Originally Posted By smedley Welcome back on the wagon honey You need me to slap you upside the head? ;P You can do it, we all can, and I am looking out for the healthy recipes too!!
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt I am unhealthy, I ate a piece of pie for semi-lunch & took a chocolate diet chew..but, tonight DD9 has soccer practice so I can get in an hours walk! I need help!
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD Well, I have gotten re-motivated. I went shopping for Halloween costumes last weekend and it was quite depressing. I think the Halloween store thinks everyone dressing up are sticks. I ended up finding one I liked at Target, but it would really look better with a couple pounds gone. The Halloween party is this weekend so I wasn't even tempted too much when my co-worker brought home made chocolate cake this week. Now if I can just keep making these good choices even after the party and don't slip into my old bad habits, I will be happy. mele - It sounds like overall you didn't do too bad with your trip. Pixie Glitter - Way to get back on the wagon. AHH - Smed would be glad to smack you upside the head whenever you need it.
Originally Posted By KittyPrincess1206 So, I just tried on the dress. I fits, but it could fit a little better. Fruits, veggies, lowfat cottage cheese, and water for the next 3 weeks. Fun.
Originally Posted By officerminnie I was doing soooo well, then this past weekend I had dinner out 2 nights in a row with friends. That was not wise. Even though I am walking 4 miles, 6 days a week, I have gained 2 pounds in just a few days. AND I leave for my cruise Saturday morning. I was hoping to be down a few more pounds by then, not UP! Difficult with Halloween candy at work and coworker's birthday cakes every time I turn around! I am not going to go crazy with food on the cruise but hopefully I will be somewhat sensible. Then when I return I really need to get back on the wagon!!! So many are doing so well...keep it up! And mele, you are an inspiration.
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ pixie - I am in the same boat as you, except, I wasn't sick, but I have been a total hog. I started back at Boot Camp last week, and did a cleanse. In the first week I lost 8 pounds, and that should have motivated me, right? No......now I'm mad because we get measured at Boot Camp NEXT Monday, after I've already lost a big chunk of flab... but I'm back baby - at least until the Christmas stuff starts coming out. Sometimes there is an advantage to being Canadian. We've already had our Thanksgiving. Keep it up all!
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter "Pixie Decides to Get Fit: A Cautionary Tale" So as I whined about earlier in the week here, I was almost completely sedentary for several months. Granted, during most of that time, I was experiencing one of a string of injuries/ailments that kept me from exercising. But in all honesty, there were a good many days in there when I could have exercised with little difficulty. Fast forward to the past week and a half or so. I decided to begin getting back in shape with walking. I've walked anywhere from 30 - 45 minutes at a time on several days, never two days in a row. And those 30 to 45 minute walks--not runs, not jogs, but WALKS--are leaving me tired and with very sore leg muscles. No injuries or anything remotely like that, just plain old fatigue and soreness from exercising. From going for a few freakin' walks!!!! Augh! I have never been this out of shape in my entire life. I've never been more than a tiny bit tired or sore after walking. Ever. It's shocking how far my fitness level has plummeted in a few short months. Evidently you don't snap back as quickly after a certain age. So I'm glad I'm back on track, but horrified at how much ground I've lost. So here's the cautionary tale part. . . do not under any circumstances (short of being in a coma or traction) let you stop exercising for that long. Especially if you're (deep breaths, I can say it, I can, I can). . . middle aged. This is the point where ordinarily I would climb back down off my soap box, but my thighs hurt too much to do that, so just picture me doing so, okay?
Originally Posted By smedley Ummm so what you're saying is that say sitting around and not walking at all unless necessary for say 9 months is a bad plan?? Oh yeah getting fit again is going to be a joy... lol
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter We can grumble and whine together while we shake our canes at all those whippersnappers who jog past us.
Originally Posted By iamsally >>> Evidently you don't snap back as quickly after a certain age.<<< I am 56, so unless I live to 112; I am past *middle* age. And yes, it gets harder and harder to get it back after a *rest*. I am visiting my daughter in Seattle now and it has rained a LOT and I do not have my doggie with me so........I have not gotten out to walk like I usually do. I am determined to get out today. And they have a Wii with all the exercise stuff so I really have no excuse. The upside is; my food intake has been awesome. Lots of fruits and veggies. (Thank goodness my daughter eats healthy.)
Originally Posted By smedley Pixie it's a deal, although the plan is generally to get rid of my stick LOL!
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter I am a happy girl. Went for a 40 minute walk tonight, and I am not nearly as sore or tired as I have been. Whew!
Originally Posted By KittyPrincess1206 Well, I took the first step yesterday. I had 19 piercings removed from my lower back, which has made it nearly impossible for me to do any abdominal excersises. That, and my husband hated them. So, hopefully this is the beginning of a good thing.
Originally Posted By iamsally Well, I did it. The sun came out today and when my grandson asked if we were going to do something fun; I said, "Yes, we are going to go outside!" We walked to the park and DD and I walked around it while the kids played. Then we ran and skipped and jumped around it with the kids. Then, when they started home I went on around the neighborhood, which is very hilly. Then, when I go back, I did yoga and stretches. I feel so much better. Now, to stay off my lazy butt and exercise again tomorrow.
Originally Posted By smedley Kitty sounds like you're serious about this having your piercings removed so you can exercise I am sure you will do great. Pixie good news on the walking. Way to go on getting out there iamsally I have decided I am going back to the weight loss part of my diet. I should wait another week and a half, but in all honesty apart from the knee needing rehabing still, I am feeling fine. So I decided I need to get on with the final push. Hopped on the scales this morning and I am still the same as pre-surgery, so I have 28lb left to lose.. Hopefully it won't take too long Roll on normal on my Wii Fit!
Originally Posted By smedley Where'd everybody go???!!! Going good here, since announcing that I was going back to weight loss I've been 100%, Wii Fit didn't report a loss today, but I expect it to next week hopefully Fingers crossed things are going well with everybody else!
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD Glad it is going good Smed and I am sure it will show you a loss next week. I have been doing good since I got back on the wagon. I have lost 5 lbs in the last two weeks. Now if I can just stay on that stupid wagon and not fall off.
Originally Posted By smedley Way to go TX I went shopping today and ended up buying a shirt in the next size down too! UK size 14, very happy indeed lol!
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter I'm still walking, and it's getting easier every time. Progress! Now if one of you would just fly here and wire my jaws shut, I'd be all set.
