To exercise or not to exercise??

EXERCISE WORKS AND IS IMPERATIVE TO YOUR WEIGHT LOSS! Hi guys, I just had to "exclaim that." I have not felt like I was losing at a fast enough rate and have not been abale to exercise much due to being so weak from the dehydration. Well I have also had a horrific cold but decided that I HAD to start somewhere and so I did. I decided to just do what I could do and be happy with that.... I started 3 days ago and put my heart and soul into it and in those 3 days, I have lost 6 pounds! That's 2 pounds a day! SO I am now at 280lbs and -56lbs! Yesterday was a milestone for me because I weighed 285lbs in January 2004 when I had my pulmonary embloism afterwhich I was put on Zoloft and gained almost 60 lbs. This is the first time I have weighed less than 285lbs in 2 years. I am ecstatic!! My energy is crazy! I love working out and even have gotten my kids doing it with me. I do the walk away the pounds 1 mile walk DVD. That in itself is amazing because I have had to use a wheel chair for shopping. I could not even walk from the theater to the parking lot. Last night we took the kids to see king kong and I walked all the way to the parking lot w/o even a huff or a puff and we parked FAR away. I am feeling great! Slowly but surely I am getting my life back and I LOVE it! Hugs, Sallykate

I have started exercising about 2 weeks ago and feel great. I want to encourage you to continue. They say that the key is consistancy. I am trying to go to the gym 3 times a week and I walk the treadmill and do the machines for my legs and arms. I have noticed that I feel like I have more energy, and I think that I am losing inches!! Keep up the good work! Judy 285/235/145

I just love the energy high I amgetting too! I feel so young and vital after I work out. Sallykate

Sallykate, It really IS amazing, isn't it? I started exercising last Thursday, that's 8 days ago. I work for the Marine Corps. They have a Civilian Wellness Program. That means that they will give me my hourly pay for the hour that I go to the gym and I don't lose pay to get healthy. I go to the gym every day. Me, who never went to a gym before. I tried Curves, but bailed on that quickly. No motivation. Same old story, y'know? Now, this is what I'm doing. On Monday and Thursday, I am in a Stretching and Toning Class. I had my first one yesterday. It is part aerobics and a lot of stretching. I'm feeling my shins this morning, but it was fun! Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday I do the treadmill. In the short week I've been walking on the treadmill, I have increased my speed and endurance tremendously. The first day I walked a mile in 22 minutes with no incline. Day two I walked that same mile in 20 minutes. On day three, I did it in 16 minutes!! Unbelievable. I'm reaching my target heart rate and I don't get winded. I even had a conversation with the person on the treadmill next to me without the huffing and puffing that would have normally gone along with walking and talking. It's amazing! I look forward to going to the gym. I really am a new person. Cheryl

Way to go girl! You are doing a fabulous job. Keep up the good work...your body loves you for it! Sallykate

Sallykate, Don't you just LOVE the WATP walking workouts? I have the 1 mile and 2 mile walks on one DVD. I haven't been exercising lately, but you have convinced me that I need to pop that into the DVD player and walk away! It's always an excuse for me - too busy, too cold, too dark, too wet - you name it. I will start back on my DVD right away! Thanks for the reminder that exercise has the best benefits! Sounds like you are really enjoying it and I wish you well! Lori 276/216/140

I am telling you girl! I just love the little meter that pops up to tell me that I am at a 1/2 mile and 3/4 mile etc. It is so motivating. I am glad you found your inspiration again... let me know how your first work out goes! Sallykate

I love the WATP tapes. I forgot about using them until now. They've been put up for a while. On the weekends, when I don't get a chance to go to the gym at work, I'm going to WATP!! Thanks for reminding me! Cheryl

You go girl! I've become addicted to exercise again and I'm loving it! Vi

Isn't it great to finally move again? Gotta love it! Sallykate