Well, I just made life harder for myself. I had a goal of 130 lbs., but that would have made me just in the "healthy" parameter. But...I would have had less to lose than I already have lost. That was encouraging. I'd rather be realistic and I always liked 115 pounds best. 115 is right in the middle of the "healthy" scale. But that is 63 pounds more compared to 48 pounds. Oh well, when I get to 130 I will be so happy and so motivated that I won't mind continuing, right? :ohwell:

Have had a really good week & am back into logging regularly again. I had regained some weight & felt disgusting. I have lost 2.5kg already. Still have 5 or 6kg to go, but was once 111kg (2007). I will start posting here but please let me know if I post in the wrong place. I am 61, retired & live in Tasmania, Australia, in the middle of what we call "the bush".

Jean, so you liked Zumba? I work in a building where one of the agencies has daily workout sessions at lunchtime. In fact, I had the rubber floor layed out and installed for them. And the other day they asked if I could get my hands on some big fans which I did. They have started Zumba on Thursdays and they had noticed the weight I was losing so one of the women stopped to invite me to join them in thanks for the floor and the fans. They have an instructor come and they do two 1/2 hour sessions.

On other days they do various video workouts.

I was hesitant because I still can't believe that I am as fit as I probably am and Zumba looks exhausting. I felt that way about walking, but I now outwalk everyone that I thought I wouldn't be able to keep up with. Tonight I mowed the lawn and zipped right through it although several years ago the doctor made me quit doing it. I must admit, back then I thought I would die when I mowed. So maybe I can do the Zumba. I always loved to dance, so that is why the thought appealed to me. How long was your class?

I love how you try so many new things. Are you still doing the tai chi? I would like to do that, too, but only so many hours in the day! I will say that I have really gained flexibility with the stretch trainer machine that I love. That might help with the exercising, too.

Keep us informed with the Zumba!
Charlie

hey everyone -
got the MRI results for the back issues - not a pretty sight, but the good news is they gave me some really good exercises to do that don't hurt a lot and will be helpful to my back. YAY -

had a good week last week - lots of busy activities, so lost the couple of lbs I put on the previous week. Hopefully the weigh in tomorrow will show an additional lb or two.

Got to ride the motorcycle this weekend, didn't get rained out for the first time in a bit. Hope ya'll have a great week.

@debneedsto,

Sorry about the bad news on the MRI for your back. I hope the exercises they gave you help to relieve some of your pain. I know all to well about back issues! Just keep on doing the exercises. Good luck with them

I had one of the best days of my life on Saturday. Now I will try and see if I can share a pic with you that will show the awesome time I had.



HELP. That didn't work. Does anyone else use photobucket or can tell me how to do this. PLEASE.

Thank you, thank you Wooken . That was the only pic I tried to put up.

Hi, My name is Karen, I'm a 65 year old widow living alone with my two dogs, two cats, and a parrot. I just started my diet/exercise plan, and I hope to get back down to a decent size. I am now too fat for my liking. 5' 4" and 220. Yeah enough said. I don't want to wear a two piece bathing suit, but I don't want to be mistaken for a beached whale either. I still feel great, have no major health problems, so I want to help my body out, so that I stay healthy. I am hoping to meet a lot of nice people here, and will swap funny stories, and good stories of success. Happy to have found you.