Women Fit For Forties

Lisa, couch 25k is a training program that gets you running. You walk for a minute run for a min. I don't know the exact, but that is basically what it is.

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

I am in. I am going to do this running in place though. I tried it outside and I am just too heavy and it hurts me. But when I do it running in place like on a small trampoline I think I can do it. Cogirl has the same issues as me and I think she is doing hers on the Elliptical.

Thank you, running in place in the house sounds good, I'm going to try that too. It is already so hot outside.

Hey, ladies, Solandra here; I'm 38, newly a home owner, newly married, newly a step-mother, and an IT Help Desk monkey, mostly sitting at my desk for 9-11 hours a work day.

That said, when possible, I get out to walk at lunch time, I just bought a Craftsman 18" Reel Mower (which I enjoy more than a "powered" mower), and right now I'm alternating front yard and back yard each week. We have 2 cats and 3 dogs, a budding photography business, and not enough time in the day.

My goals for each week include 80-100 oz/water/day, 30 min walks 3-5 days a week, sticking to my 1lb/week calorie goal and not looking too often at the scale. We've had some roadbumps (not setbacks) recently, and while my beloved husband is still loosing, I've stalled out.

Glad to be here, and thank you, ladies!

Hi! I'm 48 and it looks like the oldest to join up so far! But at least I qualify just a little longer! lol I've been overweight all my life. My highest weight was 264. In 2002 I had gastric bypass and lost down to 167 but I let myself slip back into old habits and eventually crept back up to 211. After seeing my blood glucose levels creep back up and getting more and more depressed I decided to do something. Started working on it in March and found this site in early April.

My very short term goal is to get below 180, 2 lbs to go.
Long term goal is to reach 150 for once in my adult life and maybe even a bit lower. So I've got about 31 more lbs to go. I'm just about halfway there.

I've used nothing but the Walk away the Pounds workout DVD's (I have lots) but do them religously. Maybe not every day but every day that I can manage. I'm trying to keep it up to at least 50 miles a month. It's a little harder since I went back to work. I was unemployed in March so I had lots more time.

I've tried some of the other workouts like the 30 day shred but just couldn't do it. So for now I'm sticking with my WATP as long as they keep working.

. . . and I'm married to a very supportive wonderful husband and have a 17 year old son. My son is overweight too and I keep trying to get him to join in but no success yet.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone here.

With that said, I am thinking about joining our community fitness center. *AHHH!* Ok had to let that out. LOL I HATE exercising, especially in front of skinny people! But I am thinking the community fitness center is the best way to go because I get access to the pool. For some reason I don't care at all what people think of me in the pool. LOL I might be brave enough to join tomorrow, we'll see. I am so scared! That is pretty sad, isn't it?

I agree, I hated exercising as well and didn't want to do it at the fitness center with all the skinny-mini's, but however was pleasantly surprised, especially in my water aerobics class in the pool....I am actually one of the smallest ones in the class!
Also you have to look at it this way....most people at the gym, etc tend to be very encouraging if they see you there all the time. I get lots of compliments for my commitment. They realize you have made the right choice & are where you need to be. So don't worry about what other people think, you ARE where you need to be! :drinker:

Kelly

I'm going to do C25K at the end of the year. I'm in FL & it's just too hot to run... and I don't like running on a treadmill. When I was in college, I ran 2-3 miles every night & that was nearly my entire fitness routine. I would love to be able to run comfortably again.

I'm doing the Wii EA Sports Challenge right now & love it. It's 30 days, but I'm going to do the 45 day one next. I also have a home gym... which is nice... my favorite piece of equipment is the rower. I used to love my elliptical, but I had pneumonia a month ago and tried to use it when I was recovering... it didn't go well at all. It's almost like I'm scared to use it again. Granted it's only been a month since I had pneumonia, but my lungs still can't handle it when my heart rate gets high. So, I've just been doing light cardio and my heart rate usually doesn't go over 130 ish.

Other than that... tomorrow I'm going to start the sit-up, squat & push-up challenge.

Thanks ladies! My hubby is sssooooo sweet... on each of the websites, there is a link "complete program"... it prints out the challenge on a full page & then you fold them to make a little book... he did that for me.

Second day back and I am below my calories! YIPPEEE!! Didn't do so well on my water or the excercise. I'll try and start on the challanges tomorrow. So glad to be back:drinker:

Oooh, challenges!

I've printed the booklets, I'll probably start with the pushups and squats, I'm working on reading through the material now.

I mowed the front yard on Saturday morning, really thinking about getting out to do the back yard tonight after dinner, since it's light out so late, and it's a good social thing to do with the dogs (they think I'm patrolling, so they come out patrolling with me).

On track today for my water.

Maite Zaitut!

I have 2 short walks in on my breaks @ work today so far.

When I get home I'm going to start C25K Day 1 and hopefully get a bike ride in as well as long as the rain holds off.
If not, I'm going to do some house cleaning!

Here's to a happy Monday, everyone! :drinker:

Kelly

OK, I did do 50 situps!!:drinker: That is a start!

I am under on my calories today, but not so good on my water! And the excercise I haven't even began yet!! I get up at 4:15 am, out the door by 6:00 and back home in between 5:00 and 6:00 pm. I know I'm not the only one with long hours but, I have NO energy!!:grumble: Any ideas?

Do you get breaks @ work? I take a walk during both my breaks, and occasionally on my lunch as well. Since I try to bring my lunch everyday and can eat at my desk, I can sometimes walk the entire 1/2 lunch break. I also saw someone else that posted when they go to the bathroom they try to do wall pushups & some stretches, etc. Also taking as many walks around your workplace as you can, like getting up to go get water, then go to the bathroom a bit later, then go get a copy off the machine, etc things like that. Hope that gives you some ideas. Oh another thing...I park as far away from the door as possible so I get just that little bit extra walking in!


Well I started Day 1 C25K again...this time I made it 18 minutes!:sad: Last time I only made it 10! Gonna give it a shot again tomorrow. Hopefully I can finish it this time!

Good night everyone! Kelly

I am under on my calories today, but not so good on my water! And the excercise I haven't even began yet!! I get up at 4:15 am, out the door by 6:00 and back home in between 5:00 and 6:00 pm. I know I'm not the only one with long hours but, I have NO energy!!:grumble: Any ideas?

Do you get breaks @ work? I take a walk during both my breaks, and occasionally on my lunch as well. Since I try to bring my lunch everyday and can eat at my desk, I can sometimes walk the entire 1/2 lunch break. I also saw someone else that posted when they go to the bathroom they try to do wall pushups & some stretches, etc. Also taking as many walks around your workplace as you can, like getting up to go get water, then go to the bathroom a bit later, then go get a copy off the machine, etc things like that. Hope that gives you some ideas. Oh another thing...I park as far away from the door as possible so I get just that little bit extra walking in!


Well I started Day 1 C25K again...this time I made it 18 minutes!:sad: Last time I only made it 10! Gonna give it a shot again tomorrow. Hopefully I can finish it this time!

Good night everyone! Kelly

Thanks, good ideas! I'll try to throw in some stairs too. Have a good day!