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Felinesleek Cat
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 86
Felinesleek Cat
Being insulin resistant, I have had weight issues since childhood. About 3 years ago I was at my heaviest weight at 90kg. Over time with diet and exercise, I brought the weight down to 66kg. Over the past year the weight has slowly crept up to around 73kg. The main reason is that I cheat on my diet. My workout routine: about an hour of step aerobics done to home videos 5 days a week, resistance training at the gym for about an hour each, 4 days a week and and 1 hour of yoga once a week.
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# Posted: 26 Nov 2006 16:41
Saw an ad in the paper that said today is World Obesity Day.
The perfect day to renew our efforts and egg each other on.
Anyone who made resolutions today or celebrated by doing something positive?
Here's to a healthier and fitter humankind!
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Christopher Smith
traineo Newbie
Posts: 7
Christopher Smith
Obviously, I've got a long way to go. As a father, I feel I just have to be in better health for the sake of my son.
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# Posted: 27 Nov 2006 00:02
I haven't been able to find any info on this. The closest I could find was World Diabetes Day which is November 14th, and which of late has focused both on diabetes and obesity. Can you post a link?
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Tory K
traineo Newbie
Posts: 25
Tory K
I have lost over 100 pounds and maintained that loss since December of 2002. I lost using Weight Watchers and am still a member. In 2005 I was a Weight Watchers online success story and my weight loss has been featured in National Enquirer as well as in Women's Own (a weekly mag in the UK).
I changed my life completely from being an overeating couch potato to an athlete. I have run five full marathons, at least twice as many half marathons, a number of shorter races, and am currently training for my first ultra-marathon; a 50k in March 2007. My goal is to run a marathon in every state; 4 down, 46 plus DC to go (one of mine was in British Columbia). I also have done sprint triathlons and am very seriously considering a half ironman in 2007, if I can get a swim coach.
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# Posted: 27 Nov 2006 00:15
Hmm, I hadn't heard of that...but here's what I did! I ran a half marathon in the snow and rain! That'll stave off obesity for another day!
I used to be morbidly obese (over 100 pounds overweight). Thank the LORD for Weight Watchers and an obsessive personality!
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Vrinda GetsFit
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 198
Vrinda GetsFit
I am 39 years old. My goal is to be in the best shape of my life in my 40s, in terms of endurance and strength.
I like weight training, cardio cross training (from treadmill running to kickboxing) and above all Yoga.
I like music, movies, reading fiction, travel, exercise. I am vegetarian because I love animals. I love cats best.
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# Posted: 27 Nov 2006 04:05 - Edited by: Vrinda
Hi Tory,
Welcome to traineo.
Your pic and profile information are so inspiring. I am glad you are a part of this community now.
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Tory K
traineo Newbie
Posts: 25
Tory K
I have lost over 100 pounds and maintained that loss since December of 2002. I lost using Weight Watchers and am still a member. In 2005 I was a Weight Watchers online success story and my weight loss has been featured in National Enquirer as well as in Women's Own (a weekly mag in the UK).
I changed my life completely from being an overeating couch potato to an athlete. I have run five full marathons, at least twice as many half marathons, a number of shorter races, and am currently training for my first ultra-marathon; a 50k in March 2007. My goal is to run a marathon in every state; 4 down, 46 plus DC to go (one of mine was in British Columbia). I also have done sprint triathlons and am very seriously considering a half ironman in 2007, if I can get a swim coach.
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# Posted: 27 Nov 2006 22:59
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Dave O
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 159
Dave O
Hey, I'm a lot like you...I need to lose weight. Started at 332 last year and my goal is 190-200.
Since we're in this together, I'm asking for an agreement. If you agree to motivate me, then I will absolutely commit to not wasting your time nor energy, to take your tips and motivation seriously and of course reciprocate to ANYBODY out there that is looking for an honest, candid and sincere motivator while changing their lifestyle.
Do we have a deal? (Handshake and a pat on the back!)
My podcast/blog is really just a way for me to remain accountable for my weekly progress and for once and for all change my life FOREVER.
I hope that I didn't bore you, but a profile (to me) is something that you can read, understand where I'm coming from and hopefully have a good, clear mental snapshot as to who is behind the typing.
I hope to help as much as possible as well as get valuable tips and support from this site. Thanks for reading and I hope that you'll come to me when you need motivation or a little kick to get you going. Man, my fingers hurt. My goal weight is per month, NOT the overall goal. I find that monthly goals are a lot more motivating and recognizable rather than saying "I need to lose 90 pounds or so".
Each month, my goal will change. BTW, my monthly goal is at least 8 pounds loss.
Peace and lets get going!
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# Posted: 29 Nov 2006 02:34
Tory!
How'd you handle the frustration of wanting it NOW? How did you stay on track. Furthermore, how long did it take you to lose all that weight & did you have a skin issue?
Thanks for sharing! Dave www.Zap120.com
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Tory K
traineo Newbie
Posts: 25
Tory K
I have lost over 100 pounds and maintained that loss since December of 2002. I lost using Weight Watchers and am still a member. In 2005 I was a Weight Watchers online success story and my weight loss has been featured in National Enquirer as well as in Women's Own (a weekly mag in the UK).
I changed my life completely from being an overeating couch potato to an athlete. I have run five full marathons, at least twice as many half marathons, a number of shorter races, and am currently training for my first ultra-marathon; a 50k in March 2007. My goal is to run a marathon in every state; 4 down, 46 plus DC to go (one of mine was in British Columbia). I also have done sprint triathlons and am very seriously considering a half ironman in 2007, if I can get a swim coach.
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# Posted: 29 Nov 2006 16:43
Hey Dave! Welcome to Traineo!
That was hard...honestly I think some of the hardest part is the fact that it seems to take forever. However looking back, it seems like it went fast. No, that doesn't make sense...but I'm a human being and a woman. I don't have to make sense!
What I did, though, was to set small goals that were reachable along the way that would eventually get me to my big goal. I also built in rewards. Since Weight Watchers gives out stickers and stuff, but I wasn't getting that, I came up with a list of things I'd reward myself with; new books, pedicure (which I rarely indulge in), etc.
For example, once I had exercised for 30 days (not 30 days straight, but had in 30 days of exercise) I bought myself a new workout "set" (shorts, top, socks). They were cheap but they matched and made me feel more the part of an exerciser.
My big goal "reward" was lasik eye surgery. I had to be at goal at least one year before I'd even consider it. I had it done last year and I tell you, next to losing weight it is the BEST thing I've ever done for myself! Seriously!
I also learned to become my own best cheerleader and friend. I think as humans we are SO used to tearing ourselves down that we do it even without thinking. So I put a stop to that...no more negative self talk, ever. (Not that I don't, but it's rare now and when I catch myself I make myself stop and rephrase it into something positive.) So since I didn't have an entourage to follow me around and tell me how cool I was, I did it myself. (I tried to pay a group, but my fees weren't high enough and they declined. How rude!)
"Hey, you passed up the free donut at the meeting! Way to go!" (I have a very hard time passing up anything "free".)
"Good job on the workout today. You're getting stronger by the day!"
"Go Tory! Get your groove on!"
Obviously I said these things in my HEAD (lest they cart me off to the infamous "bin"). I know it seems fake and conceited, but the truth is we ALL need to hear kind words every day. Why not be as kind to ourselves as we are to others?
Focusing on small goals and celebrating each tiny little step (in my head) really helped me to realize that it is the process and the journey, not the destination, that is important. After all, how many people have lost and regained, lost and regained (raises hand)? If the end was the most important part of weight loss, no one would ever regain their weight! It is what we learn along the way, along with the realization that this truly never "ends" that keeps us going.
After all...I'm not "done" just because I'm at goal! I just have different goals now related to maintaining loss and fitness and challenging myself in new ways.
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Mike Palazzo
traineo Newbie
Posts: 16
Mike Palazzo
This member has no personal statement yet!
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# Posted: 14 Dec 2006 02:01
You are an good example for all of us. Keep it up. Thank You
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