[giggsster]

Welcome new people! It's great to see new people and to catch up with everyone! It's been at least a week since I posted anything.

Yesterday was the first day this week that I worked out, well at least did a regular work out. But I did weight myself and I'd lost more weight. I am now down to 159! Four more pounds and I'll be at my ideal weight. And best of all, I'll fit into my favorite pair of jeans again!!!! I have refused to buy another pair of jeans so I can't wait to wear my jeans again. Luckily it's summer and hot so I haven't needed my jeans.

This weekend, dh and I made it home to Texas. Friday and Saturday we worked on cleaning out a spare bedroom and cleaning the garage. Saturday morning, we got our new fridge and it is so much bigger!!! I actually have room for food in the new fridge. The old fridge went into our newly cleaned garage. I'm going to love having two fridges. Also, on Saturday, we moved my sister into the newly cleaned out bedroom. Then Sunday, I headed over to my Mom and Dad's house. Dad had most of his stuff out of the house; I helped Mom sort through a few things and we moved more things over to her apartment. Though I am really glad that we did so much work around our house, it was hard emotionally because the motivator was my folks' divorce. Having my sis move in with us and then moving my Mom...it just makes it more real.

On an upbeat note, at least I got some great work outs in! It has been a long time since I worked that hard! Plus, I didn't eat that great and I had two beers over the weekend...I haven't done that in ages! However, my workouts have paid off. I had a little bit of muscle pain, but nothing bad. Nothing like the hike at the beginning of summer where I couldn't move for the next four days!

[Germon's Mom]

I had to take Wednesday and Thursday off since the only time that I can normally work out was taken up by DS's testing for a higher belt in Tae Kwan Do on Wednesday and then his awards ceremony on Thursday. However, yesterday, all of us (DH, DS, and I) went to the pool for a while. DH and I swam laps for an hour again, while DS played.

I always feel guilty while I'm swimming because it seems so effortless. Unlike when I'm doing workouts at home, I'm not turning fire-engine red and sweating buckets, but--when I haul my dripping wet carcass out of the pool . . . . Sometimes, it's a MAJOR effort to stand up, climb the bleachers and get dressed.

As best I can tell, I've lost a pound in two weeks. Since my goal is 15 by December, I'm really happy about this. The real test will be when students return full time in a month and my day becomes much more full.

[MovieStar]

I weighed today and I have lost 3 pounds! Wahoo!!!

[Wxchic]

MovieStar, on Jul 28 2007, 10:24 PM, said:

I weighed today and I have lost 3 pounds! Wahoo!!!

Elizabeth, that is GREAT!!! Keep it going!!

[trishy]

Yesterday I did some pilates and man my tummy is sore today! It is a good sore though, so yippy for that. Today we took the boys to a park for a treasure hunt and a pirate group concert, their songs are pretty funny. The kids had a blast and we got to hang out with our friends, so all in all it was a good day. My exercise for today was walking around the park.

Way to go Elizabeth!!!

[CRS]

Great job everyone! I'm taking the weekend off from exercise, except for mowing the lawn this afternoon. I worked out Monday through Friday this week, and I like having the weekends off.

I just wanted to remind everyone of the Health and Fitness Crop Monday night (tomorrow) at 9 pm est. I hope you all can make it!

[baybaymom20]

Well its the weekend so I have nothing good to report (I take the weekends as my "free days") but I may have taken advantage just a little too much. Friday I had 2 mountain helpings of mashed potatoes & gravy and last night I had McDonalds for dinner and it wasn't a salad! (gasp!!!) So even though its Sunday & I should be getting the day "off" and even though I weighed myself & didn't do any permanent damage with Friday & Saturday's free-for-all, I'm going to go work out. I'll feel just a little less guilty I think...
Talk to ya all tomorrow & WTG Elizabeth!! It took me about 2 weeks before I started seeing progress & now I'm seeing about 1-2 pounds a week (which from what I've read is the healthy amount to lose)

[Germon's Mom]

I finally got to weigh myself in a comparing apples to apples way: same time of day, same activity level.
And I'm happy to report that I really am down 1.5 pounds in two weeks!

Hubby and I did another hour of swimming laps this afternoon. I'm finding that although I love doing my TurboJam and dance/exercise videos, I HURT less the next day when I swim, even though I still feel muscle tired. I know I've worked out, yet I don't make those lovely old-lady groans as I try to get up after sitting still for a while. Maybe after I get my endurance back up with the swimming, I'll be able to work back into more exercise videos without feeling like I'm destroying my body as I'm trying to shape it up!

[Wxchic]

Hey Ladies! You continue to do so well! Way to go! Lets see those pounds melt off!!

It's Monday, eh? I had a good weekend. I didn't overeat or over induldge on alcholic beverages so I feel good! I weigh in after this workout. I'll get the true results then.

I'm really going to eat well the next few weeks as we are planning another trip. This one is out west to visit my MIL. She is homebound in a 24hr care center. She doesn't really remember us everytime, but we make the trip to CO every year to see her. God love her. She had a stroke almost 4 years ago! I can't believe it has been that long. Anyway, we take our time driving out there and then stop in KS on the way back to see my BIL and wife. I'll be gone again about 2 weeks and exercise will be tough to come by. UGH. I hate that! So, I'll be as good as possible before I go.

The girls wrap up their last two weeks of camp this summer. Cleaning ladies are coming today! YAY! I plan to do a super house cleaning the next couple of weeks as well. I really want to get rid of alot of junk...boxes of junk! That should help the workout!!

OK, I've rattled enough! Check in when you can!

[dawn51]

Got in a 30 min step routine before work this morning. I believe that doing it before I go to work does best for me. My birthday was yesterday. so I course I had to have cake (carrot my favorite) and a little ice cream and my meals weren't that great, but I am back on track today.

Hope to be a the chat tonite and hope everyone has a great day,
dawn

[trishy]

Hello ladies! I hope everyone had a good weekend. Yesterday I cleaned the house for an hour, then we walked to the library to get the boys some new books. Pretty good day AND I am down 3 pounds for the week!!! A lot of that is water, but I'll take it.

[MovieStar]

Had a great weekend. Did not really exercise, but I did vacuum the entire house and 2 couches. Pulled off all the cushions & pillows, cleaned out everything and sprayed everything with allergen reducing spray. Madison jumped and played on the cushions while I was trying to do all of this, so that made for some additional calories burned since I had to keep chasing her off.

We had a Target store open in town this weekend so we spent a lot of time walking around there. Up until now we have only had a REALLY bad K-Mart so this is super exciting! LOL

Have a great day everyone!

[CRS]

Congrats to everyone who's losing weight! I'm back on track with my eating, thanks to dh being back. I did a lo impact aerobics tape this morning, then ran a mile and walked another 20 minutes. I'm off to run errands this afternoon!

Hope to see you all at the crop tonight, 9 PM EST!

[Wxchic]

Good morning girls!

I read this last night in my Real Simple magazine. Very interesting. To maintain, you need to exercise 30 minutes a day for at least 4 days a week. To LOSE, you need to exercise for 60 minutes a day, at least 4 days a week! Who knew? Well, we do now! And since heart disease is the leading killer of women in the US, we are already doing our part in leading longer, healthier lives! Wahooo!!

OK, I'm walking, and talkin', and watchin TV. Gotta run!

[MovieStar]

I did a good work out last night and have been doing great with keeping track of what I am eating. Wahoo!! I am so bummed that I missed the chat last night. Madison Grace did not want to go to bed. She finally fell asleep at 9:45 and I was exausted!

[PBarnes]

I didn't get in any regular exercise over the weekend. Spent ALL day Sunday cleaning out my storage area. Only got half done but it must have been some good exercise because I was soaked in sweat when I was done. Monday it was back to the horse barn for my afternoon volunteer thing. I got a promotion! LOL I'm now trained as a "horse leader." I didn't think there was that much to know but there are some very definite things that the leader has to do to give the proper cues to the horse and maintain a safe session. I actually think doing the leader thing will be easier on me than being a sidewalker. Unfortunately, all the walking made my plantar fasciitis flare up. Bummer. Better see the podiatrist.

Weighed myself this morning. Up half a pound. Grrrr.

[CRS]

We missed you last night, Elizabeth. I think I'm going to have another chat next month. Some members were asking about it as the chat winded down last night.

Congrats on your promotion, Pat! I hope your P.F. behaves and doesn't cause you pain.

I'm eating well today, but probably not going to exercise. Dh is home today and we took the girls to the library to see a magic show. I've spent the rest of the day on the computer getting things done. I didn't sleep well last night, so I'll just workout on Saturday instead of today. Maybe I'll use the treadmill after dinner, but I'm not going to hold my breath, lol! Dh is running on it right now, so maybe I'll feel guilty not doing it.

[Becca]

I'm on hiatus from this thread till DH goes back to work, but I wanted to pop in, say hi, and give my conscience a kick in the butt.

[trishy]

Hi girls! I didn't do any exercise yesterday because I was working and my DS was home sick. Actually I did a lot of fetching for DS, so maybe that equaled some calorie burn.

Today, the boys and I went outside and weeded some more, I mowed the front yard and then we had a water fight. It has been a good day for moving and I have eaten well, so that makes me happy.

Very interesting info Theresa, exhausting to think about, but good to know. DH and I are looking at getting bikes, that will be a great addition to my workouts.

[Germon's Mom]

Unfortunately, I knew about the 30 minutes to maintain, 1 hour to lose before. But, I comfort myself with the thought that if I wasn't exercising at all until about 3 weeks ago, adding 30 minutes 4 times a week will help me to lose as long as I don't increase my calorie consumption. (That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!)

I wasn't planning on exercising today as DH and I were supposed to swim laps again yesterday and have today be an off day. However, we didn't swim yesterday because we were both still fatigued from our hour swim on Sunday. So, today while DH was taking DS to Tae Kwan Do, I did one of my longer Turbo Jam DVD's. I so wish that I could exercise and still look semi-presentable, like most of the back-up exercisers do on these programs. But no---I look like tomato-face lady with my hair matted to my face and neck. You can definitely tell I've been working out, though!

[Wxchic]

Good morning girls! I got on the scale yesterday and nothing...I'm disappointed but not discouraged. I will keep on plugging along here. I'm tired this morning as yet again, sleep did not come easy. I'm threatening to see a doctor. I'm afraid he will prescribe a sleeping pill that I may not want to start. Anyone take one?

OK, walking away...a little slower today. It is hard for me to keep up the pace.

[ScrappingForever]

Hmm...I think that information might be a little skewed, Theresa. That's too much of a blanket statement, IMO. So much of it has to do with what exercise you're doing, as well. Or maybe that's just my guilty conscience talking, because I just don't have time to dedicate an hour to exercise each day!

Having said that, tho, I wanted to check in again. I don't check in daily, but I am out there plugging away, keeping on with the running thing. We slacked off quite a bit the week before vacation and the week of vacation, but we got back on track. I'm now up to running 8 minutes at a time! Woo-hoo! With a 5 minute walking period in between. The next cycle, on Friday, is to try to run 20 minutes at a time. That seems a huge jump to me, from 8 minutes, especially since the last two minutes of the last 8 minute period I just ran was killing me! But I'll give it a whirl and see how I do. Maybe I'll surprise myself!

Happy to see everyone is sticking with it, regardless of what the stupid scales might say!

[MovieStar]

Theresa, I just use a Tylenol PM when I can't sleep. I feel a little groggy in the morning but it passes quickly. I feel better about doing that than taking a perscription pill and I don't need it all the time. Hope you get some good sleep soon! Not sleeping can really take its toll. I also read somewhere that not getting enough sleep can cause you to gain weight, so maybe that is the reasin you have not lost more? It can't help any that you are not sleeping.

[Germon's Mom]

Theresa, I go in phases in which I'm stressed about work and can't sleep. Usually it passes in a day or two, but if it doesn't, I take a Tylenol PM or a Benadryl--both of which make me sleepy--about an hour before bedtime. As MovieStar said, I'm a little groggy in the morning, but that passes quickly. AND, I'd rather be a little groggy to start than dragging all day.

I'm also finding that I need to give myself a longer down time before I go to bed--so no more grading or working on a layout until midnight if I expect to get right to sleep.

[CRS]

Jan, that does seem like a huge jump going from 8 to 20 minutes. That's more than doubling your run time. Wow!

Theresa, I have trouble sleeping, too. I use Tylenol PM on occasion, because I don't want to get a sleeping pill and with dh gone so much, I have to be able to hear the girls. Most of the time I don't even think to take it and just lay there (like last night).

I was back on the treadmill this morning. I ran 5K in just under 34 minutes, so I was excited! The scale is starting to move downward again, so that's an incentive, too. Dh leaves tomorrow night for the weekend again, so hopefully I can keep myself on track while he is gone this time!

[MovieStar]

I had another great day yesterday and did a good 1/2 hour workout in the evening.

Theresa- I send you an email link to an article I read on the saprkpeople site about sleep. HTH

Elizabeth

[Wxchic]

Thanks for the sleep advice, girls. I used to take Tylenol PM when I worked the morning shift at WBTV. That was 10+ years ago. I just wonder if it is any better than it was. I'll try it. I'm getting desperate.

This morning I feel OK, but I was up three times, shuffling my girls back to bed. DH has been allowing them to come in and sleep on the lounge chair in our room, but I don't like that. They should be sleeping in their own bed!! So I get up and escort them back. They don't like it, but darn it, I need sleep!! Last night I heated up a bed buddy and put it around my neck and it really relaxed me enough to knock me out. I'll keep using that and take the pill if I really need it.

In the meantime, I'm on the treadmill, really working it this morning. Sweating good, here. I like it! I ate ok yesterday until dinner, when we ordered pizza. I can't deny myself pepperoni and mushroom pizza from Dominos...I only had 2 1/2 pieces, but it felt like a whole pie. UGH! Gonna work it off today.

I'm taking the girls to camp today at 12:30pm. They will be there for two hours, so I'm thinking of a long walk around the park later today. We'll see...if it is too hot, I won't do it.

So, my little pretties, how are we all doing?

[CRS]

I have the same problem with my oldest dd, Theresa. I have to escort her back to bed several times a night. I get lucky once in awhile and she'll sleep through the night. My younger dd is a wonderful sleeper!

We were up kind of early for us, so I got my workout in earlier than usual. The girls are excited to go see the Wiggles this afternoon. After the show, we have to take dh to the airport again. He's only gone for the weekend this time. I did a step workout and tried to do a Denise Austin Pilates video, but the moves she was doing was really making my tailbone hurt, so I stopped. I definitely don't want to bruise that again! I weighed myself this morning, and I'm down another pound or two. I'll do an official weigh in on Monday and move my ticker then. Dh and I like to weigh in together.

I have a random question:

What is your favorite summer food? Right now I love watermelon. I'm going to make macaroni salad with wheat pasta and low fat mayo for dd's birthday later in the month. I wonder if anyone will notice the difference?

[trishy]

Good morning all! I have had a good week so far with my eating habits, as long as I keep writing stuff down I'll be fine. I haven't gotten to exercise as much this week, so I need to get on that. I am taking the boys out to my parent's property today, so I will go for a walk while they ride their bikes.

Theresa I hear you about the being woken up at night by the kids. Our youngest still wakes up and comes in to sleep with us, so I get up and march him back to bed once or twice a night. The lame thing is that if he wakes me up between 2-3, I can't go back to sleep for a good hour or more. Something about that time of night and waking up is a bad combo. We don't let him sleep in our bed, but there are nights that we don't wake up when he crawls in, so he ends up sleeping there. I want a King size bed!

[Wxchic]

CRS, on Aug 2 2007, 10:14 AM, said:

What is your favorite summer food? Right now I love watermelon. I'm going to make macaroni salad with wheat pasta and low fat mayo for dd's birthday later in the month. I wonder if anyone will notice the difference?

Tomato sandwiches...our tomatos are ripe for the pickin'. There is NOTHING like a tomato right off the vine. DH toasts whole wheat bread and slathers mayo on, fresh tomatos, and salt and pepper...generous amounts. The only one who doesn't care for them is Abbie, but the rest of us gobble them up!!