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WHOA!!! POINT FOR THE VOICE!
- By bhmtnbiker · Posted October 23, 2009
- Journal · 8 replies
- I had myself all set - great exercise, ate my fruit snack at the first sign of hunger, salad all set for lunch when I got back from the bank, then BAM! Overwhelming focus on Dairy Queen! The debate lasted ...
317 Days Until Race Day - Another Victory!
- By bhmtnbiker · Posted October 23, 2009
- Journal · 13 replies
- When I got up this morning, my foot was sore (a falling arch issue), and my hips and arms were achy from yesterdays workout (feels good though). And the voice softly tried to trick me - "you're sore ...
the heart is willing
- By noexcuse09 · Posted October 23, 2009
- Journal · 4 replies
- well, I had my first meeting with my Health Coach yesterday. She asked me what was one thing that would get in the way of my success- I said ME. She laughed, but how true is that? I am the one who sabotages ...
Where did the time go?
- By kirsgon · Posted October 23, 2009
- Journal · 4 replies
- I wish I could say that I was still going strong, but life hit a few bumps for me this year. In February, I had a TIA (a mini-stroke). The neurologist seems to think it was another symptom of my PCOS ...
318 Days Until Race Day - Battling Inner Demons (also known as "The Voice")
- By bhmtnbiker · Posted October 22, 2009
- Journal · 26 replies
- I made a discovery today... my war isn't against the 30 pounds, it's against the voice in my head! The weight is just the result - like a damaged building. Today, that voice was trying to fight unfairly ...
What a different world
- By Be-Gelias · Posted October 22, 2009
- Journal · 5 replies
- I have been in Garner North Carolina now for a month how different it is from Michigan, Almost wasnt going to come down, my hubby came down month and a half before us, and I found out a few things that ...
Smashing Birthday!
- By GringoGrandma · Posted October 21, 2009
- Journal · 20 replies
- Worth becoming a year older for the absolutely [erfect day I've had. Drove to the farm Children's Home in Teopisca. Played with the now 23 kids, saw my new cabin. Awesome! Had a picnic, with cake and ...
My story...
- By NRW1020 · Posted October 20, 2009
- Journal · 0 replies
- My story is probably a very familiar tale. I have struggled with weight my entire life. I can remember knowing that I should and wanting to lose weight as far back as 3rd grade. My older sister and I ...
going down
- By sumgirl · Posted October 19, 2009
- Journal · 4 replies
- well i have been taking alli for two weeks and im down from 303 to 296! i am so glad to see a change since i have been going to the gym for 11 weeks and havent seen a change. hopefully i will stay on ...
I saw a miracle this weekend...
- By bhmtnbiker · Posted October 19, 2009
- Journal · 8 replies
- There's a guy I've been saying hi to over the past 6 years. All I know about him is that his name is Joe and that he has been wheelchair bound since he was hit by a car while riding his bike in Spearfish ...
I'M BACK!!
- By mbermea · Posted October 19, 2009
- Journal · 1 reply
- WELL,I WAS GONE FOR A LONG WHILE!! I LOST A RELATIVE AND JUST GAVE UP PLUS OTHER THINGS.BUT YOU KNOW I AM READY "AGAIN"!! BUT FOR SURE THIS TIME I AM IN IT FOR THE LONG RUN... I HAVE TO BE OR I BELIEVE ...
Swag Cobwebs and White Rats!
- By GringoGrandma · Posted October 16, 2009
- Journal · 9 replies
- With 10' ceilings and being under the weather, I neglected my cleaning. I realized yesterday that I not only have cobwebs all around the bedroom, but they are swags! I had to use the step ladder to vacuum ...
day one
- By noexcuse09 · Posted October 16, 2009
- Journal · 0 replies
- today is the first day, of the rest of, my life. today i will try to do better with my food. i will try to control it and not let it control me. today i will try using this tool to get me back on track ...
Back to Normal
- By GringoGrandma · Posted October 15, 2009
- Journal · 10 replies
- Thankfully, I am feeling good. I am back to exercising and catching up on all the things you all have been doing and sharing. I have missed Inspire, and the dear ones I claim as friends! Mexico is sunny ...
A Tale of Terror!
- By bhmtnbiker · Posted October 15, 2009
- Journal · 38 replies
- Yesterday, I woke up from a good sleep, got dressed in my workout clothes, and had my normal breakfast at 5:00am. By 6am, I was feeling good and went down to my basement gym to start my exercise. I was ...
i gave up!!!
- By busymomof1 · Posted October 13, 2009
- Journal · 4 replies
- So i have not done a workout in the past week and it is still going on this week... not good. I am still eating good but i am just mad about work and all the stuff that goes on there mad that i had to ...
Losing weight by diet and exercise
- By MicheleB409 · Posted October 13, 2009
- Journal · 2 replies
- I am trying to lose weight by diet and exercise, which I get plenty of. Motivation seems to be my problem sometimes. I can always think of excuses not to go for that walk or whatever but I always feel ...
gastric bypass surgery
- By ginnie63 · Posted October 11, 2009
- Discussion in Obesity-related illnesses · 4 replies
- will anyone be having gastric surgery or have had it. my surgery will be on oct.14 I am getting nervous ...
331 Days Until Race Day - SWEAT BABY SWEAT!
- By bhmtnbiker · Posted October 9, 2009
- Journal · 5 replies
- This morning I did 30 minutes of high impact step aerobics (no weights - burning 618 calories) and my lower body weight training - Whoo Baby! It feels soooo good to be moving again! Hey - anyone else ...
The Beginning of A New Me
- By newbody10 · Posted October 8, 2009
- Journal · 19 replies
- Today, I made the choice to change. Just one simple moment that will forever change my life. So I decided to get on the scale today just to "see" what my current weight is. As I slowly took in the numbers ...
