What have YOU done today to make you feel proud? (bl)
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:flowerforyou: :drinker: :bigsmile:I am very proud - went away for the weekend (4 days) and LOST .2 pounds! Not easy when we were in a big group and meals included...McDonalds, Wendy's, Cracker Barrel, Perkins...
It was really hard and BORING food choices - I think I had grilled chicken every meal but I did it! I did go over 1 day on calories which was the "campfire cookout" and all there was were burgers chips potato salad, macaroni salad - I ate 1 burger-plain no mayo, tiny portion (less than 1/4 cup) of the salads and 1/2 a smore, no chips. I felt in control for once in my life!0 -
I had enough calories leftover at the end of the day to eat one peanut butter cup but instead I ate an apple. (I even surprised myself with that one!)0
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Ooh, ooh ... I have a lot I want to say but if I don't get my behind into the other room to Zumba around I'll end up only having burned 98 calories today since I gotta go out yet again this evening ... I shall return ...
Later my dears ....
zooming around..hmmmmmmm how many calories burned?
Whew ... I ended up burning almost 500 calories (I think ... HRM isn't here yet!
) today, which is something new for me! I didn't Zumba, but I got on the ole elliptical and tried one of the 30 minute programs (which is MUCH 
harder than the 20 minute one I usually do!) and then I did an ab/core workout on the stability ball. So yeah dude, I feel pretty proud of all that exercise I did today! It's exciting to start to feel that little lift of energy when you can tell your fitness level is improving!! I dig it!
Woo hoo ... this thread has been busy since I left this afternoon ... YAY!!
All y'all (how southern can you get?) I am super proud of all of you guys (hehehe my Yankee roots still show!) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I wanted to write notes for everybody ... but my adrenalin from a lotta working out has left me and I'm about to keel over!
Nitey nite luvs ... I think we all deserve a big kiss again ....
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No, tresa-- if your true yankee roots were showing it would be all of "youse guys."0
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Today I am proud because I was mixing up some cookie dough to bake tomorrow and send to my latest love interest...he is working on making some dietary lifestyle changes like I am, so I decided to use some healthier ingredients in these cookies (I mean, there's not a whole lot of ways you can make chocolate chip oatmeal peanut butter cookies healthy...but I made an effort)
I used whole wheat flour, and for the 1 cup of sugar, I used 1/2 cup sugar alternative and 1/2 cup organic natural sugar. I'm not sure how much of a difference that will make calorie wise, and I know baking has a lot of chemistry involved in it, so it might blow up the house when I bake these little guys tomorrow...or they might just end up being delicious and winning this guy over
GREAT! How did they turn out?? :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:0 -
Oh BNL, if I were'nt already very happily married, and crazy in love with Ezzie....
Anyways, today I did an extra 20 minutes on the rower when I was working out. Nuttin really big mind ya, but just knew I needed to burn off some more calories, and actually did sumpn bout it (instead of my usual :grumble: and :noway: then ignoring it, hehehe).
HI JAMERZ!! great to see ya ol buddy!
I think you should feel proud. you are coming offfa being sick soooo extra work out is awesome. \
Mr Banana wants to dance!
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Today, even though the fitness room in this hotel is NOT air conditioned, I did a full hour on the treadmill... ranging from 2 to 8 percent incline, and differing speeds. When I was done, I had sweat stains halfway down the front and back of my shirt! I always feel like it's a good workout when I get sweaty like that
Then, tonight, DH wanted to go to the Macaroni Grill (am I right on the name?). All these delicious pastas and sauces, and I ordered the grilled chicken with grilled asparagus and steamed broccoli. I didn't feel super hungry, so I didn't eat it all. It seemed like such a waste, because we're driving home tomorrow, so I didn't box the leftovers up to go. Used to be, if something like that happened, I'd force myself to eat it, so it wasn't wasted. I'm learning. Slow curve, but I'm learning!
-Robin
Robin that is so good. I know how hard it is to work out in a new place, can be uncomfortable. SWEAT RULES!! Also changing you entire thought process on food...WOW 0 -
well-- here's an odd thing to be proud of-- I went to Applebee's for dinner-- enjoyed a lovely dinner of Fiesta Lime Chicken, and ate every bloomin' bite-- num num num-- and I don't feel guilty, because it's a "special" dinner. I enjoyed time with my dh, and loved my dinner. I'm way over my calories for the day if the database calorie count for the dinner is accurate, and don't have time to exercise tonight-- but, I'm enjoying it just the same--
As a mom of 3 I know you must have 3x the guilt I had, just going out with your DH! I am proud of you for having a great time with your love! and NOT feeling guilty!
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again with the not caving to the hormone monster.... said no to cheese sunchips and chocolate covered peanuts...
Ok, I didn't really say no...I just didn't stop after my workout and glance at them....so YAY SUCCESS for yet another day of craving them....I WIN!:flowerforyou:
You are a winner! Seems like you have the gloves on now...Take THAT PMS monster!
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I was tired, and thought about skipping my workout.
I did it though, and it felt great!!
HI!! Great to see ya! Love the new picture!
Boy, you must feel really proud, its so hard to choose between the sofa and the durn DVD!!
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I walked tonight, although I had other things I would rather have done.
HEY SHERI!!
That is great! Good motivation for me to get up off this chair!
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I had enough calories leftover at the end of the day to eat one peanut butter cup but instead I ate an apple. (I even surprised myself with that one!)
Ok, what is your secret....cuz that pbcup would be HIStory with me!!
Great job, healthy choices make healthy bodies!!
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Ooh, ooh ... I have a lot I want to say but if I don't get my behind into the other room to Zumba around I'll end up only having burned 98 calories today since I gotta go out yet again this evening ... I shall return ...
Later my dears ....
zooming around..hmmmmmmm how many calories burned?
Whew ... I ended up burning almost 500 calories (I think ... HRM isn't here yet! ) today, which is something new for me! I didn't Zumba, but I got on the ole elliptical and tried one of the 30 minute programs (which is MUCH harder than the 20 minute one I usually do!) and then I did an ab/core workout on the stability ball. So yeah dude, I feel pretty proud of all that exercise I did today! It's exciting to start to feel that little lift of energy when you can tell your fitness level is improving!! I dig it!
Woo hoo ... this thread has been busy since I left this afternoon ... YAY!!
All y'all (how southern can you get?) I am super proud of all of you guys (hehehe my Yankee roots still show!) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I wanted to write notes for everybody ... but my adrenalin from a lotta working out has left me and I'm about to keel over!
Nitey nite luvs ... I think we all deserve a big kiss again ....
LOVE it ! You are such an upper for me! Now that was a LOT of workng out. Bet youse is gonna sleep well tonight!
this reminded me of Zumba!
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Instead of going back to sleep after my daughter's am feeding, I dragged myself out of bed and walked on the treadmill for half an hour. While I was getting dressed and tying my shoes, I kept thinking, "I don't need to do this. I really need to go back to sleep." But I did it anyway and afterwards, I feel really good.0
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I hope I got everyone! I love this thread 1st thing in the morning. Y'all are so encourageing and brighten my day!
I am so thankful of this site, and proud to call youse my on-line Friends!
Kisses!
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Oh, and I am proud because last night I went to walk/jog. When I got about a 1/8 mile in a always start to jog. When I did my shins were very painful. Now, the old me would have said forget it, gotten in my car,driven home, and eaten some icecream.
Instead I stopped, stretched, adjusted my foot work and speed until I did not feel the pain, and walked for 45 minutes!
Yeah me!:flowerforyou:0 -
Oh, and I am proud because last night I went to walk/jog. When I got about a 1/8 mile in a always start to jog. When I did my shins were very painful. Now, the old me would have said forget it, gotten in my car,driven home, and eaten some icecream.
Instead I stopped, stretched, adjusted my foot work and speed until I did not feel the pain, and walked for 45 minutes!
Yeah me!:flowerforyou:
That's wonderful-- yes, yeah, you! You're an absolute dear--
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Oh, and I am proud because last night I went to walk/jog. When I got about a 1/8 mile in a always start to jog. When I did my shins were very painful. Now, the old me would have said forget it, gotten in my car,driven home, and eaten some icecream.
Instead I stopped, stretched, adjusted my foot work and speed until I did not feel the pain, and walked for 45 minutes!
Yeah me!:flowerforyou:
That's wonderful-- yes, yeah, you! You're an absolute dear--
:flowerforyou:
Thanks Marla!:flowerforyou:0 -
I'm proud of myself for not yelling at my 3yo when he very much on purpose dumped our dogs' water dish in the middle of the kitchen floor...then splashed in it...then showed his brother how to splash in it...:grumble:
I'm also proud of myself for sticking to the no sweets until Thanksgiving challenge. Woo!0 -
Instead of going back to sleep after my daughter's am feeding, I dragged myself out of bed and walked on the treadmill for half an hour. While I was getting dressed and tying my shoes, I kept thinking, "I don't need to do this. I really need to go back to sleep." But I did it anyway and afterwards, I feel really good.
Now THAT is some dedication! I'm proud of you!!
I remember those zombie days when my babies kept me awake all hours. You should definitely be proud! And you should definitely take a nap when your sweet baby takes one, too ...
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I'm proud of myself for not yelling at my 3yo when he very much on purpose dumped our dogs' water dish in the middle of the kitchen floor...then splashed in it...then showed his brother how to splash in it...:grumble:
I'm also proud of myself for sticking to the no sweets until Thanksgiving challenge. Woo!
GOOD for you! I know it seems impossible now, but you're going to blink a couple of times and those little guys are going to be headed off to college or to work or bringing home a fiancee ...
And yay you for sticking with the no sweets!
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No, tresa-- if your true yankee roots were showing it would be all of "youse guys."
Hahaha ... very true! I'm from Southern Indiana originally, so I'm only TECHNICALLY a Yankee.
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Join this group to improve myself and my weight!!! YeeeHaaa!!!!0
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I worked out for an hour & burned 1300 calories.
Now if only I could find a happy medium where I'm not getting too many/too few calories for intake per day! Aghh...
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Ooh, ooh ... I have a lot I want to say but if I don't get my behind into the other room to Zumba around I'll end up only having burned 98 calories today since I gotta go out yet again this evening ... I shall return ...
Later my dears ....
zooming around..hmmmmmmm how many calories burned?
Whew ... I ended up burning almost 500 calories (I think ... HRM isn't here yet! ) today, which is something new for me! I didn't Zumba, but I got on the ole elliptical and tried one of the 30 minute programs (which is MUCH harder than the 20 minute one I usually do!) and then I did an ab/core workout on the stability ball. So yeah dude, I feel pretty proud of all that exercise I did today! It's exciting to start to feel that little lift of energy when you can tell your fitness level is improving!! I dig it!
Woo hoo ... this thread has been busy since I left this afternoon ... YAY!!
All y'all (how southern can you get?) I am super proud of all of you guys (hehehe my Yankee roots still show!) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I wanted to write notes for everybody ... but my adrenalin from a lotta working out has left me and I'm about to keel over!
Nitey nite luvs ... I think we all deserve a big kiss again ....
LOVE it ! You are such an upper for me! Now that was a LOT of workng out. Bet youse is gonna sleep well tonight!
this reminded me of Zumba!
Huh ... I just lost a post somewhere ... I wonder where it went??
Oh well ... Jeannie, I'm so proud of you ... of all your success and diligence ... you make me smile every time I read a post of yours! You are a great encouragement to many people!
Youse guys are all awesome and I'm so glad & thankful for all the encouragement and motivation I get from y'all!
And that little guy reminded me of Zumba when I saw it too! ... have you gotten to go yet?? :happy:
Now ... I gots to go to WalMart. Good times.....0 -
Oh, and I am proud because last night I went to walk/jog. When I got about a 1/8 mile in a always start to jog. When I did my shins were very painful. Now, the old me would have said forget it, gotten in my car,driven home, and eaten some icecream.
Instead I stopped, stretched, adjusted my foot work and speed until I did not feel the pain, and walked for 45 minutes!
Yeah me!:flowerforyou:
Awesome awesome! You are doing such an amazing job!
I am off to bake those cookies that I mixed up last night...I will have to taste one to make sure they are edible before I send them to the new guy...but...I am going to control myself...AND I just got home from a little walk (this is a huge accomplishment because it is Day 1 of TOM and I am off the pill for the first time in years so I am "uncomfortable" to say the least with cramps)...I took a half hour walk and when I saw that I was having trouble keeping my heart rate up going as fast as I could go, I started marching and swinging my legs out to get my heart rate up...it was fun, it burned more calories than a normal walk does (still a pitiful little number though), I am feeling much better (no more cramps or headache) and the walk seems to have loosened up my muscles and make the soreness from the yoga/pilates adventure go away...like Leslie Sansone says, walking really IS man's best medicine!
So here's to baking those cookies...they won't be a temptation once they are baked...but oh my the cookie dough!0 -
Oh, and I am proud because last night I went to walk/jog. When I got about a 1/8 mile in a always start to jog. When I did my shins were very painful. Now, the old me would have said forget it, gotten in my car,driven home, and eaten some icecream.
Instead I stopped, stretched, adjusted my foot work and speed until I did not feel the pain, and walked for 45 minutes!
Yeah me!:flowerforyou:
Awesome awesome! You are doing such an amazing job!
I am off to bake those cookies that I mixed up last night...I will have to taste one to make sure they are edible before I send them to the new guy...but...I am going to control myself...AND I just got home from a little walk (this is a huge accomplishment because it is Day 1 of TOM and I am off the pill for the first time in years so I am "uncomfortable" to say the least with cramps)...I took a half hour walk and when I saw that I was having trouble keeping my heart rate up going as fast as I could go, I started marching and swinging my legs out to get my heart rate up...it was fun, it burned more calories than a normal walk does (still a pitiful little number though), I am feeling much better (no more cramps or headache) and the walk seems to have loosened up my muscles and make the soreness from the yoga/pilates adventure go away...like Leslie Sansone says, walking really IS man's best medicine!
So here's to baking those cookies...they won't be a temptation once they are baked...but oh my the cookie dough!
Laura, I am proud of you girlfriend. Of all of us actually. I love to look silly walking. I swing my hips and HR goes up, add my arms, up another 5 points, smile back at the lil ol lady who is skeered of me and get 5 more points!!:devil:0 -
I worked out for an hour & burned 1300 calories.
Now if only I could find a happy medium where I'm not getting too many/too few calories for intake per day! Aghh...
DanieLLe
Great, you wuz kicking butt eLLe!!! Now dont go eating a whole pizza for those cals!
A flower for you!
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Join this group to improve myself and my weight!!! YeeeHaaa!!!!
Merger....I am proud of you for joining the coolest group around!
You have so much to be proud of!
Arrrrrrrrrr welcome aboard!
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I'm proud of myself for not yelling at my 3yo when he very much on purpose dumped our dogs' water dish in the middle of the kitchen floor...then splashed in it...then showed his brother how to splash in it...:grumble:
I'm also proud of myself for sticking to the no sweets until Thanksgiving challenge. Woo!
GOOD for you! I know it seems impossible now, but you're going to blink a couple of times and those little guys are going to be headed off to college or to work or bringing home a fiancee ...
And yay you for sticking with the no sweets!
I'm trying to be more conscious of my "battles" with them. I'm so type A sometimes that it gets in the way of raising little ones & I over react to stupid stuff. Thank you!0
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