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November 20th, 2009
Hello
posted by ruebenwalking on 7:49 pm
Is This Thing ON ???
November 20th, 2009
tips i found
posted by ruebenwalking on 6:16 am
Going through the motions
Repetitive workouts are boring and don't benefit your body the way you think they would. Mix it up every once in a while, take different classes and y different instructors.
Ignoring proper technique and form
A lot of people don't have the luxury of affording a trainer—but many gyms offer introductory training sessions as part of your sign-up benefits. Take advantage of that initial training session if only to get pointers on technique and to learn how the machines work.
Working out and eating whatever they want
Just because you're going to the gym and burning calories doesn't mean you can go home and stuff yourself after. Weight loss and even maintaining a healthy weight is all about a combination of diet and exercise.
November 19th, 2009
Hello
posted by ruebenwalking on 5:54 am
I'm Back..... Big Big Breakfast today.'
November 17th, 2009
Heart Health, Mood Health
posted by ruebenwalking on 6:54 pm
Many many reasons to keep trying.
We want to still be around, and while we are still around we need to be more healthy.
No stroke, No weasing when we move, No heart palpatations.
Keep Moving..... have a bad eating day you are still moving. Get Moving again, no slacking there please.
Set aside an Hour to 2 hours day just for you, and then move your body during that time.
Get the weights out, change up the routine.. hour of aerobics can replace the walk. Something different.
Step aerobics one day, walk the next day... something different.
Been a bad eater step on the scale in the everyother morning. Piss you off enough to stop the eating???
Been making time for myself in the mornings and feels pretty good. Small step but a good one, trying to get to
bed before 10 and wake up every morning at 6 even the weekend - acutally sleeping through the nights more often.
Small different steps maybe different results
Choice and Consequences
November 16th, 2009
Rough day!!
posted by marlyspoplar on 7:24 pm
No exercise today & ate all day!! Can't seem to get it together. Try again tommorow & will be logging in again.
November 10th, 2009
ugh
posted by ruebenwalking on 3:47 pm
Yo Yo I have a Big Fat Roll.
Can you imagine if we had all kept the strength since February of 2009 how slim and trim we would be.
But can you imagine what we would look like if we had not ... tried at all.
So again Marlys is the Gate keeper and tryng to get everyone on board again and she has been the Strong leader
and inspiration from day one.
Let's Roll..........
Comments
by watertownangie on November 10th 2009 at 9:10 pm
hehehe that was funny......yo yo I have a big fat roll.....so do I and I am truly sick of hiding in my house because of it!! So through a few tearful convo's with mom.....were off and running!:)
November 8th, 2009
New Day!
posted by marlyspoplar on 8:40 am
Looking foward to an other day so I can check to see how everyone is doing! Remember to exercise!!! MP
November 6th, 2009
Welcome Ang!
posted by pandageissler on 7:09 pm
I'm inspired to make my way back too. I need some motivation to stay away from that huge bag of Halloween candy. Looking forward to teaming up with you guys!
November 6th, 2009
Good First Day!
posted by marlyspoplar on 5:37 am
Lots of exercise today with the paper route getting back on track thanks to my conversation with Ang last night. Lets do it ladies that includes you Karen. We all know what to do it's getting it done that's hard. If we all stick together & encourage each other we stand a better chance!! Support is key! Good luck everyone!!!
November 5th, 2009
Thanks mom!!
posted by watertownangie on 7:13 pm
You are right......enough sobbing....feeling sorry for ourselves.........pathetic phones calls.......right mom? hehe Good lord Ang! Get yourself together! Looking forward to feeling great again and finding my smile!! Thanks for all your love and support mom!! Your the GREATEST MOM in the world!
November 5th, 2009
Welcome aboard Ang!!!
posted by marlyspoplar on 7:06 pm
A new start is just what we need!!!!! So lets get started today is the day. Lets all support each other. Karen are you on board? Ang & I are starting tommorow!!!! Here's to a new start! MP
November 5th, 2009
hey!!
posted by watertownangie on 6:47 pm
Im here to lose it!!!
October 15th, 2009
Saw A Lynx
posted by BestDayEver on 11:28 am
We were just sitting in the living room just before sunset and my niece spotted a lynx walking outside. I've never seen one in the wild before. It was really pretty. SO guess what we do ever night before sunset - yup watching for lynx sighting - the camera is ready just in case there is still enough light to capture it on film.
October 15th, 2009
tootsie Roll mania
posted by ruebenwalking on 4:49 am
Tootsie Roll Mania seen to be my main food ticket lately
Sam Walton....... UGH
Hello Best day ever... eating under control during a Holiday. Great Job Keep it up.
October 13th, 2009
Hi I'm Still Here
posted by BestDayEver on 7:38 pm
Hiya, I am still here, had some problems with my old computer but now I have a nice new shiny computer so that I can be online again. How are you? We just had Thanksgiving weekend and it went will - no overeating for me- of course we made dinner so it was easy to have something nice but not way over the top. I'll have to catch up to see what you all have been up to while I was away.
Oh, I got a weigh scale and like the number I saw. Of course it's all probably relative but at least I now have a reference point again.
October 10th, 2009
Race
posted by ruebenwalking on 5:02 pm
So how did Amy do in the 15K race on Saturday in the snow? Not a great day for watching a race or running in one. Bet she did good anyway.
I bet getting those papers out this morning was rough.
Hoping for some more warm days, bushes and plants still not put to bed yet. Paddle boat still in the water and doc to bring in as well.
Big Buck has been the yard the last several night chomping on some plants. Need to get busy
October 10th, 2009
Having a tough time over here too!!!
posted by marlyspoplar on 9:42 am
Still good on the exercise but the eating has fallen by the wayside!! I noticed on the biggest losser last week the kitchen being closed they had a harder time eating right. Wouldn't be nice to have a well stocked kitchen like they have!!!! Even better to have someone to cook it for you ah!!!!!!! Still hanging in there even though I feel defeated. MP
October 10th, 2009
been reading
posted by ruebenwalking on 3:54 am
Often we want to eat when we have thoughts or feelings that are "illegal." In some cases, it may not be "nice" to be angry. But anger is part of being human. In other cases, you may find yourself worrying about something, or feeling another strong emotion. A lot of people eat when they are worried about getting fat! I've had people tell me they thought they ate when they felt sad, but discovered they ate when they were excited. It is fascinating to discover the things we "eat over" when we overeat.
listen to why, when we do...
October 9th, 2009
Binge Frenzy
posted by ruebenwalking on 5:02 am
Had one last night. UGh. Logged it all down. 790 calories from 1:30 am to 4:00 AM. Left Brain, right brain.... all I know is niether one are getting along and the left brain generally wins the fights.
New day, another try.
Hope everyone else is doing much better than over here. I will be looking up the word Commitment in the dictionary, today.
Have a nice weekend, chilly here talking snow.
October 7th, 2009
Glad to hear from all!!!
posted by marlyspoplar on 4:26 pm
Glad everyone is back! Miss all the encouragement we give each other. Moving here to but did miss one day. Better not make that a habit thats the one thing I was doing really good . Hope things went well with your move I know it's very exhausting to pack & unpack plus travel. Glad your home! Keep on trying everyone . MP
October 6th, 2009
Hello stranger
posted by ruebenwalking on 11:43 am
Hello
Welcome Back!! You will see that Marlys is still moving along and losing weight - hit a bit of a plateau but moving again.
We are all trying to stay motivated... when you have been on this and doing this a while becomes a bit dull... I think we
still need to adjust to things as a life style change and have not really acomplished that yet.
Winter weather is approaching here in the Northland by Lake Superior and the walks are cool, but acutally the best for
moving fast. Not sure if you get the program Biggest Loser where ever you are now.... but watching for a little inspiration.
Mar the next packer and viking game is on Nov 1 12 oclock. Not sure if on regular tv or not.. but all welcome to watch
that game over here if you want.. Well keep walking and control the forks. Happy Moving,walking etc.
October 2nd, 2009
Hi There
posted by BestDayEver on 9:18 pm
I'm still here. Finally we are in a place for 2 months that has internet. We've spend the last few weeks doing the visiting relatives rounds so it's nice to finally be able to totally unpack our suitcases and relax. Found out that the place has wireless internet so can finally start logging food again. We bought a weigh scale today as there was none in the condo. It will be like starting over again almost since I don't know if the new scale will weight the same as the old one. Guess it's all relative so I'll just start again from tomorrow for weights.
I'll have to catch up on your news tomorrow after a good nights sleep.
October 1st, 2009
1 lb way to go
posted by ruebenwalking on 4:56 pm
Wow another lb good for you. Keep Moving, don't stop. Get some House projects going in the evenings. Keep those hands busy.
Grab one of those apples, nice and small everytime you want to cheat grab one apple instead. You know you can have about 10 of those to make
one big braburn... &n bsp; Keep trying you are doing great... cheat foods are poison think about rats when you reach for the cheetos and chocolate\
you are the one providing the inspiration here, dont let us down .u
September 30th, 2009
Doing the same!!
posted by marlyspoplar on 7:38 am
Don't know what happened to me not on track like I used to be the eating is really bad can't seem to turn it around!!! Still moving and I did lose 1lb this week but should be alot further than this 8more to go!!!!! Hope this passes soon! MP
September 29th, 2009
Still here
posted by ruebenwalking on 3:48 pm
still here still t;rying and cheating, but moving.
You keep up the good work, you must be pretty close to 2 now??? Hope so.
September 27th, 2009
Where is everyone?
posted by marlyspoplar on 8:38 am
How is everyone doing? I haven't heard from anyone!! Things must be going well no support needed or maybe we are losing the power struggle!!! Well in any case I'm here if you need me. MP
September 17th, 2009
Celebrate!!!
posted by ruebenwalking on 3:44 pm
Celebrate by walking one more Mile this week. Congratulations!!!
September 16th, 2009
The scale went down!!!!
posted by marlyspoplar on 8:37 am
I can't believe it the needle went down 1lb it only took 2 months!!!!!! Now I hope I can keep on track after this! How did it go for you Karen? I have been struggling for a long time old habbits haunting me!!! So I hope you are doing a little better than me! Maybe with the biggest loser back on we will have a little more incentive to stick it out. MP
September 16th, 2009
Travel
posted by ruebenwalking on 5:01 am
Have a good safe trip where ever it is you are going.
Exercise and eat right.
BL began last nightj-- hope we get inspired. First day and a person in the Hosptial, wake up call.
We can not expect change in our life by continuing to do the same thing that we have always done.
Change is a choice and not always easy.. necessary to obtain different results.
Have a good rest of the week.
September 13th, 2009
Nice Day
posted by BestDayEver on 4:59 am
Had our last spa day here. Nice lunch is included. Now it's packing packing packing and tomorrow it's last minute things then a late night to the airport and 30 hours of exciting travel. Tomorrow's going to be a loooooooooooooooong day.
September 12th, 2009
Nothing moving but my Fork
posted by ruebenwalking on 5:58 am
No scale movement here. Only thing moving is my fork.....
September 11th, 2009
So did anyone weigh in Wed.?
posted by marlyspoplar on 7:22 pm
How did things go for everyone Wed. I didn't do anything again stayed the same!! Hopefully next week will be different. Have to watch the eating a little better. MP
Comments
by BestDayEver on September 12th 2009 at 4:29 am
I usually weigh in on Mondays. this week I'm done 1 kg.
Last night had a great evening out. A group of friends had a good-bye dinner that was really yummy. It was a nice surprise.
September 9th, 2009
best day ever
posted by ruebenwalking on 5:17 pm
So, where you off to??? Moving to a new location? Is it your job that keeps you moving? Just curious.
So any exercise, how is your work out and weight loss coming along?
Yup keep that thumb out of germ danger.
Have a good week.
Say do you get the show Biggest loser in your area.... maybe we can all watch this season and discuss as the
show goes on.... It is about people losing weight over a certain period of time. You can probably check
out an old episode on Hulu (tv on the internet)
Take care and Move..
Comments
by BestDayEver on September 9th 2009 at 6:44 pm
We do get biggest loser, just started this year, and the season they are showing is the family one. This year they are starting the asia version which will probably be shown in early 2010 as they just are picking the first contests for the show.
So far we don't have any place to move yet, just looking for a new job somewhere. It would be nice to get one in a different country but things are slower because of the whole global downturn. Hopefully something will come up.
September 9th, 2009
Hi Gals
posted by BestDayEver on 7:47 am
Sounds like you had a nice long weekend. Here it was just a normal week. I did get brave and cut off the damaged part of my thumnail so now there is no danger of catching the camage and ripping the nail off anymore. I am a still babing the skin of of thumb. When I am at home, I am leaving the band iad off but when going out, then a band aid goes back on to protect it. I'm not sure if I shoudl cut off the dead skin and if I do cut it, how much should be cut off. For now, it's easier just to put a band aid over the whole mess.. Friday the movers will be here to pick up my toys and we have no idea when we will see our toys again. :-(
September 7th, 2009
Yes Nice weather indeed!!
posted by marlyspoplar on 7:33 pm
Really enjoyed my morning walks this weekend. Last two mornings I have seen a couple of eagles flying around they are really big!!! I also have done alot of gardening this weekend kept myself busy since my husband worked all weekend! Picking up Emily tommorow she will be with us until Thursday. Hope the weather holds out so we can do something fun outside!!! Hope all is well with you Best Day Ever. That earth quake had to be scary! Glad you are safe! How about that thumb? Are you healed yet? Karen remember the biggest loser will be starting soon I think Sept. 15th. That should keep us motivated right? Well have a good week everyone!!!! MP
September 7th, 2009
What a Wonderful Weekend
posted by ruebenwalking on 5:20 pm
Wow!! wonderful labor day weekend here in the northland. Sunshine every morning and beautiful evenings around the campfire with friends and family.
Stars and the almost full moon shining every night. Cooking on the open fire and singing tunes from the past. I would rate the weekend a 9 out of 10.
Eating not too bad, but lost track a bit on Sunday ad Monday. One Long Island Tea and a couple of tootsie rolls was about as bad as it got. Walked,
Kicke ball for 2 hours, gardening... so some exercise was also included in the past several days.
20 company anniversary this coming Thursday, I have been there 18 of the twenty. Big party on top of the Hill on Thursday to celebrate.
Went to Adams Soccer game friday night and had the Girls with me, we got kicked out almost after I bought the tickets. No Dogs allowed.
So will have to make it to another game, tought because the games start at 4:30.
So let hunker down this week and move, move, move... while the days outside are still nice.
Hope your labor day weekend was a good one, it will be a while now before we have another working Holiday off.
Take care.
September 2nd, 2009
Best Day ever
posted by ruebenwalking on 2:32 pm
Yes, i thought about you this morning when I heard the news. Hope you and all you know are well and no one hurt.
That is a big Quake on the Ricthtor scale. What did you think when you first felt that rumbling and the quake?
How far away are you form the epi center of the quake? Is that common there, quakes I mean - 7.0 is unusal anywhere?
Take care and regroup..
Comments
by BestDayEver on September 3rd 2009 at 8:19 am
Hiya, 7.0 is not that common, it's quite big. I have checked the earthquake site almost every morning since we moved here since it's such an active area. There are lot's of quakes every week but most are small one. When the quake first hit, I felt a bit dizzy but since I've felt tremors before, I realized what was really happening. It's very strange to feel the building swaying. After the management sent around a note to all the guests and it said that our building is designed for an 8.5 quake. There are other buildings in Jakarta that had cracks in the building so some are not built so well. One thing that we read about in the paper this morning was how people reacted and it's surprising that they did the wrong things. You'd think in an earthquake active region, people would know what to do.
My legs are pretty stiff today from all that walking downstairs yesterday. There has only been 1 aftershock of 4.8, so things are all quiet again. I'l still a bit hypersensitive and notice all the vibrations in the floor like when the fridge is in it's cooling cycle. Here we are safe but the city closest is still cut off due to landslides so aid has not reached them yet. Hopefully it will get there soon.
September 2nd, 2009
Earthquake
posted by BestDayEver on 2:30 am
An earthquake of 7.0 yo 7.4 (depending on report) happened about 90 minutes. I was just about to get changed to exercise but was glad I was still drinking my coffee. We are on the 29th floor an had to walk down as building were evacuated. The tremor was pretty strong and rather unnerving. So know I'm wondering whether or not to start exercising or wait for a while incase of after shocks. Who needs exercise, this quake certain got my heart beating fast! Yikes!
September 1st, 2009
SEPTEMBER
posted by ruebenwalking on 5:26 pm
Happy September yall. Calorie burning month. Walk and extra mile, swim an extra lap every week through out the Month. See if we can tip the scales in our favor. Temps here are about in the 60/70 still in the evening, good evening walk weather. Not sure what the weather is like in Indonesia.. maybe you could share that with us "best day ever". Happy September.... careful with the evening munchies lets try a big glass of water before we put anything in our mouths after 7 pm. Move it move it.. chew slowly.. Choice and Consequences
Comments
by BestDayEver on September 1st 2009 at 6:20 pm
The weather is almost always the same, hot and humid, 30+C during the day and 25C at night,
August 31st, 2009
Sorry your feeling rotten!!
posted by marlyspoplar on 10:54 am
The weight loss must have made you feel a little better. Hope you recover soon! I have'nt felt well in a long time I have a cold that just won't go away!!! Just feel exhausted all the time! Stuffy nose headache & just not good. Hope to feel better soon tired of this for sure!! Karen how did you do your first day back? Hope you were able to get right back on track. I'm struggling a little bit. Not giving up though. Hang in there everyone!!! MP
Comments
by BestDayEver on September 1st 2009 at 6:16 am
Thanks, I think once we move I will try to find a doctor to see what is wrong. Here there are none that are very good so better to wait.
August 30th, 2009
WI
posted by BestDayEver on 7:41 pm
Weighed in this morning and in-spite of feeling rotten, I have lost 1 kg. Just can't figure out what the heck is wrong. My thumb doesn't hurt so much anymore ad I'm still keeping it covered with a bandaid. Not looking forward to the dead skin falling off.
August 29th, 2009
Glad your Back!!!!!
posted by marlyspoplar on 2:09 pm
Maybe that support system is the way to go! It seems we lose more weight together!!! So welcome back everyone!!!!!! MP
August 29th, 2009
Hello
posted by ruebenwalking on 1:31 pm
Hello Coming back to the group Tomorrow. Sorry for the leave of absence, you were all doing so well... guess I hit a valley. Need to "reduce the caboose" so the Scale/weigh in days are not so tramatic. I have been sick most of August, pretty bad cold and exhausted. Much better now... sounds like your's is holding on Marlys. Drink lots fluids and go to bed early every night.... yes boring .. but your body is telling you something. Time to shut down for a while, relax and replenish. We all need to be healthy for the upcoming Flu season ahead and I do not think it will be an easy one either with the reports already coming from the schools that have started already. Summer is winding down... and will hate to see it turn into the fall and winter seasons. Was outside in the misty rain today for a few hours working in the gardens. Nice Cucumbers and grape tomatoes to eat... Cool weather to walk, walk, walk... so lets regroup and refocus on our goals and life style changes. I realize not to put off today what you can begin and do today... .. but I am not saying wait till Monday or September 1,. So let's pre cook some meals and get our daily menus ready and have a Calorie Burning SEPTEMBER!!!! Best Day Ever, not sure how the ipod thing really works ( my Ipod is only for music) but if you make some favorite meals and use the most often eaten foods the tracking does not take that long. You are worth the time!!! CHOICE AND CONSEQUENCES
Comments
by BestDayEver on August 30th 2009 at 12:30 am
Glad to see that you are back and feeling better. When I'm sick I just like laying around and wanting princess service when I'm layhing around. It's such a bummer. Also the upcoming flu season, it's better be to healthy so that you body can fight the sickness instead. Wonder what the upcoming winter will bring.
I have na ipdo touch and it's way faster to post using that then the main web site. I also use my ipod when travelling as my mini mini computer to pick up mail. It's really convinent.
August 28th, 2009
Not a good weigh in!
posted by marlyspoplar on 5:44 pm
Well the weigh in did'nt go as expected no loss this week. I'm not eating as well as I should so the results speak for itself !!! Maybe on track this week? Have a good week everyone. MP
Comments
by BestDayEver on August 28th 2009 at 6:55 pm
Yes, you should track this week
August 25th, 2009
Getting Better!!!!
posted by marlyspoplar on 2:40 pm
Hoping this week will be better for me. Have been on track this week. So I think my weigh in will be good! MP
Comments
by BestDayEver on August 25th 2009 at 6:54 pm
That's good. What day is your WI again? I was done 1 kg which was nice after slicing the end of my thumb while chopping vegetables. Hope I don't have to slice more fingers to keep up the weight loss. I could end up like Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors!
by marlyspoplar on August 26th 2009 at 1:04 pm
Wednesday's is the big day. But I will weigh in thursday because I forgot to weigh before I had my coffee this Morning. Nice job on your weigh in it's alway nice to see the numbers going down!!! Hope your thumb has recovered we would'nt want to see you in the movies!! Keep up the good work. MP
by BestDayEver on August 26th 2009 at 6:22 pm
okay so I will be waiting to hear how you do tommorrow
August 20th, 2009
I\'m Back
posted by BestDayEver on 7:48 am
Hi all, hope you don't mind me joining in again. I stop using the website because the new iPod application was changed so only v3 could use it which is not available where I live. Well the other day I updated my iPod and surprise surprise the old application suddenly downloaded onto my iPod again. So I thought I would try again. I love loggin food with the iPod, the website would take over 1 hour which left no time for connecting with other people which is what I really was looking for.
I've been good while working on my own.
August 17th, 2009
Hard weekend!!!!!
posted by marlyspoplar on 8:40 pm
Saturday went to Steve & Mary's fish fry chips,fried fish, Malibu rum & french fries & onion rings OH MY!!!!! Then Our Anniversary Sunday went to Steve & Mary's for breakfast sausage,bacon ,pancakes, fruit, juice.Oh Boy!!!! Then Dinner at Timber Loudge Parmesan crusted Walley ,baked potato,Bread, veggies!!! Then today won't even go there!!!! Really bad 3 days hope this is almost over!!! James on vacation and we are out & about and eating fast food. Don't know if anyone is checking in but still trying, not giving in yet!!! Love MP
August 14th, 2009
Hope to do well this week.
posted by marlyspoplar on 8:06 pm
It;s been rough these past few weeks but still trying last week I did lose the 21/2 lbs I put on the week before so was happy about that. I hate when I do that because I have to lose it twice!!!! Oh well those things happen on this roller coaster. Hope you are getting on the site keeping track of me. Miss you and all the support we gave each other. Love MP
August 8th, 2009
Bad Week!
posted by marlyspoplar on 5:27 pm
Was up 2 lbs last week because of my binge last Saturday. Which lead to a binge of eating the next day. But I'm not giving up yet hoping this week will bring me back on track. So far I think I've been pretty good. Hoping Wednesday will be a better weigh in. Hope to hear from you soon Karen. I miss our blogs!!! Love MP
July 29th, 2009
Just a bad day!!!!!
posted by marlyspoplar on 5:31 pm
Karen you know you can do it you"ve lost 15 lbs!!!!!! Maybe you just need a break ? So just give yourself a little time and try again!! Just don't give up completely!!! I called to see if you wanted to do hair at the shop tommorow after work?? I really need it I'm faded out really bad. Amy is getting hers done too. So hope you read this in time!! Don't give up Karen!!!!! Love you Marlys