Hi everyone
It is raining here too.I went to the chiropractor today now I feel so good.
I hope everyone is having a good day.

Vivica-VERY GOOD!!!I have been walking for several years and can't walk a 15 min mile for very long stretches. Do you power walk? I may be a little older than you. I am 68 yrs. young. . I walk every night at the beach. It is a hard road oval (1/2 mile) of the beach. Last night we went to the pool at my sisters place and did exercises. Her friend used to be an instructor in water exercise. He is very commited to healthy living. I am glad you are doing so well
Hello to all our walking frieds. Joanne

Hello everybody,
Just checking in to say Hi and have a wonderful day. I'm on my way out to walk since it is dry here for a change. I'm hoping to do 4 miles. I'll let you know how that comes out. I lost 2 pounds over the past week. YAAAAHOOOO!!!!

HAVE A GOOD DAY ALL!!!!!!

I'm doing the happy dance

JoanneD, muscle pain, tenderness and/or weakness is one of the side effects. Along with blurred vision..or progressive need for stronger glasses(yeah like that doesn't happen anyways) Have you been on an antibiotic recently? Or even an antifungal? Taking Niacin? Here comes the BIG warning...progressive muscle weakness can lead to liver disfunction..have you had your enzymes tested lately. If you've been losing weight, do you really need to still be on Zocor? When is the last time you had your chol checked? There are no side effects (known)from stopping Zocor abruptley.(sp) I hate warning labels!!! Have lots of geri patients on Zocor...but they are unable or unwilling to exercise. Your doing all the right things...not to say that, that always helps. Liver produces what it will!!
Vivicar...good job!!!! It'll come off!! Just stick with it.
Getting my treadmill tomorrow..and not too soon. Suppose to rain for the next 3-4 days starting Sunday night!! Mom and Dad leave for Florida Sunday morning...looks like Dad brought the sunshine with him...and he's takiing it away...just like a father!!!
Well, have to get ready for a birthday party...I'm the Game Lady...that's what the kids call me. I do the games and prizes at all the kids parties....Lucky me...but it keeps me away from the food...!!!!!
Good walking all!!

Good day......lost 0.6 lbs so down 41.8...just think how much I would be losing if I could get walking....what is my problem???Liz in Canada

Liz: Quit settling for the scraps and the bone when you can have the whole steak. 0.6# is okay too, but I know you want more. So stop cheating yourself out of your goals and get out there and walk your little tooshie off.(and I mean that literally )

42,f who either walks or stationary bikes for exercise.would like epal from southern ca for support/friendship that stuggles with exercise/dieting like myself.Write me if interested at;[email protected]

Mschubby,
why don't you get into one of the buddy groups too. It can only help. Find one that is right for you and jump in with both feet. You sound like you could use some real support

Good luck!

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Lynock- Thanks for the info. I have Bloodwork q3months. My Col. is down to 186. .I did look up Zocor and have many of the side effects. I see my dr the first week in Nov. and am thinking of telling him I no longer want to take it. My sister says 'just quit it'. I walked 4.5 miles last evening.
Mrschubby.. I for one do not give out my address on the computer. You are welcome here ...We always like new ideas and will try to support and lend advice. I have gained a lot of help here that I did not get in my WW group. Give us a try.
Liz- Come on You can do this. Look at it as " one day at a time. " At the end of the week ,weigh your gains, and give your self a treat. Reward yourself for all your steps ahead. We are all in this together. Take your kids and go out for a 20 min. fun walk. Try to do it at the same time each day. Pull them in with your road to good health. They will be a help to you. They will in time look at it as a fun time too and inspire you. We are pulling for you
Tazamani-You are full of energy!! Good!! I like your little people. I don't know how to do that yet. I need to get my kids or my sister over here to show me. They are all so busy, I seldom hear too much from them.
You all have a great day. It is still in the 80s here in Florida. Sweating weather. ...Joanne

Good morning everyone. For some reason I thought I was the oldest one here. You ladies all sound so youthful and healthy. When I heard you, Joanne say you were in your 60's I just had one thing come to mind. That is, that I want your determination and energy when I'm in my 60's too.

I got my 3 mile power walk in early and it's a good thing I did because it is raining again and I'm about sick of it now.

NO I DIDN"T GET THE TREADMILL YET.

My daughter is on her way over here to go with me to help me make a good choice. She told me she was too busy yesterday to help me find one. Keep your fingers crossed. Maybe today will end the treadmill saga.

Hello all!!

My parents left for Florida this morning!! Boo Hoo But I did get the treadmill!! so I'm happy. esp since it's been cold, damp and drizzely for the last two days...and suppose to stay that way for the next 2-3. I've got to get the hang of walking on it...it has arms that swing when you walk, but I can't seem to manage that..when I try to use the arms...I can't walk!! I'll figure it out eventualy.
Liz..don't get discouraged. For the past month..I've been losing .4, .5 .8.pounds per week...but it's coming off, and thats way better than going back on. I've slipped into some old habits the last few days....and then today..I was going through some old/big clothes...I just don't want to be that size again! The walking isn't my problem, it's snacking. I've purchased some low cal snacks...cause everybody said at the meetings..how good they are...they are...but not the whole bag at once! Now I know, why I just don't buy snack foods..if they are here..I will eat them. Better just not to have them!!
JoanneD, great milage....how many pairs of shoes do you go through??? You keep that up..4.5 miles...and you'll be transparent in no time!!
Keep on walking!!
It's been a long weekend...talk to you all tomorrow.

Good morning all,

Just stopped in to say hello. I'm on my way out ot walk.
THE TREADMILL SAGA CONTINUES............ I'll keep you posted

Have a good day people.

Lynock- My weight has been the same for almost 3 yrs. I have been trying real hard lately to lose a lousy few pounds and it is so hard. I bounce between 148-150- and can't seem to break it. I want to get to 140. If my tread ever kicks the bucket ,I want to get a Pro-form. Sears has some good ones. They are a reasonable price.I only walked 2 miles yesterday. I buy about one pair of shoes a year. They are patched rags when I finish with them.
Tazmani-Have a great healthy day.
Liz.. Michaela.. Hope you had a good weekend.
Joanne

Thanks for the support everyone....I know I am going to do it......I just have to put my mind to it......here is to a brand new week, a brand new attitude and a brand new me....have a good week one and all....you are all great inspirations to me!

Just dropped in to say hi to everyone
I think that I am going to start counting calories again.A friend of mine that i spend alot of time with wants to lose 40 lbs.,so maybe we can keep each other motivated.
hi joanne