What Are You Doing?

Folks, I didn't set any New Year's Resolutions this year, because I usually break them the first week and then get totally bummed because I can't follow thru. So this year, I assessed where I wanted to be, what I thought might be missing from my total health makeover, and have determined I need to be more active. So yesterday I completed my company's Health Assessment and this morning before I go to my office I am going to our fitness center to get my 2008 Fitness Membership card. My goal for this week is to go to the gym at least once, either today or tomorrow and walk for at least 10 minutes on the treadmill. So what are you doing towards reaching your goals?? Diane

Good question... I am walking 1 mile at least 4 times a week, plus I have bought a new stepper to use. I plan to do at least 30 minutes on that every day - broken down into chunks til I'm more fit and my muscles stop screaming at me to stop the torture Before Christmas I wasn't doing any exercise so this is a start for me. Hopefully I'll keep it up. I have a habit of starting something then getting bored after a while. *sigh* As far as food, I have no idea what to do to help reach my goal which is losing 19 pounds now - was 10 pounds!!! So any suggestions would be great. If I eat too little I don't lose, as soon as I up my calories, I gain grrrrrr.

Ruth, Good for you on the exercise I did get my gym membership yesterday, so I am a step closer to the treadmill. As far as eating, I have no tricks. I am like you, too little, no loss, too much, big gain. I hate tracking calories or what I am eating, haven't done it since surgery and don't want to start now, but it might help you find out what works. I do know that if I up the protein and lower the carbs it helps me. Have a good day! Diane

Hi Diane good for you joining the gym. Are you going to get a personal trainer ro manage on your own? How is your hubbie now - recovered completely I hope...

Ruth, I thought about a trainer. We have them at work, I was going to check out the prices. I thought if I met with a trainer once, got a workout, and then maybe met with him/her every two weeks...once a month. I don't know. I guess what I am saying is that I am not ready to spend the $40 or so for a session once a week. Hmmm... but if I gave up my Starbucks addiction (which is easily $40 a week) I could afford it. I saw a magazine yesterday at the pharmacy, caught my eye, a workout for the arms, abs and legs. Need to check it out. Hubby is better with his blood pressure and stomach ailments. He managed to get something nasty and has been on antibiotics all week. His doctor just prescribed him another regime because the first set didn't really make him much better. The weather here has been terribly cold and wet, resulting in my sinuses getting really aggravated. After fighting it off for a week or so it's developed into a sinus infection. Was at the doctor yesterday getting my prescriptions. But I should feel as good as new by Monday. It's seems like it's always something. On a good note though, my PCP was looking at my blood work from my surgeon (I always get him copies of everything) and he was just like, "Amazing! Your numbers are so good" He was completely impressed with my overall general health and he even noted I am getting sinus infections at a lower frequency. It's great to know that I am approaching 43 years on this Earth and I am the healthiest I have ever been in my adult life!!!!! Have a good weekend!! Diane