Looking for new friends, support & encouragement!

onefrndlyghst

Hi!

I am a 34 year old mom of 2 living in Florida. I am looking for some new friends for support, encouragement and accountability.
I am having a hard time reaching my goal...even in little steps and with holding myself accountable.
I was going to an Insanity class until I hurt myself recently.

cinrueshershae

onefrndlyghst,
Don't push yourself too hard at first, slow and easy will do it! I stood in once in the insanity class here, but could do only some of it...I have not been back since to that class, just not for me.
I can only do 30 min at most of the spin class here as well, so I just skip that. I started by just walking...then bike...then the 9 AM classes listed below...I worked my way up to where I am now. I am not bragging, but for a 70 yr old, I think I have come a long way and probably as far as I can with the workouts, but that is ok, if I reach my goal, and change my eating habits a bit more, perhaps I can stay healthy for a while longer.
I do a boot camp similar to the insanity, on Tuesdays. It whips my butt!
My gym schedule looks like this: (I list the 3 classes that I love, but sometimes only get two of them in per day)

Mon 9-10 AM Turbo Kick/Sculpting 60 min
12 Noon Hard Rock Abs 60 min (Never miss this one)
6:30-7:30 PM Pilate/Yoga 60 min

Tues 9-10 AM Pilates/Stretch 60 min
4:30-5:30 Rip Reps Sculpting 60 min
6:30-7:30 Boot Camp 60 min (Never miss this one)

Wed 9-10 AM 20/20/20 Mix 60 min
12 Noon Body Chisel (Never miss this one)
4-5 PM Weight/Resistance workout (personal trainer advised)

Thurs 9-10 Tai Chi 60 min (at local senior center)
12 Noon Bike 60 min (14 miles)

Fri 9-10 Elliptical, Weight/Resistance workout
4-5 Walk 5 miles (Rail Trail or other local walking trail) with friends

Saturdays: Since I have out of town meetings the first and third Sats of every month, I do not get to do anything those days. BUT,
The second Sat of the month is an hour of boot camp, and the fourth Sat of the month is a 20/20/20 mix. I do get to do those.
Sundays are rest, or walking the rail trail in afternoon. I like doing water aerobics in my daughters pool but it is hard for me to get there between the garden, the gym and the weather...so that is why I sometimes miss a gym class for the pool or whatever.

The world would be perfect if I could do this year round but I do go back to school from January to June, so only get the afternoon and evening classes in then. I have Sept, Oct, Nov, and Dec to get in as much as I can and I hope to meet my goal by then, and be on a maintenance program...we will see.
Take it one step at a time and we can do this! Yes, we can!
Cinrueshershae, NC
(my handle here is the combination of the beginning letters in my four children's names; Cindy, Ruth, Sherrie, Shane)

jhwellness

I log on daily and the support on this message board from other has been so helpful. Feel free to add me as a supportive friend as you travel down the rode of improved health and fitness.

debbiewillersveik

Feel free to add me... The more the merrier Glad you are here

vmlabute

You can add me!! I need some friends on here and encouragement too!! Also a very good listener when you're feeling frustrated

Vera

AnotherOrangeCat

Hello! Feel free to add me. I'm new here, but not new to the subject, alas. Accountability and encouragement are very important - having the charts and diaries is helpful, but there's nothing like someone to talk to!