January 2010 HEALTHY LIFE

[Margo C.]

Hi everyone! Just checking in with my weekly report, and am glad to tell you that I'm down 1.6 pounds this week! I really think that no snacking after 7PM and starting each day with breakfast seems to be helping. I'm also doing pretty well with my walking program. It helps that DH will go with me on some days. I really miss my old walking buddy who moved away 7 years ago. We sure solved a lot of problems on those daily walks! I miss her, but am trying to carry on.

[Mary H.]

WELL -- I've gained 1/2 lb; however, we went out of town to visit family last weekend and there was no low-calorie food. I tried to be good, but slipped some. I'm still happy with the 4 lbs I've lost. Hopefully, next week will be better. Mary

[Judy B.]

I got off to a bad start at the beginning of the month, so I'm still playing catch-up. Have lost four pounds since last week though!

[Joyce D.]

Overall, I think that I have a good report. My weight stayed the same, but I lost .5" on the waist. I'm hoping that it adds up to less fat and more muscle.

Last week I did really well on doing exercises on days that I don't go in for training.

This week is not going as well. DD and a friend are here for three days, which always interupts any routine. We love having them here. I do spend more of my time preparing good meals, but I don't mind. Home cooked meals are appreciated after a steady diet of cafeteria food!

Carry on, everyone!

[Joyce D.]

Oh my sweetest girls :lol: :lol: :lol: Are you all on a diet to fit your quilting frames??? :lol: :lol: :lol: A totally fabolous thread to put under "Quilting frame conversations". If I knew you gals were hiding under the frames I would have joined you earlier :P . I am benefiting from my "Healthy life" eating plan and have lost 4lb this week :shock:

[Joyce D.]

I'm still "maintaining" at below goal, so I'm doing fine. We're losing one of the five exercise classes we have each week, though, at the end of this month because not enough people were participating in it. I'll need to make up for that one with walking, or using my Wii, or dancing with one of my Zumba DVDs.

[Joyce D.]

I've had a good week. My total is 6 pounds. I've worked up a few exercise programs on the wii active that I'm enjoying and hope it is nice enuff to walk the beach this weekend. I didn't have time to measure this morning so will do that tomorrow. My uniforms are feeling a bit looser. Sandi in FL

[Bonnie J.]

Well, I lost the pound I gained last week, but was sure hoping to do better than that.
I am back in the frequency of the exercise routine, but decided that maybe I needed to change it up a little bit. Worked out some options - and - then left the cheat sheet at home! Doh!
Will do better than that next time.
Am definitely doing better with balancing my diet, but the chocolate and sweets really call my name at all hours of the day.
Let's all stay steady on course for a healthier quilting bee!

[Karen G.]

I am so proud of all you girls out there!!!! I made it to Curves once this past week. My steps are averaging 8000 per day. Drinking more water. I try to eat right...key word "try"! I did slip on Thursday night...all by myself and ate pizza!!! One of my biggest hurdles is eating out. I eat lunch out almost every day. It's a long story... So counting calories is really hard and keeping portions under control is almost impossible. Then there is the husband factor....He isn't exactly interested in eating healthy. So with trepidation, I weighed myself this am and I haven't lost anything. Plus side is I haven't gained! Next Wed at Curves is measuring day and I am anxious to see those numbers! I did read a very good book for those of you who have tried every known diet fad and are now counting calories. It's called CALORIE QUEENS Living Thin in a Fat World by Jackie Scott and Diane Scott Kellum. This is a mother and daughter duo who have lost a combined 300 lbs! It made a lot of sense to me. Anyway...have a good week...keep on moving!!!!

[Karen G.]

I lost a pound this week and I'm okay with that under the circumstances. The only exercise I got was walking almost constantly at work. I have been eating more fruit and veggies. And I have been watching my portions extra carefully when we go out or bring something in - like pizza. I love pizza, could eat it 365 days a year but I don't. The not eating after 7 thing isn't for me. And according to the experts, "a calorie is a calorie" no matter when you ingest it. I guess we're just all different. I can "push through" the hunger during the day if I have to but not in the evening.

[Karen M.]

No gain...no loss, but lots of busy stuff going on. Been to Curves....love their new workout...lots harder and you can really feel it. Sore arm today in fact, but I expect a good nights sleep will help that.
I am wrestling the refrigerator demons the last 2 days....I miss my bowl of ice cream....so I got some frozen yoghurt and had some...it helped.
Too much traveling...I am off again to drive to SoCalif tomorrow...weather looks good so I have to get on the road early and pray for clear weather by next week when I want to come home.
I am taking some "not so redwork" with me so I feel like I am accomplishing something. I am keeping my hands and mind busy with Alex's 12 days of Redwork pattern...only I am using lots of colors.
Have a good weekend ahead.........Karen

[Margo C.]

Happy Friday everyone! I'm only reporting .6 pounds lost this week, but am glad for it! Still watching portions, no snacks after 7PM and walking most days. I realize that it took me a lot longer to put it on than it will take to get it off, so I'm still working at it.

[Mary H.]

Congrats Margo. I didn't lose any this week, but at least I didn't gain. The problem is that we ate out too much, even though I was kinda careful what I chose. I know I've gotta get crackin'. Mary

[Judy B.]

I, too, held steady. Still need to do more to get myself on track -- get better at drinking water and regular exercise. Leave candy alone! :!:

[Gloria H.]

I was on the scale at the doctors office and didn't have the courage to get on the scale here. I blogged about that visit. I really need to do more than just try to lose. I've been counting calories since Monday and walking. Doctor informed me that walking was great for maintaining but to lose I'd have to walk about 50 miles a day. Since I don't have time for that, I'm joining the fitness center today. I get 2 sessions with a personal trainer to set up a program based on my needs.
Good luck everyone.