[sfcgijill]

Was going to do another 30 for ya Sat, but copped out and only did 18.5 miles - grin - 1.25 hours. I can't imagine going that far with a babyseat too - take it easy on yourself.

I have found that if you don't enjoy whatever it is you're doing to get fit, you'll soon quit. Enjoy yourself, spend time on the bike with your kids, and the rest will come naturally.

[Wxchic]

My husband convinced me that I need to take weekends off. That is a time to spend doing fun things with your family. I have to say he is right. We still ate well, but come this morning, I was ready to get back on the treadmill. In fact, I was ITCHING to get back on. Maybe he is on to something!

He OK'd the stairmaster, so I'm going to start looking...first for used ones. Maybe I'll get lucky and find one. I know his ex-wife is selling her home and is looking to unload her stuff, so maybe I can get her to sell me hers. I'll ask her myself, cause she likes me! LOL!

I feel like I'm over the hump now. I just have to keep being good. And I'll start adding some light free weights this week. Tuesday is date night and we are going to a new seafood restaurant so I'll eat extra light until then.

How is everyone else?

[faerywings]

Yesterday was a busy one and boy do I feel it today. Did the treadmill, 11 mins/.66 mi. But then I spent the entire day outside doing yard work. Not just light stuff but diggin up roots to pricker bushes, moving rocks- that whole deal. I was wiped this morning so I told myslef it is ok to not always push.
And I am taking the kids to the local beach so I'll end up swimming with them a bit.

I am having a scale crisis however.Life has once again turned itself all around on me and where two weeks ago I was feeling stable and happy- now, again, I have no clue of what is going to happen. This is where my obsession with scales and control over food kick in. I am not in a bad spot yet, and I hope to get throught this without to much of a regression. But I got on the scale this morning and was ***. I know I have been restriciting a bit, not totally but am conciously not eating all I should be and man, I was so mad that the scale isn't budging.

Thank you for listening, it is helpful for me to be able to get it out-- what I am feeling inside.

[Wxchic]

You need to get rid of your scale. I did. It is the best thing I ever did. I judge myself by how my clothes fit.

Still on the treadmill everyday, although I changed my goal from 50 minutes to 3 miles, which really just adds on a few minutes, but I upped my level from 4 to 5 so I really feel it. Yesterday I also cleaned a good chunk of the house so I got an extra work out.

Got my monthly bill today, but somehow, despite the cramps, I made it. Whew...I hope I can get on there tomorrow. This time of month can be a real menace for me.

How are the rest of you doing?? I might have a bite on that stair master. I'll keep you posted.

[momentousangel]

Last night I went for a two mile walk, it was so nice out, that I figured I better take advantage of it. Today it's a bit chilly so far but hopefully it will warm up a bit so I can try and sneak in another 2 miles, . Walking alone seems to be a challenge some days.

[faerywings]

wxchic, on Jul 27 2006, 11:59 AM, said:

You need to get rid of your scale. I did. It is the best thing I ever did. I judge myself by how my clothes fit.



How are the rest of you doing?? I might have a bite on that stair master. I'll keep you posted.

Don't I know it. But it is like that toxic friend you know is bad for you but you can't imagine living without....
But yay me- didn't go on today

Did my 11 mins/.62 mi
And I am house cleaning today, so that will defintiely get the muscles moving.

[CreativeSparkle]

Well, I'm still on vacation, but I finally got a chance to check my email and take a peek at the message board. We've been so busy with vacationing that I haven't done any official working out. However, we've done lots and lots of walking and swimming and playing at the beach walking in the waves and such. We took a really nice hike on Tuesday morning, and that was fun too.

I've run out of internet time, but I'll post more tomorrow or Sunday. ttfn

[CreativeSparkle]

Well I'm adjusting to being home from vacation. Monday was supposed to be our last softball game (which was a make-up because it was snowed out) but we got rained out so I didn't exercise yesterday. Tonight I'm going to workout with my trainer, although I feel I've had a huge emotional workout today. My middle daughter started kindergarten today.

I was excited for her as I know she's really ready. However the school called this morning and said she was missing some of her immunizations and couldn't start school until they were done. I have her well child appt scheduled for a week from Friday because she doesn't turn 5 until this Friday. So I was planning on having her final set of vaccinations done then, but this morning I had to finagle things to get it done before afternoon kindergarten started. That and I couldn't find her birth certificate and had to get a new copy this morning really stressed me out.

We got it all done, but my sweet little girl was none too happy about her shots. She had three Band-Aids on her two little arms and hasn't taken her rain coat off all day because she doesn't want anyone to see her owies. I thought she'd want to show off her hello Kitty Band-Aids, but not her. She told me this afternoon that after kindergarten is over she doesn't want to go to school anymore because she doesn't want any more shots. I guess she misunderstood me when I told her that she had to have shots this morning or they wouldn't let her go to school. I explained that she won't have to have any more shots for school until she's about 12 and that was comforting to her.

Anyway at least McDonalds helped cheer her up before school. Their new Asian salad is really good and not too bad on the calorie and fat gram front. It was the fries I snitched from the kids' meals that weren't so good for me. At least I didn't have a whole order to myself though.

FaeryWings, I know what you mean about the toxic friend thing. Hang in there, and avoid that scale! I hope everyone starts posting again. I'm starting to feel lonely in here.

[Wxchic]

Gosh I forgot to post here...I'm still at it...everyday. I'm up to 3 miles on the treadmill. We leave for CO on Thursday, but since we are taking the RV, I'll take my free weights and at least accomplish SOMETHING! Keep it up ladies! I wanna hear positive reports when I return!!

[dawnsmemories]

I have been doing this and really working on drinking my water (I am doing between 2-3 liters a day).

I am happy to say that I am finally starting to see results... I have lost since last summer (of course I have not been exercising and watching what I eat real well until 2 months ago) but 14 lbs!

Also, if you are looking for low fat great tasting foods, there is a cookbook called "So Fat, Low fat, No Fat" by Betty Rhodes. She has 4 different cookbooks out know and they are AWESOME! For example there is this moist lemon cake in it that is just 3 grams of fat for the entire cake, not per serving!

Anyway, just wanted to jump in and make myself more accountable so I do what I am supposed to do more often!
Dawn

[faerywings]

I have been bad, NJ's heat wave is too much for me. Actually, I haven't been on the treadmill, but I have been very active- lots of beach and pool time, lots of yard work too- I even have the poison ivy to prove it.
I have been eating a lot better too. No, I take that back. I have been screwing up on b-fasts (skipping again) but I have been eating lots of veggies and salads and fruit through the rest of the day, as well as some cheeses and breads. I looooove tomato salad- fresh tomatoes, mozzerella, lots of garlic and basil- over some toasted whole wheat italian bread. That is a meal for me and I really love it.

FPW- I have had that Asian salad too. Yum! I took my DD for a special treat last month and I *hate* McD's. When I ate that, and surpisingly loved it, she said, see, now we can go to McD's more often. *groan*
There grape and apple salad stuff is good too and I make it at homeon occasion.
And your poor DD! What a way to start school.

Theresa, have fun!!!
*waves to Dawn*

Another really good cookbook is Eating Well's Essential Guide to Good Eating or something similar to that. The recipes are great and you would never know that they are healthy and low fat. They have an Asian Turkey Burger that is to die for. Even my picky kids will eat that.

I am off to visit my college room mate and her kids for the next few days. Have a great rest of the week and stay cool.

[CreativeSparkle]

I meant to post yesterday, but I wasn't feeling well and kept hoping I could get feeling better so I would have some exercise to post about. I did workout Tuesday night with my trainer and it was a really good workout! I'm feeling a bit better today, but still feel kindof weak. I think it was some sort of short lived flu. I just hope my family doesn't get it as we've got plans for every day until Sunday.

wtg Theresa on the 3 miles. I remember that was a mile marker for me. I've not really gone past 4 miles now, but I'm working to improve my 5k speed. Keep on going!

Dawn that's awesome that you've lost 14 lbs. Keep on keepin' on and you'll get to your goal before you know it! That cake sounds lovely.

faerywings - That tomato salad sounds really yummy. I'll have to try it. It sounds like you're getting some good exercise with the things you're doing anyway. Hopefully the heat will tone down for you.

I don't know if I'll get official exercise today as I'm still feeling a bit weak, but I'm going to be running here there and everywhere getting things ready for my daughter's 5th birthday party tonight.

Oh btw if you'd like to read about our vacation you can check out my blog at http://www.xanga.com..._fairy_princess ttfn.

[CreativeSparkle]

Well, I've not been too good about updating my exercise here daily. This week I did work out quite a bit, but rather than trying to do a full recap I'll just say that my trainer kicked my butt Thursday and yesterday my family and I went to Cherry Hill (a water park). Between walking all over, swimming, carrying kids in and out of the water and everything else I got plenty of exercise.

We had a really fun time too, all except for a bit of sunburn. We put on SPF 40 before going swimming, but forgot to put on another coat at lunch time. I put more sunscreen on my son at lunch because he took his shirt off, but I spaced doing everyone else including me except for my face. I didn't redo my shoulders or back or anything so I'm a bit pink too.

Well, I've got to get going or we'll be late for church. ttfn

[CreativeSparkle]

I decided awhile ago that since I've been the only one posting here that I'll just share my accomplishments toward a healthier me in my blog at http://www.xanga.com..._fairy_princess. Most of my posts are protected though so I'll try to remember to post the exercise stuff as public.

I hope everyone is successful in their attempts to become more healthy and exercise on a regular basis.

ttfn

[Wxchic]

I've been good since I've been home...back on the treadmill...but I have to lose all the weight I gained on the trip! I will not get discouraged, rather I will keep fighting this battle. I plan to walk tomorrow too, even though it is Saturday...I won't make my goal, either, but if it is a couple weeks off, I won't complain.

Thanks for the support, girls! I couldn't do it without you!

[faerywings]

I haven't posted in a long time, because I have been a a bad bad faery. I am not exercising much, in a "normal" manner, but I am in my "whirlwind" mode.
I have hit a rough patch with the Ed. Restriciting a lot and my activity level goes super high. In order to block the crud in my life, I obsess about food, my weight and then I have to move and do. it is like if I stop I'll just sink.
I think I have mentioned here that hubby has been ill for a long time (2.5 yrs) and we think we have an answer-- it may be Lyme disease. So hopefully, we are at a point of a recovering period, rather than the winging about in circles we had been doing.

Keep posting here, please- this was a good way to help me keep myself accountable.

[CreativeSparkle]

I'll keep posting if it helps. I just thought nobody was interrested.

I'm sorry about your stress and such. What is the treatment for Lyme Disease? I hope he gets well soon!

What do you do to help with your E.D. when it begins to escalate? Are you doing any self care to help relieve your stress? I like to take walks and bubble baths, but it's been quite awhile since I've taken a bubble bath and I think I need to schedule that. I also like to tole paint, and of course play on my computer. For some reason computing isn't as good of self care for me unless I can be uninterrupted for quite awhile which doesn't happen often here.

I personally don't think extra exercise is bad as long as you eat enough calories to make up the difference, but I think with your E.D. that is the hard part. Exercise really helps me when I'm stressed, but I'm sure you know what is best for you. Let me know of any help I can give you and I'll do it! Hang in there! (((((hugs)))))

ttfn

[CreativeSparkle]

Well yesterday I got a good workout, but today I didn't really do any exercising. Yesterday I went to the gym and did 20 mins on the eliptical, then did some ab work and weight lifting then I walked 1.2 miles on the treadmill. I also walked my daughter to school and picked her up which was about a half mile total.

I'm hoping to go to the gym tomorrow late in the afternoon, but we'll see how that works out. I've got a busy day scheduled.

ttfn

[faerywings]

awesome! what kind of ab work do you do?
Even though I am "thin" I really could use some toning, especially in the belly.

[Wxchic]

I just started some ab work too...just your basic crunches. I do 10 up front, 10 to each side, and then repeat. So that is 60 crunches. I'll work my way up to 100.

We went out to dinner last night, but didn't eat much. I had two drinks and got sloshed and feel like crap today. Yuck! But I'm on the treadmill anyway, walking my 3 miles. I'm finally feeling better about myself and this workout. Although I feel sore all the time. I'm not sure if that is because I'm 40 now and just not young enough anymore to fully recover?!? Maybe I'm just still out of shape. Maybe I spend too much time at the computer....Hmmmm....

Faery, I agree with Wendee...Go ahead and do the workout if it helps with stress, just don't forget to eat. My dh is a stress enabler for me. Some days I want to beat him with a stick. He is 12 years my senior and I swear he can be like an old man...cynical and always picking on anyone with a physical disorder...it drives me crazy. I don't want to be around him in public, it gets that bad. But I always look for the good in him, and somehow it evens out. Hang in there. Let us know how it goes.

Wendee, glad you came back! We love the extra support.

Hi Dawn! How is it going for you??

It is Wednesday. One more week until the kids start school. Can't wait!

[faerywings]

I ate b-fast today and yesterday-- yay!
And today, I tookthe stairs instead of the elevator at a drs office- 3 flights, again, not a lot but just trying to keep on moving.
If my back doesn't hurt too much tonight, I am going to try some crunches. I'll let ya know how that goes.

[sfcgijill]

Yikes! Have I fallen off the bandwagon! I just realized I have been out of town for the better part of the last 5 weeks- only regained 2 lbs, but haven't been on the bike at all. AND I have a PT test (2 min of push ups, 2 min of situps, and 2 mile run) coming the first week of Nov- I better get offa my tail!

Back to Slimfast and Lean Cuisine for a couple weeks,,,

[faerywings]

Back to school started- and We will be walking as much as possible. The bust stop is .25 miles from my house. times that by 4 trips a day and I'll be getting in a mile a day.

[Wxchic]

Back to school sure does help. DH convinced me to get up earlier and do my work out so it doesn't interfere with my free time while they are in school. So he gets up at 5am and does his and I get up at 6AM and do mine. At least he takes the early shift. And now I feel like I HAVE to get up and do this.

How do I feel? Healthy, but still not thin. I broke down and bought a larger size of jeans at Kmart yesterday because it is getting cooler here and I don't want to wear skin tight clothes. I'm hoping this issue is just temporary and because I'm now 40, my size isn't changing for life...I suppose that could be possible. But I'd have to replace alot of clothing!

How are the rest of you doing? It has been pretty quiet here.

[momentousangel]

I'm now walking every other day instead of every day. Asthma has been acting crazy lately so doctor said to cut back. I think I'm making up for it though with trying to get lots of things done at once and running in what feels like a million directions at the same time. We have omitted the bathroom scale from within our home, seems a bit silly to me, but dd and dh teamed up on me and said I was spending more time on the scale crossing my fingers than I realized. When your dh says you spend to much time on the scale and your dd agrees then it must be true. Anyhow, I'm still here and haven't given up.

[CreativeSparkle]

I'm sorry I haven't posted in awhile. A few weeks ago I found out I was pregnant and it set my world spinning. We were excited but surprised. Then this last weekend I started spotting and went to the ER. Yesterday I found out I'm not just off on my dates; I'm miscarrying. Needless to say my life has been/is a bit topsy turvy.

On the exercise front today I did 20 mins on the eliptical and did 50 crunches and 5 side planks on each side. It sounds crazy to be exercising now, but since I know the baby didn't make it I'd rather have this miscarriage start on it's own. Otherwise I'll have to go in for a D&C which isn't really something I'd like to do unless it's absolutely necessary.

I'm cramping pretty good now, but we'll just see how it goes. Anyway that's why I've been away.

[nelly]

i'm so sorry to hear your news! my first pregnancy was a miscarry and i didn't find out till i had my 12 week scan. but i was the same and wanted the miscarry to happen naturally...it took almost a month to happen though and i was miserable. though i'm still glad that i didn't have a d&c.
i'll be thinking of/praying for you and your family.

[faerywings]

Fairy, I am so sorry for your loss. You have a very strong and positive attitude. I hope that your body does what is necessary to be best for you.


(((hugs)))

[Wxchic]

Oh, Wendee...I'm sorry. Prayers are with you. Keep your chin up.

I haven't been posting here. Not a good motivator, I guess. Life has been hectic. I am still on the treadmill and I'm sure now that I have lost some pounds. I just keep going everyday.

Hope you are all OK, and not so busy as I!

[CreativeSparkle]

Thanks ladies. I'm doing ok. I'm just taking it a day at a time.

I didn't exercise officially yesterday, but I worked up a bit of a sweat cleaning out and vacuuming my van really good. It really needed it. I still need to plan some exercise for today.

It's kindof gloomy outside with clouds and rain, but it's making my grass happy. I'd just like to see some sunshine as I'm not really ready for the cool weather yet. I'm usually never really ready for it. Maybe this winter I'll get a chance to go ski or something that will make it more fun.