Sarah's got her groove back!
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Great job on the decision to run the marathon! I imagine the great wall to be not so flat? Is it a really steep run or and I just imagining it wrong? Depending on how my 5k goes in November I may follow in your footsteps. Thank you for continuing to inspire me and so many of us!
scbibhouse
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AHey everyone!
Kj67 & Alice, yes, I've made the decision to run it the marathon...so, yes, I'm going to do it. It is a lot of training, but it's also good for me to have a goal and keep focused, and help me continue to lose weight.
Brawny!! Welcome back! So good of you to drop back in! The marathon decision is recent...but, yes, I'm doing it!
Today, a tough day at work...too busy...just too busy and I came home exhausted...seems like everyone wanted a piece of me, all week! I 'll get over it.
Good exercise today, did my 45 min on the elliptical, then followed that by doing the stairs from 3-21 floors..I don't run them, I walk, but it's good practice for the great wall! Had a good eating day today too, I've cut out the bacon for breakfast, and also switched over to brown rice or black beans with brown rice, and lean meats for lunch, and I think I've found the right calorie limit for my daily intake to keep the weight coming off, but not feel like I'm starving..for me it's 1650. With the fitbit, it's clear to me that I really do have a sedentary lifestyle as I am at my desk a lot of the hours at work, and seem to collapse in my recliner when I get home...so before the fitbit, I would have thought I had a lot more activity, and thus would have needed more calories..but I was wrong...so glad I estimated on the low side because I think I've found the right number for me right now.. Seeing the scale finally move and signing up for the marathon gave me a new sense of motivation...my husband sent me a text today told me I looked great...always nice to hear!
It's all about choices...today I am happy with my choices...let's all keep making good ones!
Sarah
Kj67 & Alice, yes, I've made the decision to run it the marathon...so, yes, I'm going to do it. It is a lot of training, but it's also good for me to have a goal and keep focused, and help me continue to lose weight.
Brawny!! Welcome back! So good of you to drop back in! The marathon decision is recent...but, yes, I'm doing it!
Today, a tough day at work...too busy...just too busy and I came home exhausted...seems like everyone wanted a piece of me, all week! I 'll get over it.
Good exercise today, did my 45 min on the elliptical, then followed that by doing the stairs from 3-21 floors..I don't run them, I walk, but it's good practice for the great wall! Had a good eating day today too, I've cut out the bacon for breakfast, and also switched over to brown rice or black beans with brown rice, and lean meats for lunch, and I think I've found the right calorie limit for my daily intake to keep the weight coming off, but not feel like I'm starving..for me it's 1650. With the fitbit, it's clear to me that I really do have a sedentary lifestyle as I am at my desk a lot of the hours at work, and seem to collapse in my recliner when I get home...so before the fitbit, I would have thought I had a lot more activity, and thus would have needed more calories..but I was wrong...so glad I estimated on the low side because I think I've found the right number for me right now.. Seeing the scale finally move and signing up for the marathon gave me a new sense of motivation...my husband sent me a text today told me I looked great...always nice to hear!
It's all about choices...today I am happy with my choices...let's all keep making good ones!
Sarah
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MaryannC
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Hey Sarah - congratulations on making the Great-Wall marathon decision ! .... your training will be a good-tool for further weight-loss - brave gal - way to go :biggrin:
Your new "changes" to routine sound like the right-track - brown rice/lots stairs ( 17 flights each way-amazing) / fitbit /and fine-tuning on calories - and golly-gee - the scale is moving again - as you say - it's all about choices - ...smart girl .
- interesting what the fitbit is showing about your amount of exercise/activity daily - ...thats' a good tip .....I think I've really got to make it a must not to miss any days of walking...think I might try & note them on my calender- see how many days straight I can do (without missing any) - and see what the scale does.
- keep making those good choices Sarah .- just look how far you've come - and still going strong, and going further and stronger.
cheers,
Maryann
Your new "changes" to routine sound like the right-track - brown rice/lots stairs ( 17 flights each way-amazing) / fitbit /and fine-tuning on calories - and golly-gee - the scale is moving again - as you say - it's all about choices - ...smart girl .
- interesting what the fitbit is showing about your amount of exercise/activity daily - ...thats' a good tip .....I think I've really got to make it a must not to miss any days of walking...think I might try & note them on my calender- see how many days straight I can do (without missing any) - and see what the scale does.
- keep making those good choices Sarah .- just look how far you've come - and still going strong, and going further and stronger.
cheers,
Maryann
I'm so excited for you, training for a marathon will be really great! You're doing so wonderful! I'm interested to see what your training plan will be for the marathon. How many miles are you up to running now?
Keep up the good work with your food, looks like your doing great!
Keep up the good work with your food, looks like your doing great!
Yay on the upcomming new marathon, I know you will do great! Yes you are right about small changes, every little thing counts even if you would've never thought it would. Oh my goodness 17 flights of stairs that's amazing!!!! I bet you were tired after lol. I am right there with you on the pants fitting, that's always a good sign, sometimes numbers just arent enough and when you feel your clothes starting to fit better and actually become too big on you, that's when you KNOW that your body really is changing! It's an amazing feeling! I'm so proud of you! I wish I was doing as good as you were, you continue to inspire me, like the others!
Keep going girl you are doing SOOO GREAT!!!!!!!!!
Keep going girl you are doing SOOO GREAT!!!!!!!!!
scbibhouse
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AHey everyone! Thanks for stopping by Brawney, Munch, Maryanne and Jessica! It's always so nice to hear from everyone! It just gives me new strength! Today I I weighed in at 176.6..that's a 2 pound loss over last week! I havnt seen that much progress in a week for a long time! I was really pumped! Those size 14 jeans I bought back in July in the US are now not snug at all and feeling just perfect! Sometimes I think it's just the stars lining up to get the weight off...and I'm just not sure what I've really done differently other than being more conscious about my activity with the fitbit, starting to run more, and just watching my calories more I guess...whatever it is, happy and .not complaining!
I'm hopeful I will be in the 160's by the end of the year, and have to buy some new clothes in the US when we go there for Christmas...but I have a lot of work to do before then...so I won't live in tomorrow just yet!
Planning to go to the park to run tomorrow morning before we go to the company picnic tomorrow afternoon...I normally need to mingle a lot at this thing, so I don't eat a lot...one of those mandatory company functions....
Good choices to all!
Sarah
I'm hopeful I will be in the 160's by the end of the year, and have to buy some new clothes in the US when we go there for Christmas...but I have a lot of work to do before then...so I won't live in tomorrow just yet!
Planning to go to the park to run tomorrow morning before we go to the company picnic tomorrow afternoon...I normally need to mingle a lot at this thing, so I don't eat a lot...one of those mandatory company functions....
Good choices to all!
Sarah
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MaryannC
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Hi Sarah , ....
YAY GIrl ! 2 more pounds gone ! YU ROCK !
~ so you think it's the Stars aligning for your weight loss?....I think it's all the extra work you're doing now - doing major flights of stairs, running, your further diet changes ,....me thinks YUR hard-work has something to do with it too !!
~ hope your morning run is nice , and work PicNic is fun.
keep the good choices going gal, good work !
maryann C.
YAY GIrl ! 2 more pounds gone ! YU ROCK !
~ so you think it's the Stars aligning for your weight loss?....I think it's all the extra work you're doing now - doing major flights of stairs, running, your further diet changes ,....me thinks YUR hard-work has something to do with it too !!
~ hope your morning run is nice , and work PicNic is fun.
keep the good choices going gal, good work !
maryann C.
Wow 103 pound weight loss and still going strong it's nothing less than fantastic!! Gosh I can imagine how rewarding that is! I bet those 17 flights of stairs had something to do with the extra weight loss lol. I hope you have a good time at your picnic tomorrow!
And it will be so exciting when you buy new clothes when you are down for Christmas! I know you can and will get to 160,... I just know it!!!!
it's nothing less than fantastic!! Gosh I can imagine how rewarding that is! I bet those 17 flights of stairs had something to do with the extra weight loss lol. I hope you have a good time at your picnic tomorrow!And it will be so exciting when you buy new clothes when you are down for Christmas! I know you can and will get to 160,... I just know it!!!!
scbibhouse
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AThanks Maryanne, Cate and Jessica...you just don't know how much that helps! Jessica, after 103 pounds, believe me, I need all the help I can get to stay focused and motivated!
Yesterday, I ran in the park as planned and I did an 11k, which is one more k than last week, ans I feel good today (not too sore), so I did 50 min on the elliptical, and my stair climb from 3 to 21 then back down to 12 afterwards. I also did 3x10 reps of chest presse at 28kg, so overall a good exercise roll. Eating has been good too, was hungry last night at 8:00, so I had some tuna in spring water...satisfied me and good after cranking out the 11k! Motivation is good right now, especially after hitting 176.6...that is within 10 pounds of the max the USArmy weight for someone at my age...that means if I were still in, then when I reach 166 I would not have to be taped for a % body fat test! I enlisted in 1978, and they didn't have that then...I can't remember when the height weight requirements were installed, I think sometime in the early 1980's, but suffice to say I've always had to be taped for %body fat..so to get below 166 is my next short term (I hope) goal...that will be a big milestone for me! So of course that is motivating!
I'm continuing to stay at it...103 down, another 33 to go...almost surrealistic to type that, but, by the time, it's all said and done, and I reach my goal of 143, I will have lost 136 pounds...if I can do it...anyone can...no matter what age or gender..it's all possible! I am becoming a fitter thinner person...that is one of my mantras when I run now...feeling great!
So, good choices to everyone!
Sarah
Yesterday, I ran in the park as planned and I did an 11k, which is one more k than last week, ans I feel good today (not too sore), so I did 50 min on the elliptical, and my stair climb from 3 to 21 then back down to 12 afterwards. I also did 3x10 reps of chest presse at 28kg, so overall a good exercise roll. Eating has been good too, was hungry last night at 8:00, so I had some tuna in spring water...satisfied me and good after cranking out the 11k! Motivation is good right now, especially after hitting 176.6...that is within 10 pounds of the max the USArmy weight for someone at my age...that means if I were still in, then when I reach 166 I would not have to be taped for a % body fat test! I enlisted in 1978, and they didn't have that then...I can't remember when the height weight requirements were installed, I think sometime in the early 1980's, but suffice to say I've always had to be taped for %body fat..so to get below 166 is my next short term (I hope) goal...that will be a big milestone for me! So of course that is motivating!
I'm continuing to stay at it...103 down, another 33 to go...almost surrealistic to type that, but, by the time, it's all said and done, and I reach my goal of 143, I will have lost 136 pounds...if I can do it...anyone can...no matter what age or gender..it's all possible! I am becoming a fitter thinner person...that is one of my mantras when I run now...feeling great!
So, good choices to everyone!
Sarah
Scbibhouse, you're doing fantastic! Congratulations on being so close to your goal. I'm so proud of you with your fitness, you're always my role model! I just wanted to let you know I will be getting back into the gym. The new place I'm working has a fitness center and I plan on using it when I get off work every night!
Keep up the hard work girl and I know you'll meet both your short and long term goals!
Keep up the hard work girl and I know you'll meet both your short and long term goals!
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MaryannC
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Hi Sarah - 103, 103, 103, 103, 103 - Amaaaaaazing ! 
~ do you believe it girl ????!!!***** you have lost over 100 pounds !! hmmmmm-let's get an image going here....what is 103 lbs. ???? I know - 5 x 20lb. bags of FLOUR !....you have successfully burned, starved, and sweat - 5 x 20lb. bags of flour OFF of your body !! wow- strong Woman !! U should be SOOOO proud.
~ & the most special part - with all this achievement - you still have the sweet spirit to be sharing & supporting so many others of us on this journey -
....I am sending you a virtual "bouquet" Sarah -
for hard-work very very well done & for a most amazing & giving & caring spirit !
You are a weight-loss Hero gal !
PS- good work on the 11k run in the park - ( wise to not push the distance up too fast - like you tell all of us - slow & steady - it's a journey ! ) & boy o boy - U are so getting close to your home stretch !!!!
cheers,
Maryann
~ do you believe it girl ????!!!***** you have lost over 100 pounds !! hmmmmm-let's get an image going here....what is 103 lbs. ???? I know - 5 x 20lb. bags of FLOUR !....you have successfully burned, starved, and sweat - 5 x 20lb. bags of flour OFF of your body !! wow- strong Woman !! U should be SOOOO proud.
~ & the most special part - with all this achievement - you still have the sweet spirit to be sharing & supporting so many others of us on this journey -
....I am sending you a virtual "bouquet" Sarah -
for hard-work very very well done & for a most amazing & giving & caring spirit !
You are a weight-loss Hero gal !
PS- good work on the 11k run in the park - ( wise to not push the distance up too fast - like you tell all of us - slow & steady - it's a journey ! ) & boy o boy - U are so getting close to your home stretch !!!!
cheers,
Maryann
scbibhouse
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AThanks Brawny, Munch and MaryannC,
It's always so nice to pop in and see all these fun images and encouraging words! Thank you all so much! Brawny, I did buy some XXL knit blouses at the Japanese store here in Town, here in China (before all of thes controversary between China and Japan). Munch, I'm sure you will be doing great at the gym when you get back into a good routine! MaryannC, if I can do it, you can do it!! It just takes time, persistence and good choices...one after the other for as long as it takes to get to your goal!
Today, I ddid my normal exercise on the stepper , then did the real stairs from 3rd floor up to 21st, then back down to my floor on the 12th..feeling pretty good about it. Had some good eating days, sticking to my 1650 limit , so I'm expecting some good news on the scale this weekend. My motivation is so good right now...getting relatively close to my goals is keeping me really in tune with my exercise and calories intake...probably more focused than I have ever been.
So, good choices to all!
Sarah
It's always so nice to pop in and see all these fun images and encouraging words! Thank you all so much! Brawny, I did buy some XXL knit blouses at the Japanese store here in Town, here in China (before all of thes controversary between China and Japan). Munch, I'm sure you will be doing great at the gym when you get back into a good routine! MaryannC, if I can do it, you can do it!! It just takes time, persistence and good choices...one after the other for as long as it takes to get to your goal!
Today, I ddid my normal exercise on the stepper , then did the real stairs from 3rd floor up to 21st, then back down to my floor on the 12th..feeling pretty good about it. Had some good eating days, sticking to my 1650 limit , so I'm expecting some good news on the scale this weekend. My motivation is so good right now...getting relatively close to my goals is keeping me really in tune with my exercise and calories intake...probably more focused than I have ever been.
So, good choices to all!
Sarah
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You continue to motivate and amaze us all with the dedication and now adding stairs to the mix too!
For some reason I had always though of the great wall as being flat at the top but from those earlier photos it looks like there are quite a few hill repeats in store for you in the marathon. Personally I hate hills in either direction, uphills because they take some much effort to climb and downhill because they can do a real number on the legs.
For some reason I had always though of the great wall as being flat at the top but from those earlier photos it looks like there are quite a few hill repeats in store for you in the marathon. Personally I hate hills in either direction, uphills because they take some much effort to climb and downhill because they can do a real number on the legs.
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