Misshalfway Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rameumptom Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Could you run a few miles on the treadmill for me? I haven't had time to exercise lately, either.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misshalfway Posted November 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 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??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenRaines Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Exercise by proxy, interesting concept. Ben Raines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTown Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxz72 Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyra Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfish Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 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!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxz72 Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 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" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Way to go Miss!! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Good job all. Go on walks! Good call :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Exercise by proxy, interesting concept.Ben Raines If only it would work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 If only it would work! You mean it doesn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rameumptom Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Hmmmmm.......... what will you give me??? I was thinking you were wanting to LOSE, not gain!!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misshalfway Posted November 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 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!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truegrits Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 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!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Halfers, Ok, let me just tell u that when I read the title, I SO didn't think you meant what u meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemidakota Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misshalfway Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misshalfway Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misshalfway Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 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. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemidakota Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirium Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirium Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 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!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemidakota Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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