Hey guys it’s me, Scarlet

[Scarlet_Rose]

Hey guys!  Can I just say I’ve missed all of you!? While I am sorry to step down as a leader (it was wonderfully fabulous), my life just made some changes for the better and so I just didn’t have the time that I used to.   It was a very sad decision for me (yes I admit it, I cried), I’ve known BB for a long time and she is a simply fabulous individual to know – so it was really, really hard.  But anyway, down to the nitty-gritty…So, what are all these exciting changes in my life?  I know it’s been vague and I really didn’t say so I’m here to tell all of you at long last.

While I am still single (LOL), a man is not responsible for my hiatus from BB…well at least not in the way that you may think.  My gym had this 10 for 10 training sessions deal (you had to do 20 training sessions in April to get 10 sessions for free), and I signed up for it and I had to be there at least 4 days a week getting my arse kicked real bad (by a trainer that’s a guy) and it was crazy but I survived.    Well as if that wasn’t enough, I am now seeing him 3 times a week and going in on my own an additional 2 days for an hour of cardio each day (I do 30 min. of cardio before my work-outs with my trainer).  So, 5 days a week I am at the gym.  I guess you can say that I am officially what you call a “gym rat.”   When I started out training I was there 3 days a week, now after 4 months, I am there 5 days a week.  What can I say, I love punishment.   The truth is, I am really serious about my physical fitness, have set new goals and decided that my skinny size 8 could, maybe after more work be a size 6.  I am doing it safely and building muscle and working on tone and balance as well. I am doing some totally inventive and crazy work-out stuff which keeps me going and keeps it interesting. 

Now, as if that isn’t enough, I have just today joined a dojo and am taking Karate lessons. (I know I’m a total nut-case.) I’ve got private lessons once a week and will be hopefully making it to 2 group sessions a week (so I’ll be there 3 times a week).   The reason behind my madness is to be more physically active and integrate social activities into my life to stay fit along with some deeply personal reasons.  Believe it or not, Karate will substitute for my cardio work out, and so I may just eliminate a cardio day or both.  As for the deeply personal reasons, lets just say that I’ve had some pretty bad experiences happen to me and am even currently dealing with one (which I think will resolve soon).  

I bought a car for the first time in my life and am mobile!   So, I can do more activities like hiking and biking.  As you can imagine I am really a busy gal now with all the working out and physical activities, plus I am also volunteering at events.  So, these are all the changes in my life and while it may seem a bit fast and furious, I am not burnt out one bit and am careful.  Plus, since losing all this weight (I was a size 22) I have a ton more energy and life really looks good right now and I am relishing every moment of it.  I am going to try to get here to the board more often and sincerely apoligize for not making it here earlier.  Last month was so crazy busy, I was in the door, made a runway to my room to change and fly out the door to the gym, I had no time for anything else.  Of course my bunnies haven’t suffered, I made sure of that and made time to bond with my bunnies.  It’s funny but they have noticed the changes in me too and show a lot more sociability to me and want lovins which they never did before b/c they were so aloof. Anyhow, before this becomes a HUGE novel, I’ll sign off an say I hope all your buns are doing well and give them a snuggle from me!

 

P.S.  All you BB weight Loss Support Group people stay active!!! I’ll still be here posting!!!

[TARM]

Wow, congrats to you on that huge weight loss! I wish I was half as motivated as you are. Good luck with your new routine!

[Scarlet_Rose]

Thank you!!! You too can be motivated, you just have to find that “thing” that drives you. I literally just woke up one day, was disgusted with myself beyond belief and just DID IT. A lot of people find that hard to beleive that’s how it happened, but it did. My mind just “clicked” and well ever since that day, I have not looked back and just kept going. It was hard at frist but determination is the key. I was set on never looking that way again and want to be in the best shape of my life. Make little changes and they become bigger changes, then it gets infectious, you see results and you do a total body and lifestyle makeover.

[bunnytowne]

Wow SR  that great.  Keep it up.

[jerseygirl]

 *sniff* Been frone over for some beefed up gym twainer. j/k

Scarlet, your energy is palpable!  Sounds as if your relishing life. Though you’re no longer a CL (Thanks again) you’ll make a fabulous BBWLSG Leader. 

Good to see you about again

[Scarlet_Rose]

Awe Kate, not just one, but TWO! LOL..I’m such a man-izer. Don’t worry you all are still in my thoughts and I’m here now. Thank you for the kind compliments (bunnytowne too!).

[Lisa_43]

Good on you Scarlet for taking your health seriously and doing something about it.

I will really miss you around here but can understand, I am also finding it hard to be on here as much as I used to, I am a diabetic and need to find the time and motivation to lose weight or I will be on an insulin pump very soon

Maybe if you have time you can keep up with the weight loss section of BB to keep us all motivated.

Keep up the good work and enjoy your life, you deserve it.

[BinkyBunny]

So great to hear all about it! I am sooo happy for you!! Congratulations Scarlet on all the positive wonderful fabulous things that YOU made happen!
Inspirational to say the least!

[Scarlet_Rose]

Thanks ladies! I will definately keep up the weight loss support group, so don’t worry about that. I am definately going to be around as a regular member Lisa and am not disappearing, somehow I got the impression you were thinking that. …you can’t get rid of me that easily! BUWAHAHA!

Binky Bunny, I am flattered at being called inspirational and do hope that I can help people make the changes that I have. It is possible to make major changes in your life, it takes a tremedous amount of determination, time, will-power and commitment. It’s hard to believe that my changes took place over a relatively short time (6 months). The day I changed, I will never forget is November 8th, 2008. I know that I’m not through changing and feel that those changes will take place through being taught Karate and I will be a well-rounded individual and complete. Right now, I feel as if there are a few parts of me out there (like a puzzle) waiting to be put in place and I think that I have found them, and must commit the time and patience to lay them in place. I know it sounds silly, but through this whole process I feel like I’ve been led by some unseen force to this and am happy to be here.

A thought that occured to me is that if you are religious, perhaps see if there is a weight loss support group. If not, try to organize one (with permission) and plan group activities together like a day of volunteering to garden, clean up old gravesites, pick up garbage alongside a roadway, help out Habitat for Humanity etc. Check out http://www.singlevolunteers.org if it is just you (like myself) and you don’t think you can make a change, you can!

[Beka27]

You are very inspirational! I miss you so much but I’m glad you are having fun and keeping active, it’s much healthier than being behind a keyboard (I say this from behind my keyboard…. lol!) Hugs Scarlet!

[RabbitPam]

That’s really wonderful, Scarlet. I was hoping the reason was your increased commitment to your health and fitness. You’ve been so energized in your Weight Loss Support thread that I thought it was leading to new activities opening up for you. BB is right – you ARE inspirational.

That mental shift is the hardest, and I’ve been toying with returning to Weight Watchers the past 2 weeks. I bought a bunch of WW snack and breakfast bars to substitute for my bad foods. I also gave myself permission to start changing my foods before I attend meetings. I have the tools already, so realized that not joining doesn’t mean I am not trying.

What’s nice about starting as a BB Forum Leader is that when I am on the computer, I don’t eat!!!
Thank you again for your support.

[Scarlet_Rose]

Awe shucks ladies, you are making me blush here!  You were spot-on Pam with the reason being an increased commitment to health and fitness (basically overall well-being).  I really appreciate the hugs Beka, you are one gem of a gal! 

Pam, I am so happy for you that you went through with buying your alternate snacks, that in itself is a HUGE step!  Heck you don’t have to go through the expense of joining WW, go online to their web site, you can go in and buy their cookbooks too.  In fact I bought one of theirs called “Now & Later, 160 Recipes that Turn One Meal Into Two.”  The concept is that you fix one dish, then the next day, take the leftovers and make something completely different with it and it is great!   What I do to fuel myself up in the morning is fix a big 24 oz. protein smoothie with skim milk, protein powder, banana and frozen strawberries and blueberries.  For lunch I go for and apple, cottage cheese and 100-calories pack pretzels that I dip in almond butter (YUM!).  A really good snack is an apple dipped in some fat-free Activia yogurt (you can do this with any fruit).  I love those 100-calories packs and the 100-calorie popcorn is such a large serving, it keeps you full and you get your whole grain in too – I add a Frigo fate free string cheese stick with the popcorn to add protein and voila, I am ready to work out.  I am thinking that I really ought to start a new discussion on the BB weight loss support group….

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