I'm off to the local community center on the old air base to walk and exercise. Costs only $20 for the membership for October thru April. Will be my 3rd day this week.
I could use for some nagging to get me there some days.
So, who wants to nag me?
I'll be glad to help you along Moni.
Kathy G in MI

Motivation to exercise???? I wish.

I need motivation to walk from my bedroom to the kitchen these days! LOL

I have lost all my muscle since I've been so inactive while getting chemo treatments. I am just now feeling like getting some exercise and would be glad to post each day. I am starting off very slowly and plan to increase each week.

I haven't exercised regularly since I quit my job three years ago. Oh, I did go to two Yoga classes. Does that count?

I need some nagging. I have a gym membership, but my days are so segmented that I have a hard time getting there if I don't make it my #1 priority I promised dd that we'd go this afternoon.

I really enjoy it once I get to the Gym, but is it ever hard to get it in gear to go.

Gayle

I'm like Steph and I'm not pregnant! I have to be the least motivated person around...DH walks on our treadmill every night and runs, never walks, up the steps...I don't get any further than thinking about it......

The only time I get exercise and actually lose weight is when I'm on vacation. I can walk ten miles a day or more when I'm sightseeing.

I don't need motivation, that happens every morning when I try to squeeze into another pair of pants that fit last year and put on blouse with button gap big enough to drive a truck through. I need time and discipline, two things I sorely lack.

It doesn't help that I work with a bunch of 20 and 30 year olds with lightening fast metabolisms and a penchant for throwing baby/wedding showers and parties to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, a new car, doesn't matter, anything to justify cake or pizza. ugghh.

Jodi- who just turned down a free lunch at In and Out burgers thanks to this post. Thank you Moni!

I need to be motivated but I am having bunion surgery on Monday and won't be able to exercise until after the first of the year.

kathyg_in_mi I can nag you, if you want.

stephmc72, I bet you get lots of exercise daily, by trying to keep up with Grant. But, you can always join us for specifics, specially after the baby. :)

maryanntx, what are you starting with? Walking? Climbing stairs? Just tell, and we can encourage you.

jannie, 3 years ago you quit working... well, get off your tush, and start working out with us. :)

adellabedella, how about just starting out with going once or maybe even twice a week?

happy_go_lucky_gayle, sounds like you just need to join adellabedella :)

irishdancersgram, looks like you get an easy assignment... since you have a treadmill, how about 5 minutes on it, three times a week?

jodi_in_so_calif I am glad, I motivated you. Now, how about parking in the furthest parking space, and walking all the way to the office???

Are you sure Linda? I bet, you can do quite a few "chair exercises", including some hand weights. :)

Question here is, do you all want to do this via a post here, or in a group email form?

Moni

Moni, I am doing leg stretches and exercises while sitting in a chair. I also plan to do some step exercises. For my arms I am lifting a 2 lb weight while doing various arm exercises. I hope to start walking at the track as soon as Jammer can go with me. I am going to start with one lap, which is 1/4 mile and work my way up.

I have been very weak, but now that the chemo is wearing off I am feeling better and want to get stronger.

Great idea Moni! My high heels and 10 pounds of laptop and associated baggage I carried to work each day will substitute for walking on an incline with weights. :-)

Jodi-

I have a new Wii FIt and love it!!! I usually exercise an hour a day, but if I'm tired I do 30 minutes. I have only skipped once or twice in 22 days! I do the yoga, strength training, and balance games and once in a while the cardio. I have set up the guest room as my fitness room. I think I'll ask for hand weights for Christmas. I maybe even buy an exercise tape or two from Goodwill for a change of pace. As much as I like the gym, its easier to exercise at home while the laundry is started, or late at night. I vote do a post here.

Ladies, read your posts and went to the garage and did 3 miles on the exercise bike. I did 3 yesterday..... first time in ages. We are having a surprise 80th birthday for my dear FIL in january,, i know i cannot lose this whole whopping 50 pounds by then, but that has motivated me to do SOMETHING.... i am retired, and tired, and lazy.. not a lot of willpower. so yes, i need motivating too.

Sheeessh, Mary Ann, I use 2 pounds for most of my exercises. I also use 4 pounds, and 6, but most exercises are done with the 2 pounders.

I think, you may be in better shape than you believe. :)

Moni

Ok, Moni, You talked me into it....Of course this is from someone who failed their last stress test...I will be careful and I will keep up with it....I have about 30 pounds to loose before I leave for Florida, 1st of Feb. Boy, I better get working!

I run 2 miles a day and if it's too cold, I go to the garage workout.

Okay, I have done my arm and leg exercises. This post will be a great reminder for me.

I am so excited....I bought a tread mill today and will start on it tomorrow....I am fat and sick of it! Stacy

I made it to the gym. I walked for 40 minutes and did weights for 15 minutes. That's a start.

I was thinking about those posts the other day. I would like to join in on the few days I actually do something that would constitute exercise. Usually I am excited if I take the stairs up one floor instead of the elevator. School and commuting has given two unwarranted excuses regarding exercising. LOL

I BADLY need the motivation to get off my fat bum and get moving. For one reason or another I just can't seem to get back into the gym. All I'm doing lately is walking the dog and twice a week we do Ceroc classes which really gets the heart rate up and dosn't even feel like exercise - what a bonus!
I'm about to take the dog for a walk and then later tonight we're going to a friends 40th so there will be lots of Ceroc dancing ... albeit in spiffing '70's costumes but it should be heaps of fun!

Okay, 'Moni, you're joking, right?

(:

Cream

I vote for posting here on the KT. I, personally, check in each morning and just seeing/reading about everyone exercising and knowing I'll hear about it if I don't post that I've done anything, will shame me into going. So nag away everyone!!!
Kathy G in MI

I went to see my doc earlier in the week....sinus infection.
He said before we talked about my sinuses, we needed to discuss my weight gain first. I told him I didn't come in to discuss my weight but my headaches. Too bad was his remark. So I am getting motivated. Lets keep this thread going!
I walked a lot today while shopping.....DH drove and I walked between stores in our big shopping center.
And I have been working, actively, in my yard.
Thanks for starting this post, Moni!

Well...my day was mosly spent running around or doing mundane chores. Then DH called and wanted to take us to dinner and a movie. Because of time constraints, we ended up having Burger King. I tried the new mushroom swiss burger-very good, however I had no fries. A burger and a diet coke LOL! After the movie-Madagascar 2 (which was very good-better than the first!)I came home and folded laundry. By then it was 10 pm. I thought about this post-felt guilty-and went and exercised on the Wii Fit for an hour. See-its motivating already.

I also vote for posting on the KT. According to the last bone density test I had done, I've lost some in my hips and according to the way my back feels I'm guessing bone is leaving that part too ;o( I will be joining you all on my exercise bike with some yoga, and salsa dancing thrown in just because I can't seem to stick to one thing lol.

I did a bit of dancing tonight so I've started...going to yoga a bit so I'm not sore in the morning.

Nite all ;o)

I need motivation. I have been like a slug lately. I had no energy at all last week. Zero. None. Today is the first day I left the house in almost a week. I think I also have a small broken bone in my foot. I could hardly walk all week after walking around the mall 3 times quickly last Wednesday. Seems to be better today.

Once I get started taking the dog for a walk again I will be all right. I haven't taken him for a walk since I stopped working for Elections Canada and that was near the end of October. Loki waits patiently.

Anne

Here's "better late than never" Nanny! We were at a travel club gathering for the weekend (oohhh the food!)and I managed to put one pound of the five that I had lost back on. My short goal is to lose 7 (now 8) by Christmas. DH and I joined an "Over 55 Gym" and really need to be encouraged (?) or REALLY motivated to get going every day. Have many more pounds to go, but....next year!