New Years Resolutions

Did you ever find a resolution pal?
Perhaps you can tell by the delay in my response that I've been a procrastinator on this one, but I really feel like I need to do something for ME that makes me feel better about me.
Anyway, if you're still looking for a buddy, let me know what you have in mind.

Count me in! I have decided that 2007 is my year! I've been overweight most of my life and this year i know that i NEED to lose the weight for myself and my children! Im doing good so far (even though it's only been 3 days, lol). Im in Bowling Green...

i just want to warn you to NOT join curves if your goal is to lose weight. you may have read my posting several months ago with the subject name "curves schmurves". it was the worst investment i have ever made and i wasted an entire year of my life there trying to get fit. i lost 4 pounds and a lot of money. and i even went 2 days more per week than they suggest. i could go on and on...i just want to get the word out there about curves. it may be a good place for obese and elderly women to gain flexibility..but not a good place for anyone to lose more than a few pounds.

Hi.. Im looking to lose weight too. I have a membership at club south in boardman, but I hate to go alone. Anyone else who has a membership there ? I would love to find someone who would go exercise with me..

If anyone is available to do so I belong to Sawmill Athletic Club if you would like to join and team up with a workout buddy I would be more than happy to help. They have childcare available all day. They have classes(most are free), swimming and many other things. Feel free to email me if anyone is interested. A word about cost: It is less expensive than the YMCA (for me) because the Y charges by the hour and SAC charges $12 per month for childcare and they can stay 1-2 hours per day.
S.
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my new years resolution is also to lose weight. since my second child i just seemed to pack on the pounds, unfortunatly u live in akron. I have just recieved an 8 week trial to bally's and i am planning on keep it up.

I also have the same two resolutions. I would love to be part of a group for motivation. I especially like the once-a-month idea. Where do you live?

Hi K.,
I would love to be part of a weight loss group. My husband and I are both trying to loose weight again this year. Last year I lost 50 lbs and this year I would like to loose another 50 lbs. Let me know what I can do to help! :)

I think this is a great idea. I'm horrible with stickign to my resolutions each year but I'm going to try hard in 07! I was in an accident in April where my back was broken. My entire life has changed and in that process... and my lack of full mobility, I have gained weight. I am up for spinal surgery later this year and I have to lose weight before that happens. I also have to tone up a bit more. My mobility is limited so excercise in the traditional sence is not something I can do but I'm doing my best! Simple streaches and walking are my mode for now. If anyone is in the Cedarville area and interested in some local support let me know! It's my goal to get back to dancing, running, and just plain normal living by the end of this year. It would be great to have others with me along the way!

I'm also trying to lose weight this year. I'd love to keep in touch by email.

S.

I would be interested in joining your "support" group. I am also trying to lose weight. I would like to get organized although with a 1 year old its a constant battle. Let me know what you want to do!

Hi
Here is some groups who can help you get more organized
I love Flylady. She has helped me get organized. I no longer even forget appointments. Or at least not as many.

WWW.flylady.net

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buckeyeflychatters/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlyingInKentHudsonOH/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FLYingInOhio/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlyLadyMentors/?yguid=19048...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlyMomsHelping/?yguid=19048...

http://groups.google.com/group/FlyLady-SAHMs?lnk=oa&h...

http://groups.google.com/group/FlyLadyMentors?lnk=oa&...

The ONLY thing that's ever helped me get motivated and stay motivated for organization is FLYlady www.flylady.net She has a few books out but I haven't read them -- I only subscribe to her free email list.

Nothing I could say about them would do them justice. It's just something you have to commit to do for a month. And then you're HOOKED. Cleaning house becomes a happy addiction, and you don't have to clean all day.

Even if you don't dive right in and do everything, subscribe to the email list and just read. Be warned, you'll get a lot of email daily, but none of it's spam-my.

Well, my resolution is to lose weight too. Getting organized is a great one as well. I'd be willing to do something via email or yahoo group. I would be much better with the support. I really suck at the motivating myself part... lol.

M.

I would love to get more organized so let me know

You can count me in as well, I definately need to do both. Getting together or email is fine with me. Keep me posted as to what you decide.

Hi K., What area do you live in? If you are close to me I would be interested in the weight lose help. I need to lose some weight but cant get motivated also. Teaming up with someone might help. email me at ____@____.com
D.

My new years resolution is also to lose weight. I lost all my weight after my daughter, b/c of depression and lack of appetite, but gained like 10 or 15 pounds back. I am so annoyed with myself. I would love to have weekly or daily emails with you to just monitor what we're both eating, and see who's working out and advice we can both give ea. other and of course WEIGH OURSELVES!!

Wow, something like this would be great! I'm 25 years old and I have rheumatoid arthritis. Due to many medicine changes for this and another medical problem of mine, and just not being able to do much exercise for a couple years, I have gained 30 pounds! I am so depressed about this. But I have found that I am terrible at motivating myself to work out. I do pretty well with what I eat and portion control, but I don't exercise enough. I don't have anyone to exercise with and I hate doing it alone. But maybe a group of others in similar situations to talk to will help. This is a wonderful idea!! Have I mentioned how much I really love this site?

I think this is a great idea. In fact I just did the same thing. My company Arbonne is doing a Figure 8 challenge maybe some of you would like to join it and win some prizes and lose your weight. Since Arbonne has pure, safe and beneficial products and a great weight loss line it works great. My husband and some of my team and of course me are going to do it.. check it out at www.gofigure8.com or contact me for more info ____@____.com . I am a mom of 3.. ages 4 Mercy, 3 Caleb, and 10 months K. (nice name right..lol). I really want to put the 40lbs I have gained from them and the size 8-10 I use to be and not a 14 or more. My husband and I are also going to join a gym and work out because that is another important thing as to eating right. So if anyone is interested let me know!!!
GOOD LUCK!!!
K.

sounds good...I need the same type of uplifting. Not just for resolutions, but for everyday living. As a mother, wife, fulltime job and a part time college student, there are days when I need someone to talk to or just someone who can relate. I hope it works out.

Im all for this one too! Its VERY VERY Hard to stick to it and I lack motivation SOOOOO Bad. I have no self motivation at all!!! So I know how u feel!!

I also find that its very hard to find a plan to stick too or workouts that are simple enought to stick to! Im not trying to go run a marathon but Im looking to lose at least 50 pounds!

I want to get healthy inside and out! Ive started to drink alot more water than I used to!!

There is a GREAT group Ive foind too if any of you ladies want to join...

i believe its
www.sprakpeople.com

Hi K.,

I have the same resolutions! I would love to participate in an on-line support group (or groups). Getting together periodically also sounds fun. Please count me in. I am anxious to hear your ideas.

J. H

Hi. These are great resolutions! I am in London Oh and if anyone out there happens to be close by I would be up for a workout buddy. I also go to school at OSU on Tues and Thurs so if anyone is there...I am checking out flylady. It's great to have people out there who are like me, people who speak "adult" even. :)

I too am looking to lose weight and keep it off this year.
I joined Curves about a month and a half ago and have slacked alittle bit.
My resolution is to make sure I stick to going at LEAST 3 days a week..no procrastinating. I also decided to change my eating habits this year to go along with my excercise regiman.
I have read to eat more times a day but smaller portions to help with your metabolism as well as drink lots of water.
I started today.....wish me luck!

I had the weight loss resolution last January and to date have lost over 50 lbs and kept off for a year. I joined Weight Watchers online and it was the first plan that ever worked for me. I don't call it a diet because it truly changed my life. It is a new lifestyle and you have to be totally committed to it. I have changed so many habits, but still am able to enjoy good food...in moderation. I have 2 children and work full time so I don't have a lot of extra time, but I would be willing to share any tips, advice, or give you a little kick in the you know what via email. I never went to the meetings, only held myself accountable, but it worked for me. Others do need that extra accountability from others and for that I would suggest going to the meetings or teaming up with someone to "weigh in" every week. I have a lot of tips that I could share as far as eating, weighing, exercising, etc. Let me know if you want my email address. Good luck!
As far as organization, I give up on that. My tip, if you haven't used it in over a year, throw it away. Keep a date book, and use it.

So, it sounds like there is lots of interest at least in emailing motivations and so on. I created a group on yahoo groups for anyone who wants to get emails, ect, to try to help stick with this goal. It is called mamasourcemotivation.

Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mamasourcemotivation
Group email: ____@____.com

or email me directly at ____@____.com.

Where do I sign up!!?? I want to lose 50+ pounds and would love some support!! Let me know.