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Here's where I'm at today:
64 ounces of water - 2 days complete, 0 pauses allowed 4 servings of fruits/vegs - 2 days complete, 2 pauses left 30 minutes of exercise (30 min. ball Zumba) - 2 days complete, 3 pauses left No sugared soda - 2 days complete, 3 pauses left Derry - how is WW going? Red - How are you doing on your challenges? |
Day 3 complete:
Here's where I'm at today: 64 ounces of water - 3 days complete, 0 pauses allowed 4 servings of fruits/vegs - 3 days complete, 2 pauses left 30 minutes of exercise (45 min. walking against the current in a lazy river at the gym waterpark) - 3 days complete, 3 pauses left No sugared soda - 3 days complete, 3 pauses left |
Okay...am I really all alone here? Derry? Red? Apple?
Day 4 complete: Here's where I'm at today: 64 ounces of water - 4 days complete, 0 pauses allowed 4 servings of fruits/vegs - 4 days complete, 2 pauses left 30 minutes of exercise (45 min. physical therapy circuit training workout, followed by 30 min. of Ball Zumba) - 4 days complete, 3 pauses left No sugared soda - 4 days complete, 3 pauses left The "no sugared soda" is getting tough for me. I almost caved yesterday. :nono: |
derry, sorry to have left you all alone there. That's just it. I'm not doing any challenges now. I'm working out like mad but am really barely not giving in to the fear of no money and no work (or not enough) and for me a challenge somehow requires a bit of peace of mind in order for me to put my weight behind it. That said, I have contemplated doing a challenge, but like I said, somehow my heart is not in anything. It's hard to get excited about eating right or exercising when you can't pay your bills....but then I have to be healthier and grinding myself down at the gym is not really healthy alone. The food IS important. Sigh. Well, let's see. It's almost my birthday (8/8) so I'll try to do something....
You keep up what you're doing. I hope you didn't cave in because you were in here alone. I never get any notifications and I don't know why because I'm "subscribed" to the thread....later :wave: |
Hey, Red! It's me Diyana....not Derry. I hope Derry comes back to check in soon.
What a crazy busy weekend...and I caved to the No Sugared Soda. I used 2 pauses. So here's where I'm at today: 64 ounces of water - 7 days complete, 0 pauses allowed 4 servings of fruits/vegs - 7 days complete, 2 pauses left 30 minutes of exercise - 7 days complete, 3 pauses left No sugared soda - 5 days complete, 1 pause left |
Sorry, diyana, you're who I meant! :yes:
Good going on the challenges. Stay OFF the sugared soda!!! :nono: |
Hello everyone. I'm back. Again. I have been absent because my mother-in-law passed away mid June. It was not unexpected, but difficult all the same. And to add to the stress my sister-in-law was staying with us for 2 weeks and I really don't care for her. But in this situation you have to be supportive...
Shortly after that we took a vacation to Canada, which was nice. I may have gained a few pounds, and I really want to get back on track. I have been running a little bit, but a huge drop off since June. School starts up again in 2 weeks, and I am hoping a return to routine might help. I know I really need to focus on diet. I have a somewhat unrealistic goal of losing 10 pounds by Aug 20. Thats what? 3 weeks? I think I can manage 8. I've done that in 2 weeks. OK thats the goal. But what is the challenge? For now, (don't laugh) its hula hooping. I started 2 days ago, and I'm adding a minute a day. So tonight it will be 8 minutes. 2 pauses allowed and I'm already on my way! Hope all is well with everyone and we'll be catching up along the way! |
Just a flyby as I have to get out, but welcome back Apple. Can't say I'm here much myself as I'm challengeless at present. Maybe your return will bring me back. I'm very sorry to hear about your mother-in-law and I'm sure it must have been a difficult time. But I also think your your brother must be grateful for your help. :hug:
Good luck on your challenges. I think 10 lbs may be too much unless you don't mind losing muscle, which would you would have to to lose that much so quickly, but if setting the number high helps motivate you, then why not! :cheer: |
Hi Red!:wave: Yea, I know I'm being unreasonable, but a jump start is necessary!! Then again, I haven't exactly been eating in an appropriate manner since I have stated that goal. It's TOM, thats my excuse for now.;) I'm going to be facing the dreaded beer challenge too, when I'm ready.
Hello to everyone else out there! HulaHoop Day 3 completed, 2 pauses left. |
Hello.
I've been out of control and I'm unhappy with myself. I want to come back here with a reasonable challenge that I can meet. So far, I've not been doing anything worthwhile and I have been what I call "bad". I'm not proud of myself and if I do not watch it, all the weight will be right back. I lost control. So, if I can say anything positive is that I am HERE. I am typing this and I recognize that I have been on the wrong path. So, today is day one of recognition. I recognize what I have been doing is not working. I recognize that I need to make a positive change. I need to work on my eating habits and my exercise habits. It is not day 1 of doing it. I hope I can report, later, that the recognition turned me around and I am doing what I am supposed to do. :( |
need some kick-*** inspiration
So, feeling like I had to drag myself off the floor due to my unhappiness about how I have failed, I started this new thread over in Weight Watchers.
I'm hoping to get inspired. Today is day one, of me recognizing what has been wrong. One thing is that I have not been inspired to succeed. Maybe you have something positive to report? I hope so. So, if figured I would share this link. At least you know I am trying. Trying is a good thing. http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/weig...ml#post3959958 |
Great to see people coming back!!
Apple - I'm so sorry for your loss. Even when the passing is not unexpected, it is still difficult. :hug: 10 lbs is an ambitious goal...other than hula hooping, what are you going to do to achieve that? You go, girlfriend! :cheer2: Red - I always like it when you pop in to say hi. :) Derry - I think you're being too hard on yourself. This whole journey is about progress not perfection. This is a LIFESTYLE change. We can't be expected to give up foods FOREVER. All we can do is make the best choices for ourselves on a day by day or even minute by minute basis. I think your NSV thread is awesome!! There's a woman here on 3FC who has a great signature. "There's no such thing as failure. There's only feedback. Stop judging yourself & start recognizing it for what it is, an entry point for learning. The truth is, if you're not failing then you're not really reaching & really trying. If you don't like the outcome of a situation, learn from it, make corrections & reapproach wiser & stronger until you achieve your goals." That being said....I have been sick the past two days with a stomach bug, and the only thing that I've managed to keep down is regular 7-Up. Therefore, I'm starting over with all of my challenges. 64 ounces of water - 0 days complete, 0 pauses allowed 4 servings of fruits/vegs - 0 days complete, 2 pauses left 30 minutes of exercise - 0 days complete, 3 pauses left No sugared soda - 0 days complete, 3 pauses left |
Diyana, we are our own worst critics.
This is a journey and I hit a few bumps in this road. You are right. Linda :hug: |
Hey, a flyby again. Just wanted to say that I got on the scale for the first time in months. I have tightened up, but muscle or not, I HAVE to get the numbers down. this was admitting to myself that fact. Until now I didn't want to look at how bad things were until I had changed my body a bit. Now it's time to take it to a nwe level.
I'm at the office. Just turned down a sweet. We get so many of them here and, though the total may not be great, it rattles my resolve..... derry, ditto diyana. Though I think one shouldn't get in the habit of making excuses, there's no reason to get down on yourself. Fall down, get up, move on, try again. Just do it and leave out the critique. Review, assess, strike out again. |
oh, and diyana, get well soon!!
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Derry - We all hit bumps/obstacles. We just have to get back on track and keep making progress.
Red - I'm so glad to hear that things are toning up! The numbers will come down. Look how well you're doing so far!! Still wasn't feeling well enough to exercise as of yesterday...though I did go to physical therapy and had them "stretch" me. Amazing how tight I got after just 1 day of being sick in bed. So here's where I'm at: 64 ounces of water - 1 day complete, 0 pauses allowed 4 servings of fruits/vegs - 1 day complete, 2 pauses left 30 minutes of exercise - 0 days complete, 2 pauses left No sugared soda - 1 day complete, 3 pauses left |
day 2, recognition
This is such an odd 21 day thing for me, but maybe it's the ultimate one?
So, my challenge is to recognize that I have an issue with my weight and that I need to do something about it. Telling myself that I have a problem and that I need to do something about it is hard for me. I tend to play little games with myself. I go out to restaurants and the "fun factor" takes over and I order things I shouldn't be eating and it's all about the moment, the party, the event, the "special occasion" (who am I kidding?). Being hard on myself is one thing. Forgiving myself for being human is another thing. But, recognizing that I have a problem and a need to deal with it is huge. As huge as my derriere and belly are getting if I truly look at myself in the mirror?????? So, here I am on day 2. I need to drop 20 pounds or so. I tell myself I'm not obese. I'm not, good for me, but I am still heavier than I should be and I would rather be thinner. I think I would look better and feel better. So what stands in the way of this? Years have gone by and I still hover about the same weight. I moan, I complain, and here I am - no results. I can make it happen if I set my mind. I can go on vacation next week, which will involve a great deal of food and fun. I can choose to be "bad" but I can recognize that it is not helping me reach this goal. If I make the wrong choices, I can recognize it is not the best thing I could have done to acheive this goal. I can, perhaps, with this admission to myself, take steps to do some form of exercise to counteract what I have done. I may sound silly here, but I want to bring fourth this recognition. It's not something I can conveniently put away in a drawer when it's not convenient for me to deal with. I'm here and making all these great strides towards weight loss, but when I am here I have been lying to myself and pretending. When I am not here, I go off the plan and program and then conveniently pull it back out again. I feel remorse, but then I forgive myself and do the same thing all over again. Who am I really? I'm a person who loves to have food and I association food with fun. I like a few alcoholic beverages now and then too. Nothing wrong with that, but they sure do add up calories. I'll still have them, but can I maybe try a few other things that are less calories? I try sometimes and then I blow it off and get carried away. I so wish that I didn't have to worry about my weight and I recognize this as a tremendous problem. The real reason I am not at my goal weight is that I have not recognized this ALL THE TIME. I do this only when it's not party and fun time. So, there I said it. Silly me. Sorry for rambling on. I wonder if this will make sense to any of you? Do you conveniently pull out your weight loss efforts when it's not party time? I say "party" and for me that means eating out and hanging out with family and friends. I'm not going to parties and events every day, my life is rather "normal" but when I have social time, it means I can just put aside my efforts. I do not retain the recognition of my problem at all during those times. |
Derry, I couldn't of said it better myself!! I feel exactly the same way you do and I'm doing the same stuff. Just last night I had dinner at a friends and had seconds, along with a few beers. I could have EASILY consumed HALF the calories and still had a nice time, but my excuse is this is a special event that doesn't happen often so i'll indulge just this once. If I stopped "treating myself" for a few months, not that long really, I could lose a bit of weight and feel better about myself. (my Aug 20 goal date is a week-end I will be spending with family, and probably a lot of food and drink too.) And about that goal date? Have I even really been trying? No, just same old same old. The only thing I am finally pretty good at is exercise, but it doesn't seem to be the key to weight loss for me. Diet is much more important. I run around 10 miles a week and go to the gym now and then. Maybe I am in an exercise rut. But at least I am moving. I have signed up for a triathlon in 2 months so I need to start biking and swimming too. Although I did the same race last year and did not lose any weight during those months.:shrug: Like said, it shouldn't be my main focus. And now I need to take my own advice. ;)
By the way, I forgot to hula hoop yesterday. So HulaHoop Day 4 completed, 1 pause left. I need to go to bed now, early day tomorrow. Good night! |
Hello all. Weighed myself for the second day. Maybe that'll be my challenge. It's not to look for gain or loss. It's only to increase my awareness. So, I'm calling it.... Weigh-in Challenge Day 2 completed More serious challenges to follow.... ************** derry -- I'm afraid I take issue with your weight issue challenge! :lol3: Forgive my butting in (and believe me, I can BUTT in with the best of them!) but I think you are painting your bit of extra weight situation exaggerated shades of .... well, black. First of all, unless you mistyped your weight in your signature (and you haven't because you said you want to lose 20 lbs) you are light-years away from having a "weight problem." Weight problems come with an inability to move, fit in airplane seats, walk, breathe, any or all of the above. You have some extra weight on you, which in an earlier age, would have made you choice pickings! No, really, joking aside, I understand what you're saying. I am the same, in that I continually say I want to lose weight but never really do, at least not for long. I think, what we actually have is a problem with the weight problem, not ours, but the fact that so many people, including ourselves, think we do! Did you perchance live in Japan at some time? Or do you usually hang around skinny people all the time? Because, sure, you may want to get that knockout, ripped, all ab muscles showing body, but you really don't have a problem. That is, the only problem you may have is that you're not really made for that kind of body. Your mind wants you somewhere the safe side of chubby land. I'd say, about two months outside of starving to death in case of famine. Nothing wrong with that. In fact, your body is trying to help you! Ok, look, we both have to do something if we truly want to get that body, but it ain't beating ourselves up! It's just DOING WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE!! That's ALL! From what you write, it just looks like losing weight is not a priority with you. And thank god. I'm sure it makes you a more fun person to be around than if you were constantly worrying about your waist size. As far as I go, I know I don't really care and that's why I'm not there. I mean, come on, unless you're a model or going into a figure contest or are an athlete, 20 lbs or so is not an issue. You and I just have to make the weight loss a goal and that's ALL, not a critique of our character, lifestyle or anything else. Because it's not. It's just doing something that takes the weight off and then keeping it off. The keeping it off is something we can worry about later. You know you CAN lose the weight. You just haven't had the motivation to do it. Motivation usually doesn't come, I'm afraid, especially when it's only 20 lbs and you're out of high school. ;) You can have all the things you like if you learn to do the things to take the weight off. I don't know any thin people who deny themselves things all the time, except when they want to compensate for when they didn't deny themselves something. That's all. Just learn to compensate. Ok, enough out of me...... Apple -- You hedonist, you! :lol: Exactly like me. A "few" beers? No way, make it 6 or 7 while you're at it, and make sure they're big ones, at least a pint each. I am throwing ALL CARES to the four winds tonight!! OK, I am back and I, too, am going to make it a goal to take off some weight.....anyone got a chainsaw? |
Ah Red... you are right you know. However, I do feel that the 20 pounds might stand in the way of my health down the road. I'm 57 years old. I have started to have some health issues and is that extra 20 pounds going to impact my future? It probably is?
Do I want to make it priority after learning I have diabetes or a heart condition or high blood pressure? No, I'd rather do it now. But, you are right that it has not been a priority. So, day 3 for me here. Recognition. I have an albeit small weight problem, but I do have a problem that I want to work on. Will I? This morning we leave for our vacation. I did go on my treadmill yesterday and walked a mile. I will try to do something today. I had Chinese food last night. But, it didn't taste "good" to me and I ended up throwing a great deal of it away. I kept thinking it tasted awful and it was ruining my efforts. Unusual for me. So, I recognize my issues. I also recognize what you said Red, truly, and I appreciate you saying that. Apple, I also appreciate your thoughts. Will recognition be something I carry with me or will I blow this off too? |
I guess since my doctor told me to lose some weight, that makes it a problem, and I don't know how tall you are Derry, even so. we don't weigh that differently. But I am aware that it is a vanity thing for me mostly. I was going to say TOTAL vanity thing, but I don't feel the need to return to high school size or anywhere close. That would be 125! Thats 50 pounds. yikes. And that is where the vanity comes in, I am not happy that I look the way I do when lots of women my age DO look like they did in high school, and I've "let myself go". Anyway, thats the weight "problem" for me, vanity. Will my life change if I lose 20 pounds? Probably not. But I will feel better about myself, and that certainly can impact other facets of my life. Another "problem" is the closet full of clothes that won't fit me anymore and the financial pains of buying new stuff, especially to fit my fat arms. So I need to do what needs to be done! (Name the next thread that, Red!) I CAN eat less at parties and cut out the beer for a while. Yes, I can.
However.....I did forget again about the hula hoop so I have to restart. Oops.:dizzy: |
Day 4 recognition.
Apple, I'm 5' 2" tall, so 165ish is not a good weight. According to the charts, the very top of my weight range is 140. I was 124 when I got married 2 years ago, and have seen that weight only once since then - after I worked very hard at Weight Watchers and really did it well. It was with fierce intensity. Many years have come and gone and here I am. Recognition. This is where I need to be. I need to think about this. I need to find the right way to work activity into my life. I need to make it happen and make better choices. |
I'm going to post personals later...but for now, I'll just say that I'm just glad we're all here!!!
After a rough week of battling a stomach virus which felt like it was coming back today...but so far so good, here's where I'm at: 64 ounces of water - 4 day complete, 0 pauses allowed 4 servings of fruits/vegs - 4 day complete, 2 pauses left 30 minutes of exercise - 3 days complete, 2 pauses left No sugared soda - 3 day complete, 2 pauses left |
Glad you are feeling better Diyana!
It's Monday, and the traditional day to start anew. Yay. :p There is no beer in the house and so I am going to take advantage of that opportunity to start a no beer challenge. Hula hoop, Day 0, 2 pauses left No Beer, Day 0, 2 pauses left Calf raises, Day 0 2 pauses left I added calf raises because when I do my gym work out, my calves are neglected for some reason. Have a great day everyone! |
Hi everyone -
As promised...I'm back with personals. Derry - I think a bit of introspection to evaluate how/why we sabotage ourselves and our journeys to wellness is great. I think it would be good for you to determine if you can have fun without food...or at least without food that you perceive as bad choices? Getting healthy is not something you can only do when it's convenient. Diets don't work...temporary quick fixes only tend to lead to yo yo dieting. The key is to acknowledge the emotions/situations that lead to sabotaging behaviors..and to figure out how to do them differently. WW has all those weekly flex points. Can you allow yourself to use those once a week for a special occasion? I agree with Red that 20 lbs or so isn't as big of a weight problem as someone who is morbidly obese (me - I am also 5'2")...but I really, really, really applaud you for getting serious and losing the weight now. I regret ignoring the weight gain when I was just 20 lbs overweight. The question is...are you going to get/stay serious? Or just until the next vacation, dinner out or "special occasion"? How are you doing with eating and exercising on your vacation?? I also applaud you for tossing out the unhealthy Chinese food. Apple - The thing about beer (or any alcohol) is when you have some...it makes your willpower or resolve weaker. At least it does for me. I am more likely to say...."this is a special occasion" or "I deserve to treat myself" or whatever after a beer or two. So for me...I need to recognize that beer results in calorie intake of much more than just the calorie count of the 1 or 2 beers. How is the hula hooping going? I tried doing that a couple months ago...but my back said it wasn't ready for all that hula-ing just yet. I'm proud of you for starting the "no beer" challenge. Now just don't get any at the store and don't have any when you're with friends or at a restaurant, and you'll be fine. :) Red - Good for you for weighing in every day and "keeping it real". I agree with you that having 15 or 20 lbs to lose is not really a weight problem. I'm at a weight problem stage...when I have difficulty sitting in airplane seats, getting through some turnstiles (and I'm not even as big as many people), walking upstairs, walking more than 15 or 20 minutes, breathing, I have sleep apnea, and the extra weight is causing problems with rehabbing my injured back. I HAVE to lose weight for my health...not just so that I'll look better...I want to be able to do more, to be more active, to enjoy life. I'm not trying to minimize anyone's challenges/struggles. We are all dealing with different things. The important thing is that we keep posting here for support and for "reality checks". We can do anything for 21 days...so let's choose to succeed! |
It was just too dang hot and muggy to exercise...plus, I had to run some errands with DMIL. Tonight, however, I promise to go to Ball Zumba.
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Hi all. Just a quick post to say I have been weighing in and will record the day later.
I have finally admitted that I have been pushing myself relentlessly. My body finally gave up and I have been quite sick, exhausted, lymph glands badly swollen (I think). I am too broke to go to a doctor with no insurance though I could probably use some antibiotics. Anyhow, I'm trying to force myself to sleep during the day. Did a half day at work today. It's not good (no work, no pay) but I have to try to get better. It really makes me angry because I was doing so much at the gym and seeing results. Now, I've been forced to do nothing at all for around five days and am already getting soft. But, this is what I get for not taking care of myself. If I'm going to work out so hard then I absolutely must eat well and stop putting poisons into my body. I am not in my 20s anymore when I could get away with that. Or maybe it's the cumulative effect of not eating right for a good couple years now. I had been truly pushing my body without giving it rest or proper food. Alcohol and cigarettes made it all the worse. I am stopping that even though it's just days to my birthday (which usually involves at least lots of drinking). Yes, my life has been **** and still is, but I have to stop compensating in ways that only make it worse. Why is it I only act like I value my health when I lose it? Like so many things, you never think you'll lose the things you can't afford to lose until you lose them (the stupid ones like me). Let's hope I feel better tomorrow. diyana, Apple, derry! Good luck! :wave: |
Good morning ladies -
My company's intranet posts daily inspirational quotes...and today's was so fabulous, I just had to share! In fact, it's so good, I added it to my signature. "You don't drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there." ~ Edwin Louis Cole |
Red - Good for you for resting and taking proper care of yourself. I hope you can avoid the alcohol and cigs as those only weaken our bodies and our immune systems. I hope you feel better soon so you can work. :hug: :getwell:
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diyana, thanks. And good morning to you too! though it's night here and I'm about to go to sleep. Hopefully I will not be woken up by more quakes. I was last night just before midnight. There was a jolt again today and one on Sunday. More again recently. God, I hate them.
The quote is good. I have heard similar before, but yes, it's very fitting for all those times we get so down on ourselves for not doing the things we set out to. Try, try again! :yes: By the way, I like what you wrote to derry. And I too am not trying to belittle anyone's challenge when I try to distinguish between problems and not problems. I am only trying to have people get the correct perspective on things so they can put the proper priority on things. Excess weight that endangers your health in the extreme is a problem. 20 extra or so pounds that does not endanger health is not a problem, although taking it off can be a priority. I just hate to see people beat themselves up and get all down on themselves because they don't lose weight. I have done the same...a lot....but my perspective has changed. It doesn't mean I don't want to lose weight. It just means I'm going to try to go about it differently, and maybe this outlook will, in fact, enable me to actually take it off more. I'll be looking at in a more detached way. Good night! |
Sorry about the "good morning"...I wasn't thinking about the time difference. I'm so sorry your world is being continually rattled by more quakes. When I read that quote it says to me that all is not lost. I have not lost this battle yet. The only way I can lose is by continuing to do the behaviors that got me here in the first place. My physical therapist keeps reminding me of the unofficial definition of insanity...to continue to do the same actions and expect different results. :lol: Time for different, healthier actions.
It was so dang hot and muggy last night that I really felt slothful and didn't want to go to the gym even though the gym is air conditioned. Probably just an excuse I know. But I also needed to take DMIL shopping. Tonight, I will get my big butt to the gym...no matter what. |
diyana, i was adding to my last post when you were writing. Please reread the end of my last post for more babble. :lol3:
no need to apologize for the time difference. i enjoy hearing that people are seeing the world from different angles. I did that morning a long time ago already! :lol: Good thinking about your situation. Keep at it, change what you're doing. Look at it scientifically. Take the emotion out of it. And though you won't fail until you give up, don't put it off and deprive yourself of the benefits for any longer than you have to. You know what they say about setting goals. Put deadlines on them. If you miss it, try again. When you make not only the weight goal, but the deadline as well, you add to your satisfaction! (I am listening to this myself. :lol: ) Check out the video on my FB of a friend who won his bodybuilding class on Sunday. I went to watch the contest because he was asking people to come. Korean guy and friend at the gym. So is the guy who got third, a friend, but Japanese that is. Being around bodybuilders and racehorse trainers has allowed me to take the whole weight thing much more unemotionally than most people. Going to watch a contest for the first time in a long time was good. The guys put so much hard work into their training and dieting to get in contest shape. It's very calculated and scientific. I want to do that too. I do. Yes, the quakes are stressful. Brings back memories of March 11 and the two weeks after that where I wouldn't sleep until I was exhausted at 3 a.m. and then only a bit, being shaken constantly and on my feet and at the door every time. Sigh. Here, check out the link. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=2188370675989 |
Red - Way cool videos. Thanks for sharing! Those guys are in awesome shape! I am realizing that the best way I can get my back better, reduce the pain and be able to do more fun stuff is to have a lot less weight on my frame. And while I want to lose 100 lbs to get me to a "healthy" weight. I understand that even just the first 25-30 lbs or so will improve my health and reduce my pain. Which is not to say that I'll stop there, but it helps it feel less daunting if I break the 100 lbs I want to lose into smaller chunks. And I definitely do NOT want to delay any longer. I'll be 50 in 13 months...and I would really like to be close to my goal by then. :)
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No Beer, Day 1 completed, 2 pauses left.
Hula hoop, Day 0, 2 pauses left Calf raises, Day 0 2 pauses left I went swimming yesterday and today. I swam laps for half an hour. I love swimming, it doesn't really feel like exercising, I guess due to no sweating.:swim: I'm starting my "training" for the triathlon in late Sept. On my way to bed, so until tomorrow! |
Apple - I am SO proud of you and inspired by you! A triathlon? Wow! That's awesome! I'm not a huge fan of lap swimming...though I LOVE water aerobics and walking against the current in the indoor lazy river at my Y. A great workout and no sweating...well, maybe just a little. Bravo on starting the no beer challenge! Keep up the great work!
Last night, I went to the gym and did 35 min. on the recumbent stepper, followed by a 1/2 hour of Ball Zumba. I LOVE LOVE LOVE endorphins! 64 ounces of water - 6 days complete, 0 pauses allowed 4 servings of fruits/vegs - 6 days complete, 2 pauses left 30 minutes of exercise - 4 days complete, 1 pauses left No sugared soda - 5 days complete, 2 pauses left |
Decided to take a vacation day from work...lots of errands to get done and stuff to do around the house. I slept in a little later than usual, and decided I'd have more energy if I got my metabolism and endorphins going. So I went to the gym and walked against the current in the lazy river at my gym's mini-waterpark. I met a nice woman there, and we got to talking. Before I knew it, an hour had passed! After I get my errands and other stuff done today, I'll be going to Ball Zumba and a strength training class. This Saturday, I'm going to be getting a lot of walking in. We're going to State Fair. Last year, my DH had to push me around in a wheelchair because of my back. This year, I'm bringing my walker that has a seat so I can sit down whenever I need to. I wish I didn't even need to bring that...but I can only walk (outside of the lazy river) for about 20 minutes before my back and leg muscles start spasming really bad. At least a walker is more exercise than a wheelchair...and hopefully next year, I'll be able to walk around the whole fair without any walker or cane. :)
Luckily, the whole deep-fried everything and other fattening foods at the State Fair don't really appeal to me. I'll probably get a baked potato, corn on the cob and a grilled chicken sandwich or kabob or something. 64 ounces of water - 67days complete, 0 pauses allowed 4 servings of fruits/vegs - 7 days complete, 2 pauses left 30 minutes of exercise - 5 days complete, 1 pauses left No sugared soda - 6 days complete, 2 pauses left |
No Beer, Day 3 completed, 2 pauses left.
Hula hoop, Day 0, 2 pauses left Calf raises, Day 0 2 pauses left Well, I am obviously not in the habit of hula hooping! I will try to get it going, but I might have to scratch that idea. Doing well with the beer though. I actually haven't been craving any, and I've been to the store, so I've certainly had the opportunity to restock. I'm trying to do loseit.com again, and I've been staying below my calorie limit the last couple of days. I did the same triathlon last year, it was...interesting. I did not lose any weight during training, since I have a tendency to get hungry when I exercise a lot and I eat it all back. I will pay more attention to what I eat this time. I would really like to better my finish time this year. Its a 400 yd swim, 11 mile bike and 3 mile run. I had a hard time with the swim last year, had kind of a panic attack and had to breast stroke the whole thing, just trying not to drown!! And I'm not really a biker, I have a clunker of a bike (NOT a road bike!) At least I can run!;) Diyana, sounds like you had a nice day off. I wish I had access to a lazy river. I LOVE those. |
Apple - I'm so proud of you for all the success you're having with the beer challenge!! And I'm so impressed with your doing a triathlon! I'm not a strong swimmer...so I'd really have to train for that. And I can't walk more than 20 minutes...so a 3 mile run is right out for me. My Y just built a mini-indoor waterpark attached to the other pools. It opened this summer, and it's great! There's two water slides, which I don't use cuz they're so busy with kids. And it also has water basketball, the lazy river and a splash pad area. Walking against the current is such a great workout...but I still feel cool and refreshed while doing it.
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64 ounces of water - 8 days complete, 0 pauses allowed
4 servings of fruits/vegs - 8 days complete, 2 pauses left 30 minutes of exercise - 6 days complete, 1 pauses left No sugared soda - 7 days complete, 2 pauses left |
Just weighed in. Just watching the numbers go up. The forced no-exercise due to be sick is devastating, especially after all that hard work of the past month. I am SO discouraged and angry. Just because I stop exercising, however, my weight shouldn't shoot up. It obviously is shooting up because I continue to eat as if I were exercising. For some reason, I just don't see the calories and I find it next to impossible or impossible to calculate the colors the way I'm eating. Not being home, never knowing when I'll be able to eat, having no eating facilities at work, it all makes it next to impossible to eat well and plan......well, I'll just have to find a way.
I will continue to weigh in only for the record, but I am going to have to try to enforce some sort of calorie ceiling. And the big problem there is not calculating the number of calories going into my mouth. I have tried logging and absolutely find it beyond my capabilities....I have to try again, even if it is a general description and ballpark estimate of the calories. OK, that will be the second challenge, that and an attempt to accurately record calories on at least a portion of the food intake. Goal for today as well will be finding, buying a scale to weight food. Nuff said. Out of here. |
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