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C'mon Giantfan,
Where's that 1000th post? Let's end tonight with a bang celebrating your feather. It took me over a year to get mine, I feel like a feather underachiever!😛
I'm starting to get some responses to my two months of resume sending. Maybe I'll get someone that doesn't mind that I won't get my degree until December. I hope these interviews turn into something.
I went to the gym today and thought I was going to die there! I'm not used to the new equipment at the "Y" and the recumbent bike (wimp that I am) was not set correctly. About ten minutes into the workout my right knee was killing me. I had to stop the workout several times and readjust the machine. After that, I did some weights.
Any fitness experts out there? I have a question: Everytime I use the bike, my feet become swollen and painful almost to the point of excruciating. I can barely get through the workout. Any thoughts?
I'm going to work with a personal trainer to learn more about the equipment on Monday. Free service at the gym, so I'm taking advantage of it. They also have a massage service right on the premises. When I start making some money, I'll be taking advantage of that service, that's for sure!
It's time to call it a night--waiting for my daughter to be dropped off. We're doing a mother-daughter thing at the gym tomorrow. I'm sorta looking forward to it. Even with a strained quad and a groin pull, she's in a helluva better shape than I am!!🙂
Where's that 1000th post? Let's end tonight with a bang celebrating your feather. It took me over a year to get mine, I feel like a feather underachiever!😛
I'm starting to get some responses to my two months of resume sending. Maybe I'll get someone that doesn't mind that I won't get my degree until December. I hope these interviews turn into something.
I went to the gym today and thought I was going to die there! I'm not used to the new equipment at the "Y" and the recumbent bike (wimp that I am) was not set correctly. About ten minutes into the workout my right knee was killing me. I had to stop the workout several times and readjust the machine. After that, I did some weights.
Any fitness experts out there? I have a question: Everytime I use the bike, my feet become swollen and painful almost to the point of excruciating. I can barely get through the workout. Any thoughts?
I'm going to work with a personal trainer to learn more about the equipment on Monday. Free service at the gym, so I'm taking advantage of it. They also have a massage service right on the premises. When I start making some money, I'll be taking advantage of that service, that's for sure!
It's time to call it a night--waiting for my daughter to be dropped off. We're doing a mother-daughter thing at the gym tomorrow. I'm sorta looking forward to it. Even with a strained quad and a groin pull, she's in a helluva better shape than I am!!🙂
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Congratulations to Giantfan, recipient of the coveted 1st level Red Feather!!! Let's Go For #2!
Kis, check and see if your shoes are tied too tight. That causes me discomfort once in awhile. Check with a physician to make sure you haven't got thrombosis or some other problem with your feet and legs. Overexertion might aggravate the problem. Have the trainer help you find the right settings for that bike. But always have a doctor give you the once over to make sure you're okay.
Kis, check and see if your shoes are tied too tight. That causes me discomfort once in awhile. Check with a physician to make sure you haven't got thrombosis or some other problem with your feet and legs. Overexertion might aggravate the problem. Have the trainer help you find the right settings for that bike. But always have a doctor give you the once over to make sure you're okay.
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All right, people:
It's official!! Check out the Member at Large Thread.
Kis, I belong to the Y down the street from where I work and I go there every day. Starting out like you are it would be wise to seek out a trainer if you are unfamiliar with the equipment. Once you are familiar with the equipment, it will be alot easier. My personal favorite is a machime called the transport. It's a machine where you pump rods with your arms and simotaneously move your feet in a circular motion hence it's like riding a bicycle standing up. when I do cardio, I do it anywhere from 45-60 minutes (not reccomended for you, I'd say maybe 15-20 minutes to start. I use it as a cool down from playing racquetball as well (15-20 minutes). The trainers will show you how to use it. Personally, I find that a better overall workout than the treadmill or bike. You were also complaining about your feet swelling during your workout. One recommendation I may make is that you might want to try lighting up on the resistance so you don't put too much stress on your feet.
I also hope you daughter feels better from her groin pull. I know from experience that it is a f'ing nagging injury. I'd much rather break a leg or tear a knee liagament (which I did). At least you know they can be fixed and the chances or recurrance is less. With a muscle pull, that can always come back to haunt you.
It's official!! Check out the Member at Large Thread.
Kis, I belong to the Y down the street from where I work and I go there every day. Starting out like you are it would be wise to seek out a trainer if you are unfamiliar with the equipment. Once you are familiar with the equipment, it will be alot easier. My personal favorite is a machime called the transport. It's a machine where you pump rods with your arms and simotaneously move your feet in a circular motion hence it's like riding a bicycle standing up. when I do cardio, I do it anywhere from 45-60 minutes (not reccomended for you, I'd say maybe 15-20 minutes to start. I use it as a cool down from playing racquetball as well (15-20 minutes). The trainers will show you how to use it. Personally, I find that a better overall workout than the treadmill or bike. You were also complaining about your feet swelling during your workout. One recommendation I may make is that you might want to try lighting up on the resistance so you don't put too much stress on your feet.
I also hope you daughter feels better from her groin pull. I know from experience that it is a f'ing nagging injury. I'd much rather break a leg or tear a knee liagament (which I did). At least you know they can be fixed and the chances or recurrance is less. With a muscle pull, that can always come back to haunt you.
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featherfingers said:
Kis,
Just keep in mind that the interviewer is also under the gun as well. He (or she) is given the job to find the right person to fill a vacant position by his or her boss. That person has to take time out from what he (or she) is doing and go thru the process as well. Mind you, the duties don't stop. They still have to get thier job done. AFA your academic background, it sounds excellent. You really have alot going for you. You are in honors classes, have a great GPA (and still will even if you get that "c"), not to mention other obligations with your family. One intangible is that an interviewer is looking for personality as well. I have been on both sides of the table. I know that if I am interviewing somebody, I would want a person that I click with, even if the academic numbers are a little lower than another candidate. I felt the same way as in interviewee. Do I want to work for this person?
I guess what I am trying to tell you is don't be afraid to be yourself. If you feel like you have to put on airs to impress your prespective employer and feel uncomfortable about it, then what makes you think it will get better when you interface with this person on a day to day basis? Is this a person you really want to work for?
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Hey Kis....
where are you? Hope you had a good weekend!
where are you? Hope you had a good weekend!
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Hello!! Anybody home????
Yeah, I'm baaaaaaaaaack!!!!
I've been trying to catch up in my classes, and I'm still trying. I have a job interview tomorrow so wish me well. It's been a rough day on the boards today so I'm about to call it a night. Certain threads just don't seem to work for me.
How's everyone doing around here??? I hope all has been well. How's the weight loss going for you? I seem to be stuck in a rut. I've taken up aquacize, I bike for 35 mins/day, I do weights, yet, I haven't lost any weight in two weeks. As heavy as I am, I absoutely do not believe that I've plateaued after a lousy 6-7 weeks. I've been working my butt off, I gave up the sweets except for those lousy protein bars and fruit. I try not to eat too late at night (except I had a salad and protein bar at around 9pm). What else should I be doing? No weight or inch loss in almost three weeks. To be exact, I've gained inches!
I mean, I'm not going to quit, but I'm very frustrated! If I have to do this much just to maintain obesity, what am I going to need to do just to get progress? Stay in the gym 3-4 hours instead of 2? Any suggestions? I'm all ears!!!!🙁 😡
I've been trying to catch up in my classes, and I'm still trying. I have a job interview tomorrow so wish me well. It's been a rough day on the boards today so I'm about to call it a night. Certain threads just don't seem to work for me.
How's everyone doing around here??? I hope all has been well. How's the weight loss going for you? I seem to be stuck in a rut. I've taken up aquacize, I bike for 35 mins/day, I do weights, yet, I haven't lost any weight in two weeks. As heavy as I am, I absoutely do not believe that I've plateaued after a lousy 6-7 weeks. I've been working my butt off, I gave up the sweets except for those lousy protein bars and fruit. I try not to eat too late at night (except I had a salad and protein bar at around 9pm). What else should I be doing? No weight or inch loss in almost three weeks. To be exact, I've gained inches!
I mean, I'm not going to quit, but I'm very frustrated! If I have to do this much just to maintain obesity, what am I going to need to do just to get progress? Stay in the gym 3-4 hours instead of 2? Any suggestions? I'm all ears!!!!🙁 😡
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You had said you were going to talk to a trainer. Perhaps you should talk to him (her) about some of your goals and see what he or she might have to say. I have to admit, I picked one guys brain and he told me just to cut out 500 caloties a day. If you go at that pace, you will lose about 1 pound a week. that will be about 50 pounds over a years time. 500 calories is not that much when you think about it.
My total is at almost 60 but I had to bag the gym today cuz I was called into a meeting at the last minute today and I feel like shit UGH!!
My total is at almost 60 but I had to bag the gym today cuz I was called into a meeting at the last minute today and I feel like shit UGH!!
At this rate, it'll take about three years for me to reach goal weight. I won't get into exactly how much weight right now, but it's a whole lot! I already talked with the trainer, and every pointer he gave me, I was already using. I've really stepped up on the exercise and I'm working on the eating thing. Maybe I should join weight watchers or something. I need more structure. I already feel kinda lonely because I'm doing this alone. I live alone, I don't work yet, and I'm trying to lose weight alone. It's very boring to be alone. It's not like I'm ready to date or anything else yet. I'm still in school, but that class is online and the other is home study. Noticing a pattern here? I have no real people access except for the gym. Most of them are married and have families to go home to.
It's about that time of the week-the kids will be home Friday. I really miss them and wish I had more time with them. But my daughter leaves on Sun morning and my son on Sun. evening. After that, it's just me and the cats! I HAVE NO LIFE!!!
Well, enough of that! What have you done to lose almost 60lbs and how long did it take? I can't cut any more calories out of my diet or I'll be starving myself. I'm hungry right now, but I ate a salad and protein bar at about 9pm so that's all I get. Yesterday, I ate dinner at 4pm and didn't eat anything else. I got on the scale this morning and same old, same old.......
It's about that time of the week-the kids will be home Friday. I really miss them and wish I had more time with them. But my daughter leaves on Sun morning and my son on Sun. evening. After that, it's just me and the cats! I HAVE NO LIFE!!!
Well, enough of that! What have you done to lose almost 60lbs and how long did it take? I can't cut any more calories out of my diet or I'll be starving myself. I'm hungry right now, but I ate a salad and protein bar at about 9pm so that's all I get. Yesterday, I ate dinner at 4pm and didn't eat anything else. I got on the scale this morning and same old, same old.......
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Weight Watchers is not a bad way to go! That has to be the most sensible diet (UGH, theres that four letter word again) program out there.
Not only will you get more support, but you will have some more people contact as well, who are battling the same problem. What I like about weight watchers is that it teaches you a change in your eating habits that will last more long term, hence a lifestyle change. That will be the thing that will help you reach and maintain a healthy weight. The only thing I want to tell you is that when they tell you your ideal weight, they measure by BMI (Body mass index). To me, that is just a strict range of where you should be for your height. It doesn't take into consideration your frame or muscle mass, so even if you feel like you are OK, it will tell you that you have to drop 25 pounds. An example is that I am 6'5" and according to the BMI, I should weigh no more than 209. When I told my doctor that he just laughed. He said that if I am at 240, I can handle that. Personally, I feel I should be around 225 based on how I think I look and feel, but do you see my point? Don't be surprised if they tell you you need to lose more than you think.
This took me about 2 1/2 years to lose 60 pounds. The two things I did was that I stopped eating at night, and made excercise my NUMBER ONE priority. It really is important to be in shape especially with young kids.
Good luck to you and again don't get discouraged
Come back soon
Not only will you get more support, but you will have some more people contact as well, who are battling the same problem. What I like about weight watchers is that it teaches you a change in your eating habits that will last more long term, hence a lifestyle change. That will be the thing that will help you reach and maintain a healthy weight. The only thing I want to tell you is that when they tell you your ideal weight, they measure by BMI (Body mass index). To me, that is just a strict range of where you should be for your height. It doesn't take into consideration your frame or muscle mass, so even if you feel like you are OK, it will tell you that you have to drop 25 pounds. An example is that I am 6'5" and according to the BMI, I should weigh no more than 209. When I told my doctor that he just laughed. He said that if I am at 240, I can handle that. Personally, I feel I should be around 225 based on how I think I look and feel, but do you see my point? Don't be surprised if they tell you you need to lose more than you think.
This took me about 2 1/2 years to lose 60 pounds. The two things I did was that I stopped eating at night, and made excercise my NUMBER ONE priority. It really is important to be in shape especially with young kids.
Good luck to you and again don't get discouraged
Come back soon
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Hey, Guys! Sorry I wasn't around yesterday. I was at a health fair at the University of Arizona and must have worked on 100 students! Then I went to do a three hour tickle session for my Tickle LadyFriend. Ain't life Grand!
Kis, I just hopped on my scale and to my surprise, 10 pounds disappeared before my eyes! I wasn't sure if my early morning walks were paying off, but after weighing 190 lbs. for the longest time, I'm down to 180 lbs.! If I try for 170 I'll look too skinny. I guess eating healthy and exercise does work.
It didn't happen overnight, though. Please don't be discouraged that you're not shedding weight quickly. Your metabolism may take a while to adapt to your new routine.
It worked for Giantfan and me, it'll work for you, too.
Good luck at the interview.
Kis, I just hopped on my scale and to my surprise, 10 pounds disappeared before my eyes! I wasn't sure if my early morning walks were paying off, but after weighing 190 lbs. for the longest time, I'm down to 180 lbs.! If I try for 170 I'll look too skinny. I guess eating healthy and exercise does work.
It didn't happen overnight, though. Please don't be discouraged that you're not shedding weight quickly. Your metabolism may take a while to adapt to your new routine.
It worked for Giantfan and me, it'll work for you, too.
Good luck at the interview.
I'm not as much discouraged as I am generally disgusted. Discouraged means I'm back on the couch feeling sorry for myself. Years of that have made me the mess I am today. I know that doesn't work at all!
When I get work and can afford it, I'll investigate weight watchers. There's also another group called TOPS that I'm going to get more info. about. There was a man on our local news that lost over 300 lbs with the TOPS weight loss group. Similar to weight watchers from the info I have so far. Plus I think it may cost less. If they can help someone lose 300 lbs without surgery, pills, or gimmicks, they sound like the group for me. Plus, it helps me with social interaction. It's starting to get difficult to be in social situations because I haven't been around too many people for awhile.
I went to my interview today. It went okay, but I don't think it's the kind of job I would like. I was invited for a second interview after this Tues., so I'll go and get more information. I'm still shopping my resume around the world in the hopes that something I think I'll enjoy doing 8-10 hrs/day comes up. I'm looking for the career move, not just another job.
I either have a cold or some crazy allergy and I'm exhausted. I think I'm going to lie down for awhile then get up to study and exercise. Thanks for your insight--you really have helped me a lot!
When I get work and can afford it, I'll investigate weight watchers. There's also another group called TOPS that I'm going to get more info. about. There was a man on our local news that lost over 300 lbs with the TOPS weight loss group. Similar to weight watchers from the info I have so far. Plus I think it may cost less. If they can help someone lose 300 lbs without surgery, pills, or gimmicks, they sound like the group for me. Plus, it helps me with social interaction. It's starting to get difficult to be in social situations because I haven't been around too many people for awhile.
I went to my interview today. It went okay, but I don't think it's the kind of job I would like. I was invited for a second interview after this Tues., so I'll go and get more information. I'm still shopping my resume around the world in the hopes that something I think I'll enjoy doing 8-10 hrs/day comes up. I'm looking for the career move, not just another job.
I either have a cold or some crazy allergy and I'm exhausted. I think I'm going to lie down for awhile then get up to study and exercise. Thanks for your insight--you really have helped me a lot!
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Hey, Kis, you're welcome. If I lived near you I'd take out to a vegetarian or Indian restaurant and we could talk about everything... weight issues, employment, our friends at TMF, everything! Miles may separate us but our hearts are connected.
Hey Kis!
PLEASE do not let it discourage you. Plateau is very normal.
How to cure it: the body sometimes needs to be "shocked" into action...You gotta mix things up a little, Kick it up a notch (like Emeril!) If you're walking, add ankle or wrist weights, pick up the pace, maybe jog a block every now and then. Add some low impact aerobics or jump rope for short spurts (don't overdo it though--LISTEN to your body)a few times during the day...It will pass...
XOXO
PLEASE do not let it discourage you. Plateau is very normal.
How to cure it: the body sometimes needs to be "shocked" into action...You gotta mix things up a little, Kick it up a notch (like Emeril!) If you're walking, add ankle or wrist weights, pick up the pace, maybe jog a block every now and then. Add some low impact aerobics or jump rope for short spurts (don't overdo it though--LISTEN to your body)a few times during the day...It will pass...
XOXO
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Now that I've overslept my two-hour limit, I have to start studying so I can go to the gym. I have a phone conference tonight so I have only a few hours to work with.
Steph, I'm not discouraged. If I were discouraged, I'd just lay in my bed, go back to the cake and cookies, and cry myself to the next thirty pounds. I'm at the point where thirty more pounds is not an option unless I'm losing them. I'll still try things until I find something that works for me (that isn't going to cost me money that I don't have). I just feel that I should be further ahead than I am. I also wonder if I'm plateauing at this early stage of things, what's going to happen over the next year-two years which is a pretty realistic time frame to get all my weight off? I don't know how much harder I can work than I am right now!
There's a program on the Discovery Health channel called "I lost it!" They profile people who have lost enormous amounts of weight and the ways they lost it. Some of these stories are pretty remarkable. I try to watch it everyday because it encourages me to believe that if they can do it, so can I. Dr. Phil (although obnoxious at times) has his weight loss challengers come back with their stories. And he has this woman who started out around 700 lbs and she has to lose weight before they will give her gastric bypass surgery, and she's doing well. I couldn't imagine ever living in a 700lb body. Those kind of stories used to end up in the Star and Enquirer magazines, not on Dr. Phil!
It's either do it myself, or gastric bypass. I don't have the money for the surgery and I don't have enough information to feel comfortable getting it even if I did have the money. My sister has lost about 40lbs on Atkins, but that diet is way too boring. I have the attention span of a two year old and I'd be off that diet faster than I got on it. Plus, if you ever go off the diet, you'll gain the weight back. I want to do this in a way that I NEVER have to lose this much weight again!
That's enough for now-gotta do some homework and go to the gym!
See ya' later!!
Now that I've overslept my two-hour limit, I have to start studying so I can go to the gym. I have a phone conference tonight so I have only a few hours to work with.
Steph, I'm not discouraged. If I were discouraged, I'd just lay in my bed, go back to the cake and cookies, and cry myself to the next thirty pounds. I'm at the point where thirty more pounds is not an option unless I'm losing them. I'll still try things until I find something that works for me (that isn't going to cost me money that I don't have). I just feel that I should be further ahead than I am. I also wonder if I'm plateauing at this early stage of things, what's going to happen over the next year-two years which is a pretty realistic time frame to get all my weight off? I don't know how much harder I can work than I am right now!
There's a program on the Discovery Health channel called "I lost it!" They profile people who have lost enormous amounts of weight and the ways they lost it. Some of these stories are pretty remarkable. I try to watch it everyday because it encourages me to believe that if they can do it, so can I. Dr. Phil (although obnoxious at times) has his weight loss challengers come back with their stories. And he has this woman who started out around 700 lbs and she has to lose weight before they will give her gastric bypass surgery, and she's doing well. I couldn't imagine ever living in a 700lb body. Those kind of stories used to end up in the Star and Enquirer magazines, not on Dr. Phil!
It's either do it myself, or gastric bypass. I don't have the money for the surgery and I don't have enough information to feel comfortable getting it even if I did have the money. My sister has lost about 40lbs on Atkins, but that diet is way too boring. I have the attention span of a two year old and I'd be off that diet faster than I got on it. Plus, if you ever go off the diet, you'll gain the weight back. I want to do this in a way that I NEVER have to lose this much weight again!
That's enough for now-gotta do some homework and go to the gym!
See ya' later!!
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kis123 said:
It's good that you are exploring your options in regard to your career. Also, it looks like you are thinking down the road, about where you will be in five years. I know how tempting it can be to jump at the first offer but take your time and shop yourself. It's always good to explore several different opportunities and different companies to compare where you want to be.
AFA as the weight loss and plateauing, I think Steph said it best. If you do the same routine, your body will get used to it and acclimate accordingly. When I do weights, I vary between reps and weight. If you do the same weight and same reps, your not really doing your body good. Once in a while, challenge your body. Go to unchartered waters. Most inportant, like Steph also said, listen and respect your body. It'ss tell you when it's reached it's limit.
Hello everyone;
I managed to get up from my bed and get to the gym. I worked out, but not at my usual. I rode the bike 35 minutes, stretched, and left the gym. I just wasn't into it today. I sweat and cried at the same time I watched people a lot smaller than me do so much more. I wonder if I'll ever get it right.
Now, I'm going to try to get some work done before I go to bed. Tomorrow, I'm going to pick my daughter up from a city an hour away from me. I have to set her computer up and help her out. This may sound crass, but sometimes I get tired of being the only one who can help. It's selfish, but I know she'll be all right. Her grades have improved tremendously from her former school so I can tell myself that allowing her to live with her father instead of me was the right thing, right???? I really miss her and want her at home with me!! It really hurts!!
I do have all of you to help support me through these times. I'm glad that I ever showed up on this site.
I managed to get up from my bed and get to the gym. I worked out, but not at my usual. I rode the bike 35 minutes, stretched, and left the gym. I just wasn't into it today. I sweat and cried at the same time I watched people a lot smaller than me do so much more. I wonder if I'll ever get it right.
Now, I'm going to try to get some work done before I go to bed. Tomorrow, I'm going to pick my daughter up from a city an hour away from me. I have to set her computer up and help her out. This may sound crass, but sometimes I get tired of being the only one who can help. It's selfish, but I know she'll be all right. Her grades have improved tremendously from her former school so I can tell myself that allowing her to live with her father instead of me was the right thing, right???? I really miss her and want her at home with me!! It really hurts!!
I do have all of you to help support me through these times. I'm glad that I ever showed up on this site.
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Kis, we are glad to have you as well, so the feelings are mutual.
I don't take it literally when you say that you feel like you are the only one that can help. I can imagine it can feel overwhelming at times and you expect her dad to help out as well. When you don't get it, you feel put upon. It's not that you don't love your daughter but you want help as well. Getting custody could be something you might want to see how viable an option it is for you once things get settled down with you AFA degree and getting the ball rolling in your career.
Remember what I said about working within yourself. Nobody is keeping score and the fact you are going to the gym is more commendable than anything else. I was talking about that with somebody at the gym the other day. She tells me that there are many people that wimp out and don't go when they really should. You're in the game not on the bench. It appears to me that you are harder on yourself than anybody else. I know I am guilty of the same charge. I expect more of myself than anybody else. You will get it right. 35 minutes is pretty good. you might want to try some of the other equipment as well, so you don't get as bored in the same rut. If using it for the first time, go on a low setting and see how you do and work from there based on your comfort level. Eventually, you want to get to the point where you struggle slightly towards the end of the session. There you maximize your workout.
I don't take it literally when you say that you feel like you are the only one that can help. I can imagine it can feel overwhelming at times and you expect her dad to help out as well. When you don't get it, you feel put upon. It's not that you don't love your daughter but you want help as well. Getting custody could be something you might want to see how viable an option it is for you once things get settled down with you AFA degree and getting the ball rolling in your career.
Remember what I said about working within yourself. Nobody is keeping score and the fact you are going to the gym is more commendable than anything else. I was talking about that with somebody at the gym the other day. She tells me that there are many people that wimp out and don't go when they really should. You're in the game not on the bench. It appears to me that you are harder on yourself than anybody else. I know I am guilty of the same charge. I expect more of myself than anybody else. You will get it right. 35 minutes is pretty good. you might want to try some of the other equipment as well, so you don't get as bored in the same rut. If using it for the first time, go on a low setting and see how you do and work from there based on your comfort level. Eventually, you want to get to the point where you struggle slightly towards the end of the session. There you maximize your workout.
Thanks folks! I was having a really rough day yesterday. I think it's the female hormonal thing (we're all adults here). I've been having some emotional issues as well. But, I'm still going to the gym everyday because I feel if I miss a day, I may never go back. Plus daily exercise can do nothing but help me. Some of the folks spend hours at the gym. I'm there between 1-2 hrs myself. It's not like I have much else to do. It gets me out of the house and keeps me from feeling sorry for myself because my life is kinda sucky right now.
Well, I'm going to wait until 8am and call my daughter. After that, I'm going to try and go back to sleep. From there, I'm going to the gym and try to do some studying. I have a big test coming up and I'm not ready by a long shot. The next three weeks are critical in order to finish school and get it over with. I'm also looking for a job. Every sales job I've interviewed for is straight commission. I've been there and done that and want something better. I didn't spend nearly 20,000 on college to get a commission job. I feel I can do better than that. But, if I can't get any better, I'll have to make it work as best as I can.
Everyone have a really good day today! My kids are coming for the weekend and I'm glad to see them.
Well, I'm going to wait until 8am and call my daughter. After that, I'm going to try and go back to sleep. From there, I'm going to the gym and try to do some studying. I have a big test coming up and I'm not ready by a long shot. The next three weeks are critical in order to finish school and get it over with. I'm also looking for a job. Every sales job I've interviewed for is straight commission. I've been there and done that and want something better. I didn't spend nearly 20,000 on college to get a commission job. I feel I can do better than that. But, if I can't get any better, I'll have to make it work as best as I can.
Everyone have a really good day today! My kids are coming for the weekend and I'm glad to see them.
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Hey, Kis! Have fun with the kids and don't let the worries consume you. It's October 8th already. Look how much progress you've made since this thread began! Have a great weekend!
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Enjoy your kids, I plan to do the same. Me, my son and duaghter are going to my moms so she gets some face time as well. she is also getting some free labor on some projects she has in store for me. I call then Sonny Do projects. Her reciprication to me is that she offers an extra pair of hands with the kids.
Again Kis, good luck on your interviews and keep us posted on your progress.
I am glad this thread has had such a positive effect on this board.
Again Kis, good luck on your interviews and keep us posted on your progress.
I am glad this thread has had such a positive effect on this board.
I believe my body told me "enough" today. I didn't make it to the gym-I was way too exhausted and the fibromyalgia really acted up today. I'm mad at myself because I wanted to work out but I couldn't get out of the bed and the pain was over the top. I have aquacize class tomorrow morning (at 9am) and I'm going to try to make it on time. My daughter wants to go to the class as well so we'll have class and maybe do some weights afterwards. Then, a decent breakfast and off to the library or some light shopping. You know, girl stuff! My son goes to his travelling mall adventures alone-he's not into hanging out with mom and lil' sis! So he entertains himself as long as he comes home at a decent hour.
I gotta get some studying done. I had the week off of accounting class and I did just that-took it off! I have to get back to the swing of things and back on schedule. I also have an ethics test to study for (DANTES) and that test looks pretty rough! I have until Oct 22 to take the test, but I'm not sure if that'll be enough time to study. I have an option to take a class onsite, but it's gonna cost me big bucks that I really don't have. So we'll see what happens in the next week or so.
Well, gotta run. My daughter should be here in about an hour and she can be pretty chatty! We'll have some girl talk, and go to bed so we can get up and go to aquacize class. Sometimes she talks so much it's enough to nearly make my head spin! See 'ya soon!
I gotta get some studying done. I had the week off of accounting class and I did just that-took it off! I have to get back to the swing of things and back on schedule. I also have an ethics test to study for (DANTES) and that test looks pretty rough! I have until Oct 22 to take the test, but I'm not sure if that'll be enough time to study. I have an option to take a class onsite, but it's gonna cost me big bucks that I really don't have. So we'll see what happens in the next week or so.
Well, gotta run. My daughter should be here in about an hour and she can be pretty chatty! We'll have some girl talk, and go to bed so we can get up and go to aquacize class. Sometimes she talks so much it's enough to nearly make my head spin! See 'ya soon!
Kis, you are the cutest! Hey, everyone needs a slack day now and then. How ironic this all is...I'd love to be working out but I get up at 4:30 every morning, with the commute I work a 12 hour day, by the time I get home my ass is BEAT! I couldn't get on the Nordic track if you held a gun to my head~My feet hurt, my back hurts, I'm emotionally exhausted. So proud of you for spending 1-2 hours in gym, it WILL pay off I promise but progress is slow. Look, we don't put on all this weight overnite but everyone expects to lose it that fast, ever notice???
Regarding gastric bypass, several girls in the office have had it, one in particular with AMAZING results. I'm not heavy enough and thus not a candidate but I know Mimi is considering it as well, sweetheart, maybe you should discuss it~I know she's done her research. We love ya baby! YOU CAN DO IT!
XOXO
Regarding gastric bypass, several girls in the office have had it, one in particular with AMAZING results. I'm not heavy enough and thus not a candidate but I know Mimi is considering it as well, sweetheart, maybe you should discuss it~I know she's done her research. We love ya baby! YOU CAN DO IT!
XOXO
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Kis, I just found the website for "Extreme Makeover", the show that will do the surgery for free if you're chosen from the list of applicants. The website explains all of the procedures and there's even an application for you to fill out. I know you're really financially incapable of paying for the surgery yourself at this time, so why not take a chance and get it done for free, on nationwide TV... as a last resort. Never underestimate the power of healthy eating and daily exercise.
Anyway, the weblink is: abc.abcnews.go.com/primetime/extrememakeover
Anyway, the weblink is: abc.abcnews.go.com/primetime/extrememakeover
