Topic : Ways to Exercise in the House

Missy, one of the reasons I'm able to do this is because I've learned to step back and figure out what's going on within me.  When I chose to do this self-challenge, I decided it back in September -- like 3 weeks ago.  Every day, I would look at the exercise class schedule -- I had highlighted those classes I wanted to take.  I allowed myself to listen to myself ... then write it down and then take one by one and work them out.

Your excuses is just your tapes going off ... have you ever learned any cognitive behavioral changes?  It's not hard to learn ... in fact, I do it automatically now ... it's why I'm able to move forward without too much thought. 

Oh yeah, you said you hate writing ... it's harder to do this when you don't journal or like writing ... for me, it's all about giving myself the gift of doing for me.

And it's the sugar that probably did you end.  I know that I had to do a lot of reading articles, listening to health briefs on the news, reading books to finally start to pull together a plan to do differently.  It's just a habit that you have adopted.  I too had the same habit. 

I still do, when I get tired, I want candy / sugar for energy -- however, I saw that within an hour, I was crashing.  Now when I turn to candy / sugar / caffeine, I get sick. 

Take care.

Today, I got there in time for the 7:30 class this morning.  I lasted only 10-12 minutes ... it was really intensed -- INTERVAL training ... it's mostly cardio and next time, I plan on wearing my heart monitor. It was hard for me ,,, my throat felt like it was burning. He made me run (something I just don't do -- not since I was a kid -- I'm 53.75 years old (will be 54 at the end of this month!)

The Pilates/Yoga (M/W) class was a little hard for me at first -- I have lots of negative self-talk from when I took it the last time.  Now, I know I can reprogram those tapes ... I did better for the Wed class.

The Heathy back Class (T/Th) - I'm really good in this class. I'm hoping she's got new stuff for us to do for the next 12 weeks.   We did some free weights and floor exercises. 

I actually felt pretty good ... howver, after this morning classes, my body is hurting really bad ... I'm going to take 2 iprofen when I make dinner ... I need to quiet my muscles ...

I STILL PLAN ON DOING A PILATES TAPE ON MONDAY. It's just going to be okay for me.  I know I can do this for me. I just need recovery time ... and it doesn't take me as long as it used to!

Well, 1 week down, 3 more weeks to go.  Boy will I ever be physicially fit by the time I turn 54!  I just can't wait!! 

the neat thing is that I know I'm challenging myself. I'm getting my body off the couch, out of my COMFORT ZONE and doing different.  It's been a hard ride for me.  Good thing, I'm not letting myself think anything negative about what I'm doing ... and I'm getting everything ready the night before so that I don't have any excuses.  This goal is important for me.  I'm not sure if I'll lose weight, I'm actually not focusing on that.  Being healthier than I've ever been when I turn 54 is so important for me. 

I read your post  maybe 6 times, I've alway's wanted to be the one to help others,  not listen to others and really take a good look at me!

I hate writting, but I don' t mind typping, I'll try that!

What's cognitive behavioral changes? (oops I didn't read all of dr.Phils book so if it's in there...)

I think I will start tonite and try  menu planning, and take a look at what I want to achieve.

I applaude everything you are doing and congrats on your 5 days at the gym!

Typing is just as good as writing .. just open your program that you type letters with and start a journal there ... I have one I use for journaling my financial chaos and how I'm working on getting myself out.  Everytime I have an AHA moment or an accomplishment or I do sometihng financially, I open it up, go to the end of the document -- write the DATE and a subject in BOLD, then just start writing.  I find it helpful cause then I can go back later and read it like I was reading a novel ...  it really helped me to open my eyes.  I usually only journal 1 document for 30-45 days before I create a new one. 

Cognitive Behavior is taught in Self Matters --- HOWEVER!!!  it's really intense and usually most folks can't make it past Chapter 4 because so much pain is bought to the surface!  So unless you want to face your past and deal with your life -- I suggest you take it slowly!  WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTIONS introduces it in Keys 1 & 2.  That's where I first started and turned to Self Matters because my life was in utter chaos and I had to change it.

Another source is a book I found at the library- THE HABIT CHANGE WORKBOOK.  It teaches you the basic principles & explains what it is you are learning. I liked it because they gave me formats to follow.  I hate being told to learn something and have to work out stuff.

Good luck with menu planning ... right now, I'm really screwed up ....  can you believe I'm haviing conversations like ... well I only make hamburger patties either with or without bread ... I know I can make spaghetti sauce with it or meat loaf or_____  ... however I only make patties.

I got all sorts of stuff like that going on in my head ...  good thing I committed 45-days to facing this crap and I know I'll be able to slowly take down the walls.  It's just about listening to what I'm saying and slowly taking the steps to work thru them.

Today, I walked the dogs ... the back of my leg was still sore to the touch; however, I read last night that doing light cardio would work it out and it did!  Wow, I just love how I receive answers from all sorts of sources when I need them.

I'm not sure how far I'll get in doing 1 pilates tape tomorrow; however, I'm going to attempt it and see where it takes me. I already know it just isn't going to happen ... I got to do a whole list of stuff before I'll be able to do it.  One being setting up the DVD / VCR.  HEE HEE ... however, I figure that I will just spend the day focusing on getting my act together ...  that's a good thing and counts!!

hmmm .... today, I will sit down once more with my menu planning folder and begin the slow process of listening to what I'm saying and actually doing and see where I can DO DIFFERENT!

Here's an idea, switch hamburger meat for ground tukey! You'll get used to the taste,  after a while, it's tastes so good.

The things you say make me think alot, I thank you for that!

Missy, years ago (like in 1994? 95?) I quit eating pork and beek.  I just call my hamburger, hamburger, my italian sausage ... italian sausage.  I know it confuses people ... however, now-a-days I can actually make my own sausage ...  it's all about seasoning really.

Take care ... hope you had a really good weekend!

I made it to the gym today .. I really didn't think my hamstring was going to let me do the entire class .. but I did it ... she stuck to a lot of cardio and it really helped me to stretch out my hamstring.

I did work in getting my exercise room together. I actually hooked up the DVD player and discovered my box of electronic cables is gone!  I had to go out and buy replacements ... now I just need to go upstairs and put them on my TV and modular.  (My tv is that old)

My next goal is to dust the entire room down.

AND today I learned that I've gone up 4 lbs ... BECAUSE OF THE GYM CLASSES!  yeah for real Missy ..  I can't believe it. 

Take care and I hope you are doing well.

Well, I got the cables Missy -- and it didn't work.  Needless-to-say, it's not unusual.  I really am anal when it comes to electronic stuff.  I can put a computer together, install hardware even -- however, hook up speakers to a stereo or a DVD player ... forget it!  Just not going to happen.

I'm not going to the gym the rest of this week -- I had the dermoltogist freeze my skin tags so now I have all these red blotches all over the place!  My neck looks like I'm wearing a red beaded necklace!

I walked the dogs for 20 minutes ... it started to sprnkle and I didn't want to get wet - it's kinda chilly out there.  So today, I'm going to work on menu planning ... I'm going to do something totally different ...  so as I tell myself what I need to do ... I'm going to ask myself -- did I do this before?  what happened?  Did it work?  what am I saying to myself?  (Cognitive Behavioral techniques)

things aren't going so well here! I'm having a hard time with a bad habit that I have to kick! If i can get rid of that bad habit things will fall into place faster and better!

Today is the day, I'll try my best!

I feel so lost, and nobody can understand or help, cause I don't understand! I think writting back and forth with you is making me realize things that I never wanted to before and maybe that's why I feel so lost and confused, but it's a good thing, I think?

It's cold and rainy here to! Wich doesn't help with my feelings, but oh well, gotta live with it!

I think I'll go and by self matters and read at night. Just by watching his shows has helped me out a hell of a lot!

Thanks Marcia!