February is here: Its Heart Month---lets make our hearts smile!
This thread is to help everyone who wants to feel and look better by adding movement (excercise, workouts, whatever you want to call it) into your everyday life. Making it a priority. Making your heart smile. We all know how good it is for us---cardio for our heart and weight, strength and resistance for bones and muscles and metabolism, any workout for our mental well being...overall physical good health includes a healhty weight, a healthy mindset, and an active body!
So..Make the time for your health and fitness by carving out a time for yourself to work on improving your mind and body with some kind of workout---doesn't matter if you haven't work out in 10 years or if you workout every day already....post about what you are doing and how you are feeling!
Giver your ticker a gift this Valentines day....work it!
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Full Version: Fabulously Fit in February: Daily Workout Buddies Chat
This thread is perfect timing for me, yay! I treated myself yesterday and bought hand weights, the BIGGEST LOSER BOOTCAMP dvd, and an exercise ball / dvd. I needed something new to motivate me more to exercise. I have been exercising, but I am the type that needs to crosstrain and I get bored easily doing the same thing when it comes to exercise.
I really want to order THE WAVE by the firm next week and I also want to get the dancing with the stars THE CORE FITNESS dvds.I used to teach dance and this is right up my alley.
Well I am off to start my new month! I will be checking in, and thanks for this thread!
Take care,
Jewell
I really want to order THE WAVE by the firm next week and I also want to get the dancing with the stars THE CORE FITNESS dvds.I used to teach dance and this is right up my alley.
Well I am off to start my new month! I will be checking in, and thanks for this thread!
Take care,
Jewell
Hello Jewel.
Welcome! This thread has been around on a monthly basis---some of us have been around for (what seems like) forever and then there are newer folks who join on in---like you! Sounds like you are really committed to getting some fun and various workouts in! That is great---Its GREAT to do different things---keeps your body AND mind from getting used to (and bored with) something.
Me, I have a (pretty serious) back injury that has really curtailed my working out (I tore a vertebral disc in Oct and well, am still in pain). Not sure really what the rest of my life will hold with workouts---I cannot do any weight training and my cardio (should) be limited (I've been pushing it too much lately) on the level and time on the ellipse.
Pretty normal weekend here for me---I spent alot of time finding a new summer program for my kids (ok, found it quickly, but needed to spend a bunch of time looking at it). They will be spending the summer at the Y (they have summer camp basically, but not sleep away). It will save us over $1600, so that's good and I think the program will be better for them, but change is scary (esp with Vicky's food issues).
Nearly ready for Vicky's bday party (on 14 feb)---she'll be 6. Desserts are made. For her party, friends are invited to her gymnastics place for an hour of play...then, cupccakes, cookies and juice--and presents. Then, we'll have the family party that evening...Everything is purchased for the meal except I haven't made the taco meat (waiting for ground beef to go on sale and it hasn't in weeks!)..we are doing a taco / nacho bar type thing (we do that every year)---everyone loves it and its super easy. Just doing more cupcakes, cookies, and a frozen ice-cream dessert that is to die for yummy (made that today).
Shout out to everyone! Lester---can't wait to hear about bday celebrations! For those watching the super bowl tonight: Enjoy. We aren't sports watchers, so will stick to our normal Sunday evening of a movie with the kids, pizza, and dessert (which we only do one night a week usually).
Welcome! This thread has been around on a monthly basis---some of us have been around for (what seems like) forever and then there are newer folks who join on in---like you! Sounds like you are really committed to getting some fun and various workouts in! That is great---Its GREAT to do different things---keeps your body AND mind from getting used to (and bored with) something.
Me, I have a (pretty serious) back injury that has really curtailed my working out (I tore a vertebral disc in Oct and well, am still in pain). Not sure really what the rest of my life will hold with workouts---I cannot do any weight training and my cardio (should) be limited (I've been pushing it too much lately) on the level and time on the ellipse.
Pretty normal weekend here for me---I spent alot of time finding a new summer program for my kids (ok, found it quickly, but needed to spend a bunch of time looking at it). They will be spending the summer at the Y (they have summer camp basically, but not sleep away). It will save us over $1600, so that's good and I think the program will be better for them, but change is scary (esp with Vicky's food issues).
Nearly ready for Vicky's bday party (on 14 feb)---she'll be 6. Desserts are made. For her party, friends are invited to her gymnastics place for an hour of play...then, cupccakes, cookies and juice--and presents. Then, we'll have the family party that evening...Everything is purchased for the meal except I haven't made the taco meat (waiting for ground beef to go on sale and it hasn't in weeks!)..we are doing a taco / nacho bar type thing (we do that every year)---everyone loves it and its super easy. Just doing more cupcakes, cookies, and a frozen ice-cream dessert that is to die for yummy (made that today).
Shout out to everyone! Lester---can't wait to hear about bday celebrations! For those watching the super bowl tonight: Enjoy. We aren't sports watchers, so will stick to our normal Sunday evening of a movie with the kids, pizza, and dessert (which we only do one night a week usually).
Welcome Jewell!
Jen - Wow, a Valentines b-day! I bet that makes Vicky feel extra special.
Well I had 2 days completely on plan, and then yesterday was... not even close. Today has been good so far. I got in 50 minutes on my bike. I've been doing that for a long time now, so I'm thinking of bumping that up to 60 minutes in the near future.
Yesterday's Zumba class was pretty good. I was closer to where the instructor was for most of the class and I could follow along a lot better.
Tomorrow I'll be turning in my January "miles" for the rec center fitness challenge, and I logged in 317 miles! I think that is an excellent start to the 933 I need to reach by May 1. DH did over 500 miles, but he takes a lot more classes than I do.
Take care,
Angela
Jen - Wow, a Valentines b-day! I bet that makes Vicky feel extra special.
Well I had 2 days completely on plan, and then yesterday was... not even close. Today has been good so far. I got in 50 minutes on my bike. I've been doing that for a long time now, so I'm thinking of bumping that up to 60 minutes in the near future.
Yesterday's Zumba class was pretty good. I was closer to where the instructor was for most of the class and I could follow along a lot better.
Tomorrow I'll be turning in my January "miles" for the rec center fitness challenge, and I logged in 317 miles! I think that is an excellent start to the 933 I need to reach by May 1. DH did over 500 miles, but he takes a lot more classes than I do.
Take care,
Angela
Hi everone! After my post this morning I did my first 30 minutesr of the BIGGEST LOSER BOOTCAMP dvd (botcamp warm ups, level 1 and cool down) and then I did my 30 minutes of the exercise ball and dvd. WOW, I think I will sleep good tonight. i may not be able to walk tomorrow but I will sleep good tonight! HAHAHAHAHA!
I am down 1 lb. yesterday at my weigh in. My TOM of course came yesterday!!! GRRRRRRR. I was hoping it would be Sunday! Oh well...my JCC said I was probably down more since I am showing a loss and didn't actually go up from TOM, so I am already anxious for next week, it may show more of a loss. I weighed myself last night an dthis morning and my scare shows I am down 4 lbs from when I weighed in yesterday. I have a JC scale at home. So I think when I go next week I am going to take my scale and compare to theirs to see how accurate it is.
This past week was really rough for me. I haven't waivered but I had a luncheon buffet / birthday I had to attend last sat afternoon after weigh in...I made great choices, so I wasn't to worried on that one.! Then I went out sat night and had 2 beers that I figured in to my day an had talked to my JCC about.. Of course all my friends wanted to go out to breakfast afterwards, so I went along but DID NOT EAT! I was so proud! So my week was then off to a good start until Friday, we had a superbowl carry in....well I made great choices, actually took in some of my own salsa and 6 tortillia chips, lol and 3 lowfat crackers to have a little cheeseball...I still ate my jenny breakfast and lunch so I would not be as hungry and drank all my water, so I think I still held my own...but later in the day I found out my dad lost his job, his company let everyone go except for 3 employees..so that really upset me...I could feel the stress of wanting to just give in and eat...but I didn't , I did not want to blow what was left of my weigh in...SO after my luncheon, going out, the superbowl carry in and my TOM that had to finish my day off yesterday...I survived my weigh in and still showing a 1 lb loss..I WILL TAKE IT! LOL!!!
Well you all have a great week! Take care and I will be checking in wit all of ya!
Jewell
I am down 1 lb. yesterday at my weigh in. My TOM of course came yesterday!!! GRRRRRRR. I was hoping it would be Sunday! Oh well...my JCC said I was probably down more since I am showing a loss and didn't actually go up from TOM, so I am already anxious for next week, it may show more of a loss. I weighed myself last night an dthis morning and my scare shows I am down 4 lbs from when I weighed in yesterday. I have a JC scale at home. So I think when I go next week I am going to take my scale and compare to theirs to see how accurate it is.
This past week was really rough for me. I haven't waivered but I had a luncheon buffet / birthday I had to attend last sat afternoon after weigh in...I made great choices, so I wasn't to worried on that one.! Then I went out sat night and had 2 beers that I figured in to my day an had talked to my JCC about.. Of course all my friends wanted to go out to breakfast afterwards, so I went along but DID NOT EAT! I was so proud! So my week was then off to a good start until Friday, we had a superbowl carry in....well I made great choices, actually took in some of my own salsa and 6 tortillia chips, lol and 3 lowfat crackers to have a little cheeseball...I still ate my jenny breakfast and lunch so I would not be as hungry and drank all my water, so I think I still held my own...but later in the day I found out my dad lost his job, his company let everyone go except for 3 employees..so that really upset me...I could feel the stress of wanting to just give in and eat...but I didn't , I did not want to blow what was left of my weigh in...SO after my luncheon, going out, the superbowl carry in and my TOM that had to finish my day off yesterday...I survived my weigh in and still showing a 1 lb loss..I WILL TAKE IT! LOL!!!
Well you all have a great week! Take care and I will be checking in wit all of ya!
Jewell
Just a quick note---Stay on track ladies. You can.
As I remind myself all the time (not just about food too)---no matter what you last choice was, you can make the next one a good or different one. I'm been grumpy with the kids lately, but yesterday, I said to myself---you know Jen, get off it---make some better choices with them. So, its food and life for me with that phrase. So, I decided to start the day with a smile: I made the kids pancakes and made a smiley face for each (two round eyes, a nose, and a crescent mouth, lol)...I always make fun things with pancakes (often letters or numbers or a holiday related one---my snowman was pretty bad last time, lol). OK, enough blather.
And Angela: Vicky's bday part is the 14th...her bday is the 15th...day after. I was in labor on Valentines day...I was actually induced and knew a Valentine's baby was possible...but because of the way things worked out, I wasn't induced until about 8 pm on Valentines day---therefore, Vicky was born the next morning! But still, its close enough and she loves it---she likes to say all the pink and red heart stuff out there are for her birthday, of course...what's this silly other holiday?!
As I remind myself all the time (not just about food too)---no matter what you last choice was, you can make the next one a good or different one. I'm been grumpy with the kids lately, but yesterday, I said to myself---you know Jen, get off it---make some better choices with them. So, its food and life for me with that phrase. So, I decided to start the day with a smile: I made the kids pancakes and made a smiley face for each (two round eyes, a nose, and a crescent mouth, lol)...I always make fun things with pancakes (often letters or numbers or a holiday related one---my snowman was pretty bad last time, lol). OK, enough blather.
And Angela: Vicky's bday part is the 14th...her bday is the 15th...day after. I was in labor on Valentines day...I was actually induced and knew a Valentine's baby was possible...but because of the way things worked out, I wasn't induced until about 8 pm on Valentines day---therefore, Vicky was born the next morning! But still, its close enough and she loves it---she likes to say all the pink and red heart stuff out there are for her birthday, of course...what's this silly other holiday?!
Hey! First off, welcome, Jewell! (Hi everyone else 
)
Just a quick round up of what I've been doing:
- 20 min stair climbing at intensities ranging from 5-7 (out of 10)
- 5 min cool down (So I don't stumble off the machine, haha)
- First round of weights (upper and lower body; all machine, no free weights because I don't know how to do that yet)
- 25 min on the treadmill at intervals of slow, fast, climbing, plateaus. fastest speed is 6mph for ~2 min at a time max
- 5 min cool down, again... so that I don't do a chin-landing
- Second round of weights, same as above. Also as a note, trainer at YMCA helped me set up weights and # repetitions, etc.
Now, I know that lifting weights everyday is not good (doesn't give your body a chance to heal/repair muscles, I know that part), so I do this workout every other day or every two days. The days in between I focus on (mainly) cardio activities (20 min each of stair climbing, treadmill, elliptical for a total of an hour or so).
Looking at this, can anyone help me tweak this plan to make it better/healthier/safer/everything else in between? Also, preferably, what can I do that is good enough for my body if I have, say, only 20-30min that I can dedicate to exercise about 3 times a week?
Thanks!!!
)Just a quick round up of what I've been doing:
- 20 min stair climbing at intensities ranging from 5-7 (out of 10)
- 5 min cool down (So I don't stumble off the machine, haha)
- First round of weights (upper and lower body; all machine, no free weights because I don't know how to do that yet)
- 25 min on the treadmill at intervals of slow, fast, climbing, plateaus. fastest speed is 6mph for ~2 min at a time max
- 5 min cool down, again... so that I don't do a chin-landing
- Second round of weights, same as above. Also as a note, trainer at YMCA helped me set up weights and # repetitions, etc.
Now, I know that lifting weights everyday is not good (doesn't give your body a chance to heal/repair muscles, I know that part), so I do this workout every other day or every two days. The days in between I focus on (mainly) cardio activities (20 min each of stair climbing, treadmill, elliptical for a total of an hour or so).
Looking at this, can anyone help me tweak this plan to make it better/healthier/safer/everything else in between? Also, preferably, what can I do that is good enough for my body if I have, say, only 20-30min that I can dedicate to exercise about 3 times a week?
Thanks!!!
Hi there, I think I can help you tweak your workouts. This is from prior experience in being a personal trainer several years ago. Keep on doing what you are doing with your cardio workouts, awesome job recognizing that you need this more often! (you want to try to increase your time to 30 minutes over time--work up to it) Your heart rate needs to stay up for about 20-22 minutes for fat burn to take place. If you are going to the gym every day anyhow, alternate days and muscles worked. Example.....day 1-legs, day 2-arms, day 3-chest and calves (so your entire leg won't be sore the first day), and day 4-back and shoulders. Also, abs everyday, they can take it! I hope this helps you refine your workouts and get the most out of your time at the gym. I just started this routine again myself as we just were able to join the gym again (lost membership due to financial crisis!!) Keep me posted as I think I am going to join in on this thread and the journey!!
Good morning everyone.
Had a great workout last night. Scale was good to me this morning or should I say I was good to it!:)
Lester-I looked at the pix of your party. It looks like a lot of fun. I am going to make a new goal for myself to take more picture, it is something I am not good at.
Jen-Thanks so much for starting a new thread each much. It is so helpful. wish Vicky a happy bday for me. Troy and I don't celebrate valentines day. Just not a good time of year for us.
Welcome Alli!!
lilly-You sound like you are doing a great job. The workouts look great to me. As long as you are losing and getting in shape. You are young correct? i just heard as you get older you want to increase your weight training and decrease cardio, but you aren't old enough to worry about that.
jewel- biggest loser bootcamp!! You go!! I have one of jillians dvd...I dont really like her yelling at me! But it is a good workout.
Angela-Pick yourself up and move forward. We have all had bad days. you are doing so well.....you will see your goal soon.
Ok my mini goal is to see the 150's. That is the number I am focused on!!!
This time of year is so busy and stressful for us. We have two boys as many of you know. Jesse is a jr in college and wrestles for a D3 school and he has conferances in three weeks. He has to get 1st place to go to Nationals. last year he placed 6th so he did well. So that is what he has worked so hard all year for. He is doing well and is 13-1(had most of december off due to an infection).
Seth's season is reaching its state time with regionals this Saturday. He has to place in the top 3 to move on to sectionals, top three to move on to state. He is a senior and has placed 1st in the state since he was a freshman. SO there is a lot of pressure this year. There are not alot of 4 timers and no one in our school has ever done that. Oh- my tummy hurts just thinking about the pressure he must be under. But he does seem to be handling it well. Then there is my husband who coaches wrestling at our school!! He has been short and you can tell he is stressed!!
Well on to something that is good for stress....yoga starts back up tonight. they took time off for the holidays.
Plan is to run then yoga!!! Missed yoga.
Happy workouts!
LIFE!!!
Had a great workout last night. Scale was good to me this morning or should I say I was good to it!:)
Lester-I looked at the pix of your party. It looks like a lot of fun. I am going to make a new goal for myself to take more picture, it is something I am not good at.
Jen-Thanks so much for starting a new thread each much. It is so helpful. wish Vicky a happy bday for me. Troy and I don't celebrate valentines day. Just not a good time of year for us.
Welcome Alli!!
lilly-You sound like you are doing a great job. The workouts look great to me. As long as you are losing and getting in shape. You are young correct? i just heard as you get older you want to increase your weight training and decrease cardio, but you aren't old enough to worry about that.
jewel- biggest loser bootcamp!! You go!! I have one of jillians dvd...I dont really like her yelling at me! But it is a good workout.
Angela-Pick yourself up and move forward. We have all had bad days. you are doing so well.....you will see your goal soon.
Ok my mini goal is to see the 150's. That is the number I am focused on!!!
This time of year is so busy and stressful for us. We have two boys as many of you know. Jesse is a jr in college and wrestles for a D3 school and he has conferances in three weeks. He has to get 1st place to go to Nationals. last year he placed 6th so he did well. So that is what he has worked so hard all year for. He is doing well and is 13-1(had most of december off due to an infection).
Seth's season is reaching its state time with regionals this Saturday. He has to place in the top 3 to move on to sectionals, top three to move on to state. He is a senior and has placed 1st in the state since he was a freshman. SO there is a lot of pressure this year. There are not alot of 4 timers and no one in our school has ever done that. Oh- my tummy hurts just thinking about the pressure he must be under. But he does seem to be handling it well. Then there is my husband who coaches wrestling at our school!! He has been short and you can tell he is stressed!!
Well on to something that is good for stress....yoga starts back up tonight. they took time off for the holidays.
Plan is to run then yoga!!! Missed yoga.
Happy workouts!
LIFE!!!
Jes - thanks for the pep talk. I hope your sons do great with the wrestling!
Lilly - your workouts sound pretty good to me! But then, I'm not a proffesional.
Jen - I also like to think that people get Memorial Day off to celebrate my birthday! Shouldn't everyone get a national holiday declared for their birthday, LOL!!!
Jewell - Sounds like you're doing great!
I went to 20/20/20 last night even though I had pretty bad cramps, and we did quite a bit of pilates. Today I'm not sure if my bellyache is due to pilates or TOM! I also managed to make it to tots in tow AND get in a nice walk with Mira in the lovely weather before the cramps showed up. I'm skipping baby & me swim today.
I hadn't really wanted to go to 20/20/20 at all because I was feeling so tired, but I went because I ate several things yesterday afternoon that I should not have. I was feeling pretty good afterwards and was VERY glad I went. I also needed the small break from the kids for my sanity.
Take care,
Angela
Lilly - your workouts sound pretty good to me! But then, I'm not a proffesional.
Jen - I also like to think that people get Memorial Day off to celebrate my birthday! Shouldn't everyone get a national holiday declared for their birthday, LOL!!!
Jewell - Sounds like you're doing great!
I went to 20/20/20 last night even though I had pretty bad cramps, and we did quite a bit of pilates. Today I'm not sure if my bellyache is due to pilates or TOM! I also managed to make it to tots in tow AND get in a nice walk with Mira in the lovely weather before the cramps showed up. I'm skipping baby & me swim today.
I hadn't really wanted to go to 20/20/20 at all because I was feeling so tired, but I went because I ate several things yesterday afternoon that I should not have. I was feeling pretty good afterwards and was VERY glad I went. I also needed the small break from the kids for my sanity.
Take care,
Angela
Allison - Thank you so much for the information! I will put your advice to good use. I'm good with the cardio (I think) but am still fresh with the weights. Right now I use those weight machines... and they have shaded in pictures of what muscles are worked, but many of them seem to repeat themselves! I am confused about which machine to do when and how many times to do so. The YMCA coach is good for showing me what to do, but he isn't exactly super knowledgeable about a plan to put into effect.... Anyhow, look forward to hearing about your experiences! Keep on posting
Jeseth- omg, girl, I read your post and thought, "Wow! It is SOOO full of optimism and happiness!" Totally set the right mood for my day Good luck with your sons!!
Angela - It's great that you're still pushing yourself to get in that exercise! You did good haha. I really, really wish we had a 20/20/20 class here... sounds so good...
Jen, hope you're well!
Let's see... updates for me? My WI is at 6:05pm today. I am praying I lost.. I've been treating my body well, I have! I just hope I see some type of result, even if it's just a few ounces. So hard to get an accurate reading though, because of the late time that I get weighed. It's the only time/day I can fit it in and, well you know.. I have to, you know, eat and drink throughout the day.... haha. Siiiiighhh.....
I'm also starting a countdown. Six (6) days until I hear back about a life altering decision. Six! Driving me up the wall, I'm telling you. Cross your fingers / pray / do a nature dance / whatever it is you guys do when you wish someone luck! I'm going to need it!!!
Jeseth- omg, girl, I read your post and thought, "Wow! It is SOOO full of optimism and happiness!" Totally set the right mood for my day
Good luck with your sons!!Angela - It's great that you're still pushing yourself to get in that exercise! You did good
haha. I really, really wish we had a 20/20/20 class here... sounds so good...Jen, hope you're well!
Let's see... updates for me? My WI is at 6:05pm today. I am praying I lost.. I've been treating my body well, I have! I just hope I see some type of result, even if it's just a few ounces. So hard to get an accurate reading though, because of the late time that I get weighed. It's the only time/day I can fit it in and, well you know.. I have to, you know, eat and drink throughout the day.... haha. Siiiiighhh.....
I'm also starting a countdown. Six (6) days until I hear back about a life altering decision. Six! Driving me up the wall, I'm telling you. Cross your fingers / pray / do a nature dance / whatever it is you guys do when you wish someone luck! I'm going to need it!!!
*frustrated sighs*
Arrrghh!!!! I could just cry!!!
Arrrghh!!!! I could just cry!!!
GOOD MORNING LADIES WAS JUST CHECKING OUT THIS THREAD. WAS VERY INSPIRED. JUST CAME BACK FROM MY AM WALK WHICH WAS 1.9MILES IN 30MIN. LOVE TO START MY DAY OFF WITH THIS, I ALSO HAVE THE BIGGEST LOSER CD'S BOUGHT BOTH JILLIAN'S AND BOB'S. HAVE ONLY TRIED JILLIAN'S SO FAR. NEED TO PURCHASE A SPORTS BRA SO AS NOT TO GIVE MYSELF BLACK EYES SO AS NOT TO HURT MYSELF. THEN WILL CONTINUE USING THE CD'S. LOVE JILLIANS APPROACH. WILL GO TODAY TO GET ITEM. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ALL. CATCH YOU LATER
SO AS NOT TO HURT MYSELF. THEN WILL CONTINUE USING THE CD'S. LOVE JILLIANS APPROACH. WILL GO TODAY TO GET ITEM. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ALL. CATCH YOU LATER
I had my weigh-in this morning.... down 0.2!!! Dont you just love TOM? GRR!!! So it'll be at least another week before I hit 40.
I hope everyone is doing great today!
Take care,
Angela
I hope everyone is doing great today!
Take care,
Angela
Not alot of time...so sorry will post more later.
Run(jogged) over a mile last night then went to yoga. Missed it really. Felt good.
Tonight is cardio class then toning! I get in a full week off workouts except saturday this week.Once wreslting is over then I will be back on track for saturday morning again.
WI is thursday...scale took a jump up this am.not sure y but not going to worry bout it.
Gotta run!
Love to all:)
Run(jogged) over a mile last night then went to yoga. Missed it really. Felt good.
Tonight is cardio class then toning! I get in a full week off workouts except saturday this week.Once wreslting is over then I will be back on track for saturday morning again.
WI is thursday...scale took a jump up this am.not sure y but not going to worry bout it.
Gotta run!
Love to all:)
Hey guys. How's it going?
I guess I'm still sulking and angry at my so-called "progress." What progress? Nothing showed. Blah >=\
I guess I'm still sulking and angry at my so-called "progress." What progress? Nothing showed. Blah >=\
Lilly, quit looking to the scale to determine your progress. It's the least accurate measure there is and yet we put all of our hopes dreams and emotions into it. What's your actual goal anyway? Just to see a magic number pop up on the slot machine? If that's the case, why not whack off a limb or two to get there? Oh?! You mean your HEALTH is the goal??? 
You'd like to feel better, be able to do more things, fit into clothes better, have better long-term health??? What do those things have to do with a number? How can you measure success against the things you're REALLY striving for?? Have you checked your blood pressure lately? Taken your resting pulse? Taken measurements? Noticed that you fit better in your chair? Can you do more physical activity than you could last week? last month? Do you get winded less easily?
My weight fluctuates on a regular basis. I quit caring. I don't tattoo the number on my forehead. No one else knows. They know I'm healthy, fit, alive, confident, strong. They didn't know that six years ago. Back then, they saw a very different person. Then they got to watch her slowly change and emerge as something different. Took some getting used to! It's a difficult journey with lots of bumps and detours in the road... so what. Focus on what your life will be like next year, in two years, five years, ten years. You won't even remember the one week that the scale registered +0.8.
xoxo
You'd like to feel better, be able to do more things, fit into clothes better, have better long-term health??? What do those things have to do with a number? How can you measure success against the things you're REALLY striving for?? Have you checked your blood pressure lately? Taken your resting pulse? Taken measurements? Noticed that you fit better in your chair? Can you do more physical activity than you could last week? last month? Do you get winded less easily?My weight fluctuates on a regular basis. I quit caring. I don't tattoo the number on my forehead. No one else knows. They know I'm healthy, fit, alive, confident, strong. They didn't know that six years ago. Back then, they saw a very different person. Then they got to watch her slowly change and emerge as something different. Took some getting used to! It's a difficult journey with lots of bumps and detours in the road... so what. Focus on what your life will be like next year, in two years, five years, ten years. You won't even remember the one week that the scale registered +0.8.
xoxo
lilly-remember, sometimes your hard work does always show as soon as we want it to. Think about it a different way. It takes 12 years to graduate from high school, 4 years to graduate from college...years to build a business, years to work at a marriage....something never come to an end and the work is always there. For me I look at this way....my health is forever..i am the one that is succeeding everytime I make a good choice, evrytime I work out and yes even when I make a different choice I can still pick myself up and move forward. One of the things I love to hear from my doctor is ...you are a picture of health.....at 42! My counts are better than most ladies my age. I may not be a size 2 and for the record have no need to be a size 2. For me it is all about moving better, breathing better,lefting weights, being able to carry something, walking a flight of stairs, it is a great thing!! Don't beat yourself up!! Chin up girl.
Hey everyone! Working out has been great! I am feeling way better health wise than I felt before I started to exercise regularily. New thread every month then?
WI today, results were good.
Have a great day everyone!
WI today, results were good.
Have a great day everyone!
OK - I have been basically in hiding for the past several month or so. Have been back eating JC food for dinners but that is about it. Just wanted to share with you something that I experienced yesterday.
I have been very frustrated since my back injury in late September - yes - I had a back injury right about the same time as Jen. Went through steroids, chiropractor, and two months of physical therapy. Although I am significantly better than I was, I still have decreased strength in left leg and foot, less range of motion and less balance on the left side - all due to nerve damage. Just need to keep doing the PT exercises and take it easier than I was. I have gone back to walking on the treadmill and doing my exercise DVDs but modify the exercises to be all low impact - I'm trying to do as little as possible that may jar the spine.
Anyway, I have one of the Tanita scales at home that measures body fat. It has hovered between 37-39% body fat forever. This is so depressing since I have worked out on a regular basis, am very solid even though I due have a layer of very stubborn belly fat, and have for the most part been following JC and clean eating for over a year. Since most body fat charts indicate for a woman over 32% body fat is obese, in my mind, I felt like a failure even though in looking in the mirror, I did see a strong, fairly muscular woman.
Well, I saw on the news the other morning, a local health club was having a mobile body fat testing van at there locations this week - and I signed up. Basically, the test involves getting into a hydrostatic (dunk) tank, getting fully submerged and blowing all of your air out of your lungs. Then the technician uses a computer hooked up to the tank to measure your lean body mass - your muscle, bones & organs. This number is then compared to your weight from regular scale and the difference is your % of body fat. Well instead of the 38.5% body fat that my scale at home indicated, I was at 26.4%. For my age, this is great.
Anyway, I just wanted to say that there are always more than one way to measure your success. My goal is to work toward 23% body fat which basically correlates to losing 8 lbs of weight but building 3 lbs of additional lean muscle. If you would like to check out the web-site of the mobile Body Fat Test to see if one of their vans will be coming to your area it is www.bodyfattest.com.
Best wishes to everyone here. You all are doing great!
I have been very frustrated since my back injury in late September - yes - I had a back injury right about the same time as Jen. Went through steroids, chiropractor, and two months of physical therapy. Although I am significantly better than I was, I still have decreased strength in left leg and foot, less range of motion and less balance on the left side - all due to nerve damage. Just need to keep doing the PT exercises and take it easier than I was. I have gone back to walking on the treadmill and doing my exercise DVDs but modify the exercises to be all low impact - I'm trying to do as little as possible that may jar the spine.
Anyway, I have one of the Tanita scales at home that measures body fat. It has hovered between 37-39% body fat forever. This is so depressing since I have worked out on a regular basis, am very solid even though I due have a layer of very stubborn belly fat, and have for the most part been following JC and clean eating for over a year. Since most body fat charts indicate for a woman over 32% body fat is obese, in my mind, I felt like a failure even though in looking in the mirror, I did see a strong, fairly muscular woman.
Well, I saw on the news the other morning, a local health club was having a mobile body fat testing van at there locations this week - and I signed up. Basically, the test involves getting into a hydrostatic (dunk) tank, getting fully submerged and blowing all of your air out of your lungs. Then the technician uses a computer hooked up to the tank to measure your lean body mass - your muscle, bones & organs. This number is then compared to your weight from regular scale and the difference is your % of body fat. Well instead of the 38.5% body fat that my scale at home indicated, I was at 26.4%. For my age, this is great.
Anyway, I just wanted to say that there are always more than one way to measure your success. My goal is to work toward 23% body fat which basically correlates to losing 8 lbs of weight but building 3 lbs of additional lean muscle. If you would like to check out the web-site of the mobile Body Fat Test to see if one of their vans will be coming to your area it is www.bodyfattest.com.
Best wishes to everyone here. You all are doing great!
Connie - just like lesterlou said, don't worry about the number. Its how you feel that you should base your success. Glad your number has gone down though. Just also goes to show us that numbers mean nothing, especially whey they are all different by other means. My WII fit shows I am 3 pounds lighter than I weigh on Jennys scale. Now I base my success on my energy level which has gone through the roof since I started this diet.
Keep up the good work
Keep up the good work
New-You should contact Jen...sounds like both of you have some serious back issues.
Sarah-yes every month a new thread. Kinda like forgetting the past and moving forward.
My WI yesterday was great. I am down -1 1/2. So happy. My mini goal is to see that 159!! I feel like I am in a good place right now. Ate on my own most of the weekend and made good choices and never felt over stuffed!
Well better run!!
Sarah-yes every month a new thread. Kinda like forgetting the past and moving forward.
My WI yesterday was great. I am down -1 1/2. So happy. My mini goal is to see that 159!! I feel like I am in a good place right now. Ate on my own most of the weekend and made good choices and never felt over stuffed!
Well better run!!
Nothing like some tough lovin' to put things back into perspective 
.
You guys are totally right... sorry about that, but thank you for the wake up call. Most of my frustration comes from the fact that I have been inside the same 5-10 pound range since last July. I know that a great deal of it was my fault, as in, not committing 100%, but I guess I also shouldn't expect to see immediate results as soon as I actually commit all the way. I need to stop making excuses, I need to stop "quitting" or becoming discouraged. I need to learn to evaluate myself in ways that make sense (how I feel, etc, everything that was mentioned). Heck, I should be happy that I've been able to maintain the weight loss I DID achieve before July!!
I'm glad I have this board to come to because reading about all of your experiences and advice really helps me stay on track and get back to being positive.
I hope you're all doing well. Props to all of you for taking care of yourselves
. You guys are totally right... sorry about that, but thank you for the wake up call. Most of my frustration comes from the fact that I have been inside the same 5-10 pound range since last July. I know that a great deal of it was my fault, as in, not committing 100%, but I guess I also shouldn't expect to see immediate results as soon as I actually commit all the way. I need to stop making excuses, I need to stop "quitting" or becoming discouraged. I need to learn to evaluate myself in ways that make sense (how I feel, etc, everything that was mentioned). Heck, I should be happy that I've been able to maintain the weight loss I DID achieve before July!!
I'm glad I have this board to come to because reading about all of your experiences and advice really helps me stay on track and get back to being positive.
I hope you're all doing well. Props to all of you for taking care of yourselves
Lillyrook - honestly sometimes when I see my family eating something soo delicious, I can't help myself, I need to have a bite. Never more than a bite. Otherwise I would go nuts tryin to stay away from it. I find that one bite helps me to stay away from it. If that makes sense. I feel committing 100% still means not being perfect but setting myself up for success. Your doing great don't be so hard on yourself.
I'm going insane, guys. And not for food reasons or anything of the like.
That countdown is down to two days (supposedly). Sometime Monday I am supposed to hear a "yes" or a "no" and it will change everything for me. I can't even sleep anymore because of the anticipation. I just want to know already!
I invite anyone who is willing to bring a hammer (one of those inflatable ones that make a squeaky noise on impact) and knock me out so I can actually rest. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
That countdown is down to two days (supposedly). Sometime Monday I am supposed to hear a "yes" or a "no" and it will change everything for me. I can't even sleep anymore because of the anticipation. I just want to know already!
I invite anyone who is willing to bring a hammer (one of those inflatable ones that make a squeaky noise on impact) and knock me out so I can actually rest. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
Lilly,
Have you told us what you are waiting for---I may have missed it. Please, let us in if you can...was it you who was interviewing for jobs? Is this it--I'll have to go back and read later. Not alot of time right now. Just taking a minute after lunch to check the boards before things get busy, busy.
Have you told us what you are waiting for---I may have missed it. Please, let us in if you can...was it you who was interviewing for jobs? Is this it--I'll have to go back and read later. Not alot of time right now. Just taking a minute after lunch to check the boards before things get busy, busy.
QUOTE(jenrdn69 @ Feb 7 2009, 11:21 AM) 
Lilly,
Have you told us what you are waiting for---I may have missed it. Please, let us in if you can...was it you who was interviewing for jobs? Is this it--I'll have to go back and read later. Not alot of time right now. Just taking a minute after lunch to check the boards before things get busy, busy.
Have you told us what you are waiting for---I may have missed it. Please, let us in if you can...was it you who was interviewing for jobs? Is this it--I'll have to go back and read later. Not alot of time right now. Just taking a minute after lunch to check the boards before things get busy, busy.
Hi Jen - No, I haven't exactly said what it is that I'm waiting for. I'm intentionally keeping it on the down low until I hear on a final decision. I just hope that it is in my favor... it did involve an interview, though, just not for a job. Cross your fingers for me!
I'm proud of myself though (so far). My usual response to a situation like this is to head straight for the kitchen. I've been doing anything and everything to stay away from that place, keep away from triggering sights/smells, and to just occupy my mind in other ways. You know what's amazingly difficult? I'm so out of touch with myself!. Does that make sense? It's like, I don't even know how to cope in other ways except with food. I feel like I'm detoxing or something, seriously. If you all see multiple posts on here during the next two (possibly three days), just please bare with me.
Okay, here's a plan I'm making so I stick with it.
Gym at 6pm
Here are things I can do to occupy my time (ie, not senselessly eat)
Clean my room from top to bottom
Laundry - clothes and bedding
Clean shower/bathroom? (Ugh, HATE to do this)
Update scrapbook
Clean out desk (that'll be a chore all its own)
Shoot some hoops outside (yay neighbors with kids and basketball hoops)
Blog/Post
Update livestrong.com
Catch up on some TV shows I haven't seen in weeks
Hmm, I'll think of others as I go, I suppose.
Hope you're all well. Happy day to you all, and get out there and move!
AH!
I can brainstorm on music to download onto my mp3 for the gym!
So let's take a poll here. What are the songs you guys love working out to?
I can brainstorm on music to download onto my mp3 for the gym!
So let's take a poll here. What are the songs you guys love working out to?
Lilly - I've got my fingers crossed for you! Good job on staying out of the kitchen! I'm not real music savvy unless it involves classical music, so I usually have no idea what songs I'm working out to in my exersize classes.
Jes - Congrats on the loss! Sounds like you are doing great with the DOMO's.
Zumba was good this morning, I had a pretty good sheen of sweat by the end of class. Too bad the instructor forgets about stretching until the last 2 minutes of class and then she is telling us to keep stretching out in the hall since the next class is not at all patient to get in and get set up.
I've been getting a few more days of 100% on-plan, but it isn't easy. Yesterday I bought a 6 oz. box of good Belgium chocolate. I have not opened the package yet. I knew when I was buying it that I was buying it for me. Why do I sabotage myself? How many days can I leave the package unmolested? The nutrition facts say that 3 pieces are 210 calories, so if I could manage to eat JUST one piece I could call it 2 limited frees, right? Can I manage to eat just one piece? THAT is the million dollor question! OK, I'm sure I could eat just one... but will that be the outcome? Do I WANT just one? Can I be satisfied with just one? Hmm....
Take care,
Angela
Jes - Congrats on the loss! Sounds like you are doing great with the DOMO's.
Zumba was good this morning, I had a pretty good sheen of sweat by the end of class. Too bad the instructor forgets about stretching until the last 2 minutes of class and then she is telling us to keep stretching out in the hall since the next class is not at all patient to get in and get set up.
I've been getting a few more days of 100% on-plan, but it isn't easy. Yesterday I bought a 6 oz. box of good Belgium chocolate. I have not opened the package yet. I knew when I was buying it that I was buying it for me. Why do I sabotage myself? How many days can I leave the package unmolested? The nutrition facts say that 3 pieces are 210 calories, so if I could manage to eat JUST one piece I could call it 2 limited frees, right? Can I manage to eat just one piece? THAT is the million dollor question! OK, I'm sure I could eat just one... but will that be the outcome? Do I WANT just one? Can I be satisfied with just one? Hmm....
Take care,
Angela
Hey all.
Finally read through the posts here in Feb. Sounds like life is normal: that means, we are all struggling at time and trying to find ways to live a life that is healthy, balanced, and just plain ol nice and boring sometimes.
Connie, its great to see you posting. Not so great about the bleepin' back---did you have surgery? I love the ortho practice I go to and the doctors are wonderful (back sucks, but care, knowledge, and usefulness are wonderful)---If you are interested in a second opinion, let me know---they have a few offices here.
Jewell--hope you are enjoying your new workouts!
Lilly---I'm pulling for you (and now trying to guess what it is, lol, but that is a GOOD distraction for me). You should give yourself a huge pat on the back for the maintenance--THAT is the hardest, hardest part. Now that you are back and committed to the loosing phase, its hard to shift the mental focus. Again, thing of non-scale things you can do for rewards: for every day you workout $1 to your DVD fund or your music download fun...for every day on pln 100%, same with the dollar...or, at the end of a 100% week---a big bouquet of flowers!
Sara--seems like you've come up with a good way of dealing with your family situation. For me, that usually doesn't work---I'm better if I don't start or induldge, but there ARE times I plan to have 1 or 2 bites of something that I want to try (usually a new gluten free baked item I am making), and that is all I do--1 or 2 bites and toss the rest.
Angela---get the chocolate out of the house. I don't care how much it costs---is it worth eating it? Toss it if you have to. Honestly, if you CAN induldge in a piece or two AND NOT let it bug you (or eat the whole thing), then its perfectly fine, but you need to figure out if you are in that place right now or not (mentally). Keep up the great workouts!
Shout outs to everyone---Lester, Kathy, Patty---who am I missing---jeseth! now, who else???
Me, things are ok. Not great. Not bad. Back is still not good, but I've hit the point of just acceptance. Saw the doctor on Thurs and he, as always is encouraging...he reminds me its not EVEN 6 months (lol), when recovery can take 12-18, so patience is needed. He feels I'm in the "peeeeeter out stage"---we zapped as much as possible the inflammation with the steriods, now pain is manageable (without controlled substances, lol, but I'm still on an opiate, just not addicting pain killers, which I worry about taking) and I'm able to do my daily stuff fine, get in workouts 4 times a week or so...workouts are still ellipitcal only. I can do NO bending over position (spinning is out for a long time, of course), no impact (no running or jogging and walking on a treadmill does little to increase my heartrate)...I haven't tried the stairstepper at all, but its a position that SHOULD be ok. No weight lifting at all.
I keep ellipse to 45 mins. Gosh, I remember when I went double or did 45 mins and then spinning class (where did I find the time, lol). But, even now, sitting here, there is pain. I'm too young for this, but I hope by the time I turn 40, I won't have pain every day (Dec of this year---will be about 14 months from injury).
Food hasn't been great, nor has it been bad at all. I've felt like I've gained, honestly, but haven't stepped on the scale. I have a head cold (ugh) and TOM and have felt bloaty and icky all week. Next week, I will take a step on the scale one day I think---if I'm not having a good week, I'll put it off. Vicky's bday and party is next weekend (and my Mom is here from Thurs to Tues---not good/not bad---I'd rather she wasn't coming honestly, but the kids love it). But, I don't plan to eat off my plan for her party or during my Mom's visit and would like to get a WI number---just don't want it to make my weekend "bad", if that makes sense.
Work has been crazy, crazy and I have other stuff to tell you about stuff, but gotta get going. Promised Vicky I'd play with her (Brian is at his indoor soccer game with hubby, so its just us girls at home)---
did get a very nice compliment today . My favorite spin instructor is Chris and I'd been going to his classes for over 2 years. When I got to the gym today, class was just getting out and Chris was teaching---I hadn't seen him since July/August, really (as I spun only 1x per week when working with Alvin and his class wasn't the usual one I took)..When I stopped in, he and two other regulars shout out "JEN" (like NORM, y'all know)--and Chris is like "where the heck have you been, we've been worried"---I said, I didn't desert you guys, blah blah---just a few minutes of chatter about the back..and then he say, "you look great!" (indicating up and down)---I've lost about 30 lbs since I last saw him and it was nice he noted it! I said, very nicely "thank you." and didn't say anything to negate it (I often do---like, wish I were more toned, blah, blah or, yeah, still have 10 more to go)...
So, that was nice out of the blue today. Gotta go. I'm 2 minutes late for Vicky, lol...
Finally read through the posts here in Feb. Sounds like life is normal: that means, we are all struggling at time and trying to find ways to live a life that is healthy, balanced, and just plain ol nice and boring sometimes.
Connie, its great to see you posting. Not so great about the bleepin' back---did you have surgery? I love the ortho practice I go to and the doctors are wonderful (back sucks, but care, knowledge, and usefulness are wonderful)---If you are interested in a second opinion, let me know---they have a few offices here.
Jewell--hope you are enjoying your new workouts!
Lilly---I'm pulling for you (and now trying to guess what it is, lol, but that is a GOOD distraction for me). You should give yourself a huge pat on the back for the maintenance--THAT is the hardest, hardest part. Now that you are back and committed to the loosing phase, its hard to shift the mental focus. Again, thing of non-scale things you can do for rewards: for every day you workout $1 to your DVD fund or your music download fun...for every day on pln 100%, same with the dollar...or, at the end of a 100% week---a big bouquet of flowers!
Sara--seems like you've come up with a good way of dealing with your family situation. For me, that usually doesn't work---I'm better if I don't start or induldge, but there ARE times I plan to have 1 or 2 bites of something that I want to try (usually a new gluten free baked item I am making), and that is all I do--1 or 2 bites and toss the rest.
Angela---get the chocolate out of the house. I don't care how much it costs---is it worth eating it? Toss it if you have to. Honestly, if you CAN induldge in a piece or two AND NOT let it bug you (or eat the whole thing), then its perfectly fine, but you need to figure out if you are in that place right now or not (mentally). Keep up the great workouts!
Shout outs to everyone---Lester, Kathy, Patty---who am I missing---jeseth! now, who else???
Me, things are ok. Not great. Not bad. Back is still not good, but I've hit the point of just acceptance. Saw the doctor on Thurs and he, as always is encouraging...he reminds me its not EVEN 6 months (lol), when recovery can take 12-18, so patience is needed. He feels I'm in the "peeeeeter out stage"---we zapped as much as possible the inflammation with the steriods, now pain is manageable (without controlled substances, lol, but I'm still on an opiate, just not addicting pain killers, which I worry about taking) and I'm able to do my daily stuff fine, get in workouts 4 times a week or so...workouts are still ellipitcal only. I can do NO bending over position (spinning is out for a long time, of course), no impact (no running or jogging and walking on a treadmill does little to increase my heartrate)...I haven't tried the stairstepper at all, but its a position that SHOULD be ok. No weight lifting at all.
I keep ellipse to 45 mins. Gosh, I remember when I went double or did 45 mins and then spinning class (where did I find the time, lol). But, even now, sitting here, there is pain. I'm too young for this, but I hope by the time I turn 40, I won't have pain every day (Dec of this year---will be about 14 months from injury).
Food hasn't been great, nor has it been bad at all. I've felt like I've gained, honestly, but haven't stepped on the scale. I have a head cold (ugh) and TOM and have felt bloaty and icky all week. Next week, I will take a step on the scale one day I think---if I'm not having a good week, I'll put it off. Vicky's bday and party is next weekend (and my Mom is here from Thurs to Tues---not good/not bad---I'd rather she wasn't coming honestly, but the kids love it). But, I don't plan to eat off my plan for her party or during my Mom's visit and would like to get a WI number---just don't want it to make my weekend "bad", if that makes sense.
Work has been crazy, crazy and I have other stuff to tell you about stuff, but gotta get going. Promised Vicky I'd play with her (Brian is at his indoor soccer game with hubby, so its just us girls at home)---
did get a very nice compliment today . My favorite spin instructor is Chris and I'd been going to his classes for over 2 years. When I got to the gym today, class was just getting out and Chris was teaching---I hadn't seen him since July/August, really (as I spun only 1x per week when working with Alvin and his class wasn't the usual one I took)..When I stopped in, he and two other regulars shout out "JEN" (like NORM, y'all know)--and Chris is like "where the heck have you been, we've been worried"---I said, I didn't desert you guys, blah blah---just a few minutes of chatter about the back..and then he say, "you look great!" (indicating up and down)---I've lost about 30 lbs since I last saw him and it was nice he noted it! I said, very nicely "thank you." and didn't say anything to negate it (I often do---like, wish I were more toned, blah, blah or, yeah, still have 10 more to go)...
So, that was nice out of the blue today. Gotta go. I'm 2 minutes late for Vicky, lol...
Hey all
Just wanted to finally comment a little to everyone.
Jen - that's such a great compliment! You know what's even better? That you did not negate what was said. That takes a lot of strength and confidence! I know that's my first response, so I ad
mire you. Great job!
Angela - Good luck with the chocolate choice. I know I wouldn't be able to stick to just one piece, not yet anyway. If you know you can, then wow... admiration all the way for you! Otherwise, give it away or something
Sarah - hope you're doing well with the fam!
Jewell - how's it going with the workouts? I haven't heard much lately. I went to the YMCA (where I am a member) and asked one of the staff members to show me how to properly use free weights. I didn't like this guy at all. It almost felt like he was being condescending and making fun of me. He sat me down and the started asking me if I knew about the calories in = calories out equation (for simple maintenance). THat's fine and all, but then he started insinuating that I wouldn't see any results because, clearly since I'm as big as I am now, I don't have any control over my food. Um. Excuse me?! Who the *Bleep* are you to make any assumptions about my lifestyle? "I've got that covered," I told him. He only scanned me from head to toe and went, "Mmhmm...." Little rat bum. *frowns* I won't be going to him for any advice anytime soon, I'll say that much. Hopefully any future encounters with other trainers will be better than this one.
Connie - I hope you're doing all right. I had an accident a few years back where a car hit me while I was biking and fractured a few of my vertebrate. They healed, for the most part, but the general area still flares up with pain when I do certain exercises. It does suck. I can't imagine how you or Jen feel, but I do admire you both for keeping up with your PT and care.
To all the rest, hope you're doing well!
Random question. Do you think that big decisions will be given tomorrow? I just found out it's a president's birthday... I wonder if this means that I'll have to wait until Tuesday/Wednesday instead
Hoo boy...
Just wanted to finally comment a little to everyone.
Jen - that's such a great compliment! You know what's even better? That you did not negate what was said. That takes a lot of strength and confidence! I know that's my first response, so I ad
mire you. Great job!
Angela - Good luck with the chocolate choice. I know I wouldn't be able to stick to just one piece, not yet anyway. If you know you can, then wow... admiration all the way for you! Otherwise, give it away or something
Sarah - hope you're doing well with the fam!
Jewell - how's it going with the workouts? I haven't heard much lately. I went to the YMCA (where I am a member) and asked one of the staff members to show me how to properly use free weights. I didn't like this guy at all. It almost felt like he was being condescending and making fun of me. He sat me down and the started asking me if I knew about the calories in = calories out equation (for simple maintenance). THat's fine and all, but then he started insinuating that I wouldn't see any results because, clearly since I'm as big as I am now, I don't have any control over my food. Um. Excuse me?! Who the *Bleep* are you to make any assumptions about my lifestyle? "I've got that covered," I told him. He only scanned me from head to toe and went, "Mmhmm...." Little rat bum. *frowns* I won't be going to him for any advice anytime soon, I'll say that much. Hopefully any future encounters with other trainers will be better than this one.
Connie - I hope you're doing all right. I had an accident a few years back where a car hit me while I was biking and fractured a few of my vertebrate. They healed, for the most part, but the general area still flares up with pain when I do certain exercises. It does suck. I can't imagine how you or Jen feel, but I do admire you both for keeping up with your PT and care.
To all the rest, hope you're doing well!
Random question. Do you think that big decisions will be given tomorrow? I just found out it's a president's birthday... I wonder if this means that I'll have to wait until Tuesday/Wednesday instead
Hoo boy...
Mmmm, question.
Anyone know of a way to cook up green bell peppers (or any pepper for that matter) in a way that removes that nasty bitter taste? I desperately want to like them, so that I can enjoy more free foods, but just can't get past that flavor! I've tried a few different things, but all to no avail. I definitely don't like them raw either...
Anyone have any suggestions or tips?
Anyone know of a way to cook up green bell peppers (or any pepper for that matter) in a way that removes that nasty bitter taste? I desperately want to like them, so that I can enjoy more free foods, but just can't get past that flavor! I've tried a few different things, but all to no avail. I definitely don't like them raw either...
Anyone have any suggestions or tips?
Lilly... crossing my fingers that the big decision goes your way! I'm horrible at waiting and hate surprises, so I'd be a complete wreck! Wishing you all good things.
To address your pepper question... I find red, orange, or yellow ones to be vastly superior in taste to green... of course, they're more expensive too, but often go on sale. One of my techniques is to roast them. Cut up into bite size pieces and spread on a cookie sheet. Squeeze fresh lime over them. Add salt, pepper, cayenne, fresh cilantro, whatever seasonings you like. Bake at 450 for 30-40 minutes. Jicama and cauliflower are both great done that way too.
To address your pepper question... I find red, orange, or yellow ones to be vastly superior in taste to green... of course, they're more expensive too, but often go on sale. One of my techniques is to roast them. Cut up into bite size pieces and spread on a cookie sheet. Squeeze fresh lime over them. Add salt, pepper, cayenne, fresh cilantro, whatever seasonings you like. Bake at 450 for 30-40 minutes. Jicama and cauliflower are both great done that way too.
QUOTE(LesterLou @ Feb 8 2009, 08:16 PM)
Lilly... crossing my fingers that the big decision goes your way! I'm horrible at waiting and hate surprises, so I'd be a complete wreck! Wishing you all good things.
To address your pepper question... I find red, orange, or yellow ones to be vastly superior in taste to green... of course, they're more expensive too, but often go on sale. One of my techniques is to roast them. Cut up into bite size pieces and spread on a cookie sheet. Squeeze fresh lime over them. Add salt, pepper, cayenne, fresh cilantro, whatever seasonings you like. Bake at 450 for 30-40 minutes. Jicama and cauliflower are both great done that way too.
To address your pepper question... I find red, orange, or yellow ones to be vastly superior in taste to green... of course, they're more expensive too, but often go on sale. One of my techniques is to roast them. Cut up into bite size pieces and spread on a cookie sheet. Squeeze fresh lime over them. Add salt, pepper, cayenne, fresh cilantro, whatever seasonings you like. Bake at 450 for 30-40 minutes. Jicama and cauliflower are both great done that way too.
Ooo, am definately going to try that tomorrow for dinner. All we have in this house is green right now, so I'll have to do with that, but will be buying other colored peppers later this week. I'll let you know how it turns out! Thank you!
The suspense is absolutely, unbelievably EXCRUCIATING!!!!!!
I don't know what to do other than to write all over the place (hence why I'm here). Oh my GOSH, just let me know already!!!!
I don't know what to do other than to write all over the place (hence why I'm here). Oh my GOSH, just let me know already!!!!
Lilly, I totally feel for ya! Ita taken me years to just relax and learn patience, and its still hard sometimes.
Green peppers, hmm... I would probably cook them up with some eggplant and onions, and add some graham masala or curry powder for a tasty curry with a sprinkle of cilantro on top. The onions should add enough sweet to offset the bitterness of the green peppers. You'd need to have an extra starch available to use for some rice or chapati to go with.
I've been meaning to figure out how to make a JC worthy Avial... Its just steamed mixed vegetables in a spicy yougert sauce (and green peppers are wonderful in it). Unfortunately it has a lot of coconut in the sauce. Plus it often includes potato, plantain, sweet potato, etc.
Um, yeah, the chocolate. I ate half of it last night (approx. 500-600 calories worth). I felt a bit ill afterwards, actually, so it wasn't the wonderful experience I was imagining it would be. I dont think large amounts of sugar and fat "agree" with me anymore. I'll be giving the rest to my size 0 18 year old who adores fine chocolate. So then, moving onward and downward!
Take care,
Angela
Green peppers, hmm... I would probably cook them up with some eggplant and onions, and add some graham masala or curry powder for a tasty curry with a sprinkle of cilantro on top. The onions should add enough sweet to offset the bitterness of the green peppers. You'd need to have an extra starch available to use for some rice or chapati to go with.
I've been meaning to figure out how to make a JC worthy Avial... Its just steamed mixed vegetables in a spicy yougert sauce (and green peppers are wonderful in it). Unfortunately it has a lot of coconut in the sauce. Plus it often includes potato, plantain, sweet potato, etc.
Um, yeah, the chocolate. I ate half of it last night (approx. 500-600 calories worth). I felt a bit ill afterwards, actually, so it wasn't the wonderful experience I was imagining it would be. I dont think large amounts of sugar and fat "agree" with me anymore. I'll be giving the rest to my size 0 18 year old who adores fine chocolate. So then, moving onward and downward!
Take care,
Angela
Lilly-hope you got word on what you have been waiting for. I love fresh green peppers so i am not sure if I am much help but I love to dip then in fat free ranch dressing or in my salads.
Jen-Glad you are up to 45 minutes. It does seem a long way from what you use to do but you are farther than a month ago. Still thinking of you. Hope the party goes well.
Lester it sounds like the party was a blast!
Angela-Gotta love 18 year olds and the size 0
I know I am missing some but hope you are all doing well.
Tonight I did three workout class a 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00. I normally don't do the 7:00 but have been wanting to try it. Felt good after my first two that I decided to go for the third. I don't think it is something that I will do all the time but maybe every once in a while.
Had a full weekend. We were suppose to go watch Jesse wrestle at a college meet but he got the flu! Saturday Seth had regionals. He took first. We got home around 6 and then met a bunch of friends for pizza. Sunday we decided to make some homemade Chicken and rice soup for Jesse. Drove it up to his college(about1 1/2 hours away) picked up some subs on the way. He was feeling better. Said after practice Thursday that he just couldn't stop sweating. Stomach was upset as well.
Gotta go jump in the shower....tired and sweaty!
Jen-Glad you are up to 45 minutes. It does seem a long way from what you use to do but you are farther than a month ago. Still thinking of you. Hope the party goes well.
Lester it sounds like the party was a blast!
Angela-Gotta love 18 year olds and the size 0
I know I am missing some but hope you are all doing well.
Tonight I did three workout class a 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00. I normally don't do the 7:00 but have been wanting to try it. Felt good after my first two that I decided to go for the third. I don't think it is something that I will do all the time but maybe every once in a while.
Had a full weekend. We were suppose to go watch Jesse wrestle at a college meet but he got the flu! Saturday Seth had regionals. He took first. We got home around 6 and then met a bunch of friends for pizza. Sunday we decided to make some homemade Chicken and rice soup for Jesse. Drove it up to his college(about1 1/2 hours away) picked up some subs on the way. He was feeling better. Said after practice Thursday that he just couldn't stop sweating. Stomach was upset as well.
Gotta go jump in the shower....tired and sweaty!
Hey all,
Glad to see everyone stickin to the plan... except Angela, I am sooooo jealous about your chocolate binge. Hope it tasted as good as you wanted it to.
Been a few days, not like me, I usually post everyday. I have been shopping for our trip to Jordan on the weekend. I didn't realize until today how easy it is to blow $1000.00 in a few short hours. Everything is so expensive these days. My husbands family lives there, and I need to buy all of his intermediate family a gift from "Canada". They have really large families in Jordan or at least my husband has a large family. Intermediate family means 17 people. YIKES! Almost done, just a couple more hundred dollars and then I can start buying the things we have to bring. Like bathing suits. I am so scared about wearing a bathing suit. I think I will buy like surfing gear instead, like long sleeved shirt and shorts instead of a bathing suit. I am definatley not ready for that. Maybe in a few months.
Been keeping up with the exercise. Feeling good. Had a bad cough over the weekend, starting to get better. At my step class yesterday I could barely keep up. I looked like it was my first day all over again. I was really worn out last night, so thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it!
Well I'll stop blabbering. Kids are up,
Glad to see everyone stickin to the plan... except Angela, I am sooooo jealous about your chocolate binge. Hope it tasted as good as you wanted it to.
Been a few days, not like me, I usually post everyday. I have been shopping for our trip to Jordan on the weekend. I didn't realize until today how easy it is to blow $1000.00 in a few short hours. Everything is so expensive these days. My husbands family lives there, and I need to buy all of his intermediate family a gift from "Canada". They have really large families in Jordan or at least my husband has a large family. Intermediate family means 17 people. YIKES! Almost done, just a couple more hundred dollars and then I can start buying the things we have to bring. Like bathing suits. I am so scared about wearing a bathing suit. I think I will buy like surfing gear instead, like long sleeved shirt and shorts instead of a bathing suit. I am definatley not ready for that. Maybe in a few months.
Been keeping up with the exercise. Feeling good. Had a bad cough over the weekend, starting to get better. At my step class yesterday I could barely keep up. I looked like it was my first day all over again. I was really worn out last night, so thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it!
Well I'll stop blabbering. Kids are up,
Sara - No, the chocolate binge was not really worth it *sigh*. I know what its like shopping before those huge trips to visit family overseas... my in-laws are in India, and we always have to buy a ton of stuff for everyone too. We often take one suitcase full of chocolates because its very expensive in India and everyone seems to like it (and complains loudly when the nephews eats it all before they bother to get into it). And MIL always wants soap, Subu's brother wants toothbrushes, sister's husband likes socks, etc. etc. etc. Its a HUGE hassle to get something for everyone, and then you get last minute calls for other things right as you are heading out the door for the airport! This is why we try not to visit more than once every 2 years.
Jes - Actually I am very jealous of the 18 year old being a size 0. Not that I want to be THAT thin, but it certainly seems unfair. She's a lot taller than me, has naturally curly blond-ish hair (mine is ramrod straight and brown), super skinny, etc. And I'm jealous of my 9 year olds FABULOUS eyelashes and eyebrows... they are perfect and she will never need mascara or an eyebrow pencil.
Lilly - have you heard anything yet?
20/20/20 was super hard last night because the regular gal was gone due to a sick kid, and we had the same substitute as last time. She had us using the step for the cardio, and for the weight training we used resistance bands for the first time ever, plus we did squats with a small ball between our knees, and did crunches and stretches using the large balls. I'd never used any of these things before! I suppose its probably a good thing. I'm pretty sore today.
This Sunday there is a fitness workshop at the rec center, and Subu and I are both going! We have my mom watching the kids for the first time ever (Mira is afraid of strangers so mom wouldn't do it before), so this is our first "date" since Mira was born. Anyway, the workshop consists of 5 classes of 20-30 minutes each of different exersize... zumba, dance & fit, boot camp, pilates, and yoga! Then there is a Q & A session, followed by a fat analysis for people who want it. If we stay for the entire thing we get 80 miles each toward the fitness challenge (and we plan to stay).
Take care,
Angela
Jes - Actually I am very jealous of the 18 year old being a size 0. Not that I want to be THAT thin, but it certainly seems unfair. She's a lot taller than me, has naturally curly blond-ish hair (mine is ramrod straight and brown), super skinny, etc. And I'm jealous of my 9 year olds FABULOUS eyelashes and eyebrows... they are perfect and she will never need mascara or an eyebrow pencil.
Lilly - have you heard anything yet?
20/20/20 was super hard last night because the regular gal was gone due to a sick kid, and we had the same substitute as last time. She had us using the step for the cardio, and for the weight training we used resistance bands for the first time ever, plus we did squats with a small ball between our knees, and did crunches and stretches using the large balls. I'd never used any of these things before! I suppose its probably a good thing. I'm pretty sore today.
This Sunday there is a fitness workshop at the rec center, and Subu and I are both going! We have my mom watching the kids for the first time ever (Mira is afraid of strangers so mom wouldn't do it before), so this is our first "date" since Mira was born. Anyway, the workshop consists of 5 classes of 20-30 minutes each of different exersize... zumba, dance & fit, boot camp, pilates, and yoga! Then there is a Q & A session, followed by a fat analysis for people who want it. If we stay for the entire thing we get 80 miles each toward the fitness challenge (and we plan to stay).
Take care,
Angela
Thanks for the suggestion with the peppers! I haven't gotten a chance to try it yet, but am looking forward to it tonight (hopefully).
Angela - awwww, the chocolates. That's right, onward and downward you go from here And that challenge you'll be going to - wow. Super jealous! Which gym is this???
Jeseth - a three hour workout! Wow!!! *Bows before you in reverence* haha. Great job!! Congrats to your boys ;-)
Sarah - I can totally identify with the large family thing. Luckily, I am the eldest of three, but both my mom and dad have TWELVE siblings each!!! (And that's not counting the adopted kids). But... gotta keep the fam happy, haha. Good job for handling it well!
As for me, I'm still holding my breath. I haven't heard back ... I called the office yesterday but apparently they were behind schedules and decisions had not yet been submitted. They said, "hopefully today." Ahhhh, how much longer can a girl wait?!?!?!??!!? I was trying so hard to stay OP the entire week, but I gave in last night. I mean, I suppose it wasn't TRULY off program, but I did have some extra food (an extra froasted oats cereal). But you know what? Here's a NSV thoguh.... Haven't had a diet soda or sugar-filled juice in over half a month now! That's absolutely unheard of for me, so yay. *pats self on back* Let's just say, I absolutely LOVE my earl gray stash tea and my green tea "zen" tazo tea.
Okay, time to get back to work.
Angela - awwww, the chocolates. That's right, onward and downward you go from here
And that challenge you'll be going to - wow. Super jealous! Which gym is this???Jeseth - a three hour workout! Wow!!! *Bows before you in reverence* haha. Great job!! Congrats to your boys ;-)
Sarah - I can totally identify with the large family thing. Luckily, I am the eldest of three, but both my mom and dad have TWELVE siblings each!!! (And that's not counting the adopted kids). But... gotta keep the fam happy, haha. Good job for handling it well!
As for me, I'm still holding my breath. I haven't heard back ... I called the office yesterday but apparently they were behind schedules and decisions had not yet been submitted. They said, "hopefully today." Ahhhh, how much longer can a girl wait?!?!?!??!!? I was trying so hard to stay OP the entire week, but I gave in last night. I mean, I suppose it wasn't TRULY off program, but I did have some extra food (an extra froasted oats cereal). But you know what? Here's a NSV thoguh.... Haven't had a diet soda or sugar-filled juice in over half a month now! That's absolutely unheard of for me, so yay. *pats self on back* Let's just say, I absolutely LOVE my earl gray stash tea and my green tea "zen" tazo tea.
Okay, time to get back to work.
I just called.
It's going to be another day of waiting
bah...
It's going to be another day of waiting
bah...
My heart skips a beat everytime I see you post! We're all anxiously awaiting with you! Hang in there!!!!
lily-hang in there only one more day.
I had a great workout this evening. I ran a mile, increased my speed, went to yoga then 20 minutes on the ellips. Feel great. I am sore today from my classes last night.
Not much else is going on. Jus wanted to check in with everyone.
I had a great workout this evening. I ran a mile, increased my speed, went to yoga then 20 minutes on the ellips. Feel great. I am sore today from my classes last night.
Not much else is going on. Jus wanted to check in with everyone.
Ohhhh, yay! I just came back from weigh in and I had a great loss for the week! So happy about that!!
Thanks to you all, I've been figuring out how to tweak my "routine" and attitude to make it work for me. Thank you, thank you! Moreover, I'm just happy I have a place to come to and talk to about all these things, weight-related or not. I'm so happy I found you guys!
So yeah, what seems to work most for me is, get this, more frequent accountability. Go fig!
1) I now weigh in a total of 3 times in a week, but only the Tuesday weigh-ins are "official." The other two are just to keep me motivated. My consultant also uses those quick two minutes that I'm in the center to help me refocus and keep me pointed in the right direction.
2) I've also begun tracking every lousy morsel of food on livestrong.com (The Daily Plate). Every bite. The best part? They have all the Jenny Cuisines already on there, so I don't have to waste time typing in protein, carbs, fats, etc. I can also track the amount of water I drink, my physical activity and keep a daily food journal (ie, how I feel that day). The rule now is that I don't eat anything I don't first track, and that means sending myself a text message if I have to.
3) I've started putting together a scrap book of sorts. If I'm at home or at work (on a break) and feel hungry, but have already had my meal or snack, I first resort to water. If that doesn't work, I occupy my hands (and mind) with creating collages out of whatever I have in front of me. I'm collecting anything and everything that will help me reevaluate how I feel right then and there as I look through that scrap book, before I give in to food. If I happen to find recipes that will work well during maintenance, I cut those out. Motivational quotes? All over it. Ideas for new workouts or routines-you-can-do-while-at-a-behind-the-desk-job? Yup. That too.
4) I also now keep track of my steps! I've started a weekly thing... 70k steps in 7 days. It's my motivation to do a minimum of 70k, but to feel free to beat my last "best" score. As of yesterday, I racked in over 75k steps. I still have until bedtime to see what the final count is. Either way, this keeps me really motivated to move. Let's just say, taking the stairs at work (6 flights!!) is sooooo worth it now.
5) And finally, I come talk to all of you, and that works wonders (Especially that tough lovin', haha).
Anyhow, off to help the bro with homework. And keep crossing your fingers for me! I promise I'll let you all know what news I'm waiting for when I get a yes or a no from them!
Thanks to you all, I've been figuring out how to tweak my "routine" and attitude to make it work for me. Thank you, thank you! Moreover, I'm just happy I have a place to come to and talk to about all these things, weight-related or not. I'm so happy I found you guys!
So yeah, what seems to work most for me is, get this, more frequent accountability. Go fig!
1) I now weigh in a total of 3 times in a week, but only the Tuesday weigh-ins are "official." The other two are just to keep me motivated. My consultant also uses those quick two minutes that I'm in the center to help me refocus and keep me pointed in the right direction.
2) I've also begun tracking every lousy morsel of food on livestrong.com (The Daily Plate). Every bite. The best part? They have all the Jenny Cuisines already on there, so I don't have to waste time typing in protein, carbs, fats, etc. I can also track the amount of water I drink, my physical activity and keep a daily food journal (ie, how I feel that day). The rule now is that I don't eat anything I don't first track, and that means sending myself a text message if I have to.
3) I've started putting together a scrap book of sorts. If I'm at home or at work (on a break) and feel hungry, but have already had my meal or snack, I first resort to water. If that doesn't work, I occupy my hands (and mind) with creating collages out of whatever I have in front of me. I'm collecting anything and everything that will help me reevaluate how I feel right then and there as I look through that scrap book, before I give in to food. If I happen to find recipes that will work well during maintenance, I cut those out. Motivational quotes? All over it. Ideas for new workouts or routines-you-can-do-while-at-a-behind-the-desk-job? Yup. That too.
4) I also now keep track of my steps! I've started a weekly thing... 70k steps in 7 days. It's my motivation to do a minimum of 70k, but to feel free to beat my last "best" score. As of yesterday, I racked in over 75k steps. I still have until bedtime to see what the final count is. Either way, this keeps me really motivated to move. Let's just say, taking the stairs at work (6 flights!!) is sooooo worth it now.
5) And finally, I come talk to all of you, and that works wonders
(Especially that tough lovin', haha). Anyhow, off to help the bro with homework. And keep crossing your fingers for me! I promise I'll let you all know what news I'm waiting for when I get a yes or a no from them!
Just wanted to share something that I thought was so true and so hilarious:
Hope it doesn't offend anyone. Feel free to remove if so.
Edit:
I realize that picture might be too small to read, so here's the link: http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k318/Sus..._ehenders-1.jpg
Hope it doesn't offend anyone. Feel free to remove if so.
Edit:
I realize that picture might be too small to read, so here's the link: http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k318/Sus..._ehenders-1.jpg
Lilly - cute comic!
So my WI is tomorrow, I am feeling a little worried about losin tomorrow. I admit I cheated a little more than I should have.
But I don't know what over came me. I had a wicked cough and stuffy for about 5 days, and I felt like eating the JCC's just wasn't enough. Usually I can handle the hungry feeling, but not last weekend. Whatever, I'm not perfect and I'll just pick up where I left off.
Step tonight, woo hoo! I love going! I wish I could make the morning class so I can feel good all day long instead I go to the evening one.
TTFN
So my WI is tomorrow, I am feeling a little worried about losin tomorrow. I admit I cheated a little more than I should have.
But I don't know what over came me. I had a wicked cough and stuffy for about 5 days, and I felt like eating the JCC's just wasn't enough. Usually I can handle the hungry feeling, but not last weekend. Whatever, I'm not perfect and I'll just pick up where I left off. Step tonight, woo hoo! I love going! I wish I could make the morning class so I can feel good all day long instead I go to the evening one.
TTFN
Lilly - Have you heard anything yet? About the fitness challenge, it is with the local Parks & Recreation district. There is a sports center just a few blocks from our house that has a swimming pool and indoor sports courts, and about 3 miles away is the Rec center where I do most of my fitness class (its in an old converted school building). Its the Rec center that has the "challenge" going on. If you meet your fitness goal by May 1, then you are entered into a drawing to win a free airplane ticket to the destination that you "worked out" to. I'm working out to San Diego, which is 933 "miles". Hubby is working out to San Fran, and he's nearly made it already.
Sarah - Dont worry about the scale when you aren't feeling well. Its most important to take care of yourself when you are ill.
Weigh-in this morning was good (considering the chocolate binge). I was down 1.2!!! I've lost exactly 39 lbs. now. Hopefully I'll finally cross that 40 lb. mark next week.
Take care,
Angela
Sarah - Dont worry about the scale when you aren't feeling well. Its most important to take care of yourself when you are ill.
Weigh-in this morning was good (considering the chocolate binge). I was down 1.2!!! I've lost exactly 39 lbs. now. Hopefully I'll finally cross that 40 lb. mark next week.
Take care,
Angela
Oh, I'm so ashamed of myself!
I'm under so much stress because of not knowing how this situation is going to play out, right... They are now 3 days late on their decision (which is really cruel!!) and I'm at my wit's end. My patience has run out!
Anyhow, I went to heat up my beef and barley stew, which is what I really needed. Soup is a comfort for me, and in my head, I just needed this. You know? Probably not the right attitude to hold, but it is what it was and it is lunch time here.
With 10 seconds on the microwave to go (I had set it to 1 min 45 sec and mixed it mid-cycle), the top exploded, the cup flipped, and I lost all my soup. And then I started crying. Ugh...
So now I'm just feeling miserable and low and all that stuff. And yes, I have snacks with me (fruits, trail mix), but I can't go anywhere with food. I know with the way I am now, I'm only going to head straight to my usual "comforts" and not give two s**ts about it.
So yeah. Just not a good day.
I'm under so much stress because of not knowing how this situation is going to play out, right... They are now 3 days late on their decision (which is really cruel!!) and I'm at my wit's end. My patience has run out!
Anyhow, I went to heat up my beef and barley stew, which is what I really needed. Soup is a comfort for me, and in my head, I just needed this. You know? Probably not the right attitude to hold, but it is what it was and it is lunch time here.
With 10 seconds on the microwave to go (I had set it to 1 min 45 sec and mixed it mid-cycle), the top exploded, the cup flipped, and I lost all my soup. And then I started crying. Ugh...
So now I'm just feeling miserable and low and all that stuff. And yes, I have snacks with me (fruits, trail mix), but I can't go anywhere with food. I know with the way I am now, I'm only going to head straight to my usual "comforts" and not give two s**ts about it.
So yeah. Just not a good day.
Awww... that just bites!! Just think of how strong you'll feel and how proud of yourself you'll be LATER when you look back on this day. Come up with something special to do for yourself today that you normally wouldn't. Top of my list today would be to buy a new magazine and read it cover-to-cover while snuggled under my favorite blankie. Light a candle and say a few affirmations to yourself... you deserve something extra special for surviving this long without breaking. Heck, I'd even go buy jewelry or shoes!
Hang tough! We're all with you!
Hang tough! We're all with you!
I've received the news that could have changed my life. And basically....
... I'm in the same place I was where I started.
This is my second year applying to medical schools. Last year I was waitlisted at 2 schools, but unfortunately the list did not move far enough so that I was offered a seat in the incoming class.
This year I've so far received 2 interview invites. I interviewed at one school in Iowa 3 weeks ago and loved it. I could totally see myself there. I guess they couldn't... or weren't convinced. I just found out that I was put on the alternate list, which is pretty much a wait list. Which means I might be offered a seat if enough of the other accepted candidates turn down the school's offer of matriculation.
This sucks. A lot. I'm pretty.. well, I think you can imagine how I might feel.
I have that second interview to go to this Monday in Chicago, but i don't know now. My self esteem is pretty damaged. Again. I know I need to pick myself up and dust myself off. Make them see why they want me, why they need me. But man... right now. *sigh*
Anyhow, that's what I'd been holding out for. Hope you all are doing great.
By the way,
LesterLou, thanks for the constant encouragement (everyone else too!)
Angela, congrats on the loss!
Sarah, take care of yourself and feel better!!
Shout outs to all the others.
... I'm in the same place I was where I started.
This is my second year applying to medical schools. Last year I was waitlisted at 2 schools, but unfortunately the list did not move far enough so that I was offered a seat in the incoming class.
This year I've so far received 2 interview invites. I interviewed at one school in Iowa 3 weeks ago and loved it. I could totally see myself there. I guess they couldn't... or weren't convinced. I just found out that I was put on the alternate list, which is pretty much a wait list. Which means I might be offered a seat if enough of the other accepted candidates turn down the school's offer of matriculation.
This sucks. A lot. I'm pretty.. well, I think you can imagine how I might feel.
I have that second interview to go to this Monday in Chicago, but i don't know now. My self esteem is pretty damaged. Again. I know I need to pick myself up and dust myself off. Make them see why they want me, why they need me. But man... right now. *sigh*
Anyhow, that's what I'd been holding out for. Hope you all are doing great.
By the way,
LesterLou, thanks for the constant encouragement (everyone else too!)
Angela, congrats on the loss!
Sarah, take care of yourself and feel better!!
Shout outs to all the others.
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