HEALTHY LIVING

[sonofabeach]

I've gained a few pounds in the last couple of months and have eased up on exercising lately....BIG mistake! but I'm still a far cry from the 280s that I was in in 06. I'm clocking in around 220 and my plan is to be down around 200 pounds by the end of the month.
I know how to do it and I will.

[popcornjack]

Two days in, two days at the gym, two days not smoking--so far, so good. Though I still look like I'm about 5 months pregnant.

[sonofabeach]

Two days in, two days at the gym, two days not smoking--so far, so good. Though I still look like I'm about 5 months pregnant.

I know it aint mines

[nutmeg]

I was down a pound today.

Got weighed & measured at Curves....16 pounds and 11.5 inches down from when I started there a couple of years ago.

Next week I start on a "break diet" which is more restrictive than what I've been doing the past month or so...

[pbans]

I'm going on a five day liquid cleanse on Monday....just to jump start and get off on the right track. I had pretty much kicked the carb thing....until this last week and I've really been backsliding....gained four pounds for my efforts.

[Salukulady]

Two days in, two days at the gym, two days not smoking--so far, so good. Though I still look like I'm about 5 months pregnant.

Hey Jack, are you using anything to help you stop smoking? My husband kick a 30 year Copenhagen habit with Chantix last November and has stayed clean. I know there are all sorts of side effects (please, no one lecture me) but he had no problem with it and it really worked. You're trying to attack two monsters at once, weight and smoking, that's a lot to do all at once. Get some help if you need it.

[sonofabeach]

Has anybody tried the P90X program? I know it's hardcore.
I've been reading up on it and thinking about it a lot lately.
I've worked out a lot with weights and situps for some time now but never seem quite satisfied with results. I'm looking for more of a total body/muscle confusion type of workout.

[flipflopgirl]

Two days in, two days at the gym, two days not smoking--so far, so good. Though I still look like I'm about 5 months pregnant.

I know it aint mines

the amnio results are back already???

[buffettbride]

Two days in, two days at the gym, two days not smoking--so far, so good. Though I still look like I'm about 5 months pregnant.

Hey Jack, are you using anything to help you stop smoking? My husband kick a 30 year Copenhagen habit with Chantix last November and has stayed clean. I know there are all sorts of side effects (please, no one lecture me) but he had no problem with it and it really worked. You're trying to attack two monsters at once, weight and smoking, that's a lot to do all at once. Get some help if you need it.

My husband's cousin quit with Chantix about a year ago and did very well with it. He had no other history of mental instability or whatever and wasn't too concerned about the side effects.

I've quit "several times" over the last few years, but have been clean except cigars on special occasions for several months now. Used Wellbutrin (Zyban) and the patch and that works wonders for me. Quitting smoking has resulted in icky weight gain for me.

[carolinagirl]

Today: 15 mins on stationary cycle plus 6 mins on elliptical machine = minus 100 calories
plus free weights and machines
Cereal and skim milk for breakfast
Shrimp po boy and fries for late lunch/early dinner. Nonfat mocha at Books-a-Million. Hey, we're on vacation.

[popcornjack]

Two days in, two days at the gym, two days not smoking--so far, so good. Though I still look like I'm about 5 months pregnant.

Hey Jack, are you using anything to help you stop smoking? My husband kick a 30 year Copenhagen habit with Chantix last November and has stayed clean. I know there are all sorts of side effects (please, no one lecture me) but he had no problem with it and it really worked. You're trying to attack two monsters at once, weight and smoking, that's a lot to do all at once. Get some help if you need it.

My husband's cousin quit with Chantix about a year ago and did very well with it. He had no other history of mental instability or whatever and wasn't too concerned about the side effects.

I've quit "several times" over the last few years, but have been clean except cigars on special occasions for several months now. Used Wellbutrin (Zyban) and the patch and that works wonders for me. Quitting smoking has resulted in icky weight gain for me.

Not gonna lie, I think the Chantix may not be a good fit for me, what with the whole "mental instability" thing. I should call my doctor about the wellbutrin. Two days--no smokes. Let's go day three.

[sonofabeach]

After much consideration I just ordered P90X.

[popcornjack]

After much consideration I just ordered P90X.

It seems almost too good to be true. My concern is does it ease you into it, or is day one just as intense as day 90 is? I know that there has to be a certain amount of pushing yourself for any exercise program to be successful, but too intense too quick could turn people off.

[buffettbride]

Two days in, two days at the gym, two days not smoking--so far, so good. Though I still look like I'm about 5 months pregnant.

Hey Jack, are you using anything to help you stop smoking? My husband kick a 30 year Copenhagen habit with Chantix last November and has stayed clean. I know there are all sorts of side effects (please, no one lecture me) but he had no problem with it and it really worked. You're trying to attack two monsters at once, weight and smoking, that's a lot to do all at once. Get some help if you need it.

My husband's cousin quit with Chantix about a year ago and did very well with it. He had no other history of mental instability or whatever and wasn't too concerned about the side effects.

I've quit "several times" over the last few years, but have been clean except cigars on special occasions for several months now. Used Wellbutrin (Zyban) and the patch and that works wonders for me. Quitting smoking has resulted in icky weight gain for me.

Not gonna lie, I think the Chantix may not be a good fit for me, what with the whole "mental instability" thing. I should call my doctor about the wellbutrin. Two days--no smokes. Let's go day three.

I hear ya there. Chantix wasn't a good idea for me either. but Wellbutrin with the patch made it manageable. It seriously took hubby and I about 7-10 tries over a period of a few years to really get it to stick (although it's probably harder trying to quit for 2 people instead of 1, who knows...). To me it was way more of a mental battle and oral fixation than fighting the physical craving for nicotine.

Just hang in there. You can do it.

[sonofabeach]

After much consideration I just ordered P90X.

It seems almost too good to be true. My concern is does it ease you into it, or is day one just as intense as day 90 is? I know that there has to be a certain amount of pushing yourself for any exercise program to be successful, but too intense too quick could turn people off.

I know it's going to be tough, but losing lots of weight was tough too.
Thing is, I need that same willpower I had a while back. I'm ready.

If I quit, the 12 dvds will make great, albeit expensive beer coasters

[flipflopgirl]

We all need to get the Cuervo-Flex!!!!!

[Salukulady]

After much consideration I just ordered P90X.

It seems almost too good to be true. My concern is does it ease you into it, or is day one just as intense as day 90 is? I know that there has to be a certain amount of pushing yourself for any exercise program to be successful, but too intense too quick could turn people off.

I know it's going to be tough, but losing lots of weight was tough too.
Thing is, I need that same willpower I had a while back. I'm ready.

If I quit, the 12 dvds will make great, albeit expensive beer coasters

It appears to be for the serious, already somewhat in shape person, who's not afraid to really push himself. Sonofabeach seems to fit the bill. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[pbans]

After much consideration I just ordered P90X.

It seems almost too good to be true. My concern is does it ease you into it, or is day one just as intense as day 90 is? I know that there has to be a certain amount of pushing yourself for any exercise program to be successful, but too intense too quick could turn people off.

I know it's going to be tough, but losing lots of weight was tough too.
Thing is, I need that same willpower I had a while back. I'm ready.

If I quit, the 12 dvds will make great, albeit expensive beer coasters

It will work.....can't wait to see the 'after' pictures...

[srkmrd]

Anyone ever tried Ali? I bought it a couple of months ago but have not tried it yet.....

[pbans]

Anyone ever tried Ali? I bought it a couple of months ago but have not tried it yet.....

be careful, that's all I have to say.....