Walkers | General Banter | join the Wonder Walkers weight loss challenge! http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/forum,5,general-banter.sm en-us Copyright (c) 2012 Wonder Walkers Paula http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1221#post1221 Paula Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:46:28 +1300 WWElaine http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1223#post1223 WWElaine Hello all

Great to see you all here. I will join in with this for sure.

I need:
a goal
motivation
energy
stickability
attitude

I will tune in regularly and let's hope we can get this weight thing clobbered.

]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:36:16 +1300 Paula http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1224#post1224 Paula Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:50:13 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1225#post1225 Marshland for me the scales was just about being serious with myself.We all tackle it differently,get the motivation differently but the great thing is we are not alone!
Hey and the odd glass of bubbles cant be bad!
Im concentrating on my healthy snacks while Im working instead of not having...

]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:09:58 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1226#post1226 Starfire Hi folks

I'm also trying to shift some weight. See, I did Trailwalker earlier this year – well, I tried to anyway. I made it to the 88km mark (29 hours of walking!) before I had to pull out. The thing that let me down, to be honest, was the...

]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:15:30 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1227#post1227 Susan Devoy Morning all especially my buddy Marshland. Hope the challenge is not too challenging but I note there are many keen to share the experience.
A beaut day here in the Bay but a weekend of kids sport and a husband at a conference in Sydney (or that's what he tells...

]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:31:54 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1228#post1228 Marshland Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:02:51 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1230#post1230 Susan Devoy Hope the wedding went well..have been web surfing tonight because I wasn't interested in watching Hawkes Bay lose to Canterbury (bit over rugby).

Saw this great little video on You Tube so if anyone gets a chance have a
look http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7XFZyIXfqI .

Goes to show the power of support and...

]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:07:08 +1300 HastingsGirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1231#post1231 HastingsGirl >>>and you're doing it....scales, weight loss and starting a new walking routine...yeah good for you. I... ]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:13:59 +1300 HastingsGirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1232#post1232 HastingsGirl Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:24:45 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1233#post1233 Susan Devoy Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:53:43 +1300 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1234#post1234 janey jane Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:35:42 +1300 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1235#post1235 manicginga Hi Y'all.
Foxy Lady and I are in for the long haul with the weight loss thing. Our sister from Dunedin has been visiting this weekend and we have just joined her up to Wonder Walkers so look out for Ambogirl. She is a St Johns ambulance driver and paramedic...

]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:52:11 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1236#post1236 Starfire Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:21:56 +1300 HastingsGirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1237#post1237 HastingsGirl Hey all, especially Marshland.

Todays exercise
½ hour brisk walk in morning.1 hour brisk walk in evening

Todays food intake
Reasonably ok to good

Tomorrows plan:
1 hour very brisk walk with pedometre to report count on steps
Healthy food only and small portions

Can I post a big 'ol'...

]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:59:56 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1238#post1238 Susan Devoy Well you are certainly doing all the right things and as for starfire perhaps we may have enough interest on the WonderWalkers site by then to get a crew together. Be a bit of a hoot to met all our virtual buddies in person.
My exercise today was washing the...

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:06:23 +1300 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1239#post1239 janey jane Hi all,
Well not too bad a day yesterday but not exactly excellent but we are now into a new month so thats hopefully a bit of positivity. I always seem to lose my motivation after an event and after a few weeks of being good at the eating side...

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:15:47 +1300 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1240#post1240 manicginga Any loss is good loss and yes I have experienced the unusual phenomenon of not eating enough to lose weight. You have to fuel your body so it;s just getting the balance right.
New Month, New Leaf.
Everybody will get encouragement here when the spirits flag so keep talking and...

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:37:58 +1300 HastingsGirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1241#post1241 HastingsGirl Todays exercise
40 mins brisk walk in evening
Todays food intake, reasonable

Tomorrows plan:
30 mins aqua jog in morning
1 hour very brisk walk in evening
Healthy food only and small portions

Note pedometre not counting my steps properly....

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:54:41 +1300 Marye http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1242#post1242 Marye Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:37:14 +1300 HastingsGirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1246#post1246 HastingsGirl Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:58:02 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1247#post1247 Marshland good morning all..............if you had been a fly on the wall Susan you so would have laughed at me this morning watching your u tube vid!It was so compelling but it kept pausing and re starting.It was the longest 8 mins of my life!
Maybe in my next life I...

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:45:40 +1300 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1248#post1248 janey jane Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:50:10 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1249#post1249 Marshland gidday girls,yesterday when I was catching up on all your news I didnt go to the second page,what a dick!!
Hastings,virtual thing sounds great but Im just trying to keep up with the posts so will see how you girls go.Sounds like your serious and committed which is great.
I...

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:36:37 +1300 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1250#post1250 janey jane Hi all,
well have weighed myself and have PUT ON 500G!!!!!
Although I can't say that I amsurprised as I had a few things on over the last week and isn't it amazing how much stuff involves food and drink and not the healthy stuff either when it comes to...

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:55:13 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1251#post1251 Starfire Woohoo! 7km walk on Saturday and 3.5-4km (GoogleMaps is uncertain because of off-road bits) yesterday. Plus morning cardio sessions this morning and yesterday and a weights session yesterday too.

Result... another 400g down from last week (I was seriously worried that after FINALLY breaking 90kg last week, I'd end up...

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:42:09 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1252#post1252 Marshland hi janeyjane...........think its learning to let go and just start another day if you have had a blipp.We are all so hard on ourselves sometimes......ofcourse Im a fine one to talk having been going for 2 weeks.Starfire,you certainly sound like you ARE on fire,well bloody done.
Im off to see...

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:27:15 +1300 Ballet Fan http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1253#post1253 Ballet Fan Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:48:10 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1254#post1254 Starfire Heh – thanks Marshland – hope you have a great workout :-)

Well, I went for my walk, but didn't end up going up Mt Wellington after all – I decided that the rolling hilly ~4km to my friend's place at the base of mountain and back was enough for...

]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:04:45 +1300 sallyG http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1255#post1255 sallyG Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:52:10 +1300 HastingsGirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1256#post1256 HastingsGirl Weds morning...yeah my weigh in morning. I'll just go weigh and then continue this post.....been working hard at exercise and healthy food..here goes...

I'm back: 88kgs (13stone 12 pounds)

weight loss over the last week 3 kg (double to trippled amount of exercise over last week)

Week loss since I...

]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:20:28 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1257#post1257 Starfire Hi SallyG – I know what you mean about habits being "what comes easy". The secret that a lot of people don't know about me is that I'm *terribly* lazy – if something isn't easy for me to do, I just don't do it.

So when I'm actually managing to...

]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:09:18 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1261#post1261 Marshland Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:47:43 +1300 Bigbee http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1262#post1262 Bigbee Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:51:49 +1300 taichiwalker http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1263#post1263 taichiwalker Hi there

I am 46 and have always struggled with my weight despite being very active. I have successfully done the WW route going from 110kg to 75kg first time round at the age of 41, then a couple of years later went back at 80kg to 69kg to get...

]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:30:19 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1265#post1265 Susan Devoy Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:55:25 +1300 HastingsGirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1266#post1266 HastingsGirl Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:53:10 +1300 HastingsGirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1267#post1267 HastingsGirl Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:54:20 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1268#post1268 Marshland Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:53:32 +1300 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1269#post1269 janey jane Hi Maree (HastingsGirl)
How about Hastings to Alexandra as thats from where you are from to where I am. I have googled it and its 1135km. What do you think?

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:21:55 +1300 Marye http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1270#post1270 Marye Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:35:16 +1300 Maureena http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1271#post1271 Maureena Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:39:32 +1300 Paula http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1272#post1272 Paula Coooooooooweeeeeeee,

Calling my weight clobbering buddy in Motueka ????

We,ve had the chats........now its time for us to plan what weight we're going to clobber-by when and How........

I say lets start next Monday.....that gives us time to clear the cupboards and fridge and get our best clobbering gear out...

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:34:48 +1300 HastingsGirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1273#post1273 HastingsGirl Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:50:04 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1274#post1274 Susan Devoy All our weight problems are over..lets all move to Kuwait. I have decided that as all the women here wear those burkhas everyone looks the same so it takes all the pressure off. All you would need is some nice lippy because that's all you see.

I asked a young...

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:43:30 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1275#post1275 Marshland thanks susan,will do.By the time he gets my email we might miss but will give it a go.Yes,a very interesting country and traditions.Ive certainly heard some stories over the years,realy hope there is some fun aswell though.You will just have to have 2 jins when your home!!
Its 6.30am and...

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:41:18 +1300 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1276#post1276 manicginga What a noisy site I can hear the chatter form here!!!! It's great ra=eading though.

This week lost 1.5kg., Running is getting easier and I am feeling a bit more energetic. for me tracking what i eat is what keeps me on the level. I count points because that works...

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:24:34 +1300 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1278#post1278 janey jane Hi Maree,
have set it up as my challenge so I will start it from today. Here's hoping it will give us both thepush that I certainly need!

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:33:31 +1300 Paula http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1280#post1280 Paula Coooooweeeee,

Hoping to hear from my mate in Mot soon ,as we really need to get clobbering.

I had a nasty experience this morning...I caught a site of myself in a shop window and saw that I was being followed by what resembled an old fashioned bustle('a frame worn under...

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:54:14 +1300 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1281#post1281 janey jane Hi Maree,
Just to let you know I have walked 4.5km today as a start on our challenge. Its surprising that I am all yeh get on with it now I have a challenge whereas I have spent the whole week sitting on my butt this week with a '...

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:50:26 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1282#post1282 Starfire Hi all – no walking today, but I did do a nice 25-min interval training cycle session at the gym this morning, and then did my weights afterwards, so I'm feeling pretty virtuous.

Plus, we had a massive "Healthy Twist" bakeoff at work today using my company's products (I work...

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:12:30 +1300 HastingsGirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1283#post1283 HastingsGirl Hi Jane,

wow! 4.5 how long did that take you 1 and half hours or there abouts? For sure we can text our walks to eachother each day. I'm planning at least 3.5 tomorrow. I did 3.3 today but sorry I don't know how to get onto the challenge you...

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:47:40 +1300 brianandhelen@xtra.co.nz http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1284#post1284 brianandhelen@xtra.co.nz Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:49:07 +1300 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1285#post1285 janey jane Hi Maree,
Don't know how to get you onto challenge the only thing I can think of is for you to log it under custom and you do your and I do mine and we let each other know totals as we go. That is unless anyone else like Susan...

]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:49:44 +1300 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1286#post1286 janey jane Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:54:00 +1300 HastingsGirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1293#post1293 HastingsGirl Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:39:37 +1300 HastingsGirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1294#post1294 HastingsGirl Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:59:16 +1300 Jennie http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1295#post1295 Jennie Hey Paula – you thought it was going to be a no show huh ?!
No, ready to get going matey
1st goal – 5kg by end of Nov – should be able to do that with a rather large cutback on the carbs .
Yahoo, here we go -...

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:00:56 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1296#post1296 Susan Devoy Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:29:08 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1297#post1297 Starfire Heya Susan – sounds like you've had an amazing time over there!

I've had an OK weekend... yesterday was a rest day and I kind of ate OK-but-not-great both Friday night and yesterday.

Today I got a 10km walk in (ironically enough, the main purpose of the walk was to...

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:50:11 +1300 Paula http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1298#post1298 Paula 5 kg's by end of November-Crikey......but OK!

Ready and Raring to go!

Weigh in after walk this morning.

Fridge cleaned out ready for 'new look' contents

Recipe books dusted off-Soups,salads,and stir frys the focus for next month.

Progress Chart to be drawn up and placed on office wall this morning...

]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:51:31 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1299#post1299 Marshland Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:00:20 +1300 HastingsGirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1300#post1300 HastingsGirl Yay Susan...you totally deserveall the good times. Can't even imagine all your sacrifices over the years. And you don't 'sound like a plonker talking about your overseas trip' at all.

Marshland that's great about eating only one chocolate. I can't even have them in the house at the moment. My...

]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:21:22 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1301#post1301 Starfire Hi all

Well, I had the best of intentions for my workout before work this morning – was meant to be a 45 min cardio and then weights, but I ended up running late. I still made it to the gym, so I'm giving myself kudos for that. Unfortunately, by...

]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:35:06 +1300 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1302#post1302 janey jane HI all,
well not too bad a weekend did have a bar of chocolate though mainly because I was bored and peckish i won't say hungry as if anyone had offered me a sandwich I wouldn't have bothered with it oh I have just remembered I also had an ice...

]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:25:52 +1300 Paula http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1303#post1303 Paula Hi Ya Matey,

Well off I strode this morning.....full of determination.....Walked from Te Puna to Wairoa river and back and paced it up a bit(yes Susan I can walk faster than a snail at times)......back home for shower and weigh in b4 setting off for the day

Oh My ...!What...

]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:15:19 +1300 HastingsGirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1304#post1304 HastingsGirl Hi all, hope all had good day with food and walking.

Jane, Yeah we're both walking when we otherwise wouldn't have.... I did equivalent of 5.1kms today. My total is 15.2kms. Food was ok today but not super great.

Maree

]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:56:26 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1305#post1305 Marshland Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:58:09 +1300 HastingsGirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1306#post1306 HastingsGirl Welcome home Susan.

Jane, good luck with your weigh in tonight. Let us know if you want.

It's my weigh day tomorrow morning and I feel maybe it's going to be same weight or slight increase due to bad eating last Friday and Saturday.

I'm doing a walk/jog this afternoon...

]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:53:23 +1300 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1307#post1307 janey jane Hi all,
sounds like a good party Marshland enjoy yourself!
Right am now going to weigh myself as I went to work tonight and not weight watchers........
AAAAGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Right you lot I needs lots of telling off and motivation I am now 97.3 which is another 200g on fronm last...

]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:24:00 +1300 Paula http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1308#post1308 Paula Janey,Jane.

Dont panic.........you are with friends

I too had a horrible day and hey bingo.........it all turns to muck

But as my wonderful Mother used to say.....Tomorrow is a new day

Sooooooo-dont beat yourself up.......This is life and we have our up's and downs...particularily for me in the weight dept...

]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:42:59 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1309#post1309 Marshland Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:35:56 +1300 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1310#post1310 janey jane Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:11:36 +1300 Jennie http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1311#post1311 Jennie Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:11:58 +1300 Maureena http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1313#post1313 Maureena Hi all
what a fantastic positive honest group of women!!!.Thanks to you all I actually made it to the gym at 0530 yesterday morning and huffed and puffed away for an hour. Have been "gunna" do this for months. Decided to put it into black and white that I will...

]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:09:32 +1300 Paula http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1314#post1314 Paula Oh dear,

Yesterday I wnt to Auckland to see newborn great niece.

As Susan will know en route at Ngatea there is a cafe called Copper Kettle who have the good old fashioned sammies .... and boooootiful savouries ...AAAAAAGGGGGHHHH!

Jennie-Where were you when I needed you.????The only good thing was...

]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:31:47 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1316#post1316 Susan Devoy Up with the birds this morning in an attempt to catch marshalands before work. Don't like mornings but once up and at em it's ok.
Don't beat yourselves up girls as I now say to all the regulars I have met going up Maoa(Mt Maunganui) it's the fact you are...

]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:51:22 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1317#post1317 Starfire Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:48:16 +1300 kiwi mommie http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1318#post1318 kiwi mommie Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:43:21 +1300 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1319#post1319 janey jane Hi Kiwi mommie,
Great to hear from you I feel so guilty after reading about you as all I am is too lazy to get fit really. I moan about the small things when I have so much to be grateful for. Good luck for 2010 by the sound of...

]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:31:24 +1300 Paula http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1320#post1320 Paula Hi Kiwi Mommie,

Thankyou .The chance to share your journey is a gift.

Ditto to Janey Jane.....

Hard to really know what to say but like Janey Jane ,we can all let day to day 'noise ' ,stop us from seeing and enjoying the bigger picture....

What an amazingly strong...

]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:33:53 +1300 Paula http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1321#post1321 Paula Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:48:35 +1300 Paula http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1322#post1322 Paula Errrrrrrr,that Good Luck message was to Starfire.....

Crikey its hard to keep up with everyone........

I had a long and meaningful walk today .....from TePuna to Wairoa and back again.....so relaxing cos I can take my dogs and feel stressfree about them(well almost.......)

The 'meaningful' bit for me ,is to...

]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:03:27 +1300 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1323#post1323 manicginga Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:51:42 +1300 Jennie http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1325#post1325 Jennie Wow – 'tis so much about enjoying the now huh – everything can change in a heartbeat,
3.1 kg lost in the last week – up and at em Paula – aim this week is for 2 to 2.5kg

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:46:51 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1328#post1328 Marshland Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:31:34 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1329#post1329 Susan Devoy Good on you marshlands. I will be down in ChCh for Xmas. Didn't really want to pack up and move but we have only have one living grandparent so have decided to make the trip. So I am pencilling in a walk around the Botanical gardens...now
I probably won't recognise...

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:53:10 +1300 HastingsGirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1330#post1330 HastingsGirl Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:47:58 +1300 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1333#post1333 manicginga I think we all felt a bit the same Hastings girl. Makes you stop and take stock.
I was thinking about it this morning when I was out for my run and the sun was shining and it felt great to be moving.
How about tomorrow we all walk at...

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:12:54 +1300 HastingsGirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1334#post1334 HastingsGirl Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:51:22 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1335#post1335 Marshland good on you hastings girl,I can see the excitment and motivation in your post so go forth conquer!!
oh dear,a bit of rain here so not good for my hay!!
Oh my god,I havent disappeared yet but have certainly been working on the soft feet, that must have sounded ah...

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:53:49 +1300 megpud http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1341#post1341 megpud Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:12:05 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1344#post1344 Marshland Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:08:17 +1300 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1345#post1345 janey jane Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:21:55 +1300 HastingsGirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1347#post1347 HastingsGirl Hey kiwimommie, have been thinking of you as I'm out there struggling and how very very much easier it is for me than you. I imagine you in bed, pretty much alone and struggling to get your life back. I'm pulling for you.

Hey Janey-jane...good on you on your weight...

]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:23:43 +1300 Roadie http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1349#post1349 Roadie Hey everyone,

I am a newbie here, looked up the site after reading about it in the Australian Womens Weekly this morning at the hairdresser.

I wasn't sure how to post a new message to the forum, and this place seems to be the happening place to post a quick...

]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:56:24 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1351#post1351 Marshland Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:19:11 +1300 Carolb http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1352#post1352 Carolb Hi,
haven't been on this site for a while and just discovered this thread. Great to see everyone motivated. Marshland, don't feel guilty about having takeaways now and again. I have done this right thru my programme. As you say you find you cut back on what you might have...

]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:58:05 +1300 andy20090 http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1353#post1353 andy20090 Dear friends :
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]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:08:16 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1354#post1354 Marshland hi everyone,not early this morning,had a wee sleep in(7am) and then went for a walk after dropping my daughter off to the bus.
WELCOME Carolb and not long winded at all.Congrads on such a wonderful acheivement re your weight lose and thanks for theadvise.I have had quite a few people...

]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:18:33 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1355#post1355 Marshland gidday,am talking to myself but hey thats ok!Lost another 1/2 kg,now Im only up too 2 1/2 total so far but they tell me slowly is holy.Tried an old shirt that didnt use to do up but does now.........oh my god!
hot here in canterbury today,hay bailing tomorrow.Better remember to...

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:50:26 +1300 Roadie http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1356#post1356 Roadie Hey there... I think others are reading! I read your post yesterday, but thought I'd be too rude or greedy if I reply straight off seeing as I am new here myself!

Good work on getting that shirt to fit – its a nice feeling having clothing that used to...

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:41:04 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1358#post1358 Marshland hey roadie,no worrying about being rude,say hi everyday if you like!You are so right about "its time to get on with it etc,starting is often the hardest part.
Im sure you are nervous but also sounds exciting.Often the biggest and best lessons are when we go out of our comfort...

]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:37:48 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1359#post1359 Susan Devoy Hi Roadie,

Great to have you on board and we would love to be kept posted on your adventures in the sounds.

You can start your own Topic which in effect can be your personal blog. Just click on General Discussion and then New Topic.

I walked the Milfoed track...

]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:38:40 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1360#post1360 Susan Devoy Busy busy kids doing exams and all the end of year school things..my fault shouldn't have had four .
Lot's of nice little quote coming out. When I was young and training hard I would say to myself every day.

"Today I will work hard and success will come my...

]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:43:34 +1300 HastingsGirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1362#post1362 HastingsGirl Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:48:25 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1363#post1363 Marshland hastings girl..........what a winner you are.I cant imagine quite how I would feel losing 7 kg's but Im sure its great!!You must be feeling fab!!
Piggy...alby is his name is safe and well and nearly all baling done,hey its only small .I did the driving so no work out .A...

]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:50:56 +1300 megpud http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1366#post1366 megpud Good morning all, Have discovered another fantastic website www.mapmyrun.com. Instead of driving around in your car and trying to see how long your favourite walk route is – sign up free to this site and it does it all for you.
Type in your street, and it will zoom in...

]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:39:33 +1300 sallyG http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1367#post1367 sallyG Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:38:39 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1369#post1369 Marshland Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:19:19 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1370#post1370 Susan Devoy Hope everyone hasn't disappeared but it is a busy time of year and quite stressful too for some. End of year school trips,prizegivings blah blah plus the added Xmas organisation.
We all fall off the wagon especially the routine of exercise and eating when we get invited to Xmas parties...

]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:22:08 +1300 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1371#post1371 manicginga Hi all. finally got online and had a good read.
I can;t believe this weather. Rainy and cold again. Not the best for getting out there.
I have done a step/interval workout I have on video and will jump on the treadmill in a minute. Put on a kilo last...

]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:32:16 +1300 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1376#post1376 janey jane Hi all,
haven't been on the past couple of weeks as I have been busy at work at doing an accountancy paper as well as the usual stuff. Its surprising as having been only working a few hours a week to suddenly full time (warehouse for xmas) and there's definately...

]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:19:28 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1379#post1379 Marshland Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:36:48 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1380#post1380 Starfire Hi ladies – it's been a while since I posted on here as well.

I've had a few weeks of yoyo-ing up and down (not by much though – maybe 1/2 a kilo either way) and not doing so well with the exercise – maybe 2 gym sessions a week...

]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:53:22 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1382#post1382 Susan Devoy Good on you Starfire..up with the birds this morning and watching the sunrise as I sit at the computer contemplating another day.Now is probably the best time to get out walking but my coffee addiction means I at least have to wait for the coffee machine to heat up.
I've...

]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:04:00 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1383#post1383 Susan Devoy Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:04:59 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1384#post1384 Marshland Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:56:09 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1385#post1385 Starfire Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:59:09 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1386#post1386 Starfire Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:01:58 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1387#post1387 Starfire A QUESTION FOR ALL MY FELLOW WEIGHT CLOBBERERS: HOW DO YOU REWARD YOURSELF?

Hi fellow Weight Clobberers... I have a question for you.

They say that one of the ways to motivate yourself to stick to a healthy eating and/or exercise plan is to build in non-food rewards for yourself...

]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:06:25 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1391#post1391 Susan Devoy Well rewards are different for different people but I remember being told always Celebrate the Achievements
That may be weight loss,competing an event or simply just doing it! But why wouldn't we reward ourselves especially as women who ususally go without for the sake of their kids or others.
A...

]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:52:29 +1300 sandraga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1393#post1393 sandraga Hi Everyone
just found this site and I am so motivated by you all. I joined a "biggest loser" challenge at work over eight weeks ago and that motivated me because I didn't want to let the rest of the team down. I have cracked the healtheir eating and reduced...

]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:15:06 +1300 Cowmooz http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1394#post1394 Cowmooz Hi everyone...i started reading from the beginning of this chat, but then saw 7 pages, so have done a big skip and posting now.

I am having an exciting year-i started at the beginning of this year not being hardly able to walk. I was so overweight: 134.5kgs. I could...

]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:51:48 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1395#post1395 Susan Devoy Well I just say bl....dy congratulations to all of you out there firstly doing it and secondly being brave enough to share it with others.
Cowmooz they needed you at the big obesity meeting going on with all the honchos from Ministry of Health et al. More hui and less...

]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:36:37 +1300 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1396#post1396 manicginga A quick note before hitting the road.

I have started a challenge with a workmate who was bemoaning her weight gains lately and not feeling very good about herself. 5kg by the end of January at least and the one who loses the most wins and loser pays the winner...

]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:07:12 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1397#post1397 Marshland well well well,miss a couple of days and what do you know,your all out there chatting,doing it.Susan is spring cleaning at some ungodly hour.
Mmm,and as for cowmooz,Im with susan,you dooo deserve a gold medal!
I feel like the xmas rush is kinda taking hold of me ie.not preparing those...

]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:38:33 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1398#post1398 Starfire Hi guys – Cowmooz, I'm with Susan and Marshland – you're a major inspiration and totally deserve to feel proud of yourself!!!!

I've been thinking about the reward thing myself a bit – I have a friend who's a major reader, who uses books that she really wants to read...

]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:44:55 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1399#post1399 Starfire *sigh* – started the week on a bummer... scales say I put on nearly a kilo last week :-(

I'm going to tell myself it's hormonal and mostly fluid (I'm getting to that point in my cycle again) and try not to let it bother me, but given that I...

]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:38:56 +1300 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1400#post1400 janey jane Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:15:39 +1300 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1404#post1404 manicginga Hi all great reading and nice to see we all struggle with the same mindsets and frustrations.
I lost 2.5kg last week I think its the fluid thing even though I don't have a monthly cycle as such now that I'm old and dried up (just kidding). This week I...

]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:06:05 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1405#post1405 Marshland hello all...........just a quick wee note in between the madness of the silly season.
Am still firmly tring to keep the exersise in the for front of my mind (due to the temtations of eating)Im not going to jump on the scales until after it's alllll over(xmas)as Im mentally challenged...

]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:04:11 +1300 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1406#post1406 manicginga Nice idea Marshland. Have you done the City to Surf before? It's far enough away to give us time to get up to speed. Only 12k or so so very attainable 21 March
Do you bike? The real womens duathlon is the week following. 28 March
Let me know.
It's...

]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:01:12 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1407#post1407 Starfire Hi all – Manicginga, that's an awesome result (and just because some of it might be fluid doesn't mean all of it is!) – well done!

Well, I've managed to ride out the temptation to either give up altogether or start cutting calories. I just kept on doing what I...

]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:53:52 +1300 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1408#post1408 manicginga Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:16:07 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1409#post1409 Starfire Thanks for the encouragement, Manicginga... I really appreciate it!

Well, I decided on a whim today that instead of just doing a 6km walk (which would bring me up to the 25km cumulative total I was aiming for this week), I'd try for something a bit more challenging, so I...

]]> Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:30:10 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1410#post1410 Marshland Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:02:50 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1411#post1411 Starfire Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:12:34 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1413#post1413 Susan Devoy Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:05:18 +1300 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1415#post1415 janey jane Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:29:47 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1416#post1416 Starfire Wooohooo! Just got back from a 15.7km walk – up the local mountain, down again, around the basin twice and then home again. And now I'm basking in the warm glow of walking-induced virtuousness.

Hope everyone has had a wonderful Xmas and is getting some hard core relaxation and fun...

]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:05:06 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1421#post1421 Marshland happy new year to all and every good wish for a wonderful healthy and happy 2010............
well I had my walk with susan which I enjoyed very much.It was hard to look at the nice scenery as we were talking 10 to the dozz.
I still feel very appreciative of...

]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:26:41 +1300 WWElaine http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1422#post1422 WWElaine Happy New Year all

Guess what I had a walk three days in a row!

Just popped in to say hi and wish everyone a happy healthy fit and slim 2010.

I look forward to sharing in this particular forum in 2010.

]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:44:31 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1423#post1423 Starfire Hi folks – well done, WWElaine – three days in a row is awesome dedication :-), and Marshland, look forward to hearing how your walk went!

I seem to be doing pretty well with my walking at the moment – I'm definitely making my cumulative 20km/week goal most weeks at...

]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:14:15 +1300 Roadie http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1424#post1424 Roadie Hi Everyone, Long time no chat. Happy New Year to you all.

I am now based in Milford Sound, where I am working until the end of April. I have been enjoying a few walks around the area – the Board Walk is just over the road from the Mitre...

]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:55:25 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1425#post1425 Marshland wwelaine,nice to see you back,and great about walking.Starfire,your a machine,you should be fading away.My walk was good.Not as enjoyable as having someone to chat with,but never the less,back into it.
Roadie,very nice to hear from you and sounds nice where you are.
Keep up the good work and as Susan...

]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:44:31 +1300 Saar http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1426#post1426 Saar Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:48:36 +1300 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1427#post1427 manicginga Hi all howsit going.

Nice to see some more first timers and welcome to you. I hope 2010 is everything everyone wishes for and lots of really nice things happen.
Susan I can't see you having too much to worry about. It sounds like you have brought your boys up...

]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:52:32 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1433#post1433 Marshland well,those hols seem a distant memory,and now its school stationary and drycleaning!
Gidday Saar.I dont live your way but maybe one day you could come over my way for a walk and I could attempt a hill over your way.Let me know.I have sure decided a bit of company makes...

]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:18:42 +1300 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1444#post1444 manicginga Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:58:21 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1449#post1449 Starfire Heya Manic! Great to see you back and congrats on the new job. My last job was just over 2km from home, and I used to *love* being able to walk to and from work...

I've been going slow and steady with the weight loss – still doing that thing...

]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:05:23 +1300 wariorwmn http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1452#post1452 wariorwmn see myself in a few of these comments ..
time for me step up!
Kia kaha (all of us!)
Bonnie

]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:49:11 +1300 Saar http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1455#post1455 Saar Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:34:55 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1456#post1456 Starfire Heya Saar – awesome to hear you have a half-marathon coming up – I was starting to think I was the only crazy one ;-)

Best of the luck for your training (and the event itself of course!) I won't be at the Buller half-marathon, given as how I'm living...

]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:33:20 +1300 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1458#post1458 manicginga Howdy all nice to hear there are some goals being set out there.
On my walk this morning I wondered if any ChCh wonder walkers would like to meet up for a walk in the park and a coffee sometime in March. I will finally have my weekends back with...

]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:01:19 +1300 Saar http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1460#post1460 Saar Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:37:37 +1300 lese http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1461#post1461 lese Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:05:55 +1300 Saar http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1467#post1467 Saar Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:30:25 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1468#post1468 Starfire Heya Saar – awesome achievement! Well done :-) Isn't it an amazing feeling to cross the finish line after an event like that (confession time: I actually get slightly teary every time I do – it's weird, but I think it's just my body clearing the adrenaline or something)??

I...

]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:07:27 +1300 foxylady http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1469#post1469 foxylady Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:50:20 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1470#post1470 Susan Devoy lese is right we are sometimes so hard on ourselves..but there is no doubt that for many vanity comes before sanity .Is it any wonder then that all the diet companies with their promises of looking like Elle Macpherson in 6 weeks make such a bomb.
I love hearing about...

]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:43:43 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1471#post1471 Starfire Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:33:41 +1300 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1472#post1472 Marshland well hello there to everyone.manicginga,would be great to have a walk and coffee in chch on a sat afternoon.Im sure I can take my gummies off(gardening) for a sat afternoon walk with some nice people,and cool your keen to saar.
I feel some of those "old"thoughts comming through after the...

]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:04:16 +1300 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1473#post1473 manicginga Sounds good Cantabs If you want to email me and let me know what Saturdays you are free we can arrange something.
sandijejulikan@pa2radisje.nets.nzi
Look forward to meeting up.

]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:44:18 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1477#post1477 Starfire Hey wonderful walking women – hope you all had great weekends!

I had an awesome one – did the Molenberg SUB Clevedon half-marathon this weekend, and managed to beat my time from the last one by a whole 4 minutes! Didn't *quite* get the 3 hours 15 I was aiming...

]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:40:17 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1478#post1478 Susan Devoy Hey Starfire..if you are looking for some company and someone to pace you on the day to break the 3 .15 hours happy to walk with you on the 21st March..just e mail me at info@wonderwalkers.
Looove to hear how well you are going.
I am off to walk the...

]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:02:19 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1479#post1479 Starfire Hi Susan – wow! Yes please, that would be totally awesome – I'll flick an e-mail your way now – thank you so much! I have to warn you though – I'm not much of a sparkling conversationalist when I'm pushing the walking speed!

Yes, Clevedon was *incredibly* hot compared...

]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:30:35 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1480#post1480 Susan Devoy Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:04:16 +1300 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1481#post1481 janey jane Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:38:39 +1300 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1486#post1486 manicginga Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:10:33 +1300 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1490#post1490 janey jane Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:37:54 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1491#post1491 Starfire Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:06:01 +1300 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1495#post1495 manicginga Hi y'all.

Lost 600g in my first week back at WW. Not bad and any loss is good loss. I want it all to go instantly of course but just have to keep reminding myself slow is good.
I started my new job last week and was able to walk...

]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:52:30 +1300 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1589#post1589 manicginga HEEEELLLLLOOOOOO!!!!!!!! ANYONE OUT THERE????
I'm a loser are you?

]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:24:36 +1300 Saar http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1590#post1590 Saar Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:58:06 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1591#post1591 Susan Devoy Hi Gals.... congratulations to Starfire who I met for the first time at the Molenberg Sub 21km walk on Sunday. It was a pleasure to meet and walk with you.I haven't seen any official
times but regardless it was a momentous effort especially as lots of the walk was off...

]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:20:11 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1592#post1592 Starfire OMG... so I've now actually met Susan and it was an awesome experience (thank you, Susan – you were lovely!)

The provisional times are now up – we both clocked in at 3 hours 6 minutes, which is a full 10 minutes off my previous best time, which just proves...

]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:17:05 +1300 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1597#post1597 Starfire Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:39:04 +1300 Susan Devoy http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1599#post1599 Susan Devoy Shame especially if you have already paid but that didn't stop you walking so good on you.

The hill training and or interval training will help you increase your speed and endurance.I am lucky enough to have Mount Maunganui to climb on a regular basis.

But like I said I...

]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:40:39 +1300 Saar http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1603#post1603 Saar Fri, 02 Apr 2010 07:11:56 +1300 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1606#post1606 manicginga Sun, 04 Apr 2010 09:06:57 +1200 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1620#post1620 manicginga Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:23:11 +1200 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1623#post1623 Marshland marshalnd here,remember me.No havent been run over by a bus.
Susan,Ive done it agian.Had a lovely long post and then hit the bloody page 6 button and lost myself!!Will I ever learn??
So this is now a quickie.
Had a lovely sunday meeting manicginger,her susters and susan for a coffee...

]]> Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:30:01 +1200 ambogirl http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1624#post1624 ambogirl Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:21:11 +1200 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1625#post1625 Starfire Hi ladies... well, I finally managed to break the 85kg barrier last week (__just – got down to 84.8, after hitting 86kg two months ago, and bouncing around between 85-86 for all that time)__, so that's the second of my short term milestones hit.

I did the Sunrise Walk for...

]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 06:34:34 +1200 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1636#post1636 Marshland god starfire,you put me to shame,all this walking your doing!!Had a lovely walk down by spencer park with my sunday walking buddy.
And "hi" to dunedin,a beautiful city.and yes great to meet.
Imover at my office early trying to tidy up before the day starts and my girl finaly bck...

]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:02:29 +1200 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1645#post1645 manicginga Hi Marshland Whens a good time next month for a walk and coffee ( and wear your walking shoes this time!!) I am pretty much free Saturday arvo and Sunday mornings.
Weight loss is all over the place, not sure what is going on but am addressing the situation and...

]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:44:22 +1200 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1646#post1646 janey jane Sat, 01 May 2010 01:41:22 +1200 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1649#post1649 Starfire Mon, 03 May 2010 15:34:30 +1200 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1652#post1652 Marshland gidday girls.well Ive been struggling since after xmas if Im honest.Started off with a hiss and a roar and oh dear along came xmas and boy when your a slacker it sure knocks you off your purch!
I have my sunday and fridays pretty sussed b ut I sooo need...

]]> Tue, 04 May 2010 07:13:09 +1200 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1662#post1662 janey jane Fri, 07 May 2010 14:07:07 +1200 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1666#post1666 manicginga Sat, 08 May 2010 15:16:26 +1200 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1680#post1680 manicginga Good grief we are halfway through May already and I can't see me getting out to Marshland for a walk before the SBS in a couple of weeks., Sorry Marshland but I will put your number in my phone book and get in touch to arrange something.
The weather packed...

]]> Sun, 16 May 2010 19:01:09 +1200 Roadie http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1685#post1685 Roadie Hey everyone :)

Posting in after my Milford Adventure. What an amazing part of the world ! If you ever get the chance to head into Fiordland, I fully recommend it. Whilst living down there I managed to do several walks (Key Summit etc.) as well as walking part of...

]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 22:05:00 +1200 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1686#post1686 Starfire Hi Roadie – I'm also in Mt Wellington, and wanting to get more hillwalking in during the week. I have to walk in the evenings because I work fulltime, so I tend to avoid Mt Wellington on my own after dark and stick to the main roads.

If you want...

]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 09:33:45 +1200 Marshland http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1690#post1690 Marshland roadie,realy nice to hear about your adventure.Was wondering how you went.Good luck job hunting!!
good on you star for trying to hook up too with roadie!
No probs manic

]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 20:09:56 +1200 manicginga http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1698#post1698 manicginga Sun, 23 May 2010 10:13:38 +1200 janey jane http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1722#post1722 janey jane Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:45:53 +1200 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1724#post1724 Starfire Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:54:20 +1200 Starfire http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/forum/topic,228,join-the-wonder-walkers-weight-loss-challenge.sm?p=1978#post1978 Starfire Hi all – now that Summer's just around the corner, is anyone interested in getting back into the Wonder Walkers weight loss challenge?

I freely admit that I pretty much let all my weight loss efforts go after the UK holiday (all those sinfully delicious clotted cornish cream desserts and...

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