Wagon Jumpers - October 4 - 10, 2009 (closed)
Welcome
(I keep the waiting list capped at 4 people as it can be a 16 week wait with that length. We currently have 4 people on the waiting list and it is closed, waiting list spots do open up regularly, please check back soon.)
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. The primary focus of wagon jumpers is not how much weight you have lost, or need to loose, but what you need to do on a daily basis to meet your long term goals.
There are two rules for Wagon Jumpers:
1. All members must post once per week between Sunday and Friday.
2. All members must check the thread for members who have not posted by Saturday (a short list is posted on Thursday) or are on the MIA list on Sunday and send them a polite and positive message to stay involved in the group and on track with their goals.
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).
Medium Size Group = Some Time Commitment
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.
We quickly discovered that this was impossible with an 'always open' group as there were too many people coming and going. For this reason the group is finding its optimum level is between 20 and 25 participants.
A medium sized group means that we have an active thread that produces between 30 - 45 posts per week. Members do not need to read / respond to every post every week. I do notice that those who respond regularly do tend to keep their goals top of mind, and have a better chance to achieve them. I estimate the average time spent by an active member on Wagon Jumpers to be between 1-2 hours per week.
If you are looking for an always open group on CC there are several that operate by different weight criteria, similar motivational patterns etc... There are also many small groups that cap their numbers between 4-10 people to keep the group more intimate, and easier for members to keep up with.
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.
3. Do you have the time?
This is a medium sized group, the thread does move fairly quickly each week. If you do not have regular internet access this is likely not the group for you.
Still interested?
Send Supersized a PM. (Please do not reply on the thread)
An overview will be sent to you, you will have a chance to ask questions and an invitation will be sent to you once a spot is open.
Wagon Jumpers Participants
Year 1 - Week 22 Riders:
Supersized 
(myself)
Year 1 - Week 18 Riders:
Year 1 - Week 17 Riders:
Defrog3 - Maternity Leave to October 31, 2009
Year 1 - Week 13 Riders:
Year 1 - Week 11 Riders:
Year 1 - Week 6 Riders:
Year 1 - Week 1 Riders:
Week 46 Riders:
Week 44 Riders - Congratulations on 11 Months!:
Week 19 Riders:
Dovelette - vacation to October 17, 2009
Week 14 Riders:
Week 11 Riders:
Week 9 Riders:
The_Vitamin_Dominatrix - Getting Married away to Oct 10, 2009
Week 8 Riders:
Peera - Computer dead, check in Oct 24, 2009
Week 7 Riders:
Week 5 Riders:
Week 3 Riders:
Week 1 Riders:
NEW:
Missing In Action:
Missing In Action - 1 Week:
Missing In Action - 2 Weeks:
Current Membership: 24
Current Waiting List: 4
Outstanding Wait List Invites: 0
12 Week CONSISTENCY GOALS
(as set w/o September 20, 2009)
By December 12th, I will be...
Supersized - NEW: Go to the Gym and or Walk/Bike to work at least 3 days a week for 9 of 12 weeks.
Laura42 - NEW:Stay on nutrition plan 3 out of 4 weekends each month. MAINTENANCE:Lift weights three times a week.
Figurethefat - NEW:Eat 5 serves of fruit or vegetables everyday. MAINTENANCE:1500 exercise minutes a month
Merimeriqcontrary - NEW:Hover around 1200 calories(non-workout days) and around 1400-1500 calories on workout days, 6 days/week. (at least 9 out of 12 weeks). MAINTENANCE:Work out at least 4 times/week for at least 10 out of the 12 weeks.
Carryonandon - NEW:Follow this meal plan: Prepare homemade dinners (or eat leftovers) 5 out of 7 days per week. Have at least one fresh fruit or vegetable daily Mon - Fri. MAINTENANCE:workout 3x per week
Msmeg1984 - MAINTENANCE:Excercise at least 3 days a week for 9 of 12 weeks and average calorie intake of 2,000 cals per week.
White_Sakura - NEW:maintain any deficit for 5/7 days of the week. MAINTENANCE:to burn 2500 calories a week.
Raven21 - NEW: Eat 5 servings of fruit and/or vegetables daily. MAINTENANCE:run 4 days a week minimum, increasing speed and distance over the course of the 12 weeks.
BigBitty - NEW: to log my calories from the day I have the baby. MAINTENANCE: to continue drinking 2.5 litres of water per day.
Ncurlee - NEW:To achieve a 500 caloric deficit (or 500 calories below your burn rate) 5 of 7 days a week.
Cawilder - NEW:80% of the time I will seat sitting down and put down my fork/spoon/food in between bites. MAINTENANCE:Do, 5 hours of cardio / week + 2 weight lifting sessions / week
Bleedtoblue - NEW: to log my calories at least five days a week for the next twelve weeks.
Austiemg - NEW:to work out for at least 30 min (cardio) three (or more) times a week.
The_Vitamin_Dominatrix - NEW:I will record all my calories at least six days every week. MAINTENANCE:I will continue to drink at least 2+ liters of water each day.
Opanci - NEW:By December 12th, I will be accurately logging all my intake 6 of 7 days. MAINTENANCE:Get outside 6 of 7 days.
Kyashiis - NEW:log my calories daily by midnight 6 days a week. MAINTENANCE:run a minimum of 3 kilos 12 times over the 12-week period.
Nannygabber - MAINTENANCE:Exercise: Cardio 3x/wk MAINTENANCE:Eating: 150 grams of protein 5 days per week
Wenchie58 - NEW:With my new pedometer to walk 10,000 steps at least 4 days a week for 10 out of the 12 weeks. MAINTENANCE:To continue to eat between 1400-1500 calories a day.
Dovelette - NEW:NROLFW or NROL minimum of 2x/week for 8 out of 12 weeks.
Vcruicky - NEW: To eat completely vegetarian meals 4 days a week.
Previous Threads:
Wagon Jumpers - September 27 - October 3, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - September 20 - 26, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - September 13 - 19, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - September 6 - 12, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - August 30 - September 5, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - August 23 - 29, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - August 15 - 22, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - August 9 - 15, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - August 2 - 8, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - July 26 - Aug 1, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - July 19 - 25, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - July 12 - 18th, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - July 5 - 11th, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - June 28 - July 4, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - June 21 - 27th, 2009
Wagon Jumper - June 14 - 20th, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - June 7 - 13th, 2009
Wagon Jumpers May 31 - June 6th, 2009
Wagon Jumpers May 24 - 30th, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - May 17 - 23rd, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - May 10 - 16th, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - May 3 - 9th, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - April 26 - May 2nd, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - April 19 - 25th, 2009
As always all members are encouraged to tag this thread so that it is easy to find.
This Week's Topic: Exercise: Weights
Last exercise week we focused on cardio, this week we will talk about weights. Why is lifting a critical activity for health and fitness? If you don't lift, what prevents you? If you do lift, what myths can you bust about weight lifting - why do you enjoy it?
OMG I was MIA! Sorry about that folks...where do these weeks go? If I had posted last week I would have told you that I accomplished my step goal and my calorie intake goal in week 1. Now onward to week 2...keep telling myself that I am going to do it this time....it's all on me.
I don't lift weights...I did for about 6 months 20 years ago and bulked up like a linebacker....ok...ok...a very short linebacker. I will be very interested in this weeks responses to see if perhaps I can pick up tips on how to get definition without the bulk.
Have a great week all!
Check In
Doing well so far, I did manage to bribe myself into the gym for the past 2 weeks, so I have not used a slack week yet! I am however gravitating towards the end of the week rather than the beginning and I need to change that in case I really can't make it at the end of the week which is always a crunch time for me.
I'm going to try to make it to the gym this week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. This will be a bit of a challenge for me. I'm most successful at getting to the gym when I have nothing in the evening, and when I can go directly after work. On Monday I have a phone conference at 5:30 pm, which will mean coming home, doing the conference and then going to the gym. Wednesday I have a bookclub meeting at 7pm, which does give me lots of time to finish up at the gym and shower, but I know I'll feel crunched.
If I miss one of these day's I can try Thursday (meeting at 8pm), Friday (completely clear) or Saturday, but I want to get away from the beginning of the week.
This Week's Topic
I started lifting about 6 months ago. I think I had stayed away from it since I really didn't understand it's health benefits, or impact on weight loss. Then when many of us started reading the New Rules of Lifting for Women, and as I followed the HealthHabits blog my mind changed.
With the added weight I know I already have a few aches and pains in the joints. I have realized that in addition to getting the weight off, that building muscle to support those joints properly is key. I also am coming to realize what a huge impact that will have on my mobility as I age. I really don't want to be using a walker at 60.
I think the biggest myth that changed my mind was the one that Vicky may dispute. With a few very rare genetic exceptions, bulking up is incredibly difficult to do. Many woman (myself included) lift with light "barbie" weights because we are afraid or at least don't want to bulk up. We are told that light weights and high reps will help "tone" our muscle and we won't get bulky.... well, now lifting heavy in small to medium sets and seeing others do the same I'm just happy to be getting the fat off and building muscle. Toning is great if I ever have the body of a body builder and can fixate on one individual muscle... but to tone I first need muscle, then need to get the fat off from on top of the muscle. To do that I need to get rid of the fat and it's a great bonus that fat burns more calories than muscle just by existing.
Vicky Good job on your goal, I think I want some of your muscle building DNA.
After almost two years of very faithful gym attendance I've been rather slack. I've had trouble with asthma and exercise doesn't help it at all!
I love cardio, but I do weights because I know they are good for me. I do like the results of lifting, more tone, more strength, and a sense that I am doing something that's really good for my over all health. I am not comfortable lifting at the gym in public, so I do weights at home.
I'm traveling this week, always a challenge for keeping to my diet.
Well, for my check-in, I've been doing well at eating at home and with the fruit. Also, the gym is definitely on track.
I'm starting the 5th week of the New Rules of Lifting for Women and am really liking it so far. I also combine it with 30-40 minutes of cardio because I am also trying to lose weight, and I was worried that any extra protein I consumed might be stored as fat. Based on NROLFW, I definitely wanted to increase my protein, but I don't want to be incredibly inbalanced. So far, it seems to be working out pretty well. I'm not sure if I'm losing weight (no scale), but I've noticed my clothes are starting to fit a little better, the belly is shrinking and my face seems skinnier. There's still a long way to go in the weight loss category, but I'm off to a good start.
The weightlifting portion of it has been great. I love the feeling of building a stronger upper body. I can feel it in the lower body, too, but it's more dramatic up top. It's fun to use the weights, and it really doesn't take too long to do every time - 30 min or less. Also, it's good to know that I'm building sustainable strength that might take me on to new physical activities that so far I've never really been interested in. I don't see myself becoming a marathon runner, but maybe an avid kayaker or something. Yay for learning new stuff.
Currently, I'm still at the lower end of the weight spectrum for most of the exercises. For instance, I cannot shoulder press the 15 lb dumbbells yet - but soon! However, I thought I'd never be able to squats or lunges while holding weights, and I'm almost ready to graduate to the 15 lb dumbbells. I waver between 50-60 lbs on things like the (modified) deadlift, seated row and pulldown. I still suck at push ups.
Most importantly, I'm getting over the embarrassment of doing these exercises in public! This means I'm getting more confident with moving my body athletically. Also, I have better balance, and I've always been something of a clumsy person.
I can't believe I was missing in action. Where did that week go? I missed it entirely, but I did log my calories, and I got in two runs.
I signed up for a 10K "virtual" race in which I log my run by my iPod sensor and send the results of the run to Nike. It's a little lonely to run that way, but I'll take the exercise any way I can get it. I will run a 5K in a race a little north of where I live on Nov. 1st. I'm excited about them. It gives me more incentive to stick with my maintenance goal of running 3K 12 times over the 12 week period. I expect I will do better than 100% this time on that goal.
On weightlifting, I'm a complete dummy on that one. I don't have a clue about it, but my second daughter does them, and she has a buff body. I need to have a DVD player and an area to watch them on weightlifting if I am to do it. I would like to do that...
checking in: I've managed to meet my primary goal everyday, but there seems to be a bit of a fudge factor. I usually wouldn't count dried beans as a vegetable, but in a pinch I will. Same with potatoes -- not as in chips being a serve of veg, but fried potatoes! Anyway lots of room for improvement on that one.
on maintenance goal I finished off September with 1715 minutes so I'm good there. I do need to kick myself into some action this week and hope the weather cooperates.
this week's topic: I've lifted weights in the past but never particularly carried for it. When I first joined WJ I noticed quite a few people were involved with NROLW, so I went out and bought the book. It did nothing for me -- I'm not a fan of bulking up on protein. Also I just do not enjoy lifting at this point, so I couldn't stick with the plan. On the other hand, I do ride a mountain bike on the street. I have to pump fairly hard from time to time and use quite a few muscles. Although it's not weight "lifting" I do feel it's sort of a weight-bearing exercise so I consider myself good to go.
Thanks for the 11-month reminder, Sara. Only 1 more month and I'll have been in the group for a year! yay! That said, the last 5 days have been kind of a blur of overeating so I really need to stop hoovering up the food and start eating within reason.
first off, I am going well with my goal! I am drinking polenty of water, but I am still waiting on the baby, anyh day now!
I love weights, because I feel that I see tone much faster, and I have more confidence when I do them! Weights are a great workout, and I would recommend them to anyone!
Checkin:
Maintenance goal of lifting 3 times - yes.
New goal of sticking to plan on the weekend which is currently a 300 cal deficit: No on Sat, Yes on Sun. This week I ran a deficit for 5 days, maint for one day, and over budget for one day. All in all, OK, but I didn't hit my weekend target.
The weights question: I love them. I started in Sept 08 and made inroads into my lower body cellulite issue. All the cardio in the world was not doing that for me, including intense spinning classes 3 times per week. After my initial newbie gains, I'm finding it difficult to add mass, so bulking is not a problem for me. I think if there is a layer of body fat over the newly forming muscles, you can get that bulky look that is so unpopular. That is why I have been eating at a small deficit for so long. I am trying to eliminate body fat before I eat at a small surplus to try to really add muscle. It's been a long road though. The fat loss thing is DIFFICULT!!! I'm getting there. This group has been very instrumental in helping me reach my goals. I think I need to add a little cardio to round out my exercise plan, but I really don't enjoy it. I walk a lot, but other than my heavy lifts, no real heart rate increasing exercises.
Check in:
Maintenance is going well - I probably burned about 4,000 this week. I'm finding it really hard to do my new goal, though. I went over my calories twice and maintained for one day. I just really have to kick this snacking habit for when I'm bored.
Topic:
I love cardio, but I find that weights help a lot with the sport I'm doing, so I do a full-body workout 2-3 times a week. I guess a myth that a lot of people believe in is that if you want to tone (decrease your fat around your muscles), that you have to lift light with more reps. Actually, it's the other way around - you should actually lift heavier with fewer reps (and more sets if you have only something like 5 reps per set) to really work your muscles to strengthen them. Then, since you had a harder workout, your fat burn is higher than if you did lighter weights with more reps. I find doing fewer reps help a lot, since I tend to get bored pretty easily. Just build a circuit and rotate around all your weight exercises and the hour will be gone before you know it! And don't forget to stretch afterward! You should hold a static stretch for about 10 seconds for the muscle groups you've worked.
Check in:
Doing much better with the logging, still not 100%, but improving. Maintenance 100% with the good weather. Surprise weight loss was a great way to start out the week! Was thinking last week that clothes weren't quite so snug, but it wasn't showing on the scale, until today. Time will tell if it's for real. I have been trying most days to stay at a deficit.
Weightlifting: I am one of those people who can bulk up easily, but it's more important for me to know that my joints and organs are properly supported while participating fully in life than to try and fit someone's expectations of what I should look like. The bonus for me is knowing that increased muscle mass also means increased fat burning 24/7, which for me translates into being able to enjoy more of the foods I like. That said, I haven't been doing any lifting at all for over six months, because of health issues, so I am am looking forward to starting again. Finances have also been holding me back from getting into a gym.
As for enjoying it, I wish I did, but for me it's more like brushing my teeth, something I just have to do to stay healthy.
I am a big pro-weight exerciser! While i am going easy on weight training for the next 6 months, I do think that its important to incorporate into workouts.
Myth Busting - weights won't turn you into hulk hogan!
This week is super busy, I have to work 60+ hours this week. I probably won't make it back to check in again until sunday.
Hi everyone,
Sorry for missing last week, I'm just starting to get over my month long bout with bronchitis. Still not able to exercise due to coughing fits during exertion, including when I laugh. I tried everything to get rid of it but the only thing that worked is time. The doc even prescribed an asthma pump to help me breath. I hope to get back to my running next week. I will probably have to start at the beginning and work my endurance up again. But it will probably be easier this time.
Weekly topic: I haven't done weights in a long time. The last time I did it consistently was in my late teens-early twenties. I got great results, no bulking, and I had better posture and looked slimmer. Back then the in thing was low weights high reps. But that took a large chunk of time.
I will probably get back to it, but right now I would rather do cardio (running and step machine). Do what works right? Hopefully next week I can start again. I'm really looking forward to it, I missed it.
Have a great week all,
Caroline
Hi,
OK, so I was on the trail today! It was WONDERFUL! I walked 75% of a very simple trail. I had to ice my knee for 20 minutes afterwards but it was so nice to be there. I only did 4.6 miles and it took me 70 minutes. Normally it would be about 45 minutes. But small steps....
I was doing New Rules but that has been suspended in favor of more knee friendly exercises. I think that weights can get so boring if you do the same old routines so I have downloaded on my iPhone, iFitness and WH Fitness. The apps have lots of different exercises and variations so I can do bunches routines. Right now I am focusing on my quads as their weakness is the root of all knee evil.
Fun Fun..
Food is continuing to get better control.
All this information on weight lifting got me interested in trying. I ordered some DVDs from Amazon to be sent to my daughter and then on to me to rev up my exercise routine (which is walking, hiking, calisthenics). Perhaps that will help me get some momentum to lose some weight. I have been in a holding pattern on weight loss for quite some time now.
The months before the holidays seem like a good time to focus hard on my goals in eating and exercise.
I am on target for both my goals of logging food six days a week and running 12 times in twelve weeks.
Seems like a lot of us missed last week, must be something in the air?.....
So first my update. Well I was doing very well with the 5 veggies thing and then I ended up in a situation where I couldn't get the 5 I needed. I was at a paintball tournament, up in the woods, away from stores and I hadn't planned well enough to bring anything with me. I would say for 2 days I only had 3 veggies/fruit last week and the rest I was on target or exceeded. I also only got 2 days of running in and one day of really fast walking along with 3 days of NROLFW. So for my first week on the new challenge I am 0-2.
This week is shaping up MUCH better. I have hit my fruit/veg numbers yesterday and today I will as well. I also plan on hitting my running numbers as well this week. The other issue with not hitting last week was that I didn't account for the fact that I had 3 days or NROLFW and 4 days of running, which with the 2 days of paintball tourney and travel time and meetings just didn't give me enough hours in the days. I guess I should have built some wiggle room into my goals, however I am not going to let this set back stop me from striving for my goals.
Oh this week's topic of Weight lifting. I am a firm believer in the benefits of weight lifting and resistance training. I do agree with some of the others that it can get a tad boring, however that's why you need to vary up your routine (as Carol mentioned) and also music helps to get you into it. I would suggest nothing with a tempo that is too fast as you might end up pushing through the moves too quickly. I also think there are other methods of gaining muscle mass besides just lifting weights such as body weight exercises (which are included in the NROLFW program) and my new personal favorite, boxing. I have also just signed up for another round of boxing classes and this one is actually a combo of weights and boxing, very excited about it.
I think it's very hard to see substanial changes in your body without muscle building. I too tend to build muscle easily, however only in my lower body (I'll blame years of swimming for that, especially tredding water), however upper body is somewhat stubborn (which is where I hope the boxing will come in handy as well). I have recommited to the NROLFW program in addition to my running and am excited about the aspect of being able to naturally eat a bit more (or at least not have to watch it so darn closely) due to increase cal burn due to increase in muscle mass.
Well I guess that's my 2 cents on weight training, it's awesome!
Have a great week everyone!
Carrie
What a difference a year makes! I remember running this topic back near the beginning of wagon jumpers and most people were VERY adverse to weight training mostly because they were afraid of "bulking" and had no substantive evidence of the health benefits of weights. It's great to see that so many people have picked up on the benefits including:
- increased metabolism
- increased fat burn (see metabolism)
- support for joints
- support for organs
And I'm sure there are more to come.
I'm feeling proud of myself today I did make it to the gym yesterday despite my afternoon meeting. So, now I just need to make it today and tomorrow and I'll have made it all 3 weeks in the first quarter, leaving my slack time untouched.
Third week, Sara? I thought we were only in the second week of our challenge... or did I misunderstand? Ah well... at least I am on track... MY track, but on track. LOL!!
CHECKIN:
The exercise went well last week, getting the jump start on Sunday was a great boost! 100% there.
I am about 40% on the protein intake. Being forced to track so I am aware of how much I get was something I was not looking forward to, but I see now how much it is needed. I made it only two days meeting 150 g, it is way more difficult than I recall when I first started.
I may have to go back to home made yogurt, I havent had any for a while. I also am creating a recipe that will have a huge amount of protein in it. It will make an abundance of it, but I can store it for later use! I'll post the link here when I am finished. Curry Chicken Pea Soup
This week's exercise is lacking so far, in fact, nonexistent. I did not take advantage of getting the Sunday Jump... hehe. And Monday ended up being a wash also. SO, I have three days to get in three workouts. Not the healthiest schedule I know, but it has to be done. As Friday noon, I leave for the weekend. I may or may not be able to workout there so, I feel I better get them in before I go. If perchance I get to then awesome! A little extra burn!
Exercise is NON-NEGOTIABLE. Did I hear that?!? LOL!
I want a massage, I want a massage, I want a massage...
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TOPIC:
I love lifting weights. I haven't done so much recently due to financial stresses forcing me to drop my gym membership. However, I see that coming back in the near future!
Rules of Lifting for Women, is a good book for a guide on your routine. It works every part of your body, and keeps a mix going so you don't get bored. I really enjoyed the challenge. I did not complete it yet, but I got to level 6 before I had to pull out. I plan to do it all again from the beginning soon!
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I had a busy week last week, and it looks like it may get even busier next week. But for now, I have to breath while I can. LOL. My daughter has found herself in a fix and needs my help. She and her baby will most likely come to stay with me for a while. Unsure how long. BUT, I will be helping her find a job, and get into school. A worthy cause, I believe!
I wanted to tell you all last week, but as it seems happened for a few of us, it got away from me. Thank goodness its only Tuesday THIS week! What I wanted to discuss was my one-year anniversary of WJ! It has been an amazing journey. I have watched myself transform (literally) in so many ways. It has not only affected the physical parts of me, but the mental, and spiritual parts as well. I feel a difference in my heart. Do you know what I mean?
Finding myself being successful at gaining health has influenced every aspect of my life. I feel stronger in so many new ways. Capable in so many new ways. More confident... wayyyy more confident.
It has given me the ability to gain some control on certain issues in my personal life as well as my professional life. I highly recommend gaining health to all I know. Including you! ... because... you're worth it.
Thank you Sara for hosting this group, and for all your feedback, encouragement, knowledge, explanations, even the road blocks and the kindest of reprimands... lol! You are an amazing woman. Thank you!
Healthgain to all!
~Julie
Julie - I echo your sentiments about the amazing journey to health we are on. I also feel like a different person from the inside out. Not only do I look better on the outside, as you say, spiritually, I'm a different person on the inside. I am so much stronger and healthier both physically and mentally.
Even if I quit Calorie Count today, I know that the things I have learned over the last year and four months using this site have been internalized. I can't imagine ever allowing myself to gain back the 30 lbs I have lost.
Now, if I could just get the other pesky 30 lbs gone, gone, gone.
With all the tools and support from fellow wagon jumpers and all, I know that all of us can reach our goals. It's pretty great to be able to experiment within the framework of healthy eating and exercising to reach our goals and learn to know what works for each of us as individual living beings.
Hello all. I hope I am doing this right, this is my first time posting.
I guess I should say a little bit about myself. I am 25 years old and married. I have a 15 month old son and my husband is in the Army. I have always been on the chuncky side, for as long as I can remember. We recently celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary and decided that it was time for a change since I had lost some weight since getting married but after having my son put it back on. I want to be a healthy mommy for him and be able to keep up with him and to have a healthy life style. I actually enjoy working out and being active once I get to it. I just have to prod myself along to get started, and today I am going to start my new healthy life :)
Here are my goals.
Working out:
- I found the Couch to 5K program and really like it, and have done something simliar before. Its a 3 days a week, 20-30 minute program for 9 weeks, if I hopefully dont have to repeat any weeks and I want to make sure I do a full 30 minutes.\
- Going to add an ab/middle section work out which is about 20 minutes and do that as well 3 times a week.
- Then also going to work on bootay and legs 3 times a week.
- Lastly I will do weights 3 times a week as well.
Eating:
- To eat lower carbs and less sugars.
- Trying to maintain a 1500 calorie diet with lots of veggies, fruit and protien. (I have an alergies to nuts so I have to try and find other protiens since Im not to partial to meats)
So in short, working out 3 times a week for about 1 hours and 20 minutes and eating a lowcarb/sugar diet of 1500 calories.
I hope that will be enough to shead some poundage, I would like to add a swim in maybe once a week with my little man and going for walks with him while its still not so cold. What do you all think? Is that enough to start with?
In regard to this weeks topic about weights. I used them before I got pregnant and liked what they did, I felt stonger and more bouncy durring the day. I hope I can get right back into it. A long time ago, 6-8 years ago, my older sister showed me a routein to do with weights and I stuck with that and it worked pretty good. I would love to get some ankle weights to add to my lower body workout after I get started and one of thoes weighted balls, I would think that would help me improve my very bad ballance.
I hope I did this right, in some way :) Any suggestions would be wonderful, hope every has a good and productive week. - Becky
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