I kept my activity level up and am down 3 pounds from weigh in on Friday so something must be working right!
I think that we all need to be a little easier on ourselves if we slip off plan, accept the stumble, and get right back on track again. That's real life!
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Whoo hoo!! Nice loss there, Lisa!! This is so true that we shouldn't beat ourselves up when we slip. We are all human afterall, and we can always learn from our mistakes, and know what not to do in the future.
On Monday my son and I walked/jogged a 5k race. My goal was to finish under 50 minutes (you had to move to the sidewalk after 50 minutes - didnt want to do that). My son finished it in 32 mins (without ever practicing one time
) and I finished in 48:55.
My friend from work and her dh had ran the 10k right before the 5k and did the 5k with me.
congratulations!!
That's fabulous that you finished within your goal time!
Today's QOTD:
What "GREEN" thing(s) do you do on a regular basis?
I recycle, and use reusable bottles for water and lunches. Hearing all of you talk about cold water washing, and I'm going to switch. I usually do warm, but I'm sure cold would be fine, and I'd save energy. I got a new energy saving washer this year too, and supposedly with 8 loads/week, it only will cost 27$ to run it for the year. It sounds so cheap, I don't really believe it.
I decided to join Weight Watchers today. I will try it for 90 days and see how I like it. I feel like I need some plan to follow to be more balanced or else I will just eat the same thing over and over and get bored (is there no yawning emoticon or am I just not finding it?). I obviously have a few things to learn about WW as it is 4:00 p.m. and I have 7 points left. Since I am having a glass of wine tonight --it's been one of those days -- that leaves me 5 points for dinner.
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Welcome to weight watchers!! It's a great program, and like others have said ask if you have any questions. I've done it many times. I know I'm a day late, but don't forget about your flex points. They are meant to be used each week, and help to keep your metabolism up, and keep you satisfied. Many people have said they have more success and higher losses when they use all of their flex points, and activity points, and I find that to be true. Are you going to the meeting? They always have great recipes and ideas to share at the meetings. Good luck.
Today's QOTD is:
What is one healthy change that you made that you thought would be SO HARD, but is now part of your regular routine??
My biggest change has been exercise. I never liked to exercise, I don't have any particular sport I enjoy. I've always enjoyed sedentary things like reading and scrapbooking. But I was anxious to lose some weight quickly last year, so I incorporated lots of cardio (about 30-40 minutes per day, 3-4 days per week) when I started WW again. And it really made a difference, not just in my weight loss, but in my endurance and stamina. When we went to WDW in April 2008 I walked (speed walking in some cases) for HOURS a day and never got too tired or winded or sore. I had NO trouble keeping up with the kids (can't say the same for DH) and even had more energy than them sometimes.
I really let the exercise lag during the summer last year (I wasn't taking DD to the YMCA for swim, so I used it as an excuse for myself), but I started up again in about September/October and have keep it up steadily since then, and have increased to about 60 minutes per day 5-6 days per week. And now I can't imagine not doing it! Not because I love it so much, but because it has become a HEALTHY HABIT and I know how much better I feel (both physically and mentally) when I exercise faithfully. Plus I love the example I am setting for my kids. Even if they don't get up and move, I know that they see that I am making my exercise a PRIORITY and hopefully that will stick with them...............P
I could have written the same thing, P. I have been doing the watp exercise tapes 5 days/week for a couple years now, but last spring/summer, I stopped, and completely got out of the exercise routine, and gained 20 pounds, but now since september, I've been faithful and it is so much easier to do since it has become a routine. I do a 30 min 3 days/week, and a 60 min twice, at least. I was surprised at how easy it has become to do, I like to get up before my son and do my tape, and have some alone time. I also feel that I have more energy and stamina, and am more active with my son during the days too.
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I've had a good couple days, eating wise. I did go shopping, (thanks 50sjayne for tempting me) but didn't have much luck. I need some casual summer shirts, and found them all to be too clingy with the ribbed fabric out there. I'm looking it as inspiration to keep on this healthy track, and lose this weight, so my rolls won't show to badly under the shirts.
Hopefully, I'll be able to go back in a couple months and get the shirts that were just a little too snug then, and they will look awesome!
I'm off to the bus stop. Hope you all are having a great day.
So I use the empty litterbuckets and they work just as well I guess. Lord help us though if we forget to take the kitchen recycle stash out on trash day though. Energy efficient bulbs, I am the energy cop although it is very frustrating with an energy hog for a husband. Have always made errands efficient but now do use bike more for one stop things that are close like checking out bargains at a nearby Grocery Outlet and taking back videos (and garage saling lol)
