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Teresa avatar
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okay my little fitness wannabees... here it is. and thanks for deciding on this thread name. After sharing our goals and strategies for fitness and weight reduction, we'll all be sowell on sowal!!!

Cork and I are doing at least one yoga/pilates class per week now. plus we bicycled the other day (almost killed me). and plan to do exercise on our own at home as well.

as far as diet and weight reduction, we haven't really gotten very far. I'm reading two current resources for motivation and just general info: Body for Life for Women (A Woman's plan for Physical and Mental Transformation) - Pamela Peeke, MD, and The Reality Diet (fight fat with fiber) - Schnur, MD. They are both really straightforward, no nonsense approaches to weight loss - and include a lot of info on weekly menus, exercise, etc.

I know that I will need a menu plan to follow in the first 3 months of my "transformation". If I have a reasonable menu to follow, then I don't mind shopping and cooking. Having it all planned out makes it easier for me, and it makes me eat things that I would otherwise avoid or not think about eating (it expands the culinary experience)...

What are your goals? I need to finish up some of my reading and then I plan to put my goals on paper, along with my plan to achieve them. I have also already started a food and exercise journal.

I'll be sharing some of this with you. I hope we can all share successes, questions, recipes, exercise tips, etc... hope to see you on here every day looking for motivation and at the same time giving support to all of us.. :D

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Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#252
What a great day & night!!
I think we just need to get into a routine with the exercise and it's really hard when it's summer, and there's partying to be done!
You're doing great too!! Good for you with the water, I've had about a half gallon since i posted last.
Hmmmmmm.....Looks like Miss Allifunn may be the one with the frozen bra!!

I am going to buy a bicycle this week. And continue yoga/pilates class. just gotta get a routine going...

But, first things first: I am going to freeze Allifunn's bra now... :biggrin:
CastlesOfSand avatar
Beach Fanatic
#253
Ok.. you girls are ALL doing great. I know I said I'm in, but I am going to start when my kids go back to school one week from today (or yesterday) it is after midnight! I need to increase my water intake for sure and start some kind of cardio exercise. I just joined a gym in my neighborhood and have only been once since May. Again, when the kids go back to school I will have more time for myself and you girls are my inspiration! :wub: you all!
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#254
I am going to buy a bicycle this week. And continue yoga/pilates class. just gotta get a routine going...

But, first things first: I am going to freeze Allifunn's bra now... :biggrin:

I think I want a bike too! My entire budget at this point is devoted to vaca....but when I return...I'm thinkin' that's the way to go!!

Did you freeze the bra? :biggrin:
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#255
Ok.. you girls are ALL doing great. I know I said I'm in, but I am going to start when my kids go back to school one week from today (or yesterday) it is after midnight! I need to increase my water intake for sure and start some kind of cardio exercise. I just joined a gym in my neighborhood and have only been once since May. Again, when the kids go back to school I will have more time for myself and you girls are my inspiration! :wub: you all!

We'll be here!! Not that YOU need to be here--you little tiny thing!! But, it's all about healthy--so come on!! :wub:
Mango avatar
SoWal Insider
#256
I know....I forgot all about the bat signal....I was super busy and looks like tomorrow will be the same!! Grandkids still here, I'm tired!
I bet your grandmother is precious!! I love them all--well, almost all of them! I told y'all about Elsie--she's my favorite--meaner than a snake. Actually, I have many favorites. They all are very special.

OMG- what a coincidence- that's my grandmothers name!-Elsie. But she is not mean, she is a sweet little Italian lady. Grandkids will help burn calories, and besides they are so much funn.
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#257
OMG- what a coincidence- that's my grandmothers name!-Elsie. But she is not mean, she is a sweet little Italian lady. Grandkids will help burn calories, and besides they are so much funn.

I'm sure your Elsie is a doll!! Would love to meet her!!
Yep, burned quite a few I imagine! They wore me out, but they are such funn!!The middle one, Havannah, is always just sooooo glad to see me! :wub:
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#258
I'm being shocked back into reality today with my annual checkup. So this morning I am back on track after my little hicccup in hell (amusement park). Hope the elephant ear, FF, and other awful stuff I ate doesn't blow the cholesterol reading on my bloodwork today!!:( Restocked the fruit/veggie/hummus supply yesterday in preparation for some serious work.

Is it OK to eat the whole container of hummus in one sitting??:oops: :biggrin:
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#259
I'm being shocked back into reality today with my annual checkup. So this morning I am back on track after my little hicccup in hell (amusement park). Hope the elephant ear, FF, and other awful stuff I ate doesn't blow the cholesterol reading on my bloodwork today!!:( Restocked the fruit/veggie/hummus supply yesterday in preparation for some serious work.

Is it OK to eat the whole container of hummus in one sitting??:oops: :biggrin:

You'll be fine!!!
Can't advise you on the hummus....need to do more research! :idontno: :biggrin:
Cheering472 avatar
SoWal Insider
#260
I'm being shocked back into reality today with my annual checkup. So this morning I am back on track after my little hicccup in hell (amusement park). Hope the elephant ear, FF, and other awful stuff I ate doesn't blow the cholesterol reading on my bloodwork today!!:( Restocked the fruit/veggie/hummus supply yesterday in preparation for some serious work.

Is it OK to eat the whole container of hummus in one sitting??:oops: :biggrin:


Is it on chips?? :biggrin:
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#261
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Is it on chips?? :biggrin:

No, about 1/2 a box of Rosemary Olive Oil Triscuits. I need to start buying these things by the case.:oops:
Cheering472 avatar
SoWal Insider
#262
No, about 1/2 a box of Rosemary Olive Oil Triscuits. I need to start buying these things by the case.:oops:

Love me some Triscuits. I need to try those. Yum!
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#263
Goals for today:

Consultant coming today (my friend)--she's a bad influence....will be strong.

Work thing after work....luau...hmmmm...lots of fruit!

First Thursday with my old neighbors after the luau...vino will be involved.

Fruit and wine can't be too bad, huh?

Maggie will make me walk...I hope.

This could be a really good day or a disaster...wish me luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:biggrin:
Cheering472 avatar
SoWal Insider
#264
Goals for today:

Consultant coming today (my friend)--she's a bad influence....will be strong.

Work thing after work....luau...hmmmm...lots of fruit!

First Thursday with my old neighbors after the luau...vino will be involved.

Fruit and wine can't be too bad, huh?

Maggie will make me walk...I hope.

This could be a really good day or a disaster...wish me luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:biggrin:

GOOD LUCK! Is it working?
Allifunn avatar
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
#265
I think I want a bike too! My entire budget at this point is devoted to vaca....but when I return...I'm thinkin' that's the way to go!!

Did you freeze the bra? :biggrin:

not yet. I'm waiting on the right time... :rolling: (Tootsie posting on Allifunn's name) HA!!! The jig is up!!!!

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Cil avatar
Beach Fanatic
#266
Is it OK to eat the whole container of hummus in one sitting??

heh
I've seriously come close to doing just that more than once.
Especially if it's chipotle hummus.
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#267
not yet. I'm waiting on the right time... :rolling: (Tootsie posting on Allifunn's name) HA!!! The jig is up!!!!

crap! I can't believe I did that... :oops:
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#268
Daily report:

Consultant brought doughnuts AND sausage rolls. I would call her a bat turd, but I heart her, and she didn't know. I resisted--had Grape Nuts Trail Mix/Low fat milk.

Lunch: Grilled chicken/shrimp asian salad. Probably more fat than should be allowed, but still some pretty healthy stuff in it.

Went to luau--had pulled pork, about 1/2 cup?, fruit salad, grilled shrimp, 1 glass vino. Pretty tasty.

Went to First Thursday. Had 3 glasses of vino.

Didn't drink much water today..Dang, I've GOT to get better at this!!
Didn't walk for the second day in a row!! Bad! Bad! Very Bad!! :bang:
Sheila avatar
SoWal Insider
#269
Daily report:

Consultant brought doughnuts AND sausage rolls. I would call her a bat turd, but I heart her, and she didn't know. I resisted--had Grape Nuts Trail Mix/Low fat milk.

Lunch: Grilled chicken/shrimp asian salad. Probably more fat than should be allowed, but still some pretty healthy stuff in it.

Went to luau--had pulled pork, about 1/2 cup?, fruit salad, grilled shrimp, 1 glass vino. Pretty tasty.

Went to First Thursday. Had 3 glasses of vino.

Didn't drink much water today..Dang, I've GOT to get better at this!!
Didn't walk for the second day in a row!! Bad! Bad! Very Bad!! :bang:

It's one day. All told, you didn't do bad. As I have told myself often, " didn't gain it in a day, won't lose it in a day." You are doing great! Pat yourself on the back! Park your car at the far end of the lot, wherever you go. Every step counts! I am proud of you! Not shabby for just getting started! You go gull! :clap_1:
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#270
It's one day. All told, you didn't do bad. As I have told myself often, " didn't gain it in a day, won't lose it in a day." You are doing great! Pat yourself on the back! Park your car at the far end of the lot, wherever you go. Every step counts! I am proud of you! Not shabby for just getting started! You go gull! :clap_1:

:wub: You're a jewel, gttbm!! I was just proud I didn't eat any doughnuts! I love doughnuts! :wub:
dbuck avatar
Beach Fanatic
#271
Wine = fruit ;-) So it must be ok. I try to drink a glass of water after each glass of wine. (dehydrate and hydrate -- so it all equals out):idontno: Tomorrow is a new day. You are doing great.
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#272
Wine = fruit ;-) So it must be ok. I try to drink a glass of water after each glass of wine. (dehydrate and hydrate -- so it all equals out):idontno: Tomorrow is a new day. You are doing great.

Thanks!! I really didn't feel I overate--just hate that I didn't get a walk in for two days....:( I think I'm kinda likin' the exercise---but you'll probably have to remind me of that many times!:roll:
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#273
It's the weekend ladies- gimme some strength! Our heat and humidity (and heat index at 105) finally broke last night so I'm hopefully back to walking! (I have been cheating a bit in the mornings on the Pilates- summer is almost over, and I want to sleep past 6 a few times before school starts!!)

I'm sitting her with the daily bowl of oatmeal....if I couldn't read SoWal while eating, I probably wouldn't get it down.:biggrin:
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#274
It's the weekend ladies- gimme some strength! Our heat and humidity (and heat index at 105) finally broke last night so I'm hopefully back to walking! (I have been cheating a bit in the mornings on the Pilates- summer is almost over, and I want to sleep past 6 a few times before school starts!!)

I'm sitting her with the daily bowl of oatmeal....if I couldn't read SoWal while eating, I probably wouldn't get it down.:biggrin:

I hear ya!! I've gotta get back to the walking too--pronto! You'll be fine on the weekend--just take it one HOUR at a time!! Sometimes, that's how I have to do it, by the hour instead of just by the day.
Oatmeal.....good start....
Gotta get coffee now....!
Mango avatar
SoWal Insider
#275
DD- keep at it. You are doing great for just starting out. :clap_1:

As far as wine, my grandfather, bless his heart :wub: is 99 years old (100 on Halloween Day!) and he has wine or balck berry brandy every evening. As he says" Everything in moderation".
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#276
DD- keep at it. You are doing great for just starting out. :clap_1:

As far as wine, my grandfather, bless his heart :wub: is 99 years old (100 on Halloween Day!) and he has wine or balck berry brandy every evening. As he says" Everything in moderation".

Thanks, dear!!
I like your grandfather!!
Are you gonna have a big celebration on his birthday/halloween?

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