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TAZZIE5
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Posts: 13,171 11/19/09 9:00 P
This thread was locked up for the longest time. I could post to others, but not this one. Any insight?
Anyway, I am getting my bike out & starting to ride it more vs my golf cart.
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GO STEELERS!
"Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich." – Sarah Bernhardt
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RUNNICRUN
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Posts: 19 11/19/09 4:09 P
I'm a wimp in the cold. I like going for the occasional winter hike but I have to move my daily runs inside to the treadmill. Luckily my apartment complex has a basic gym with a treadmill, bike, and free weights so I don't have to pay for a gym membership that I can't afford!
Also, bringing your own dish to holiday gatherings helps a lot. That way you fill up on your healthy dish and eat a lot less of the unhealthy stuff that other people are eating. Last year I brought a huge kale salad to Thanksgiving. Other people ate it too and thought it was really great, even if it wasn't traditional Thanksgiving food.
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TAZZIE5
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Posts: 13,171 11/19/09 11:42 A
converted my morning walk into a jog.
Dallas, TX
GO STEELERS!
"Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich." – Sarah Bernhardt
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NEWMEATTITUDE
Posts: 178 11/19/09 9:04 A
Parking far away at work and walking back to the building.
Exercising for 10 minutes in the morning. Finishing out the remainder of my 35 minutes in the evening.
Taking the stairs instead of waiting for the elevator at work.
Cutting out the excessive junk food late at night.
----- *Sunny Gals shine brighter & lighter all year round!*
NewMeAttitude Goals 1 mth by 11/20 - lose 10 lbs 2 mth by 12/20 - lose 20 lbs
** Achieved 7/24 lost 8 lbs to date. :) 2 mth by 8/20 - lose another 5-10 lbs 3 mth by 9/20 lose another 5 lbs
There's no-one who's gonna put a cloudy day on my sunshine. I can achieve and do anything that I put my mind to.
--- Sunny Gals 2009 Falling into Winter Challenge Member.
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MASA0606
Posts: 343 11/18/09 1:30 P
Great ideas! I think that's a good idea to get outside and get fresh air atleast 4 times a week. I read that it helps beat down the winter blues!
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SUSAN_FOSTER
Posts: 182 11/16/09 4:19 P
I entered a contest at my gym. I got weighed in yesterday and will be weighed again in January. If I maintain or lose (I am aiming for lose!), I am entered for a chance to win 1 year of personal training! Now that's a prize! So that's the goal over the next couple months. With that in mind, I've set January 15th as an assess progress date. I will still be weighing myself weekly (and only weekly), but that will be an extra checkpoint.
"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come" - Proverbs 31:25
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TAZZIE5
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Posts: 13,171 11/16/09 10:47 A
increasing my strength training and changing it up a bit to surprise my body!
Dallas, TX
GO STEELERS!
"Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich." – Sarah Bernhardt
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RIDINTHETIDE
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Posts: 10 11/16/09 10:02 A
sparkpeople, exercising, tracking what i'm eating on sp
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MAJESTIC85
Posts: 10 11/16/09 9:59 A
Exercising and watching what i eat. Try to eat smaller portions.
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QUEENCLAUD
Posts: 3,201 11/16/09 8:49 A
walking other exercising tracking meals
Proverbs 22:6-7 key verse 22:7 Deutronomy 28:12-19 Owe no man Nothing.
Woman With Potential
Every 3lbs treat myself
goals for 2009 Nov. to try harder the next day than the last day.
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NIKOBLUE
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Posts: 80 11/15/09 9:34 A
I have cold weather clothes and gear so I can keep riding during the winter. Luckily, our winter normally includes only about a week of sub-freezing temps, and we don't normally get ice or snow in large enough amounts to really hinder riding, so it's good. I just try to keep my ears, face, hands, and feet warm. It's invigorating to be out in the cold! Start in the fall to acclimate yourself!
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TAZZIE5
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Posts: 13,171 11/15/09 8:53 A
This morning I walked a mile before sunrise & think I will try to do that more often - it was a wonderful way to start my day. I usually go out right at sunrise and love being outdoors for that too!
Dallas, TX
GO STEELERS!
"Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich." – Sarah Bernhardt
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BJMM_7
Posts: 6 11/15/09 2:40 A
Have never done anything before, but that is why I joined this site just 2 weeks ago. I am not happy with how I look and feel now and definately do not want it to get worse so had to do something.
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IWILLBREAKFREE
Posts: 16 11/15/09 1:33 A
I joined SP for one! I am measuring my food, tracking every single thing I put in my mouth. I am trying to do at least 20 minutes of cardio a day, now that I am 2 weeks into my program. I will be going sledding with my daughter as soon as the snow hits, and maybe making snow forts, and snow people for fun. I am unemployed, but just because I can't pay for a gym, doesn't mean I can't be active!
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TAZZIE5
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Posts: 13,171 11/14/09 9:33 P
looking for new classes to incorporate into my routine - thinking pilates for added strenth training.
Dallas, TX
GO STEELERS!
"Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich." – Sarah Bernhardt
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YUKISAITO
Posts: 333 11/14/09 7:57 P
Same thing I do everyday. It won't change just because it's winter.
"We can't become what we need to be by remaining what we are."
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"The first and the best victory is to conquer self." - Plato
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TAZZIE5
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Posts: 13,171 11/14/09 2:29 P
starting a 4-day Vegetarian (w fish) diet today.
Dallas, TX
GO STEELERS!
"Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich." – Sarah Bernhardt
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MAROO358
Posts: 19 11/14/09 12:30 P
Same as Keely: go to the gym more, work out inside. Also probably be more careful about what I eat, especially over the holidays.
KEELY128
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Posts: 1,556 11/14/09 11:17 A
I go to the gym more and do workouts inside,
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MABELM2
Posts: 4 11/14/09 10:46 A
Hi, Celcia. I'm an RN also. I live in Nebraska. I am impressed with all the weight you have lost. Do you go to a gym? I am trying to do this at home with weights, a ball and bands. I also walk every day.
QUEENCLAUD
Posts: 3,201 11/14/09 10:43 A
today it was 45 minutes of taeboo and a 1 hour walk
Proverbs 22:6-7 key verse 22:7 Deutronomy 28:12-19 Owe no man Nothing.
Woman With Potential
Every 3lbs treat myself
goals for 2009 Nov. to try harder the next day than the last day.
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CELIASYEAR
Posts: 3,484 11/14/09 10:22 A
Organization is a great suggestion! Also, keeping my workouts the number one priority on my calendar, after God.
I am an organizer and like to have a plan in action. I'm hosting Thanksgiving so that puts me more in control of food choices. I recently read a book about the process you body goes through with certain food types and it makes you think every time you put something to your mouth! I also have done visual boards throughout rooms in my home - Kitchen, Scrapbook room to remind me about healthy choices.
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JULES_CSC
Posts: 301 11/14/09 8:54 A
I'm going to remain faithful to my healthy eating over the holidays and keep consistent with my work outs. They not only keep me toned and fit but help me keep my sanity during the holidays :-)
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FLOWHITE1
Posts: 307 11/14/09 6:54 A
my choices will be fewer if it is cold outside but I plan to continue to stay on the plan but different exercises.
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WHITESPARROW
Posts: 12 11/14/09 1:40 A
what about winter weight loss??
RAELOOS
Posts: 5 11/13/09 10:59 P
I am planning on joining "The Ultimate Body Challenge" in my town starting in January.
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DAVWPHILL58
Posts: 998 11/13/09 10:32 P
The same thing I do in the summer,spring an fall...
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BACIBABY
Posts: 353 11/13/09 10:17 P
Taking the "fitness challenge" at the local gym - to take 3 classes a week during the holiday period. You get the instructor to initial your card to show you took the class. I think it runs from 11/11 - 12/23. After that, I hope to have made it a habit and just continue through the rest of the winter.
This aint no walk through - it's the real thing. Make it count.
The Challenge of Harry Potter - Proud member of Ravenclaw!
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TAZZIE5
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Posts: 13,171 11/13/09 5:53 P
not sitting at the computer as much.
Dallas, TX
GO STEELERS!
"Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich." – Sarah Bernhardt
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EROJAS87
Posts: 5 11/13/09 5:36 P
Don't give up! you've already made so much progress already(I looked at your ticker progress)...BE STRONG!!!
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D_K455
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Posts: 1,840 11/13/09 4:56 P
I have my treadmill that I run on. Hopefully it won't break down on me during the winter. The motor squeels now.
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H0TTMOM1989
Posts: 51 11/13/09 4:20 P
i bought a bikni at a discount price, $1.50 for a top and $1.50 for the bottom. (they are onsale on sears.com) i hang that up as my motivation. So when it comes to thanksgiving and christmas dinner i can think about how that extra helping of food will make me fall behind from fitting into the bikini. and i also created this mentality that the really bad foods like cake and fried foods will kill my insides, and who wants to eat food that kills you on the inside? i know they wont kill me when i eat them, but if i keep eating that kind of food, it will eventually kill me. as my mom keeps telling me "a moment on the lips is a lifetime on the hips!"
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SHIRLEY_LT83
Posts: 173 11/13/09 3:38 P
Well, I workout at home on my elliptical and with DVDs so nothing will change in that aspect but I am also planning to do only a 1/4 amount of the Christmas baking I usually do. I wouldn't even do that but my daughter (5) would be disappointed if I didn't do at least a little. lol
WEIGHT-LOSS REWARDS:
5 lbs – A LUSH bubble bath! 10 lbs – Date night with DH! 15 lbs – A new book! 20 lbs – Date night with DH! 25 lbs – New hairstyle (cut & maybe highlights)! 30 lbs – Date night with DH! 35 lbs – Start TTC!
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GERBERMARY
Posts: 30 11/13/09 2:19 P
My husband and I are joining a Y soon which means there is an option to swim but I have no clue how to create a swimming workout. Especially if there are a lot of experienced, hard core swimmers.
Anyone!?
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BUSSMOM
Posts: 258 11/13/09 2:06 P
I just scheduled time with a personal trainer so I can get some change in my exercise routines. I meet with her on Monday, so I am excited.
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TEALEAF1
Posts: 49 11/13/09 2:02 P
Starting a diet in the holiday season is like facing an uphill battle. LOL! This season the most I've done so far is make my desktop screen saver set to say "GET UP! GO OUTSIDE!"
May you be happy. May you be loved. May you be blessed by the stars above.
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SUNFISH25
Posts: 53 11/13/09 1:49 P
What great ideas. Winter is hard for me and my motivation is starting to wane and I'm trying not to whine!
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SDESNOYER
Posts: 6 11/13/09 12:55 P
Get out my snowshoes and cross country skis!
FONDA82
Posts: 13 11/13/09 12:50 P
cooking more healthy meals and getting my butt to the gym!
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MELISSAMARIE22
Posts: 16 11/13/09 12:16 P
When it gets too snowy to get to the gym it's good to have some workout DVD's to use. I like all of Jillian Michael's DVDs and The Biggest Loser DVDs. Netflix is really great because you can just rent different workout DVDs to be delivered to your house. I have a Wii Fit now which I'm excited to use during winter.
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DARCYMATISSA
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Posts: 47 11/13/09 11:25 A
I just joined the local Curves so I can continue to get in my workout at least 3 times a week.
One day at a time. One pound at a time.
Current challenges ______________
Lose 5 lbs. by Dec. 1 SW- 186.4 GW - 181 Rewarding myself with a new outfit for my husband's Christmas party.
Lose 10 lbs. by New Year's SW - 186 GW - 176 Going out for a movie date with my husband :)
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BARAKOBEKAH
Posts: 66 11/13/09 9:06 A
I plan on drinking lots of water and swimming at an indoor pool.
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CAITIE0424
Posts: 82 11/13/09 8:39 A
Trying to get my husband and I to actually exercise - we gained a lot after the wedding due to stress. We are also cooking a LOT more to save money and eat more healthy.
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DEBBIEW26
Posts: 138 11/13/09 8:36 A
Stay active and cut back on the number of Christmas cookies I make this year.
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RAFIKI5
Posts: 10 11/13/09 8:13 A
Just look back to see where I was last winter and realize that I don't want to get back to that size. I plan on eating lots more fruit and not making my fudge this year. Pushing away from the table is always good too.
COWANNBELL
Posts: 49 11/13/09 6:36 A
My Employer started a new active program for the Holidays, so that is helping.
Edited by: COWANNBELL at: 11/13/2009 (06:36)
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FOXXSMITH
Posts: 32 11/13/09 2:34 A
fortunately where I live the winters are pretty mild, other than a bit of a rainy season. I have plenty of house projects to get to before next Summer's heat arrives. I don't do well with the heat. The house projects keep me moving so I don't feel as guilty about not doing as much "formal" exercise as I should. If I stay busy I tend to stay away from unhealthy eating habits. Those of you with harsher winters, indoor house projects are good, especially those that require some muscle use and movement, maybe cleaning out the garage, painting the bedrooms, stuff like that.
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KRISTA261
Posts: 303 11/13/09 1:38 A
My boyfriend my daughter and I are going to start a "Biggest Loser in the house" challange starting in December. We are working out the rules, but each week the biggest loser will have some kind of special treat. We made a huge sign on the fridge and am posting our results weekly. I can't wait :)
"Nothing tastes as good as being thin FEELS"
Go Silver Stars!!!!
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ROCKYMTNS99
Posts: 86 11/13/09 12:17 A
I just got a Total Gym so, I'll be using that as well as watching what I eat. I love the nutrition tracker!
I may go snowshoeing in the mountains too!
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PAULASHOPS
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Posts: 730 11/12/09 11:03 P
Just keep moving and back away from the table. I've taken a real liking to fresh fruit this year so I'll fill up with that first.
Dance like nobody is watching, sing like nobody is listening. Love like you have never been hurt..... Live like heaven begins tomorrow.
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MALTESELOVER22
Posts: 56 11/12/09 10:32 P
I'm going to try and keep up the same routine and not eat tons of sugar cookies! Keep my butt in the gym and make healthier versions of my favorite treats.
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BRANDON504
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Posts: 113 11/12/09 9:56 P
im keeping my same routine throughout the year
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MISSMOONROCK
Posts: 40 11/12/09 9:28 P
I signed a new three year contract, and got myself a brand new iPhone. I've never had anything this technologically futuristic before.
The sparkpeople app (and thank god it's free!) is amazing and so simple to use. I find it easier to manage my food tracker on my iphone than online.
Also I've been downloading movies to my phone and taking it with me to the gym in my apartment. I can watch Gossip Girl while I work out on the elliptical for 40 minutes. Its great!
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DAVWPHILL58
Posts: 998 11/12/09 8:35 P
I work out year around.I hate working out in the summer more than winter.
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SFELAURA
Posts: 15 11/12/09 4:11 P
This year i am going to try Curves.
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LADYSARAII
Posts: 13 11/12/09 3:16 P
Joining a challenge to hold myself accountable. Plus I tend to focus on weight lifting the winter so that helps a lot
*Carmen*
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CAROLINE1000
Posts: 142 11/12/09 2:47 P
When that cold weather impulse comes to insulate and hibernate I have a two-pronged attack:
First, I always at least on delicious soup option ready to reheat in the fridge (always one I made myself).
Second, Wii fit. Promising myself to at least do a body test every day does plenty to keep me in line while I stay warm. In it's own special occasionally supportive and occasionally berating way - it helps.
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MSTRISHY
Posts: 19 11/12/09 2:26 P
stay active as possible, log my food intake and avoid becoming depressed because of the gloomy weather we experience in Seattle. Any suggestions are welcome! Thanks!
Inspiration. Perspiration. Preserverance.
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MTIEZZI73
Posts: 8 11/12/09 2:20 P
Living in Denver, it is warm most of the winter (crazy I know) so it is easy to stay outside. I go the gym to swim and weight train. Cycling, running outside, and skiing is how I round out my winter workouts.
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SADWHITEWOLF
Posts: 531 11/12/09 2:17 P
I have no idea and am really worried about it
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MAHONEY_09
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Posts: 42 11/12/09 2:16 P
In addition to doing an 8 week challenge on this site that works like the biggest loser, I am also doing "skinny school" at my hair dresser's shop...you put in $5 a week and weigh in...whoever loses the greatest %age of weight at the end of 12 weeks wins $1000.00!!!!!! There are also monthly prizes...
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CHRISSYLYNN84
Posts: 1 11/12/09 2:07 P
I love the idea of paying yourself $5.00 per pound lost!!
Edited by: CHRISSYLYNN84 at: 11/12/2009 (14:08)
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ROMIER
Posts: 7 11/12/09 11:50 A
I've decided to paint the inside of my house rather than bake (and eat).I'm keeping a few sunny hues on hand and when I feel the baking urge I go paint the wall with a small brush (I'm almost done with a bathroom:)By the time spring comes my house will be freshly painted and I'll have avoided hundreds of extra calories!
BARNABABY1
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Posts: 465 11/12/09 11:42 A
I push myself to get out for my morning walk no matter how cold and frosty it is... it's gonna be tough once the snow hits!!
4/10/09 307 lbs. - started my journey
8/23/09 270 lbs. (started SP)
September Weight Loss = 18 lbs. October Weight Loss = 12 lbs.
11/2 - 239 11/9 - 236 11/16 - 234 11/23 - 11/30 -
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JDAUEL
Posts: 8 11/12/09 10:48 A
Trying to eat better portions and healthier meals in general to keep me fuller longer.
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PATRICIAANN46
Posts: 309 11/12/09 10:38 A
I will continue to do what I am doing right now. I will track all of my food and exercise and follow my healthy living habits.
TONTO64A
Posts: 7 11/12/09 10:29 A
i am already begin to train myself to be in the house with nothing to do except be on the domputer and clean, it's a very good way to learn how to deal with sadd. since i'm around food too then i keep vitamin water in the fridge in case i get a dweet tooth. they really work and they aren't an energy drink.
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TAHOSA
Posts: 114 11/12/09 10:29 A
Well since I live in AZ its the time of year that we get to play outdoors while the rest of country needs woolies. Hiking season is here till March, the its hike in the heat, till fall.
Tahosa - Treker of the San Tans
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IMANI1998
Posts: 15 11/12/09 10:20 A
I will be paying myself $5.00 for every pound I lose and with the money will be able to buy new spring wardrobe. Everything is too big now but I refuse to spend money I don't have yet.
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JCEDIT89
Posts: 2,391 11/12/09 9:55 A
And more exercise! It's not negotiable! I have a library of exercise DVDs and in-home weights and other equipment. I live in a 4-season climate and do not like to exercise in the cold.
"Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein." --H. Jackson Brown
"To keep a lamp burning, we have to put oil in it." --Mother Teresa
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.”
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JOYNLIVIN
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Posts: 119 11/12/09 8:53 A
Exercise, Exercise, Exercise, Exercise, and more Exercise!
One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do. -Henry Ford
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