Let's Get Healthy in 2010!

Diva · 02-14-2010, 10:34 PM

I'm happy to report that I have now gone a month without caffeine. I didn't go cold turkey cuz the headaches are a total bitch.....but I have to say I feel SO much better not having that mid~morning crash when that stuff wears off!

Yea!

Medusa · 02-14-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Diva

I'm happy to report that I have now gone a month without caffeine. I didn't go cold turkey cuz the headaches are a total bitch.....but I have to say I feel SO much better not having that mid~morning crash when that stuff wears off!

Yea!

This is AWESOME!

I am doing the same thing right now! Trying to cut out all caffeine and trying to keep from killing someone in the process.

I have gone from 6 - 8 full sugar Cokes a day down to none. Im drinking water, lots of unsweet tea, and my new favorite "cherry limeade" flavored drink mix. It's the Wal-Mart brand of Crysal Lite and it's AWESOME!

Nina · 02-14-2010, 11:14 PM

to read how and what people want to do, and are Doing to live healthy(er) lives...what we can do to show, and grow, our own self-love...we can often love others and yet we struggle to love ourselves...to rid ourselves of behaviors which cause us harm...each step we take should be applauded and valued...

thank you for sharing what you do...

Odarlin · 02-14-2010, 11:30 PM

Great idea!
Health goals.

Increase:

flexibility

energy

serenity

Solution: (Sayin' it outloud.) kinda

Yoga- 30 minutes a day.

Even if it keels me.

I will start tonight.

Gentle Tiger · 02-15-2010, 12:00 AM

I don't have anything to post at the moment for personal goals. I just wanted to stop by and provide support. Stick with your goals. There's a reason why you made them. Remember the reasons for wanting to make the change(s).

YOU are important and so are your goals!

Diva · 02-15-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Medusa

This is AWESOME!

I am doing the same thing right now! Trying to cut out all caffeine and trying to keep from killing someone in the process.

I have gone from 6 - 8 full sugar Cokes a day down to none. Im drinking water, lots of unsweet tea, and my new favorite "cherry limeade" flavored drink mix. It's the Wal-Mart brand of Crysal Lite and it's AWESOME!

I'm also drinking much more water....I have a big ol' Brita 'box' in my frig as we speak and I have to fill it every day-day & a 1/2!! I ALso love the Wal~Mart brand of CL.....my fave is the Raspberry Ice....YUM!

(You know tea has hella caffiene, right?)

Medusa · 02-15-2010, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Diva

I'm also drinking much more water....I have a big ol' Brita 'box' in my frig as we speak and I have to fill it every day-day & a 1/2!! I ALso love the Wal~Mart brand of CL.....my fave is the Raspberry Ice....YUM!

(You know tea has hella caffiene, right?)

Oh yeah on the tea! I have been doing mostly herbal teas and leaving out the sugar or honey. I discovered a nice rose garden tea that is all herbs with a few rose petals. Its DIVINE and makes me feel all classy'n'shit when I drink it

I bought a box of the Wal-Mart brand Raspberry Ice and am going to dive into it tomorrow. So far I have to say that the cherry limeade is pretty good, the regular cherry is fair, the pink lemonade is good, the orange drink is ok but it tastes like Tang or something. Favorite is Fruit Punch! It tastes like the real deal....even JACK likes it!

canmarielan · 02-21-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Medusa

Oh yeah on the tea! I have been doing mostly herbal teas and leaving out the sugar or honey. I discovered a nice rose garden tea that is all herbs with a few rose petals. Its DIVINE and makes me feel all classy'n'shit when I drink it

I bought a box of the Wal-Mart brand Raspberry Ice and am going to dive into it tomorrow. So far I have to say that the cherry limeade is pretty good, the regular cherry is fair, the pink lemonade is good, the orange drink is ok but it tastes like Tang or something. Favorite is Fruit Punch! It tastes like the real deal....even JACK likes it!

Me too!! Fruit punch is my favoritest!!!!

Congrats oh Licious One on your dedication!!! Caffiene is SOOOO hard to stay away from.

I'm so proud to see all of the changes we are making for healthier lives

Miss Scarlett · 02-15-2010, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Diva

I'm happy to report that I have now gone a month without caffeine. I didn't go cold turkey cuz the headaches are a total bitch.....but I have to say I feel SO much better not having that mid~morning crash when that stuff wears off!

Yea!

Bless your heart...no caffeine. They passed a law here in NC banning me from ever going caffeine free...LOL

Miss Scarlett · 02-15-2010, 05:23 AM

I am increasing my activities - exercise is such an ugly word!

In addition to my walking at least 5 times per week, I amusing the gym at my apartment complex and doing yoga for flexability.

To Shelia's delight (?) I am resuming belly dancing...

Odarlin · 03-02-2010, 07:39 PM

I want to report that I have been very good! Cookie good.
I have a new muscle and I have been randomly shimmying with greater frequency.

Thinker · 03-09-2010, 11:59 AM

I didn't want to jump in here until I was sure I would stick with my program.

I am!!

I'm about 3/4 of the way through a 30-day challenge on the Wii EA Sports Active (the one with the little trainer person). That has made all the difference for me because it is interactive, it tracks your reps, and you basically follow a leader.

I'm also starting to use the custom workout feature and build my own little workouts out of activities I like best. It's fun and gives me additional ways to burn calories for the day.

In addition to that, I'm doing Yoga 5 or 6 times a week; and I've created a workout to increase mass in my chest.

I'm getting better with the food stuff, but that's really the lady's forte so I just follow her lead. To my credit though, I'm not having Milk Duds *everyday*.......maybe just 3 or 4 times a week. Trust me, that is a HUGE accomplishment for me!

Looking forward to participating more...

AtLast · 03-09-2010, 02:31 PM

Due to RA along with poly osteoarthritis, my new exercise routines have to be aquatic. Good thing there is a great community pool across the street and I have been able to adapt water exercise equipment even in my spa at home.
Dance lessons and regular dancing are good too, as long as I stretch before. LOL... for me, the impact exercise days are over and any kind of weight lifting/sculpting use has to be underwater. Daily 3-5 mile dog walks help too (even in the damn rain!)... and keep the pooch happy! I just adapt and try and figure out what I can do safely. Hell, I will be 59 in a couple of weeks and have the damn joints of a 90 year old! But, I am going to keep moving!!

Fighting a life long eating eating disorder and obesity (then I became an exercise addict until the arthritis!) has been yucca! But, I have found OA to be what works for me after years of idiotic yo-yo diets, binging and purgiing self-loathing. I have kept 70 lbs off for over 5 years now due to this program and my numbers from physical blood work make me smile! Oh, and my body-image is much more realistic and content!

Whatever all of you are doing to live a healier life, I commend and support you! Not so easy at all!!!

Thinker · 03-16-2010, 09:08 PM

Wondering if anyone else here is using the Wii for exercise???

I just finished the 30-day challenge that is on the DVD EA Sports Active, Personal Trainer. The sequel DVD More Workouts has a 6-week challenge, and I start that tomorrow.

This Wii stuff is the best thing I've tried since I quit organized sports a gazillion years ago!! And it's FUN!!

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Thinker Senior Member How Do You Identify?: transman Preferred Pronoun?: male Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,868 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 710 Thanked 4,133 Times in 1,079 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I didn't want to jump in here until I was sure I would stick with my program. I am!! I'm about 3/4 of the way through a 30-day challenge on the Wii EA Sports Active (the one with the little trainer person). That has made all the difference for me because it is interactive, it tracks your reps, and you basically follow a leader. I'm also starting to use the custom workout feature and build my own little workouts out of activities I like best. It's fun and gives me additional ways to burn calories for the day. In addition to that, I'm doing Yoga 5 or 6 times a week; and I've created a workout to increase mass in my chest. I'm getting better with the food stuff, but that's really the lady's forte so I just follow her lead. To my credit though, I'm not having Milk Duds everyday.......maybe just 3 or 4 times a week. Trust me, that is a HUGE accomplishment for me! Looking forward to participating more... __________________ Practice humility and kindness.

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Miss Scarlett Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: . Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: . Posts: 5,530 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,478 Thanked 12,947 Times in 3,419 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I am increasing my activities - exercise is such an ugly word! In addition to my walking at least 5 times per week, I amusing the gym at my apartment complex and doing yoga for flexability. To Shelia's delight (?) I am resuming belly dancing...

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Odarlin Member How Do You Identify?: Undine Preferred Pronoun?: Sexy Relationship Status: Finding my immortal soul one giggle at a time. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: under a bright and cheery rock Posts: 290 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 506 Thanked 178 Times in 69 Posts Rep Power: 22	I want to report that I have been very good! Cookie good. I have a new muscle and I have been randomly shimmying with greater frequency.