Good Morning ladies,
I had every intention of skipping my walk yesterday. I was sooo very tired from the night before due to lack of sleep and a tree service woke me at 7am dropping palms on my awning....BANG! Come 6pm, it had been so beautiful all day, dinner was done, baby was fed, I couldn't find one good reason why not so I packed the baby in his jogging stroller and 4.5 miles later, I was glad I did. Logan slept most of the time.
Elyn~
Ducky~ Sorry so hot. I knew I had the better end of the weather!
Harpo~ Cold? Its not hot there either?

Hi new people!! You are going to love this forum. Good job everyone for staying on track and for those us getting back on track. All of you are so inspiring for me to stay connected with my goals. Thank you so much.

Any whoo, I'm going to have to start posting every day to keep up with everyone. I love reading all the post and just start feeling so pumped after doing so. Its also nice to see their are others that have off days too. The last couple days I have been feeling slighty funky. I don't know if its a bug or something hormonal. I rarely get headches and when I do they like to hang out for a while. But I am going to be walking today and I actually hit the gym after work this morning and did some weight training on the machines. The feeling I get after I finish a good walk or workout is addicting.

Time for me to start my walk. Enjoy your night.

lachae

Yeah, kiddos!!!! 3 miles down for the month of August!!!!!!!!! No, I don't have this for a goal, just like Forest Gump, I just felt like walking ( ok, he was running) and where I end up at the end of the month who knows???? Ok, but, here it is.... the more I walk the better I feel!!! My batteries died tonight ( no, not those batteries silly chickies!!!!:P) My Walkman battereis died to night, so I didn't even have Queen to accompany me on my walk, but, I still hoofed it big time and made the best time so far!!! less than 55 minutes!!! For me, this is HUGE!!!!! Anyway, I am glad peeps feel comfortable enoughto post on here!!! You are so motivating me to try harder!!!! Thanks folks!!!! I hope I am motivating and inspiring you as well as holding you accountable like you all do for me!!!! Once again Thank you from the bottom of my slowly dissappearing butt!!!! Keep on posting!!!! And, keep on truckin!!!!

OK, I had to be on hiatus for a minute ... I didn't walk in the terrible heat (no surprise, I'm the Excuse Queen), but I did finally get my exercise bike into the house tonight, and cycled on it for 30 minutes. 8 miles by bike, or 30 minutes. More next time!

Hi all!
Been a bit busy the last few days, but I've been keeping up on my walking. I did 11 miles Sunday, 5 miles Monday and 10 miles yesterday. I did 7 miles this morning. These have all been on the walk videos, except on Sunday when I did 7 miles on an indoor track. I wish it would cool off more and I'd go out more. I want to start incorporating more jogging in my miles.
HDStreetBob: Congrats on the 3 miles!
GirlieYorkie: Welcome!!!
Ducky: Congrats on walking 3 miles in 55 min.!
Also, sorry about the loss of your friend. :Yes, we do have to be thankful for our health
Stevi: Congrats on getting up and walking anyway! I frequently have to do that. Once I start, I'm ok
Lachae: Yes, it is great how we inspire each other.
Phantastica: Congrats on cycling 8 miles
Everyone keep up the work!

I better join this group because im at a plateau My weight has been in the same area for 4 weeks now. I better pop in 3-mile Leslie Sansone in the mornings. Let's see if this will help.

Sorry ladies!!! I didn't get my walk in this evening, too many other forks in the fire!!! But, I will get at it tomorrow!!! My promise!!! Seeing all you guys working so hard at it is a real motivator!!! Keep up the great inspiration!!! Keep on truckin!!!

It was beautiful out this evening. Got the pedometer on my jogging stroller working, the guy at the store I bought it from made mention he put it together and he didn't look so bright. The reciever on the front wheel was backward and on the wrong spoke (sp?). 3.5 mph walking and 5.5 running. COOOOL. 57 min 3.4 miles....Neato. Now I can go anywhere I want and know exactly how far ,fast, and how long it took me. YAY! I had to cut my distance short as I got out a lil late.
Exq~ Are even a little bit worried your modivation might fizzle out? You are doin' ALOT!!! Here's a carrot.... Ya know...you deserve two..
Ducky~ You'll get back out there. When my feet where trippin' it was actually a good thing to take a break, I came back stronger. You get a carrot too....
WELCOME!! Evierama!!

I did 12 "miles" on the stationary bike in 40 minutes. That's 18mph, cool. Stationary bikes are kind of boring, but it's helping me 'train' for regular bike riding, and boring in the air conditioning sure beats some of the heat we've had this past week. I can read on the stationary bike, that's a big plus. I read my SuperFoods Rx book.

Tomorrow evening I plan to walk up to the library to drop off a book and pick a new one up, so that'll be a 4-mile walk.

Good job, exquisitern, and welcome, evierama!

Welcome evierama!
Stevi: I don't try to worry about my motivation. Right now I make myself get up and walk. Once I start, then I'm ok with it. I am motivated right now, because I want to facilitate my weight loss. My future plan when I want to level out is to go down to 1 hour walking 4 x's a week and 30-45 minutes of resistance training 3x's a week.
Right now the only thing I worry about is, if I get sick and can't exercise, will I lose my motivation then. But right now I am healthy and the walking makes me feel good.
I walked 8 miles this morning and 3 miles last night. My diet hasn't been the best this week. I've been craving salty snacks and eating potato chips like they are going out of style. I've probably only lost 1 -2 lbs this week. I've got to stop the insanity! and quit eating those chips.
Congrats on the 3.4 miles.
Ducky: Don't worry, I know that you will get back at it.

Someone please tell me I am not losing my motivation!!! I didn't walk today either! I ran out of daylight before I had the chance! I have a big horse show this weekend, I haven't even started getting those horses ready for it, I am just spending my time with kids who lease horses from me!!! Help!!!

Yesterday was just as beautiful as the day before...we are so fortunate to have such gorgious weather! Baby and I finished 4 miles, one of which I jogged. Not too shabby. Today will be no walking as I have Band practice and burn plenty of calories in the 4 hours of jumpin' around singing like a crazy woman. I don't usually do both, I get too tired at practice and I'm not as sharp.
Ducky~ Just pick up where you left off. You had just beat your own time recently. See if you can't do that again. Here's a kick in the pants for ya.....

well i'm feeling better and things have slowed a bit. last week was very weird all around. not feeling well and having appt. to go to and trying to fit in sleep time is very exhausting. i really felt the impact of working 3rd shift last week. oh well now onto another new week.

luckyducky your motivation has not left you, its being directed into other aspects of your life. believe me, when you get the chance to start walking and concentrating on 3 miles again, that motivation well kick butt.

i walked my 3miles this morning in 52 mins. and 23 seconds. when i was getting closer to the last couple seconds of the the 3rd mile, i almost embarrassed myself the way i was yelling YESSSS!!!!! It sure made my boyfriend come check on me.

stevie you are just awesome with the determination and drive you have to get the baby out and go go go!! I bet is ten times when you are on stage.

phantastica keep up the great job with the bike. 12 miles is quite impressive. i usually do about 4 when i go to the ymca. i do my weight training there also. my boyfriend and i work out together he pushes me to do just a little bit more each time. he knows how i can easily whimp out.

exquisitern, you want to do a side challenge? i love potato chips as well, especially the wavy ones. for the rest of this week NO CHIPS. starting monday or when ever you read this post.

welcome evierama.... i will be looking forward to reading your post as well as all the rest. good luck to you.

gotta get going, everyone have a totally beautiful day and lets all kick some butt this week!!

later,
lachae

Hi everyone. I just noticed your little side of the world here : ). I've already been walking everday for almost 4 months now. well everyday cept sunday. But there are days i could use more motivation. I've missed out a few days being lazy but for the most part i walk 4 miles 6 days a week. I do yoga at least once a week but try for 2. I also do weight training 2 days a week but shoot for 3.
I've lost 34 lbs but need to lose alot more. I play Irish fiddle and decided recently that i'd like to go public with it. I dont' want to be known as the fat fiddler though so here I am. I've posted a few things on 3FC but am pretty much new to the forums.
Nice meeting everyone and look forward to tracking this with you!

Catrina

Somebody did not want me to get my exercise today. If it was one thing it was another. I have the luxury of going out alone on Sat and Sun as Daddy is home with the baby. I got all dressed and headed out...started to jog and my pants kept sliding down...not just a lil slip here and there but showing my @$$ crack falling down . So minimal running. Half way through my very brisk 4.5 mile walk, my Shuffle dies. Darn it! Finally I get home (in 61 min no less!) and I ahve neglected to take my house keys with me, hense I'm locked out of the house. DER...I'm used to storing everything in the jogging stroller. I'll remember next time. On the bright side my time has been reduced by 11 minutes meaning the stroller must bog me down. With it my walking mph is usually between 3.3 and 3.6. With out it, it must be 4.0+! So Hoot!
Welcome Catrina!!
Lachae~ Your time kicks some major booty. Do you know your mph?
Where's the ever chipper Ducky????
Phantstica~ Phew! 10 miles! When I lost weight from DS#1 I used to ride a statonary for 6 miles nearly everyday for 6 months in front of the TV...but I was just 20 at the time! Great work!!