I'm getting married in 6 months and I hate my arms....

CJStein Posted: Sep 23, 2005 02:01 PM

I'm getting married in 6 months and I hate my arms....

..and everything else on my body for that matter. I have 6 months to lose the last 10 lbs I want (lost 18 already) and I have no motivation at all....I had a cupcake with lunch, which was so good, yet not so good for the waistline.....I can't seem to get myself to the gym.

NEED SOME MOTIVATION LADIES!

kissy27 Posted: Sep 23, 2005 02:03 PM

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gym, gym, gym

Don't want to wave to people & see the underarm jiggle!!!!

CJStein Posted: Sep 23, 2005 02:04 PM

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Yes, NO under arm jiggle..maybe I'll post an unflattering pic of myself to my computer so to deter the snacking and laziness....

JessicaM. Posted: Sep 23, 2005 02:07 PM

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my only advice is a bad nike cliche...just do it.

case in point, yesterday after work I had pretty much decided not to go- I was exhausted. BUT, I said, just go for 10 minutes. if you are truly miserable, go home. funny thing is, I felt so much better the second I decided to go, and even more so during and after my workout. I also slept like a baby.

I am not a gym rat and I don't pretend that I always LOVE going, but I do LOVE the fact that I go, even when I have to force myself. it enables me to eat the cupcakes without guilt, and my arms are looking better and better every day.

you have time- don't give up!

JanuaryBride06 Posted: Sep 23, 2005 02:07 PM

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What about posting pictures of your gown everywhere? Would that motivate you?

Or how about trying a new work out to get you back to the gym - like a dance class or a yoga class.

gNi1125 Posted: Sep 23, 2005 02:08 PM

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Posted by CJStein

Yes, NO under arm jiggle..maybe I'll post an unflattering pic of myself to my computer so to deter the snacking and laziness....

That'll help..and I like to post my goals on my fridge. I walk to it..read it...and turn right back around Good Luck!! You can't definitely do it and don't be so hard on yourself.

CJStein Posted: Sep 23, 2005 02:12 PM

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Jessica, you're totally right. I get home, hem and haw about not wanting to go, then once I eventually get there, I feel great and sleep so much better.

I'm printing this thread out and keeping it in my gym bag...thanks for the motivation ladies!

leighdvm Posted: Sep 23, 2005 02:17 PM

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My mother gave me a magnet for my refrigerator....it says.....FRIDGE PICKERS WEAR BIG KNICKERS!!

Thanks, Ma........

kaklesmay Posted: Sep 23, 2005 02:21 PM

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Lucky for you arms get results pretty quickly. I've noticed I can tone up my arms in just a few weeks but you need to maintain!!

Good Luck!

Beth1210 Posted: Sep 23, 2005 02:25 PM

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Posted by CJStein

Jessica, you're totally right. I get home, hem and haw about not wanting to go, then once I eventually get there, I feel great and sleep so much better.

I'm printing this thread out and keeping it in my gym bag...thanks for the motivation ladies!

go straight from work- if I go home first I am done!

JessicaM. Posted: Sep 23, 2005 02:28 PM

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Posted by Beth1210

Posted by CJStein

Jessica, you're totally right. I get home, hem and haw about not wanting to go, then once I eventually get there, I feel great and sleep so much better.

I'm printing this thread out and keeping it in my gym bag...thanks for the motivation ladies!

go straight from work- if I go home first I am done!

I second this...if I even enter the borough of brooklyn before I work out, I'm done!

CJStein Posted: Sep 23, 2005 02:28 PM

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Once i move back into NYC, which will hopefully be Jan 1, it will be so much easier to get there after work. Now after taking the LIRR, getting home at 7, then having to go is torture.

JanuaryBride06 Posted: Sep 23, 2005 02:29 PM

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Posted by CJStein

Now after taking the LIRR, getting home at 7, then having to go is torture.

I have felt this way, too. I try to keep my gym clothes in my car so that I don't go home first.

Goldi1021 Posted: Sep 23, 2005 02:40 PM

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Posted by Beth1210

Posted by CJStein

Jessica, you're totally right. I get home, hem and haw about not wanting to go, then once I eventually get there, I feel great and sleep so much better.

I'm printing this thread out and keeping it in my gym bag...thanks for the motivation ladies!

go straight from work- if I go home first I am done!

I do that too but I will say that arms take a long time to show definition - at least for me anyway.

CJStein Posted: Sep 23, 2005 02:45 PM

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I think if I take your ladies' suggestions and keep up with my routine, I should be good. Now THIS thread has me motivated....push-ups here I come. And, I'll keep playing tennis and golf for even more arm workouts.