tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post112413018659685336..comments2023-09-05T23:24:27.006-06:00Comments on Happy meets Crazy: How I Lost The Weight: Part IIICherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10218614720786379961noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-40203651936946330302008-04-29T16:25:00.000-06:002008-04-29T16:25:00.000-06:00When I was hard-core working out, I would speed-wa...When I was hard-core working out, I would speed-walk (the fastest speed I could go before I had to start jogging/running) on the treadmill at an incline for an hour 6 days a week. The key for me was doing it while watching something really good on tv. I did it the same time every night, so I had a schedule of what I could watch that would take my mind off of my exhaust. I also found the tv helpful, because I'm bad at looking at the timer on the treadmill, and the more you look at the timer, the slower it goes. But by watching the tv, I could tell myself I could stop until the show was over (for an hour show), and thus there was no point in looking at the timer, because if the show was still going, so was I. So I leterally banned myself from looking down for an entire hour, but by doing so, the time went by a lot faster. It also became a fun motivator. If I was watching House, and the doctor's had already misdiagnosed the patient's medical problem twice, I knew I was about halfway done. If I made it to the third wrong diagnosis before I started wishing I was done, I knew I was doing really good.Lizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586312065720268894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-74760604481950445302008-04-29T14:22:00.000-06:002008-04-29T14:22:00.000-06:00Cheryl - you are amazing. I have such a hard time ...Cheryl - you are amazing. <BR/>I have such a hard time starting to exercise because I don't have energy, but I know that if I would exercise, I would have energy. Basically, I am lazy. <BR/><BR/>But. I know I need to, so I am going to. Tonight. While I watch NCIS with hubby, I will walk on the treadmill. Even if I go at a snail's pace.Amanda Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662814069840360787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-81921441085220715512008-04-29T12:09:00.000-06:002008-04-29T12:09:00.000-06:00Susan-That is so awesome! What good boys you have....Susan-<BR/>That is so awesome! What good boys you have...Keep it up! What is it...28 days to form a habit? You're only two weeks away...Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10218614720786379961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-61627037977764028562008-04-29T12:05:00.000-06:002008-04-29T12:05:00.000-06:00I started working out recently with my boys when t...I started working out recently with my boys when they get home from school. Our apts have a weight room with exercise equipment. We've managed to be consistent for two weeks now--this is our third. I'm starting out easy cuz I'm so out of shape. But I totally feel a difference in my energy levels. <BR/><BR/>We're doing both weights and cardio, alternating everyday, for four days a week. I've noticed missing the exercise on our off days (Fri-Sun). Although Saturdays are usually very activity-filled for me.Susan Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15624318041766798230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-82316523487529367332008-04-29T11:41:00.000-06:002008-04-29T11:41:00.000-06:00Bythelbs-I just choked on my salad (yep, I'm eatin...Bythelbs-<BR/>I just choked on my salad (yep, I'm eatin' salad! Go me!) when I read "Hawaii Chairs". Hahahaha!!!<BR/><BR/>(for those who don't know what we're talking about, go find the Ellen clip over at MMW)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10218614720786379961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-560744878600723212008-04-29T11:38:00.000-06:002008-04-29T11:38:00.000-06:00Here's the problem--I don't do anything and I have...Here's the problem--I don't do anything and I have no walking/exercise buddy. sniff*sniff<BR/><BR/>What's a poor, non-self-motivating girl to do? Maybe I should look into one of those Hawaii chairs. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-20519273642582226842008-04-29T11:36:00.000-06:002008-04-29T11:36:00.000-06:00Jill-Hey, it's okay! At least you have set a goal ...Jill-<BR/>Hey, it's okay! At least you have set a goal and you're going to do it. Just don't be like me and refuse to do it if you have no running buddy. :) That's the hardest part for me. Luckily, my former walking/running buddy (whose name happens to be Jill) and I are starting tomorrow morning!<BR/><BR/>Jeanette-<BR/>Welcome! I'm glad this post helped you...even more glad that you'll get the clothes off the treadmill! :) <BR/><BR/>Jamie J-<BR/>Thanks for the head's up (even if it's not every day :) ). I really like yoga and pilates and need to start doing more --soon! And hooray for exercising buddies!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10218614720786379961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-88255243289497929032008-04-29T10:27:00.000-06:002008-04-29T10:27:00.000-06:00Okay I lied it's not yoga every day but they do do...Okay I lied it's not yoga every day but they do do it sometimes! :)flip flop mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13770484678729883256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-71989329097075825292008-04-29T09:23:00.000-06:002008-04-29T09:23:00.000-06:00Well I walk three days a week with some friends. I...Well I walk three days a week with some friends. It doesn't seem to be enough any more so on my off days I'm doing Yoga. BYU-TV has a yoga class every day at 10am. In fact today is one of those off days so I better get Yogaing...is that a word? LOLflip flop mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13770484678729883256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-88513092173512726912008-04-29T07:48:00.000-06:002008-04-29T07:48:00.000-06:00I just found your blog. I see your comments over ...I just found your blog. I see your comments over at You Just Gotta Laugh and decided I should check out your blog. I love this post. I really need to start moving more again. I want to start by just walking 14 miles a week, outside when it is nice and I'll get the clothes off the treadmill so I can use it on rainy days. :-) One I get that going I will add another goal. Pretty much all the women in my ward got to the YMCA for working out so I am pondering joining myself. <BR/>Now I am going to go read your other posts in this series.Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17311918064009586996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526785.post-48887212916308280622008-04-29T07:38:00.000-06:002008-04-29T07:38:00.000-06:00Ok, here's my plan. Starting Monday (May 5), I am...Ok, here's my plan. Starting Monday (May 5), I am getting back into running (I know, you just said you need both cardio and weight training, but I gotta start small). I have two short term goals, the first is to run every week day from now until we go to Idaho for Memorial Day (so that my capris fit a little less snug and when I buy new pants, they can be a size smaller), and the second is to run a 5K in July. I'd also like to do lunges, sit-ups and push-ups every day with my running.....now if I could only find a running buddy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686374864781457430noreply@blogger.com