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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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DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#1177
:nono1: ...Jan. 8 (see above) that's when I get back to Dallas. Who wants to start this on football day? :biggrin:

Does this mean I have to watch football if I want to live it up for a few more days in January?:shock: :bang:
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#1178
Does this mean I have to watch football if I want to live it up for a few more days in January?:shock: :bang:

Oh no...you may shop as well. :biggrin:
Beachmom avatar
Beach Fanatic
#1179
Oh no...you may shop as well. :biggrin:
cool, count me in. I did finally get a scale, walked around it, looked at it....I finally got on it...and...:clap_1: :clap_1: I've lost 20 lbs. since my last Dr. appt.!! (almost a year ago)- not lots, but it's something!!

Linda- that is wonderful!! Thanks for the pic's!!:clap_1: :clap_1:
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#1180
Oh no...you may shop as well. :biggrin:

I will shop and drink margaritas. :clap_1:
kathydwells avatar
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
#1181
cool, count me in. I did finally get a scale, walked around it, looked at it....I finally got on it...and...:clap_1: :clap_1: I've lost 20 lbs. since my last Dr. appt.!! (almost a year ago)- not lots, but it's something!!

Linda- that is wonderful!! Thanks for the pic's!!:clap_1: :clap_1:

:clap_1: Wow, you go girl!!!!
lindatat avatar
quirty
#1182
OMG - y'all are making me blush so much I can't even quote you! DD's been asking me to post those for such a long time but I was so hesitant. Thank you so much for all the kind words; one in particular - I never thought anyone would ever use the word "hot" to describe me. Miss Kitty asked how I felt; I feel absolutely fantastic. I had several health problems (incl. asthma & disc disease in my back) that are pretty much non-existent now. I never would have imagined that I could reinvent myself at age 43 and be healthier than I was as a teenager. I've said it before, but if the undisciplined, formerly lazy me can do this, anyone can. The benefits are endless and I just hope and pray I can maintain the healthy lifestyle (and I'm thinking if I've been able to keep it up through the divorce negotiations, I can probably be successful in the long run as well!) Thanks again - I'm happy to inspire but I am so touched by your kindness and support - it keeps me going.

P.S. I was going to get my my hair cut tomorrow and do something radical, but I guess I'll just get a little trim - LOL!
Paula avatar
Beach Fanatic
#1183
cool, count me in. I did finally get a scale, walked around it, looked at it....I finally got on it...and...:clap_1: :clap_1: I've lost 20 lbs. since my last Dr. appt.!! (almost a year ago)- not lots, but it's something!!

Linda- that is wonderful!! Thanks for the pic's!!:clap_1: :clap_1:

Congrats to Beachmom, too. I'm back to a good-enough weight (down from my high) but have 10 lbs to go before I'm in the "normal range" as defined by one of the websites posted on this thread. All I want to be is normal... Will losing weight guarantee that I'll be normal? :floor:
Sheila avatar
SoWal Insider
#1184
Congrats to Beachmom, too. I'm back to a good-enough weight (down from my high) but have 10 lbs to go before I'm in the "normal range" as defined by one of the websites posted on this thread. All I want to be is normal... Will losing weight guarantee that I'll be normal? :floor:

If it does, I'm not going to do it. Being normal is no funn! :biggrin:
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#1185
Congrats to Beachmom, too. I'm back to a good-enough weight (down from my high) but have 10 lbs to go before I'm in the "normal range" as defined by one of the websites posted on this thread. All I want to be is normal... Will losing weight guarantee that I'll be normal? :floor:
absolutely!!! not!!! :biggrin:
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#1186
If it does, I'm not going to do it. Being normal is no funn! :biggrin:


:clap_1: ...screw new eating plans!!!
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#1187
:clap_1: ...screw new eating plans!!!

Then will it be SoFat on SoWal?????????:idontno: :bang: :eek:
Mango avatar
SoWal Insider
#1188
OK gulls. So I saw my doctor today and he is could tell that I am not cheating on my yeast free diet because I am 15 lbs lighter than when I started this diet. However, he is quite upset that I have not made an effort to stop smoking and he rags me about this every month. I decided that I need to stop for my health. He suggests the patch or taking some kind of happy pill (which I am not keen on any kind of pills) to help me quit. I figured I have had the motivation to maintain this diet, but the smoking is a physical addiction, so I think the patch may be the way to go. I will need motivation, so please help. This will be my New years Resolution.
Beach Crazy avatar
cracker
#1189
OK gulls. So I saw my doctor today and he is could tell that I am not cheating on my yeast free diet because I am 15 lbs lighter than when I started this diet. However, he is quite upset that I have not made an effort to stop smoking and he rags me about this every month. I decided that I need to stop for my health. He suggests the patch or taking some kind of happy pill (which I am not keen on any kind of pills) to help me quit. I figured I have had the motivation to maintain this diet, but the smoking is a physical addiction, so I think the patch may be the way to go. I will need motivation, so please help. This will be my New years Resolution.

Use the patch and pat on it like I did to make sure it's still there!!!!:lol: :floor: :floor: :floor:


I was so addicted to nicotine, everybody from the "old days" just can't believe I don't smoke. It was the first thing I did when my eyes opened and the last thing I did before I went to sleep. I smoked like 2 packs a day at my worst....I love the new me. I feel so free. It took a while to quit cracking the window when I got in the car and I would catch myself fumbling around in my purse digging for them. That is so sad. :roll:
Mango avatar
SoWal Insider
#1190
Use the patch and pat on it like I did to make sure it's still there!!!!:lol: :floor: :floor: :floor:


I was so addicted to nicotine, everybody from the "old days" just can't believe I don't smoke. It was the first thing I did when my eyes opened and the last thing I did before I went to sleep. I smoked like 2 packs a day at my worst....I love the new me. I feel so free. It took a while to quit cracking the window when I got in the car and I would catch myself fumbling around in my purse digging for them. That is so sad. :roll:

I want to be free. :clap_1: I don't want to smell like an ashtray anymore. I don't want to hear my sister yell at me because the baby smells like cigarattes after I hold him. I don't want to run out the door in my pajamas and a coat because I am out of cigarettes.
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#1191
Use the patch and pat on it like I did to make sure it's still there!!!!:lol: :floor: :floor: :floor:


I was so addicted to nicotine, everybody from the "old days" just can't believe I don't smoke. It was the first thing I did when my eyes opened and the last thing I did before I went to sleep. I smoked like 2 packs a day at my worst....I love the new me. I feel so free. It took a while to quit cracking the window when I got in the car and I would catch myself fumbling around in my purse digging for them. That is so sad. :roll:

Uh, this would be me.

I want to be free. :clap_1: I don't want to smell like an ashtray anymore. I don't want to hear my sister yell at me because the baby smells like cigarattes after I hold him. I don't want to run out the door in my pajamas and a coat because I am out of cigarettes.

This would also be me.
Mango avatar
SoWal Insider
#1192
Uh, this would be me.



This would also be me.

We need to take action after the New Year and we will need this thread more than ever so we do not eat ourselves into oblivion.

I know my local market will thank me. I am sure it is not pretty me running in my jams jonesing for a cigarette. :lol:
Ocean Lover avatar
bean
#1193
:clap_1: :clap_1: I think it's great that you gulls want to do this!!! We want you to be healthy too and still be posting on sowal when you're 90. :lol:
Ocean Lover avatar
bean
#1194
P.S. I was going to get my my hair cut tomorrow and do something radical, but I guess I'll just get a little trim - LOL!

Don't do it! I just had mine cut and I kinda sorta want my long hair back. :(
Mango avatar
SoWal Insider
#1195
:clap_1: :clap_1: I think it's great that you gulls want to do this!!! We want you to be healthy too and still be posting on sowal when you're 90. :lol:

Lordy OL. :funn: Do you think there are enough digits in the Board program for that many posts? :lol: Hopefully when we reach that age, we can just mumble into a mini blackberry or something. :floor: Eh, say that again OL. I can't hear ya. Could you imagaine the funn fights? :rolling:
I just tinkled. Too funny. :rofl:
Ocean Lover avatar
bean
#1196
Lordy OL. :funn: Do you think there are enough digits in the Board program for that many posts? :lol: Hopefully when we reach that age, we can just mumble into a mini blackberry or something. :floor: Eh, say that again OL. I can't hear ya. Could you imagaine the funn fights? :rolling:
I just tinkled. Too funny. :rofl:

:lolabove: :funn: Mango, would you put yer dang hearin aid back in...you know yer always a takin it out! An I'm a little tard about all this complainin --always talkin about the good ole days when we sat and typed on our big computers and what not. Get with the 2050's gull!
Mango avatar
SoWal Insider
#1197
:lolabove: :funn: Mango, would you put yer dang hearin aid back in...you know yer always a takin it out! An I'm a little tard about all this complainin --always talkin about the good ole days when we sat and typed on our big computers and what not. Get with the 2050's gull!

:lolabove: :floor: SOWHAT????
InletBchDweller avatar
SoWal Insider
#1198
OK gulls. So I saw my doctor today and he is could tell that I am not cheating on my yeast free diet because I am 15 lbs lighter than when I started this diet. However, he is quite upset that I have not made an effort to stop smoking and he rags me about this every month. I decided that I need to stop for my health. He suggests the patch or taking some kind of happy pill (which I am not keen on any kind of pills) to help me quit. I figured I have had the motivation to maintain this diet, but the smoking is a physical addiction, so I think the patch may be the way to go. I will need motivation, so please help. This will be my New years Resolution.
I will be here to help ya in any way i can!!!! YOu go!!!!:clap_1: :clap_1:

:clap_1: :clap_1: I think it's great that you gulls want to do this!!! We want you to be healthy too and still be posting on sowal when you're 90. :lol:
not 90 but 100!!!:clap_1:
Mango avatar
SoWal Insider
#1199
I will be here to help ya in any way i can!!!! YOu go!!!!:clap_1: :clap_1:

not 90 but 100!!!:clap_1:

Thanks IBD. :wub: How many smilies do you guess there will be when we are 100? :razz:
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#1200
Lordy OL. :funn: Do you think there are enough digits in the Board program for that many posts? :lol: Hopefully when we reach that age, we can just mumble into a mini blackberry or something. :floor: Eh, say that again OL. I can't hear ya. Could you imagaine the funn fights? :rolling:
I just tinkled. Too funny. :rofl:

Oh, Lordy. Talk about some old biddy wenches... :roll: it will be great... and we'll have such a bad attitude about all the newcomers on the board and give them a what fer... we'll probably get banned a lot for our wonderful colorful language and general buttholism.
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#1201
Oh, Lordy. Talk about some old biddy wenches... :roll: it will be great... and we'll have such a bad attitude about all the newcomers on the board and give them a what fer... we'll probably get banned a lot for our wonderful colorful language and general buttholism.

My new favorite phrase!!! A genuine "Tootsieism"!

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