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ARCHIMEDESII
5/18/2010 10:26AM
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Walking ten miles in a day is fabulous !! Don't beat on yourself because you're not going to walk ten miles today. The fact that you walked ten miles yesterday is awesome. You don't have to walk ten miles every day to be healthy. In general, most doctors and fitness experts believe that a person should walk at least 5 miles a day to benefit their heart. Doing more is great, but if you can get in at least five miles per day, that's an accomplishment ! Also, if you haven't been strength training, I'm going to encourage you to start. Adding more lean muscle will really make a difference if you feel that you've hit a plateau. Now, it won't happen overnight, seeing changes from strength training will take time. However, you will not regret adding more lean muscle. It will make a big difference. I strength train regularly and I'm not spring chicken. LOL !!! Don't be afraid to strength train. You will not look like a body builder if you do. You'll look like this....  -- karen Report Inappropriate Comment |
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KAYOTIC
5/18/2010 9:51AM
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Good job! And you need those lighter days too, keeps your body and muscles guessing...
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I hardly did anything today. I think I deserved it. I worked out every day last week so today was my day of rest. I didn't exactly go off my eating plan, but I didn't track anything either, so I know I probably didn't do so hot, what with not exercising at all today.
The most I did was start a load of laundry and picked up a little after my grandkids. Otherwise, I did go to JCPenneys and bought a new swim suit, which I needed. Now it's going to take courage to actually wear it. 
My old suit is two sizes too big. I want to be able to sit in the hot tub at the gym after a workout and get the kinks out.
Tomorrow is going to be back on plan and back to the gym. I'm actually looking forward to it. One thing I've learned in all of this time I've been losing weight and getting my life back is that you have to take one day a week or every other week to just rest. Regain strength to start again and get your momentum back. If you don't take that "me" time, you burn out quickly.
Today was a day to just sit in front of the t.v. and watch "America, the Story of US" which was pretty interesting. I don't watch t.v. much. When I do, it's usually the History Channel or Discovery Channel. Most of my time is spent taking care of my grandkids, cleaning house, working or going to the gym. So today was a treat that I don't get very often. I didn't even get on Sparks much today.
I'll be raring to go tomorrow morning! I'm looking forward to my morning walk and to a positive week! I hope everyone has a very positive week also!
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FISHING88
5/17/2010 4:11PM
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Sounds like you did really well last week and deserved a day of rest! I hear that series you watched is really good.
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KTANNAR
5/16/2010 11:27PM
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Glad you got to relax and enjoy your day. Good for you !!!  You sound like you deserved a nice break. The swim suit sounds like a great reward... down 2 sizes  . Enjoy your morning walk. I love the sounds of morning... bird singing, and the new sun. Just seems to good and refreshing. Report Inappropriate Comment |
for your bad day. I am certain that it will soon pass and you will have a better day,soon. We all have been there and are here to support and help you to have a better day tomorrow! My best to you. 
Diana 
