LETS GET FIT/LOSE WEIGHT TOGETHER.....

[HOTCHOCOLATE]

Just as we support each other in our hair goals lets support each other in our fittness or weightloss goals. Lets start now getting ready for next summer. I've always been complemented on my hair and my pretty brown eyes, but never on the whole package. I am doing everything I can think of for my hair externally, but doing nothing about the crap I'm putting in my body----IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE.

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm an emotional eater--MAD, I EAT---SAD, I EAT---HAPPY, I EAT---STRESSED, I EAT. And lately, I've been mad at my boyfriend ALOT!! So, I either need to dump the boyfriend or find me another planet that will hold all this weight /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif.

So, lets set some weightloss/fittness goal and support each other together. I'm starting tommorrow.

1. Eat in moderation--1200cal/day
2. Drink at least 96 oz water/day
3. Exercise 6 days/wk
4. Take all my vitamins
5. Drink my protein shake/day
6. Thank God each morning for allowing me to wake up. I'm not really very religious, but every now and then it hits me how really blessed I am.

It will probably take me a year to reach my goal weight, but atleast by next summer I'll be half way there.

[lshevonne]

Hey, I'm in.
1. 5 small meals a day. 1200-1500cal/day
2. Drink 96 oz water/day
3. Exercise 5-6 days/wk
4. Take my vitamins
5. Thank God everyday

[Tea]

Include me too.
1. 3 small meals a day & 2 snacks (I don't do very well with counting calories. Like how many calories in a bagel?)
2. Drink 96 oz water/day
3. Exercise 5-6 days/wk
4. Take my vitamins (I've been doing pretty good with this so far)
5. Thank God everyday

Tea, you could always get a calorie counting book from the library or Greetings & Readings.... I have one, it helps me keep in check the calories in the foods I eat. I try not to get to crazy with it.
My fitness goals are going to be to get a bathing suit body!!! I just bought The Firm workout videos and the fanny lifter from Target... (it was on sale for $79.99).... and I started it yesterday. I am determined to watch what I eat and do these tapes. If I do well, I'm going to spend A L L my tax return money and buy myself some bangin' clothes and a hot little bathing suit. LOL- I might even take swimming lessons, b/c I can't swim /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Tea]

I'll try to find a little calorie counting book that I can carry with me. Caramela, how do you like the videos and the Fanny lifter so far? I've seen this advertised on TV and have been considering it. You know, from your pictures, it doesn't look like you need to lose anything. Plus, if I remember right you are tall and only 140. Now, me on the otherhand, at 5'2" /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif and 145 /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif that's just isn't working. I need to get behind in gear and get my body under control.

So far, I've only done one tape. It was hard, but not unbearable. I liked it. I'm sore today, but a good sore. And the fanny lifter is awesome. You really feel your glute muscles working, hell, you feel all your muscles working throughout the tape. I just need to watch my diet. I have picked up between 5-10 pounds /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif but I'm okay with it. I just need to focus.... and get a grip. I have this birthday cake and icecream fetish I just can't kick! But anyway, I think what we should do, is a weekly or biweekly or even monthly check-in to update everyone on how we're doing. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[5thLMNT]

Here is a good site for calorie counting i feel so bad i used to be obsessed about counting calories, i still look at the calorie count though but i dont let it bother me as much.

Nutri-Facts (http://www.nutri-facts.com/index.asp)
I go to the gym 3-4 times a week
I can't say how much i eat a day because the only full meal i eat is dinner. and about 3 small meals other than that
only vitamins i take is for my hair ...i better get on it lol


BTW congrats to me i think i lost 10 pounds but i won't jinx myself just yet because my weight today and my weight tomorrow sometimes suprise me lol

[HOTCHOCOLATE]

Caramela: I was thinking of a weekly report for the week, like if you stayed with your plan or not. If not, then what caused it and what will you have to do differently for the next week. And on a monthly basis, report our inches/weight lost.

What do you guys think of REWARDING ourselves when we've done well at the end of each month. For example, I'm thinking of rewarding myself with a professional facial if I'm good this month /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif. Or, take that belly dancing class I've always wanted to join /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif. Nothing major, just something (other than food) to keep you motivated.

Just some thoughts /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Great ideas. Okay, let's do it!!! I started this week, so Monday I'll report my sucess w/this week. I think it's a great idea to reward yourself w/something other than food. I think I'm going to treat myself to a Swedish Massage or a Warm Stone Massage. That's a small treat but my major treat is going to be Spring/Summer shopping. I can't wait!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[nita4]

Ohhh, count me in.

I can do three small meals a day. I don't count calories...my problem is snacks, candy and sweets.
Drink 32oz of water a day, but I could stand the increase my water intake.
Take all my vitamins, especially on the weekends. I'm in the habit of taking them all in the morning at work. I forget on the weekends...
I always thank God daily for my blessing...
My biggest problem is exercising...I am uh...lazy /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[summer]

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Ohhh, count me in.

I can do three small meals a day. I don't count calories...my problem is snacks, candy and sweets.
Drink 32oz of water a day, but I could stand the increase my water intake.
Take all my vitamins, especially on the weekends. I'm in the habit of taking them all in the morning at work. I forget on the weekends...
I always thank God daily for my blessing...
My biggest problem is exercising...I am uh...lazy

[/ QUOTE ]

ditto that. i have ten extra pounds that just don't want to leave me /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif i'm jogging on the treadmill and belly dancing. my trainer friend also suggested jumping rope. i feel like a big kid, but i am working muscles i had forgotten about. my goal is to tone up and get bikini ready for my june 2003 cruise. count me in!

How's the belly dancing? I always wanted to try it! What results are you seeing?

[Lucia]

Count me in I'm at a plateau it seems but I want to lose 10 lbs. I've been eating right and excercising but not as often as I should.

[summer]

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How's the belly dancing? I always wanted to try it! What results are you seeing?

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i really like it! i've been doing it twice a week for about a month now and my arms, my thighs, and my waist are tighter. i'm looking for a tape so i can work out at home. let me know if you hear about any good ones...

[skegeesmb]

I'm in. I started this past Wednesday. I want to lose 35 lbs. I'm 5'7" at 165.

1. I will try to eat 3 meals a day. The first two will consist of a few pieces of fruit. And the last meal will be a moderate dinner.

2. I will try to drink between 66-99 oz. of water a day. I hate water, so this is going to be hard. I try to drink water, but end up drinking seltzer water.

3. Exercising. I will try to go to the gym 4-5 days a week. I will do cardio twice a day for 45 minutes each. Every other day I will to Ab excersises along with the cardio. This way I can burn about 800-1000 calories.

4. Pray to God to keep me motivated. It's so easy for me to make excuses not to go to the gym, I need all the help I can get.

[Honey Vibe]

A good tip if you're using videos at home:

To keep yourself motivated to do it, make the session enjoyable by playing your favorite CDs while you work out. Music you want to sing to takes your mind off the exercise!

[Tracy]

I want in on this one!

I am going to be starting in January because I have tummy issues to resolve and I know Christmas will be a trial. I'm 130 and holding at 5 feet. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

I want to lose about 25 lbs. and tone up. I'd like a lean, slender body - no jiggling.

To make this happen I'm gonna do the Carb Addict's Diet (there's a book on it I haven't bought yet but I read a synopsis on it in another book) and join my local gym ($250 a year). I'll do cardio for 45 minutes until I lose half the wieght I want to lose and then begin VERY light weight training and some yoga and pilates when I feel ready.

My goal is to lose the 25 lbs. by May of 2003 so I can return to ballet class. By then my hair should be another 3 inches of hair too - so hopefully I'll finally be FLY! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[deon19]

My goal is to lose 35 lbs. My current weight is 165bs,I want to lose it my June for my best friends wedding and for my self. Right now I have been doing 30-45 min cardio exercise and eat right. Well I will report on a bi weekly bases adv of weight lose

[HOTCHOCOLATE]

I started last Tuesday, Dec 3rd:

I'm not to pleased with last week. I follow my calorie count 5 out of 7 days. I exercised 4 out of the 6 days planned. I drunk my water (96oz, but most of it I drunk right before bedtime /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif. I did take all my vitamins and I thanked God every day.

Things I need to do differently this week:
1. Drink water (88oz) before 8pm. Start drinking throughout the day.
2. Stop eating after 8pm. Usually when I'm eating after 8pm I'm not hungry.
3. Exercise in the morning. If I plan on exercising after work in the evening, there's a good possiblity that I will skip it.

I hope last week was better for everyone else /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Hotchocolate, think about the positive or you won't be able to stick with it! Don't be so hard on yourself. You were "good" more than half of the time! Give yourself credit for that!