I did a yoga stretching class for the first time.

Friday, November 05, 2010

I did a yoga stretching class for the first time and I LOVED it! I can't believe how stiff I was! Nothing feels as good as getting all your muscles stretched, especially my spine! Maybe I found an exercise I like! Here's hoping!

  

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SUSAN1ARNOLD 11/6/2010 7:25AM

Good for you!! Just wish I had the time for classes. I just know I would love a yoga/pilates type class but just can not find the time to do it consistently. Keep us posted on how it's going and how often you go. Happy Saturday. Susan Report Inappropriate Comment

I learned something today

Sunday, August 08, 2010

I learned something today. We make hamburgers about once a week and buy whatever is on sale. Well, I bought 20% fat hamburgers, never really thinking too much about the calories.

I researched the calories in the size hamburgers that I made and I was ASTOUNDED at how many..just for the meat alone, not counting the bun or anything else! I won't be making this mistake again...too bad I didn't research it before eating dinner!

Oh well, like I said, I have learned something. When we have hamburgers again I will get the very lean ground beef. You can save yourself half of the calories by doing that.

Needless to say, I went way over my calories for the day from this meal...I won't make that mistake again. I can thank SP for encouraging me to research this kind of thing, something I've never done before.

  

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RONIH2O 8/11/2010 11:04PM

I think what I was putting in my mouth was one of the biggest shocks I had when began with Spark People. I have to plan ahead now so I know if I am going to have a big lunch, I have enough to eat for dinner that I don't wake up hungry in the middle of the night but don't go over my goals. Report Inappropriate Comment

I lost a pound!

Saturday, August 07, 2010

I decided to weigh today, just to see what 2 days on this program might have done for me and I was very happy to see I had lost a pound! It might not seem like much, but it's been 10 months since I have seen the scale go down at all! I've only seen it climbing so this is great news for me and helps me to feel even more motivated! YAYY!

  

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FITNESS134 8/12/2010 3:49AM

congrats Report Inappropriate Comment

RONIH2O 8/8/2010 7:26PM

I love it when that happens. Congrats to you and best of luck this week! Report Inappropriate Comment

TAMNTN 8/7/2010 12:47PM

AWESOME! You are on your way...keep it up...you can do it! Keep on Sparking! :) Report Inappropriate Comment

SMILINDI 8/7/2010 11:28AM

Every Great Journey Begins With THE FIRST STEP! I am thrilled for you~one pound down dear lady, and YES THAT IS GREAT TO CELEBRATE! I haven't looked at your spark page, but am looking forward to doing so. Please feel free to come visit me~I have had one great journey, that likewise began with the first pound shed. Smiling so big for you, that I am. ~SmilinDi~ Report Inappropriate Comment

First impressions

Friday, August 06, 2010

So far I am loving this website and all of the fun features. I have been customizing my meals with what I have at home already. It's great to be able to track my calories. They sure add up fast!

I have had a few ups and downs with weight gain over the years. I always relied on diet pills to keep me in check. Every time I go off of the diet pills, I gain weight though and I'm tired of that! It's not healthy for me to take diet pills all the time anyway so I am hoping I can do this on my OWN willpower!!

I exercised today and that is something I don't do very often. This site motivated me to do that! I hope I can keep this enthusiasm going for the long run!

  

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RONIH2O 8/6/2010 6:20PM

I have lost over 60 pounds since starting here and it was so much easier than I thought it would be. As with everything--if you want it you can do it. Welcome and best of luck on your journey here. Report Inappropriate Comment

ROSE1951 8/6/2010 3:01PM

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IOWEIT2ME 8/6/2010 2:16PM

I've been here two months now. I agree, it is a great site with plenty of support! I am motivated by all the weight loss success that many people are having! We will soon be able to add our names to that list as well. Continued success to you! Report Inappropriate Comment

JLBOORMAN 8/6/2010 1:30PM

I am new to this website too. I started on Monday and find it a great help. If you struggle with enthussiasm I am sure there will be someone on this website that will give you plenty! Report Inappropriate Comment