topic Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated in Wellness

Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

mandylee — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 06:29:34 GMT

Thank you everyone that is going to embark on this fit journey with me. I really appreciate all the motivational comments on the old thread New Year.New You.New Me.

Also, I want to say congrats, to everyone that posted that has lost weight! Way to go!

This Week: Post a goal that you would like to accomplish.

Mine - Workout 4 times this week and drink my daily 8 ounces of water.

Let our journey begin. We are getting fit and staying motivated!

Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

Snowpuppy — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 08:06:09 GMT

I need motivation to stick to it!

Did well over the holidays. I had time off from work so it was easier to hit the gym, cook and eat more nutritious meals.

Ugh.....this week! The reality of heading back to work, long days. I got home and took a nap. I managed to eat well. Forgot my vitamins/supps this morning.

Work is interfering with my gym life!

Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

YorkieonmyPillow — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 05:32:50 GMT

I am on Day 1 of a lo-carb diet. I want to lose about 20#. I am already a vegetarian....I don't eat meat....so I'm going to concentrate on veggies. I do "100 squats a day" but so far, I'm only at 50 at a time.

Mandylee, do you mean you only drink 8 oz. of water daily? That's only one cup of water! Did you mean to say 8 GLASSES of water?

Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

nanny24 — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 18:17:39 GMT

Mandylee, glad you started this idea of everyone getting motivated. It has helped me get a 'jump-start'. I, like everyone else, have a goal of losing weight, about 15 pounds would put me over the moon. I already like to exercise, and do it daily, but my troubles are that I like to eat. I love to cook and eat. SOOOO, I am trying to cook healthier, and eat more fruits and veggies, and less sweets. I am not going to beat myself up if I have a cookie every now and then, and my goal is to lose 1 1/2 to 2 pounds a week. This is doable for me. Good luck to all, and let's keep this going!!

Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

nomless — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 18:32:56 GMT

Many, just a comment about your water goal. Most experts recommend that we drink far more than 8 oz. a day. You might want to google it and see what's recommended for your weight and activity level. Just a suggestion. I'm not sure that 8 oz is enough to keep you from getting dehydrated. Yea that you've set goals!

Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

Dorothy11 — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 03:25:01 GMT

Glad to see this thread. I have been exercising at the gym 5 days a week and eating very healthy, lo carb for 4 months and have only lost 4 lbs. (2 lbs. the second month, 2 the 4th month) I have gradually increased my workouts, cardio and weights, but nothing seems to work. I need to lose 50 lbs and don't want it to take 4 years!

Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

mandylee — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 03:45:44 GMT

Hi Everyone.

I hope that everyone had a productive week. I know the weekend can be challenging because of all the temptations are around more. I am going to look at the weekend as it is 2 days, 2 days that I need to work on me and not work on the sweets!

Thanks everyone for the suggestions on the water. I meant to say 8-8 ounces.

What will be your goal for next week? Think about it this weekend and I can't wait to read them.

Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

YorkieonmyPillow — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 16:36:08 GMT

Day 6 of lo-carb (yay). I have lost weight; I don't know how much because I don't use a scale. I feel so good about everything.

Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

violann — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:01:45 GMT

Just read something the other day about eggs/egg whites containing biotin, which may help control food cravings. Yorkie, if you enjoy scrambled eggs and you're not vegan, you might want to add some to your veggies. Works great for me!

Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

lucylover64 — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:39:20 GMT

My gym finally got with the times and is now open 24 hrs......went today and it was awesome! Feel motivated and more energetic! Good luck to everyone!

Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

bonnielu — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:44:54 GMT

A quick comment about what has helped me. I bought a Fitbit tracker and I wear it to keep me motivated. And I am a member online of Myfitnesspal.com. (totally free)

I eat smaller portions, cut my carbs, cut out most sugars and even the artificial ones that I swear was making me hungry and crave sweets.

My exercise... my kind, yard work, house work and dancing every evening. Hubby's man cave in the basement full of equipment bores me so I do what I like and track my steps and calories burned without it.

Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

nanny24 — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 22:35:09 GMT

Glad to hear the tips and suggestions. Mandy...goal for the week...take one day at a time. On Monday, only worry about Monday's exercise and eating healthy. Don't look at the long road ahead. Get through Monday. Tuesday...think about exercise and healthy eating for Tuesday. And so on and so on. ONE EXCEPTION!! I usually make my healthy food ahead so it's in the frig when I am hungry. Otherwise, I will grab anything to eat. I have cooked veggies, and turkey patties in there right now. This is one area that I plan ahead.

Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

Mary Bailey — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 02:08:47 GMT

I bought a FitBit One and Brenda Dygaf Air Climber (love both so far)

I'm using with Shakeology/AL Marine Collegen Peptides and NurtiBlast 900

This time is The Time! for me

Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

lucylover64 — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 04:57:18 GMT

On 1/18/2015 nanny24 said:
Glad to hear the tips and suggestions. Mandy...goal for the week...take one day at a time. On Monday, only worry about Monday's exercise and eating healthy. Don't look at the long road ahead. Get through Monday. Tuesday...think about exercise and healthy eating for Tuesday's. And so on and so on. ONE EXCEPTION!! I usually make my healthy food ahead so it's in the frig when I am hungry. Otherwise, I will grab anything to eat. I have cooked veggies, and turkey patties in there right now. This is one area that I plan ahead.

I agree with nanny25--if I look too far ahead in the week about working out it overwhelms me and sometimes seems not-doable with everything else I need to get done. Breaking up thinking helps tremendously.....one thing at at time, and not having to do everything all the time. The self-talk we do is quite powerful and Influential.

Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

violann — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 20:14:41 GMT

Each day brings its own triumphs and challenges- ONE DAY AT A TIME!!!!!!

Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

mandylee — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 17:34:47 GMT

How is everyone doing this week?

Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

YorkieonmyPillow — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 17:38:28 GMT

Day 10!

I am so happy! I am never hungry, now that I cut out all those carbs!!!! And I have lost weight! YAY

I also do squats; I can do 50 in a row now and my body is feel much firmer - it feels SO GOOD!!!! Press on, ladies, you CAN DO IT!!!

Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

luvboyds — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 15:11:21 GMT

Stopping by to say HI to Mary Bailey!!

Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

mandylee — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 03:13:49 GMT

Does anyone have a fitbit? If so what are your thoughts.

Re: Getting Fit & Staying Motivated

mandylee — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 04:20:04 GMT

How is everyone doing this week. Since purchasing the fitbit, I noticed that I have been walking a lot more