Ahhh, I'm sorry. Last week was such a mess. I didn't do well with food or excercise and the scale said I'd gained two pounds (although af started that day, so I'm going to blame her for a little). My dad and I tried to bike ride a little last week, but it was quite the halfhearted effort although it was a good thing for us to get away from the tv and watch the squirrels being themselves for awhile. I have finally gotten some energy back. I did a fast 30 minute ride last night and we did an hour ride today plus some bike riding. I'm getting there again. Anyway, glad to hear everyone is safe and doing good. Talk to you tomorrow!
In Christ,
Pamela

Hi Ladies:

How we all doing today?? I hope GREAT! Posting late tonight, I had to get a few things done today. It feels so good to get out and about. I did manage to squezze in my 23 minutes of the rowing machine and 20 minutes of weightraining. Felt good. Usually on friday and saturday is my free days so I'm always glad when monday rolls around to get my excercise done.
I am not watching news as much because I really need to not let this just totally get to me, got to the point where I wasn't sleeping, and I really can't afford that. I only watch the news once in the am at breakfast and then at dinner. I thought I would get some flowers for our fire station tonight and our little statue of liberty over in west seattle. I think I will feel better after I do that.
Today was a good day! I have a feeling this week will be a lot better! I will have a good week! I keep telling myself that anyway .

Dena: I'm so glad you enjoyed your special dinner out together! Keep up the good work at the gym and walking! We will get thru this! You right we must keep going! Thanksgiving is not to far away! I'm so amazed at the comradery or everyone, so good to be an american!

Pam: So happy your doing so good! Your bike ride sounded so relaxing! You are doing it! Yeah Pam!!!!!! Good job.

Stamper: So nice having a pool, good job swimming and doing your yoga...Keep burnin those calories! We can do it.

Just do it- hey girl, sounds like you enjoyed yourself ;-) sounds like you did burn calories though ! You need a break girl, not to discourage you but this was a good break for ya...now you can get to work on your goal! TUrkey day here we come.

Mustang salley: Welcome back again, happy to have you here! Good job on the tread mill.

BUrn those Calories ladies, and let's stay strong!

SHASTA

Good Morning, Everyone!!

It's so great to be among fellow exercisers. You guys are all doing such a great job and keep me motivated. Sorry I didn't have a chance to post yesterday, but I did go to the gym. I worked out on the weight machines, then got on the treadmill for 30 minutes. Boy, the gym gets crowded at 5:30 pm or I would have stayed on the treadmill a little longer. There's only 8 treadmills and lots of women who want to use it. Actually, seeing everyone work out really inspires me.

Shasta, you're smart to cut back on TV watching. I agree with you. The more I watch and the more I know, the sadder and more anxious I become. I was having sleep problems, too. We need to take care of our bodies so we can stay healthy. What a nice gesture to bring flowers to the firemen. Thanks for the idea. By the way, keep up the great work!!!

Pamela, it's so good to see you on the board. I was really worried about you!!! I hope this means you're feeling a lot better since your bike accident. I'm so happy to hear that you did 30 minutes last night and an hour today. You go, girl!!

Stamper, I'm so impressed that you got got in a 1/2 hour of swimming and are taking a yoga class in spite of your busy family schedule. This makes me try harder.

Jusdoit, sharing champagne with friends sounded just wonderful. You not only enjoyed a good game of tennis, but savored a close friendship. By the way, I checked out www.roadrunnersport.com. Great web site for shoes. Thanks!!

Hi Mustang Sally!! All right, 45 minutes on the treadmill!! Fantastic!!

Well, I'm going to take a walk now. Take care, everyone!
(Hugs),
Dena

I'm going to take it easy today. I pulled another muscle in my hip last night from leg lifts. Gee, this has been strange But yes, I am feeling a ton better from my head! Thanks for all of your thoughts We did do some walking today. We went to the license place and I chased Emmett around there, then we walked to Borders (which was maybe 1/2 a mile), then around one of the malls. I might take Emmett for a walk later hopefully with hubby. I do need a break from the bike though! I'm learning how to balance everything.
Shasta: glad to hear you're doing good. By the way, is your name from a Narnia book?
Dena: thanks for thinking of me!!
In Christ,
Pamela

It's so good to see so many posts! Thanks everyone !

I got to the gym this morning for day 1 of my new streak. I need to exceed my longest streak of 12 days. Will do!

Stamper - facing the scale ALWAYS makes me anxious. But it usually feels better once you do it - sort of a fresh start. Just remember, those 3 pounds could just be temporary (water, etc.). I bet if you weigh in again in a couple of days they'll be gone. Enjoy your yoga class .

Pamela - I'm so glad you've been back on your bike. It sounds like you may have overdone it a little though. Enjoy the walking and give yourself PLENTY of time to get back to 100%. You'll be there before you know it .

Shasta - I love to see your steady progress on the rower and good job on the weights as well. I agree with Dena, what a nice idea to bring flowers to the fire station. That's really sweet of you and I'm sure they will be greatly appreciated .

Dena - If I was faced with the gym at 5:30 p.m. I'm not sure I could bring myself to go. It's such a busy time. But that doesn't stop our exercise deva As always, you're an inspiration. I'm glad you liked the runners website.

Welp, tomorrow is a swim day. I'll check in after that. (I almost got through the whole post without telling you that I'm having a FAT DAY I HATE THOSE!!! )



(hey, why isn't my little green guy sticking his tongue out?)

JustDoIt: Thanks for the encouragement. Actually, I got on the scale this AM and was down a half pound. I know I'll get back to where before I know it. And beyond I hope! Have fun swimming tomorrow!

TupoGirl: Oh no! Another injury! I hope your pulled muscle feels better quick. Glad to hear you got to do some walking.


Dena: Sounds like you had two good days in a row - treadmill then walking. Our Y gets real crowded around 5:30 too. They have plenty of treadmills but it's hard to find an excercise bike sometimes.

Shasta: Great job with the rowing and weights. It's nice of you to bring flowers to the firehouse and your local Statue of Liberty. I think it helps us all to do what we can.

My update: I've kept track of my Weight Watcher points 2 days in a row now, which is good considering my recent track record. Went to yoga tonight. There were a lot of beginners, so we did a lot of stretching and breathing. It was certainly relaxing - I think I actually dosed off a few times. However, I don't think I burned many calories like I usually do.

Hi everyone:
I'm so happy to see everyone excercising agin...WOOHOO!
I did my denise cardio/kickboxing workout! 20 minutes. I keep thinking some day I'll be a step ahead of them. I chug along at my own pace , but I'm burning calories, I will not give up even if I can't keep the pace with them. Who knows maybe someday I will teach my own class...hehe. It was a nice workout today! I'm sticking with my low-cal diet so far. I've been keeping a food journal and that really helps me look for improvments in my diet. I remeasure on the 8th so I'm looking forward to see results.
Well ladies let's stay strong & burn that FAT!

Just do it: Yeah! You can do it! Hope your gym workout was good! Have a nice swim tomorrow!

Pam: I'm glad your feeling better, sorry you pulled a muscle but hope you had a nice walk! It sounds like you getting better and better as each day passes, but my real is tasha..for some reason my husband's mom called me shasta...so of course my husband loved that name...so i'm stuck...hehe, I don't mind though.

Dena: good job with your workout! I'm so glad your feeling better now. I think everyone was affected by this, my two friends that are trying to lose weight, were pretty down this week, but this week is a new week and a new opportunity! Keep up the hard work and burn those calories

Stamper & mustang salley- good jobs girls. Keep burning those calories. Way to Goal!

Take good care and see ya all tomorrow,

shasta

Hey, hey, hey! Morning Everyone!

Last night I hit the gym, worked out on the machines, then got on the treadmill for 30 minutes. Today I did my Body Flex tape so far. Now I'm going for a walk, then will hit the gym this afternoon. Looks like we're starting to get back into our regular routines. I'm proud to say that I've done something every day since we've started this thread. And it hasn't been easy. But we are persevering! And we are getting stronger every day!

Shasta, thanks for sharing how you got your name. Cool! Congrats for doing your Denise Austin tape and keeping up with her. I bet you will do your own class one day. Good for you for starting a journal, too. Keep up the great work!

Stamper, excellent that you are back on track with WW and then went to yoga class! Congrats on losing 1/2 lb, too!

Jusdoit, excellent job on getting to the gym! Hope you got to swim this morning. I'm impressed with how you're sticking with it, in spite of your busy family schedule. I know you will surpass your 12 day streak!

Pamela, good to see you back on the boards! Sorry to hear about you pulling a muscle. These things happen. Since I've been working out, I've hurt myself so many times. Take it easy and then you're body will heal. You'll be back in great shape and exercising big time before you know it.

I'm so glad we're all staying strong and working out!

Take care, everyone!
(Hugs),
Dena

I had a nice swim this a.m. for 40 minutes. I didn't count laps like I usually do (which is sort of meditation for me), instead I let my thoughts come and go. At times I must say I felt very heavy-hearted and, in fact, I noticed that many of the usual swimmers were getting out of the pool much earlier than usual. I wondered if they were feeling sad too. Oh girls, it's going to take a long time for all of us to heal. And, like someone else said, I can't even imagine the grieving process for those who are directly involved. Sorry, I didn't mean to get into this today, but it's just on my mind .

Stamper - I knew that scale would start heading in the right direction for you! Great job with the ww points and I'm glad you had a relaxing yoga session. I keep telling myself....one of these days I'm gonna do yoga......really .

Shasta - You'll be outworking Denise in no time at all! That's great that you're keeping a food journal. I keep one fairly consistently too. Although, if I have a "bad" day I just rip out that page .

Dena - I was actually just thinking about you this morning and how you have been exercising EVERY DAY since our streak began. You deserve a huge CONGRATULATIONS!!! Seriously, I am so proud of you and grateful for your inspiration. It really helps us all .

Sally - I hope all's very well with you. Come post when you get a chance even if you just have time to say "hi".

Take good care everone.

hello,
how ya doing? I hope all is good!
Today is beautiful day here in Seattle, I missed that! I love the fall time , when all the leaves start changing colors and it's so much cooler!
Today I did my 23 minute workout of the rower, hmm...i seemed more tired then usual but I trudged thru it, pushed myself! I also did my 20 minute workout of weightraining. I always feel so much better after weights. Maybe one of these days I'll have to buy one of those rowing boats, take the hubby out for some excercise. He has long hours at MS but hopefully I will inspire him to start excercising.
I'm so excited about the results I will be seeing over the next few weeks. I just can't wait to shed these pounds. I know I will do it!
Hope you guzs are burning those Calories! Thanksgiving is right around that corner!

Dena: You inspire me so much! It helps me so much to come here and report my progress to this thread. It gives me alot of motivation! ONe day I will be able to excercise everyday! Tha'ts so great working at the gym and doing the flex tape, I bet it feels so good afterwards. Keep up the great work!

Just do it- I think everyone still has this awful tragedy at the back of their mind, it is a hard thing to get over, with everything that is still going on. We will probaly never really get over all that devastation but I think we are slowly headed in the right direction for healing. Together we will get thru it. I'm glad you had a nice swim!!! Good JOB!

Stamper: Good job with your yoga!!!!!! I was thinking to get that yoga tape denise does! I need to add flexibility to my traning program ! Keep burning those calories.

sally mustang: Hope the treadmills workout is going good.

Pam: Hope your pulled muscle is healing!

You all have a real nice day/evening! I will see ya tomorrow!
Stay strong Ladies!

Shasta

Hi Everyone -

I have been reading your posts. Way to go ladies!!!!!!

I didn't have time to post yesterday, but i have exercised everyday this week and have kept my points for weight watchers. I know i can do this.

Thanks for all the support!

Sally

Happy Thurday, Everyone! And guess what, there's only 9 more weeks until Thanksgiving. Boy, the time is flying!!

Yesterday I went to the gym in the afternoon and did my usual routine, plus added 20 minutes on the stationary bike. Today so far I've done my Body Flex tape. Then I'll head for the gym this afternoon. It's funny, I really didn't feel like exercising this morning and was going to forget about it, but my hubby turned on the tape and we ended up doing it together. And naturally I felt great afterwards.

Shasta, you see, we do inspire our hubbies to work out, too. My hubby has long hours at his job and has been pretty sedentary lately. Seeing me trying so hard makes him want us to both keep at it. So you're right, you are inspiring your husband. Keep up the great work! And by the way, I bet Seattle does look beautiful this time of year. I used to love my Autumns and Winters there. On Saturday mornings, we used to go to "The Bakery" in Pioneer Square for a Cinnemon Roll and a cup of Starbucks and sit by the fireplace. What memories! Seattle's the greatest place to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas, too.

Jusdoit, that's so great that you swam for 40 minutes!!! And thanks for your kind words. You motivate me to keep going, too. I'm so happy that we have continued this thread, because we really inspire each other. About feeling heavy-hearted, I know what you mean. I also get waves of feeling sad and anxious, but I keep reminding myself to be strong for my country, my family and myself. I went through so many emotions last week. And it's frightening to think that these tragedies may just be the beginning. I can't let these thoughts overwhelm me. I know it's time for me to stay strong and be more alert. I'm just so proud that we have come together as a nation and that more people are bringing God back into their lives. We will get through this together.

Sally, congratulations on exercising every day and sticking to the Weight Watcher plan. That's wonderful!! Excellent job!!

Well, here's to a healthy day filled with exercise.
(Hugs),
Dena

Hello,
How ya all doing? Burning those calories
I am scaring myself, I have so much energy lately...I think it's the excercise and eating breakfast that is making the biggest difference for me!
I did my last ten workout! 20 minutes of aerobics, really can kick start your day!
I really think as each week goes by, I feel like I'm getting more healthier, you can't put a price tag on that
Stay STRONG ladies, Keep burning those Calories! Turkey Day here we come!

Dena: My goal is to get my hubby excercising by turkey day! That's so nice you guzs excercised together! I'm glad you had a good workout at the GYM!

Have a nice evening ladies!

Shasta

Just a quick post: Did a ton of mall walking with my friend today. Plus she bought me some new clothes (my birthday's in a week) and I got mediums!!! The girl who could barely wear extra larges three months ago got a pair of medium pants and a medium sweater and a medium shirt!! I still had to get a 16 in a button down shirt BUT I got the dang thing buttoned!!! (I'm a little blessed up top to say the least!!) Woohoo! Now I want to get rid of ugly fat clothes now Then tonight we ended up walking all over St Paul (partly in a downpour) because we didn't know where we were going. Then I danced my little heart out to Weezer! Then we were lost again. So I think I did good. My hip doesn't seem to be hurting anymore and if the ground dries up at all, I may attempt a ride tomorrow. God bless.
In Christ,
Pamela

Hey Guys! It's been forever since I've posted with you guys. Teaching has been keeping me very busy. All those papers to grade at night. Yuck. Anyhow, I have been exercising about 4-5 times a week and have lost a grand total of 20 pounds. yippee!
I joined Weight Watchers this weekend because I can feel myself slacking. So hopefully this will give me some much needed structure. Everyone seems to be doing well. Keep up the great work.
Saggy