We Need A Pep Rally!!!!!!!!

jennifer3

jennifer3

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OK everyone....is anyone feeling like me....that we need a pep rally to get really rolling again!!!!!

A month or so ago the energy in here just seemed really high and we were sooooooo motivated...and the last week or two we seem to be dwindling, and slowing down. Is it that NEW YEAR RESOLUTION FALL OFF????

COME ON DONT GIVE UP ON ME NOW....I NEED YOU GUYS!!!!!!

Is anyone else feeling this way?????.....or is it just me. I feel sad when key players are not posting anymore,.....like the team is not as strong

Well to get me motivated I am going to try on some summer shorts :eek:
Any others ideas to keep us committed!!!!!!!!
 
I was just feeling the exact same way earlier today Jennifer! I'm so glad you posted that! We can do it! We all can! Let's all get going and help each other along.

I definitely know I need the support right now.
 
Ah so its not just me.....I remember when I started I was so gun-ho..and now ah well its just another day...and its not exctiting. I want to be excited by what I am doing again,..I mean this is fantastic what we are doing for ourselves....I need to refocus,....

I love the graphs and charts on fitday.com,...but it all just kinda boring.


I am thinking I might write up a contract for myself,...put it in writing sign my name...ya know something just to recomfirm my commitment to this. Make it public so everyone can keep me honest.

I know I am doing fine, but something is missing....my energy is really driven my this forum,...gotta feel the hype!!

BTW the summer shorts fashion show should have been motivation enough,...LOL.
 
I know what you mean too Jenn. But I wonder if the excitment has faded because now we're just used to our new lifestyles and the struggle has diminished? I guess that's a positive way to look at it. I think what got me was when some of the girls decided they didn't care anymore and dropped out. Kind of puts a damper on things. But I still feel great about what were doing and achieving. I love seeing one of my girls having a great day. If it weren't for this forum I would not have lost 20 pounds so far. This is where it's at! Hopefully we'll get some newbies soon who will "pep" things up.
 
I change my workout routine when I start to get bored, it keeps me motivated better. You guys/gals going to try a 5k or anything this summer? itll give ya something to work towards and a little competition typically gets people training better. and besides if you compete in a longer distance run(10k or more) you get to eat lots of carbs the day before lol.
 
Any of you please feel free to post in my journal. I could really use a boost. Oh and I was venting. lol!

Funky- I really have to agree with you on your post. Maybe it's the faded challenge. It really just seems like the involvement isn't there as a community. I agree, I love to see our girls doing well. Hitting goals, striving for new accomplishments.

Jennifer- It's definitely not just you. Someone needs to just light a fire under my bum or something. lol It was so exciting at first, such a challenge, but so much support. Idon't know blah. All Iknow is that I'm glad you posted that because I know we'll get rejuvenated and start going again like mad people. Hehe

I love you girls. I could never tell you how much I appreciate the support you've all given me. It is really what keeps me going. I will make it a point to post more in your diaries. :) All I ask is that you please don't give up on me. You girls are amazing and we can all get the pep back!
 
errtu...took your advice signed up for a salas class at my gym...some days I just feel so lame...need to break up the routine...feeling more peppy!!!
 
Way to go jennifer. I wish I had the courage to do something like that in front of other people. It seems like the only people I can do that kind of stuff in front of is my kids. Mostly I think becasue they think I am being funny and laugh, which makes me laugh and have a good time.
I think that someone did need to post this. I have been feeling down and out a lot here. The things around the house adding onto the weight loss, just got to me and once again it took to the back burner. My kids doctor always tells me that I need to take care of myself first. I know I have to but it is so much easier to write yourself off and focus on your kids and other important things. In the past 3 weeks I have been to the doctors for my son 3 times. It was getting stressful. And the dog. The something on tv reminded me I have to go back to the docs for a prob. I HAD that hopefully they took care of. Just too much worrying. So many excuses to not take care of myself. Does anyone else have that problem? How do you fix that? I feel so defeated right now.
Hopefully we all can get back on track and kick the weight loss into high gear. Good Luck girls!!!!
 
Meshellibel...you need to go fill up your cup. I love analogies..so here I go.

You are a cup of water....
you kids need water, you give them a drink, and then give some more
your husband needs water, you give him a drink, and then give some more
your house needs water, you give it a drink, and then you give some more
the bills, the garden, the schools, the chores all need water...yes you got it !!! you gave them a drink too

Then you think hey I am thirsty....Ah oh...no water...you get depleted and have to turn so does everybody else you take care off because they are depending on you.

Stop at the well darling,...fill up, quench your own thirst.
MOST OF ALL DONT FEEL GUILTY DOING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are not alone on this...every mommy out there doing it all, goes through this...listen to your DOC...he is telling your right!

Oh your a young little chicklet...Do you realize that I was in grade 11 when you were born...I could be your mom!!!!!!!! So if I can get out and make a fool out myself in a salsa class, you have nothing to worry about. Laughing at yourself is great exercize...those tummy muscles EEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWW WEEEEE!!!!!!
 
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Thank you Jennifer, it is very true. Even made me tear up. I made goals last night at 5 pound intervals:
150lbs: paint my toes
145lbs: have my hair touched up
140lbs: buy a new top
135lbs: out for a healthy dinner or lunch with hubby
130lbs: get a magazine subscription
125lbs: new bra or get a professional pedicure
120lbs: (if i get that far) a whole new outfit and a Dairy Queen Breeze

My kids doctor used an analogy on me as well. Told me that if I were flying and the oxygen masks dropped down to put mine on first so I was able to take care of my kids next. Said I would be useless if I passed out from lack of oxygen. I guess I just feel that it's easier to take care of everyone else. But I am making an effort. I started to read a new book last night. Very good, The DaVinci Code. Kinda creepy at times though. I am also calling the doctors today to make an appointment for myself this time. Thank you very much. I needed someone else to know how I felt, my hubby doesn't understand. But thank you! :)
By the way my mom was a year older than you when I was born. My whole family started young. I didn't plan on it, I had my baby girl and fell in love. Then number two was planned 3 years later. And, I love them both...wouldn't trade them for the world! :D
 
Good for you Meshellibel...

It soley out of love that we get in to this situation. So when I hear mommies say this,..I remind them its just because you are such a giving and loving person and those around you love you for it...just remember to give yourself the same love.

Husband dont generally get it, because they are much better at doing things for themselves without the guilt. Ifts not to bash the husbands but men and women do operate differently for the most part.
Writing in a diary is also a very good way to get the emotional stuff out,..and just recognizing where you are at,..sounds simple but very often we get so wrapped up in it,..we cant really see our way out.

Yes I agree, children are a blessing we are lucky ladies,...I have three girls, 2, 5, 11....they inspire me. The closer I get to 40, (this december) the more I am convinced age is nothing but an attitude, thus I think I range from about 12 to 30...lol Makes life so much more fun!!!!
 
Took me a while to respond to the salsa class but thats awesome, keep up that excercise and when your 90 you wont be in a wheelchair, you'll be teaching a class lol. And about the kids(I do not have any but I imagine this would be true), If your kids see you taking care of yourself in a healthy manner youll be an excellent role model and they wont fall trap to living an unhealthy lifestyle. I dunno maybe Im crazy.
 
Well parents are also the ones who teach us our eating habits. If we grew up eating healthy that's probably what we'll do when we're on our own.

Also if you see your parents exercising, and taking you along exercising together, that will be another habit.
 
Absolutley on the kids...I mean part of weight is genetics...but you can combat the genetics with a healthy lifestyle. My kids are my best cheering squad...and they love it when you get outside and play with em...my BB game is not all that bad!!!!!!
 
im still in arizona on vacation....using their computer. but i will be home soon and will resume posting like a madwoman! hahaha :D
 
errtu140 said:
I change my workout routine when I start to get bored, it keeps me motivated better. You guys/gals going to try a 5k or anything this summer? itll give ya something to work towards and a little competition typically gets people training better. and besides if you compete in a longer distance run(10k or more) you get to eat lots of carbs the day before lol.
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im not doing a 5k. but im thinking about doing walk america in april - walking/jogging. last time i did it, it was about 10 miles but it changes every year i think so i will havta check out their website and see how far it is this year.


and funkymonk, who has dropped out? you mean the people who started posting and then just disappeared?
 
Hey there everyone! I'm back too! and while my vacation was fun, it was not that great for my weightloss plans... so i'm ready to get remotivated and keep this up. I have about 15 lbs left to loose and then to maintain, and i need all of you too!

for all of you that needed a candle lit under your bum... just think, it's nearly the end of march... and for those in the northern hemisphere, swimsuit season is fast approaching!!!! that in itself is motivation for me =) i'm also really looking forward to surprising all of my friends when i move back home for the summer. Set some goals and reward yourself!

You ladies are all doing amazing and while we seem to be in a slump, we are still doing really well and we can keep doing it if we just keep encouraging one another =)

Maybe as a goal we can try to post in one other person's journal at least once a day. Just think of all the encouragement we would be passing around! Let's do it!
 
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