After missing 2 days in a row, I got my 3 miles in tonight!!! And I plan to tomorrow as well.
I LOVE your new avatar, Stevi. You remind me of Shirley Manson. I bet you get that all of the time . . . Congrats on the 2 pounds!!!
luckyducky 21 days of walking is fantastic!!! I didn't keep track, but I missed a few days, so I know it wasn't 21 days this month. BUT, since we are having a forum wide "challenge" in August, I'm going to get my 3 miles in EVERY DAY.
exquistern Congrats on the 4 lbs (and size 16)!! I wish I weighed less than my skinnie minnie sister, but I doubt I ever will.
I went a bit overboard on the eating (birthday party & out to eat a couple of times), so I doubt I'll have a loss for weigh-in tomorrow.
Well I was lazy today...I have no excuse...I just didn't wanna work out at all. BLAH!!! BUT I am down 3 lbs like I suspected! Weighed myself 8 times this morning...219! Yee ha! I'm in the teens! On to the low 200's. Then ONEDERLAND!!! I was having a serious craving today so I set aside some carbs and calories for one of those Smart ones desserts....OMG!!! The sugar about killed me! Like it was stinging my mouth...I think. Hopefully someone will KWIM. I haven't had sugar in months. I ate half of it and threw the rest out. NO BUENO.
Marx Bros~ Thanks! Yeah I hear that a bit...only she's super skinny! I got my gig pics back a couple days ago amd just got them on the computer last night. My Avatar is one of the better ones. Congrats on your walk!
Lucky Ducky~ Is it me or are you super chipper?! Your posts are so energetic!! it must be all the exercise! WTG!!!
K..It is ON tomorrow...I'm gonna do 4 miles damn it!
Atta girl Stevi!!!!!!!! My posts are purposefully chipper, I am determined to inspire others just like me ( ie: couch potatoes), to get out and move!!!! If I can do it, I KNOW everyone else can do it also!!!!
HGC-We are having a forum wide challenge?
Tell you what though, the exercising does help my attitude!!! AND it gives me MORE energy!!!!!! I am normally a low key, passive type person, but, I DO try to have an upbeat attitude. Anyway, I haven't walked since Fri night, i freely admit it, I am oncall for surgery, and worked all blasted day yesterday, didn't even see my horses, I am also doing chores for some friends of mine this weekend, and I didn't even see thier horses either, just checked the water and hay, and watered their dog, then took care of mine, I have a sick mare, and I am trying to keep a close eye on her. Was out this morning, the working outside and the sweat was just pouring off me!!! And it wasn't even 700 am yet!!! It is going to be another scorcher here today!!!! Will walk tomorrow, when I am off call. Ladies, keep up the splendiferous work!!!! You are all doing so well!!!! My heroes and inspirations!!!!!
Luckyducky: Congratulations on the 63 mile! Way to go girl!!!!
HarpoChicoGroucho: Thanks for posting the announcement. With my sister, though, she is 3 inches taller than me and 15 years younger than me. So I still have a ways to go. At the same weight as her, I wear a size larger than her. So, I can hardly wait to wear the same size or smaller size.
Stevi: Congratulations on the 3 lb weight loss. Woo-hoo!!
I walked 7 miles yesterday and so far 4 miles this morning. I'm going to try and get another 6 in today.
Everyone take care and hope you are having a great day!
I did something CRAZY ~ my three miles in 100 degree weather (well it was 96 when I started and 100 when I finished).
And this is what I looked like when I got done:
But I was safe and brought lots of water with me and kept hydrated. It wouldn't have been so bad if it wasn't for the darn sun. And it was breezy too ~ it was actually nice in the shade and when the wind was blowing.
Is there a fine line between insanity and dedication?
Harpochicogroucho: I have had to wonder that myself lately. I did the same thing as you the other week. A friend from work happened to see me and she got all over my case for being out in the heat, but like you, I was hydrated, there was a breeze, parts of the park I was walking in was shaded. I think as long as you take care it was ok. I figure you probably do 3 miles in 40 to 50 minutes. (I'm just guessing, you may be faster). So that's not too long to be outside.
Anyway as long as you feel good, I don't see the harm.
I just finished walking/jogging 4 miles here at work. I can walk inside on my job on weekends when it's quiet and noone bugs me or cares.
Good for you, keep up the work!
Donna
Just finished my 4.5 miles in 78 minutes. I jogged about a mile collectively, I'm still afraid of aggravating my foot. It was a lil tender at first but then nothing. I'll go for 1 1/2 mile jogging tomorrow with longer stretches. The humidity is killer...it was 92 degrees and misting when I left and by the time I got home the sun was blistering (I'm sooo fair, I hate it)
Harpo~ You look good all sweaty! That hair must be super hot.
Exq~ You are really goin' for it! 10 miles in one day is more than I can handle, Phew! Makes me tires just thinkin' about it! WTG!
Ducky~ Sorry about your time restraints. Gotta be **** havin' a real job!
Stevirocks: Congrats on 4.5 miles. Glad your foot is feeling better. I know you're glad.
As far as the walking, I find it is somewhat addictive. The more I do, the more I tend to want to do. I'm really pushing myself since it is summer to work as hard as I can to get the weight off. I figure this winter, I may not be as motivated.
Anyway, have a good evening.
I have been off the wagon for a while and I have gained 5 lbs. but play time is over and I'm ready to work. So today, I'll start walking and I will try to do 3 miles~ will report later.
My tracker is not accurate, but I'm planning to lose the 5 lbs. I've gained ASAP.
Way to go ladies!!!!! Girlieyorkie, welcome!!!! Anyone who finds their way here is welcome here, the support is phenomenal!!!! The inspiration is awesome!!! Stevi, thanks for picking up on my real nickname, Ducky, I have been blessed with this name for over 20 years, I like it but, most sites won't let a name that small be on their site, hence the luckyducky.... You folks are terrific, you know that?!!!! I didn't get to walk for the rest of the weekend, ( and yeah, the real job thingie really sucks!, but, I have to pay for my addiction some how!!! Horses that is! My horses would go awful hungry if I didn't have gainful employment.) Work got in the way, and then one of my mares got sick, so I spent the rest of the weekend just worrying about her... anyway, today is another day, and by hook or by crook, I am walking today!!!!! I is a walkin fool that I is!!!!! I have to make up for lost time, but, I AM going to wait til later in the evening for the walk, it is too gol dang hot right now. Keep up the splendiferous work!!!! I look forward to reading the newsies!!!!!! keep on truckin!!!
Yeah Baby!!!!!!!! Walking feels so good!!!!! ( once I am done that is!!! I am sure it is a sight with my butt jiggling all over, but, hey I am WORKING it!!!!!!) Tried throwing in some shadow boxing ( not that I know how to do it...) at the end of my walk today. It just feels good to know I am healthy enough to this walking!!!! There are many folks out there who can't. Sorry, kind of introspective tonight, buried a friend of mine on Fri, and I am feeling sad that I couldn't be there ( this on call stuff is for the birds ya know...). I don't have cancer, I am just overweight, now, there is a new perspective for me.... I hope you all were able to get out and do something this fine hot day!!!! I was, my dogs are panting like crazy, it was really humid out tonight, one of the worst nights I have walked so far. Keep up the great work everyone, reading your threads is sooooo inspirational to me!!!!!Thanks from the bottom of my heart!!!! Keep on truckin!!!
sorry to hear of your loss. You have a very positive attitude 
Elyn!!! You are very much welcome to join us 
