),
Dena

Walking thru Water!
 

Hi Dena & Just do it:

How ya doin? Hanging in there??
I did my rower for 22 minutes. I did my weightraining for 20 minutes. I've been trying to stay positive and just do it. This week it does feel like i'm treading thru water but it gives me a break from the news! I have to keep my goal in sight ;)
I know though it's so hard, to keep going because of all the devastion that has happened. I feel so hurt seeing all of this, I keep thinking that if I hurt this much , what are those poor family members feeling. I pray that they are at peace, I pray that their family members will be able to cope, and I pray this never ever happens again.

Dena; your doing a good job walking and working at the gym, I know it's hard thru this devasting time but stay strong and we will get thru this!!!!!

Just do it: Good conditioning workout. Wheww! I still have to give you credit girl. To excercise everyday takes ALOT of motivation. You can do it! Just think you will reach your goal soon, it's just around the corner.

Keep burnin those Calories! We will reach our goal, one day at a time.

Shasta

Hi everyone!
Dena: Your posts about staying strong at this time through exercise are a good motivator. I haven't had such a good week. (although I feel foolish saying that with the enormity of what people are dealing with in New York ). Work has been very hectic and I've been working OT. My daughter who has special needs is having trouble adjusting to middle school and we were at her school working out some ideas with her teachers Tuesday afternoon after we'd all faced the shock of the tragedy in NY, DC and PA. Besides working OT and worrying about my DD, I have spent most of my time glued to the TV to see if there is any breaking news, which I've realized I've done enough of now.

Shasta : Good work with your rower and weights! It sounds like you are making progress with your Denise Austin workout too.

JustDoIt: Congratulations with doing your exercises 12 days in a row. Even though you missed one, it's great that you got right back to it.

My update: Well, like I said, I have not been good with my exercise this week. I also ate a lot of bad stuff. I didn't weigh - I am going to wait until Monday. Today I got myself to 8:30 yoga class. I am so glad I went. I already feel better. It's so important to breathe when you are stressed. I can tell I got a workout too. At the end of the class, we did a yoga meditation and chant which is supposed to be for "healing". Then we sang "God Bless America". I plan to drink lots of water today. I was doing so well with it all summer until this past week. Also, we are going to an arts festival in a nearby State Park and my DD and DH and I will walk about 45 minutes on a trail first. We will see some friends too. I think it will be good for the body and soul.

Take care everyone - and take care of your bodies and souls at this time. :angel:

Thank you Shasta, Jusdoit and Stamper for keeping this thread going. It really means so much to me.

Yesterday I went for a walk with my hubby, then walked for about another hour by myself. These walks have really helped to lift my spirits. And I feel a sense of renewed hope today.

Stamper, that is so great that you did yoga. Thanks for reminding me that breathing definitely helps when stressed. I better start doing my Body Flex tape (yoga/breathing) again. I always feel better when I do that anyway. How exciting that you and your family are going to go to the arts festival today. I hope you have a great time. Thanks again for sharing what you did in the yoga class... meditating, chanting and singing God Bless America. I think that was so wonderful.

Shasta, I am so impressed that you rowed for 22 minutes and weight trained for another 20 minutes yesterday. Exercise really does help to get away from the TV for a while and to interrupt those sad feelings that we are experiencing. It's important that we (like you said) "try to stay positive and just do it." Thank you for those smart words of wisdom. We are definitely keeping our bodies stronger during this time. We need to stay strong.

Jusdoit, I think it's so great that you went to the gym and worked out and told us that you felt good afterwards. It helps keep us going, too. It would have been so easy for you to miss many days after you missed one. But instead you chose to get right back on the horse. You go, girl!! Thank you for your continuous success in exercisng. I know each one of us is inspiring the other.

Take care and let's stay strong.
(Hugs),
Dena

Good Morning, Everyone! Happy Sunday!

Yesterday was my hubby's birthday and we decided to go out to dinner. We've been so glued to the TV that going out seemed weird to us, but I'm so glad that we did. There were only a few other couples dining at our favorite hotel restaurant, which is usually jam packed. The waiter told us that 25 banquets were cancelled this week and there were tons of hotel cancellations. How sad that the tragic events that took place on Tuesday is affecting people economically, too.

One thing that we noticed was that everyone at the restaurant was extremely nice to each other, like we needed to be connected. A couple at the next table engaged in a conversation with us, and a newlywed couple seemed very grateful we were congratulating them. Maybe these tragic events have brought us Americans closer together. Maybe in the long run these events will make us stronger.

I know one thing... the devastation that took place on Tuesday makes me want to be a stronger person physically. To see those hard-working fire fighters and policemen endure long hours at the WTC makes me want to become stronger for our country. This has given me a reason "why" I work out at the gym... not only for myself, but for our nation.

God Bless,
(Hugs),
Dena

Hi everyone! I hope you have all had a good weekend with your exercise.

Dena: Sounds like you had some great walks on Saturday. It sounds like your DH's Birthday dinner was nice too. It is good to get out and be among people instead of just being glued to the TV. I haven't watched at all today. I think I am just going to check the CNN website before bed to see if there is any new news.

My update: Yesterday afternoon we went to the arts festival. We walked about 45 minutes, enjoyed the festival and went out to eat with our DD and several other couples. I did okay - I had grillled lemon herb chicken breast, baked potato, and salad with lite dressing. Today my parents came for just the day. My mom, DD and I took a picnic to the park (it was 75 and a cloudless blue sky) and Mom & I walked about 40 minutes around the park while DD played on the playground. The I took the cover off the pool (the water was still almost 80) and we swam. I did about 30 minutes. It was a good day. :)

Hi to everyone!

I used to post here and got away from it during the summer when i was not working.

I want to make a commitment to exercise and good eating and i feel i can do that here.

My commitment this week is to exercise five out of seven days. I walked on the treadmill this morning for 45 minutes. Felt good to sweat!

Looking forward to making new friends here and getting inspiration from you.

Sally

Ugh.....
 

Well, I must confess......I'm a little hungover today. Yesterday my husband and I played tennis with another couple and afterwards we decided to open a bottle of champagne and toast our friendship and how fortunate we are to have each other. One thing lead to another and before I knew it several hours and several drinks had passed. Needless to say I didn't workout this a.m. and chances are I won't feel up to it at all today.

So, as for my exercise streak, once again I will start with day 1 tomorrow. I am down BUT NOT OUT! I will make a comeback. I will streak along like wildfire and put this second "blip" behind me.

Dena - I'm glad you had a nice dinner with your hubby and a positive experience with the fellow diners. I think these tragedies will (and already have) definitely bring us closer as a nation and stronger as well. I like your outlook on being physically strong for yourself and your nation. I'm with you!

Shasta - You're doing great staying on course even when you don't feel up to it mentally. That's when it's most important. Good job!

Stamper - It sounds like you had a wonderful couple of days with family and lots of outdoor activity. A nice healthy break from the news.

Welcome back Sally. Good job sweating on the treadmill:D .

Tomorrow is another day and I'll be back in action :dizzy: .

Sally: Nice to meet you. I probably started posting just about when you stopped. As you know, this is a great place for support. Good luck with your goal of 5 out of 7 days.

JustDoIt: Glad you aren't being hard on yourself for not exercising today. Just think - you got a workout AND socialized playing tennis. You and DH and friends probably needed that little break enjoying the bubbly.

My update: I got on the scales today and I have gained about 3 pounds over the past few weeks of not exercising enough and giving into my sweet tooth. I've been avoiding that scale and I'm glad I faced it. Today I was careful with what I ate. I swam in our pool for 1/2 hour and I am going to do some ab exercises before bed. Tomorrow night I start my afterwork Yoga class, so hopefully I can get 2 days of yoga in per week.