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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
#1377
I skipped the creamer in my coffee this morning. I need the extra 2 points today! I made manicotti for dinner last night and one is 5 points. I want to have another for lunch today. I bought these WW lemon cakes at the store last night and they're only 1 point each. They're about the size of a twinkie and really taste good. I could eat the whole box for only 6 points. J/K;-)

Fiber one cereal with sliced bananas this morning. Lunch will be manicotti and the 0 point veggie soup, dinner- maybe a flat bread pizza with fresh red peppers and mushrooms.

Hero of the day!

Well after that wonderful last post.................the stomach flu hit me like a rock at 10:30 pm........everything that went in, came out. This is the first time that I can sit up without feeling faint. I hate this because its a set back in my exercise routine:( I have only been able to eat toast for two days......hopefully things will get back to normal over the weekend!!!!

God luv ya, SGL!! Feel better soon!:wub:
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#1378
DD Whip Wench and All sowell wenches: so good to see you all making progress, talking goals, etc in the new year on sowal! I'll be joining you soon, but now I'm just eating meatloaf and mashed potatoes since mama is here helping take care of me. Ankle is feeling better, and I'm still on doctor's orders to stay on my back with foot elevated for a few more weeks. then I'm going to need some serious sowell help here.

keep up the good work!

:clap_1:
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#1379
DD Whip Wench and All sowell wenches: so good to see you all making progress, talking goals, etc in the new year on sowal! I'll be joining you soon, but now I'm just eating meatloaf and mashed potatoes since mama is here helping take care of me. Ankle is feeling better, and I'm still on doctor's orders to stay on my back with foot elevated for a few more weeks. then I'm going to need some serious sowell help here.

keep up the good work!

:clap_1:

Still eating crap, but not as much:roll: and still smoking.....BUT...

Drank lots of water yesterday and today, thanks to BB. I'm floating!!
Started taking the Wellbutrin.
Baby steps.
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bean
#1380
Well after that wonderful last post.................the stomach flu hit me like a rock at 10:30 pm........everything that went in, came out. This is the first time that I can sit up without feeling faint. I hate this because its a set back in my exercise routine:( I have only been able to eat toast for two days......hopefully things will get back to normal over the weekend!!!!


Aww, bummer that you got that nasty flu!!! Feel better soon!


DD Whip Wench and All sowell wenches: so good to see you all making progress, talking goals, etc in the new year on sowal! I'll be joining you soon, but now I'm just eating meatloaf and mashed potatoes since mama is here helping take care of me. Ankle is feeling better, and I'm still on doctor's orders to stay on my back with foot elevated for a few more weeks. then I'm going to need some serious sowell help here.

keep up the good work!

:clap_1:

We'll be here for you when you're ready! Let mama spoil you for now. ;-)

Still eating crap, but not as much:roll: and still smoking.....BUT...

Drank lots of water yesterday and today, thanks to BB. I'm floating!!
Started taking the Wellbutrin.
Baby steps.

I'm lacking in the water dept today.:eek: I've got catching up to do! DD you are my water hero!!:lol:
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#1381
I'm lacking in the water dept today.:eek: I've got catching up to do! DD you are my water hero!!:lol: [/COLOR]

Thanks to BB, I am well lubricated. :biggrin:
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#1382
My contribution is this...don't OD on sugar. I was really grooving yesterday on good food and then I saw sarafunn's box of Jelly Bellys from Santa. I don't eat jelly beans, but I got hooked on trying all the flavors. I feel like poo poo today. :( It really serves me right and I will remember this feeling.
Paula avatar
Beach Fanatic
#1383
Wow, sounds like this board has gotten lots of people off to a good start for 2007 :clap_1: I got myself a trainer and met with her yesterday and I like her very much. A lot of work with light-moderate weights and one of those big balls because I wanted to learn exercises I could do at home without having to go to a gym. We'll work with those big rubber bands next week. I like having her to talk to throughout the exercises. I've tried trainers now and then but this is the first time we really "clicked" -- So, I'm seeing her twice next week and in about a month I'll switch to once a week.

Well, I have to go to the basement now to walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes before I go to work... See ya... And let's behave and stay healthy this weekend.
Paula avatar
Beach Fanatic
#1384
DD Whip Wench and All sowell wenches: so good to see you all making progress, talking goals, etc in the new year on sowal! I'll be joining you soon, but now I'm just eating meatloaf and mashed potatoes since mama is here helping take care of me. Ankle is feeling better, and I'm still on doctor's orders to stay on my back with foot elevated for a few more weeks. then I'm going to need some serious sowell help here.

keep up the good work!

:clap_1:

Great to have you back on board, Toots. Glad you're being well taken care of. Maybe you can practice mind exercises and learn meditation -- I hear it's a great thing to know how to do and hope to learn it myself this year.
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#1385
Wow, sounds like this board has gotten lots of people off to a good start for 2007 :clap_1: I got myself a trainer and met with her yesterday and I like her very much. A lot of work with light-moderate weights and one of those big balls because I wanted to learn exercises I could do at home without having to go to a gym. We'll work with those big rubber bands next week. I like having her to talk to throughout the exercises. I've tried trainers now and then but this is the first time we really "clicked" -- So, I'm seeing her twice next week and in about a month I'll switch to once a week.

Well, I have to go to the basement now to walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes before I go to work... See ya... And let's behave and stay healthy this weekend.

paula - you go! this sounds like such a great start. exercise is the best thing you can do for yourself.

I can't wait to start back pilates (group class and private sessions on reformer). I did this for about 3 months prior to the holidays, and so many folks commented that I had lost a lot of weight. I'm telling you I only lost about 4 or 5 pounds total. the pilates had made a difference in toning and re-shaping my body. my clothes fit better. I think if I can continue this, after ankle recovery, then weight loss will also occur, but I'm not that concerned about weight loss. just fitness and feeling good.

I may be able to start pilates while still in a cast because much of it is supported floor work.

keep it up Paula, and everyone. You are all inspiring me even as I sit on the sofa!!!:clap_1:
Paula avatar
Beach Fanatic
#1386
Thanks, Toots. Pilates could indeed work because I could do them at home, in SoWal, anywhere I think. My coach could probably some moves to me and then I could take a class, too. Everyone who has done pilates says they work. I realized by working with this coach that I'm more social an exercise than I thought I was because one of the advantages of the coach is not only that she teaches me stuff and helps, but she's interesting at conversation. Doesn't hurt that we found out that our daugthers hang out together and her daughter was at our house for dinner before the homecoming dance this fall!

So, last night I bought weights, an exercise ball, and a heart monitor because I'm supposed to work harder to get my heart rate up during aerobic exercises. I need to get new exercise clothes because I pulled out the old black leggings with white stripes up and down the sides (from 15 years ago) though the coach said they were out of style but are now coming back into style.

This coaching thing is EXPENSIVE but I realized it's probably the only way I'm going to do it, so it's the splurge I'm going to do for myself this year.
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little sugar
#1387
SGL, I was a faithful FIRM user several years ago, those tapes were so difficult but definitely delivered results. The ones I have are from the older series and I did them so long that I can not stand to do them any more. What are the titles of the ones you are using now and do you use all the different boxes. I just have one box and it is not adjustable, I think it is 8 or 10 inches tall.

My 19 y/o son stays on me all the time to get back to the gym. He told me I HAD been a good example to him because I always made time to exercise. I don't know what happened, other than I just got lazy. It has been a couple of years since I exercised with any consistency. But I am going to start back tomorrow. Once I get in the habit of making exercise part of my day, then I really miss it when I don't. Habit being the key work.

What I ordered came with five tapes and two boxes (one large one small) This really is a great workout. The tapes are ...Supercharged sculpting, Jiggle free arms and jiggle free Abs, Utimate calorie buster and Aerobic body shaping. It's called the Transfirmer Series, and it has a three week planner to get you started. I like it so far, I have to really....I NEED IT !!!!!:roll: but I can so understand how you are sickof them, I did tae-bo faithfully for years and now I can't stand to even hear Billy Blanks voice!!!! Good Luck to you, I will keep you posted.;-)
Ocean Lover avatar
bean
#1388
Okay, Sowellers! Where are ya! I'm hanging in there on WW. I went to my second week weigh in and lost 3.8 pounds. I'm finding out that I really can't eat any kind of junk food...like baked lays etc.. I just want more if I eat a little. It's best not to even start.

How's everyone else doing?
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little sugar
#1389
Ocean Lover that is so great!!!!!! almost four pounds:clap_1: I am hanging in there, weight watchers, under 20 points a day, workout four times a week and walk every night...................BUT I need to go buy a scale, mine is broken:roll: going to target tomorrow !!!!
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#1390
Okay, Sowellers! Where are ya! I'm hanging in there on WW. I went to my second week weigh in and lost 3.8 pounds. I'm finding out that I really can't eat any kind of junk food...like baked lays etc.. I just want more if I eat a little. It's best not to even start.

How's everyone else doing?

:clap_1: :clap_1: Hero of the day!!
3.8 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been bad. It's been crappy weather, so I've been cooking/eating:bang: No excuse.
I did watch Oprah with Bob Greene on Monday and got kinda motivated to at least check out his new diet book. You can get it free at Tom Thumb if you buy $50 worth of the foods he recommends. Some of the success stories were pretty inspiring.
Today was the first day since I started taking the Wellbutrin that I just for a fleeting moment thought, "this cigarette tastes like sheeeeeit". Maybe there's something to it...my quit day is Feb 14.
OL--keep it up!! YOU are inspiring!! Good girl!!! :clap_1: :clap_1:
Sheila avatar
SoWal Insider
#1391
:clap_1: :clap_1: Hero of the day!!
3.8 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been bad. It's been crappy weather, so I've been cooking/eating:bang: No excuse.
I did watch Oprah with Bob Greene on Monday and got kinda motivated to at least check out his new diet book. You can get it free at Tom Thumb if you buy $50 worth of the foods he recommends. Some of the success stories were pretty inspiring.
Today was the first day since I started taking the Wellbutrin that I just for a fleeting moment thought, "this cigarette tastes like sheeeeeit". Maybe there's something to it...my quit day is Feb 14.
OL--keep it up!! YOU are inspiring!! Good girl!!! :clap_1: :clap_1:

Was it just me, or did Oprah not interupt Bob Greene everytime he tried to talk? I don't think he was able to complete one sentence the entire show! :shock:
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little sugar
#1392
OMG GTTBM I was thinking the same thing !!!!!! let the man talk !!!!:roll:
Sheila avatar
SoWal Insider
#1393
OMG GTTBM I was thinking the same thing !!!!!! let the man talk !!!!:roll:


I guess when you have more $$$$ than God, you can get away with it. I found it more than annoying and very rude. :pissed:
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#1394
Was it just me, or did Oprah not interupt Bob Greene everytime he tried to talk? I don't think he was able to complete one sentence the entire show! :shock:

OMG GTTBM I was thinking the same thing !!!!!! let the man talk !!!!:roll:

I guess when you have more $$$$ than God, you can get away with it. I found it more than annoying and very rude. :pissed:

YES! I thought that too!!! That's one reason I wanna get the book. When he was able to talk, he had some good points.
I shouldn't have to buy a book, I've done this a million times, but it always help motivate me...those success stories.

SGL!!! Good job, girl!!! :clap_1: :clap_1:
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little sugar
#1395
Thanks Nay Nay ;-)
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#1396
Thanks Nay Nay ;-)

;-)
Sheila avatar
SoWal Insider
#1397
Okay, Sowellers! Where are ya! I'm hanging in there on WW. I went to my second week weigh in and lost 3.8 pounds. I'm finding out that I really can't eat any kind of junk food...like baked lays etc.. I just want more if I eat a little. It's best not to even start.

How's everyone else doing?

:clap_1: What a great start OL! Congrats!:clap_1:

Ocean Lover that is so great!!!!!! almost four pounds:clap_1: I am hanging in there, weight watchers, under 20 points a day, workout four times a week and walk every night...................BUT I need to go buy a scale, mine is broken:roll: going to target tomorrow !!!!

Wow! Good job SGL! I need to move! That's the missing link with me. I need to get inspired. I'd buy cute workout clothes, buy I'm not sure there's that much spandex in the free world! :funn: Keep up the good work! :clap_1:
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#1398
:clap_1: What a great start OL! Congrats!:clap_1:



Wow! Good job SGL! I need to move! That's the missing link with me. I need to get inspired. I'd buy cute workout clothes, buy I'm not sure there's that much spandex in the free world! :funn: Keep up the good work! :clap_1:

oh please!!
but I know what you mean, gttbm. I haven't even been walking the dog. I hate the cold..i think i said that before. gonna have to do something though! i hate being a slug. :bang:
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#1399
hey nay nay and all - way to go!!!:clap_1:

let me know how you like Bob Greene's new book. I read his first book several years ago and he's just a good common sense kind of guy, no gimmicks. I found him to be motivating for me, but he didn't lay out a detailed diet in that book, which I need and like.

nay nay - that wellbutrin works pretty quick - it tells your mouth that that ciggy tastes like sheeeit.

I am so proud of you all - truly! :wub:
Paula avatar
Beach Fanatic
#1400
:clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: to everyone. And DD, special :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: to you... Feb 14 is a wonderful date to pick to stop smoking -- awwwwww, it means you love yourself :wub: and that's certainly my motto for 2007.

So, I remind myself of that every day that I'm exercising. Started with a trainer last week as I said earlier on this board and I saw her again on Tuesday. And I've been walking on the treadmill in between and lifted some weights on my own over the weekend. So, I've stuck to it for a week. I have a calendar on the wall in the basement where I exercise so I keep trac, of how I exercised, my weight, and even how much I slept that night (I used to not sleep well at night but I'm sleeping much better now but -- it's hard to believe -- but it's hard to train an early riser to sleep later!). Haven't lost much weight yet (maybe 1 lb by this Thursday). OL, you are right that even eating one little extra thing seems to add up. Drat. So I gave up those hershey kisses I eat at the office. Unfortunately, I think the only way I'll keep up the training is if I keep going to the trainer twice a week -- but she's fantastic and I actually enjoy the sessions.

How's Tootsie doing?
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#1401
hey nay nay and all - way to go!!!:clap_1:

let me know how you like Bob Greene's new book. I read his first book several years ago and he's just a good common sense kind of guy, no gimmicks. I found him to be motivating for me, but he didn't lay out a detailed diet in that book, which I need and like.

nay nay - that wellbutrin works pretty quick - it tells your mouth that that ciggy tastes like sheeeit.

I am so proud of you all - truly! :wub:

hello dear!! good to hear from you!!
I understand you're dining with a good friend of mine tonight. wish I could be there too!!
will let you know how I like the book...i think you're right, he seems pretty logical about it all.
i'm doubling my dose of the wellbutrin tomorrow. then they probably will really taste like sheeeit. let's hope so anyway. it was funny today, it just kinda struck me all the sudden.
today has been a hard day at work, we've lost a couple of our residents--never an easy thing for us. so...right now a smoke's soundin' pretty good, but hopefully, it won't taste as good as I think it will!!
thanks for your words of encouragement....they always mean a lot. :wub:

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