Morning all - well it's morning here - 8.15 a.m.

Beautiful day so far, but as there is a bank holiday coming up it will all change tomorrow and rain is forecast for the next 10 days or so.

Managed a nice little run before work, there was a lot of mist around so quite spooky in the park, but my big German Shepherd wasn't bothered by it and enjoyed rolling in the wet grass. Fine until we got home and she wanted to dry her wet head between my legs!! This was my first run since last week but I felt OK, even did a few little sprints. Breathing isn't as ragged as it has been, thanks no doubt to my spin classes at the gym.

Chuffed that this morning I could put on a lightweight pair of beige linen trousers that I had washed and ironed in anticipation. Haven't been able to get them near me for 2 years! Makes such a nice change from boring black.

Plan for the rest of the day is work, where I am now, then gym on my way home, eat, walk dog and bed - what a life!!

Hope you all have a good day.
Jen

Hello! I just joined a few minutes ago. I hope to give and get support here. I'd like to shed about 10 pounds...it's hard! I've already lost 80, with a lot of work.

I'm a vegetarian, and very strict with my eating habits...small portions and all that...lots of water, etc.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you.

I'm down 3 pounds this week, total now of 5 gone!

Joyce, Do what you can. Be conscientious of how much you eat that day. It will all balance out in the end. Enjoy the festivities.

Claudine

Ker: I haven't gotten my band yet. Is to be delivered tomorrow, I think. Are you going to do that SparkPeople video? We can compare notes. I really need to tone!

Everyone: Do any of you do workouts or go to the gym through Silver Sneakers? I know that a lot of people don't know about it or realize what it is, so humor me if you all do. Silver Sneakers is for those on Medicare through their supplemental insurance. You can join classes and fitness centers free of charge! If you travel, you can use it at fitness centers where you are. 65 different supplemental programs participate in the program Silver Sneakers. I'm not old enough yet (close and can't wait for it to save me $184 a year), but I know that a huge number of people at my local fitness facility have full access and are there everyday and get their memberships free! The center holds lots of Silver Sneaker only fitness classes, too. Here is a link that will explain more if you don't already know about it. https://www.healthpocket.com/medicare/silver-sneakers.

As a charter member of the "I hate to exercise club" I had tried walking, joining the gym, DVDs, even jumping rope but didn't stick with any of them. So 3-years ago when I haul the 20-year-old bike in for a tune-up, the family just smiled.

The first bike ride was two miles with a stop for coffee at the half-way point. I slowly increased my speed and distance and soon was forcing myself to bike anytime something was within 10-miles. I also purchased a "Granny Bike" with a heavy frame, fat tires and a tractor seat then added two rear baskets for hauling and a lighted vest for night riding (off-road paths only). Back then if you had told me I would be biking ~300 miles a month and loving it, I would of laughed. :happy:

Please don't give up on exercising -- keep trying different exercises till you find the one that fits your lifestyle. A friend does hula hoop workouts -- who would of thought of that? :noway:

I did finally reached my goal of losing 50 pounds last November only to put 10 back on due to diet. Maintenance ain't easy folks -- I love to eat a bit too much! So my daily battle with the fork continues. :sad:




Major wins for the past week:
-- Weight loss of 1 pound
-- Biked 125.7 miles (average speed of 10.1 mph)

Challenges for the coming week:
-- Move biking time up to 7am to beat the Phoenix AZ heat (notice a trend here?)
-- Reduce bread intake and make better choices at restaurants.
-- Start reading the "You can't out-exercise a bad diet" sign now posted on each kitchen door as well as the refrigerator door!

Good job everyone and have a great week. :flowerforyou:

“Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful.” ~Mark Victor Hansen

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to the group, Bartholomew!!!

Not much news here.. I'm still plugging away!!! :laugh:

Has anybody got plans for the upcoming holiday weekend?

Hi everyone...all doing SO WELL!

Had a wonderful timei in Venice ... lots of steps but also lots of food and wine...and all delicious!

Am next to Lake Garda now for a couple of days and managing a pre breakfast run while I am here - by the lake, the weather is beautiful and yesterday we went to Verona which after my 5k run in the morning added up to over 21000 steps.....hoping the damage will not be too bad when I get home next Tuesday......



Early morning run by the lake.....oops...photo is all to one side...don't know why so here's a different one....



Jean:bigsmile:

Hello all,

This is late as it is after midnight here but it must still be Wednesday somewhere.

First I would like to thank you for all the support I got last week when I was feeling so negative. That put me back on track and I got rid of that funk.

I lost weight this week. :happy: 1.8 pounds. That is .8 for the amount I put on last week plus another pound for this week. Best of all that meant I reached another of my mini goals. My BMI is now less than 25. Yes!!! As a reward I got a small Moringa tree and, if I do not kill it with my purple thumb, I will have some leaves for my tea. I am also looking forward to trying the leaves as a vegetable. My next mini goal is to get within 5 pounds of my goal weight.

It has been an interesting week. The first half I had energy and little pain so did lots and got out lots. On Saturday I was at our animal shelter and saw a teeny orphaned kitty. I impulsively offered to foster her (or him). She is 3-4 weeks old. She has been awfully ill and I decided if she was going to die it would not be of dehydration - not on my watch! That meant hourly feeds of pedialyte by syringe. Less during the night but still that is why I am up writing this in the middle of the night. :yawn:

Since Monday I have had a lot of fatigue and pain but this has meant I can spend the time cuddling the itty bitty kitty. It also means eating whatever is easy and not always the best balance of foods.

I hope you all have a healthy and happy week.

Wanda

Ps does anyone know why my slider does not show up?

Jean: Belle immagini!

Wanda: Congratulations! 25! I just want to get mine to a solid 35!

Ker: Have fun!

Me: For the first time yesterday, I walked over 10 miles total. I was very busy at work and did walk about 3.5 cardio miles, so that contributed, too. Is supposed to be a nice day today, so I should get out at lunchtime.

Was having problems yesterday with both my phone app and internet connections. Couldn't complete my diary until this morning for yesterday. Makes it harder not to do it as we go.

I upped my calories starting Tuesday and wanted to do a really big shock of 1800 yesterday, but couldn't eat 1800 (managed 1600+). (How did I do eat so much for so long before this endeavor?). Back to 1504 today. I do think it is going to help my digestion though. Maybe once it helps regulate me, I will try to drop down the calories slowly as opposed to just going back to 1200 at once! I think that that was too big a shock to my system when I first started. Trying to get more fat and fiber with the extra calories.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Hi everyone,

Internet was wonky last night so I waited until this am to check in. I don't know if I lost weight or not this week. I am maintaining and I do think I have lost a little bit, but it changes up and down so much that I don't want to post a weight loss only to find out that I didn't lose it.

I've been working hard in the yard and playing golf, but not much walking otherwise. I have no excuse, just lazy. Wooken has inspired me to pull out my bicycle. I've always enjoyed it, but couldn't go too far. I'm a bit afraid to go by myself in case I fall. I like the idea of a more comfortable bike. Mine is a mountain bike and I have a hard time getting my leg over. It is one of those unisex things, and I prefer the old fashioned girls step in bike. Time to peruse yard sales for used bikes!

I'm having to start wearing the dreaded support stockings again. I have chronic edema in my lower legs and the only thing they tell me is to prop legs up above heart as often as I can, and wear the support stockings. I hate them, but have agreed to do the nylon support hose that look a little like nylons. It's the best I can do.

I loved the pictures and everyone is doing so well. I hope I have something better to report next week. My diet has not been very good.

Pat

Good Evening to all,

I was not doing so well the today and yesterday, so decided to change my calorie intake to 1200/day. I think the 1700+ was too high for me to lose any weight. My weigh in day is on Monday so I will be sure to check back and fill you all in!!!

Have a Happy Memorial Day :flowerforyou:

Aww, BV, I'm sorry to hear about your kitty...

Nothing new to report here.

I did buy a small Kroger's sugarless angel food cake today, and we had it tonight with sliced strawberries.

:indifferent: It tasted weird. (made with Splenda) I had to put some Dannon Lite and Fit Vanilla Greek yogurt on top of the berries
to make it better. Blech.

I think next time I'll just buy regular angel food cake. In fact, I thought I was just buying a smaller cake; didn't notice until I got home
that it was sugar free.

So much for trying to treat myself. (The berries were good!)

:laugh:

So sorry about the kitty. You tried and that means so much.

Pat