[Vaughnde]

I did go walking. Its cloudy and cold outside this morning so wore a long sleeved shirt as well as sweatpants and a flannel shirt and crochetted hat Layna made 3 years ago. Hat and shirt came off after first 3/4 walk around the mall then walked one more total lap around then tried a 2nd total lap around and couldn't do it cuz my ankles were killing me so actually walked 2 and half laps around the mall total not counting a wee bit walking inside walmart. Methinks I will have to pull out my ankle supports for tomorrow's walk.

[StephRN]

Christy, 9 weeks is awesome. You are such a good motivator for me. I'm just getting to 5 weeks and I'm so looking forward to the 3 month mark.

Jan, 4 miles is great. It seems odd that your HR monitor would react to sweat. Isn't that kind of the idea behind having one? Can you exchange it?

Silly, awesome job on the skinny jeans. I'm a little green with envy. I grew up near Cocoa Beach and I remember how tough the humidity is. I don't know if I could adapt to it again. The upside was that I didn't need moisurizer like I do in the low humidity climates.

Joann WTG. I'm so proud of you for getting back in the saddle.

V, I hope your ankles feel better. Great job on staying on track.

I did the Burn Intervals and AB Burner today. Those just wipe me out. I'm beginning to feel the effects of the hormones. I'm getting lethargic, irritable and I've already cried once today. It's my dog's 11th birthday today. I was giving him some extra play time and I broke into tears. The worst part is that I know how bad it can get and the dread just makes it worse. I have to keep my mind focused on the goal. But, I still struggle with it.

Thanks for listening.

[PBarnes]

Way to go everybody. You are all motivating to me.

I've been keeping up the walking. Did two miles in 45 minutes today. That's about the fastest I've done so far. My eating has been good. My weight seems to be stuck for now. I know if I keep at it, that will change. The important thing is that my blood sugars are doing really well.

We're out of town this weekend so that always makes things more challenging. I'll try to be good though. Don't want to lose ground. The motel has a pool so I can get some exercise there.

[Laurie in PA]

I didn't get my workout in yesterday, but I moved to a different area at work so I toted a lot of boxes and stuff
from cubicle to office (I have an office!! - no raise involved, they needed my cube for equipment) so I got a lot
of walking and lifting in.

I did my Kathy Smith foundation today - I'm getting excited about moving up to the next level!

[Shari PV Mom]

Well ladies ... I'm afraid I've been forced off the wagon (sort of) for a short spell. We were in Disneyland for 4 days last week and then I had minor outpatient surgery yesterday and am not allowed any strenuous activity for a full week. By the time I'm done with that it will be time to start packing for convention. Ugh! I am trying to keep my calories down still though. And I plan on getting back to walking early next week when I'm feeling better. I'm really glad to see that y'all are still doing so well! Keep up the good work!

[Vaughnde]

No Worries Shari...just let your body have a chance to heal. You'll get lots of walking at the convention if I remember right

[dawnsmemories]

We just finished up week 4 of ChaLEAN Extreme! Woohoo!!! We are ready to move on. Monday will start the next phase. We are both ready. I will take measurements and such over the weekend sometime.

You all are doing incredibly well! Jan, I can't wait to hear how well you do in this marathon, your training is incredible! Shari - healing is most important right now, I know you will get back up and be working out before no time, you just need to make sure it is safe for you to first. Laurie - congrats on moving up a level, that is AWESOME! Pat - keep up that walking, you are doing great!!! You are helping your body every time you push yourself to do it! Stephanie! Hormones are not fun, I am so sorry! I had to start taking a balancing cream because it was getting so crazy. The workouts will help with that too, so keep it up, you are doing GREAT! I am jealous you are in the push phase, I wish I had not taken my break and had to start over but... there is a reason for everything and we just have to suck it up and move on! V- you have so much going on, great job with pushing yourself to get that walking time it! Silly - AWESOME!!!! I am so excited for you, skinny jeans, I want those!!! Joann - woohoo, you are not giving up, I knew you wouldn't getting started again is hard but worth it, I know, my restart was just 4 weeks ago! T - I hope you are feeling better, I know you are still pushing hard but make sure you give your body to heal! Christy! Woohoo 9 weeks! i can't wait to say that! Congrats to you!

I hope I did not miss anyone, I am keeping up with you all through email notifications and you all are definitely an inspiration! Thank you so much for updating this forum, it does help on those days that you do not want to follow through and work out!

Hugs, Love and Blessings to you all!
Dawn

[jeschaff]

Oh, excuse me, just doing a little dance here! Sunday I mapped out a Clean Eating plan and committed to sticking to it. Today is my weigh and measure day. I am down 2 pounds and, best of all, my waist is down to 36", which really makes me happy! Woo Hoo!!! I've got a new exercise program coming, so I expect the Big Brown Truck stops at my door on Monday. It's still too hot to do my usual walking. Can't wait to see my results when I add movement back into the mix.

Congratulations to all of you for sticking to it. For those of you in a slump, it will come back. If I can do it, anyone can! Think I need to dance a little more

[Vaughnde]

WTG Dawn and JoEllen!
Did my 3 laps around the outside of the mall this morning wearing both ankle braces and it was much better. Dad agreed that its probably 1.5 miles each day when I walk around the mall 3x for laps. I got Saturday and Sunday off...but knowing me, I'll be doing some walking tomorrow at the wedding. Saul and Megan my 2 deaf friends finally are getting married tomorrow; a year LATE! LOL. It'll be at River Forks Park where I've never been so I expect to be snapping away pretty good. Layna, Mike and Jamie are not gonna go so its just me this time. I've noticed since this move I'm more active which is good in one way, not so good in the scrapping dept though! LOL. Hopefully I can do some scrapping today!

[SodScrap]

I haven't taken the time to read all the posts since my last post, but I will later!

Tuesday I walked around the soccer/football fields while DD was at practice. Approximately 4.5 miles.

Wednesday and Thursday I did Wii Active workouts 20-30 minutes. I'm worried I won't have time today. I'm at work, then home, then to football game. We'll see.

Thanks for all your help and motivation!

I have a few questions, but I'm gonna read the posts to be sure the answers aren't there. LOL

Keep up the work ladies, and thanks for the motivation!

[StephRN]

Pat, great job on the 2 miles in 45 mins. That's outstanding. You'll be hoofing right past me at convention. And I'll cheer you on LOUDLY.

Laurie, I would definitely count moving boxes as a workout. And...I would add extra calories to the burn if you were wearing pantyhouse or a skirt or any non-athletic shoes. LOL.

Shari, take the time to heal so you can come back strong & resilient.

Dawn, Yay. I'm 2 weeks behind you and I am so looking forward to the 90 day mark. I can't wait to hear how your measurements go and how you like the push phase. WTG.

JoEllen, 2 lbs and reduced inches----Wowee. I'm doing the happy dance with you..

V, you are really doing great. Your tenacity is wonderful.

Sodscrap, keep it up. I'm so glad you are here and checking in with us.


I did Burn Circuit 3 today and the bonus TJ Fat Blaster (which is my favorite TJ wo).
Last week, I hated this cicuit; dreaded doing it today. But, I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed it and even increased my weights on several of the exercises. I can't wait for the next phase. Rah, rah.

I work tomorrow. My goal is to do the TJ Fat Blaster wo afer work tomorrow.

[podiumchick]

I have not chosen to pick up the weights this week. There, I said it. I could have said I could not find time...but the time was there and I chose to do something else. BUT, I did get two workouts in at the Y while my kids were at swim practice. I reported Monday's already. Today I was alone and still went up and did 30 minutes on the elliptical. I'll feel the DOMS tomorrow and Sunday. Tomorrow all three kids run in a CC invitational so we'll get plenty of walking to watch their races. Then on to a band competition pulling equipment for the band.

I have not been out running for the parent/child CC race next month and was thinking of just not doing it, but my youngest asked me to be her partner. After doing the elliptical today for 30 minutes, which equated to 2 miles, I think I could do a flatland 1.8 miles, even slowly. I'll keep working on my stamina!

The eating right is pretty easy as long as I stay away from the cookies I bake for the band kids each week....

Cheers to everyone on their progress. You all sticking with it helps me stick with it too!

[ScrappingForever]

Got my 3 mile run in the afternoon instead of this morning when Mike came home from work. It was a beautiful afternoon for a run!

Way to go, everyone! I love reading about your milestones and ups and downs. That's what it's all about!

And guess what, I leave for the convention a week from tomorrow! WOW!!!!

[Laurie in PA]

Upper body & abs tonight. I was really worn out today so it was harder to get through it, but I did it!!

[ScrappingForever]

Great job, Laurie!

I got Push Circuit 3 done this morning! Got lots of running around to do today, so had to get it done.

Have a great day everyone!

[Julie - scrapaholic]

Haven't visited here for a while. Sorry. Great job everyone.

I finally got myself into a routine. Really don't have much time for the Gym as I want, but I have been doing Leslie Sansone's walking tapes 4 mornings a week. I do 3 miles. On Sunday is my day to head to the gym, where I do my walk/run on the treadmill, and my free weights. Not really how much exercise I want to do, but for now it's what I have time for.

[ChristyVW]

Julie, you are getting in what you can and making it a priority...so that is great! Every little bit counts!

Did a round of cardio stuff this morning at the gym - 10 minutes each of walk, run, stepper, elliptical, spin bike and walk again. The sweat was pouring out by the time I was done!! Made up a little bit for the 10!!! yes 10!!! cookies I ate last night! ack! I didn't even feel good after I ate them.

Happy healthy weekend to everyone!!

[Vaughnde]

No walks around the mall on the weekends so I need to find something for me to pop into the DVD player for Saturday and Sunday workouts. I will get plenty of exercise at River Forks Park today during the wedding with a LOT of walking around as well as snapping photos. I have a wee bit of money left from the move so if there are any recommendations, please get it to me now before the end of the month! LOL. I do have a very bad back and arthritic knees so push ups are NOT an option. I have been thinking of getting resistance bands but not sure where in this retirement town to purchase them. I do not have any weights at all so am also wondering where to get those as well.

[dawnsmemories]

Vaughnde, on 26 September 2009 - 10:49 AM, said:

No walks around the mall on the weekends so I need to find something for me to pop into the DVD player for Saturday and Sunday workouts. I will get plenty of exercise at River Forks Park today during the wedding with a LOT of walking around as well as snapping photos. I have a wee bit of money left from the move so if there are any recommendations, please get it to me now before the end of the month! LOL. I do have a very bad back and arthritic knees so push ups are NOT an option. I have been thinking of getting resistance bands but not sure where in this retirement town to purchase them. I do not have any weights at all so am also wondering where to get those as well.

Hey V - you can find resistance bands, etc in Target or Walmart... any place like that. I can't help much with recommendations on videos, I use ChaLEAN Extreme and we have Jillian Michaels (from The Biggest Loser) 30 Day Shred. I don't know if you are looking for something like that or not. DH likes 30 Day Shred because she is not 'nice' like Charlene Johnson. She kicks your butt.

Dawn

[StephRN]

Hi everyone,
Kim, I love your ownership of your decisions and the fact that you DID exercise. Good job with the cookie temptation too.

Jan, Laurie, Julie & Christy way to keep going.

I got home from work and decided to do the Burn it off & recharge workouts so I could do the Burn Curcuit 1 tomorrow.

See you back here tomorrow after I push play again.

[ScrappingForever]

Heading out for a 6 mile run today! Wish us luck!

[Julie - scrapaholic]

Go Go Jan, run girl run.

Just got back from the Gym. Did an hour of walk/run on the treadmill, and also did my free weights and resistance band work. Always feel good after working out. Now to make a nice healthy breakfast.

[dawnsmemories]

Ok - I did my measurements today... I did better in some areas than my first 30days back in May and worse in some. This time around, I was not as religious with the workouts or food but when I worked out, I think I worked out harder. I am pushing through the next phase more faithfully. I want to see bigger results and I know I am the only one that can make it happen.

I didn't take measurements before starting this time around but I wish I had... I can see from the measurements, I definitely didn't keep my June measurements (how could I, I worked out very minimally and didn't pay attention to food either!) Oh well, live and learn.

Ok - I am listing all 3 #'s and dates:

where 9/27 6/7 5/3
chest 32 32.5 33.5
arm (left) 10.25 10 11 Now I have definition!!!
arm (right) 10.33 10 11
waist 31.25 30.5 34
hips 41.75 40.5 42.5
abductors 39.5 39 39.5 (Can we say problem spot???)
thigh (left) 20 20 20.5
thigh (right) 19.5 20 20.5

I can't wait to update you the end of October! I predict much bigger changes!
Dawn

[ScrappingForever]

Woo-hooo, go Dawn! You have a wonderful attitude and you know exactly what you have to do! I predict big changes for you come the end of October!

Great going, Julie! There's nothing like the high that exercise brings, is there!

And I'm on it, although ready to EAT, too! Mike and I ran 6.5 miles this morning! Woo-hooo! I felt pretty good most of the way. My legs were getting sore by the end, but I could have kept going. So yaay! We did it! We did it!

Have a great day, everyone!

[podiumchick]

I had such a day of walking/running to keep up with my THREE kids at their CC meet yesterday (plus I had to watch the other three HS races since I know all those kids so well.) We then went to the band competition where I pull the podium the drum majors use (hence...podiumchick! haha). That works the arms and legs. My feet felt like stumps by the time we crawled into the car to come home. I'm ready to rest today, then resume working out this week. Elliptical on Mon/Fri and the CE on the other days.

Have a good week, all!

[StephRN]

Yay, Jan you made it and even further than you set out to do.

Julie, awesome job.

Dawn, thank-you for sharing your measurements. They look great. Those lost inches must be so gratifying.

Kim, I got the biggest grin thinking of you pulling the podium. What a great mom and band mate you are. I bet your legs are getting some great muscles.

I did Burn Ciruit 1 and Fat Blaster today. Tonight is my last set of hormones and then it will be 5 days before I have enough out of my body to feel well again. I'm so tired & irritable. It's no wonder I gained 60 pounds taking these for 3 years.

We had a potluck at work yesterday (again). I avoided all sweets but I did have some chicken enchiladas which were the non-fried, healthy version. The carbs in the tortillas threw the scale up a little today. Since it's water weight, it will come off tomorrow. I was very proud of myself given all the hormones and mood swings. It takes all my effort to stay mellow at work and stick to my healthy lifestyle. Can't wait for the next 7 days to pass.

My goal for tomorrow is to take a rest day. I know that sounds funny. I've been focused on making sure I press play on workdays. Just to prove to myself that I can do it.

See you back here tomorrow.

[Julie - scrapaholic]

WTG Jan. Are you training for a Marathon? or is this just part of your workouts?

We are going to be the healthiest Forum around.

[ScrappingForever]

We're training for a half marathon, the Rock and Roll Marathon November 15 in San Antonio.
We're only running a half marathon, tho. That will be enough.

[ChristyVW]

Way to go girls! Jan, that is awesome! 6.5 miles just seems unfathomable to me...maybe some day!

Way to go Dawn! Those measurements are a great motivator to keep going, aren't they??

Keep up the great work girls! I have to say when I am doing a workout at the gym, I think about you guys. It helps me to push harder when I think about someone else 'pushing play' too!

So, I have some before and afters to share:

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[ChristyVW]

LOL!!! This public service announcement was provided to you by my local Children's Museum!! Gotta love those 'fun' mirrors!

Just a fun little reminder to everyone to 'keep in in perspective' and to not beat ourselves up too much, but to keep on keeping on!!!