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zenobia
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Posted: 25 June 2008 02:25 pm |
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cportwine wrote:
I am going to stay on track if it kills me and have fun today, if it kills me. Besides vacation is next week and I have to much to look forward to. I can't wait a whole week of doing whatever I want. Sleep in, walk, swim, fish, camp, hike. Oh god! I can't wait, it will be so relaxing. Another thing that is kind of stressing me out is that my birthday is next monday, aggghhhh. I will be 39. I have to get rid of these cigarettes. I promised myself I would be done at 40. So, I need to get serious and start getting rid of them. I thought vacation would be a good time to try and cut back. I smoke much less when there is no stress.
ok got to hit the showers, and weigh in.....yikes- hope its good today.
Update- weigh in was 125lb this morning. yea....not to bad
the line about having fun, even if it kills you- classic. i know exactly what you mean, though!
i hope you have loads of fun on your vacation. you go camping a lot- must be wonderful. i am super jealous! and really, congrats on that 125. you've held on to that number pretty well despite parties, camping, stress, etc. taht is quite an accomplishment. and on the smoking- using the patch help hubs andme out a lot. i mean really, sometimes it really sucked, but most of the time it wasn't that bad. it took a few tries, but we both finally quit. i wishyou the best of luck. it's tough, but i found that it's easier to quit smoking than it is to stop binging (if that means anything...).
have fun today, but really, don't let it kill you!
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cportwine
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Posted: 25 June 2008 02:55 pm |
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| Hey, thanks for the encouraging words. I really needed that today. I know the smoking thing is going to kill me. Either from smoking or from trying to quit. But, I know if I can lose weight then I can do that also. So, just got to buck up and do it. Thanks again, you made my day.....bye
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cportwine
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Posted: 26 June 2008 05:49 pm |
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Ok, i swear I posted on here this morning but I don't see it. geeezzz, don't even remember what all I said.
Anyway, walked three and a half miles yesterday.
food- was ok, I had a bowl of cereal, a small plate of mac and cheese with tuna, a couple of granola bars and a slice of turkey, then my husband took me to a Mexican restaurant to eat. I did ok, I didn't gorge myself. I had some pork stuff on taco shells with pineapple, rice and beans.
I think I will be ok, if I am good today.
weigh in today was 124lbs. yeah!!!!
That will make it easier to stay on track today.
Ok, gotto go, busy time for me. Was just coming on to update my weight in the post from this morning. And then it wasn't there,,,,,geez
Maybe I forgot to hit send.
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cportwine
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Posted: 27 June 2008 01:07 pm |
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Ok, Yesterday was good up until I made cookies for camping, then I had three of those. But, I didn't really have much of anything the whole day.
I had bowl of cereal, banana, a couple of piece of ham (naughty), about four bites of chicken fetchini, four cookies total for the day, granola bar, walnuts, tuna and saltines. I think that is it.
Anyway, the goal for today is the same, not to get carried away with eating.
I will not be posting on here for awhile cause I will be on vacation, not sure when I will be home next week. But, I will be around to do updates sometime. I am hoping to get allot of exercise and just to relax, would be nice. I might cheat on my diet, but I always do somewhat good. I just need to remember I have high cholesterol, and to stay away from certain things, like bacon. I already stocked the camper with turkey products. I would still like to pick up some turkey dogs and brats. I need something to eat while the family is pigging out.
Anyway, that is the goals for vacation. So, got to get busy and get stuff ready to go.....I can't wait...I am so excited.
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cportwine
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Posted: 2 July 2008 02:22 pm |
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Ok, back from vacation for a few days. We leave again tomorrow sometime. I just wanted to stop in and see where I was at. Yesterday late afternoon I weighed in to see where I was at. I was at 126lbs. So, not to bad, for eating #%@&! and not exercising a whole lot. I figure since it was late afternoon and I only weigh a couple of pounds over that I haven't put on to much extra weight if any. I didn't weigh this morning. I want to get out walking, cause I have a whole day of getting stuff done to leave again. So, got to get busy.
My food hasn't been the greatest. I have stuck to the cereal in the mornings, and only had some chicken and turkey. I manage to stay away from the bacon this last weekend. But, I couldn't stay out of the sweets. On my birthday, I had more than my far share of ice cream and oreos. Plus, I couldn't stay away from the snickers bars and chips that I packed. I didn't scarf large amounts, but was piecing like crazy.
I did walk when I was gone, but not as much as normal. I think I will still try to get in my 20 mils for this week. If I walk 4mils today and tomorrow, then I can do two on friday and sat and still make it for the week. I don't know, it's not a huge deal if I don't. I told myself only half for vacation would be fine. So, If I get in over 10 miles I will be happy.
Ok, off to walk.......will update weigh in tomorrow morning. Then I will be gone again.
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cportwine
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Posted: 7 July 2008 01:46 pm |
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Ok, haven't been on here in awhile.
Yesterday- Sunday- Just back from vacation
I didn't do to bad when I was gone. I couldn't stay out of the sweets. But, otherwise I did alright.
I had an omelet for breakfast yesterday, and then a granola bar, half of a Hershey bar, a few pieces of ham. Then for supper, I had shrimp and peppers.  Oh yea, and some saltines.
So, not to bad.
Exercise- I manage to get in my whole 20 miles last week. I did not walk yesterday. I was beat after getting stuff unloaded and all. So, back to the grind today. I am going to try real hard this week to focus on eating well for my cholesterol. I have to go in next month again. So, I really want it to be down.
Will update more later....
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zenobia
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Posted: 7 July 2008 01:51 pm |
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happy belated birthday!!! treats consumed on your birthday have zero calories. fact.
sounds like you had a great trip! happy to see you back and congrats on getting all of your miles in!
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cportwine
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Posted: 7 July 2008 03:06 pm |
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Yea, great to be back on. Although I cheated and got on here for awhile on wed-thur.
Forgot to report. 125lbs this mornings weigh in.
Yeah! one pound gain over the vacation.....
Yesterday afternoon I was at 131lb. I know better then to weigh in the middle of the day. But, it did keep me from eating to much last night.
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cportwine
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Posted: 8 July 2008 11:46 am |
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Tuesday- I wanted to post in my diary before I got all side tracked today and forgot what I wanted to say.
First of all, yesterday was the worse day I have had in ages. Lets see if I can figure out why. Oh yea, first day back from vacation, that sucked. Then there is that monthly thing, which is being a pain this month. After work I put my machine together, and worked out on it awhile. Probably like a half an hour. I can honestly say, I hate it. But, I will stick with it. Another problem, is that my treadmill is on the porch and its to hot out there to walk. But, since I was hating the other machine I decided to walk anyway. Then, my stupid husband broke my ear piece that I use walking so I couldn't hear the tv on the porch. I got #%@&! and moved it in the kitchen so I could watch my show while I walked. Then, I lost two fish while on vacation. I need to do something with all of them, I don't have time for them. I was almost in tears at the end of the day. I am trying like crazy to cut back on smoking and drinking. I think that had allot to do with my emotions yesterday. I didn't drink anything yesterday and smoked about half of what I normally do. Plus, I hacked my head off before bed and even threw up a little. Probably with-drawls from not smoking as much. God, it sucks to be me.
Eating yesterday was allot, but healthy. I think I was having with-drawls from all the junk food on vacation. Cause nothing was satisfying me. I had cereal for breakfast, then had cod and veggies for lunch, a couple of granola bars, some walnuts, then after I got done walking I had some tuna with saltines, and some diet chips. And I had a couple of pieces of the ham, I always eat.
Exercise was good yesterday- I walked 4 miles, 1/2 hour on the other machine, then I did walk the kids to the pool and back, that is not quite a mile.
Goals for today are to actually finish something on my list. I am so tired of making out list and then spacing them off. My fish and plants need some attention and I never seem to do it. Also, to get my treadmill back where it belongs and buy a vent for the basement so the air conditioning will go down there. I need to find some time to work on my fish tanks. I have four that need to go away. So, the biggest goal, get my basement back into shape so I can work out and be happy. Plus, my frickin house is a mess, and I am sick, sick of it.
God, my life sucks. I hope today is better and I get some things done.
I will update later on my weigh in for today. I am sure it will be bad, just because that seems to be the way things work for me right now.
update- weigh in today 124lbs. yeah! Maybe today will be better than yesterday.
Last edited on 8 July 2008 01:08 pm by cportwine
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cportwine
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Posted: 8 July 2008 03:02 pm |
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Ok, Just a quick note. I am going to number my exercise machines so I don't have to write them out all the time.
#1- treadmill
#2- elliptical
#3- ab & thigh roller
#4- ab roller
#5- ab lounger
#6- cardio glide
#7 aerobic tapes
I think that is it.
Going to try and start using all of them instead of just the treadmill
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mchen01
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Posted: 8 July 2008 04:58 pm |
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Hi,
Was reading your diary and wanted to say hello. I like that you raise fish. I'm a guppy fan myself, but had to give them up because my turtles (sliders) take up way too much time. What kind of fish do you have?
Sounds like you're taking on a lot at once. I know I was pretty grumpy and upset when I only quit smoking, and you're trying to do so much more with dieting, exercise, and major cleaning. Hang in there and don't let yourself get overwhelmed. You're doing great!
Michelle
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cportwine
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Posted: 8 July 2008 05:40 pm |
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mchen01 wrote: Hi,
Was reading your diary and wanted to say hello. I like that you raise fish. I'm a guppy fan myself, but had to give them up because my turtles (sliders) take up way too much time. What kind of fish do you have?
Sounds like you're taking on a lot at once. I know I was pretty grumpy and upset when I only quit smoking, and you're trying to do so much more with dieting, exercise, and major cleaning. Hang in there and don't let yourself get overwhelmed. You're doing great!
Michelle
Yea, the busier I stay the better. I don't do well with my eating habits when I am bored. Plus, just turned 39- looking to the future of being healthy.
I keep all kinds of fish. It's starting to stress me out. I don't have time to take care of them all. Which is why I am downsizing on aquariums. I don't really need that many. So, I start tonight on rearranging the basement.
It's always good to hear encouragement, so stop by any time to chat.
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cportwine
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Posted: 9 July 2008 12:43 am |
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Tuesday-
food- two bowls of cereal, two granola bars, tuna, a few diet chips, one turkey burger, mushrooms and onions, mixed veggies. I think that is it. I am still eating allot. I think anyway.
exercise was good today- 3mil on #1 and one mile with the kids- total of 4mils
Then I did about 20 minutes on #2
5mins on # 3 and 10mins on # 6
So, all in all a good day for exercise. The stupid elliptical is still kicking my butt. I think I could get more into it, if I play some hard rock really load. You know give me an attitude, lol.
Will update more tomorrow...
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cportwine
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Posted: 9 July 2008 02:45 pm |
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Ok, I don't like the number thing for the machines. I have to keep looking back to see what # machine is what. So, decided to forget that #%@&!. I think what I will do is marked down how many miles and how much time spent on the other machines all together. That would make it less complicated.
I already posted exercise for yesterday and food. So, goals for today are to get some things done around the house and get as much exercise in as possiable cause I need to work on fish tanks tonight.
I think I will take the kids for a walk here in a little bit. Then at least I will get in a few miles for the day. If I stay on the ball, I could finish up tonight and still do my tanks.
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cportwine
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Posted: 9 July 2008 06:49 pm |
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God help me! I have already had today- two pieces of frozen pizza, regular potato chips, a bowl of cereal, rice, corn, a couple of pieces of turkey lunch meat, and half of a graham cracker.
I can't figure out what is wrong with me today. I have no self control.
At least we will be going to the pool this afternoon and I can't eat there.
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cportwine
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Posted: 10 July 2008 11:38 am |
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Yesterday was horrible for eating. Besides what I already posted. I had another piece of pizza, some more chips, and some tuna.
I am out of diet food, so I ran to the store and stocked up again. Maybe that will help with the eating. Plus, those stupid chips need to go. I think I will give them to the kids this morning and be done with it.
exercise yesterday was ok- I walked a total of 4mils. I did two in the morning with the kids, then another one in the afternoon with the kids and then did one mile on the treadmill. I didn't workout on the other machines yesterday. I did get most of my tank stuff done last night. So, now I just need to pick up, clean up the basement and try to figure out where to put everything. I did get the treadmill back in the basement. It's nice not to sweat out on the porch.
I haven't weigh yet today, not looking forward to it.
Goals for today, stay out of those stupid chips, and stick to my cholesterol diet. So, it will be cereal, nuts, and fish for me today.
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cportwine
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Posted: 11 July 2008 12:28 pm |
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ok, I didn't do to bad yesterday. I had some tuna, toast, a turkey buger, mixed veggies, granola bars.
I am so tired today. I guess the week is catching up with me. I just want to sleep. Can't wait untill tomorrow, when I get to sleep in.
Anyway, exercise yesterday was excellent. I walked over 6 miles. So, if I go places with the kids today, I shouldn't need to walk anymore until sunday. Yeah! I haven't had a week with two days off from walking in awhile. Lets see, I walk 3 miles with the kids in the morning and then I walked 3 miles last night with the neighbor ladies. It was nice to get out and walk with them, instead of the kiddies. The kids can be so slow, that sometimes I wonder if I even get a good workout.
I haven't weighed in yet. Not sure if I will. I am not looking forward to it since I ate like a pig the other day. I know it will show today or tomorrow. I did weigh yesterday after lunch and was only over two pounds. So, we see. If I get time for a shower this morning I will see where I am at. Otherwise I will just wait untill tomorrow.
Goals for today, to relax and take it easy. I can do my miles tonight if I don't get them in today. I really want to go to walmart and pick up a few things. So, I may skip the park with the kids today. Not sure yet.....
Will update again after weigh in.
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cportwine
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Posted: 12 July 2008 12:20 am |
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weigh in was 125lbs- friday morning. I know that is going to go up. Even though I have not really ate that much today, I sure feel like I have. So, not sure whats going on. I didn't have cereal this morning. I had a couple granola bars and two pieces of turkey. Then I made some granola bars out of peanut butter, brown sugar, oats, walnuts, and corn syrup. I ate some of that. Then I made some homemade chili, with beans, veggies, turkey. I ate two really small bowls of that for supper. Lunch was a few crab things that you bake. I didn't care for them, so I didn't eat that much.
I think I am bloated from eating more the last few days. I hope it gets better before monday. I am going to try and be good all weekend.
Exercise today was only a little over a mile. I have all my miles in for the week. So, I thought tomorrow I might work out on some of the other machines and stuff.
I found out last night that what I thought was a pinch nerve is actually a muscle that is in your shoulder/back area. My friend I walked with last night had the same thing awhile back. She said alls I have to do is stretch it. So, stretching my dam foot and now this other muscle. God, I swear I am falling apart. I thought exercise was suppose to be good for you. Not make your body hurt. geeezzzz
Anyway, I am not going to weigh again for awhile. In hopes I can get this overeating thing in control. I feel like #%@&!. I didn't even eat that much chili and I feel like I ate the whole cow or something. It really doesn't help that the scale is not showing it yet, because then I think I am ok and keep eating.
Goals for tomorrow are to work out, finish up the basement, get some much needed sleep and not eat like a pig. 
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zenobia
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Posted: 12 July 2008 05:15 am |
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cportwine wrote: Anyway, I am not going to weigh again for awhile. In hopes I can get this overeating thing in control. I feel like #%@&!. I didn't even eat that much chili and I feel like I ate the whole cow or something. It really doesn't help that the scale is not showing it yet, because then I think I am ok and keep eating.
Goals for tomorrow are to work out, finish up the basement, get some much needed sleep and not eat like a pig.
That line is exactly me and how i ended up with a higher number on the scale. "cheat" days wern't showing. even a string of them. of course, i was still working out.. but then i sort of stopped. didn't gain for a little bit. i had no drive to really watch what i ate or work out.. then suddenly it all slammed down on me like 7 lbs of bricks. now i am goinging sort of hard core to get it back.
yeah, don't let the scale fool you. get back to eating right, keep walking, and a few days here and there of higher than usual is alright. it's all about remembering "here and there"... and exersizing. i really think that's the key to having what you want and maintaining.
and those are great goals
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cportwine
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Posted: 12 July 2008 01:05 pm |
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Yea, it seems to be a cycle for me. I can't lose the last little bit. I eat bad, gain a few pounds, then spend the next few days trying to get it back off. So, I am basically maintaining instead of losing. Which sucks! I want to lose 4lbs then maintain it.
Maybe I am not meant to lose anymore. I just want to lose the stupid belly #%@&! that I still have. I can see it in pictures of myself. I would look so good without the little bump and would be able to wear so many other things.
oh well, whatever, it's all ticking me off. I will update with the weigh in this morning and hope that the last few days show up so I can get back on track.
ps: I did workout on the elliptical last night for about 20 mins. I was bored, so thought why not.
Wow, todays weigh in was 123lb. I just can't believe it. I know I didn't eat that much yesterday, but I sure felt bloated.
I don't know what it is about chili that always make me feel like I ate the whole cow. Maybe its the tomatoe juice or something. I don't know.
Anyway, this is great. Gives me the encouragement that I need to move ahead. Now, I know I can make weigh in on Monday with good readings from the scale. I may reward myself with a chicken casadea today.....
Last edited on 12 July 2008 04:39 pm by cportwine
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cportwine
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Posted: 14 July 2008 11:32 am |
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Well, yesterday wasn't to bad for me. I didn't do as good as I wanted. I kind of lost it at the end of the day.
Lets see, I had a bowl of cereal, a granola bar, a bowl of chili, two pieces of turkey, some beef jerkey, and then half a pizza casadea. I didn't need the casadea, but my daughter made it and it was just sitting there staring me in the face' saying eat me,,,eat me. So, I did. Oh yea, I had a couple of bananas and some grapes also.
I have been trying to keep my snacks healthy. So, I really stocked up the fruits and veggies in hopes that would help.
I didn't exercise all weekend, I went fishing, layed out, stuff like that. The only thing that I really did was laundry. So, back to the ball and chain today. Will have to exercise and get the house clean this week.
I don't think weigh in is going to be as good as I would like today. But, who knows, I will update after I shower....
ok, stupid scale. 126lb for today. I am sure allot of that will come off with tomorrows weigh in or at least I hope.
Last edited on 14 July 2008 01:06 pm by cportwine
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cportwine
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Posted: 15 July 2008 12:26 pm |
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Yesterday was ok, I didn't eat to much and I did manage to get in a little over 4mils for the day.
cereal, sliced turkey-four or five pieces, banana, carrots, grapes, had some bites of chicken fetuchin when I was making it, green beans, a couple bites of potatoes, one mini muffin, and one bite of rice krispie treat. It seems like a lot, but really was only bite here and there. oh yea, I had a few pretzels and a saltine.
I skipped lunch since I ate my cereal so late. I was starving when we got back from the pool. I am use to eatting my calories much earlier in the day. So, I ate when we got back and then I had a heck of a time walking. I just can't exercise on a full stomach. Even a small full stomach.
Goals for today, eat earlier in the day, get some walking in with the kids this morning and of course, not pig out.
Haven't weighed yet, will update with that later.
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cportwine
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Posted: 16 July 2008 01:11 pm |
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Monday-
Lets see, I snacked all day again. I didn't have cereal, I made some granola bars and they are very healthy for me, but fating. So, I only had a few bits here and there. Also, had some turkey slices, grapes, banana, had a small portion of chicken fut. Way to many french fries (diet ones-baked) and a couple of piece of Canadian bacon.
Exercise was a little under 4mils. I think it was 3.92 or something like that. My son had a game to get to, so I didn't get the whole 4miles in. But, thats ok, I did over 4 yesterday, so I should be good. I also worked out in the morning. I did about 10mins on the cardio glider, then I just did leg lifts, stretches, crunches, push ups and etc. It was kind of fun. I haven't did some of those exercises in years. I actually enjoyed it and I can feel it this morning. So, it must of did me some good. I did go on the elliptical, but only for 5mins or so.
Tuesday's mornings weigh in 126lb  I am sick of seeing that number....
Goals for today- Well, I lucked out and only have the two girls. So, look out walmart, here I come. Maybe I can get me one of those balls and try it out today. Food should be good today. I am planning on shrimp with veggies.
Last edited on 16 July 2008 01:15 pm by cportwine
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cportwine
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Posted: 16 July 2008 11:49 pm |
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Tuesday- today sucked! I didn't go to walmart, cause I am broke. So, no new ball or Pilate things. Then I ate like a pig. I had a bunch of the fatting granola, some shrimp with veggies, veggies with light dressing, and one and half quadeseas (wish I knew how to spell that). Oh yea, a bunch of toast this morning. So, I definitely got my calories in for today.
Now, to do damage control.
I have already walk almost two miles with the kids. I am going to try to do some weight training and then hit the treadmill for the remainder of my miles I need for today. If I was ambitious then I would walk more, so I don't have to this weekend. But, right now I just want to go to bed. So much for ambition.
Will update again tomorrow.
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cportwine
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Posted: 17 July 2008 12:03 pm |
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Thursday- I did exercise for about an hour before hitting the treadmill last night. I worked on the elliptical for about 15 to 20 mins. then did some stretching and regular exercises like leg lifts and stuff. Tried to do some crunches, but they were hurting my butt bone. I ended up walking 4miles for the day.
Haven't weighed for the day yet- will update when I do.
Goals for today are to do more regular exercises and try to get some ab workouts in. Maybe this morning before walking with the kids. I also would like to get one of those balls and some resistance bands. I am going to try to make a point to do that. Maybe that could be something I can take camping with me for exercise.
I don't know what I will do for food today. Depends on what I make the kids. Yesterday, I was horrible. So today, going to try and stay focused and eat like I got some sense. Maybe I will have some tuna and mac for lunch. Not sure.
Will update again later.
Ok, weigh in was 124lb today. Yeah!!!! Just don't get this yo yo thing all the time.
So far not to bad, I had a big bowl of cereal, only a few bites of the granola stuff and some chicken, slice of whole wheat bread, lettuce, fat free mayo, about four or five bites of mixed fruit. I have already got over two miles in with the kids today. We went to the pool twice for swim lessons and to the school park. We will go again this afternoon and I think I should have close to three miles then. So, will probably do the weights and some regular exercise tonight, then work on my fish tanks before we leave tomorrow. Hoping to get some miles in tomorrow with the kids since we will be leaving and won't get to where we are going until late.
Last edited on 17 July 2008 07:07 pm by cportwine
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cportwine
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Posted: 18 July 2008 05:16 pm |
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Friday- weigh in was 127lb, yikes!
I walked a total of 4miles yesterday
I plan on walking 2miles today and tomorrow. I will be gone over the weekend.
I already blew it for today. I had two egg whites, a piece of toast, fat free mayo, a slice of cheese, four mini muffins, four pieces of turkey lunch meat.
Will update more later... this is depressing me...
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Pootchi
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Posted: 18 July 2008 05:55 pm |
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Hi cportwine!
Reading your diary motivated me. Thanks for keeping it up and share your life here. I'm at 189 today and I'm 5'3" so imagine.... my knees hurt, I'm not built to be overweight!
Thanks.
Pootchi
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cportwine
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Posted: 18 July 2008 07:35 pm |
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I wish I could motivate myself today. I have been just plain bad. I can't help it. I know it's cause I am depressed today. I woke up this morning hating myself and it hasn't got any better through the day. Today, is one of those days where I need to tell that stupid little voice to shut up and go away. Everything I think about today, ends up back at me and what a looser I am. I know thats not true, but sometimes it hard to ague with yourself. I am hoping that by writing some of this down, I can get out of this mood and move on with my day. Before I eat myself into sickness.
Ok, I need to set goals for the rest of the day. Maybe this will help. I really want to not eat the rest of the day. I have already had way to much. After what I ate this morning. I added spegetti, a hotdog, and some more muffins, grapes, etc. Theres no use in going over it, I know what I ate and I feel bloated and fat. So, no more food for me. I got to get back to square one. We are going out of town tonight. I hope we get there before dark, so I can take a walk. I need to clear my head. Maybe a nap on the way there will help. I always feel better when I get more sleep. Probably why I am depressed. I only got about 4 or 5hrs sleep last night.
So, the goals are sleep and exercise, NO MORE FOOD!
Will update again when I get back on sunday....
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Pootchi
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Posted: 18 July 2008 07:40 pm |
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Sorry to hear that!
One thing I've learned is that eating soy proteins helps when you have mood swings, or mild depression. It helps with PMS too. Maybe try adding that to your diet and you'll feel better. I'm sending you really good vibes! Can you feel them?
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cportwine
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Posted: 18 July 2008 07:43 pm |
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Pootchi wrote: Hi cportwine!
Reading your diary motivated me. Thanks for keeping it up and share your life here. I'm at 189 today and I'm 5'3" so imagine.... my knees hurt, I'm not built to be overweight!
Thanks.
Pootchi
I am glad I motivate you. As you can see, I am having a bad day. But, I will get through it. Probably by going to bed tonight, lol. Are you dieting now? I assume you are or you wouldn't be here on this forum. Anyway, I hope your knees get better. I know it can be hard on a person when your knees hurt. Mine hurt horrible when my thyroid was acting up. So much that I didn't exercise for a long time. Almost six months. But, I finally got it under control and started back at the treadmill.
Anyway, I just wanted to say hi, and thanks for the post. It give me something else to do beside sit here and obsess over all the food I have ate today.
Good luck to you in your journey and hope to talk to you again soon.... bye
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Pootchi
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Posted: 18 July 2008 07:56 pm |
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Well I'm not dieting. I'm changing my life-style. I still eat what I want but in moderation. I believe more in portion control. Whe you "diet" you stop eating certain foods, you lose weight and when normal life comes back, you gain back! Life's too short to miss on things because we want to be thin. I know it will take longer to lose all the weight I want but I won't miss anything!
What I need is a kick in the butt, to exercise more. I wish I had a threadmill at home! But I don't have space for that. With 3 kids (2 teens and 1 pre-teen) that occupy the basement I can't for now! I think I'll try the gym for now and when the kids are gone out the house trade my gym membership for a threadmill! I still need to check my budget first...
Or I'll just try to do my DVDs.... really need that kick in the butt!
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cportwine
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Posted: 21 July 2008 03:14 am |
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Lol, I can relate. I have three teens myself. I also totally agree with you on not limiting what you eat, as far as food choices. Cause, that's what I have to do for my cholesterol and then after awhile I break down.
You can lose weight eating what you want, I did. Not at first, but I did give up some stuff. Like ice cream every afternoon and regular soda (that one was hard). But, all in all, I eat pretty healthy with an occasional sip up. Before the cholesterol thing, I could still eat the good stuff, just in moderation, as you said. And I lost weight.
Anyway, consider this your kick in the butt. Get busy and exercise, lol 
Talk at ya later.....
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cportwine
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Posted: 21 July 2008 11:47 am |
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Monday-
I was gone all weekend. I also, was not very good about my eating over the weekend. Friday, was horrible, but I did not eat at arbys with the rest of the family on Friday night. I was proud of myself for that. But, then on sat. night we had chicken and pizza. That was not what I needed. Then last night on the way home we stopped at McDonnell's. I really didn't need that. But, it was a long hot day and I thought my head was going to explode. So, what the hay, just have to get back at it today.
exercise for the weekend- I walked on sat. but not sure how much, then on sunday, I walked over two miles in the morning. Last night, I didn't get any in. I just got stuff put away and off to bed I went.
So, goals for today are to get in my normal 4miles and to eat healthy.
weigh in- not sure, it won't be pretty, I am sure
Will update after the weigh in this morning.....
Ok, the weigh in was 125lbs.....yeah, not bad considering that last few days. So, back on track today.
Going to force myself to eat some shrimp, and have my cheerios today. Also, going to feed the kids leftover pizza, so I can stay out of it. Already had a piece today, aggghhhh. What is about me and cold pizza.... What is with me and pizza in general. God, pizza should be outlawed.
Last edited on 21 July 2008 03:39 pm by cportwine
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cportwine
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Posted: 22 July 2008 11:49 am |
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Tuesday-
Yesterday, wasn't to bad. I wanted to work out more than I did, but there was no time.
Lets see if I can remember everything I ate. I had a couple little mini muffins, two pieces of ham lunch meat, shrimp and veggies for lunch, two pieces of leftover pizza, one big muffin. I think thats it.
Exercise was 4 miles all together. I walked to the pool and back, then walked again before my sons game and then hit the treadmill for the rest. I also went swimming for a little while. Probably like 10mins of actual swimming.
I did get a ball and some bands yesterday. Can't wait to try them out today. Keeping the kids from messing with my ball will be a trick. I also, wanted to do some weights last night, but I was tired and started watching tv after the treadmill. Pretty much turned into a couch potato.
Goals for today. To do some ab workouts on the ball and bands, also do the stupid elliptical for awhile in addition to my walking. I would really like to stay out of the ham and pizza. I also need to have some oats today.
Will update again later.....
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 23 July 2008 02:29 am |
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Cportwine, good job in maintaining your weight. I know you still want to lose a few more, though, but I think you're doing fabulously.
Still haven't adjusted to your stupid elliptical, eh? LOL Yeah, they are a pain. I don't know a lot about ellipticals, but I believe there are quite a few different workouts you can do on them. Have you looked into that?
And yes, pizza should be outlawed, oh lawd.
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cportwine
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Posted: 23 July 2008 01:50 pm |
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CrimsonAnimus wrote: Cportwine, good job in maintaining your weight. I know you still want to lose a few more, though, but I think you're doing fabulously.
Still haven't adjusted to your stupid elliptical, eh? LOL Yeah, they are a pain. I don't know a lot about ellipticals, but I believe there are quite a few different workouts you can do on them. Have you looked into that?
And yes, pizza should be outlawed, oh lawd.
Yea, I still hate the elliptical. But, I am getting use to it. I do have the resistance weights on it, that I have been using. I really don't mind doing that, and could use some muscle toning.
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cportwine
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Posted: 23 July 2008 02:02 pm |
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Ok, lets see. Yesterday, I wasn't terrible, but not great either. I had my cereal in the morning, had allot of muffins yesterday. One of my friends brought over some really healthy muffins that she made and didn't like. They have whole wheat flour, bananas, nuts, pumpkin, the whole works. I love that kind of stuff. So, I think I ate four or five of them yesterday. I also had allot of smoked turkey lunch meat. I couldn't stay out of it. Then I had a bowl of veggies with light dressing on them. I had a turkey and cheese quasidia (still can't spell that) for lunch. I promised myself I could have it, if I ate my cereal in the morning. Oh yea, I also snacked on green beans out of the garden all day. I love snapping beans. So, I had allot of food, but it was all healthy stuff.
Exercise- I walked over 5 miles yesterday. I did over 3mil. in the morning with the kids. Then did two on the treadmill. I also worked out for about 45mins- doing the ball and other exercises. Then I took a quick bike ride. I did swim a little bit at the pool also.
So, I did great for exercise.
Goals for today are to not eat so much. I would like to measure myself, so I can tell if the extra exercise is helping in inches. I also would like to get some stuff done on the elliptical tonight. I am going to try and do some just regular exercises this morning sometime. Also, want to get back into the habit of drinking green tea. I kind of just quit doing that.
weigh in for today 126lbs. agh!
So, there it is....now off to get busy.....
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cportwine
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Posted: 24 July 2008 02:00 pm |
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I really hate wed-thursdays. I get so tired and my weight always is up on these days. So, this mornings weigh in was 126lbs. So, my average has went up to 125lbs now. I am not real happy about that.
Yesterday, I ate a bowl of cereal, two muffins, some diet chips, mac and cheese with a can of tuna on it, green beans, turkey lunch meat. Even though I have gotten off the ham habit, I don't think the turkey one is much better. I was thinking that maybe the real thing would be better. So, maybe today, I will grill up some chicken and keep it on hand for snacking.
Exercise yesterday was walking a little over 4miles. I didn't do any other exercises like I wanted to. I had to get some stuff done in the garden and after that I was to tired. But, at least I got in some exercise doing the garden stuff, so it wasn't like I was doing nothing.
Goals for today are to get in as much walking as possible, cause my son has a game tonight and I won't have a chance later in the evening. So, would like to get at least two miles in with the kids today. That should be easy enough since we have swim lessons this morning and all. I am not even going to say that I will do any other exercises, cause time may restrict me. I want to finish stuff in the garden and maybe do a few exercises in the mean time. I really want to work on my abs today. They are still sore from tuesday, but I want to stick with it. If I keep up on my walking this week I should be done with that before the weekend, and then maybe I can get some more weights and other stuff in then. I don't know, theres just not enough hours in the day.
Will update again later...... 
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cportwine
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Posted: 24 July 2008 06:27 pm |
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Thursday- Thought I would udate my food while fresh in the memory
A bowl of cereal, with flaxseed, a couple pieces of turkey lunch meat, one mini muffin, a couple of bites of granola, two turkey dogs, two slices of american cheese 2%, one slice of whole grain bread, chili beans, baked french fries.
Still seems as if I am eating to much. But, If I figure up the calories:
cereal with non fat milk- 150 cal
turkey dogs- 70 cal
baked french fries- 150 cal
bread- 70cal
Mini muffin and granola- guessing here 150 to 200 cal
turkey lunch meat- 90 cal
cheese- 120
chili beans- 130
So, that is what? 980 - so to be safe lets say 1000 cals.
Ok so that is not so bad.... opps forgot had some grapes also, oh well, that puts me over the 1000 mark then. I guess that is about right then. Cause I usually just have some sort of healthy snacks in the evening since I am usually working out. I guess my calorie intake is not so bad. I thought the last couple of days I was eating to much. I might keep track of calories a little more often. Maybe that will help me not pig out one day and fast the next. I am horrible for doing that.
Already walked a little over 2 miles today. So, I want to have close to 3mils by time the kids leave. Then I can finish on the treadmill and hopefully get in some ab exercises.
Will update later with how it all works out....
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cportwine
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Posted: 25 July 2008 02:19 pm |
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Well, yesterday went well and I stayed within my calories range. I walked with the kids and got almost three miles in. So, I didn't walk last night. My husband said forget it, do it tomorrow. So, I took his advise and didn't walk. But, I will get in a couple of miles today to make my 20miles for the week. This weekend I want to focus on doing some other types of exercise. I tried yesterday to work on my abs with the ball again. I couldn't even do it cause they still hurt so bad. But, today they are much better, so I am going to give it a whirl.
I have lots I want to do today, so I have no goals, just to get busy and get some stuff done.
I have not weighed in yet, don't really care at this point what that stupid scale says. I am mad at it until it tell me something I want to hear, lol.
I did think that yesterday, looking in the mirror that my abs do look a little better. So, maybe this will all pay off, and I can get into that two piece yet.
will update again later.....
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50lbs2lose
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Posted: 25 July 2008 02:35 pm |
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Cportwine,
I just want you to know that 126 is a great number on the scale! I hope to some day see close to that. Just keep up the good work and don't get angry at youself,you have come a long way!
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christyandmuddy
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Posted: 25 July 2008 04:45 pm |
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Hi! You are doing so well with the exercise. It is really inspiring. Some day I want to be in the habit of exercising like that.
I saw you got one of those exercise balls. I was thinking of getting one. It sounds like a great tool for working out the abs. What kind of routines do you do?
Oh, and I had to say that I hate ellipticals too. But I think my problem is just that I'm not too coordinated. I can't even walk on a flat treadmill without holding on for dear life. I used to have a gym membership (thinking it would get me to exercise - it didn't), and the trainers told me the elliptical was really easy on the joints. Maybe I was doing it wrong but my knees hurt more from that thing than any other machine in the gym.
Well, I didn't mean to try and turn you off of the elliptical or anything. Keep up the good work!
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mchen01
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Posted: 25 July 2008 05:46 pm |
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cportwine wrote: I did think that yesterday, looking in the mirror that my abs do look a little better. So, maybe this will all pay off, and I can get into that two piece yet.
Yay for building those sexy abs! I know it won't be long before you'll be wearing that bikini and proving to us that weight doesn't matter as long as you have a strong healthy body.
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cportwine
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Posted: 25 July 2008 10:46 pm |
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christyandmuddy wrote: Hi! You are doing so well with the exercise. It is really inspiring. Some day I want to be in the habit of exercising like that.
I saw you got one of those exercise balls. I was thinking of getting one. It sounds like a great tool for working out the abs. What kind of routines do you do?
Oh, and I had to say that I hate elliptical too. But I think my problem is just that I'm not too coordinated. I can't even walk on a flat treadmill without holding on for dear life. I used to have a gym membership (thinking it would get me to exercise - it didn't), and the trainers told me the elliptical was really easy on the joints. Maybe I was doing it wrong but my knees hurt more from that thing than any other machine in the gym.
Well, I didn't mean to try and turn you off of the elliptical or anything. Keep up the good work!
Just to worn you. I hate the ball to, lol. But, I still do it. I do manly the pass off. You put the ball in between you feet, laying flat on the floor, then you raise it and take it with your hands. lay flat again, and do it again, passing to your feet. Trust me, it will make your abs ache. The elliptical are awkward for me. But, I think I said before that mine has the resistance pulleys on it. I do enjoy doing those.
Walking is my most favorite thing. I really am addicted to it. I hurt my foot and thought I should really being doing some other stuff. So, thats what started the journey in other exercises. Plus, I keep reading that you have got to mix up your exercise in other to burn fat around your middle section. So, thats another reason I am doing some other stuff now.
Anyway, get a ball, and go for it. Then we can both hate it and whine about together, lol.
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