SWaT Walking Group

sandara

Thanks for posting the workout list Kathy! I was looking for it to send a friend and couldn't remember who had it!

Happy Saturday Everyone! :happy:

maynard46

I love seeing more and more people joining the group! Im so glad you started this again Sandy. Thank you.

Ok so this week hasn't been my greatest. Started out good, got on the scale Wednesday expecting to see some kind of positive change and it was up! What the heck. I usually don't let it bother me too much but this time it did and I've lost my motivation since then. (I even ate a couple of those evil chocolate chip cookies!) Its such a struggle for me to just lose 1lb.

Im in need of a pep talk guys!

Kathy - Thank you for posting the workout list again. I know I saved it somewhere safe. Just can't remember where.

Hope you all have a great weekend! Stay strong weekends are always more of a challenge (for me at least).

pmjsmom

:blushing: Aw shucks! Thanks, you guys. I was surprised at first how many people here, elsewhere on the web and at work were interested in this list! I have a folder in My Documents where I keep all sorts of information. I have some other videos that I do, also, but I always come back to my Leslie Sansone ones.

Times are tough all over and I know I'm not the only one trying to lose weight and stay on a budget. It's not easy--whole grain products cost more than simple, more processed ones, Te weather here in the States has been weird and so produce prices are up and most likely going higher, the oil well disaster is affecting our seafood prices and thank goodness we can still afford chicken!

Well, enough of that. We are supposed to have sun today in the Pacific Northwest and I am excited! One of our news channels (I can't remember which one) said that, all together, we had a total of 9 days of actual summer weather in our area and I think they may be right! It's been a dismal summer and it sure would be nice if things would dry out a little.

I hope to get some more clean-up done in my garden today.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

kizzy_muss

yesterday i went 610 calories over my 1200 budget........I have to explain about the mcflurry, I know it's not a good excuse, but I had a 13 min break at job. Worked from 4:30 pm til 10:15 pm. NOT COMPLAINNG AT ALL...we were slammed...they had me in several places throughout the day...drive thru taking both orders and cash...then a few hours later switched me from drive thru to taking orders in the lobby....then after a lil bit switched me back over to drive thru...me personally i prefer drive thru over ANYTHING ELSE there....I'M LOVING IT....LOL...so after i got off work, one of my friends wanted a mcflurry....SOOOOO I decided you know that sounds like a great way to end my day...lol...so i got snack size Reese's flurry.

Then, when I get home my buddy had BBQ and I just COULD NOT say no to that...lol....I didn't even bother counting...didn't bother measuring or ANYTHING...LOL...anyways i can just count this day as ONE of my cheat days....lol...AFTER ALL my cheat days is the weekend...lol

EXERCISE:
60 MINS WALKING

sandara

Maynard, Don't sweat the cookies. Just think how many you would have eaten before you started MFP. If your like me it would have been a lot more than a couple.

We all have days that we go over and periods that we don't lose (I'm on a 3 weeker right now). Just power right through them and know that eventually it's going to go the way you want it to go. And even though I haven't lost I can still tell a difference in the way my clothes are fitting so maybe my body is adjusting in other ways right now. I think that the closer we get to our goal the harder it is.
1. We've been doing this a long time.
2. Maybe there is a part of us that is a little frightened of actually getting there. What will we do then? How will we maintain it and what if we regain? Lots of things to deal with.
3. The smaller our bodies get the less fuel it needs and maybe the calorie deficit is not as great as when we started?

Kizzy, they say around here that it takes about 3500 excess calories to gain a pound. There is nothing wrong with having a treat now and then as long you work it off or get back on track the rest of the time. Saturdays are my relaxed days, I won't say cheat because it's something I think I'll need if I'm going to do this long-term.

I did go to the flea market today (huge one nearby) and walked for at least 2 1/2 hours. I took my pedometer but lost it about halfway thru and I had over 2 miles the last time I remember checking it. So I"m going to go on the conservative side and only count 3 miles for the day. I found one of those table top grills (like the george foreman) so now I can try out some new meals and recipes. Grilled chicken here I come! lol

Keep on walking!

tracyts

Okay, I had a really off day today. I didn't do bad on my calories but I wasn't in the very good headspace today. I didn't want to work out but I really want to hit that 75 mile mark by next Thursday so I knew I had to do 5 miles to keep on track. I did it, boosts and all, and I'm feeling like my attitude improved in the process. Why didn't I do that earlier today??? :huh:

Kathy - Sorry to hear the weather's been the pits out in NW. We lived in the Willamette Valley for 10 years and moved out East 2 years ago. While I miss the mountains, the Gorge, and McMenamins, I in no way miss the sometimes constant rain. Hopefully you'll get an Indian fall with a steady break from the rain!:glasses:

sandara

I did the 4 mile Punch up your walk today! Raining here right now so glad I could walk indoors.

I think the scales are finally starting to understand that I"m not giving up. Keeping my fingers crossed that I can totally convince them they have no choice and must do it MY way!

iluvwdw

Ok did 2 miles today back on the bandwagon!

pmjsmom

I took yesterday off--only did a 1 mile walk in the morning. I do find that it really helps me get my day going if I start with at least a short walk.

Now it's Monday and I'll be back to my routine of at least 60 minutes of exercise every day. Have a good week, everyone!

Lesliet05

I love her walk videos, I found them about 6 weeks ago, I will shoot for 75 miles by Oct 31.

maynard46

Morning Guys! Im ready to start a new week. Putting last week behind me. Don't know what happened but I totally lost it with the diet. Thank you Sandy for your words of wisdom. You have definately become one of my inspirations. I needed to hear that Im not alone.

Got myself some new workout shoes this weekend. Skechers - Shape Ups. Wow, really feel different walking. Kinda bouncy. They definately work some muscles in the legs. My shin muscles are sore. We will see if they are good or bad, I have problems with arthritis in my feet.

My goal this morning is to sit down and figure out some DOABLE goals. (did I spell that right? this website really needs spell check)

pmjsmom

My goal this morning is to sit down and figure out some DOABLE goals. (did I spell that right? this website really needs spell check)

If you use Firefox it spell checks just about everything you type! Comes in handy when my kitty thinks I should be petting her instead of posting! LOL (Like right now.)

maynard46

My goal this morning is to sit down and figure out some DOABLE goals. (did I spell that right? this website really needs spell check)

If you use Firefox it spell checks just about everything you type! Comes in handy when my kitty thinks I should be petting her instead of posting! LOL (Like right now.)

No I've never heard of it Thanks. My kitty is dusting the desk with his tail right now. Likes to reach and touch the keys every once in awhile too. LOL What would we do without them right?

1QueenB

I did the WATP 1 mile walk/jog and boy do I feel so good about myself right now!!! I even did crunches after I finished.

sandara

Welcome to the group Leslie! Glad to have you walking with us.

I'm glad to see that everyone is off to a great start this week. I think the one good thing about mondays is they are like a fresh new start. So forget whatever mistakes you may think you made and just start again. lol

I did the WATP 30 minute walk (2 miles) - I think it's the first time I've done that one and it was pretty good. I can't believe I have WATP workouts I haven't even tried. It's on one of those DVD's that has 5 different workouts.

Everyone have a great week and keep on walking!

sandara

I did the WATP 1 mile walk/jog and boy do I feel so good about myself right now!!! I even did crunches after I finished.

Way to go Queenie! I need to do some crunches too. Maybe I should try some in the mornings since I agree with Kathy about the morning workouts. I just haven't been able to make myself do it lately.

And My kitties (I have 2) love to jump on my desk when I'm trying to type too! Little attention hogs.

Luneytoonz

Hey Everyone! Started this week with the 4 mile walk. I didn't think I'd finish it, but I did. I feel so good when I get done exercising. I think the key (for me) is to get right out of bed and start exercising right away. If I lay in bed thinking about it I don't do it. My friend gave me good advice....She said think of it like taking your morning shower. You don't give it a second thought. You just get up and do it.

Have a good week everyone.

Patti (Luneytoonz)

pmjsmom

Patti (luneytoonz)--That's how I look at it. I have a cup of coffee then do a 20-30 minute workout in the morning. It'smy routine now and it actually feels 'wrong' when i don't workout then!

I started my day today with day 1 of her 5 Day Slim Down and then did the 4 Mile Super Challenge this afternoon. (I like to have enough calories for a snack if I want one!)

I am on a mission--I am going to visit family in November for Thanksgiving and I want to lose another 10 pounds before then. It's been almost 3 years since i have seen them and that was almost 100 pounds ago (I lose slowly.).

I then plan on maintaining during the holiday season. There are just too many special goodies around for me to want to try to lose so i will consider it 'training' for when I reach my goal!

iluvwdw

OK I just did another 2 miles today! Thanks Kathy for the links. I looked them up cause I just started work (barely) and can't afford to buy her DVD yet. So yesterday I found a 2 mile walk in two parts on youtube thanks to your links. They were by realage and today did the three part walk away the pounds for abs. Whoo I feel it.

Thanks for the links they really help and I just do it in my room in front of my computer.

sandara

Hope everyone's week is going well! I did the 5 mile Fat burning walk tonight! I might have to think about upping my goal. Maybe . . .

tracyts

Did 5.1 miles total today with the 5k walk at lunch and 2 miles after dinner. Still aiming for 75 miles by September 30 - 8 more to go with 2 days left :bigsmile: So totally doable!

1QueenB

Okay so tonight was great!!!!:bigsmile: Went to my boot camp, where we work out non-stop for an hour. But by the time I got home, I still had some energy to expend so I popped in my WATP dvd and did the 1 mile walk/jog:drinker: I am so proud of me:flowerforyou: Hope everyone is walking away those pounds successfully:happy:

Lesliet05

yea figured out how to update mile ticker!!!!

maynard46

Okay so tonight was great!!!!:bigsmile: Went to my boot camp, where we work out non-stop for an hour. But by the time I got home, I still had some energy to expend so I popped in my WATP dvd and did the 1 mile walk/jog:drinker: I am so proud of me:flowerforyou: Hope everyone is walking away those pounds successfully:happy:

Wow that is very impressive! Great Job :drinker: You should be proud of yourself! :happy:

pmjsmom

Hi everyone! Yesterday I did day 2 of the 5 Day Slim Down before work and then did the 3 Mile ATP for Abs workout. The last mile of that I did while holding Isaac, my 3 month old grandson, while Daddy fixed him a bottle. He weighs 15 pounds now and, boy, could I feel it afterward! I actually used him instead of the walk belt bands and lifted him over my head and out in front of me.

Today I did day 3 of the Slim Down and then the AHA 3 Mile Walk after work. Now the sun is actually out so maybe I'll take a walk later.

sandara

Way to go everybody! You are all working so hard. We're going to be ready to sail right through this Halloween candy Invasion!

I didn't get in a walk today! Just didn't happen but I'll be back at it tomorrow!

I made those black bean burgers from the recipe board for supper tonight. They came out to be 159 calories for a very generous sized burger. I melted a piece of the borden's fat free sharp cheddar cheese on top and added a little salsa. Yummy! My son (17)loves them but the hubby is not impressed! :yawn:

maynard46

Hi everyone! I didn't post yesterday but just updated my ticker. I did a 1mile with my WATP tape in the morning. Then put on my pedometer and cut the grass which turned out to be another 3!

Today I went hiking at the off leash Dog Park nearby. Put in 2 miles there and another 1 mile after supper in our neighborhood. I feel really good with my weigh in this morning. Was at a standstill for a couple weeks. I finally hit my first goal for myself of 25lbs.

Everyone is doing great!

Sandy, now the black bean burgers sound good. I couldn't get myself to make the brownies.

sandara

Sandy, now the black bean burgers sound good. I couldn't get myself to make the brownies.

:laugh: I'm gonna hafta try them just to see if they are disgusting!

And CONGRATS on making your first goal!

sandara

My computer hiccupped or sumfin?

tracyts

Well, another 5 miles down today, 3 at lunch with the 3 fast miles tape and then I did 2 more miles of the Fat Burning Walk tape. I also found an old tracking sheet and found out I'm less than 1 mile from this month's goal. I have a 3 mile walk planned tomorrow and I'll be doing so with a :bigsmile: Also took my measurements and I'm down 4.5 inches - so while the scale hasn't reflected a lot of success, my measurements are.