Fitness Fridays #6: When you expect success, your mind focuses on success.

[christa]

Wow, you look great! How long has it taken you to loose it?

Started in Feb of 2004. I know - that seems like a long time, but it was more of a lifestyle change for me - I wanted to get HEALTHY more than I wanted to look skinny or athletic. Concentrated on eating healthy & exercising and I am finally to a point where I am really proud of myself & really happy in my skin. Sure, I still have some problem areas, but who doesn't?

[RobiLee]

Well, another weekend of eating all the wrong foods. I have been so hungry and I still am today. Its driving me crazy! I've gained 3 or 4 pounds back. I just don't think I will ever be able to do this and finally look like a normal person. I really don't like myself right now. Sorry to be such a downer but that is how I feel.

[Cataholic]

Well, another weekend of eating all the wrong foods. I have been so hungry and I still am today. Its driving me crazy! I've gained 3 or 4 pounds back. I just don't think I will ever be able to do this and finally look like a normal person. I really don't like myself right now. Sorry to be such a downer but that is how I feel.

This is known as a set back, Robin, nothing bigger or more significant than that. So, lace up your tennies, and hook up the dogs (though, I might have seen something in doggie about this?), and W-A-L-K! A set back can't be a set back any longer if you do ONE positive thing forward. So, get out there and move!!!

[christa]

Robin, Cataholic is right! You can't give up!!! . . . It took me 2 years to get to where I'm at! That's a long time and you've got to remember that your goals won't happen over night. You can't expect them to.

Just keep in mind that you want to be healthier.

Set realistic goals for yourself.

Do something for yourself every day - so you'll feel energized.

Just DON'T GIVE UP!!!

There were so many times that I wanted to give in to my temptations - and so many times that I did! But I didn't fall off the wagon or give up - I kept trucking and I feel so much better for it.

Just keep doing this for YOU. Do this for your health! And we're all here to support you in every way we can.

[popcornbird]

I know I said I was starting days ago, but I didn't.

The good news is...my husband and I have decided to start out on our exercising spree today!

This morning, we both woke up, and went to the gym together. We worked out for about an hour...first on the elliptical, then worked with weights, then, did stretches. We also ate a light but nutritious breakfast, AND...I packed him a salad for lunch. Of course I got salad for lunch too. So...hopefully, I will now be back on schedule. Its great having someone to work out with. Makes things so much easier. We had to start today. The LAST thing we want is to gain weight right after marriage. That isn't fun at all.

[cyber-sibes]

I just don't think I will ever be able to do this...

You're not alone Robin, me too. Maybe you & I can just plod along and keep each other encouraged along the way. I lost a few and gained them back, so I'm back where I started, which is 10 lbs. heavier than last year at this time. I'm hoping to just start making better choices and not worry about my weight, I know it'll start coming off when I change my habits. I'm telling myself that just today, I won't eat ice cream. So, I didn't eat ice cream last night, even though I wanted to. Don't plan on eating any tonight either.
It's a start!
(may seem like a simple thing, but my husband LOVES ice-cream and it's always around)

[RobiLee]

Thanks for the support!

I may not be eating very well right now, but at least Tori and I have been walking the past few days. Today we walked for an HOUR! I don't know if anyone remembers but I had mentioned a hill that I used to walk up a very long time ago, well today Tori and I tackled that hill . I probably shouldn't have tried to go all the way up but once I started I was determined I was going all the way. We made it to the top and I was sucking air and wheezing so bad. I had to stop and calm down and catch my breath. It is a beautiful neighborhood up there and normally I would walk all around but I only went down one of the side streets nice and slow to help catch my breath still. Going back down wasn't so bad but I could feel a whole other set of muscles being used. I have a feeling that I am really going to pay for this tomorrow. Tori is laying beside me completely pooped..lol. I'm going to give her legs a massage and then hop in the shower. It felt good to accomplish something today.

Oh, just wanted to add that Katie hasn't been walking with us because she has a bad leg and has been ordered to rest. I posted about it in dog general.

Again, thanks for all the support!