Hello everyone,
Here's a little bit about me, what I have accomplished so far, and my goals. I'll try to post my accomplishments as often as possible (hopefully daily). Enjoy!

From: Pittsburgh, PA

Age: 20

Current weight: 195 lbs.

need to lose: 70 lbs.

goal date: end of Dec. 2002 (83 weeks)

plan:
eat smaller portions at each meal till 80% full NOT 100% full (and eat EVERY meal); drink less soft drinks (Koolaid, Coke),
eat more fruit and veggies;
be conscious of foods to stay away from (because of cholesterol, like eggs, beef, cheeses, etc.)

exercise at least 4 days a week for 30 minutes

right now:
family joined the local YMCA April 24 and I've gone about 4 times a week:

every other day cardio (30 min, currently the elliptical machine) and strength train (30 min) for total of 1 hour

off days just cardio for 1/2 hour or walk around neighborhood for 30-40 minutes

Just get back into good habits and a good routine and of course, on track with the Lord!!

Any feedback and support would be great. Thanks!
JRL *

Stretched. 1:10 PM went to the gym with my dad. Did 30 minutes #3 cross-training (two hills) on elliptical machine. Stretched.

Came home did stretching and 27 exercises (legs and abs). 25 minutes.

The End! Done for today, whoo hoo! ;)

JRL,
Looks like you are on the right track! The exercise will help you lose faster, just remember to drink your water too. If only I could be as dedicated to the exercise as you are. I plan on joining a gym, if it hits me in the pocket book I will feel more obligated to go!

Take Care,
1luckystar *

Dear 1luckystar,
Thank you so much for the reaffirmation! I need all the encouragement I can get that's for sure. Yes, right now I am on the right track, but the real test is the 6 month mark. If I am still on track at that time, then I've made it a part of me and not just a temporary fad to lose weight. I'm making small changes that will stick forever in my life.

As for the water thing, I've heard many contradicting claims on it. "Drink 8 glasses a day and you'll be the healthiest person alive!" Sorry, that was a bit exaggerated but sometimes that's what is sounds like. The other side is that we get enough water from regular drinking- milk, coffee, soda- and from our foods (that's IF you eat properly) that it really isn't necessary to drink 8 glasses of water, though it really isn't discouraged. It definitely won't harm you. But I guess if that's your thing, go for it. I do agree that it's better than soda or coffee and that it fills you up instead of reaching for a donut when you're hungry. BUT, the big but (Ha ha!), soda and coffee DO NOT dehydrate you as many claim they do. I'm a chemistry major and I've actually tested it. The sugar and caffeine aren't good for you though, so drinking too much isn't such a great idea, of course.

I always drink plain water before and after I exercise, at least a glass (8 oz.). And I try to stick to milk as my other beverage of choice. I do drink an occasional glass of Koolaid as a treat.

About the gym thing, do you have a YMCA or YWCA near where you live? Because they have great facilities and they are extremely affordable. My family (of 4) just joined for $39 a month

Well, that's enough from me. Talk to you soon!
JRL
8-|

jrl2001 - looks like you're going to succeed. You're doing great.

I'm not much of a water drinker, but I found that filtered water works for me. I've found some filtered bottles I can take with me (actually I keep it at my desk at work) and a large container for home use. It makes the water so much better. Plus I like it cold. I don't drink a lot either. Mostly in the afternoon. The filtered thing works for me. Just a thought. Oh, also my dogs love it, too. ;)

Keep up the good work. *

Hi Debbi,
Thanks for the tip. I probably will invest in one of those Brita bottles because tap get that's stale taste after a glass or two, which I can't stand. I love spring/bottled water for the slight sweet taste that it has. It's so refreshing!
Thanks again.
JRL :rose:

Hey JRL,
If I can be any help to get you to that 6 month mark let me know. I too am making small changes. Right now my main concentration is eating right. Next my main concentration will be exercise. I am trying to make gradual changes that way I will stick with them.
The water thing is different for everyone. I have never drank enough in my life and now that I am drinking more it makes me realize I was walking around in a perpetual state of dehydration. It seems easier for me because I have to stay away from caffeine due to migraines. It is a trigger for me.
The YMCA is across town. I live in the northern part of San Antonio and I know if I don't go somewhere nearby I won't go. I am gearing myself up to start walking on a more regular basis, it is just getting out the door that is the hard part. Plus its free!
Hope you are having a wonderful day!
Take Care,
1luckystar

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Today's accomplishments:

stretch. ~5 min

30 minutes #4 cross training (gradual hill), #2 resistance on elliptical machine.
30 minutes strength training (13 machines- 8? upper body, 5 lower body) 1 set-12 reps each.

stretch. ~5 min

B Team Thursday weigh in: 194 lbs.

200/194/125

no nap today *

Hey 1luckystar,
I need all the help I can get PLEASE!! ;) I think you got your priorities straight alright. Eating is such a huge part of getting healthy. I mean you have to do it at least 3 times a day and if you can't get that right (which I've slipped up on quite a few times), then.....you're DOOMED! Hehe. Yes, you can exercise all you want, but if you eat poorly, you're not going to be any healthier.

It's too bad about the YMCA. But you're right about finding a place close to home that you can get to easily 'cause if it's not close, you're not going to go! That's a fact, well almost. I mean why would you want to hike 15 miles (made up number there, fill in with your own number if you wish) just to exercise? What's the point when you could theoretically just waltz outside and go for a nice stroll. And plus, you want to get exercising out of the way as quickly as possible. Well, I least I do. I mean what's the point, right? I'm just rambling on now so I'll stop. 8-}

Getting and being motivated to exercise really is the hard part that's why I think having a buddy to go with would make it easier, at least for me. Now that I'm home from college during the summer, my mom and dad alternate going to the gym with me which really kicks me in the butt to go. OR another idea is to have a Walkman to listen to. I personally like to tape the current NPR broadcast of All Things Considered or Morning Edition. I know, I know. I'm an old foogie (already at 20), but that's me. <IMG SRC="smilies/cool.gif" border="0"> Cool as a college kid can be. OR remind yourself you're getting fresh air and you can listen to the wonderful music of the birds.

That's enough from me. So get movin'! I'm talking to myself again. Gotta work on that :laugh: Talk to you later.

JRL :rose:

Today's accomplishments:

Stretched.
30 minutes on elliptical machine- #4 Gluteal, #2 resistance.
Stretched.

napped 3 hours. WHoo hoo! 8-}
went overboard on the dumplings. 8-|

Oh well, I enjoyed them and tomorrow's a fresh new day.

Forgot:

went 2.35 miles in 30 minutes on the elliptical. ;)

Hey JRL!
Today seemed like a napping kind of day! By the time I got home from work I couldn't keep my eyes open so short nap and back to the boards to get my daily fix of healthy wisdom!
I have decided that this weekend I am going out to get some good walking shoes and workout clothes to gear myself up for exercise! I am starting to feel guilty for not moving. So if I am prepared then no more excuses! :D
Keep up the good work and have a safe and wonderful weekend!
1luckystar

Hey everyone,
Had a great day yesterday. Family and I went to a Rib & Wings Fest and had a wonderful time and suprisingly didn't eat too much, though the food was fat laden, but delish. 8-| Didn't get a chance to exercise yesterday, but I had done 6 days that week already anyway and I wanted to spend time with my beloved family, so it was okay. And of course, the food was really good.

Today:
stretched.
30 min. elliptical machine #6 gluteal, #2 resistance
30 min. strength training
stretched.

Right now I'm 110% full 'cause my mom's food is so good. Enjoyed it very much and not guilty one bit.

That's it for today!

JRL :rose:

Hi, JRL.

It's a small world. I'm from Pittsburgh, too. What part of town are you in? I live in Brighton Heights, a stone's throw from the new PNC Park and football stadium (I wish they would NAME the thing!)

Sounds like you are doing all the right things. Good luck to you. You are the same age as my youngest son.

I'll be back to check on you later.

ThinLynn

Today:
woke up at 11:40 AM
lazed around

2:00 PM
stretched.
30 minutes on treadmill #3 program (2 hills, 1-5 miles/hr)
30 minutes strength training (added rear delt.)
stretched.

walked 1.34? miles (ran 1 minute of 30)
yeah, pretty sucky considering the elliptical said I could do 2.35 in 30 minutes without even huffing and puffing and jiggling all over AND without hurting/having sore calves. really sad

Hi Thinlynn!
It really is a small world. :) I'm in the eastern suburb of Murrysville (next to Monroeville). I actually saw quite a few Pennsylvanians on this board. I'm so glad there are so many other people here from our neck of the woods that it makes it feel real and accessible.

Have you been to the new park? My family went for the open house they had there a few weekends ago and the place is spectacular. A very well done job, but the traffic is terrible downtown and it feels even worse if you're not even there for the ball game. I went downtown for a symphony concert at Heinz Hall one Friday night and it took me almost an hour to get into a garage. It was a nightmare. They really need to fix that problem.

I'm working my hardest to get healthy, but sometimes it's really hard and I just want to laze around the house all day. But the key is to get up off my butt and do something. What's your plan? (And are you really thin Lynn?)

I'm really glad to meet you and I hope to keep in touch!

Best wishes,
JRL :rose:

No one has ever asked me that question before! :laugh: Actually, I'm getting there!

I've lost 32 pounds since the first of the year, and have 11 more to go to get to 160, which is my goal weight. I'm wearing a size 12 jeans now and feeling very strong. I'm 6 ft. tall, and 54 years old.

I just got back from my daily walk - 4 miles, so I'm "cooling down" here at the computer with a 20-ounce bottle of spring water. I'm a calorie-counter (I have a journal, too, where I list everything I eat) and I rely on the support and encouragement I get here at DT every day.

PNC Park really is a beautiful baseball park. Isn't it great how you can see inside the park from downtown? We are so close, we can WALK to the North Shore. When the Pirates score a homer, we can hear the cheering from our porch. (Not too much of THAT this year, unfortunately!)

It's nice to have someone else from PGH on the boards!

ThinLynn

P.S. I chose that name for myself back in January - when I was anything but thin - because I believe in the power of positive thinking. :rose:

JRL you are doing wonderful with your exercising. Keep it up, it helps all of us who need to get off our butts! It can be so hard sometimes. But you're getting it down. And yes sometimes it does take time to get into the habit and make it a regular everyday type thing. It's just as easy to stop, I at the end of 1999.

Keep up the good work! *

Hi Thinlynn and Debbie,
Thank you both for the very encouraging words. Thinlynn you are thin!! You're practically a model at 6', 171 lbs. Geez! ;)

Today:
My beloved dad woke me up at the buttcrack of dawn (8 AM, which is for a college kid :laugh: ) and we went to the gym.

Here's what I did:

stretched.
20 minutes on the treadmill (2-4.5 miles/hr, #8? program, 3 hills, ran up two of them, 1.15? miles)
10 minutes on the bike (2.5? miles)
stretched.

My parents are really helping me a lot and I'm extremely grateful for their support. They want me to be healthy and happy and I'm all for that. <IMG SRC="smilies/cool.gif" border="0">

Keep on truckin' girls because where there's a will, there's a way!

JRL *

Hey JRL!

Glad to see that you are still doing great!

Take Care,
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Weighed in this morning 199-200.5 The scale couldn't decide. I really shouldn't weigh myself every week 'cause it's too frequent. My weight fluctuates a lot from week to week, due to PERIOD this week X-(, water retention, etc. SOOOOO....I think I'll just weigh myself at the end of each month at most, if not less frequently say every other month or every three months. Then I'll see a real difference.

Last week 194. 6 lbs. in one week?!?!? you say. Yes, and I'm proud of it!! Muscle, water, period. It's all good. Probably some delightful fat in there too. But that's what makes me so beautiful. Forget this weigh in thing. I was right before.

Hi JRL,

You know your body better than anyone else. For some the way there clothes fit and how they feel is a better indication than the scale ever could be. At times I wish I wasn't so dependent on those numbers. Best of luck!

Take Care,
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Hi JRL, I agree with 1luckystar (aka Karen), sometimes clothes and/or measuring yourself can be a better sign of how much weight you've lost. I didn't know this, too much, until I gained about 20 pounds back and clothes became tight. Can't wait for them to become lose again. That was one of the wonderful things about losing weight, throwing out clothes that were tooooo big! (well giving them to charity). But I also depend on the scale, so it's a hard compormise. But at least you have a healthy attitude and don't let it run your life.

Keep up the good work. * :rose:

Today:

2:30 PM
Stretched.
10 minutes elliptical #1 manual, #2 resistance, .80 mile
20 minutes treadmill #9 program, 4 cliff hills, ran 2 hills, 1 mile
30 minutes strength training
Stretched.

Today 8:00 AM wake, 8:45 AM Y:
stretched.
30 minutes on treadmill #8 program, 3 hills ran first hill, 2 sprints-middle, end; 1.41 miles- sad, sad
stretched.

30 minutes- 27 exercises: stretches & 6 sets crunches
remember legs-up crunches for next time

nothing sad about it! you are doing awesome and i can hear the determination in your words.
its great that your parents are helping you out too. having all this support you cant go wrong.
hugs bell :peace:

Today 8:55 AM:

warmed-up: 10 minutes bike ride around block.

stretched.

10 minutes on treadmill #8 program, ran 2 minutes, walked rest (1.5/3 hills, .56 mile)

20 minutes elliptical #2 program, #3 resistance- one big hill, 1.61 miles

30 minutes strength training: 14 machines, 12 reps each (9 upper, 5 lower)

stretched.

Hi JRL,

I've just been going over your journal. What discipline! You are really doing great. About the scale thing, I agree totally. It's more about getting healthy than those numbers. As long as you keep on the way you are, the weight will come off.

I have no idea what the scale will say about me when I finally get on it at the doctor's office, but I have been eating healthy and exercising every day and I do know that my blood pressure is coming down. I journal my food on paper to make sure I don't go overboard on anything and have a journal "Beat the binge" here where I talk about how I'm doing. It really helps to talk about how I feel.

Keep up the good work

Karolyn

Hi JRL!

Just came by to see how you are doing...great as usual! I hope that you had a wonderful weekend and keep up the exercise, you make me tired just thinking about it! :D

Take Care!

Today:
2:30 PM
30 minutes #1 manual program, flat 3-3.5 mi/hr, 1.63 miles

Today I got up bright and early...maybe too early!! 5:30 AM

ate banana and cup of milk

stretched, hydrated

Off to the gym 6:10 AM!!

35 minutes on treadmill, flat 3-3.5 mi/hr, 1.89 miles ~3.24 mi/hr

25 minutes on elliptical, program #3, two hills (first: two? blocks higher than second), #3 resistance, 1.98 miles

came home around 7:50 AM
stretched

ate bowl of raisin bran with skim milk

JRL you are doing GREAT with your exercising! I am impressed. I'm just beginning so I'm doing 3 days a week, which is something good. Maybe I'll be back to my old 5 days a week and my journal will look as good as yours in the exercise category.

Keep up the good work.

Went again with mum tonight. Really should do this everyday. Twice a day; sounds good.
Pissed off that there were so many people there today. Took me twice as long to get through the circuit. X-(

Anyway, This evening 7:20 PM:

stretched.

10 minutes on elliptical to warm up, flat, .98 mile

should have been 30 minutes through strength training circuit: 8 upper body machines, 5 lower body machines; the usual

stretch after done here.

Signing off,
JRL

LOL...

Wait another month!!! and you should have the place to yourself! When I joined my gym in October...it was slow and had the place almost to myself. All of a sudden...January hit...all those New Year's Resolutions...we had to book our machines!!! This went on like that till June then once again..the place started emptying!!!

Keep up the exercise you're doing fantastic!!! I wish you all the luck in the world!! (OK...maybe I have to spread some of it around to the rest of the DT'ers!)

Hi JRL,
That is some terrific exercise motivation here!! KEEP ON TRUCKIN' <IMG SRC="smilies/cool.gif" border="0">
:rose:

Hey JRL!

Eclipseb is right. Wait another month and all the people will be outside in their bathing suits instead of inside hogging the machines! Just remember it is nice to share!

Hope you are having a wonderful week so far. Yippee! It is almost half way over already! Hoping to become as dedicated as you are to exercise. How do you like the elliptical machine? I have considered getting one to use at home.

Take Care!

Today 10:30 AM:

stretched.

35 min on treadmill, #8 program (3 hills), ran 3 times throughout, 1.98 miles

6 min on elliptical, #1 manual, #3-#7 resistance, .5 mile

stretched.

Shoooo, makes me tired just reading all that!! (heehee)(just kidding)
GO, GO, GO!
Getting back to you, I walk 1/2 every day. I have been dieting since Mid-March-I lost an average 1-2 pounds a week. I count calories-it works for me.
I guess I have to go back and check, I don't remember what kind of plan your following besides doing all that wonderful exercise.
Great Job!
:rose:

I went back and checked, I new I read it before, just slipped my mind. Cutting back is good plan--how is that working for you? That is cool, if you can stop eating (control).
:rose:

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JRL,

I just wanted to say thanks for being an exercise inspiration to me. Reading your journal and seeing how you did something everyday helped me get off my butt and move!

Take Care! *

So many new people here and starting journals, it's great!! I'm very happy to see so many people on their way to perfection. Wait a sec...did I say perfection?!?! Yes, yes. God's perfection for us, not that we're not perfect in His eyes already. Ehh...I'm getting myself in a tangle now, so I'll stop. 8-|

Anyway, here's today's sign in:

1:45 PM
stretched.

10:31 minutes treadmill #5 program, steep hills, did one hill running, .62 miles, avg. ~3.54 mi/hr

30 minutes treadmill #8 program, 3 hills, 3 runs, 1.62 miles, 2.5-5 mi/hr,
avg. ~3.24 mi/hr

25 minutes strength training, 13 machines, 14 separate exercises, still 1 set/12 reps

total time: 10.5+30+25=65.5 minutes workout

I saw Pearl Harbor and Moulin Rouge yesterday and they were both excellent and magnificent!! I highly recommend all of you to see them. :)

JRL

Forgot to say:

stretched afterwards.

total of 2.24 miles done in 40.5 minutes.
Avg. ~3.32 mi/hr

awesome effort again today i see !!!!
i was trying to decide which of those movies i would see now i'll have to see both on your advice :D
you are doing so great and are so disciplined with your exercising.
hugs bell :x

JRL thanks so much for posting in my journal, I absolutly love it when people respond! Anywhoo, your exercising program is so inspiring. I will definatly be checking your journal from now on!

Hey girl!

I am so proud of you! 5lbs is amazing! It shows that exercising really pays off! :D

Maybe not perfection! I like how sooz focuses on persevearance! I need to get me more of that!

Great work out as always! Am going to go take a look at elliptical machines this weekend and will see if I can talk the hubby into seeing a movie too!

Take Care!

Hi JRL--CONGRATULATIONS ON THAT 5 POUND LOSS!!! KEEP ON TRUCKIN'!!!
I personally like weighing every week. The only time I don't like it is when I have been naughty :D
The B-team needs your losing points every week!! Cuz you are going to be a big "LOSER"!!
Good for you, posting on your fridge-if it works for you, thats great!!
GO GIRL!!
:)

Friday, June 8, 2001:
picked strawberries in the scorching sun for two hours

Today, Saturday, June 9, 2001:
20 minutes basketball
5 minutes rowing machine, quite fun!
5 minutes on treadmill, .3 mile, flat

35 minutes strength training, usual

Just stopping by to say hello!

I have decided to not buy any exercise equipment for now because I visited the fitness center for my apartment and they have everything I need! So I will save some money for now since going there is included in my rent! :D

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
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Today's accomplishment:
4:00 PM
stretched.

37 minutes on treadmill, #8 program, 3 hills, ran 3 times, 2.15 miles
~3.49 mi/hr, ranged from 2.5-4.5 mi/hr throughout

7 minutes on rowing machine, 1.3 kilometers

total time=44 minutes

stretched.

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Just here to say: HI. You are doing well in the exercise dept. How were the strawberries?
I love picking them together with my kids. Last time Roly picked exactly 4. One for each
of us. He thought that was enough, refused to pick any more. Kids! 8-}
We still have a few more weeks to go for the berries to be ready. Can't wait!
Keep up the good work!

Noenoe

Hey JRL! Another Pennsylvanian. I've been running into them everywhere. I live in Gettysburg. Just decided to pop in and admire your exercise routine for awhile. Superb job! Keep up the great work.
Linda

Helloooooo! Where are you? Did you start living at the gym and they don't have a computer there? :laugh:

Let us know how you are doing. We miss ya!

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how are you doing my friend? hope you are still doing as awesome as ever!
hugs bell :)

Tuesday, June 12, 2001:
50 minutes moderate/brisk tennis

Doing great JRL. Just had to stop by and say HI. so HI.
;)

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Today 2:00 PM:
stretched.

35 minutes on treadmill, flat, ran 4 times (7,3,5,1 minutes consecutively), 2.10 miles

10 minutes on rowing machine, 1.88 km, #8/10 resistance

30 minutes strength training, usual

stretched.

THE END!! Whoo hoo!

Okaaaaay, you're back! Missed you! :D
I always drop by to look and see what a good exercise regime looks like. It hasn't pushed my button yet but I'm positive one day it will.
Keep on going!

Noenoe

Today 7:00 PM:

stretched.

37 minutes treadmill, 7 minutes program #8-3 hills, 30 minutes flat, ran 4 times, 2.25 miles, ~3.65 mi/hr

10 minutes rowing machine, #10/10 resistance, 1.94 kilometers

stretched.

Today 4:00 PM:

stretched.

30 minutes elliptical, #2 program- one big hill, #3 resistance, 2.43 miles

15 minutes rowing, #10 resistance, 2.92 km

30 minutes strength training, usual

stretched.

Today 8:00 PM:
Phew! What a day! Mom and bro are in Taiwan, so I had to go to church, lunch, and Chinese school all by myself. :c( Hehe! It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I thought I'd be lonely, but I wasn't at all. Lots of people to talk to and Dad went with me for worship, so that was encouraging. Lets me know that I'm not in it alone!!

Sunday school went quite well. We learned Jonah today. GO FISH!! :laugh: I paid close attention to the teacher, so I got most it. There are some Chinese words and phrases I still don't understand and I didn't know some of the books' names in Chinese, but I rolled the name around in my head and came up with the correct one. The Chinese translation of each name is almost phoenetically so it wasn't too hard. I asked the teacher questions after class, so I'll catch on in time.

Chinese school went well. Did my homework this morning (luckily, I did 'cause she checked it today) with the help of my beloved Dad. I really need to do a little bit each day to keep up. That's a goal to achieve.

Now on to today's accomplishment(not that the above wasn't already! ;) ):

30 minutes walk around the neighborhood

I was debating all day if I should go to the gym or walk: today's going to be so nice....now it's too hot....I don't have my gym clothes....etc., etc. An ongoing battle in my head. 8-} Finally, I decided to go out after dinner and it was the perfect choice because it was so nice and cool. Yahoo!!

That's it!!

JRL

Today 12:30 PM:

30 minutes elliptical, #3 program: 2 hills, #3 resistance, 2.50 miles

15 minutes treadmill, #1 manual: flat, .88 mile SAD AS HELL!!!! X-(

Today 11:00 AM:

stretched.

35 minutes on treadmill, flat, ran 5 times, 2.37 miles ~4.06 miles/hour, ~14.78 min/mi

10 minutes on rowing, #10 resistance, 1.96 kilometers ~11.76 km/hr

38 minutes strength training, usual circuit of 14 exercises on 13 machines, increased reps from 12 to 15 for all exercises

stretched.

(stretching usual takes 15 minutes)

total time= 15 + 35 + 10 + 38 + 15 = 113 minutes (1 hour 53 minutes)

Hi JRL,

Haven't been here in awhile but I can see that you don't need me to supervise you. It's probably the other way around. ;)
Now your mom and brother are away, do you do the cooking? And keep the house?
You must be really busy then!
Good Luck and keep up the great exercising!

Noenoe

Today 12:30 PM:

No motivation at all today. Very lazy and hardly want to moooove. :eek: That's how everyone looks at me. Haha. Sumo wrestler. Big fat cow.

Anyways, here's what I "did" today. What a joke.

stretched.

35 minutes on the treadmill like a big fat lab rat, #8 program: 3 hills, didn't run, just waddled along at a snail pace, 1.90 miles ~3.26 mi/hr, 18.42 min/mile HA HA HA!!
I laugh.

10 minutes on the elliptical, fat jiggling in every direction- bumping into the machine, bumping into other people on the other machines, poking into their faces and eyes inevitably making them stare- flat, #5 resistance, .83 mile ~4.98 mi/hr, ~12 min/mile I WISH!! HA!!

stretched.

JRL

Hey JRL!

What is up with all that bad talk about yourself? At least you got up and got out there! I have had too many days lately where I did't have any exercise to speak of :eek:! People see you by how you perceive yourself, you are strong and beautiful! And if people are too close to you then just push them out of the way and tell them to get their own machine! :laugh:
They just want to be around ya because your so pretty! ;)

Keep your chin up!
lucky *

THANK YOU, Karen! Remember, JRL, I'm close enough to come whop you one if you don't start talking nicer to you. I can be at your house in about 30 minutes. Don't make me come over there!!!!

Negative self-talk has been the downfall of many potentially wonderful people. You will be who you tell yourself you are.

YOU ARE TERRIFIC !!!!!!!

YOU ARE MOTIVATED !!!!!!!!!

YOU ARE ENJOYING EVERY STEP OF THE JOURNEY THAT WILL LEAD TO A HEALTHY BODY !!!!!!!!!

Hugs,
ThinLynn

JRL!!! I stopped by to check up on you and get some of that wonderful motivation. To my dismay . . . you are being too hard on yourself!! You are a terrific and beautiful person . . . YOU HAVE MOTIVATION!! I hope ThinLynn makes it over there to kick you in the "butt"!!!!!!!
:rose: (BIG HUG) :)

Today 10:00 AM:

stretched.

35 minutes on the treadmill, #8 program: 3 hills, ran 4 times, 2.12 miles ~3.63 mi/hr, ~16.51 min/mile

10 minutes rowing, 1.93 kilometers, ~11.58 km/hr (~6.95 mi/hr), ~5.18 min/km

33 minutes strength training, usual: 15 reps, added an exercise: toe raise on leg press machine- 15 reps....15 exercises on 13 machines now

stretched.

total time: 35+10+33= 78 minutes

Oh man!! I don't think I would want you as a trainer!! You are too hard on yourself!! Good grief. I only do a 3.2 pace on the treadmill and I think that is good, you do way more than me, you should be happy that you exercise, no matter what the exercise is!! Don't be so hard on yourself, you are great, and your exercising is soooo inspiring to others (ie. me :laugh:. I hope you realize what great work you are doing!!

I'm glad you stopped beating yourself up!
If there was anybody staring it must have been because you're doing such an awesome job. They probably trying to get as dedicated and disciplined as you are.
That's one of the reasons why I always come by to read your journal.
Come on girl, put that frown upsidedown.
YOU CAN DO IT! :rose:

Noenoe

WOOOHOOO--78 MINUTES! GOOD FOR YOU, I SURE WISH I HAD YOUR ENERGY!!
Keep it up!!
I hope your feeling better about yourself :)
:rose:

Hi JRL,
How are you doing? Are you feeling better?
YOU CAN DO IT, DON'T GIVE UP!!
:rose:

Come on JRL, stop hiding, get back to business! You can't tell me you've stopped exercising. Post!
YOU CAN! YOU CAN! YOU CAN! YOU CAN!

Noenoe

Today 9:00 PM:

stretched.

38 minutes on the treadmill, #8 program: 3 hills, ran 4 times, 2.22 miles, ~3.51 mi/hr, 17.12 min/mile

10 minutes rowing, #10 resistance, 1.91 km, ~11.46 km/hr, ~5.24 min/km

stretched.

JRL, you are amazingly disciplined!!! Between your workout routine (which, by the way, makes me exhausted by just reading it) and your Chinese lessons, you're one busy and productive young lady. Won't you please sneeze a few times online.....would love to catch some of your enthusiasm (and you are missed on the B team!!!!!!!). :rose: :rose:

Today:

1:30 PM:

stretched.

45 minutes tennis.

7:25 PM:

35 minute walk.

Yesterday, Sunday, 6/24/01:

2 hours prepping and painting the Caravan

Today 9:40 AM:

1 hour to finish painting the Caravan

15-20 minutes trimming weeds

[ 06-25-2001: Message edited by: JRL2001 ]

Phew! What a day!
Started my Roman Civilization class today, so I was doing stuff all day long. First, buying paint and painting the car. Then going to the library. Even managed to fit in some exercise. And finally tonight my class. 8-}
Lots of material in one day that's for sure.

So for today 3 PM:

stretched.

35 minutes on the treadmill, #8 program: 3 hills, ran 4 times, 2.18 miles

6 minutes rowing, 1.23 kilometers, #10 resistance

stretched.

[ 06-26-2001: Message edited by: JRL2001 ]

GOOD FOR YOU JRL!!
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you are the exercise queen!!!!
do you have any time to sleep in your life? you seem to be so busy. you are doing a great job jrl, keep it up.
hugs bell :)

Today 9 PM:

stretched.

26 minutes on the elliptical, #2 program: one big hill, #5 resistance, 2.28? miles

38? Minutes strength training, usual 15 reps each 15 exercises on 13 machines

stretched.

I hope I'll be able to fall asleep tonight! A little nervous about my Roman Civ. quiz tomorrow and "they" say you're not suppose to exercise 2 hours before you go to sleep 'cause exercise energizes you, so who knows! I'll give it a whirl and wish me luck!

JRL

Here is your star for luck! If you study like you exercise you will be sure to get all A's! Keep it up girl!

JRL you are the exercise queen. Maybe you're teaching us all something? I know I need to learn.

Today 2 PM:

stretched.

30 minutes on the elliptical, #3 program: 2 hills, #5-7 resistance, 2.63 miles

15 minutes on the bike, 4.60 miles

35 minutes strength training, usual 15 reps each 15 exercises on 13 machines

stretched.

Couldn't get my lazy ass to the gym the past two days. Sickening.

JRL

Today 4 PM:

45 minutes on the Elliptical #4 program: large dip, large hill, #5 resistance, 3.95 miles

stretched.

The End.

JRL

JRL..what a great job you are doing with that exercise program. Keep up the good work.

Debbi

Today 1:20 PM:

stretched.

35 minutes on the elliptical, #5 program: gluteal-gradual incline, #5 resistance, 3.10 miles

10 minutes rowing, #10 resistance, 2.06 kilometers
It's been a long time since I did rowing, so it was tough!! I almost barely made it to the 10 minute mark. Phew!

That's it for today!

JRL *

Today 8 PM:

stretched.

60 minutes tennis with Dad.

stretched.

Whoa. That really was refreshing. I haven't done any exercise for the past three days because I keep on worrying about my Roman Civilization class. When I worry, I unfortunately go to sleep (or eat). And then I can't sleep at night because I've slept too much during the day. Then I wake up late during the day and so I feel wretched for the rest of the day. Ugh...*Sigh* I haven't gotten much work done for class either, so it's a double/triple/quadruple whammie. Haha 8-| I know I always sabotage myself that way, but I never fix it. Grrr.... stupid. But today I feel a lot better and I'll be heading up to study right after I'm done here. Alright, that's enough ranting and raving for now, so see ya later!

JRL :x

JRL I saw on another thread that you were interested in info about pedometers and thought you might like to look into the device that marilee talks about here http://www.diettalk.com/cgi-bin/uub/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=26&t=000441 it is alittle more expensive but it sure sounds great!! Hope your stress level goes down soon!! :rose:

Hi. Thanks for stopping by. As ou can see i have my hands full. About pedometers, I have an Omron. It does, steps,calories (which i think is useless),distance...Its not top of the line. I use it to challenge myself. I dont know how accurate it is.
In the post above sooz mentions the sportbrain. Awesome tool. My big sister (actually close to 400 lbs) went in with a buddy and they bought a setup. It was expensive, but she is walking now. That says it all. If you can afford it it is a great system to keep you hooked up and motivated.
Hope that helps. BTW I live in Gettysburg.
Linda

Hey JRL, thanks for visiting. I would reply here, but even though I can type quickly, it would take me ages to write it all out again, so I guess you'll have to come to mine and take a look.

I still can't get over that you're a Chemistry major. And Chinese! And it's impressive on the exercise front too. I think that Wow is the only word to use when talking about you. So, JRL (Wow), I'll see you soon

Chuckles
PS (Please excuse my weirdness - it's just the way I am)

Good evening!
Today 7:30 PM:

stretched.

played 60 minutes of intense tennis with my dad.

stretched.

little more humid today and sprinkled rain every so often throughout, but overall okay. Was fresher and quicker yesterday, but doing better.

JRL <IMG SRC="smilies/cool.gif" border="0">

JRL- Looking good with the exercise. About the pedometer, I think that for the purpose of step counting, almost any will do. The omron one i have ran around $30. I ordered through QVC. (you know the TV home shopping channel). I compared 4 of them on their web site and just picked one. I bet you could get a better deal at Walmart or something.

Linda

JRL,you must be eating very healty,otherwise you wouldn't have all that energy to do all that exercising.You just do a fantastic job.But,then again,if you didn't exercise you probably wouldn't feel so energetic either.It's kind of fun reading your journal.I just marvel at all you do. Baylee

Today 7:30 PM:

stretched.

played tennis with Dad for 60 minutes.

stretched.

Got a little sluggish half an hour into playing, but picked back up near the end. Decent play. Gettin' my SKILLZ back!! <IMG SRC="smilies/cool.gif" border="0"> Hehe. Even more humid today than yesterday, but it was clear and cool, so pretty perfect. I have class tomorrow and a quiz. Wish me luck!! The class is going to be on Roman Religion so it should be really good, that's IF I can keep up! 8-} The teacher talks like a mile a minute, but she makes out an outline for us to follow which really really helps. Again, cheer me on!!

JRL ;)

Hey JRL! I live a block down from Gettysburg College, where the wealthy few attend at a mere $36,000 per year for tuition. I dont even know what room and board costs. Roman Religions??What school are you attending? That sounds like a tough course. My DH had tons of wierd courses in theology,etc, but i never heard one titled roman religions. Good luck on the quiz.,
Linda

Hello? JRL? You ok?? Just popping by to see how things are going with you. Hope everything is ok, and that you're tennis skills are getting back to being as good as they used to be. Did that quiz go ok? Hope to see you soon.
Love, Chuckles

My pedometer is a pokemon pikachu! He keeps track of your steps for 7 days so you can compare how you did. (I'm a mom). I like to wear it, I challenge myself to get at least 10,000 a day.

Hi JRL,
Thanks for your kind wishes for my surgery.
That "over-full" feeling that you spoke of,is something I have experienced more times than I care to remember.I hope those days are over for good for me.
Thanks again. Keep up the good work! Baylee

Hi everyone!

Haven't been here in ages 'cause so stressed out about my Roman Civilization course. Quizzes every class keeps me up to date, but burns me out for sure. *Sigh* I love the course though. It's very exciting and interesting. :D

Anyway, enough of the excuses. Here's what I did today with my Auntie who came back from Taiwan and is staying for two whole months. Whoo hoo!

8:00 AM:

stretched.

60 minutes playing tennis, not too rigorously though and with the eastern sun burning into my face, Phew!

stretched.

That's it. I really need to get some strength training in. Haven't done it in a week. Bad. :( Ah, well. Take whatever I can get!

JRL :rose:

JRL. You sure are awesome with the exercise routine. I walk 6-8 miles daily, but I bet you get a better workout than I.
About theology, my DH has an M.Div. from Concordia Theo. Sem .in Ft Wayne Indiana.Its lutheran. Also as BA in history from Concordia River Forest, IL.
Wow, if Gettysburg college is only $30,000 including rm and board, then Ive had some students inflate the costs. Maybe to gain sympathy from me and so I will bake them cookies again?...lol...It is still too much $$.
Ive heard of Allegheny College.
Pittsburgh...hm..have you heard of 4 Seasons Resort in West Findley? A good friend just moved there and took a job as their activities director.

Linda

Today 7:30 PM:

stretched.

60 minutes spent playing tennis with my auntie and my bro.

stretched.

The end!! Time to go study. ;)
JRL :peace:

First I must make my humble bow to the exercise queen! You are still amazing as ever! Glad to hear your course is going so well. Isn't always easier when it is interesting and a challenge to boot? Keep it up...I see an A in your future!

Take Care!

JRL, my DH was a pastor for almost 5 years. The stress almost killed our marriage and it was too much for little sarah. he congregation made it impossible. We gave 2 weeks notice (this was after 5 years) and left, not knowing what we were going to do. We ended up in Gettysburg because of his love for history and the battle of gettysburg. Printing is something that fell in his lap. Not an ideal situation, but one that pays the bills and gets us through . I plan to go for nursing. When I do that, i want him to get out of it all together and do something history related.
As for the college kids, well, I think they are OK> We live around the corner from 2 of the rowdier frat houses. I found that if you are nice to them in the beginning that you have no trouble with them for the rest of the year. We have always made it a point to go out of our way and show some kindness. Most people here dont do it. We dont get the trouble anymore , and they know if they need something all they have to do is come over and we can usually help out.

The walking? Yes, 6-8 miles, all at once. I actually use the track at the college for part of it, have it distanced out. It is a small campus. Very quiet in the summer.

Thanks for asking.

Love,
Linda :)

Hi, you're kind of in the same area as me, I live in Lancaster. Do you go to nursing school? That was always a dream of mine. Keep up the good work with your walking.

Jrl-We have alot of drinking problems associated with the college here. Also, the big thing this year involved "ecstasy". THey were slipping it indrinks at the houses and people were really getting sick. It was awful. I believe 3 were expelled.
I agree. Extend the olive branch.
Linda

Today 5 PM:

stretched.

60 minutes of tennis with my Aunt.

stretched.

I got my mid-term back yesterday and ...dun, dun, dun.......I got an A!!! I really couldn't believe it. Totally threw me off guard because I fretted and worried about it for a whole week, but the little studying I did beforehand helped I guess. I think it was all my daily studying for each class that was the major help and I'm glad I sweated that out cause it really pulled me through this one. Phew!! I'm glad that's over. Just gotta get through the next few weeks of class and I'll be home free. Whoopee!

Roman Civilization truly is fascinating and having the public infatuated with it right now because of Gladiator really is neat too. PBS is having a series about The Roman Empire in the First Century each Wednesday and that just gets me psyched up even more. You should really check it out. It's a real quality program.

JRL :D

Hi JRL,

Great score browner! An A! I'm proud of you!
Now I was wondering.... Since your auntie is here, you don't play a single game of tennis anymore with good old Dad. You must be hurting his feelings....
Thanks for visiting and cheering me on! I love it, love it, love it!!
Have a wonderful day tomorrow. You will cruise through these few weeks, no problem!
:rose:

Noenoe

Today 3:45 PM:

stretched.

50 minutes of tennis with Mom and Dad.

stretched.

JRL :peace:

Today 7 AM:

stretched.

60 minutes tennis with Dad.

stretched.

30 minutes weight training, usual 15 reps/exercise, 15 exercises on 13 machines

5 minutes rowing, #10/10 resistance, 1 kilometer

JRL :rose:

Today 7 PM:

stretched.

40 minutes walk/run at the track, 2 miles, 3 mi/hr, 20 min/mile

stretched.

JRL

You were right JRL, it was the crazy lady from SNL that I had in mind.
Nice picking that up.
I liked watching it for the longest time but don't think they deserve my time any more. Anyhow it would be difficult to watch now, without TV.
How have you been doing? Dad made some time to play tennis again, I see. That's nice. I have very fond memories of the things I did together with my Dad.
Hope you're having a Terrific Tuesday and for tomorrow I wish you a Wonderful Wednesday! :rose:

Noenoe

Today 6:30 PM:

stretched.

5 minutes elliptical, #2 program: one big hill, #5 resistance, .46 mile

35 minutes weight training, usual

4 minutes rowing, #10 resistance, .845 kilometer

stretched.

You get a star for getting an A! You should be so proud. I always found it easier when I would study through out the week instead of being a procrastinator and pulling an all-nighter the day before the test. So glad to see your hard work paid off so well.

Take Care!

Hi JRL, it has been a while since I dropped by, just wanted to see how you are doing,
Terrific on that A!!
Terrific on that wonderful motivation you have going!!
GOOD FOR YOU!!
:rose:

You must be busy with doing those last few classes so you can finally start your summer holidays!
Are you still exercising as well?
Come back to us soon! :rose:

Noenoe

Today 7:30 PM:

stretched.

60 minutes playing tennis with mom and dad

stretched.

JRL

Today 8:00 PM:

stretched.

60 minutes tennis with mom and dad.

stretched.

JRL

Hi JRL,

Two days in a row of tennis with Mom and Dad.
Where did Auntie go? She didn't leave yet, did she? Is she your Mom's sister or your Dad's?
When are you finished with the courses? Or when does your holiday start? Planning on going anywhere?
Have a great and fantastic weekend! :rose:

Noenoe

Today 9:50 AM:

stretched.

60 minutes tennis with Dad.

stretched.

JRL :peace:

Hi JRL!

Glad to see you enjoy the tennis so much. I was never very good at it...even took it as a course in college. That eye hand coordination thing. LOL! I don't seem to have that problem when it comes to food! LOL!

Take care!

Today 8:30 PM:

stretched.

8 minutes treadmill, #8 program: 3 small hills, 3-3.5 mi/hr, .41 mile

35 minutes strength training, usual circuit

stretched.

JRL

;)

So, how are you? Are you having a suntan already, living the easy life while on vacation? Or are you still working YAO with your study?
Anyway it is, have a super day today! :rose:

Noenoe

Today 7:00 PM:

8 minutes on elliptical, #7 resistance, #2 program: one large hill, .76 mile

35 minutes usual strength training, 15 reps each of 15 exercises on 13 machines

hi jrl,
i see the exercise queen is still hard at it :)
reading your post about playing tennis has made me think i should go and have a game again. i am not that great but good enough to kick jasons butt and thats the main thing right ;)
keep going strong my friend,
hugs bell :)

Today 4:55 PM:

stretched.

30 minutes strength training, usual

10 minutes rowing, #10 resistance, 1.85 kilometers

stretched.

JRL <IMG SRC="smilies/cool.gif" border="0">

Yesterday 7:30 PM:

60 minutes tennis with bro, mom, and aunt.

JRL

Today 7:30 PM:

stretched.

10 minutes on the treadmill, .50 mile, flat walking at 3 mi/hr

35 minutes strength training, usual

stretched.

JRL

Are ya exercising so much that you haven't had time to post? Check in and let us know how you are doing.

Take Care,
Karen

Yesterday 8/19/01:

30 minutes tennis with dad.

JRL :rose:

P.S.- I am still alive and kickin'. AND NO I haven't been exercising TOO MUCH to post. I'be been exercising TOO LITTLE to be able to post 'cause my cuz was here for a week and we've been travellin' everywhere for the past few weeks. Soooo....I've basically been gettin' my exercise from walking everywhere and that was definitely exercise!! Probably even more than usual, amazingly. Hehehe! Therefore, no time to exercise recently. I'm getting back to routine now, so here we go!

Yesterday 8/22/01 7:30 PM:

stretched.

60 minutes tennis with ma famille.

stretched.

JRL

Today 8/23/01:

3:10 PM:

37 walk around the neighborhood.

7:30 PM:

stretched.

60 minutes tennis with dad and bro.

stretched.

JRL *

Glad to see you are alive and kicking! Sounds like you had a wonderful time and you are now right back in the groove of things.

Take Care!

Friday 8/24/01:

stretched.

60 minutes of tennis with dad and bro.

stretched.

JRL :rose:

Saturday 8/25/01:

30 minute walk with mum.

JRL :rose:

Today 7:30 PM:

13 minutes treadmill, .64 mile

30 minutes strength training, usual

stretched.

JRL

P.S.- School started last Monday 8/27/2001

Today 7:00 PM:

50 minutes tennis with Dad. decent play

stretched.

JRL

Today 7:30 PM:

37 minutes tennis with Dad and bro, lousy play

stretched.

JRL

U.S. Open great. Venus won!

Sunday, 9/9/01 3:30 PM:

45 minutes tennis with mom and bro.

stretched.

JRL

Yesterday, Saturday, September 15, 2001,

stretched.

1 1/2 hour tennis clinic at Schenley.

stretched.

JRL

Today Sunday, September 16, 2001,

5 minutes elliptical, flat, #5 resistance

35 minutes strength training, #1 machine chest press 2 sets, 8 reps, same weight; #2 machine pull down 2 sets, 8 reps, same weight (37.5); all others remained the same, total of 15 exercises

stretched.

JRL

Today 2 PM:

stretched.

40 minutes tennis with Dad. ~sluggish

JRL

Yesterday, Saturday, September 22, 2001:

stretched.

1 1/2 hours tennis clinic. They made us work!

JRL

Today, September 23, 2001 1 PM:

5 minutes treadmill, .24 mile, flat

40 minutes strength training, added 5 lbs on 5 exercises, reps same, others same

2 minutes rowing, #10 resistance, .890 km

Today 11:30-1 PM:

stretched.

1.5 hours tennis clinic. not as rigorous as last week, but I totally wiped out and scraped up my knees. :c( I still hurting. And boy does peroxide sting!!

stretched.

JRL :rose:

Yesterday Saturday, October , 2001:

stretched.

60 minutes tennis clinic then, dun, dun, dun..........

GOT WHACKED!! by a tennis racquet :c( right in my left eye. Totally swollen, HUGE!! Today it's okay...just scratched up on the lid and lightly bruised. Ice really does help....amazingly. Was trying to move a ball away from someone's foot and she didn't see me and went to serve and whacked me hard. Read hard. 8-} This accident proneness better not continue or God may be trying to tell me something. Hah ha! :)

JRL

Today, Sunday, October 7, 2001:

AMERICA STRIKES BACK :D
We're at war. Attacks on Afghanistan. :(

30 minute nice walk around the neighborhood with my Mommy

JRL :peace:

Today October 11, 2001:

30 minute walk with Mommy

eye is better, thank you!

JRL

Yesterday, Friday, October 12, 2001:

30 minute walk on the treadmill, flat, near end hills, 1.39 miles

JRL

Today, Saturday, October 13, 2001:

stretched.

1 1/2 hour tennis clinic. Last Day! :c(
and actually made it through without losing a limb ;)

stretched.

JRL

Sunday, October 28, 2001:

50 minutes at the gym.

Don't quite remember what I did but most probably 15 minutes walk on the treadmill and then 35 minutes weight training.

JRL <img src="eek.gif" border="0">

Wednesday, October 31, 2001:

30 minute walk around the beautiful neighborhood right before the little (and some BIG!! <img src="cool.gif" border="0"> ) kiddies came out to wreak havoc!! Ahhhhhh!!

Hehehe!<br />JRL <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Today, November 6, 2001 ELECTION DAY!!!:

Get out there and vote even though I probably won't be myself. Hee hee! Go do my work for me! Just kidding. Don't even know what the elections are for...mayor, justices? Don't even know the people!! Blah!! Really should do this stuff on television to let us know what the heck is going on. Ggggrrrr.... bad excuse I know.

ANYWAY....got out there and took a very nice 30 minute walk around the neighborhood.

JRL <img src="graemlins/laugh.gif" border="0" alt="[laugh]" /> love this smiley, it's so joyful!! and jumpy hehe!