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Jen X
traineo Newbie
Posts: 1
Jen X
I eat too many sweets and I'm just tired all.... the...... time.... zzzzzzzzzz....
I'm hoping to eat better and get moving.
I don't exercise at all and my favorite things to do are all sedentary in nature (reading, computer, crosswords).
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# Posted: 10 Sep 2007 17:03
Hi! A few years ago, my biggest jeans no longer fit. I always said that I wasn't going to buy new jeans, I would just lose weight so that I could fit into them again.
That never happened- I have been wearing dresses, elastic-waist shorts and sweatpants ever since.
I think that the medication I am on contributes to the weight gain and general tiredness I have been experiencing over the past ten years, but I'm hoping that if I get moving and improve my eating habits I can make a dent.
At the present time, I eat too many sweets and just like to sleep a lot.
My favorite things to do are all sedentary in nature- reading, computer, crossword puzzles.
I don't exercise at all! Even walking will be an improvement over lying on the couch.
I am divorced and have three kids between the ages of 11-16.
When I have started things like this before, I am always very good for a few days (less than a week!) and then I just lose my motivation : (
I don't know why!
So I'm hoping that I can maintain my motivation this time.
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Amy S
Fitness Guru
Posts: 220
Amy S
A few ups and downs with the weight lately. Losing those last 10 lbs again now.
Revised fitness plan:
-some cardio EVERY day for a month to remove the revenge of the hip fat
-some weight training, some pilates
-I love biking and lots of fun summer sports! That's what it's all about-good times!
I will eat healthy foods and let my body weigh what it wants to weigh. I concentrate on whole grains, lean proteins, fruits and veggies, and I will eat delicious chocolate when I want to! Guilt has been removed from my vocabulary.
The wave of passion can be an unstoppable force.
To get what you've never had, you must do what you've never done.
Procrastination is opportunity's natural assassin.
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# Posted: 10 Sep 2007 19:24
Hi Jen, I think you need to find a way to get excited(motivated) about feeling healthy and energetic, and then form a specific plan to reach your goals. Do some research, ask questions. I would suggest setting some minigoals, just "losing weight" is too general. Set yourself up for success...get those problem foods out of the house and bring in some new foods, plenty of good healthy suggestions here. Is there a YMCA or friendly gym in your area where you might find some beginning exercise classes and meet some like-minded friends? How about working up to walking a mile in a certain amount of time? Whatever you decide, stick with it, if you mess up one day, get right back at it the next. Keep us posted, best wishes to you.
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Cindy N
Fitness Guru
Posts: 733
Cindy N
Goals This Week:
Watch the Penguins beat the Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Finals!!!
Continue getting up early for boot camp
Heavy Strength Training 1x/wk
Drink at least 1000ml water 5 out of 7 days
Avoid crummy foods at least 3 days
Goals Last Week:
Watch the Penguins beat the Flyers in the playoffs!!! - COMPLETE!!!!!
Continue getting up early for boot camp - COMPLETE, almost didn't make it 5/23 though
Do the 1 mile test run in under 10 min. - DONE IN 10:10, close!
Heavy Strength Training 1x/wk - Not this week :(
Drink at least 1000ml water a day - Only 4 out of 7 days, and still no excuse
May Goals:
Run whole Race for the Cure 5K - COMPLETE!
Boot Camp for 4 weeks starting 5/12
Get out of the "obese" range on the BMI chart (185.5)
Upcoming:
Son's graduation in June (lots of family and friends visiting)
10K in September 2008
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# Posted: 11 Sep 2007 13:08
One of the things that keeps me going is so simple, but it works for me. I printed out a calendar for the year with just the months and days on one sheet of paper. Every day I work out (my rule is >30 min.), I put an X through that day. I shoot for a minimum of 5x/wk. You wouldn't think a bunch of red Xs on a sheet of paper would make a person want to do something, but it really gets me going. I hate looking at that calendar and seeing blank spots. This might not be enough for some people, but it works for me.
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Minu ~
The Master
Posts: 2592
Minu ~
N u t r i t i o n
I g n i t i o n
C u l t i v a t i o n
E x e r t i o n
One can never be too N.I.C.E.
BELT NOTCHES for 2008:
- Mistressed the PULL-UP!
- 2, 1.2km lake swims.
Video of proper Squat form:
http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html
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# Posted: 11 Sep 2007 13:20
One, (obvious to many here, but only to me recently ; ), thing you might want to consider using are the graphs here at traineo. You can enter your daily workouts, track your weight and keep record of the calories in your life too on your profile here.
(I just started using the work out tracker today.) 
If you have a dog, they can really makes walks 'n jogs all the more enjoyable.
I think that perhaps joining a gym might really help. It'll get yourself surrounded by fit-minded folks where there's tons of classes that you can sign up for and plenty of choices activity-wise to keep things interesting. You'll likely meet a pal there who's in the same boat as yourself and trying to improve quality of life.
All the BEST on your journey, Jen, and welcome to the site.
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Phil Mcly
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 158
Phil Mcly
One Year 19 Lbs lost.
For December 07 to December 08 the job is to lose another 17 lbs.
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Coming up for nearly a year of Traineo. 22 lbs lost, 13 to go!
What a year! I want to thank Traineo and it's members, and my doctors and friends, and gym, and my walking and running training partner -- my dog -- who all have have been a big part of my recovery from a bad case of pneumonia last August, from high blood pressure in May and June, and support through herniated cervical discs in July August and the present.
Somehow, its been possible to keep the faith and keep going through the neck and arm pain, but even on some of those bad pain days, getting the exercise at the gym, on a C25K run, on a bike ride, or in the surf helps make it bearable.
A year ago -- at least sports-wise, for life is altogether another thing -- I was losing my sense of identity as a surfer and windsurfer, gaining a sense of identity as a cyclist, a runner, 9 months later reentering the surf, losing my ability to ride ... things came and went between hospital visits.
At times, all those things were stripped away -- and just to be able to walk down the block was an accomplishment. There were recoveries and sometimes just advil and bullish efforts.
It's good to be back in the surf and on the bike sometimes, neck/shoulder/arm pain notwithstanding.
My thoughts go out to all those Traineo members out there fighting their own health and spiritual battles...you know we are here in this small way.
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# Posted: 12 Sep 2007 04:09
You've come to the right place, i think. There's a lot of folk here making it part of their lifestyle, and together it's more fun -- even over the Web -- than going it alone, it seems.
I really learned a lot from people here, and pretty soon you'll find your way of watching what goes in, and enjoying the progress you make in exercise.
Start out nice and easy-does-it, and most important to stay with it. Keep checking in ...
I took me a while before a saw results, a few months, then all of a sudden, the lbs started flying off. I think my body took a while to get used to calorie control and exercise, and then eventually decided it was ok to let the fat go...
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Michael Nolan Rissover
traineo Regular
Posts: 42
Michael Nolan Rissover
I am 24, a student who also works full time. I'm a comp sci major, so I spend a decent amount of time with computers, but I'm also working on becoming a paramedic.
I am an obsessive counter. I always put things in order and organize them.
So calorie counting and working out to a specific regimen is easier for me than it is for most people. I at least get some serious motivation from utilizing websites to track this stuff.
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# Posted: 13 Sep 2007 00:20
Right right right... the whole point is that a healthy lifestyle is not something that you can do to get into shape... it has to become a habit. Then not only will you get in shape, but you'll stay there.
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