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cmille3
Posts: 12
Joined: 12 May 2005
Location: NY
 70 in.
 180 lbs.
 178 lbs.
 135 lbs.
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Tue Jun 06, 2006 1:32 pm Post subject:
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I started running again a week ago. My goal is a Thanksgiving Day 5K. Right now, I only run 5 minutes and walk the other 25. On alternating days, I walk the full 30 so I'm moving 30 minutes a day, 6 times a week.
I set the goal of losing 5 pounds a month (1.25 pounds a week) which is realistic but then I sabotaged myself this morning and stepped on the scale. I gained a pound.
How do I motivate myself to 1) get out of bed and walk tomorrow and 2) stay the heck away from the scale?
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jen
Posts: 229
Joined: 04 May 2005
Location: canada
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180 lbs.
128 lbs.
125 lbs.
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Tue Jun 06, 2006 1:59 pm Post subject:
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| i can't stay off the scale either! but don't let a gain get you down, use it to motivate you to go further or run longer tommorrow! use it to push yourself to get to a higher level! jen |
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cmille3
Posts: 12
Joined: 12 May 2005
Location: NY
70 in.
180 lbs.
178 lbs.
135 lbs.
Female
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Tue Jun 06, 2006 4:34 pm Post subject:
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Unfortunately, it's more likely to motivate me into stopping rather than inspiring new heights. I think it's the difference between 20-something and {murfle}-something.
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jen
Posts: 229
Joined: 04 May 2005
Location: canada
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Tue Jun 06, 2006 6:17 pm Post subject:
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| hey don't give up! jen |
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LuckySmile
Posts: 566
Joined: 15 Sep 2005
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201 lbs.
164 lbs.
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Tue Jun 06, 2006 6:44 pm Post subject:
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| In that case put your scale in the attic, or lend it to a friend. |
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goofy
Posts: 13
Joined: 03 Jun 2006
Location: USA
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64 in.
190 lbs.
138 lbs.
115 lbs.
Female
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 12:23 am Post subject:
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I began weighing myself in the beginning of this journey, I have discovered that the best motivator in the entire world is to take measurements, at least once a month!
I am going to try and post a pic of the measurement model that i have always used, maybe this can assist someone else.
I hope this is able to post the pic, if I have trouble I will email to Light for assistance 
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Light
Posts: 2026
Joined: 09 Oct 2004
Site Admin
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220 lbs.
221 lbs.
210 lbs.
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:41 am Post subject:
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| Good pic. I see that you had no problems posting it. If you need technical assistance with something just pm me. |
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cmille3
Posts: 12
Joined: 12 May 2005
Location: NY
70 in.
180 lbs.
178 lbs.
135 lbs.
Female
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:59 pm Post subject:
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That's a great help, goofy! I know I'm not consistent when I've measured in the past. I am editing to add that the one measurement that has never changed is my neck size. When I was 135# and now at 180, my neck is the same exact size.
Don't worry, jen, I'm not giving up. It's just the fat girl sense of humor! I joke at the most inappropriate times. |
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jen
Posts: 229
Joined: 04 May 2005
Location: canada
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180 lbs.
128 lbs.
125 lbs.
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Thu Jun 08, 2006 3:21 am Post subject:
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i think a sence of humor is the most important thing, it shows you really haven't given up! and i do belive anyone can do it if they try!
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goofy
Posts: 13
Joined: 03 Jun 2006
Location: USA
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64 in.
190 lbs.
138 lbs.
115 lbs.
Female
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Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:40 am Post subject:
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I hope that the pic can assist you all out there too! It has really helped me.
I am so new to this forum and still trying to find my way around... 
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