Guest guest Posted March 17, 2001 Report Share Posted March 17, 2001 Temera, sometimes life throws us a few curveballs. And you know what, its okay to take a week or two off from exercise if you really have to. It sounds like stress has made you sick, so you probably needed it. Once you feel better start back small. Just tell yourself you are going to do 10-minutes that day and 15 minutes the next and anything you do over that amount is just because you were having fun ;-) Maybe you could treat yourself to a new tape or two? That might help you get a bit more excited and make time for Taebo. Don't worry about the weight, worry about being healthy, eating right taking relaxation time for yourself as well as a some time to exercise. When I start to stress about how much I way I notice I tend to gravitate towards the kitchen and I start to feel lethargic. Stress is stress and it is not nice to our bodies I hope you feel better soon! Hugs, << Ok, well, the last 2 weeks have been horrible. I have maintained the weight and inches I have lost so far, but have had a very hard time working out. I have not done TB in about 2 weeks, wow I guess it has been that long. School has become very busy, and when that happens I lose sight of everything else, and my workout schedule is the first to go. It is like I am too tired to do all of it, the kids, school, workout, eat right. But at the same time I am depressed because I continue to be very overweight, which is killing me!! I also tend to lose my motivtion at the 2 month mark, I have done it everytime. And that is where I am and it is happening again. It always seems that stuff comes up to prevent me from working out right at that mark, what is it?? Now I am extremely sick and have not been able to get out of bed for 2 days, my nanny quit giving me 4 days noticed so I have been dealing with that, actually just begged her to stay and offered more money. She is priceless!! Anyway, enough of my complaining, I just need help staying motivated, and need advice of how to get out of this damper I am in. If I let it go on, I will quit entirely and I know that, so I am trying to prevent that from happening. I have so far to go and it is happening so slowly, which is a problem for me!! Ok, like someone else said, I need to hit the send button. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2001 Report Share Posted March 17, 2001 Thanks sabrina, you are so right. I am feeling sick, but I am thinking that instead of worrying about the cardio stuff, that I can do my stretching and light weights, which would be toward the challenge as well, and then I will not be so far behind in that. I tend to have really bad fat days and last week was bad. I go to school with 3 girls who I have become very close to, and they are beautiful and fit. But, more awful, they remind me of what I looked like before I had my kids, the dress, their hair, everything. And so when I see them, I love to be around them, but I am constantly reminded about how far gone I have let myself go!! So then I get depressed and feel like I will be fat forever. I just sat this morning, after I posted, and reread my heart and soul, fitness, and walk magazines. Wow, did that help!~! I need to jump back on and keep on going, which is what I have not done before. I said this was the last time, and I meant it!! ok, I am going on and on again!! Temera who is trying to come out of the fog!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2001 Report Share Posted March 17, 2001 In a message dated 3/17/01 12:18:35 PM Central Standard Time, ttlccm@... writes: > I just sat this morning, after I posted, and reread my heart and soul, > fitness, and walk magazines. Wow, did that help!~! I need to jump back on > and > keep on going, which is what I have not done before. I said this was the > last > time, and I meant it!! ok, I am going on and on again!! > > Temera I'm glad you are feeling a little better about things. I certainly don't know what to say here, I am struggling a great deal myself. I just continue to remind myself that every little bit helps and it doesn't take much time to just do something. It's really hard seeing people who are in tip top physical condition but we have to remember that sometimes what we see isn't what we get. Those girls probably couldn't last 5 minutes with taebo. Just hang in there and let things happen slowly, afterall, what's the big rush? I have to keep telling myself that! You did a good thing, coming here and talking about how you are feeling. I truly believe that half of my problem is that I don't really talk about stuff. You have been doing great and I'm confident that you will continue to do great. A week or two or three doesn't make or break your success... it's a MIND thing. Good luck, Temera! Jenni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2001 Report Share Posted March 17, 2001 In a message dated 3/17/01 12:18:35 PM Central Standard Time, ttlccm@... writes: > I just sat this morning, after I posted, and reread my heart and soul, > fitness, and walk magazines. Wow, did that help!~! I need to jump back on > and > keep on going, which is what I have not done before. I said this was the > last > time, and I meant it!! ok, I am going on and on again!! > > Temera I'm glad you are feeling a little better about things. I certainly don't know what to say here, I am struggling a great deal myself. I just continue to remind myself that every little bit helps and it doesn't take much time to just do something. It's really hard seeing people who are in tip top physical condition but we have to remember that sometimes what we see isn't what we get. Those girls probably couldn't last 5 minutes with taebo. Just hang in there and let things happen slowly, afterall, what's the big rush? I have to keep telling myself that! You did a good thing, coming here and talking about how you are feeling. I truly believe that half of my problem is that I don't really talk about stuff. You have been doing great and I'm confident that you will continue to do great. A week or two or three doesn't make or break your success... it's a MIND thing. Good luck, Temera! Jenni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2001 Report Share Posted March 17, 2001 You go Joan, I would love to, but I never finish them, there are days I just do not have time to workout with my kids and grad. school. i will be there in spirit. As soon as this cold is over, I will be back to TBing!! thanks, Temera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2001 Report Share Posted March 17, 2001 Temera! {{{HUGS}}} I certainly can sympathize. I too haven't been doing TB like I want to simply because I forgot that my kids are getting bigger and I decided to give one of them a piggy back ride. So I just about recovered from a hurt back and then I did something to my wrist and now it hurts. Add to that a couple of late night and some stress and it just haven't been happening. We've just got to hang in there and try to do what we can when we can. I think it will eventually come again. In the meantime, I think I'm going to start another 21-day challenge. Anyone want join with me? Joan :-) It has been a while since I posted, and I have been very behind reading the posts on this list. Some I have read others I have not, but Darcey, I am so happy that you are ok, and AmyM. congrats on signing up for the 5K, and Janick, wow, I hope I can fit into anything prebaby, you are awesome, and about your mom, well, everyone has pretty much said it all, but to let you know you are not alone, except my mom is relatively supportive, it is the hubby that is not!! Ok, well, the last 2 weeks have been horrible. I have maintained the weight and inches I have lost so far, but have had a very hard time working out. I have not done TB in about 2 weeks, wow I guess it has been that long. School has become very busy, and when that happens I lose sight of everything else, and my workout schedule is the first to go. It is like I am too tired to do all of it, the kids, school, workout, eat right. But at the same time I am depressed because I continue to be very overweight, which is killing me!! I also tend to lose my motivtion at the 2 month mark, I have done it everytime. And that is where I am and it is happening again. It always seems that stuff comes up to prevent me from working out right at that mark, what is it?? Now I am extremely sick and have not been able to get out of bed for 2 days, my nanny quit giving me 4 days noticed so I have been dealing with that, actually just begged her to stay and offered more money. She is priceless!! Anyway, enough of my complaining, I just need help staying motivated, and need advice of how to get out of this damper I am in. If I let it go on, I will quit entirely and I know that, so I am trying to prevent that from happening. I have so far to go and it is happening so slowly, which is a problem for me!! Ok, like someone else said, I need to hit the send button. Temera who is so grateful to be able to bitch and moan, once again!! Thanks for listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2001 Report Share Posted March 17, 2001 Wow, thanks Jenni you are so right. It is not the end of the road but a pothole in the journey. Temera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2001 Report Share Posted March 17, 2001 Wow again, thanks shannon. thanks to you guys I am making it through this rut, and I cannot wait to feel better. I really appreciate everything that you have said, and I am going to try and change my thoughts back to the positive. Thanks again, Temera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2001 Report Share Posted March 17, 2001 colleen, thanks for making me say that outloud. LOL, I forget about myself most of the time, and get wrapped up in everything around me. You all are great! Temera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2001 Report Share Posted March 17, 2001 > Ok, well, the last 2 weeks have been horrible. I have maintained the > weight and inches I have lost so far, but have had a very hard time working > out. I have not done TB in about 2 weeks, wow I guess it has been that long. > School has become very busy, and when that happens I lose sight of everything > else, and my workout schedule is the first to go. It is like I am too tired > to do all of it, the kids, school, workout, eat right. But at the same time I > am depressed because I continue to be very overweight, which is killing me!! Temera, First of all.....congratulations for maintaining your weight loss and inches lost That's something to be proud of! Sometimes life gets hectic and things come up that prevent us from working out as much as we'd like, too! But, the important thing is that you jump right back in there and start again Try not to look at the big picture so much because that can discourage us sometimes and we tend to listen to that big bad voice in our head that tells us we will never succeed! You know..the voice that says " you always quit at the 2 month mark " or " you'll never lose all this weight " or " why bother even trying..you're never going to be able to stick to this " ......DON'T LISTEN TO THAT VOICE!!!!!!!! I know it's hard, but you've got to push those thoughts out of your mind and replace them with positive thoughts You CAN do this, and you WILL do this You just have to take it one day at a time and realize that sometimes there will be days, or weeks that go by when you just can't fit a workout in. That's ok! It happens! The important thing is that you get yourself back on track! You are extremely busy. You're going to have to try to find a small block of time when you can fit your workout in.......start off small. Try doing 5 or 10 minutes a day. Make an appointment with yourself. Write it down. It's important to you and it will make you feel better about yourself, which in turn will make you a better wife, mother, student, etc! Try to remember that feeling you had a few weeks ago after you finished working out! How strong you felt..how good it made you feel to be doing something for you! Forget about the weight! It will come off, but for now...you've just got to focus on how great you feel after you've done a workout! Take baby steps....do whatever small thing you can to push you in the right direction And always remember that we are here for you! Don't apologize for coming here for support and motivation...that's what we are here for! We will help pull you out of this rut...so that in a week or two, you can replace that 'you never make it past two months' thought with an 'I've been doing this for 3 months and I'm not giving up' thought! Hang in there, Temera! You can do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2001 Report Share Posted March 17, 2001 >From: ttlccm@... I love to be around >them, but I am constantly reminded about how far gone I have let myself >go!! >So then I get depressed and feel like I will be fat forever. Temera, Please try to remember that you are a WONDERFUL person and I want you to tell yourself out loud at least 3 times a day 3 good things you have done or a good thing about yourself. You sound like an absolutely great person with a giant heart and a wonderful mother. So maybe you gained a little weight and you aren't at your 'goal weight', but please don't let that get you too down. It does not change who you are inside, your spirit still shines through. I think that's a great idea about the stretching and weights. Once you get going, I bet you have no problems keeping up. And remember all of us have something about us we'd " like to change " ...even Crawford <G>. I saw a great interview with her awhile back and she was saying you'd be surprised at how 'real' many of the models look when they are in their everyday makeup/clothes, etc. Colleen _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2001 Report Share Posted March 18, 2001 In a message dated 3/17/2001 1:58:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, js.tate@... writes: << So I just about recovered from a hurt back and then I did something to my wrist and now it hurts. Add to that a couple of late night and some stress and it just haven't been happening. We've just got to hang in there and try to do what we can when we can. I think it will eventually come again. >> Joan, I'm sorry about all your injuries. I know how frustrating that can be. You have a healthy attitude, thoug. Just do what you can once you feel a little better. Start slow. Make sure you stretch a lot. You will be back to normal before you know it. Elena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2001 Report Share Posted March 18, 2001 In a message dated 3/17/2001 1:16:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, ttlccm@... writes: << I am feeling sick, but I am thinking that instead of worrying about the cardio stuff, that I can do my stretching and light weights, which would be toward the challenge as well, and then I will not be so far behind in that. >> Hopefully, by the time you get my message you will be feeling somewhat better. I'm sorry you have had such a rough time of things. Everyone has given you excellent suggestions, especially to focus on small doable steps. I just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you and am rooting for you. You can do this. Focus on tomorrow and don't worry about the next day. Plan on doing something good for your health, e.g., 10 min. of taebo, stretching, or weight lifting. Elena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2001 Report Share Posted March 18, 2001 thanks elena unfortuantely today, I am feeling worse. I am very light headed, cold sweats, and I cannot stop coughing. Of course, it would help if my hubby could stay home long enough for me to rest, instead of having to take care of the little ones while he is off playing. But, that is life. Sorry, I am a little resentful today. Anyway, i have actually lost about 2 pounds being sick, so hopefully this coming week, I will have the energy to begin lifting weights, I have been stretching which feels great. But, I am not able to sit up for a long period of time. I even tried to study and couldn't so , I am taking it slow, and taking in all the advise, and trying to get better, so that I can continue on my workout schedule sometime next week. Thanks to everyone who has responded you have helped more than you could imagine. Temera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2001 Report Share Posted March 18, 2001 Temera, If you can...try to get to the doctor! It sounds like you might need some antibiotics!!! Hope you feel better!!! Yell at your hubby for me! Who has been getting mad at her husband lately because of his poor manly manners << nks elena unfortuantely today, I am feeling worse. I am very light headed, cold sweats, and I cannot stop coughing. Of course, it would help if my hubby could stay home long enough for me to rest, instead of having to take care of the little ones while he is off playing. But, that is life. Sorry, I am a little resentful today. Anyway, i have actually lost about 2 pounds being sick, so hopefully this coming week, I will have the energy to begin lifting weights, I have been stretching which feels great. But, I am not able to sit up for a long period of time. I even tried to study and couldn't so , I am taking it slow, and taking in all the advise, and trying to get better, so that I can continue on my workout schedule sometime next week. Thanks to everyone who has responded you have helped more than you could imagine. Temera >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 I will sabrina, and yes, I may need to go, parts of me are getting better, while other parts are getting worse. Temera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 I will sabrina, and yes, I may need to go, parts of me are getting better, while other parts are getting worse. Temera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 thanks Anne Marie~ We just confirmed with our nanny and she has agreed to stay. So i am thrilled. We gave her a big pay increase, and added a few demands on our part, but all is well. She is so great and i hated to lose her, so now my summer plans can go on as scheduled, as well as next year at school. Yeah!!! Temera who is going to try and get something done today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 Temera, I'm sorry you're having such a tough time. Sometimes when life becomes overwhelming, we need to just stop and deal with the things that are most critical. Having too much on our plate at once can make doing anything seem impossible. Making a list of each thing that needs to be handled can free up some space in your mind. If it's written down on paper, you won't forget to handle something. If we have too much floating around " upstairs, " it's easy to lose perspective and motivation. As things start to calm down, gradually add some items back to your schedule. Let's face it, it's not the end of the world if you miss a week or two of workouts. Sometimes life deals us cards that need to be played right now, and some that can be played later. Ann Marie - who hopes things calm down soon for Temera I have not done TB in about 2 weeks, wow I guess it has been that long. > School has become very busy, and when that happens I lose sight of everything > else, and my workout schedule is the first to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 Temera, That's wonderful news that your nanny is staying! I'm glad that worked out for you. Ann Marie > thanks Anne Marie~ > > We just confirmed with our nanny and she has agreed to stay. So i am > thrilled. We gave her a big pay increase, and added a few demands on our > part, but all is well. She is so great and i hated to lose her, so now my > summer plans can go on as scheduled, as well as next year at school. Yeah!!! > > Temera > who is going to try and get something done today. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 " Ok, well, the last 2 weeks have been horrible. I have maintained the weight and inches I have lost so far, but have had a very hard time working out. " Temera, You've already gotten some great support and advice, and I won't add to what has already been said. I just want to reiterate the fact that sometimes, it can be impossible to squeeze workouts into a time frame at certain points in our lives. Life can get really hectic for all sorts of reasons. As long as you get back into the groove once things settle down, you'll be ok :-) Just be sure that you are not trying to find excuses... which sometimes happens to the most motivated people... Take care of yourself. Janick who should follow her own advice sometimes... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 " You just have to take it one day at a time and realize that sometimes there will be days, or weeks that go by when you just can't fit a workout in. That's ok! It happens! The important thing is that you get yourself back on track! " , I just loved this post. It's exactly what I needed to hear after the weekend I just went thru. When stressed, I binge eat, so basically, my weekend was a total loss!!! LOL Your post just struck some cord in me... Janick who realized only after rereading this post that she emailed almost the same message to Temera!!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 > I just loved this post. It's exactly what I needed to hear after the weekend I just went thru. When stressed, I binge eat, so basically, my weekend was a total loss!!! LOL Your post just struck some cord in me... > Janick, I'm glad my message helped you out I do the same thing with eating when I am stressed! What has helped me is to just let it go....and try not to obsess about it! I used to let one or two days of bad eating turn into weeks of bad eating, but now I just try to let it go and get right back on track! One or two " off " days aren't going to do any damage in the long run....it's when we fall into that " all or nothing " thinking that we get ourselves into trouble! Hang in there! Hopefully, this week will be much better for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2001 Report Share Posted March 19, 2001 " What has helped me is to just let it go....and try not to obsess about it! I used to let one or two days of bad eating turn into weeks of bad eating, but now I just try to let it go and get right back on track! " , In the past, when I used to do this, I felt like a total loser not to be able to have more discpline. I'm much more flexible now (having a child does wonders for developping that trait) and I figure that I can't always be super disciplined. I got right back on track today... Well being nautious helps you get back on track actually... LOL Janick who physically won't be able to workout tonite, or will do so but lightly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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