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THREAD GUIDELINES:


GOALS and IDEAS for daily posts (Not mandatory)

Monday - Check In (how are you doing? Had any successes or struggles this week-end?)

Tuesday - Goals (do you have any Goals you want to update us?)

Wednesday - Wishes (what do you wish? It can be weight related or not, can be realistic or not)

Thursday - Truth (got anything you need to fess up to or get off your chest?)

Friday - Fitness (what are you doing to get fit?) How are you preparing for weekend eating?

Saturday - Success (what have you accomplished; focus on the positive of the week, NSV=non scale victories)

Sunday - Sharing (tell us a little about yourself!)


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1. Share a recipe or menu idea once a week.
2. Increase your weekly exercise, if you’re a slacker, like me.



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@tootsanderson--I don't like the diet creme soda, so it's better for me to just try to get use to only water

@trhjrh06--Thank you!! I do have a little willpower, I just have to grow it stronger I guess. I have been drinking only the flavored water, a little bit of milk and regular water. I miss the carbonation though can't lie :)

Friday fitness....... I am on my last day of week 2 Turbo Jam beginners rotation. REALLY loving it! I am also on day 5 of 30 day shred level 1. Saturday and Sunday are off days for my Turbo Jam, so I will continue to do the Shred and probably add in a Biggest Loser workout DVD to keep me on it. I don't feel right when I take a day off. My grandparents are having a BBQ for Fathers Day Sunday and my favorite thing ever, is hot dogs on the grill so its going to be tough. I think I will need to drink ALOT of water while I'm there to keep feeling full so I don't eat too many!

Friday Fitness

Hit the gym this morning and for the first time in 2 weeks I had a very peaceful workout. The heat and humidity are back and my knee is still bothering me (slowly getting better though ) so I will probably skip my attempt at walking part of my trails this afternoon . I went down to my pool with the hopes of doing some water aerobics but my neighbors had other plans. Too many air matrices in the pool.

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I would like to be in. I want to lose over a 100 pounds although that number scares me. I have been doing really good since I started on Monday, but I heading into the dreaded weekend. Really nervous that I will not be as good as I need to be over the weekend. I would love any suggestions and friends :).

Joining this ! c: I love seeking support and being supportive wherever I can.

Friday - Fitness (what are you doing to get fit?) How are you preparing for weekend eating? For fitness, I do a bunch of cardio . Speed walking for an hour or two really gets me in my zone ! I've also tried Cardio Blast and Cardio Hiphop today...both kicked my butt ! haha . I pretty much prepare weekend eating as I do with a weekday . I prepare my meals separately from my family . And if someone is buying takeout , it typically doesn't effect me in any way .. I stay driven lol .

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I failed today because of the office party but I have been jogging to get fit. I have the two best supporters- my labrador retrievers, who run with me ever time. lol. and if i just want to colapse after work, they will annoy me until i get the leashes out.

Here is to getting fit!!

Count me in... I hate this number and I want to be rid of it for good. Anyone want to be friends, send me a invite!

I was impressed by the pounds lost in this group! Way to go!!!! I want to be there too.

W00t another 500 post down! How will the story come over? Have a great weekend and if you celebrate Father's day have a great one of those too!
Welcome more new posters!
Tina I think it is time to go outside. Good luck tommorrow!

1 more thing..
I cant believe I'm saying this but.. By my 2 year anniversary on here I want to be able to walk/run a small event. I don't know anything about running but I want to get there!! Think it can be done? I have at least 120ish pounds to lose and I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and I have problems with my sciatic nerve and muscle spasms.

I don't know but I need some goals in my life!!

Take care all!
Lynn

@ Lynn- you absolutely can do that!! I have never used the C25K but have heard lots (more than 25) glowing reviews from people about it. Check out a copy of runner's world magazine- in the back they have listings of all kinds of races. Also if there is a local running store you can ask if they have any website recommendations for local races. All else fails- you can google races. I would suggest finding one that doesn't have a time limit or has a very lengthy one, that way if you end up needing to walk more of it then you won't feel pressure. In SEptember it willb e 2 years ago that I did my first race. My BFF since high school and I walked the Air Force 1/2 marathon. ( I know I kind of jumped into this backwards, have never even tried a short race) You had 7 hours to finish so we figured that would be more than enough time. We finished in a little under 4 and a half hours. I loved it and have completed 4 more races since. I would also encourage buying a really good pair of running shoes. Once you are doing more than the "casual walking" the extra support of a running shoe will make a world of difference. Again if there is a running store in your area or a sporting goods one that would be the next best choice. When is your 2 yr anniversary? Find a race close to that time and sign up. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

We don't fail, we just sometimes take a time out- that's all. Its just part of life, and a big part I have learned is how do adapt and bounce back after a less than wise choice and not beat myself up about it. Try and get some extra water in today and add a few extra minutes to your walk. And your cheerleaders will not doubt thank you for it, and you will feel better yourself as well.

Friday Fitness: actually got out and got back to some of my walking... couldn't wait any longer, I was going stir crazy!

Ihave so many challenges. I really need alot of support. I want to lose 160-170 lbs. I am 55 and have RA and OA as well as COPD. I got some major lung damage from an RA medicine I was taking last year...Arava. I am on oxygen 24/7.


So, I started out with a fruit and veggies only flush for 3 days. This is day 3 and I am down 6.5 lbs! I know its alot of water weight, but I needed the big drop for encouragement! LOL

Kathy

Hello everyone and happy Friday - weekend... we are here! Woohoo!

Friday fitness - still using my exerbeat program for wii, which I love. I also ordered a zumba for wii program that should arrive mid-week next week. I am looking forward to trying that after hearing so many of you like it so much.

Have a terrific weekend everyone. Welcome newlings!

I did end up going hiking tonight and duct taped my feet. Waddaya know... no new blisters!!!

Have an amazing weekend everyone!!

Datenshi

Welcome to all of the newlings!

Sorry, don't have time to respond to everyone tonight, so just a few comments:

@ushkii--great job with meeting your cycling goal!

@tina--good luck tomorrow! remember no matter how you do, you're still lapping those still sitting on the couch!

@everyone with blisters--get fitted for new shoes!!! If your shoes fit properly you won't get blisters. Go to a store that specializes in running and get fitted by a professional. Ask lots of questions about the arch support, etc. so you will be able to choose your own shoes in the future.

@tonia--I also want to try zumba--am planning to lok online for some zumba videos I can do at home (I hate classes).

Friday fitness:
As most of you know, I decided to re-do c25k at a faster pace so I will continue with that. Also, I am doing some core and upper body weight machines at the gym to try to get ready for the obstacle 5k I'm doing in a couple of weeks. As far as weekend eating--I decided to try zig-zagging my calories again b/c on the days I run, I burn close to a thousand calories and just can't eat them all back. So far it's going well and now I have quite a few extra calories for a Father's Day cook-out at my parents. I also offered to bring my quinoa salad that I love, so no matter what we have to eat, I know I'll have something healthy and yummy!

Well I went ahead and did my run on the treadmill. I did incline it. Not sure how much because the treadmill doesn't say what incline it's at. But I inclined it. And it did make it harder. But I did the whole 25min run non-stop!
It was mid 90's today after work and I just didn't want to push my luck in the heat before my race tomorrow which is why I used the treadmill.

Getting really nervous yet excited about my 5k tomorrow!!! Going to bed soon because I have to get up at 5:30! Yikes.

Have a goodnight and weekend everyone!

I would love to join, I am here for the long haul :)

how do I join? I would like to find a positive, motivating group for people looking to loose more than 100lbs. I am working at this every day and finding a group that I click with would be really great.

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@brigara- welcome, you just joined!
How do I get my children- most importantly my 2 year old to understand that in order to complete successfully my Friday fitness she has to go to bed so I can get more than 5 hours of sleep! That little stinker. Hoping to be in bed soon. hope everyone has a great Saturday!

@brigara & droope--you've joined by simply posting. Read robin's first post on this page to see our themes for each day; however, those are just ideas and not mandatory. We also have monthly goals that you can join in if you'd like. Welcome! Come back often and we will all gt to know you better.

ah, understood. i actually hate creme soda so i'm not sure what the difference would be, but i'm sure my creme soda loving husband would totally be in your camp.



hmm, good question. i do have it all on my blog so i can just copy it over in a minute.



just make sure you take it easy