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oldmamag
on 8/25/10 5:52 am
Topic: Thank Julzzzz
rain = non activity = eat = BAD...  = depressed

so I took out my old Leslie Sansone and ran a mile with her.  Thanks Julz, like you said, it's good to do on a rainny day, and now I feel like I did some exercise, I also am boxing a few sets.
tiggrpt
on 8/25/10 5:45 am - Sabattus, ME
Topic: RE: Never Never Never in 100 years did I
That's how I was just over a year ago!  I found stuff that I liked to do and I DID it!  (Not so much these days!   If I could get over the pain and the fatigue, I think I'd get back into more exercise but right now, it AIN'T happening!)
Glad you have found something to have FUN with!  That's what it's all about!  If it's not FUN, who wants to do it??   NOT ME!

Ruth                  "It's never to late to LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER!"

   
tiggrpt
on 8/25/10 5:42 am - Sabattus, ME
Topic: RE: Negative people
You are gonna hear all the "what if's" and the "bad stuff" from people.  If you've done your research and are at peace with your decision, just surround yourself with your TRUE support people and don't worry about the others!  There will ALWAYS be the "negative nellies" out there!  Just be confident in your decision and don't worry about the ones who can't handle what you are going through!  Everyone's journey is different (not everyone dumps).  Just ignore or stay away from those who don't support you.  (Easier said than done!)

Good luck!

Ruth                  "It's never to late to LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER!"

   
oldmamag
on 8/25/10 3:07 am
Topic: RE: Never Never Never in 100 years did I
I actually have 3 of her DVD's and looked at them like exercise, I hated doing them.  Not fun enough for me, like I said I was the worst at getting motivated.  but that is just me,  and if someone was home I wouldnt' do them, hate being watched.
Julz
on 8/25/10 2:54 am - Springvale, ME
Topic: RE: Never Never Never in 100 years did I

Good for you!!    Glad you found things you really enjoy.  I'm still working on that.  I've been doing the Leslie Sansone walk at home program.  I like that enough.  I do the ones on Demand, but they sell the dvd at walmart for like $10.  I  may end up buying it.  On demand only has the one and two mile walks...her dvd has 1-5 mile walks on it.  It's good cardio and doesn't kill my feet/heels.  Might be something you would like for days like this when going out for a walk will drench you in seconds.  (I'm a wimp!  I hate being too cold/hot/wet--unless I'm swimming of course.)

I totally agree...everyone has to find the thing that they ENJOY doing or "exercise" will be like torture.

Hope your feeling better...have fun!!

Julz

Highest weight:275-Surgery Day weight:248-Current weight:269
 
oldmamag
on 8/25/10 1:53 am
Topic: Never Never Never in 100 years did I
think I was ever going to say this.  All you people who have known me for a few years know how I kicked and screamed about exercising, but after having a set back with my heals and today's rain, I'm dying to get out for my walk.  OMG,  I'm so far behind on my 14 miles for the week, but, I just need to put in what I can.  after being in so much pain yesterday after my walk I said I was going to take a break from walking but I can't do it.  even if I only walk one mile I'm still going to get out there.  so for all you who are refusing to get out and move and exercise take it from me, I started first by finding something fun, i bought some snow shoes and thought I was doing good till I went out with a group of girls who "Kicked my Ass"  I thought I saw God on that hike.  then I decided I had a long way to go, so I slowed went out more often and went for longer periods of time and set up walk dates with my friends and let me just say  "HAD FUN".  so with winter right around the corner, i'm hopeing to enjoy another winter of snowshoeing.  then this summer I bought a kayak and again HAD FUN.  so get out there and Enjoy, have fun, DON"T exercise, yak!!  just move, meet some new friends, set up little Dates. 
Terri G.
on 8/24/10 10:15 pm - ME
Topic: RE: Negative people
First I am wishing you the best of luck. You must hear what you are telling yourself, What you need to be healthy , Some do not look at it that way. I just posted a new pic of me 8 months out and over 100 lbs. Please use the support that you have here.
Terri
 
                        
oldmamag
on 8/24/10 9:51 pm
Topic: RE: Negative people
and it wont' end, there will be people sitting there along your journey waiting for you to fail and say I told you so.  (unfortunatelly I was one of those people at one time and lost a good friend) the sad thing is she is 8 years out and is in Hospital as we speak, her body is just shutting down). now, I just told them I needed their support and if they chose not to support me I had to keep away from them.  (BUT they will always talk behind your back)  good luck to you
ambersmommy
on 8/24/10 12:15 pm - ME
Topic: Negative people
I am so sick of people telling me what a big risk I am taking by considering this surgery. Most people are positive but those couple people that know everything make me angry. I got this today.

"Well why don't you just eat right and exercise? The weight will come off." Duh. If it were that easy for me dont you think I would do that.

"Or do you know what the mortality rate is?" Yeah as a matter of fact I do. one-half of 1 percent!! I wonder what my risk is right now with high blood pressure, sleep apnea, family history of diabetes and heart disease. Probably much higher.

"Or do you know you will suffer from dumping syndrome?" Yes that is one of the good things for me. I will not be able to cheat without consequences.

Anyway I just had to vent.

I go for my first appointment with the nutritionist tomorrow. Wish me luck.
oldmamag
on 8/24/10 1:59 am
Topic: RE: what you all doing this week or today for your health
well, just finished 1.5 miles and my right leg is numb, heal pain is shooting up to my knee and to my hip now.  I think I need to take some time off from walking.  I need to find something to replace it so I don't get out of my schedule.  I'm going to try boxing with the punching bag and see what else I can find.
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