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@babyseal_24: my kids and I were playing Just Dance Disney last night.. it was hilarious! We got 3 stars!! :smile:

@zarckon: that is so weird that you just said that about the standing desk. my co-worker and I were just talking about standing desks. We were talking with my supervisor about a specific type that you can sit at or change to a standing type. I would love to be able to stand part of my day rather than sit 8-9 hours…

Working from home today and I took my "lunch break" and did my 50 minute exercise DVD's while the babies were napping. I plan to ride the stationary bike this evening after the hubby gets home from work.

Hey we all have to start somewhere.. I used to do them inclined on the wall, then went to doing them inclined, feet on the floor hands on the couch. Now I can do almost 10 on the floor. Keep it up!

Hey All. @lounmoun: I feel you when it comes to being home. I ended up being home with my kids (off from work/school) from December 24th-today, January 5th and it was extremely hard for me to not just go pick up a snack whenever I was bored. I find that most of the time I eat when I am bored! @fullofsmiles04: congrats on…

@leanne0627: Thanks for the idea. We were playing Fruit Ninja last night. While it did not create a significant calorie burn for me, it was still fun and made me out of breath or a few minutes, plus gave my arms a workout! :smile:

You look fabulous. Great job! Keep it up!

Athens. Feel free to add!

@leanne0627: My kids (well the 5 year old) likes to do the walking DVD's that I have been doing. She finds them funny. She is a very picky eater, so I am trying to eat better so that she sees me doing it and hopefully she will eat better too!

@yafashelli: how often did you do the DVD's? I am hoping to get into a more normal routine after the holidays... :smile:

Thanks for the continued advise. I will look into all of these. Right now I am just trying to be more active! How are all of you doing on your weight loss journey? Do you have before and after pictures?

Thanks everyone. I have never been this committed before. Learning about different exercises, calorie deficits, nutrition, and just being accountable to something.

Thanks everyone. I just got some of the Leslie Sansone videos for Christmas! :smiley: I am also going to look into the fitness blender site! Thanks again

I love this idea! I think I may try this myself!

I am working with one of my Physical Education/Teacher Education faculty to see if they can help get me into the correct pair of shoes as well. I am 100% against having surgery until absolutely necessary.

bump.. because I love this post!

Amazing progress. Beautiful

@francl27: the stationary bike has helped because of the ankle problems. I'm hoping that by losing some of the weight the ankle problems will start to go away as well. However, if not, my podiatrist has already discussed the surgery option to correct it.

@jdhcm2006: I have never heard of Ballet Beautiful but I would love to try it. Might just have to check it out.. Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the responses everyone. @lemon629: I never thought of the library.. will definitely try there.. and youtube.. :smile:

@bwmalone‌: I actually got up this morning when my 5 month old did (30 minutes before the alarm was supposed to go off), got her settled in with a bottle, handed her off to hubby and got on my exercise bike and rode for 30 minutes! WIN for mommy!! :smile: I have also been challenging myself to use my lunch break to walk…

@gwenny0407‌: Thanks for the ideas. Unfortunately, there are only two gyms in my area and only one offers childcare (not very well). I do have the option to buy a membership with the gym through my work which may be my best bet, however I hate the thought of spending the money on it and then not being able to use it…

Oh ok... No, I am in the US.

@jmitch40: what is qld?

@JoRocka: Thanks for the information! I am trying to walk more too. Park farther from my office, take two flights of stairs just to use the restroom.

@jmitch40: thanks for the advice. I have a fitbit flex. I need to get back to using it again.

@dakotababy‌: Thank you, I will look for them! :smile:

@dbanks80: Thanks for the information. I have been trying to look at it that way. I'm a person that really likes to sleep. I will go to bed at 9:30 (when the kids are going to bed) and get up at 6:30, rushing to get out the door to make it to work by 8:00am. :smile: Maybe I can force my butt to go to bed a little later, or…

Question: for those of you who use at home DVD's to work out (versus going to a gym). What DVD's do you use? I have a hard time with high impact DVD's due to medical issues (plantar fasciitis, achiles tendonitis, and tarsal tunnel syndrome- all foot and ankle problems).

@blc1971: Thanks for the support. I am looking forward to the day when I can proudly say that I have lost 78lbs. I will get there one day! @KJoubert1966‌: I am going to try and start riding my stationary bike in the morning before leaving for work for 20-30 minutes, get some stair climbing in during the day and try to do…