Hi guys! Pardon the interuption for just a second....

Crime girl - this is serious! You're our leader, get your butt to the gym!! You pay for it, you deserve it and you know you will feel better when you go! Go, get on a machine or step into a class and move your butt!!!!!! You can and WILL do this! You're worth every single pound you're fighting to lose and more!!!! Do this for us!!!!! We'll be proud of you!!!! (you told me to yell :) )
Seriously though, it's hard to get yourself there, I won't pretend otherwise, but sometimes it the first couple of trips that are the hardest. You KNOW you feel better, Maybe set a training session appointment?? Or a scheduled time you have to be there to be measured?? Or go to a scheduled class?? Just GO!! You're doing a great job with your program, so you have energy to devote to this part as well. It's the hardest part for me too. We'll do it together! I'll go tomorrow if you will. I'll work out for 1 hour - 30 minutes cardio and 30 weights and stretching. deal????

Redballoon - hope you didn't hear the yelling. I know it would hurt your head :) :) I'm glad you got out and had some fun! Good luck with new years!
Its' funny, we think of the New Year being when OUR ball drops. So self centered sometimes. Maybe it comes from the fact that many Americans don't travel....like the first job that tried to convince you they were the best job and the only place that would treat you well....so on and so forth. USA is the "GREATEST" and it is a great nation, but not worth the way many americans act about it, that's for sure!! Oh my, let me stop before I say how I really feel :?:

Stormy - I hope you're having a great time on your anniversary date!! 9 Years is wonderful, you've worked hard to get here I'm sure. At least for tonight, believe him when he tells you your butt looks great ;)

Okay, I'm off to watch rentals. Talk to everyone soon!

Little grasshopper! You are great! :lol: I want you as my personal cheering squad. Too bad I'm in no condition to get to the gym today. And don't worry, I enjoyed the yelling!! :spin:

Okay ......okay......
I will go ..I promise! Geez- be careful what you wish for. :D
I like the encouragement so keep it up- I need a swift kick in the butt sometimes. I probably won't make it an hour but I will go and do my best and work out until I am ready to drop...
Happy now?? ;)
Anyway-some stupid neighbor of mine has decided that fireworks would be fun tonight and he is freaking my poor dog out. Charlie keeps looking around to see who got shot! I am sure that is what is sounds like to him. :lol:

Hi ladies...

Little GH - congrats on finding a gym with such an affordable price and such individualized treatment...that's awesome! I work at a YMCA, and can't stand to work out there. After spending 8-10 hours there a day working, I can't bring myself to work out there too. But then again, I can't justify spending money on a gym membership when one of my work benefits is a FREE membership....what to do, what to do....

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcomes back! I'm sorry to be so in-and-out. But I think I'm ready to commit as of 1/1. I FINALLY bought a scale today....and I'm not happy, but not surprised. I've gained three pounds since last weigh in, but had a horrible holiday season, food wise. Oh well, I'm starting fresh and ready to go.

Here's a question: I was out shopping tonight, and thought I'd look for some new fitness DVDs. I need something new to get me motivated. Does anyone have any good suggestions. I'm not into the regular "aerobics", but more like Tae Bo or Stability Ball, or Yoga/Pilates. And what kind of equipment does everyone have? All I have is a yoga mat, which is only handy for one thing. I'm trying to debate whether to get a ball, weights, etc. Any advice will be welcome and appreciated.

And to whomever asked about Pilates classes versus videos....classes are so much better! Mari Windsor drives me insane, but I LOVE the Pilates class I used to do at the Y. The instructor, who is also a good friend of mine, also says that Windsor Pilates does not perform the actions as Joseph Pilates intended. Mari Windsor does the movements too fast, instead of concentrating on the actual movement....just some food for thought.

Well, I've babbled long enough. Hope everyone has a great night, I'll try to check back later.

Kelly

KJK. use that gym, take advantage of it. I used to work in a PT clinic located in a gym. I always worked out at lunch. Plus, the motivation of seeing hard bodies throughout the day helped. Glad you got the scale, just don't live by it. It can drive you crazy. Tae Bo is great, no equipment needed, just make sure you use correct form b/c I have seen injuries from people hyperextending their knees. A ball would be good to work your abs and free weights are the best for weight training. Sounds like you are heading in the right direction.

Little GH, have the wine. It will make the night go by a little easier. Don't you wish sometimes that you could find a couple who both of you enjoy? We have only had a few couple friends that we both really liked each one.

Crime girl, we have a deal about school. I only have ten months left and I need encouragement to make it through. NOW GET TO THE GYM!!!

Red balloon, happy new year! Make sure to stay hydrated. Have fun!!!

Okay I was very bad tonight. I had my fav "Pasta Carrabba" which has creamy alfredo sauce, it was so good! Back on track in the AM.

All right, I better go give my hubby some attention. Good night!!!

Happy New Year!!!
 

Well, it's only a few more hours till midnight here and I get a jump on everyone for the new year! Ringing it in! :encore: Just want to wish everyone the best in 2005. :goodluck:

Make this YOUR YEAR!! :wizard: Let's make it work for us! Let's do it right! :sunny:

It was a long day at work today and since I had all the partying I can take last night I think I'm going to be sleeping through the festivities. Though really, midnight is quiet except people go to the shrines and the big bell, more like a gong, very low sound, is struck something like 108 times, once for each evil of man. It snowed in Tokyo today and everything is wet and slushy out now. Really, I'm just going to crawl under the covers and look forward to that workout on New Year's Day that I had planned on getting in last night. :yes:

Take care everyone! Thanks for all your support in 2004!! :thanks:

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Happy New Years Eve everyone!
 

Good morning happy people!
It is New Years Eve (for most of us) and the last day of the year. I guess for some that is a good thing- wanting to move forward and let the past be the past. For others, like me, it is a time of reflection and thought on what the last year had to offer. I think one of the biggest improvements for me was finding all of you to talk to and gain support from. So- Thanks group!

red balloon- Happy New Years to you! I hope you survived the after party hangover and you are starting the new year right. Get in that gym girl! Start on the right foot! :flow1:
As for work- I have a feeling that things will change this year for you for the better with work. Hang in there!
The big bell rings for for man's sins? Or to represent a number of men? I don't get that but it sounds fascinating.

little grasshopper- Thanks for the support! I am going to the gym around noon today and I am going to workout until I fall over exhausted. I am actually looking forward to going. :D

kjk- 2005 will be your year! We will force you back on track and you can do it! I don't however have any suggestions for tapes for you. I am in that boat too. I would love to have some good tapes as well. I think I am going to poach on your answers for ideas for me as well.

stormy- how was the anniversary? Sounds like you had fun! Good for you! I am going to hold you to your agreement for school. I am so scared I am going to do horribly this semester since it is my last. I need to pass a class this semester to graduate so that would not be good.

Okay well today is- Friday so it is support and influence day. Let's talk about any negative or positive influences for the week. People with cookies at the office or someone who helped keep you in line for the week. Speak up and let us know!

The question today is: What are your New Year's resolutions?
I better go everyone- I will be on later.
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Good morning guys! Redballoon - HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I hope you are having a nice sleep :)

Crime Girl - I'm glad you're so pumped up now. I'm going to eat breakfast and go to the gym myself. Get it overwith and maybe take in a class.

Influences huh. Postive has definately been you guys. It got me to the gym and to find a new one. Stormy, thank you, you really helped with that!! Negative has been my own emotions. I ddin't realize I was such an emotional eater...oh and the cousin with the pie chasing me around the house being so nice I couldn't reject her. You guys should really meet this girl. She's almost TOO nice! It's exhausting keeping up with the thank yous, your welcomes and I love you too's!!! I love her but I have this secret need to harden her a little :devil: It's either me or the world right?? Just kidding - I'll leave her sweet self a lone. But she was rather evil chasing me with sugar like that.....But anger is a negative factor as well. I got mad at BF last night because after taking today off to spend it with him, he has no vacation days, so these are our only extra days to spend together...he plans a ride today. Will be gone until 3:00 this afternoon. I should have just worked! We could definately use the money - I could at least, and since I'm spending it alone anyway, I should have just worked. That makes me mad and makes me want to eat. I MEAN REALLY EAT!!

I'm going to the gym instead. I'd better have my sensible breakfast and head to workout before I start eating the furniture. Talk to everyone soon. meri

Hi Everyone,
Sorry I have been MIA. With the divorce process started and court and such going on. I have fallen by the wayside here. I had gained to 239 and this am was 230 but yesterady I was 233. SO I dont know whether to trust the 230.

Yesterday I did a 90 minutes at the gym so I was pleased with myself.

Work is a hard one. There is always food given to the nurses, hardy a night goes by when I dont go in and work surrounded by boxes of candy, cakes and platters of sandwhiches. It is really hard to say no. I watched The Biggest Loser and noticed that they are faces with daily temptations. I guess that is really part of it, learning to say no and walk away. It wears you down though.

I will be back later.

Susannah

Susanne, welcome back. 90 minutes at the gym, wow! Are you going back to school next semester? Also, do not worry about the scale. It will fluctuate. Go by how you are feeling, clothes fitting looser, etc.

Red balloon, hi! Happy New Year! Have a great time working out today and remember how awesome it will be to fit into some new clothes.

Little GH, how did your first day at the gym go? Did you do a class? I always felt like I worked much harder in a group class. It really gets me pumped up! I am so proud of you for doing this. The inches will start dropping off.

Crime girl, when does your semester end? You are almost there. I know that you will do fine. I gained half of my weight just last year b/c of school, I can not do that again! Thank you for being such a great leader!

Positive influences- this group!
Negative-sweets given to me from patients, friends, etc

My resolutions:
1)To gain more energy, to lose at least 30 pounds, and to maintaing this lifestyle change
2)to get at least seven hour of sleep. I NEVER get this much. Everyone needs sleep to replinish the body plus it assists in losing weight. I find myself up after midnight still doing school work, work for work, housework etc. There are not enough hours in the day.
3) To make it through school

Yuck. Now I know why I do not eat pasta but a few times a month. It was so good when I was eating it. Last night I could barely sleep, I tossed and turned, my stomach felt like a brick. Today I am sluggish and feel like crap. Why did I do that to myself? It is not worth it. I am going to chill out a little bit and work out in about an hour to see if it helps. See that is a problem when you start eating right, your body begins to know when you put crap in it!

Good morning!

Happy New Year, Red! Enjoy, and be safe!!!

Stormy - thanks for the advice...I think that maybe when I've lost a bit, I'll return to some of my classes at the Y. It's just that right now, I feel like I need the privacy of my own home to work at my own pace and feel good about it. Thanks for the suggestions about the ball and free weights as well. I have done Tae Bo in the past, I lost 40 pounds the last time I did it on a regular basis. I will definitely watch the knees, that's the last thing I need!

CG - you can poach off of any suggestions any time! Hopefully we'll both find things that are interesting and work for us. I'll keep you posted on my search!

I think I listed my resolutions prematurely, but I'll list again for today:
1. drink lots more water!!!
2. eat more well-balanced, healthier foods that follow my WW plan
3. work out 30 minutes at least 5 days/wk
4. have more confidence in myself!

Have a great day - if I don't check back, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Be safe!

Kelly

Hi guys!

Susanne - good to see you!!! I'm glad you're still posting! Keep fighting, you'll start dropping weight in no time. So for the scales - I have a special relationship with them.....I got on them today. There is just NO WAY they are right. I'm not in denial either - I'm being realistic. My clothes fit me better, my body feels tighter and I see muscle - the scales on the other hand say I'm gaining weight. I'm not even going to worry about it anymore. Get a tape measure and have fun!

Stormy - You have a lot on your plate!! Crime Girl, you do too!! I gained most of my weight in school too. When everyone else was moving to a healthy lifestyle I was falling away from mine and gaining weight. I think that's also where I developed a lot the endocrine problems I have now. I was horrible!! I'm glad you guys are on the path to better health!!

Redballoon - how is 2005 over there :) :) How neat that we're in two different years right now :) I'm going to celebrate a little for you tonight :)

I went to the gym today. Did 15 minutes on the treadmill (bf and I are going hiking today) and then did light weights for 45 minutes. Just getting the joints moving and use to the workout before I add any real weight to it. I thought I'd remembered everything but I forgot my arms :) oops! I also discovered that my gym has a steam room. :) I love those things!!! Very good for detoxing - IF you watch your water levels. I am planning to make use of it next week :) Maybe sunday.

Well I'd better get moving we have a 5-10 mile hike ahead of us. Taking the dogs too :) they'll have a blast! Packing a lunch and making a day of it. See you all soon!

Hi again!
 

WOW! You guys do some serious posting when I am not looking. :D

susanne- YEA!! So glad you are back! You have been busy with a lot lately. Good job at the gym! :cp: Keep that up and you will be well on your way. I know what you mean about daily temptations- my office always has some kind of sweet in the kitchen. Unfortunately that is where the water dispenser is so I have to go in there to refill my water and face all that sugar. :mad:

little grasshopper- I am glad you are going hiking with bf. So he didn't spoil your day then- good! Have fun today. Don't start eating when you get stressed- I know it is hard though because I respond the same way. I try to find something else to do when I get stressed or upset but that doesn't always work.

kjk- great resolutions- mine are almost identical. I added finish school and find a job in forensic accounting but other than that my goals are the same. ;)

stormy- I am currently out of school but in my program it is expected that you read ahead for the next semester. School starts on Jan 8th and I finish school on May 6th. I still can't believe I am in my last semester. It is kind of sad actually at the same time as I am feeling relief it is over. I will probably end up going to night school when I get a job and I still have to sit for the CPA exam and get my CFE certification.
You are so right about pasta- it does mess you up!

Today is nice- nothing really to do and bf is basically leaving me alone. Sometimes it is wonderful to spend some time doing your own thing. I like to end the year with reflection. Sounds deeper than it is- I also have been working on my book.
Okay-I will be on later!
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