Lea - any chance of putting ALL the challenges into a sticky so we can find them. I know I've been slack and not done some of them properly, so I'd love to be able to just look at them all and get stuck in once DH goes away again for work - I also have burlesque classes starting at the end of this month, so I need to get flexible again!
Just finished today's workout of resistance exercises, which includes 2x12 lunges for each leg, so I'm getting that part of this week's mini challenge done! Just to increase the water intake!
I'm feeling really good after that workout and I'm starting to notice the difference in how my body feels. My muscles are starting to feel stronger (though the front of my left thigh is hurting near the top whenever I do lunges for that leg), and the stretches are becoming easier. My body is basically obeying my commands a lot easier! It feels great, and so satisfying when the workout is done and I know I've done something good for myself, and my body feels so healthy and alive. Full of vitality! Almost like the girl on the palmolive body wash ad! (I wish..maybe if I get to my goal weight )
Shi*e. I made the kids bolognaise for tea and I ate the leftovers. Plus I am supposed to be going to a work do tonight ,at a curry restaurant........and all I can think about is naan bread and rice! I think I need a carb hit!
But, I did do 40 mins of 8/12 of my exercise bike which was great, and my pedometer is showing 8967 steps as well, so I am feeling OK about that......
hmmm indian.....
I am so so over weight watchers. My OCD won't let me not write down what I eat every day, but when I add up the points I'm usually horrified as I've gone a bit off the rails.
I am still exercising every day off though. I was running last week but no matter how I tried to enthuse I was hating it. I used to love it so I have no idea why....I did my squats and lunges at the park while Darcy was playing today. If she can sit through a big walk, we get to go to the park. plus I figure since she's little I often have to climb etc with her - so that can't hurt me.
i've been very norty today though i have had a pretty crappy day first i was over the moon with news of a new baby in my circle of friends and then by afternoon a death of a dear old friend so a very emotional one and no matter how hard i tried to talk myself out of comfort eating it just didn't work
I have been reallllly cslack on the exercise front... after doing my back in I got out of the pattern really quickly.. I may have even put a little bit back on.. soo annoyed at myself....
I will be starting back on my exercycle tonight... I will get my butt into gear...
another bright new week, a time to forget what we may have done wrong last week and start afresh
my DH is away this week, so I'm going to be able to do more things around the house and be a bit more vigilant about eating - I'm going to go vego for a few days (ate way too much meat last week), I'm also going to go for a long walk when I get home from work - I've got doof in my walkman which always makes me walk faster. Tomorrow I'm going to finish the lawn - DH did most of it but I have to do the median strip (we have a 3 street frontage & a 3/4 acre block), Wednesday I'm going to get the eye-toy out and play a few games, Thursday will be a thorough clean including floors (we've got polished wood floors, so that means sweeping & mopping) and dusting.
I've just eaten my breakfast, am drinking my coffee before throwing on some make-up and heading out the door to the bus for another wicked day at work!
hiya everybody hows everyone been going it has got awfully quiet in here i hope you are all just to busy getting fit and healthy i would love to hear how you are all coping this far into the challenge
me i'm having a few issues but that is only because it was my sons birthday and mine 3 day later so it has been a bummer of a week though i am still trying very hard
Hey Shazz, really sorry to hear about the loss of your friend the other day. Take care of yourself and happy birthday to you!
It has gone a bit quiet in here. I am still around but struggling to stick to my 1300 cal per day limit (i could eat more if I exercised!). Still feel motivated bursts in my head but having a 'cant' be bothered' phase the last couple of days and if I don't plan my eating ahead of time it's really easy to go over the limit. My workload/stress at work has just eased up considerably as of yesterday and today (although today was very unfun). I am hoping to get some propper gym type clothing and start on Thursday arvo on the treadmill at work. Somebody kick my butt if I don't get on here tomorrow night to announce I have bought some decent trackies/t-shirts etc......I did walk for about 15 mins this afternoon but because I was in a bad mood it made me feel even angrier - does anyone else get that? I thought exercise was meant to get it out of your system. Maybe I didn't go for long enough.......
Thanks Kaz
i find that exercising doesn't always make me feel good like it suppose to the crazy angry lady comes out to play specially if i'm hungry as well
Shazz - Yeah - I was hungry this afternoon when I went walking too. Maybe that was it. I started out just cranky and wanted to hurt people after 15 mins so I got back in the car
Lucy - I think you're right. It's been 6 weeks. I've broken a few rules here and there (esp at a wedding a couple of weekends ago, OMG was I bad!) and now it seems easier to let things slide....just a little.....
Hey girls. Just sat down to do some new threads and Em woke up He wanted to hug on the bed for awhile and then I fell asleep An hour lateer an I'm up! I really have to stop these Nana naps!!!!
I'm off to do the grocery shopping and stuff now so will BBL tonight!
I think it is pretty normal to feel like giving up after a while. The novelty is long gone, you're tired of feeling hungry and not having what you want, and getting sweaty..bleh. Pretty much describes how I feel. I just keep trying to imagine myself looking lovely and shocking all DH's relatives in July when we go over to England for a wedding.
I've been cheating quite a bit with eating..well, not so bad, but had some choccy last night, and there's a pack of tim tams in the fridge right now. AF turned up today..and that's always my weakest time. I haven't exercised since Sunday..will have to make a big effort tomorrow.
It seems I've lost 1kg, unless my scales are telling me fibs. Sending you all strong, motivated, inspired, healthy vibes!
Baby Socks - just PM your weight, height and measurements (hips, waist, arms and thighs) to Lea and get started. The next weigh/measure in is in late Feb or early March I think. (BTW I love your fat rant link! She's fantastic )
Lucy - WTG on continued cycling everyday! Good luck at your weigh in today - hope the scales reflect your hard work
Got stuck at work late yesterday so no gym gear yet but I am determined to leave at a reasonable hour while the shops are still open today.
Last edited by ~Kaz~; February 14th, 2008 at 05:31 AM.
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Take care of yourself and happy birthday to you!
He wanted to hug on the bed for awhile and then I fell asleep 
An hour lateer an I'm up! I really have to stop these Nana naps!!!! 
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