<p>I am so impressed by all of the success I’m hearing about WW. Still not ready to commit to it, but I do need to get back on track after slipping this week. Was out of town for work and decided to stop thinking about everything as I was scarfing down those delicious mini-croissants for breakfast every day (and not getting a lick of exercise). :(</p>
<p>Anyway–re: trying to get my body comfortable with having both feet off the ground at the same time, I came to grips with the fact that knees are not yet ready even for the 60 seconds of jogging in Week 1 of C25k, but <em>did</em> find something in an article (I think a link from my C25k fb buddies!) that sounds even more gentle. It’s jogging only 10 seconds out of each minute–sounds kind of pathetic but I’ve done it twice now on our treadmill and I think it’s a go. </p>
<p>Bungalow–don’t you and I have a special day coming up on Friday?</p>
<p>Well, I’ve been doing well on the 17 Day diet. I’ve maintained my weight loss for a few weeks but seem to have plateaued a bit. Not surprising since we have been away 4 out of the 5 past weekends. I’m okay with that. This is the first weight loss plan that I have tried that has shown a steady and consistent loss rather than the up a pound, down a pound scenario that had me so frustrated.</p>
<p>Right now I am a little more than half way to the goal I had in mind when I started this thread. I’m optimistic!</p>
<p>You go, EPTR! It seems that letting the body adjust to a slow loss may be the best way to keep it off. I, for one, am extremely grateful that you started this thread!</p>
<p>Saw my doctor this week and based on the labs, she’s dropping my two ongoing meds to half the strength. She said I’m her only patient at goal! Although she is asking me to go back on Diovan; no idea why my bp decided to jump at the checkup.</p>
<p>Congrats EPTR, and more thanks for starting this thread!</p>
<p>Four weeks in now on Nutrisystem, and I’m down 11 lbs, 25% of the way to my goal. I know it won’t be easy over the holidays, but still hoping to lose another 30 lbs by the end of March. </p>
<p>I wanted to share a potential exercise option for those who cringe at the thought of overly strenuous, high impact workouts on less than optimal knee/hip joints. I drug the old mini-trampoline out of the basement and started “rebounding” about a week ago after hearing of the many benefits from a friend who has a friend fighting thyroid cancer.</p>
<p>It has been quite an eye opener! I can definitely tell a difference in toning already, and I have just been using it about 10 mins a day. I’m hooked, and will increase to twice a day this week. AND…it’s FUN, not to mention fairly easy and very convenient! Short term goal is to get the legs in shape for ski season, seems to be working great so far.</p>
<p>Good thoughts to all, and a special thanks to Puzzled88 for the quote last week, I find motivation in it every day! (Yoda: “Do or do not. There is no try.”)</p>
<p>I posted this in the Diet and exercise thread and decided that it would be worth posting this here as well, since not all posters follow both discussions:</p>
<p>The article talks about what a “calorie” is, how to calculate your basal metabolic rate and daily caloric needs for different levels of activity (some calculators are included).</p>
<p>LavaLava, that’s just fantastic. I’m so happy for you.<br>
I worried about the holidays when I first started my program as well. What helped was to analyze the season and isolate the few meals and events that truly deserved a splurge. For example, pecan pie for Thanksgiving was a definite “yes,” while the nasty fried stuff at the company Christmas party was an emphatic “no, not worth it.” In the end I found it best to indulge occasionally so I didn’t feel deprived but turn down the stuff that wasn’t special. If you figure there are 21 meals in a week, you can certainly afford to have a few extras over the course of a month or so and still lose weight.
The other thing I want to mention is that while you have found this pretty easy thus far, I think you will find that there will be other times when it’s a struggle. What I’ve figured out about myself is that I should not leap to any long term conclusions based on what I’m feeling at the moment. It won’t always be as easy as it is now, and when it’s hard, that won’t last either. So take advantage of times like this when you are feeling enthusiastic and in control and then don’t beat yourself up if you slip a bit. Mostly I do really well, and I have maintained within a small weight range, but there are days I’d like to gnaw my own face off and then others when I’m not really interested in food at all. Not sure why!</p>
<p>Hmm - the day after Halloween and we’ve dropped to page 4 - hope you all weren’t as bad as me yesterday! Actually, only went up a teeny bit, and I had chips twice as well as a few little candies so was expecting worse.</p>
<p>How are all our east coasters doing? Any lingering Sandy problems? Hope you are all well!</p>
<p>One week back from an oversea trip I forced myself to the scale this morning. Not as bad as I thought. I am taking things one day at a time with the holidays approaching. Yesterday ate well and started day 1 of couch to 5k. I only made it 20 minutes but it is a start.
I am lucky that we don’t get trick or treaters so no leftover candy in my house.</p>
<p>mom60–we didn’t get trick or treaters so there’s a LOT of candy left in the house! We only had a couple come by, due to the rain & cold, so we have dark chocolate kisses & little raisin boxes. Could be worse, I guess. At least I didn’t over buy, and I know an office I can donate the candy to. :)</p>
<p>Great job Mom60 on your first C25K outing! Do it at your own pace, but as the saying goes, JUST DO IT! I believe it’s ok to make your own rules as long as they continue use moving you forward!</p>
<p>I literally just came home from the fitness center where I completed week 4 , day 1 - over 15 mins total of jogging! BUT that was after a not so progressive 2 weeks - had a lot of other obligations so I let my bum ankle REALLY heal and have decided for the most part to stick to the treadmill so I can build my confidence , endurance and strength. When I get better at that I will attempt more jogging outside . Icing my ankle as a precaution but felt good when I got off the treadmill !</p>
<p>Abasket- thanks for the motivation. I am sitting here inside on the computer dressed in my running clothes. I really don’t feel like going out. I don’t belong to a gym so my running is in my neighborhood. It is times like this I wish I lived in a flat area. I think I could have gone a bit longer if at the 20 minute mark I hadn’t had a steady uphill in front of me.
I went to CVS this afternoon and they had all the leftover halloween candy on sale. Lots of bags of Kit Kat and Butterfingers. I got some twizzlers to send in a care package to my D but I resisted having any.</p>
<p>No doubt it is harder (IMO) to run outside, but again just take it at your own pace. If you have to repeat and repeat a day, so what? Are you doing this for you or for the calendar!?</p>
<p>I Realize I’m not a 30 year old whose body can jump into gear quicker - but I believe it can eventually adapt! So I am willing to take my time and if you just get out the door and do at least as much as the day before, it is a SUCCESSFUL day!</p>
<p>Not me, but had to share in a place where DH wouldn’t be. He’s been working on losing weight for about 10 months. Probably 40 or so pounds gone. Today’s surprise… Stood up from our patio weekly light beer and his pants fell down around his ankles.
Hooray! I just love his backside.</p>
<p>I looked at page 1 and jumped to page 275-- too many posts to read. Are people generally following the OP’s original suggestions for posting. Do most people post daily? Thanks, still trying to lose the same 10 pounds for 30 years!</p>