Hey, I got my email!!! Thanks

does the person i buy for have me as thier person or a differant person? i hope that made sense,lol.. kim

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Okay!! Everyone!! I posted late last week-for week 1 and some of you missed it- SO!! HOW IS EVERYONE DOING SO FAR?? Anyone want to take the "increase your protein" challenge with me this week? WE need to get that in.. I discovered why.. Initially we were "under" protein because we were overfat, okay that we all understand. We all began with a min of say 40-60gms protein daily... However-as we developed and got leaner- we also had our muscles get stronger- so unless we do 60-80gms or more protein daily- we will lose our new muscle and it will be replaced by fat in our BMI..or you could exercise a little more everyday- keep your muscles toned- but you still need the Protein- why? because your body will break down your hard earned muscles for its protein- and your BMI will start to climb.. So In theory- the leaner or THINNER you are - the HIGHER is your protein requirement!! I just figured this out this weekend! SO! I hit the gym saturday and sunday, hard and tough. Last Sunday I weighed 210. I swear I weighed 212 one day during the week I dunno how. Anyway, I'm happy to report- I lost 3.5lbs and am now 206.5 and had a chocolate free week! My goal is to be under 200 by 12/7 when I return to my surgeon for final exam. Funny thing- I began using gloves with handweights in them- when I box- try doing that for like 40mins!! No wonder the guys aren't friendly to me! LOL..But yesterday- I tried the precor stairmaster- listening to my MP3s, at level 15 - and noticed I can add small uppercuts and jabs as I move..I was having so much fun with this aspect- and realizing I could do this for like 22 mins - yeah I was sweating- I gave up my sauna time just to continue enjoying the workout.. I got locked into what I was doing and everything else didn't matter - this is what Im talking about. When you realize how great it is- and you accomplished something- its a great WOW moment..it makes you wanna keep doing it.. and that is what I hope everyone discovers for themselves.. the joy of improvement- its an inner journey. hugs Donna 325/206.5/ goal 30% BMI

Hi Lori- you know- you don't appreciate what you have- until you don't have it anymore!! What am I talking about? The minute you start regaining weight or feel bad- you are going to return to some bad habits and gain weight..we both know that. Remember how hard it was to get where you are? Well if you want to stay wearing those size 6 jeans- you are going to have to do something about it.. even if its 30mins a day- just make the time for you- CHALLENGE YOURSELF to make 30mins.. go to the mall and windowshop for 30mins with a headset on... but get going for 30 mins.. thats all u need to begin.. Do you remember how hard it was trying to get under 200? getting under 150? Just because you are complacent, don't let that distract you from feeling good everyday! I try to stress this a lot- its not about being a number- the physical exercise loads you with endorphins- and those are natural "feel good" chemicals..it counteracts depression naturally - anyway- tell yourself- you are going to take time and spend 30mins with just you- and make the date. Do it a few times and let me know how you do.. I don't want to see you unhappy or feel bad if you gain weight. Convince the mind and the body will follow.. I WISH I had a size 10/12 body..I can't imagine my body being that much smaller- like your size..although I did notice- since I've started this new routine- my bodyshape is different.. and I lost 3 lbs I weighed 206.5 on Sunday (weigh myself sundays) and from Halloween '05 to 10/31/ 06- I chucked 46ins off my body!! Did you measure? Don't take those feelings for granted.. be happy where you are- but continue to keep yourself challenged..you evolve as you grow and fitness is mental. So get out and appreciate who you are and how much you have accomplished and don't take yourself for granted.. and a lot.. it looks good on you with those earrings! Hugs Donna