[HoneyMustard]

HAPPY UN-BIRTHDAY EVERYONE!

[Shay]

Whew, what a chatty bunch! I love it! I have been preoccupied with setting up my ipod. I'm like this when I get something new.

Monte--I think you are right about the stall on the scale and starting strength training. Be more patient with yourself when it comes to your running!

Heavyandhomebound--Congrats on the treadmill!

Heavyandhomebound & mrsaugie--Pilates is no joke. It is a great toner.

mrsaugie--I love Taebo I just think I am burned out on it. I have a lot of his dvd and vhs tapes.

Miriam--You were so right about the ipod and exercising. It made a huge difference. Dare I say I wasn't as bored or reluctant??!

Pat--I have a stability ball too. Ab work is great on the ball. So are lunges and squats with the ball behind you aqainst the wall.

[nocellulite]

I had a girl at work who would always go with me to the gym to excercise and when I wouldn't she would make me feel guilty...which worked....she has recently moved away and is no longer with my company. Since she left I have gone to the gym 1 time. I've found a new workout partner, but we always tend to find something else to do during our lunch break rather than to go to the gym. I feel the same way in regards to getting motivated to go to the gym. Once I go and do my workout I feel amazing but getting me there is the difficult part. I hope that joining 3FC will help me in getting back into the habits I had earlier this year.

[MonteCristo]

Hi Nocellulite, and welcome aboard!!

[HoneyMustard]

Welcome Nocelluite!

Sounds like you had a valuable workout partner! I'm sorry she's not around anymore. But I think you could learn from her! Keep asking yourself "what would she say/do?" and say/do it!! And drag your new partner with you. Yeah, roll reversal! Sometimes you need to be your own cheering squad! And we will cheer for you too!!

[MonteCristo]

I'm off to my reunion!! I think we have internet access at the camp site, but I'm not sure if I'll have any time for surfing. Talk to you later!!

[Dixiemae]

Hi all~a quick fly by. I did my 16 min weight training arms shoulders and chest. I did 25 upper 25 lower ab crunches + 30 wall push ups. I have my step out and ready to go. My ball game is just starting. I have a date with my step. Catch ya all later. Pat

[HoneyMustard]

Finally did my steppin. Didn't want to..... but I did it in spite of myself!

Good luck on the reunion Monte!

Keep it up Pat!!!

Edit: Just wanted to say how proud I am of myself! I almost ordered pizza, but while battling in my mind, and foraging around my cupbords, I found fixin's to make tuna salad and spread it on some rye crisps. Such a better choice!

[snapless]

Okay, so heavyandhomebound busted me about not posting here for a while.

I've been reluctantly doing some exercising at home lately but not hitting the gym much like I should. Just haven't had the time or energy lately.

I have been spending just about my entire day every day since 07/22 deep cleaning my house (except 7/28 & 29, which were filled with dental and doctor exam stuff for me, DD and DH). I've whitewashed walls, cleaned double (Japanese style) windows inside and out, recaulked my bathroom, Pledged & Windexed & Mr. Cleaned & Cloroxed my way thru my entire home, swept, vacuumed, mopped, wiped down baseboards, washed curtains and throw rugs, made some minor furniture repairs, made a major furniture replacement...and just generally spiffed everything up.

I'm tired. And I have relatives coming to visit tomorrow.

Heavy: Keep it up! Good for you to choose tuna over pizza. And thank you for reminding me there's a place I can go chat with others who have to exert some willpower to exercise.

Pat: Excellent workout, keep up the good work!

MonteCristo: Have fun at that reunion!

[Dixiemae]

H&H~I am so proud of you!! Tuna over pizza YEAH!! Keep up that great stepping. You are on a roll now.

Snapless~Good to hear from you. I was wondering how you were doing. Please don't stay away so long,you are missed when you do. Thank you for the kind words.

Monte~Have fun at your reunion!

Shay~Good to hear from you. I like the ball for wall/back support. Also keeps me honest, can't cheat on form, or the ball will get away from me.

No Cellulite~WELCOME to our group, it is a great supportive group.

I did 1 hour stepping + 16 minute weight training arms shoulders chest + ab workout + 30 wall pushups. Catch ya all later.

[Mollikins]

Mornin, ladies !!

Happy to say I broke the threshold of 30 minutes on the recumbent bicycle ! 35 mins @ sustained 14 mph & heart rate of 135. MAN !!! WHAT A WORK OUT !! Same thing on tap for today, but maybe a tetch slower speed (like around 12.5 - 13mph) -- don't want to burn out !

Here's to happy huffin & puffin !!

[miriam101]

Hey everyone
Y'all are doing so well!
I went to the gym on Sunday - and didn't do much at all
Went for a walk Sunday night, Monday night and Tuesday night.
Wed - bummed out
Thurs - I'm going to leave shortly. I am not a happy exerciser, LOL

[HoneyMustard]

Way to Go Mollikins!!!!

Way to Go Miriam!!!! Stay safe!

Good luck with your guests Snapless!!!

Pat-thanks so much! XOX

[Dixiemae]

H&H~All this talk about workout dvd's got me thinking. I went through a stack of dvd's. Viola!! I found a dvd that has 10 minute workouts one of them is for abs. I am going to pop it in the player and have an abs workout with my resistance band. I am so glad you rattled my memory!! I think (don't quote me)I have another 10 minute ab work out some where around here. I have another stack in the closet. Ex still has some at his place.This way I don't have to follow the workout book I got from the library. I am siked now. WOW thanks!!

[miriam101]

I power walked for about 40 minutes last night after a looooong day of work. It's something!!