Over 100+ to lose?

Hi All,
I am really bad about logging on the week-end. I work on the computer all week and end up not wanting near it on the week-end. I need to log though because I lose track and silly me, I don't think ot counts if I eat it on the week-end and don't log it. There goes all the good work during the week.
Downtome you are an inspiration, 74 lbs, you go girl. Keep it up.
Okie, what a great start. You sound like you are committed to this. GREAT!
Keria, I don't think I'll do Zumba again, atleast for a while. I am starting the boxing this week and will let you all know how it goes.
I hope everyone has a great week.
Patty

Hi All,
I still need to work on my journaling food and exercise. Last night by the time I fixed and are dinner and cut up my veggies for the week it was 8 o'clock. I did some exercises and then watched Dancing with the Stars (half if it) while walking on the treadmill.
That's a goal of mine, I want to walk while I watch. I don't have to be a speed demon, but I won't be sitting. I sit at a desk and a computer all day and I just can't let myself go home and do the same.
I will try Zumba again later but I feel the need to get some weight off my knees before I try it again, I figure even the next 20 lbs will make a huge difference.
Everyone have a great day. Remember, we can be our own best friends, or our own worst enemies!!
Patty

Hi ReNae,
It sounds like you are doing well. I am trying my best to get up and move around at work. Sometime I find myself sitting for so long I'm stiff. I bought one of those bottles that you can fill up and they don't sweat and make a mess, so I am doing better at my water as well. It's 20 oz and I can usually get through 2 to 3 of them at work.
I use to get up at 5 and work out, I need to start again, it really makes the day better and me more productive. It's amazing how much difference there is in my body when I take the time to exercise. All the aches and pains seem to be less noticable.
I like what you say about the second half of our lives, we all need to keep that in mind. It can be all we want it to be if we set our minds, hearts and bodies to doing it.
Patty

Hi All,
This coming week-end will be an emontional challenge for me. We just lost my Dad last month, he was a Veterian and he was in the Memorial Parade as long as I can remmeber. My sister and I will watch this one but it will be bittersweet.
We have no picnic planned, my kids are out of town or working the week-end. I'ts a first for me. I'm going to try to take advantage of the "good" weather they are saying we're going to have and try for some yard work.

Renae I bought the cup at Wal-Mart but have seen them other places, this one doesn't have a brand name that I can see anywhere but it says it's "double walled" for cold or hot and is BPA free. It's actually a bottle in a bottle.

I spent yesterday with my 10 month old grandson. What a job and what a joy. He is so sweet and I'll miss him while he's in FL on vacation.

Everyone, lets make the best today we can. Patty

Checking in. I just have one more day of watching my daughters dogs, YAH! They should be picked up tomorrow, which is also my birthday. Once the dogs are gone I can get more exercise. Right now I can't use the Wii or treadmill because they bark and jump on me. (they are Labs) I can't walk them either because they don't behave on leashes.
I like watching TV in the evening while walking on my treadmill, I sit all day at work so I don't want to do the same at night.
Have a great day all:)
Patty

Renae,
You sound like you have a good solid plan. My goal for June is 10 lbs as well. I have two June goals, the 10 lbs and working out a minimum of 4 days a week.
My long term goal is to lose 10 lbs a month until I've lost 130, then I'll see where I'm at. My biggest goal though is increase energy and become more physically fit. Or to put it another way, my goal is to stop my body from hurting all the time!
Well all, have a great day and a wonderful week-end. Remember, we can do anything we set out minds and heart on.
Love and Peace, Patty

Hi Keri,
Yes Zumba was fun and I hope to start doing it soon, but I really feel the necessity of taking some of the weight off first. I will feel safer with the movement then. I love to dance and will use my Ipod at home to dance around the house for exercise.
I had a great birthday week-end. Spent time with the kids and grand kids and also had lunch yesterday with an old and dear friend.
What are you in school for? I went back and got a bachelors in Business Management. Unfortunetely I haven't found a move up the ladder with the degree since I actually had to take a paycut to keep a job (not just me) This economy has messed things up.
I'm actually trying to fix up my house so I can sell it now. I feel overwhelmed with the money mantainence of it, being single and not all that handy with repair work.
I think it sounds awesome that you will have time to work on your weight and spend time with your daughter. What a great plan.
As you lose weight and get healthier you will be able to open more doors in the job market.
Have a great day. Patty

Hi Keri,
How goes it? Things here are OK. Busy, but that's mostly a good thing.

I've made some progress on the house, not exercising as much as I need to but am moving around more and sitting less due to the work I'm putting in on the house.

I went to the grocery and am going to fix my own food and stay away from fast food. I know that is a big problem with me. It is so much easier to just stop off and get food rather than cook for only me.

I hope you enjoyed the dance performances. I loved to watch my girls, they played soccer, basketball and volleyball. I love to watch dance but my girls never got into it beyond basic classes.

I love school and learning, I wish I could make a living out of going to school, I'd do it. I just want to take the classes I like though, not required ones. I have taken classes in pottery, rowing and line dancing since I finished college but I'd love to take cooking classes, nutrition classes and become a certified personal trainer. That is my goal for this year. Losing weight and obtaining my certificate. At my age I don't know if it will take me anywhere, but it's something I've been wanting to do for a while now, after obtaining the first certificate I want to go for more training certificates, for senior care and for nutrition. Since I work at the Y I plan to start teaching an exercise class in the fall so I really have to stick to a plan for myself now.

Take care and stay on track, you are doing well and everything you add brings you closer to your goals.
Patty

Awesome Brandigo, You are all my motivation!

Hi to all, How are things?
Keri, How's it going? OK here, still working around the house and fitting exercise in where I can. I'm calling the realtor today to come take a look.
Once I sell the house I can find a reasonable priced apt I will have the time and money available to pursue the things I want. I just pray that the house will sell. I really want to become certified and to specialize in the elderly. Help to keep them moving and in better shape.
Somehow I need to start getting up and working out in the morning, I use to and it felt great, then my hours changed and I've never been able to get started again. The Y opens at 5 am and I don't have to be at work now until 8 even though I'm here by 7 usually. That time needs to be spent at the gym.
If you come up with some good recipes let me know. Tonight I plan to fire up the grill and have chicken and grilled veggies. I love grilled food.
Have a great day.