Twylite's Trying for weight loss group CLOSED (Page 2)

Congrats to all of you for caring enough about yourselves to try something new and maybe a little scary. You are all so motivated to change. That's inspiring.

Normally, I won't be watching the thread this closely, but I'll check in daily. I just wanted to meet everyone and cut it off when we reached the right number and mix.

OK, here's your first challenge. Go to sleep! Rest is the 4th dicipline of training. Tomorrow, I'll post a list of the group, so you can add all to your blogs. Yes, you need to blog so I can help you. I'll add you to mine, after I sleep.

Til tomorrow.....

poohsgirl724 - 2009-12-29 1:42 AM I woul dlike to join your group as well.  I see several similarities with the group in just the first few posts. 

I am an office manager for an acupuncturist but have worked as an LPN and surgical tech in the past.   Married almost 3 years with 2 grown children.  Turned 45 this past summer.

I have run off an on over the past few years but never run a whole mile (without walking).  this past fall I decided to get serious with my weightloss and then got the hair brained idea to run a
5K. Haven't found one as of yet, but am still looking.  In the meantime I have increased my walking/running from 1 mile to 3 miles using a couch to 5k plan.   Currently on week 3.

I have lost 12 pounds since thanksgiving and am going for 6 more before I leave for Morocco Jan 14th.   My husband is from there, and has been visiting family since Thanksgiving.  I intend to have a suprise for him   I haven't let him see me on webcam since he left.

Looking forward to training with you folks.

Maggie

How can I leave you out there in the cold, Maggie? Come on in. I closed the door last PM, but it seems we're still listed as open under open groups. You're accomplishments are amazing already. Those first few miles are the hardest. And you're one of the few I know who has lost weight since Thanksgiving. We need that kind of determination for inspiration.

Welcome. We'll enjoy getting to know you. Don't forget us when you go "off on the road to Morocco!"

Ok, you should be waking up before long, except for Jon, and the west coast folks, who I hope are sleeping. I'll get the list of members posted here later today. In the meantime, today, get to know your training log. It's where you will record your goals, your plan, your workouts, and your triumphs. Record your weight and measurements as soon as possible, preferably today. When I post the list of members, add them to your friends list so you can inspire or PM them. You have to allow your friends to view your blog. Don't forget to add me! If you have questions, that's what I'm here for.

A word about blogs...mostly they are for you. You are all starting an amazing journey. Take some notes along the way. You'll want to look back at the triumphs and tragedys later. There is a place where you can put personal notes if you choose. Mine dates back to 2007. It was written for me, so keep that in mind if you search back. I wasn't planning to mentor a group back in 2007.

Each day, I'll post here to get us all on the right page. I'll check your training logs to see what's happening. Ok, gotta run...literally. Have a workout to do, then off to work.

I really hope you still have room in your group!! I think a mentor is definitely what I need to answer my questions and help me on my way to be coming a triathlete!

NAME: Tracy

STORY: I recently became engaged to the most wonderful man in the world. He is super athletic and so is his family. He came in 9th overall in his first triathlon - kinda made me feel ill! (His parents are both in their 60s and take part in triathlons regularly and usually win their age group with ease.) I have always been active in some way. I danced for 18 years and then started regular exercise routines, but nothing too trying. So, I decided to make my future husband proud (and myself!) and try my hardest to complete a triathlon. (Plus I figured the training couldn't hurt with reaching my wedding day weight goals!)

FAMILY STATUS: Engaged.

CURRENT TRAINING: Spin class a couple times a week, running a few days a week, aerobics classes. I actually have a really bad relationship with running. It defeats me completely and is probably my biggest fear going into this!

2009 RACES: A couple of 5ks and the swim leg of a triathlon relay team.

2010 RACES:  Jetton Triathlon - May 8, 2010. (Maybe a another one, if I can get past my running fear!)

Ok, here's the deal. Below is the list of official "Twylite's trying for weight loss group". 

twylite148 - Carol, 40ish
mmgoldenb - Marla, 41
guticur - FG 41
twinstrimom - Mary, 43
beckytengs - Becky, 27
enders_shadow - Kristen, 37
jwheat - Jon, 34
Kimmerz321 - Kim, 31
youngatheart - Carol, 60
genie4today - Cassie,30
poohsgirl724 - Maggie,45
longrun26 - Daniel, 50
girldetermined31 - Sarah
tashakelford - Tracy

To these people I'm committed for 90 days of mentoring, starting 1/1/10. I'll give you guidance to meet your goals, send you in the right direction to get your questions answered, check on you when you wander off, give you a sweaty hug when things aren't going right, and cheer for you at the finish line

I can't commit to more and provide the quality interaction I want to see happen here. Now, anyone else is welcome to our forum, posting, sharing, asking questions, getting hugs if needed. Come on in. The water's warm here. I just hope you understand that I may not be able to consistently keep up with you.

That's my compromise.

Had to get that last post up before anyone else popped in. OK folks, here's homework for today.

Go to your training log and

1. Add the list of forum members to your friends list so we can interact.

2. Put something in you blog today, so I know you have found it and know how to access it.

3. Weigh yourself and record the weight somewhere, preferably in you blog.

Have a wonderful day, and I'll check on you later.

enders_shadow - 2009-12-29 6:38 AM

twylite148 - 2009-12-28 8:37 PM

OK, you're gonna figure this out pretty soon, anyway, but I'm pretty rural here. Sooooo what's a bento lunch box? We have brown bags, lunch boxes, lunch pails, Wal-mart bags with lunch fixings, but I'm not so sure about a bento lunch box. Fill me in sister.

Anyway, welcome counselor!

A bento box is a little multi-compartment food container, inspired by the Japanese. It is supposed to be great for portion control. You load one part with carbs, the rest with protein and veggies. If you load it right, the box is supposed to approximate the number of calories as it has ml of space. Plus they're cute and colorful and supposed to make you happy. (I'm a little too old for the Hello Kitty versions, but mine is turquoise blue.) Mine's a little smaller than this one:

Kristin, I love this thing!!! I've got to get one. Thanks for posting this.

Welcome Daniel. I'd love another WW member. We can talk points! Sorry for the delayed welcome. Caught your post just as my day was beginning. WW works. It's the most healthy long-term program I've found. They really do their homework. So hang in there with me and we'll both get to goal.

I've always said there is a special place in heaven for the mom of 3 boys. (I have 3, too, + 2 girls). I know you are very busy. Congrats on running the St. Jude full. You must be a very determined lady (Oh, that's your name). Anyway, I'd love to have your marathon experience in the group. And you'll have to keep us up on the osteosarc.

Welcome aboard!

Welcome Tracy. You are bride to be #2! What an exciting family you have found to join. Sounds like you will already get plenty of advice. I'll be here to help you keep it real. Glad you dove in with us.

Ok folks. Looks like most of you have found your logs and know how to add friends. Check in on each other and help each other out. You each have valuable pieces of knowledge. Here's your next task:

Set a goal for the next 3 months. Maybe it's getting ready for a race, or weight loss, or a level of fitness, or just to do something consistently. I have to know where you want to go to know how to get you there. I'll help you keep it real. Use this forum to discuss your goals. Get help from each other. Ask your questions here. There is so much experience and knowledge, we can all benefit from discussion.

So here's the homework:

1. My 3 month goal is:_____________________

2. In order to achieve it, I will do...

     a._______________________

     b.________________________

     c.________________________

3. I think the difficulty in reaching my goal will be ______________________________.

OK, eveyone check in.

Good Morning! I was so glad to see ya'll helping each other last night in the forum. I knew you could do it much better than I. I crashed around 5...have some energy issues, worse since the HIM in Nov. Anyway, I love the goals set already. Here are mine:

3 month goal: Learn everything I can about why I eat what I do, and why I have difficulty losing weight.

Objectives to meet the goal: 

    1. Chart my intake daily for 3 months

    2. Attend WW meetings weekly for support

    3. Record what's happening when I binge or go off program.

    4. Record my workouts in detail to find the relationship between physical stress and metabolism.

Obstacles in meeting my goal: Fatigue and overwhem. When I get tired, all systems crash.

Ok, ya'll work on it. Hold me accountable, too. Be sure to check your "inspires". They're on the day stripe (blue stripe) on the far right. Let us know if you can't find them.