Here's one by Jim Carey that's perfect!

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bBWkPRSE-W4

Good morning all! Work has just been so exhausting and busy this week. I'm taking 10 minutes right now because I just finished 3 things on my to-do list and I need to breathe and relax before jumping into the next pile.

Gym last night was a mixed bag. I successfully completed all my lifting, but not without a major blunder. In the middle of my third set of squats, I did something stupid and looked down to check my form (trying to make sure my knees weren't past my toes). When I tried to look up again, I fell backwards. The rack caught the bar, but I managed to hit my head on it as I fell on my butt. The fall was only a few inches, but the back of my head is nice and tender today and I feel it every time I take a step The good news is that I got back up and redid that set, and completed the last 2 sets without any issues. I won't make that mistake again!

I have no clue what to do for 2 of 3 new exercises. Maybe I'll try swimming at the gym? And... hmmm. No clue.

Prancercise, baby!

OMG Karne, that Char Dancing video is hilarious. I'm sorry I couldn't do it, i wouldn't be able to stop laughing. But it's good to know people that Percy have an outlet.

Having a good day, drinking water far beyond the goal, but I do that most days, and had a long and wonderful 21.66 mile ride, so I have both my points and given the workout, calories aren't going to be an issue.

Apparently Aliens have performed some kind of mind control on me because I had every intention of going off program today (Skippy McGrape treated me to the How To Train Your Dragon 2 movie at one of those dine while you watch theaters (Smitty's)) and I figured I'd just give up my calories point, but I actually stayed in my calorie range, didn't scarf down any sweets or popcorn, and swam some extra laps. So, yes, another 3 point day. I hardly recognize this reasonable person I am becoming!

Actually, this week has been remarkable for me, and I can only attribute this to staying away from sugar, getting lots of exercise, and enjoying my time with the kiddos. I'm also really looking forward to the Exercise Challenge. Can't wait to hear what you all choose. If you haven't tried tai chi, put that on your list. The health benefits are supposed to be extraordinary! I've done aqua tai chi but never chair tai chi, so I'm going to try the latter on Saturday.

Good therapy this morning too. I'm working on better self care (not being a "co-dependent minimizer," which basically entails worrying too much about other people's problems and minimizing my own). Poor self care is a huge trigger for me for binge eating--I would get so worn down taking care of everybody else, depleted, then stuff myself with food to feel better. Now I'm learning to set better boundaries.

Heather, how was yoga??? Norah, how's the noggin? Can you believe you're getting sports injuries now? And Pat, biking 21 miles... that's amazing!

Hope everyone else had a great day and earned their points!
K.

Dee, if you go to youtube.com and type "10 minute workout" in the search bar, a whole bunch of options will pop up.

You can try Richard Simmons Sweatin' to the Oldies, Disco Edition: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwAwuhvhLPU

Or Belly Dance for beginners: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWkPMUrYhIU

Or the Bollywood Dance Workout: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXMXUjX5wCM

And my new favorite, "fat people can't do yoga" (wait until you see this morbidly obese women flipping her legs over her head and proving how wrong this statement is): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBpx-6jElo0&list=PL8EjS7-nlRBf-aVxG64KP24L2LhO4bbeS&index=3

There are just so many options! Dee, you don't have to sign up for or subscribe to anything. Just search around, find a video that looks interesting, click play. It doesn't even download onto your computer.

I think I'm going to do a kid's exercise video too and have Skippy come over for a workout. :happy:

Off to bed now... I decided not to take my food point after doing some snacking. Total calories for the day were 2300, and supposedly I got 1400 calories worth of exercise today which, added to my regular 1400, is 2800, but I'd guess my exercise was really worth about half that. That may be splitting hairs, but I can rationalize just about anything, so I want to keep a firmer grip on just how loose I want to play the calorie game. I did okay but could have made some better choices or added more exercise to make up for what I didn't do. If I don't take the point, tomorrow I'll be more careful.

Not sure whether or not I'll weigh in. I know I'm losing, I can see and feel the difference in just a week, and I'd rather not know the exact number just yet. If my loss is too low, I get discouraged. If it's too high, I'll justify a cheat day. Dee, like you, I broke up with my scale. And I don't know how soon we'll be getting together again, LOL. :brokenheart: :brokenheart: :brokenheart:

Karen

Hi yall! Sorry for the late check-in, it's been a busy brain day. It's so exciting to read all of your posts! It keeps me motivated for the next day. I got to go to Planet Fitness today, and rode the stationary bike for the first time (well first time as a super obese woman) and absolutely loved it. I will be going twice a week for a while then hope to up that as soon as my body will allow. I too can't wait for the new exercise challenge. It's a bit difficult because there's only so much I can do, but I don't rule anything out I just try to modify it. For instance, I found a Yoga video a while back by Abby Lentz called Heavyweight Yoga 2, and I absolutely love it. I haven't done it for about two weeks, and have to get back to it cause it helped my mobility so very much. I can only do the positions that are on the floor so far, but can't wait to start the standing up ones. Oh btw, I actually made a video of me doing it for my youtube channel. It's sped up because of copyright, but you may be able to get some ideas:



Yall are doing amazing!! I'm so excited for weigh in tomorrow. I am not expecting any loss so that I will be excited about any that does happen. I'm trying to stay focused on staying consistent, and making sure I get all of my challenge points each day. I look forward to reading yall's posts tomorrow! Blessings yall!

I treed! I downward dogged, I planked! I did it all! The only thing I wasnt able to do was a fulm on push up, but it was great! I felt the burn!

Thanks for the reminder Patrick and for all the suggestions Karen! I know I'll find something now, lol.