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Thank you for all of your support -- this helped me to make a fundamental change in the way I think about getting in shape and what I'm capable of ... I'm no longer a beautiful head on an unhealthy body and I am giving myself permission FOR myself and so I can have a healthy fit and active relationship with my husband and kid rather than excuse away that I don't have time for it.  Through the support of GetFit and my other bloggers I worked up to 10 miles last Saturday and I'll be run/walking a 10K this Saturday all in preperation of a half marathon in June.

So thank you all for your support.

Ali

18 pounds lost so far...

Long time no hear/write fellow getting fit mommies,

Still here and wondering how you're all doing.  I have been out of touch for awhile but I'm back.  We had a bit of a health setback when around Christmas we learned we were expecting again.  Unfortunately about 2 months later that dream came to an unexpected end.  We've been through the grieving and come to acceptance.

Its important to tell you this so you can understand why, more than ever, I'm committed to getting in the best shape I can be.  I'm still preparing to run/ walk a Half Marathon in San Diego on June 3rd for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.   I just had my first team practice and it kicked my arse!  I was able to run a mile and walk three at the end of the day.  I just have to believe that one day I'll be able to go 13.1 miles (just not yet).

Go to my website  to see my motivation and keep up on my progress and I'll keep journaling here if you do.   Please consider supporting me with a tax-deductible donation and/or ALL the verbal spiritual and emotional support you can muster.

Happy New Year

Hi Everyone,

I managed to make it through the holidays and my last houseguest left yesterday.  I was able to stick to my workouts pretty well.  It really helped to have family from out of town motivate me because they all noticed my change in energy and  clothing size.  As they all complained about being bigger then they wanted to be, and I watched them all eat way to much and sit around, it made it alot easier to get up in the morning before anyone rolled out of bed and get my work-out in.  I did offer to have anyone one of them join me, but I guess it was to early for them.  I did manage to get my niece and nephew out for a hike in Sabino Canyon.  We hiked 8 miles thru alot of rocks and sand.  It was a great work-out, but I think they thought that I was crazy, they had a hard time believing that I would actually do this a couple times a week.

I am confident in saying that I have lost 7lbs since I started this program and I bought myself a awsome new pair of fancy jeans in a size 6.

I will keep with this program when our 4 months are done, this is now a way of life for me.

I hope that you all had a wonderful holiday.   

The ups and downs

Nanette and Ali, your recent posts make me feel pretty inspired. Thanks! I'm so proud of us all for still being in the game. Great determination!
LIke everyone, I have had a solid mix of good weeks and bad ones. I think I've only hit the goal of three strength trainings and 100 minutes of cardio once during the whole three months of the program. (And that was the week when I took a couple vacation days mid-week to take care of myself.) I knew finding the time was going to be hard, I just didn't realize how hard. The good news is that every week I have at least done something, which is a lot more than I was doing before. And now I finally WANT to work out when I can grab the time.
I've become a new vocal advocate for PUSH.tv. Despite my limitations, the program has really worked for me. I've lost 2 pounds, and have definitely regained some muscle mass (and possibly even gained some muscle weight!). At a party last weekend, one of my friends noticed how flat my stomach has become. I'm starting to get real muscle definition in my abs. The skin's a bit looser, but the muscles look a lot like they did when I was 22. I've lost a full inch off my waistline! (Thanks for talking me through all those crunches, Jon!) And more than that, I actually enjoy my workouts.  If you haven't tried the kickboxing cardio, try it! She makes you feel like a champ.
My failure to do enough cardio, though, has meant that I haven't lost anything from my thighs or around my hips. Which means, I still can't zip those pants from a couple years ago even if I can button the waistband. The upside is that it IS possible and now I know what it will take to get there. The bad news is that I know just how hard finding that time is going to be.
Hang in there through all the cookies, hams, briskets and candy!

Yep, still here

Hi Everyone,

Although I've been crazy busy (like everyone else) I have been working out as I should.  I think that I can safely say (before I eat any Christmas cookies, which I will be backing with my Mom and Daughter this weekend. Ekk !!) that I have lost 5 pounds and quit a few of my size 8 pants are looking quite baggy.  I'm not ready to say that I am at my target clothing size of 6, but you know how that goes, one store your a 6 and another your a 8 or 10.  How come women's clothing isn't sized like mens, seems crazy to me but I will save that rant for another time.

I really am seeing alot of positive changes in my body and I am getting definition in my stomach that I haven't seen since before I had my Son 13 years ago.  I just love this program, just think how many times you have sat a the computer and deleted junk mail or just stared at your home page for 40 minutes.  Next time your going to do that go work out instead.  You will feel much better about the way you decided to spend your time and your body will thank you too.

Hope all is going well with all of you.  Nan

Still out here

Hi ladies!

Well, I'm back on track.  Mike's calls really do help to keep me encouraged...  of course, weighing in at Weight Watcher's even when I feel like my weights gone up. . . it keeps me in check.  Well, I went in last week & found out I had gained 2 pounds!!!!  I decided to simply keep in the game.  findin out how easily it is to creep up I recommitted myself -- anyway, I finally committed to sign up with Team In Training and train to walk a half-marathon in San Diego in June.  I signed the forms and sent in my entry fee today and will start officially training in February.   In exchange for the free training I'll need to raise some money, I'm hope you ladies will help me reach out to friends and family to raise a couple of bucks.  Anone want to walk with me?

The really good news is that I weighed in today and found out that I've lost an additional 4.8 pounds.

YAY!  I'm back on track!   Haven't heard from you ladies in awhile.  I hope you'll all check in even if you feel like your off track. 

Chin up

Ali, thanks for being so honest.  Try to remember that we are all human and fall.  Just get up and start over again.  I wasn't able to work-out more than once last week.  So, this week I am trying to catch-up.  I really did regret my slip, but on we go.  Here is a quote that I like.

Being defeated is only a temporary condition...  Giving up is what makes it permanent.  (Marilyn Vos Savant)

We will not give up.    Nan

Stuffing blurring my motivation

Hey all,

I went in with a plan.  I did rather well.  I ate breakfast and then ate an apple 30 minutes before the meal and only had one plate.  So that was a good day.  I have several outdoor shleps up the mountain, so that was good.  Its the bleeping leftovers.  I'm feeling guilty about buying other food since my fridge is STILL full.  I didn't weigh in last week -- I had guests here - but I couldn't face it, and that's the truth.

Today, I've just decided, is startover day.  I have a pilates class today.  I started my day with an apple and vitamins.  Maybe typing it outloud will be a good restart.

Thanks for being here, my friends,

Ali

My Cardio is not what it should be either

Just read your entry Toni, and I can totally relate to the cardio part of the work-outs.  I am also staying steady at about 3 lbs lost (give or take a few, depending on what time of the month it is).  I don't have the cold weather excuse, because here in Tucson it is sooo beautiful right now, not to hot, not cold.  I'm really good at doing my strength training and am also seeing great results from these work-outs.  I walk plenty so maybe what I need to do is walk faster to get my heart rate up, start playing tennis like I keep saying I am going to do, and get my bike out when my daughter is riding hers. Oh, and Toni, go buy that party dress!!

In Oregon, we change from summer to winter overnight. One week, it's warm with flowers blooming everywhere and long evenings just right for a walk with a light jacket. Then a week of freakishly wet, cold, windy days blows in. All the leaves from the trees vanish, and then entire garden turns to brown, moldy mush. It gets dark now before I even leave work. The result is that my primal instincts kick in to eat like there's no tomorrow and hibernate. It's tough to get out of bed in the morning, and once I've had dinner all I want to do is sleep.

And there goes all those workouts...

The good news is that I can see visible results from my PUSH.tv sessions. My husband even said I'm starting to get six-pack abs! There's a nice firm muscle that runs down the front of my thigh. (It's just cushioned with little pillows all around the back and sides.) I can't see ribs anymore when I wear V-necks; instead there's actually some muscle definition. I am thrilled with the results!

The downside is that I really have only lost about a pound, and my hips don't seem to have changed a bit. I'm finally being honest with myself and admitting that that's because I just can't seem to get motivated to stay with the cardio element of the program. It's not like I'm a couch potato, but I just can't seem to squeeze it in (especially now that all I want to do is curl up in bed to hide from the rain). I'm still motivated to get up early once or twice per week, but just can't seem to do it more than that.

Maybe I need to buy a tight party dress. Those holiday gatherings are just far enough away, don't ya think?