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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Friday, June 25, 2004 - 9:18 am
6/24: walked 45 min, biked 30 min total for day75 min
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Friday, June 25, 2004 - 9:45 am
Last week we worked out 37.5 hours for a TTD of 856.1 hours!
Welcome to the new people posting in the thread. We hope you stick around! If you forget to report in regularly, it's fine to come in and post it late, even if it is very late! In fact, please do! It's not a problem for me to go back and add your hours in. They may not make the current chart, but they will eventually be reflected in your Total To Date. Dahli, I know you were in BC last week, but let me know if you forgot to post something, or if I overlooked something.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Friday, June 25, 2004 - 9:50 am
Reader, thanks for your support. I started this thread back in January hoping it would get me moving, and it has. It can be a wonderful inspiration to post here and see what others are doing. There are times when I don't feel like doing a thing, like last night, and just peeking in here gets me going because I want to post a workout! I hope this ends up being as motivating for you! Starting a workout program can be the easier part.... sticking with it is what's so hard! You are off to a great beginning! There are some people here that I will NEVER catch up with <coughDenecee!cough> but seeing what they do helps me challenge myself and keep going!
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, June 25, 2004 - 9:59 am
Hermione -- I am someone who routinely gets into "funks" -- not really full-blown depressions, but smaller, milder depressive states. I'm afraid it seems to be part of my normal "self" to often become withdrawn and retreat from my friends and other personal acquaintances (thankfully it doesn't usually affect my ability to do my job ... which really is a miraculous thing, seeing that I'm in public relations.) And like you, I DO find that exercise helps. It helps in several ways -- it gives me something to do, gets my mind to stop thinking for a little while, and makes me feel better about myself -- not only physically, but emotionally. I also find that this thread is very motivating to me. For example, I wasn't planning to work out today -- I have a hair appt later and am taking a friend out for a birthday dinner -- but after coming here, I've decided to squeeze in a workout at lunchtime. Coming here reminds me how much better I feel about myself, and how great people here feel about themselves, after working out. I'm glad it does the same for you. Reader, I think you're beginning an exercise routine, aren't you? The best thing I can tell you is that it IS overwhelmingly hard in the beginning -- but if you force yourself to stay with a *routine* schedule of even a "little" workout consistently in the beginning, it does get easier, and those endorphins do eventually (!) kick in, and you DO find that your body will crave the exercise/movement. Sometimes, though, it's finding the RIGHT exercise -- doing something you LIKE to do. (For example, I like to dance and like the challenge of choreography, so step aerobics are great for me. I find it fun, even though it's tough. However, if I had to do an hour on a stairmaster, I'd never do it because I'd be bored and would hate every minute of it.) Best of luck to you!
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Friday, June 25, 2004 - 10:30 am
Yankee, thanks so much for sharing. About a week ago, my depression got so bad that I was afraid that I was going to have to be hospitalized, which would have been my 3rd hospitalization for depression. I know it is an illness, but part of me still can't help being shamed by it. It is a very scary place to be. It's funny that I feel more comfortable talking about it in here than anywhere else on the board. Anyway, it is truly a miracle that I have stayed physically active through this last go-round and I KNOW that you guys here can take the credit for that. This thread has helped and my family and friends have helped and I know I will get through this. As we say in AA-- ODAAT! One Day At A Time! I love the "chatter" we have and hope others don't find it a deterrent. I think it helps all of us to be able to not only just post our times but talk about how exercise helps us in our RLs.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Friday, June 25, 2004 - 11:33 am
Friday - 30 min I felt guilty leaving DD home alone while I went to Curves, dh lost his shoes,and I helped look (never found them)so I left 45min later - I hope to put in 30 min of WATP... I've got my water quota in.. and when I weighed in at Curves, I gained 1.7#, I ate a piece of bday cake, pizza (2 pieces) and Champagne... I'm hoping over the week I will see or feel something more encouraging, I dont care what my head says, it is about the numbers and right now they are too HIGH
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Friday, June 25, 2004 - 1:41 pm
Guess I'll skip the colorful descriptions this time around... 06/20 - Walking/Running = 90 minutes 06/21 - The Firm Vol. 5 = 47 minutes 06/22 - Yoga Mind & Body = 50 minutes 06/23 - Zoo walking = 270 minutes 06/25 - The Firm Vol. 5 = 47 minutes Here's my secret dark side - When I was 12-13 year old, I went through the blackest period of my life. I left my cozy small town Catholic elementary school for the scary public junior high where I knew almost no one, my parents were fighting constantly, there was abuse that went on in our house, and well, I was 12 going on 13 and all that jazz. For better or worse, that experience toughened me - I've never again suffered clinical depression. But there was a price - instead of feeling depressed, I'm often just numb. Don't feel anything. I don't get hurt or disappointed because I really don't expect much from anyone or anything. *Shrug* I'm also rather private and not very open with others so I will be mentally torturing myself all weekend for sharing the above info, I just know it. Reader: Yankee is right (I'm always saying that!) - you need to find an activity that you enjoy. Exercise doesn't have to be drudgery. It could be swimming, horseback riding, flying a kite, dancing, whatever. Try different things - if you feel self-conscious, bring a friend or practice when you're alone. Most of all, don't think of exercise as a punishment - if you have a negative mind set going in, it's almost impossible to enjoy yourself and then it just becomes a self-fullfilling letdown. I hope I don't sound like too much of a nag ! Hermione69: Very sorry to read that you're having such a difficult time. I hope things brighten for you soon! Btw, I checked my yoga videos, but it seems the only one that's close-captioned is Ali Macgraw's Yoga Mind & Body. Glad your Lasik procedure went well.
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, June 25, 2004 - 1:53 pm
I did it! Friday, July 25 -- 60 minutes Hi/Lo Cardio class
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Friday, June 25, 2004 - 2:04 pm
Thank you Calamaity, and others!! WooHOO 60 minutes - good for you!! I'm just pacing!!
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Friday, June 25, 2004 - 5:58 pm
6/25: 70 minutes, walk/run, weights, resistance, abs, stretches It's great seeing some newcomers on the chart! I hope the dreaded squats and lunges didn't put Secret out of commission. My heart goes out to anyone suffering from depression. I didn't understand it at all until one of my daughters developed it. In retrospect, I know there were times I was experiencing it also, but fortunately it never became as debilitating and dangerous as it has for so many others. Reader, please don't let the numbers defeat you. You're doing good things for yourself. If you can keep at it, you will reap the benefits! It won't happen overnight, but it really will happen for you. (In saying this to you, it's doing double duty, encouraging myself to be patient too, because the scales have pretty much stopped for me for a while now.) Anyway, quit beating yourself up, wouldya please? Hermione, if we've helped you in any way, I couldn't be happier about it, but remember, it's you who did the real work, you who came here for motivation, you who pushed yourself when you didn't want to do anything, you who shared and let us encourage you. You rock!! Calamity, thank you for trusting us and caring to share. I hope you don't have any regrets about it. What zoo were you walking at? I'm really enjoying the chatter lately, too.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Friday, June 25, 2004 - 5:58 pm
Today- treadmill- 105 minutes; yoga- 20 minutes; total- 125 minutes. Tomorrow night I'm leaving for the beach for a week. Before I leave, I am going to try to get a workout done and pop in and post it sometime, but I have A LOT to do, so no promises! I'll do two charts when I get back-- one for this week and one for next week. Have a good one, everyone. Calamity, I'm glad you shared so don't you go torturing yourself about it! I'm really hoping beach week is emotionally and spiritually healing for me. This evening right after my workout, I had a panic attack on the way to the grocery store. So much for the endorphins doing their job! I really hope I turn a corner soon. Thanks to everyone for your kindness and support, and for sharing your own experiences. And Reader, you hang in there yourself!
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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Saturday, June 26, 2004 - 10:15 am
Aw Hermi, I am so glad this thread is helping and I too love the chitchat.. Thanks for the offer to help with my numbers and while in BC I didn't do anything structured, just a lot of walking, but I did notice I can't find my posted workout for June 11 included anywheres... if you could add that in I would appreciate it and hopefully now that I'm back and DH is back to work next week and the landscapers are done I can get my rhythm back
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, June 26, 2004 - 3:08 pm
Saturday, 6/26 -- 60 minutes Interval Step & Sculpt class. Tomorrow's a rest day for me.
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Saturday, June 26, 2004 - 6:18 pm
6/26: 45 minutes walking
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Saturday, June 26, 2004 - 7:34 pm
Well, I never made it to the beach tonight. My to-do list was too long so I decided to go early in the morning. However, I just worked out and am all jazzed up and am so tempted to just hit the road!! Unfortunately I think would scare everyone to death if I banged on the cottage door at 2 a.m.!!! So best to wait until morning! I'll do the charts when I get back, and Dahli, I will take care of your June 11 time and make sure it gets added in. OH MY GOD! I'm going to the BEACH! It just kind of hit me! I didn't go the last couple years because I worked summer school. I LOVE the ocean and I have missed it! It is so calming. I love the sound of the waves. Yes, with my hearing aid in, I can the hear the waves. Wow, I just had a happy attack! Have a great week everyone!! Tonight- The Firm Vol. 3- 65 minutes; Yoga- 20 minutes; Total 85 minutes
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Monday, June 28, 2004 - 10:57 am
Sounds like fun for Hermione! Hope you are having a blast! 6/25: walked 90 min, biked 30 min, weights 10 min 6/27: walked 45 min
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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Monday, June 28, 2004 - 4:22 pm
Sounds good Herm thanks - have a wonderful time at the beach - from my landlocked location that sounds grrrreat!! 6/28 60 minutes 40 min treadmill 20 min weights
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Monday, June 28, 2004 - 6:47 pm
6/28: 90 minutes, walk, abs, stretches, weights, resistance
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Secretsmile
Member
08-19-2002
| Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - 7:28 am
LOL! Nothing has put me out of commission other than real life hasn't left me time to exercise and post, I opted to keep up the exercises and leave the posting for quieter times. My routine isn't changing I'm still doing an hour and 15 mins of exercise each day with one day off a week. 30 mins of ellipse machine, 30 mins of pilates mat work out and 15 mins of free weights with squats and lunges added in. So far it's been 4 weeks, not falling off the wagon in the exercises or the Dr Phil diet.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - 9:30 am
WTG! Secretsmile that's great! 6/28: walked 90 min
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - 5:36 pm
Glad to hear you're doing so well, Secretsmile! 6/29: 50 minutes, walk, abs
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - 6:54 pm
I agree -- great job Secretsmile and everyone! 6/29 -- 60 minutes - Super Step class
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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 8:40 am
That's awesome S.S.!! You must be feeling great these days. 6/29 60 minutes 40 min treadmill 20 min weights ps Yankee - thanks for sending the hot weather - it's wonderful
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 11:08 am
6/29: walked 90 min, biked 30 weights 10 min total for the day: 130 min
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 6:18 pm
6/30: 60 minutes, power yoga class
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