Jen,

I agree . I'm kinda guilty lately too. I have been reading but not replying. Eating cookies have been my downfall lately and the scale proved it today . But on a postive my home gym is finished and even my dh is on the treadmill atleast 2 days a week a BIG baby step for him and bigger insentive for me not to slack. Weekly check-ins on fridays work for me though.

ttfn
Patty

I'd love to see this thread pick up some momentum again. Maybe we could have a weekly check-in on Fridays?

My last week was just OK -- I ate out more than I should have and made some bad choices (like a snack of Doritos and Oreos from the office store -- probably the worst choice I have made in a long time, foodwise.

On the upside, I have been getting my workouts in and have been seeing some results from that.

Hi all !!! I bought the book today and haven't been able to put it down...... !!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't wait to join you on this interesting adventure!

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Originally posted by Terri:
I hope you all are taking care of yourselves and each other, and I look forward to us getting reaquainted. Take care everyone..keep smiling!!

Good to see you, Terri! Glad you're feeling (and looking) terrific!

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Originally posted by kd:
I see I've made a GRAVE error in the Daybook. Give yourself a grade was not supposed to encourage us to beat ourselves up. So from now on - GIVE YOURSELF A GRADE means - add up all the new, great and wonderful stuff you've done this week - smiles to strangers, 2 minutes longer on your walk, biting your tongue at a cranky salesperson, throwing yourself in front of a moving train for a stranger (i joke and digress) but you know what I mean and THEN give yourself a grade. I want to see A's! A plus, A plus, plus, A or A minus plus. That's it. No more bad grades. There's only one way to look at this journey - the glass IS half full

Here it is, it was way down on page 4!

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Originally posted by Angela F:
Ok, it is a do over week for me too. I'm finally over the bug that has been going around and since last week was a waste for me, I'm going to do week 3 over.

We get do overs here???!!! How wonderful, never occurred to me. Can I have last Saturday back please

I'm on Week 5, coming up with brilliant "next week I'm going to. . ." replies that I then ignore. But the worst grade I've given myself is a "C" so I guess I should give myself credit for that.

Hi guys...I miss you all!! I've had no time to do much online as I've been working, then going to the gym, come home, shower...cook and pass out!! Weekends are more fun, but I cook for my man, and we spend time together, again no time.

However, now the job I was at has ended (I was there representing a temp agency)..so I will have more time to be online.

I feel amazing. Something funny happenned to me today...I went to the store to buy clothes...ok..I'm in a size smaller..that's aweseome (the working out is working!!). HOwever, the funny thing...I bought my undies in my old size...UGH...what was I thinking?? LOL. And you can't return them!! Sooo...kind of funny, but in a really good way. Hey..at least they weren't too small right??

I'll be online more often now, and I plan to go get the daybook as well! Hope I can find it here, but I'm sure it's somewhere.

I hope you all are taking care of yourselves and each other, and I look forward to us getting reaquainted. Take care everyone..keep smiling!!

I know diets don't work because that is what has gotten me to this point in the first place. With every diet I went on I gained the weight back, plus, so now I need to lose about 100 lbs. I have Kathleen's journal and plan to begin eating healthy and being responsible for what I do. I appreciate her approach and look forward to finally taking control of my health. I also look forward to reading everyone elses triumphs and struggles so you can help me along my way. Keep you posted!

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Originally posted by teacheragz:
I just found this website and am very excited! I was huge fan when Kathleen was on Food Network. Hod do I get started with this Cooking Thing Fit Club?

Lots of different ways -- you can join in any of the discussions on this board, try our Homework assignments, discuss your struggles. You might want to browse the Member Introductions and add your own.

There is also a Cooking Thin Daybook (advertised on the home page) that has its own tips and assignments and ideas. This particular part of the forum was created for us to discuss that daybook.

Welcome and enjoy!

I just found this website and am very excited! I was huge fan when Kathleen was on Food Network. Hod do I get started with this Cooking Thing Fit Club?

Ok, it is a do over week for me too. I'm finally over the bug that has been going around and since last week was a waste for me, I'm going to do week 3 over. I did walk about 3 miles with the dogs yesterday and am feeling it in my legs today!

My exercise goal for this week is to do SOMETHING everyday and 3 days of weights.

Food goals...stop overeating!! Cut my portions down, and make better choices.

Ok This is my week 8 homework. I figured this would be the best place to post it.

I excell at finding excuses...so its a good one for me. Some of the ways i get derailed.

1. I don't plan proerly for days when I know I'll have more of an appetite. There are certain day, especially at work, when i'm moving more, and a salad just doesn't cut it. I need to be more mindfull of when they will happen, and plan better. I also need a backup plan for when i don't plan ahead. My backup plan is a lowfat yogurt and a clif bar. I don't have to worry about keeping it with me, I work next door to a grocery.

2. I get lazy fast, I've been getting better at not letting something little get in the way of a work out. If I have a little ache, I try to make myself just start slowly and see how much i can do, usually the ache goes right away. And the more I exercise, the less lazy I feel. Its a big circle, so as long as I keep exercising, I don't tend to get lazy and skip. Let myself skip, even once and the circle is broken, and its hard to get going again.

Laurie

Well I started the day book and if it wasn't me it was the kids getting sick so my life was just out of order. I picked up the journal again and I am going to start off were I left off Week 2. The journal helps me keep on track. I am just glad that the yuck wasn't just hovering over my house/

OK I'm in need of a do over. I'm sticking to week 8 again this week (I only logged Mon and tues last week) So I added postits to those 2 entries for the next week, so i didn't have to owrry about space. I've written up my meal plan, and done most of the shopping. There a few things I'll pick up mid week, like salmon and bananas. I didn't like the fish at the new grocery store I went to today, and I don't like getting too far ahead with bananas, I don't like brown spots. I'll start working out again on tuesday. I give myself Monday's off because I work early in the morning and just can't get up.

So I've got a good plan, now to stick to it.

Laurie

Tina,
the great thing about the day planner... there are no dates. when you get it, start at the begining. I had a really off week last week so I'm doing week 8 over again this week. If the dayplanner is the book you're getting, I think you'll like it. I love mine. I've never stuck with journalling until now. And i can go at my own speed, move on when I'm comfortable.

Laurie

Welcome back, Cathy and Tina. Just jump right in!

WoW--- I'm thinking this is what I need !!

So what do I have to do to be a part of this ??? I am going to be getting her book next week.............

Paige, I hear you on the cold! I'm at home today with the same thing. Colds are the worst. I too am planning for the return of my taste buds so that I don't overeat! Hopefully I'll be able to get back to exercising soon too. I managed to do some strength training Monday before this cold really kicked in, so I've only missed two days. How's it going for you?

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Originally posted by Sweet Petite:
Hi all, I've been doing the book since the beginning of the year, but thought it would be great to have some accountability. My name comes from the fact that I am 4 ft 11 (almost)

My main goal is to gain energy.

My exercise plan for the week is:

M- 15 min upper body, 15 min dance Done
T- 30 min dance
W- 30 min pilates/yoga
Th- Dance, dance revolution with the kids
Fri- 45 min swim
Sat- 30 mins weights, 30 min yoga

My food goal this week is at least 5 fruits and veggies a day. Monday I actually got 7!

Welcome to you! Sounds like you have a great plan both exercise and food wise.

Good for you!