My Monday Morning Weigh In - Freeze-Frame Radio

WebGuy · Doesn't Do Windows

My Monday Morning Weigh In

Molly · The Mediator

Our trip to the Y got cancelled last week, so we're going tonight. Hopefully I'll like it, sign up, and go back again on Wednesday. I'm shooting for 3 times a week.

Date: Mon Jan 9 08:38 2006

Since I did not start until Tuesday, I did not weigh in this am.

But I too am proud of myself- I exercised T-F last week and again this am! I can tell a huge difference in my energy level and my sleeping habits- go to bed much easier and sleep throught the night! I am back to my pyramid eating style and that is the healthiest way I know to eat!

WebGuy · Doesn't Do Windows

Good job on the exercise Ruby!

I hope you like the "Y" Molly. When we were members in Lincoln I remember thinking "They have everything the "trendy" places have but are less expensive."

JD The Jazz Doctor · Grand Poobah

I am hittin the gym tonight- no excuses! we are slow at work today, I will get out at a decent time, I have been feelin sluggish- its time!

Sparky · Phat Cat EL Presidente

I'm easing myself back into it, just went for an 8 block walk during lunch.

JD The Jazz Doctor · Grand Poobah

nice enough weather out there spark, hey?

16th straight day without seeing the sun in BrewTown. I am turning green and growing a hunchback.....

Sparky · Phat Cat EL Presidente

46 with the sun shining, sorry about the no sun thing! Did you know the majority of people commit suicide in areas where there is not alot of sunlight? JD, your not on the 8th floor or anything are you?

Mad Mema · Bad Biker Granny

I had planned to hit the gym tonight, but then one of my kids called... he needs me to go someplace with him after work tonight. SIIIIIIIIIIIIIGH.... perhaps tomorrow. At least I am already down 4 lbs according to my scale.

Date: Mon Jan 9 15:20 2006

Go Molly, Go JD, Go Sparky and congrats Mema!!!

Here's to our better health!!

JD The Jazz Doctor · Grand Poobah

nah- first floor of a 2 story building sparky! its ok, i am not by any windows so I don't notice the lack of daylight anyhow....

JD The Jazz Doctor · Grand Poobah

I'm NOT GOING! It cooled off and is windy out! I got out an hour and a half later from work than I planned. I am going to start off slow like sparky! my gym is crowded! its dark out! its getting late! I just ate dinner!

Sparky · Phat Cat EL Presidente

JD! At least do a couple push ups or something! LOL!

Date: Mon Jan 9 20:45 2006

That is why I do it in the am. Then it is done and I do not have to make myself feel guilty all day about trying to fit it in. I do that first thing when I wake up. Anytime between 5 and 6 am that I open my eyes, I force my self to get up. It really sustains my energy level much higher until about 9!

But I am not judging you, just telling you why I drag my hiney out of bed and hang out with Denise!

JD The Jazz Doctor · Grand Poobah

thats just it, I was to get up early this morning and hit the gym before work! But I ran long last night because of the big jazz 101 crowd. I got to bed late, I needed a good nights sleeep, it was dark and cold this morning, by the time the car warmed up, i would have had 20 mins at the gym! I probably stay healthier by remaining indoors than heading outside in the cold to go and excercise! I am being smart! yea.....smart! preventative health measures!

Sparky · Phat Cat EL Presidente

Date: Mon Jan 9 20:56 2006

If nothing else, JD, I appreciate your honesty. IT IS VERY HARD TO FIT EXERCISE IN! Our society should really stress the importance of PE long past the middle school years. I think the school system tries, but I think our society in general drops the ball. I know how much better I feel when we go biking, camping, swimming, etc... heck we used to rollerblade as a family. But even lately I have been letting Zach sit around. But we did get a basketball goal for him- and that is giving him and I (sometimes!) some real exercise.

We have allowed ourselves to not really ever to walk far to survive, collect food, fend off animals, work...- now our bodies have paid the price.

Molly · The Mediator

Ruby, not everyone can do the workout thing in the morning. I have a hard enough time not hitting the snooze button, nevertheless getting out of bed early. Going to bed early doesn't help if I'm staring at the ceiling for the extra hour, and sleep aids knock me out so bad that I can't wake up when I use one. And, if I somehow got myself up that early, I would be grumpy the entire day. People who know me call me a morning person, but that's only because I comprimise with myself. I know when I can and can't wake up to be able to sustain a good mood throughout the day. My internal clock just doesn't want me to get up that early.

But, I have now built an exercise routine into my schedule. I can't work late Mon, Wed, and Fri nights any more and that's it. Or if so, I'll go work out first and come back to the office. Work is pretty high on my list of priorities, but I need to start putting myself first.

JD The Jazz Doctor · Grand Poobah

I was being a wimp!!! I like to wear my gym clothes to the gym and shower at home to avoid the overcrowded tiny athlete's foot infested locker room, and the temps dropped dramatically last night! one of them nights where once I was home, I was home thats it! I'll get there soon enough!

I guess its because I don't have a clear cut goal other than to have more energy is why I am not as motivated as I should be. oh the irony!

Date: Tue Jan 10 08:52 2006

Well I stepped on the scale and I am minus 5lbs. I know it is mostly water- but a great motivator to keep going and aim for one a week!

But I am so sore this am- a little kick boxing and weights! Break out the Advil.

And Molly I thought I made it clear that I know it hard to fit it in and that it is not for everyone. I cannot exercise at night cause it make me to wired. Exercising has eliminated my need for sleep aids- because now by 9 I am ready to drop!