great idea - I've only just caught up with it, but it's going to be good motivation for me.... I'm supposed to be training for the Berlin marathon this year!
Good job!!Originally Posted by GailC
Good job!!!!
Well I am down 11 pounds since about the beginning of January. So what am I doing now-eating chips!!! (with water though). Haven't taken my walk yet it will be outside though as the weather is in the 30's. Next week will be interesting on vacation and at my sisters ( I foresee lots of wine drinking!!)
You might try Weight Watchers...they don't push their own food on you. You can eat normal food. It is a great program.Originally Posted by mews2much
I went to Curves today then to Jenny Craig. I lost only 1 pound so far. My problem is I can not have alot of the food because I am Allergic.
As someone that works in a gym,i totally agree,it doesn't take a lot of effort really to get fit,all i can say to you is great job and keep up the good workOriginally Posted by Natalie_ca
Let's make 2008 the year we get our bodies moving and more active.
At the beginning of January I started into a physical rehab program at one of the Wellness Centres where I live. When I first got there I could bearly even do 10 minutes on a treadmill at a slow walk. At the 10 minute mark I was panting and puffing and my pulse was nearly 140 bpm! One month later I've nearly doubled my pace and have increased my time by 5! Plus have added in other activities such as resistance and aquafit.
The results after a month?
1. My mood has improved.
2. I've lost 11 pounds as of January 25th.
3. I sleep better at night
4. I have more energy
5. My self esteem has improved. My 11 pounds is not visibly noticable, but I know about it and I feel "thinner" which motivates me even more to keep going.
6. My blood pressure is lower
7. I'm feeling more limber and not as stiff, because my muscles are slowly lengthening.
So here is my challenge to everyone here.
Let's all make it our mission to get up off the couch and away from the computer more often in order to get ourselves more active and fit.
Everyday we each need to do some form of exercise for 1 full hour!
For example: walking, biking, treadmill, running, aerobics, tennis, badminton, basketball, skating, skiing, weights, yoga, pilates, martial arts ... anything that gets your heart pumping and your body moving.
Remember, that we are all at different fitness and health levels, so work with your body. This isn't a race as to who can do the most or the best. So don't worry if one person can run 20 miles every day and all you can do is walk around the block once.
After you are done your activity, come here to this thread and let us know about it. So bookmark this thread so you can easily find it.
Remember, you are on the honour system so if you "cheat" and say that you did something but didn't, you are only cheating yourself.
If you want, you can add your starting weight and post your progress. I recommend not weighing yourself daily because numbers go up and down. Weigh once per month if you want to keep track of your weight.
Since weight loss is a huge necessity for me and it's one of my goals, I will post my last weight and post as I see progress.
January 25, 2008: 364.8 pounds = 165.47 kilograms.
My target weight is 160 pounds = 72.57 kilograms.
I have to lose more than 1/2 of my current body weight.
So come on TCS! We can do it! Who knows, by the end of the year our combined weight loss could be in the several hundred pound range! Imagine how much bacon fat that is!!!
Way to go!Originally Posted by Whisky'sDad
I totally forgot about this! I'm still doing it! I'm actually going to the gym today to sign up. I got a 5 day pass and found out they have monthly passes for $75! I can finally start playing raquetball again! Along with a pool, weights, cardio, basketball court and classes! I haven't dropped below 300 yet but have lost 15 lbs since December!