The 2010 Get Fit Thread!

[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.

[Taz_Zoee]

I missed my morning walk. Shame on me. But it rained here last night so it was just ugly this morning. NO EXCUSES!!! I know!! We did go this afternoon though. And it is so much warmer today than it has been the past couple weeks.
Also, I brought lunch today! Left overs from last night. Half of a turkey burger.

I'm hoping to up my walks to three times a day. I'll go right when I get to work, then once mid morning and then again in the afternoon. Each about 15 minutes long. And we have a slight incline in the parking lot so that will be another obstacle to include eventually.

[3Catcondo]

I'm with you, I need to get back to doing Wii Fit Yoga, and I start this Saturday training for a 10k. I hope to be able to jog the whole thing in March. We'll see

[cassiesmom]

whos with me to a helthier 2010?

I am! This is absolutely the most I have ever weighed and definitely the most sedentary job I have ever had. The printer is on my desk and the fax machine is ten steps away. I'm trying to park farther from the building entrance and use the stairs more. I am also trying to drink less pop and more water. Last year I gave up McDonald's French fries for Lent. Ash Wednesday is 5 weeks from tomorrow so maybe I should just give it up now. If I don't eat fast food I don't crave it as much.

[Karen]

Was good today, had a salad for dinner, instead of heavier food. And, as our server was extra good, she made them remake the salad a second time so it was "Karen safe," always a challenge. Ordering a salad is more complicated than the Mac and Cheese dish they have that I know is safe, but it must be better for me, right?

[DJFyrewolf36]

I got an extra 3.1 mile bike ride today courtesy of our LOVELY city bus system . I biked to the bus stop after work and waited...and whilst I was on the phone with John the bus just drove right on by me! I was a little annoyed at first because it was raining but I am happy to report that riding home didn't even make me winded.

I guess I AM getting into better shape!

[DJFyrewolf36]

Bumpity bumpy! I have yet to go for my ride today...it IS raining but no excuses!

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Today wasn't as good of a day as yesterday, but it was pretty hectic... maybe if I have the energy I will try to do a little cardio. Yesterday I did 35 minutes!

I am also trying to drink less pop and more water.

Have you thought about switching to diet soda (though I have to warn you it is just as addictive as regular soda, but at least it's calorie free)? I ask because it's an easy way to cut calories, and you get used to the taste. I can't even drink regular soda anymore, it tastes gross. I think that diet pepsi and diet dr. pepper have more flavor than diet coke, which I still can't stand.

[CountryWolf07]

I have switched from regular to diet pop and I am used to the taste now. I like the fact how it has NO calories. That motivates me to lose weight and get in shape. I run on the treadmill at least 1.5 to 2 miles every morning - I also would like to try to do it twice a day now since I am very dissapointed with myself the last couple weeks. I haven't really been able to focus on working out, BUT I have been eating SO much better, healthier food. I stick to salads or something very small for lunch every day. Usually in the mornings I will eat a fruit or drink a smoothie or have a yogurt. I seem to be struggling but I need to lose 10 lbs. I am 111 lbs at 4'10" and when I was 97-100lbs, I felt healthy and in shape! My boyfriend and I go work out at the gym every Friday or Saturday. It really helps!

[Grace]

I switched from Coke to ice water - can't stand the metallic taste those diet drinks have. I will have the real thing when we have pizza

I've been using the treadmill at least twice a day. That was a great purchase for us.

Continue to list every calorie I take in - it's helping. I've lost about 1.5 pounds so far - since last Friday.

[slick]

My total weight loss is 40 lbs so far but that's since last March - slow and steady. I still work out 4 times a week and my diet is pretty healthy. I'm still on track but it's so hard......so very hard to eat healthy when I'm so stressed out.

I don't count calories and I try not to weigh myself too often. As someone once told me "don't get hung up on the numbers" and that really makes sense to me. Make sensible food choices and get lots of exercise and we are all winners.

[Taz_Zoee]

Like Slick said, don't weigh yourself too often. I want to see results in how my clothes fit me, not the number on the scale. Because you could be losing fat and gaining muscle.

Does anyone watch The Biggest Loser?? I watch it every season and hope I will be inspired. But I'm not. So hopefully watching that AND having this thread will help me get it together!

Going for my morning walk now!

[Grace]

I don't count calories and I try not to weigh myself too often. As someone once told me "don't get hung up on the numbers" and that really makes sense to me. Make sensible food choices and get lots of exercise and we are all winners.

Like Slick said, don't weigh yourself too often. I want to see results in how my clothes fit me, not the number on the scale.

We all march to a different drummer. Keeping detailed records - knowing my numbers - that's what works best for me

Now it's time to walk . . . . .

[Karen]

Did 22 minutes on the bike again today, stationary bike, so it's 6 miles but in one spot! I usually have the difficulty level set pretty high, so it feels like "work," and like I'm actually accomplishing something. Next time it'll be 25 minutes, I work my way up to about a half hour at a time.