Getting back on the wagon

[Misshalfway]

Ok. So discouragement got the better of me and I stopped dieting and working out. But now I am back on track with regards to my health restoring plan.

I saw my Dr. a week ago because of all my various issues..... one being that I just got bronchitis again (like the eighth time in the past 12 months) and he made me promise I would visit with my trainer and get back on track.

So, I am one successful week in on my diet and exercise. I still have yet to show my face at the gym. I am doing the treadmill and free weights at home. Perhaps this week I will transition over.

I am not going to hire the trainer this time. Too expensive considering I have Christmas to think about. But I know the workout and I know what I have to do. It is just a matter of doing it and keeping my brain in a productive headspace.

So...... here I go again. Back on the wagon.

Edited November 10, 2008 by Misshalfway

[rameumptom]

Could you run a few miles on the treadmill for me? I haven't had time to exercise lately, either....

[Misshalfway]

Could you run a few miles on the treadmill for me? I haven't had time to exercise lately, either....

Hmmmmm.......... what will you give me???

[BenRaines]

Exercise by proxy, interesting concept.

Ben Raines

[FunkyTown]

Don't be too hard on yourself, Halfway. Exercise hits us all differently. I find that I get discouraged when I hit plateaus - When it seems the diet and exercise isn't making a difference.

Then, I find out after a week of not doing it that yes... It does in fact make a difference.

[siouxz72]

Miss, you inspire me! I too, will jump back on the wagon this week and resume my walks at lunch time... at least it's a start, yeah?

[Kyra]

Ah, you're making me feel guilty! I was doing so well there for awhile, but last week I slipped a few times. Keep inspiring me, maybe I'll start working on it again!

[Starfish]

I've exercised regularly (walking, biking, aerobics) for 30 years. Still gained weight, though probably not as much as I would have. Then I found Weight Watchers. 3-1/2 months later, the extra 20 lbs is gone! Still exercising, except I've added running.

(I LOVE the exercise by proxy idea. Too bad I can't eat by proxy. I'll eat--you can have the calories!)

[siouxz72]

Ah, you're making me feel guilty! I was doing so well there for awhile, but last week I slipped a few times. Keep inspiring me, maybe I'll start working on it again!

Let's work together...maybe would could make a "group"

[piper]

Way to go Miss!! Great job!

[Dr T]

Good job all. Go on walks! Good call :)

[Iggy]

Exercise by proxy, interesting concept.

Ben Raines

If only it would work!

[pam]

If only it would work!

You mean it doesn't?

[rameumptom]

Hmmmmm.......... what will you give me???

I was thinking you were wanting to LOSE, not gain!!!! :lol:

[Misshalfway]

I was thinking you were wanting to LOSE, not gain!!!! :lol:

Hey! I do anything for skinny jeans! Perhaps you could hold them in front of the treadmill and then Funkytown can chant "Burn baby burn!"

[Truegrits]

Miss1/2...

So discouragement got the better of me and I stopped dieting and working out

Plain and simple...LAZINESS is the cause of my lack of exercising!

But, like you, I am back on the wagon. But climbing back on that wagon sure is painful...my stomach muscles are screaming at me!!!

[Dr T]

Halfers,

Ok, let me just tell u that when I read the title, I SO didn't think you meant what u meant.

[Hemidakota]

Ok. So discouragement got the better of me and I stopped dieting and working out. But now I am back on track with regards to my health restoring plan.

I saw my Dr. a week ago because of all my various issues..... one being that I just got bronchitis again (like the eighth time in the past 12 months) and he made me promise I would visit with my trainer and get back on track.

So, I am one successful week in on my diet and exercise. I still have yet to show my face at the gym. I am doing the treadmill and free weights at home. Perhaps this week I will transition over.

I am not going to hire the trainer this time. Too expensive considering I have Christmas to think about. But I know the workout and I know what I have to do. It is just a matter of doing it and keeping my brain in a productive headspace.

So...... here I go again. Back on the wagon.

Does it really matter?

[Misshalfway]

Miss1/2...

Plain and simple...LAZINESS is the cause of my lack of exercising!

But, like you, I am back on the wagon. But climbing back on that wagon sure is painful...my stomach muscles are screaming at me!!!

Mine isn't laziness. It is a bunch of other factors.

But I hate the sore muscles thing too. Don't you hate it when you do like a million squats and then it hurts to sit down to tinkle?

But hey! It is all worth it right? Healthy body = healthy mind and spirit!

[Misshalfway]

Halfers,

Ok, let me just tell u that when I read the title, I SO didn't think you meant what u meant.

HICCUP!!! ( hiding the bottle) I don't know what you could possibly mean.

[Misshalfway]

Does it really matter?

Well, it really matters to me. I have chronic pain and a connective tissue disorder that makes it very difficult to do what I want to do. I can't play sports really anymore. But, If I exercise properly, then I manage better. I am a better mom and I have more energy. And because my health has been so bad this past year, my Dr. feels it may be something that could make a big difference. And so I do it. It is very painful and I often find myself in bed after a hard work out. But before I fell off the wagon, I was really making some progress and I desperately want to get back to feeling good and not having to pay so much for extending myself.

And you know, maybe it doesn't matter to anyone else, but I want to look better too. I have always been thin and able to lose weight easily. But after baby four, things didn't work as....hmmm... efficiently as before. :) I am not that over weight. I just don't like that I can't wear the clothes I used to and I know I would feel better and be more confident if I did.

Perhaps you are trying to teach me to love myself or accept myself. And I suppose I am learning those lessons too. Perhaps in this way my extra weight gain has been a gift. :)

[Hemidakota]

Perhaps you are trying to teach me to love myself or accept myself. And I suppose I am learning those lessons too. Perhaps in this way my extra weight gain has been a gift.

Exactly. As long it doesn't take over your main life's ambition.

[Mirium]

I could so do with motivating myself more. I want to lose about 28lbs. I've started going swimming and trying to walk the dog more. The trouble is that when I make the decision to be good with eating I start to want everything I shouldn't have! Anyone got any ideas on how to overcome that?

Keep posting how you are doing. You might keep me going.

[Mirium]

Does it really matter?

To me it matters because it affects my self esteem and has a detrimental effect on my physical health.

I feel better physically and mentally when I am slimmer. (not that I've been slimmer for a long time!)

[Hemidakota]

Reread my last comment. Anything that is distracting from our main goal [Celestial Glory] for this life is not worth it. This is coming from someone who use to bench reps 500lbs benches and curl over 300lbs.