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WWElaine

WWElaine — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:06:48 +1300

Hi all

I'd like to encourage everyone to say hello on here each day, or if possible every few days. No topic needed, just hello, I've been here, or share in anything at all.

I'm finding it hard to keep my interest up as not a lot of people post,...

foxylady

foxylady — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:48:41 +1300

Hello Elaine What a great idea. Sometimes we don't have anything much to say so it will be great to just say Hi, and am still looking ,and participating and basically still around and interested.

WWElaine

WWElaine — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:54:28 +1300

Gidday 'foxylady' ... great to see you taking me up on this. I don't have a lot of news just a daunting thought of the work on my desk today! Have just got back from my walk and got a soggy doggy after her swim and then we got a...

Lois

Lois — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:53:24 +1300

Hi all,

Well it is another gorgeous sunny day here at the top of the South, my knees appear to be on the mend so the procrastination needs to stop – I have pulled out the half marathon training book and have decided that athough I don;t have one in...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:32:20 +1300

Just about to watch Corrie St but have to pop in and say hi hello how are ya all. I didn't walk this morning because I read too late last night. Hope you're all doing good.

Lois great to see you there, good luck with your plan.

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:34:32 +1300

I walked up the Mount today..another glorious day but a bit windy. No matter how many times I do it..it is always tough but just such a beautiful view at the top. You always bang into someone you know or in my case someone who recognises me from the past...

Paula

Paula — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:07:38 +1300

Hi There-Happy New Year!!!!!!!!So where did the holidays go to?

Talking of the Mount-or Mauao-its popularity is incredible!The equivalent of Tauranga
s total population walked the base track last month-thats 4 people every minute.In December 112,550 walked the base track and 22380 of those climbed to the top like Susan.Nearly...

manicginga

manicginga — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:02:47 +1300

Howdy all. Great to see the regulars hanging in there. I've been getting out running a bit which is good. Got my Foxy sister up this morning and she did an hour so we are getting there. we've decided we may as well do the City to Surf as it...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:21:58 +1300

Morning everyone

Great to see all these posts, wow! Fab.

I did walk this morning but my legs are a bit like lead this week for some reason! Then when I get going the dog slows down ... poor thing runs all her energy off at the beach and forgets...

Lois

Lois — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:05:44 +1300

Morning all,

Gosh we have been having a good run of weather, Nelson seems to have missed any sort of rain really, but the garden is looking somewhat parched, just a couple of days rain would be good. Holiday makers don't want it though. I just had to pop over...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:17:33 +1300

Good on you.. you will enjoy Sarah's event and I think you will be surprised by how many walkers will be taking part. For me this is the best part of the day.I am not ususally an early riser but in the holidays I get up early to enjoy the...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:28:25 +1300

Good morning

Isn't this weather beautiful, goes on and on. Lois I agree – all my pot plants have died of neglect! It's nice to hear of Nelson, only been there once and loved it. I know you have the most sunshine in NZ each year so it must be...

foxylady

foxylady — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:21:36 +1300

Hi all, Yes have been out walking since my ginga sister and I started the other day. Quite enjoying it now, the first morning was a bit of a chore tho. Yesterday I went for a walk with my two daughters along the beach from the pier to north New...

Lois

Lois — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:04:19 +1300

Well done all, well with this annoying knee the Dr who can't figure out what is wrong suggested I pushbike for 6 weeks, all fine and dandy if you have a push bike. However a girlfriend who has one and is in the UK for next three weeks told me...

Paula

Paula — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:40:48 +1300

Took pooches to my favourite walk this morning-a lovely grassy walk alongside a river -only to discover that the Council in its wisdom has decided to re route the river so my dog walk will be no more!Apparently in their wisdom they are returning the river to its former pathway...

Lois

Lois — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:59:39 +1300

Just had a thought,

Just about all the District Health Boards, are delivering some sort of physical health, good eating programmes, trying to encourage people to move and eat right etc., the web site might be useful for them to help promote etc. Just a thought! Lois

WWElaine

WWElaine — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:46:11 +1300

Hi all

Paula, that's very annoying when councils change things just like that! I hope you find someone who will help turn things around – our dogs are important to us and they need to be able to exercise too.

Lois sorry to hear about your knee but hope the...

Lois

Lois — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:36:11 +1300

Morning all,

No bike today went for a 45 minute walk, and then tried some walking backwards up a slight hill, trying to build up some different mussels, that was interesting and very hard work, I am sure I looked like a plonker.
Riding around here on the bike is...

stockholm

stockholm — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:52:22 +1300

Hello!
And hi to from sweden to all wonder walkers.
I am a NZ girl living up here just now, and have found wonder walkers great. Of course just now it is cold and dark most of the time, so it is even more important to get out and walk...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:39:11 +1300

And Hi back,how fantastic to get a post from a Kiwi living overseas.I don't suppose you really want to hear about the beautiful summer we are having with the hottest yet to come.Hope you stay online and share your winter walking experiences.

cedar51

cedar51 — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:49:14 +1300

Susan

I have looked at 'training/walking for a marathon' but I wondered if you suggest training for walking a 1/2 marathon?

I was doing a lot of walking a couple of years back including some long 'trips' but over the last 2yrs have had to cut back due to other...

Shazah

Shazah — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:17:23 +1300

Hi Wonder Walkers
I've just joined up today but have been a walker for the last 4 years.
My walking buddy and I completed the 10km walk in the North Shore SUB event today. Would thouroughly recommend these events if you've got one coming up in your area. It was...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:40:11 +1300

Right..Paula has just said this morning that she would like to do a half so we can all help each other.Firstly find one that you want to do..and then we can go from there. The first step is finding the goal..a well painted target is easily hit.
Life is a...

Lois

Lois — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:54:31 +1300

Hi all,

I did my 2nd Half Marathon last year after a 5 year break. I decided to follow a plan last year and my time was better than 5 years earlier. I would highly recommend a book called – Half Marathon – Complete or compete. It is written by...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:14:50 +1300

Great to see new members join us – hi hello!

Shazah, I was at the SUB series yesterday too. I really enjoyed it and thought it was so well organised. Hope you enjoyed it. I see the results are posted. What a buzz.

Hope to talk to you again on...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:16:25 +1300

Lois that book and programme sounds great, will look out for it. Hope your knee improving.

Shazah

Shazah — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:08:00 +1300

Hi Elaine
I have been telling anyone who'll listen about Wonder Walkers so hopefully a few of them will join up.
I didn't realise I was walking in the Seniors for the SUB event but was very happy with my 11th placing.
We are very keen to do a few...

Lois

Lois — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:49:58 +1300

Hi,
Only trouble living out of Nelson is we are not having any SUB things here, but they look and sound great. Well done Sharon 11th placing if fantastic!!!!. I got out on my friends pushbike this morning, all in the add of fixing the knee, but I am really...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:18:46 +1300

Shazah we must have seen each other. I got 8th in overall and on the day was 3rd but it's now changed to 2nd place – I'm happy with that. I couldn't believe how competitive I got at the time as I've never done anything like this before, just really...

Lois

Lois — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:22:17 +1300

Well done 2nd place overall – excellent stuff.
I saw Susan looking very stunning on the awards last evening, I didn't watch it all but caught her looking glamorous. Well Nelson has a bit of cloud today and a few spits of rain, we need more than a few spits,...

foxylady

foxylady — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:37:35 +1300

Well done everyone aren't we doing great. Reading all these great results have given me more incentive to get out there. My sister and I did a 9k walk the other night and we did it comfortably. Lois I won't be stubborn thanks for your concern. I won't overdo things...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:33:43 +1300

Yes aren't we doing well Foxy. Really great to see everyone posting often. You did well with your 9k walk, well done. Foxy – who's sister are you? I thought maybe Lois but it's not is it?

Lois Abel Tasman .... wow wow wow ... and your location, sound bliss...

Lois

Lois — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:52:49 +1300

Hi all, No you are right, I only have two very lazy brothers. Actually one is a hunter so does a bit of walking, the other is mostly stressed and works too hard but occasionally gets out for a walk with his wife and kids.
Yes it has been a...

Lois

Lois — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:31:03 +1300

Hello all,

Yes I have walked today, got out this morning for an hour which was great. A little overcast but still very hot, the southerly hasn't reached the top of the south island at this stage. Very sad today one of our locals was killed in a microlight accident...

foxylady

foxylady — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:48:32 +1300

Hi all. Well seem to be back on track at long last. I have been doing some treadmill as well as walking the block. Elaine I am manicginga's sister. We are keeping each other going at present and she is going to run the city to surf in march and...

Lois

Lois — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:14:28 +1300

Unbelievable, we have had a couple of hours of rain this morning, I can't remember when we last saw the rain, certainly need a lot more. Many of the locals are on water tanks here, so have been hanging out for some rain so they don't have to buy their...

nikiw

nikiw — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:52:48 +1300

Hi
Just discovered this website today, via the email for the Rotorua marathon. What a great site – loving the walk diary. Was asked a couple of weeks ago by someone we know who lives around the corner, how far I walk each week – can tell him now I...

Lois

Lois — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:18:45 +1300

Well done, yes the walk diary is fantastic, actually I find it a motivator, as I will look at it and think damm I haven't been out for a couple of days and then look at actually how far I have come and am amazed, I am now out of...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:37:24 +1300

Hi all

Sorry not been in this last week,having a very busy time with work and home but glad to see everything jogging along ...should I say 'walking along'?

Nice to see new members.

I'm just off to read other bits and pieces.

Lois I saw your beach was on...

Lois

Lois — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:46:48 +1300

Yes great excitement everyone was asked to get out of the water, but ended up being a stingray, the attack was at a beach quite a long way around the bays, but better to be safe than sorry, looks like the guy walked on him in the shallows, so can't...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:03:17 +1300

Hi Lois

Just popping in to say hello. Have to confess my walking this last two weeks has been 'SLACK' ... finding it hard to get back on track – it's dark again in the mornings so hard to get out of bed. I will try.

Lovely hearing abut where...

funckychick

funckychick — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:58:37 +1300

Hi Elaine

I'm a new ww and like you stuggling to get out and do the kms. I had a few encouraging words from lois last week that got me started, well one day really then the bad weather set in so did not go out for 3days. But pushed...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:16:35 +1300

Hi Jenny

Nice to see there is another Shore member. Thanks for the encouragement. I seem to always be chasing the clock and if I don't walk first thing in the morning, I'm not likely to at night. It's got so dark again but hopefully we'll get a few weeks...

funckychick

funckychick — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:24:10 +1300

Hi Elaine

I sure know what you mean about if you don't get out in the morning for a walk it won't happen. I start back at uni next week so my lots of free time during the day will vanish, and there is no way i can even get...

manicginga

manicginga — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:09:18 +1300

Hello everyone and the newbies too. I've been away for a while but trainings going ahead well. The city to Surf is at the end of March and I think I'm pretty much on track to run it again. Yaaay!!!! I am finally at the stage of enjoying my run...

Lois

Lois — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:48:09 +1300

Hi all,

Been away in Aussie for a few days seeking work, but doesn't look like it will work out, never mind, had a few days away which is always good. My walking consisted of wandering around the strees of Canberra for a few hours each day but better than...

Jude55

Jude55 — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:25:28 +1300

Hi Lois,
Glad you enjoyed your time in Aussie. We are also thinking of moving over at some stage. We probably either go to Perth or Queensland. Much prefer the warmer weather, don't like the cold at all. I lived in the tropics, back in the 80's for about 8yrs...

Lois

Lois — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:52:34 +1300

Hi Judy,

They haven't turned up yet, but shouldn't be far away, when I tried them out they were fab, just a little short, hence waiting for the new ones, looking forward to getting them. I won't be making the move to Aussie, more complicated than I thought, my property...

manicginga

manicginga — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:44:44 +1300

I love Aussie too. Being in the south it is not particularly warm most of the time and winter makes me ache but it would be a huge wrench to leave home and family especially as we are a bit older now and the job market doesn't always want to...

chris forbes

chris forbes — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:10:04 +1300

Well hello ..but is anybody there///???
If not I will just talk to myself.
The question I ask is how is it that women get to do everything,,I mean really everything..
They cook ,clean ,arrange the the jobs around the home ,they garden, take care of the kids and then...

pinkphobic

pinkphobic — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:03:41 +1300

Hey walkers, great site isn't it. Great to see you all moving along and setting goals. I've just started working full time and have a child 8years old and I'm finding it difficult to fit in exercise time. Found a solution though, I've packed my gym shoes today and I'm...

Lois

Lois — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:10:20 +1300

Morning all, another gorgeous morning here at the top of the South. Most of the holiday makers have gone home, and a few tourists around. Couple of school groups in this week enjoying the beach. Went for an hours walk this morning, was lovely. Oh such true statements made on...

funckychick

funckychick — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:42:39 +1300

Hi all

I've just started back at uni this week and struggling to fit in the time for my walk, but took the shoes today and managed a walk along the beach on my way home from uni. It's taken me a while to be comfortable taking some time for...

Jude55

Jude55 — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:10:58 +1300

Hi Lois, and everyone else out there.
Good luck with the job interview. Let us know how you get one. Jobs get a lot harder to get as you get older as well. I have quite a bit of peace and quiet at home. Kids all grown up now and...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:24:39 +1300

Well this is"my time"my better half is usually away during the week so when the kids have finally gone to bed and I probably should to I savour the peace and quiet and look to see whose been online today.Man we owe a lot to the regulars..Lois,manicginga,foxylady and good on...

Paula

Paula — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:41:16 +1300

Well said Susan.

HUGE thanks to those of you who are taking the time to chat and share in the Forums-We are so grateful to you.

It is time I resumed the 'Challenge"-The 'try to look better at nephew's wedding one"

Suffice it to say I have had an extended...

Lois

Lois — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:47:47 +1300

Hi all,
I think the interview went well but you never know, and you are right about the age bit, I am sure they look and think oops over 50 don;t want to know, but hey they say that 50 is the new 40, and I say I must be...

Jude55

Jude55 — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:07:37 +1300

Hi all,

I agreed with Lois, stay positive. And you are right, the 50's is the new 40's. And no distraction, can do what I want when I want. And we do have a beautiful country, we are very lucky. Lot's of great walks, and as you have said little...

funckychick

funckychick — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:32:08 +1300

Hi all,

Well I survived the first week back at uni, some how have kept up with all the extra reading required for each course. Its so easy to just front up for the 3hr lecture and tutorial and not do the extra reading reqired each week, then try and...

Lois

Lois — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:03:23 +1300

Well done funkychick, I have done some university extramurally but never managed to go to classes, something I always thought I might like to do at some stage, but who knows., gosh balancing everything for you must be tricky, but as a woman you will be extremelly good at it...

Lois

Lois — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:23:57 +1300

So where are you all – I hope you haven't all up and left the country – or worse still stopped walking!!!!!! Come on ladies, just a quick hello to keep us all jollied along. Yes I did walk today – a bit cooler but very pleasant. A windy night...

foxylady

foxylady — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:02:49 +1300

Hi all. Got a day off today. Am working six day weeks at present, plus doing the kilometers for the city to surf, so haven't been on computer for awhile. Hope everyone is well and getting out there. Missed my walk the other night when the southerly blast came through...

funckychick

funckychick — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:35:30 +1300

Hi all

No have not disappeared overseas, mine you the week that I've had it sure sounds like a good option. I would love to disappear for a while and let someone else take responsibility for running the house for a while. I've just finished my second week at uni...

nikiw

nikiw — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 22:03:08 +1300

Hi all
Well, my husband completed the Karapoti MTB race last weekend, so now it's my turn to train. Was heading out yesterday for a walk and saw a friend who asked if my husband is being supportive, and then commented that he's probably just happy to get me out...

Lois

Lois — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:38:40 +1300

Hi all,
Gosh bigK's, trouble is the time it takes that is for sure. Reason I think I jog as well as walk, I tend to walk one way and jog back, so doesn't take quite as long, but if you have the time fantastic idea. No advice on how...

funckychick

funckychick — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:42:18 +1300

Hi all

Wow reading over what i wrote on here last friday i must have been in a really bad head space. I've had a chance to chill over the weekend and managed to catch up on some sleep and even managed to get my partner and kids on side...

Lois

Lois — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:04:38 +1300

Well done you, not only are you a wonder walker but a wonder woman as well, trying to juggle everything and take time for yourself – is not easy – keep up the work with the family, and hopefully it will all stay in some sort of balance.
No walk...

wannawonder

wannawonder — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:32:53 +1300

Hello

Just joined up and wanted to say hi. I have been doing quite a bit of walking lately. Just did Round the Bays in Auckland with mum for fun. Mostly I walk alone about 4 or 5 times a week for about 45mins. The route I have has 4...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:32:17 +1300

Well nikiw the only advice I have is not to over do it..better to do a long one then have a rest day,the easy/ hard routine gives your body time to recover.Sounds like you are getting in the long ones and that's what's really important.I would be keen to join...

funckychick

funckychick — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:51:05 +1300

Hi all

So far so good the new system is all going well and everyone seems to be pitching in, making my life so much easier!!!! The weather here in Auckland is wonderful today, bugger I couldn''t make it out for a walk on the beach. My partners teenage son...

foxylady

foxylady — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:33:35 +1300

Hi all. This morning I have had the biggest surprise in all my 55 years. My sister had quite some time ago asked if I could get this morning off work and couldn't tell me what for as it was a surprise. Well we had to be at this place...

Lois

Lois — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:37:00 +1300

Hi all,
Had to laugh funckychick with the big food shop! – one of my close friends has an 18 year old who is a very good rugby player and on track for greatness (or so he says), but the amount of food he consumes with all his training is...

Suz

Suz — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:04:26 +1300

I got off my butt today! :-) Totara Park, Manukau. Big bush track and little bush track. Was great! I actually managed to run/jog it. Very proud of myself even though at the end I felt I could have gone harder- need someone to run with me to push harder...

Lois

Lois — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:14:02 +1300

Well done Suz, yes a dog is a big motivator, I lost mine about 8 years ago, and haven't replaced, just don't have the right property etc., but they are a great motivator. I have just been out for an hours walk, no jogging today, but the walk was great...

Suz

Suz — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:53:38 +1300

Me again, HELLO!
I did the same walk (jog/run) today at approx. 6pm with the dog while my partner and two little kids sat at the park/play area eating fish'n'chips! lol Meanies.
As I started I felt as though I was going to have problems with my right leg- like...

Suz

Suz — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:31:01 +1300

Hello! :-)

foxylady

foxylady — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:27:33 +1300

Wholly molly you'll never guess whats happened now!!!! After watching the duathlon the other day and saying we might do it next year, I came home the other night and my crazy sister had found a couple of bikes on trade me for me to look at and also one...

Paula

Paula — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:35:36 +1300

Hi Suz,

Yep-Dogs are the best Personal Trainers out!I have never known one to think twice about a walk-and they just enjoy everything about it-real powerful "feel good" too stuff!

Good on you for finding some 'me time'-Fish N Chips sounded good tho!

Thanks for the motivation-Looking forward to an...

Lois

Lois — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:12:48 +1300

Hi, well I have found myself a dog for the weekend – but seriously i am dog sitting for the weekend, a 15 mth spoodle – jet black – she is absolutely gorgeus but doesn't sit down for long. We went for a 6klm walk this morning, of which she...

Suz

Suz — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:08:46 +1300

Hello!
I'm suprised at the lack of posts on 'Wonder Walkers' Forum :-( I joined up expecting to see alot more- why do people not use it to their advantage and make the most of it. Too busy I guess or too many excuses not to keep up the walking...

foxylady

foxylady — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:39:48 +1300

Suz you are soo right. Sometimes as adults we tend to get a bit cautious and maybe think we shouldn't be doing things. There is no such thing as can't but somethings are a little beyond our capabilities but if we modify we can still achieve goals. I had always...

Lois

Lois — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:18:17 +1300

Hi all,
Foxylady I applaud the bike – I got on one a number of weeks ago and wobbled around for a while, but got back into it, borrowed a friends bike but haven't been out for a few weeks now, the only thing you have to watch is that...

vanessah

vanessah — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:46:31 +1300

well I am going to try and do the walking thing..my kids are 6 and 3 so I can get them to do it with me...can't make the "I don't have time " excuse....
I am sure I will think of other excuses but lets hope nt.

waterbaby

waterbaby — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:22:34 +1300

Hi from a new member! Attented a House of Travel conference in Christchurch the weekend just past where Susan spoke so am sure you are going to get quite a few new members shortly! I have a black labrador puppy who I try to walk often but she is still...

Lois

Lois — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:00:14 +1300

Hey waterbaby, and vanessah welcome to the site. I saw a programme on TV the other night where the dog was pulling all the time and they said to use a different lead that fits over the nose – not a muzzle but uses pressure across the nose and within...

manicginga

manicginga — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:30:26 +1300

Howdy all I have just spent an enjoyable 20 mins catching up on you all and how nice to see some new walkers.
Suz you go girl. Girls can do anything and even when you are older you don't have to stop exercising. There are ways. I can see myself...

Blindside

Blindside — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:30:02 +1300

Hey everyone

I haven't walked today. I did 30 mins on a exercycle. An awesome way to start the day. I did the Oxfam 100k walk last year. WOW!!! What a challenge. A truely inspirational, emotional event. Amazing what you can acheive with a great team of people. Maybe there...

Paula

Paula — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:28:46 +1300

Heh Blindside and Wonder Walkers.

Check out General Events for info on the upcoming Oxfam Trailwalker Event held Lake Taupo 4-5 April.Sounds fantastic and next year Susan and I hope to be organised to have some WW Teams enter.Women walking for 'causes' is near and dear to our hearts.

Lois

Lois — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:25:51 +1300

Hi all,
I tried to organise a group of friends last year for the trailwalker, but they laughed at me and told me that over 50 years did not do such things – but hey I totally disagree, what a fantastic challenge and to have a few WW team would...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:27:45 +1300

Hi all

You must have thought I'd expired. Sorry for the lack of contact. In fact it was so long I had to get my password sent to me again! Great to catch up with you all and see the new members. Great to read of everyone's achievements and about...

Jude55

Jude55 — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:00:20 +1300

Hi all,

I have not been on here much lately. Have been quite busy. Mainly work. It would be great not to have to work, but can't afford not to. I have been out for the odd walk, but not as many as I should be. There is a lovely...

Suz

Suz — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:05:29 +1200

Hello!
Happy not negative Suz is back. Just poppin in to add a helloooo :-)
Walking and walk/running still, better get back to my kids before we have food fights and nothing in tummys! = cranky kids.
Me & the pooch are healthy and happy, i'm doin a fitness test tomorrow...

Suz

Suz — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:18:05 +1200

Something that might be of interest to some, I have found the best website for me. I have found after dissapointing a dissapointing result weighing myself on scales that the walking/jogging/running thing isn't working for me because I don't concentrate at all on the food I eat. It consists mostly...

Suz

Suz — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:20:12 +1200

P.S. when I say the walking etc thing is not working for me- it is in that my pants are fitting better etc etc and I feel alot better but for my own personal thing- I want to also lose weight. If I don't, I know my motivation might begin...

Lois

Lois — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 19:17:00 +1200

Sooo Suz what is the site you have found. Friend in UK does a similar thing on a UK site, so the one you have found NZ or UK.

Another gorgeous day in Paradise at the top of the south, think I have done more gardening this weekend than I...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:21:30 +1200

great site Suz and thanks for sharing that. Food is my downfall amazing how hard the weight is to lose and how easy to put on.I think mine is not what I eat but the quantities and the lack of will power especially living in a houseful of growing boys...

manicginga

manicginga — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:35:54 +1200

Hahahaha I soooo love the honesty on this site, especially when you are so well known Susan. Haven't we all done just the same thing. I am struggling with weight and food etc and find that I do better with more protein and less carbs, or rather less bread and...

Paula

Paula — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:48:11 +1200

I am almost single handedly supporting Girl Guides by devouring their yummy biscuits with a cup of Hot Chocolate most nights!I was devastated when I learned they werent coming house to house but as luck would have it I found a great supplier-Apparently they are great frozen but there will...

Lois

Lois — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:47:06 +1200

Frozen – gosh I hadn't thought about that – must be the chocolate ones then!!! – the wonderful thing is we really are all guilty of these things – and then you think well actually why am I guilty we all do it, we all enjoy it, and as long...

Suz

Suz — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:00:28 +1200

Hahahaha very cool. Honesty!
Stop being so honest- you're making me feel ok about easter eggs! Self control when it comes to chocolate is a thing I lack. The untimate test for me, Easter- already failed badly!.
I am being honest with myself though- the calories part of my menu...

Suz

Suz — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:00:45 +1200

First Company
The results of using this program for me were incredible. I had more energy and enthusiasm for life than ever. This gave me the passion and energy to leave my job at Procter & Gamble to eventually start an online auction site named Up4Sale with a friend in 1996...

Suz

Suz — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:03:34 +1200

I'd say American. Maybe she uses the same one or there is a similar one based there.
Did you have a look, its GREAT!

c.bird

c.bird — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:51:55 +1200

Hi all. New to wonder walkers. Hope this will keep me motivated. Walked up the Hakamatatas in Huntly this morning. Boy what a climb but the view was great.

Lois

Lois — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:03:00 +1200

thanks Suz, I will go have a look.
Well honesty – yes I haven't had an easter egg so far – there are a few tiny dark chocolate ones in the house – and I can cope with about one of those, but haven't been tempted yet!!!
Gorgeous weather here,...

Jude55

Jude55 — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:56:06 +1200

Hi all.

Hope you are all having a great easter weekend. The weather here in Wellington has been great, a bit on the chilly side, even lit the fire on Thursday. I don't like the cold much, will be sorry when summer is over. I have been for a couple...

Lois

Lois — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:31:06 +1200

Hi all, another glorious day for a walk, seems to have warmed up again which is nice, but noticed a few of the trees starting to turn and a few leaves on the ground, so not long now. Most of the apple picking has been completed around the area, so...

Ephy

Ephy — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:37:59 +1200

Good morning all,
Just had a great walk around the neighbourhood. Good to see all the gardens and the sunrise. Camelias are starting to show and the weather is just so perfect for walking.I've been up on the hill this morning and the view over the city is fabulous.It all...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:52:50 +1200

Morning everyone

I'm trying hard to get walking!!!! I've managed one day this week so far. My pledge for tomorrow ... going to hairdressers and I WILL WALK EACH WAY ... there you go, how's that for commitment? A promise to myself.

**__ Motivation.... it's hard to keep it going...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:01:43 +1200

Gidday folks, looks like the golden weather is leaving us but guess we can't complain. We've had lovely summer and autumn so far.

Just following up and being honest ... my walk to hairdressers was half done ... ran out of time so got a lift there but I did...

Lois

Lois — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:45:04 +1200

Morning, well Elaine nice to know that you did do half the walk, better than no walk that is for sure. Another gorgeous day here, but have had a rotten headache for two days, (and no girls it isn't the wine!), so haven't been make much of an effort to...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:40:43 +1200

Hiiii Lois

Firstly sorry to hear you've been laid low with a bad headache. You poor thing. Hope that you feel much better by now. Darn and you can't even blame the wine!

Glad you mentioned that about Breakfast news and how they are hoping Susan could be a future...

foxylady

foxylady — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:16:49 +1200

Hi girls, Sorry to here you are poorly Lois.hope you are better soon. There are a lot of bugs about at the moment. Have just been driven home from work myself with a dizzy, and light headed feeling. Wasn,t dancing with the stars fantastic this year, like you elaine it...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:39:07 +1200

So nice to hear from all the gals.I've done a lot of walking and a lot of thinking in the last few days and feeling pretty damn lousy so you have cheered me up immensely.Someone did tell me the Good Morning crew thought I would be a goer next year...

Snaillegs

Snaillegs — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:10:22 +1200

Just received my cool Wonder Walkers shirt.More incentive!May even wear it for the Rotorua Marathon.About to stock my MP3 player with great rock music,found it carries me over the line when I'm really struggling.Cheers all!

WWElaine

WWElaine — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:21:33 +1200

Hi there Snaillegs ... somehow I don't like calling you that! Nice to meet you. I agree about music and how motivational it is. I walk with my cell phone radio in the mornings and I have a little ritual of what I listen, changing from station to station to...

Ephy

Ephy — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:47:54 +1200

Hi last two chats...I play a musical instrument and I find when I am walking all sorts of different tunes come into my head. Sometimes I find I can 'up' the pace by 'playing' a faster tune, and I can do a lot of mental practise as well. So its...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:06:36 +1200

Gidday everyone

Hope you're all getting good walks in. The weather is so warm for time of year. I put warmer bedding on two weeks ago and have just changed back to lighter. Hopefully this will make the winter shorter for us.

Susan I agree, walking is great thinking time...

Lois

Lois — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:38:32 +1200

Hi all, gosh you are right the weather has warmed up, keep thinking that I am experiences tropical breezes far more often than I should be – but no it is warm and humid that is for sure. Also raining here today and very very windy, so think the walk...

manicginga

manicginga — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:56:39 +1200

Hi all what a fabulous day. It has been so warm and wonderful, really makes you feel like getting out there which I did with my Foxy sister.
We aren't too sure about doing the SBS Marathon at the end of May. She has had some health issues come up...

Lois

Lois — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:19:49 +1200

What a fantastic idea for work, there is some sort of world wide work walk competition I am sure. Last year in June I was in Vanuatu with friends for a week (celebrating the 50th), and one of them from Melbourne was counting his steps everyday as they were competing...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:27:05 +1200

Hey hi hello all, just tuning in to say hello.

Again, lovely warm weather for the time of year, fab isn't it. Bet Nelson and your area is beautiful Lois.

Lois

Lois — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:04:20 +1200

Hey Elaine, it is lovely we have had a few days of rain which was definately needed, a bit of wind so the leaves are starting to fall. No wind today but still a bit cloudy, weather forecast is rain but was yesterday and we didn't see any, you never...

Lois

Lois — Mon, 04 May 2009 09:01:27 +1200

Morning all,

Well I am sorry to tell everyone but it is stunningly beautiful here again today, same as yesterday a little cool overnight but beautiful day sat and read for an hour yesterday with a coffee in shorts and tanktop beautiful. I will be off out to the gym...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Tue, 05 May 2009 11:10:04 +1200

Lois that sounds like a blissful afternoon with friends – and in the beautiful part of the country you live in – what could be more perfect. I had girlfriends lunch on Saturday and we sat around talking for hours too – however it was a dreary cold day here...

Snaillegs

Snaillegs — Tue, 05 May 2009 12:16:39 +1200

Hi from Paremoremo.I am feeling better after Saturdays not so good day so launched into weights and treadmill with great determination!Next Rotorua will be great and I will get into the Survivors Club!Nothing like talking yoursef into it!Bit dreary and windy here so happy to exercise inside.Cheers all.

Lois

Lois — Wed, 06 May 2009 08:32:26 +1200

Hi all, I am sorry to say but it is gorgeous again, it did rain over night and I notice a drop of snow on the hills above Nelson, but sunny and lovely again, although not meant to get particularly warm this morning. Well Done all of the Rotorua girls,...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:39:35 +1200

All the best for your interviews Lois.

I'm going to Wellington for the weekend for a party – my best friend turning 50! Talk to you all next week.

Lois

Lois — Sat, 09 May 2009 14:08:31 +1200

Hi all,

Glorious day again (I know ladies I am sorry to say), tshirt and shirts weather all day, so nice to be out walking in the sun fantastic. Another weekend and thankgoodness I have just heard that the horrible saga in Napier is over – so very sad for...

Lois

Lois — Mon, 11 May 2009 22:37:24 +1200

Hi all,

Gosh I seem to be talking to myself, I hope there are a few of you out there still, and hopefully getting in a few walks, mind you it looked a bit chilly in Papamoa today!!! .....

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Tue, 12 May 2009 08:51:40 +1200

Reporting from close to Papamoa..the weather was amazing...a real freak hail storm. Of course the kids loved it because it looked like snow on the ground and there were snowmen,sledging all sorts. Quite out of character for the sunny Bay of Plenty and not good for walking.My little car got...

Lois

Lois — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:33:13 +1200

Must have been amazing, but not something you would want to see everyday I expect. Interviews went well, the one I really want was good with excellent feedback to the recruitment agent, have another meeting with them tomorrow so fingers crossed. Based in Richmond, so would be excellent, saves me...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Tue, 12 May 2009 21:37:46 +1200

Lois that's so good – the cup cake things. What a great idea to keep your friend with humour and company around at a time like this. I hope your friend has a full and speedy recovery. Great to hear your interviews went well. Wishing you luck.

Susan the sleet...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Thu, 14 May 2009 11:12:46 +1200

For the first time in weeks and weeks ... I actually walked this morning. Dark, wet and cold but I feel so much better for having done so. So motivated, I ate breakfast (a rarity), made lunch and made dinner for tonight.

I have reminded myself of how much better...

janey jane

janey jane — Thu, 14 May 2009 12:59:40 +1200

Hi I'm new to this website saw it advertised in one of the magazines and thought it would be a good idea as I am trying to get fitter and lose some weight before a holiday back to the uk in July – anything to try and give me a...

Lois

Lois — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:02:43 +1200

Hi Janey Jane, welcome to the site, let us know that you have been out for a short walk after work!!! – we are all really really good at finding excuses not to get out for a walk, and everytime we do it we feel great, I am sure there...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Fri, 15 May 2009 07:57:20 +1200

Hi Janey

Nice to 'meet' you. Hope you'll pop in and talk to us and tell us how things are going. It's a friendly place and lots of great links to other interesting places. Central Otago is a lovely spot. Loved the area when we went to Queenstown and travelled...

Lois

Lois — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:42:45 +1200

Hi Elaine,

I wondered what the blinding flash was this morning – it was you polishing your halo, and here I was thinking it was lightening!!!! – Good on you, at around 6 this morning we were having a massive storm, so definately no walking at that time of the...

janey jane

janey jane — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:20:50 +1200

Hi Lois and Elaine,

Well ididn't make it out yesterday after work but I will today as I am finishing early and its a beautiful blue sky day down here so I am going for a walk as soon as I've finished near Cromwell before getting back home to Alex...

manicginga

manicginga — Sat, 16 May 2009 18:03:58 +1200

Hi y'all Wonderful weather in ChCh too, although last weekend it was freezing with sleet and all,. Thank goodness I have the treadmill.
Lois I hope your friend is feeling better, It's an ongoing thing this recovery business. I laugh at the cupcake idea. On Breast Cancer week last year...

Lois

Lois — Sun, 17 May 2009 16:55:46 +1200

Hi Macicginga, thanks – have been baking for my friend again today, she has ended up in hospital with an infection and hasn't been a bit well, but fingers crossed she is home tomorrow, her sister is arriving from up North for a few days so thought I would put...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:40:19 +1200

Hi girls

Great to see all the activity happening here. Look how many pages we have!

Not a lot of news except I have walked a little bit more, every second day since Friday. This morning extra hard to get out of bed because I sat up too late last...

foxylady

foxylady — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:27:21 +1200

Hi girls. Welcome to the new girls, Lovely to hear from you. Gosh aren't we doing well. Love the sound of your baking Lois, can almost taste it . Unfortunately at present I consider everything that isn't on my diet list as poison and it seems to be keeping me...

Lois

Lois — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:39:17 +1200

Morning, yes well there is definately some snow on them hills, but the sun is trying to pop out, looking at the map good old Nelson seems to have the best of it – no complaints from me. Mind you I am off to Wanganui for the weekend, hopefully the...

janey jane

janey jane — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:44:29 +1200

Hi there,
I am also trying to lose weight but not doing too well since this cold wet weather although today is good nice blue skies but cold but its so hard to get motivated when its so nice and warm and snuggly at home . I am trying to...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:10:29 +1200

Hi there, Many of us are always trying to lose a little or a lot. Strangely enough I seem to have more success if I don't focus on it.One of our sons is doing one of those cadbury fundraisers where you have to sell chocolate..we haven't sold many but we...

Jenni Scott

Jenni Scott — Sat, 23 May 2009 10:09:35 +1200

Morning – I've not walked today, but I plan to have a coffee, so if you come with me Susan I will walk there with you x

foxylady

foxylady — Sat, 23 May 2009 19:18:22 +1200

Hi all!!! Great to see many of us still walking the walk even though the weather's not that good. Well I am quite envious of my sister today as she is in Sydney, she txt me that it was a lovely day and 18 degrees.It was bitterly cold here in...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Tue, 26 May 2009 13:23:18 +1200

Well who would have thought that when WWElaine started this thread many moons ago it would have stood the test of time. It's thanks to the regulars and the openess and courage of others to share. Good on you foxylady for having the courage to share your families struggle and...

Lois

Lois — Wed, 27 May 2009 03:14:14 +1200

Hi all,

Back from Wanganui, was pretty miserable weather, so wasn't the best for walking, spent most of the time in the warm by the fire watching DVD's, also playing tennis on the Wii – got to love that game. Managed one wander but nothing much at all. I think...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Wed, 27 May 2009 07:37:40 +1200

Congrats on the job..Lois. Hope that doesn't mean you won't be online as much.That's a bit selfish I know but I and all the others would miss your daily pearls of wisdom.Teacher only day today so the boys around no doubt there won't be much achieved today.

foxylady

foxylady — Thu, 28 May 2009 06:24:35 +1200

congratulations Lois on the job. glad you had a nice time in Wanganui. It's Thursday my last day of the week and I am really glad it's here. Have been over work since Monday.Haven't walked since Monday as I twisted my Knee nothing serious but gets a bit painfull at...

Lois

Lois — Thu, 28 May 2009 12:20:49 +1200

Hi all,
Thanks Foxylady, like you not much walking, my foot not so bad but on strong voltarin, had some bloods done, could be gout but Dr doesn't think so, it is an acute joint inflamation and could be arthritis, or infection so keeping a close eye on it, at...

fergiegal

fergiegal — Sat, 30 May 2009 11:35:52 +1200

Hi all,
My first post on here. I am trying to start to get back into walking. I live in the country so have been taking the dog for a walk around our house paddock while my boys are sleeping. (9 months and 3 years on tuesday).

My man will...

Lois

Lois — Sat, 30 May 2009 14:58:00 +1200

Hi Fergiegal, welcome to the site, and I hope you ejoy it. Yes definately a bit colder, expecting it to be colder again tomorrow. Today we have a light cloud cover but no wind, the sea is beautiful, but the washing is hanging on the line not doing much at...

foxylady

foxylady — Sat, 30 May 2009 16:51:32 +1200

Welcome fergiegal great to hear from you. What a good way to do your walk while the boys are sleeping, hope you got to do a road walk as well. Lois it's lovely to hear your feet are on the mend and you'll be back into it again. Have been...

Lois

Lois — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:10:55 +1200

Hi all,
Have been remiss in linking into the site, sorry ... but have had a bit of brain mush having started a new job this week, have a couple of hours commute as well, so not quite into the routine of walking and checking in on you wonderful WW...

Loudee

Loudee — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:03:12 +1200

Well, I haven't had a response to my post asking for a Dunedin walking buddy but – nothing daunted – I went on a "march" today. Got up at 6.15am, got organised, got my mini back-pack sorted, and hitched a lift from a neighbour to the outskirts of town. This...

Lois

Lois — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:14:55 +1200

Hi Loudee, well done you, fantastic, and a lesson to us all, including me!!!!
It certainly does make a difference, and as we all say we can never figure out why it seems to be such an effort to do it, and yet we gain so much and always feel...

janey jane

janey jane — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:57:28 +1200

Hi Loudee, thats sounds manic to me! I struggle as I walk on my own mostly and its a lot harder to get the incentive to actually do it. I'm not too bad at the weekends but during the week its hard to get going. did a very nice wlk...

miranda

miranda — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:45:54 +1200

Hi there,
just discovered wonderwalkers...what a cool site!A girlfriend and I have been walking 2-4 times a week for the past few months with the goal of doing the Buller half marathon next Feb (starting early, was pretty unfit!!). Have got well and truly addicted to it for sure! I...

janey jane

janey jane — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:06:04 +1200

Hi Miranda,
Glad you've joined us – I was pleased to finfdthe site as well just to find people to give me inspiration. I seem to struggle with walking in the winter – I want to be fit and healthy but the mind is weak especially when its yuk outside...

Lois

Lois — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:11:55 +1200

Hi, all, lovely to see some new ladies and sharing some more inspiration to us all it is great.
Well I have to report that gorgous top of the south has been a very wet and soggy damp top of the south this week, we normally shrug it off after...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:04:43 +1200

Well Miranda..a kindred spirit another mother of four boys, Sunday night and i am gearing up for another big week.You think when they get older it would be less busy but the running around after school and in the weekends is chaotic. never thought I would be saying I will...

foxylady

foxylady — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:29:07 +1200

Hi everyone, good to see the fingers are still walking even if the feet are not as active as we would like them to be. We can only do what we can or as much as we feel. It's really hard to be motivated in winter so just be happy...

janey jane

janey jane — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:01:23 +1200

Hi everyone well I feel very virtuous as I want for a walk (6km which is really long for me ) on my own Friday, swimming saturday and a walk with the dogs sunday so all the motivation (and reasonable weather) worked this weekend so thanks to everyone. Hopefully I...

Lois

Lois — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:06:15 +1200

Oh my Janey Jane – you are too good, and a motivator for us all – perhaps you live somewhere warm and toasty!!!???? wishful thinking from me. I am in awe of all you ladies with all the kids, and the husband and the 101 other things you have to...

miranda

miranda — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:07:34 +1200

Having an evening watching movies and eating chocolate is just as good therapy as a long walk I reckon! One of my motivations to get me out in the rain/cold at the moment is "it all balances out in the end, so a couple more pieces of caramello will be...

janey jane

janey jane — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:12:08 +1200

Hi,
No i don't live somewher warm – Alex in Central Otago but it does tend to be dry so dont tend to have the wet weather as an excuse too often (unfortunately) Part of my motivation at the moment is that I'm going to the uk in about a...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:34:52 +1200

I really liked this clip on You Tube.Go to Videos in the member section and click on "train thingy" I bet you like it. It warmed the cockles of of my heart just as reading Dear Fatty did so humorous and honest.
Mind you something needs warming because it is...

manicginga

manicginga — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:30:53 +1200

Hi all At last some time to get on board again and catch up with everyone.
I just started new hours this week. I am back to 5 day weeks rather than 4 ten hour days so I start at 10:45am and finish at 7:15. It's great I can get...

Jennie

Jennie — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:42:55 +1200

Good one Elaine – time for me to get back on track. Slightly stessful time and the exercise regime goes down and weight goes up so a daily reminder is good

Loudee

Loudee — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:31:12 +1200

My first post in this section. I did ask for a walking buddy in Dunedin a while ago – but no takers yet!
Just wanted to take issue with something I read in a mag recently to the effect that walking doesn't help lose weight. I was flabbergasted. I suppose...

manicginga

manicginga — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:32:35 +1200

Evening all.

What a sparkling day in the Garden City today. -2 this morning but lovely sun pretty much all day. Pity I had to work. I didn't exercise today. Gave myself a day off to let the muscles recover but will head out in the morning again before work...

shazandy

shazandy — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:20:52 +1200

Hey There Elaine
I have just joined this today! And here i am at work on a dreary looking day in Christchurch. I have a netball game after work and was kind of secretly hoping it would be rained off but no suck luck.
I find it hard to get...

manicginga

manicginga — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:15:51 +1200

Hi Shaz welcome. Nice to have another ChCh girl on board. I finish work at 7:15pm and drive home past the netball courts and admire you all, playing whatever the weather. It is hard this time of year but at least you have the dogs for company and safety. Not...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:19:13 +1200

Hiiiii everyone

It's me ....THE MISSING PERSON ... the grumpy winter version of my usual upbeat self.

I truly have been BAD BAD BAD .... chocolate, wine, bean bag and book, tv, movies, starting work early, too tired at night, comfort food ... social life with friends, chips and dip,...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:41:01 +1200

Well Elaine it was great to hear from you. Who would have thought that 6 months later this thread you started is still going strong.We can all identify with the barriers to getting out especially as it's been so cold so there are so many more tempting things to do...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:47:34 +1200

Hi Susan and everyone

Great to get your message and I am pleased it's stood the test of time. Great to see new members coming on board too.

Well I'm so enthused this morning after coming in here yesterday and seeing you all, that I have packed my walking gear...

janey jane

janey jane — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:47:57 +1200

Hi, I can relate so much to the self discipline etc My husband laughs at me as i read all about fitness, motivation, health and diet yet I struggle so much to put it in practice. After a good week last week this week is going to pot with only...

manicginga

manicginga — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:25:43 +1200

Hi Janey Jane.

I was reading the latest Weight Watchers mag and it had a wee piece in it about what is the right intensity. It states and is from a study done in the US reported in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine " A US study found people...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:57:25 +1200

manicginga has given some good advice and I went back through the questions asked to our experts and this one should answer your question.
Fitness Expert replies:
Dear Wonder Walkers Member

You are right to be questioning the 'intensity' of your walking in order that you achieve the same 'fitness'...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:48:40 +1200

Only the fact that I logged on here day before yesterday and committed myself to a walk after work yesterday ... that I actually did do it!!! As time got nearer I could easily have worked longer (as apt to do) or go home to warm and cosy but I...

janey jane

janey jane — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:22:56 +1200

Hi everyone thanks for the advice – may have to try the pedometer thing at first rather than the heart rate – always takes me forever to find a pulse by which time its totally the wrong result. I can also vary the route both length and going uphill -...

manicginga

manicginga — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:23:38 +1200

Thanks for that advice Susan. I know it's something I need to work on all the time. It's easy to get into the same old same old and in Christchurch we have to travel a bit to get some hill work in but it's a great way of upping the...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:04:27 +1200

The most important thing is that we wake up every morning with a heartbeat !

manicginga

manicginga — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:09:48 +1200

A good point :)

WWElaine

WWElaine — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:46:27 +1200

Hi everyone

Well mid week and I've walked big long walks on two days and went to Weightwatchers tonight thinking I'd lost at least a kilo ... wrong! A mere 300g ...! So keep on keeping on. I think I had convinced myself my two long walks had made the...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:37:15 +1200

Just watched the youtube video Doh Ray Me ... what a great positive start to my day. I'll be singing all day. Now where's that spoonful of sugar to help the (work) medicine go down.

Editing:
I just went back to look again and send it to my sister and...

manicginga

manicginga — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:38:12 +1200

Well done on the 300g loss Elaine. Any loss is good loss. I lost 20kg 9 years ago with Weight Watchers. Flee off the wagon a couple of years ago and have been trying to get back on for ages. I finally ralised that the exercise needed sorting, I just...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:41:43 +1200

Hello Manicginga ... great to get that encouragement from you. Wow to 20kgs, so you know you can do it too. That's wonderful. I know what you mean about tracking and so far I've been good. I find I'm good at work and then in the evenings a bit delinquent!...

manicginga

manicginga — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:05:25 +1200

It's going to be a cold one in ChCh tonight. Freezing out already!!.
A good night for cozying up and watching tele. No Friday night wine for me. It doesn't agree with the antibiotics apparently so I'm not willing to risk it..
I don;t have dogs to walk but I...

foxylady

foxylady — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:53:00 +1200

Hi all, Wish I could say that I've been walking everyday, but sadly no. Crazy times I think. I mean how hard is it to just get out of bed, have a drink turn the treadmill on and do it? Obviously very difficult. I will get into it this week...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:21:31 +1200

I totally relate to what you say there Foxylady ... (it's really odd calling people by their ID's isn't it! depending what people call themselves – like I'm not chatting you up Foxy!!).

I decided I was walking to the supermarket this morning and meeting hubby there to shop and...

janey jane

janey jane — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:28:31 +1200

Hi everyone well I have done a 30 minute walk with Husband and dogs and it was freezing cold -2 down here in Alexandra – I was going to say sunny alex but we have't had the sun out much for the past few days so its been really hard...

manicginga

manicginga — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:51:10 +1200

Hi all. Well back to work today after 4 days sick leave. I kinda like being at home so I'm doing it a bit hard this morning. I'm finally on top of the pain as long as I keep up the pain killers so theres a plus. It's going to...

foxylady

foxylady — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:14:03 +1200

Hi all! Yes I did get up this morning and did an hour on the treadmill. Didn't give myself too much time to think about it, so maybe that's the answer. Happy to share too my name is Lil,Happy walking everyone

WWElaine

WWElaine — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:48:40 +1200

Hiii JaneyJane, Sandie and Lil

Thought I'd just pop in beofre bedtime and say hi for Monday. I had an hour's walk tonight with hubby and result is one very happy dog. She was cooped up all day with the awful weather. Great to hear of your big treadmill walk...

manicginga

manicginga — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:35:35 +1200

Morning all. Backward slide today and fortunately it is my rostered day off. Woke at 3am with a pounding gum so got up and took some painkillers and read. I've called the dentist and will see her later today. I am over this. Not only that but I got home...

Paula

Paula — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:13:19 +1200

Hi MG.

Really sorry to hear about your cat-She obviously had a good life with you and your family and 16 is pretty good in cat years-still hard -they become such a part of your life ...........

Also sorry to hear about the tooth prob's-Real awful awful stuff -Like earache-no...

WWElaine

WWElaine — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:37:51 +1200

Oh Sandie, so sad to hear about your lovely old cat, you were just telling us about her so recently too. She sounded like a lovely cat. Glad you didn't have to make the decision to have her put to sleep and as you say, she made her own mind...