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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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Ocean Lover avatar
bean
#27
The routines are designed to simulate terrain and situations encountered in actual bicycle rides, including hill climbs, sprints and interval training. Coasting downhill, however, is not simulated.

Darn. :roll: :lol:
peapod1980 avatar
percy
#28
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.
My goal is to get some exercise. I can't motivate to do it, and it's really my undoing. I'm not in good shape, but my eating habits are OK enough that I'd probably lose weight by just adding the exercise alone. I'd also like to finally open that exercise DVD jdarg talked me into getting.
Kimmifunn avatar
Funnkalicious
#29
It's not my rule. :lol: Isn't 2% the Lance Armstrong level? Before he retired?

Love the av.
I give up! :bang:
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#30
So is there such a thing as Fat-Free Ham? :floor:...and I am not talking about low-fat Turkey ham. :lolabove:
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#31
TOOTSIE!
You are in so much trouble Kurtifunn! :whack:
I hit 2% yesterday.

well, what can I do? I stopped making excuses or apologies for my other half eons ago! :biggrin:
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#32
It sounds like torture, but a great workout. I need to look around here and see if they offer it at any of the gyms. Thanks for the info!!! Hope you had a great time in PR!!!!!

Kathydwells - I did spinning classes about 8 years ago, a coupla times. the most killer work out I've ever done. I didn't stay with it... If I had, I would be so skinny that I wouldn't have to look at this thread...
katie blue avatar
kt loo
#33
My goal is to get some exercise. I can't motivate to do it, and it's really my undoing. I'm not in good shape, but my eating habits are OK enough that I'd probably lose weight by just adding the exercise alone. I'd also like to finally open that exercise DVD jdarg talked me into getting.
What she said.
If I lived in SoWal I'd walk and bike daily. Here in ATL it's another code-orange smog alert day, doesn't exactly woo me outside...
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#34
Hey pea...getting the wrapper off that DVD will burn some serious calories.
Beach Crazy avatar
cracker
#35
What she said.
If I lived in SoWal I'd walk and bike daily. Here in ATL it's another code-orange smog alert day, doesn't exactly woo me outside...

A what???:blink: (in my best southern voice with my lip curled up)
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#36
My goal is to get some exercise. I can't motivate to do it, and it's really my undoing. I'm not in good shape, but my eating habits are OK enough that I'd probably lose weight by just adding the exercise alone. I'd also like to finally open that exercise DVD jdarg talked me into getting.

hey percy: what dvd is it??? we may all need to make a purchase... (I admit I have an unopened exercise / yoga dvd)...
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#37
Goals:

1. To be able to wear all those clothes that I refuse to get rid of because "I'll wear them again, someday". Someday is here.
2. To be around to watch my grandchildren grow up.
3. To make better choices concerning food, fitness and habits.

Realities:

1. I'm a slug, what can I say? Absolutely HATE exercise!
2. I love good food? And by good, I mean butter, cheese(especially blue), and liquor.
3. I need prodding, coaxing and downright meaness to get me off my a$$!

So, there you have it in a nutshell. Lindabobhat, NOW gimme that peptalk and copy your tips over here. Tootsie and Cork, I'm so proud of you girls! Your a$$es will thank you later! SJ, well there are just no words for your contribution here:floor: Triple B and 30gAy: I like the way you think!

I have begun to eat low fat, low sugar. I have begun to walk an 80 lb. dog at least once a day--or should I say, she walks me, and she hates little yappy dogs. My shoulders are quite sore today from holding her back from eating two little yappy dogs. So, this is the beginning. Hey, you gotta start somewhere, right?
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#38
Goals:

1. To be able to wear all those clothes that I refuse to get rid of because "I'll wear them again, someday". Someday is here.
2. To be around to watch my grandchildren grow up.
3. To make better choices concerning food, fitness and habits.

Realities:

1. I'm a slug, what can I say? Absolutely HATE exercise!
2. I love good food? And by good, I mean butter, cheese(especially blue), and liquor.
3. I need prodding, coaxing and downright meaness to get me off my a$$!

So, there you have it in a nutshell. Lindabobhat, NOW gimme that peptalk and copy your tips over here. Tootsie and Cork, I'm so proud of you girls! Your a$$es will thank you later! SJ, well there are just no words for your contribution here:floor: Triple B and 30gAy: I like the way you think!

I have begun to eat low fat, low sugar. I have begun to walk an 80 lb. dog at least once a day--or should I say, she walks me, and she hates little yappy dogs. My shoulders are quite sore today from holding her back from eating two little yappy dogs. So, this is the beginning. Hey, you gotta start somewhere, right?

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Mango avatar
SoWal Insider
#39
Ditto for me DD. :clap_1:
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#40
My goals:

1) lose about 30
2) get more energy!
3) get in shape!
4) make good nutrition a priority for me and family.
5) make Smiling Joe dance with me

that's it in a nutshell. now, the question is HOW. I'm working on it...
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#41
My goals:

1) lose about 30
2) get more energy!
3) get in shape!
4) make good nutrition a priority for me and family.
5) make Smiling Joe dance with me

that's it in a nutshell. now, the question is HOW. I'm working on it...

:clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:

And when you accomplish #5, I'll come down there and congratulate you in person!
Sheila avatar
SoWal Insider
#42
Goals:

1. To be able to wear all those clothes that I refuse to get rid of because "I'll wear them again, someday". Someday is here.
2. To be around to watch my grandchildren grow up.
3. To make better choices concerning food, fitness and habits.

Realities:

1. I'm a slug, what can I say? Absolutely HATE exercise!
2. I love good food? And by good, I mean butter, cheese(especially blue), and liquor.
3. I need prodding, coaxing and downright meaness to get me off my a$$!

So, there you have it in a nutshell. Lindabobhat, NOW gimme that peptalk and copy your tips over here. Tootsie and Cork, I'm so proud of you girls! Your a$$es will thank you later! SJ, well there are just no words for your contribution here:floor: Triple B and 30gAy: I like the way you think!

I have begun to eat low fat, low sugar. I have begun to walk an 80 lb. dog at least once a day--or should I say, she walks me, and she hates little yappy dogs. My shoulders are quite sore today from holding her back from eating two little yappy dogs. So, this is the beginning. Hey, you gotta start somewhere, right?

Just think if we lived near each other we could burn some cals! You could keep your 80 lb dog from eating my 2 yappy dogs! One of which decided the bag of topsoil FBB kept stashed under the Magnolia tree in the back yard, would make a great snack earlier today! :bang: I expect the "redistribution" process will be painful. And I don't mean for Mr. YipYap! :bang: At this point, your eighty pounder may get an eighteen pound snack!
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#43
Just think if we lived near each other we could burn some cals! You could keep your 80 lb dog from eating my 2 yappy dogs! One of which decided the bag of topsoil FBB kept stashed under the Magnolia tree in the back yard, would make a great snack earlier today! :bang: I expect the "redistribution" process will be painful. And I don't mean for Mr. YipYap! :bang: At this point, your eighty pounder may get an eighteen pound snack!

Awwwww.....gttbm, I love all dogs, but Maggie on the other hand, for some reason gets a little irritated when they yap at her....go figure. Anyhoo, sorry to hear about your "redistribution" issues--been there. If I was there, I'd burn some cals and redistribute it for ya! :biggrin:
Sheila avatar
SoWal Insider
#44
Awwwww.....gttbm, I love all dogs, but Maggie on the other hand, for some reason gets a little irritated when they yap at her....go figure. Anyhoo, sorry to hear about your "redistribution" issues--been there. If I was there, I'd burn some cals and redistribute it for ya! :biggrin:

Seriously, I :wub: dogs too. But Bailey and Guinness are nickenamed Yip and Yap! Typical of dogs their size. But geez! Sometimes......:roll:. Love them wouldn't trade them. But shush already!

I think the redistribution is taking place as we speak.
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#45
;-) :biggrin:
Lady D avatar
SoWal Insider
#46
:biggrin: We need Richard Simmons, fitness guru!
peapod1980 avatar
percy
#47
My goals:

1) lose about 30
2) get more energy!
3) get in shape!
4) make good nutrition a priority for me and family.
5) make Smiling Joe dance with me

that's it in a nutshell. now, the question is HOW. I'm working on it...
Hey, these all work for me--can I borrow them?
Tree, this is the DVD Jenay recommended:


There's a whole series of the 10 Minute Solution tapes, but Jenay can tell you more about them.
P.S. I had to go find this to be able to tell you what it was. I'm hopeless. :oops:
Mango avatar
SoWal Insider
#48
I used to exercise frequently, but I can't do anything really strenuous right now. I don't need to lose weight, just stretch muscles and firm a little. My doc recommended yoga, but I never have done it, and I can't take a class. (or have the energy right now) so can anyone recommend a good yoga video?
picky
#49
I used to exercise frequently, but I can't do anything really strenuous right now. I don't need to lose weight, just stretch muscles and firm a little. My doc recommended yoga, but I never have done it, and I can't take a class. (or have the energy right now) so can anyone recommend a good yoga video?

Watch it on Fit TV. Check your cable to see what channel it's on.
Lady D avatar
SoWal Insider
#50
:eek: My goal is to get my 30 back off. Had gained to 180lbs back in 98. I blame that on an extended stay in Cajun LA with homemade cajun cooking. I am sure I lost some after coming back home from Louisiana. Hated myself for gaining that much weight. I put myself on a 1200 calorie a day diet back in 2000 and walked every day and lost 50 pounds on my own. I had pretty much kept it off until about 9 months ago and now have gained 30 back. Makes me sick. I worked so hard at getting the weight off and kept it off for about 5 years. I do not eat bad now. I eat alot of salads and vegetables and love grilled and broiled chicken. These cereals like Grape Nut Flakes state that you can lose 10 lbs if you replace two meals with just a bowl of cereal with a 1/2 cup fresh fruit also. Special K I think is one also. Have a regular meal at lunch. I eat cereal for breakfast and alot of times for supper.
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#51
Daily intake: Breakfast: fig newtons (2) i know, i know, but I just can't eat when i first get up and can't eat eggs at all, ever, hate 'em!

Lunch: Chinese(chicken) with brown rice, iced tea
Snack: 6 crackers
Dinner: 4 oz. sliced turkey (yuck!)
roasted potatoes
water

Obviously, didn't plan very well today. Tomorrow, will have yogurt for breakfast, salad for lunch, dunno what for dinner???????

Exercise---hmmmm....Maggie did not get a walk tonite.:bang: Will double up tomorrow.

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