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Started off fantastic!!! But now, I'm on a trip to London and really unable to gauge any progress. I do admit that I have not totally stuck to plan, BUT I'm walking everyday, much more than I am used to. We've got to be doing anywhere from 2-5 miles daily!!! And I have to travel four flights of stairs at least 2-4 times a day. I'm hoping that all of this activity counters any overage in calories. Hoping.

Nothing really to report, just wanted to keep myself in the loop!

Holy crud....I was gone for a few days and we are already on page 12!!! Needless to say I don't think I'll be catching up on personals, haha!
Well, I get to jump in the "I fell off the wagon" pile. The 2nd was my bfs b-day and I was bad, then the next day I did alright, and then for the 4th I made really wise decisions all day. That night we all went to a carnival, and I was good and avoided temptation of shaved ice, fry bread, etc and then bf gave me half of his funnelcake and it was over....and then I ate cotton candy to boot. Darn willpower! Tastes so good for like 2 minutes and then I feel guilty for days...haven't gotten on the scale since, lol.

Doing good on my plan workout wise though, and have been eating well except for those few days there. Running 2 1/2 miles now, and even with those days of cheating, I am fitting back into my old pants! The scale was already down to 220, so already working my way back down to my ticker. I think the trick for me is even if I cheat, not getting so bummed out I just give up and then cheat for a weekend...then the week...then the month, etc until finally the scale is up like 15 pounds (which has happened twice now in the the past 6 months!!!) Hopefully I've learned my lesson by now, lol!

This is midterm week for me, so I'll probably be out for a bit, but will try to check in when I can.

Hi all -

I'm feeling tired and lousy - and I have been for two days. I have ZERO motivation to work out, although I forced myself through it both days. Am I just tired of working out? It's only been like 2 weeks - I don't know what's going on.

Do you get tired of working out? Does it feel like too much effort? And if so, how do you get past it?

In the beginning for me it did feel like it was sooo much effort. I just kept going, and after 3 weeks of being really dedicated to working out I started noticing a difference in my fitness level.

I do a fitness boot camp and when I started out I couldn't even run without feeling like I was going to throw up and that was only 3 months ago [I do it five days a week] and now I can run most of the time, the whole time, which is amazing [I'm still the slowest person but that'll change with time].

Some weeks working out just seems like it's too much but I make myself get to it anyway, I never regret working out when I'm done, but I regret not doing it when I skip it.

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Yesterday was pretty much OP. Ate a little more for dinner than I probably should have.

The heat has my energy sapped I don't feel like doing too much except for sitting indoors in my air conditioned bedroom.

Hope your day is a good one!

Well, I had stalled there for a bit, even though I stayed OP. But finally the number has dropped and I'm down to 165.5 I doubt I'll hit my ambitious goal of 150 by the end of July (I originally meant to type it in as 158!) but I want to see how close I can come!

We have a mini-vacation to Vienna this weekend. We generally park the car in one place and then catch the subway and do a crazy amount of walking. So no worries in me getting in my exercise this weekend! I did take a break yesterday (I wasn't feeling well and actually ended up in the emergency room), but I'm going to exercise today and the rest of the week won't be a problem.

I did until I started switching up my workouts. I was doing running/walking on the trail behind my house. Sometimes, I didn't feel like going up those two big hills... sometimes I couldn't even convince myself to go outside and walk at a more leisurely pace. I just didn't feel like leaving the house. So I started doing Dance Dance Revolution on the Wii, which kicks my butt, at the right intensity. Sometimes if I'm feeling sporty, I'll run/walk and Wii. But if I'm not feeling that hardcore at least I have options.

Making myself committed to exercise over the past 6 weeks or so has paid off. Now it feels more like habit that I want to maintain.

I think I will find one more exercise option to help keep things interesting for me.

Back down to 131.2. Thinking what I gained over the weekend was water... Only 6 pounds to my first goal of the month!

The thing about working out, is finding something that you enjoy doing. We all know working out refreshes and invigorates us, but if we choose an exercise regiment that doesn't suit us or our personality then the motivation will not last long. Try working out with a friend or co-worker or try something completely out of your element. Sometimes when we think outside the box, we are rewarded for doing so. Or perhaps do something that doesn't "feel" like exercise. Taking a hike, or going to the zoo or even the mall. You definitely get your exercise in when you go to the zoo or the mall..lol! The key is not really exercise rather increasing your activity level. Instead of letting your spouse bring in the groceries, try doing it yourself and don't do it all in one lick. Take as many trips as you can (unless of course you have ice cream melting in the trunk :wink But these little adjustments we make to our lives and have tremendous affects on our energy levels, increasing motivation and commitment.

Finalizing all my paperwork today. I'm definitely so excited to finally be starting my career.

Yesterday was OP, struggling to stay OP today. I'm not sure what I'm going to do for a workout yet. I got to sleep late last night and my energy feels low today, but that might change this afternoon.

This morning when I woke up, I took a sip of water and promptly threw up, even though I didn't feel sick. Then I ate some raisin bran for breakfast before I went to boot camp and felt fine. Got to boot camp, did the warm up and then went to run the first lap around the track and before I even got halfway through I threw up again.

I feel like a bum for not finishing today, I really was looking forward to it. I'm planning on walking my dog for awhile this afternoon but I'm probably not going to do any hardcore workout today.

No idea what made me sick and I know it's ok to take a day off, but man, I feel bad about it.

daily check-in.

Weekly check in. Can't believe how time is flying this year....and maybe every year lately.

Boy is it hot out! Had to nix running but keeping up with my indoor exercise. Also, OP but stopped food journaling on fitday. Got a bit obsessive b/c I like to waste as much time as possible during the day so I can avoid being productive. Hopefully if I start needing accountability, I'll go back to it though.

Official weigh in isn't until this weekend. I can see onderland from here!

Everyone stay hydrated!

Daily Check in for me too!
Just got home from Wally-World. I am all stocked up with healthy choices! Yay-

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I have been drinking 100oz of water a day. I've only exercised maybe 2 times in the last week in a half. I've been going through some personal issues. I am snapping myself out of that rut today.

SW: 232
CW: 226

Hello everyone. Im checking in for today. My weigh in this morning wasn't much different, but I have faith that it will continue to go down soon. Ive done great today with food and Ill head to the gym in an hour or so. Just one more day on this long journey.