Wagon Jumper - November 9 - 15th, 2008 (Closed, Waiting List Available)
Welcome
(We are currently at 30 members. If you are interested in being on the waiting list please read below and e-mail me.)
Welcome to the Wagon Jumpers weekly thread. We are a group of CC members who have identified that one of our main challenges with achieving our weight loss, maintenance or general health goals is consistency.
This thread is designed to encourage long term commitment to our goals by publicly declaring them and asking the other members of this thread to hold us accountable.
Each member on this thread (listed below) has agreed to check into the thread at least once per week. If any member does not check in by the end of the week, we ask all members to politely and positively PM that member and encourage them to make a post and stay on track (or get back on track).
If you would like to be a member of this thread please see the guidelines below and send me a PM if you are still interested (there may be a waiting list).
Why is the participation capped?
The original idea of Wagon Jumpers was to create a close community where participants could get to know each other and hopefully form virtual-life and perhaps even physical-life bonds to create a support network as they attempted long term weight loss.
Over the first few weeks we experimented with an "open to all" concept and found that the thread became too long and confusing and as a result no one got to know each other and it became too much work for many members.
With a mid sized group (30) I am hoping to maintain the community and supportive goals of the original thread, and have enough people that if we are not all daily posters (as the only requirement is a weekly post) that the thread is still motivational and has new content day to day.
Interested in Joining?
General Guidelines for Joining
1. Are you a wagon jumper?
Do you know how to loose weight, you often have success but then you find yourself loosing interest in your plan, or sabotaging your plan. It's not the "how" to loose weight that is the problem, it's the "how" to stay motivated.
2. Do you have a long way to go?
This group is designed so that members can get to know each other and support each other. Ideally you are planning to be a CC member and part of this forum for at least 6 months or more to achieve your goals and hopefully stay in motivation for a further 6 months or more.
Yes. This is, a long term plan.
Still interested? Send Supersized a PM.
Wagon Jumpers Participants
Week 27 Riders:
Supersized (myself)
Week 25 riders:
Week 24 Riders:
Week 23 Riders:
Week 20 Riders - Congratulations on 5 Months!:
Wenchie58 - recovery to December 6th, 2008
Week 19 Riders:
Week 18 Riders:
Week 15 Riders:
Week 12 Riders - Congratulations on 3 Months!:
Week 11 Riders:
Week 10 Riders:
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Week 8 Riders - Congratulations on 2 Months!:
Week 7 Riders:
Week 6 Riders:
Amber1l - away to November 22nd, 2008
Week 4 Riders - Congratulations on 1 Month!:
Week 3 Riders:
Week 2 Riders:
Week 1 Riders:
New:
Missing In Action:
Missing In Action - 1 Week:
Missing In Action - 2 Weeks:
Current Membership: 30
Current Waiting List: 1
Outstanding Wait List Invites: 0
12 Week CONSISTENCY GOALS
(as set w/o October 19th, 2008)
By January 11th, I will be...
At least 8 weeks successful on my 12-week consistency plan. That is 8 weeks at an average of 1500 cal/day (weekly avg) and gym 4x/week 2 hrs/session.
Working out 5x week. I will be eating 1500-2000 calories a day dependng on exercise.
Sticking with the NROL nutrition (40%-30%-30%) and working out 3x/week. This should have me almost complete with stage 4 of the program.
Consistently drinking 4 500 ml bottles of water per day and working out 3 times a week, this can include running, weights, etc...
Maintaining walking 10,000 - 12,000 steps a day and adding both Wii Fit exercise 2-3 times per week, while achieving a calorie deficit of 500 cal/day.
Exercising 5 days/week (cardio + strength) and eating 1500 calories on exercise days and 1200 on rest days.
Be eating 1450 cal/day, except on non-exercise days (1300) and exercising 6 days/week on a stationary bike, increasing the distance each week by 1/2 mile with a goal to reach 10 miles/session by the end of 12 weeks.
Journaling my food on CC everyday, and getting 30 min of exercise 2-3 times per week.
Adding interval training - Fartleks - to my running to reach a goal of running a 5K at 6 min/km. While maintaining a 600 cal/day deficit.
Eating 5-6 fruits and vegetables a day, and working out 5 days a week.
Drinking 2L of water everyday, and eating at a 500 calorie deficit everyday.
Eating at an average deficit of 500 cal/day 6-7 days/week, and exercising 5 times/week for at least 20 min/session.
Eat an average of 1700 cal/day and exercise 4x per week, according to my plan
Eating at 1600 cal/day and walking for 1 hour 3 days/week.
Drinking 2 mugs and 1 glass of water per day and logging my food everyday.
Exercising two times a week for 60 minutes at the gym or at home, and logging all of my food.
Exercising 2 times a week.
Maintaining a complete food log on the CC website daily to remain on track. Exercising 2x a week for minimum of 45 minutes.
Going to the gym 4 times per week (maintenance). Drinking ATLEAST 2 litres of water per day.
Exercising at least 30 min every day. Logging my calories on CC every day.
Exercising for 30 min 3 times per week. Eating vegetables with 2 meals per week.
Previous Threads:
Wagon Jumpers - November 9 - 15th, 2008
Wagon Jumpers - October 26 - November 1st, 2008
Wagon Jumpers - October 19 - 25th, 2008
Wagon Jumpers - October 12 - 18th, 2008
Wagon Jumpers - October 5 - 11th, 2008
Wagon Jumpers - September 28 - October 4th, 2008
Wagon Jumpers - September 21 - 27th, 2008
Wagon Jumpers September 14-20th, 2008
Wagon Jumpers September 7-13th, 2008
Wagon Jumpers August 31 - September 6th, 2008
Wagon Jumpers August 24 - 30th, 2008
Wagon Jumpers August 17 - 23rd, 2008
Wagon Jumpers August 10 - 16th, 2008
Wagon Jumpers August 2 - 9th, 2008
Wagon Jumpers July 27 - August 2nd, 2008
Wagon Jumpers July 20 - 26th, 2008
Wagon Jumpers July 6 - July 21st, 2008 (another, two week special!)
Wagon Jumpers June 22 - July 5th, 2008 (two week special!)
Wagon Jumpers June 15-21, 2008
Wagon Jumpers May 25 - 31, 2008
Wagon Jumpers May 18 - 24, 2008
Wagon Jumpers Week 1 (May 4 - 10)
Wagon Jumpers - Anyone Need a Lift? (initial thread)
As always all members are encouraged to tag this thread so that it is easy to find.
Sara - not sure about BC I'm in NS :) But it is a stat holiday here. EVERYTHING except for Tim Hortons and a few other chain restaurants and gas stations were closed yesterday.
I'm not going on an elimination diet at this point, however it could be something that is suggested after I speak to the naturopath. I am just recording what I eat, when I eat it and how I feel afterwards (if there are any issues etc). I woke up not feeling very well this morning but not sure if it's foods or not. Could be, still not 100% at the moment, might end up leaving work a little early today, we'll see (lots to do with the year coming to a close in less than 2 months).
I think we could all probably learn a thing or 2 from msmeg, she really seems to have found what works for her and has had great success. I can't wait to get a copy of rules for lifting, hope it's something I can do with the gym here at work (not sure what the equipment is going to be like yet) or with the free weights I have at home.
Back to work.
Raven
I already don't own a scale, I haven't for years. The only time I (used to) allow myself to weigh in is when I take the bi-annual trip to mom's. And haven't been on one since the gym two weeks ago (the nice doc's scale). I promised myself (and you guys) I wouldn't get on again for 30 days. I have two more weeks before I do that. BUT I want to feel like I am fitting in my clothes better, and I don't. Two months into it you would think there would be SOMEthing. Even one little bit of difference in how the clothing fits. Nothing. Nothing at all.
I think maybe I am just not working the body ENUF. Hence the revamp. Now I have a headache. LOL!
~Julie
Original Post by supersized:
an acceptance of going the distance
This thought is STUCK in my mind.
thanks for the encouragement nannygabber and sara.
and hi, msmeg! let me know if you have any advice!
sara, you're definitely right about the actual number when im so close doesnt make a big difference. i've actually already been thinking a lot about this... How i truly care more about toning my legs and getting rid of flab than the number that appears on the scale. I am trying to focus more on exercise than food right now (because i seem to be incapable of doing both). I have been doing an hour and a half of cardio 5 days a week (powderpuff football practice) and ive been doing weights like once a week. I guess I really need to focus on that more than a silly number. The only problem is I have trouble getting enough sleep at night (I got 2 hours last night) and it's hard to make myself exercise and lift weights when I'm tired because all I want to do is go to sleep. That's why for a while it was easier for me to focus on food, because it didnt take any time out of my day, while exercising obviously does. But I think I care enough about toning my body to take a little time out of my day to work out. My new goal will be to really focus on getting weightlifting and cardio in, yet i will definitely still keep food on my mind. But, instead of building my day around food, i shall build it around my exercise :) Yay I'm getting motivated already. Other than the fact that I really want to go sleep right now. I'll do a little weightlifting first though.
Hi all,
Checking in for the week. Struggling right now with both goals . To answer the first part of this week's question - I am not meeting either goal this week. Had been doing well up until last Friday where I lost my motivation. I seem to be in a blue funk as they say. I know what I should be doing but I can not seem to get it done. I get this way at times and often at this time. My Mom passed away November 6 1986 from breast cancer. I was 11 years old when she was diagnosed. She was a fighter and although she was told she had only two years when she was diagnosed, she managed to live 11 years, on what I believe was sheer will. She was an amazing person and a great influence in my life and although she has been gone for 22 years I still miss her and get blue. To those of you who still have your mother - please treasure her and appreciate the gift you have been granted.
Back on subject - Wagon jumping -I guess you could interpret it as failing - in the notion you fell off the wagon but I think of it as a success. That I have jumped back on and are back on track would be a better way of looking at it. Also it indicates motion and I think forward momentum is good. Failure to me, can be lack of forward momentum, where you are stagnant.
I also like to think of the wagon as one full of people who encourage one another and help one another. Negative thinking takes up too much time and certainly uses too much energy. Looking for the positive,, I have found is much easier and not only gives me more but I hope gives more to those around me.
Jen
Hi everyone!
Just checking in, didn't want you to think I had gone missing! I haven't managed to read all the posts, been away from my computer, having FUN, and got to go away from it again right now - too many chores to catch up on! I should have a chance to post again tomorrow to address the weekly topic in the depth that it deserves :)
Have a good evening!
Made it to my first yoga class!!! YAYY!!! ... and went back this evening for weight training. I do feel better
Still missing my BF...
~Julie
Sorry for not checking in recently, it's coming up on the end of the semester, so I've had a lot of work and it's been slipping my mind to post.
As far as my goals, I have not yet worked exercise into my routine. However, I am doing alright on other impulses, I've been a little better in getting up on time, and have managed to bypass the vending machine several times, which is an improvement for me :) Next step for me is basically to continue working on changing my impulses, and get myself into a routine of "good" impulses rather than "bad" ones. I plan on working on impulse in general for the next few weeks, and officially add exercise in once I've got more time when my winter break starts.
As far as wagon jumping, for me it's the notion of "oh I slipped up a little bit, so I might as well forget about anything good for the rest of the day," then having a negative mindset the next day, contributing to more slipping, causing more defeatedness, etc.
That being said, I like having a group of people to support me and encourage me back up onto the wagon, because it brings to mind an image of yes I fell off, but there are people here who can reach out a hand and pull me back up.
I also thinking wagon jumping is in a way an important part of the journey of weight loss. Like it's too easy to think that you can just chill out on the wagon and have no troubles. Maybe the wagon wheel hit a rut and threw you off, or maybe it had to stop short and you fell, but it's too much to expect a full ride the entire way through. Falling off and then catching up to get back on are part of what makes the experience what it is.
Raven Well at least if I was going to mess up your location I did it as completely as I could. For some reason I thought you were in Victoria. How's that for literally the other end of the country! In a way I think it makes sense that NS has remembrance day off (even though Ontario doesn't), 35% of our Forces are from the maritimes, although I wonder if that will change now that there's oil out there.
Julie Oops forgot you had already ditched the scale. You're two months in, 8 weeks, and you have said yourself that consistency has been challenging. I'm no expert by any means, so some 2nd hand information that I've heard in a few different places is that women generally don't see results for almost 3 months.... yeah 3 months! I don't know if that's reality, or us being more self-critical.... whatever it is... that's definitely about how it worked out for me.... okay it was more like 6 months, but it easily took me the first 3 months to have anything close to consistence. Then, when it does happen, it often happens fast. Of course there's a little 'but' there. The closer you are to your goal, the harder it is to loose the weight. I can't remember how close you are but if you're in that 10 lb range, then weight training and toning to loose size are pretty much your options as you need the muscle mass to tone up and keep the size off long term.
Sarah I'm not 100%, but I'm pretty sure MsMeg was also mentioning difficulty sleeping before she switched up to weights. I know that when I am not exercising I have trouble sleeping, and then, the first couple of weeks that I am exercising, then I feel like crap because my body is adjusting. Once that is over though I suddenly realize that I'm actually sleeping whole nights. Exercise has a lot to do with how we sleep. I also know I get better sleep when I do weights. Running for me is sort of the warm up for weights, even though I'm also doing an hour of it day right now. I think it's the weights that really get the tension out. The cardio starts to but the weights do the job.
Jen Sorry about your mother. My mother was diagnosed with colon cancer almost 2 years ago now. She was stage 3 almost stage 4, it was in some lymph nodes. She went through a few surgeries. Recovery. Lost 50 lbs on the cancer diet (not recommended). I'm 28, so it's not the same as being 11 or 22, but it was a big scare. I'd gotten to that point in my life where I was out of school and trying to get my career off the ground. I wanted to spend time with her but it was hard and inconvenient for us both. When she was diagnosed I went back home, which was only a few hours away but I hadn't been there in years. She worked in Toronto (where I live) so any time we had visited it had been at my place. The house was run down, it was a disaster, cat mess everywhere. A truly sick person had been living there and she was my mother. I would have known she was sick, but I hadn't been there.
That was the wake up call. I talked to her about coming to Toronto, her friends are here, her volunteering is here, she could go back to university (something she loves) for free! The only thing she didn't want to leave was her garden. Then we found out that there was a community garden coming to my area. I moved her into an apartment across the street from my just over a year ago. She loves the garden because it combines her two favourite things, community volunteering and gardening, plus she has a bunch of people who take care of it not just her. Now that we're across the street from each other we make a point to make at least a weekly date and often see each other more. I'm very lucky I was given a third chance. I say third because I was the worst teenage daughter possible. If it would give you nightmares as a parent I did it. So that was my second chance, but then I got 'too busy' and almost lost her. She had her 1 year all clear in May. I don't know if she'll get to 5 years, she is now the longest lived member of my family on both sides at the 'old' age of 65. However, having this time with her, knowing that I need to value it, and having a lot of fun doing so is as you say - a gift.
Christine Have fun, having... fun!
Julie Great job on the Yoag class & weights!.... (don't over do it).
FantasyFlight Welcome back! Congratulations on giving the silent treatment to the vending machine. I like the idea of talking about them as 'impulses'. It is true that it is most often in our impulsive moments that we 'slip up', and the trick is to develop a tool box that values good impulses over bad impulses which will then become good habits.
Sara.
I made it to the gym this morning. Yay! It feels really good to know that I don't have to go tomorrow. I know I maybe shouldn't say that. There's part of me that wants to be the person that 'wants' to work out every day. I'm not there yet. I'm at a point where I know I need to work out. I've made a compromise with myself that I will work out more days of the week than I don't. It's still hard to drag my butt out of bed on those mornings. But the tiredness does fade once I've been doing cardio for about 10 min. I do still really enjoy my 'non work out days'. I don't think I'm in danger of missing work outs any time soon, as I now am if not looking forward to my workouts, I'm aware that doing them makes having a morning off very sweet. When I take every morning off I get sluggish and cranky and I don't enjoy my mornings because I sleep through them and still feel tired and like crap and then don't get any sleep then can't get up.... yeah, you get the cycle.
I am done my exercise for this week. It feels good.
Sara.
TWO DAY REMINDERS
That time of week again. Below is a list of members that have not yet checked in. Please watch for these members to check in today or tomorrow. If they have not checked in by Saturday, or are on the MIA list on Sunday please send them a polite and positive reminder to stay with their goals and stay involved in the group.
Missing In Action:
Missing In Action - 1 Week:
hi there,
Just stopping by to see how you are doing? It's a constant battle for sure unlimitedana but we're all worth the fight!
I'm down 14 lbs. since Sept 1st and have14 more to go! by march 6/09 (hoping).
Keep up the great job...........You're worth it!
Cheers,
Maureen from BC Canada
Hi Sara, Hope you are doing well. I am still on the road to success...slowly but surely but i'm half way there.
I trust you are doing well and thanks for the "reminder". Have a great day! Just off to work so will write more tonight.
Keep up the great work1
Cheers,
maureen
1. 1/4 Way WEEKLY CHECK-IN:
My, my, my how time is flying. I was in a bit of a slump earlier in the week, which resulted in my not maintaining my daily food log (and yes eating more bad calories than I should have), but I have been exceeding my exercise goals. Been to Aquafitness, twice Tuesday, and again this morning. What a great feeling! Will make every effort to track for the balance of this week. Not sure how my weigh-in will go this Saturday, but as long as I maintain this feeling of toning up...I am truly happy. Perhaps I need to stay away from the scale, as I am beginning to believe that if I gain weight, it sends negative signals and tells me to run fast and fall off.
2. Everyone Wagon Jumping - What does it mean to you?
I just know I have been at both spectrums...both proudly Jumping on as though I am on top of the world, then again happily leaping to a fall and no one can stop me. The unfortunate part is, it is always easier to fall off, than to jump back on. Have not yet been able to convince myself that the proud and healthy feeling I usually get when I first jump back on is better than hating myself to the point of disgust, leaping off and out of control...hating what I see in the mirror, which in turn forces me to drag myself back on and literally start all over again. Like a roller coaster, right? Just as many ups, as there are downs. That alone has to be unhealthy for one's system I am sure.
This time around has to be one of the most stressful times in my life ever. Mom having had her stroke last year, and now we are waiting for results of her cat-scan because they found a dark spot on her left lung. Recently bought a new house to accommodate my Mom's needs and give Dad the much needed break (talk about true love...this is one example), yet our current home has not sold yet. We take possession Dec 1. and need to start packing current one. Lastly, I am unemployed after working for Bell Canada for 24 years. Was let go Sept 4, with 2500 other Managers. Believe me, I am not dwelling on the above, as I have made leaps and strides forward, working on what I really and truly want to be when I grow up, and working on my consistency goals here with you wonderful people, but stress still does play with me emotionally at times.
Need to maintain focus and understand what triggers my ups, and steer them positively forward more often if not always. Been on that roller coaster way too often, and frankly, getting tired of it too.
On that note, have a super week everyone...thoughts of you always.
Lee-Anne 
Hello everyone! Reading everyone's own take on the "wagon jumper" meaning was SO interesting! Thanks for suggesting it Sara (and thanks for the reminder-you are really on top of your game!!)
LOL, doug-I think I could use one of those seatbelts because right now I am...well, not on the wagon. I've chosen-as so many of you correctly in my opinion, chosen to leap from the vehicle. I seem to have chosen to do this at a most inopportune time, for it seems....the wagon was travelling along a steep mountain road. I say this because although I know there is a ditch waiting for me somewhere-I haven't hit bottom yet-still in the free flight it would seem, wallowing in the 'nothing' frame of mind. And so to Sarah1090's post (love the gravity spin), I would just like to say no matter what time you jump-there's always someone else who is taking the leap right along with you...want to join hands? At the rate I'm heading we would have time to do air-borne manuveurs like parachuters do! lol
I loved your Julie's post on how we share the wagon with other people (and yet ultimately it's our own-equating it to life. Life should just be simple as akcerveny says. Again, I think it can be-the choice again-our own.
I'm sure you'll find something that works for you raven-that's why we're all here, right?
Funny sometimes how (like Sara "purchasing free time") I find myself calling calories "dollars" instead. Hmm..that will french fry will cost me 10 doll...er I mean calories.
Thanks to all for your kind welcome. This group seems very supportive-a good place to be. I'm off to listen for a thud or research airobatics :D hee
noni1200 - I am most certain I just burned 50 calories by rumbling my tummy laughing out loud over your reply! I was right there with you...thanks for the visual, and hey, I will hold hands anytime!
Have a great week!
Sara - I hope I didn't come off as crass. I know you are busy, and have a lot to manage, and surely can't remember every detail about all of us!
As for the LBS to goal?? I don't think I ever once mentioned it, if I did, I shouldn't have! LOL! I will put it this way, I am definitely not in the 10 lbs to goal range. I have quite a ways to go for that. If I was within that range, I probably would not be here. I'd be happy there! While I really don't know for sure if I am losing, I just know my clothes still are tight.
I semi re-did my plan yesterday. At least in my mind and on my schedule, I didn't go through and actually redeisign the cards I have been posting for myself, but I will get that. I am pleased about the addition of more running, and more yoga. It will definitely help me reach my Jan 12 goal.
I guess I am a little anxious to get this underway. I mean, who wants to work so hard, and see no results? While I know I am doing the right things, not perfectly, but honestly better than I ever have my entire life. I suppose I am looking for the tangible reward, as opposed to being satisfied just knowing I am doing the right things for my body... for my life. Patience... patience. (A little self-talk there... hehe)
The stress of my BF being gone, and other outside factors have offered some unusual emotional backlash for me this week, and I am easy prey. It upsets me in many ways. Yet, I have refused to allow that to affect my healthgain, but instead have tried to channel that negative energy into something positive and constructive, IE: seriously delving into being successful at it. Focusing on this rather than that. And not permitting it all to be a trigger. (*Outside Perspective*: this chick needs to be IN CONTROL of SOMEthing....... let it be the good stuff!)
While other areas of my life have gone down the chute this week (my job, personal), I have managed to at least be consistent in the healthgain arena thus far. Seems that there will always be something.... SOMEthing, out of alignment. I guess life can't be perfect, eh?
I have to say again, I realllly enjoyed the yoga class yesterday. There is another tomorrow morning at 8am, and I'll be there with bells on, and then do some running on the treadmill. I am shooting for 19 minutes. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can... ☺LOL!☺
Everyone have a beautiful day and Happy Healthgain,
~Julie
THIS WEEK
Sorry for posting so late into the week, my PC keyboard broke, so I had to get a new one... This week I'm so back on track, everything is going fine, better than the last couple of weeks and I'm feeling better emotionally.
1. Goal Setters: 1/4 Way Check-In
My walking goal has been accomplished succesfully, I've been walking three to four hours a week, I think the key to sticking to this goal is to keep my mind busy while walking because if I get bored I stop doing it... So I made my own walking playlist! lol Heavy metal helps a lot! and rihanna too!
2. Everyone: Wagon Jumping - What Does It Mean To You?
My biggest obstacle, I still have an all-or-nothing mentality though now I've accepted and I'm dealing with it, which is major for me.
Maureen - We must have just passed each other in cyber space as I was doing the reminders. Great job to be half way to your goal. I know the harder part is reaching it and maintaining, but it must feel good to be so close.
Lee-Anne - The roller-coaster is a great way to put it. The cycles of really drastic up's "I'm going to do this, I've got the best plan, can't fail!' to the really low downs being embarrassed to be seen, being caught between buying another size up or feeling ridiculous in my clothes... and really treating myself harshly for my failures. I think that's one of the reasons I like to think of the wagon. I've been on the roller coaster, at least I am off the roller coaster now. The wagon is still a moving target, but it moves at a rate I can handle, and I feel like I have more control over it.
Noni - hello there! Well, we've all been there, in free fall, and wallowing in it. It happens to the best of us. I think the key is to really ask yourself what do you want. If you start with a surface reason like "to look good" then ask what does that mean to you, what is looking good, and how will it make you feel better about yourself. What is it about this image in your head that is motivating to you, what will you be able to do with this future ideal that you cannot do now. Keep going until something stops your free fall, until you genuinely 'want' to get back on the wagon. Then build the safety harness by not making it hard to get on the wagon, make it easy, enticing, full of things you like to do, give yourself that reason to jump back on - and that reason needs to be something that is powerful to you, more than 'to look good'.
Julie - No you didn't just me forgetting. One way I thought about it with the clothes it that it take awhile to gain size.... and loose it.... I really had to go to a place with the clothes were I woke up one day and really had almost nothing to wear. Funny how I didn't notice them getting tight until it was really... WTF happened to my wardrobe? I think of the same thing when we're coming back down. You really may not realize it at first.
When I go to the gym I can now see how much I've lost. Mostly because I haven't purchased new gym clothes yet. My winter coat now looks like I'm a kid who borrowed something from their grandfather.
However, when I put on my jeans in the morning, I have to remind myself that these were a pair of jeans that when I first bought them gave me a muffin top that I was uncomfrotable being seen in public with... I still don't fit them 'perfectly' and part of this is lack of tone on by abs and sides and part of it is still needing to loose a bit more as well. So Sometimes I look in the mirror and thing gawd I'm getting nowhere and sometimes I look in the mirror and see how much more of the bones in my neck I can see or that my arms have slimmed down.
The changes are subtle at first, and when you're hard on yourself you can't see them, all you can see is the negative. I bet you are seeing results somewhere. Look for them and I bet you'll find them.
The other trick as you've figured out is getting a tool box of exercises that you really like to do. I haven't added more weights, or HIIT training because although they look really effective I'm not really big on doing either one. So, for now it's about getting my butt to the gym regularly. Then I'm going to worry about efficient workouts.
Ana - Good job on your walking goal. I'm really having a good laugh at your playlist picturing Pantera & Rihanna together. I'm kinda weird with my choices as well, from Tool to Lenord Choen to Rage to Sarah Harmer.
Hello All,
I hope everyone is having a good week. I am not. I don't know what is wrong with me, but I don't like pretty much everything.. struggling to keep on driving this wagon...even though I am doing so much better at nutrition, logging...
I haven't been able to read any of the posts, I will do that when I have a calmer moment this weekend...
sorry to be such a cloud burst..have a good evening.
Robin
