December Official GET OFF YOUR BUTT WORKOUT AND EAT RIGHT Thread--Hello! Its December!!!

Today is December 1st. We need to be motivated.

Start with a few questions, and than we can switch things up so that way we 1) don't get bored 2) get results fast 3) don't get discouraged

1) What do you currently do at the gym?
2) What diet (if any) do you follow?
3) What makes you not want to work out?
4) What makes you cheat on your diet?
5) Do you have a goal? Is it reasonable?


here are my responses. I'll kick it off:

1) What do you currently do at the gym? I spend 1 to 1 1/2 hours of strength or cardio.
2) What diet (if any) do you follow? I currently eat healthy, but I think it needs to be stricter
3) What makes you not want to work out? the weather, and sometimes stress. And tiredness.
4) What makes you cheat on your diet? My FMIL. Brownies and Pie. Laziness.
5) Do you have a goal? Is it reasonable? My reasonable goal is to just be toned and I wouldn't mind dropping 5 pounds before the end of the year, but I want to drop it healthy so i don't gain it back...

1) i don't go to the gym
2) i'm not on a diet
3) everything makes me not want to go to the gym. plus, i work in the city 9-5 and go to class from 6-9. i have NO time to do ANYTHING much less go to the gym
4) if i was on a diet, i'd totally cheat bc i'm a sucker for junk food
5) i don't have a weight loss goal, maybe a few pounds? but i NEED to tone up. HELP ME!

1) What do you currently do at the gym? ah no! i workout in fh's mini gym in the basement. starting p90x tonight!!
2) What diet (if any) do you follow? righhhttt. i used to be super good. whole grain, lean meat, lots of fruit & veggies. now i eat things of the fried variety. i need to get back to eating a balanced diet
3) What makes you not want to work out? getting home late from work.
4) What makes you cheat on your diet? stress!
5) Do you have a goal? Is it reasonable? goal is to lose 10 lbs and KEEP IT OFF! I think its completely reasonable

) What do you currently do at the gym?

currently haven't been working out the past few mths so i really need to get back to the gym!

2) What diet (if any) do you follow?

have been doing weight watchers since last march....but lately i have been lax on the weekends

3) What makes you not want to work out?

always tired after work and end up not going to the gym

4) What makes you cheat on your diet?

always going out with friends for dinner and drinks on the weekends

5) Do you have a goal? Is it reasonable?

I have a goal to lose 10 more lbs and just tone up. I already lost 20+ lbs since last march so its definitely doable if I just get my but in gear!

good thread! i definitely gained a few pounds over the thanksgiving weekend.


1) What do you currently do at the gym? I don't go to the gym but I run on my treadmill every morning for about 40 minutes. Also do some light weights

2) What diet (if any) do you follow? normal diet in moderation, i will allow myself the occasional treat because i find if i don't, i tend to overindulge later on

3) What makes you not want to work out? lazyness!

4) What makes you cheat on your diet? if desserts are present- they are my weakness!

5) Do you have a goal? Is it reasonable? honestly i dont want to go crazy just lose the couple of pounds i gained and maintain my weight during the holidays. I used to weigh like 10 lbs less but i was constantly over-restricting and miserable so i am happier now. Just looking to maintain a healthy weight!

Good luck to you all ladies!

1) What do you currently do at the gym? I go to the gym three times a week and do cardio and strength but i KNOW i need to go more!!!

2) What diet (if any) do you follow? i try and eat healthy...but i was on this 'fat flush' diet thing that was totally amazing and i lost weight but i couldn't stick to it so i gained 2 pounds back

3) What makes you not want to work out? everything about working out makes me not want to work out

4) What makes you cheat on your diet? food

5) Do you have a goal? Is it reasonable? my goal is to lose around 13 pounds and i know i can do it....i just have to commit myself!!!

1) What do you currently do at the gym? I've been slacking - but I need to get my but in gear b/c my b-pics are in january
2) What diet (if any) do you follow? I just try to eat right
3) What makes you not want to work out? I have so much work to do
4) What makes you cheat on your diet? Cookies HELP ME!!!
5) Do you have a goal? Is it reasonable? yes, to tone up!!!!

1) What do you currently do at the gym?
2 miles on treadmill everyday

2) What diet (if any) do you follow?
ww point system

3) What makes you not want to work out?
stress and exhaustion

4) What makes you cheat on your diet?
sweets so I no longer keep them available

5) Do you have a goal? Is it reasonable? My goal is to lose 60 lbs by my wedding date...I guess its reasonable as long as I work my *** off.

1) What do you currently do at the gym?
Running on the treadmill, and spinning occasionally.


2) What diet (if any) do you follow?
No diet - I eat what I want, and that's the problem!


3) What makes you not want to work out?
When I work late (which is pretty often) or am tired.


4) What makes you cheat on your diet?
When I go out to dinner, which is virtually 5x a week since I live in NYC and refuse to cook.


5) Do you have a goal? Is it reasonable?
I'm training for my 2nd half marathon in April. I'm also going to a wedding in Turks and Caico's in June, and would love to look hot on the beach!

1) What do you currently do at the gym? I go to the gym for about 1 1/2 hours doing cardio and strength training.
2) What diet (if any) do you follow? I try to eat well....but I am obsessed with ice cream and this is the main reason why I never loose any weight!!
3) What makes you not want to work out? Sooo tired after work.
4) What makes you cheat on your diet? ICE CREAM!!!!
5) Do you have a goal? Is it reasonable? Yes I want to loose 10 pounds and just tone up in general!!

1) What do you currently do at the gym?
A lot of cardio...now that it's cold, I run on the treadmill because running outdoors is just painful with the cold air. Elliptical, rowing, stairclimber. Some machine that looks like pedals for your feet and hands (you sit when doing it...don't know the name, LOL). Strength: all machines. Pilates once a week, sometimes twice. Exercise ball for crunches/sit-ups/push-ups/sideways sit-ups.

2) What diet (if any) do you follow?
Weight Watchers - specifically, their Core program. Though around the holidays I switch up to their Flex program (aka Points) on weeks where I know trying to do Core would be difficult, like if I have two parties in one week. Such as this coming weekend...I have FH's holiday party on Saturday and the G2G on Sunday...it'll be Flex (Points) come this Friday.

3) What makes you not want to work out?
The cold. It's hard to motivate to go to the gym after arriving home at night. So starting today I packed my gym clothes with me, and am going straight to the gym from work. No heading home to change into workout clothes first...just go and get it done with.

4) What makes you cheat on your diet?
Drinking. Once I've got a bit of a buzz going, my willpower goes straight out the window...and down the block...and into the next town...

5) Do you have a goal? Is it reasonable?
I'm at my WW goal weight - well, within the two pound range. I'm up two pounds from goal, which is acceptable by WW standards and by my own, given that Thanksgiving was this weekend. I need to drink more water, less caffiene. I need to tone up and commit more time to the gym. I slacked last month due to a wicked, wicked cold that kicked my butt for two weeks.

1) What do you currently do at the gym? No gym - karate. For the next two weeks, I'll be going 5-6 times per week because I'm preparing for a demo. After that I have two weeks off for the holidays, so I will have to do some stuff at home.

2) What diet (if any) do you follow? Weight Watchers.

3) What makes you not want to work out? Feeling tired and work stress.

4) What makes you cheat on your diet? Jose Tejas! I try not to eat during the day or eat just a little if I know I'm going to dinner here!

5) Do you have a goal? Is it reasonable? Honestly, I'd just like to tone up more. Losing ten pounds would be nice, but not necessary. So, I have to incorporate weights into the equation. :D

1) What do you currently do at the gym?
**I like to take cardio and strength training classes at least 3 times a week

2) What diet (if any) do you follow?
** I live by, and teach, WEIGHT WATCHERS!

3) What makes you not want to work out?
**The rain, the cold, the snow, everything!

4) What makes you cheat on your diet?
**There is no cheating on WW. As long as I track it, I'm good. But if I don't, then I'm in trouble.

5) Do you have a goal? Is it reasonable?
**My goal is to lose 5-7 pounds and get me back to my personal goal weight. I think it's VERY reasonable.

1) What do you currently do at the gym?
3 days a week with a trainer and 3 days of cardio although the last 2 weeks it didn't happen
2) What diet (if any) do you follow?
I try to eat healthy main'y protein and veggie
3) What makes you not want to work out?
stress being tired
4) What makes you cheat on your diet?
I have an incredible sweet tooth and love to cook
5) Do you have a goal? Is it reasonable?
to tone up and lose weight. It is reasonablee because I am not putting a number on it i just want to look and feel better

1) What do you currently do at the gym? NOTHING! I don't have any time to work out. I was doing the Tracy Anderson Method and totally saw results, but the time commitment is unrealistic for anyone who has a job!

2) What diet (if any) do you follow? was on WW but it wasn't working so now I'm not on a diet!!

3) What makes you not want to work out? Working late and being exhausted - I know they say working out gives you more energy but I am always SO TIRED!!

4) What makes you cheat on your diet? cheese & crackers, alcohol

5) Do you have a goal? Is it reasonable? 30 lbs by 10/02/2010!! I think it is reasonable if I get up early to work out and PACK my lunches!!

1) What do you currently do at the gym? nothing currently, but whenever I do go its usually 50- 60 minutes on the elliptical.

2) What diet (if any) do you follow? Right now I am counting calories. Thats the only thing that has ever worked for me.

3) What makes you not want to work out? When i'm tired or I just want to hang out.

4) What makes you cheat on your diet? Going out to eat. Cheese cake factory! Also all these holiday dinners!!

5) Do you have a goal? Is it reasonable? My goal is 25 lbs in one year. I think its very reasonable.

1) im currently not going to the gym...im a slave to my school for the next week then im FREE and back to the gym!! lotsa cardio and strength training when i do go!
2) also not strict right now, but normally weight watchers...but lotsa veggies, less carbs (if i dont eat some carbs esp mornings ill pass out) no soda, if i cheat, cuz i dont like to torture myself, i will on sunday or something
4) If i'm tooooooo extreme that when I cheat! I have to allow little cheats intermittently to not binge eat or go crazy off the diet u kno what i mean??
3) sorry skipped a question....if i stop working out for like 2 days, im TOTALLY out of it and dont care...otherwise, i get addicted to working out...i cant wait to start again next week!!!!
5) my goal is only to lose about 5 pounds or so...i HAVE to get back into the 140s!!! Even if its only down to like 148....although 145 would be ideal! and i need to tone up more than anything...TONING is more important than losing pounds right now

YAY CLEAR DISTINCT GOALS AND A PLAN OF ACTION!!!

thanks Sandra!

1) What do you currently do at the gym? run on an incline usually for 2 miles, weights, sometimes the elliptical and abs

2) What diet (if any) do you follow?
weight watchers

3) What makes you not want to work out?
nothing i love the gym!! i only dont go if im sick or dont have the time...usually i make time

4) What makes you cheat on your diet?
going out to eat

5) Do you have a goal? Is it reasonable?
I'd love to get back down to and maintain an even 120 lbs...last week i got weighed in i was 124, but i probably gained like 5 lbs since turkey day