Originally Posted By smedley I tend not to do classes, because my work schedule doesn't allow me to attend something that happens at a regular time, all the time (it makes sense in my head lol!) So it's running and the gym for me, you know when my stupid knee allows it
Originally Posted By iamsally I would LOVE jazzercise. But our gym hasn't offered it in years. In fact, they do not even have the fun aerobics classes I used to like. Now it is all step and spinning and boot camp type training. I have not been to a class in ages. I enjoy step well enough but am getting older and more afraid of tripping. The food thing remains a struggle but I will not give in to the beast. I will NOT. Did not buy even one snack at the fair yesterday. Took nuts and cereal bars and such. Even packed in a salad. But we were so hungry after that we pigged out at Taco Bell.
Originally Posted By Labuda sally - have you looked around (or on jazzercise.com) to see if there are classes local to you? There are TONS of classes all around here, and hopefully the same where you live!
Originally Posted By smedley iamsally, stay with the fight, you're doing great, and resisting the snacks at the fair I am sure more than paid for the taco bell!! I am 3 days fully on plan, and Oooooh what a surprise I am feeling great, have more energy and am losing weight, *sigh* I really think I need psychological help sometimes, why the heck do I wander off track when I know I feel so much better this way?? Helps most that the water consumption is back where it should be too, 3 litres yesterday, (looks at amazed) how is everyone else doing??
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 <<<puts laptop down for a moment to get up and get my water bottle. Ok, ready now I can't/won't do classes or the gym. I am so self conscious and I know myself well enough that I'd go once and never go back. Same with weight watcher type meetings. My sisters enjoy classes so I guess that gene just passed me by I love my wii fit though and the dog makes me walk everyday. I go to the MD tomorrow for an EKG so that means I get weighed Silly that the thought of the EKG doesn't worry me a bit (brother and now mother have issues with their hearts) but that scale freaks me out. Congratulations to those of you who are hanging in here and doing well
Originally Posted By smedley <the dog makes me walk everyday> I now have visions of the dog taking you by the hand and walking you around the park lol!
Originally Posted By Labuda amazed - wow, and bummer that you aren't comfortable going to classes! BUT, kudos on the wii fit and walking your doggie!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Yes, our dog loves walking us around the neighborhood and forcing us to walk the hills Funny thing is that I carry a water bottle for her but not for me.
Originally Posted By smedley amazed!!!!! Go out and buy a karibener for your water bottle tomorrow, and make sure it clips to whatever bag you're carrying, it's all about being prepared!
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Originally Posted By amazedncal2 maybe I should clip it to the dog No seriously we live in a very moderate climate and fast walk 1/2 hour in the morning. It's probably around 60 when we walk. I drink water before I leave and when I get back. The dog forgets to drink before she goes If we walk longer or later in the day I bring my water, I promise I did pretty good yesterday. I don't know if I mentioned that I tweaked my back getting dressed on Saturday. Yep, reached down and WHAM I was down. I knew to stretch it out and have been for chiro treatments twice this week. It's cut down on my Wii movements for sure. Stupid back! Today I have my MD appointment and then I'm going to run a few errands including hitting up the farm stand I'll take my lunch with me and 2 water bottles Have a GREAT day everyone! OH smedley! I've been using my mango slicer that you recommended last year. 2 of my "kids" were here yesterday morning while I was using it and they were so excited to see it and are going to buy one for themselves. You should be a spokesmodel for them
Originally Posted By smedley Cool! I am happy to be able to share the mango slicing love Another great day here, feeling fine and on track, saw someone I haven't seen properly for a while this morning and she almost fell over lol! Told me how fabulous I look, always nice
Originally Posted By iamsally Well, again, the bad eating has paid dividends. I was back down to 135.4 this morning. So far today I have not wanted to sneak chocolate. It would be great if I can just stay on track. Often when I lose a bit I use it as an excuse to eat more. (Gee, where have I heard THAT before!!??!!) Thank you Smeds and amazed. You reminded me I have a mango in the fridge that is about to go bad. I will have it for my late lunch snack.
Originally Posted By mickeymeg I have stayed mostly the same the last few weeks. Kind of frustrating really. We are going camping this weekend which while super fun I know will bring some drinks and treats that certainly do not fall within points boundaries. That said I am going to try not to worry about it too much and go on a couple long hikes to even things out. I will worry about the frustrating task of knocking off the last few pounds to reach goal next week.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 mickeymeg, it sounds like you have a great plan and we know you can do it! Way to go iamsally and smeds! I did a bunch of power walking around Target and Costco today I bought some protein bars which I was hoping would be yummy but they were just OK. They all seem to leave a "film" in my mouth
Originally Posted By smedley Eew film in your mouth sounds nasty!! I am tired tonight, stupid nightshifts, which makes me even prouder to say that I totally refused the pizza I was offered 3 times earlier My tuna salad was perfectly yummy thanks I do so love mango, even more so when it's in season and a bit cheaper! I have already hit my water target for the day with 8 more hours of awake time, and 6 and a half hours of work time left, so it's all looking good. Gym night tonight too, I am going to go regardless of the tiredness, because even if I only do a little it's better than sitting here on my butt for 12 hours straight Of course the benefit of an office gym on nights is that I am definitely going to be the only person there
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Way to go all! I'm on top of the world today, I tried on my favourite dress from Bloomingdale's (which has hung in my cupboard not able to zip up since September 2006) and it fits me again! Not only that but it actually looks good! I'm guessing I'm actually a bit lighter than I was the last time I wore it 4 years ago (although heavier than I was when I bought it in November '05). I'm so excited! I'm going to wear it to my friend's bridal shower next month (And, since our new Prime Minister has just called an election for that day, I'll also be wearing it to the polls!)
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Thank you, I was SO excited! It's such a small achievement to most people but I knew you guys would understand
