SWaT Walking Group

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  • TeresaSavage
    TeresaSavage Posts: 1,506 Member
    Sandara! :flowerforyou:
    I agree with Jenny, Don't leave us!! Your maintaining now, Just check in when every you feel like it, Don't feel like you have to every week or every couple of days. Another 15 pounds and I think I'll be maintaining and I'm sticking on here to keep me going. This is a life journey, we need to stay mindful So as not to fall back to where we were.


    After my 30 minute swim today, My arms and my legs were sore. So it was difficult to push myself to lift the weights. I knew I had to do them, So some of the weights I made a little lighter and some I stayed the same and was okay with.

    Jenny!! Great Walking and jogging today. Awesome!! That was some workout you did :drinker:

    Maynard!! Happy Belated Birthday!!!! :flowerforyou:

    Have A GREAT NIGHT You All !!!!:happy:
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
    KATHY!!!!!
    CONGRATULATIONS On your ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY Quitting smoking and losing 45 pounds too. YOUR AMAZING!!!!! Hats off to you, I applaud You! I quit smoking cigarettes about 20 years ago, BUt thats when my weight sky rocketed. BIG HUG :drinker:

    Thanks but that's 45 lbs TO GO, not lost. I put on about 10 pounds since quitting and it has been a real struggle to get it off again! I will NOT give up, though!

    Sandy, Hang in there! I don't have as much time, either, and i will probably have less since I'll be working more hours soon. We are a team and we can all work together to keep this thread going.
  • TeresaSavage
    TeresaSavage Posts: 1,506 Member
    Good morning Walkers!!

    AZCHATTER ..... :heart: My Heart goes out to you and your Dad! ( And Family) I'll be praying God pull's him through this And helps him be strong through Chemo. Your going through a lot right now with work too, Be strong! [ BIG huge hug]

    Kathy
    Oh!! Sorry! You lost 70 pounds instead of 45 . Huge difference. Your rocking it!! I'm So proud of you!!!


    I'm feeling very tired and weak today, plus my arms are sore from the 30 minutes swim in the pool from yesterday. So I only walked the treadmill 40 minutes today = 2 miles.
    I'm off Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday for a month So hopefully I'll make up for my slow days I've been having.

    Have a Great Week every one!!

    :heart: Teresa
  • sandara
    sandara Posts: 830 Member
    Thanks everyone, I don't really want to leave, I just feel like I haven't been keeping up my part lately. I am still trying but it seems to be a lot harder staying on track these days.

    I did get in my 2.5 miles at lunch today. It just seems like I can't talk myself into anything once I get home. I think I need a vacation! Maybe I'll walk down and see Teresa at the beach.
    :flowerforyou:
  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    Sandara don't you dare quit. :cry: I walk here because I like the people in the neighborhood. I look forward to hearing from each of you and hearing how you are doing. I expect to see your faces when I check in. You are walking the walk and have amazing weightloss. What's the failure in success?:flowerforyou:

    Do what you can and check in everyday, because we'll miss you otherwise. There is nothing wrong with taking a break.

    AZ-so sorry to hear you Father is in this battle. Bless his heart for the great attitude, it is a big help.

    Time for my night rounds, looking forward to seeing you "all" tomorrow!:drinker:

    Forgot to put my walk down:blushing: 4M PW and Eliptical Nite all
  • jrbanta
    jrbanta Posts: 4,375 Member
    Hi Ladies- Zumba was fun and a really good workout tonight. My legs and knees are still sore from jogging yesterday. Sounds like everyone is hanging in there and moving forward on this journey. I just want some warm weather so I can garden and enjoy being outside. Seems like spring will never arrive. I also know when it gets hot and humid I'll be complaining about that too and wishing for winter!:ohwell:

    Jenny
  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    Blizzard today, ahhhhhh phoooey!
  • TeresaSavage
    TeresaSavage Posts: 1,506 Member
    Good Afternoon Walkers!

    I was in a funk for 2 days, But im back! I just finished walking 6.1 miles and sometime after lunch I will lift weights for 30 minutes.

    It's so wonderful to have OFF!! Time to really take care of Me!!!!

    I actually surprised myself today, I was pulling up my hair in a ponytail, for my walk And I actually saw well defined muscles in my Arm's. I was really shocked and just gave a smile. Never did I think you could see results that quickly. I hope in 6 months Im ripped LMAO. To Funny for a 48 yr old sagging women. :laugh:

    Wow! Alice, Becareful. Tell us how that went? I didn't realize it's actually snowing in some places. It's so darn hot here & I've been here my whole life, It's hard to realize the weather is so drasticaly different from here. ( I feel like I live in a bubble) :blushing:

    Take Care everyone And have a Great Week!!!!!!!

    :heart: Terry
  • bmontgomery87
    bmontgomery87 Posts: 1,260 Member
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    IN!!


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  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    Well we have several inches, it has snowed, lighteninged and thundered, hailed, rained, sleeted, and now it's back to a thunder snow. The weather motto here is " If you don't like it, wait 15 minutes it will change."

    Must get up and exercise, so far all I have done out of the norm is fill all the bird feeders.

    It looks alot more dangerous where bmonygomery87 is! Very clever!:bigsmile: I am trying to pcture all of us in SWAT gear!:laugh:

    Onward and upward, Alice
  • sandara
    sandara Posts: 830 Member
    :laugh: Hey Alice I bet all that heavy swat gear would really help burn the calories. Hmmm, maybe I should try walking in my riding gear, It would be almost as heavy!

    I did my 2.5 miles at lunch again and the weather here is low eighties. I can't imagine having all that weather in one day Alice. We'll have to box you up some of our sunshine and send it to you! Stay warm!
  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    Monday~4M PW and Eliptical
    Tuesday~4M PW&Elliptical 29M Weights and snowshoveling






    Walk, Walk, Walk!

    April wk 4/18/2011
  • jrbanta
    jrbanta Posts: 4,375 Member
    Good morning everyone! We woke up to winter wonderland again today April 20th! I'm wearing a black turtleneck sweater that should have been put away by now but it keeps me warm and fits my mood. Yay for Zumba tonight! I need it...

    Jenny
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
    Good morning, all.

    We're getting our 4th day of sunny weather in a row! Gonna be spoiled! Still windy and cooler than normal (snowing a bit in some places here, too!).

    I tried a Standing Pilates routine the last 2 days. Fun AND a LOT harder than it looks! I'm actually sore from it this morning so will try something else today. It is definitely staying on my list, though!

    Doing lots of walking and 'strength training' at work--BIG deliveries again today--3 days in a row! Somebody must think spring has arrived! LOL!
  • TeresaSavage
    TeresaSavage Posts: 1,506 Member
    Good Afternoon!

    Walked 5.8 miles this morning, Now heading in the pool for a swim and then off tonight to my cleaning job.

    It's 84 degrees and Sunny. Beautiful Weather

    Everyone have a wonderful Day!!!!!
  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    Monday~4M PW and Eliptical
    Tuesday~4M PW&Elliptical 29M Weights and snowshoveling
    Wednesday~ 2M~The Trainers Edge Workout~Firewood total 103M/965 calories (ouch)






    Walk, Walk, Walk!

    April wk 4/18/2011
  • jrbanta
    jrbanta Posts: 4,375 Member
    Zumba felt great and it is a wonderful stress reliever right now! Cold and blustery today but snow is melting. Hope you all had a nice day!
    Jenny
  • TeresaSavage
    TeresaSavage Posts: 1,506 Member
    Hello Walkers!! :flowerforyou:

    I got my walk on the treadmill today 3 miles and then right after I did my 30 minutes of weight training.


    Have a Great Night!!!!!
  • sandara
    sandara Posts: 830 Member
    Hi Everyone!

    I didn't get to walk yesterday but I did get in my 2 1/2 mile lunch walk. It was so humid here today after the rains last night.

    I hope everyone is looking forward to the weekend! I am as usual. :happy:
  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    Monday~4M PW and Eliptical
    Tuesday~4M PW&Elliptical 29M Weights and snowshoveling
    Wednesday~ 2M~The Trainers Edge Workout~Firewood total 103M/965 calories (ouch) 15M/weights
    Thursday~1.5M~The other Trainers Edge workout, smiling exernazi power pilates 60M/592 Tsk, tsk, tsk, Alice, thats a baaad attitude.



    Onward and upward!!!!!!
  • TeresaSavage
    TeresaSavage Posts: 1,506 Member
    Hello All Walkers :bigsmile:

    Where is everyone?

    Friday I took the Day off exercise to spend day with Mom And Then today I played Tennis instead of taking my walk. But when I came home I jumped on the treadmill for 40 minutes to get 2 miles in.

    Happy Holiday To Everyone! Stay Safe! Eat Healthy & keep on moving :drinker:
  • AliceLMS
    AliceLMS Posts: 2,425 Member
    Monday~4M PW and Eliptical
    Tuesday~4M PW&Elliptical 29M Weights and snowshoveling
    Wednesday~ 2M~The Trainers Edge Workout~Firewood total 103M/965 calories (ouch) 15M/weights
    Thursday~1.5M~The other Trainers Edge workout, smiling exernazi power pilates 60M/592 Tsk, tsk, tsk, Alice, thats a baaad attitude.
    Friday~Whole bunch of Garden work Hauling Woodchips Lots of walking with loads, did not keep steps or mile but 90 minutes worth.
    Saturday~Marathon house cleaning inculding 120 minutes wash and polish hardwood floors. Moved all the furniture also.

    I am all in and all done for this week. Have a Wondewrful Easter!



    Onward and upward!!!!!!
  • sandara
    sandara Posts: 830 Member
    Hi Everyone!

    I forgot to post last night but I did my usual 2.5 miles at lunch. I did my walking today at the flea market. About 3 hours worth and 3 miles according to my pedometer. Now if I just hadn't undone all that with terrible eating today. Having to fill easter eggs with candy didn't help any. :sad:

    Happy Easter to all of you that celebrate! I'll be at a family dinner with lots of food! :noway: And I have to make dressing to take. I'm really starting to dislike making dressing! :frown:
  • jrbanta
    jrbanta Posts: 4,375 Member
    Happy Easter! We had our Easter dinner today with some of hubbie's family over. Hubbie and I spent the morning cleaning all levels of the house and then relaxed until family arrived. Hubbie cooked and I cleaned up. We had a great ham dinner with veggies, mashed potatoes and whole wheat dinner rolls. I made chocolate chip cookies and had Dove and Godiva Chocolates in a basket for the center piece and dessert. My cleaning counted as exercise today. Tomorrow I plan to get in a good walk and some strength training. I've had a sore throat for days and my ears hurt. I went for a strep test but haven't heard if it was positive as of yet. More Nyquil for bed time so I can sleep. Knocks me out....

    Have a hoppin' easter Sunday!:laugh:

    Jenny
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
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    Hi everyone.

    We took the little guy to an Easter Egg Hunt yesterday. Of course, he didn't do much actual hunting but he sure enjoyed seeing all the people!

    Family coming today for dinner but not much candy in the house--one chocolate bunny each.

    I've been walking and trying out videos from Netflix--Pilates is a LOT harder than it looks! LOL! Lots of fun, though.

    Need to get going. Have a great day!
  • jrbanta
    jrbanta Posts: 4,375 Member
    Today has been great! Walked outside on this beautiful day on a trail and along a creek. The sun is shining and the temp is perfect for early spring. We had our big dinner yesterday so no cooking today. We went out for breakfast and are relaxing, reading, talking...A perfect Sunday!

    Hope you are all well!
    Jenny
  • AZChatterB
    AZChatterB Posts: 248 Member
    Weekend check in and Easter blessings and sentiments to all. :flowerforyou:

    Well, things seem to be on an upswing for me. After barely making my March goal (did the last three miles on the last day!), I made my April goal today!!! With all the work and personal stress, I was falling behind, even missing five days in a row of walking. This, along with a 1.6 pound weight gain, got me moving, and I did a lot of five mile tapes (got the .6 pounds off, but still a ways to go).

    Thanks to all for the well wishes for my dad; I'm headed over to his house for Easter dinner with my siblings and nieces and nephews, and am looking forward to lots of fun family time. As for work, it's settling down, but I did have an interview last week --- first in a series of four for the position; good news is I "passed" the first round and was scheduled for the second interview for this week. It's less pay, but a really good opportunity, so I'm hoping things work out. :happy:

    Glad to hear the spring weather is hitting everyone (Alice, hope the blizzards and cold are done). We're having beautiful weather here in Phoenix, but gearing up for the triple digits that will then last through October. :glasses:

    Have a great week, everyone! It's the last week to make those April goals.


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  • jrbanta
    jrbanta Posts: 4,375 Member
    I had an extra day off of work today and enjoyed myself. I went to the mall to shop for something new to treat myself. I bought new bras, badly needed, and shopped in the misses section rather than women's plus size section. I found a pair of jeans and two brightly colored tops to add to my spring wardrobe. Then I came home and put on my Zumba clothes (sleeveless top and capris) early and sat on the patio in the sun to get some color. Felt sooooooo good! My jeans are a 16 medium wore an 18W when I started MFP) and my tops are XL (was wearing 1x) so 14 pounds down means progress. Onward on this journey and I know in a year I will be wearing at least 2 sizes smaller than these.:bigsmile:

    Have a nice evening!:flowerforyou:

    Jenny
  • TeresaSavage
    TeresaSavage Posts: 1,506 Member
    Hi Fellow walkers!

    How was everyones Holiday? I was pretty aweful with sodium and drinking mixed drinks. didn't do so good on calories either. But Im back on track today.

    I see we only have 5 more days left in April, I should be able to finish my weight lifting goal fine But I'll be skimming it with the walks. So I better get a nice long walk tomorrow.

    I got 3 miles with the treadmill and 30 minutes with weight lifting today!

    Jenny!! Thats awesome! It definitely feels Great to get out of the womens clothes. I'm so happy for you! Sounds like you had a wonderful day today.


    Have a wonderful night everyone!
  • sandara
    sandara Posts: 830 Member
    Hi Everyone!

    Congratulations on the shopping Jenny. You'll be surprised how quickly you'll start to go through sizes. It's a great feeling.

    I did the 3-mile WATP walk off 10 lbs tonight. I'm going to try and get back to what was working for me. The outside walking is great but I just don't have the time to get in anything longer than the 2.5 miles during lunch and I just don't feel like it is enough. At least with the WATP's I feel more productive. I've really got to get back on track and stay on track.

    Keep on walking everyone, the month is almost gone!
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