Healthy Weight Loss

[sylvie]

i am SO excited!
i lost 4.4 lbs since my last weigh in, thats 23 lbs total now.
i was scared to go for my weigh in this morning, thinking i hadn't lost anything...but, yaaaaaaaay, i did!

it's downpouring rain today - wondering if i should go for my walk like usual or if i should change it up and do an inside workout today.. i walked to & from work this morning and will again this evening, however - maybe some weights, stepups and elliptical will do me some good this morning!

i'm loving the support & motivation in this thread, gets me moving more!

[PinkieLee]

Originally Posted by sylvie

i am SO excited!
i lost 4.4 lbs since my last weigh in, thats 23 lbs total now.
i was scared to go for my weigh in this morning, thinking i hadn't lost anything...but, yaaaaaaaay, i did!

it's downpouring rain today - wondering if i should go for my walk like usual or if i should change it up and do an inside workout today.. i walked to & from work this morning and will again this evening, however - maybe some weights, stepups and elliptical will do me some good this morning!

i'm loving the support & motivation in this thread, gets me moving more!

WOOHOOOO you go Sylvie! 4.4 pounds is beyond fabulous!!! You are well on your way honey...I am so very proud of you!!! All the healthy choices you are making and the daily exercise is really paying off!

[sylvie]

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

WOOHOOOO you go Sylvie! 4.4 pounds is beyond fabulous!!! You are well on your way honey...I am so very proud of you!!! All the healthy choices you are making and the daily exercise is really paying off!

awhhh thank you soooo much xoxo!!
i'm definitely excited - i think stepping up the exercise has made all the difference, and ive been more faithful with staying off the stuff i should be as well.. but seriously *happy dancing* hehehe!! & am so proud of you too for your loss so far and staying on plan, i just love this thread, seriously!

i couldn't wait to get in here and share my news!! i'm SO scared of that friggin' scale before stepping on it, lol! it's ridiculous!

[Inked_Trinity]

I'm going to jump right in here with both feet!
About 5 months ago I finally decided to get off my butt and get healthier. I didn't want the same ole gym routine so I found a boxing gym and joined. I started slow going 3 times a week. I found I had a passion for it. I picked up a personal trainer, who hooked me up with place called Max Muscle. There I got an education on sports nutrition. I went into this just wanting to loose some weight and feel better physically. What I have gotten out it is SOOOOO much more. I never realized how much it would affect my mental attitude or my confidence in myself. I have lost about 40 lbs, dropped 2 pants sizes and need a stick of butter to get my head through the door some days. I sleep better, feel better, have so much more energy and I'm happy. So far the only negative thing I have experienced is getting my ass knocked out in the ring ( only once ), but not everyone chooses to fight like I did. I'm also becoming addicted to that wonderful euphoric feeling after an ass kicking workout. This is no longer an option in my life, it has become a necessity. I am also a type 2 diabetic, this keeps me eating right and gives me the exercise that I need. I have had a few fights in the ring and I'm currently training for an upcoming fight in October. Not bad for a 50 yr old!

[sylvie]

Originally Posted by Inked_Trinity

I'm going to jump right in here with both feet!
About 5 months ago I finally decided to get off my butt and get healthier. I didn't want the same ole gym routine so I found a boxing gym and joined. I started slow going 3 times a week. I found I had a passion for it. I picked up a personal trainer, who hooked me up with place called Max Muscle. There I got an education on sports nutrition. I went into this just wanting to loose some weight and feel better physically. What I have gotten out it is SOOOOO much more. I never realized how much it would affect my mental attitude or my confidence in myself. I have lost about 40 lbs, dropped 2 pants sizes and need a stick of butter to get my head through the door some days. I sleep better, feel better, have so much more energy and I'm happy. So far the only negative thing I have experienced is getting my ass knocked out in the ring ( only once ), but not everyone chooses to fight like I did. I'm also becoming addicted to that wonderful euphoric feeling after an ass kicking workout. This is no longer an option in my life, it has become a necessity. I am also a type 2 diabetic, this keeps me eating right and gives me the exercise that I need. I have had a few fights in the ring and I'm currently training for an upcoming fight in October. Not bad for a 50 yr old!

wow frigging awesome!!!
i've been looking for some place that does boxing or kickboxing , i would love kickboxing actually, a gal friend of mine who lives a few hours away does it and adores it and is shedding lbs like crazy.. i have a gym membership which i hardly use, i hate to let it go though because i'd love to be faithful with going, i just bore of it easily, its good for the winter months though when getting out walking is hard to do! but i'd much rather pay for kickboxing or something i would enjoy..

and i sooo agree, my attitude, my rest, my eating, my overall health are so much better when i'm taking care of me, i love the positivity and happiness... soo awesome for you, 40 lbs, wow.. thanks so much for sharing!

[Inked_Trinity]

Originally Posted by sylvie

wow frigging awesome!!!
i've been looking for some place that does boxing or kickboxing , i would love kickboxing actually, a gal friend of mine who lives a few hours away does it and adores it and is shedding lbs like crazy.. i have a gym membership which i hardly use, i hate to let it go though because i'd love to be faithful with going, i just bore of it easily, its good for the winter months though when getting out walking is hard to do! but i'd much rather pay for kickboxing or something i would enjoy..

and i sooo agree, my attitude, my rest, my eating, my overall health are so much better when i'm taking care of me, i love the positivity and happiness... soo awesome for you, 40 lbs, wow.. thanks so much for sharing!

You should look into it! It really is a lot of fun. Not only do you get a great workout but it is social as well. I have met some really good people at the gym. Also the workout can burn up to 1000 calories an hr and creates mental discipline in your self. I love it!

[PinkieLee]

Originally Posted by Inked_Trinity

I'm going to jump right in here with both feet!
About 5 months ago I finally decided to get off my butt and get healthier. I didn't want the same ole gym routine so I found a boxing gym and joined. I started slow going 3 times a week. I found I had a passion for it. I picked up a personal trainer, who hooked me up with place called Max Muscle. There I got an education on sports nutrition. I went into this just wanting to loose some weight and feel better physically. What I have gotten out it is SOOOOO much more. I never realized how much it would affect my mental attitude or my confidence in myself. I have lost about 40 lbs, dropped 2 pants sizes and need a stick of butter to get my head through the door some days. I sleep better, feel better, have so much more energy and I'm happy. So far the only negative thing I have experienced is getting my ass knocked out in the ring ( only once ), but not everyone chooses to fight like I did. I'm also becoming addicted to that wonderful euphoric feeling after an ass kicking workout. This is no longer an option in my life, it has become a necessity. I am also a type 2 diabetic, this keeps me eating right and gives me the exercise that I need. I have had a few fights in the ring and I'm currently training for an upcoming fight in October. Not bad for a 50 yr old!

Kickboxing... hells yeah! How awesome that you are not only getting healthier, but actually enjoying the process! I would LOVE to learn to box or do the kickboxing thing ~ but not against anyone... I don't wanna hurt my face

Losing 40 pounds is a major accomplishment... you should feel very proud. You gotta love the new found confidence that comes along with it, too! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!