Way to go Lorchan, that is brilliant. And using the stairs is great exercise for getting the legs into shapely trim.

Good morning Terrie,
To answer your exercise DVD question, I have quite a lot that i accumulated over the years but the ones I seem to rotate through the most are Taebo with Billy Blanks (lasted one I have is the Taebo Gold for men and women over 40 - maybe I should now look for one over 50), Winsor Pilates, Debbie Siebers Slim Series and the one I just took out of its packaging on Saturday is the Shaun T Rockin Body Series (purchased about 5 months ago but needed the inspiration I got here to get started). There are so many out there, you just have to see what level you are at and go from there. Some of the workouts in the Rockin Body Series are to much for me yet, but hoping to be able to work up to that level. Good Luck and let me know if you find any that you really like.
Lori

That's fantastic Lorchen. And using those stairs instead of the lift will make a big difference too over time.

Fantastic Lorchen. You now know you have the power to do it. Stick with it - you are doing great.
Lori

Mmmmhhhh....... exercise..... I haven't even started to think about that one yet. Maybe in a few months time when there is more weight gone and I don't have to bounce too much up and down during any exercise regime. But I guess I have done one positive thing: I work in a school that is on two floors. We have a lift at each end of the building so that we can have kids in wheelchairs or with mobility problems. All staff have an access card for the lifts and I have always used the lifts because I already do such a lot of running around within the building. Well, I have started to use the stairs - not all the time, but quite a lot. It's a little step in the right direction.

And on the weight front: I have now lost just a touch over 3 stone.

thank you all! i wish you the same if you need it
cheers

Exercise........hmmmm thinking about that one. Anyroad lost 3 lb so that's not a bad start.

Keep at it Becky, it sounds like you're doing the right thing

Lori - You've inspired me. I never thought about getting an exercise DVD. I think that might work for me. Any recommendations?

First and foremost, I want to congratulate all those who have and still are losing weight. Keep up the good work. I also want to thank all of you who have posted on this forum, because on Saturday morning I sat and read all the posts from the beginning and I was so inspired that I got off my butt and put in my exercise DVD and am now into my third day of doing a morning workout. (I prefer doing it at home vs. going to a gym). That 15 - 20 pounds gained going through menopause needs to come off. Thank you again for the inspiration.
Lori

Big hugs, Becky! Keep going at your own speed!

thank you all

Becky, that is really good going, and I am glad that you are feeling better than you did back in the summer.

Good luck, Becky. Keep up the good work.

i think i am going to brake a believe here,- about good diet not so good diet
well, for me it is.
if i eat according to the diet, i am loosing weight, slow but at least my body
react the right way.
but if i dont, the weight will come in no time, it doesnt matter what kind of diet i follow!
and the last sentance is the only similar things with other diet lose or gaining weight...
i wish i could lose weight faster,but reality rules other wise.
thanks for the support, may you all get well, and be healthier, and of course happier!