[alinnell]

Pleasant experience on the scale this morning.

I am all set to do Bikram on Wedesday at 9 AM. I made an "appointment" with myself so it's scheduled (on my calendar) so I have to go! I've got my yoga mat. I need to decide on a towel. I have my clothes all picked out. Just need to be sure to pre-hydrate and take plenty of water with me.

[krampus]

Still 130.0 but I am doing the "right" things. Ran 4 1/2 miles on the bike path yesterday - I noticed a marked increase in my fitness levels from the last bike path yog. I was tired upon completion but I didn't need to sit in the car for 10 minutes catching my breath like I did before. I simply got in, rolled the windows down, and drove home.

[ICUwishing]

allison, the yoga sounds like a terrific treat!

krampus, I am always amazed by how fast my body will respond to dedicated exercise. Good job getting out there!

I'm returning to my over-analytic introvert, and with that has come the drive to mindlessly munch. I caught myself more than a couple times. Feeling "all-together" sure was nice while it lasted! Now it's back to doing things the hard way. :P So be it.

[bargoo]

Lost the 2.2 pounds that I gained last week , still over goal , though. Going for a bone scan today.

[traveling michele]

Originally Posted by alinnell

Pleasant experience on the scale this morning.

I am all set to do Bikram on Wedesday at 9 AM. I made an "appointment" with myself so it's scheduled (on my calendar) so I have to go! I've got my yoga mat. I need to decide on a towel. I have my clothes all picked out. Just need to be sure to pre-hydrate and take plenty of water with me.

My bikram advice (for what it's worth):

* my studio has towels and I just use them-- but people do bring their own.
* I bring two big waters-- one I freeze and one regular. I drink the regular one during class and then towards the end I switch to the frozen one.
* Do hydrate before class. Don't eat right before class but don't go hungry either. I usually have a snack or a light meal 1-2 hours before class.
* You aren't supposed to leave class during the 90 minutes. I always get there early to set up my space (you'll want to be towards the back at first so you can see others), and then I use the restroom right before class.
* Each pose is done twice. Some poses you will be able to do easily. Others you won't. Just do your best. Each time I go I work at getting each pose better than before-- they are always the same poses in the same order.
* Roughly the first half of class are standing poses, and then you get to lay down for floor poses. Once I make it to the laying down portion, it is downhill from there.
* If you have to take breaks, just sit down or lay down. If you feel super dizzy or winded, take a break.
* You are only supposed to drink water between poses, not during so you don't distract others.
* Just listen to the instructor and do your best.
* Give it a few classes before you decide if you like it or not. It is hard but well worth it. My flexibility, stamina, joints, etc. have improved greatly.

[alinnell]

Thanks Michele!

[Mudpie]

I have done a form of yoga/stretching for over 30 years now. I'm 55 years old and I can bend over from the waist, knees slightly flexed but not bent and put my palms flat on the floor and hold them there comfortably.

I can also balance on one foot (either leg) for several minutes at a time. Etc, etc.

I think I would suffer many, many more injuries on the job if I weren't so "flexy bendy" (DH's term for me). Yoga rocks!

Dagmar

[alinnell]

I finally broke the 150 barrier! I'm officially 149.5!!!!

DH and I golfed this morning--walked the course. He beat me by one stroke! I'm hoping that tomorrow I do better (or he really screws up!).

Time now to shower, hit the grocery store and maybe do a little shopping for myself. I feel entitled!

[bargoo]

Allison, congratulations on the weight drop !

[BabyGotBack]

Alinnell, cherry angiomas are so easy to remove with laser that targets red. You can have this done by any dermatologist or clinic with a laser. They are "zapped" and just dry up and vanish. That's been my experience, anyway. Good luck!

[Mudpie]

I had a Groupon for $20 worth of baked goods from Bagel World. Ate a sesame seed topped bagel for lunch. Just plain. Incredible! Nice and crisp on the outside and soft and chewy inside.

Now I remember why I stopped eating bagels. Too good! And too many cals. Unfortunately I had to "spend" the entire $20 at once so I now have 16 bagels in the freezer, one left for DH (who is away this weekend and I realistically know will not see that bagel), and I was nice enough to give my dad 6.

I also got a raisin challah. Just had a slice of that toasted with a bit of marg -double . The rest of that promptly also went into the freezer.

Dagmar ( my baked goods)

[alinnell]

Originally Posted by BabyGotBack

Alinnell, cherry angiomas are so easy to remove with laser that targets red. You can have this done by any dermatologist or clinic with a laser. They are "zapped" and just dry up and vanish. That's been my experience, anyway. Good luck!

Good to know! Thanks.

Dagmar, bagels are the devil! So many calories in them and they are so good! I remember once trying to show my DD a "better choice" and got a bag of 100 calories bagels. She ate two.

[AlmostMe]

Oh allinell are you starting Bikram. I started eight weeks ago and love it. Michele's advice was great. I don't mind if the water's warm toward the end of class, so I don't freeze mine but I see a lot of people do. Make sure you drink plenty of water AFTER class. This is where I fail!

I'm still rubbish at the poses but I had some major flexibilty problems to start, but I'm getting better and better - and my functional day-to-day flexibility has improved so much. Also I tore a calf muscle last summer and bikram has helped me have my first pain free days since my injury! Awesome.

I weigh the same as I did when I started Bikram...which is a little depressing. But I must be almost a size down. People are commenting on how much weight I've lost - but I haven't!

[alinnell]

Awesome AlmostMe! Thanks! I do hope I like the class. My friend who goes there says I'll do fine--everyone goes at their own pace.

[kittycat40]

I'd really like to try bikram yoga... one of these days......