BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!

Subject: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: katlaughing
Date: 31 May 09 - 08:44 PM

Here we go...following Maggie's lead on the decluttering thread, I think we'll use this one for June, July and August..see how we all do with so many outdoor activities, etc. Have fun and post your goals and how and when you meet them, as you feel the need/desire! Yippee for summer!

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 02:43 AM

Oh... I just cluttered up the BS with another June thread!!

MUST get back to my yoga this month... I've been out of it for over 8 weeks now and I can feel it...

My goal this month is to finally break that 15stone mark, but that seems to have been my goal since Christmas... ho hum.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: mouldy
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 05:42 AM

I really daren't get weighed tonight, and I have only myself to blame! However, as I am babyminding until just before the meeting, I may not get there....

I have less than 3 weeks to tone up a little before a family wedding, or it's a pair of spanx for me!

Andrea

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 06:31 AM

Tonight I'll be walking the 2 miles to the sports centre doing an hours body attack class which is so much fun and hard work then I'll jog the 2 miles home. I can really tell the difference all the exercise is making now. I've got just over a year to meet my goal of dropping that last dress size but hope to make it by September for a friends wedding.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: MAG
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 09:11 AM

The first declutter thread was getting pretty long; maybe it's not such a bad thing to have another one.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: mouldy
Date: 01 Jun 09 - 04:30 PM

Went to weigh in - stayed same, thank God! This is probably due to the lack of food and fluid I'd had, being as I was dealing all day with a five month old baby that only slept in the morning!

Just had a massive salad.

Andrea

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 10:44 AM

Done a 3 mile round trip walk with the kids this morning before the sun got too hot. Going shopping on Saturday for new clothes because mine are too big!! Yeah!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: katlaughing
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 01:18 PM

Did some walking, the most in several days, yesterday, when I took Morgan to a movie. I did better than I thought I might...kept my pulse ox up, so that is an improvement!

I will be doing more, today, for another doctor's visit. May even get some qi gong in, for the first time in about two months!

Oh, and my weigh-in is tomorrow, but I did a sneak peek and it looks as though I've dumped three pounds, so of which I am sure was water weight, but I'll take it!

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 02 Jun 09 - 02:05 PM

Headed to yoga in just under an hour!

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 05:21 PM

Well something has happened.. I am a mere 2lb from breaking through that 15stone ceiling... 1 to get there and 1 to go through it... so here's hoping that a week sticking strictly to the Plan (well, mostly) will see it happen.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 03 Jun 09 - 07:56 PM

Yoga: 75 Minutes
And today I agreed to workout at the gym with my yoga instructor and a guy from class who is a ton of fun....can't wait to join them!!!

YAY Kath!!! YAY Tim!!!! YAY Me!!!! LOL

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: MAG
Date: 04 Jun 09 - 12:14 AM

I didn't make it to the Y this morning ... fear, maybe.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 04 Jun 09 - 06:54 PM

Weigh in was today, I stayed exactly the same. Fine by me...I know what kind of week I had!!!! I didn't exactly make the best choices...can't be good ALL the time!!!!!!

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 05 Jun 09 - 06:05 AM

Walked about a mile yesterday, today I done a 3 mile walk pushing the buggy.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work
Date: 05 Jun 09 - 07:18 AM

Started walking to the station again, having chickened out the last couple of weeks. My bank balance told me to stop taking the bus.

Slow but sure, I'll get there eventually... been eating disgustingly healthy stuff this week.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: MAG
Date: 05 Jun 09 - 08:35 PM

Ate too much at lunch today but otherwise seem to be staying on track.

Y yesterday said 186, so I'm still where I was after Fest.

Sounds like many of us are doing quite well -- congrats all.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: katlaughing
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 01:01 AM

I am finally back on track with my points. Didn't really lose anything this past week. I still need to do more movement, but that will come after I've rested a bit and built up my reserves. Doc said we messed up a bunch of levels, so we're working on getting me back to what passes for "normal.":-)

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 05:31 AM

It's 5:30am and I am wide awake, up and ready for the Riverfest 10 mile paddle...WOO HOOOO!!!!

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 03:39 PM

Make that an 11 mile paddle & it was FABULOUS!!!!! Couple of spots were really low and we had to portage but the rest was nice paddling, some rapids....a nesting pair of eagles....great friends...what an incredible day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: katlaughing
Date: 06 Jun 09 - 10:38 PM

How wonderful, Michelle!

Managed a 40 minute walk through the grocery store. Only had to stop twice. Also, did quite a bit of clearing up and cleaning around the house, so I am counting that.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 07 Jun 09 - 07:14 AM

Stiff shoulder, quilt half done, fell off wagon last night, good and proper with a chinese meal and a lot of chocolate at the cinema.

Ho hum... back on the prune yoghurts today.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 08 Jun 09 - 06:23 AM

You are allowed treats Liz!

Did a 2 mile walk yesterday morning, an hour of yoga and a 2 mile jog home. Did alot of walking around Colchester Medieval Fayre yesterday and met up with a group of friends....laughed lots...must have burned some calories. Had confirmed what we already knew that cosmetic surgery can make you look worse than before. Best to keep up the hard work in the gym and healthy eating.

Tonight I've got the 2 mile walk an hours body attack class and 2 mile jog home.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 06:34 AM

Legs ache from yesterdays exercise! Walked a 3 mile round trip with the buggy and board and kids this morning. No classes tonight but will be back in class tomorrow evening!

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 08:14 AM

If today is anything to go by, I will have lost a considerable amount of weight tomorrow... not a good day.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 09:10 AM

What's the matter Liz? Hope you're ok {{Hugs}}

I've been keeping an inch loss chart since the end of January and I have lost 4 inches from my waist which make a grand total of 20 inches from my waist since having the twins!

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 03:27 PM

Just want you all to know: I am taking a week off from Mudcat and other internet environs. I will still be checking email. Have fun!

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 03:32 PM

I'm off to yoga!

Namaste!

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 07:42 PM

I went to yoga class tonight and because the class was small, the instructor gave lots of assists, pulling and coaxing our bodies to stretch more, do more, give more. In bow pose (Dhanurasana), she pulled my legs down towards the ground and brought me into the highest dhanurasana that I've ever experienced. Then she said she was going to let go of me and she wanted me to hold it AND I DID. She said, OMG Michelle, that's amazing!!!!!! It felt INCREDIBLE!!!!!!

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 08:25 PM

Here's an example of a high dhanurasana: High Bow Pose


Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: maeve
Date: 09 Jun 09 - 11:08 PM

Congratulations, Michelle. You sound so happy about your many successes.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 10 Jun 09 - 07:45 AM

Hi Maeve,

   Just trying to have some fun, you know? After almost a lifetime of not enjoying any kind of physical activity, this is FUN! I love bendy stuff (and getting deeper into a pose feels like a big accomplishment sometimes!) and being in the water so kayaking and yoga are right up my alley. Tomorrow I am supposed to go to the gym with my yoga teacher and another yoga addict to add in some serious weight training...not too sure about that but I'm going to give it a try!

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 10 Jun 09 - 07:46 AM

PS. That photo that I linked to isn't exactly what I did...my chest was up that high but my thighs were also up off the floor....the woman in the photo has a high chest but thighs on the floor. Not me. Nope. *GRIN*

Just sayin'...........

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 10 Jun 09 - 04:40 PM

Huh... gained... but I've been craving salty things and retaining water after yesterday so there we go.

Still to break that elusive 15, but getting really quite depressed about it now.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: LilyFestre
Date: 10 Jun 09 - 08:21 PM

Yoga: 75 minutes of hip openers today.

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: MAG
Date: 10 Jun 09 - 09:30 PM

Hang in there, Liz.

Think about your loved ones, your crafts, your music, and THEN about the pesky weight.

Keep in mind what you really want for yourself, and it WILL happen.

(My job is driving me absolutely nuts ... thanks for existing, guys ...)

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: maeve
Date: 10 Jun 09 - 10:08 PM

I salute you all. Keep your eyes on where you are going and remember to be kind to yourselves when the road gets rough.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 11 Jun 09 - 06:40 AM

Went for a 30 minute jog last night. Resting tonight.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 14 Jun 09 - 11:19 AM

30 minute jog this morning.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 15 Jun 09 - 06:37 AM

My goal is to complete the Race for Life on Sunday 19th July to raise money for cancer research. It's a 5km run but can be walked too. I'm aiming to run it!

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 15 Jun 09 - 09:08 AM

Good for you Cat, I'm doing a walk on July 5th, want to get into practice and come with me? I'll sponsor yours if you sponsor mine!

I'm training with 2 weeks off work and a big box of chocolates in the post.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 15 Jun 09 - 09:21 AM

Of course I'll sponsor you Liz! and I'll come along on the walk send me the details!!

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: MAG
Date: 15 Jun 09 - 02:59 PM

I didn't weigh at all last week. Coming down with something and too dragged to get to the Y, not that they want you when you're sick.

I'd like to think being sick drops my appetite, but the truth is, our local grocery outlet had Ghirardelli chocolates for half of list price. One box I gave away; one box WAS here "for emergencies," and it's almost gone.

feeling very mopy. hope it's just the cold.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Jun 09 - 03:01 PM

I'm rebelling this week and will not be held accountable for anything!!!!

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 15 Jun 09 - 04:20 PM

Good on ya Cat, if you've got a spare back pack, we can take a baby each and give Paul a day with Harry. I don't do pushchairs any more!

I have pizza to walk off now...

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 16 Jun 09 - 03:09 AM

Sounds good Liz!

Yesterday I did a 3 mile walk with the kids. In the evening I a 2 mile walk, an hours body attack class followed by a 2 mile jog home.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 16 Jun 09 - 06:17 AM

Oh deary deary me... Yesterday, in order to raise funds for my chosen charity (East London Chorus, Cancer Research UK) I ordered some chocolates online... today they came and I've eaten them.

I am a very bad girl but at least I raised some money for a good cause.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 16 Jun 09 - 08:37 AM

Thank you for the texts describing the chocolates Liz....I have spent an hour drooling over their website!!

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: MAG
Date: 16 Jun 09 - 09:40 AM

I can relate about that chocolate, Liz.

Only thing to do is get back up on that horse and ride.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: GUEST,MAG
Date: 16 Jun 09 - 04:42 PM

Wow; at the Y this morning the scale said 182; down 4 lb. from my binge at Folk Life.

That was 3 weeks ago; I sseem to be back on track..Sigh. Now what to do about hating hating hating my job.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability All Summer Long 2009!
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 17 Jun 09 - 03:14 AM

Feel a bit achey this morning. Did 2 mile walk last night, an hours step aerobics and a 2 mile jog home.