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Get Fit 2008 - Count Me In!

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty

Thanks Derek for starting this group!  http://activerain.com/groups/getfit2008

Like most of you, I too have been struggling with weight-loss, getting fit and trim and just overall better health.  Yesterday was my 47th Birthday and this group effort could not have come at a better time.  I look forward to reading everyone's success stories and what works best for them.  Sharing great food/snack and exercise tips will be beneficial as well. 

Good-Luck to everyone in the group, I wish us all much healthy success!

Enjoy Your Blessings! Tina

Chuck Carstensen
RE/MAX Results - Elk River, MN
Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert
I have lost 15 pounds and I am feeling and looking good. I have a blog on it somewhere in my list.
Mar 26, 2008 03:59 PM
Lindsey Hasford
Edina Realty - Elk River, MN
Bringing you home...
Tina - You can do it! I have about 40 pounds to lose and hard as it it, it must be done! :-) Good luck!
Mar 27, 2008 02:48 AM
Tina Little-Coltrane
Keller Williams Realty - Mebane, NC
NC Realtor/Broker and Notary Public

Congratulations on your weight loss Chuck!

I lost almost 25 pounds back in 2006 and somehow, almost exactly 2 years later, I have "miraculously" put it all right back on.  Yeah, I know..."miraculously" my a$$!  It was all about my food choices and lack of (actually none at all) exercise.  Nothing really "miraculous" about that.

Anyway, here I go again, better luck and progress this time!

Mar 27, 2008 04:57 AM
Tina Little-Coltrane
Keller Williams Realty - Mebane, NC
NC Realtor/Broker and Notary Public

Thanks Lindsey,

I am with you there-"IT MUST BE DONE!".   I also need to lose 40-60, a minimum of 50 pounds.  I am ready, just need motivation.  I purchased a new pair of "New Balance" Sneakers two weeks ago, I uncluttered, Lysol cleaned and plugged in my Treadmill last week, needed to 1st make sure the motor was still running after sitting inactive for the last year.  Actually got in a good 1.5 miles this morning. ( My goal is to try for at least 2 miles in AM and 2 in PM to start.) I will really try to pay attention to what I eat, I'm not too good with following diets but do very well with making healthier food choices.

Good-Luck to you as well!

Mar 27, 2008 05:16 AM
Leslie Prest
Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ - Payson, AZ
Owner, Assoc. Broker, Prest Realty, Payson,
Wow! I'm ashamed to post how short a distance I do on my treadmill- I'm just aiming to do it REGULARLY. Good luck to us all. Encouragement really helps.
Mar 27, 2008 06:20 AM
Tina Little-Coltrane
Keller Williams Realty - Mebane, NC
NC Realtor/Broker and Notary Public

You are absolutely right Leslie,

Encouragement and motivation really does help.  Try not to get discouraged by your stamina, or lack of it in the beginning, once you develop a regular routine - "regular" being the key word here, the distance you complete will get longer and longer each week.  I remember when I 1st started walking out on the track field, the neighborhood Seniors would walk laps around and past me, (actually they still do).  Now you want to talk about being ashamed, that is it for me.  I just keep telling myself - "I want to be just like them when I grow-up to be 70+ years of age.  Active Seniors are truly motivating to me.

Good-Luck to you Leslie.

Mar 27, 2008 08:39 AM
Derek Bauer's, www.DoorToDreams.com Door to Dreams Home Selling Team
Real Estate One - South Lyon, MI
Tina - Happy Birthday!  Thank you so much for joining this group, as we have some great people on here looking to do great things!  Happy Treadmilling (I'm about to get on mine) !
Mar 27, 2008 11:39 AM
Tina Little-Coltrane
Keller Williams Realty - Mebane, NC
NC Realtor/Broker and Notary Public

Thanks Derek and Happy Sweating to you too!  Just remember "No Pain, No Gain" - or should that be No Loss....I never really understood that quote :o)

Good-Luck!

Mar 27, 2008 01:02 PM
Derek Bauer's, www.DoorToDreams.com Door to Dreams Home Selling Team
Real Estate One - South Lyon, MI

Hey, Tina!  How is it going???

Apr 07, 2008 01:55 AM
Tina Little-Coltrane
Keller Williams Realty - Mebane, NC
NC Realtor/Broker and Notary Public

Hi Derek, Thanks for checking up on me....

Nothing too earth shattering to report.  Food wise - I'm doing ok, always could be better so everyday I try to do a little better than the day before.  Motivation to work out is still a major struggle for me but with each new day comes another opportunity for success so I'm in this fight for however long it takes.

It is so great to have this group support.  I hope you are doing well.  Tina

Apr 09, 2008 03:10 PM
Derek Bauer's, www.DoorToDreams.com Door to Dreams Home Selling Team
Real Estate One - South Lyon, MI
I have been slacking in my daily chores ... in-fact, this is my first day on ActiveRain in nearly a week!  I have been so busy with work, it is easy to lose track.  I need to change that today!
Apr 13, 2008 09:28 AM
Carla Harbert
www.LorainCountyHomeSales.com - Avon, OH
RE/MAX Omega: Lorain-Medina County Area

I am struggling every year about this time, since I seem to be surrounded with food, invitations to dinner, parties, etc.  I can only much on so many celery sticks being good, then the aroma just draws me in....best of luck to you in 2008 and wishing you even better success in 2009.  - Carla

Dec 09, 2008 11:59 AM