hello, newbie here!

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-26-2003
hello, newbie here!
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Sun, 10-26-2003 - 7:54am
Hi

I have been slowly trying to get fit and lose weight--27 pounds lost since Jan 1! While that doesn't seem like record breaking speed, I have lost quickly before, only to gain it right back. So I want to do it right this time, not by depriving myself of foods I normally have--just eating less of them! I only have about 8 more to go to reach my goal. Slowly weaning myself of another weight loss site (fantastic site, but a pay site). I don't believe I will renew my membership there when it comes up again.

I have all the weight loss software I need right in my handheld. So I have been just using that to track my diet and exercise.

All I have been doing is plain old eating better (and less), and exercising more. Looking forward to meeting a great new group of people, to continue my journey to fitness. Good to meet everyone!

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Registered: 10-26-2003
Mon, 10-27-2003 - 10:47am
Margie

Thanks for asking! and what a nice bunch of ladies you all are!

I do the elliptical trainer for 20 min M-W-Fri, followed by ab and lower body work for another 20 min or so.

Tu-Thurs I do a 5 min warm up on the elliptical, followed by upper body work for 15 min or so with weights.

On Saturdays, I either goof off, or do a Curves style workout at home with resistance bands. Sunday I go to a nice restaurant across the street that has all you can eat crab legs (of COURSE I don't dip in butter--and crab legs aren't too bad by themselves)! That is my reward for a weeks work.

I really don't like to work out, but it is a necessary evil in your 40's, it seems. Gotta stay toned and fit, right?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 10-27-2003 - 3:23pm
Welcome to the board. I hope you continue to post with us. Congratulations on your fantastic weight loss!
Katherine (Kat)
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Registered: 10-28-2003
Tue, 10-28-2003 - 5:02am
Hi there,

Congratulations on doing so well. I think the best way of eating is to eat sensibly like you are doing aollowing your self a treat now and then.

I am a 40 year old and mature student. I think exercise is also important and I walk

most places.

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