Canadian Weight Loss Thread!

[MJGirl]

My daughter and I are going to see Definitely Maybe tonight. We would have gone last night, but thought their may have been too many couples, and us two single gals would have felt out of place

Glad everyone had a good time last night. I picked my daughter up from archery. It was the last class, and she had yet been able to pop the balloon (don't ask). Well last night was the last class and on her last arrow, she actually popped the balloon. The whole group heard her rather lout "YES". It was quite humourous to watch. I'm glad I got there early to pick her up!

 

[ChisJo]

My daughter and I are going to see Definitely Maybe tonight. We would have gone last night, but thought their may have been too many couples, and us two single gals would have felt out of place

Glad everyone had a good time last night. I picked my daughter up from archery. It was the last class, and she had yet been able to pop the balloon (don't ask). Well last night was the last class and on her last arrow, she actually popped the balloon. The whole group heard her rather lout "YES". It was quite humourous to watch. I'm glad I got there early to pick her up!

I used to play archery as a kid! I loved it! I did pretty good too....although now I doubt I could do it!

 

[ChisJo]

How is everyone doing today? Any special plans for the long weekend??? I'm in a mellow mood today and not really feeling the work out - but the trainer came and worked me over anyways! No run today though....Think I'll take the day off for that and resume tomorrow.

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[MJGirl]

My weekend is going to be quiet ... Went to see Definitely, Maybe last night ... Great movie. My daughter and I loved it. Today we went to my Mom's and tomorrow and Monday will probably be spent at home shovelling as I believe they are calling for more snow. Oh well it will be a good workout for the arms and the heart.

 

[Disney Brat]

Hello everyone!! I wanted to apologise for being away for most of this week!!! But I do have a good excuse...lol (I will get to it asap) Last weekend we bought an exersice bike for home, so now we have a Gazelle type machine, the bike and some weights. Anyhoo on to the reason why I have been gone....well DH was in the hospital....I guess he got his 'scare' to finally take the weight loss more seriously. (as some of you know he has an extensive family history with heart problems. I have been encouraging him to loose some weight for sometime now, so I am thankful that he is okay and has gotten an extra nudge to motivate him) He was walking upstairs at work, and when he got to the classroom he collapsed with chest pain and had difficulty breathing. The school called the ambulance and he was taken to the hospital. He is home now and taking it easy until they get the results back. hopefully by the 25th.

So now for my physical updates....I have been riding the bike for 30-45 mins a day (except the last couple because DH has been home). watching portions....my major fault, and snacks too close to bed, and too fatty....I am feeling a lot better already and have noticed a small change to my tummy....

Also I wanted to welcome all of the new people to the thread as well!! This is a great place!!! Glad to hear everyone is doing well and staying of track (can't count Valentines Day, right...LOL). Hope you all have a great weekend!!

 

[MJGirl]

Hi Tiff ... I'm so happy to hear that your husband is going to be okay. I remember going through that with my dad a few times. It is so scary when the ambulance arrives, especially during that period of not knowing what is happening, but I am glad to hear that he is home now and things are looking up. Be thankful he wasn't alone when it happened. I was talking at work to my boss about some new medication I am on. I know it is none of their business about my meds, but I am on Blood thinners for clotting problems. I wanted her to know in case anything happened to me at work and I was unconscience. The fact that I am on Blood Thinners is critical to an EMT in an emergency. She is going to bring it up with our Health and Safety committee to see if a voluntary database could be set up for this situation. We just had a women suffer a stroke at work last month, so you never know.

Anyhow, glad you are back with us. Good luck with the new bike. Take care!

 

[SandraC]

Tiff ~ Sorry to hear about your scare.....this happened to me too. I ended up in ER with chest pain last year. My dad died at 61...heart attack.

So I'm on the wagon again. I lost 2 more pounds as of this morning.

BTW, my dd14 take archery too! She wants to be a pirate when she grows up.

S

 

[retiredkid]

Tiff: hope everything turns out okay. Glad to hear that DH is at home.
You can offer support for each other. This is a great place for that too, as you know.

Well, I went to WW yesterday and I had a loss of .2 lb.
Oh well,, at least its down. I'll take it, after that Valentines feast.

 

[ChisJo]

Tiff: I hope everything went well! Sorry to hear about your husband.

Have a great day everyone! It's off to the treadmill I go (wishing the streets weren't so icy...I'd go for a run outside!)

 

[SandraC]

It's icy and foggy here too. I still have a sinus infection and dry cough but it didn't stop me from lunching at RFC in Yorkdale and visiting the Disney Store. 60% off lots of stuff.....but nothing I needed. I almost bought a size 14 mini-jean skirt with Tink on it.....only $10.....as a goal outfit....but I don't really wear mini-jean skirts anymore....so I put it back.

I'm dreaming of Disney as I cough my head off.

I'm going to treadmill today too. Now that I'm back on the wagon, I'll grocery shop for fresh fruits and veggies later!

Blessings, Sandra

 

[ChisJo]

Well, today I decided to listen to my body and just take the day off of working out. I go every day, and today it just doesn't seem to have to momentum, so I guess it's a day off for me. I have been eating really good though and will continue to do so, so not really worried....everybody's body deserves a break now and then. I'm just worried about getting behind on the training schedule for the marathon!!! Oh well....I'll just have to be cognizant of the amount of days I relax compared to that of the traning schedule.

Have a great Monday off - unless your like me and have to go to work anyways!

 

[SandraC]

Chris Jo ~ Good for you to listen to your body! A day off is good for you occasionally!

Have a great Sunday night! Blessings, Sandra

 

[ChisJo]

Today was the start of my "long" runs...meaning that I ran consecutively for long periods (today 20 minutes) to eventually build up that endurance so that I can run longer distances. By the end of next week, it will be 30 minutes straight.

I am going to Vegas next week though...any tips to stay healthy while travelling to the most unhealthy place in N. America? Thinking of bringing my work out stuff and working out in the hotel....but get this. After spending the money to stay at the MGM Grand, we have to pay $20/day to go in their gym...does that make ANY sense to you?

 

[SandraC]

I'll bet you do TONS of walking in Las Vegas.....enough to consider it a work out!

Swim too!

Blessings, Sandra

 

[retiredkid]

Sandra is absolutely right. You do so much walking in Vegas, that unless you went bonkers with food, (and I know you wouldn;t) any weight gain should be minimal.

 

[SandraC]

It's the same thing as Disney. I'll eat more at Disney than at home and come home my same pre-trip weight. The walking and swimming keeps the weight off. Sandra

 

[Disney Brat]

We were in Vegas last July, and there is sooo much walking, so like pp said that should be fine as long as you don't go crazy on the food....I found that there was great choices for food there as well....Boy now I miss Vegas...LOL Congrats to everyone on their continued weight loss!! Way to go everyone!!

 

[MJGirl]

Hi everyone ... Just got back from the gym and if the scales in the change room are correct, I'm down 10 pounds... I will have to check tomorrow morning at work. But for now

 

[retiredkid]

Wow!!! Great Job!!

 

[Disney Brat]

Hi everyone ... Just got back from the gym and if the scales in the change room are correct, I'm down 10 pounds... I will have to check tomorrow morning at work. But for now

Way to go!! That is awesome!! It is so nice when the scales go down that much!!! Keep up the great work!!