I don't run like Forrest Gump; can't ride a bike like Lance Armstrong; and have no desire to swim like Michael Phelps!

I've read threads on here from people running marathons, and doing triathalons, and just being super athletes, but it's kind of intimidating to me! Don't get me wrong, I think it's great that these people are so passionate about their sport. So, I thought I'd start a thread for those of us who work out to be healthier, but don't necessarily want to be the next fitness rock star! Feel free to jump in with comments.

I work out 3-5 days a week for about an hour each time. I try to make it 5 days, but sometimes life gets in the way. It would be great to keep tabs on each other and hold each other accountable to get to the gym!

Surely I'm not the only one who feels this way, so I hope some of you will join in and post your program!

I'm up to my neck in work! I have a job that has to be turned in Thursday so I'm swamped! No gym tonight...watching Biggest Loser!

Michelle-Good report on the dog! I'm so glad she gets to go with you.

Slim - I hate the itching!!!! It's from an increase in circulation near the skin surface. I asked my doctor once about it. But, it let's you know things are working!

I am so glad to know that I am not the only one with the itching. I asked my coworkers and they all looked at me like I had grown another head.

heartfire-I am sorry about your dog situation. Hopefully the medicine with help with the pain.

I am going to try to get out today and walk some more. I hadn't really noticed if the hunger started after I started walking. That is something to think about.

Have a great day everyone!

I posted a few days earlier that the Y was goning to come after me as I hadn't been there in a while - I said it jokingly, but I kid you not - they PHONED me!!! They noticed that as a 16 month 4 or more times a week regular I hadn't been there in over a week, and that my other 'early morning ladies' were wondering if I was sick (previously when I have gone on vacation, they knew by general locker room chit-chat)....anyway, the Y called - unbelievable - nice, but weird!!!

I have been VERY busy trying to get the apartment ready for the next tenant, and my evenings have been consumed with washing walls, painting, scrubbing floors and closets, etc. I do manage a 1.5 mi walk home from work every night though.

I managed to drag my behind to the gym. I really was dragging and DD is the only reason I went. I got there, and just didn't feel like doing more than 20 minutes on the elliptical. I did set it for random and a higher level, so it wasn't very easy but it was short. :tt2:

I got on the treadmill at first, which is in front of the gym and people can see what you punch in for your weight and I just couldn't do it. I got so self conscience, so I moved to the back wall on the elliptical. :smile2: I don't know why, but I was just feeling so exposed.

I am working my head up to going tonight, too.

Taps, that's funny about the "Y" calling you! Cleaning counts as exercise. You're doing great!

Glouc, good for you! If I set the elliptical on random, I'd die and fall off after 5 minutes! And, I know what you mean about feeling exposed. I hate putting my weight in when someone is next to me, and you can't "lie" because you know they're thinking "yeah, right!" I go to the machine farthest away from everyone. I also won't lift weights at the gym because I'm such a wimp. They're all lifting 50 and 100 lbs. and I'm liftin little 5lb weights. No, thanks. I'll do my lifting at home!

Well, DH got out of swimming! I took him to the doctor today and he has bursitis in his shoulder. Doc gave him an injection and tons of meds to take. He's supposed to rest his shoulder for a week or so! The big wuss! I think I'll get him a kickboard and still make him work his legs!

Have a great night everyone!

I despise exercise...BUT BUT BUT...I know it is a must! I have been banded 5 months now and just joined the YMCA a month ago. I am MAKING myself go 3-5 times a week, though my goal is 5 times a week. I know what I am doing is to help me be a healthier person and help me reach goal, but I am usually complaining most of my way to the Y...I just do not want to go!!! I do though, cussing the entire way :scared2:.

Working out is starting to be routine now that I have gone for a month, but that still does not mean that I like it!!!

HAPPY exercising all!!!

wstorms, some days I cuss all the way, too! But, I feel better after I get done! It's funny...we can't remember from day to day how good we'll feel after our workout. It's like every day we head into it thinking "ugh, I don't wanna"!!

You're doing great! Down 48 lbs without a fill?! That's awesome! You go girl!

This may sound CRAZY but I bought a dog to go walking with me. My kids r in school during the day so atleast I dont have to go alone! N also the dog loves it too.

I do feel really good after I exercise! It is amazing how quick I forget that fact though :laugh:.

JuneAct2, thank you for your kind words! Your start weight is my first big goal :smile:!!! I have not gotten a fill yet because I have steadily been losing. My theory is that when I stop losing for two or more weeks then I will schedule one. I feel very blessed that one has not been needed to date....for me slow and steady wins the race :wub:!!

Yoco, that's a great idea! I have a dog, but she's only 5 lbs, so I'd have to carry her. Even then, she wouldn't be much of a workout!! HA!

I went to my old gym today to lift weights and they were playing sad depressing music. So, I'm headed to my new gym (yes, I am signed up at 2 gyms) with a workout buddy to do my cardio. Then I'm going to try to talk DH into swimming tonight. His shoulder is still hurting so he might just go for moral support!

Everyone have a good evening!

Hi everyone,

Well, I guess all this exercising, which I'm not exactly thrilled about doing, has paid off.

I went to my primary care doctor today, and her scale says I weigh two pounds less. She has taken me off one of my blood pressure meds, too!

I've been exercising faithfully since the last time I wrote, and this doctor's visit--and all of you--will keep me motivated.

Thanks everybody!

Debbie

Debbie,

That is AWESOME! No meds! Keep up the good work!!

Okay people, if you're not posting, you are probably NOT working out!!! I'd really like to see all of you back here this week!

I haven't been swimming all week due to babysitting whiny DH with his shoulder. But, I have done 30 min. on the elliptical almost every day. I'm trying to bump up the resistance a little at a time.

My weight loss is stalled right now, but I feel "tighter", like I'm toning up! I'll take what I can get!

Everyone have a great day!!

Monday: Spread dirt in the back yard, getting ready for sod

Tuesday: Laid 100 pieces of sod and built a 16 foot flower bed

Wednesday: Walked on the treadmill 45 minutes, pretty slow because I am extremely sore from yard work!!!

Nope, I'm still walking virtually everyday. Just getting busy around here. Next week will be crazy with DD's 3rd b-day, with the party to follow on the weekend.

B/c of next week, I bumped my fill appt up to tomorrow. Was supposed to go on Wed but I'll go tomorrow instead. That will take one thing off of next week!

Luckily the party isn't at our house but my mom and her BF will be staying here so I still have to find time to clean this place up! LOL!

Have a great weekend!