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JulieK — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:31:28 GMT

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Getting back to my exercise routines

AGVance — Wed, 25 May 2011 20:27:33 GMT

A spring time, work out plus is it gets light out so early in the morning now that it is so much easier to get up I think. Now just need to get out the door to excercise:)

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PaulaZ — Wed, 25 May 2011 20:10:14 GMT

Way to go! Love your attitude :)

Getting back to my exercise routines

JulieK — Wed, 25 May 2011 14:32:29 GMT

The weather has been so hit or miss in the Midwest-hard to get the groove back! You will, cincybeth. Once it starts to get a little warmer.

I try to get all my working out in as early as possible-that way, I know it is done and don't have to think about it the rest of the day!

Getting back to my exercise routines

madgolfer — Wed, 25 May 2011 03:33:33 GMT

Yeah, another golf season underway and already blaming the humidity for my shorter drives. Tried staying in swing last winter playing in a simulator but there is no turning back the clock.

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SearsRAWR — Tue, 24 May 2011 22:51:14 GMT

:D I just joined Anytime Fitness a few weeks ago and I go every other day. Though last night my husband asked if I could stay home with him to watch one of our TV shows together because he's been working till midnight every night and we haven't had any true together time lately. And tonight one of my friends is coming over and when we hang out together we're always together until around 2-3am so I won't be able to go tonight either probably. :(

Getting back to my exercise routines

cincybeth — Tue, 24 May 2011 21:28:47 GMT

I had a little trouble this year getting back to my walking routine. I was the person at the park sitting on the bench watching everyone else walk or run past me. The nerve of them making me feel guilty about relaxing a bit longer. However, in the last few weeks, I think I've "woken" up so to speak and I'm slowly catching up. So for those of you who still haven't gotten out and about yet, there is still hope for you. In the meantime, don't let the dust from my walking get in your eyes.

Losing weight/working out

GardenTractorMan — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:03:36 GMT

Eating right and walking about an hour everyday should help you to slim down. Growing a small vegetable garden can be a great form of exercise also.

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fixNmowers — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:20:10 GMT

I lost 14 pounds in last 2wks on my plan and its not been that bad :)

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bajakma — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:14:04 GMT

Hello filmdork look for the thread March is National Nutrition Month under the Fitness and sports tab, i posted what i did to lose 55 lbs. in 9 months.

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ThatHRGuy — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:35:16 GMT

Also stop drinking pop/soda, there is nothing good about it!

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ThatHRGuy — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 22:34:38 GMT

That would be nice!! If you want to be forced to lose the weight you could get a dog or baby sit some toddles... No joke, you chase them around a few times a week and you will notice it lol. And walking a dog every day twice a day is required so you have to do it, there is no telling him you are too tierd.

I would say get a few free weights, a resistance band, a balance ball and a yoga mat. You will have enough to start. Then just work out a little everytime you are watching TV, soon you will either be in great shape or stop watching TV :D

Another thing I enjoy in the winter is Playing the Nintendo Wii Wii Fit and EA's NFL Training Camp. They get you moving and its all customizable so you can skip the running if you want. They are fun and get your heart rate up (NFL Training camp has a monitor to make sure of that).

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filmdork — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:46:46 GMT

Well, I guess I fit your "young" category. For at least a couple more months. Then I hit that 30 yr mark which makes the teenagers I work with say is "old". Guess according to them it's time to look into that retirement community and into a good surgeon for my knee replacement.

It's going to take more for me to lose those pounds than someone 10 yrs younger. Why is it so easy to add on the pounds and so are to lose it? Wouldn't the world be great if it was the other way around?

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ShadetreeRet — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 02:31:36 GMT

Well, what I had in mind was, say, anyone under thirty. Most of them still have tiime to either lose pounds while it is not as difficult, or plan to eat rigtht so as not to gain any.

Taking it literally, I guess it would be anyone younger than myself, which is 72! (When you reach my age, almost everyone is young.) LOL

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JulieK — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:40:15 GMT

That is perfect, filmdork! Stick with it, and I bet you will see results before you know it!

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filmdork — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:30:11 GMT

Shadetree define "younger"....

I was very proud of myself yesterday. I was hungry and not in the cooking mood. Very tempted to go to McDonalds. Then I started thinking about the french fries and how I woudl feel afterwards. Instead I went with a granola bar and some cheese. Much healthier. Nothing deep fried.

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PaulaZ — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 03:17:22 GMT

Great advice, Laurel! I track every bite on SparkPeople and it does add up fast, but it keeps me in check and totally helps me to decide whether something is worth it or not, caloriewise.

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ShadetreeRet — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 02:56:45 GMT

And when you start keeping track of your calorie intake, it is amazing how fast they add up! That's good advice Laurel.

I might add this also, to all the younger folk, if you don't start paying attention to your weight while you are younger, it is much harder to control when you get older! I say this from experience. I have lost 18 pounds in the last six to eight months, and it has been a hassel. I need to get rid of at least 50 more and it ain't easy!

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laurelS — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 05:41:36 GMT

I would also add that writing everything you put in your mouth is helpful when trying to cut calories, and track how much water you are drinking. Drink tons of water! : ) I have found that when I actually take the time to record how many calories I'm taking in, I am less likely to eat two cookies & eat only one if I really want it because I realize how many calories it will take to burn it off. I LOVE to eat, I mean I really love it. Putting down the food is hard for me, but tracking everything I eat is a good way to hold myself accountable!

I am a big fan of P90x, a home dvd workout program. When I purchased the set, it was around $100, which is an investment, but considering the cost of a monthly gym membership in many areas, it's worth the investment. The 12 dvd program is a total body workout, including cardio, abs, upper & lower body, as well as core work. Every single exercise can be modified & might be just the program for you! I enjoy the back to basics routine of this program.

Good luck on this journey! It's really a challenge, I know myself. Something I struggle with daily. Keep up the motivation & best wishes to better health!!