The 2010 Get Fit Thread!

[RICHARD]

I have been on a fitness regime since last March. I've been eating better and working out about 4 times a week and I have lost quite a bit of weight. It's paid off because I've been cut off one of my BP meds and my diabetes doctor is tapering me off one of my diabetes meds. That was my goal. I've gone down almost 3 sizes in clothes and it feels wonderful.

Check it out. People will try to sabotage your regime by getting you to try stuff that encourages you to eat. A good green habanero/wasabi sauce is really good on it's own, it's when you begin to slather it on chips and crackers, then realize you ate a whole tube of RITZ crackers while trying to figure out if you like it?

You are doomed.

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I bought a pedometer at the beginning of last year and that has inspired me to walk. Now?

I get antsy if I don't got out a few times a week. I also schedule some light shopping, so I kill two birds with one stone!


You would be amazed at the amount of groceries you can carry home from a short errand!

[Grace]

Count me in!!

I'm keeping track of every calorie I consume. I find if I write it down, I get embarrassed to eat something bad.

We bought a treadmill in December - fantastic purchase. I can walk anytime of the day. I read while walking - so get exercise and information at the same time.

[DJFyrewolf36]

Richard: all those grocieries add some resistance making each step even more benificial!! Burn the calories before you eat them!

Welcome aboard Grace!

[Anikaca77]

I'm in too

Maybe if we all want to check in once a week just to say how things are going that way we are semi-accountable?

I'm trying so hard to get better, I've been trying to drink more water while I'm at work, the exercise is hard because of my back pain recently started up again but I'm trying to do something.

Melissa

[Catty1]

ok....I will do 10 minutes on my stationary bike today. Gotta start somewhere...

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Yes, I'm in!

I've been tracking calories on sparkpeople and trying to exercise more. It's been nice weather out lately so I've been walking to the park everyday with Lyra. I'm also trying to do at least 30 minutes of cardio 3-4 days a week. I know you can't spot reduce, but I would love to get rid of this stubborn belly fat leftover from my pregnancy!!

[RICHARD]

ok....I will do 10 minutes on my stationary bike today. Gotta start somewhere...

But, where will you end up after the ride?

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Who posted the story about the boy on the bike with the cell phone? He was trying to get some digits from a PTer while she was out riding bike.

Does anyone remember?

[boomersooner]

I need to jump aboard!! Just have to get my head to do it!! LOL Glad I had the extra "insulation", though, when it was so cold here last week! LOL

[Catty1]

But, where will you end up after the ride?

Home with my furbabies!

I walked to an appointment and back today - a good 20 minutes. Still have to do the bike.

[DJFyrewolf36]

I'm in too

Maybe if we all want to check in once a week just to say how things are going that way we are semi-accountable?

Good idea!

Everyone should check in as much as they can just to get a morale boost

Last night I noticed Im not nearly as sore as I was last week at this point and Ive increased my time on the back of the ol bike. The only pain I notice now is in my butt and thats because I have to get a new bike seat as the one I have sucks!

Corgi, the belly area is my problem too! Ive noticed though that I feel that area working when I ride my bike so Im hoping that will help out a little. Ive heard that belly fat is the worst place for fat to be for a diabetic so Im really trying to slim down.

Catty, rome wasn't built in a day a start is a start! You go girl!