Hi there, Everyone
I would very much like to be a part of your group! It sounds like the perfect match for me
I am totally serious about getting on with this weight loss thing already, and I need to surround myself with people who are just as serious
I am 35 years old and married. I do not have children yet. I live in New Hampshire near the coast.
I think that the challenges you offered are great, Faye!
#1: I am committed to this one
I work out 5 days a week right now as it is. I alternate between step aerobics, walking on the treadmill and the walk away the pounds video. On the weekends, I try to get as much exercise as possible outdoors, in the form of walking, hiking, gardening, etc.
#2: I think I can do this. I have been working on trying to replace one junk food per day with a good healthy alternative like fruit, fat-free yogurt, etc., but there is ALWAYS room for improvement!!
#3: This one will be hard, obviously, lol! But I am hoping that with the help of all of you here, it will become easier
For us ALL!!
#4: I am a huge water drinker, so got that one aced
#5: Now this might be the hardest one of all for me!! In fact, I had posted in my journal a few days ago that this was a very hard thing for me. I think that I may need to work on this even more than my weight.
#6: I can do this one! Seems like everyone here can do this one
Sandy: I am with you on the chips thing, lol! And the candy and cookies and cake and........
LOL!
I noticed that you live in Maine. What part of Maine, if I may ask? I live in Greenland, New Hampshire. Are you familiar with Greenland? Wow! That would be cool if we lived close
Jana: Good luck to you with WW! Do you like it so far? I tried WW awhile back and I found that it stressed me to eat more, LOL!! I think I am weird because I haven't heard anyone else say that.
I see that you have become a Walk Away the Pounds lover. I have the 1, 2 & 3 mile set. LOVE IT!!! Very motivating workout! And I agree about the leader
The whole gang makes it fun.
Where do you live? Do you grown your own fruits and veggies?
Michelle: Great name, lol! My name is Michelle also
I can only imagine the temptation you must feel with that type of work, LOL!!! Oh, how do you do it??
That is so cool that you and your hubby work out together. It is great to have the support of one another! Good for you for sticking with it. What types of workouts do you do? I love that you have been inspired to become a personal trainer when you reach your goal weight
Excellent! Keep on with the positive attitude and you WILL reach that goal!
Sandy #2: Sounds like you are doing great with the challenges already
I am sorry about your having to have a hysterectomy due to endo, but I am sooo glad that you seem to be feeling much better? I am sure that this did not help with the whole weight struggle. You are doing GREAT though!! 25 lbs. lost. Excellent!! Keep at it!! I think that you will reach your goal in no time
Faye: First off, thanks so much for starting up this thread! Everyone sounds so motivated. I have belonged to some other groups and it just wasn't active enough. You have to feel like there are people there when you "check in"
Is water aerobics your exercise of choice? Do you have the weight belt and all of that? I have a pool at my house, too, and I do my own workout in it, but I have wanted to try all the workout equipment. Please let me know if you find it helpful if you use it!
I share the fact that exercise is easier than the food part! I have always loved to work out and have been pretty active my whole life. It is the darn eating that has me bogged down, lol.
I think I got everyone. If not, I am sorry!! I am trying to keep everyone straight. I know that this is a long first post, but I thought it might be easier than responding individually to each person.
Here's to a new beginning!! I think that we can do this if we all set our minds to it and help each other out.
Will check back later
Michelle