[Free_to_be_me]

Wait a minute! This isn't fair! My time zone means I'm not even off work yet and you're both done walking! If that isn't incentive for me, I don't know what is!

So, I was out for about 2 hours with a client and realized I had forgotten to eat my banana and was starving. I saw a McDonalds and came so close to stopping, but I was STRONG! I waited 20 minutes, got back to my office and had my banana. Now I just have to stay reasonable with dinner and get my butt movin' afterwards.

Nice job, ladies, with your walking.

[Shay]

Thanks Free...great determination and will power you had today...I am VERY proud of you!!

I am off now to see about dinner. I know a little late...which isn't good either but hey baby steps right??

[Free_to_be_me]

Thanks a lot Shay. I did try hard yesterday. My dinner was pretty okay-an egg sandwich. (My method is limiting portion size, not focusing on tofu and lima beans...although, if I did focus on those types of food, limiting portion size wouldn't be a problem!)

After dinner, I went for a 1.5 mile walk. *Add it to my chart! Yippee!* My walk wasn't as long as I wanted it to be because a coworker needed a ride somewhere so I didn't start as early as I wanted to. When I got home from work, a friends dog was at my house. The dog runs away from home about once a week and comes to my house, so I decided to make sure the dog knows the safest route that avoids most of the roads so he can run away and (hopefully) not get run over by a car (again). My friend tries to keep him tied up/chained up/in the house, but nothing keeps him in check for very long...Silly dog. Anyways, I went for a walk with the dog.

I had popcorn as an evening snack and went to sleep feeling pretty good about the day.

[Shay]

Originally Posted by Free_to_be_me

Thanks a lot Shay. I did try hard yesterday. My dinner was pretty okay-an egg sandwich. (My method is limiting portion size, not focusing on tofu and lima beans...although, if I did focus on those types of food, limiting portion size wouldn't be a problem!)

After dinner, I went for a 1.5 mile walk. *Add it to my chart! Yippee!* My walk wasn't as long as I wanted it to be because a coworker needed a ride somewhere so I didn't start as early as I wanted to. When I got home from work, a friends dog was at my house. The dog runs away from home about once a week and comes to my house, so I decided to make sure the dog knows the safest route that avoids most of the roads so he can run away and (hopefully) not get run over by a car (again). My friend tries to keep him tied up/chained up/in the house, but nothing keeps him in check for very long...Silly dog. Anyways, I went for a walk with the dog.

I had popcorn as an evening snack and went to sleep feeling pretty good about the day.

GREAT Free!!! Exercise always makes me feel better it is just doing it that is hard! Anyway...way to go!!!!! I don't know if you can see my pom poms but they are up and shaking!! WOOHOO...every little bit counts and you going to bed feeling good about your day is what counts too.

I will update the chart!!!!!!! I had my rotation diet for breakfast and lunch so I am doing good for now...YEAH!

[Shay]

ok here it is tada!! I will be doing something a little different and highlighting the new info...so Free is highlighted that means she has added to her miles....okie dokie..clear as mud??

[Free_to_be_me]

Wow! We are all doing really good with the walking. Let's keep it up. The chart is looking good and is really making me want to leave my desk and go for a walk.

So...is it okay to eat at Wendy's if I walk there and back? Just as an FYI, I generally am only "allowed" to eat fast food in airports, because I don't travel that often. Two or three times a year, usually. I sometimes make exceptions for Wendy's because they support adoption and give some money to different adoption agencies, etc. At the same time, there are days (and weeks and months) where I LOVE McDonald's food and struggle with this.

[Free_to_be_me]

Well, during my lunch hour, I parked in the grocery store parking lot, walked a couple blocks to drop off some paperwork, then to a different grocery store, back to my car, into the original store, all around in there and finally back to my car. I figure I got about a 1 mile walk in. I am pretty happy about it because I saved a little (tiny bit) gas and got a little extra exercise. So, add another mile to my chart when you have time...

[katnap80]

Sorry I missed you gals this morning.....
Just dropping by with a quick note to inform you Janie was admitted to the hospital last night. All appears to be in order and hopefully she will be sprung loose soon. Keep her in your thoughts and Prayers. Good luck with your endeavours.....
"K"

[Shay]

Originally Posted by katnap80

Sorry I missed you gals this morning.....
Just dropping by with a quick note to inform you Janie was admitted to the hospital last night. All appears to be in order and hopefully she will be sprung loose soon. Keep her in your thoughts and Prayers. Good luck with your endeavours.....
"K"

Oh my thanks for the info about janiej...I hope she is doing well and I will keep her in my prayers!!

[Free_to_be_me]

Thanks for letting us know about Janiej. I hope she is getting better and I will be thinking about her, too.

[janiej]

Hi Guys
I'm back !! I had an episode of chest pain ( as most of you know, I do have heart disease and had bypass surgery some years back). All turned out okay. I had chest pain Monday night, was taken to the hospital, stayed for observation, and it was determined that I did NOT have another heart attack ( thank GOD !!) , and I was just plain "worn out" between some "volunteer work" I was doing, and just some plain old stress the past week. So it was kind of a "wake up" call of sorts I guess that I need to slow down the pace a bit on my end, and to remember that I DO have heart disease. Guess I just don't want to "accept" that fact, but I better, huh ??
Well, needless to say, once I am feeling stronger, the walking will resume. And I want THIS put on my "chart" please SHAY - I lost TWO pounds while in the hospital because I was on "clear liquids", and it was AWFUL !!
But I did lose the pounds, they may "come back", but I want it ON THE RECORD !! Especially since you guys will be out walking me for a few days !!!
Good to be back, and thanks for the good thoughts !!

[Shay]

Originally Posted by janiej

Hi Guys
I'm back !! I had an episode of chest pain ( as most of you know, I do have heart disease and had bypass surgery some years back). All turned out okay. I had chest pain Monday night, was taken to the hospital, stayed for observation, and it was determined that I did NOT have another heart attack ( thank GOD !!) , and I was just plain "worn out" between some "volunteer work" I was doing, and just some plain old stress the past week. So it was kind of a "wake up" call of sorts I guess that I need to slow down the pace a bit on my end, and to remember that I DO have heart disease. Guess I just don't want to "accept" that fact, but I better, huh ??
Well, needless to say, once I am feeling stronger, the walking will resume. And I want THIS put on my "chart" please SHAY - I lost TWO pounds while in the hospital because I was on "clear liquids", and it was AWFUL !!
But I did lose the pounds, they may "come back", but I want it ON THE RECORD !! Especially since you guys will be out walking me for a few days !!!
Good to be back, and thanks for the good thoughts !!

I am so happy to hear from you janiej...glad you are feeling better! I had no idea you suffered with this...I will continue to pray that you have a speedy recovery and are back to good health soon...TAKE SOME REST!!!!! You deserve it.....

LOL...I will most certainly post your weight loss....hey we have to take what we can huh!!

[Shay]

Here is the new updated sheet! I am proud to say I did 3 miles today and I plan to walk more tonight...

janiej...of course I hate to hear you lost weight being in the hospital...but hey we will take it right ...so of course I can't say good job...but I am glad you lost 2 lbs...it is a start!!!

[Free_to_be_me]

Shay-add 1 more mile for me that I walked yesterday during my lunch.!

Janiej-I am so happy that you are doing okay. I was really worried. Make sure you take care of yourself.

[Shay]

Originally Posted by Free_to_be_me

Shay-add 1 more mile for me that I walked yesterday during my lunch.!

Janiej-I am so happy that you are doing okay. I was really worried. Make sure you take care of yourself.

Gosh Free I am so sorry!!!!