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Jill Russell traineo Newbie Posts: 1 Jill Russell Ironically, there is quite a bit about me. Hence, the diet exercise...	# Posted: 7 Oct 2007 20:38 My name is Jill and I've sung this song before: "This time I mean it, I will lose the weight." But, I feel as though I'm moving to a different beat this time. Instead of focusing on the scale, I've made a committment to myself to live a healthier lifestyle. My goals are less about my weight and more about checking the exercise and healthy eating boxes. I know the weight will come off if I get off the couch and quit the lazy eating lifestyle. Wish me luck, and thanks to Traineo for putting together a fantastic forum / website / community. - Jill
Angie lah Fitness Guru Posts: 648 Angie lah I've spent the last 5 months taking care of everyone, but myself. I'm now on blood pressure medicine and overweight at 31 years of age.I thought traineo would be the best way to begin my long journey back to health. Any support is welcomed!	# Posted: 7 Oct 2007 20:50 It sounds like you've got your head and heart in the right place, Jill. Sometimes focusing on the scale can be a deterrent to our goals because we become discouraged by how slowly the numbers seem to drop compared to the amount of effort we put out on a daily/weekly basis. As for getting off the couch, I am with you. Today I went for a walk on the family farm and I'm getting ready to wash my car just as a distraction from TV and that comfy couch of mine. Find activities that you enjoy and excercise will be something that you look forward to rather than a dreaded chore. I can't wait to hear about your results! Good luck!
suesue t Fitness Guru Posts: 675 suesue t The skateboarder is via my 13 year old son. I am very computer challenged. I asked him to find a picture... this is what I got. Very fitting as I am leaping into better shape!!!	# Posted: 7 Oct 2007 21:09 Jill - so much of weight loss is the "mental" component. You sound like you really having gotten a hold of that. Quoting: jfr2ls I know the weight will come off if I get off the couch and quit the lazy eating lifestyle. Great insight - good luck on your "losing" success!
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 7 Oct 2007 23:37 hi jill-welcome. ive been in your shoes and can relate to your story. i "finally" decided once and for all that i could not live my life in an unhealthy manner anymore. so im taking all of the steps to change it. it isnt easy but it is so worth it. it is a struggle but i know in the long run it will pay off. lets do this together!!! you can do it!!! jennifer
Veronica Macaulay traineo Newbie Posts: 12 Veronica Macaulay Well, until a few years ago I could pretty much eat anything I wanted to without gaining a single pound. Sadly, this was not a good thing because I would eat all kinds of junk withough giving it any thought at all. Now that I am slightly older, (26), I have finally just started to really pay attention to what and how much I eat. Better late than never, I suppose. I actually find that I really enjoy healthy foods so much more than I ever enjoyed the junk that I used to eat. My problem now is working out. I just can't seem to EVER stick to a plan or routine...which is why I'm on this site. I have high hopes and I feel really good about it this time around.	# Posted: 8 Oct 2007 01:53 Quoting: jfr2ls I've sung this song before: "This time I mean it, I will lose the weight." But, I feel as though I'm moving to a different beat this time. That makes two of us! Think of it as a change of lifestyle, not just a diet. Feeling better and being healthier really are great motivators. Good luck!

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