Re: *~* A HaPPy thought for ToDaY!!! *~*

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I want to lose weight because I feel so bad all the time. I cant live a real

life with all this weight. I'm unhealthy.. I have high cholesterol and

triglycerides and I'm diabetic too. I mostly stay in bed all day and wish things

were better. I'm on a meal plan right now. I'm eating less that 1800 calories

per day but I've stopped losing. I know I need to exercise but I just cant get

my act together. My husband is planning to buy me a simple stepper soon and I

will be able to do something at home without going into public places to

exercise. I'm very self consious and I just cant take the public scrutiny. I

will keep you posted on how it goes.

Blessings,

>

> From: " butterflylaurel " <butterflylaurel@...>

> Date: 2006/11/10 Fri AM 11:44:43 EST

> 100-plus

> Subject: *~* A HaPPy thought for ToDaY!!! *~*

>

> One of the biggest reasons people fail in a diet is because they

> lose their focus. When you make it all about counting, measuring,

> and forced exercise, it becomes a chore- not the dream fulfillment

> it was when you started... SOOOO.... Today, everyone respond (or at

> least think about) WHY you are on a diet. I'll go first:

>

> We watched " Honey, we're killing the kids " one night, and I realized

> how many unhealthy eating habits my kids had already. It occurred to

> me that I wanted to see them healthy and active, living long and

> happy lives. There were a few problems with that, though- one, they

> weren't healthy or active, two, I am not going to live long enough

> to see them age if I don't change me, three, eating habits start

> young, and it's our job (as their parents) to SHOW them how to do

> that... the best way is by example.

>

> My goal is to lose weight so I can keep up with them. I don't want

> to eat fast-food dinners and go to the movies with my kids all the

> time. I want to be a soccer-mom, maybe even help coach the team. I

> want to inspire my kids to live life to the fullest- not teach them

> to be lazy and overeat! If I want them to change, I have to do it

> first... So, that being said, I am turning off the computer for a

> while! Have a great day, everyone!!! Crank up your favorite CD and

> dance a little this morning!!

>

>

>

>

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writes: My husband is planning to buy me a simple stepper soon and I will be able to do something at home without going into public places to exercise. I'm very self consious and I just cant take the public scrutiny. I will keep you posted on how it goes.

Hi -

How do you feel about exercise videos? A really good one to start with is Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds (WATP). She has various workouts available. I started out with a boxed set of two dvds. One dvd has two workouts. A 1-mile, 18 minute routine & a 2-mile, 30 minute routine. The second dvd has a 3-mile, 45 minute routine. I started with the 1 mile, 18 minute routine. I figured that I would have really have to work to find an excuse not to do 18 minutes. You can find out more about WATP at: http://www.walkawaythepounds.com/homepage.asp. I found most of my dvds at places like Target & WalMart.

I workout at home. No one else is allowed in the room when I am doing it.

You would be surprised at how much better you will feel about yourself when you start exercising. You will just start feeling better -- and have a more up beat outlook on life.

I must confess that I have really slacked off on the exercising. And I can feel it. I really need to start working out again. Especially now that winter is coming on and the days will get shorter and the nights longer.

Dacia

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[Guest guest]

I agree with Dacia no one is allowed in the room when I am working out. I have

an elliptical i use it for 1 hour a day. That one hour a day is me time. I also

use sansone dvds. I use s stuff the most. I need to get back to

exercising I have been slacking in that department. I am going to go to walmart

and buy one of those dry erase calendar to write on there which day I workout.I

need to get a journal too to write down what I am eating and what kind of mood I

am in for that day.

I hope your all having a great evening. I cant believe the difference in the

weather for one day. Yesterday it was 76 and today it was 46 with a windchill of

35. quite a big jump. Jana

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Dacia,

I like exercise videos and I even have a couple but the problem is that I can't keep up. I try and then get frustrated.I know it will take practice. I'm not very coordinated. Some of my psych meds affect my balance. I just do the best I can but that is lacking sometimes. I will maybe try again soon. Thanks for the suggestions.

Blessings,

Re: *~* A HaPPy thought for ToDaY!!! *~*

writes: My husband is planning to buy me a simple stepper soon and I will be able to do something at home without going into public places to exercise. I'm very self consious and I just cant take the public scrutiny. I will keep you posted on how it goes.

Hi -

How do you feel about exercise videos? A really good one to start with is Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds (WATP). She has various workouts available. I started out with a boxed set of two dvds. One dvd has two workouts. A 1-mile, 18 minute routine & a 2-mile, 30 minute routine. The second dvd has a 3-mile, 45 minute routine. I started with the 1 mile, 18 minute routine. I figured that I would have really have to work to find an excuse not to do 18 minutes. You can find out more about WATP at: http://www.walkawaythepounds.com/homepage.asp. I found most of my dvds at places like Target & WalMart.

I workout at home. No one else is allowed in the room when I am doing it.

You would be surprised at how much better you will feel about yourself when you start exercising. You will just start feeling better -- and have a more up beat outlook on life.

I must confess that I have really slacked off on the exercising. And I can feel it. I really need to start working out again. Especially now that winter is coming on and the days will get shorter and the nights longer.

Dacia

<><

Deaf Lutheran Missions

south Wisconsinwww.DeafJesus.org

.. . . "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God." 6:68-69

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In a message dated 11/10/2006 8:15:34 PM Pacific Standard Time, karenogle133@... writes:

I like exercise videos and I even have a couple but the problem is that I can't keep up. I try and then get frustrated.I know it will take practice. I'm not very coordinated. Some of my psych meds affect my balance.

I don't take psych meds and my balance can be off - don't worry about keeping up, just do what you can do!! It will either get better/easier or it won't, but who cares if you are doing 10 reps to their 15 or 20, as long as you are up and moving! Keep up the good work!!

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In a message dated 11/10/2006 8:52:21 AM Pacific Standard Time, butterflylaurel@... writes:

Today, everyone respond (or at least think about) WHY you are on a diet.

I just responded to a different post, but for the sake of not knowing which will hit the list first - I will post again LOL.

I'm not on a "diet" - I hate counting calories, grams, etc. Weighing, measuring food, etc that you mentioned. I have tried all of those: , WW, pills, potions, lotions (yes, even that patch that makes it look like you are quitting smoking) LOL!!

As I said, it isn't necessarily about "what" we eat, but "how much".... sure, I am not losing weight at the rate of some of the folks out there doing all of the above, but I am losing steadily and averaging .5 lb a week. I would rather do that and not feel deprived and not keep "going off the wagon" and have it stay off.

I keep a candy dish on my desk at work. Someone asked me the other day how I can have candy and lose weight. I told her it's a mind control thing with me. If I can have it, it's ok. I get to work and right away take 4 pieces out of the dish (these are like tootsie rolls, kisses, mini candy bars from halloween) and put it by my computer monitor. I know it is "ok" to have those 4 pieces of candy if I want them. Sure, some days I don't touch them, other days, I have more. But, I have given myself permission to eat them if I want them.

If I told myself "no, you are on a diet, you can't have candy " - then I obsess about them, I can smell them through their wrapper, etc and I focus on them until I have inhaled every candy in the dish.

You get the point.

I have pizza every week. But right now, I get the "De Lite" ones from Papa s, so thinner crust and healthier toppings (or less, not sure which) but I am still getting pizza and it's not "bad".....

We can make it work, really we can!!

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In a message dated 11/10/2006 2:37:54 PM Pacific Standard Time, karenogle133@... writes:

I mostly stay in bed all day and wish things were better. I'm on a meal plan right now. I'm eating less that 1800 calories per day but I've stopped losing. I know I need to exercise but I just cant get my act together.

You have a lot of other things going on in your life that are probably attributing (sp?) to this also and do not hesitate to see your own doctor if signs of depression/anxiety start to fester, ok? The "stay in bed all day and hope things get better" screamed depression out to me, not just "I can't get my act together or don't want to exercise in front of my family" - winter time depression hits a lot of people and you don't have to suffer through it. I'm not saying you need to go on meds, I am just saying find someone you can trust and talk with if you need it through all this other "stuff".

Please, please, please take care of you - you can't be a good wife, mother and employee if you work outside the home if you get all run down, etc.

Let us know how things are going. Do what the other gals mentioned and do a video at home and kick the kids out of the room during that time or get up early and do it while they are all sleeping. You don't have to have the "noise" on if you fear waking them, just follow the movements...

Hugs,

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In a message dated 11/11/2006 5:24:53 AM Pacific Standard Time, DEReinke@... writes:

I guess my "words of wisdom" would be: find something you can do, enjoy doing and just do it.

I love it Dacia! That's one for "print" LOL!! Thanks for all the words of wisdom, well "spoken" and good job getting back on track with your exercise.

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writes:

I like exercise videos and I even have a couple but the problem is that I can't keep up. I try and then get frustrated.I know it will take practice.

My Response:

So, do what you can. If you haven't exercised for a long, long time, then you can't expect your body to be able to do a complete exercise video perfectly the first time you do it. Tell yourself you are going to do 10 minutes. Make that your first goal. Tell yourself that after one week of 10 minutes a day -- then you can do 12 minutes a day the next week. Build on that.

If has been a long time since I've exercised. I need to go back to square one. I need to start over -- and I'm going to do it one step at a time. I have to tell myself that I can't do it like I was six months ago -- because I haven't exercised for 6 months. It is going to take time for my body to get used to it again.

Correct me if I am not remembering correctly, but didn't you say you are a diabetic. Ask your doctor for a referral to a exercises physiologist. That is what I did. My exercise physiologist worked with me to develop a work out that I could do -- and one I could build on as I improved. In my opinion, an exercise physiologist is better than a personal trainer. They care about your health and will build a healthy workout designed for you. You may find that your insurance will help pay for the visit. If not, I found it was money well spent. (The cost of that visit may be equal to what your husband is willing to pay instead of a exercise machine.)

I guess my "words of wisdom" would be: find something you can do, enjoy doing and just do it.

Dacia

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south Wisconsinwww.DeafJesus.org

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----- Original Message -----

From: ABrite@...

> The " stay in bed all day and hope things get better " screamed depression

> out to me,

I thought the same thing but went back through old posts and saw that she

suffers from schizophrenic apathy. Sounds like an awful problem! I have

enough difficulty getting stuff done without that!

, you need to be kind to youself. You face many obstacles in getting

healthy. Make tiny goals and take baby steps.

Ann

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In a message dated 11/11/2006 10:05:47 AM Pacific Standard Time, maryannanderic@... writes:

I thought the same thing but went back through old posts and saw that she suffers from schizophrenic apathy. Sounds like an awful problem! I have enough difficulty getting stuff done without that!

Thanks Ann - I think I did see something later that reminded me to that fact, or something similar... Hugs, we love you!! Keep up the great work anyway!

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I have not so good balance either. I have an inner ear thing and freaky feet. But I still like t'ai chi it actually helps my balance ABrite@... wrote: In a message dated 11/10/2006 8:15:34 PM Pacific Standard Time, karenogle133bellsouth (DOT) net writes: I like exercise videos and I even have a couple but the problem is that I can't keep up. I try and then get frustrated.I know it will take practice. I'm not very coordinated. Some of my psych meds affect my balance. I don't take psych meds and my balance can be off - don't worry about keeping up, just do what you can do!! It will either get better/easier or it won't, but who cares if you are doing 10 reps to their 15 or 20, as long as you are up and moving! Keep up the good work!! What Have You Done Today To Make You Feel Proud?? - The Biggest Loser Theme Song -Sapphyre

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Thanks, . I'm actually trying to get myself motivated to take them out of the box and put them in the VCR. The next step will be to actually do them. I have been walking more and christmas shopping. I have been doing it myself instead of using the little motorized carts like they have at walmart.

Still a long way to go I know but I will keep trying to move forward.

Blessings,

Re: *~* A HaPPy thought for ToDaY!!! *~*

In a message dated 11/10/2006 8:15:34 PM Pacific Standard Time, karenogle133bellsouth (DOT) net writes:

I like exercise videos and I even have a couple but the problem is that I can't keep up. I try and then get frustrated.I know it will take practice. I'm not very coordinated. Some of my psych meds affect my balance.

I don't take psych meds and my balance can be off - don't worry about keeping up, just do what you can do!! It will either get better/easier or it won't, but who cares if you are doing 10 reps to their 15 or 20, as long as you are up and moving! Keep up the good work!!

[Guest guest]

Dacia,

I did go to cardiac rehab for a while but my heart rate would get so fast they made me stop. I spent most of my time there sitting and waiting. My doctor hasn't pushed me for exercise since then. I do what I can but I get out of breath easily. Thank you for the encouragement.

Blessings,

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writes:

I like exercise videos and I even have a couple but the problem is that I can't keep up. I try and then get frustrated.I know it will take practice.

My Response:

So, do what you can. If you haven't exercised for a long, long time, then you can't expect your body to be able to do a complete exercise video perfectly the first time you do it. Tell yourself you are going to do 10 minutes. Make that your first goal. Tell yourself that after one week of 10 minutes a day -- then you can do 12 minutes a day the next week. Build on that.

If has been a long time since I've exercised. I need to go back to square one. I need to start over -- and I'm going to do it one step at a time. I have to tell myself that I can't do it like I was six months ago -- because I haven't exercised for 6 months. It is going to take time for my body to get used to it again.

Correct me if I am not remembering correctly, but didn't you say you are a diabetic. Ask your doctor for a referral to a exercises physiologist. That is what I did. My exercise physiologist worked with me to develop a work out that I could do -- and one I could build on as I improved. In my opinion, an exercise physiologist is better than a personal trainer. They care about your health and will build a healthy workout designed for you. You may find that your insurance will help pay for the visit. If not, I found it was money well spent. (The cost of that visit may be equal to what your husband is willing to pay instead of a exercise machine.)

I guess my "words of wisdom" would be: find something you can do, enjoy doing and just do it.

Dacia

<><

Deaf Lutheran Missions

south Wisconsinwww.DeafJesus.org

.. . . "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God." 6:68-69

..

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,

Thanks. These are good suggestions. The problem is making myself believe I can do the exercises. I'm so pitifully out of shape. About 4 years ago I went into a deep depression after the loss of my dad. I spent a year in bed before I was finally hospitalized. I've never fully recovered from that physically. Emotionally I'm on meds and doing better but winter is still a depressing time. It is hard not to sleep all day again. Another thing is that my pdoc just left and now I have to start all over with a new one. Wont see the new one until Dec. Until then I'm just trying to do the best I can with the help and support of people like you. Thanks so much.

BLessings,

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In a message dated 11/10/2006 2:37:54 PM Pacific Standard Time, karenogle133bellsouth (DOT) net writes:

I mostly stay in bed all day and wish things were better. I'm on a meal plan right now. I'm eating less that 1800 calories per day but I've stopped losing. I know I need to exercise but I just cant get my act together.

You have a lot of other things going on in your life that are probably attributing (sp?) to this also and do not hesitate to see your own doctor if signs of depression/anxiety start to fester, ok? The "stay in bed all day and hope things get better" screamed depression out to me, not just "I can't get my act together or don't want to exercise in front of my family" - winter time depression hits a lot of people and you don't have to suffer through it. I'm not saying you need to go on meds, I am just saying find someone you can trust and talk with if you need it through all this other "stuff".

Please, please, please take care of you - you can't be a good wife, mother and employee if you work outside the home if you get all run down, etc.

Let us know how things are going. Do what the other gals mentioned and do a video at home and kick the kids out of the room during that time or get up early and do it while they are all sleeping. You don't have to have the "noise" on if you fear waking them, just follow the movements...

Hugs,

[Guest guest]

wrote:

Thanks, . I'm actually trying to get myself motivated to take them out of the box and put them in the VCR. The next step will be to actually do them. I have been walking more and christmas shopping. I have been doing it myself instead of using the little motorized carts like they have at walmart.

Still a long way to go I know but I will keep trying to move forward.

That alone is HUGE . What, a year ago another member from MO #1 got over that hurdle in her own life (getting out of the motorized carts and walking while shopping) I know how hard it is to motivate and open those videos and put them in and do them, I had my own battle going on this morning. Come on, you can do it! 5 minutes, give it 5 minutes for the video... next time, aim for 7, then 10 and so on.... soon you will find you are doing the full workout. For mine, I did do the warm up and the "low impact workout" and skipped the cool down/stretches.... probably the most important part LOL, but that's ok for today.

wrote:

I did go to cardiac rehab for a while but my heart rate would get so fast they made me stop. I spent most of my time there sitting and waiting. My doctor hasn't pushed me for exercise since then. I do what I can but I get out of breath easily.

OK, this is making more sense. You definitely have to go by "what the doctors order"... when we get to talking heart conditions and stuff.... be careful :-)

wrote:

The problem is making myself believe I can do the exercises. I'm so pitifully out of shape. About 4 years ago I went into a deep depression after the loss of my dad. I spent a year in bed before I was finally hospitalized. I've never fully recovered from that physically. Emotionally I'm on meds and doing better but winter is still a depressing time. It is hard not to sleep all day again. Another thing is that my pdoc just left and now I have to start all over with a new one. Wont see the new one until Dec. Until then I'm just trying to do the best I can with the help and support of people like you.

This is kinda hokey, but I love the movie Princess Diaries 2 and watch it over and over again (I watch other movies too, this one just fits LOL) and love the part where she starts talking to the children and saying "remember you just have to believe you are a princess".... you can do it, ! You can do anything you set your mind to. I don't want to down play your depression or psych condition or anything else you have going on (daughter situation, etc)... but if you don't want to leave the house to exercise outside, I would find something you can do in bed. You can lay there and do modified crunches and leg lifts and stuff. You mentioned your dh was going to buy you a stepper. Have him get you some hand held weights or something (you can use 2 cans of soup or something) and lay there and lift those over and over again.

I'd make the house as bright as you can during the winter to help pull you out of that dark and dreary winter SAD thing too.... I think I mentioned before, try to get up, get dressed and going each day. I feel so much better after I have gotten up, showered and dressed. Whether I plan to do anything or not.

OK, down off soap box now LOL and gonna go listen to my own speach and get into the shower... it *is* almost 11 here... my only saving grace is I did my workout video, had breakfast and read the paper....

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Ann,

Thank you. I will try. Baby steps are abou all I can take I think. Thanks for your suggestion.

Blessings,

Re: *~* A HaPPy thought for ToDaY!!! *~*

----- Original Message ----- From: ABriteaol> The "stay in bed all day and hope things get better" screamed depression > out to me,I thought the same thing but went back through old posts and saw that she suffers from schizophrenic apathy. Sounds like an awful problem! I have enough difficulty getting stuff done without that!, you need to be kind to youself. You face many obstacles in getting healthy. Make tiny goals and take baby steps. Ann