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DreadPirateRoberts · 05-10-2007, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

So, I just got a raise. Not huge, but since I was expecting zero compensation, this is a good day!

Congratulations!

Brigitte · 05-10-2007, 09:34 AM

blueerica · 05-10-2007, 09:35 AM

And whoo.... do I like to spend my money!

About Curves, and ANY workout program, in my estimation:

Success comes when you've made a lifestyle adaptation. Unless you really do need quick results (and most people, let's face it, do not absolutely need to lose 10 pounds now), the best way to get yourself into the habit of exercising is to do what you can when you can.

Though I go through periods when stuff really does get into the way, making it harder to step back into the gym, I generally go at least 4 or more times a week. My biggest hurdle is getting there, and trying to weigh what else is going on through the day. One time, I realized that I'd spent 10 or maybe even 15 minutes debating this with myself, when I could have been at the gym. If I only wanted to be there for 15 or 20 minutes, then I could go... But I had to go 4 times a week. Soon, it was easier to stay for a 30 minute cardio workout - then I started adding weights... doing what felt right for my body.

If I didn't feel good, or just wanted to go home, there was no beating myself up. I didn't do anything that made me physically uncomfortable, including certain strength exercises that hurt certain joints - despite how good I was told it would be if I did them. Why hurt myself and hurt my chances to want to come in and exercise at all?

By doing that, I lost 35 pounds last year. No real effort to diet, though I'm sure that because I felt better on the inside - I probably wasn't eating as much bad stuff.

This semester, I've been WAY busier. I put on 5 pounds. Not bad in the overall scheme. I haven't always been able to make the four times a week. I'm actually looking to start kicking up my workout, because I do need something more exciting now. But I think I have just getting myself into the routine of going to thank for the desire to push further.

Life's about taking steps forward, whether they're big or small, right?

blueerica · 05-10-2007, 09:35 AM

YAY Snowflake!

Alex · 05-10-2007, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Do you boycott Domino's, Carls Jr. and anything owned by Buffett?

Pretty much*, though it has nothing to do with their politics. I'm guessing that not one of them makes food I'd want to eat.

*I'm pretty sure that if I put $100 under my mattress that somehow 50 cents of it would end up in Buffett's hands, but I've never directly given him money.

blueerica · 05-10-2007, 09:45 AM

Her name is Sherri.

She gets picked up on Satuday. I meet her in two weeks from today.

mousepod · 05-10-2007, 09:58 AM

Congratulations Snowflake & Sherri!

Ghoulish Delight · 05-10-2007, 10:03 AM

Hooray, good news all around!

Snowflake · 05-10-2007, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by blueerica

Her name is Sherri.

She gets picked up on Satuday. I meet her in two weeks from today.

OMG, she's beautiful! Congratulations!

Snowflake · 05-10-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by blueerica

Life's about taking steps forward, whether they're big or small, right?

You are SO right! How come you're so much wiser at your age than I am now?

05-10-2007, 09:34 AM	#8752
Brigitte Whatcha doin'? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Loungin' with the kids Posts: 418	Yay!
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05-10-2007, 09:35 AM	#8753
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	And whoo.... do I like to spend my money! About Curves, and ANY workout program, in my estimation: Success comes when you've made a lifestyle adaptation. Unless you really do need quick results (and most people, let's face it, do not absolutely need to lose 10 pounds now), the best way to get yourself into the habit of exercising is to do what you can when you can. Though I go through periods when stuff really does get into the way, making it harder to step back into the gym, I generally go at least 4 or more times a week. My biggest hurdle is getting there, and trying to weigh what else is going on through the day. One time, I realized that I'd spent 10 or maybe even 15 minutes debating this with myself, when I could have been at the gym. If I only wanted to be there for 15 or 20 minutes, then I could go... But I had to go 4 times a week. Soon, it was easier to stay for a 30 minute cardio workout - then I started adding weights... doing what felt right for my body. If I didn't feel good, or just wanted to go home, there was no beating myself up. I didn't do anything that made me physically uncomfortable, including certain strength exercises that hurt certain joints - despite how good I was told it would be if I did them. Why hurt myself and hurt my chances to want to come in and exercise at all? By doing that, I lost 35 pounds last year. No real effort to diet, though I'm sure that because I felt better on the inside - I probably wasn't eating as much bad stuff. This semester, I've been WAY busier. I put on 5 pounds. Not bad in the overall scheme. I haven't always been able to make the four times a week. I'm actually looking to start kicking up my workout, because I do need something more exciting now. But I think I have just getting myself into the routine of going to thank for the desire to push further. Life's about taking steps forward, whether they're big or small, right? __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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05-10-2007, 09:35 AM	#8754
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	YAY Snowflake! __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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05-10-2007, 09:45 AM	#8756
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	Her name is Sherri. She gets picked up on Satuday. I meet her in two weeks from today. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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05-10-2007, 09:58 AM	#8757
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Congratulations Snowflake & Sherri! __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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05-10-2007, 10:03 AM	#8758
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Hooray, good news all around! __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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