Couch POTATO to "MARATHON" HONEY! :)

You go girl! keep losing those inches!! Keep working hard and it will pay off. It is so weird how the body works and takes so long to change but I think soon you will have another 4 lb week!
 
More inches gone! YAY!!!! I think that's more important than a number on the scale anyway!

Keep up the awesome progress!
 
hows your running coming along? when i 1st started loseing weight i started running at the gym and really loved it, wanted to run a marathon myself but its getting me down a bit lately as i`ve been trying to increase my speed, hit rock bottom friday when i didnt finish my 25mins and a fat guy totally out ran me. i think i`m always going to be very enthusiastic about running tho:waving:
 
scottsblue said:
hows your running coming along? when i 1st started loseing weight i started running at the gym and really loved it, wanted to run a marathon myself but its getting me down a bit lately as i`ve been trying to increase my speed, hit rock bottom friday when i didnt finish my 25mins and a fat guy totally out ran me. i think i`m always going to be very enthusiastic about running tho:waving:
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Hi there!! :) I can definitely understand what it's like to be out run by a fat guy, or an old 80 year old guy/woman too! It sucks.

I find it sheds light on my endurance, and speed. Yes, they may be faster than me, but I always remind myself...."How did they get there?! PRACTICE!!" That's how.

There is no need to get down about it! You can run a marathon and do it in fantastic time!! Use that man as motivation to excel and KEEP PUSHING! ...Running is about heart. The heart to push when you have no more. The heart to keep focused. The heart to finish what you start.

I can tell you this much, if it pissed you off and bothered you, then you have HEART! Keep at it!! My running is going great! I find that even when I take long breaks, the minute my feet hit those shoes and FLY onto my path...there is nothing stopping me! My mind and my heart power the rest of me! My body is just along for the ride! :)

;) I'm planning a marathon in October/November. :cheers2:!! Went for a nice 1 1/2 hour hill trail run this Saturday. It was great! Love nature!!!
 
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You go girl! keep losing those inches!! Keep working hard and it will pay off. It is so weird how the body works and takes so long to change but I think soon you will have another 4 lb week!
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You are very very right!! I will PUSH FORWARD each and every day!!! :D!
 
Life is PROPELLING me to be the GREATEST I can possibly be!!! Day by day, thought by thought, smile by smile, and ACTION filled days!!

I have now almost completely 4 weeks on weight watchers and I'm down 9lbs! I weighed in on Saturday again, and it still said 164.2 lbs!! I can't wait to be in the 150's!!! I am still disciplined, consistent, mindfull, alert to my emotions, in control of what goes in, and what goes out! I am making the best choices for me and my TIME & ENERGY! I am taking the steps to being my TRUE SELF!! The healthy self that LOVES ALTA daily!!! I can say that I have been CONSISTENTLY working out daily for 3 weeks, and working out for a month now!! :hurray:

This was the average day this past week exercise-The food is being controlled daily and accounted in weight watchers points. I am eating a lot more veggies and fruits and eating a combination of all food groups at each meal. I'm becoming more conscious if it all. The drinking is in the past. I am very in control of the few coctails I have every now and then. It's at max 2 times a week and controlled according to my point allowance. Food is on lock.

Mon: Bootcamp-1 hr morning- & 30 min. stationary bike + 10 min. stability ball thigh bounces
Tue: Bootcamp-1 hr morning- & 30 min. stationary bike + 30 min stability ball thigh bounces
Wed: 1 hour bootcamp
Thurs: 1 hour bootcamp & p90x- 45 mins.
Friday: 1 hour bootcamp & p90x-45 min. Power Yoga
Sat: 1 1/2 hour run/hike & 20 min. night walk
Sun: 15 min. concentrated dance moves-almost rest day-Superbowl
Monday (today)- 1hour bootcamp + 15 min stability ball massive bounces + 25 min run at the park/ jacks/ bleechers

I notice my ENDURANCE much higher! My mental clarity is so much more clear. I am motivated to wake up early daily. I feel energetic and can do more things daily. I am looking better. I am getting some compliments, even some people HATING on me, asking me "SO, is this time FOR GOOD, ALTA!? You've lost it tons of times and go back." ....(fuck em!) I tell them very calmly and not even bothered by the comment,..."Well, I hope so. The last time I lost 50lbs I did it eating a shake for bkfst, tuna salad for lunch, shake for dinner, vitamins, and water, no alcohol or sweets for 8 months. I maintained it off for 2 1/2 years, but I couldn't live on shakes. Now, with weight watchers, I eat GOOD food, breads, lean meats, vegggies, fruit, whole grains, and even RED VELVET cake with an occasional coctail. So, I hope so!" HATERS! LOL!!! It only motivates me more!

I had a pretty emotional weekend, starting Friday which kinda leaped over into Saturday morning. I was able to combat it, and GOD brought a ton of good people into my life with a sphere of wisdom that really helped me out!! I am excited about choosing the things that are beneficial to me and my well balance of spirit. INSPIRED= IN SPIRIT to me!!! :beating:! Daily. Daily. Daily. Daily.

The goal, will be to see my calendar at the end of the year, FILLED IN EACH AND EVERY LITTLE BOX WITH PHYSICAL ACTIONS I TOOK DAILY FOR MY HEALTH!!! :D!

I ran an ad with a discount today on the internet, and it's for one day discounting my regular $150 a session cost for Hypnotherapy to $39 for a session, and I received 35 new clients today!! I'm excited because a lot of them continue with other sessions, in which I give them a special for half off which will amount to $75 per session since they bought at a HUGE discount! AND above all...I HAVE 35 NEW PEOPLE TO HELLLLLLPPPPP!!!! :beating:!! Thank you, GOD!!! :) Love my life!!! So far, the ones I know about are coming for business motivation, stop smoking, and a gymnist to overcome fear from past injury. :) The rest will be known once they come in, or call to book the session they bought!

As for my heart, today it's good. :) The other day was not so good. Yet, I didn't turn to food. I turned to exercise with tears and all. No matter what, I'm fighting for me!

In the BIBLE, it said 465 times "It came to pass" ....it did not say,...."It came to stay." :D! That's the truth. Everything passes. Sun is BEAUTIFUL today and Life is BLESSED!!! ~Peace, love, light & Awareness~ Alta!
 
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I had a pretty emotional weekend, starting Friday which kinda leaped over into Saturday morning. I was able to combat it, and GOD brought a ton of good people into my life with a sphere of wisdom that really helped me out!! I am excited about choosing the things that are beneficial to me and my well balance of spirit. INSPIRED= IN SPIRIT to me!!! :beating:! Daily. Daily. Daily. Daily.

As for my heart, today it's good. :) The other day was not so good. Yet, I didn't turn to food. I turned to exercise with tears and all. No matter what, I'm fighting for me!

In the BIBLE, it said 465 times "It came to pass" ....it did not say,...."It came to stay." :D! That's the truth. Everything passes. Sun is BEAUTIFUL today and Life is BLESSED!!! ~Peace, love, light & Awareness~ Alta!
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That is real progress isn-t it - when matters of the heart dont affect your eating pattern.
 
I am seriously impressed with what you are doing so far, Alta. I can tell you are in the zone. One question I want you to ask yourself is, "can I sustain this for the rest of my life?" If the answer is "no" or even "probably not" then the next question I want you to ask yourself is "what part of what I am doing now can I sustain that will allow me to keep my weight off?" Let me know what you think that answer is. I have my own answer but I'm curious to here yours.

As for the here and now, like you said, even when you don't want to, throw on those running shoes and hit the pavement! Or the gym. Or whatever you need to in order to make THIS day another success.

I am so proud of you for this incredible start. Keep it up!

Derrick
 
Alta, you continually amaze and inspire me! You are such a beautiful person, inside and out - and the help you give people is simply incredible!

Sending good vibes your way and I hope your next weigh in gives you GREAT numbers again! 150s here you come!
 
Derrick said:
I am seriously impressed with what you are doing so far, Alta. I can tell you are in the zone. One question I want you to ask yourself is, "can I sustain this for the rest of my life?" If the answer is "no" or even "probably not" then the next question I want you to ask yourself is "what part of what I am doing now can I sustain that will allow me to keep my weight off?" Let me know what you think that answer is. I have my own answer but I'm curious to here yours.

As for the here and now, like you said, even when you don't want to, throw on those running shoes and hit the pavement! Or the gym. Or whatever you need to in order to make THIS day another success.

I am so proud of you for this incredible start. Keep it up!

Derrick
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Thanks, Derrick.

I've made an aggreement to myself to move 30 mins a day only. My goal is .5 lb a loss per week. 2lbs per month. 24 per year. The rest of the work I have been doing lately, is a byproduct of my HAPPINESS in the moment. I have no expectations when I start, and feel completely satisfied when I finish.

The eating, is the most balanced I have ever ate in my life. This I can continue forever. 30 mins a day movement, I can as well. :)

This morning the scale said 168.8 or something, from 164.2 days ago. Again, didn't phase me. Official weigh in is Thurs morning, so we'll see. I feel ontop of the world because I'm doing something daily. The less I expect of myself lately, the more I seem to do in CONGRATULATIONS of the fact that I did the 30 mins. :)

Hopefully, this real Thursday I am really down back to 164.2 :beating: If not, and it's .5 loss from 169.2 then, I met my goal, and it's STILL ALRIGHT!! :D! Day by day. Daily. Forever.
 
Tigpuppy said:
Alta, you continually amaze and inspire me! You are such a beautiful person, inside and out - and the help you give people is simply incredible!

Sending good vibes your way and I hope your next weigh in gives you GREAT numbers again! 150s here you come!
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Awww thank you lady!! You continue to inspire me!! You are a sweet heart!
 
Hey Alta! Looks like you had a great balanced weekend! I love all the exercise you are doing too! You must feel great! Congrats on the new clients too!! So exciting!
I can't believe it's almost been a month since signing up to WW - time is just flying by! I'm glad you are enjoying the eating plan - it's so flexable what is there not to like! I agree it's something you can maintain the rest of your life. Keep it up girl - your motivation is contagious!!:seeya:
 
chubbygirl said:
Hey Alta! Looks like you had a great balanced weekend! I love all the exercise you are doing too! You must feel great! Congrats on the new clients too!! So exciting!
I can't believe it's almost been a month since signing up to WW - time is just flying by! I'm glad you are enjoying the eating plan - it's so flexable what is there not to like! I agree it's something you can maintain the rest of your life. Keep it up girl - your motivation is contagious!!:seeya:
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Tell me about it woman!! I'm loving my drive lately. Working out seems to be the only thing that keeps me SANE sometimes! :) haha! It's true though. It's become my FREEDOM from my mind. I also love the WW program. If I would have known, I would have started a long time ago, though I'm happy I waited until I did. It was until this new 2011 that I was READY!
 
Yesterday night, was another very emotional night for me. I cried myself to sleep after my client. I allowed my thoughts to get carried away into the "WHAT IF'S" and I robbed myself of present happiness. I woke up, and it leaped into my morning as well. I went to bootcamp and the trainer asked me "How are you? Everything good?" And I broke down crying. He hugged me a long time. :grouphug: Then he proceeded to KICK MY ASS! ...That did the trick. I am feeling much better now. I am enjoying the sun, and life at this moment. Music is my exit. Have you noticed that sometimes, you listen to music and it's like the people singing have LIVED YOUR LIFE before. Or like the song was played just for YOU!? ...That's how I feel. It's a sign. Thanks, God! I see your signs, so keep em coming!! :beating:!

"If we are truly in the
present moment,
and not being carried away by
our thoughts and fantasies,

then we are in a position to
be free of fate and
available to our destiny.

When we are in the
present moment,
our work on Earth begins."
Reshad Feild

"Deep down, within
the core of our being, lies
a creative power, the capacity
to create what is to be, and the
urge to make unremitting efforts
until we have given it shape in
one way or another, either
outside ourselves, or within
our own person."
J.W. Von Goethe -From My Life:poetry and Tri

..weigh in tomorrow morning. :D! Hope I smashed!
 
I wish you all the luck in the world =) if my eating plan doesn’t work I’m going to attempt WW.
As many people have said your enthusiasm is an inspiration and I send my best wishes to you.
All the best
Laura
 
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