Guest guest Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 Hi, 240lbs on the scales this morning. I had actually expected more 'cause I have not been really watching my food for the last week or so. I find it very difficult to get back on to the right path. This is always a problem for me, I have super ideas, perhaps some results and then find I don't continue (I have a 1000 reasons for not doing so.) for a day or so - and then another few!!! and so on. My big problem is lack of exercise and I am totally out of condition. It is now a question of where to start. Running: no way, walking: (I have problems with my achiles tendons and my knee.) Perhaps, but only very short distances at present. swimming: would love to, haven't been swimming for years. To be honest I feel embarassed to get into a swimsuit! The gyms here (Germany) are very expensive, and I have heard of some horrible stories of people being made fun off. (although I think that I will phone around and see if any have a chubbies group) Last week I had a very nice experience - I finally went out in the garden to weed. 2 days running for 1 hour with breaks (then it rained). The first days I was exhausted, got myself into a bit of a state thinking OMG I'm in even worse condition that I thought, I'll never be able to do anything. In the evening it wore off though and the next day this horrible feeling did not come at all - so perhaps there is hope. I am now at the end of my 1st week of doing a morning course, getting fit for a job. This gets me off the couch and out of the house, which I am sure is good. Bye for now and take care Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 I know what you mean. I can do alot better in the exercise department myself. Being out gardening was a great start. Just starting out doing the " simple " stuff like that means that you are moving around, and that's what counts! DEE PROUD to be an AMERICAN--- and an ELVIS FAN!!! GOD LOVES YOU!! Weigh in/lack of exercise Hi, 240lbs on the scales this morning. I had actually expected more 'cause I have not been really watching my food for the last week or so. I find it very difficult to get back on to the right path. This is always a problem for me, I have super ideas, perhaps some results and then find I don't continue (I have a 1000 reasons for not doing so.) for a day or so - and then another few!!! and so on. My big problem is lack of exercise and I am totally out of condition. It is now a question of where to start. Running: no way, walking: (I have problems with my achiles tendons and my knee.) Perhaps, but only very short distances at present. swimming: would love to, haven't been swimming for years. To be honest I feel embarassed to get into a swimsuit! The gyms here (Germany) are very expensive, and I have heard of some horrible stories of people being made fun off. (although I think that I will phone around and see if any have a chubbies group) Last week I had a very nice experience - I finally went out in the garden to weed. 2 days running for 1 hour with breaks (then it rained). The first days I was exhausted, got myself into a bit of a state thinking OMG I'm in even worse condition that I thought, I'll never be able to do anything. In the evening it wore off though and the next day this horrible feeling did not come at all - so perhaps there is hope. I am now at the end of my 1st week of doing a morning course, getting fit for a job. This gets me off the couch and out of the house, which I am sure is good. Bye for now and take care Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 I know what you mean. I can do alot better in the exercise department myself. Being out gardening was a great start. Just starting out doing the " simple " stuff like that means that you are moving around, and that's what counts! DEE PROUD to be an AMERICAN--- and an ELVIS FAN!!! GOD LOVES YOU!! Weigh in/lack of exercise Hi, 240lbs on the scales this morning. I had actually expected more 'cause I have not been really watching my food for the last week or so. I find it very difficult to get back on to the right path. This is always a problem for me, I have super ideas, perhaps some results and then find I don't continue (I have a 1000 reasons for not doing so.) for a day or so - and then another few!!! and so on. My big problem is lack of exercise and I am totally out of condition. It is now a question of where to start. Running: no way, walking: (I have problems with my achiles tendons and my knee.) Perhaps, but only very short distances at present. swimming: would love to, haven't been swimming for years. To be honest I feel embarassed to get into a swimsuit! The gyms here (Germany) are very expensive, and I have heard of some horrible stories of people being made fun off. (although I think that I will phone around and see if any have a chubbies group) Last week I had a very nice experience - I finally went out in the garden to weed. 2 days running for 1 hour with breaks (then it rained). The first days I was exhausted, got myself into a bit of a state thinking OMG I'm in even worse condition that I thought, I'll never be able to do anything. In the evening it wore off though and the next day this horrible feeling did not come at all - so perhaps there is hope. I am now at the end of my 1st week of doing a morning course, getting fit for a job. This gets me off the couch and out of the house, which I am sure is good. Bye for now and take care Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 I did join the Y and believe you me the sight of my behind in a bathing suit is frightening!!! I just keep telling myself my money paid for this membership just like anyone else. I've also noticed there are times when there are more accepting people there. Once you're in the water only your head shows anyway! Jinx Re: Weigh in/lack of exercise Hi Sue, Your post could have been written by me! I too have bad knees and feet (from my weight!) and no way could even consider running. Walking short distances I can handle but I don't know how much that really helps. We got a stationary bike which I've been trying and want to get riding outside. Have you tried biking? I know your feeling about the bathing suit blues. I could easily join the Y but am so ashamed of the way I look I won't do it. Why can't we just " get over it " and make ourselves understand that we have put ourselves right in the middle of a " vicious circle " . We desperately need the exercise but can't seem to overcome our outward appearance to get out and DO it! We should tell ourselves we are doing this for our health and don't give a hoot what other people think or don't think about us. Easy to say. Just take it one day at a time and keep making those small changes. The way I look at it is ANY exercise is more than I was doing before..... Fla Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 I did join the Y and believe you me the sight of my behind in a bathing suit is frightening!!! I just keep telling myself my money paid for this membership just like anyone else. I've also noticed there are times when there are more accepting people there. Once you're in the water only your head shows anyway! Jinx Re: Weigh in/lack of exercise Hi Sue, Your post could have been written by me! I too have bad knees and feet (from my weight!) and no way could even consider running. Walking short distances I can handle but I don't know how much that really helps. We got a stationary bike which I've been trying and want to get riding outside. Have you tried biking? I know your feeling about the bathing suit blues. I could easily join the Y but am so ashamed of the way I look I won't do it. Why can't we just " get over it " and make ourselves understand that we have put ourselves right in the middle of a " vicious circle " . We desperately need the exercise but can't seem to overcome our outward appearance to get out and DO it! We should tell ourselves we are doing this for our health and don't give a hoot what other people think or don't think about us. Easy to say. Just take it one day at a time and keep making those small changes. The way I look at it is ANY exercise is more than I was doing before..... Fla Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2003 Report Share Posted May 3, 2003 Hi Fla Sue, I have a stationary bike, haven't used it for ages - I have problems sitting on it my bum hurts within minutes, actually seconds. I have tried sitting on a cushion, but that did not really work. Have I just got a really dreadful seat, it doesn't look so bad though, or is there another trick. You are right it is a vicious circle - no exercise- no weightloss - no exercise. But there again anything is beter that nothing! It sounds crazy, when I say that I am really thankful to be able to do my course, where I have to actually walk a short distance and then be active in the morning (although most of this activity is sitting). It is kinda scary when I really think about where I stand at the moment. I was thin, not skinny up to the age of 11, then put on weight not really fat though. Up untill the age of 32 I weighed between 120 and 130, after the 1st kid I was up to 140, the 2nd - 160. I am 5.4ft. I the last 8-10 years I have crept up to where I stand now 240 and 50 years old. Perhaps the root of my problem is, or part of it is that I am not happily married, in fact at the moment it is pretty miserable. My husband has been away alot - workwise over the last years, which was good in one way, but not necessarily what one is married for and then he took on a girl friend where he worked - which was stress pure for me. Now he is back home, unemployed - and I am trying to sort out my life for myself and Nick (son 18y, still at home. , 20y left home last Dez). Bye for now Sue > Hi Sue, > Your post could have been written by me! I too have bad knees and feet (from > my weight!) and no way could even consider running. Walking short distances > I can handle but I don't know how much that really helps. We got a > stationary bike which I've been trying and want to get riding outside. Have > you tried biking? > I know your feeling about the bathing suit blues. I could easily join the Y > but am so ashamed of the way I look I won't do it. Why can't we just " get > over it " and make ourselves understand that we have put ourselves right in > the middle of a " vicious circle " . We desperately need the exercise but can't > seem to overcome our outward appearance to get out and DO it! We should tell > ourselves we are doing this for our health and don't give a hoot what other > people think or don't think about us. Easy to say. Just take it one day at > a time and keep making those small changes. The way I look at it is ANY > exercise is more than I was doing before..... > Fla Sue > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2003 Report Share Posted May 3, 2003 Hi Fla Sue, I have a stationary bike, haven't used it for ages - I have problems sitting on it my bum hurts within minutes, actually seconds. I have tried sitting on a cushion, but that did not really work. Have I just got a really dreadful seat, it doesn't look so bad though, or is there another trick. You are right it is a vicious circle - no exercise- no weightloss - no exercise. But there again anything is beter that nothing! It sounds crazy, when I say that I am really thankful to be able to do my course, where I have to actually walk a short distance and then be active in the morning (although most of this activity is sitting). It is kinda scary when I really think about where I stand at the moment. I was thin, not skinny up to the age of 11, then put on weight not really fat though. Up untill the age of 32 I weighed between 120 and 130, after the 1st kid I was up to 140, the 2nd - 160. I am 5.4ft. I the last 8-10 years I have crept up to where I stand now 240 and 50 years old. Perhaps the root of my problem is, or part of it is that I am not happily married, in fact at the moment it is pretty miserable. My husband has been away alot - workwise over the last years, which was good in one way, but not necessarily what one is married for and then he took on a girl friend where he worked - which was stress pure for me. Now he is back home, unemployed - and I am trying to sort out my life for myself and Nick (son 18y, still at home. , 20y left home last Dez). Bye for now Sue > Hi Sue, > Your post could have been written by me! I too have bad knees and feet (from > my weight!) and no way could even consider running. Walking short distances > I can handle but I don't know how much that really helps. We got a > stationary bike which I've been trying and want to get riding outside. Have > you tried biking? > I know your feeling about the bathing suit blues. I could easily join the Y > but am so ashamed of the way I look I won't do it. Why can't we just " get > over it " and make ourselves understand that we have put ourselves right in > the middle of a " vicious circle " . We desperately need the exercise but can't > seem to overcome our outward appearance to get out and DO it! We should tell > ourselves we are doing this for our health and don't give a hoot what other > people think or don't think about us. Easy to say. Just take it one day at > a time and keep making those small changes. The way I look at it is ANY > exercise is more than I was doing before..... > Fla Sue > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2003 Report Share Posted May 3, 2003 -Sue, I'm so sorry things aren't going great for you right now. There is light at the end of every tunnel though, and everything does happen for a reason. So hang on for the ride and don't let go of us. We'll be there to hold you up. xoxoxoxoMeaghan -- In weightlossbuddies2 , " odongyia " <lavallin- heine@t...> wrote: > Hi Fla Sue, > I have a stationary bike, haven't used it for ages - I have problems > sitting on it my bum hurts within minutes, actually seconds. I have > tried sitting on a cushion, but that did not really work. Have I > just got a really dreadful seat, it doesn't look so bad though, or > is there another trick. > > You are right it is a vicious circle - no exercise- no weightloss - > no exercise. But there again anything is beter that nothing! It > sounds crazy, when I say that I am really thankful to be able to do > my course, where I have to actually walk a short distance and then > be active in the morning (although most of this activity is > sitting). > > It is kinda scary when I really think about where I stand at the > moment. I was thin, not skinny up to the age of 11, then put on > weight not really fat though. Up untill the age of 32 I weighed > between 120 and 130, after the 1st kid I was up to 140, the 2nd - > 160. I am 5.4ft. I the last 8-10 years I have crept up to where I > stand now 240 and 50 years old. > > Perhaps the root of my problem is, or part of it is that I am not > happily married, in fact at the moment it is pretty miserable. My > husband has been away alot - workwise over the last years, which was > good in one way, but not necessarily what one is married for and > then he took on a girl friend where he worked - which was stress > pure for me. Now he is back home, unemployed - and I am trying to > sort out my life for myself and Nick (son 18y, still at home. > , 20y left home last Dez). > > Bye for now > > Sue > > > > Hi Sue, > > Your post could have been written by me! I too have bad knees and > feet (from > > my weight!) and no way could even consider running. Walking short > distances > > I can handle but I don't know how much that really helps. We got > a > > stationary bike which I've been trying and want to get riding > outside. Have > > you tried biking? > > I know your feeling about the bathing suit blues. I could easily > join the Y > > but am so ashamed of the way I look I won't do it. Why can't we > just " get > > over it " and make ourselves understand that we have put ourselves > right in > > the middle of a " vicious circle " . We desperately need the > exercise but can't > > seem to overcome our outward appearance to get out and DO it! We > should tell > > ourselves we are doing this for our health and don't give a hoot > what other > > people think or don't think about us. Easy to say. Just take it > one day at > > a time and keep making those small changes. The way I look at it > is ANY > > exercise is more than I was doing before..... > > Fla Sue > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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