Recent content by newlife06

Alan, so sorry to hear of your mother-in-law's passing. My mother and my mother-in-law have passed recently, so I understand the difficult time. My heart goes out to you and your wife. Look forward to hearing from you upon your return.

Freebird, my DH had issues with knee pain when he would use the treadmill, back about 100 lbs. He switched to a stationary recumbent bike which is designed differently from an exercise bike, and instead takes the weight off the knees. It was a godsend!

You amaze me Simple Girl. Way to go!

FINALLY SOME SUCCESS! 10/23/06: 208 lbs.......My all time HIGH, hired a fitness trainer to help! 09/01/07: 155 lbs.......My all time LOW, 1 year healthy lifestyle anniversary! 09/21/08: 168 lbs.......15 months into back injury, 2 yr anniv, weight creeping back 09/30/09: 176 lbs....... 3 yr...

6/15/09: 179.0 lbs 7/01/09: 177.5 lbs 7/15/09: 177.0 lbs 8/05/09: 178.0 lbs 8/12/09: 177.0 lbs........18 cycling miles, 737 calories burned 8/18/09: 176.5 lbs........48 cycling miles, 1980 calories burned 8/26/09: 175.0 lbs........44 cycling miles, 2288 calories burned 9/02/09: 175.0...

GOAL: 20 lbs by September 15 (6.6 lbs/month) 6/15/09: 179.0 lbs 7/01/09: 177.5 lbs 7/15/09: 177.0 lbs 8/05/09: 178.0 lbs 8/12/09: 177.0 lbs........18 cycling miles, 737 calories burned 8/18/09: 176.5 lbs........48 cycling miles, 1980 calories burned 8/26/09: 175.0 lbs........44 cycling miles...

Wow Kronk, I want to go on YOUR vacations...how yummy is that? But, good for you that you enjoyed yourself and got right back on the routine wagon. Some people just give up! Hope you have a good week!

GOAL: 20 lbs by September 15 (6.6 lbs/month) 6/15/09: 179.0 lbs 7/01/09: 177.5 lbs 7/15/09: 177.0 lbs 8/05/09: 178.0 lbs 8/12/09: 177.0 lbs........18 cycling miles, 737 calories burned 8/18/09: 176.5 lbs........48 cycling miles, 1980 calories burned 8/26/09: 175.0 lbs........44 cycling miles...

Thanks SG...I bet your DH loves to pour you strong drinks...tee hee

SG...you SO rock. You inspire me! And, you SO deserve your party weekend. Have fun. :greetings10:

GOAL: 20 lbs by September 15 (6.6 lbs/month) 6/15/09: 179.0 lbs 7/01/09: 177.5 lbs 7/15/09: 177.0 lbs 8/05/09: 178.0 lbs 8/12/09: 177.0 lbs........18 cycling miles, 737 calories burned 8/18/09: 176.5 lbs........48 cycling miles, 1980 calories burned 8/26/09: 175.0 lbs........44 cycling miles...

Alan...great job this week. You are doing well! Simple Girl...well girl, you are just AWESOME! I remember in 2007, before my fall, visiting family, friends, and my co-workers my 55lbs loss. Gotta love those visits! Yes, the San Diego bike ride at midnight was really fun. They have another...

GOAL: 20 lbs by September 15 (6.6 lbs/month) 6/15/09: 179.0 lbs 7/01/09: 177.5 lbs 7/15/09: 177.0 lbs 8/05/09: 178.0 lbs 8/12/09: 177.0 lbs 8/18/09: 176.5 lbs Minimal progress. My stated goal is out of reach now, but at least I am trying. Hoping my ramped up efforts on my cycling schedule...

GOAL: 20 lbs by September 15 (6.6 lbs/month) 6/15/09: 179.0 lbs 7/01/09: 177.5 lbs 7/15/09: 177.0 lbs 8/05/09: 178.0 lbs 8/12/09: 177.0 lbs Seeing the fruits of this week's efforts, but a terrible start from June 15th with my stated goal in mind. Minimizing my dining out is still a struggle...