OVER 200 CLUB WEEK 7 (OPEN GROUP)

weaklink109

Hi 200+'s-

I just started using the site after Easter and have been posting regularly on another thread,but found this one, and it appears we are all in the same boat, so to speak.

My starting wt was 245 on April 13th--the heaviest I have ever been in my life. I just had a birthday and decided that NEXT year, I would like to give myself the gift of the loss of 100 lbs. Ultimately, I would like to be 125, but I don't think it is realistic to count on that much lost in a year.

Since this is cardio challenge week, from what I have gathered from reading, I will mention that I went out today and did a 4 mi walk on a trail near my home. The community I live in has several paved walking trails in close proximity to populated areas. They are a great alternative to walking next to a street, and much easier to access than driving a distance to hike in the woods--something that I am not enthusiastic about doing alone, as a 50+ woman.

As of a week ago, I was down 4 lbs. My weigh in is Sat or Sun. I am thinking about making it every other week, but for right now, I think having it weekly is a motivational tool that works for me.

I try to walk about 2-3 miles per day on the days I have to work, and at least 4 miles on the days I don't.

Today I was VERY fortunate to finish my walk when I did. We had some showers today, and I did manage to get wet, but that was NOTHING, compared to the cell of thunderstorms that came through here about an hour ago.

I was waiting for the baseball game to be finshed on FOX so that they would start showing the NASCAR race, and there was an emergency alert from the Nat'l Weather Service covering a multi-county area of Oregon and a couple in SW Washington, where I am. No sooner did it finsh and I could hear the thunder. The warning included the potential for 60 mile per hour winds.

At the time, I couldn't imagine how that could be, since there was not a breath of wind to be had around here, but about 5 minutes later, I heard this noise and within about 30 seconds, the flap on my doggie door blew open and the rain was coming down sideways, straight into my living room!! I got up and shut the dog door, and my two dogs were very unsettled. In about 3 minutes, the wind stopped, and in another 5 tminutes he rain was over as well. The sun almost came out soon after.

I have never lived in the part of the country prone to tornados, but I know that area can get intense thunderstorms. I have never seen one like this in the Pacific NW., but I imagine it might have made someone from "Tornado Alley" feel right at home.

I really like this site and there are some nice people on it as well. There was a post going on about Swine flu in the last few days that kinda got "out there" but I feel this is a pretty positve place to be and I wish everyone success in their efforts to live healthy and lose weight.

Barb

awestfall

Hi 200+'s-

I just started using the site after Easter and have been posting regularly on another thread,but found this one, and it appears we are all in the same boat, so to speak.

My starting wt was 245 on April 13th--the heaviest I have ever been in my life. I just had a birthday and decided that NEXT year, I would like to give myself the gift of the loss of 100 lbs. Ultimately, I would like to be 125, but I don't think it is realistic to count on that much lost in a year.

Since this is cardio challenge week, from what I have gathered from reading, I will mention that I went out today and did a 4 mi walk on a trail near my home. The community I live in has several paved walking trails in close proximity to populated areas. They are a great alternative to walking next to a street, and much easier to access than driving a distance to hike in the woods--something that I am not enthusiastic about doing alone, as a 50+ woman.

As of a week ago, I was down 4 lbs. My weigh in is Sat or Sun. I am thinking about making it every other week, but for right now, I think having it weekly is a motivational tool that works for me.

I try to walk about 2-3 miles per day on the days I have to work, and at least 4 miles on the days I don't.

Today I was VERY fortunate to finish my walk when I did. We had some showers today, and I did manage to get wet, but that was NOTHING, compared to the cell of thunderstorms that came through here about an hour ago.

I was waiting for the baseball game to be finshed on FOX so that they would start showing the NASCAR race, and there was an emergency alert from the Nat'l Weather Service covering a multi-county area of Oregon and a couple in SW Washington, where I am. No sooner did it finsh and I could hear the thunder. The warning included the potential for 60 mile per hour winds.

At the time, I couldn't imagine how that could be, since there was not a breath of wind to be had around here, but about 5 minutes later, I heard this noise and within about 30 seconds, the flap on my doggie door blew open and the rain was coming down sideways, straight into my living room!! I got up and shut the dog door, and my two dogs were very unsettled. In about 3 minutes, the wind stopped, and in another 5 tminutes he rain was over as well. The sun almost came out soon after.

I have never lived in the part of the country prone to tornados, but I know that area can get intense thunderstorms. I have never seen one like this in the Pacific NW., but I imagine it might have made someone from "Tornado Alley" feel right at home.

I really like this site and there are some nice people on it as well. There was a post going on about Swine flu in the last few days that kinda got "out there" but I feel this is a pretty positve place to be and I wish everyone success in their efforts to live healthy and lose weight.

Barb

Girl you can lose as much weight as you put your mind to losing in a year.Just push yourself to do it and welcome to our crazy little group.Everyone here is friendly and we all support on another .This weeks challenge is the walk challenge and weigh ins are Friday GOOD LUCK and reach for your goals girl they are in your reach.

weaklink109

Thanks for the words of encouragement AWESTFALL :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Happy Sunday to All 200+er's!!:happy: :happy:

I am pleased to report that as of weigh-in this morning, I am down 2 lbs. from last week!! Apparently that 4 miles of walking from yesterday, done partly in the rain, paid off. ( Maybe I am part cotton and I shrunk???:laugh: :laugh: ) I don't care whatever the reason, I'll TAKE it!!

This takes me out of the 40's and into the 30's, and I just might make that 15 down by Memorial Day.

I am so inspired that since the weather has straightened out... if my best friend "I.B. Profen" :laugh: :laugh: will kick in, and make me forget the ache in my hip from my 4 miles yesterday, I plan to do the same today.

Think positive everyone, and someday we will all enter the Happy 100's, :drinker: :drinker: if that is where we are moving toward. Not everyone here may have that goal. Whatever yours is, I wish you every success.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:


Barb

Momma2four

I did real bad today. :mad: No exercise and I over ate:grumble: I do not know what I was thinking. But no exuses, I made the choice and I am just going to have to work that much harder this week.. I hope I lose weight this week.

weaklink109

I did SIX MILES today on another walking trail near my home. :noway: That is 10 miles for the weekend. I hope it pays dividends on my next way in.

Have a good week, all!!!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

abagwill

okay I am going to start drinking more water... I can defiantely tell when sodium takes over my body... I feel "plump"... anywho, I am off for the night! Keep up the good work ya'll!

MyaPapaya75

hey all im here!!....weighed in at 201 this morning woot woot 190's here i come!!..im on vacation so im going back to sleep for a bit but i plan to hit the complex gym today.......good luck to everyone this week....stick to your goals!!

awestfall

5 miles of walking in for me this morning in the rain but its ok cause I know it will pay off in the long run.Good Job everyone on the walking challenge.

awestfall

Hey where are all my favorite walkers this week?It seems like there isn't as many post this week.Where are you guys and gals?Have a good day!!

sassiebritches

Way to go Mya Papaya I am so proud of you and your almost 190's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait til I am in the 190's..............I am int he 220's now!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally. Just 20 more pounds is all I am asking for in the next 2 months 15 days.......I want to be in the 199's for my wedding....I am prayin'.

Great Job!

pegm

I'm here, I'm here... 60 for me today.... lawnmowing with a push mower!
Sassie, I know you will get there!! Keep up that positive attitude!

awestfall

WTG girls!! 6 miles for me this morning .

MyaPapaya75

Good Morning all...are we doing a walking challenge? this will work great because I need to get out and walk the complex today...I hit my 1/2 way mark for weight loss wewt!

pegm

Good Morning all...are we doing a walking challenge? this will work great because I need to get out and walk the complex today...I hit my 1/2 way mark for weight loss wewt!

:bigsmile: WTG!!! What a great accomplishment and an inspiration to all of us!!

awestfall

21 pounds until my halfway mark!! Way to go Mya you are a ROCKSTAR!!

Momma2four

Hi all had a busy week. I have had trouble getting my exercise in. I am exercising but not as much as I need. I am having a rough week.:grumble: Thought I would check in and hold myself accountable before I start sliding in the wrong direction. try to get refocused and keep this thing going. This is the longest I have ever tried to lose weight. I usually last only a month. I have been at this for just over 2. I actually lost 29 pounds in that 1 month. I am doing it slower this time but I am doing it healthier as well. I do not feel as if I am dieting which is why I quit the first time. Everyone is doing great, it is such an inspiration to see you all doing so well. Thanks:flowerforyou: In case I don't talk to you before sunday. hAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE MOMS:flowerforyou:

awestfall

Thanks Momma !! And HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to you as well and all the other Mommas on here.Be thinking of a new challenge you guys would like to do this coming week.I am open for suggestions .Tomorrow is weigh in so good luck to all of you.:flowerforyou:

momof10

good eveing to all.. will i have had many slip ups this week but today i came back on track.. i am heading out to the childrens concert i am parking at the back of the parking that will be a least a six minute walk to the school tha t will be a few steps

Momma2four

good eveing to all.. will i have had many slip ups this week but today i came back on track.. i am heading out to the childrens concert i am parking at the back of the parking that will be a least a six minute walk to the school tha t will be a few steps

I hear ya!! I have been going through the same thing this week. Great Idea parking out a ways. I have a concert tonight also I might just do the same. Good luck this week.

awestfall

213 this morning for me and I think thats a loss from last week but I am not sure oh well.TOM was for me this past weekend so even if it was 2 or 3 pounds lost I am happy.6 miles of walking this morning for me.Any suggestions for a new challenge guys and gals?:flowerforyou:

Momma2four

I know that we have done cardio challenges the last 2 weeks, why not for a 3rd week? Cardio is what helps make us lose. We could also do sit ups or crunches.
I've lost nothing this week.:grumble: Its my own fault.:embarassed: Back on track here though. Weight loss for sure next week.:happy:

pegm

194 for me this morning... finally the scaled moved again!

As for the challenges.. how about a cardio/strength training combo? We should be doing both to get the best results. This way if we don't do cardio every day or strength training every day we don't need to feel guilty (which we shouldn't, but I know I do). I'm up for whatever. Have a super weekend everyone!

awestfall

194 for me this morning... finally the scaled moved again!

As for the challenges.. how about a cardio/strength training combo? We should be doing both to get the best results. This way if we don't do cardio every day or strength training every day we don't need to feel guilty (which we shouldn't, but I know I do). I'm up for whatever. Have a super weekend everyone!

Pegm thats a great idea.So cardio/strength challenge it is.I just needed a new idea cause I was running out of them.So thank you Pegm.

weaklink109

Hello Everybody.

It is a great Sunny Saturday, according to my ticker. DOWN 3 more lbs. this week!! :drinker: :drinker: I might just make that 230 by Memorial Day that I am shooting for. I have just about worn out the walking trail near my house. :noway: :laugh: -- On Friday, a total of 5.6 miles. During each day this past week a minimum of two miles and one day 4 miles.

Today is rest on my laurels day. Good Luck to everbody. Here is a new mantra for all:

:flowerforyou: I have a lot to LOSE and much to GAIN by putting ME FIRST!" :flowerforyou: ( in terms of time management and wise choices for eating and exercising)

:happy: HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to anyone who qualifies !!:happy:

awestfall

Hello Everybody.

It is a great Sunny Saturday, according to my ticker. DOWN 3 more lbs. this week!! :drinker: :drinker: I might just make that 230 by Memorial Day that I am shooting for. I have just about worn out the walking trail near my house. :noway: :laugh: -- On Friday, a total of 5.6 miles. During each day this past week a minimum of two miles and one day 4 miles.

Today is rest on my laurels day. Good Luck to everbody. Here is a new mantra for all:

:flowerforyou: I have a lot to LOSE and much to GAIN by putting ME FIRST!" :flowerforyou: ( in terms of time management and wise choices for eating and exercising)

:happy: HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to anyone who qualifies !!:happy:

Thank you fro the Mother's Day wishes and if that applies to you I send my Happiest wishes your way for the best Mother's day ever.Congrats on all that walking you have been doing.I am hoping that the weather warms back up so I can get back outside to do some fresh air exercising.I am sick of rain because that means I am stuck inside exercising.I know I am going to drop some major pounds this month I just have to stay focused and people like you remind me of that.:flowerforyou:

awestfall

I have a great feeling about this week !! So I am hoping for a big loss this week.I am BRINGING IT big time this week .I just have a sudden gust of energy and I am going to use it to BURN BURN BURN!!Good luck everyone !!Remember cardio and stregth training this week!! I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day.I am going to also do my stomach vaccums this week .4 sets everyday!!

Momma2four

I have a great feeling about this week !! So I am hoping for a big loss this week.I am BRINGING IT big time this week .I just have a sudden gust of energy and I am going to use it to BURN BURN BURN!!Good luck everyone !!Remember cardio and stregth training this week!! I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day.I am going to also do my stomach vaccums this week .4 sets everyday!!

Good Luck awestfall I hope you do have a big loss this week. Share some of your energy I am in need.:flowerforyou: I am just shooting for any weight loss this week. I did not have one last week.:grumble:

awestfall

I have a great feeling about this week !! So I am hoping for a big loss this week.I am BRINGING IT big time this week .I just have a sudden gust of energy and I am going to use it to BURN BURN BURN!!Good luck everyone !!Remember cardio and stregth training this week!! I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day.I am going to also do my stomach vaccums this week .4 sets everyday!!

Good Luck awestfall I hope you do have a big loss this week. Share some of your energy I am in need.:flowerforyou: I am just shooting for any weight loss this week. I did not have one last week.:grumble:

Ok I am sharing sharing sharing my energy telepathically.Did you get it yet lol????I know you will show a loss this week Momma just keep fighting for what you want k.:flowerforyou:

bbogart

Just finished my workouts for the day...I did a 55 minute ride this afternoon w/ my wife and I just finished 40 minutes of chest and tricep weight training. All in all, I burned over 1000 cals for the day. I am pretty wiped, but at least I am still motivated. I hope y'all have a good night. I have to get back to work.

Momma2four

Just finished my workouts for the day...I did a 55 minute ride this afternoon w/ my wife and I just finished 40 minutes of chest and tricep weight training. All in all, I burned over 1000 cals for the day. I am pretty wiped, but at least I am still motivated. I hope y'all have a good night. I have to get back to work.

Great Job. Your wife enjoys those rides. I know I really love it when my husband and I get away from all the kids and ride together. 1000 calories. WOW!!!!!!!!!! wtg