Regular exercise is a pretty big deal for me in keeping my Lupus from flaring up. In the fall and winter I try and walk a lot and I love to go hiking when I can find someone to go with. In the summer I swim laps, although that's really not as good an exercise as walking, but it keeps me cool and moving over the summer months.

I lost 30 pounds last year and want to lose another 50 this year.

That's so great! Congrats, and to continued success.

P.S. Although I think you're beautiful as you are.


It does feel invigorating once you get going, and I've noticed that
if for some reason I don't get to for several days to a week, I
actually start to feel crappy.

Thank you!

Yes, I notice the same thing. It's a big deal physically and emotionally if I don't do anything.

Way to go Ruth!!! I know ur proud of urself. Keep up the great work!

fat head bragger.... CHECK! lol love ya J

LOL-someone has to keep us inspired, eh?

I too feel weird when I don't do anything! Can't wait for the semester to start so I can hit some rec classes :) gonna have to try some new things during the free week to find something that I can substitute for water cardio for 2 weeks to keep me busy after i get my new tattoo :) Mebbe I can finally try Zumba & make a fool of myself-LOL!

Thank you!

Oh yeah-took the dogs for an adventure around the pasture today! Did a little over 2 miles, but jogged at least a 1/3 of it & keep a steady pace for the rest! Coming up the hill from the pasture I realized that I never stopped to catch my breath and never slowed down....a year ago I had to stop 2-3 times coming up that B!tch to catch my breath. It made me smile


hehe-I must admit a couple times I just ran as fast and hard as I could like the dogs do when ya let them out with that dumbass, I don't have to ever stop running, but don't really know why I am running look & it was kinda cool... They are so much fun

I'd love it if I could lose 50 this year, but I'd be happy with another 30 or so...that's great

Well, that's the goal. We'll see if I can do it.

I don't know about fifty Ruth... You look good now, don't be wasting away to nothing. JMO

Thanks, RO. You just made me start my day with a smile.

thats actually a great workout.. run as fast and as long as u can then jog then do it again! thats how i do mine. Ur doing a great job though!

Have you all watched that new show on MTV called "I used to be Fat?" its an amazing thing to watch. No diet fads or pills, just straight hard workouts and eating right! What an inspiring show!

That show sounds cool, that is the way you should get in shape. I try to work out at least 5 days a week with weights and a bowflex right now while it is cold and then I will get back out on the road when it warms up again, usually about 5 miles a day. Mini-marathons (5 and 10K's) are actually fun when you go with a few friends and try to compete against each other. Healthy eating is also in the game but with enough exercise you do not have to deny yourself any type of food...just how much you eat.

I have not done a marathon yet. I am looking forward next year to do the breast cancer run. I love working out with other ppl. Specially cause i am so competitive. I am also thinking of getting into cycling. Well see.

i do weights 5 times a wk n walk 5 times a wk love it it great strees relieve n makes u feel alive n young

I am a gym rat but fighting requires that I be a gym rat so its good

Jiu Jitsu training and Thai Boxing traing 6 days a week 3-4 hours a day and on top of the I just started P90X its intense of course running as well


I love it glad I have a job to where i get to work out everyday

Every mon,wed,fri

I workout almost everyday