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new start

bonkrzz
  • By bonkrzz · New reply 8:02 pm
  • 5 replies
  • well, i finally got a job, so now i dont have to stress so much on that. ive been doing a little better on my eating. have slowed down ALOT. ive been running whenever possible and work out pretty much ...

DAY 234: Need a push

sanssurnom
  • By sanssurnom · New reply 12:24 pm
  • 10 replies
  • Hey guys, I've been spinning my wheels trying to get out of this ditch, and it's just not working. I've been stuck in this rut that is the 227-230 range since bleeping AUGUST and I'm about ready to lose ...

HOW FAR CAN WE GO 11-21-09 Saturday

rktk
  • By rktk · Posted 12:24 pm
  • 0 replies
  • Top of the morning to ya - It's the week end - Has anyone planned something special towards your goal for today or tomorrow - I see Ei is doing a 5K in her neck of the woods - I saw a notice in my town ...

Beware of the Infomercials!

trainer_valerie4life
  • By trainer_valerie4life · New reply 8:48 am
  • 3 replies
  • Okay, this is pretty sad! I love watching health channels but I can't help but cringe when an infomercial comes on. I just watched a pathetic segment on the Contour Core Sculpting system. This system ...

HOW FAR CAN WE GO 11-20-09 Friday

rktk
  • By rktk · New reply yesterday at 6:13 pm
  • 3 replies
  • T G I F - wheeeee - What a long week hope all your distance postings matched up to all your fantasitc efforts - Again, I'm starting our accountable post b/4 I go to sleep - Some have been posting other ...

HOW FAR CAN WE GO 11-19-09 Thursday

rktk
  • By rktk · New reply yesterday at 2:47 pm
  • 7 replies
  • Good morning - Sorry I didn't make it back till late last evening - and again for this am - I have am h2o aerobics and started this b/4 I turned in last night - I will actually try to be back earlier ...

The small things

zendisney
  • By zendisney · New reply November 19, 2009
  • 4 replies
  • I realize that it is the little moments in life that are wonderful. I sometimes forget that while I am consumed in my "weight battle". Why must it be a battle? How do we survive the battle and come out ...

HOW FAR CAN WE GO 11-18-09 Wednesday

rktk
  • By rktk · New reply November 18, 2009
  • 9 replies
  • HELLO HELlo hello TO Y O U ! It's Wednesday - Hump day - only two more getups til the weekend - Is it still prince spagettee day any where - Well I posted this last evening cause I plan on getting on ...

HOW FAR CAN WE GO 11-17-09 Tuesday

rktk
  • By rktk · New reply November 17, 2009
  • 4 replies
  • Wacky walkers this is your wacky post starter - It's Monday evening and I just came home from the gym - I went and watched a yoga class ( I don't think I'm ready for that yet ) then I reclinbiked 2.5 ...

So sick of pain today

deebelle
  • By deebelle · New reply November 17, 2009
  • 94 replies
  • So tired of this pain. I am so miserable today..so sad and angry, all at the same time. It hurts so bad. My pinched nerve in my back really hurting right leg, and groin and hip. Barely tolerable today ...

HOW FAR CAN WE GO 11-16-09 Monday

rktk
  • By rktk · New reply November 16, 2009
  • 5 replies
  • Goodmorning wacky walkers - Are you excited - Are you rearing to go - Are you just happy you can move - I don't know about everyone but some times I just have to stop and think about how well I really ...

WW weigh in

zendisney
  • By zendisney · New reply November 16, 2009
  • 2 replies
  • I managed to gain 5 lbs over the past two weeks. I know what I did to gain the wait. I KNOW WHAT I CAN DO, to lose it and get back on track. I am not giving up. I will not give up. Just thought I would ...

The Way I Cope

lilgrannylaura
  • By lilgrannylaura · New reply November 16, 2009
  • 2 replies
  • I am a lady that always looks to find the good in everyone & every situation. I am very soft spoken, loving, caring, funny, witty & happy. I love to make others laugh. I laugh and giggle a lot. Always ...

HOW FAR CAN WE GO 11-15-09 SUNDAY

rktk
  • By rktk · New reply November 15, 2009
  • 7 replies
  • Good morning all you wacky walkers - I have been sitting up watching fitness video's on the national challange - So I figured I might sleep in in the am - I still wanted to make sure everyone had a place ...

HOW FAR CAN WE GO 11-13-09 Saturday

rktk
  • By rktk · New reply November 14, 2009
  • 4 replies
  • OK - So I'm taking a page from KickButts book of how to's - It's only Friday evening and I am setting up Saturday's post - I'm hoping I can get to the gym first thing in the morning and do some walking ...

HOW FAR CAN WE GO 11-13-09 FRIDAY

rktk
  • By rktk · New reply November 13, 2009
  • 4 replies
  • Watch out it'sw friday the 13th - oh no - and no fare going back to bed and covering your head with the covers - Arise - Go forth - take on the day - we can do it - I just know we can - walkie walkie ...

FRIDAY!

lizgore
  • By lizgore · New reply November 13, 2009
  • 3 replies
  • okay so i weighed in this morning and it said 170.6! that is a 2.2 lb decrease from 172.8 on monday. i was aiming for two lbs but at least it decreased. i haven't been doing as well as i would have liked ...

Take Charge!

Ovacom06
  • By Ovacom06 · New reply November 13, 2009
  • 1 reply
  • What I have realized through this experience is that we as women need to take charge of our own health care. Just because a physician tells you, does not mean you should accept it as gospel if you still ...

HOW FAR CAN WE GO 11-12-09 Thursday

rktk
  • By rktk · New reply November 13, 2009
  • 14 replies
  • Goodmorning wacky walkers - Well It's Thursday - It's looking very fallishy out side here I think we are supposed to have some wet weather probably snow by the weekend - I hope you all fair better - Looks ...

good news!

andmegab
  • By andmegab · New reply November 12, 2009
  • 9 replies
  • just wanted to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. my scan today was clean other than a few mysterious broken ribs. i cant explain how i broke them, and while i can explain why i cant feel ...

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