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Lady_Di · 03-30-2012, 11:51 AM

Very cool to hear the fun things folks are doing to get moving, having fun - doing so always makes it better, imnsho. At least more likely to do it again. Which is one of my imperatives.

For me, I really have been enjoying restorative yoga and yogalates, which we do in the water. Yoga combined with Pilates, makes this old war horse's heart happy happy happy. I pretty much love doing everything in the water.

I even got my physical therapist to meet me at the pool and give me a great set of exercises that have been wonderfully helpful. *I am rehabbing from my first knee replacement, have my second one scheduled for next month*

A friend of mine is taking off for a month to Cozumel, Mexico, to a beautiful beach to get scuba certified and play in the sun. He is my latest inspiration. Just completed his criminology degree, all the while working and being an upstanding citizen. Eating right is only the beginning to healthy weight loss. It is about embracing life, what makes you truly happy and fulfilled.

My weight was just a symptom. I had deeper issues and as I melt away, I am dealing with them head on. I feel not only lighter in body, but my shoulders are not quite so burdened anymore. Yes, I have broad shoulders as they say, but you know what? It is better to travel light, metaphorically and literally speaking.

Today ***happy happy happy dance*** I weighed myself, which I rarely do. And I am on track for Dr. Oz's big weigh in next week for the million dollar prize. Hey, stranger things could happen, no? The biggest gift I already have and that is being on track for having lost another 10% of my weight since registering for his contest. Which as usual, I waited til the last day to sign up for, 6 weeks ago. I got serious, big time! And it works.

Feels great. Keep on keeping on everybody, you are worth it! And no matter what your size, love yourself in the here and now, just as you are. Since I do love myself, I am taking better care of me for the first time in many a year. Ultimately it was up to me. Always was. No one could do this for me. Nice to have support though and reinforcement for healthy way of life. I used to be very active over at Spark People, which is awesome. His book is so dang inspiring, and I like that you can use it for free.

I have issues when money is involved, I am suspect. Like when supposed spiritual guru's charge for sweat lodges, I know that is not what they are about, but I digress. In researching the diet industry, I have come to many conclusions. And it will be yet another book about the politics and what not of this ballooning problem. I have even joined Weight Watchers, just to research them first hand. I don't appreciate having to pay for what they offer. But glad it works for those that love it. I, too, am willing to go to any lengths for my healing journey and that is what this is, imo.

I will try anything at least 3 times, my rule of thumb in general. As the first couple of times I might have been in a bad mood or some other thing may have interfered with the results. Try it, you might like it~! I know for me, each and every time I get my swim suit on and get to the pool, I feel better in the long run. Same with giving my body what it really needs, the fuel to do the things I love to do, some of which is to explore the culinary world. Yes, I am still a foodie! And still losing weight.

Whatever works for you! Just do it~!!

For me, like my dad always said, it starts with attitude. An attitude adjustment...

Happy grrrrl,
d

~experimental process is fun~

who is up for doing some Zumba and Kettle Balls??

03-30-2012, 11:51 AM	#3534
Lady_Di Member How Do You Identify?: Homo sapien Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Home Posts: 353 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,486 Thanked 1,486 Times in 315 Posts Rep Power: 16304880	Very cool to hear the fun things folks are doing to get moving, having fun - doing so always makes it better, imnsho. At least more likely to do it again. Which is one of my imperatives. For me, I really have been enjoying restorative yoga and yogalates, which we do in the water. Yoga combined with Pilates, makes this old war horse's heart happy happy happy. I pretty much love doing everything in the water. I even got my physical therapist to meet me at the pool and give me a great set of exercises that have been wonderfully helpful. I am rehabbing from my first knee replacement, have my second one scheduled for next month A friend of mine is taking off for a month to Cozumel, Mexico, to a beautiful beach to get scuba certified and play in the sun. He is my latest inspiration. Just completed his criminology degree, all the while working and being an upstanding citizen. Eating right is only the beginning to healthy weight loss. It is about embracing life, what makes you truly happy and fulfilled. My weight was just a symptom. I had deeper issues and as I melt away, I am dealing with them head on. I feel not only lighter in body, but my shoulders are not quite so burdened anymore. Yes, I have broad shoulders as they say, but you know what? It is better to travel light, metaphorically and literally speaking. Today *happy happy happy dance* I weighed myself, which I rarely do. And I am on track for Dr. Oz's big weigh in next week for the million dollar prize. Hey, stranger things could happen, no? The biggest gift I already have and that is being on track for having lost another 10% of my weight since registering for his contest. Which as usual, I waited til the last day to sign up for, 6 weeks ago. I got serious, big time! And it works. Feels great. Keep on keeping on everybody, you are worth it! And no matter what your size, love yourself in the here and now, just as you are. Since I do love myself, I am taking better care of me for the first time in many a year. Ultimately it was up to me. Always was. No one could do this for me. Nice to have support though and reinforcement for healthy way of life. I used to be very active over at Spark People, which is awesome. His book is so dang inspiring, and I like that you can use it for free. I have issues when money is involved, I am suspect. Like when supposed spiritual guru's charge for sweat lodges, I know that is not what they are about, but I digress. In researching the diet industry, I have come to many conclusions. And it will be yet another book about the politics and what not of this ballooning problem. I have even joined Weight Watchers, just to research them first hand. I don't appreciate having to pay for what they offer. But glad it works for those that love it. I, too, am willing to go to any lengths for my healing journey and that is what this is, imo. I will try anything at least 3 times, my rule of thumb in general. As the first couple of times I might have been in a bad mood or some other thing may have interfered with the results. Try it, you might like it~! I know for me, each and every time I get my swim suit on and get to the pool, I feel better in the long run. Same with giving my body what it really needs, the fuel to do the things I love to do, some of which is to explore the culinary world. Yes, I am still a foodie! And still losing weight. Whatever works for you! Just do it~!! For me, like my dad always said, it starts with attitude. An attitude adjustment... Happy grrrrl, d ~experimental process is fun~ who is up for doing some Zumba and Kettle Balls??