I Jackie, make a contract with myself to be an active member in this forum for 8 weeks.


My goals are:

To ride my recumbant bike at least three days a week, working up to the 28 minute weight loss course.

To do strength training at least 3 days a week.

To use my bodyflex tapes/bar every day. (as soon as I get it)

And to go walking more often.

ketodiva
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Joined: Apr 2003
Location: Washington, DC
Plan: Atkins/Protein Power Lifeplan
Stats: 319/268/165
BF:

33%
I definitely want a piece of this action. I promise myself and my fellow TDC compatriots to:

1. utilize the Joyce Vedral weightlifting tapes 3x per week (Mon-upper body,Wed-lower body,Fri-Firm ab tape)
2. do the Leslie Sansome walking tapes on Tuesday and Thursday, building up from one mile to three miles.
3. Starting on Monday I will post my measurements and update on each successive Monday.
4. I will continue to nourish and cherish my body.




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Thanks AntiM. Next time I won't copy the stat data.

Today I did The Firm Abs Sculpt workout. I actually finished it. I want to make sure my form improves and then I can stop doing the beginners program and go to intermediate.

I'm not doing a specific program on Sundays. But I plan to walk. I walk to church and back (only a couple of blocks). I'm walking to the hairdresser (another 4 blocks and back) and then my DH and I are going out to dinner tomorrow night and we'll walk home afterwards. That's about .25 miles. Hey, it's a start.

I am officially a 50+ pound loser as of today . My six month anniversary on LC is August 1. But my goal was to be in the 260s by the end of July. My next goal is 260. I would like to do it by August 15. I'll just keep on the program and keep up the exercise and supplements.

Thanks for all your help.

I Rena, will participate in this thread for the next eight weeks and do the following exercise:

I challenge myself to walk at least 15 minutes 3 days a week.

I also want to ride my bike for 30 minutes at least once a week. (got a brand new bike two years ago, used three times...)

And I will use my fit ball and do at least five minutes at least one time a week. (I bought it three months ago and have used it twice...)

does follow through seem to be a problem for me or what?

Rena

Well I struggled a bit on Day one with my weenie (for me) walk commitment of only 10 minutes so I decided that a 30 minute walk to the diner to meet friends for breakfast was a much better idea - so I did it again on Sunday too, which was a lot easier!! I used to walk 8 - 10 km a couple times a week so would love to get that back.

Problem I have is that I blew my knee out skiing years ago and my leg muscles seem to cramp up pretty good in the mornings. Yesterday morning was okay but today - OW!!! I just finished some stretching exercise but man am I sore! I think a little extra water intake might be a good idea?

How is everyone else making out??

Sat. ANd Sunday I drove for five hours each day, however on Sat. I spent the afternoon at my cousin's country house and they have a pool!!

I swam for about 30 minutes, maybe more, and at least half of it was lap swimming. It felt so good, and I was stiff that evening and on into Sunday.

They also have a small acreage and I went on about a 20 minute walk.
Sunday I slept most of the day to recuperate from several nights with about 4 hours sleep, and then got up in the late afternoon and drove the five hours home.

Today it is hot, and I hope to get out for a walk after the sun isn't quite so hot.

Rena

I'm doing great here

On Friday I lifted weights and was very sore for 2 days. Sat I did a 20 minute video (cardio) and pushed that extra minute thinking of everyone here doing this challenge Then lifted again today - yay! Right on target for the week.

I also thought about my arms and wrote down some of the good things they help me do. And every day I stroke them gently and tell them I love them LOL.

I have thought about what reward I want - and I think for every week I meet my goals I will give myself $10 to be used for a new outfit. All this exercise and my clothes will be falling off of me

How's everyone else doing?
Keep up the good work!!

Mary

Echo here.....Doing good so far. Have walked a mile on my tape every day except Sunday. Yesterday, I started my ab workout. Boy, do I have a lot of room for improvement! It did feel good tho, to actually work those muscles. I'm anxious to find out how much I can improve in 8 weeks.
Echo

I am so excited to hear about how everyone is doing...where the heck is everyone?? Please post and let us all know how you're doing!!

I have been walking daily for 30 minutes and truly feeling better already after only three days. Have to remember that and keep going, one day at a time.

Also the water increase has helped with my leg cramps.

Anyone shed any light on taking B6 & B12?? to stimulate metabolism? (I'll post that on the TDC page too)

Sorry I'm so late with this, I was busy poisoning my body with carb binging last week. I did keep up my fitness though, so hope all is not lost. In addition to restarting Induction this week, my goals are:

1. Continue walking 20 min. on weekdays & 60 min. on weekends. I wanted to up that to 30 min. on weekdays but since the week is half over, I'll save that until next week.

2. Two full body weight training workouts (usually do 3 but missed Monday so won't be able to make up additional day)

3. Stretch 10 minutes after walking. I've been stretching after weight training but not after walking.

4. Up water intake to at least 3 quarts per day. I know this isn't fitness-related but it really something I need to do, so I'm putting it here to remind me.

5. Do arm concentration exercises & homework.

Since I'm setting goals halfway through the week, I'm not going to think up a reward. My reward will be knowing I fought the carb devil & am back on track...

Sounds like we're doing really good!

Teresa and hatetocook - thanks for bringing up the water issue. I know half the posts we read on the Forum talk about drinking enough water, but I've been thinking about it, too. It's the hottest, driest summer we've had in a decade here near Seattle, temps in the mid-90's (which maybe mild to you folks in warmer climes, but it's hellish here to me). I’ve been trying to remember water, water, water … I do good for a couple of days, then slack off again. I’m definitely adding it to my fitness commitments next week, because they are inextricably linked.

On a personal note, one of my cats died in a coyote attack Monday night. I’ve been in serious grief mode, just wanting to shut down. I’m one of those ‘crazy cat ladies’ - so it’s like I’ve lost a big part of my family. I think forcing myself to do those daily walks these last couple of days have helped keep me more in the world and less down the rabbit hole of depression. Just more incentive to keep exercising because it’s obviously healing in a lot of ways.

P.S. - I’m going to need better shoes. Anyone have a recommendation for a reasonably priced sneaker for a girl with a wide and thick foot?

Monika,

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your cat. I know it's hard to keep up daily activities while grieving, let alone trying to start new things.

For shoes, I love the ones I bought when first working out & I normally wear a 10 wide. They're made by Avia & I bought them at Kohl's (not sure if you have those out West). I must say though that there's nothing like just taking the hour and trying everything on. These were about the 6th or 7th pair I tried on & knew they were "the ones" as soon as I tried them on. 4 months later, I still love them.

Good luck!

I'm doing pretty good this week... Went to Curves on Saturday as planned... then again on Tuesday and today... We are going out of town this weekend so I needed to get an extra day in during the work week... So, I will be going on my "Saturday" trip on Friday morning instead

I have plantar problems in my left foot... it had been getting better until about 3 weeks ago when I over did it and now it is hurting like crazy again... so, I have to be very careful not to over do... This weekend will be full of walking as we are going to the Horse Races in NY on Saturday and to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday (it's my fiance's birthday weekend )...

My goals for next week: Get in at least 3 liters of water each day, go to Curves on Tuesday and Thursday, and walk as much as possible without hurting my foot over the weekend!


Hope everyone is reaching their goals for the week!!

Patty