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AmeeSandhu
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Please introduce yourself to the community in this announcement thread. Thanks!
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I'll start! I started this group because I needed support and accountability in making exercise a daily habit. For me, that means I need to workout in the morning. I workout at home and have a nice array of dvds, treadmill, spinbike, and free weights. No excuses, but I seem to make up one every day.
I'll be starting Jillian Michael's Body Revolution program on Monday and I'm currently in week 1 of a 5k running program. I've run three marathons since 2010 yet I'm starting over because I can't get past two miles without finding an excuse to give up.
When I was 35, I reached my goal weight and weight loss goal of 155 pounds. Since then, my focus has blurred and I thought I was still taking care of myself, but really, I was using my family as an excuse to let it all slide. With a husband and three teens in high school and all of their activities, it can be a challenge to find time for myself.
Goals:
Lose 40 pounds by November
Complete JMBR in 12 weeks
Complete running program and run a 5k race
Create a community that is friendly and positive that I can support and motivate and they will do the same for me!
Now it's your turn!0 -
I'm normally pretty motivated to workout anytime, throughout the day. I like to walk, bicycle, row, spin, lift weights, and take Pilates, Yoga, and Barre classes every day except Sunday, ( Studio is closed Sunday, or I would be there every day... lol ). I'm retired, so have plenty of time for exercise. I've lost 50 lbs., and will lose another 10, at least. I just left another group on MFP because there wasn't much interaction on it. Saw this group and it sounded good, so.....here I am. Like Amee, I too, hope we can have a friendly and positive group. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone, and walk along side you on your adventure / journey to better health, and fitness !! Fierce forward with relentless discipline..... Bill0
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AmeeSandhu wrote: »I'll start! I started this group because I needed support and accountability in making exercise a daily habit. For me, that means I need to workout in the morning. I workout at home and have a nice array of dvds, treadmill, spinbike, and free weights. No excuses, but I seem to make up one every day.
I'll be starting Jillian Michael's Body Revolution program on Monday and I'm currently in week 1 of a 5k running program. I've run three marathons since 2010 yet I'm starting over because I can't get past two miles without finding an excuse to give up.
When I was 35, I reached my goal weight and weight loss goal of 155 pounds. Since then, my focus has blurred and I thought I was still taking care of myself, but really, I was using my family as an excuse to let it all slide. With a husband and three teens in high school and all of their activities, it can be a challenge to find time for myself.
Goals:
Lose 40 pounds by November
Complete JMBR in 12 weeks
Complete running program and run a 5k race
Create a community that is friendly and positive that I can support and motivate and they will do the same for me!
Now it's your turn!
Great goals, Amee !!!0 -
I am a 41-year old wife and the mother of two - a 16 year old boy and a 7 year old girl. I work as a SLP for a small school district, and am working hard to be sure that my kiddos finish strong in these last few weeks.
I ran my second half marathon in May 2014 and a 5k on July 4th. Sadly, that is the last time I've done any consistent exercise. (Ouch! It's rather painful to admit that 'out loud'!)
I had surgery on my shoulder on July 7 which turned out to be much more involved than the surgeon anticipated. I had several weeks of sitting/sleeping on the couch which resulted in an almost-immediate 10-pound weight gain. Rehab lasted 4 months, but the pain persisted - while I slept, when I walked. Thanks to some innovative pain management physicians, I was finally able to find some relief. My mobility is still only about 60% of what it should be, but I've been pain free since mid-January!
I contemplated training for another half starting in February, but truth be told, I had gotten quite comfortable being "still" and really lacked any motivation to do anything. So, here I am. I've lost the 10 pounds that I gained last summer, but my body has definitely changed after months of being sedentary. "Squishy" is not a good look. :-/
I'm just starting a 5k running program. I'd really like to train hard and see what I'm actually capable of. Ideally, I'd like to lose another 10-20 lbs, but more than anything, I really just want to be healthy. I'm anxious to hit the pavement, and would love to complete a series of 5ks this summer. However, I know that the end of the school year holds many challenges, so for the next few weeks, my goal is simply to MOVE on a consistent basis.
Looking forward to offering support and encouragement where I can, and being part of a group that can help me to be accountable!0 -
shorthand73 wrote: »I am a 41-year old wife and the mother of two - a 16 year old boy and a 7 year old girl. I work as a SLP for a small school district, and am working hard to be sure that my kiddos finish strong in these last few weeks.
I ran my second half marathon in May 2014 and a 5k on July 4th. Sadly, that is the last time I've done any consistent exercise. (Ouch! It's rather painful to admit that 'out loud'!)
I had surgery on my shoulder on July 7 which turned out to be much more involved than the surgeon anticipated. I had several weeks of sitting/sleeping on the couch which resulted in an almost-immediate 10-pound weight gain. Rehab lasted 4 months, but the pain persisted - while I slept, when I walked. Thanks to some innovative pain management physicians, I was finally able to find some relief. My mobility is still only about 60% of what it should be, but I've been pain free since mid-January!
I contemplated training for another half starting in February, but truth be told, I had gotten quite comfortable being "still" and really lacked any motivation to do anything. So, here I am. I've lost the 10 pounds that I gained last summer, but my body has definitely changed after months of being sedentary. "Squishy" is not a good look. :-/
I'm just starting a 5k running program. I'd really like to train hard and see what I'm actually capable of. Ideally, I'd like to lose another 10-20 lbs, but more than anything, I really just want to be healthy. I'm anxious to hit the pavement, and would love to complete a series of 5ks this summer. However, I know that the end of the school year holds many challenges, so for the next few weeks, my goal is simply to MOVE on a consistent basis.
Looking forward to offering support and encouragement where I can, and being part of a group that can help me to be accountable!
Congratulations on dropping the 10lbs. !!! I know you're gonna reach your goals, hit it hard !!!0 -
"....forward with relentless discipline" LOVE IT!!!0
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We can do it !!!shorthand73 wrote: »"....forward with relentless discipline" LOVE IT!!!
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improvingbill wrote: »I'm normally pretty motivated to workout anytime, throughout the day. I like to walk, bicycle, row, spin, lift weights, and take Pilates, Yoga, and Barre classes every day except Sunday, ( Studio is closed Sunday, or I would be there every day... lol ). I'm retired, so have plenty of time for exercise. I've lost 50 lbs., and will lose another 10, at least. I just left another group on MFP because there wasn't much interaction on it. Saw this group and it sounded good, so.....here I am. Like Amee, I too, hope we can have a friendly and positive group. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone, and walk along side you on your adventure / journey to better health, and fitness !! Fierce forward with relentless discipline..... Bill
Now don't get mad at me Bill, but I find it a little odd but very interesting that you take Barre classes. I've never been to one myself so maybe that's my problem. I think that's very cool though. Are other men in the class too? Congrats on the weight loss and for kicking butt at your age! I have too many examples in my family of people being sedentary starting at around 40.
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Shorthand, I love what you wrote! The shoulder surgery, I can't relate, but I know how whiney and off track I got last year with a bad sinus infection. World's biggest baby! So I can only imagine.
What 5k program are you doing right now? I'm in the same boat with building up my mileage. I'm doing the Train Like a Mother 5k "Finish It" program and I've done the Couch to 5k quite a few times. Mainly because I used to take the winters off before I got a treadmill at home.
We have three kids in high school with one graduating this year. Between their academics and year round sports, I have a hard time making time for myself. There's a balance there between supporting them and putting my health first that I haven't quite found yet.
Oh I also work part time in the finance industry for a brokerage company. So I'm behind a desk for 30 hours a week. I love it though because I can leave work at work.
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Amee, I am just getting started with the C25k. I haven't felt like it's quite challenging enough, although in the interest of injury-prevention, that might be okay. I may have to check out the one you are using.
In 2010, a small group of us made it a goal to run 10 5k races. When it was all said and done, we actually did 13 that summer. We had SO much fun, but I always felt a little disappointed with myself because I never really trained. I typically ran races on Saturday, and ran only one other time during the week. (Laziness. Pure and simple.) I only cared that I finished. Now, after finishing a couple of half marathons, I know that I am capable of so much more if I just decide to do it.
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No worries about me getting mad, no way !!! I'm surprised I take it too, really kicks my butt !! I really like the 2 instructors that teach the classes, so that keeps me going back !! Nope, no other guys... just poor little ole me, and the awesome ladies, ( poor baby !! lol ). Thanks, for the compliments !!!AmeeSandhu wrote: »improvingbill wrote: »I'm normally pretty motivated to workout anytime, throughout the day. I like to walk, bicycle, row, spin, lift weights, and take Pilates, Yoga, and Barre classes every day except Sunday, ( Studio is closed Sunday, or I would be there every day... lol ). I'm retired, so have plenty of time for exercise. I've lost 50 lbs., and will lose another 10, at least. I just left another group on MFP because there wasn't much interaction on it. Saw this group and it sounded good, so.....here I am. Like Amee, I too, hope we can have a friendly and positive group. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone, and walk along side you on your adventure / journey to better health, and fitness !! Fierce forward with relentless discipline..... Bill
Now don't get mad at me Bill, but I find it a little odd but very interesting that you take Barre classes. I've never been to one myself so maybe that's my problem. I think that's very cool though. Are other men in the class too? Congrats on the weight loss and for kicking butt at your age! I have too many examples in my family of people being sedentary starting at around 40.
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Yeah Bill, I bet you don't mind. Lol i always got a kick out of the men that would come to Zumba class. Brave! I think my husband would goof off too much and get kicked out. He's lucky his group of friends doesn't kicked out of the weights room.haha!0
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Shorthand, the tlam programs all have an "own it" version for their programs too. Their marathon program made my eyes bug out just looking at it.0
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Hi, I'm Heather, and I hate morning workouts. Despise. Why am I here? Because after weeks and weeks of excuses, I have to accept the reality that afternoon workouts don't fit my schedule any more, and if I actually want to run a half marathon in September (my first!), I have got to find a way to fit my runs in.
I am 39, mom to two young boys, work full time and commute. My primary sport is horseback riding, so I try to fit my running in around that. I have aspirations of adding bodyweight training to my schedule, too, but I've got to get consistent with my running first.
Any tips anyone has for dragging yourself out of bed is much appreciated!0 -
shorthand73 wrote: »In 2010, a small group of us made it a goal to run 10 5k races. When it was all said and done, we actually did 13 that summer. We had SO much fun, but I always felt a little disappointed with myself because I never really trained. I typically ran races on Saturday, and ran only one other time during the week. (Laziness. Pure and simple.) I only cared that I finished. Now, after finishing a couple of half marathons, I know that I am capable of so much more if I just decide to do it.
That is so me right now! I have done a couple 5ks, and keep starting and stopping the bridge to 10k to increase distance. I only manage to run one or two times a week, and am making super lame excuses for not going out more.0 -
Wow, it sounds like you all have made great progress and have some awesome goals!
I'm 34 and have a husband and two fur-babies at home (my little monsters are in my profile pic). I have 15-20 pounds left to lose. I'd like to lose it by July because I'm going to see my favorite band and want to fit into the outfit I have picked out
I work out in the mornings even though I'd much rather sleep in. It just seems that if the workouts don't happen in the morning, they don't happen at all. I've completed Insanity and Les Mills Combat, and am currently working on Turbo Fire. I envy you runners-- I've tried it and I wanted to love it, but it's just not my thing, so I work out in my living room because I'm too shy to join a gym. I look forward to following your progress!
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hoyalawya2003 wrote: »Any tips anyone has for dragging yourself out of bed is much appreciated!
Everything I need is ready to go the night before, so I don't have any excuses to not get changed when my alarm goes off. I had to force myself at first, but eventually it became a habit. It helped to think of all the positive things about working out in the morning (the house is peaceful, I can see the sunrise, no one is up to watch me flail about and get all sweaty, haha), and know that if I did it right away, I wouldn't have to do it later and I'd know my calories for the day without having to try to make up for anything at the end of the day.
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hoyalawya2003 wrote: »Hi, I'm Heather, and I hate morning workouts. Despise. Why am I here? Because after weeks and weeks of excuses, I have to accept the reality that afternoon workouts don't fit my schedule any more, and if I actually want to run a half marathon in September (my first!), I have got to find a way to fit my runs in.
I am 39, mom to two young boys, work full time and commute. My primary sport is horseback riding, so I try to fit my running in around that. I have aspirations of adding bodyweight training to my schedule, too, but I've got to get consistent with my running first.
Any tips anyone has for dragging yourself out of bed is much appreciated!
Heather, hi and welcome! Have you actually signed up for the half yet? That might do it. Also, I've tried everything else like sleeping in my workout clothes, moving my phone/alarm in to the other room. Accountability is what works for me!
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bookworm_847 wrote: »hoyalawya2003 wrote: »Any tips anyone has for dragging yourself out of bed is much appreciated!
Everything I need is ready to go the night before, so I don't have any excuses to not get changed when my alarm goes off. I had to force myself at first, but eventually it became a habit. It helped to think of all the positive things about working out in the morning (the house is peaceful, I can see the sunrise, no one is up to watch me flail about and get all sweaty, haha), and know that if I did it right away, I wouldn't have to do it later and I'd know my calories for the day without having to try to make up for anything at the end of the day.
Exactly! I agree 100% yet in very special and can still try and talk myself out of it. Haha! Other than it being a habit already, i could have written that for the exact same reasons. I told myself this morning, in fact, that i don't have to dread or find time to work out after work. Yay!
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Bookworm, welcome! What band? ! I have turbo fire! I actually was certified to teach it but i chickened out.0
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I'm going to see Third Eye Blind. So excited!
That's great you got certified to teach Turbo Fire. I don't know if I could do it... I lack Chalene Johnson's energy, lol0 -
bookworm_847 wrote: »I'm going to see Third Eye Blind. So excited!
That's great you got certified to teach Turbo Fire. I don't know if I could do it... I lack Chalene Johnson's energy, lol
Very cool on TEB! That sounds like it will be so much fun! If you can believe it, the instructor that did the certification was perkier and more energetic than Chalene. I think that's part of the reason I lost my nerve to teach. Which is odd because now that I think about it, some of the fitness class teachers I really like are not super perky. Someday....maybe. lol!
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I am 35 years old. I have a 14 year old daughter, an 11 year old daughter with an auto immune disease and a set of twins (a boy and a girl) that just turned one. I am a photographer and have just started trying to get my photography business off the ground. I have had two surgeries in roughly the past year. I had a c section with the twins that I almost died during and then two months ago I was diagnosed with acute appendicitis and had to have my appendix removed. After my last surgery I decided that I was very lucky to be alive and I should certainly make the most out of it. I have done a lot to change my diet but exercise if still hard because I stay so busy. I hope that joining others on a similar mission will help me make a lifestyle change and encourage me to work out every day. So far the extent of my working out has been making sure that I make my 10,000 step a day goal on my fit bit but that is all. I am very thankful to be a part of this group and hope that it helps all of us make healthy lifestyle changes. Consistency has always been my downfall well consistency and carbs. Lol. Sad but true.0
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bookworm_847 wrote: »I'd know my calories for the day without having to try to make up for anything at the end of the day.
I like that idea, and it would certainly help me as I have a tendency to promise myself that I will work off an indulgence rather than earn it.0 -
Hi there, I am in my late 40s, and a teacher. I am also currently training to be a hypnotherapist and counsellor and bringing up two teenage boys and a husband! This makes me a bit busy at times and I have let a lot of things slide in the last year. I have very bad knees, I am waiting for an operation. This has restricted what i can do, so I have had to stop running and I don't cycle as much as I used to as I live in a really hilly area. I've used this as an excuse to veg out and I have put on weight. I'm off on holiday in just 5 weeks so I need to make a difference soon otherwise I will not fit in my clothes, and won't enjoy my holiday nearly as much.
I am going to re-start Jillian Michaels BR again tonight when I get home, and tomorrow I am off to my hypnotherapy course so will be walking a lot from train to train across London. I may try cycling to work once a week now it is light and bright in the mornings. I love cycling, it is my favourite activity and I have a wonderful bike with white tyres and a bell and a basket and kick *kitten* gears.
So, feeling inspired and motivated at last, I will be popping on here to be accountable for what I am doing. This group is such a great idea.0 -
Chrisi and Morty, WELCOME! You are both very inspiring to me! I feel ashamed at how much I've let a sinus infection derail me, or how much I'll let just "being tired" push me around. You too are overcoming quite the challenges, but you're pushing through and doing it. That's exciting!!0
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Wow, @ChrisiEMilio and @morty1966, you two are amazing. Welcome, and I look forward to working with you all in the group!0
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Greetings All,
I'm 48 years old and also a teacher. I've been married to my wonderful husband for 22 years and we have a beautiful daughter who is a freshman away at college. I've ran 3 full marathons, half marathons, 10ks and 5ks. (My husband is a cross country and track coach and my daughter is a runner.) However, I haven't done much of anything in the last three years.....except gain weight!!! I'm trying to get back into running and eating better. I'm on spring break, so having the motivation and time to work-out isn't a problem. However, when I go back to school my motivation seems to go out the window! I know if I can get a good foundation before summer starts, that would be huge! My plan is to use Jillian DVDs in the mornings and do my runs in the afternoon.
This group sounds perfect and is just what I need!
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Hola! Hola! Hola! everyone....My name is Tamikka I am 42 years old and I'm looking for accountability to kick my booty into gear with getting up at 4am EST, start my workout at 4:15 and then get ready for my day. My day is full so I really don't have the time now to get me workouts in after work. I figure if I get it done early, it leaves me one less thing to worry about.0
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So excited you are here Tamikka and rlstepp29! I've gotten a huge boost of motivation already and this group is less than a week old. We are really starting to roll!0
