Walkabout Intl - In Almost Every City

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Today I took my first (and hopefully not my last) 3 hour brisk pace trek with Walkabout Intl.
We went to amazing places that made me see the city with new eyes of appreciation. I'm too tired to write more right now, but if you like to walk, I'd recommend checking into the walks in your town.

  

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JLITT62 3/15/2010 10:14AM

Sounds lovely. If only they were here . . . Report Inappropriate Comment

DDHEART 3/15/2010 9:16AM

Sounds like a great way to spark your weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

FLMOMX2 3/15/2010 8:13AM

Never heard of Walk int. Sounds cool. Report Inappropriate Comment

KALATHIA 3/15/2010 7:47AM

I've never heard of Walkabout International. I'm going to check it out. Thanks for the info. Hope you enjoyed your walk! Kathy Report Inappropriate Comment

MSLZZY 3/14/2010 11:52PM

I can walk around our entire town in less than 45 minutes so you know it is small. Howver, if I would walk each street, it could take much longer LOL! But it is a very good idea! Report Inappropriate Comment

CHERIRIDDELL 3/14/2010 10:41PM

That sounds fascinating I'll look forward to hearing the details .They have a ghostwalk here in the summer that I think I will take.I don't walk in winter because of the ice and snow.True and I trek through the river valley when it is warmer.Though we were both not happy last year when we came face to face with a coyote(okay not face to face it was about 20 feet away but that was too close for this city girl!) .Fortunately it was as scared of us as we were of it ! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARYHANNA 3/14/2010 10:34PM

Sound interesting. Post more later after you rest up! Report Inappropriate Comment

Tomorrow's Walkabout

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Early in the morning, I'll be meeting a friend to do our first walkabout throughout the city. It'll be three hours long and end with a ride on a carousel. Here's to longer days of sunshine for awhile with the time change. Wishing all a great Sunday.

  

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KALATHIA 3/14/2010 9:37AM

Have a great day! Report Inappropriate Comment

MSLZZY 3/14/2010 8:26AM

I'm with you! Sunshine and walking with a friend! Have a great day! Report Inappropriate Comment

FLMOMX2 3/14/2010 7:36AM

Hope you have a great time. Report Inappropriate Comment

CHERIRIDDELL 3/14/2010 1:59AM

Oh how I love a carousel! But even if I strap on my jet propulsion boots I don't think I'll make it to California in time to join you when you go walkabout ,shame I would enjoy it! Report Inappropriate Comment

My Body Works In Reverse ,The Power of the Mind (Not in a Good Way), Blame It All on Thyroid, and I

Thursday, March 11, 2010

I load all of my topics into the headline to remind myself of what I want to cover. What I have noticed for a long time now is that my body works in reverse of what I've read. Instead of being energized by exercise, I'm tired. I think I am doing too much. Instead of it curbing my appetite, I am famished. So be it. I'll figure it all out eventually. Maybe by the time I do, it'll be checkout time. (smiling)

Oh, yes, I understand the power of the mind in absorbing all of the positives we learn to do here at SP. All the wonderful platitudes are very helpful in shaping behavior and providing positive reinforcement. But what I have to be careful of is that topics here can trigger things for me - and not in a good way. For example, one sparkfriend wrote about Red Lobster. It used to be my favorite place since I'm addicted to seafood. Haven't been there in ages and hadn't intended to go. Lunch tomorrow? Meeting a friend at Red Lobster. Yes, I'll behave. But it really wasn't on my agenda except that I worked VERY hard this week with food and exercise, yet showed no loss. So, I'm on the see-saw with the "so what the ____!"

Yesterday or thereabouts, I blogged that I used to eat whenever I wanted to. Mid-morning I awoke absolutely famished and treated myself to a full meal. It was like I'd planted the seed in my sub-conscious. Of course, I reasoned that I've been working my tush off and no results, so I can rebel. You'd think that a big, mature woman like me (smiling) would not be a rebel at this point in the game.

I may just blame my lack of additional weight loss on a low thyroid. While doing SP last night, I was listening to a MD on a radio program who specializes in thyroid problems. But then, why would I have lost the 34, and then no more. If it was a thyroid problem, I doubt I would have lost to begin with.

While doing the SP site and the radio last night, I called into the station and won tickets to an event on Saturday. So that was fun.

Whew, this was a long blog, but I had to make this confession, absolve myself of my transgression of early overeating (and my future one of lunch tomorrow at Red Lobster), and get on with my day. All of this is an example of what happens when I put myself on a strict, restrictive program and call it a diet. It backfires. So, my friends, moderation in all things.

That's the end of this saga. Have a wonderful day and since I won't reread all this, hope there aren't typos or incoherent sentences. If so, I'll do better next time.

  

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SHEILA1505 3/14/2010 12:00AM

Congratulations on the win! I hope you had a wonderful time at the Event and didn't do too much damage at the Red Lobster Report Inappropriate Comment

ALEXSGIRL1 3/13/2010 8:14PM

no dieting for me good blog Report Inappropriate Comment

FLMOMX2 3/12/2010 8:25AM

Enjoy your lunch. Carefully--Moderation in all things. Report Inappropriate Comment

HICALGAL 3/12/2010 3:25AM

enjoy lunch in moderation! Report Inappropriate Comment

CAROLFAITHWALKR 3/12/2010 1:45AM

I finally found two things that work for me, after 18 months on SP, for food & exercise. The No S Diet for food, and The Step Diet for exercise. No S lets you have what you want, including Red Lobster, within reason - no Sweets, no Seconds, no Snacks. So because of the "no seconds" rule, and no snacks rule, it is self-limiting to one plate. This gives me the discipline I need (built-in portion control) without feeling deprived, because I can eat whatever I want. There is also One Exception: Except on "S" days. S days means Sat, Sun, or Special (occasions). So if I want a coke on a special occasion, like eating out with friends at Red Lobster, I will have one. If there is a birthday, wedding, or anniversary, I eat the wedding cake. I think the weekend thing is mostly for people who are married - I don't count the weekends as S days. I am amazed at the cravings that have quit and I am so completely NOT hungry - it's amazing, like a switch was flipped off. Struggle over! You can use a smaller plate if you wish, if you do 4-6 meals a day. I just do 3 and am never hungry. I wonder about thyroid too. Report Inappropriate Comment

CHERIRIDDELL 3/11/2010 11:48PM

I rebel against restrictive! I loved this blog it spoke to me loud and clear! Report Inappropriate Comment

FREELADY 3/11/2010 5:45PM

You are entirely coherent. Articulate, actually. And your reflections are always beneficial to me. Yes, moderation is your best path. You have great insight, and I love your courage. When you have some snags on the path and you don't give up, that spurs me on also, to persevere. It is a bumpy road, but it is a road that leads where I want to go . . . a healthy weight. We will get there! Report Inappropriate Comment

JLITT62 3/11/2010 12:42PM

Oh yeah, restrictive will get you every time! Red Lobster will probably be in my future real soon. DH wants to go for Lobsterfest -- he loves lobster, altho he refuses to pay their prices, so why he must go there is anyone's guess. I can always find something relativley healthy there, the problem is always those cheddar biscuits. Too good! Woops, did I plant that in your mind? Sorry! Report Inappropriate Comment

MSLZZY 3/11/2010 11:33AM

Those restrictive diets come back and bite you in the butt every time. Been there, done that. Have a better day and I envy you going to Red Lobster. I'll just eat my salad LOL! Report Inappropriate Comment

SANDY5882 3/11/2010 10:12AM

Good luck with Red Lobster! That's a tough one, but certainly doable. The first step being, don't let them put the cheesy biscuits on the table! One, and I'm done! I know your concern about not losing more. I hope that plateau ends soon for you. It is terribly discouraging to be working so hard and seemingly not making progress, at least on the scale. Have you tried measuring yourself? Sometimes that works to encourage one to keep going. Congrats on the 34 down - at least you don't have those to lose now! Sandy Report Inappropriate Comment

Week 1 of New 3-Month Program - A Total Bust!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Oh how excited I was to get on the scale this morning after this first week of my new 3-month program.

I'm fighting disappointment today. Absolutely no change. Yes, I know, I know. But it's still soooooo frustrating.

Tempted to have popcorn at Crazy Heart later today. Makes me feel like "why bother?" But, of course, I know why bother.

Wishing all a wonderful day.

  

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FUNINFLIPFLOPS 3/12/2010 7:16AM

Give it another week and I am thinking you will see changes! : ) Report Inappropriate Comment

RICH530 3/11/2010 8:09AM

You are worth it that is why you do what you do!! New programs sometimes take a while to kick in but keep at it! You can do this and we are here for you!!! Lee Report Inappropriate Comment

MARTY19 3/10/2010 8:22PM

You bother because you know where you are going and don't want to go back to where you were. That's why we all do it. Marty Report Inappropriate Comment

FLMOMX2 3/10/2010 5:15PM

Keep to airpopped popcorn and it is healthier. Report Inappropriate Comment

MSLZZY 3/10/2010 3:01PM

86 the idea of popcorn! You'd only regret it later. Think positive and give yourself another week. I know you can do it! It's only a bust if you let it be. Comment edited on: 3/10/2010 3:06:45 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

JLITT62 3/10/2010 12:55PM

Bother because you're worth it & movie popcorn really doesn't taste that great. As others said, sometimes it just takes a week or 2 for changes to catch up to the scale. Patience! Report Inappropriate Comment

ANNANN63 3/10/2010 12:55PM

I understand. But you are doing the right thing. Keep on doing the right thing and the scale will eventually do the right thing too. Report Inappropriate Comment

CHERIRIDDELL 3/10/2010 12:33PM

Sounds like I am not the only one suffering diet rage this morning ,in fact it seems epidemic! Especially among those of us who used to be able to eat as we pleased .This is cruel and unusual punishment for us. An evil trick of the Gods! Not to worry we will overcome ,nothing is going to stop us .We are the champions ! (Yes I stole that line from a song !!!) Report Inappropriate Comment

CAROLFAITHWALKR 3/10/2010 12:05PM

Remember you are worth it to keep going!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DSCHAMBERS 3/10/2010 11:57AM

New programs sometimes take a little longer to show progress. It is a matter of your body adjusting to the changes of routine. Don't lose faith, it will come just give it a chance. Debbie Report Inappropriate Comment

SHEILAKHS1 3/10/2010 11:35AM

I know the feeling of that darn scale but keep moving forward the end result will be totally worth it...thats what i keep telling myself Report Inappropriate Comment

KALATHIA 3/10/2010 11:31AM

Stick with it. Sometimes it just takes the scale a little longer to catch up with us. Kath Report Inappropriate Comment

PARKERB2 3/10/2010 10:47AM

I wish I was a mainteance goal as I'm maintaining right now. But have a ways to go before then. Report Inappropriate Comment

Pleased to Meet You! (Getting Acquainted -or Re-acquainted-With My "New" Elliptical)

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Okay, here goes yet another confession. Last year, around this time, I blogged about how excited I was to get a great deal on a new elliptical. Compact, sturdy, priced right, I didn't even know what an elliptical was, but I had read of all the benefits and decided to get with it.

When it arrived, I was jazzed. Until I got on it. Yikes! This is not for me, I lamented. Since then, it has been used infrequently and looking lonely at the end of my bed. Last week, when I put myself on this new 3-month program, it dawned on me. I suddenly saw it with new eyes and thought that maybe I would give it another try.

Why not pay attention to what SP advises about 10 minutes, I reasoned. That 10 minutes is fine and will be better than nothing. Okay, I can do that. So I made amends with my "new" elliptical and told it I would try, try again. One week later, I've added another 10 minutes, and we all can add. But that 20 minutes is a stellar accomplishment for me since the elliptical movement is not my favorite. However, I can feel the fat cells on what remains of my kangaroo pouch shrieking, "Oh no, don't tell me she's serious about this!" Yes, I think I have made friends (okay, acquaintances. not yet crossed the threshold of friendship yet.) with my elliptical. Hooray, hooray for me.

Wishing everyone a fun day. I'm off to Barnes & Noble to pick up SP CD with Coach Nicole.

  

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AMIESIM 3/9/2010 10:10PM

Way to go!!!! I have access to a treadmill in my shared house, but just can't bring myself to use it. I prefer the outdoors, I keep telling myself. I also tell myself that I would use it if it were an elliptical. Funny how we always find ways to rationalize, huh? Good for you, gettin back on it, and upping those minutes. You should be SOOOO proud of yourself! Report Inappropriate Comment

MSLZZY 3/9/2010 9:58PM

You gave it another try and found out good the elliptical can be. Exercise is addictive so don't be surprised if this becomes your new best friend! Report Inappropriate Comment

HICALGAL 3/9/2010 8:16PM

my treadmill's my BEST friend...NOT!!! keep up the good work! Report Inappropriate Comment

ALEXSGIRL1 3/9/2010 6:58PM

good job with the elliptical , sometimes we have the tools to succeed right in front of us. Report Inappropriate Comment

CHERIRIDDELL 3/9/2010 4:11PM

The elliptical is great you burn more calories on it than a treadmill ,sadly it is on the restricted list for me since I have no kneecaps and a spinal injury but I used it before the spinal injury.I am looking on at you enviously while I trudge along on my treadmill LOL!I always used to listen to music on the elliptical and somehow I think that will be the ticket for you too.You are making great progress ! Report Inappropriate Comment

FREELADY 3/9/2010 1:57PM

This is a big deal. You are getting so bold! Applause and hurrah! Okay, I'm feeling the positive peer pressure. Now I gotta do that jumprope thing I've been avoiding . . . Seriously, this takes guts. And this takes away your gut! I'm encouraged by the kangaroo pouch comment from you and JLitt62. I aspire to be a healthy weight and to have strong muscles and strong core, but I figured most of the pouchiness I just was gonna have to live with. But if you've seen improvement, I shall redouble my efforts. I do enjoy your blogs! Report Inappropriate Comment

JLITT62 3/9/2010 1:00PM

LOL at the kanagaroo pouch comment! Mine is almost -- not quite -- gone. I have to get almost to GW for that darn thing to go away (or almost). I must say, I have used every single piece of exercise equipment I have bought over the years. There are ebbs & flows as with most thing, but I always get my money's worth. Good for you for "just" starting with 10 min. Report Inappropriate Comment

MEGANC1988 3/9/2010 12:25PM

Awesome! Report Inappropriate Comment

SLIM153 3/9/2010 12:24PM

WOW! great for you! I bought one many yrs ago and it broke 2x and fixed 2x but then gave it away b4 i broke it again. it was rated for 250 and I was only245 at the time but the couple hundred mile I got to use it was so awesome. If ever i get down to 200 then i will definitely get another one. I like the smooth movement and the stand up features. I am not a sitter. I do have and for about 15 years now a total gym and my children ages 25 and27 now still love that. I have always had it in the living room and we all play on it while watching tv or chatting phone or visiting with company. Report Inappropriate Comment