Talking Dead: Team Carol
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Skittles, sorry to hear you're still sick. Your team will work hard for you and will all of these 400 plus club, I'm sure we will have more to go around to help both you and TJ out.
Janice, thanks for sharing your story. I share your feeling of gained confidence and am still losing that baby weight from my 20 and 16 year olds too. lol!
Lara, nice for you to want to adopt Skittles in full! I was interested to hear in your story your set back. It's really easy to go back to bad habits and I'm glad your back at it.
Kim, since I work in the OB field, I do see very unhealthy pregnant women. I do feel for them when they are overweight and seem to not care enough about themselves or their growing baby to change. I think it's a very complicated thing with many factors that contribute to it. Most of our patients are low income, poorly educated and lead very depressing lives. Why stop smoking when the whole family smokes and their parents smoked when they were pregnant and they turned out just fine. Why not smoke pot? It's an herb right? I just eat what I want, I like fried food. It's a disgusting cycle and that's the best part of my job is educating. I guess that will lead to my personal story.
I have also been overweight most of my adult life but especially after I got married. My husband loves to cook and we loved food together. We were young and had very un healthy habits of eating what ever we wanted and being happy in love. Well, after babies and bad choices, I ballooned up to 260 lbs at 5'1", that's a lot! I too went to the doc and was just shocked by the scale. My husband discovered he was a diabetic and he was developing leg ulcers. I too got my glucose test and it was right in front of my face that I was going to either have to make a solid change or start taking meds. I slowly changed my ways with the phone app "lose it" (very similar to MFP) . I started making changes, bringing my own lunch and exercising every day starting with walking and the weight started to come off. I think after 30 lbs people started taking notice and asked what I was doing ect and sharing the knowledge actually motivated me more. My patients were now asking after seeing their fat MA rooming them for years, was shrinking before their eyes. My family noticed and started becoming motivated themselves. I switched to MFP because I have a couple of cousins on it and I got into fitness groups.(my cousin wrote a zombie fitness challenge) I lost more weight and started weight training, Jillian Michaels and Fitnessblenders. So, with support from family and motivation from patient care and MFP friends, I lost nearly 70 lbs. I gained some back after I had my galbadder out in Nov but I think I'm slowly getting back to my lowest weight. My hubby is also on MFP and trying more to get off his meds. It's amazing how much you can change for the better with support.
Kim, I think your life changes may even inspire your sis in law to change her ways. You can show her the way happily cause you know it works. (I learn a lot from you myself). We learn from eachother. This team is full of monster women and I'm inspired everyday by all of you. I'm trying my hardest because I have to keep up! You ladies rock!0 -
Tj! I hope your feeling better! You're going to shoot for the 400 club?? I guess I better do that too then. LOL!
OH! Kim, you are planning on sitting against a wall for 60 plus mins a day????0 -
Something personal= I decided to lose weight and get healthy because I have an autistic developmentally delayed 11 yr old and as he get bigger I need to stay stronger than him and I need to be healthy for him.
Tinker - we need to connect. My boys are 3 and 4 and both Autistic. It is a daily battle. I am always amazed that even this young, when we are having an "episode" that either one of them can drop me to the floor in an instant! Keep up the hard work. Its a club I never would have asked to be a part of, but that i am terribly proud to be in now.0 -
Skittles - have you done any workouts this week? I am officially adopting you and will finish whatever you are unable to do. If you can't get anything done, that's fine, just let me know! I hope you start feeling better soon... being sick is never a fun time. Don't stress about workouts, just get to feeling 100% again!
i got your back too. i have a determination about me this week. whatever i have left over can spill onto skittles as well!
get better lady!
wall sit vs squats... honestly i did squats with a ball against a wall this morning for 5 min. it was the most boring, unpainful thing i have done in a workout. i actually got done and did a sally cuz i felt nothing. I WILL be doin 5min sits from now on. i believe there is a very distinct difference. the sit means sit and HOLD for 5 min. THAT sounds like pain. i like it.0 -
well today will be another day of no work outs
I feel horrible I think more about this then being sick. yesterday in the evening I thought I was getting better but when I try to sleep it gets worse. I get maybe an hour of sleep at a time and when I cough my cheat is not hurting as well as my head. I'm getting a headache after I cough. I'm hoping tomorrow will be a better day but I'm laying in bed trying to sleep when I can.
Sorry all I can't do much this week I really do feel bad
I've got you too skittles!! Whatever you need, we have it.. I can pledge to do your wall squats!0 -
Thank you all so very much. and I know I'm just getting on my self a lot and being sick is a reason not to work out. I now know its not being I am just being lazy. when I am well I'll be kicking butt.
This is one amazing group of people. Thank you all0 -
Ok... I didnt think that there was a difference between wall sits and wall squats... now... I am confused!! Last night I spent the time on my phone!!! LOL0
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my personal note:
i am 31 (ill be 32 in a little over a month). I have an 11mo baby boy who we adopted after 3 years of battling infertility, and another 3 years of the adoption process (6 total).
I am in the middle of a rough divorce with a violent guy who i trusted had changed during the baby-process, only for him to show his true colors once again when Baby G was 2 mon old.
I started my weight-loss almost 3 years ago in order to be healthy enough to have a baby. I started lifting weights 6 mon after that, in order to become stronger, physically and mentally, than my soon-to-be-ex husband.
i am currently living with him, with a hopeful plan of moving to MN in a couple of months when the divorce is final. So i do what i can, when i can. and the fact that i never WANT to be in the house with him, makes it easier to find things to keep me busy.
my mantra is all about keeping your 'sparkle' no matter how deep into the dark place your mind takes you. Never let your dark dull your sparkle.0 -
Tj! I hope your feeling better! You're going to shoot for the 400 club?? I guess I better do that too then. LOL!
OH! Kim, you are planning on sitting against a wall for 60 plus mins a day????
You are kidding right? :laugh: Those are my totals for exercise for the day. I just copied my spreadsheet over and it shows what type of exercise, what the specific plans are and then the total minutes (minimum) for the day. I can barely get the five minutes of wall sits done a day.0 -
Yes. It doesn't have to be REALLY personal, :laugh: just a short essay about why started your fitness journey or a short auto biography, just something you want to share that no one knows about you yet.
Something about me is that we just had to move to Canada bc of my husband's job this past autumn. I have had to completely revamp a lot of of food choices because so many of the things I used to eat are not available here. I had my fourth abdominal surgery last summer, so between physically recovering from that, new foods, and a new birth control pill (bc I can't get my US Rx filled here) I am a hot mess. I haven't gained weight in over three years, and now I am struggling not to gain weekly. Joining this fitness challenge was meant to encourage me to get back to a regular exercise schedule. I am trying not to be hard on myself, and last week I restarted my C210K program. I am hoping to see some results soon because I am very discouraged.0 -
Update:
Cardio: 180/220 <-- goal is over 450
Strength: 65/90 <-- hoping to get around 200
Food: 2/6
Weight loss for challenge: 4.8/15
Punishment: 2/5 <-- goal is to get in 10 5 min sessions
It got a lot colder than I expected here and the weather isn't supposed to let up for awhile :sad: Can it just be Spring yet?! I am going to fight the cold to hopefully get a 45 min walk in today right after work. I have a visitation to attend tonight that is about 2 hours away so I won't have a lot of time when I get back from that. I'm not driving out there so maybe I will bring my weights and do arm exercises in the car.
These wall squats/ sits are going to be the death of me!
Hope everyone has a great day!0 -
Yes. It doesn't have to be REALLY personal, :laugh: just a short essay about why started your fitness journey or a short auto biography, just something you want to share that no one knows about you yet.
Something about me is that we just had to move to Canada bc of my husband's job this past autumn. I have had to completely revamp a lot of of food choices because so many of the things I used to eat are not available here. I had my fourth abdominal surgery last summer, so between physically recovering from that, new foods, and a new birth control pill (bc I can't get my US Rx filled here) I am a hot mess. I haven't gained weight in over three years, and now I am struggling not to gain weekly. Joining this fitness challenge was meant to encourage me to get back to a regular exercise schedule. I am trying not to be hard on myself, and last week I restarted my C210K program. I am hoping to see some results soon because I am very discouraged.
I can't imagine moving across the country, let alone to a new one! Getting into a new rythm can definitely be difficult. How are you liking the C210K program? I tried the C25K last year, but I don't know that I had the best phone app for it.0 -
Yes. It doesn't have to be REALLY personal, :laugh: just a short essay about why started your fitness journey or a short auto biography, just something you want to share that no one knows about you yet.
Something about me is that we just had to move to Canada bc of my husband's job this past autumn. I have had to completely revamp a lot of of food choices because so many of the things I used to eat are not available here. I had my fourth abdominal surgery last summer, so between physically recovering from that, new foods, and a new birth control pill (bc I can't get my US Rx filled here) I am a hot mess. I haven't gained weight in over three years, and now I am struggling not to gain weekly. Joining this fitness challenge was meant to encourage me to get back to a regular exercise schedule. I am trying not to be hard on myself, and last week I restarted my C210K program. I am hoping to see some results soon because I am very discouraged.
WoW! That is a lot of "stuff" to be carrying around with you! I am happy that you are here. I hope that you are getting some encouragement.. If not.. let us know!!0 -
the plan is 3 lifts this week, considering i missed this morning, it will be Tues/Thurs/Sat... and on those SAME days, we have Tabattas. so those will be my 60st/60cardio days (180/180)
as for tonight/wed/friday... im feeling the urge to do some complexes. i ran across my old lifting notebook and found some of my 'finisher' post its... i think its time to break them out and put them to work. Ill aim for min 30 min (60 if i can) cardio each of those days (90).
OH and we cant forget swim with G :glasses: .. thats 30 min Mon/Wed (60)
that puts me at 180 strength/ 330 cardio goal. *fingers crossed*
M: 30 cardio
T: 60 strength/60 cardio
W: 95 cardio
60 st/180cardio
3-5min sits. i havent included them in ^ these numbers cuz i do it randomly at home, when i can.
Estimated:
Th: lift/tabattas = 60s/60c
Fri: WOD challenge/yoga? = 60c
Sat: lift/ row? = 60st/?c
est total: 180st/300c whoa.0 -
est total: 180st/300c whoa.
This is because you are an awesome beast!!! :flowerforyou:
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est total: 180st/300c whoa.
This is because you are an awesome beast!!! :flowerforyou:
I second this!!!0 -
Coruscate and HajentKatt: Thanks for sharing your stories. They are both very touching and I will try to encourage you both as much as I can!
BTW, what do your screen names mean? In fact, I'm curious about all of your names.
I did 3 fitnessblender yoga workouts back to back(about 45 mins total) and found them to be very relaxing and somewhat challenging on some poses. You can find them on Fitnessblender.com If I get a chance later, I will post the link.
It's Wed already and we are again at the mid week of the challenge! How are those wall sits/ squat walls doing? (I'm doing wall sits)
Looking forward to hearing about the rest of you. We should just copy and paste our stories with a motivational pic onto that motivational group so we can get our extra 2 points on week 9.
Have a great day everyone!0 -
Day 3 Wednesday 2/26/14
Format for the week:
Cardio: 247/220 (Aiming for the 400 club!)
Strength: 90/110
Martial Arts: 90/135 --> btw I am not counting that into the cardio, should I?????
Average calorie intake: 3/6
Weight loss for challenge: 5.2/9
Punishment (current) = Wall Squats: 3/5 days
Last night, I earned my 1st brown belt in karate.... The next one is my BLACK BELT :happy:0 -
Last night, I earned my 1st brown belt in karate.... The next one is my BLACK BELT :happy:
WOW! That's awesome!!0 -
Last night, I earned my 1st brown belt in karate.... The next one is my BLACK BELT :happy:
WOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :drinker:0 -
Had to share! (Sorry for the language)
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Tinker - we need to connect. My boys are 3 and 4 and both Autistic. It is a daily battle. I am always amazed that even this young, when we are having an "episode" that either one of them can drop me to the floor in an instant! Keep up the hard work. Its a club I never would have asked to be a part of, but that i am terribly proud to be in now.
It's the dead weight thing, it always has an upper hand. My son has starting doing it off stairs. I'm really good at catching. I agree on the club thing. I couldn't imagine it different.0 -
I always figured it was wild goats.Had to share! (Sorry for the language)0
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Tinker- I like the way you think!!!! Zombie goats and sheep!!!
Why is it always stairs? Tha is where my boys always seem to get me off balance!! My little guys are built lik tanks!!! My 4year old is already 55lbs but with out an ounce of fat!!0 -
Day 3 Wednesday 2/26/14
Format for the week:
Cardio: 247/220 (Aiming for the 400 club!)
Strength: 90/110
Martial Arts: 90/135 --> btw I am not counting that into the cardio, should I?????
Average calorie intake: 3/6
Weight loss for challenge: 5.2/9
Punishment (current) = Wall Squats: 3/5 days
Last night, I earned my 1st brown belt in karate.... The next one is my BLACK BELT :happy:
Wow! That is super amazing! Yes, martial arts is part of cardio and should be included.0 -
Had to share! (Sorry for the language)
Good point! I love Captain Jean Luc Picard!!!0 -
Guys,
I might need help with the wall sits this week. I need to break the 5 minutes up into multiple session but I can't seem to find the time to sit against the wall early enough in the day. I can't do it at work because I don't have an office per se with a door. I haven't gotten home any night this week before 9 pm with visiting the hospital. Often then I am starting my workout. <sigh>
I will do what I can and maybe it won't hurt so badly if I don't use the 5 pound weighted ball? I will give that a try also.0 -
I will do what I can and maybe it won't hurt so badly if I don't use the 5 pound weighted ball? I will give that a try also.
I used weights last week but this week, nope, no can do. I'm just glad I can make it through. I did 10 minutes worth yesterday so I could take time off later this week and I'm pretty sure I died for a moment at about minute 8 ;-)0 -
Agreed! These wall sits are killer!0
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Thanks for the encouragement ladies! I will try to kick my *kitten* in gear today to do some sitting against the wall. Maybe with my workout journal to get both my workout records up-to-date and my sitting time in.
As of yesterday (I generally weigh in Wednesdays and Saturday or Sunday), I am within a pound of my first goal weight. My husband wants to give me a present to celebrate my accomplishment. He's offering leather or jewelry. I have a lot of jewelry so I'm not sure I need anything as my bracelets, necklaces and such still fit with my weight loss. I do need to get the snuggy on my wedding set because it is getting very loose, but I don't want it re-sized as the extra space is good for an aspiring mom. I love this CA based leather place called Oberondesign dot com. The problem is that I like everything there (pretty much). I have been thinking about getting a ladies wallet, or a cell phone wallet, or maybe a writing portfolio - but which one? :laugh: If any of you ladies wants to peek at the site and offer suggestions, by all means. :happy:
My dad was transferred out of ICU yesterday. And I lost 2.5 pounds. Overall I can't really be complaining about life. :drinker:
I will do a response to what you all wrote sometime soon, but I have to run. My husband just called and told me the roads are bad :grumble: So I need to leave here ASAP.0
