Roll Call Friday 11/9

[huggija]

Good morning STACers,

Happy Friday! The most joyous day of the week for most of us. I hope you've all had a good week. I've had a great week....I'm very motivated again. I wasn't really UNmotivated, as I didn't cheat, but I wasn't feeling as positive as usual...a little 'slump' if you will. But now I feel renewed and ready to rock on! Thanks to everyone for all of your inspirational words. It's SO helpful.

What's the plan for the weekend? I'm going to explore another recipe from Linda's site, drink plenty of water and EXERCISE. I'm still not in the groove with that...I'll do yoga tonight and Sunday. This has been the hardest thing for me...to force myself to exercise. I know the benefits, I know it's non-negotiable and I read everyone's posts about how great they feel. I just can't seem to build the habit. So that's definitely something I'll work on for the rest of the month.

I hope everyone has a fantastic and compliant day.

[bivium6]

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Morning

Friday is my scale day and it looks like I've hit the "third week stall" lol. But really I was waiting for it, most people have that pause while the body figures stuff out and I know TOM is coming soon. So not at all unhappy to see it not move. I can't wait for the day after TOM.

I tired a flaxseed muffin last night, it was amazing. Found it in the reciepe section here. My new favorite snack, but only one per day cuz of all the flaxseed.

Took the morning off, no treadmill. I went to bed early too, I've felt a little yucky past two days. Its my first day off in 6 days, so no guilt.

Happy Friday

[Outback Jess]

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As far as building an exercise habit goes, you just have to stick with it, and make it happen. Maybe a different type of exercise down the road, as you loose weight you can do other things....in the beginning we can only do so much and we have to be very careful with "weight baring" exercise like running....most of us can't do that in the beginning...I got on a stationary bike, because it wouldn't hurt my joints.....Being 49 and so over weight I had to find something I could do....It also doesn't take much to get intensity because we have not been active....it's when we do intensity that it releases the endorphines that boost the mood and often surpress the appetite.....
I was a first thing in the morning workout girl....Now I am later, becaues it's a habit I will make happen today...

[buffy67]

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The exercise is so important. I can say that it is not always fun. You just have to make an appt with yourself and let everything else go. I find if I'm not up for a full blown mega intense workout, I will try to walk the dogs for 15 minute or walk 1/2 hour. At least, it clears my mind.

Exercise provides us with a secondary benefit. I can't say that I like doing it, but, I LOVE the way I feel afterward.

Unlike food, which gives me an instant gratification, I have to train myself to wait for the gratification.

cheers,

buffy

[Evermind]

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Morning, all.

No, exercise is not always fun. Sometimes it's a real effort. But I find that I always look forward to exercise, and that I love the feeling I get when I've done it.

Today is the last day of a particularly long week. I have no idea why - it was a 5 day workweek just like any other! lol. But I'll be glad for the long weekend. I'm leaving tonight to go to New York. I love walking in the city -just walking and walking and walking. From 16th street to 82d if I want. And back. Nothing like it. Plus, I love seeing my mom, of course!

Scale not moving. Tom winding down. I think I must have stayed at this weight a long, long time as I moved UP the scale. No biggie - THAT didn't last forever, so this won't either!

Have an excellent day and do something nice for a complete and total stranger, for absolutely no reason at all.

[ShiningStarr]

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Exercise has been the hardest part for me too. I really feel like I have an runner inside me but life right now does not allow for it to come out. I have a little one attached to my hip which makes it hard to run. I have a stationary bike I have been trying to use which I like once I get my butt on it. Also I got a couple yoga dvd's that I have been doing. I like them cause they help me relax....I like the quiet time but I don't feel like I am getting a workout out of them. Maybe I am not doing them right. I have a hard time getting the breathing right and I can't do all the moves exactly right. But at least I am trying is how I figure it.
Well I have a sick baby at home today so I must go check on her. Have a great day everyone!

[Outback Jess]

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such a good point Buff! Exercise often does not feel great before and we are sore afterwards, but in my studies I've found the benefits are far greater than doing nothing...But so many things are thrust into growing when we exercise, oxygen delivery system is developed when we are gulping large quanities of air, moving it to the muscles. The O2 pathways aregrowing, new routes are being developed, chemicals to fire muscles and recover are growing, the heart is growing, and then there are those muscles, they too are growing and the waste of the workout, lactic acid in the muscles, causes us to hold water to heal, the removal of waste sys is growing and then we do it all over again...NOTHING PLEASANT....but soon, after a few months of weight loss and getting these systems functioning and improving, we begin to turn a corner....
Buffy runs and is training and she has talked of pushing her self to levels over time, ad it's not been a pleasant thing, but after that marathon she is running, she will have achieved an "UNTHINKABLE" and she will also have an active lifestyle and a new confidence.....You can't buy that stuff...
But that is all the EXTREME END OF SPORT.....the average person here is probably and I say PROBABLY looking to get into a 30 min routine 4 or 5 days a week. Our lives are so busy, and alot of us are not given to SPORT...which is what Buffy is doing, SPORT.....I do SPORT....it's beyond exercise it's COMPETITION!!!! Not for the average person.....and that's fine....Dr. Atkins speaks about exercise in a manner that can be achieved and in our lives, NOT SPORT...

The most important thing I am learning in my studies is exercise improves the health of our bodies and in disease prevention. It's not just for weightloss but for enhancement of our bodies....Something to consider.

[hrgillespie]

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Good Morning everyone ........... I happen to love doing my work outs ...... there are certainly days I don't but for the most part I look forward to that time I can move my body and feel myself burning calories and making a difference in my life and my body. It's like therapy for me. I love knowing for once in my life I am doing something for myself and to better who I am physically mentally and medically ....... it's just refreshing for me.

Today I was supposed to be gone all day but my plans fell through and I am home. I'm kind of glad it is very cold out today adn being on the road with two kids wasn't really something I was looking forward to. Now I have to replan my day and I think given this topic I might just throw a middle of the day hour of excercise in I'm at such a plateau weight wise it's beginning to drvie me bonkers so maybe picking up the pace a little bit will help!

Have a fabulous day!

Heidi

[lc_angel_08]

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Good Morning everyone I only have a minute but I wanted to check in real quick. I feel better today yesterday was awful but I feel almost human today. I got my work out in this morning I didn't push it as hard as I would have liked but atleast I had the engery to get out of bed. I have to head out and run some errands I hope everyone has a great friday. I'll try to catch up on posts later today if I can.

[Austlyn]

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Hello I am adding myself to the roll-call list today

[partytrouble]

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hi guys! i am planning for big exercise day today, and i agree, it is hard to always wait for the gratification. have the day off, have ZERO food in the house so need to go to the grocery store.

[chicamarun]

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Hey everyone!

Woke up this morning and had to take my daughter to have dental surgery. Didn't sleep well because I was nervous because they were putting her to sleep (she's 8 & 57lbs). Back now, everything went well and I am now officially exhausted.

On top of that - my cold has returned and making me feel like *rap. But it's ok - I haven't cheated may just skip exercise today (I keep sneezing and it would make it hard). Trying to sneak in a nap soon for a little bit just to rest up - then will probably do my challenges of abs, squats, and push-ups. I feel too guilty if I don't do them and my arms are looking so much better right now it's amazing - in just a week. It's almost like they are thanking me for doing something with them.

Off to rest for a little bit before my husband gets home.

[SandyL2002]

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Hi Everyone.. What a crazy morning I had.. My daughter fainted! Scared the mess out of me.. so off we went to the ER.. She was dehydrated.. We figured she hasn't been drinking much because she doesn't want to have to use the bathroom at school...because she is afraid of being late between classes. Been laying around all afternoon feeling blah..

I have been working extra at my part time job and after Thanksgiving I am not going to do the extra work cause its taking away the time I need to focus on myself.

I went to water aerobics yesterday...didn't go at all last week and just once this week and I missed it so much. It felt so good to be in that water..

Not doing well with my food.. I need to go grocery shopping..waiting on hubby to finish a job...he is self employed...

[Outback Jess]

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Hey there Austlyn, so glad to have you on the roll call! Welcome, I love your goals....Keep em before you every day and move towards them one day at a time! You can do it!

[Richard6310]

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adding myself to the role call as well. Great encouragment on the excerizing. I needed to hear it.