Posts by tallgal1

Thanks Sharp. :)

I find that goals are great motivation. I have my long term goals, but if I focus on those alone, I get frustrated when I slip a bit. Examples of my "mini goals" - losing in 5 pound increments, run a little more minute than last time, walk up a hill faster, run up a hill, do one more pushup, etc.

It's getting hot here (it was almost 90 here in Birmingham, AL today) but I love walking and running outside. Nothing like a great sweat to make you feel like you accomplished something. I worked too late tonight to go run and I missed it terribly. :(

Congrats on the great run tonight. :)

tnty - i was doing it 5 days on - rest one day - 5 days on.

I did level 2 for the first time today. Yikes!! It's so much harder than level 1!! I hope I can move tomorrow.

Wow!!! That is awesome!!! Congratulations!

Thanks so much!! Maybe I need to back off on the daily walk/runs and perhaps do them every other day instead of every day. Perhaps alternate it with the 30 day shred program? I was aiming to do that program every day, but if it does more harm than good, perhaps I should do every other day as well.

I've been weaning myself off the lean cuisines and stuff like that since they're so full of soduim. I'm eating more fish and chicken and whole wheat items (i've cut out white bread, flour, white rice). Adding more fruits adn veggies to my diet as well.

thanks again!

As far as feeling stronger, I felt better overall. I was able to jog/run a little further. I was tired when it was done, but it was a good tired. Maybe it was a confidence thing that I could do it after facing "Shred" a few times. :)

The abs are pretty grueling. I've only done it a few days, so others who have been doing the workout longer may have a little more input on the effectiveness of the video.

As far as frequency, I read something about 5 days in a row, a day off and 5 more days in a row of level 1. Then, use the same pattern for level 2 and level 3.

Congrats on picking up that other video. I heard that one was a killer!!

SW: 190 (3/24)

CW: 180 (4/24)

GW: 165

I try and substitute fruit when I need something sweet. But when I need a chocolate fix, I'll buy a few individual Tootsie Roll minis (about 5-10 cents each) and put them in the freezer. They get hard as rocks, so I'll grab one and suck on it like a mint. Lasts a long time. :)

Watermelon is great for a sweet tooth. I just bought some today. :)

Hi Erica,

I'm relatively new to CC and I was browsing through and saw your post. I am so sorry for your loss.

I lost my husband almost 5 years ago in a car accident (we were both in the car). I too went through all the feelings you are having. I agree with earlier posters who mentioned journaling and reading books by Alan Wolfelt. I've heard him speak and he's amazing. I also recommend a book called "Seven Choices" by Elizabeth Harper Neeld. Lots of personal stories are included in the book and you'll find yourself thinking "so I'm not the only one who feels that way".

I'm glad you were having a good day. After my husband died, I felt guilty sometimes for having fun or laughing. But then I realized it was all part of the healing process.  I thought of it as the tears come out so I can let the laughter in. It was a "cleansing" in a way. Don't feel guilty if you feel better. It's ok. :)

I still talk to my husband sometimes and tell him about my day. When odd things happen, I picture him laughing right along with me. :)

Feel free to PM me if you'd like to chat sometime. :)

Thanks for the info on how to log the activity. :)

It's quite a workout! I think I'm going to stick with level 1 until I can do a regular pushup.

Breakfast: Kashi golean cereal with a banana

Snack: dannon lite and fit strawberry with some almonds mixed in

Lunch: chicken breast, steamed veggies, mixed fruit

Snack: apple and light cheese stick; raw veggies

Snack (prior to workout): almonds

Dinner: scrambled egg, slice of wheat toast topped with PB and a sliced banana

During the past couple of days, I have taken about 10-12 whole natural almonds (no salt) and mixed them into the yogurt. I get the crunch and a little extra protein as well.

I keep water close by (flavored with lemon usually). When I feel like I want to snack (especially late at night) I take a few sips. If the hunger pangs just won't go away, I'll pop a 100 calorie bag of popcorn. If I'm pretty deficient in my calories for the day, I'll sometimes get a tablespoon or peanut butter or a few natural (no salt) almonds as well.

Or get a piece of fruit like a big apple - it takes a while to eat and the crunch is quite satisfying. :)

Count me on the list of people that want to kill their scale. Mine's been pretty consistent. But this morning!? UGH!!!! I got on and weighed my usual, got on 15 minutes later - down 4!!! got right back on to double check? back up the 4. So much for consistency!!!

I see a new scale in my future!!!!

p.s. Love the "101 ways to murder a scale". ha!

I usually plan lunches the night before since I pack them almost everyday. Breakfast is usally cereal and fruit. Dinner is more open to change.

I need a little support....I fell off the wagon a bit tonight. I went out after work and had a burger and fries. I was craving it and I caved in and went over my calories. But, although I loved it at the time, I felt guilty later and after my hour dance class, I came home and did a high impact aerobic video (and the weight/toning segment too). I was so FULL after eating that much food at once. It's going to be a loooooooooooong time before I do that again! Tell me I didn't do much damage to all my efforts? :(

I ordered a bathing suit online this morning. I finally took my measurements and when I compared them to the chart, I found out that I went down 2 sizes from last year!!! I wish I'd measured about a month ago (when I really started working out and dieting) but at least I have a reference point now! :)