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Subject: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 01 Jul 08 - 10:38 AM Previous thread is HERE. Please post your exercise and other personal goals as they are related to your overall fitness, and, remember, we are focussing on when we are successful with a goal, though it is fine to post for support, etc. when needed.:-) My goals: Treadmill - 10-20 minutes per day Qi Gong - 2-3 times per week Hand Weights - 4-5 times per week Mini-Trampoline - 5 minutes per day to start with Today: T-6 (I am pleased. Yesterday the sharp edge of a very heavy piece of equipment fell right across the top of my foot. I wasn't sure I'd be able to walk today. RICE did the trick along with some Chinese tincture. My foot is sore, but not swollen and no problem walking!) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: LilyFestre Date: 01 Jul 08 - 11:01 AM Goals for this month: 1. Getting to the gym at least twice a week for strength training with my personal trainer. 2. Yoga: 3 times a week, always once for Power Yoga 3. Kayaking: Minimum of once a week, more time on rivers paddling upstream. 4. Archery: Use the recurve bow a few times a week just for the fun of it and to help tone my upper arms. 5. Be active every day whether it's a scheduled thing like the gym or the yoga studio....might include swimming, biking, walking, DVDs at home...whatever...just keep moving! Michelle who is off to the gym and then a new yoga class |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: LilyFestre Date: 01 Jul 08 - 01:37 PM Just back from the gym and here's what we did: .75 mile warm-up on the treadmill (3.8mph) Sumo squats up 3 flights of stairs, twice Toe lifts up 3 flights of stairs, twice Free weight work for arms & shoulders Machine work for upper body (more arms and shoulders, some abdominal work) Medicine ball squats/throws with a partner Stretching out muscles used. A great workout! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 01 Jul 08 - 01:50 PM My sort of goal was to lose and keep off half a stone (English half stone, 7lbs) in weight. Turns out that not only have I not lost it, it's gained another half a stone to be its friend. It's so disheartening when you've been trying really hard not to eat the wrong things and it all ends up apple shaped (it would be pear shaped but the middle is rounding out)... I'm sort of hoping there's a medical reason for it... having some blood tests tomorrow due to an abnormal result in my last lot in May. I'm not a happy bunny. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: LilyFestre Date: 01 Jul 08 - 07:47 PM Yoga on the Ball! Can you say FUN! Definitely works core muscles....fun and challenging! I'm psyched! Michelle who is proud of herself for not falling off the ball! *G* Heh...I was on the ball for once! *G* |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 01 Jul 08 - 10:30 PM Geez, LtS, and you did a lot of walking lately, too, didn't you? Good luck with figuring it out. I can pinpoint exactly why I might not lose for a week or even add some on...it all has to do with what little "extra" I might have eaten and/or whether I walked for it or not!:-) T-5 - so total for the day of 11 |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: GUEST,Eye Lander Date: 02 Jul 08 - 07:44 AM I'l only try one goal this month, that is to not lose the plot and try and eat sensibly. If I can get that far it will be a start. ANYONE SEEN ANY WILL POWER? If you do it's mine Jillie PS, if you look at previous post I say this every month!!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: GUEST,LTS on Limpits' computer Date: 02 Jul 08 - 03:10 PM Have you checked down the back of the couch? I've worked it out... all you lot are losing weight, I'm finding it all and keeping it til someone claims it. Blood tests taken today... I'll know next week. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: Eye Lander Date: 02 Jul 08 - 03:40 PM Checked the sofa, nothing there, cept the odd choc raisin! Not me Liz, I taking goodcare of my weight! Jillie |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: LilyFestre Date: 02 Jul 08 - 08:22 PM 2 Yoga classes. Michelle who needs to update her website |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 02 Jul 08 - 09:45 PM T-5 no sleep last night left me tired today>;( I haven't lost anything in the past week. That means I need to be more careful in what I eat AND get more of the exercise going, again. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 03 Jul 08 - 01:42 PM T-5 morning |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: LilyFestre Date: 03 Jul 08 - 02:21 PM 10 Minute warm-up walk Strength Training: 60 minutes which included squats, free weights, Roman chair, traps & triceps...wooo baby, I feel GOOD! Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 04 Jul 08 - 12:04 AM Another T-5 AND sweeping the whole house! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 04 Jul 08 - 05:04 PM Oops, that above was actually for the 3rd. Today: T-5 plus extra walking in town |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: GUEST,John Gray in Oz Date: 04 Jul 08 - 07:36 PM Good luck all of you. I had the self discipline to give up smoking, about 20 small cigars a day, and moderate/heavy drinking problem ( a bottle of scotch and gin per week plus a few beers in between ) but do you think I can find some to loose weight - no bloody way. So - I've made an appointment with a surgeon to see if I'm suitable for having a lapband fitted. A female friend with one has lost 35 kg in 18 months ( 77 lbs ). $15,000 Oz dollars ( approx USD $17,000 ). My private health cover will pick up $11,000 of that. The good points are, that they are adjustable from outside the body and that the operation is reversible. Another critical factor is that my Type II diabetes will begin to dissipate, almost from day 1 and, over time, be erradicated altogether. The down side is that I'll be able to bring home the weeks food supply in a shoe box. In restaurants its entree size only. If they give me the nod for this op I'll let you know how I go. JG / FME |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 05 Jul 08 - 12:58 AM Good luck to you, JOhn and congrats on letting go of the cigars and drinks. My Rog had his last ciggie about four months ago and has now got a belly, though not too bad. I am encouraging him to give a few things, i.e. white bread and I think he could easily lose about 10-15 lbs. I still have a lot more to go, but it is going, slowly.:-) I had some other walking to post today. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 06 Jul 08 - 01:14 PM Still trudging along...T-6 |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: LilyFestre Date: 06 Jul 08 - 02:26 PM July 5th: 3 hours of moderate kayaking Today: Gardening Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 06 Jul 08 - 09:02 PM T-6 more |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 07 Jul 08 - 03:40 AM A bit of encouraging news today.... I've lost 4lbs since last week. BUT.... the discouraging news is that it is looking more and more like I lost it due to a health problem. I had an abnormal liver function test back last month, which resulted in more tests last week and this. The biggest contenders are one of the Hepatitis strains or coelliac disease. I'm still confused as to why I haven't shown any other symptoms before... I'm not yellow, I'm not losing weight - in fact, I've gained it - I'm not overly fatigued, although there are odd days that I put down to me only sleeping 5-6 hours a night.... I'm not having mood swings or stomach pains... Ho hum. Maybe the ultrasound scan on Friday will confirm what it is. I think my goal this week is to remain sensible and sane and not start fearing the worst. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 07 Jul 08 - 07:37 PM |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: LilyFestre Date: 08 Jul 08 - 12:15 PM Strength Training: 45 Minutes Picking Blueberries: 2 hours Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: LilyFestre Date: 08 Jul 08 - 07:43 PM Yoga on the Ball, 75 Minutes (looks fun but is very challenging!) Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 08 Jul 08 - 08:01 PM T-10 before breakfast |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 09 Jul 08 - 02:58 PM T-10 Walking & pushing a cart - 30 |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 09 Jul 08 - 03:28 PM One Goal realised - it's not hepatitis. Just the one about staying sane to go... failing a bit on that one. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: LilyFestre Date: 09 Jul 08 - 03:37 PM Yoga: 60 minutes Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: LilyFestre Date: 10 Jul 08 - 04:19 PM Cardio: 60 Minutes Strength Training: 45 Minutes Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 10 Jul 08 - 11:52 PM Glad of that, LtS! T-10, various other playing catch with Morgan etc. - 30 |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 11 Jul 08 - 03:41 PM T-10 |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 12 Jul 08 - 06:20 AM Another 2lbs lost... apparently fasting for medical exams and panic pooping is the way to go.... Not my way of choice though. The scan went as well as these things do, I wasn't immediately referred to any medical facility or taken aside and given 'the chat', so that looks good... just another week to not panic in. At least the crashing depression that got me on Tuesday and Wednesday has lifted somewhat. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 13 Jul 08 - 09:23 AM Good for you, Liz! For yesterday - T -10 and walking in various places about 30 min. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: Eye Lander Date: 15 Jul 08 - 07:09 AM Fingers crossed Liz. I am back on WW and hope not to be waisting (ha ha) my money (Again!) Lost 2 3/4lb last week and I am back in Wales where the treadmill is so must get on that again. Hey Ho, Why wasn't I born stick like? See I am the right weight but for someone of 7ft 6ins not 4ft 10in!!!!! Jillie |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 15 Jul 08 - 11:06 AM :-) T-5 but the day is young, yet. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: LilyFestre Date: 15 Jul 08 - 04:08 PM Strength Training: 60 Minutes Yoga: 60 Minutes Water Aerobics: 60 Minutes Whew. I'm tuckered. But happy! :) Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: Greengal Date: 15 Jul 08 - 04:54 PM I joined a gym but never seem to use the machines. But I walk three to five times a week. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 16 Jul 08 - 04:22 PM Walking is great, Greengal! Yesterday, another T-6 This morning: T-10 |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 16 Jul 08 - 09:14 PM T-10 20 total for the day, finally! First time in weeks! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: LilyFestre Date: 17 Jul 08 - 07:34 PM Cardio: 60 Minutes Strength Training: 45 minutes of upper body today and 15 minutes on the abs. Water Aerobics: Rained out. Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 17 Jul 08 - 10:17 PM Well I was all discombobulated(sp) this morning as I had to take my Rog to the doc after a night of no sleep. He'll be fine...bronchitis is hanging on. Anyway...I didn't get anything done, today, though I did happen upon an ad for a personal trainer/certified nutritionist. I called her and will be meeting with her after next week. We will make out a plan for reasonable, doable exercise and more on what I am eating. That feels good! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work Date: 18 Jul 08 - 04:34 AM That's bad news about Rog, but good news about the nutritionist. I'm still decreasing slowly, due to panic pooping... but I called my doctor to accountability this morning. He told me yesterday (Thursday) that they hadn't had the results and to ring back next Wednesday, so today I phoned the people who actually did the scan. Turns out they faxed the results to the doc on Wednesday THIS week, the day before I called. So now I have an appointment for Monday morning and I'll hopefully find out what's going on. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 18 Jul 08 - 11:35 AM I'll be thinking of you, Liz, on MOnday and give thanks for good news. T-10 |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: Eye Lander Date: 19 Jul 08 - 06:48 PM 9hrs in the garden, with a chainsaw cuttingdown trees and then burning them, I now am as stiff as a board and off to my pit ( I shall probably be asleep before my head hits the pillow) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 19 Jul 08 - 07:58 PM Yow, Eye Lander! That's extreme! Busy all day, including clearing the front walk and sweeping it and the steps. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: Eye Lander Date: 19 Jul 08 - 09:32 PM Wrong - I ache so much I can't sleep! hence being online at 2.30am! Perhaps paracetamol will help. ni ni peeps, I am off to try again. Jillie |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 21 Jul 08 - 06:55 AM Right.. it's officially NAFLD... or Non Alcoholic (and after all the practicing I did!) Fatty Liver Disease. Targets for the next few months: 1. Keep marbles together. 2. Give up pasta, rice, bread and sugar. 3. Lose at least 28lbs (2 stones) by Christmas. Any suggestions? I refuse to give up chocolate. Chocolate is a bean. Beans are good for you. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: LilyFestre Date: 21 Jul 08 - 08:11 AM July 20, 2008: 8 Mile kayak adventure, white water included WOO HOO! LTS, I don't include those things in my normal life very often, when I do have rice, it's brown rice and maybe a cup of it per month. I occassionally have a tortilla wrap or pasta but then they are whole wheat. It took my body a week or two to get used to this adjustment and it sent me some pretty powerful cravings but now it's not a big deal. About sugar....it's everywhere. You can use sugar substitutes but keep in mind that unless you are eating protein, your body turns everything into sugar. Watch for products that say sugar free instead of no sugar added as many foods we eat have natural sugar (of course fruit)...one that surprised me was milk. Even yogurt with a sugar substitute has a fairly high amount of sugar in it due to the milk. Look up diabetic recipes to help you out and give you more hints about lowering your sugar intake. Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: katlaughing Date: 21 Jul 08 - 09:08 AM Yesterday - T-10 LtS...hang in there. You will figure it out and get better. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Accountability goals - 7th month-wow! From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work Date: 21 Jul 08 - 11:20 AM Thanks guys. It's a big change to my life again... as a family we eat a whole lot of rice and pasta - and as a family we spend an awful lot of money on food. Paying extra for the brown stuff isn't always an option when I can get white rice and pasta in bulk for half the price. The annoying thing is, my diet isn't all that high in fat anyway. so I could do with less sugar, but when it gets added to everything without your knowledge, it's very very difficult to keep a tight control and stay within a family budget. The price of food and fuel has rocketed but our wages haven't. LTS |
