graciepoo's Journal, 09 February 2008

Thanks for the positive words. You sound like me about exercising... I never want to exercise and ALWAYS put it off for some other excuse. Start on Monday and if you exercise 3 days of the week, I will do it 3 days too. Deal? 

Hi Graciepoo - I am having the same experience as you this week - only down .5 - after hitting my mini goal last week - my scales bounced around for a few days and finally settled down. Try starting out with just 10 mins of exercise in the AM and 10 mins in the PM and add on from there. Initially I was having trouble with the mindset that I had to carve out at least an hour at a time and it seemed like I would never fit that into my busy schedule. So I started with a little challenge with ImLuuvd and we both agreed to do at least 20 minutes a day - now it is a habit with me and I really feel so much better when I am done. It is not just the weight loss, we also want to become healthier and those who are successful with their weight loss plans have incorporated exercise into their lives - and I don't know about you but when I finally reach my final goal, I want to be able to maintain it for the rest of my life! 

AMEN (forthehalibut)....You're doing fabulous Gracie....When I saw my doc yesterday - like all the nutrition info I've read....anymore than a pound or two a week is too much too fast....and a half pound is two sticks o' buttah darlin!! And you're right about the *fat* loss as opposed to water loss....keep doing what your'e doing.... and you WILL reach your next goal....Slow and Steady! 

That's right!! Slow and steady is our GOAL to staying successful!! :) Adding in 10 minutes here and there is a GREAT START! Burn that rubber baby!! 

Thanks guys!! Ya'll are the best!!  

If you really do exercise, I will promise to do so too. :-) 

Me, too! Maybe another challenge? This time to exercise? ;) 

"We interrupt this show to bring you this news broadcast. It seems that Miss Gracie Poo has finally shook off the virus that had her by the tail! After several vitamins and supplements, she is now feeling better and has been spotted around town, even at City Hall, challenging her Fat Secret buddies to a little "exercise showdown". We're not sure what this means at this point, but we'll inform you as soon as the facts come in..." This is Bad Andee, reporting to you live, from California!  

You LOST .5 lbs.! That's a GOOD thing! I always want to lose more than I've been losing in one week, but I try to tell myself that as long as I lose I'll be happy.