In Search of My Body vol.9 - I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends

[AKASnowWhite]

There's always tomorrow...

I watched that the other night

I'll sign it on my way to Tijuana with a margarita in my hand.

Bringing my passport just in case we decide to take a little trip south of the border


I have my entire family up here this weekend. I've done a pre-Christmas dinner and out to the movies day for years on end. It's not usually this early but everyone is so booked.

Have fun

Hey look at Nancy sneaking some French in there.

Cela vous étonne?

 

[goofyfan-12]

Just realized that I never checked in yesterday. Oops....

Spent the day in Massachusetts attend my best friend's mom's funeral. It was a tough day. Everyone is doing as well as they can be but it is still hard.

Food wise it was just as rough given that we were in the road for the day. Looking back I see that I ate way too many carbs and not enough fruit and veggies. Today is a new day so it is time to get back on tracki have a workout scheduled for tomorrow so that is good. I still don't know what to do about my overall workout schedule. I may hold off on doing anything until after the holidays so that I don't go insane.

Make it a great day everyone!

 

[poppinspal]

So happy it's Friday!!!! I played hockey for the first time in about a month and it felt good to get back out there. I brought a friend and hanging with her was a good distraction.

Paula- Thinking of you. Don't worry about the food choices yesterday, it wasn't a typical day so things were bound to be off. Today is a new day.


Hope you all have a great day!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Gah! Less than 24 hours before I leave for SanDiego. So much to do

Water. I'm finding that my biggest stumbling block right now is water. I'm definitely one of those people whose bodies confuse mild thirst for hunger. So, instead of drinking water I grab a snack. Mostly they have been healthy snacks (with the exception of a few handfuls of some evil thick cut, sea salt laden kettle chips that I bought ), but the point here is that I've been choosing FOOD when my body was requesting water. <kicks self> That's my goal to focus on while I'm away. Plenty of water.

and a few runs. After all, I have a 1/2 marathon to train for

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Nancy, just to make sure its Water no Wine while you are away!

Happy Friday Meg.

Hugs to you Paula. Today is a new day!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I know Jo! That's my big downfall. You just *know* that if there is a vineyard to be visited, we'll find it Ah well. Please. Not only do I give you all permission, but I respectfully request that you cyber-kick my @ss back into gear upon my return

 

[robmck3898]

So, looking at a thread 141 pages long is pretty daunting when about to join in. What are the basics I need to know about this thread? Just everyone working together to get healthy? I've got a lot of weight I need to lose and I'm finally ready to do it. This seems like a good place to find lots of support.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Welcome!

Yes, we all are trying to live healthier lifestyles. Losing weight thru various combinations of diet and exercise. Some days are great, others not so much, but we all attempt to keep moving forward.

Please - do tell us a little about yourself!

 

[Ronda93]

Look on the first few pages of this thread.

and this one

and this one

There's usually some introductions at the beginning.

So introduce yourself.

Ronda

 

[robmck3898]

Well let's see, I'm 31 years old from Augusta, GA. I work and go to school full-time. I am majoring in history, so once I graduate (I guess in about 2 years) I will start teaching. So I think a lot of what I don't do can be solved with a little time management, but saying is not doing.

Basically, I'm trying to give myself a little kick in the pants to start exercising. I am 6'6, and a little over 320lbs, which when I write it down looks really insane. At this point, I'm just really telling myself that it's time to do this.

I'm gonna start slowly on the diet, because there is a lot that needs to be changed there, switching over to water full-time will need to be the first thing. As for exercise, doing any right now will be good. If I start doing something, I'll actually be productive, but it's the actual doing it that's the issue. So for me, it's all mental and if I can start to break that, then I'm sure it'll be full-speed ahead.

So that's a little about me and I look forward to getting to know the rest of you and hopefully learn a lot and give back as much as I can.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Well let's see, I'm 31 years old from Augusta, GA. I work and go to school full-time. I am majoring in history, so once I graduate (I guess in about 2 years) I will start teaching. So I think a lot of what I don't do can be solved with a little time management, but saying is not doing.

Basically, I'm trying to give myself a little kick in the pants to start exercising. I am 6'6, and a little over 320lbs, which when I write it down looks really insane. At this point, I'm just really telling myself that it's time to do this.

I'm gonna start slowly on the diet, because there is a lot that needs to be changed there, switching over to water full-time will need to be the first thing. As for exercise, doing any right now will be good. If I start doing something, I'll actually be productive, but it's the actual doing it that's the issue. So for me, it's all mental and if I can start to break that, then I'm sure it'll be full-speed ahead.

So that's a little about me and I look forward to getting to know the rest of you and hopefully learn a lot and give back as much as I can.

I know how you feel. My name is Jo and I joined these FABULOUS GODDESS last November at 200 lbs, I'm 5'2". I had just watched my 57 year old father have a 3x by pass . That was it for me. I had to get off my Butterpants (Lisa ) I cried out of help and these ladies took me in they have been a life line. I am down about 25 -27lb's I have finished 3 5K's 1 4 Miles, an 8K and a 15K I am on my way to my first half marathon in 80 some days. I am slow, and I still have a butter butt. But I am moving. I have a lot of bad days but I am still moving. Oh and not drinking pop/soda is a major problem, I only drink it once a day but I wish it was less.

Welcome to the group

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

1 year of training
$118 shoes
$200 Garmin Watch

2.5 CRAPTASTIC MILES. W... T... F....
I had to walk the last mile. What gives. Why is the cold getting me.
I need to step it up and fast. HELP!!!!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi everyone....

It what a day at work. I didn't have a chance to sit down until almost 2.

Food wise it wasn't a totally horrible day. Dinner was soup and salad that were both yummy and healthy! Whoo hoo!

To our new addition - welcome! This is a great group of people. We all have different goals, methods and means to get there. I too started at just over 300 pounds and while I am not particularly proud of that, I am proud of how far I have come. I am proof that yes, you can exercise at that weight. I started with things like aqua aerobics and the at home walking series by Leslie Sansone. All low impact stuff to protect my knees. After I lost the first 30 pounds or so I started going to the gym where I strength train. I trained and finished my first 1/2 marathon with this group and later my first century ride. You can do this! The hardest part is starting. This group will inspire youth kee going if you are willing to take the first step. I am proof of that.

So - welcome! Jump in.

 

[goofyfan-12]

1 year of training
$118 shoes
$200 Garmin Watch

2.5 CRAPTASTIC MILES. W... T... F....
I had to walk the last mile. What gives. Why is the cold getting me.
I need to step it up and fast. HELP!!!!

Jo - we all have a bad workout from time to time. Chaulk this one up to that and move on. That is all you can do.

 

[HockeyKat]

Well let's see, I'm 31 years old from Augusta, GA. I work and go to school full-time. I am majoring in history, so once I graduate (I guess in about 2 years) I will start teaching. So I think a lot of what I don't do can be solved with a little time management, but saying is not doing.

Basically, I'm trying to give myself a little kick in the pants to start exercising. I am 6'6, and a little over 320lbs, which when I write it down looks really insane. At this point, I'm just really telling myself that it's time to do this.

I'm gonna start slowly on the diet, because there is a lot that needs to be changed there, switching over to water full-time will need to be the first thing. As for exercise, doing any right now will be good. If I start doing something, I'll actually be productive, but it's the actual doing it that's the issue. So for me, it's all mental and if I can start to break that, then I'm sure it'll be full-speed ahead.

So that's a little about me and I look forward to getting to know the rest of you and hopefully learn a lot and give back as much as I can.

Welcome!!!

I am Kat, 34, married, live near Raleigh, NC. My diet and exercise is a vast, wild roller coaster. I have been between 220 and 160 a few times over the last few years and my ultimate goal is to pick a (hopefully lower) weight and stay there. I am closer to 220 than 160 at the moment, unfortunately.

I jumped on the running/walking wagon this year, but wound up with a stress fracture in my shin after the third half marathon and am currently benched.

Hope that you find help here! We are a crazy bunch of women but there is always room for male influence. At least, I assume you are male due to your height, please feel free to correct me if I am wrong!!!



What a day, what a week. Calgon, take me away.

 

[poppinspal]

I had three drinks tonight, watched one of the worst hockey games ever and then drove home in tears. (Not due to the hockey game, though the game should have brought me to tears.) I've hit a low point emotionally and I'm just done with it. Tomorrow I'm waking up and I'm going to will things to be better. (That's possible right?) And I will do my best not to let this stuff ruin my holiday spirit.

 

[poppinspal]

Well let's see, I'm 31 years old from Augusta, GA. I work and go to school full-time. I am majoring in history, so once I graduate (I guess in about 2 years) I will start teaching. So I think a lot of what I don't do can be solved with a little time management, but saying is not doing.

Basically, I'm trying to give myself a little kick in the pants to start exercising. I am 6'6, and a little over 320lbs, which when I write it down looks really insane. At this point, I'm just really telling myself that it's time to do this.

I'm gonna start slowly on the diet, because there is a lot that needs to be changed there, switching over to water full-time will need to be the first thing. As for exercise, doing any right now will be good. If I start doing something, I'll actually be productive, but it's the actual doing it that's the issue. So for me, it's all mental and if I can start to break that, then I'm sure it'll be full-speed ahead.

So that's a little about me and I look forward to getting to know the rest of you and hopefully learn a lot and give back as much as I can.

Welcome! I'm a fellow history major! (Well doubling in history and english.) I work full time and take classes with hopes of being done in two years and then teaching. So I understand the time thing.

I joined this group about a year ago I think, maybe even less. I played sports my whole life and then a few years ago I gained a ton of weight. When I joined up with these ladies I still had about 33 pounds left that I wanted to loose. I spent 2 months working to shed about 23 of those pounds. I also took up running. Since March I've run two half marathons, one 10k, one 5 miler and seven 5ks. I'm now working on my last ten pounds and training for a half in February and I have two 5ks and one 10k lined up for the next two months. Oh and I don't drink any soda, rarely drink alcohol now(despite what my last post might indicate) and do a fairly good job of eating healthy with the exception of ice cream. This is a very supportive and knowledgeable group, they really helped me accomplish all that. It's all about taking it one step at a time and know that you can make the changes you want to make.

So don't be shy, jump right in.

 

[HockeyKat]

Meg, I hear you on the bad week. Mine was abysmal. Here's to a better week next week.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

HOLY COW,
WHERE IS EVERYONE.

Well, I have had 2 very large glasses of WINE!!! one was just for you Nancy!

Not sure I like the new Nike's , after yesterday's craptastic run I have had MAJOR pain on the outside of my left ankle.

I better of sit with the sofa, I have had too much to drink.

(did I tell you the girls are at a sleepover!)

 

[goofyfan-12]

Howdy - have spent the day baking and have only tasted one of each cookie to make sur they came out alright. Victory over the Christmas cookie is mine for now!!!!

Off to start the next type. I am trying a new recipe for lemon ricotta cookies. They sounded interesting.

Hope you are all having a great weekend.