Well amazingly enough, I did my crunches. Only did 4 sets of 10, but for now, that's all I can handle. I will need to up that. Or at least do some through out the day. Really need to concentrate on quitting smoking. That would help a GREAT DEAL! I think I may try my ab work out tape. That will be for next week. Gotta get used to just crunches.
Hi people. Heh, Photogirl, thanks for saying thanks for starting this up. I love to hear that people are being helped. I certainly am I know. I'm trying to get my three days of not eating after 6 out of the way 1,2,3, quick like last week. So, I'm on my second night here again. It's Tuesday night here and I have a few more hours to go 'fore I turn in. I think I can do it. I'm not so afraid of being hungry as I used to be and I'm always able to ask myself if eating is going to help me feel less lonely/anxious/angry etc. etc.
Photogirl, that's great that you did all that exercise. That is a LOT of work! I'm impressed! And saving your coke for the weekend. It's actually kind of fun to look forward to it, isn't it? Knowing you CAN have it but later makes it doable, doesn't it? Good luck on continuing in the same way you did today. It's awesome!! Oh, and that's so cool with the red balloon outside your place. Spotlighted! And you thought of me! Thanks, you're a sweetie!
M.N.J., you get a big for your crunches. Beautiful!! ONLY 4 sets of 10?!?!? That's not any "only," that's "I did 4 sets of 10. Hurrah!!!" I did crunches for a 21-day challenge and they were so hard in the beginning. Now I still do them every time I go to the gym and that's often these days and they're sooo easy. I mean, they take some doing but they aren't agonizing like before and also I think the mental barrier is gone that was there before. I think you'll find that too as you continue.
Yeah, smokin's a bummer. I used to smoke a lot. But I went cold turkey at least 10 years ago and haven't smoked since. But that was after years of trying to quit. I don't get asthma much any more and I don't cough and get sick much and I think a lot was from the smoking. But best of all, from my vain point of view, is that my skin color got soooo much better when I quit and I don't have any lines around my mouth like I was starting to get. Oh yeah, and my teeth are really white now! When I was in my early 20s I was in Germany and smoking filterless cigs and when I went to India one woman asked me how come my teeth were black! Now I never thought of them as black but they were stained and where I was out in the countryside women didn't smoke and their teeth were brilliant white. So compared to them mine were "black." Oh, sorry if I'm grossing anyone out here! Maybe I should shut up. But, really, sometimes it's these kind of vain things that are more of an impetus to stop than the sensible it's-bad-for-you things. I can recommend an excellent book to stop smoking if you like.
OK, I'm outta here. Good luck to you all! Power on!
Last edited by redballoon; 09-23-2003 at 07:03 AM.
I did well with my challenge yesterday. Didn't have any cookies and I did a belly dancing video and walked 5 miles on the treadmill. [I want to ammend my challenge to not having any desserts at work, cookies or not!.]
BTW, Last week, I challenged myself to walk 35 miles and walked 35 1/2.
Ok, I did not walk last night, but I have a scheduled appointment to walk tonight, so I'm not completely out of the game yet. Also I did not eat dessert last night at all, so I achieved one night of success. YAY For me! Yay for all of you too!
Just to let you know,,,,I didn't want to do the crunches last night.... but my sweetie looked at me and said "why not? how long does it really take?" So I did them.
That's great that you have such positive support from your sweetie! Don't take it for granted girly. There are too many jerks out there, be glad you are with a good one. I know I am. I am thankful everyday for my husband and what a wonderful man he is. I try to be sure and let him know I feel that way too.
Another day down. I didn't have dessert at work today and the I did a Pilates video this morning + 4 miles on the treadmill. Now I'm going out to weed my garden which desperately needs it.
Happy First Day Of Autumn!
Friends4Fitness, you've got to tell us what you're planning for Halloween! And you're so right about having a supportive partner; I can't imagine being with someone who just doesn't 'get it'. That would be a nightmare!
This week, I will not have any candy at work. I will work out 3x this week. I will not let little things (jammed copier, morning traffic, etc.) stress me out.
A warm welcome to both Happy Dance Dot and Southern Butterfly!
Eydie, That's just something to give me a sort of visual goal for next year. I honestly have no clue just yet. I have to be somewhere near that size before I can really be sure exactly what it will be. I do know it will be sexy though. I miss sexy.
Eydie, good for you and really going strong on your challenge. OK, I'm revising your challenge from no cookies to no DESSERTS, period at work. Belly dancing! Wow! How cool is that? and 5 miles (that's over 8 km!) is a lot. And congrats on making last week's challenge. Oh, and reading later I see you've done yet another day! No desserts, pilates and 4 miles on the mill. You're steamin'!
By the way, I wanted to put a mark by the names of our continuing challengers if they feel they met the requirements of their challenge. So, I'm going to put something on the record board. Anyone else who took part in last week's challenge please tell me! I don't care if it was in grade school that they gave out gold stars to stick on our foreheads! I like gold stars and I want them on my forehead!!!
friendsforfitness is still in the game! She is going strong despite not being fortified with dessert! Awesome power here. Way to go! Heh, what's the visual goal you mentioned, Lisa!? I think I missed something here. Maybe I have to turn the signatures back on.
for M.N.J.! Heh, I want a sweetie lookin' at me and gettin' me down for the crunches! You tell her, Lisa, jerks galore out there. Gotta teach my cats to talk!
And a big WELCOME to happy dance dot! Love that name and what is that cute little canine in your pic?! New York, N.Y., I'm a headin' there next month. OK, designated points only for happy! Good luck to you.
OK, Southern Butterfly! Gosh, these names are killin' me. There're so pretty. You're in, belle! No candy at work, workouts 3x/week and no messes are gonna stress you! No way!
I did it! I killed 2 days of no post-6 p.m. eating. I was surprised (well, not really) at how much of this is pure habit. OK, last week I was really hungry on nights I hadn't eaten since mid afternoon but if I eat around 5 or going on 6 there's no way I'm going to be that hungry before I go to bed but normally I'd continue to stick food in my mouth or wonder what I could eat and not suffer the calories of. When really I should just not be eating anything and that's what sticking to this challenge is doing, so there, I did it and now I know I can do it! Feels great!
Last edited by redballoon; 09-23-2003 at 10:46 PM.
Hello ladies-
I know it's late but here I was telling my sweetie that I succeeded in the 21 day challenge. And he said "alright" Then he looked at me and asked if I did my crunched tonight...... I gave him that look and said "no" he just smiled at me and I got up, and went to my room and did my crunches!! 100!!! So, I've done 2 days!
James is the greatest guy! Very supportive in everything I do. When we worked out at the gym, I used him as my trainer. I did everything he did, just in smaller weights. And he was very patient with me when it was my turn and I had to switch the weights around. I actually miss going to the gym. Our intentions are to quit smoking together (long story how we even started again) and get back into weight training. I miss having muscles in my arms that I can show off. Amazing how it only takes a few months to get back out of shape!! I was so proud of myself at this time last year, only 10lbs. from my goal. But I will get there!! These challenges are great and if you have a loved one who is supportive, it makes it that much easier.
Ok ladies,... I've done my fair share of yappin. Talk to you tomorrow.
Oh yeah, btw... I've been corresponding with Frodo on one of the posts... he needs idea's for healthy eating. He's the one who posted "food choices"... any way... If any of you could help him out.. I think it would do him good. He's been eating tuna, lettuce and tomato wraps EVERYDAY. I told him he needs variety!!
Well, this thread is what is keeping me going strong on my goals. Yesterday I did an hour on the treadmill..... you know.. I almost talked myself out of it. Today they are having a party for my boss and everyone was to bring something. Well, I was actually going to skip my workout yesterday, and find my cookbook to find out what I need from the grocery store. Instead.. I talked myself into doing at least 30 minutes.... but by the time I go on the treadmill, I had realized what my priorities are and that losing weight is much stronger than trying to make something delightful for the pot luck.. so I stopped in the store on the way to work today and did my usual.. little smokies... and got my FULL hour in on the treadmill.... Last night, I did 30 minutes on the elliptical machine, and I can really tell a difference in my motivation this week... all thanks to this group!! :-)
Still no diet cokes I have had... Water has been just fine! So.. going strong here!
Marti... great job with you Sweetie! I miss having someone like that in my life.... and great job on your crunches!!!!
redballoon you are doing great on your not eating after 6 pm... I have two little girls, so as soon as we are home, I make dinner for them and I sit down and eat with them too.. so we are usually done by 6:30. I think this has made a difference with me too.. just not snacking or eating after that point, it makes sure I don't go to bed with a full stomach that is going to do nothing but turn to fat!
Welcome Southern Butterfly, Eydie, and Happy Dance Dot.
Lisa... how did the appointment to go walking work out?
Ok guys.. back to work here... everyone have a great day and keep up the awesome work!
I actually walked for 25 minutes!! WHOOO HOO for me!
I also had no dessert at all. I can't really even give myself genuine credit for this lack of dessert thing, because I've just been too busy to stop and have it or I know I would've at least had fruit by now, but hey, I'll take what I can get!
Congrats to everyone on thier success and thanks so much to you all for the phenomenal support you give me.
Monday
That would help a GREAT DEAL! I think I may try my ab work out tape. That will be for next week. Gotta get used to just crunches.
Everyone's cookin'! I'm going for 2 in a row!
I certainly am I know. I'm trying to get my three days of not eating after 6 out of the way 1,2,3, quick like last week. So, I'm on my second night here again. It's Tuesday night here and I have a few more hours to go 'fore I turn in. I think I can do it. I'm not so afraid of being hungry as I used to be and I'm always able to ask myself if eating is going to help me feel less lonely/anxious/angry etc. etc. 
I'm impressed! And saving your coke for the weekend. It's actually kind of fun to look forward to it, isn't it? Knowing you CAN have it but later makes it doable, doesn't it? Good luck on continuing in the same way you did today. It's awesome!! 
Oh, and that's so cool with the red balloon outside your place. Spotlighted! And you thought of me! Thanks, you're a sweetie! 
for your crunches. Beautiful!! ONLY 4 sets of 10?!?!? That's not any "only," that's "I did 4 sets of 10. Hurrah!!!" I did crunches for a 21-day challenge and they were so hard in the beginning. Now I still do them every time I go to the gym and that's often these days and they're sooo easy. I mean, they take some doing but they aren't agonizing like before and also I think the mental barrier is gone that was there before. I think you'll find that too as you continue. 
Maybe I should shut up. But, really, sometimes it's these kind of vain things that are more of an impetus to stop than the sensible it's-bad-for-you things. I can recommend an excellent book to stop smoking if you like.
WAY TO GO EYDIE!!!
Welcome!
Heh, what's the visual goal you mentioned, Lisa!? I think I missed something here. Maybe I have to turn the signatures back on.
Love that name and what is that cute little canine in your pic?! New York, N.Y., I'm a headin' there next month. OK, designated points only for happy! Good luck to you.
No candy at work, workouts 3x/week and no messes are gonna stress you! No way! 
So, I've done 2 days!
