Over 200 Club New Year New Me Part 21

Cris-No worries, no spoilers here! That's why I asked before I said anything. I forget some of you are on the East coast! I think my problem with c25k is that it's not exciting. I like the interval running because I like that recovery time. I hear it's better for you weight loss wise as well. So this just running for 30 minutes is BORING!! Just not exciting for me. And laying on my butt by the pool drinking a beer sounds like way more fun to me. Sounds like we both need a change in workout routine! My roommate and I are going to start Yoga on Saturday mornings in a few weeks I think. We need to find something new and fresh!

Cris-No worries, no spoilers here! That's why I asked before I said anything. I forget some of you are on the East coast! I think my problem with c25k is that it's not exciting. I like the interval running because I like that recovery time. I hear it's better for you weight loss wise as well. So this just running for 30 minutes is BORING!! Just not exciting for me. And laying on my butt by the pool drinking a beer sounds like way more fun to me. Sounds like we both need a change in workout routine! My roommate and I are going to start Yoga on Saturday mornings in a few weeks I think. We need to find something new and fresh!

I totally agree. At this point I dont even think its that I CANT run for 28 or 30 mins its that I dont WANT to. The only thing that keeps me going is you (lol) and the fact that I want to be able to say that I graduated the c25k program...we only have 5 workouts left so thats what I keep telling myself...just get 'er done...but its still a pain. I also agree that interval running is better. I plan on going back to the beginning of c25k and re-do it upping my speed. I will prob keep doing higher speeds up until week 4 or osmething then start over with a new speed. But FIRST I have to finish the stupid program! Ugh...

I usually try to "Switch" up something in my workout routine every 10lbs but maybe I should do it every 5lbs now since Im losing slower? We will see

mmm beer...pool....thankss, lol

LittleSpy-Way to go on demanding what you want! That's awesome!! I guess the fat jiggle is a good thing? I've been using the skin firming lotion someone reccomended awhile ago. Seems to be working. I use it on my stomach and arms because those are my 2 big problem places.

Did anybody catch Jillian's new show last night? I watched it and loved it! She is one brutal *kitten*!


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POS ME-I'm sure it's probably sodium or from working outside so much and your retaining water. If you didn't eat that bad there's no way it's a 5 pound gain. It'll fall off. Sounds like your body might just be exhausted. Take a day or two of rest. Sounds like you might need it! As far as the chips and fatty food. I can still eat them just not as much. If I eat a lot then I feel sick. Doesn't seem to affect my lips though. Not sure about that. Sorry girl!

Jess: thanks for the encouraging words:flowerforyou: I hope its a water gain. I WILL work extra hard today. I know for sure that I won't see a loss, but that is ok, it my own fault!

I did watch Jillian's new show..And I loved it!

Also, you mentioned something about a *firming* lotion. I wanted to try a lotion a while back, does it *really* work, so far?

EDIT: removed my reaction regarding the show so I don't spoil it for Cris....Sorry

:laugh: :laugh: I hadnt seen it I was busy writing a post! Thanks for editing! :flowerforyou:

LittleSpy-Way to go on demanding what you want! That's awesome!! I guess the fat jiggle is a good thing? I've been using the skin firming lotion someone reccomended awhile ago. Seems to be working. I use it on my stomach and arms because those are my 2 big problem places.

I was the one who recommended it. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
And yeah, I'm still using it. It's unlikely *anyone* can lose this much weight and not have a little bit of loose skin.

I still think it looks pretty good. Word of caution to those of you who think you don't have any loose skin after significant weight loss --- don't bend over completely horizontally and then look at your stomach. :noway: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Mine looks good when I'm vertical. And freaking fantastic if I'm on my back. But... when I bend over and let 'er all hang out... wooooo boy. Yeah, there's loose skin there.

Well there you go! Julie recommended it! :laugh: My memory is awful! Note to self...do not bend over and let 'er all hang out...or down...:laugh:

:laugh: Yeah, I was chugging along thinking "oh yeah, no loose skin. Skin, you're awesome!" And then last week sometime I was on all fours doing something (not that!) and I looked down and was utterly horrified! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Well there you go! Julie recommended it! :laugh: My memory is awful! Note to self...do not bend over and let 'er all hang out...or down...:laugh:

:laugh: Yeah, I was chugging along thinking "oh yeah, no loose skin. Skin, you're awesome!" And then last week sometime I was on all fours doing something (not that!) and I looked down and was utterly horrified! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

LMAO:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I see the silence of yesterday has been made up for today. Love it when we're so chatty - always gives me a nice break from work!

I am now horrified to look at my belly and all the potential extra skin.

Checking in from yesterday:
Cals: Under, with some exercise leftover = 1364
Water: 96 oz
Exercise: 75 minutes of Exercise TV OnDemand = 531 cals burned. I did a Bollywood one and thought it was a pretty lame workout, but I know some of you have really enjoyed it. Perhaps I got the wrong one. Then I did two different cardio dance routines (my husband was gone and I wanted to get a good calorie burn going, so I kept going!). Both were pretty fun, so I may do them again when I'm feeling like I don't want to go to the gym.
Proud: That I exercised when I got home. I could have watched 2 more episodes of True Blood last night (I just started watching the first season on HBO OnDemand), but I sat there for a minute and decided that I needed to get some exercise in and since I didn't feel like going to the gym, I had to do something. Overall I enjoyed the workout (minus Bollywood), and my legs are feeling it today.

My mom flies in today for a long "girls' weekend." I'm so excited to have her here to shop, spa, and walk all over the city. I'll still check in everyday, but I likely won't be on during the day tomorrow or Friday (I'm taking both days off!).

Exercise: 75 minutes of Exercise TV OnDemand = 531 cals burned. I did a Bollywood one and thought it was a pretty lame workout, but I know some of you have really enjoyed it. Perhaps I got the wrong one.

I haven't checked them out lately, but the one I did that I enjoyed was with one main instructor woman (who was incredibly gorgeous & fantastic motivation for me :laugh:), then a guy and a girl behind her. It *was* pretty lame. But I'm a huge dork that way. The workout was good, but I remember having to really exaggerate some of the movement to get my heartrate up (which totally added to the dorky fun time). The other Bollywood workout I did on ExTV flat out sucked, IMO.

I haven't lost enough weight yet to have any loose skin... it's still clinging to the fat beneath it. I am interested to try these lotions maybe... do you just rub them into the areas where there might be loose skin later on?

Hey guys. I guess all the bad eating this weekend kicked my metabolism in the butt, I'm now down to 222.8, and hoping to get out of the 20's soon! Sorry I havent been around. School is taxing and i'm doing alot of art outside of that. I've been attempting to eat well and have noticed that I make smarter choices now. Fruit instead of fries, grilled instead of fried, I'm always looking for the lowest calorie things at restaurants. Its a nice change! Plus I can eat slower now and I get full faster. I also find myself not craving food as terribly as I used to. It may be partialy because of my sickness last weekend which curbed my appetite alot, but I'm over that and still kind of peckish.

I needed extra hours in the Fall semester when I was signing up yesterday and my advisor made a great suggestion...PE courses! for my electives, of course. They'll fill up my hours so I can keep my insurance (have to be full time student to stay on) and I get a great workout plus college credit! Its better than taking a class at the gym! I'm taking Yoga and Weight Training 1 this fall, so I hope to increase my calorie burn with that! Its exciting!

MY school also offers Aqua Boot Camp...does anyone know what that is or can explain to me how it works? I was curious...

Dont know whats wrong with me but I am about to go on a eating spree....i keep having flashes of mcdonalds floating through my head...

i am not in excercise mode at all and i feel like going home for a nap is my best bet right now

WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?!

Don't know about the rest of you but I am in the poop mood of not wanting to exercise or do anything.I did exercise though for 45 minutes but it felt so much like a chore.I really want to meet my Birthday goal and be out of the 200's.My weekend sodium splurge didn't help me any because my weight is up 5 pounds.I think most of that is my muscle retaining water because I have been working them non stop and I haven't been drinking enough water either.So I am going to drink drink drink this week to get my body back in wack and I am not going to do what I did this time last year and stop exercising and eat whatever I want.This is my year to lose this CRAPPY WEIGHT!!! I am doing it too.I guess with summer right around the corner you just don't feel like killing yourself everyday with exercise because its so pretty you just want to soak up the sun.So I have been trying to do other things like house work and gardening to add as exercise so I don't feel like I am killing myself with cardio and sort of tricking myself into thinking I am taking a day off of exercise.But I really do need to get in some more water because I do think thats why my weight is back up because I feel bloated as well and my muscles are screaming.What do you gals think?Is it possible I could be retaining 4- 5 pounds of water this week.My weight Friday was 216 Monday 223 Tuesday 222 and today 220.I know I didn't eat enough food to gain that much weight.I would love some input on this and if its happened to you what did you do to make it go back down.No worries here because I know it will go back down just like some ideas.Thanks

I "gained" 6 pounds when I went on my trip at the begining of the month. It took me about a week to lose it but it came off.I just went right back into my old routine and it finally fell back off.

Hi all! I skimmed through all the posts I missed the last week ... I'm kind of glad to see that a lot of us are having challenges with attitude right now (misery loves company?) .. because I sure am in a funk! I think I logged my calories on MFP one day out of the last 10 or so? I'm still working out ... but just my minimum amount (I am proud that my minimum amount of regularly scheduled workouts is now 220 minutes a week ... that is way better than where I was a year a go at 60 minutes a week). I've been chipping an dipping it almost every day (I know, I know Cris ... why oh why do I even buy it! I don't know!). It's been a really busy couple of weeks at work -but I don't think that is really why. Just feeling a bit out of control lately, and a bit down in the dumps off and on. But obviously I want to get back in control because I'm HERE!

Littlespy: Happy belated Birthday sounds like you had a nice bday. Hopefully many more to come.

cogirl: that episode with your son sounds scary, I have heard of other people having similar things happen and never having them really explained ... I hope he is fine now

Awestfall: I love the challenge.. I have been trying to unclench my teeth (really ... I think I walk around with my teeth clenched half the time), and really relax on occassion. I've been turning off the radio and tv more often and just enjoying the 'silence' (or as much silence as there can be in the city)

Momma: my 9 year old is still a struggle when we walk because he has to look at everything ... at least if I just keep walking I don't have to worry about him catching up. What I sometimes do is challenge him to run ahead ... run to the next tree or lightpost ... and that way he is always ahead of me and I can keep walking fast.

Lildeb: So sorry about your daughter, it's got to be hard. I wonder if she is feeling a bit stressed to 'not fail', and it's just too hard? Congrats to you on how much you are going to your gym!

I've mentioned before that we own some land on the river and we decided to sell it - partly because we weren't 100% happy with the location, and we weren't using it as much as we had hoped, and we are planning to buy the farmily farmhouse from my Aunt's Estate. About a year ago before we decided to sell - we had an issue with our neighbors there ... we put an RV on the property for the summer, hoping it would give us incentive to use the land more ... and our neighbors complained that they were going to be building a large home and didn't want an eyesore like a 'camper and picnic tables' next door. Now it isn't that I don't see there point of view at all ... but they were extremely arrogant and condescending about it - and threatened us with legal action of some sort because they were trying to claim we were breaking a 'no mobile home' clause in the title. I spoke with a lawyer and the zoning adminstrator to make sure we weren't doing anything wrong (and we weren't) ... and we kept the camper on our land all last summer - but we ended up only staying there 3 times. I do think it's possible we would have stayed more often had we not been mad at the neighbors ... but probably not. In the fall my Aunt passed away, and this winter we made the decision to sell the land. Of course real estate isn't selling very quickly right now ... particularly in that area it seems. When we bought the land I had hoped that waterfront property would be 'less risky' ... but it doesn't seem like that is the case. I don't know how long it is going to take to sell. So we plan to use the property until it does sell, we sold the RV (although I kind of wanted to keep it to spite our neighbors ... but that didn't really make sense - so I had to try to forget my feelings about them). We do still have a dock, pontoon and the dreaded picnic tables there. My husband has been there a few times this spring getting the pontoon out of storage and the dock in the water ... I went there for the first time on Memorial day - and was very sad, mad, irritated - you name it at our neighbors. They built what looks like a 7500-10000 sq foot Mc Mansion on their 2.5 acre property. They stripped almost every mature tree down and all vegetation (I'm assuming they will be seeding or sodding eventually). When we bought the property we were 'out in the woods' and that is what we wanted the land for - to get away. Well now our view is a monstrocity of a house. I'm sure it would be quite beautiful on a high end property in the city ... and it might be sour grapes on my part but I think it looks ridiculous out in the woods, and on the river. As far as I'm concerned it ruined our use of our property. And it makes our 1 acre of land look kind of tiny and lopsided because we lost most of our trees on that side of our land, so only trees are on one side. Their brother lives on the other side of us in a big home (3500 sq ft) ... which looks nice on his 1 acre - but we are dwarfed by the new McMansion. I don't think I'm going to be able to enjoy going there this summer, I was just too angry on Monday. And of course they landscaped a few feet onto our property and moved their temporary lot lines onto our property as well ... my husband doesn't want to say anything yet - says they will probably 'correct' it when they are done landscaping. I doubt it - they seem like people who will always impose on other people. They complained when we accidentally put our dock in the water about a half foot in front of their property the summer before they had even started building anything and the lot line wasn't marked. Anyhow ... everyone hope and pray for us that our land will sell soon ... what a waste if I can't enjoy it anymore because of those people. AND I would really like to get my Aunt's farmhouse purchased and settled.
Sorry for rambling on .... and thanks for listening/reading.

That is so great! I like the idea of PE. That is how I stayed at 97 all through high school. We had PE every day. I ate everything I wanted to.

I am back online now, hoping to get it in gear and start doing things how I am supposed to.