I have been MIA

KellyMarie65 · 12-28-16, 09:49 AM

*Sigh, I have been missing in action. Life through a ton of curveballs my way and I was also completing my Masters degree in Nursing. I put on about 15lbs during that program.

I am looking to increase my motivation and exercise. I think I will begin with walking, tried some standing gentle yoga this morning and then some light weights. I haven't looked at new dvds in a long time.

I look forward to reading through what is new out there.

Pat58 · 12-28-16, 10:07 AM

Welcome back! And congratulations on completing your Masters in Nursing.

bubbles76 · 12-28-16, 11:03 AM

Welcome back! If it makes you feel any better, during my Masters I did not work out at all, but was able to get back on the wagon later. I gained quite a bit more than 15 pounds too

You'll get there. I also started with walking and the Powerfits.

yogapam · 12-28-16, 11:22 AM

Welcome back & congrats on getting your masters!

I have had to start over more than once. I agree with Bubbles, the PowerFits are a great place to start.

bzar · 12-28-16, 02:29 PM

WTG on your master's degree.

if time is a factor, use the short available time periods for weight training. then wear a fitbit or other tracking device to track your walking. if you're in an administrative position, incorporate more "getting up" and "walking" in your schedule, and set goals for steps or mileage on the tracking device.

if you have the luxury of 45-60 min/day, then start with 3x/week, and see if you can keep it up for 3 weeks, then adjust that plan as needed. KCM for sure - Kelly Coffey Meyer.

and welcome home!

KellyMarie65 · 12-28-16, 04:12 PM

I bought myself a Fitbit Charge 2 and that didn't do it lol I am hoping to start with Leslie's. I am charging my Ipad to check out her streaming workouts on there.

Thanks everyone. I really need to get moving.

FitBoop · 12-28-16, 05:12 PM

Welcome back, KellyMarie! Congrats on the masters, and on getting back to exercise!

DCW · 12-28-16, 09:32 PM

Welcome back and congratulations on your Masters degree!!

Nurses are fantastic!!!

Tugger31 · 12-29-16, 07:33 AM

Whenever I've had a setback, I do something fun and inspirational. For me, it's been some of the full length Biggest Loser workouts on youtube. They still get your heart pumping but without the impact.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRd1ZbU5QiQ

little bird · 12-29-16, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DCW

Welcome back and congratulations on your Masters degree!!

Nurses are fantastic!!!

This!

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12-28-16, 09:49 AM
KellyMarie65 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Massachusetts	I have been MIA *Sigh, I have been missing in action. Life through a ton of curveballs my way and I was also completing my Masters degree in Nursing. I put on about 15lbs during that program. I am looking to increase my motivation and exercise. I think I will begin with walking, tried some standing gentle yoga this morning and then some light weights. I haven't looked at new dvds in a long time. I look forward to reading through what is new out there.

12-28-16, 10:07 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Welcome back! And congratulations on completing your Masters in Nursing.

12-28-16, 11:03 AM
bubbles76 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey	Welcome back! If it makes you feel any better, during my Masters I did not work out at all, but was able to get back on the wagon later. I gained quite a bit more than 15 pounds too You'll get there. I also started with walking and the Powerfits. __________________ "You humans have the potential to be the most wonderful beings there are - if you can get past all these enormous stupid spots you seem to have in your hearts. It's not your fault. You just don't know how to work your hearts right yet. That's why there are dogs." - Jim Butcher, Zoo Day

12-28-16, 11:22 AM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Welcome back & congrats on getting your masters! I have had to start over more than once. I agree with Bubbles, the PowerFits are a great place to start. __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

12-28-16, 02:29 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	WTG on your master's degree. if time is a factor, use the short available time periods for weight training. then wear a fitbit or other tracking device to track your walking. if you're in an administrative position, incorporate more "getting up" and "walking" in your schedule, and set goals for steps or mileage on the tracking device. if you have the luxury of 45-60 min/day, then start with 3x/week, and see if you can keep it up for 3 weeks, then adjust that plan as needed. KCM for sure - Kelly Coffey Meyer. and welcome home! __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

12-28-16, 04:12 PM
KellyMarie65 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Massachusetts	I bought myself a Fitbit Charge 2 and that didn't do it lol I am hoping to start with Leslie's. I am charging my Ipad to check out her streaming workouts on there. Thanks everyone. I really need to get moving.

12-28-16, 05:12 PM
FitBoop VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Welcome back, KellyMarie! Congrats on the masters, and on getting back to exercise!

12-28-16, 09:32 PM
DCW Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016	Welcome back and congratulations on your Masters degree!! Nurses are fantastic!!!

12-29-16, 07:33 AM
Tugger31 Join Date: Feb 2002	Whenever I've had a setback, I do something fun and inspirational. For me, it's been some of the full length Biggest Loser workouts on youtube. They still get your heart pumping but without the impact. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRd1ZbU5QiQ