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out of the driveway ... not idling any more
« on: September 15, 2010, 07:15:58 PM »
Okay, I got off my butt this week! I am at minus 34 pounds in 6 months...slow and steady... I walked my steep driveway a couple evenings this week. Tonight, I went to the high school track and walked 6 laps (1.5 miles) and now I'm sipping a diet Dr. Pepper at McDonalds and mooching some internet! I am waiting for time for our praise band rehearsal, killing time for a little while now. This soda is the first one I have had in weeks, though. I am a water-lover! I have attempted to walk, in the past, but I would get so winded, I wouldn't walk for more than about 10 minutes and then quit, exhausted. I had lots of energy to walk tonight, even felt energized when I was done. I'm not winded or exhausted...PRAISE THE LORD!!!!  I want to walk, walk, walk and get this car engine GOING! When I get closer to my goal weight, I want to be jogging so I can run with my 13 year old who loves to run. LOFTY GOAL, but I'm stubborn.
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Re: out of the driveway ... not idling any more
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2010, 07:23:41 PM »
donna it FEELS great to see your EXCITEMENT:) keep it up girl ;)
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Re: out of the driveway ... not idling any more
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2010, 07:35:04 PM »
Good for you Owensmath.  Isn't it great to walk and not feel winded!!!  You'll be jogging before you know it.
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Re: out of the driveway ... not idling any more
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2010, 07:38:33 PM »
Sooooooooooooooo happy for you it puts a happy tear in my eye!  ;D ;D
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Re: out of the driveway ... not idling any more
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2010, 09:31:39 AM »
OWENSMATH YOU ROCK!!!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: out of the driveway ... not idling any more
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2010, 03:33:23 PM »
I wish I could start losing again... :P
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Re: out of the driveway ... not idling any more
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2010, 05:59:59 PM »
Wow, that is a major accomplishment.  I have been trying to get back into exercising but have been fighting a battle with allergies that leaves me with no extra energy after work.  Been trying to at least get some Pilates core strengthening in in the morning before work. 
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Re: out of the driveway ... not idling any more
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2010, 06:40:27 PM »
Well this afternoon, my 13 year old and I walked at the park for 30 minutes during part of my 15 year old's soccer practice time. It was great, but I'm not sure how far we walked. I just know how LONG we walked. Then, we grabbed dinner at the local Mexican restaurant with my husband in between meetings for him. I ordered juevos con chorizo (scrambled eggs with Mexican sausage). OMG, it was soooo good!
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Re: out of the driveway ... not idling any more
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2010, 07:02:58 PM »
Pretty soon you'll be wearing a snazzy jogging suit to church! That'll raise some eyebrows  :o 8)
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Re: out of the driveway ... not idling any more
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2010, 09:16:35 PM »
Well what a great idea! I am not the typical pastor's wife anyway. I'll have to begin looking for the perfect jogging suit.
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Re: out of the driveway ... not idling any more
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2010, 09:53:53 PM »
Donna:) you WILL be able to jog:) your body will do things you never thought you could do....I've been running/walking 6 miles every other day for a few weeks now:) I've found myself more dedicated to pushing myself & not to lose weight....but because i CAN....before i would barely make it up the stairs to the bedroom...now that's just a "warm up" lol   Donna we have been here for about the same amount of time....and it makes me SO HAPPY to see you HAPPY:)
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Re: out of the driveway ... not idling any more
« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2010, 08:53:07 AM »
Way to go! And what a great way to spend time with your teenager. You Rock! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: out of the driveway ... not idling any more
« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2010, 08:56:21 AM »
Quote from: beebs on September 16, 2010, 03:33:23 PM
I wish I could start losing again... :P

You will loose again. It's strange how it stalls...but THRILLING when it starts back up again and it ALWAYS starts back up again. :)
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Re: out of the driveway ... not idling any more
« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2010, 08:59:51 AM »
I agree with sherripie, what a great way to spend time with the kids! :)
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Re: out of the driveway ... not idling any more
« Reply #14 on: September 17, 2010, 10:46:35 AM »
Huh? Ive been stalled for almost three months now, Im ready to commit hari kari or something. Can I come stay with you for a week umpa? Maybe that would help lol!
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