Hey girls!
I did great last week! despite the long labor day weekend( which was much needed) I managed to hit the gym 4 times including Saturday after noon before the Iowa Hawkeyes football game(GO hawks!) So i was pretty proud, and also managed to stay pretty on track with my diet as well.
Christine- I love the idea of running stairs that is such a great workout in a short amount of time and really works leg muscles you otherwise cant with most exercise
Sammy- I am very curious about your Pure Barre class. Can you tell me more about it! I am currently taking Pump-It (weight lifting class) and Medicine Ball Workout (great class for your legs! Lots of squats and lunges) from the wellness complex that I work at!
Sounds like you are all doing so great with your weight loss goals! I definitely feel like I am more accountable since I have joined this group. Thanks to all of you! Hopefully with working out several days a week I can get back to my old self!!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Cardiac Lane
Well I have decided that I need to step it up if I am going to hit my goal of 169 by halloween. I have gotten back in the swing of Jazzercise 2-3 days a week, but I need to do something the other 4-5 days. At our community college there is this hill of staircases named Cardiac Lane. I have been running it twice a night on non Jazz days. The first time almost gave me cardiac arrest!! But I am commited to losing this weight and reaching my final goal. 169 by Halloween...160 by xmas...then maintain.
What about everyone else? What are your final goals? Lets say them again.
How have to stayed with your fitness goals this week? Christine any luck? Sammy pure barre? Jessica still hitting the gym?
What about everyone else? What are your final goals? Lets say them again.
How have to stayed with your fitness goals this week? Christine any luck? Sammy pure barre? Jessica still hitting the gym?
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Jazzercise
Well I am glad to say that I am back in the swing of going to Jazzercise classes 2-3 times a week. It really kicks my but and I have been so sore, but I am going to keep at it. I am going to set a goal for myself and share it with you. I would like to be in the 60's by the end of October...this means that I have to lose 13 pounds . by the way I gained 4 lbs @ 182 : (
Ok my personal goal is set I am aiming for 169 by the Halloween Holiday. Please help me stay motivated by holding me to my word.
THANKS!!!
Well I am glad to say that I am back in the swing of going to Jazzercise classes 2-3 times a week. It really kicks my but and I have been so sore, but I am going to keep at it. I am going to set a goal for myself and share it with you. I would like to be in the 60's by the end of October...this means that I have to lose 13 pounds . by the way I gained 4 lbs @ 182 : (
Ok my personal goal is set I am aiming for 169 by the Halloween Holiday. Please help me stay motivated by holding me to my word.
THANKS!!!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Hello from the Midwest!!
Hey girls!
Thanks so much for including me in this group! I don’t have any experience with blogging so bare with me! Might take me awhile to remember to check in regularly. Can’t wait to hear from you and hopefully job start my weight loss back to where I was a few years ago : ) Also, just thought I’d let you know this is a great time because I am in a wedding October 16th and would love to lose atleast ten pounds before then! So any motivation I can get helps! Thanks again!
Name: Jessica Nick name or preferred name:__Jess___
Where in the world are you? ________Iowa_______________
Age: __22___ Birthday:_____2/18/88__ Height: _5’9_____
Current weight: ___208___ Goal weight: 160 Highest weigh_current weight
Best physical attribute(s):
Honestly, I am not too happy with any attribute right now until I can lose atleast 20 pounds.
Physical areas you want to change:
Stomach!Thighs, arms; overall back to my old body
Biggest weakness when it comes to doing what you need to do to be fit and healthy. (These could also be categorized as ‘excuses!’)
Allowing myself to not exercise when I get off of work b/c I’m ready to just go home after being gone all day or need to run errands and feel I don’t have time
What do you love to do for exercise?
Run(when shin splints don’t hold me back; elliptical, lift weights; taking classes
What foods do you love to eat?
___Spicy : ) ; Veggies, chicken, hamburgers;
What’s your main reason for taking the ‘fitness’ plunge?
I’ve gradually kept gaining weight since I started dating my boyfriend a little over 2 years ago...I would rather make time to be with him at night which really cuts in to me exercising 5 days a week like I did before I met him in college, and played multiple sports in high school
What would you like to get out of this group? What else do you want us to know about how to help you reach your personal goals?
New and effective tips for losing and keeping the weight off, support, motivation, accountability!
Thanks so much for including me in this group! I don’t have any experience with blogging so bare with me! Might take me awhile to remember to check in regularly. Can’t wait to hear from you and hopefully job start my weight loss back to where I was a few years ago : ) Also, just thought I’d let you know this is a great time because I am in a wedding October 16th and would love to lose atleast ten pounds before then! So any motivation I can get helps! Thanks again!
Name: Jessica Nick name or preferred name:__Jess___
Where in the world are you? ________Iowa_______________
Age: __22___ Birthday:_____2/18/88__ Height: _5’9_____
Current weight: ___208___ Goal weight: 160 Highest weigh_current weight
Best physical attribute(s):
Honestly, I am not too happy with any attribute right now until I can lose atleast 20 pounds.
Physical areas you want to change:
Stomach!Thighs, arms; overall back to my old body
Biggest weakness when it comes to doing what you need to do to be fit and healthy. (These could also be categorized as ‘excuses!’)
Allowing myself to not exercise when I get off of work b/c I’m ready to just go home after being gone all day or need to run errands and feel I don’t have time
What do you love to do for exercise?
Run(when shin splints don’t hold me back; elliptical, lift weights; taking classes
What foods do you love to eat?
___Spicy : ) ; Veggies, chicken, hamburgers;
What’s your main reason for taking the ‘fitness’ plunge?
I’ve gradually kept gaining weight since I started dating my boyfriend a little over 2 years ago...I would rather make time to be with him at night which really cuts in to me exercising 5 days a week like I did before I met him in college, and played multiple sports in high school
What would you like to get out of this group? What else do you want us to know about how to help you reach your personal goals?
New and effective tips for losing and keeping the weight off, support, motivation, accountability!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Talk about change.....
Hello Ladies! I am so happy to have this long weekend! My kiddos had 4 days ~ I've got 3 and need every minute of it. This first full week back to school has been crazy to say the least. On top of getting back into the swing of it all, my son's knee injury (Dr.'s appointments & PT apts.) have kept me running! This extra day will hopefully give me some time to do some much needed planning both for work and for the family so that we DO NOT EAT MC'DONALD'S AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!
I've not walked in a week. I've not shred in 10 days. This will not do! I have got to get my priorities in order! I have always known that my personality to go full-steam in 1 direction is my weakness. Last month it was health and fitness; this month it will be the new job situation if I let it. When I change gears, all else falls to the wayside. It's really hard to change that about myself. I aim to try though! Today I'll get back out for a walk and actually schedule appointments for my walk time this week. I promise here and now NOT to break those apts. w/myself!
On a good note, all of my classes look great and I'm already enjoying the kids! This weekend, I'll walk, shred (going back to level 1 without shame!) and get my next few weeks lessons planned more fully. I will also plan meals for the next two weeks, clean and stock the fridge and enjoy the lovely weather!
Sammy~ I forgot this in my comment, but maybe you could try that PureBarre out w/a free first class and see if you like what they do. Most classes offer 1 trial. If you think the money or time commitment won't work for you, you might be able to include some of what you learn that first day into what you're already doing. Just a though ~ it looks really interesting ~ and I bet that they're not all skinny-minnies! :)
Molly ~ Great job! You're efforts are so inspiring - getting me moving today! Thank you! I've got a goal for the end of the month to be back down to the 60's (eek, can't believe I'm saying that in public!) by my birthday. Maybe we'll make it there together!
Jessica ~ Can't wait to hear more about you and your goals! We are all here for you!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Christine
I've not walked in a week. I've not shred in 10 days. This will not do! I have got to get my priorities in order! I have always known that my personality to go full-steam in 1 direction is my weakness. Last month it was health and fitness; this month it will be the new job situation if I let it. When I change gears, all else falls to the wayside. It's really hard to change that about myself. I aim to try though! Today I'll get back out for a walk and actually schedule appointments for my walk time this week. I promise here and now NOT to break those apts. w/myself!
On a good note, all of my classes look great and I'm already enjoying the kids! This weekend, I'll walk, shred (going back to level 1 without shame!) and get my next few weeks lessons planned more fully. I will also plan meals for the next two weeks, clean and stock the fridge and enjoy the lovely weather!
Sammy~ I forgot this in my comment, but maybe you could try that PureBarre out w/a free first class and see if you like what they do. Most classes offer 1 trial. If you think the money or time commitment won't work for you, you might be able to include some of what you learn that first day into what you're already doing. Just a though ~ it looks really interesting ~ and I bet that they're not all skinny-minnies! :)
Molly ~ Great job! You're efforts are so inspiring - getting me moving today! Thank you! I've got a goal for the end of the month to be back down to the 60's (eek, can't believe I'm saying that in public!) by my birthday. Maybe we'll make it there together!
Jessica ~ Can't wait to hear more about you and your goals! We are all here for you!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Christine
Saturday, September 4, 2010
update!
yay for a four day weekend! I don't have class on Fridays :) haha
Molly Thanks for the update! So happy that you are in the 70's thats awesome! Congrats!! Glad to hear your doing the jeans trick that's exciting lol
As for my fitness routine I am pairing up with a friend and we are going to go to the gym together and maybe take classes at this place called Pure Barre. Looks interesting! I am really hoping that this Pure Barre place will work out but I am super intimidated because on the site it just looks like a bunch of skinny people at the classes. I get intimidated and I get a little down on myself! Do you think it is worth it to try this?
http://purebarre.com/
I really want this and I am hoping by October I will be in the 60's! We shall see. I have been eating a bit too much so I am going to try and tone it down. It's tough! Gym hasn't open yet but should be up and running (haha) this week after Monday. Recently I went for a run/walk and it was fun yet disappointing because I was not as physically fit as I used to be. I was glad to be doing something though.
Can't wait to have another person on our blog! The more the merrier :)
Hope all is well!
Love
Sam
Molly Thanks for the update! So happy that you are in the 70's thats awesome! Congrats!! Glad to hear your doing the jeans trick that's exciting lol
As for my fitness routine I am pairing up with a friend and we are going to go to the gym together and maybe take classes at this place called Pure Barre. Looks interesting! I am really hoping that this Pure Barre place will work out but I am super intimidated because on the site it just looks like a bunch of skinny people at the classes. I get intimidated and I get a little down on myself! Do you think it is worth it to try this?
I really want this and I am hoping by October I will be in the 60's! We shall see. I have been eating a bit too much so I am going to try and tone it down. It's tough! Gym hasn't open yet but should be up and running (haha) this week after Monday. Recently I went for a run/walk and it was fun yet disappointing because I was not as physically fit as I used to be. I was glad to be doing something though.
Can't wait to have another person on our blog! The more the merrier :)
Hope all is well!
Love
Sam
Friday, September 3, 2010
Going Down...
Hello ladies. I am so excited to have a three day weekend!! No work on Monday!! I have some good news to share with you. The scale has moved downward. I am officially back into the 170's. 178 to be exact. This means that I am halfway through my goal of losing 40 lbs and it also means that I have lost the weight I gained on vacation. YES!! Oh and sammy you will be happy to know that I only weigh in once a week now along with the jeans trick : )
So how have you both been doing with keeping up your fitness routine?? I know it has become harder now that school is back in session. Keep the faith ladies. I know you can do it.
I got an email from a girl named Jessica who saw me on fitness.com and might be interested in joining our little group. She is an East Coaster Christine!!! I will send her email address to yours Christine and you can clue her in if you want. Since you are the group Matron.
Talk soon gals,
Miss Molly
Hello ladies. I am so excited to have a three day weekend!! No work on Monday!! I have some good news to share with you. The scale has moved downward. I am officially back into the 170's. 178 to be exact. This means that I am halfway through my goal of losing 40 lbs and it also means that I have lost the weight I gained on vacation. YES!! Oh and sammy you will be happy to know that I only weigh in once a week now along with the jeans trick : )
So how have you both been doing with keeping up your fitness routine?? I know it has become harder now that school is back in session. Keep the faith ladies. I know you can do it.
I got an email from a girl named Jessica who saw me on fitness.com and might be interested in joining our little group. She is an East Coaster Christine!!! I will send her email address to yours Christine and you can clue her in if you want. Since you are the group Matron.
Talk soon gals,
Miss Molly
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