Wow....thank you all so much. I see a huge difference in the pictures but I guess I don't realize how much. When my hubby saw it last night he couldn't stop looking at it and talking about it. He couldn't believe the tremendous difference. Makes me feel so proud that my changes show and show big.
Need to be inspired about fitness?
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I just say that I follow Neenee on Daily Mile and HOLY COW that woman is a workout machine. Every time I log on there and see her workouts and running stats it inspires me to get off the dang computer and do something!!
And Neenee...thanks for being so supportive with all your comments on there too! I love getting motivation from you
Awwww Tracy, thank you. You too inspire me. The fact that no matter what you find a way to get it done. It shows me that I can find a way to fit in 20 minutes even if I don't think I have the time. It is awesome to have support on Daily Mile. I love that place. And yes....I do work out quite a bit.
You are TOTALLY inspiring, NeeNee!! WOW!!! I was waffling on a trip to the gym tomorrow but...I think I better go for it! The grocery shopping can wait.
Do it! Get the workout done and then do your grocery shopping on an endorphin high! No better feeling!
There are so many little ways you can break up a good workout to fit something in your day. Jumping jacks or shadow boxing in between TV commercials (as well as crunches, push ups, etc.), I do walking lunges around my house all the time (just say if I am walking to the kitchen from the LR to make a glass of tea), any few minutes you can do something - do it. By the end of the day you should be able to at least get in 30 minutes - hopefully. That's the key word, right? But anything you are doing is better than not doing anything at all.
DEFINITELY! Until I got it in my head that I wanted to and was ready to make this change - it wasn't going to happen. I yo-yo dieted for years and definitely didn't work out. Then one day in April 2011 something clicked and I said "I am tired of living in a body that I don't love". And I jumped on the train and never looked back. Granted, that train has been delayed at a few stations along the way but, it eventually gets moving and picks up speed again.
This rocks my world! You are a faster runner than me! I am just average. But, it goes to show you - you don't have to be fast to lose the weight - just out there doing it.
So happy for you Mari and love seeing you accomplish goals.
I just wanted to add a few things:
Running is not for everyone. Not all of us are physically capable, have a desire to do it or the mental capacity to. Running is just what I have come to love. It is okay not to be a runner. You can have great results from lots of other types of cardio. Walking, cycling, swimming, elliptical training, soccer, etc. The list goes on and on. I just wanted to say that because I know it can discourage some of my friends and family when I say I have done most of this through running and they tell me they can't run and therefore feel disadvantaged already. That is NOT the case. You can get great results without running. KK?
Also, Carrie reminded me with her post that I didn't mention my size/weight loss and I know people like to see that (I updated my first post but will mention it here as well). I started at a 14/16 and am now wearing a size 6. I was at my heaviest weight at 185 and I now weigh 141 - for a total loss of 44 lbs. I also lost 8" in my rear people.
ha ha
I have become so addicted to a healthy lifestyle that I am currently studying to be a Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist. I hope to be done and tested in both courses by the end of the year. I don't plan to go to work anywhere - I just want to be able to help my friends and family and gain the knowledge that will also help me.
Alrighty - I am outta here now. Gotta go run in the 91% humidity. Gosh I love Texas.
Running is not for everyone. Not all of us are physically capable, have a desire to do it or the mental capacity to. Running is just what I have come to love. It is okay not to be a runner. You can have great results from lots of other types of cardio. Walking, cycling, swimming, elliptical training, soccer, etc. The list goes on and on. I just wanted to say that because I know it can discourage some of my friends and family when I say I have done most of this through running and they tell me they can't run and therefore feel disadvantaged already. That is NOT the case. You can get great results without running. KK?
Also, Carrie reminded me with her post that I didn't mention my size/weight loss and I know people like to see that (I updated my first post but will mention it here as well). I started at a 14/16 and am now wearing a size 6. I was at my heaviest weight at 185 and I now weigh 141 - for a total loss of 44 lbs. I also lost 8" in my rear people.
ha haI have become so addicted to a healthy lifestyle that I am currently studying to be a Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist. I hope to be done and tested in both courses by the end of the year. I don't plan to go to work anywhere - I just want to be able to help my friends and family and gain the knowledge that will also help me.
Alrighty - I am outta here now. Gotta go run in the 91% humidity. Gosh I love Texas.
lovely1m
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Thanks, Neenee! Since I have to be able to run for my job, my times are actually important unlike most people. So I work on getting faster more than the average person would.
Ooohhhh.....I like hearing/reading that!
I have a love/hate relationship with soreness. But, I agree with you...that initial soreness after a long period off is the worst! I am so proud of you for pushing yourself that hard lovie. It is not easy to push yourself so kudos to you babe! Now....keep it up!
Yep. I understand that. That is a good motivator! I wish I had something like that pushing me sometimes.
webseitler
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You look hotter than a chilli in a frying pan
Yes, you do!! Congrats, NeeNee!
I've come to a spot with my weight loss where diet just ain't going to cut it anymore. After 4 babies I was up 40 lbs. to 173. I lost 18 lbs. on WW and then plateaued. Over the last month I started creapping up to 160 again! It stops here.
Tonight I found a copy of "Running for Mortals" at B&N tonight and I'm excited to read it and start something tomorrow.
Question for you amazing women who have gotten fit while losing... how did you talk yourself into exercising? I can eat healthy all day long, but I know I need to start regular cardio work then eventually tone up...but I can't seem to find the motivation to get off the couch. 