LittleRedDiavel Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 What a great place you guys have here!! Here goes.... I was within 10 lbs of my goal weight back in 2000..... then well, it was both down hill and up hill from there .... lol I'm not tossing out any excuses though..... the weight settled in, and now it's gotta go. December 2011 I fell down some stairs and badly sprained both my ankles. The doctors and physio specialist that I visited all told me I would have been better off breaking them.... It has affected my activites greatly, I'm still in ankle braces whenever I'm active. So running is out. Although I am managing to slowly get back into ballroom and latin dancing this year which is great!!! Because I missed it greatly after my fall. Dance shoes with heels are out ... lol ..... but thankfully there is a great selection of dance sneakers out there! So here I am..... as of this week the wii fit has me at about 190-191 lbs.... which is an improvement from 215, which is what it was about a year ago go me! lol It's slow.... but I will admit I haven't "really" been hard at it, more picking at it..... It's time to get more serious about it. I've set some harder deadlines to make me take this more seriously. There are a few things I want to do/purchase, but those things are on hold until I hit my deadlines. I don't reach them, I don't get to do/purchase the "prize". Deadlines:December 16 201315-30 lbs offDo 10+ normal full push-ups without dropping in betweenDo 5+ Burpees (this terrifies me)March 17 201420-30 lbs offDo 20+ normal full push-ups without dropping in betweenDo 10+ BurpeesDo 1+ pull-ups/chin-upsHow do I plan to get there? Get off the darn sofa and get movingStop snacking on garbage at nightSkip that beer with dinnerPass on the buns or the crackersBring the 45min focused workout into my routine.... even if it means doing it first thing in the morningGet back in the pool --- I was a trained lifeguard at one point, I don't think I could save myself at this point So there it is..... the basics..... wow. Now to keep hunting around on here for some challenges to help keep my motivation high! Quote Battlelog Link to comment
alienjenn Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 I understand the ankle dilemma. ... I've been in a cast twice for sprained ankle (and one time I tore ligaments enough that I was told that if the year had been a centimeter longer it would have required surgery!) I can't count the time I've been I'm crutches due to sprains. ... I can however attest to how awesome training is and getting strength. ... haven't sprained in over a year (although I did break my foot last year but that's a different story! ) anyway welcome to the rebellion and here's to strong ankles! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
Shakespeare Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Ouch! I hope you feel better soon! It sounds like dancing is a real passion for you. That's great! Dancing is such a beautiful thing, and a sport in of itself a lot of the time. As for the weight thing, I completely understand. I've yoyo-ed myself and I know how tough it is on a person. But it looks like you have a serious plan of action you're taking to win the battle, which is far more than I can say. You also sound very motivated and strong--just the qualities you need to achieve your goals. Quote Hobbit of BucklandFirst Time Challenger: Level 0My First Challenge: Back AgainMy Battle Log: Captain's Log "There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West. Some courage and some wisdom, blended in measure. If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.†― J.R.R. Tolkien, the Hobbit Link to comment
Krunchy Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Sounds like you have some great realistic goals!! I am also aiming to lose 50-60 pounds. I was 190 a month ago, and 180 today, so if you need a cheering squad I'll be in it! Just keep at it, even when you don't feel like it. Someone told me once "You won't regret doing it, but you may regret not doing it" so this is my mantra whenever I want to give up. You can do this!! Quote You won't regret doing that workout, but you may regret not doing it. So get your butt in gear and get to it! Starting Weight: 190 lbs Current Weight: 175 lbs Goal Weight: 145 lbs Krunchy's Battle Log Challenge 1 Link to comment
LittleRedDiavel Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 I understand the ankle dilemma. ... I've been in a cast twice for sprained ankle (and one time I tore ligaments enough that I was told that if the year had been a centimeter longer it would have required surgery!) I can't count the time I've been I'm crutches due to sprains. ... I can however attest to how awesome training is and getting strength. ... haven't sprained in over a year (although I did break my foot last year but that's a different story! ) anyway welcome to the rebellion and here's to strong ankles! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 You wouldn't happen to have any suggestions for target exercises to help strengthen ankles? I've got a few from the docs/specialist that I went to, but I'd love to hear what you've been doing to strengthen yours! It's a constant up and down battle with mine still..... but I'm sure the extra weight isn't doing them any good at all Quote Battlelog Link to comment
LittleRedDiavel Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Ouch! I hope you feel better soon! It sounds like dancing is a real passion for you. That's great! Dancing is such a beautiful thing, and a sport in of itself a lot of the time. As for the weight thing, I completely understand. I've yoyo-ed myself and I know how tough it is on a person. But it looks like you have a serious plan of action you're taking to win the battle, which is far more than I can say. You also sound very motivated and strong--just the qualities you need to achieve your goals. I will admit..... a lot of my motivation is being pissed off at the fact that I'm going in circles and getting no where when it comes to my weight loss ... lol ..... so here I am .... stopping for directions Quote Battlelog Link to comment
alienjenn Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 You wouldn't happen to have any suggestions for target exercises to help strengthen ankles? I've got a few from the docs/specialist that I went to, but I'd love to hear what you've been doing to strengthen yours! It's a constant up and down battle with mine still..... but I'm sure the extra weight isn't doing them any good at all I am a hiker... and a biker (I bike long distances regularly and I tackle increasingly long/difficult hikes) for me it has been finding shoes with adequate support (I know a large portion of this site prefers minimalist shoes but I need the suppost!!) and then just slowly increasing my distances and my difficulty... I do squats and deadlifts at the gym.... I don't really have any major secrets Quote Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
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