Hey ya'll
I made it to curves and almost didn't make all 3 rounds. I had got up at 4:15 and ate my yogurt early. Then worked pulling weeds in the garden. I put out bug killer using a broadcast spreader on 1/2 acre. I think I should of had lunch before working out, it drained me and left me shakie.

Holly, Sandi:
When you go thru the desert of arizona
in the winter it looks like a huge rv park. The have huge parks with all the
luxuries, pools ect. But you will see people just parked in the middle of nowhere. Our home is paid for, kids grown. I don't see any reason not to take off. Dh drove truck longhaul for about 27 years, I can't interest him in travel. His idea of a vacation is going to see family.
You never know.. Maybe sometime I'll show up there. I've been in 48 states and Mexico but never Canada. When we drove we took many loads to the border and another truck took the load on over. Dh didn't want to mess with the permits and red tape.
Later

Sandi: WOW!!
F A N T A S T I C !!!

GREAT LOSS. YOU GO!!!

I slipped and ended up at Chili's last night....ended up eating chips and cheese sticks. Could have been worse, but now I've got to make up for it. Weighed myself this morning {I'm compulsive, daily weighins} and I gained back all the weight I lost since Friday.

It's going to be off to the gym for me....as soon as I find a decent one.

My inlaws go to Arizona for 4 months every winter in a RV. I guess if you are escaping the heat you would come here in the summer. Our hottest days get up to 90F and only a few every summer. Humid tho.I like it around 70f.

Keep going Dakota.

Holly: The temp sounds nice. Dh and I were talking about the highs there. That would be very tolerable. My sister lives in northern Georgia in the mountains and they have about the same
temps in the summer. Some summers they never turn on the a/c. It's a big tourist place and everything is so high there.

Dakota: Think positive... Maybe you just gained water from the extra salt intake. Drink lots of water to flush out the system. Who knows. Your weight maybe down tomorrow. Never give up.

Could someone who goes to curves tell me a lil bit about it??

Quiet morning here. I actually dont have anything to say. Feeling happy and at peace.

HUGS to all!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holly, glad things are good for you. Sometimes that is the most awesome feeling!!

I am a little troubled today. I went to the gym last night, which I have been doing now for a week and a half on a regular basis, lifting weights on an alternating schedule, upper body one day, legs the following, etc. And I have noticed that I am really sore. When I am lifting, up to last night, I was able to complete my reps and feel pleasantly tired. Last night, before I even got to the gym, I was experience pain/fatigue in my arms. I went ahead and went to the gym. (I have a history of making excuses, real or imaginary not to go.) So, I was lifting and had to severely reduce the weight I was lifting (machines) or stop half way through. Not sure what is going on there. Think I may have to not lift weights and just do longer cardio for a few days.

Other than that things are good. I have been able to step out into the sunshine a few times today. And it is so beautiful. I don't like HOT weather, but I sure don't mind beautiful weather with a small breeze, mmmmmmmm.

Hope everyone is well and having a good day!!!

Lynanne

Ladies:

I'm super duper busy...on my way out of work on my last day!!! I'm getting excited...now starts VACATION!

We splurged for an oceanfront hotel in Virginia beach, so I hope the weather stays good!

I will check in as soon as possible!

Take care and make positive choices each day - that's my plan for the next two weeks...that's all I can do.

Girlie

Hey, it's me! Congrats on all the lost pounds over the last few days!!! I have been very erratic, totally out of all of my patterns, and feeling a little angry. I haven't seen a number lower than 232 in weeks, and most mornings it's a pound or two higher. Very few gold star days, and a couple of black hole days....I'm feeling a bit fatigued about the whole thing, although still wanting to reach my goals. Help! I wish I could afford a week at one of the spas to get back on track. I will try to do the equivalent for myself over the long weekend.

Re Curves--it's an extremely user-friendly, women-only circuit training program. The weight machines are hydraulic, so you don't have to bother with setting the pins or whatever, and it's hard to hurt yourself. Women of all ages and sizes participate, the atmosphere is friendly and non-judgemental. The staff is very helpful. The total workout time, plus stretches (which you really should do) is about half an hour. You should go every other day, and do cardio or other activities on alternate days. I have been going since late January, and have been satisfied. No showers or spiffy amenities, but that's okay for now. Curlylocks, do you have particular concerns?

judy

Hi everybody! It's been ages, I know...I think almost two weeks now since I've checked in. :( I have really missed you guys. I'm sorry to have been away so long. No great excuses except busyness and mopeyness.

Food-wise, I have been going back and forth between staying op and piging out. The good news is, BF and I went out and bought a healthy cookbook (Canyon Ranch Cooks -- anyone heard of it?) this weekend and planned out some meals. I am right now cooking an Autumn Vegetable Shepherd's Pie -- smells good so far. I am feeling more committed to cooking and eating good, nourishing food.

Exercise-wise, I have been a lazy bones. I managed to walk once last week, and that's it. I think it's because it's hot -- got past 90 last week. Even with the a/c on, I am just a slug when it's hot. I need a boost to get going again. Any ideas?

Weight-wise, I haven’t gained, but I haven’t lost either. Kind of disheartening to see the same number each week.

Rest-of-life-wise, I have been working my part-time job at the salon, which keeps me busy a few days a week. The rest of the time I have been working on my magazine (next issue comes out in just two weeks!), doing around-the-house stuff, and moping. I’ve been a bit depressed, I think, though I don’t have any specific reason why. Also – and this has been occupying my thoughts almost entirely lately – I got a haircut. A bad haircut. Baaaaaaad. Before I got it cut, my hair was a couple inches past my waist, mostly one length, with the front sort of angled. Since I hadn’t had it cut in six months, I wanted to have it trimmed a bit, have the front angled again, and maybe get a few long layers just to give it some volume. The girl I have gone to before was super-busy and I kept getting bumped (the rule at my salon is that if a paying customer wants your appointment, you have to give it up, since we get services half off), so this other woman offered to do my hair. I told her exactly what I wanted, and I emphasized several times that I did NOT want to lose any length, and that I wanted the front angled with a few shorter tenrdils on the sides, but I did NOT under any circumstances want actual bangs. Well, she proceeded to completely ignore me, cut off six inches from theback, give me major-league bangs, and then did this weird layering thing over the rest of my hair. I was devastated. I look ridiculous – like Rod Stewart morphed with a muppet! And of course, I work with this woman, so I feel like I have to pretend that I’m not compeltely angry and horrified. So I went out and bought some hats and I’m hoping that it will grow back in a couple years. So that’s my hair drama.

I was so glad to read everybody’s posts over the last couple weeks. Hope everyone is doing well and feeling good. I am re-committing to posting every day so that I don’t miss you guys for so long!!! Welcome to the newbies and hugs to all.

Originally Posted by judydc:
Curlylocks, do you have particular concerns?

judy

I guess my question about curves is have u seen results from the program? I live in a rural area and the only gym is 18 miles each way, and they have opened a curves @ 9 miles away from me.. when i took this journey before, I mainly walked and went to step jazzercise...

Oh my...the end of the year=picnics and treats and little parties after work=a sick tummy for me! I decided to try and eat just a little bit of the treats and not abstain completely...well that back fired and I have had a tummy ache for two days now! I will get back on it tomorrow but I am so disappointed in myself…not going to weigh in until next week and I am under control again. Going to start walking again tomorrow too! Oh my I feel like one step forward and then 5 steps back!

Lilybutt

Hi everyone-just wanted to stop in and give you all a little more info on me than the blurb I wrote before. I am 25 and have lived in CA most of my life. I've always been overweight-although never as heavy as I am now. I went through a pretty bad round of post partum depression and gained almost 80 pounds after having my daughter two years ago. I am just now getting a grip on life again and trying my best to work on the weight issue. Its tough, because I'm lazy and of course its easier to have hubby pick up something on the way home than cook! But I'm getting better. Little steps, I keep telling myself.

We are in the process of moving from CA to TX. My hubby is in the Navy. I purchased the Firm workout system and tried it out yesterday-and I hurt so bad today lol but it was a great workout. I am shooting for 3x a week at this point and then once we get settled in our new place (our first house!) I will work on increasing that.

Anywho, just wanted to sort of say hi and I'm really glad I found this place. Oh and I weighed myself and I was 2 lb less than I thought, that was nice lol. So where do I go to make a cool ticker? :D

Dani

Originally Posted by lilybutt:
Oh my I feel like one step forward and then 5 steps back!

Lilybutt

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