Cam's New Lease on Life Journal (comments welcome!)

[keenercam]

Did 3 miles on the TM last night in less than 18 minutes/mile. Not much less, but LESS. Then did 3.45 miles on the recumbent bike. I know that isn't really enough to burn any calories but it gave me another 20 minutes of activity, rather than going home to be a vegetable.

Have only lost another 1.5 this week, but the inches are definitely decreasing -- I have dropped at least one pant size and maybe a bit more.

To date this month, I have done over 60 miles TM and recumbent bike and have exercised for 960 minutes. And I have lost 5 pounds since 2/1.

I am remaining committed to this, even though the pounds are dropping so slowly. Had hoped to have lost a considerable amount of weight before seeing my cardiologists in March, but will have to accept that this is a work in progress and not a result.

 

[sharoncity]

Cam - I've been lurking in your journal, not posting. But I just HAD to speak up after your last post. Losing 5 lbs in 3 weeks is awesome!!!!!!! I know you want it to happen faster, but remember, it will stay off longer if you lose at a reasonable rate. And it is more important to lose inches than pounds!

You are doing absolutely incredible. Your dedication to exercise is amazing and that is what will lead to your long term success. Keep it up!!

TTFN- Sharon

 

[DisnyMama]

Hi Cam,

You are doing GREAT!!!! I peak at your journal every nite because you are getting very diciplined with your exercise. Reading your journal is an inspiration to me.

Have a great Wednesday!
Shannon

 

[Strings]

Hi Cam,

I just wanted to congratulate you on those awesome numbers! You are doing an incredible job. Your cardiologists will be VERY happy with your progress. They don't want you to drop a ton of weight at onece. It can stress the heart and liver. 1-2 pounds a week is ideal.

Keep up the fantastic job,
Beth

 

[sarahsmom73]

You are doing great Cam! I am very proud of you!

 

[keenercam]

Oh, boy, you guys are amazing. I was feeling so down this morning. Beating myself up over not exercising last night, choosing to get dinner at subway instead of going to the gym and just feeling like I have such an incredibly long way to go -- my "39.5 pounds to go" is only for my first big goal -- still many to go beyond that. So, here I was, feeling discouraged and hopeless and I stopped here to record last night's transgression and find you all, ready with your kind words and generous encouragement. You can't begin to know what that means to me. I know, intellectually, that I am doing okay, but still can't avoid these occasional overwhelming "downs". And here you are. My friends. My support. Thank you so much, Jen, Beth, Shannon, and Sharon. For being the hands that pull me back up. I know I can do this. I just have to look at it one day at a time. You guys have started this day great for me, and I'll be okay, thinking about what you have said.
Thanks. And I hope your days are wonderful too.

 

[sarahsmom73]

I am glad it changed your outlook for the day!!!!

 

[keenercam]

Had a great day. Here it is almost 11 pm and I still have 1/2 point left plus the 3 activity points I have from treadmilling for 40 minutes. I am thrilled because tonight I completed my February exercise challenge. I did 1000 minutes of exercise so far this month and many more than 50 miles of treadmill and bike.
Think I will head to bed now, and reward myself with 1/2 hour reading "Wicked", which I mostly only allow myself to read while exercising.

 

[sarahsmom73]

Great job on meeting the Challenge!!! Way to GO!

 

[Strings]

CONGRATULATIONS CAM!!!!

Congrats on making your challenge with 4 days left!!!

I also love the reward you gave yourself. Something relaxing that is not food related. you are amazing. So tell me about Wicked. i saw it in B&N, but I knew that I would be getting a gift card for my bday. Is it good? it sounded intrigueing.

Take care,
Beth

 

[plutosmyfav]

Wow Cam!!!! Great job hitting the 1000 minute mark-- and with lots of time to spare!

You are doing fantastic

Sunny

 

[keenercam]

Thanks, Beth & Sunny. I feel like such a bum, though, since I didn't have time to exercise tonight. We are going away for the weekend and tonight was the night to do the bills and other paperwork and laundry and packing! Hopefully, will have a chance to use the fitness center at our hotel or go swimming. We'll be doing a lot of walking and going up and down arena steps too, so that will have to count for something. Hopefully, back to the gym Sunday night on our return home.

Beth -- "Wicked" is very intriguing. A whole different perspective. I am thinking the Wicked Witch of the West got a majorly bad rap, though not through any fault of Dorothy's. I have really enjoyed it, even with all the very in depth discussions of religion and philosophy and politics. It is very "deep". I am hoping to take DS11 to see it on Broadway since he and I absolutely LOVE the soundtrack -- the Broadway version is a bit different from the book, much less sex and more family friendly. I don't know what kind of books you like, but this one was fun. I usually love Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb, David Baldacci, Iris Johannsen, Janet Evanovich, etc.

Back to the bills. Have a great night! Love you guys! You keep me going!

 

[DisnyMama]

WAY TO GO CAM!!!

Have a great weekend.

Take care,
Shannon

 

[sarahsmom73]

I have a student who jsut went to see Wicked! She said it was awesome!!! Be sure to go around to the stage door after the show! I told my student's dad to do it and they got pictures and autographs with the Witch!

 

[keenercam]

TGIF!!!! Am going to be at work only until 2 and then run a couple errands, home to finish packing and hope to hit the road after we drop Jenn off to her bus at 4. Would love to get to the hotel in time to use the pool or hot tub or fitness center tonight. Stinks to pay to stay at a nice hotel and never do anything there but sleep. Ahhhh . . . but they have free continental breakfast. DH and DS will eat bagels, muffins, etc. and I am taking baggies of pre-measured cereal. As we attend events all weekend, I will carry low-point snacks in my bag. Lunch with our friends tomorrow could be hard but I have 31/35 flex points left for the week that ends Monday, so I should have some flexibility.
I hope all my WISH friends have a successful and enjoyable weekend.

 

[pettyone]

I am taking baggies of pre-measured cereal. As we attend events all weekend, I will carry low-point snacks in my bag. Lunch with our friends tomorrow could be hard but I have 31/35 flex points left for the week that ends Monday, so I should have some flexibility.
I hope all my WISH friends have a successful and enjoyable weekend.

You are one heck of a planner!!

I hope you have a successful & enjoyable weekend too!!!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Have an AWESOME weekend!!!

 

[keenercam]

Just checking in briefly on my way out to Court. Work has been so crazy.
Wonderful weekend. Really "splurged" on Sunday with cinnamon toasted almonds but didn't eat breakfast or lunch. Did pretty well with food all weekend except for that and stayed within points! YEAH!!! Did 2 miles on the treadmill Saturday morning at the hotel, which I am proud of. Wish I had done it Sunday, as well. Only exercised 3 times last week, unlike previous weeks of 5-7 workouts. Getting back on track this week, especially now that the snow seems to have diminished. 5K this Saturday. Nervous, but okay about it.

February was a pretty successful month. Here are my accomplishments:
-- Worked out a total of 18 days
-- worked out total of 1040 minutes
-- walked/biked 70 miles + several upper body workouts
-- lost 6.5 pounds
-- have completed 43 cheat free days (totally on WW points)

March -- here I come!

 

[Strings]

Cam your stats for February are AWESOME!

You are doing a great job. Keep it up.
Have a great night,
Beth

 

[sarahsmom73]

Awesome job!!!