Anyone else from Canada? :)

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  • erig
    erig Posts: 1
    Hi There! I'm new to this too and I'm from Vancouver. Good luck to you!!
  • YYc_Shar
    YYc_Shar Posts: 1
    Hi Everyone,

    I am Calgary. This is a great site..... as long as you use it. I was on here last June & it really helped... then life happened. I have gained what I lost previosly plus 1. So I am back at it. Good luck everyone
  • DebbieW
    DebbieW Posts: 187
    Hi everyone,

    It's great to see more Canadians posting on this thread.

    Well today, I braced myself and put on the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred dvd. Wow! She sure packs a lot of workout in those 20 minutes. I started off with Level 1, sadly, I am out of shape as several times I had to stop and take a breather. So my challenge to myself is to keep up with doing this dvd and get to the point that I don't stop for the breather. I have to say though that after I was done, I really felt good about doing the workout.

    tonight when I come home from work I am really going to try and either go for a 1/2 hour walk outside or a 1/2 walk on the treadmill. I think the real secret it to simply keep moving no matter what. Whether it's doing dishes, lugging baskets of laundry up and down the stairs, it all adds up, right?

    So here's to a new day with new opportunities.

    Have a healthy and happy day all my Canadian workout buddies!
  • catherine1979
    catherine1979 Posts: 704 Member
    Hi there, I am from Halifax, NS! Nice to see so many Canadians on the board.
  • jakstamp
    jakstamp Posts: 34
    Welcome to MFP :)

    I am from Newfoundland! It's great to see so many Canadians on here ... we can all whine about the cold together! LOL

    Actually we are having a pretty warm winter so far but I am still working out at the gym ... Lots of snow here so getting outside for a workout can be tough.

    In terms of workouts, I am currently hopping on the treadmill a few times a week and also just started a 12 week strenth training program to tone up too. It's called the '12-Week Workout Program To Gain Sexy Muscle And Curves' program and it comes from the 'Female training bible'.

    I have also tried the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred and it was BRUTAL! lol
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    There are tons of us here! I'm in Mississauga, Ontario
  • catherine1979
    catherine1979 Posts: 704 Member
    My workouts have been at the gym lately too, there is too much ice to get out for a walk and it's a little on the chilly side! I want to try 30 day shred, but I'm scared! I do the treadmill, eliptical, and bike, just cardio for now.
  • teahsmama
    teahsmama Posts: 4 Member
    Hi I am born and raised in Canada but on the west coast, in Victoria, B.C. I moved to Michigan U.S.A ten years ago. I still am a Canadian and not a US citizen.
  • jakstamp
    jakstamp Posts: 34
    My workouts have been at the gym lately too, there is too much ice to get out for a walk and it's a little on the chilly side! I want to try 30 day shred, but I'm scared! I do the treadmill, eliptical, and bike, just cardio for now.

    Catherine ... the 30 day shred is tough and once I thought I had a handle on level 1 I moved onto Level 2 ... only to have my butt kicked so I went running back to level 1! HAHA

    I hope you have better success !
  • LisaNBorchers
    LisaNBorchers Posts: 26
    New here too...I am from Edmonton, AB.
    This site looks like it's going to be very helpful in journey.:smile:
  • jackeh
    jackeh Posts: 1,515 Member
    wow amazing to see all the canadians here!!!
    i am in Ottawa :)
  • havingitall
    havingitall Posts: 3,728 Member
    There are tons of us here! I'm in Mississauga, Ontario
    I'm in Mississauga too. I work out at the gym and do lane swimming when the weather is cold. The summer has a lot more variety with hiking, my walking group, biking etc.
  • 9tattoos
    9tattoos Posts: 46 Member
    Hey Everyone
    I am from Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. I too, have been a member for a while, but fell off the wagon. Life got in the way, and packed on the pounds. But, I am back and ready for the lifestyle change. We have a bootcamp program twice a week, I do the elliptical every other day for 30 minutes. When its nice and not too cold, will walk for 3km. I just have to remember to log everything.
    Denise
  • hammond
    hammond Posts: 1
    Hello. I am from just outside Sault Ste. Marie, ON. I joined last January and only stuck with it for less than a month. Now I am really motivated. I have a Tony Little Gazelle Edge and am back up to using it a few times a week for 30 minutes. My goal is by the end of January to use it at least five nights a week for about 45 mintues each.
  • momof5girls2010
    momof5girls2010 Posts: 2
    Hi, I am from Minden, Ontario...
  • jb_sweet_99
    jb_sweet_99 Posts: 856 Member
    Good morning everyone!

    It is so nice to read this thread from my fellow Canadian friends.

    I enjoyed reading your posts on this thread. I have to say that a couple of your posts did make me go, "hmmm...."

    suef - you mentioned the stationary bike in your post because you enjoyed cycling last summer.

    jb_sweet_99 - you said "you like options", for your workouts.

    It's interesting because I've been thinking about what I really want my workout routine to be. I want structure but I want variety too. So I've been mulling this over in my mind.

    I have to admit that I wasn't even considering the bike at all (I do have one) because I get bored. But now I'm thinking about next summer. I have been wanting to get back into cycling but just have done it. This is great inspiration to challenge myself on distance and stamina. So thanks a lot suef for your post.

    jb_sweet_99 - thank you for getting me to think again about variety in my routine. I think for my cardio I will switch it up between the cycling, the treadmill and of course going outside in the fresh air to do any kind of outdoor activity. I also have snowshoes, I should take advantage of that.

    For the strength routine, I am thinking of trying Jillian Michaels "Shred" DVD again. That DVD is brutal but maybe if I just do what I can and gradually build up my strength.

    I would really love to hear other peoples ideas on workouts and I would love to hear what you do for a workout.

    Have a happy and healthy day everyone!

    No Problem!! I'm glad I could help...I know myself and I get bored easily so it helps to switch it up. I'm taking Kickboxing now and the instructors switch it up for us so it's always interesting and keeps me, and my body, guessing! I did do the 'Shred' at one point, and if my doctor hadn't told me I couldn't do it because of my knees I would still be doing it! What I did was just stayed on level one until I had it down pat, then alternated one and two till I got used to it before switching to 2nd for good. Good luck!
  • KatWood
    KatWood Posts: 1,135 Member
    I live in Barrie, Ontario and work in Brampton, Ontario.
    I also travel once in a while to Calgary, Alberta for work.
  • DebbieW
    DebbieW Posts: 187
    Good morning my Canadian workout buddies!

    jb_sweet_99 - thanks for sharing what you do for working out. Kickboxing, wow! I am very impressed. I tried my hand (or leg, lol) at kickboxing a number of years ago. I have to say, that is a killer way to work out. It is really hard but boy the payoff if worth the effort. I'm sure that your muscle burn after kickboxing is pretty impressive.

    Hmm, see, now you have inspired me again, thanks! We have an "Impact Zone" near my house. They teach all the martial arts stuff. I should see if they have a class for women who want to get fit.

    Do you do this with your gym membership? If so, which gym do you go to?

    Well, it's time to pop in the "Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred dvd and then finish that off with some time on the treadmill.

    Have a healthy and happy day everyone!
  • FrenchMob
    FrenchMob Posts: 1,167 Member
    Didn't realize there were this many canucks here. :)

    I'm in Port Colborne ON in the Niagara region.
  • lgblack
    lgblack Posts: 73 Member
    I'm CANADIAN!!! Lived most of my life in the Ottawa Valley (Arnprior)/Ottawa (Orleans). Moved west 6.5 years ago. Now live in St. Albert, Alberta (just on north end of Edmonton). My family is in Ottawa. My husband's family is in Toronto.
  • qtie0
    qtie0 Posts: 4
    Edmonton, ab ... i'm hoping this works for me ...
  • seaotter240
    seaotter240 Posts: 1
    is minnesota close enough?..my fiance' and i live 40 miles west of minneapolis....she is "angelwings2000"...on myfitnesspal and also her hotmail e-mail is the same,....we're both 47,48....both looking to lose 15 to 20 lbs..before our wedding..and then KEEP IT OFF....seaotter240
  • sallymurph
    sallymurph Posts: 56 Member
    I am originally from Quebec, but now live in Ottawa.
  • DebbieW
    DebbieW Posts: 187
    Hello my fellow Canucks!

    Well I sure hope that this cold weather hasn't frightened you too much. I have REFUSED for mother nature to tell me I can't go for a walk.

    I've been forcing myself out the door on my lunch hours at work to go for walks. It's really helping me to feel more refreshed (thanks cold air) and energized.

    Because I've added going for walks outside on to my work out routine, I have lost 11 pounds since January 2nd.

    I have never had this kind of success before. I'm really pumped! Summer is just around the corner and I actually am starting to feel that I will be better prepared for it this year.

    Good luck everyone on your weight loss journeys!

    Debbie
  • janpei
    janpei Posts: 7
    "GO CANADA GO"

    Hey everyone, I live in Coquitlam, BC and just started a new journey last week.. This is my first time posting and updating my profile so there will have to be more to come! Great to see so many Canadians here. Hopefully I can figure out how to work the message boards and get posting!

    We are going on a cruise and have numerous weddings this year that I would like to buy a new "wow" dress for!

    Good luck and let the games begin
    Jan:flowerforyou:
  • NicoleStrang
    NicoleStrang Posts: 2
    Hi Jan

    I am in Abbotsford, and have a way to go on the weight loss. I am currently at 230, and would like to goal at 175 or lower. :)
    I am on the healthy journey this time, not the thin one like so many times before. I am aiming for 4-5 lbs per month, and just joined MFP tonight here at work. I look forward to seeing more Canadians in here

    Nicole
  • janpei
    janpei Posts: 7
    Hey Nicole ~! Welcome.. I too am trying to do it healthy so it will stay off! We can be buddies if you need motivation... I know I sure do!

    Let's do it right this time!
  • Zekesmom
    Zekesmom Posts: 64
    Fredericton here:)
  • jewelinvic
    jewelinvic Posts: 332
    Victoria, BC here, originally from Mississauga, ON :flowerforyou:
  • MissJamie
    MissJamie Posts: 2
    Hey everyone! I'm from Cape Breton, NS :happy: Glad to see so many Canucks motivating each other!
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