And I'm using Firefox 3.03.

Oh yeah and I'm using IE.

Tonight I tried my first workout and it was awesome, except for one minor thing. When I set how many reps then it repeats the videos until those amount of reps are used which is way cool...but there isn't a break in between exercises to allow for set-up of the other exercise. I was assuming that once we hit the play button we were supposed to follow along through all the reps, but it's hard to get set-up for the next exercise. Do you recommend adding another "rep" as a break to get ready for the next exercise. Or are most of you just pausing the videos in between one exercise to the next. Hope that makes sense. Not a big deal, but something to think about I suppose.

Great job guys...I really like it and had fun using it tonight. I especially like how I can pick a certain type of prop (ball, weights, or nothing) and also how the exercises are broke down into body parts...way cool!!!

Thanks for the cool new tool...I'm gonna get some killer new abs outa this one!!!

Thanks so much, Sunshine Gerl

P.S. I use Firefox

In my case I just started about 3 weeks ago and I've lost about 5 pounds. However, pounds is not all that I've accomplished by joining this site. I've met tons of people who are struggling with the same thing that I am. There are awesome how to exercise videos, diet information videos, and great groups to join. There are tons of tools on this website that help you get closer to whatever goal you have set for yourself.

Some of the results that I've experienced since I've started has been a lift in my mood. Sure I get into a funk from time to time, but I suppose that par for the course!!! I've lost a few pounds, but more importantly I think I've lost inches too. I've been delving deeper into the habits that keep me going back to the my old ways. I've met some great people who are encouraging and inspiring.

So, I guess I am getting results. :)

Again, Welcome to the group. Make sure to check out some of the groups for extra support and the videos that will give you a lot of exercise and dieting tips.

Keep coming back, Sunshine Gerl :)

You gain friends too!

Just remember you can do it and we are here to help!

For exercise ideas, I think the timer thing is good. What I do with exercise is associate it with something else. For example park the car far and take a 20 minute walk to where I am going. Another idea is to make it a habit like you check in here Monday, check the workout video and do it that day. I sometimes trick myself that I will do only 10 minutes or only upper body exercises, and before I know it I've gone through my whole routine!

You can keep track of how many 4-5 minute increments you rack up. Add them up to see how easily you can get in 30 minutes of daily activity.

The funny thing about the commercial thing is that I don't have a t.v. LOL All of my couch hours are spent at the computer. I think what will work for me is to set a computer time limit. Maybe set the timer for 60 mins. of computer time and then I have to do something active for the 5 minutes like a commercial break!!!

These are awesome...gonna try them today!!!

Thanks Ladies, Sunshine Gerl

This all or nothing thinking for me is so debilitating. Like cleaning for example: if I can't clean the entire bathroom top to bottom, including that dusty fan, then I can't clean the bathroom at all. This way of thinking has been soooo damaging to me and my life.

I think realistically I can't expect to quickly lose all the weight that I've put on over the past 15 years. Realistically, I can't expect myself to workout like I did when I was 50, 30, or even 20 pounds lighter. Realistically, every small choice I make adds up and helps to create a healthier ME!!!

I really can't allow my emotions to rule my world, because that's what I've done in the past and look where it's taken me. Realistically I need to let the emotions come and go while still staying on track of my health. Too many days are driven by how I feel when I wake up. I fall into this "whoa is me" kind of scenario and I'm stuck there all day. I need to recognize these emotions and deal with them and then move on.

Gosh...I hope I wasn't all over the road. But your topic this morning has me thinking a bit of my perspective on things. What am I trying to really accomplish here? Am I expecting myself to get to "super model" size? Are my goals realistic for the type of person that I am? Things to ponder today while I try to do just one little thing that makes me a healthier person!!!

Thanks for the mind exercise Patty... :)

Sunshine Gerl

Definitely not perfect at it yet. Last weekend, my now-boyfriend took a picture of me that made me cringe. But while he supports my efforts to lose weight (says I'll be smoking when I finish, which boosts the ego a bit), but he obviously finds me beautiful now. So I keep working at being healthy and keep trying to "look from someone else's eyes" at myself occasionally.

That desire to continue, especially through the toughest times, is so critical!!!

I'm so proud of you and your attitude is so wonderful to hear, especially for someone who is just starting out.

I agree that this website here is a HUGE help. Like this morning when I saw my 2 pound gain, I was a little let down because I was so anxious to weigh myself, but then I thought I'm gonna go post to diet.com and just write (type) it down. Now, I feel more energized for the day and I feel okay about what I've seen on the scale this morning.

So Kudos for you for finding that motivation within yourself to keep you on track and not giving into those pesky feelings!!!

Kudos Patty, Sunshine Gerl

woo hoo here i go oooohhh i mean there go the pounds lol.

Oh yea, i saw my sister whom i had not seen since june (due to our job hours) and i think i put her in shock cause she was like "OMG, where did the weight go? Your like my size now" and i responded Yup and it aint over till the Fat Lady Sings and im not fat no more so i wont be singing if ya catch my drift. Mind you this left her laughing hysterically. It felt good.

Cheryl

It seems that I'm good one day and then down the next...it takes everything I have to just do 1 thing right each day.

We all mess up...I messed up this weekend too...today I don't feel like doing anything, I'm in a funk today!!! I don't want to exercise today, but I know I have to. I'm trying to use my old excuses to get out of it, but I need to be accountable. I'm sitting here right now in a funk, and I KNOW if I exercised I'd have such an uplifted mood. However, I can't seem to get over this laziness and get up and move.

Why am I hesitating? Is the workout too hard? Am I depressed? What am I afraid of? Is it because I don't have a regular schedule, no job, and I don't really HAVE to do anything if I don't want to. Yes...I think this is the case for me. I need to keep searching for a job that will get me out on a daily routine. Right now I go to bed at 5:30am and then wake up at 11am - 1pm. I head to my computer, check my plethora of website addictions and then I mosey on into the kitchen to fix me a breakfast. Then it's back to the computer and just play games, check my websites, and then wonder why I'm in such a funk!!! Oh and I take the doggies out about 6 times a day!! LOL

So in all seriousness you're not the only one who does this or feels like this!!! What we need to do is figure out WHY we get into these funks? Then we can work to redesign our plan to fit our actions!!!

Forget about what you didn't do the past 2 weeks. Focus on what you did do. Look at the good things you did for yourself today. Try to make today count by just doing one thing that will get you closer to your goal. We can do this together!!!

Keep trying, it's all we can do!!!

Sunshine Gerl :)

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All the best, CSL-Bailey

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