Re: wake up ya'll :)!!

[Guest guest]

Do I need to hitch a ride up to Raleigh in order to kick your butt!!! Get

it in gear. J/K I'm sorry that your fibromylagia is bugging you. I hope you find

some releif soon.

Hello to everyone else and welcome newbies. I have been reading as much as I can

but not posting. Life has been...interesting...to say the least.

Still getting divorced, still living with , still seeing the guy from my

acting class (don't worry knows) still job hunting and apartment hunting

in Wilmington. I have to wait until my 401k is withdrawn before I can put a

deposit on an apartment, so I am in a holding pattern for now.

I too have been bad about Taebo. My workout VCR broke and I HATE working out in

the living room. I pretty much have been walking 6 miles aday on aerobic days

and doing an hour to an hour and a half on weight days. I walked 6 today, did

15 on the bag, ten minutes of abs and 100 weighted squats. Thats the most I've

done in a while. Felt good. I have been eating like $#%$#%$#. Trying to avoid

being home with so I've eaten more than my fair share of fast food. No

serious weight gain thankfully, but I need to be more vigilant.

The play went rather well. I keep getting stopped on campus by complete

strangers wanting to compliment me on my performance. Pretty cool.

Love to all,

a

[Guest guest]

Do I need to hitch a ride up to Raleigh in order to kick your butt!!! Get

it in gear. J/K I'm sorry that your fibromylagia is bugging you. I hope you find

some releif soon.

Hello to everyone else and welcome newbies. I have been reading as much as I can

but not posting. Life has been...interesting...to say the least.

Still getting divorced, still living with , still seeing the guy from my

acting class (don't worry knows) still job hunting and apartment hunting

in Wilmington. I have to wait until my 401k is withdrawn before I can put a

deposit on an apartment, so I am in a holding pattern for now.

I too have been bad about Taebo. My workout VCR broke and I HATE working out in

the living room. I pretty much have been walking 6 miles aday on aerobic days

and doing an hour to an hour and a half on weight days. I walked 6 today, did

15 on the bag, ten minutes of abs and 100 weighted squats. Thats the most I've

done in a while. Felt good. I have been eating like $#%$#%$#. Trying to avoid

being home with so I've eaten more than my fair share of fast food. No

serious weight gain thankfully, but I need to be more vigilant.

The play went rather well. I keep getting stopped on campus by complete

strangers wanting to compliment me on my performance. Pretty cool.

Love to all,

a

[Guest guest]

Hi! I'm still here. I've been in a bad place lately. I always get

depressed during the holiday season, but this year seems to be worse. I

have a lot on my mind right now, and I don't want to burden anyone here with

my problems. I'm still working out, if for no other reason than to keep from

lying in bed crying. I seem to have lost my positive self-image and

enthusiasm for working out. The good news is I ordered my kickboxing bag and

gloves today. I paid a ridiculous amount of money for them, but at least I

have something to look forward to. I've also had a cold. It hit me a day

before Thanksgiving Day. I still have a runny nose, etc., but I feel much

better. As a matter of fact, I am physically healthier now than I've ever

been. I need to work on the emotional component. I work for a large

insurance company. One of our benefits is the Employee Assistance Program.

It offers free 24 hour counseling to employees. I plan to call tomorrow for

an appointment. I am NOT suicidal or anything like that. But as Iyanla

Vanzant pointed out in her book, there are many different ways to end a life.

I think I chose to end my own by hiding from the world out of fear of

failure. It's a long story.....

[Guest guest]

Hi! I'm still here. I've been in a bad place lately. I always get

depressed during the holiday season, but this year seems to be worse. I

have a lot on my mind right now, and I don't want to burden anyone here with

my problems. I'm still working out, if for no other reason than to keep from

lying in bed crying. I seem to have lost my positive self-image and

enthusiasm for working out. The good news is I ordered my kickboxing bag and

gloves today. I paid a ridiculous amount of money for them, but at least I

have something to look forward to. I've also had a cold. It hit me a day

before Thanksgiving Day. I still have a runny nose, etc., but I feel much

better. As a matter of fact, I am physically healthier now than I've ever

been. I need to work on the emotional component. I work for a large

insurance company. One of our benefits is the Employee Assistance Program.

It offers free 24 hour counseling to employees. I plan to call tomorrow for

an appointment. I am NOT suicidal or anything like that. But as Iyanla

Vanzant pointed out in her book, there are many different ways to end a life.

I think I chose to end my own by hiding from the world out of fear of

failure. It's a long story.....

[Guest guest]

Hi! I'm still here. I've been in a bad place lately. I always get

depressed during the holiday season, but this year seems to be worse. I

have a lot on my mind right now, and I don't want to burden anyone here with

my problems. I'm still working out, if for no other reason than to keep from

lying in bed crying. I seem to have lost my positive self-image and

enthusiasm for working out. The good news is I ordered my kickboxing bag and

gloves today. I paid a ridiculous amount of money for them, but at least I

have something to look forward to. I've also had a cold. It hit me a day

before Thanksgiving Day. I still have a runny nose, etc., but I feel much

better. As a matter of fact, I am physically healthier now than I've ever

been. I need to work on the emotional component. I work for a large

insurance company. One of our benefits is the Employee Assistance Program.

It offers free 24 hour counseling to employees. I plan to call tomorrow for

an appointment. I am NOT suicidal or anything like that. But as Iyanla

Vanzant pointed out in her book, there are many different ways to end a life.

I think I chose to end my own by hiding from the world out of fear of

failure. It's a long story.....

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/29/01 6:17:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, zklp25@...

writes:

> . One of our benefits is the Employee Assistance Program.

> It offers free 24 hour counseling to employees. I plan to call tomorrow

> for

> an appointment. I am NOT suicidal or anything like that. But as Iyanla

> Vanzant pointed out in her book, there are many different ways to end a

> life.

> I think I chose to end my own by hiding from the world out of fear of

> failure. It's a long story.....

>

,

I am sorry you are feeling so down! I can certainly relate! I suffered from

depression for years but was in total denial about it. I finally saw the

doctor for my fibromyalgia and she put me on some anti depressants. I am not

advocating medication for everyone, but for me it was life altering!! Anyway,

I am rambling! I am so glad you have decided to call a counselor. That is the

first step in getting better! Please know that you can write me anytime if

you need to talk, ok? Hang in there!!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/29/01 6:17:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, zklp25@...

writes:

> . One of our benefits is the Employee Assistance Program.

> It offers free 24 hour counseling to employees. I plan to call tomorrow

> for

> an appointment. I am NOT suicidal or anything like that. But as Iyanla

> Vanzant pointed out in her book, there are many different ways to end a

> life.

> I think I chose to end my own by hiding from the world out of fear of

> failure. It's a long story.....

>

,

I am sorry you are feeling so down! I can certainly relate! I suffered from

depression for years but was in total denial about it. I finally saw the

doctor for my fibromyalgia and she put me on some anti depressants. I am not

advocating medication for everyone, but for me it was life altering!! Anyway,

I am rambling! I am so glad you have decided to call a counselor. That is the

first step in getting better! Please know that you can write me anytime if

you need to talk, ok? Hang in there!!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/29/01 6:17:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, zklp25@...

writes:

> . One of our benefits is the Employee Assistance Program.

> It offers free 24 hour counseling to employees. I plan to call tomorrow

> for

> an appointment. I am NOT suicidal or anything like that. But as Iyanla

> Vanzant pointed out in her book, there are many different ways to end a

> life.

> I think I chose to end my own by hiding from the world out of fear of

> failure. It's a long story.....

>

,

I am sorry you are feeling so down! I can certainly relate! I suffered from

depression for years but was in total denial about it. I finally saw the

doctor for my fibromyalgia and she put me on some anti depressants. I am not

advocating medication for everyone, but for me it was life altering!! Anyway,

I am rambling! I am so glad you have decided to call a counselor. That is the

first step in getting better! Please know that you can write me anytime if

you need to talk, ok? Hang in there!!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/29/01 7:00:55 PM Eastern Standard Time,

e.t.carroll@... writes:

> , you WILL feel better after working out for 20 min! Your

> mood will improve. You'll have more energy. And, you'll be doing your

> body

> a big favor. We can do this!

>

I made it to the gym tonight and did my 20 minutes on the treadmill then a

few sets of upper body weights. My whole workout was about 35 minutes, which

before I would have considered " not enough, " but I feel great today!! You are

right Elena, it really boosts my mood! We CAN do this! You and me and our 20

minutes a day, we'll kick butt! I really think this whole thing has been an

incredible learning experience for me. I need to stop looking at working out

as a way to " get skinny " and " lose weight. " I was much too caught up in that.

Exercise now has to be a way to strengthen my body and my spirit, it has

nothing to do with weight anymore!! I just want to feel good again and be

healthy! I really think this is going to be a good thing for both of us

Elena!!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/29/01 7:00:55 PM Eastern Standard Time,

e.t.carroll@... writes:

> , you WILL feel better after working out for 20 min! Your

> mood will improve. You'll have more energy. And, you'll be doing your

> body

> a big favor. We can do this!

>

I made it to the gym tonight and did my 20 minutes on the treadmill then a

few sets of upper body weights. My whole workout was about 35 minutes, which

before I would have considered " not enough, " but I feel great today!! You are

right Elena, it really boosts my mood! We CAN do this! You and me and our 20

minutes a day, we'll kick butt! I really think this whole thing has been an

incredible learning experience for me. I need to stop looking at working out

as a way to " get skinny " and " lose weight. " I was much too caught up in that.

Exercise now has to be a way to strengthen my body and my spirit, it has

nothing to do with weight anymore!! I just want to feel good again and be

healthy! I really think this is going to be a good thing for both of us

Elena!!

[Guest guest]

Hey guys,

I have not Tae-bo-ed in a little over a week. I got a nasty

cold. Now, I have something funky going on with my digestive tract. My doctor

and I thought it was my gallbladder. I went for an ultrasound today and the

tech told me that it was normal. I have never had anything like this before.

It hurts most of the time. It gets worse when I eat or drink something. So, I

am hungry, but I am scared to eat because of the pain. I really miss doing

Tae-bo. I was up to doing it six days a week. I hope that we get this

resolved soon.

LeAnn

[Guest guest]

Hey guys,

I have not Tae-bo-ed in a little over a week. I got a nasty

cold. Now, I have something funky going on with my digestive tract. My doctor

and I thought it was my gallbladder. I went for an ultrasound today and the

tech told me that it was normal. I have never had anything like this before.

It hurts most of the time. It gets worse when I eat or drink something. So, I

am hungry, but I am scared to eat because of the pain. I really miss doing

Tae-bo. I was up to doing it six days a week. I hope that we get this

resolved soon.

LeAnn

[Guest guest]

I'm here, just reading off the web from work. :-0 I actually got up

and tae-bod for 20 minutes today and I'm feeling pretty good.

Because I get up at 4:30! A.M.! I was doing really well on a

personally set 21 day challenge and then I missed a couple of days.

So I was beating myself up pretty bad. You know those days when it

just starts out blah and doesn't get any better? One of those. So

to get up at that time and have a good workout was nice. I hope to

continue it thru 21 days this time.

Does the DVD version of tae-bo life have any extra stuff on it that's

not on the video? I got dh a dvd player for Christmas. Shhhh!

Don't tell! ;-)

Joan

> In a message dated 11/29/01 12:53:54 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> taebo_spirit@h... writes:

>

>

> > Darcy who hates how quiet it has been around here lately...

>

> Where is everyone? Wake up guys I should post more too. I have

been having

> a really icky fibromyalgia day. Basically everything I have read

says the

> only thing that is really going to help is EXERCISE. But to be

honest with

> you guys, I haven't Tae-Boed since the opening of the WMTC! Since

then, I

> have probably down about 5 workouts all together. I average once a

week, if I

> am lucky. So, I made plans to head to the gym with my friend

tonight. I get

> so frustrated by the fact that I got so out of shape so quickly!!

But if 20

> minutes on the treadmill is all I can do right now, it's better

than

> nothing!! I have been using my fatigue as an excuse to not workout

and that

> is what is probably making it worse!! It is kind of hard to switch

my mind

> set though. I am so used to working out to burn calories and lose

weight.

> Twenty minutes would not be " enough " to accomplish those goals in

my mind.

> But I really need to stop thinking that way!! I need to workout for

my health

> now, not just weight. So, I am trying to rid myself of those guilty

feelings

> I get for " only " working out 20 minutes instead of an hour. Really,

I am back

> at square one, fitness wise. I need to start out slow and build

myself back

> up to where I was. Maybe all of this is meant to be a lesson in

patience?

> LOL! Anyway, there is a little update on me! Did I tell you guys I

was going

> back to school in January? I can't wait!! Anyway, how is everyone

else?

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm here, just reading off the web from work. :-0 I actually got up

and tae-bod for 20 minutes today and I'm feeling pretty good.

Because I get up at 4:30! A.M.! I was doing really well on a

personally set 21 day challenge and then I missed a couple of days.

So I was beating myself up pretty bad. You know those days when it

just starts out blah and doesn't get any better? One of those. So

to get up at that time and have a good workout was nice. I hope to

continue it thru 21 days this time.

Does the DVD version of tae-bo life have any extra stuff on it that's

not on the video? I got dh a dvd player for Christmas. Shhhh!

Don't tell! ;-)

Joan

> In a message dated 11/29/01 12:53:54 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> taebo_spirit@h... writes:

>

>

> > Darcy who hates how quiet it has been around here lately...

>

> Where is everyone? Wake up guys I should post more too. I have

been having

> a really icky fibromyalgia day. Basically everything I have read

says the

> only thing that is really going to help is EXERCISE. But to be

honest with

> you guys, I haven't Tae-Boed since the opening of the WMTC! Since

then, I

> have probably down about 5 workouts all together. I average once a

week, if I

> am lucky. So, I made plans to head to the gym with my friend

tonight. I get

> so frustrated by the fact that I got so out of shape so quickly!!

But if 20

> minutes on the treadmill is all I can do right now, it's better

than

> nothing!! I have been using my fatigue as an excuse to not workout

and that

> is what is probably making it worse!! It is kind of hard to switch

my mind

> set though. I am so used to working out to burn calories and lose

weight.

> Twenty minutes would not be " enough " to accomplish those goals in

my mind.

> But I really need to stop thinking that way!! I need to workout for

my health

> now, not just weight. So, I am trying to rid myself of those guilty

feelings

> I get for " only " working out 20 minutes instead of an hour. Really,

I am back

> at square one, fitness wise. I need to start out slow and build

myself back

> up to where I was. Maybe all of this is meant to be a lesson in

patience?

> LOL! Anyway, there is a little update on me! Did I tell you guys I

was going

> back to school in January? I can't wait!! Anyway, how is everyone

else?

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm here, just reading off the web from work. :-0 I actually got up

and tae-bod for 20 minutes today and I'm feeling pretty good.

Because I get up at 4:30! A.M.! I was doing really well on a

personally set 21 day challenge and then I missed a couple of days.

So I was beating myself up pretty bad. You know those days when it

just starts out blah and doesn't get any better? One of those. So

to get up at that time and have a good workout was nice. I hope to

continue it thru 21 days this time.

Does the DVD version of tae-bo life have any extra stuff on it that's

not on the video? I got dh a dvd player for Christmas. Shhhh!

Don't tell! ;-)

Joan

> In a message dated 11/29/01 12:53:54 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> taebo_spirit@h... writes:

>

>

> > Darcy who hates how quiet it has been around here lately...

>

> Where is everyone? Wake up guys I should post more too. I have

been having

> a really icky fibromyalgia day. Basically everything I have read

says the

> only thing that is really going to help is EXERCISE. But to be

honest with

> you guys, I haven't Tae-Boed since the opening of the WMTC! Since

then, I

> have probably down about 5 workouts all together. I average once a

week, if I

> am lucky. So, I made plans to head to the gym with my friend

tonight. I get

> so frustrated by the fact that I got so out of shape so quickly!!

But if 20

> minutes on the treadmill is all I can do right now, it's better

than

> nothing!! I have been using my fatigue as an excuse to not workout

and that

> is what is probably making it worse!! It is kind of hard to switch

my mind

> set though. I am so used to working out to burn calories and lose

weight.

> Twenty minutes would not be " enough " to accomplish those goals in

my mind.

> But I really need to stop thinking that way!! I need to workout for

my health

> now, not just weight. So, I am trying to rid myself of those guilty

feelings

> I get for " only " working out 20 minutes instead of an hour. Really,

I am back

> at square one, fitness wise. I need to start out slow and build

myself back

> up to where I was. Maybe all of this is meant to be a lesson in

patience?

> LOL! Anyway, there is a little update on me! Did I tell you guys I

was going

> back to school in January? I can't wait!! Anyway, how is everyone

else?

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

The TaeBo Live DVD just has some testimonials, a interview, and what they

call a music video, which is basically just scenes from the workouts. I have

also noticed that most of the songs (at least on the Advanced workout) are

different from what is on the VHS. That kind of sucks.

I am hoping to get the Get Ripped DVDs soon, too! I don't have a DVD player yet,

but I play them on my computer.

Moeser

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

The Evolution of Spirit

http://www.ericmoeser.com

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Re: wake up ya'll !!

Does the DVD version of tae-bo life have any extra stuff on it that's

not on the video? I got dh a dvd player for Christmas. Shhhh!

Don't tell! ;-)

Joan

[Guest guest]

The TaeBo Live DVD just has some testimonials, a interview, and what they

call a music video, which is basically just scenes from the workouts. I have

also noticed that most of the songs (at least on the Advanced workout) are

different from what is on the VHS. That kind of sucks.

I am hoping to get the Get Ripped DVDs soon, too! I don't have a DVD player yet,

but I play them on my computer.

Moeser

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

The Evolution of Spirit

http://www.ericmoeser.com

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Re: wake up ya'll !!

Does the DVD version of tae-bo life have any extra stuff on it that's

not on the video? I got dh a dvd player for Christmas. Shhhh!

Don't tell! ;-)

Joan

[Guest guest]

The TaeBo Live DVD just has some testimonials, a interview, and what they

call a music video, which is basically just scenes from the workouts. I have

also noticed that most of the songs (at least on the Advanced workout) are

different from what is on the VHS. That kind of sucks.

I am hoping to get the Get Ripped DVDs soon, too! I don't have a DVD player yet,

but I play them on my computer.

Moeser

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

The Evolution of Spirit

http://www.ericmoeser.com

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Re: wake up ya'll !!

Does the DVD version of tae-bo life have any extra stuff on it that's

not on the video? I got dh a dvd player for Christmas. Shhhh!

Don't tell! ;-)

Joan

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I know what you mean about being depressed at holiday

time, always manages to get to me too. I wish I could

say that at least working out is helping, but I've

been sick for the last 2 1/2 weeks so I haven't been

able to workout at all. If I could just get this

cough to go away long enough for me to workout I would

be better off.

I glad to hear your getting a kick boxing bag. I just

love mine, it definitely help to take my mind off

things and get into my little Taebo zone. Boy, do I

miss that...

If you need to talk to someone feel free to e-mail

privately at bstella0613@.... Hang in there I

know you'll get through this.

Hugs (((((())))))

Bev

--- zklp25@... wrote:

> Hi! I'm still here. I've been in a bad place

> lately. I always get depressed during the holiday

season, but this year seems to be worse. I have a

lot on my mind right now, and I don't want to burden

anyone here with my problems.

=====

T otal Commitment to whatever you do.

A wareness of yourself and the world.

E xcellence the truest goal in anything you do.

B ody as a force for total change.

O bedience to your will and your true desire for change.

" We are often so caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the

journey, especially the goodness of the people we meet along the way.

Appreciation is a wonderful feeling, don't overlook it. "

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I know what you mean about being depressed at holiday

time, always manages to get to me too. I wish I could

say that at least working out is helping, but I've

been sick for the last 2 1/2 weeks so I haven't been

able to workout at all. If I could just get this

cough to go away long enough for me to workout I would

be better off.

I glad to hear your getting a kick boxing bag. I just

love mine, it definitely help to take my mind off

things and get into my little Taebo zone. Boy, do I

miss that...

If you need to talk to someone feel free to e-mail

privately at bstella0613@.... Hang in there I

know you'll get through this.

Hugs (((((())))))

Bev

--- zklp25@... wrote:

> Hi! I'm still here. I've been in a bad place

> lately. I always get depressed during the holiday

season, but this year seems to be worse. I have a

lot on my mind right now, and I don't want to burden

anyone here with my problems.

=====

T otal Commitment to whatever you do.

A wareness of yourself and the world.

E xcellence the truest goal in anything you do.

B ody as a force for total change.

O bedience to your will and your true desire for change.

" We are often so caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the

journey, especially the goodness of the people we meet along the way.

Appreciation is a wonderful feeling, don't overlook it. "

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I know what you mean about being depressed at holiday

time, always manages to get to me too. I wish I could

say that at least working out is helping, but I've

been sick for the last 2 1/2 weeks so I haven't been

able to workout at all. If I could just get this

cough to go away long enough for me to workout I would

be better off.

I glad to hear your getting a kick boxing bag. I just

love mine, it definitely help to take my mind off

things and get into my little Taebo zone. Boy, do I

miss that...

If you need to talk to someone feel free to e-mail

privately at bstella0613@.... Hang in there I

know you'll get through this.

Hugs (((((())))))

Bev

--- zklp25@... wrote:

> Hi! I'm still here. I've been in a bad place

> lately. I always get depressed during the holiday

season, but this year seems to be worse. I have a

lot on my mind right now, and I don't want to burden

anyone here with my problems.

=====

T otal Commitment to whatever you do.

A wareness of yourself and the world.

E xcellence the truest goal in anything you do.

B ody as a force for total change.

O bedience to your will and your true desire for change.

" We are often so caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the

journey, especially the goodness of the people we meet along the way.

Appreciation is a wonderful feeling, don't overlook it. "

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

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

I have been using my fatigue as an excuse to not workout and that

> is what is probably making it worse!! It is kind of hard to switch my mind

> set though. I am so used to working out to burn calories and lose weight.

> Twenty minutes would not be " enough " to accomplish those goals in my mind.

> But I really need to stop thinking that way!! I need to workout for my

health

> now, not just weight. So, I am trying to rid myself of those guilty

feelings

> I get for " only " working out 20 minutes instead of an hour. Really, I am

back

> at square one, fitness wise. I need to start out slow and build myself

back

> up to where I was.

Wow, your post really hit home with me. I know that mindset (viewing

workouts as way to lose weight ... ) very well. You are absolutely right.

There are many reasons to workout, only a few of which have to do with our

looks. , you WILL feel better after working out for 20 min! Your

mood will improve. You'll have more energy. And, you'll be doing your body

a big favor. We can do this!

So, go to the gym and workout for 20 min. I'm right there with you doing my

20 min. on the Nordic Track (yes, I get to go up to 20 min. tomorrow, where

I will remain for quite a while). We will both thank ourselves later.

Elena, who remembered that was starting school, but didn't realize

until now how close that is

[Guest guest]

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

I have been using my fatigue as an excuse to not workout and that

> is what is probably making it worse!! It is kind of hard to switch my mind

> set though. I am so used to working out to burn calories and lose weight.

> Twenty minutes would not be " enough " to accomplish those goals in my mind.

> But I really need to stop thinking that way!! I need to workout for my

health

> now, not just weight. So, I am trying to rid myself of those guilty

feelings

> I get for " only " working out 20 minutes instead of an hour. Really, I am

back

> at square one, fitness wise. I need to start out slow and build myself

back

> up to where I was.

Wow, your post really hit home with me. I know that mindset (viewing

workouts as way to lose weight ... ) very well. You are absolutely right.

There are many reasons to workout, only a few of which have to do with our

looks. , you WILL feel better after working out for 20 min! Your

mood will improve. You'll have more energy. And, you'll be doing your body

a big favor. We can do this!

So, go to the gym and workout for 20 min. I'm right there with you doing my

20 min. on the Nordic Track (yes, I get to go up to 20 min. tomorrow, where

I will remain for quite a while). We will both thank ourselves later.

Elena, who remembered that was starting school, but didn't realize

until now how close that is

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I have been using my fatigue as an excuse to not workout and that

> is what is probably making it worse!! It is kind of hard to switch my mind

> set though. I am so used to working out to burn calories and lose weight.

> Twenty minutes would not be " enough " to accomplish those goals in my mind.

> But I really need to stop thinking that way!! I need to workout for my

health

> now, not just weight. So, I am trying to rid myself of those guilty

feelings

> I get for " only " working out 20 minutes instead of an hour. Really, I am

back

> at square one, fitness wise. I need to start out slow and build myself

back

> up to where I was.

Wow, your post really hit home with me. I know that mindset (viewing

workouts as way to lose weight ... ) very well. You are absolutely right.

There are many reasons to workout, only a few of which have to do with our

looks. , you WILL feel better after working out for 20 min! Your

mood will improve. You'll have more energy. And, you'll be doing your body

a big favor. We can do this!

So, go to the gym and workout for 20 min. I'm right there with you doing my

20 min. on the Nordic Track (yes, I get to go up to 20 min. tomorrow, where

I will remain for quite a while). We will both thank ourselves later.

Elena, who remembered that was starting school, but didn't realize

until now how close that is

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I actually got up

> and tae-bod for 20 minutes today and I'm feeling pretty good.

> Because I get up at 4:30! A.M.! I was doing really well on a

> personally set 21 day challenge and then I missed a couple of days.

> So I was beating myself up pretty bad. You know those days when it

> just starts out blah and doesn't get any better? One of those. So

> to get up at that time and have a good workout was nice. I hope to

> continue it thru 21 days this time.

>

> Joan, don't beat yourself up for missing a few days. Concentrate on how

many days you did work out. You worked out a lot! Plus, getting up at 4:30

to taebo is a major accomplishment. You have much to proud of.

Elena