Welcome Tazmani77- It is always nice to have new people to give input and fresh ideas to each other. Indoor walking is good . I imagine that it could be easy to fall outside in the winter where you are. I really am guessing as I have seen snow only a couple times in my life. And twice was right here in Florida. Not much at that.
Vivica -I will just stick to WW .It works for me and not so much work Whatever works for you is good. Keep doing it
Lynock. I was sweating to death today. It was,Is ,so hot. My air is still on. We are looking for some more cool weather this week. I hope so. I turn off the air and open the doors and windows.
I have a problem with my toes, as well as the calves of my legs. I get spasms of the toes where they curl up . Really strange! I have osteo-arthritis. I didn't notice a change in my shoe size when I lost my weight. I have lost 57 lbs. I am trying to lose a little more at the present time. I have about 8 more. We will see if I will be satisfied with that.
Hello Michaela....Bye You all..... Joanne

Hello ladies,
I just got done with my 2.5 mile walk this morning and if it weren't so cold outside I might have gone further. I lost 2# last week doing my diet and walking. I see you guys are on a roll too. I'm glad you let me in the loop.

WOW Joanne you have done very well with you weight loss. I can only wish.
Sorry to hear you have some difficulty with the walking though. I know that has to be uncomfortable. Have you thought of sodium depletion as a possible reason for the spasms and cramping. I know that can cause those kinds of symptoms. I hope it resolves itself soon.

Welcome Taz!! Glad to have someone else who can relate with the cold weather. It snowed here today in Boston!!! Just flurries..nothing stuck...but d*** it was colding walking today.
I've been thinking about buying a treadmill. So after my walk, I gave a call to my Mum (she's packing to move to Florida) complaining that while I was walking today...my eyes kept getting teary from the cold...and what was I going to do for the winter...and that I was thinking of buying a Treadmill. She was like...why would you buy one...I have a new one in the cellar, we can't take it to Florida..it won't fit in the new house. Problem solved. I was really dreading weight gain, after all the hard work.
Vivica...Love your job!!! But just think of infection control...can't taste while your cooking!!!. And think of the awesome fun you can have...redoing recipes for a lower fat diet!!!!! I'm also 5'9", started on April 1st, 2001 at 277..down 54 pounds and kinda of in a holding pattern...have been increasin my walking to 4 miles in the am, and the same at night!!
Wash just rang off. Chat with you all later
Keep on Walking

Good morning ladies. It is another cold and crisp day here in Michigan but I got out and walked anyway. I try to do at least 2.5 miles a day I like it better when I can get up to 4 but today I only did 2 miles. After that I had to go to my H20 aerobics class. I love that class. i wish that was all I had to do to get this weight off. No such luck though. I need to walk too and so I hit the trails everyday.

I hope everone here is having a good walking day and better health is within your reach.

Hi all! Had a busy few days, working nights, got behind in housework, ran around at work, climbed the stairs..........had a great thanksgiving dinner yesterday......but had a major gall bladder attack last night....can't eat that way anymore, not used to all that rich food.... fit the criteria...fair, fat and 40.....sure my gallbladder will have to come out in the next few months......well hope all is well....talk to you soon.........Liz in Canada

I is gloomy here today.
My eating has been good today.Yesterday was kinda bad.I haven't exercised yet today but I plan on it later.
My new goal is to lose 50 pounds by next march.It is my nephew's second birthday.I am sick of being the fat aunt. That is about 10 pounds a month I just need to stay focused.
I have finally got rid of the leg cramps.
How is everyone else doing today.

Hey doing ok, but not doing any walking.... Naughty.....plan on getting right on it! Hope to hear from you all soon.......Liz in Canada

Good morning everyone!
I hope you all get the chance to do your workouts today as well as take some personal time just for you.
I was able to do my walk outside today but I don't know how much longer I'll be able to do it. It is getting too cold out now. I don't want to get sick walking in cold weather and sweating. I got to do 3 miles today and I do feel revived.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!!

Michaela- I could never set the large goal number in my sights. I said I would try for 2lbs a week. It made it not seem so hard.We will all be pulling for you to reach your goal.
Tazmani77 -Sounds like you are doing good.Keep it up. You can inspire us all.
Lynock- Lucky you. The tread will help a lot. I use mine when the weather is too bad to go outside. Rain is about all that keeps me inside. We do sometimes have some really windy days too.WW told me when I was in a holding pattern to eat more points a couple days in the week. My exercise was keeping me from losig. I was building muscle. Don't go over in pts, just your quota.
Liz- Try to walk some .Even if it is 20 steady minutes a day helps. I found that the walking at work didn't help. Being a nurse ,I was on my feet almost the full eight+ hrs. a day.Hope your gallbladder quiets down.
I walked almost 6 miles on Monday. Outside of shopping yesterday I did not get to go walk. I was so tired though I don't think I could have. I blue my points yesterday. It was my sons birthday and I cooked a good old southern dinner. Fried Chicken, mashed potatos, baked beans,salad. Ofcourse Chocolate cake. Am I nuts???I am back on track today I hope...Bye , Joanne

Just wanted to check in and wish evreryone a good night and an early start on a good walking day for tomorrow. See you guys in the morning

Tazmani- I can almost smell the smoke from that old cigar. I am keeping to my eating program and walking although it is not so easy right now. The old stomach has kicked in. I have been up since 4 this a.m. with the pain. I guess it is time to increase the Zantac for awhile.
Hello Liz -How are you doing. Walking? A little each day will get you into a routine.
Bye- Joanne

@ Joanne, hello everyone. Well it is raining here today so my daily walk outside is off. I feel like I should be doing something. I still have H20 aerobics today so that will give me some form of exercise although walking seems to be the only thing that really helps take the pounds off.

Just for today everyone get up and get out on the track and walk your little tushies off. You can do it!!!!!!

i'll check in a little later, Have a wonderful day

Good morning Ladies. HEY WHERE IS EVERYONE!!!!!!

It is still raining here and I'm sick of it now. It is going to go on all weekend too. YUK!
Well it is exercise tapes for me today. I wish I had gotten my treadmill like I said I would do yeterday. I just hated getting out in the rain so I kept putting it off untill it got too late to go. I'm going out today but no promise on shopping for the treadmill. Winter blues is kind of stting in and I'm not a happy camper.

I hope everyone has a smashing day. I'll check in a little later

Tazmami77-It has been a busy week for me. Yesterday ,I was not feeling up to par. I still went to the beach and walked my 3 miles. Then we set on the beach till dark and the patrol ran us off. Going to get my hair trimed today.
Lynock- How are you?Let me pick your brain. I am on Zocor 40 mg. every other day. I have been having muscle pain in my upper arms. Do you think it could be reaction ? I have been on Zocor for several years.I guess I could stop being lazy and look it up My sister has quit taking it and says she feels much better. You know when you ask the Dr. about these things they will just put you off. I think they get a kick back anyhow.
Hi Liz. Where are you? Hope you are well.
Michaela - hello.
Hope you all have a great weekend and keep walking..Stay healthy...Joanne

I just got back from a doctor's appointment. I now weigh 263 lbs. I've lost 17 pounds!

I'm getting stronger and faster. I went walking yesterday and I did 3-15 min. miles. It took longer to get my heart rate up too. On day one I was doing 22 min. miles and could only do 1. Later when I weight trained, I had to add more weight to feel like I was working the muscles. Only 6 weeks into my program and I am seeing such positive changes in every way. I'm loving life right now.