While my weight is only about 10-15 pounds heavier than my average now... I just do not feel healthy. My body is starting to feel extremely sluggish, and i have lost all muscle tone (I worked in a nursing home - active job!- for 9 years, have had a desk job for the past 2).
I don't know where to begin. I read this board a lot just to try to stay in a 'healthy' mindset. I just received kd's new book in the mail yesterday (I belong to the good cook book club), and it could NOT have come at a better time.
You guys are so supportive of each other, and I would love to be included in this great support group.
I see several people on here from Nashville, an extra special hello to them!
I'm glad that you're feeling better already. I also just recently started posting and it was just what I needed to get me started. I, too, used to read all of the posts and think "someday".
Someday is now. You can do this! We can do this! We are doing this!!
90 day goal: 4 days of cardio, 3 days of strength training each week.
Of course you can do it!! The book is a great start too. If you just focus on portion control to start with and then work in some form of exercise, you will see a change. And of course, this is the place to be for support and encouragement!!
Posts: 1372 | Location: West Florida | Registered: March 12, 2004
Well, then welcom to our family. This is a great group of people, And you are right they are encouraging and supportive. You hang with us girl, and you'll be one the road you want to be in no time. Remember it's the baby steps that make the journey
Summer Challenge Goals:
1. Get out of the house and in the pool four days a week. 2. Schedule meals a week at a time. 3. five fruits and vegetables a day, along with water.
Posts: 3445 | Location: Central USA | Registered: March 11, 2004
quote:Originally posted by shawnadammit: So, can I do this, or what?!
Of course!!! (Did you really think you were going to get any other answer from this group? hehe)
With us all helping one another, there isn't much we can't do! We may not get there fast, but we'll get there!
Rest of Summer Goals: 1. Exercise-Cardio: Min. 2-3 walking or DVD cardio workouts per week. 2. Exercise-Weights/Toning: Min. 1 weight plus 1 toning workout per week. 3. Food: Get those veggie servings back up to where they were! 4. Behavior: Start reducing sweets now that the automatic after-meal response is better.
Posts: 7197 | Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE | Registered: March 12, 2004
Yes, you can do this! In addition to the suggestions for walking during your lunchtime (I've done that when I worked desk jobs), why not go for a walk in the afternoon/eve when you get home. Maybe get together with some of the other ladies in Nashville to walk once or twice a week?
Blessings,
Lori
Re-committing myself to a healthy lifestyle that will include regular (and increasing) exercise, and following the baby steps rule on food. 6/17/08
Posts: 3130 | Location: California | Registered: March 11, 2004
quote:Originally posted by poncegirl: Is there a place where you can take a walk on your lunch break? You will find once you start moving, you will look forward to it... then go from there.. maybe take another walk when you get home.. my mom lives in Indy and walks the mall on bad days.. Keep us posted on how you are doing. Cindy
I'm from Indy. Indy has GREAT places to walk in the good weather. I'm sure ATL does too, I just have to find them.
Dawn
"Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You have to set yourself on fire." anonymous
Posts: 4267 | Location: Indianapolis, IN | Registered: March 15, 2004
Welcome! Of course you can join in the discourse, the more the merrier.
I understand about the desk job, going from retail management to a desk job.
Try walking as has been suggested. Others around here have found they must get up a little earlier and exercise. Although, now with the days getting longer (light wise), you may be able to get in a nice walk in the evening.
Dawn
"Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You have to set yourself on fire." anonymous
Posts: 4267 | Location: Indianapolis, IN | Registered: March 15, 2004
Is there a place where you can take a walk on your lunch break? You will find once you start moving, you will look forward to it... then go from there.. maybe take another walk when you get home.. my mom lives in Indy and walks the mall on bad days.. Keep us posted on how you are doing. Cindy
Be happy and healthy
Posts: 72 | Location: Florida | Registered: March 23, 2004
quote:Originally posted by shawnadammit: So, can I do this, or what?!
Of course you can do it! Joining in here is a good place to start.
It sounds like the biggest thing bugging you is the lack of physical activity caused by switching over to a desk job. Maybe a good place to start is to find a way to add 15 minutes of activity into each work day, like taking a walk during lunch.
alli
Spring goals: 1. Train for the MS bike ride 2. Try being a localvore. 3. Do something outdoors every day
Posts: 710 | Location: Jersey Shore, USA | Registered: March 11, 2004
Of course you can do it!! The book is a great start too. If you just focus on portion control to start with and then work in some form of exercise, you will see a change. And of course, this is the place to be for support and encouragement!!
