JFV I lost alot of weight during active treatment and actually made it to my goal weight.  Now it is creeping back on. I have put on about 8 to 10 lbs in about a year.  I am back to all my old bad habits.  I am recently motivated to try and make realistic exercise and eating goals for a couple of major reasons.  One:  I have finally realized the craziness of my life will never stop so I can't keep saying "When X problem is over I'll eat better and exercise more."  These days I just bounce from crisis to crisis so I have to eat well and exercise no matter what else is happening in my life.  Also I have made it to menopause which means the pounds could really start piling on and I will be changing over to arimedex and the possibiltiy of aching joints worries me.  From what I have read exercise is the only thing that really helps the joint issues.  

So, I have done a couple of things.  I have ordered a cheap pedometer to keep track of my steps.  I have joined a website called "america on the move" that talks about making small changes slowly.  My goal this week is to walk an hour everyday.  Unfortunately during the work week that hour may have to be at 5:30 am.  But, I will try. 

thanks Kathy !  I have already decided I can't walk an hour everyday.  My heel pain has started again.  So, I will try alternating an hour of walking with a stretch and sculpt day.

Welcome JFV!



I have done the exact same thing.... Saying to myself.. I can't possibly exercise right now, Not with all I have going on but, as soon as (insert whatever crisis I had going on here) is over with, THEN I will for sure. Problem is, it's never over. As Gilda Radner used to say as Rosanne Rosanadana... "It's ALWAYS Sumpthin"......lol!



This time around, I decided I would exercise at least 6 days a week and will do it in the AM before life has a chance to interfere as the day goes on. I have just started week 6 of sticking to that promise!!



As for pedometers, be careful on the super cheap ones. My first one I bought (last year when I thought year, for sure...lol) was super cheap and, unfortunately super inaccurate. It would log steps when I just moved a bit in my chair or, if I road in the car.... YIKES, I could easily rack up 20,000 steps!



This one is the one I have now... http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HJ-112-Digital-Pocket-Pedometer/dp/B0000U1OCI and I really love it! It is extremely accurate and comes with a clip if you need it or you can remove the clip and just slide it in your pocket! Even stores your results for 7 days!

Hurray, PlantLover, so glad to see you posting!!!! If you ask my hubby and sons, I am not that sweet!!! But you sure lifted me up today. TENAJ, be careful with your vertigo and I hope you get back to your normal routine quickly. Hey, girls, here is a new exercise routine for you:"Scrub and Sculpt""" Did it this morning, as I was vacuuming my small condo, I did squats and knee lifts. I am just trying to incorporate some exercise in my daily activites, plus walking and bike riding. Now, I just have to adjust eating patterns. But as always, you all keep me so motivated!!!!!Thanks, Kathy

Seaside and Plant lover thanks for the boost !  I will go out for a walk in 8 minutes.  Plant I looked online there are many exercises for heal pain. I am trying those out.  I am also OK with allowing myself to walk every other day rather than everyday.  I am hoping to walk Mon, Wed, Fri and do some weight work out tues and thurs.  Here's hopint.

Tenaj feel better !  I also live on Long Island. 

JFV, that's nice to hear! I live in eastern Suffolk county, how about you?

Seaside thanks for sharing the great article on water. I always say I'm going to drink more & for some reason I don't. I WILL drink more water!!! Thanks

My vertigo left around noon, I hope it doesn't come back tomorrow. My last episode with this several months back seemed to happen in the mornings only for about 4 days. Really knocked me out. I want to get back on the treadmill again!

Kindergarten, thanks for the kind words. Keep it up you sound like your doing great!!

Happy Valentines Day all = I told my BF he brings one drop of candy in the house he is in :big trouble;

Off to drink my water and get ready to go back to work tomorrow 1st day I want to be prepared with good food picks

tenaj- I'm in Bayville, North Shore, eastern Nassau County.  Pigged out all day but I did walk 20 minutes or so today.

Hi everyone and Happy Valentines day!

Been trying to catch up on all the posts.  Sounds like everyone is hanging in there.  Hello to JFV and anyone else that may be new. Plantlover, sounds like you are celebrating Valentines day!   Sorry to hear that you and JFV are having heel pain.  My sister has been having that kind of pain also, they figured out that hers was plantar fasciitis (sp?)   Is yours at the back of your heel or on the bottom of your foot worse near the heel.  Thats where hers was and it seems worse in the morning---she was told that was because of how we straighten our feet out under the covers at night.   She was told not to walk or run for exercise but using a stationary bike was okay..  It sounds very uncomfortable.  I hope that yours will feel better soon.

I had a good visit with sisters and Dad over the weekend.  Didnt really get my walks in---too much going on, and Sat was such a cold day with a really sharp wind, I think the only exercise you might count for me that day was running from the parking lot into a Sam's Club store.  Tried my best to eat well and for the most part I was pretty good.   Had a few rice krispie treats one evening while playing cards---just couldnt resist. 

Yesterday, I went with my daughter to look at a college so though I didnt get back to the track, we did a lot of walking.  Was good in a restaurant for lunch---had a pita wrap sandwich and instead of chips chose a side salad.  Was proud of myself cause I do love my chips!   That is a problem food for me, if I could just eat a few, but I can mindlessly eat so many.  Am finding that its best just to avoid them for now.  

Today I finally got myself back to the track.  I needed that walk! 

Hi Kindergarten!    Sounds like you had a nice day------what did you order at the restaurant?  

Hi everyone!!! Speaking of plants, I found one of my primrose plants has buds on it!!!! They are so confused with this weather.

I hope everyone is feeling well. Kindergarten sounds like you had a nice lunch with your friends. Jaytee, glad to hear you had a nice weekend with your family. JFV, sounds like you have been taking advantage of the warmer weather we have been having. keep walking!!!

Plantlover, sounds like you enjoyed yourself. We all need to have some fun. Today is another day.

My vertigo is almost gone. I didn't do the treadmill again, maybe tomorrow. Drinking more water & eating healthy though. Saw my onc today, so far so good. Got my lupron injection & had b/w done, I hope that comes out well. Tomorrow I see my PS for a 4 week check up & my DH gets his cast off. Looking forward to checking those appointments off the list. Stay motivated!!!

Hi All !  Thanks for the advice and sympathy re: heel pain.  It is worse in the morning.  I hate the idea of giving up walking.  But, I do have a stationery bike in the basement.  Maybe I'll dust it off.  Meanwhile I am trying to stretch the heel alot and wiggle my feet around before I get out of bed in the morning.  Terrible eating yesterday.  A little better today but no exercise.  Had a confrontation with a coworker.  I'm gonna treat myself to a warm bath as a way to calm down.

JFV,



The stationary bike can be just as good for cardio as the treadmill and will be far more gentle on your feet! Sucks about the arguement with the co-worker... A nice hot bath sounds wonderful! Hope you enjoy yours!