SparkPoints: (24,604)
Fitness Minutes: (12,252)
Posts: 1,048 2/9/10 5:09 P
Due to a pile of stress I like to call my personal life, I have been having trouble fitting in very much fitness, and only sporadically at best. When the new Fit,Firm and Fired Up DVD was released, I promised myself that not only would I be more consistent about finding time for fitness, but I would go back to doing some strength training, which I really had barely touched in years.
It's been over a month now, of doing ten minutes of strength training a day. Every morning, I have been sitting in the tub and staring at my legs. I swear they already look trimmer. My wist feels more toned, even under the weight I have left to lose.
I want to take some before and after pictures quick, before I miss any more changes.
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PAULA135
Posts: 5 2/9/10 4:40 P
I am starting Week 2 of the 28-day challenge. It's important for me to gain some momentum by keeping these promises to myself... drinking water, eating healthy foods, and exercising daily!! The book is really inspiring and empowering.
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DDJ7X7
Posts: 13 2/9/10 3:37 P
I'm turning 47 tomorrow and although I don't mind aging, I am sort of concerned about how I've grown to just not care about my weight. When I was young I was too concerned with it. Now it's like I don't give a hoot. So I want to change that and find a happy medium. I like the idea of looking as good "as possible" for my age. I don't want to push unrealistic standards on myself by expecting perfection, but having a couch potato body is too low a standard to have.
current weight: 150.0
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ARTISTGRRRL
Posts: 257 2/9/10 2:09 P
my nephew told me last night that I have a big butt
Emily
current weight: 143.0
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JULES_CSC
Posts: 719 2/9/10 1:15 P
We leave for Cancun on Sunday so my workouts this week really have purpose!
current weight: 134.4
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V-RON_CAN
Posts: 3,075 2/9/10 12:25 P
cleaning out my closet to get rid of clothes that are too big.
It doesn't matter where you are, what matters is the direction you're moving.
current weight: 143.5
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PALCANTARA
Posts: 651 2/9/10 11:47 A
to beat my streak.
current weight: 160.0
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WINE4GIRL
Posts: 7 2/9/10 10:20 A
Going away for the Valentine's weekend with my sweetie! I will be making good choices about everything that goes into my body!
TLBIRCH47
Posts: 14 2/9/10 9:53 A
I want to be able to wear my ski jacket that i purchased last year!
current weight: 271.0
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TINK33
SparkPoints: (5,089)
Fitness Minutes: (3,128)
Posts: 132 2/9/10 9:51 A
I have a goal to lose 10 pounds in February. I was up at my weigh in today, so I have to get back on track!
Kim
co leader of Fighting Emotional Pain and Stress
"sometimes you just have to take the leap, and build your wings on the way down."
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WOOSEL
Posts: 197 2/9/10 7:36 A
I am trying Zumba tomorrow with a girlfriend (DVD)... heard it is alot of fun and can't wait to try it!
xoxoxo Woosel
His dream must have seemed so close he could hardly fail to grasp it.
F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
current weight: 207.0
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MAMAJODI629
Posts: 46 2/9/10 7:35 A
Stay on track and hit the 20 pounds lighter goal on Sat!
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DAFFYMOM5
SparkPoints: (6,922)
Fitness Minutes: (1,901)
Posts: 394 2/9/10 6:38 A
QUIT BEATING MYSELF UP OVER SOMETHING I CAN'T CHANGE AND GET OVER IT AND MOVE ON
YOU BITE IT, YOU WRITE IT INTO WEIGHT WATCHERS AND SPARKPEOPLE TO LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE, BE HAPPY
current weight: 183.0
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MAZZYR
Posts: 4,782 2/9/10 4:52 A
-Good health and feeling fit. -Desire to release weight.
Mazzy
current weight: 165.8
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CAJUNGANNY
SparkPoints: (2,258)
Fitness Minutes: (732)
Posts: 104 2/8/10 10:38 P
that it can happen
Gratitude
I am grateful for of course my family and friends. I am grateful that I have a job that I love. I am grateful that I have money to pay my bills. I am grateful that my health is good. I am grateful that I have a very stong faith.
current weight: 172.0
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MARDGY
SparkPoints: (3,551)
Fitness Minutes: (1,727)
Posts: 84 2/8/10 10:22 P
Today I went to the gym despite having the sniffles and achy body. I am motivated to seeing some changes in the long haul so I am not staying away from the gym.
“Behold the turtle. He only makes progress when he sticks his neck out.”
Pounds lost: 12.0
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TWILAG
Posts: 37 2/8/10 10:08 P
I'm beginning to enjoy working out!
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GIGIANGELA
Posts: 14 2/8/10 9:46 P
Having to constantly pull my pants up on my waist all day. Almost time for a shopping trip to replace my wardrobe.
WINNIE89
Posts: 15 2/8/10 9:01 P
smaller size jeans!!
current weight: 180.0
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ALIHALSEY
Posts: 65 2/8/10 8:50 P
I'm feeling great mentally and physically!
"Do or do not, there is no try"
current weight: 143.0
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CIN2929
Posts: 216 2/8/10 7:33 P
Continuing to fit into smaller sized jeans.
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PALCANTARA
Posts: 651 2/8/10 2:07 P
march basketball league
current weight: 160.0
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V-RON_CAN
Posts: 3,075 2/8/10 11:11 A
those mornings when nothing seems to fit, because its all too big
It doesn't matter where you are, what matters is the direction you're moving.
current weight: 143.5
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MANDJ806
SparkPoints: (10,467)
Fitness Minutes: (11,512)
Posts: 638 2/8/10 7:37 A
my favorite jeans
current weight: 159.0
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MAZZYR
Posts: 4,782 2/8/10 7:11 A
Extra weight feels awful!
Mazzy
current weight: 165.8
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LENNOND
Posts: 31 2/7/10 8:18 P
Also wanting to hit the 10lb mark... currently at 8lbs.... hope to hit it this week!!
Edited by: LENNOND at: 2/7/2010 (20:19)
Pounds lost: 8.0
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JESSALYN86
SparkPoints: (2,719)
Fitness Minutes: (1,197)
Posts: 1,160 2/7/10 8:13 P
Wanting to hit the -10 lb. mark. Currently at -8.8
~Jess Committed to living a healthy lifestyle 1.9.10
10 lbs.: Date night w/ boyfriend 20 lbs.: new jeans 30 lbs.: pedicure 40 lbs.: an hour massage 50 lbs.: trip to Chicago 60 lbs. : new Coach purse Goal weight: shopping for new wardrobe!
"Be the change you wish to see in the world."
**Running in 5K Race for the Cure 5.8.10: goal is to run for half of it at least**
Pounds lost: 9.0
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SUELEE5
SparkPoints: (3,104)
Fitness Minutes: (3,089)
Posts: 47 2/7/10 8:02 P
My body feels great, strong.
current weight: 143.0
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CAJUNGANNY
SparkPoints: (2,258)
Fitness Minutes: (732)
Posts: 104 2/7/10 7:50 P
my husband
Gratitude
I am grateful for of course my family and friends. I am grateful that I have a job that I love. I am grateful that I have money to pay my bills. I am grateful that my health is good. I am grateful that I have a very stong faith.
current weight: 172.0
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KKATZE
Posts: 795 2/7/10 3:28 P
Beach vacation coming up!
current weight: 176.0
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V-RON_CAN
Posts: 3,075 2/7/10 11:15 A
a boy
It doesn't matter where you are, what matters is the direction you're moving.
current weight: 143.5
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DEBMORSE1
Posts: 985 2/7/10 9:05 A
I feel so much better when I eat a healthy diet that it's a no-brainer.
Those who don't read are no better off than those who can't read. Mark Twain
current weight: 125.0
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MAZZYR
Posts: 4,782 2/7/10 7:28 A
-I don't like the way I feel when the number on the scale goes up. -Overeating feels awful.
Mazzy
current weight: 165.8
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FLANNAGA
SparkPoints: (6,059)
Fitness Minutes: (1,825)
Posts: 804 2/6/10 6:24 P
Beating a family history of weight-related conditions.
current weight: 227.0
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LETSSPARKLE
Posts: 36 2/6/10 10:17 A
Teaching a yoga class!
current weight: 170.0
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HALEYBUG7
Posts: 23 2/6/10 10:11 A
my is starting over and only wieghting once a week.
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MAZZYR
Posts: 4,782 2/6/10 7:23 A
-Good health and fitness. -Overeating is uncomfortable and no longer fun. -Long term benefits of a healthy weight.
Mazzy
current weight: 165.8
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PALCANTARA
Posts: 651 2/5/10 12:25 P
gathering tomorrow
current weight: 160.0
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AMORAANG
SparkPoints: (1,129)
Fitness Minutes: (279)
Posts: 11 2/5/10 11:48 A
I don't have any yet. I think I have to force myself to go out and walk today!! Okay, I guess forcing myself to do what is good for me is my motivation, hee hee.
current weight: 165.0
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RODNEYSGIRL_123
SparkPoints: (10,111)
Fitness Minutes: (10,916)
Posts: 190 2/5/10 11:33 A
Besides being Friday! I get to go to see Casting Crowns, a Christian Rock group! and the fact I finally lost 2" around my waist & 1" off of my hips ! Yip-eee!
current weight: 182.0
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CARRIEBARBAGEL
Posts: 823 2/5/10 11:30 A
my positive mood
If I leave here tomorrow would you still remember me?
current weight: 157.0
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MAZZYR
Posts: 4,782 2/5/10 10:20 A
-It no longer feels good to overeat. -Health and fitness. -The desire to release weight. -Long term benefits of a healthy BMI.
Mazzy
current weight: 165.8
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DRUSILLA56
Posts: 781 2/4/10 1:33 P
MY HEALTH.
I'M NOT WHERE I WANT TO BE, BUT THANK GOD I'M NOT WHERE I WAS. I'M ON MY WAY AND THAT'S OK.
current weight: 222.0
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KFORGIE
Posts: 584 2/4/10 1:05 P
I just found it in the posts below - thank you! My 49th BD in May!
current weight: 158.0
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GEORGIEGIRL65
SparkPoints: (2,207)
Fitness Minutes: (1,125)
Posts: 215 2/4/10 12:58 P
3 weeks to the day for my vacation in Punta Cana
Life is good - Live yours today!
current weight: 166.0
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TEGOCHU
SparkPoints: (4,270)
Fitness Minutes: (2,350)
Posts: 272 2/4/10 12:49 P
Tomorrow's my rest day, so I wanna work it as hard as possible today!
A year from now, don't be wishing that you had started TODAY!!
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AROSEFORC
Posts: 7,358 2/4/10 12:42 P
Just feeling great and I want to stay feeling good about myself.
I REALLY want to shop, and know I shouldn't until I hit my goal weight.
It doesn't matter where you are, what matters is the direction you're moving.
current weight: 143.5
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CARRIEBARBAGEL
Posts: 823 2/4/10 9:18 A
My motivation today is knowing that I can do it.
If I leave here tomorrow would you still remember me?
current weight: 157.0
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MYSECRETBETH
SparkPoints: (11,927)
Fitness Minutes: (3,646)
Posts: 423 2/4/10 6:00 A
Keeping the momentum going.
"Is this not enough- this blessed sip of life? Is it not enough? Staring at the ground while complaining for more from above. You greedy little pig..." Dave Matthews Band
current weight: 144.4
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MAZZYR
Posts: 4,782 2/4/10 5:12 A
-Good health and fitness -Long term benefits -Feel better when I stay with my calorie range.
I'm having a hard time being motivated today:( I am trying to read what is motivating people and trying to see there is motivation I just have to find it.
Edited by: HEALTHYGIRL7040 at: 2/3/2010 (11:37)
Pounds lost: 10.8
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SHIMMYHIP
SparkPoints: (1,964)
Fitness Minutes: (870)
Posts: 147 2/3/10 11:02 A
My motivation today is to one day soon not to feel the inner tube around my midsection.
Pounds lost: 12.0
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ALISA1223
Posts: 48 2/3/10 10:57 A
The fact that my pajamas were too tight last night is motivating me
current weight: 232.0
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CARRIEBARBAGEL
Posts: 823 2/3/10 9:37 A
wanting to gain more firmness in my body
If I leave here tomorrow would you still remember me?
current weight: 157.0
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FITMARY
Posts: 114 2/3/10 9:35 A
My motivation today is the same as every day: I want to stay healthy! BTW Aunt Lynnard, check out the "Reports" on your regular SparkPoints page. You can run a report at the end of every day that will show you exactly how many calories you have burned in relation to how many you've taken in. That "differential" can be an eye-opener. I was for me!
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MAZZYR
Posts: 4,782 2/3/10 7:13 A
Anger is my motivation today. I want to release weight already!!
Mazzy
current weight: 165.8
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MEHOPEFUL2
Posts: 28 2/2/10 12:24 P
Thanks, you motivated me today, I doing some stationary cycling. It helps my knees until the weather improves and I can get outside.
I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts.
AUNTLYNNARD
Posts: 30 2/2/10 12:11 P
Good MORNING!!!! Today, my itty bitty step is 'DO-ABLE' for anyone! And it's what motivated me for today. A friend just onformed me that it takes burning 3,500 calories a week to lose 1 lb. of body fat..... I NEVER KNEW THAT! So, it's possible to make an itty bitty change daily, to make a big change weekly! I fgure that comes out to 500 calories or one mixed drink a day...or just a little bit further on the ...487 calories is my most to date....for a weekly total of 1 lb. of body fat GONE!!!! However you get it done.....big steps, or small steps....getting it done is the biggest accomplishment to make!!!! Just wanted to share and help motivate someone today! LET'S GO DO THIS!!!!!!!! ~Aunt Lynnard On to the
Aunt Lynnard says: "Your life is an OCCASION! RISE TO IT!"
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LADYPHANTOM
Posts: 144 2/2/10 10:55 A
A nagging backache. When I was "on track" last spring and working out regularly and eating well, I felt SO much better. Now that I have slacked off and been eating terrible and have gained back ALL of the weight I lost last year, my backache has returned. SO now I am going to start this process over again, and make a new start, and start feeling better again.
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love the Lord. ROMANS 8:28
"I come from a family where gravy is considered a beverage." --Erma Bombeck
LETS GO BLUES!!!
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ALIHALSEY
Posts: 65 2/2/10 9:47 A
I hate feeling stressed! I need to start running again. 1 week off and I am feeling the stress come back.
"Do or do not, there is no try"
current weight: 143.0
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SHERI1969
SparkPoints: (18,724)
Fitness Minutes: (11,792)
Posts: 9,660 2/2/10 4:13 A
To continue to unpack and get organized in my new apartment.
Improving health is a great motivator, losing weight and appropriate exercises will certainly be a blessing to yourself and will overflow to those around you.
MAMA_CD...count your blessings! "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.”
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DBYBEE
Posts: 20 2/1/10 8:51 A
I am motivated...I think I can reach my goal by my birthday at the end of April...it will be my gift to myself.
You haven't failed until you stop trying to succeed.
current weight: 152.0
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JUNETTA2002
Posts: 50 2/1/10 8:26 A
My motivation is my knee. I can hardly walk today but I'm going to work it out. I have to move so I can move.
current weight: 227.4
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MYSECRETBETH
SparkPoints: (11,927)
Fitness Minutes: (3,646)
Posts: 423 2/1/10 8:20 A
I'm going to wear a bikini this year, and I'm going to WORK IT!!
"Is this not enough- this blessed sip of life? Is it not enough? Staring at the ground while complaining for more from above. You greedy little pig..." Dave Matthews Band
On World Vegetarian Day, most people aren't willing to trade in their turkey for tofurkey. Luckily, you can still reap the benefits of vegetarianism by trying flexitarianism on for size.
Meatless Meals Benefit Your Health
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Good MORNING!!!! 
just onformed me that it takes burning 3,500 calories 
a week to lose 1 lb. 
of body fat..... I NEVER KNEW THAT! 
So, it's possible to make an itty bitty 
change daily, to make a big change 
weekly! I fgure that comes out to 500 calories 
or one mixed drink a day...or just a little bit further 
...487 calories is my most to date....for a weekly total of 1 lb. of body fat GONE!!!! 
