ROLL CALL!! Sept 10th, 2007

My current weight is 349 (got weighed Friday), in addition to getting to my Halloween goal weight I want to start an exercise routine. I exercise now (walk around track or walking video) but it is not consistent. I exercise 3 times per week any day or time, I was exercising everyday, it seems the farther I get into the journey the less I exercise. I need to reverse that and increase my exercise and make it a routine. I am joining the Y this week and will sign in for classes and make this a part of my daily routine. Shawnette

Weight as of this morning 234 lbs. I've gotta excersize more through this challenge too!

HI, I would like to join this mini-challenge. Highest weight/Surgery Weight 397 Current weight 314 Halloween weight goal 279 I also want to continue to make more time for me, I have been working way to much and neglecting my exercise soooooo I want to also set a goal too get to the gym a minimum of 4 days a week, instead of just 2. Gayle -83 pounds so far!!

Hi Everyone. Highest weight?Surgery Weight 329 Current Weight 283 Halloween weight goal 250 (I don't remember what I posted when I signed up) My goal is to start taking better care of myself! I want to make sure that beyond the health thing that I have been spending so much time on that I also take care of the inside me. I want to get my hair and nails done as well as join the local gym so that I feel good about myself while I am trying to make myself feel better. Hope that makes sense.

Hi Gayle! Welcome to the group! I've added you! Lea PS--for all you new members--we are also doing a What Did You Eat Today thread in the health forum! Check the group messages out at http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/health/posts.html

Hi Lea I am currently at 180. I hope to have my goal of 160 by Halloween or at least 165. I am going to be walking more and getting on the ole exercise bike. Becky

I hope to accomplish watching what i eat and doing more exeries at home with my treadmil. my weight is 191 hopefully for halloween ill be at leat 180, thats my halloween gaol thanks

My current weight is 183. I lost 3 lbs this week! My goal this challenge is to transition into "maintenance". I have 13 more lbs to loose and I'm terrified about maintenance. I always say, I'm great at loosing weight, I'm awful at keeping it off! So, my challenge is to get right in the head. I want to eventually get to a point where food and exercise choices come naturally. I want to accept my new body & life! I WILL KEEP IT OFF!

Hi Lea and group, I weighed myself today couldn't wait until tomarrow and I've lost 4 lbs this week. I'm at 191 lbs. I think that the thing I'm try do this round of the challenge is to keep exercising at least 3 days a wee****il my hip surgery on Oct. 23. I want to be in the best health and physical strength I can be in on this date, I'm starting to be able to do a lot that I was unable to do before and it's all do to my determination not to let anything get in my way of health and happiness.

Hi Lea, This is my first mini challenge and I am very excited to participate. I had my RNY on 7/10/07 so I am two months out. Beginning Weight 334.6 Pre-Op Weight 313.0 Current Weight 282.7 Mini Goal 257.7 (25pounds) Final Goal 150 I have fallen behind on my excersice regim. I am hoping to start a walking program now that the weather has started to cool down sligthly. We have been in the high 90's & 100's for the last month or so. Someone recommended the Walk off the pounds tapes. You can walk up to four miles in a tape. They are very intersting and motivating. Wish me luck. I am hoping to be able to commit to a walking program at least 3-4 nights a week. Thanks, Beth