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just patting myself on the back

yabbobay Posted:

just patting myself on the back

within 4 years I have gained 25 pounds...

and 15 of them were in the last 6 months!!!

I just started working out and going back to my good eating habits...

and I am down 3 pounds!!!woo hoo...22 more to go!!
OctBride03 Posted:

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Congratulations!!! Now I just have to follow your lead!!!
shamma Posted:

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You can do it Erica. Use your time off wisely, you will be on fit teacher
DaniRN Posted:

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Congrats!!
soon2bmrs2004 Posted:

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Way to go!
Sunny Posted:

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Yay! Good for you!

yabbobay Posted:

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I was once very used to this lifestyle...but DH and I have fallen into such a rut...and rich foods...its hard to break...

thanks for all the support...I decided that I am going to use this thread to post my progress...
Diane Posted:

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good for you. It is a start
yabbobay Posted:

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here's my update...

8 pounds!!!

whats even better is that I am below the number that I told myself that I would never go above...and I did...7 pounds!!

17 pounds more to go!!
Jeanene Posted:

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Way to go!!!! You are inspiring! Keep it going!

bethsiar Posted:

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Way to go! You are inspiration to us all!!!

Sunny Posted:

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Good for you!!!

MrsTC Posted:

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Yay!!!! congrats
yabbobay Posted:

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Thanks everyone!!!


being that I have no job (I just quit)...I told myslef that my job was to get into shape...I always said that movie stars have it made b/c they have all day to go to the gym, etc...well now I do too...

My daily routine...

3 mile hike with dog (this helps tire him out...so hes not jumping all over me the rest of the day)
20 min weight training
25 min hill workout on treadmill

then I've been using a computer program called diet power...its free to try for 14 days...but in oct I used it and loved it so much...I actually bought it for $50...and decided to get back on it...

it tracks your calories and exercise and figures out your metabolic rate...its pretty cool...

in 4 pounds I get to go to DSW on a little 'splurge' and then 5 pounds after that...'splurge' at Ann Taylor..

edited to say...I'm going to use this as a journal - tracking my progress...so I will be accountable to at least someone
LisaT Posted:

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wow! thats inspiring! have you changed your eating habits?

I certainly have the time, but haven't been making good use of it.
yabbobay Posted:

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Lisa...i have definitely changed my eating...

I try to keep breakfast and lunch under 300 cals each...and then a sensible dinner (600 cal)...with lots of fruits as snacks....sometimes microwaved popcorn...

the dog forces me to get started...but then the gym is literally only 50 feet from my apt...I have no excuse...
anna Posted:

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Great job Erica !!!

Thats a good incentive (Shopping!) I have a $25 gift certificate sitting here from DSW, I should make it my 10lb treat ! I Like that idea !
dgtlsunshine Posted:

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Congrats. You are doing it up girl.

shamma Posted:

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WOW Erica, did you take before pix???

yabbobay Posted:

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I may have a picture or two...but thats on my camera...that I left and my SIL has to go get it for me...I'm still waiting...

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