Originally Posted by showgirlaz (Post 3418865)

You are not a quitter! You are a success story here and anywhere! You may just be ready to "put on your big girl pants!" ;)

Originally Posted by mamaerinb (Post 3419106)

i have to share this:

did my workout dvd just now and my 4 year old daughter insisted on doing it with me, so i let her. she did the entire 30 minute workout with me and never even broke a sweat. at the end she was begging me to play it again:)

i was suprprised at my own stamina during it. i wouldn't call it a high intensity workout but there were some tough moves in there and i just kept breathing and working through it. there are two additional workouts to add on but i figure i'll add those on once i'm used to workout #1.

i think i've made up my mind:)

how many days a week should i do this?? i don't want to overwork my muscles, but i really enjoyed it. i'm thinking 3-4 would be manageable, maybe even more!

Originally Posted by pitakitten (Post 3418842)

been very busy today with work and so far have put down a few flames. BUT here is my input:

you are making yourself nuts by going back forth is #1. #2 something is up by gaining 3 pounds over night, todays weight was measured on your own digital scale, right?? go and try it out an old fashioned scale please. Digital ones suck badly. don't you find it interesting that its not one or 2 but always 3?. #3- yes I really advocate working out. because now I am not worried about the "diet" part as much because I am not consumed by what I ate (although I don't eat anything bad) and I am more focused on how much stronger I am getting. You know what, the control is in my hands now fully with working out. After I get to phase 4 if I ever have a "cheat" day, the next day or 2 I will be pounding hard in that gym and its going to be easier to do so because I started it now and have my routine set.

Originally Posted by showgirlaz (Post 3418865)

Aww, sweetie! No one is thinking your crazy. :hug: And you shouldn't feel guilty about phasing off. :hug::hug:

Remember, when you sign up they say this is "your last diet". They don't say this is the diet you will be on forever. Also, they say this "has a beginning, middle and, an end." It is GOOD for you to reach a point where you are ready to go to the middle. You will one day have to end this. You can't be afraid to gain the weight back.

Just like when we begin the diet and are fearful about what if I don't lose, I think we reach a point where we have to begin the process to assure ourselves we won't gain it back. You will learn the rest of the tools in phase 3 and 4 but, look at all the successful result from the people here. Check out CW's profile pic.
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/sear...archid=3755493
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/memb...ins-wifey.html

Originally Posted by WyoSun (Post 3418939)

Erin....don't stress.....and stop weighing yourself everyday!!! That coming from someone who weighs everyday..LOL It really isn't a good idea, but I just can't stay off that scale in the morning. But, you can't let it make you nuts!!!

Originally Posted by pitakitten (Post 3419118)

alright :) so what does your mind say??

my trainer was saying min of 3 times a week at least for 30 mins cardio wise.

so glad you started this; try pilates ones too, they are a KILLER!

Originally Posted by mamaerinb (Post 3419124)

i think i'm going to start with 3x per week and then build up once the workout gets too easy; add heavier weight, more sections of the workouts, more times per week or harder routines like pilates.

i haven't worked out in awhile and just want to take it slow at first-but with SOME heaving breathing and soreness;)

Originally Posted by mamaerinb (Post 3419124)

i think i'm going to start with 3x per week and then build up once the workout gets too easy; add heavier weight, more sections of the workouts, more times per week or harder routines like pilates.

i haven't worked out in awhile and just want to take it slow at first-but with SOME heaving breathing and soreness;)

Originally Posted by Aunt Sheshie (Post 3419217)

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hugs :hug:

Originally Posted by showgirlaz (Post 3418428)

When I hear a very slim person, IN MY OPINION, saying they are fat, my heart breaks for them. I know how that feels. I know how frustrating it is.