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| Wed, 01-19-2005 - 4:58pm |
Okay, here it is. I'm almost 38 (yuck) and while in clothes you'd probably think I look okay, maybe even good, it's without clothes that it gets a little scary. I'm almost 5 '7" and probably weigh about 148. I'd like to drop about 10-15 pounds. While I'm still the same size (8) things are starting to shift, change, move, droop, whatever. And then there's the pooch. It used to be just a little belly. I've always had a little rounded belly even when stick skinny. And that's okay. After all, I am a woman and that little rounded belly is where my uterus is! I have no desire for a FLAT belly. (Okay, maybe I'd just like to have that once just to see what it is like!) Anyway, never really exercised and after 2 kids w/o any real exercise I look pretty good but stuff is floppin' around and my belly's getting a little out of control & I'm getting a little grossed out. We bought a Total Gym machine & it works suprisingly well . DH even uses it and says that he is sore the next day. The problem is I really need the cardio for all-over fat burning. I don't have the stamina for running and walking on the treadmill bores me to tears. I'd like to do some sort of class but I haven't come across any place around me where you can just take classes and not have to pay for use of an entire gym. There is a Jazzercise nearby but I really hate walking into a place like that alone. I wish I had a buddy to go with. I want to change my ahbits and take better care of myslef. I know I need to do it now because the older I get, the harder it will be. I'm not ready to be a soft middle aged dorky mom. Help!!!! I need motivation! Anyone in nassau county want to go to Jazzercise with me ! LOL!
Elise

Hi Elise
Get thee a video tape on bellydancing. Great Cardio and even better for the Abs.
Welcome and Good Luck
Sabrina
Hello and welcome!!
Does walking outside bore you as badly as a treadmill??
Ginger
Welcome Elise!!
>>>>Find a charity walk or run in your area, and get out there and train!! It gives you a date to work towards, and you can choose to walk or run, whatever you like!! Plus, I always find paying that registration fee motivates me GREATLY to do it!! LOL---clmiranda<<<
You are so right Miranda...
On the same thought this is exactly how I got sucked into the world of Triathlons. I needed something to "train" for after I had lost all the weight I wanted to loose. 2 years later I'm still happily plugging along.
Sabrina
Welcome Elise!
I agree with some of the others- exercise video's....but it sounds like you want the company too. Have you checked out the local gym or talked to friends to see if they're interested in starting a 'walking club' (for instance??)
Sounds like you have a fairly good outlook and are ready to make some changes to help...Good Luck, and looking forward to posting with you-
:~:~: Moderation is Key :~:~:
Getting Fit In Your 30's
cl-vi_islandgirl
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