Guest guest Posted June 21, 2002 Report Share Posted June 21, 2002 I agreed with Tory, don't wait just do it! I stared regular gym sessions at 280lbs after losing the first 10lb. I very nearly didn't with concerns about what other people will think and I too thought I'd start when " I'd lost some more " but I'm glad I took the plunge when I did. The improvements in my general fitness in just a few weeks were dramatic and the weightloss was speedy too. Things have slowed down now both the physical changes and the weightloss but even now at still at over 250 lbs, I know I am fitter than many of my 'skinny' friends. By exercising I've discovered things about my body that I did not know. For one, I have a good lung capacity. I'm also much stronger than I imagined even my upper body where I felt like a weakling when I started being hardly able to chest press 15lb (I now do 35lb with ease). My blood pressure's decrease, my resting heart rate lowered and my self-cofidence in my physical abilities has increased. I'm even starting to think of doing things like skiing or scuba diving which I would have never contemplated before (even when I weighed much less that I do now). So go for it! Kitty 290/253.5/145 > Don't wait! There are women there of all shapes and sizes and fitness > levels. I am AMAZED at how much firmer my body has become since starting > two months ago. I mean I'm not Jane Fonda or anything, but you can see > the weight loss so much better now because I'm firming and burning > calories at the same time. > > Re: weigh in > > > Thanks, I might have to check it out once I loose some more weight. > > Re: weigh in > > > > That was funny. You know we do have a Curves near us. What exactly > is that? > > > > > Wow! That must have been one TALL lawn! Five years! *whistles* > <wink> > > Isn't it wonderful how (for many of us) the first few weeks really > are > nice losses? It's VERY motivating. And yes, even ten pounds make a > huge > difference in how you move and feel. I'm down 46 and I find I move > inside my body so much differently than I used to. For one thing, I > actually MOVE my body! Keep on running and moving (Curves is awesome > if > you have one near you) and doing the right stuff for your body. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2002 Report Share Posted July 29, 2002 I lost 4 pounds this week, and my husband is so happy that I am cooking real meals. That is an added bonus I never really thought about. He eats the same food as me, except more of it, so this is going to be good for him also, he could afford to lose a few pounds also. Congratulations on everyone's weight loss and maintenance, once is as important as the other. Losing 7 pounds one week than 1, imagine that is 8 pounds in 2 weeks, that is amazing when you think about it. Please don't get discouraged, there is no magic number to reach every week, be proud of yourself for your determination to stay within your points. Blessings, ette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 Congratulations on your loss ette ...hope you enjoyed your walk!! Joy Re: Weigh In Monday is my weigh in day, I am down 1 pound, going for a walk now hope everyone has a wonderful day. Blessings, ette -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upgrade Outlook® - Add COLOR to your Emails Outlook® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2002 Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 Just got back from the weekly weigh in. Lost 4.4 pounds this week!!!! YIPEEE! Brings me up to 11 pounds off in 4 weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2002 Report Share Posted August 21, 2002 Stenberg wrote:Well....I went to weigh in tonight totally convinced I had gained at least a pound or 2. I had a terrible week and didn't follow my points very well. I didn't gain! I only lost half a pound but at least I didn't gain. That's always a pleasant surprise, when we lose something, especially when we're expecting a gain )!!!! Gymmie in Cali )!!!!!! 241.6/170/150 (personal and then we'll see)/140(WW) BOP 8/11/2K2 )!!!! " The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us. " " Faith is the daring of the soul to go farther than it can see. " " Act as if it were impossible to fail. " " There are no shortcuts to anyplace worth going. " --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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