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Post by Craazyforadam on Dec 30, 2011 22:56:59 GMT -5
Jablea,
this time count me in. Last year I could not really commit to anything. In the end I have had four surgeries in the past 12 months, 3 of which were abdominal surgeries. So, often exercise was not even possible or at least I did not have the energy to get serious about anything. But weight is out of control and I am eating too much.
I love to cook and this holiday season was bad for me, I still did ok at Thanksgiving, but it went downhill from there, not even sure why. I also had to travel a lot, which did not help. It is time to shape up, so this thread today came as a God sent.
I want to try to exercise at least 4 times a week and start a food journal and keep it going, especially watching portion sizes. Just getting honest with what I am eating is probably going to get things moving in the right direction again.
Not going to set a weight goal. I am going to celebrate with you guys whenever a few pounds come off and I will dig into what is going on, when they don't. But I really want to focus on overall healthy lifestyle choices rather than just a weight target.
Thanks for setting this up and I am glad to have company to share misery or success, as they may come. Getting an album as reward sounds like the best gift ever. I wanna be able to dance to his music, not sit around and huff and puff every 3 minutes.
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Post by glitztripper on Dec 30, 2011 23:34:23 GMT -5
Ok. I'll probably regret this but...I'm in. Dieting and exercise are new to me. For the first 30 some years of my life I could eat anything, never exercise, and still be a bean pole. That changed with kids and reaching 40.
Watching what I eat is new and hard for me. I find the effort-not-translating-to-the-scale quite depressing. In the last few months though, I have found a compromise involving a balance of restrictive eating when I can, and normal eating when I must. Some days are great, others I am just really hungry or crave chocolate. I don't beat myself up for not following a plan to the tee but I seem to be slowly fitting better in my jeans without the micromanagement. I will stick to this mindset--without dragging the evil scale back out--but try to be more motivated thanks to the Adam Diet.
My real goal is to exercise. I truly despise it! We have a dusty elliptical, which I refer to as "the torture machine". But, my goal will be to clean it off and go on it at least 4 times a week. If I loose nothing but stick with the exercising, then I will be happy--and healthy.
Adam will be my real motivation here. He has changed me in so many ways already. Changing me in a physical, detectable way only makes sense. I know he has struggled with weight and not wanting to exercise. If he knew we were doing this, I think he would be cheering us on!
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Post by Jablea on Dec 31, 2011 1:04:39 GMT -5
Saturday – Water Works I’ve set my goal at the 5 cup (40 ounces) level (Canada 1st week spins), I know that’s short of the “8 cup” level all the diet gurus recommend but dang, that’s a lot and I’m hoping other stuff like milk and rootbeer will add the extra 3. So I’ve measured my water bottles and picked out two that add up to 5 cups without me having to measure. Fill them both up in the morning and do my best to empty them by evening. Welcome all newbies and waving at those of you returning.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2011 1:22:32 GMT -5
Count me in! My goal is to lose 10 pounds.
I didn't do well at all last time but I think (hope) I have more willpower this year.
Exercising is not my favorite thing but I need to start. Will make my exercise goal vague/easy for now, it will just be to exercise more.
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Post by flowergirl on Dec 31, 2011 13:59:16 GMT -5
count me in! I did this last year and have been faithfully exercising 1/2 hr a day ever since. now I'd like to lose 10 more lbs.  thanks for organizing this again jablea! |
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Post by 8toinfinity on Dec 31, 2011 16:54:46 GMT -5
Okay, I'm starting to prepare for this. I've been in a book group since before Oprah started her's even. Since Adam, I barely get the books finished because I'd rather be on the computer. I just looked it up and found my next book is available as an audio download from the library. I'm going to put it on my ipod and make a rule that I have to walk, clean or do yardwork whenever I listen. In other words MOVE!
My montra for Jan. ....MOVE MORE, EAT LESS!
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Post by stardust on Dec 31, 2011 19:04:57 GMT -5
Okay, count me in, too! I was doing pretty well until Christmas week, then boom! Up 5 lbs. Ugh! I've go to start exercising more! Would like to lose 10 lbs. See ya all Monday!!
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Post by Jablea on Dec 31, 2011 21:37:11 GMT -5
Irish1139, I’ll look forward to hearing more about the Hilton Head diet. I hate separate meals for everyone in the family too, maybe we can strategize ways around that. I’ve got a book called “Outsmarting the Midlife Fat Cell” that I’ll look thru again. I think it’s main thing was exercise though.
8toinfinity, you’ve got the weather on your side. Looking forward to your sweet potato recipe. And I like your motto.
Spiffysmile, we need to find you a lifestyle diet, I’m thinking the spin count might turn into minutes or seconds lol.
Phishfood, what’s sh’bam? I’m thinking something like belly dancing where you say “sh’bam” on each hip thrust. lol
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Post by Jablea on Jan 1, 2012 0:18:52 GMT -5
Sunday - Setting Goals
You all have already got this down pat I can see so I won't be preaching to the choir. For me and I think for many of you it's not the big "how much" but the smaller "hows" that are going to make a difference. So that's why I'm looking at rating my followthrus everyday with the plus system.
For the "how" goals I've set so far, water, pushups, situps, dog walk I got 3 out of 4 today. My knee is killing me this week so I didn't get the walk in (I did throw the ball though). I don't know if I'm going to be a pencil pusher or an excel junkie to keep track.
How is everyone going to measure their success? Some people like the day to day and others only feel comfortable with a weekly.
Current list of participants:
Jablea
irish1139
virg1877
8toinfinity
spiffysmile
phishfood
Jojo
Alison
nocturnal
Craazyforadam
glitztripper
prism
flowergirl
stardust
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Post by irish1139 on Jan 1, 2012 10:20:16 GMT -5
I made two charts to hang on the wall. Right now, I have the first three months on the front page. January through March, each monday, we will enter the weight and show pounds lost. I would show you but I don't know how to copy it here. It is on my computer. If someone would tell me how, I would download it.
If anyone wants a copy of my diet, I am going to try and put it on the computer, and I will send it to you if you want to send me an e-mail address or a fax number. I would be willing to fax it to you. I will work on getting a readable copy on my computer today. Get back to you all tomorrow.
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