Hi Margaret
Yes, you are right that intelligence does not have anything to do with folks being overweight! Speaking for myself, I simply allowed bad eating habits and a habit of lack of exercise to take over. I am so pleased that everyone on this forum has decided to put their health first and CHANGE THEIR LIFE! I am particularly proud of how well you have done with your weight loss.

I have been on the 'mill daily since my return. Weigh in this week showed me down 0.5 of a pound, putting me officially at 156 lbs on the WW scale. I have decided that I want to work part time for WW, so must knock off another 11 lbs to get to 145, which is the very top of what I am allowed according to BMI in order to work for them. I am therefore kicking up my exercise and seeing how well this works for me in losing more weight.

Keep up the good work, all!

ABBA

I must be crazy! Tonight I am starting "bootcamp cardio" class. I'll attend 2 evenings per week, for one hour each time. This in addition to my regular one hour daily workouts, plus now I am walking to work daily, which is 20 mins or so each way. I am determined to knock off more weight by the time of my 20th reunion in mid July!!!

I sure do hope it pays off. Tonight my measurements will get taken and my fitness level assessed, and then again at the end of the 6 weeks. The course is actually 8 weeks, but I am starting 2 wks late. And it is not cheap!

Here's to better health,
ABBA

Okay, it is obvious that I AM insane. That was very tiring and exceptionally hard for one as uncoordinated as myself. However, it felt like a good addition to me to the rest of my workout. HOpefully this will be just what I need to break through and get out of the 150s.

cheers
ABBA

I am STILL hurting from the bootcamp - and tonight is session #2!!! How will I manage?

I have continued walking to and from work, and also using my treadmill. There HAS to be a loss at the scales this week! I will seriously wonder if there isn't.

Sadly, we found out last night that our oldest daughter (11 yrs) has been lying to us. That means things are going to get even bumpier as we now implement REAL changes to her life, restricting and protecting for her own good. At this point I sure would rather just leave and let someone else handle all the junk. *sigh* We have to be somewhat careful with how much we change things all at once to make sure she does not run away. But that fear cannot keep us from doing what needs to be done in order to make her life better in the long run, as we believe it will be with us in charge rather than her.

Well, time for early dinner, then off for 45 mins to volunteer at the school fun night, then off for 1.5 hours to the dreaded bootcamp! What are YOU doing tonight???

cheers
ABBA

Hey ABBA! Sounds like things are seriously busy in your life right now!!! Sorry to hear about the difficulties with your daughter. But WOW I'm definitely impressed with your new workout regimen!! That's impressive!

OFFICIAL WW WEIGHT: 154 lbs!!!

I am now down 57 lbs total!

So I guess my new workout bits are doing their job. I even went out and bought some actual workout pants, instead of the old shorts my friend gave me yrs ago that are now waaaaay too big! I was worried at the last bootcamp that they might actually fall down around my ankles...

HEATHER:
Thanks for stopping by to cheer me on. It feels great to be moving in the right direction again! My next goal is 145, with my ultimate goal being 135 lbs. At 145 I can become a "lifetime" member of WW (not having to pay dues again as long as I keep my weight within 2 lbs or so). Also, once I reach that weight I can begin working for WW, which I would find loads of fun!

Here's to more shrinkage...
ABBA

Today I went for a 25 minute run outside. Tomorrow I will know how it went, as my joints will tell me truly! If there is not too much pain, I will begin incorporating regular runs to my workout.

I feel pretty good.

ABBA

Hi Janice

You have been seeing some brilliant weightloss recently. You most certainly are shrinking.

I think that it is a great idea for you to work for WW. I can really understand your motivation to set a new goal of the maximum weight where you can be a gold member and work for them. I am sure that you will enjoy that. The fact that you can attend without paying the meeting fees will save you money and it will be great to earn some too! You have only 9 pounds to lose to get there - you will do it in no time.

I have only just joined WW - but one or two people in my group have said that I should become a leader. There would be some aspects that I would enjoy - but it would not be practical for me as I do not drive. I definitely plan on becoming a gold member when my weight is right - but we have not set my final goal weight yet. I also understand that they have a book on maintenance which I think will be quite interesting to see.

The bootcamp classes certainly appear to be paying off. Well done for putting in the extra effort.

I am sorry to hear about you having problems with your daughter. It is important to remember that none of us are perfect and while it is sad that your daughter has been less than truthful - she is only being human - and probably every parent goes through a similar rocky patch. It is all bound to be upsetting and stressful for you. Ensure that you do not react by heading for some comfort food (exercise is a much more productive way at dealing with stress).

Take care
Love
Margaret

Happy Monday! Walked to and from work, then did my hour on the mill. Tomorrow I will do the mill plus go to bootcamp. I sure do hope I can lose another couple of pounds this week, or at least 1.5. That would be phenomenal!

As for my daughter, we are slowly moving forward. It is hard letting go of what was, and what I had hoped for, but she needs to know that she is loved regardless of her choices. Parenting is sooooo much harder now that adolescence has hit. I want to hit back! So we are limiting what she is allowed to do, and just trying to include her and keep her talking.

All for now
janice

Hi Janice,

Your weightloss in my absence is amazing. I hope I wasn't holding you back . Adolescent girls give me the willies. I've had some pretty hard core gang members and thugs in my classes, but some of the girls were far more manipulative. Rather than getting in fights they'd get other people to fight and then watch the chaos. I've got a lot of adult friends who survived a tough adolescence and they all share one thing--parents who loved them, but still set very firm boundaries.

Joe

JOE: THanks very much for stopping by my journal. Yes, adolescent females are a force to be reckoned with, all right - but I didn't get to be a Mom without first being one of THEM! So I still have a few tricks up my sleeve yet.

Today I did my full workout, then went for about a 20 minute bike ride. Tonight is boot camp again I am determined to work out as hard as possible and get my money's worth, dangnabit!!! Also I want the scales to register a good loss every week until I hit goal. Even though my throat hurts and I am very tired!

Have a good Tuesday night - get out there and MOVE!

Cheers
ABBA

HERE COME DA' PAIN...

Oy! Now THAT was a bootcamp!!! My parts hurt.

Feeling pretty good today. Just walked home from work and soon will jump on the 'mill. I sure do hope I get a loss this week, but I know that I often have a brief "rest stop" on the scale after a good loss.

It's interesting the responses from the gals at work now when they ask me if I am at goal, or if I want to lose more. They seem to accept another 10 lb goal, but all loudly exclaim their disapproval when I tell them I plan to lose another 19 lbs! It's funny. I do find it odd, as I only want to get down to 135, and don't find that at all unreasonable for my height of 5'4". Perceptions are often wonky, though. People don't think I look 154 lbs - but WHAT does 154 lbs look like?

So I am feeling good about my health. I am learning how to enjoy my marriage more. I am trying not to panic about my children's sometimes poor choices, and to determine just how much "junk" is mine, and how much is not for me to pick up when it comes to emotional stuff. I'd say I am having a pretty big year for personal growth - and personal shrinkage! hee

cheers

Here's to a great year. I seem to have one or two years of personal growth and then a few of stagnation. This one has been stagnation, but there's still plenty of time to turn it around.

LOL Joe, that is very true indeed! Here's to growth over stagnation any day!

Well, I can stop wondering why the scale isn't budging this week Thanks, Aunt flo...

Anyway, today I walked to my other job (private contract) which is about a 40 minute walk each way! Now that I am home, I will NOT be getting on the 'mill. The first day of my TOM is always so exhausting. I am on iron pills now, but they haven't kicked in yet. This means that I am extremely tired from the blood loss for the first few days of my period.

tonight is my bootcamp, which I will go to. I'll just preload with Midol and get out there.

This weekend we are going camping!!! Very exciting, as Cory has never been willing to take us camping before. I took our girls camping when they were very small, which they don't remember. We have other friends who are going too, which is great, as we are not very experienced campers! I hope it doesn't rain, and that we have a super time.

Cheers
ABBA