Dena did it!
 

I've completed day 10, round 2. I'm so haaaapppy!!! Now on to round 3. Congratulations, everyone, for sticking with it. It hasn't always been easy, but we're accomplishing something great. Hoo Ray for all of us.
Hugs, Dena :cool:

Sharon, I hope you make those goals, quite definative! Good luck!
Linda

Day1
 

Linda,
One thing I have learned over the last 4 months is that a person has to set goals to accomplish any given task. The key (I believe) is to set your goals into manageable tasks. Instead of me saying I want to lose 65 lbs. by my next anniversary, I say... I want to lose 2 pounds in 10 days. Losing 2 pounds puts me on the right track to get to my -65 goal. 10 days is a lot more definitive time frame than "my next anniversary". I may end up having to revise my goals to "10 Days At A Time". :)

The lightbulb :idea: My cousin lost both of her legs below the knees in May. Her ultimate goal is to walk without assistance from canes, crutches & others by Thanksgiving. Right now, she has one prosthetic and is learning to walk with it and the aid of crutches. Next week she gets fitted for her left leg. I fully believe and so does she that she will be walking unassisted by Thanksgiving. She was very athletic prior to her accident and has worked very hard to get to where she is today. She sets a goal and sticks to it. If she fails, she picks herself up and tries again. That's all I have to do. Set a goal, stick to it and pick myself up when I fall down.

Day 1 is a success. I did my 15 minutes. :)

Here we go
 

Well, after feeling the excitement from all of you about this 10-day challenge, I think it's time I take the bull by the horns! I've been heavy all my life and have been in and out of diets for as long as I can remember. The problem is that one never sticks. I love food, sweets, pizza, potatoes and all the stuff that brings on the weight.

Just joined Curves this summer and my goal for the next 10 days is to exercise 4x/week there and stay consistent with my water.

Looking forward to sharing and caring...

SW 292, CW 292, GW 200 (for now, but 30 pounds by Christmas)

stage too
 

For my next 10 days, I am still going to give up fast food and not snack all day from my last 10 days, but I am also going to stick to drinking a gallon of water a day and cutting back my salt and sugar intake.
Today is day three i started this one about the same time that i was wrapping up the last one.
Good luck everyon and I am proud of everyone for doing so well.

tye

Sharon, sounds like a plan, at least!
Your cousin is brave and will accomplish her goals, if not by Thanksgiving, very soon afterwards! I'll keep her in my prayers if you tell me her first name!
I know a guy who lost his legs from the knees down in a motorcycle accident. He is doing great, fitted with mechanical prosthesis. When he is wearing long pants, you can hear a slight "creak" or sound when he walks and he has a different "gait" than others, but otherwise he gets around just fine! He is an auto mechanic and climbs all over cars and walks around the shop. He is amazing!
I have almost completed my day 1 (second time around, yesterday was day 10) and just did some digging in the garden as well as a regular work out and treadmill time today. I've journalled and my food intake, so far, is right where I need it to be!
I love this web site as I think it's truly helping me.
I do attend Weight Watchers, but find that in between meetings I get my motivation here..... so much in common with people!
Linda

PS: Forgive me for continuing to change my avitar.... I'm on a few different threads and trying to have one that identifies me to others and not the same one as others.
I'm trying again!
Linda

well today is day 3 round 2
didn't do as much as I had hoped but I did get something in. I did about 40 minutes of circuit training. I will try to get in 2-3 miles of walking. Doing okay on water today but still have some to go. I will let ya'll know if I did my walking or if I just decided to rest.

Red- today was day3 Didn't do as planned but needed a rest so took it like my body asked for. Tomorrow I am hoping to be energized again and ready to go.

Platypus- good job on working out.

Sharon- That is a good way to keep up with the challenge. I write it all down in a folder but will try to have a poster or something with it to keep it in the closet when I dress in the morning to make sure that I do what needs to be done.

Dena- Congrats on round 2 You are doing a great job with it!

Day Three... in the bag! :D I got home this afternoon and did 30 minutes on the treadmill, then after I got the girls to bed, I did 30 minutes on the elliptical machine. So my goal of doing daily exercise is still on track! :) I also figured out that I am adding extra exercise... I have a staircase that goes from our first floor to our second floor at work, and I use the upstairs break room and bathrooms... with the water I've been drinking, I've been averaging about 10 trips a day. 25 steps up, 25 steps down... 10 times plus a day... :D I call it BONUS TIME!

Cherie

Day 8 finished!!

Sorry I'm not posting as often as I would like....since I'm in the training mode at work...they have me at all hours! Something I need to get used to.

Anyway...I'm almost to 10!

Keep up the great work everybody!!

Dean, taking that day off was probably a very good choice. As a veteran of ww, I can say that it's best to take at least 2 days off per week from an exercise program, so I've been told at least. I'm always "active" on those other days but don't do my usual routine.
Tye, what is the Halloween Challenge?
Cherie, your bonus time sounds great! I know what you mean about all the water and the extra "trips".
Marti, keep up the good work!
Red, how are things going for you?
Linda

in between challenges . . starting back up tomorrow!! Round 3
 

Round 2, Day 2
 

Well, so far so good!
Red, Curves is a trendy McDonalds type place (IMHO) of exercise. I think their focus is on body shaping. Some people do well with it, I guess, I think some people that I know are considering it a social club. They go there every day for something like 30 minutes??? Correct me if I am wrong, people.
I just finished a 30 minute body sculpting tape with particular concentrations on outer thighs and abdominals, also did about 5 minutes of modified push ups (on my knees vs. toes) and about 7 or 8 minutes of bi-ceps work with 3.5 pound weights. :faint: Then, I spent 20 minutes on my treadmill, got the incline up to a 7 and really felt strong! I'm ready to face my day now!
If I went to a place like Curves, I'd be paying them money and spending time commuting back and fourth. I enjoy my workouts, they make me feel powerful!
Like I stated for my round 2 challenge, though, I am trying to step up my activity level and ADD to this usual workout routine. So, later today, I hope to get out and do some raking, wash my kitchen floor and vacume/dust. I hate housework and avoid it, but trying to increase activity level makes me more motivated.
May even spend time painting, we have a big project to paint a screen porth before winter sets in.
Best of luck with all your 10 day challenges.
Red, I like the set up you have created by having to go back to day 1 if you fail..... keeps me thinking a bit! Also, guys, remember the game Sorry, it's like that I think!
Take care!
Linda :goodvibes

Working on it - Day 2!
 

Red - Thanks for the info on the challenge. I guess I was just throwing in that 4x/week exercise just for me (accountability, you know)! Daily might be a bit much for this out-of-shape bod. Water will be my focus for this 1st challenge. I've also been reducing carbs, but I am totally NOT into the whole carb craze! :hun: But I do understand the importance of keeping them to a minimum.

About Curves, it's a workout place just for ladies. If you like a structured workout, it's just the thing. They have machines and walking platforms placed in a circle (usually about 20-25 stations total). To the beat of the music, you work out on a machine for 30 seconds, then walk for 30 seconds, next machine 30 seconds, walk for 30 seconds and so on. There's a recording that keeps you on track and tells you when to switch. The machines literally work EVERY part of your body, and some can be modified as needed. I really love it. It's a great workout - one you don't have to put much thought into! As someone said, you can socialize and share successes in a very comfortable environment. They have them all over the country!

Well, I'm nearing the end of Day 2 and still need to get in some H2O! Better drink up, I guess. Love this forum and looking forward to your good reports. Remember, nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

:goodluck: