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Posted by noa on March 7, 2004, at 19:23:25
In reply to Re: Weigh in today, lost 4 pounds, likely water weight, posted by noa on March 7, 2004, at 19:12:43
I went to the gym today!
I don't even remember how long it had been, but it had been a very long time--months and months and months. I had begun calling myself a "silent investor" in the gym.
So I first got out today mid afternoon, taking out some trash and recycling. It was beautiful out. Did some more hauling and then decided I could do it, I could get myself to the gym.
I had a good time. I'm gonna be sore tomorrow, I know it. But I enjoyed it today. I did a bunch of different things--stretching, 10 walk on treadmill, 25 minutes on the recumbent bicycle, then some circuit weights (quads, shoulders, triceps), and then did some more cardio on the elipticals--about another 15 minutes, ending with some obligatory stretching. That stretching afterward is hard for me to be motivated for. If I get down on the mats, I get too relaxed and want to go to sleep!!
I did weigh myself on the scale in the gym bathroom. But I'm not sure I want to do a start and target weight here, so I'll keep the number to myself. I think the goal for me is to get there and exercise, or do other forms of exercise outdoors.
Posted by gardenergirl on March 7, 2004, at 20:43:10
In reply to Re: I did it, posted by noa on March 7, 2004, at 19:23:25
Posted by All Done on March 7, 2004, at 22:09:26
In reply to Re: I did it, posted by noa on March 7, 2004, at 19:23:25
> I had a good time. I'm gonna be sore tomorrow, I know it. But I enjoyed it today.
Good for you, noa!
I know that sore feeling and I love it! You will have such a sense of accomplishment tomorrow. Hopefully, it will keep you motivated.
Great job!
Posted by Sooshi on March 7, 2004, at 22:10:05
In reply to Re: I did it, posted by noa on March 7, 2004, at 19:23:25
I just don't seem to lose or gain, just stay the same. I exercised a little more this week, but didn't cut calories, so....if I had just cut the calories, then I would have lost some weight...duh! But I had MAJOR sugar cravings this week that I caved into (you see, Topamax doesn't cure everything!). Oh well, there's always next week.......
Posted by gardenergirl on March 8, 2004, at 6:58:43
In reply to Holding Steady at 170......, posted by Sooshi on March 7, 2004, at 22:10:05
Hang in there, you can do it!
gg
Posted by Dinah on March 8, 2004, at 19:25:21
In reply to Starting weight. 186. Today's weight. 187. Sigh. (nm), posted by Dinah on March 3, 2004, at 14:17:20
Not even sure what I'm doing wrong. :(
Posted by Dinah on March 8, 2004, at 19:26:14
In reply to Weigh in today, lost 4 pounds, likely water weight, posted by gardenergirl on March 7, 2004, at 12:49:13
Posted by Jaynee on March 8, 2004, at 22:42:41
In reply to Re: Congratulations! (nm) » gardenergirl, posted by Dinah on March 8, 2004, at 19:26:14
I lost 5 pounds and it was sunny and warm out, so what do I do, I go and reward myself by going out and getting drunk. Hopefully I can get that under control and get back into working out and being good to myself.
Damn booze, is the worst for me, it motivates me more than anything.
Posted by gardenergirl on March 9, 2004, at 23:00:48
In reply to Re: Starting weight. 186. Today's weight. 187 1/2 » Dinah, posted by Dinah on March 8, 2004, at 19:25:21
Dinah,
Keep trying. As much as I hate documenting all my food, it does keep me from snacking if I know I am going to use up all my alloted calories before I even get to dinner. I do feel deprived, in fact ate soome chocolate today and so did not go over my alloted calories, but I did not "save" the 430 I need to each day in order to reach my goal. By the time I got home it was too late to exercise in order to earn back some calories.If you have a palm pilot and are interested, check out diet and exercise assistant from Keyoe, Inc. Not sure of URL but you might try keyoe dot com.
Keep plugging away if you want, but also, if you are happy with yourself, don't let media or anyone else convince you to do something you don't need.
Take care,
gg
Posted by Sooshi on March 10, 2004, at 7:38:18
In reply to Re: Holding Steady at 170......, posted by gardenergirl on March 8, 2004, at 6:58:43
Thanks gg! You are a real boost to everyone's much needed lack of...willpower? strength? energy?... right when we need it!
Good luck to you to!
Posted by noa on March 14, 2004, at 10:05:12
In reply to Re: Holding Steady at 170...... » gardenergirl, posted by Sooshi on March 10, 2004, at 7:38:18
So here I am again--another Sunday. I didn't manage to get myself back to the gym during the week or yesterday, but am trying to get myself there this morning. Why is it so hard to just go?
Posted by noa on March 14, 2004, at 15:43:48
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior, posted by noa on March 14, 2004, at 10:05:12
Well, I did get myself to the gym today. But it's not easy mobilizing myself to go.
New goal:
This Sunday-only workout routine, though certainly much better than my months and months of no workout, is definitely not enough, so now the goal is to try to get myself there at least once during the work week, in addition to the weekend workout.
Posted by noa on March 14, 2004, at 15:45:31
In reply to Lost 5 pounds, so what do I do........., posted by Jaynee on March 8, 2004, at 22:42:41
Jaynee, don't despair!
You've shown that you can do it. One night's lapse is not going to be the end of it.
Keep on keepin on!
Posted by tabitha on March 15, 2004, at 1:56:48
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior sets a new goal, posted by noa on March 14, 2004, at 15:43:48
Posted by Dinah on March 15, 2004, at 20:40:20
In reply to Re: Starting weight. 186. Today's weight. 187 1/2 » Dinah, posted by Dinah on March 8, 2004, at 19:25:21
But this week I know what I did.
Posted by Dinah on March 15, 2004, at 20:43:11
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior sets a new goal, posted by noa on March 14, 2004, at 15:43:48
My husband is starting to go twice a week again. He had quit over the holidays, then had a busy stretch at work, and is now going back.
He's one of those people who really do improve in mood with exercise. He's way less tense when he goes to the gym twice a week.
I wish that worked with me. I used to do aerobics three times a week for over a year, and it just made me crabby and tired.
Posted by noa on March 17, 2004, at 19:04:07
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior sets a new goal » noa, posted by Dinah on March 15, 2004, at 20:43:11
Pat him on the back for me--good job.
It does improve my mood, too. At the very least temporarily for a few hours.
Well, it's Wednesday already--that leave tomorrow and I guess Friday for me to make the goal of going once during the work week. Friday would be stretching it because by the time I'd be able to go, the weekend will have started.
Posted by noa on March 21, 2004, at 13:09:58
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior sets a new goal » noa, posted by Dinah on March 15, 2004, at 20:43:11
Weekend Warrior doesn't meet goal. Shoot. It's Sunday and I didn't make it to the gym during the week and in fact, I don't think I'm gonna make it there today either. I don't feel so bad about today only because I seem to be doing something about another goal--cleaning.
Been having trouble with other self-care things. So, this week I set goal for several things, including making sure to take my "breakfast" meds (this is the second set of morning meds, the first having been right upon wakening without food, etc.) by a certain time in the morning. Twice I met the goal--one day I got in just barely on time, the next day an hour earlier. But then the next---two hours late. Two hours late isn't terrible in terms of consequences, but sometimes I forget until the afternoon and then there are most definitly noticeable consequences later on in the day and night. What happens is I put them in my pocket and grab breakfast on the go to eat at work when I get there. But inevitable things start hopping right away and I get too busy to remember.
Posted by tabitha on March 22, 2004, at 10:04:43
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior sets a new goal, posted by noa on March 21, 2004, at 13:09:58
I've been dropping my 'breakfast with protein' and 'take an hour lunch break' goals lately. I also keep forgetting my morning meds on the weekend, which inevitably makes me feel anxious and grumpy by late afternoon. Let's get back on track this week. I will if you will...
Posted by noa on March 23, 2004, at 18:12:23
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior sets a new goal » noa, posted by tabitha on March 22, 2004, at 10:04:43
Deal!
I've been managing to take my meds on time so far this week.
BUT, what I've not been so good at is getting into bed early enough to get enough sleep considering when I have to wake up in the morning. I have to get up earlier than early because it takes me so darn long to 'wind up' in the morning. Even if I get my clothes ready the night before, etc. because it is more about becoming awake than organization.
I didn't make it to the gym this weekend at all, nevermind the mid-week goal.
Tab, I'm rootin for ya! Remember---
1. Eat breakfast. BTW, I read once in Judith Wortman's book on Food and Mood, "Managing Your Mind and Mood Through Food", that for breakfast, it is less crucial to have protein than it is for lunch. Carbos at breakfast apparently don't slow you down, while carbos at lunch do.
2. Take time for lunch (even if you can't do the hour, make sure to take a break of some kind).
Posted by noa on March 26, 2004, at 18:17:44
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior sets a new goal » noa, posted by tabitha on March 22, 2004, at 10:04:43
Tab, you ok?
Posted by tabitha on March 26, 2004, at 23:11:23
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior sets a new goal » tabitha, posted by noa on March 26, 2004, at 18:17:44
Yup, I'm fine. This board is just so quiet. So what was my goal this week? Lunches? Well I didn't do too well with that, but tonight I bought groceries and had a healthy snack of celery, hummus, and an orange. So how are you doing?
Posted by noa on March 27, 2004, at 10:43:54
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior sets a new goal » noa, posted by tabitha on March 26, 2004, at 23:11:23
>Yup, I'm fine. This board is just so quiet. So what was my goal this week? Lunches? Well I didn't do too well with that, but tonight I bought groceries and had a healthy snack of celery, hummus, and an orange. So how are you doing?
Well, I think I did manage to take the most important meds on time most days, but there were days when I quickly gulped down the Effexor and Glucophage but didn't take any of my supplements because I had to run do something at work. It was a crazy crazy crazy week at work and I got yelled at on the phone by about a dozen different customers! Maybe it was all those planets in view at the same time?I did not go to the gym. It's Saturday morning now and I don't think I'll make it today. I slept late today and have to go somewhere in a few minutes. Maybe tomorrow? I'll have to get up early to do that because I have plans tomorrow, too. Excuses Excuses Excuses......
I've been making sure to eat fresh vegies every day, though. I have not had as many oranges because I didn't see the really good ones when I was at the store this week.
Had too much caffeinated coffee this week. I probably should cut out the caffeine. Not ready for that move, though.
Did not get enough sleep all week. Slept late today, though. It doesn't seem to really make up for it, though.
Why does this sound more like a confession than goal setting????
:- )
Take care.
Posted by Dinah on March 27, 2004, at 21:56:52
In reply to Re: Starting weight. 186. Today's weight. 188 1/2, posted by Dinah on March 15, 2004, at 20:40:20
This just isn't going in the right direction AT ALL. Grrrrrr
Posted by Rach on March 28, 2004, at 3:00:46
In reply to Re: Weekend Warrior sets a new goal » tabitha, posted by noa on March 27, 2004, at 10:43:54
Hey Noa,
In your message it seems like you focused on a lot of stuff you hadn't been doing that you feel you should. There seemed to be this whole list of stuff - supplements, gym, sleeping, coffee...
Focus on the good thing you did do - You "ate fresh vegies every day". That deserves a congratulations!
Are you having problems achieving your one goal because you're getting overwhelmed by everything else you think you should do right?
I think you need to give yourself permission to do all those bad things, so long as you change one habit regularly. So if this week your goal is to take ALL your meds on time, then that means you don't have to go to the gym, or drink less coffee, so long as you get yourself into that routine of taking all your meds. Then in a week or two, when you have that down, concentrate on the next thing. And not just concentrate, but allow yourself the freedom in your other bad areas.
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