Shaping up for 2.0

[A.Mickey]

wow tiggerbell that's very impressive! well done.

is anyone here doing Couch 2 5k?

Hey, I was just going to ask if I could join this thread...as I am not Shaping up for 2.0, but hopefully I will be shaping up for life.

I recently went to the doctor and gained 30 lbs since PCC 1.0 (during PCC 1.0 I was still about 60 lbs overweight) and my blood pressure is still high 140/90.

I have heard so many people that are having a fun time with the C25K program that I decided to finally download it to my Ipod Touch. Then, after looking at it for more than a week...and thinking...there is no way I will ever be able to run for 60 seconds straight (I haven't exercised in 3 years) I finally ran outside last Thursday. My mom wanted to do the program with me so on Saturday I ran with my mom and we ran again this morning before work! I hope I can keep up with the program! My legs are already feeling stronger/tighter/more tone

 

[jeanigor]

Hey, I was just going to ask if I could join this thread...as I am not Shaping up for 2.0, but hopefully I will be shaping up for life.

I recently went to the doctor and gained 30 lbs since PCC 1.0 (during PCC 1.0 I was still about 60 lbs overweight) and my blood pressure is still high 140/90.

I have heard so many people that are having a fun time with the C25K program that I decided to finally download it to my Ipod Touch. Then, after looking at it for more than a week...and thinking...there is no way I will ever be able to run for 60 seconds straight (I haven't exercised in 3 years) I finally ran outside last Thursday. My mom wanted to do the program with me so on Saturday I ran with my mom and we ran again this morning before work! I hope I can keep up with the program! My legs are already feeling stronger/tighter/more tone

That's great Shanan!!! I found having someone to do it with to be helpful, too.

 

[tlcoke]

Hey, I was just going to ask if I could join this thread...as I am not Shaping up for 2.0, but hopefully I will be shaping up for life.

I recently went to the doctor and gained 30 lbs since PCC 1.0 (during PCC 1.0 I was still about 60 lbs overweight) and my blood pressure is still high 140/90.

I have heard so many people that are having a fun time with the C25K program that I decided to finally download it to my Ipod Touch. Then, after looking at it for more than a week...and thinking...there is no way I will ever be able to run for 60 seconds straight (I haven't exercised in 3 years) I finally ran outside last Thursday. My mom wanted to do the program with me so on Saturday I ran with my mom and we ran again this morning before work! I hope I can keep up with the program! My legs are already feeling stronger/tighter/more tone

Good for you Shanan!! I have been walking for 6 months on the 30th. Start out slow and build your self up. My ankles are not made for running, so, I am just walking, I have lost 25lbs in 6 months (granted I gained 5lbs at WDW in October and had to re-lose those added lbs again).

 

[tiggerbell]

That's great Shanan!!! I found having someone to do it with to be helpful, too.

I find I just point and laugh at those around me...

J/K - but I hate exercise - if there isn't any ice cream at the end of a walk, I can't figure out why I got off the couch to start with.

And all that talk of that 90pk thingie... I went to the website - it says they switch up the routines everyday to keep you from getting bored - I was bored reading the website. Exercise and I do not get along. It's like a bad trip roommate - I know by the end of the first day if I'm in trouble or not!

But I do love to dance (speaking of pointing and laughing). And I admire everyone who has the ability to work out... it's just NEVER gonna be me. So back to the diet I go!

 

[tiggerbell]

I did NOT see this one coming this week - I lost 3# and I have a new icon in my signature!

 

[jeanigor]

I did NOT see this one coming this week - I lost 3# and I have a new icon in my signature!

 

[mainegal]

It took 4 months, but I have officially lost 10% of my body weight!

I owe this to your support (and swearing off of take out pizza):

Congratulations. Inspire me some more, please. I am behind in losing.
What is the thing in your photo?

 

[mainegal]

I am so glad to see some activity in this thread. It has been so dead lately.

I haven't done well at all at getting up early to walk in the morning - too dark for me. I am still doing some form of exercise at night.

My good eating habits have been slipping. Gotta eat this apple that is staring at me!

 

[A.Mickey]

Thanks for all the encouragement .

Jaime that is awesome that you have something new in your siggy!

I need to start eating better but that will happen after the holidays . I figure as long as I am getting use to exercising. my body won't freak out as bad as exercising and eating better all at once! I am starting week 2 of the C25K program on Friday!

 

[jeanigor]

I have 'fallen off the wagon' too. But its time to pick my self up by the boot straps and start at it again.

 

[BriarRosie]

I have 'fallen off the wagon' too. But its time to pick my self up by the boot straps and start at it again.

I haven't completely fallen. I'm about halfway off.

 

[mainegal]

How's this?
I am half way climbing back on the wagon!
Whew!

 

[NancyIL]

My eating habits haven't been great lately, but I've been exercising most days. Today I passed the 6-mile mark in my cardio workout on the Nordic Track and stationary bike. I'll be at Castaway Cay 11 days from now, and I plan to do my first 5k run/walk there. I figure if I can go twice the distance at home in my basement - what's a mere 3 miles at CC?

 

[mainegal]

Nancy, the Reunion Cruise? Have a wonderful time.
I can cover the 5K distance, but it would be walking, not running.

 

[NancyIL]

Nancy, the Reunion Cruise? Have a wonderful time.
I can cover the 5K distance, but it would be walking, not running.

Thanks, Lyn! Yes, I'll be on the Reunion Cruise - formerly known as the MouseFest cruise before MouseFest was cancelled.

My first attempt at a 5K will also be walking, as I fear for my joints at my age!

 

[jeanigor]

Thanks, Lyn! Yes, I'll be on the Reunion Cruise - formerly known as the MouseFest cruise before MouseFest was cancelled.

My first attempt at a 5K will also be walking, as I fear for my joints at my age!

Have a blast on the cruise!!! I think by this point it is more mental than a physical challenge for you.

 

[NancyIL]

Have a blast on the cruise!!! I think by this point it is more mental than a physical challenge for you.

Thanks, Todd!

 

[tlcoke]

I haven't visited in a while, but wanted to give an update:

I have continued my walking and despite a slight setback after my October trip to Texas & WDW where I gained 5lbs, I can officially announce as of a week ago, I lost those 5lbs and an additional 2lbs.


My best news is this week, I weighed in two mornings in a row, I have lost an additional 10lbs making my Total Weight loss since June 1st of 38lbs.



Signature is updated to post new milestone......

 

[A.Mickey]

That is Awesome Tracey! Congrats!!!!!

 

[mainegal]

We started this thread when we were over a year and a half away from the cruise. Now it is in less than a year!

Last summer I had developed soem good habits and was getting good results. OOPS! Last few months I have strayed from the good habits and have gained back some of the weight I had lost.

Anyone want to keep this thread active and help keep me on the right path?