I've started adding whey and soy protein shakes to my diet to boost my protein intake and help build lean middle while I exercise. Hoping it'll have a positive effect. :)

My weekend was okay but think I pulled my shoulder. I was being a good samaritan and helped a man stranded on his wheel chair up a very steep hill in front of my house. Both shoulders hurt but nothing too serious I hope.

It sounds (and looks) gross, but if you are making these with any fruit additions, also throw a couple big handfuls of spinach in the blender. You will only taste the fruit (strawberries and half a banana, preferably frozen are my favorites)plus you'll get a huge daily dose of all the great nutrition hearty greens offer. I swear I feel better all day when I start my day with one of these "green smoothies!"

that was sweet of you to help him. I hope your shoulder feels better.

Hey everyone :) How is everyone doing? I'm doing o.k. my calorie count is staying low but lately I've been slacking off when it comes to exercise. Yesterday I called my best friend and told het I needed a kick in the butt so she gave me a the encouragement I needed to go swim. Its good to have friends that care .

Motivational lags are normal...so it's wonderful to have a motivational buddy! You motivate and inspire me! Thank you!

The reason I started this thread was to help motivate others as well as myself. Together we can all become healthier.:)

Hey Penny!...Glenda is right!! Motivational lags are normal with diet and exercise programs... Here are some quick tips I borrowed from a fitness article that might help you avoid workout burnout...


. Workout at home. You'll be able to save travel time and avoid the "can't get to the gym" excuse.

. Watch for over training signals which include: loss of appetite, lack of progression, extreme fatigue and recurring injury.

. Start slowly and try to manage your motivation so that it lingers rather than waning after a few short weeks.

. Make at least minor changes to your workout routine every four weeks

. Completely change your routine at least every 8-12 weeks

. Don't do the same exact workout every session. Try 2-3 different workouts per week.

. Strive to try something completely unique and different every few months.

. Take a week off from exercise every 3-6 months.

. Alternate between I2-3 different cardio machines (or options) within a given workout. Try 5-10 minutes of each to stay interested.

I agree, your new pic is very nice...Love the curls and your skin looks amazing!...Face looks slimmer too!!::

THANKS LEIGH
I've been saving for a used exercise bike so I can do that the days I don't swim. I Di have a work out DVD I use. plus I've trying to walk more each day.

I know this may sound kinda strange BUT . . .I looked at myself in the mirror this morning and the fat on my stomach is getting demples. . .the shape of my stomach is different than before. Its a good thing to see that what I'm doing is making a difference. . . Two more months of the Dr supervised diet and we can submitt a request for bariatric surgery to the insurance company. :)