Comments on My Journey to Fit: A Forty-Something's Weight Loss Journey: Wednesday Workout Update

Have you considered the Omron "walking style&...

2010-01-07T20:07:20.852-06:00

Have you considered the Omron "walking style" HJ-720it? It's a pedometer that you can carry in your pocket (or purse)or clip to your belt. It comes with software that you put on your computer that allows you to download the info stored on your pedometer (the first year I had it I logged about 1.3 mil steps and this last year I logged 2.5 mil steps). They cost about 30 dollars but IMO it's a great investment (it has kept me motivated). I've had mine for just over 2 yrs and LOVE IT!

You can get a FREE pedometer at any State Farm off...

2010-01-07T18:01:13.776-06:00

You can get a FREE pedometer at any State Farm office. They are just the basic kind, but they work! They give them away in support of the 100 Million Pound Challenge!

Shelley defeats box! I'm pretty sure my box w...

2010-01-07T14:55:34.622-06:00

Shelley defeats box!

I'm pretty sure my box would have to look more like a really complicated walker.

So much GOOD STUFF! Congrats on that box jump. L...

2010-01-07T13:49:25.846-06:00

So much GOOD STUFF! Congrats on that box jump.

Love Workout Weds

Awesome news!

2010-01-07T11:32:53.382-06:00

Awesome news!

HELL'S YEAH!!! It reminded me of the Biggest ...

2010-01-07T11:20:15.578-06:00

HELL'S YEAH!!! It reminded me of the Biggest Loser where the girl couldn't do it.

It's funny - I had the news on for school closings this morning, and they had a guy on there talking about weight loss, etc. He said that you have to wake up with the mind set that you "can" instead of thinking that you "can't."

Great to say you CAN do the jump box!!!! So proud of you Shelley!

What a great day at the gym--box jump victory AND ...

2010-01-07T10:16:26.879-06:00

What a great day at the gym--box jump victory AND a new running partner!

I had to laugh at your running pants almost falling off! I have a couple pair of pajamas like that. I love it because one of them is a 'dream pair.' I bought them when I was still heavy and it was just a dream that I would ever be able to fit into them.

Its gonna be fun to compare run updates!

Awesome news on the box jump, Shelley! You worked...

2010-01-07T06:52:41.481-06:00

Awesome news on the box jump, Shelley! You worked so hard to master that bad boy. What an accomplishment!!

It's already Thursday here but do you know I t...

2010-01-07T01:04:22.079-06:00

It's already Thursday here but do you know I thought about you yesterday. I thought "it's Wednesday so that means a Wednesday workout update by Shelley, can't wait to read it"

And what an update to read: congrats Shelley! This is terrific!

After you bought new workout pants I would definitely make my first purchase after that a heart rate monitor. It really helps you control things and keep track of things.

About reading blogs. I have 4 blogs I always read and comment on (and yes you're one of it). Then I have devided them in favourites and others. I try to catch up on my favourites everyday and comment on those too. That doesn't always happen but then I leave them unread till I have time to comment. The blogs in the other section I usually read but don't always comment. I always respond to the ones who commented on my own blog no matter what section there in. So don't worry too much about it, I know how busy life can be, have the same experience and like you blogging and reading blogs is a huge help in my weight loss journey so I keep doing that but I found out that committing to a healthy lifestyle which includes exercising takes a lot of time and effort too and that's our priority isn't it?

xxx

you are such a fiend, woman! LOL

2010-01-06T23:54:09.360-06:00

you are such a fiend, woman! LOL

Superduper yay for you on conquering the box jump!...

2010-01-06T21:46:15.428-06:00

Superduper yay for you on conquering the box jump!!! You must have felt on top of the world (no pun intended!!)

Yeah Shelley! Love the medal, you deserve it!!

2010-01-06T20:15:11.265-06:00

Yeah Shelley! Love the medal, you deserve it!!

I need to look into getting a pedometer as well - ...

2010-01-06T19:17:00.850-06:00

I need to look into getting a pedometer as well - they're relatively cheap & I feel like they can be a very helpful tool :)

Woo Hoo! How about a video of the box jump?? ;)

2010-01-06T18:50:02.672-06:00

Woo Hoo! How about a video of the box jump?? ;)

whoohooo great job on the box jump! And thank you...

2010-01-06T18:42:44.269-06:00

whoohooo great job on the box jump!

And thank you so much for the sweet comment on my post, I appreciate the support.

Congrats on deciding to do the 5K and rocking the ...

2010-01-06T18:19:05.999-06:00

Congrats on deciding to do the 5K and rocking the box jump. WOO HOO!!!
Academy has some nice and cheap running clothes that are BCG brand. I really like them.

Sometimes I only have time to read too - no need t...

2010-01-06T18:16:54.346-06:00

Sometimes I only have time to read too - no need to apologize! You are so motivating to me Shelley. I don't think I could do one single box jump. I wish that medal were real!

That is SO cool about the box jump. You have insp...

2010-01-06T17:25:32.990-06:00

That is SO cool about the box jump.

You have inspired me.

There is a class at my gym that is called "Anything Goes Intervals" that I have been way, way too chicken to try. I will be going next week BOTH days to see how I feel.

I have been very comment slacky...it happens, no worries.

Hey, why don't you just move the box out of th...

2010-01-06T17:18:37.946-06:00

Hey, why don't you just move the box out of the way rather than fight so hard to jump over it?

YEAH! Congrats on beating that box jump. You can...

2010-01-06T17:07:34.621-06:00

YEAH! Congrats on beating that box jump. You can do anything you put your mind to. :)

So which 5K are you running?

You are awesome and an inspiration.

Keep warm. Do you know what temps to expect Thursday and Friday? This is Texas, not Antartica!

Shelly, Congrats on mastering the box jump! Also, ...

2010-01-06T17:04:14.359-06:00

Shelly,
Congrats on mastering the box jump! Also, I can attest to the value of wearing a heart rate monitor while running that way you know your pushing hard enough but not too hard. I just use a basic Polar heart monitor nothing fancy I've had mine a while not sure what they cost now.
Again, congrats.
Susan

Wooo hoooo on the 5 k run, and the accountability ...

2010-01-06T15:50:28.266-06:00

Wooo hoooo on the 5 k run, and the accountability of a running partner!!

Also wanted to tell ya sometimes there is that little button up at the top that says, "mark all as read"... gasp!! Sometimes when life gets crazy, and you have a gazillion blogs to read in your reader, you just have to hit that little button!
Kudos to you!

hugs.. Amy

You rock Shelley. Check your email. I sent you a m...

2010-01-06T15:48:17.118-06:00

You rock Shelley. Check your email. I sent you a medal :)

Oh, wow! Congrats on your 100 lb loss! It can be...

2010-01-06T15:18:09.387-06:00

Oh, wow! Congrats on your 100 lb loss! It can be done! You rock!

Thanks so much for popping by my blog, too.