Dieting for Disney

[thelionqueen]

Hey all, it's Saturday night and I thought I'd drop in. Looks like things are a little quiet on the home front

Bubba, what a great thing you shared with us, as horrible as it was for you. I think it's sometimes easier to share the most difficult things with people online. I cannot believe how insensitive people, especially kids, can be. It truly is devastating! I worked @ a local TV station during the Columbine tragedy and I saw 1st hand how cruel and damaging kids can be (not that it in any way excuses what the killers did!). It is truly amazing what a life long affect it can have on people. I'm so glad you felt comfortable enough with us to share, and hope it helped you too. BTW, you look MAHVELOUS!!!!

Momrek....GOOD WORK!!! I know how tempting it is to eat at social events, and you really came through by just eating fruit. Doesn't it feel like a victory once you leave? You go girl...AWESOME!!

I have to tell you all how absolutely wonderful I feel! Just starting last week, all the clothes I haven't worn in several years fit. Not only do they fit, but they are a little loose! Even last year when I had lost a lot of weight, these clothes didn't fit, now they do and they look so good.

I feel so FABULOUS, I cannot even tell you! I still have a long way to go, but now I feel as if I've "gotten over the hump" as they say. I've lost more weight than I have in a long time, and I'm wearing 2 sizes smaller (comfortably) and just feel so much better. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for helping and inspiring me to do this, I cannot tell you what an impact you have on me

I did weigh myself today just because I had such a super workout yesterday and lost 2 more lbs. I did 72 mins. on the ARC trainer and 15 mins on arms. I burned 1079 calories just on the ARC trainer, and I even amazed myself. I had just loaded 8 new songs on my MP3 and that helps a lot. I wanted to add that little tid bit too, just like momrek. Whenever I get in a lull or get tired of going to the gym, I load up some new music and it really gets me pumped.

You wanna hear something funny?? My favorite songs that I have on my MP3 are from the Brother Bear soundtrack. "Welcome" is one of my favorites, and one part of it inspires me more than any other song..it goes "this has to be the most beautiful, the most peaceful place I've ever been to, it's nothing like I've ever felt before. When I think how far I've come I can't believe it, yet I see it" That just makes me smile everytime. I am a Disney nerd, I fully admit it.

As I'm sure you can tell, I have some time on my hands, but rather than add an epilogue to this post, I'll just end it now Sorry for carrying on, thanks for your patience! Have a great weekend and will chat w/yall later!

 

[bubba73]

First of and even foremost, I want to say a very personal THANK YOU! to Momrek and thelionqueen for their very kind and sensitive words. You really will never know how much that really means to me. If I tell you that you have really my day, that would be an understatement.

Second, Momrek - you did a wonderful job at the social by restraining from the sweets. It is a struggle when you try to balance what is important to you and also trying not to be rude to your hosts. My family, in general, cooks everything fried with a lot of grease and butter. They can't understand when I do without or pick very carefully what I am going to eat. I send you a loving and heartfelt and .

Third and final (yes, I think this one will be a short message). I didn't really get to many responses for a total of weight loss from the group. It caused me to go back over the last few pages to see what the last totals everyone put down. Here are those results:

Silverangel - 43 pounds
Thelionqueen - 23 pounds
Teacher31 - 23 pounds
Stitch - 10 pounds
Bubba - 17 pounds
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Total: 116 pounds

These five together have an average weight loss of just over 23 pounds. Thelionqueen put forth the challenge to see if we could melt away at least 100 pounds and we have. Even though I do not have a total from everyone, I know you are all contributing mightly to your goals and this total. I am sure if we could add momrek, Zippa D Doodah and any of the others that have ever came by and joined this site or just browsed by to look, we would have over a 200 pound total already. To say that I am proud of you will be a word unworthy of what you have been able to accomplish. I keep thinking what lionqueen said on her last message. "She feels fabulous!" and why not. That is why we have all joined. For motivation and to live a healthy lifestyle. YOU GUYS ROCK!!

Don't forget! We are going to see what we can loose as a group for the month of April. So try to keep up with it so we can all share in each others success. Keep on rockin'!!

 

[Thekidsmom]

Well for me my totals are as follows

Starting weight: 197

Todays Weight: 164

Total weight loss: 33 lbs

My Goal Weight: 135 Only 29 more pounds to go!!!!!!!!!!

 

[teacher31]

thelionqueen - I read your posts and it seems we are living parallell lives! I, too, have fit back in clothes that haven't fit in a while and am ALMOST 2 sizes smaller since January.

bubba73 - Thanks for calculating how much our group has lost. I'm hoping April will be wonderful for all of us.

Hope everyone has a great week!

 

[thelionqueen]

Teacher....isn't it great to have a virtual weight loss mate? I love that there is someone who is doing the same things as I am. Congratulations on your success! I feel so much better about myself, and now know I can conquer the rest of this weight. Keep up the good work!

Bubba, well, I told you I would weigh myself today, and I did. OK, I did weigh myself once more before today, but there was a good reason. Can't think of that reason right now..but I'm sure there was one

My total weight loss as of 4/10/06
25lbs.
My weight loss so far for April only
2lbs
My 1st goal weight loss
45lbs.....20lbs to go.

I worked out really hard yesterday, Sunday. I did 67mins on the Arc Trainer and burned 1003 calories. I'm kinda getting addicted to seeing a 1000+ number on the display. I also did 15mins of upper body strengthening. Then, DH and I worked all day out in the backyard. Our backyard is nearly 1/3 of an acre and we worked our fannies off. I also twisted my ankle and totally biffed it. Kinda embarassing, but I survived. DH was almost in tears thinking I was hurt (he's so darn sweet ) but I just twisted my ankle. Anyway, DH doesn't want me to workout today, but I told him "It's Monday, I HAVE to"
He really doesn't want me to go, but he realizes how futile it is to argue with a spicy Sicilian

Anyway, I hope you all have a great week and resist any temptations. I am leaving for WDW in about 6 weeks and I although I feel great right now, I know another 10+lbs would just have me reeling in delight. Let's all work together and keep eachother motivated. I know Mickey will be surprised when he sees how much I've lost, I cannot disappoint him

Here's to a great week! Let's keep the pounds coming off, summer is just around the corner!

 

[momrek06]

HEY EVERYONE: I have been quite busy BUT did read through all the posts and seems as though everyone is doing just grand!!
I hired a TRAINER to work with me every Friday morning 7AM for one solid hour although it won't start for a week as Good Friday is this Friday so no trainer. I will concentrate on Upper Body strength training. I want "user friendly" exercises because if this is too overwhelming I know I will not keep up with it. I have allot of issues retaining all the pertient information to do an exercise correctly so I do not hurt myself. YOU KNOW!!! So dips, and push ups, etc working on the stability ball! Of course I would like possibly 3 reps of each but my trainer says it will be more like 10 reps/3 sets working up to 15 reps...YIKES !!!! MAYBE I SHOULD TAKE SOME ADVIL BEFORE I LEAVE THE HOUSE ....(just kidding)!!!
I have noticed this trainer at my gym and she appears to be very popular. People work out with her on a pretty regular basis. I chose 5 workouts, 5 Fridays to see how it goes.
I have noticed everyone putting in their weight loss....my exact amout to really lose and get to my GOAL is 20 pounds. Now you will probably all think that is nothing...NOT when I have struggled with this for a number of years and IT IS ALL BELLY FAT. I look dis-proportioned (is that even a word)! Hence, no bathing suit in years even on my DCL cruise (ridiculous I know) but that was NOT happening.
Thank you all for the applause on my FRUIT SALAD as vs all the other outstanding looking little tidbits I could easily have DEVOURED but did not and YES, LIONQUEEN, It was a VICTORY FOR ME!!! YEAHH!!! And I did feel good when I left there . I actually made a very conscious effort not to even stand in the room where all the food was....and here is DH offering me some brownie-thingy when he KNOWS we BOTH should not be eating anything LIKE THAT !!! DH said he felt "obligated" to the Hostess to sample her "wares"!!!
BUT DH.."I choose to sample her FRUIT SALAD"....Hmmm!!!! Anyway, it was very good.
LIONQUEEN: I would love to figure out that ARC TRAINER....looks like it would be a killer. Was it easy to figure and work out on?? We have them at this gym I am at but I am easily intimidated by allot of the gym equipment. It seems to be very popular at my gym!
I am sitting here eating raisins..for my fiber bennys BUT they have SUGAR...what is UP with that SUGAR IN MY RAISINS . My trainer said she would work with me on nutrition as well. She said that BELLY FAT (me) is generally an overabundance of CARBS...QUILTY ...does she spy on me or SOMETHING??? hahaha!!!
Anyway THERE WILL BE NO I REPEAT NO CANDY CONSUMPTION THIS EASTER ....I did do the Candy Easter Exchange on the DIS Boards as I was so new I wanted to do something to "fit in"so I did the Exchange but when the candy arrived I froze the chocolate right away. So it is in the freezer....
OH MAN, I have rambled on forever. Anyway LOVE LOVE hearing from everyone!!! Thank you Bubba, LionQueen, and EVERYONE for your constant support of this THREAD!!! FOR EVERYONE!!!

 

[thelionqueen]

Momrek..great job! I was considering hiring a trainer but he costs so much! I am going to wait until we get back from vacation and give it a go. It seems that the people who have a trainer lose more, maybe not, just how it seems to me.

As far as the ArcTrainer, it is extremely SIMPLE to use. What I usually do is the "cardio" workout, but you can just do a quick start if you want.

First, just get on the pedals and push the "cardio" button on the left. It will then ask you your weight, how long and what resistance. For your 1st time I would choose level 1 and 20 mins. You will be shocked how much more intense the workout and the minimal knee exertion. It is by far the most calorie burning and heartrate raising machine in the whole gym IMHO. Give it a go, you can keep adding time if you like it. I don't like the elliptical machines because it kind of messes up my equilibrium (sp?). I cannot explain it, but I just need to feel something or else I feel out of whack.

I did the treadmill and Arc trainer today for 65 mins. Only burned 800 calories, but still worked hard. Just can't do the same machines everyday or my body will get used to it.

I have to admit I raided the easter candy today, as well as had my favorite Taco bell item EVER (Chicken Caesar Grilled stuffed burrito). Sometimes, I just need to be free Anyway, I will not let it continue into tomorrow and savor the flavor for the next week. I don't feel guilty, just glad I did it in the middle of the afternoon and not after 6:00pm (my silver lining I guess).

Good job to all, and have a great week!

 

[momrek06]

THE LIONQUEEEN: You are right, I know I can do it, but I get nervous if people around me who are using the treadmills are probably staring at me thinking this LADY has no clue WHAT she is doing....SOOOO

I have written everything down..and YES, it does have the QUICKSTART so I will START there!! AND 20 minutes...how about 10....I doubt I will make 20 minutes. I have been having so much trouble with carpal on my wrist and I can't seem to do the eliptical as with handles going back and forth, they really hurt my wrist....BUT I do love the eliptical. I just like switching things around from the treadmill all the time. YOU KNOW!!! Oh as far as intense, the people getting off the ARC TRAINER are DRIPPING!!!!

I live in South Central Ma and things around here are pretty reasonable. For 5 hours of training it is $240.00...not bad huh...NOW my sis lives in Lexington and very $$$ area and she pays $95.00 PER HOUR.

OH MAN....MY all time FAV....TACO BELL ....everything and anything they have is awesome. I remember a few years ago when things were bad with my weight I actually WENT BACK UP TO THE COUNTER AND INSISTED THEY PUT MORE MEAT AND CHEESE IN THE TACO!!! Isn't that simply HORRIBLE that I would do that...TIMES HAVE CHANGED....FRUIT SALAD, yes and MORE and MORE!!! HAHAHA!!!!

OKAY THANKS LIONQUEEN, Have a good day, tomorrow!!!

 

[bubba73]

thekidsmom - I know I can talk for the rest of the group when I say that we have missed you around here. It is plain to see that you are doing fabulous as you are more than halfway to your goal. I want to send you a big as you continue on. It appears you are very self-motivated which is a great thing but we are here for you to give any king of support that you may need. You are awesome!!

momrek - You have done so much for keeping everyone motivated on this thread. But I think more importantly, you are keeping yourself motivated. The fact that you have hired a trainer just shows your dedication and determination in succeeding. Sometimes you just need someone to take an outside look at what you are doing to see where you can improve so you can reach your goals. I know ther are several of others on this thread that have done the same thing and others that probably wish they could. Keep up the great work.

thelionqueen - What can I say about you? You have stolen my heart as it really seems that we are one in the same (I hope you know what I mean by that.). Your words of inspiration, your obvious dedication and your relentless determination keep me energized to the point where I wish I could really exercise 24/7. I am curious about one thing off of the subject of exercise. You said you have 6 weeks before your Disney trip. When are you scheduled to go, if you don't mind me asking? I will be there during the week of Father's Day with my DW and DD.

There are a lot of members of this thread that I am starting to miss. I know that there are just a few of us that may really need or desire this thread or motivation on a daily basis. That's fine. I know I am doing more and succeeding more than I ever did before this thread started but that's me. I do have some GREAT NEWS for everyone. Monday is over. Most people dread Monday for so many reasons. One reason is because we have to go back to work. Second reason is this is usually the busiest day at the gym. Now we have got that over and we can look forward to the rest of the week. I think every single one of you are not only fantastic but you are also my strength.

Keep up the hard work!!

 

[thelionqueen]

Hey all, it's Tuesday and I think I'm down for the count. DS4 has been coughing the last 2 days with complaints of stomach pains, and last night I think I caught it along with DS8 We're all still in our PJ's and just kinda laying around. If I feel better later (already feel better than last night) I may go in even for a little while, but if I don't I'm not too concerned. Anyway, don't let our stomach bug affect any of you....get moving

Momrek...thanks for posting! I think whatever length of time you can do the arc trainer to start is AWESOME!! A girl I talk to at the gym started @ 4 minutes and has gradually worked it up to nearly 15 over the last couple of weeks. She is probably about 100+lbs overweight and has knee problems, so that is a great advancement for her. I think that as long as you try it, and see if it's for you, is a success. Let us all know how you like or dislike it

As far as Taco bell, your story just kills me Believe me, I used to ask for extra cheese and sour cream on everything, so don't feel bad about asking for extras. It is so funny how our lives change. Now even when I order a bean burrito or tostada w/o cheese I calculate very carefully when before I couldn't care less. Oh well, live and learn!

BTW, I used to work for YUM! (Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, etcd) corporate and Taco bell items are the most diet friendly especially chicken soft taco, tostada, bean burrito. Chick-Fil-A is also a good bet if you want to eat out and eat healthy. Just thought I'd let you know in case you have an uncontrollable urge to splurge. ChickFilA chargrilled sandwich is only 270 calories and 3.5 grams of fat. Taco bell tostada is only 250 calories & 4 grams fat and that's with the cheese. Bean Burrito is 370 calories and 10 grams of fat. I know it's not great, but if you're feeling vulernable, you could do a lot worse than these 2 items.

Bubba...thank you so much for your encouraging words to me and everyone on this thread. I think I can speak for a lot of us when I say it is your determination and inspiration that is keeping us going...at least me anyway! I also totally understand about being weight loss soul mates. I feel that you are literally behind me pushing me to my limits everyday I'm at the gym. It seems kinda strange that someone I've never seen can impact my drive and determination, but you do. We will be leaving May 28th and returning June 9th, so we will miss you guys by about a week or so. I would have gotten the biggest kick out of meeting you there! In any event, what a fabulous Father's Day for you, you DESERVE IT!!! I was there for Mother's day last year, and it was a kick! We went to MGM, and they had a big X over the G and had fashioned (somehow) an O so it said MOM when we walked in. Also, every mom got a rose, it was quite cool. I hope your Father's day is fab...wait, how could it not be, you'll be @ WDW for crying out loud..have a blast!!!

Anyway, I am reading the Stephen King novel "Cell" while I work out, and I think he is calling right now to ask for his keyboard back

Until tomorrow...have a great day. BTW, I'm already starting to feel better, maybe I'll go to the gym today...wish me luck

 

[Thekidsmom]

Lionqeen- it seems we will be there at the same time. We leave on May 29th and return June 4th. We are staying at SOG.

 

[thelionqueen]

Kidsmom...fab! Maybe we could meet up sometime? I have tried to set meetings with other DISers in the past and it just doesn't seem to work out. I am a "fly by the seat of my pants" kinda girl on vacation but if it works out that I could meet a fellow DISer, that would be great!

Aren't you just SO excited that it's coming up? I've heard SOG is absolutely beautiful! We will be @ Old Key West which is our families favorite. We love the pool and slide and (don't shoot me here) the pool counter service snack bar. We have at least 2 usually 3 "resort days" where we hang out at the pool or boat over to DTD. If you were planning on going to Olivia's or catching a boat to DTD, let me know we could chat for a bit and say hi. If not, at least we though about it . It's just not easy to coordinate anything while on vacation.

I'm so glad to see a post from you again. How are you doing? Let us know if we can help or if you need anything!

 

[teacher31]

Hello all! Last week I was bemoaning the fact I had gained, when I really knew it was sneaky salt in various foods. I was right! I weighed on Thursday and became depressed. Weighed myself yesterday and I was down 2.5 pounds. Know it was due to the water retention due to the salt.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day and a productive week!

 

[teacher31]

I should have read the previous posts before posting my news! So...

THANK YOU to everyone who posts regularly! It really does motivate me and I need that. I've been trying to be good since Jan., and I'm now hitting the doldrums. Down almost 2 sizes, but not 2 completely. Easter is coming up and am looking forward to having a piece of a cake. I did say 'a.' Not 'the.' It is so comforting so many other people are in the same boat and we are doing something about it. Yeah for us!

Lionqueen - Hope you feel better soon!

Bubba - Am beginning to think you are a motivational speaker for a living. Please keep it up.

 

[bubba73]

The motivation continues....

In the last two days, I have really tried to focus my intensity levels while at the gym and boy, I can feel it. As far as strength training goes, I am doing more reps with more weight than I have been able to do for a while. As far as cardio, I had been only doing 20 to 30 minutes of cardio 2 or 3 times a week. Although, that is good, it just wasn't getting the job done the way I had hoped (is that right?). In the last 2 days, I have done over 2 hours worth of cardio at the gym, I have been able to burn over 1200 calories and I have been able to travel 15.2 miles. I feel great and I want to keep going. Before I go to bed tonight, I am going to do more work on my abs. I am still not getting all the definition even though I have a lot more room in my clothes than I did. I have also got a couple of co-workers that have asked for me to either give them a workout plan or start training them. That was a shocker!!

I have to say that everyone of you are doing fantastic. I will reiterate what lionqueen said and say Welcome Back kidsmom. We have missed you! I am so proud of this group. You are doing what most will not. You are taking a stand for your health and your futures. If anyone has any doubt about this, ask Silverangel as she has already met her goal weight. Ask her how she feels. I have never met nor seen a picture of her but I would bet (because she said so) that she feels great. I am in awe of each of you and your encouragement for one another. I am nothing more than a small pawn in the greater scale of things here. We all have offered up advice, encouragement, tips and wisdom but you still have to give the effort and have the discipline to follow through. I am going to have to buy a Thesaurus so I can find new ways to tell everyone of you that you are amazing.

Tomorrow is Wednesday. The week is half over. Are you meeting your goals? Are you staying strong or are we falling into temptation? Keep along and know that we are here fighting the same battles day in and day out.

Have a great day!!

 

[thelionqueen]

Hey teacher...WAY TO GO!! That pesky salt is a kicker aint it? I don't even want to get on the scale anymore, I don't know what is muscle, what is fat and what is salt..so I'm staying away from it for awhile

BTW everyone, I feel wonderful! I was feeling very icky this morning, but it wore off mid afternoon. I think maybe since I've been eating well and working out I caught it and it went right away Anyway, I DID IT! I got to the gym today for nearly a full workout. 50 mins cardio and 15 mins weights. I am so proud of myself and I can honestly say the reason I went is because of this thread!

I remember posting previously about going even if you can't do your normal workout and thought "I have to go and follow my own advice" Boy am I glad I did and thanks everyone, you ROCK!!!

I restart swimming tomorrow again for 5 weeks (which will take me right up to departure week ) I am hoping that the extra swimming and walking will help with this 10lbs I want to lose.

Have a great night everyone and thanks again!! Welcome back everyone, we truly missed you!!

 

[thelionqueen]

Hi all, it's Wednesday and I just wanted to hear how everyone is doing.. But since I was the last one who posted, I got no updates. How are the workouts and eating programs coming? Is anyone in need of a boost or are you all just workout fanatics? Keep us (ok me) updated, I cannot wait to hear.

I did my regular workout today and swimming. It is a gorgeous day here in Colorado today, high suppose to be near 80 degrees. It's simply amazing. How is the weather in your neck of the woods?

I'm going to shock everyone by keeping it short and sweet. Hope everyone is having a magical day

 

[momrek06]

HET EVERYONE Well up until one minute ago I was happy...yup, DH just walked in from picking up DS from college(Easter break). He goes one hour South and the two of them stopped to eat and do some male-bonding. Have not seen DS for 8 weeks. Anyway part of that male-bonding was to have pizza. They walked in with the left-overs and I went at it like an IDIOT !! Now sitting here MAD AT MYSELF (we all know that crappy feeling) BUT even as I was eating it at (worst) 9PM I KNOW this is WRONG!!! And as I write this I could literally have another slice. I ate dinner at 6pm and had a healthy meal....THAT IS WHY I AM SO MAD AT MYSELF...this will-power thing...some days I have it and have it BIG and other days NO WAY ...now I will pout at myself the rest of the evening and drink WATER (like that will make a difference). (rant and vent)!
I got a call from the trainer I told you I was starting with on Fridays. Well due to Good Friday we are planning to start the 21st. She has a slot tomorrow early early and I AM GOING . DS has to get up to drop off all his dry cleaning for 7am (so it will be ready Sat to take back to college for Mon) and I will leave for trainer. I am excited about that. And I will tell her about TONIGHT(my pizza dilemma) .
Worked out both Tuesday and Wednesday doing my strength training and up'ed my treadmill to 60 minutes....YUP...and even today I tried the eliptical despite that carpal thing going on with my hand. I lasted 20 minutes and was happy with that...I can get 2 miles in on the eliptical in 20 minutes and then I did 4 miles on the treadmill in 60 minutes...I get on that equipment and think sometimes this is punishment for all the bad things I have eaten and I just pump it up and do not stop. All psychological games we play in our heads ..huh...
BUBBA: I look back on your Post which says I keep people motivated BUT look at tonight...damn what is UP with that...AND I knew I would be MAD at myself....this is the whole game I play and then I do this s**t where I will now have this(food) as well as that and on and on and then this WHOLE weight struggle C O N T I N U E S!
I just have to suck this up and move on !

LIONQUEEN: Hoping you and the FAM are all feeling better? AND just call me the "CHICKEN" yup, I got to the gym BOTH Tues and Wed and was CHICKEN again to try the ARC TRAINER even with my "cheat sheet" on how to use it...BUT tomorrow I will ask Colleen (trainer) and she will SHOW ME!!! YIPPEE!!! It is just that I am afraid everyone is staring at me (which they probably are not at all and just my imagination) and then I will screw it up and do it wrong. But I will ultimately be like your friend and start out really slow and short times and BUILD from there.

BUBBA: You are so right about fighting a "battle" and I canNOT let the weight WIN!!! RIGHT!!!

WELCOME to KIDSMOM, SILVERANGEL and TEACHER 31 !!! Love having this forum and opportunity to share all our thoughts (or RANT and VENT like I did tonight)!

Bubba: I tried TODAY less weights and did a TON more REPS! THAT DOES WORK!!!

Oh one more thing....had jelly beans today as well....SEE I AM A MESS TODAY!!!
Sorry I am so depressing tonight, everyone....at least my DS is home and I gave him a huge hug . He got word Tuesday that a GRANT the college has applied for to study and do excavations in Athens, Greece for the entire summer CAME THROUGHHHH!!! He leaves June 25, 2006 and does not return until January 2007!!! After the DIG in Greece he will be studying overseas at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. So on August 20th he will head to Scotland.
WHEN HE COMES HOME, YOU GUYS, HE WILL, I REPEAT WILL NOT RECOGNIZE HIS MOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[bubba73]

I always have something to say so of course, you know I am here. I went to the gym and did my 2 hours. I spent a little over an hour doing weights and I did 45 minutes worth of cardio. Inbetween time was used talking to a couple of the trainers about different things.

Amazing news from today. I had a fellow associate from another location come to my store today to do some training. (He was over at my store about 2 weeks ago and while he was there he started asking me about different workout techniques.) He came up to me today and said he had been using the exercises that I had mentioned to him. He said the difference was amazing. On his first day using some of the stuff I had recommended, he went from having a max bench press of 185 to 225. He told me that if I was still thinking about taking my Certified Personal Training test to do it. I was floored! I know I have a passion about health and wellness and my major in college was psychology because I always loved helping people. I guess this is a way to be able to do both. I am just curious. What do all of you think? Should I do it or not? All opinions are welcomed.

We are more than halfway to the weekend. This is when most people struggle mightly with their "healthy" routines. It almost seems when we get around our families or friends, you know, those people that we love the most, that is when we struggle the most. As a society, we have a tendency to automatically go with the flow. If the kids want a Chili Dog or a Double Hot Fudge Sundae, we are going to say make it two so we can join in with them. Although, this is the easiest thing to do, it is not the right thing to do. Before you cheat, ask yourself if you have obtained your goals. Ask yourself if you are ready for your picture to be taken at the pool. By all means, don't starve yourself because that is as bad as eating the "junk". Just make better choices. Dieting is always tough full of touch choices. If it was easy, every single woman on the planet would be a size 6. I guess this will be the tip of the day.

I talk about everyone on this thread on a daily basis. I am so proud of everyone of you. I think about you every time I drive up to the gym after a long day at work when I am telling myself how I really don't feel like going in. It is at that point that I start thinking of lionqueen, momrek, teacher31, Zippah D Doodah, DisneyMommyMichelle and of course silverangel. I literally think about everyone of you and think about how hard you are working and all of the effort you are putting in. That makes it where I just can't stop. I have to go do my workout and put in maximal intensity. If I make my goals and if I get my desired look, I can honestly say that I owe it to all of you.
I can't say that enough.

Please everyone let me know if there is ever anything that I can do for you! You guys ROCK!!

 

[Thekidsmom]

DO IT BUBBA! Take that chance! Go for it! It is something you have always wanted, don't let it slip by! In twenty years do you want to be saying "What if?" I know you can do it, and be GREAT AT IT!