Week 6: I also want to say thank you to Igetfitandstrong for sending me a kick too, I needed it; I have a tendency to read and not post, especially if I'm feeling in a slump, and thats where I've been for the past few weeks, a pretty strong slump. Lots of reasons, but it all just adds up to me having to take charge of several areas of my life. It's a slow path, but I already feel 100% better today than I have recently. (Not enough to get on the scale this week, I'm afraid to be honest because of the past two weeks being so yucky feeling and miserable) I'll just take what it gives me next week, and go from there.
What exercise makes you feel the best about yourself, and why do you think that is?
This has been and always will be swimming. I was never very graceful on my feet,and never much liked running, but was always pretty good in the water. It really brings you to a peaceful place, too, because the pool and water mute almost all sounds but swimming, so you can really focus. I enjoy it immensely, and need to get back to my Master's team practices this week.
QOTD: Lately no exercise has been making me feel good but usually running does the trick. I am forcing myself this week to run at least three times to get myself back into the swing of things. I'm in a big funk right now!
Monday Discussion Question - What exercise makes you feel the best about yourself, and why do you think that is? Well for me any aerobic exercise makes me feel good, I get a high about 20 minutes in that is addictive. It just feels, so good to be moving and I love that my body is getting stronger each time.
MonteCristo: First of all I hope you are feelling better. Also I just wanted to say you are a great leader and you are making this so much fun! Thank you for taking us on!
Shan84: I love Richard Simmons, I agree he is very positive and you can tell he really cares.
Ms Perception: Thank you so much for the kind words in the PM and here. Oh foot pain that is hard, I had that for a while it was Plantar fasciosis, that’s why I bought a stationary bike but losing the weight is what really helped me. If you can, please go to a sports medicine doctor, I am sure they can help, they helped me.
Mommyofsix: It’s probably water retention I can just look a salt and I blow up. Don’t beat yourself up, I am in the same boat, TOM is here for me.
Sunni: You are not alone, everynight I become a lump in front of my TV! LOL
Nicki54: I see you are from the UK, where abouts?
Luckybustert: I have heard about the vitamin D deficiency it makes it very hard to lose weight. I am so glad they discover what was ailing you and congrats on your weight loss!
Tinabinab: Congrats on your 4lbs loss! You must be on top of the world!
SimpleRythm: Zumba I have been wanting to try that ever since I saw it on Dr. Oz.
MrsVegan: Okay I am now going to have to try Zumba, two people is a sign. Are any speical things needed to take the class, shoes etc.?
Shea5: Oh thank you for the sweet PM and what you said here. We are each here to pull each other out of slumps.
Cakes: And we are here to help each other through the funk!
KimL1214: I know you are ill but when you log in I wanted you to know someone was thinking about you. Get well soon.
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Hey all, back again. I finished my walk a couple of hours ago. It was GREAT! Really, I felt awesome. I came back and I was sore so I'm guessing I'm going to see another jump in weight tomorrow (this morning I weighed 158, a lb up from yesterday). Sigh. I know my commitment matters more than motivation but I can't help but get irritated when I see a jump in weight only because I know I've been staying on plan.
Today's cals were 12 over my range (1600 - 1800) but that's alright. Tomorrow's another day. I still have a deficit of 100-ish calories, which makes me happy. Better than being 100 over right?
Here's a and a good luck to all for this week!! Let's kick some blue butt!!
Hey everyone! Just stopping in to say hi before I head to my WW meeting! I hope everyone is doing well I will try and do Personal tomorrow! Happy Monday NIGHT!
My friend posted on week 5, so I helped her and moved it.
Long day, super tired. Just checking in real quick.
QOTD: Running makes me feel best because it's something I was unable to do for sooooo long. Sure I can't run that far yet, but I am running and I'm not in pain!
My, my, aren't we chatty. It is good to see everyone coming together to encourage and support each other.
And I guess I should answer our discussion question.............My favorite exercise is what I call "freestyle aerobics". I strap on a heart rate monitor, turn on some good music or an upbeat tv show, and just do whatever to keep my average heart rate up to about 120 for 45 minutes or so. It is completely unstructured, so I can do lunges or jumping jacks, or even throw in latin dance moves. It makes it seem more like playing than exercise.
My, my, aren't we chatty. It is good to see everyone coming together to encourage and support each other.
And I guess I should answer our discussion question.............My favorite exercise is what I call "freestyle aerobics". I strap on a heart rate monitor, turn on some good music or an upbeat tv show, and just do whatever to keep my average heart rate up to about 120 for 45 minutes or so. It is completely unstructured, so I can do lunges or jumping jacks, or even throw in latin dance moves. It makes it seem more like playing than exercise.
I know Antonia and it's all due in part to you. Challenge and they will come!
PLEASE EVERYONE POST YOUR WEIGHT ON TIME, BECAUSE IF YOU DON'T AND HAVE USED ALL YOUR FREEBIE'S YOU WILL BE ELIMANATED. ALSO IF YOU ARE THE SAME WEIGHT AS THE PREVIOUS WEEK, DON'T WASTE A FREEBIE, YOU MIGHT NEED IT LATER.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------Post your weigh-ins. The date in parentheses is the last date to post your weigh-in, which is due on Mondays by 11:59 EST. That's EASTERN. Same time zone as New York. If you aren't sure what time that translates to where you are, check this page: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
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OK, here is where everyone stands with freebies and what have you...
Both freebies used:
blkbarbie25
bradleys mom
CakeBatter
MissVitality
mythreesons
zoochick777
Awesome to see everyone jumpin in again!! QOTD -My favorite type of exercise is running because it makes me feel empowered.. and is a big goal of mine (again) to be able to run again.. slowly working up to it with C25K, and I would have to say strength training as well gives me that same empowered feeling.
Have a great day ladies!
Remember that just because you were eliminated doesn't mean that you can't continue to participate in the chat or in any of the challenges, you simply are no longer in the running for the biggest loser title.
We also have a few who have used both of their freebies.
You will want be make sure you post your weight before the deadline or you will not longer be eligible for the title. You do not have to wait until the due date to post your weight, you can post it any time that week, as long as it is there before midnight on Monday.
Getting ready to go to sleep here in SK on Tuesday night here. Just wanted to say congrats to Jessica for once again being our biggest loser! Woohoo! Your doing amazing.
Also congrats to our runner ups!! Hope everyone has a great Tuesday. I'm so ready for tomorrow morning. It means I'm halfway through week 6 here!!
Go Red!!
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