**CLOSED SKINNY CHICS & A ROOSTER CLIMB THE SEVEN SUMMITS CH
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I would like to compliment me!! :blushing:
Today I realised my life has changed and I am proud of myself. Again today I was handed an excuse to go home and not go to the gym. (spin was cancelled). I went to the gym and worked my backside off with my spin buddy, sweating more than I do in the normal class. I am fit and healthy. I am filled with the confidence that no matter what happens, I will exercise the rest of my life. I know that I can tackle any challenge that is thrown to me in the gym. Its official, I'm a gym bunny and proud!!! :blushing:0 -
OK - if I do nothing else tonight I'm going to dance for a few minutes with my girls. You are all so motivating.0
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Jane I would like to compliment you! :bigsmile: You are a strong and amazing woman. You tackle this life style change head on, grab it by the horns and beat it up! I am in awe of the burns you achieve and the things you are accomplishing such as running. You are making changes for the rest of your life and are a shining example of how far someone can come! I am so glad to have gotten to know you through the challenge and thread and to call you my friend.
thank you. You have no idea how much this meant to me. Made me have a little cry. Being strong is very important to me. Xxx
well done on your achievements today too stephanie. That sounds like one incredible gym session.0 -
Didn't get a lot done this weekend that I can put on the chart, unless playing with 6 kids at a playground fits somewhere! We went to visit family and had a great time though. I did try to get in a few stairs, but totally missed anything else, including water. Bad, I know, but tomorrow is a new day and I know what I need to get back to doing to make the scale move down!0
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I would like to compliment me!! :blushing:
Today I realised my life has changed and I am proud of myself. Again today I was handed an excuse to go home and not go to the gym. (spin was cancelled). I went to the gym and worked my backside off with my spin buddy, sweating more than I do in the normal class. I am fit and healthy. I am filled with the confidence that no matter what happens, I will exercise the rest of my life. I know that I can tackle any challenge that is thrown to me in the gym. Its official, I'm a gym bunny and proud!!! :blushing:
If MFP had a "Like" button, I'd be pushing it over and over again! I feel very happy for you Steph and you deserve to feel proud of all that you have accomplished.0 -
OH gosh, oh gosh...you all are amazing, but I have to give some serious shout outs.
Our rooster, I am constantly inspired by your tenacity. You have been building your walks from next to nothing to amazing lengths and then coming on here and sharing your accomplishments with us. You also put up with all of these cackling hens without once demonstrating irritation or (I'm losing the words in English, hold on) real unease at our openness. I truly appreciate your presence!
Jane, my sister, everyday that I log onto MFP, I feel like I can do and accomplish anything because you have already done and accomplished so much before I even wake up. You have no idea how hard your strength and endurance pushes me to be strong and to increase the intensity of what I'm doing. You are putting in the work to make the woman on the outside match the woman on the inside without any pretense of fads, fillers, or fallacy. Oh yeah, and Happy Birthday AGAIN!
Gosh, everyone is so amazing, and I'm in such a great mood! It's awesome how a good couple of hours at the gym can make you feel, especially when you haven't been there for a few days.
Oh yeah, and I have to share a IRL compliment that I got from one of my supervisors today. She sees me about once a week, but sometimes we don't really get to sit and talk, so today, after my observation, she says, "And you look like you've lost some more weight, have you?" My initial reaction was to downplay it, but then I simply sucked it up and said, "yes, thank you." You can't imagine how freeing that was because what I honestly thought about saying next, although it was neither the time nor the place because others were around was, "remember when we talked last month about me wanting to lose another 20 lbs by the beginning of October and you told me it was impossible, well, I'm only 4lbs away." I didn't say that because others were in the room and it would have sounded crass to the outsider, but I might just tell her once I finally hit 299 ;-)0 -
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Reading through this thread and everyone's accomplishments and compliments, just makes me smile. So happy.0
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I have to agree with Bobbie.
I think it's time we say a big HOOORAH for our Rooster
I love that you listen to all our cackling and clucking Greg and then you input your sage wisdom and point us in the right direction for the tender bits of noms like a proper Rooster daddy would. It feels somehow safer and more secure knowing you're around to keep an eye out for us and I don't think we get all cackle-y and nit picky with each other because you are here. (It's a group dynamic thing that's been proven time and time again. Gotta have one Rooster) So thank you for being our Rooster. And for being around to take care of us.
Stephanie I am so proud of you for knowing that even though the world was out to get you today you fought back and persevered onward and took the matter into your own hands to complete your spin class on your own. Congrats. And Kudos to you for enjoying it while you were doing it. That's a big thing. You've come a long way baby
Miss Jane.. remember when you wouldn't enter the meathead pit? Well Congratulations here is your meathead badge. Wear it with pride. I am so proud of you for overcoming your fears and doing something good for yourself with going to the gym and working out with the boys. My compliments to you for getting it done as it were
Miss Becky. There's nothing in the south that isn't made with Pig lard, grease, bacon, grits, potatoes, or corn. One of those 6 things is in every single food stuff I swear to god. Now mind you, it's all so damn tasty it'll make you cry. So my compliment to you is, congratulations for avoiding the heartattack special Plate meal of the day and going for the lighter options while your there. *HUGS* You can do it. I know you can.
Lexie baby. I love that you are working out on your whole body now as well. Just maybe not so hard. Let this be a lesson, not so hard, not so fast. *HUGS* Try lesser weights on the legs, and a few more reps that might lesson the 'jelly walk'. Also No more than 3 x a week on the weights, and try to give yourself 2 days between weight workouts on a particular muscle group if it's really overworked like that. 1 if it's just a regular workout. And I have to compliment you for holding together and not hitting the sugar sack this weekend when you and I both know that it might have momentarily eased the burden but it wouldn't in the long run. So way to keep up the good work with your strong woman willpower I am sorry you had such a ****ty weekend however. *HUGS* I hope it goes better soon!
No big workouts for me again today, still gardening. Another day, maybe two of it and then I can/will get back to 'the mountain' as it were. Keep it skinny chicks and Rooster 0 -
Bobbie - that is great that you got that compliment at work...
i'm only JUST getting the "i think i can see you lost some weight in your face" type compliments - i lost 60 lbs people, it came off elsewhere too!!!!!!!! i'm down to a size 22 FFS! and i can't put the airplane seatbelt in January on my FACE! ANYWAY
i'm not doing it for the compliments, i'm doing it for my health, my daughter, my husband and of course my self
but an occasional Attagirl is nice every once in a while
i love seeing all of your tickers moving! we're going down, but our numbers are getting higher
well done to everyone
i'm going to eat a giant salad now
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Thanks Bobbie and Icewolf. I have never really considered myself as inspiring - not in the exercise world anyway! I love that you see me that way. :-)
I find you both pretty amazing too. I love the firmness with which you both set your noses against the flab, and move forward. You are both fantastic.0 -
All this “Pep” in the middle of the week?! Where the hell is it coming from? Hahahaha It’s awesome! I know I’ve been MIA, but in all fairness, I did say I would be. Lack of time is the only reason I don’t join the SUPER DUPER UBER AWESOME ‘mother-thread’.
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I would like to give a compliment:
First, I did accept the one compliment Miss Becky gave me, but it never got logged. The reason I was thinking about it is because I am doing another 5k, this time for The American Cancer Society in benefit of Breast Cancer research on Oct 29th. I like the local Julie Rogers charity better because they offer free breast cancer exams and care to those who cannot afford it, but I guess research is just as important for the purpose of finding a cure. With that,
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BEAUTIFUL LADIES, SAVE THE TATAS!!! GET CHECKED!!
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Moving on, here is my compliment to Cynthia, You inspire me almost every day. You are so genuine. Even though you are super smart, you never come off “better-then-thou”. (I have chemists, doctors, and lawyers in my family who are not nice like you) From you, I have seen that even “big” girls can have fun. You do not hide. You go get a Mohawk hair cut instead of blending in. You do not let being overweight stop you from enjoying things like gardening, seducing your hubby, or rocking shorts to the gym. ! Hmm, I do believe I have a girl-crush on you. I’ve seen people who have 300 lbs. to “release” but give up because it’s just too much. You have, to date, released a little over 100 lbs. That is remarkable. You make me think, if someone that loves food and cooks as much as I do, does normal things like I do, and manages to release 100 lbs. then so can I!
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Oh, its Wednesday, today is my concert! Spending all night with 3 pappy chulos, Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull and Prince Royce. I will log the whole time I am there as dancing because DUH. And the club for the after party? Yes please.
Bobbie, wish you were at least in Texas so you could join. I will be spending all night next to 3 crazy 20 and 21 year olds. I know I’m only 27, but hanging out with 20 year olds makes me feel old. LOL. I will have a blast though. Just looking at Enrique Iglesias is fun. And dancing to Pitbull? Hell Yeah!! TODO EL MUNDO CON LA LENGUA AFUERA
HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!!
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Again, SAVE THE TATAS!!!!!
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Totally forgot, I did get a complement in real life. Well, it has been several, but all in the same place, separate occasions, so I guess it counts as one. I get bored working out alone. Not that I can’t, I do enjoy my own company very much. (I think I’m pretty dam interesting and do enjoy the conversations I have with myself. Jijijijijijjiji.) Most of my work outs are in a class lead by instructors. Most of the women that attend are the same that has been doing it for years. We all pretty much know each other. Not intimately but acquainted at least. These last few weeks I have been told that I’m looking way better by the participants. My weight release is starting to get noticed and getting complimented on. I had a conversation with an elderly sweet lady; found out that she is 86! The woman does advance cardio with us and then rocks Zumba too. Those two classes are back to back, so it’s not for the faint at heart to do both. She looks like she is in her late 60s but not in her 80s. She sweetly pulled me aside and told me that my fiancé is a lucky man and that if I keep up my determination I could live up to 100 years. She asked me about my wedding and advised me not to get my dress yet, because it will fall off by the time my wedding gets here. Another commented on how great I’m doing, making my clothes fit bigger and bigger each month. I get embarrassed when people say things like this to me. I want to be invisible most of the time. But all this hotness just won’t stay hidden :-)
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Forgot one more thing, this is why I NEED to log more often. My fiancé came home for the weekend, he was so proud of my progress that he insisted on buying me the reward for my 175 lb. mark goal. It’s on my profile, but here it is
2nd Goal: 175 lbs.
Date achieved: not yet
Reward: New Louis Vuitton bag
I had to refuse it, over and over. It would defeat the point of looking forward to the reward payoff for the hard work. If I get it now, then what would I be looking forward to then? Besides getting hot and healthy, obviously. I just thought it was funny. He left, but said we would “talk” about again next time he is back.0 -
@Cynthia & Bobbie: thank you very much for your kind words. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I LOVE being included in this group of amazing women. I feel very blessed. I'm sorry that I don't post more often, or go into as much depth as you all do. I try to read as many of your posts as possible, but being a typical "rooster" sometimes my pee-sized male brain just gives out before I can take it all in!
Not a lot new with me. Unfortunately, my knee has suddenly started hurting and I'm afraid that I need to take some time off from walking. It scares me to think about stopping b/c I worry that I won't "re-start." By the same token I don't want to end up with some sort of chronic pain problem. I've never had trouble with my knees in the past, but lately I've been really pushing my limits.
On a positive note, I had a Doctor's app't yesterday and apparently all my blood work is "A-Ok" and my BP was prefecto! In fairness, I should say that I've never had any sort of problems in either of those departments, so it wasn't anything new, but it always feels good to be told you are in good health. I think my Doctor hates me b/c he is just dying for there to be something wrong so he can say, "See! I told you so fat-*kitten*!" Oh, well, jokes on him. Even fat people can be otherwise healthy!0 -
Greg I'm sorry your knee is hurting. But if you have access to a pool try water jogging. I had to jump In the pool last week when my dog made me take a nasty fall. Also try bike riding. It's still knee stress but not as much. With a good knee wrap it wont be as bad. Take care sir!0
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Good morning everyone! I am still home today (contagious) but feeling much better. I get to go to work tomorrow. So,today I will work out little here at home and see what I can do about adding some feet to some of these mountains.
ReNae- I would like to give you a compliment. Six months ago or so you joined this site and I feel like I have found a long lost sister. You are so thoughtful in your compliments and inspirations. I have often logged in and found a message from you just when I am starting to question what i am doing or why I am doing this. You have kept me going when I didn't want to. Thank you.
Cynthia- I have one for you too. I love how you enjoy life no matter what. You remind me of how I was and I didn't realize that I lost that. I look for your posts often for words of wisdom. And because of you my hubby ans I are heading out to get some fall color at "Flower World" on Saturday. Thank you.
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my goal for today is to burn atleast 3500 calories. I am going to get some major bike miles in. I feel like i have cheated all of us this month so i am going to try to make up for the rest of the month.0
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Today I would like to compliment Brisa. You are a little ray of light. You are supportive of others and your posts always make me smile. You are determined to meet your goals and will not let anything get in your way. You are showing yourself and others that life can continue to be fun and enjoyed without sacraficing your health goals. Proud of you. You'll have that handbag before you know it!0
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Staci - thank you for the kind compliment. I have to say that I was in a bit of a shell before starting this journey and now I feel like I can take more chances in life. Reaching out to others on this site is just one way that I have improved myself. I don't hesitate to offer compliments and every time I do it makes me feel as good as the person on the receiving end. Sorta like giving a gift (better to give than to receive). Posting short personal messages is fun - I'd encourage everyone to do at least 3 each week. You'll be amazed at what you get back from them.
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my goal for today is to burn atleast 3500 calories. I am going to get some major bike miles in. I feel like i have cheated all of us this month so i am going to try to make up for the rest of the month.
That's an amazing intention. How did you get on? I think my legs would fall off if I even thought about doing that!0 -
Greg - i agree about the swimming
you walk a LOT! i'm sure you aggravated it...and the swimming is like you're weightless, but you're using all your muscles, so it could work better for you than walking....i'm on my 3rd week of swimming 1 hour a day, and it's really working, and so much less exhaustive on my joints....after a big walk (which for me is 3 miles, you do so much more than that) i'm wiped and sometimes achy - after swimming i'm not achy and i feel invigorated
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Thanks all for the advice vis-a-vis my knee. This may sound odd coming from a "rooster" but I'm VERY self-conscious about my size and so I won't be swimming anytime soon. I am, however, giving serious thought to joining my local gym and using a recumbent bike and then doing some weights. I used to do this pretty regularly, but fell out of the habit (probably because going to the gym is about as much fun as getting a root canal).
Oh, in my earlier post I forgot a small NSV. Today I wore my wedding ring for the first time in a couple of years. I really like wearing it (been in my family since the 1800s), but can't always get it on my elephantine finger. LOL0 -
Greg- the recumbent is great for knees. It takes the pressure off but still lets you get a workout in. I turn up the resistance and it is a good workout.
I finally go to the gym the other day. I know this seems like a simple thing but the good part was I talked myself out of talking myself out of going to the gym. I have been talking myself out of the gym for a a few weeks now and Monday I had talked myself out of going again but then something took over my hands and the steering wheel, and I passed my home exit and kept going to the exit I take to the gym and got a good weight lifting and elliptical workout in. I felt like Jello after since it had been a bit but I felt good having done it!:drinker:0 -
A little progress report....
Mount Koscuizko, Nurture Summit: 30% complete with 2,349 of 7,310 feet completed. This is an easy hike on our shortest mountain and we are just starting up the unpaved road that will take us to the top. This is an easy mountain, and we should be a little further along on this one than we are. Drink up! Nurture your body with water, water, water. Drink some apple spice tea with your breakfast. Down some lemon water with lunch. Have a cuppa green ginger tea before bed. But drink up! We should all be getting at a MINIMUM eight 8oz glasses of water a day. :grumble:
Vinson Massif, Endurance Summit: 60% complete with 10,928 of 16,060 feet complete. We have moved past base camp on Branscomb Glacier at 8,000ft and are now at Low Camp and on our way to High Camp at 12,171ft where we will make our summit bid. We are walking/running/swimming so well and I am really pleased with how quickly we are scaling this mountain! :bigsmile:
Mount Elbrus, Exploration Summit: 50% complete with 12,870 of 18,510 feet complete. We have moved past our base camp in our little huts and are now at Green Camp and on our way to 2nd Camp at 13,615ft where we will prepare for our summit bid. Really well done, and exactly on track with this mountain. I love that we are all incorporating lots of exercises into our daily lives, it seems like most people are doing at least a few of these every day.
Aconcagua, Celebration Summit: 10% complete with 2,491 of 22,841 feet complete. I am really shocked we are not further along on this one. Its so easy, cheap and fun! There are lots of people that have not logged any dancing yet. This should be something you can fit into every single day. Dance while you are cooking breakfast or dinner, dance in the shower while you sing, dance while you are blow drying your hair, dance while you are checking your email, dance to the muzak when you are alone in the elevator, dance with Ellen while you are watching her show, dance on your way to your car in the parking lot, dance during the commercials at night, just dance!!!!! Do some aerobics on your tv, your wii or at your gym or pool. Zumba (everyone is doing it!). But fit some dancing into every day so we can get a few more feet up this mountain. And remember that when you do it with someone else, it counts for double! That someone else can be anywhere from 1 day old to 100 years old, can be someone you know and love or someone you have never met before but signed up for the same zumba class as you. Boogie on! We have not yet made it to base camp on this mountain. :huh:
Kilimanjaro, Wisdom Summit: 5% complete with 1,565 of 19,334 feet complete. This one kinda ticks me off a little. This means we are holding out on spreading the love amongst ourselves. We are not posting compliments to each other or about ourselves. Whats up with that my friends???? Love someone here (and really why would you not love them all, we are amazing people!)? TELL THEM! Admire someone here (and really, whats not to admire, we are all doing incredible things and making astounding changes to our bodies and our lives!)? TELL THEM!! Spread the love and admiration around! We have just moved a little past the village on this mountain and have a long ways to go. And all for want of some compliments. That is just sad. :sad:
Sagarmatha/Everest, Power Summit: 25% complete with 8,470 of 29,029 feet complete. I am really impressed with this one. This is a totally new exercise to our challenges and we are powering right up this mountain. It does look like a few of us are really carrying the rest up the mountain, so I would encourage you to do a few reps if you have not done any yet. I do arm exercises in the shower with my daughters Costco size bottle of conditioner. I lift the milk jug a few times when I put it in the grocery cart and again when I get it out for cereal. I do squats with the dog food bag when I get it out in the morning. Seriously, this is available to everyone, you just have to see the opportunity and grab it! We are still trekking to Everest, through the himalayan villages on our way to Base Camp at 17,000 feet.
Denali, Discipline Summit: 20% complete with 4,256 of 20,335 feet complete. This is a hard one, I know. We have really been biking a lot lately in our challenges. We are making progress but need to get a little further along on this mountain too. Biking is the only mountain that really needs equipment, and I know not everyone has a bike available. But if you do, its time to hop on and put in a few miles. We are at Talkeetna waiting for our pilot to take us to Base Camp at 7200ft. :flowerforyou:
Overall, I am really amazed at how far we have come and how we have included so many new activities into our routines. There are a few people who have only done one or two of the activities and I would love to see them expand into some of the other categories too. The idea behind this challenge was to get us all doing some different things in our exercise routines. Try everything at least once. Its like a four year old eating dinner, you have to try everything at least once to be able to say you don't like the peas. For those of you that are filling in all the squares with different activites, rock on! :drinker:
We are close to the halfway point of the month and therefore the challenge. We should be halfway up these mountains, so lets buckle down and really get some feet up the mountains. We can do this!
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So, after reading your update, JJ, I realized that I had to correct one of my dance entries because I actually did that zumba class but didn't count it double. All fixed now :-)0
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Greg- the recumbent is great for knees. It takes the pressure off but still lets you get a workout in. I turn up the resistance and it is a good workout.
I finally go to the gym the other day. I know this seems like a simple thing but the good part was I talked myself out of talking myself out of going to the gym. I have been talking myself out of the gym for a a few weeks now and Monday I had talked myself out of going again but then something took over my hands and the steering wheel, and I passed my home exit and kept going to the exit I take to the gym and got a good weight lifting and elliptical workout in. I felt like Jello after since it had been a bit but I felt good having done it!:drinker:
Amy, I would like to give you a compliment! I am impressed that you had already convinced yourself that you were not going to go to the gym and your body took over and told you that you were going there anyways. How amazing that you have trained yourself to make the right choice even when your brain gets in the way. AWESOME!!!! You are fitting in with the group so well, and I am so pleased you decided to join us!
Cynthia, I would like to give you a compliment! I love your attitude. I look forward to your posts and reading about your lust for life. You find humor and joy in the most simple things. Love, love, love it.
Greg, I would like to give you a compliment! You are making such amazing progress and I just love how you keep on keeping on, increasing your mileage all the time. Well done sir!
Becky, I would like to give you a compliment also! You are the sunshine in my day. You always have something kind, but motivational to say. You have a gentle, loving way of kicking us all in the *kitten*.
I had a real life compliment also, one of the ladies at the shop told me out of the blue that I looked "beautiful" today. Holy cow, I don't know when the last time someone that I was not sleeping with told me that. I listened to Renae and just said Thank you even though I blushed bright red. :blushing:
And lastly, a compliment for me. I am very proud of myself for continuing on this journey even though I have had a lot of life disruptions the last few weeks. I had friends to visit, a trip and a lot of work, but I have kept on with this through it all. Always before I would opt out about then, using life as an excuse to hit the drive through window to "save time". Not this time! And while I am grateful for all of you, and know I would not have done this well without you, it has been up to me to make the choices I know I need to make and I get the credit for making the right ones.0 -
Oh my god, now it's my turn to cry like a little girl...
Brisa... Te amo mija.. I have to tell you thank you. But you know, you always make me smile with your posts as well. Your sunshine spirit is like the brightest yellow sunflower in the middle of a snowbank. The loving radiance that emanates from your soul is ... que rico.. como los ríos de oro de Quetzalcóatl se. Mil gracias mija.. Desde mi corazón al tuyo.. *mwah* I hope you had un buena noche fantastico con las pappi chulos
Tina I had the receptionist tell me the same thing about my face today when I stopped in to make an appointment for Erik, then as I turned to go, she screamed out. "OH my GOD!! Look at your *kitten*!" I was just happy we were the only two people in the office. Holy crap!
Thank you Jane *HUGS*
Oh as a note, I got my tata scan last summer IT was perfectly clean. Just so everyone knows. The puppies are barking happy.
Greg
-- Oh my god... do I know that evil Dr. eye you are talking about. OH and the BP cuff.. I always have to tell them. PLEASE, don't blow it up so tight, I have normal BP, and it HURTS for godsake. GAH.
-- I have a wicked idea for your knee. And this is only because of something you were mentioning earlier about wanting to go ice skating again this winter. (Well that's rather deadly.) OH yes. I can imagine all the injuries *winces*. Any rate. What about roller-blading? See... With my tendon being a little nerf herder I've been wondering what the heck I"m gonna do when the boot comes off. And I was thinking... roller-blading. Because you snap on the big hard core plastic boots basically same as my cam walker and then just GLIDE. So instead of the *BAM*BAM*BAM* every time your foot hits the ground because you're moving so fast walking. You'd be going farther, and faster (eventually) with the blades, but the steps are gentle, without the jarring on your knee. A lot like ice skating. And ... duh duh duhhhhhh it would prepare you for the return to ice. AS you'd be already training those muscles you'd use on the ice. Same motion. :)D I know... crazy like a fox isn't it? If you get a pair of blades, let me know. I think I'm going to go get a pair too!!! :)D We can go start laps of the park together ... OH and get a knee brace for your bad knee Go to the running or sports store and have them fit you for one to help give you support. Maybe even need some padded inserts in your shoes for extra cushion to take the extra pounding you're giving it.
Staci
-- AAAAUGHHHHH Contagious *runs back 20 feet* *shouts* I hope you feel better soon!!!! Thanks for the compliment. I had forgotten how nice it was to get out and enjoy life too. I had been sloshing fattly through life and basically waiting to die. It's good to be back. ... You'll have to tell me what you pick up for flowers/plants! Can't wait to hear!
Bonnie
-- Go you on the bike!! Kick some *kitten* babe!!!
Stephy
-- Lurve the new piccy Yowza *tsss* wooo hot stuff!
Amy
-- Glad you went to the gym!! Having lived in Vegas for 4.5 years, I hellishly know that there are 20k things to do other than that. So good for you on making it there and not the Bellagio Buffet!
JJ
-- But water tastes like ****. LMAO Okay I'm just teasing... I've learned to love it again. It's just living in the desert I'm more camel than I'd like to admit It's very herculean to get 8 cups down a day... I do it for you my darling. *smooochies* Thank you for the compliment. I try. It's very easy to be *****y all the time. I learned a long time ago. It was a lot easier to just say **** it and be happy unless it's time to not be happy. I take out my frustration when it matters. You know, the power company, cable company, trick or treaters And you are beautiful.. Don't be so hard on yourself. *HUGS*
So magic fingers Kev did his thing on my foot, then he says to me, "Wanna stay and do some more supersets after?" I'm like okay Machiavelli do your worst.... I don't know if I should say that again. LOL... Run on treadmill 90 seconds, then power lift cross lateral arms while doing core holds on abdomen. That was one set of 3 x 10s. Second was Core holds on the fitness ball rolling out to planks, and lateral pulldowns from shoulder to sides, while in knee bent, with core holds on abs again. 3 x 10s. Dude, really? Augh... And the last set he had me repping down and back lateral walks and backward walks with the rubber bands wrapped around my ankles, with squat rows, 3 x 10's. Car-d-io. Because you don't get to walk between exercise sets either. Move it move it move it. LOL... He's so cute. How can I say no after all he's done for me? *gurgle* This was after 1:30 in Home depot, :30 in the craft store. And loading and hauling the 30lb bags of compost and dirt into/out of the car. okay... so tomorrow garden duty one more day. YARGH!
Also get my thyroid scanned tomorrow for endocrinologist... Die toad die die die... I think it knows, it's very pissy today. Soo off to nappy land.. night all... Have a fantastic day and WATER UP tomorrow CHICKIES!!! *and* Darling ROOSTER! Bok Bok! 0 -
@Cynthia: thanks for the advice. You're always looking out for me...I love that about you! LOL To be honest, roller blades scare the **** out of me. I live in an older, downtown neighbourhood and the side walks are very narrow and often bumpy. I'm pretty sure I would kill myself if I tried roller blading. It is a good idea, just not for me. I am going to take your advice about the knee brace thingy. I don't want to "have" to wear such a thing, but if it helps me get over this minor injury then I guess that's ok. As I said, I've never EVER had any problems with my knees before and I'm hopeful this will pass. I have extremely strong legs (from carrying all this extra weight for so many years) and can bench press all of the weight the machines at the gym have. I usually draw some interested stares when people see me easily press all of the weight plus some.0
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I am hauling my *kitten* to the gym.I put in 15 miles in on the stationary bike yesturday. I plan to put in atleast 15 mile today and maybe some on the dreadmill.0
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JJ, you do an awesome job of keeping up with everything! It really is amazing to see how much we've all done toward the goals. I decided to get the zumba game for the wii and gave it a try yesterday. It was fun, but definitely a workout! I need to go back and double those minutes though, because my 4 year old danced with me (as best as she could). I'm really struggling with water right now. The ice/water dispenser on the fridge is broken, and our water tastes very chlorinated if it isn't filtered. I need to get it fixed, and in the meantime try to get some bottled water or something. The soy and almond milk are good, but I'm drinking more calories that I normally would, too. I'm going to throw a compliment in here to myself, which has never been an easy thing for me to do. I'm proud of myself because, even though the scale hasn't moved for over a week, I'm still sticking with it. I know I can do this, and I will not let one week cause me to go back to my old ways. There was a time when I would have, but that time is gone. I am confident that I can and will succeed at this journey!0
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icewolf - that's a brilliant idea re: rollerblading for greg (and everyone else!) someday when i'm brave enough to get a pair of skates i will!
and congrats on the 105!!!!!!!!!!
i cant wait to hit that hundred. i know it's attainable, but it seems so far away....0
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