Exercise Challenge-Monday

1 hour total body conditioning class inc cardio step. 15 mins elliptical trainer 45-- weight machines with trainer. Phyllis

I'm so glad I can finally reply to this. This is day one:31 years old-- 5'7"-- 272lbs--sedentary couch potato-- pushing a 19lb baby and a 10lb stroller---walking track 15 minutes of fast walking. My calf's were on fire!

Hi there Phyllis Tonight I upped my elliptical to 45 minutes. It was rather easy although through the last 15 minutes or so all my knee did was pop, on every revolution. No pain, just popping. Annoying as all get out. 20 minutes on the weight circuit, upped some weights by 4 pounds. Have a beautiful day!

Look at pretty Donna !!!!! sidebar pic look good !!!!!!! You go girl

40 minutes step aerobics and abs 20 minutes each elliptical, arm pedaler and recumbent stationary bike Best of luck. Kasey 365/210 (nonop)

Morning: 45 minutes Pilates Evening: 45 minutes elliptical 20 minutes treadmill 30 minutes weight machines Lynette

100 minutes total today. 70 minutes elliptical 30 minutes treadmill My eating has been out of control these past few weeks. I'm not sure what's happened to me, but I eat more now than in ---I don't know how long. Anything....just anything goes right into my mouth. I'm exercising without exception, and I'm doing my weights, so my weight isn't going anywhere. It's up one day, down the next: so basically, I'm holding steady at the same weight, while doing 90 minutes of cardio, 5 days a week. That's just dumb, isn't it. All this hard work, sweat, and time, and not a damn thing to show for it. Losing and gaining the same 10 pounds for months. It boggles my mind. What am I doing?? I've got to get it together. I'm gaining muscle, so something good is coming of all this exercise and weight lifting. My heart is strong, and I've got very good endurance and stregnth, but otherwise: I suck. I've got to get my head straight. Take care all. Thanks for letting me vent. Jessica

Hi Jessica, Hang in there. I know you can do it. You are worth it. You are a strong and determined woman. Lynette

Thank you, Lynette, for your kind words and support. I'm feeling pretty lousy about eating like I do. I feel like I'm in a downward spiral, and I can't find my parachute... At some point, I have to regain some sense of control, but right now, I'm drowning. I will do something right: I will continue my 90 to 100 minutes of exercise and my weight lifting. I realize that sometimes when we're barely above water, we just keep treading, and the tide wanes and we regain our ability to lightly tread. That's where I am. I'm kickin and flailing my arms and sinking...but I know the tide will calm, and I will be okay in time. So, for now, I will control what I know I can. I will keep my chin up and look forward. I appreicate your kindness. It means a lot to me. Jessica

Oh Jess, you will be fine !!!!!!!! You are always there for us !!!!!! Just regain your focus, keep doing your excercise, drink water, drink water !!!!!!!! And your weight will begin to drop again !!!!!!!! YOU DO NOT SUCK !!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!! I have great faith in you. Phyllis