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T-Put · 07-08-2008, 01:01 PM

Hello to everyone,

Here's my training log. My BFF has inspired me to get into better shape. I'm so proud of DirtyMartini - she is so physically fit after a long journey of weight loss. My behaviour used to inspire her to be in better shape and now she is inspiring me. That's the best!

Since I've been in high school I've exercised, but it's only in the past 5 years that I seem to be fluxuating in weight (or should I say fat). It's also in the past four years that my schedule has been more erratic as I've been self employed for the past four years. I've always been undisciplined, but I started a journey about three years ago, not just physically but mentally, to be a more disciplined person, to find continuity. As a self-employed person, continuity is almost non-existent. I've no problem with change and get bored (hence self-employment works for me), but I'm realizing that perhaps it's not so great for my health.

Last summer I did the Joffre Lakes hike past Pemberton, BC. It was so hard for me and going through the boulder fields, I started crying, wondering how in the world I was going to make it back. I was with people who were all physically fitter than me. But my boyfriend was there and he always supports me and was there to take me through it. At one point he came back to get me, asked me if I was ok, and all I could manage was "Fine." I was crying, struggling, and then said "I just need to calm down. I'll be ok." I made it back - first to arrive back at the carpark! I was so sore when I got back that night that I had to sit in an ice bath.

That night I realized that I was really proud of myself for finishing that hike and I wanted to more. Good sign! We recently did the West Highland Way in Scotland, a 95 mile walk (one that DirtyMartini did a while ago, that's how I knew about it). In January, my boyfriend and I did a 3 day kayaking trip in Patagonia.

My boyfriend and I are DINKs and save our money for travel. We've got a small two bedroom place in Greater Vancouver and keep our expenses low. That said, I always gain weight when I travel. In Argentina I gained 5lbs that I never took off; same goes for Scotland.

So I've basically got 10lbs of fat on my body. I took my starting photos the other day and realized just how much body fat I had.

I started the NROW4W yesterday. I'm not too concerned about my measurements - they are what they are. I'll be able to tell the difference in my pictures and clothing and body perception.

I'm a member of the YWCA in Vancouver - it's a fantastic gym. I've done weight lifting before and had a personal trainer. Some of the moves are similar to NROW4W, but some of them were unhelpful. And I didn't have goals. The Y has a women's only weight room, which I prefer if only for the reason that there are rarely women in it! I don't mind going into the co-ed weight room. (Once, there were three men in there and one of the men told another man that he was "lifting weights like a girl." I was standing right there, so I turned to him and said "Hello. I'm standing right here." Dude, this is the yWca! Only problem I ever had.) This gym has an ozonated pool, spinning classes, yoga and cardio classes, etc. etc. I like going to the gym, so going isn't a problem. I've been a member since October 2007 and, except when I've gone on vacation, I've used my membership at 2-4/week.

So, I exercise, but have never had goals and my nutrition isn't that great. My meals are ok, I always eat breakfast, but my snacks are killer. Used to be chips, cookies, candy, anything with chocolate.

My goals:

Do Joffre Lakes hike next summer and enjoy it!
Keep a journal
Plan for the week and take it one day at a time.
Learn about nutrition - something different every week.

07-08-2008, 01:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
T-Put The Notorious Teeseepoo Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 72	The Adventures of the Notorious Teeseepoo Hello to everyone, Here's my training log. My BFF has inspired me to get into better shape. I'm so proud of DirtyMartini - she is so physically fit after a long journey of weight loss. My behaviour used to inspire her to be in better shape and now she is inspiring me. That's the best! Since I've been in high school I've exercised, but it's only in the past 5 years that I seem to be fluxuating in weight (or should I say fat). It's also in the past four years that my schedule has been more erratic as I've been self employed for the past four years. I've always been undisciplined, but I started a journey about three years ago, not just physically but mentally, to be a more disciplined person, to find continuity. As a self-employed person, continuity is almost non-existent. I've no problem with change and get bored (hence self-employment works for me), but I'm realizing that perhaps it's not so great for my health. Last summer I did the Joffre Lakes hike past Pemberton, BC. It was so hard for me and going through the boulder fields, I started crying, wondering how in the world I was going to make it back. I was with people who were all physically fitter than me. But my boyfriend was there and he always supports me and was there to take me through it. At one point he came back to get me, asked me if I was ok, and all I could manage was "Fine." I was crying, struggling, and then said "I just need to calm down. I'll be ok." I made it back - first to arrive back at the carpark! I was so sore when I got back that night that I had to sit in an ice bath. That night I realized that I was really proud of myself for finishing that hike and I wanted to more. Good sign! We recently did the West Highland Way in Scotland, a 95 mile walk (one that DirtyMartini did a while ago, that's how I knew about it). In January, my boyfriend and I did a 3 day kayaking trip in Patagonia. My boyfriend and I are DINKs and save our money for travel. We've got a small two bedroom place in Greater Vancouver and keep our expenses low. That said, I always gain weight when I travel. In Argentina I gained 5lbs that I never took off; same goes for Scotland. So I've basically got 10lbs of fat on my body. I took my starting photos the other day and realized just how much body fat I had. I started the NROW4W yesterday. I'm not too concerned about my measurements - they are what they are. I'll be able to tell the difference in my pictures and clothing and body perception. I'm a member of the YWCA in Vancouver - it's a fantastic gym. I've done weight lifting before and had a personal trainer. Some of the moves are similar to NROW4W, but some of them were unhelpful. And I didn't have goals. The Y has a women's only weight room, which I prefer if only for the reason that there are rarely women in it! I don't mind going into the co-ed weight room. (Once, there were three men in there and one of the men told another man that he was "lifting weights like a girl." I was standing right there, so I turned to him and said "Hello. I'm standing right here." Dude, this is the yWca! Only problem I ever had.) This gym has an ozonated pool, spinning classes, yoga and cardio classes, etc. etc. I like going to the gym, so going isn't a problem. I've been a member since October 2007 and, except when I've gone on vacation, I've used my membership at 2-4/week. So, I exercise, but have never had goals and my nutrition isn't that great. My meals are ok, I always eat breakfast, but my snacks are killer. Used to be chips, cookies, candy, anything with chocolate. My goals: Do Joffre Lakes hike next summer and enjoy it! Keep a journal Plan for the week and take it one day at a time. Learn about nutrition - something different every week.