Hi there 3disprincesses!! Welcome and we are happy to have you join us. That is so positive to hear you say you're ready to take control of your life again. That's the first - and very big - step.
I've had achilles tendonitis so I was told by doctors and my chiro not to walk for exercise (had to rely on the bike and swimming but I am getting better). I've never ever done a walk or run but am considering it this fall at DL. Jen is our running expert.
So if your feet will allow you to walk, take that as a gift and use them. After 20 min, the endorphins kick in and you feel so good. Whenever I hear of people who are depressed I ask them to try exercising before they go to drugs (unless of course they are seriously mentally challenged).
I think it's a great goal to shoot for, to know that you'll be at WDW and you'll want to be happy with yourself in the photos (whatever that means for you, that's what matters).
You can do this.
Thank you Amy, for the nice comments. It is a big push for me to do this. I've never done 45 min straight of aerobics on a machine for an extended period of time before this. I did it again yesterday! Today, I just did fast mall walking (did not get a lot of sleep last time).
You've had a really hard week from what I read... (Amy - hug). I do think that treadmill is a great idea. Maybe craigslist? Oh, you are so close, I know you will reach it. We will be here cheering you on! And get Beth back!!!
Had some encouragement today as I tried on clothes and found I was easily in size 12 now, not a 14 as I've been for the last few years.
Okay, so let's see. My goal for April is to go down 1 lb a week by watching what I eat more carefully, journaling and adding up my calories each day, not at the end of the week, and by continuing my exercise routine. 1 lb is very do-able, I just have to focus.
Also - keep at it, Cristabel!
Can I Join you ladies? I have been struggling by myself for the last 6 weeks to develop a healthier lifestyle. I'm a 45 year old single mom that never had a real weight problem until a horrible marriage sent me into a terrible depression. I have lived with this for many years now and am ready to take control of my life again! I do a pretty good job of eating healthy throughout the day but I am struggling with adding time - and energy - to walk. Reading all of your success stories each day will definately motivate me to do more...also if I have to tell all of you how I did each day! Accountablity does seem to work for me.
I'll be going to WDW in October. In all the years I've gone, I have pretty much stayed out of the pictures because of my size. Well, when I go this fall, I want my picture made everywhere with everybody! There will be no children with me and I want to have the energy to go, go,go! I also see that most of you participate in walk/runs. I have never thought about that but I would definately like to set that as a goal!!
Well, I'll take it.
