I've been plucking away at this weight thing. Last time I gave plasma, I was informed that I lost 14 pounds since February. I just weighed myself on my mom's scale, which claims I am 145. This is less than the plasma center scale, but I like this version better.
Back in the day when I could post and comment all the time, I acquired a list of helpers and mutual cheerleaders. Sadly, it's been - what? - over a year since I started my (sadly spotty) health buddies posts. Are you guys still working towards your goals? Have you met or changed them?
I'd like to know who's willing to continue the encouragement and tip sharing? My weight loss is slowing, since we've been on the broker end of the spectrum and I haven't been eating as well as I should. I've also been planning to start waking up early to walk Achaiah, since we both got out of shape after having kids. I just haven't been able to get myself motivated enough to wake up so damn early. I've also really been wanting to fast (since getting pregnant& nursing prevented me for years!), but I've realized that I've gained quite an addiction to coffee. I'm weaning myself so that I get less headaches (and meanness) when I abstain. When I finally crack that, I'll start with small fasts again.
Who's with me? Here's who was (minus the folks who have left):
ahavah 
charv
citrinepoint
dominanefret
lolacat
lost_heart_less
manifest_now
nedia782
reiki_evolution
sneezythesquid
Edited to add:
kali_kali
saymorre
deadlybuzz
ladysmith
Back in the day when I could post and comment all the time, I acquired a list of helpers and mutual cheerleaders. Sadly, it's been - what? - over a year since I started my (sadly spotty) health buddies posts. Are you guys still working towards your goals? Have you met or changed them?
I'd like to know who's willing to continue the encouragement and tip sharing? My weight loss is slowing, since we've been on the broker end of the spectrum and I haven't been eating as well as I should. I've also been planning to start waking up early to walk Achaiah, since we both got out of shape after having kids. I just haven't been able to get myself motivated enough to wake up so damn early. I've also really been wanting to fast (since getting pregnant& nursing prevented me for years!), but I've realized that I've gained quite an addiction to coffee. I'm weaning myself so that I get less headaches (and meanness) when I abstain. When I finally crack that, I'll start with small fasts again.
Who's with me? Here's who was (minus the folks who have left):
ahavah charvcitrinepoint dominanefretlolacatlost_heart_lessmanifest_nownedia782 reiki_evolutionsneezythesquidEdited to add:
kali_kalisaymorredeadlybuzzladysmith- Current Location:WNC
- Current Mood:Empowered
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Comments
You can do it!!
Congrats on your weight loss. Maybe you can walk puppy in the afternoons or at nights instead of in the mornings? I find it easier to exercise when I pick a time when I'm normally energetic, instead of trying to force my body to conform to what my mind is protesting against.
Good luck!
I have problems walking her later on because our schedules are so wonky. Sometimes we don't get home until very late, and then it's fix dinner, put the kids to bed, and maybe a shower before I follow. I know it likely won't get done unless I get up and do it first thing, but I'm working my motivation up for it...
I still have clothes squirreled away, including some crazy wicked bell-bottoms I haven't been able to slide into since I was a sophomore. I looked so hot when I did, though, that I can't help but keep hoping. (Hard to believe now, but I once thought my legs were one of my best assets...)
So do you want to be included in my wonderful little encouragement circle? Sounds like you're doing fine on your own, lucky thing. :)
I'd join but my goals are all short term for now. Getting out of bed each day, eating food, not having to take too many meds...etc.
I'm getting closer to a balance point where I can work out regularly (walking) and hopefully get back to my yoga after a while.
Short term goals are just as awesome. I see you returning to full vibrancy!
I'm going to Curves and using sparkpeople.com :)
I try to console myself with the fact that running up and down the stairs putting box after box into my storage bin is exercise.
:)