About This Group
We are committed to exercising and sometimes it helps when you are responsible for telling others what exercise you did each day. This group is for those who wish commit to exercising everyday. Your computer won't blow up and all you'll get is encouragement if you don't meet your goal on any given day.
February 13th, 2012
| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 298,955 | 12,190g | 55,854mg | 517,628mg | 44,924g | 16,821g | 5,304g | 19,799g |
| Averages: | 958 | 39g | 179mg | 1,659mg | 144g | 54g | 17g | 63g |
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- Members Tracking:
- 312
- Calorie Goal:
- 442,879
- Calories Consumed:
- 379,930
- Calories Burned:
- 80,975
- Net Calories Consumed:
- 298,955 (143,924 under)
- % of calories burned:
- 21.31%
February 12th, 2012
Eating Enough Matters too!
Did not have enough energy to push myself today---I think it's
because I didn't eat enough to fuel myself. Basically had a regular breakfast
with fruits, another morning snack, an apple for lunch, and then I didn't eat all day
from 12 PM-8 PM (was busy with a group project). By that time, I was feeling ok but
the level of intensity could not compare! So this is yet another lesson...gotta eat
on time and eat normally!
Today's workout:
Elliptical-30 min.
8 minute abs.
Leg is still feeling stress, going to lay off the treadmill tomorrow too. Be careful and
be healthy everyone! See you tomorrow!
I try to have a few carbs before working out to give me something to burn. That and the protein shake keep me energized.
done
Racquetball for two hours, and then weights and finally pushups at home. I definitely worked muscles I haven't before because I can already feel the soreness.
I started crunches and let me tell you... soreness is not the word.. I am really out of shape!! When do you think the soreness will subside??
I am a 2-day sore normally, so if I do something that causes me to ache I know I'm doing well and I know it will be worse on the 2nd day. It's getting harder and harder for me to get that sore feeling now that I've been so active so I like it because it means I'm doing something right. The quick stopping and starting and diving of racquetball and volleyball really worked muscles that the treadmill and weights don't. I try to work other muscles for a couple days so by the 3rd day I'm fine.
Day One
Started exercising today. Feels great! We appreciate the group. Anyone have a
favorite online calarie counter?
I love MyPlate! Plus it's right on this website too!
I also prefer MyPlate. The tool is pretty easy to use and helpful.
I also prefer MyPlate. It's easy to understand.
Hiking to Mt Tam
I went hiking with my partner. We hiked for 2 hours -about 2 miles.
Hiking seems to be the exercise of the day. Love the calories it burns! I carry a pack (9.4 oz with water) that adds to my calorie burn).
Hope you enjoyed your hike!
Hike
We did one again today. Myself, my Mom and My hubby. Not sure how far we went but we hiked
for 1 hr and 45minutes 
me, the dog, the husband...
...off for 10 miles hike. With BIG climbs. Whoop whoop. Now just to get husband out of bed...
Enjoy your hike!
Swimming today
Decided to go for a nice long swim later, then use the hydro pool and the steam rooms :)
Swimming is the best sport!!! It's so relaxing and you get your body moving---constantly! Hope you enjoyed it!
Btw, what is a hydro pool?
Thanks, yeah I did, but I'm not a very strong swimmer, and I hope that'll improve. A hydropool is basically a glorfied jacuzzi.
| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 222,659 | 9,210g | 47,119mg | 373,687mg | 32,013g | 11,197g | 3,340g | 13,615g |
| Averages: | 1,012 | 42g | 214mg | 1,699mg | 146g | 51g | 15g | 62g |
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- Members Tracking:
- 220
- Calorie Goal:
- 318,366
- Calories Consumed:
- 277,208
- Calories Burned:
- 54,549
- Net Calories Consumed:
- 222,659 (95,707 under)
- % of calories burned:
- 19.68%
February 11th, 2012
Semi-rest Day
Hey everyone!
Today was difficult because my weekend was crammed with projects and group meetings to go
to. I made it to the gym one hour before it closed! I didn't know people still worked
out on a Saturday night, wow! Anyway, I wanted to get on the treadmill again but after
15 minutes my left leg started cramping so I knew I had to stop.
Today's workout:
Running-20 minutes
8 minute abs
I think I will take a break from running. Last time I felt this cramp on my leg
I ignored it and it slowly turned into a horrible fracture. Not going to let that happen
again. I'll keep going to the gym but probably use the bicycle and elliptical for a while
until my leg feels strong again.
See you all tomorrow! :)
Ouch! that sound like pain. Its a shame as you have done so well, but you are right in taking a break, the last thing you want is a fracture and be out for weeks! Hope it gets better soon.
Thank you! It's pretty frustrating but definitely something to be serious about. Exercising, losing weight, and being healthy is all about having patience.
Kickboxing
45 minutes and I was dying. But it was fun!
I love kickboxing too!!! Stretch before and after though, it's a high impact sport and I've gotten injuries from it. Nonetheless, it's the funnest way to exercise in my opinion!
Ah, so sore! But I did stretch afterwards and will do some stretching today.
Rushing Home
Came right in from work and jumped on the treadmill... I had no desire this morning to do the treadmill but I am grateful again for this group... Tomorrow I am officially off and I will celebrating with my son. He will be 27 and I am so proud to call him my eldest son.. Love you LOUIS!!!.. Everyone have a great evening!!!
Yay for good weather!!!
I got in a good work out today. I spent 30 on the elliptical and then tortured myself with 30 min on the treadmill at a 10% incline. Then followed with a 45 min walk at thousand acres with the dogs. Gotta love the energy of my four-legged children. And today was a balmy 50 degrees with no wind.
Back to exercise
I'm just getting back into my routine after an ugly break during a very busy November - January. It's amazing how quickly I seem to have lost some of my stamina - but I know I can pick it back up! I've been on livestrong for a year and I've lost 75 pounds - working on the last 25!!! Exercise is my key!!
moffetpriddey - I can't get the link below your post to work for me - but yes - I think you are being too hard on yourself. Your body needs to recover from being sick. I'm absolutely not an expert - so I could be WAY off base! I admit that I've worked out when I've been sick - but not with the intensity that I normally would - so my body could still fight the illness.
Wow, you are an inspiration! Welcome back and can't wait to hear about your progress!
I\'ve been sick...
I am fairly new to Livestrong.com (2nd week). I have been working out and watching what I eat, I have been seeing results. I had gotten into such a great workout routine UNTIL I got strep throat this week (I'm a kindergarten teacher-- danger of the job!). I couldn't work out Thursday or Friday both because I was exhausted and contagious. Today, however, I was able to re-enter the world and went for a 40 minute walk with friends this morning and then went to the gym. I was hoping to do 45 minutes of strength circuits, but was only able to do 20 before feeling exhausted. I am conflicted on whether to be happy that I was able to work out at all today or feel like I failed because I didn't do everything I wanted. Am I being too hard on myself?
Wow! Finally partners to hold me accountable
This is just what I needed. A group to help me hold myslef accountable.
Welcome!
Im new
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Howdy!
Hi!
winner winner
1 hr 47 min hiking 3.7 miles. Woohoo
Nothing seems to work!!!!!
Hi there, I'm new on here and am having a huge challange. I work out probably 5 days a week, never go over my calories but still can't seem to lose any weight. And my measurements are the same. For awhile I would be on the treadmill for about an hour, keeping my heart rate in the 85% zone. Then I started lifting some weights along with my cardio. I switch from the teadmill to an elliptical and keep things new and different. But nothing is working. My body fat percentage is still the same. Arrgggg! It's making it hard to want to keep doing this! I don't want to give up because I really want to lose weight, but obviously something needs to change. I'm so frustrated right now. Any fabulous ideas?
you might not be eating enough? Your body can only sustain a certain calorie deficit, so if you don't eat enough calories it goes into starvation mode and you end up keeping all your weight and fat etc. Hard to say without seeing what you are eating
Mj, I'm with Cheese on this one. Up your calories by 200 per day and see what happens next week. You might also want to look at how your macro nutrients are divided up. Look at increasing protein if it comes out to less than 40% of your total calories. Make sure to give any change a week.
Thanks for the feedback. It seems weird to me, but you could be right. I hadn't figured out how to add my exercise in until yesterday. With all that I do it's a little scary how few calories I end up consuming. Yesterday turned out to be about 600 calories. So far today I've had 2 meals and a snack and I still haven't hit zero. If that makes any sense. I will say, it's harder fore me to get that amount of protein without consuming a lot of carbs. I'm a very strict vegetarian.
you need to really plan your protein intake then. Are you vegan (ie no dairy or eggs either)? If so, LOTS of tofu and nuts!! Please keep an eye on it - no scare stories, but my veggie friend took up running (runs miles per day, super fit) but ended up anaemic because of insufficient iron and protein intake, and her hair started falling out. She now eats meat once or twice a week. I know it's an extreme example, but let's try to avoid!
I am having a similar problem, but I am losing something. I lost weight in my first month, but only 5 pounds. I expected much more becasuse like you I get on the treadmill 5 days a week and mix up walking with inclines and running at intervals, etc., then I lift weights 2-3 times a week and I watch what I eat and eat less than 1350 calories a day. I work hard those 5 days, so I thought I would lose more than 5 pounds. It is discouraging, but I'm not giving up just yet because I am losing something. I drink a protein shake in the mornings to make sure I'm getting enough nutrients and protein. Then I eat a healthy lunch and a regular dinner using portion control. For snacks I eat clementines. Don't know if this will help you, but it does at least allow me to lose some weight.
what to eat after workout?
I just got back from the gym, did 45min step class and some weight training. Now what's the best thing to eat afterwards? I'm hungry!
Anything that will give you 4 grams of carbohydrates to every 1 gram of protein. I will usually have whey protein and add sugar to it.
Shoulders and traps
Got it done with a little extra tricep work and some chin ups.
Stationary Bike
I was getting tons of pressure to go out to a bar, but instead I went to the gym and rode the stationary bike for an hour. I swung by the bar after the gym and drank water. The peer pressure was intense, but I resisted and eventually they accepted. I'm proud of that. I'm fighting to break through my current plateau and hit an all time low in weight for the last 10 years. I don't want to screw it up. I'm being stubborn about it.
That's awesome you resisted. Great job! Congrats!
Nice! :)
getting motivated to exercise
It"s 7am and I'm trying to get myself to the club to get in a step class! It's 4degrees F outside! Brrrr!
1 hour's run
didn't go as hard as I'd like because very icy underfoot, but still 600 calories burned
| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 191,612 | 8,549g | 40,417mg | 362,056mg | 30,050g | 10,156g | 3,149g | 13,055g |
| Averages: | 900 | 40g | 190mg | 1,700mg | 141g | 48g | 15g | 61g |
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- Members Tracking:
- 213
- Calorie Goal:
- 310,108
- Calories Consumed:
- 266,849
- Calories Burned:
- 75,237
- Net Calories Consumed:
- 191,612 (118,496 under)
- % of calories burned:
- 28.19%
February 10th, 2012
Creating New Habits
Happy weekend everyone! I hope you all had a great workout today, and if not,
there's always tomorrow! I went back on the treadmill today and ran for 30 min. on
4.0 incline without any huffing and puffing. That to me, is a HUGE achievement,
considering that I could barely make it through just 5 minutes of running when I first
started last Thursday. I also lost 2-3 lbs in the process. This week I learned that
creating new healthy habits is much more powerful than we think, and in turn it can
influence positive effects on other aspects of our lives. This workout regime has lowered
my stress levels and given me more self-esteem. My goal next week is to continue
exercising daily while also being in control of my diet (I always tend to overeat
:( )
Today's workout:
Running-35 min. (5 min. warm up)
8 Minute Abs
I think I'll let my feet take a break and do some cycling this weekend. See
you all tomorrow!
Hi exhilarateddxd, to have come so far in just a short time is fantastic and to loose weight in the process.
You have done brilliantly as it took me months to get to 30 minutes running. It feels great, doesn't it!
Great job! I started incorporating running into my walking about 2 weeks ago and I started with walking every 6 minutes and running for 1 minute. I'm just now getting to walking every 4 minutes and running 1 minute. So you going from 5 minutes of running to 30 minutes is awesome! Heck I can't even do 5 straight minutes yet. So great job...congrats!
Any kind of progress is great! I think I had an advantage though, because I've kept myself active prior to exercising everyday. I also walk a lot in school so I didn't start off from nothing. Thank you for the encouragement!
Its great to see who you are at last. Hi there!
Hello! :)
I exercised today! Go me!
Did a 55 min hike today in the heat! Go me!
Great job!!! Hikes are fun! Did you enjoy the view?
Hi jessy, fantastic work, you said in the heat! you must live somwhere nice and warm then, because here in the UK it is snowy and cold. Just the thought of you walking in the heat brings warm thoughts of summer in my head. Go Jessy!
Yep I live in sunny Arizona. Going hiking again this morning. It's supposed to be 80 F today so wanted to get out early. Have a great day all!
Just checking in...
Hi everyone!! I hope all is well... I did walk today on my treadmill... I also joined this
site called wieght training .com and they put me on a beginners workout 3 times a week
doing crunches and arm curls and 20 minutes on the treadmill... I am following the
treadmills workout plan which has my walking speed between 2.5 and 3.5 and alternating my
incline from 3-5 ...
I lost for my first week in 6lb and 2 ounces.. I know that usually the first week you have
a big loss but soon it will level out to hopefully 2 lbs a week.. which by the way is my
goal... I am praying that by july I will be at my goal weight... Everyone have a good
weekend...
6 pounds is great! My first week I only lost 2 pounds, then one week I lost nothing. And the remaining weeks I lost 1 pound for a total of 5 pounds now. It's been slow for me, but I'm happy as long as I'm losing something. So try not to rely to heavily on the scale, some weeks there may be no weight loss, but then the next week can be different. As long as your losing and not gaining it's great, so don't get discouraged.
Am I doing enough?
Hi, I'm new to this website as well as excercising. I am on Day 2 of excercising, I did the treadmill and elliptical for 1 hour total. I often wonder is this enough? I also have lowered my calorie intake to lose about 20 pounds. I would like to exercise at least 4 times a week for 1 hour each day, is this enough? Also, what incline should I be on and waht should my speed be? I currently walk with a speed between 3 and 4 and incline of 2.0 as I am just starting out I dont want to pass out and hit the treadmill head first. On the elliptical I dont have an incline or resistance yet, just going for 30 mins. Any suggestions? Please?
Congrats and Welcome to the group.. I am new myself and for my experience I have been focusing on staying commited to working out 6 times a week and giving my self variety so I won't get bored... I haven't worked up to an hour... 15-20 minutes is right up my alley at least for now.. There are alot of experienced people within the group that perhaps can give you some advice... I find it helpful to post daily even on my day off from exercising because it helps me to stay focused on my health and well being within a gruop that has the same mindset.. Again, Welcome!!!
Hi Colleen! Welcome to the blog! I have the same goals as you but I'm exercising everyday because that's just a way to keep myself in check. I think 4times/week of 1 hour workouts is definitely enough...I am also not an expert but for me working out about an hour works up a great sweat and it puts me in good energy. As for your intensity levels, that also varies from people to people. As long as you think it's challenging yet not harming your body too much, you are ok.Hopefully others can give you some details. You can always search the internet for more tips. Good luck!
Thanks you so much! Im so motivated! Today I will try for 1 1/2 hours excercise after work.I get so excited to go work out its crazy. Thank you for welcoming me!
working hard for a free weekend
I did not want to do anthing to do with exercise this morning at all. I thought that it was another groundhog day moment, (movie). So I decided that I would leave it, but as the day progressed I decided that I would try to workout hard today so that I could have a free weekend and relax. So I went to the gym and did some sit ups and core strength exercises then I went on the treadmill for 40minutes. I pushed myself as hard as I could and managed to do 5 1/2 K. I ran as fast as I could and towards the end I was almost dragging my feet, but I made it and burned 460calories, so now I can relax for a couple of days. The funny thing is that my hubby also came along and his slowest run is faster than my fastest. He felt as though he had not even started, when I was ready to relax and stop.
Great job! Wish I could run 5 1/2 K. I'm trying to start running slowly. I walk for 4 minutes, then run 1 minute until my 35 minutes are up. I didn't feel like working out today either. I planned to just walk for 15 minutes, but ended up doing 35 minutes with a 6.0 incline. So I did better than I thought.
Congratulations Harmony, I've been following you since last week (after you responded to my posts, thank you for the encouragements!). I am SO excited to hear about this! Isn't is strange how your body actually allows you to achieve these milestones without you affirming it first?
It's great you had your husband accompany you, working out with someone else always makes the experience much more enjoyable! Enjoy your weekend! :)
Thanks guys, its so nice to get feed back and encouragement. It keeps me going.
Don't feel like working out today.
I don't really feel like working out today, but I'm gonna drag my butt to the treadmill
here in a minute. Like yesterday, I had a headache so I was shooting for at least 15
minutes, but I ended up doing my 35 minutes, so gonna do the same today. And if I have
it in me then great if not, then at least I've done 15 minutes. If I can make it today
I'll be fine because I'm off on weekends. Well off I go to the treadmill.
good luck with that and well done for making the effort, you know it is all worth it as you are gaining fitness all the time.
Thanks, as I said on your post. I planned to just walk for 15 minutes, but ended up doing 35 minutes with a 6.0 incline. So I did better than I thought I would.
Great work! Something is better than nothing!
6.0 incline is very good. It gets your heart pumpung and working your thighs. If you run at 6.0 incline then that is fantastic, that is very hard work and 1 minute running is superb as it is quite steep. I tend to run on random so that it changes as I am running, it is difficult when the incline goes up, but great when it goes down. Some times I will run on 1.0 incline depending on how much energy I have left.
According to my treadmill I burned more calories walking for 35 minutes at a 6.0 incline that when mix walking with running.
No
Because meetings keep getting moved around AAARRRRRGGGGHHHHHH
| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 256,613 | 10,246g | 42,414mg | 420,776mg | 36,300g | 12,882g | 4,052g | 16,163g |
| Averages: | 943 | 38g | 156mg | 1,547mg | 133g | 47g | 15g | 59g |
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- Members Tracking:
- 272
- Calorie Goal:
- 387,985
- Calories Consumed:
- 317,272
- Calories Burned:
- 60,659
- Net Calories Consumed:
- 256,613 (131,372 under)
- % of calories burned:
- 19.12%
February 9th, 2012
Cramming in Workouts
Had a lower day than usual, but today marks my one week of working out! 
Today's workout:
Running-20 min. (15 min. straight)
Elliptical-15 min.
Abs-8 min.
I ate pretty healthy all day and for dinner cooked myself a good meal with rice, stir-fry
veggies, apples, and a delicious chicken drumstick :) Gotta go study for 2 exams! Wish
me luck and
See you tomorrow!
good luck with those exams. Stressful time, I know, but the workout is probably the best thing for escaping the stress and helping you to unwind. My two oldest children have just finished their degree at university and it was a very stressful time for them too. A run along the river bank or out in the fresh air always made them less stressed and more able to relax when it came to doing their exams.
Thanks Harmony! It's definitely really hard to keep a balanced lifestyle but I've started to realize that I need some way of channeling this stress, and to me exercise is the best method. In fact, I've never felt better, and so far *crosses fingers* have managed to stay unaffected by the sickness that's been spreading around. Thank you for the tip about taking in some fresh air as a remedy for stress. It's hard to remember to appreciate nature when we have all this technology!
Running Late
Hi everyone!! I am running behind schedule in logging in for today... I worked out at
6PM but got a phone call from my job to come in at 7PM... Guess What??
I found the perfect chocolate bar... It's called pure protein... I purchased it from
Walmart... I am in heaven!!!! I am never going back to regular chocolate bars... 20 grams
of protein... 180 calories a bar.. I told my husband not to buy me chocolate unless he was
going to get the pure protein bars from Walmart...
Everyone enjoy your weekend!!!
Legs
Here what hard work and clean eating have done for me this month
Jan 9 - weight 281 and 34% BF = 185.5 lbs of lean mass
Feb 9 - weight 275 and 30% BF = 192.5 lbs of lean mass
Fat loss - 12 lbs
Lean gain - 7 lbs
Congrats!!!
That is fantastic! Well done. Keep up the good work as it is obviously working.
Hi I’m new!!
Trying to loose weight and feel better is impossible if you don't MOVE YOUR BODY! So, here I am for encouragement and to encourage others to do just that. Waiting for a stress fracture to heal, I sort of used that as an excuse not to do anything, and boy am I paying the price now. Second day in a row of exercising and I don't ever want to get in that rut again. Did 4.5 miles on the elliptical today, yeah!!!
Hey Jeanne! I too had a stress fracture not long ago, and totally understand what you're going through! I opted for swimming and cycling. 4.5 miles of elliptical is not bad! I hope your fracture heals soon!
New to group
Hello all I'm new to the group. I just finished 27 min on the Wii Fit. Also I'm going on an hour hike later!
Welcome! Great job! Consistency is key, that's what I'm trying to remember. Just keep it consistant. :-)
Thought I was going to lose today ... but I won
I typically work out at lunch or at the end of the day. Today I have a lunchtime meeting and I need to be somewhere immediately after work. So I had thought "well, nothing will happen today". As it turns out, I got into work 30 minutes early because of good traffic and also getting out of the house on time. So I was able to get 3 miles in before work! WIN!
Feeling Lazy
Trying to make myself exercise!
Did it work?
Workout at home
Does anyone workout at home? If so when and what do you do. I work full time and it's hard to get up early in the morning so I workout when I get home. I've been doing the treadmill, The Firm step aerobics and I've been trying to do Kettleworx (not all on the same day). Also do you eat before your exercise. I'm so hungry when I get home from work but I don't want to take the time to cook because then I will lose my motivation to workout. Thanks for your suggestions.
I have boxes of cereal bars and I eat one before exercising. Bananas work too
Dance!!! Put on some some music and dance your but off!!!
I work out when I get home from work. I started doing Hip Hop Abs this week. Last week, my fitness was mainly walking and step aerobics. I eat dinner (small portion) when I get home and then after a couple of hours, I work out. I eat Fage Greek yogurt with blueberries and pumpkin seeds after exercising.
I workout at home. I do about 35 minutes on the treadmill. I mix it up with walking, jogging and different inclines. Then I lift weights about twice a week and do some exercises. I drink a protein shake for breakfast about 30 minutes before I get on the treadmill. Then I have veggies and a clementine for lunch, then I eat a regular dinner in moderation.
I am a stay at home mom and we just bought a Xbox Kinect. There is a particular game that will kick your butt. Its called Wipe Out based on the tv show Wipe Out. A lot of the sports games are fun but this one requires you to run in place, jump and squat over and over again. So by the end of the first trial run you are already sweating. The best part is that you are more focused on the game and dont even notice how much you are exercising....until you are finished then you collapse! lol....I like that kind of exercise....I need to get out and walk but i get bored out of my mind doing it so im happy i found this as an alternative.
spinning this week
Monday and Tuesday were rest days (monday planned, Tuesday not - meetings kept moving around and so didn't happen) Spin yesterday, spin today. Dull but class spaces available. I keep waiting for my fellow gym members' New Years resolutions to wear off so that I can get into other classes.
| Member | Cals | Fat | Cholest | Sodium | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Protein |
| Totals: | 300,191 | 11,458g | 48,930mg | 479,798mg | 42,979g | 15,328g | 5,033g | 19,256g |
| Averages: | 987 | 38g | 161mg | 1,578mg | 141g | 50g | 17g | 63g |
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- Members Tracking:
- 304
- Calorie Goal:
- 433,019
- Calories Consumed:
- 372,448
- Calories Burned:
- 72,257
- Net Calories Consumed:
- 300,191 (132,828 under)
- % of calories burned:
- 19.40%
February 8th, 2012
I FEEL GREAT!
Hello everyone!
I am in such a good mood right now, thanks to this daily exercise promise...Although
earlier this week I had it rough (little sleep, emotional stress), I think I've gotten
myself back together after taking a 4 hour nap, learning to say "no" to things not on my
agenda, and taking care of myself. I went for a run and for the first time accomplished
my first goal of running for 30 minutes after I had a warm up on the elliptical! At the
end of it I still felt pumped up and ready to go. I definitely felt that "runner's
high" in the middle of it. Things are looking good and I'm excited to hit the treadmill
again tomorrow.
Today's workout:
Elliptical-25 min.
Running-35 min.
8 min abs
I also felt more control in what I eat and let myself have some of the things I liked
instead of being too strict...I guess this works differently for everyone, oh well.
Anyway, hope everyone is checking in and having a great time working out! You guys are so
inspiring, I look forward to reading what everyone has done everyday :)
See you tomorrow!
Getting sore
Did my 3rd day of weights for this week. I'm getting into the swing of it. Do any other women do weights?
I was thinking of having a go, but i've only ever used the machines.
I just lift light weigts twice a week at home using 5, 8 & 12 pd dumbells with 3 sets of high repetitions.
Lower body workout
Yes I exercised today earlier this morning around 7:30am. I did all lower body workouts today and 2morrow will be both upper and lower body. It feels great now to be working out and eating healthy i am really enjoying this. Once you stop hating it or dreading it, it really will feel great! :)
Grateful
I did not want to walk today. I am gratfeful for this site because it gave me the push I needed to stay focused. Walked and did my 15 minutes.. Looking forward to tomorrow. Everypne have a good one..
I use to feel exactly this way actually a few wks ago but my mode has changed for working out try active.trainer.com Its pretty amazing it will tell you like all the local things goin on where u live with fitness and tips and whatnot :) GLAD UR DOIN IT THO same for me glad im finally doin it. its good for us :)
Gravity straps?
I saw GoFit Bob Harper gravity straps featured on Dr. Oz today. When I did more research, I discovered that customers gave it mixed reviews. Has anyone here ever used them before or recommend great strength training exercises?
Feels good to move my body
52 minutes - interval training (with cardio)
30 minutes - treadmill
8 minutes - stretching
I am reading a lot about how to do workouts effectively. I don't have a clue what
direction to go. I was just doing cardio and have just learned about "strength/interval
training". I am kind of making it up as I go along. Any suggestions on a program that I
can follow?
Workouts fine, the eating is tough!
I did my 35 minute walk/run today. I don't really have a problem working out. I
struggle more with the eating. Although I stay within my calories it's always dinner
that messes me up. For instance my calories are good, but my Fat, Cholesterol, Sodium
& Protein are all high. I'm not to worried about the protein, but the rest. I eat
what hubby eats for dinner, he refuses to eat healthy and I'm no great cook anyway. I
can't afford to eat a separate meal from him either....
Im still new to the whole eating healthy thing as well. and my boyfriend eats really unhealthy. if you part take in meals with him just enjoy the same meal just in like portions. It will workout good. and you can also add like your own raw or cooked vegies to whatever he is eating just for you. hope this helps. I am learning everyday too sumthing new. My whole family eats junk food and I love junk food but its all bout moderation :) dont deprive yourself of it or thats when we over do it.
I am the same as you; eating is a big issue for me and I tend to overeat when I'm bored, moody, tired, etc...I agree with spontaenous that you should eat smaller portions. Sometimes unhealthy foods are not the main problem, rather it's the size of the meals. I stock up on all the healthy stuff, but I tend to eat a lot and thus it's counterproductive :(
Sometimes I would keep carrots or snow peas handy as snacks, and once dinner rolls around I drink a glass of water to make myself feel less hungry. You won't tend to eat as much. Hopefully that helps. Try it!
I have a husband who is much the same. There are ways of eating healthily without them noticing though (no offence to the chaps on this site, but we know where the brains are...)
Swap meat for fish. A big piece of fish has lots less fat and fewer calories than meat.
Swap oil for the low-cal spray stuff. I promise he won't notice.
Add chilli/garlic to everything and then cook it in a healthy way (e.g. poach or grill/broil). The extra flavour means he won't notice the lack of fat plus the spiciness gives your metabolism a boost
Have a side salad with everything (and leave the dressing in the bottle) - the high water value of salad vegetables makes it surprisingly filling and because it's a side it feels like a bonus not something you're having in place of something more interesting and you'll eat less of the higher calorie food
Swap normal potatoes for sweet potatoes - much healthier and if he's anything like my man he'll like them more because they are more tasty
Get low fat versions of everything - yoghurt, sour cream, creme fraiche, mayonnaise and put them in without telling him. If he doesn't know, he won't notice.
Hope some of these help. My man's lost 2 inches round his waist and he thinks it's from all the dog walking he does. It isn't.
Thanks for all the suggestions! Much appreciated. Right now I have a protein shake for breakfast, then a Green Giant Veggie like Broccoli & Cheese Sauce, Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce or Brussel Sprouts for lunch and then a clementine for snack. Then I eat a regular dinner and there's where the bad stuff comes in...Italian sausage, manwiches, corndogs, pork chops. I just try to eat dinner in moderation. I do try to use or do things like extra lean ground beef, and broil my pork chops, things like that. I do try to sneak some stuff in on hubby. Sometimes I get away with it, but sometimes not. lol I'm hoping the eating well all day and eating dinner in moderation will be enough for now.
Elliptical
HIIT elliptical this morning before work.
walking
Instead of climbing the stairs during my lunch break, I just took a brisk walk for 20 minutes (although that probably wasn't the smartest thing to do because it's COLD outside). I'm feeling pretty run down today. I think I'm fighting off the same cold that everyone else at work has been getting. I may skip working out tonight.
Definitely sounds sensible- give your body time to fight off the virus :)
Weight training issues
Hi guys, ive been working out with weights for 2 weeks now (only using 10lbs) and this morning i really don't feel my muscles sore at all. could it be that i'm not lifing enough or am i just getting use to weight training? Yesterday i worked my upper body-such as bicep curls, tricep kickbacks, pushup...for an hour. Maybe I need to add more weight but didn't want to start off with crazy amount of weights in the beginning..thanks!
Should I try zumba?
My exercise takes one of the following forms:
Trail running
Spin classes
Bodypump classes
Evil, beasty Personal Trainer sessions
I'm looking to change it up a bit (apart from the PT and the running because that's for
the dog as much as me). I keep hearing the hype about Zumba and they do classes at my gym.
I've peered through the studio window a couple of times and frankly, they look ridiculous
(saying that I have never seen myself run, so I might do too)
Does everyone automatically love Zumba? Might I hit someone in the head if I get it
wrong?
Zumba sounds fun, my daughter started in a class a few weeks ago and she loved it, she couldn't keep up with everyone else, but she still loved it.
I also started zumba class just bout 2wks ago. It is very fun and yea lol I can barely keep up as well and I am very uncordinated but somehow if u try it u will make it work for u. Also not to mention I am like an alternative style girl doin it. Meaning my main choice of music is metal yet here i am dancing around with zumba class! it is fun and high energy try it!
dentist
Its my 6 month check up visit to the dentist, so wish me luck guys! Then I am off to
the gym if I do not end up in any pain from the dentist. Afterwards and hopefully, I will
do another 5k in keeping with my training and some pilates. .......................
Good luck at the dentist, hope everything goes smoothly!!!!
Pilates are tough, how long have you been doing that?
I am back from the dentist and Yeeehhhyyy! I have to have nothing done, thankfully. He sent me off with a smile, so I marched off to the gym and did my 5k run, I feel great, it must be the tooth fairy or something. A little pilates and I am finished.
Pilates
I enjoyed my first class, most of the moves were fairly easy, just a lot of stretching, it seems.
At least you will be nice and bendy! LoL
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February 7th, 2012
Not the best day
I stressed out, and binged on kashi bars. It was not my best day. Also, having
morning classes and ending them at 8 PM did not help either. However, I stuck to my
plan and worked out nonetheless. My mood is: blahhhh -__-
Today's workout:
Elliptical-40 min.
Abs-8 minutes
Run-20 minutes
I don't feel tired physically but mentally I am drained!!! My muscles are getting
stronger, and I'm feeding myself protein.
Things are good minus the stress, major sleep deprivation, and of course my diet today....
The good thing is tomorrow is always a new day! See you all tomorrow!
One day does not a healthy routine break. I had carrot cake and hot chocolate yesterday, plus a couple of martinis in the evening and you know what? When I woke up this morning, the world hadn't ended.
In fact I am looking forward to exercise today having enjoyed my day off. Like a mini-holiday!
Thanks, I know it doesn't sound that bad but I ate a whole box of them. It's almost hilarious now to think how impulsive that was...
Will do better and focus on stress relieving elsewhere...
Nope
I opted to rest and recover today. I'm going to hit it hard tomorrow!
3.25 mile run
Mile 1: 9:05
Mile 2: 9:04
Mile 3: 8:54
Last 0.25: 2:14
Stretching 6 mins, Sit-ups 2 mins
Nice splits! Were you going for negative splits or did it just turn out that way?
In between Classes
Posting late because I have two classes on tuesday... I did however get my 15 minute walk in this afternoon... I kept my challenge speed of 2.5 and will continue my 10 incline... This is very challenging and I must admit I worked up a decent sweat... Looking forward to checking the scale on thursday...
abs workout
Did Hip Hop Abs Total Body Burn with 5-lb. weights this time. What a big difference the weights make! Wow! This is the 4th day that I'm doing the workout. Although I don't see abs yet underneath my pooch (don't know if I ever will, I've always had a pooch), I feel a lot stronger and folks at work are commenting that my stomach is flatter. The video claims that you can lose up to 3 inches in the first week. I don't know about that for me, but I am going to keep on doing it because it's fun.
Getting Started
Ok, so now it's really time for me to get started. My plan is to go to my boot camp class 3 days a week and the gym 3 days a week. I really need to do this for so many reasons. Health is #1. Self esteem is #2 and my daughter's wedding in July is #3. I can do it, I can do it.......................I will do it!
if you believe you can do , you will definitely do it. commit and just do it
Congrats to posting your goals... Check in daily and be inspired and encouraged by others in the group... Accountability to post daily helps me to stay focused... You can do it... Just take it one day at a time... Again WELCOME!!!
back and biceps
Got in a good workout. I can tell the difference between workouts with and without my trainer. No trainer tonight.
Feelin' good
It is amazing how wonderful exercise makes you feel. I did active yoga earlier and it just
flipped my entire mood.
definitely it does, I enjoy exercising as well, it make feel great
Feeling bad, but still got on the treadmill today.
Feeling bad today, well yesterday and today. I have a terrible headache borderline migraine. I did manage to get on the treadmill 35 minutes both days. I've now been exercising since January 6th and have lost 4 pounds. It's less than I'd hoped, but I'm happy I lost something. I get on the treadmill faithfully Mon - Friday for 35 walking/jogging mixing it up. Outside of exercising I'm pretty sedentary, so I'm glad I lost something.
good job , keep working , you definitely get the result. at least you dare going on the scale , I don't dare going on scale , I'm planning to weight myself after a month.
Fantastic! you still managed to keep the momentom going and get on the treadmill, that's brilliant. There is nothing worse than a migraine/headache. My son had exactly the same for the last 2 days, enough to have two days off school and lay in bed! So you did really well. Well done. 4lbs is excellent, its not going on so that is the important thing, your loseing weight and getting fitter.
Thanks to both of you! I'm just trying to be consistant. I know there are some areas I could do better in. Like I'm keepting my calories below 1350, but it's more of "what" I'm eating for dinner, it's not the greatest. I don't eat bad, but not great either. Then outside of exercise, I'm pretty sedentary. So again, I am thankful to lose anything. Even if I just lose 1 pd a week, I'm happy.
Yes. I. Did.
I wasn't going to, but I motivated last night and did my shred (level 1 but pushed it).
And then I got up this morning a little late and again wasn't going to (planning on
hitting the gym with my sisters in sweat tonight) but I shredded AGAIN and made myself do
level 2 as punishment! :D Ha ha ha! I'll still go to the gym tonight and do some cardio
and some machines. I measured today and feel like I might be getting smaller; haven't
weighed-in in weeks and feel like I really need to do that tomorrow.
We booked a pretty spectacular trip to Mexico at the beginning of June and I'd REALLY like
to lose 8 or 10 pounds each month between now and then. January didn't see a 10-pound
weight loss so I have high hopes for February, March, April, and May. I realized this
weekend that I just need to start exercising more and more and more. And I need to push
it. Any ideas or encouragement is welcome, as always. Thanks for everyone's support.
And finally -- I was going to comment on everyone's posts but there are so many of you out
there doing an AWESOME JOB! I mean it from my heart when I say that seeing you guys work
out motivates me to do the same. Even if it's just a little and/or less than you plan, the
act of starting it and doing some of it is really, really inspirational to me. We can do
this!
I did it!
I did my longest workout ever today. I did 20 minutes on the bike, 70 on the treadmill, and 10 stretching. It felt great. I have started doing strength training on M,W,F so I felt that I wanted to get extra cardio in today. I feel really energized.
Another 2 pounds gone!
Sooo happy with this result! I feel like I did brilliantly last week, exercise wise, only around 6 more pounds to go then I will be focusing more on toning all my muscles and generally keeping fit :) I did 30 mins on treadmill today then 15 mins on cross trainer (elliptical).
Brilliant. 2 pounds, thats a good job, well done you.
30 minutes on the treadmill
I am 5 months pregnant and am in better shape than before I got pregnant. The secret for me is not feeling like I have to push myself. An easy 30 minutes on the treadmill with some intervals while listening to my favorite podcast never sounds dreadful so I do it everyday.
historical Hike
I had a fantastic workout today, I went for a walk up a steep hill through a forest where at the top was an anglo saxon castle, then I climbed down along a river bank along an old pilgrims walk where the path had been carved out by hundreds of pilgrims footsteps. It was so beautiful and peaceful but very slippery, muddy and hard going. Then I carried on walking along through an old forest with rock carvings, birds singing and squirrels running up the trees. After 3 hours of hard hiking I got back to my car. Exhausted, but exilerated and worth every bit of effort.
cool whereabouts? my snowy run at the weekend was a bit of pilgrim's way in the North Downs
North Wales is where I went, although I do not think it is part of the Pilgrim's way .
done...but wasn't easy.......
did 30 min intervals on my stepper, was not in the mood and had to PUSH myself----but did
something
Not a good day
Today I only managed 3.8 miles and 450 calories. Back is out and I always feel like my whole day will be off not getting my time in:( But some is better than nothing right?
Im a newbie
I feel lucky to find this site..a place to share my secrets and my guilts. Actually Im a very lazy sort of person when it comes to exercise and gym and I prefer dieting in order to lose weight. which I know its not good for my health. I can feel it with my increasing knee pain and overall low energy. I really don't know how to motivate myself to join the gym or even spend some time doing workouts at home..any help!
I'm lazy too howevwr I found that spending the money for the gym motivates me. I hate to waste money! And once you start iy only takes 2wks to get into the routine. You can do it!
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February 6th, 2012
Sleep...is SO important!
I pulled an all nighter yesterday (well, I had 1.5 hours of sleep before my
first class) without intending to, but my school work and everything else just ended up
taking much longer than I expected. I need to prioritize and be efficient with
my time. However, I still dragged my tired, sleep-deprived body to the gym and did what
I needed to do. I could not run longer than 20 minutes and could really feel the
effects of exhaustion getting to me. Even my ab workout was not as efficient. I made
poorer choices in my diet too. Sleep is really one of the KEYs to success!!!
Today's workout:
Running-25 min.
Abs-8 min.
It's snooze time. Sleep well you guys, so you can have an awesome workout! See you
tomorrow!
1.5 hrs sleep is way too little. But I suppose that school work has to be done. I think I would have forgone the gym and caught up on some much needed sleep. I need at least 6 hours sleep to allow me to go to the gym otherwise I am almost sleep walking. Well done for getting there and doing the running thats great work!
you might have found it harder and less efficient, but I bet you actually worked harder than you thought. I had an awful workout a couple of weeks ago because I was grumpy and tired from a bad week in the office. However, I wear a heart rate monitor and pushing my body through the fatigue meant I worked harder than I normally do in that particular class and burned off around 100 calories more than usual!
Pilates kicked my booty
And yet, it's my arms that feel like jello.
Chest and Triceps day
Worked hard today. I will sleep good tonight,
I'm glad you're feeling better!!! Woot!
keep going
I am pleased with myself, I have just lost another pound and it is starting to move
on the scales now after months of sticking the same. I managed to do 40 minutes on the
treadmill today and some abs so I am ready to keep going to lose that next
pound.
Wow, congratulations!!!! You inspire us!
Well done!
Need to strength train
Today I ran 6 miles in 66 mins and also did 2.5 on the elliptical. I'm a treadmil girl and am addicted to seeing the calories burn off. However I do need to do strenghth training just cant bring myself to do it. I know I will never burn the calories I do on the treadmil and eliptical and would feel as if I did nothing for myself . I do spend an hr and half at the gym. Thought of staying an extra 30 mins to do weights but that would be cutting it way to close for work. What to do?
great work with the running I'm the exact opposite of you I love lifting weights so much more than cardio. Especially if your beginning lifting weights and you like to stay lean what I would do is go to the gym and have more of a relaxed time there, just listen to chill out music and lift weights like you would do yoga.
Thank you, I think I've decided I'm going to have to hire a personal trainer to grab that cane and pull me off the treadmil, and get me a new routine going. I would like to take some classes but with 3 kids and they dont offer aftnoon classes its virtually impossible to make a class :(
I have the same exact problem! I am addicted to the calories and the strength training doesn't do it. Everyone says that you burn calories longer and it turns fat in to muscle, so I know it is good for me. I have just started doing it, but I am mourning the cardio! Even though it is hard, you can do it!
Stepped it up
Today I walked for 15 minutes on the treadmill and increased the speed from 2.0 tp 2.5... I burned an extra 23 cal... It was a definite challenge but not to much to scare me.. My goal is to increase speed while keeping my time on the treadmill at a min...
Good job! Keep it up and remember everybody stated somewhere.
Just getting started here
This is a great blog! I just joined livestrong and am finding it helpful in so many ways. When I want that extra serving I know I have to journal it so I more easily say no. I have only been doing cardio to lose weight (110 lbs) and have recently been told by many people (and read a lot) that strength training is very important. So for the last two weeks I have been doing work outs on the exercise ball to a tape I have. It is definitely different and I find that I am using a lot of muscles that are stagnant! However, I can't seem to let go of the fact that I am burning about 25% less calories on the days that I combine this with my cardio compared to my cario days. I have another 8lbs to lose and I am hoping that while that is a goal I have, my new goal can be to strengthen my upper body and mid section to have better all round health. Any opions on whether the exercise ball is a good starting place? It seems to be comparable to Pilates.
I don't know anything about the ball but it sure looks hard so I'm sure it's a good place to start. If you want to bump up your calorie burn while doing strength, try an interval training routine. I use Jillian's 30-day Shred DVD but there are a TON out there, I'm sure. The idea is that you keep your heart rate going AND do strength. I literally sweat the whole time. I definitely think it's worth changing up now and then. Stick with it and you'll surely see changes.
HELP PLEASE
Hello everyone...
I went to the gym on Friday; I did 2 hours of cardio on an elliptical and
did one round of the circuit. I keep forgetting to weigh myself; to me it's not what's
important to be honest.
The problem is I'm having a difficult time getting motivated; getting into
the routine of going. I didn't go all weekend with no excuse why. Has anyone on here ever
get together to exercise? I could really use a work out buddy. I haven't a clue what to do
with the weights part and I know it's vital to losing fat.
I could really use some help. I want to do this so badly but I honestly need
a butt kicking and a little competition I think would help too.
It is well worth the money to work with a personal trainer...especially if you are a newbie to excercise...could save you many dissapointments, and possibly an accident or injury.
Last Monday I went to the spa with the intensions of hiring a PT...she probably saved my life, as they are required by law to take your blood pressure...I would have never thought I had high blood pressure...and my numbers were well above critical...I am used to doing an hour on the eliptical...with BP numbers as high as they were that day...I could have easily worked my way into a stroke or heart attack.
Several years ago I hired a PT...and had great results...if only to get you motivated, it is well worth $100 for a few visits.
Shawn :)
Ditto on what Shawn said. Congratulations on taking the first step. It's the hardest one. Someone told me once that it takes about 21 days to form any habit, good or bad. After you've developed your routine, it will become a part of your daily life. Just stay consistent. You can do it!
Done....First thing in am..!!!!!
interval day on treadmill 40min at 7.0 and 4.5 (longest i've ever done) !!! along with
abs to start...feeling great and ready for monday...
Exercising and gaining weight
Did Hip Hop Abs for 2 days in a row. I feel great but weighed myself and gained weight! Oh, no! I'm beginning the 3rd week of my exercise/healthier diet regimen. I lost weight in the beginning and now I'm feeling discouraged. I hope that this is just a temporary thing. Everyone says muscle weighs more than fat, but it's scary seeing the scale go up again.
I would recommend putting the scale in the closet and buying a good set of body calipers and a body circumference tape measure. Use these tools to gauge progress and break out the scale once a month or so. The scale is very fickle and can fluctuate several pounds in just one day.
If you have over 35% bodyfat, you may want to just start with the tape measure. I measure neck, waist, hips, and buttocks. These are all common fat storage areas. If you are trying to increase muscle mass, you would want to measure arms and legs as well. These areas will reduce with initial fat loss and will increase with muscle gain afterwards.
Thanks, brothercrhis66. You are right. My clothes are getting more loose and I'm able to do more when I exercise so I guess that's a good sign. I will use measurements instead.
Thanks, brothercrhis66. You are right. My clothes are getting more loose and I'm able to do more when I exercise so I guess that's a good sign. I will use measurements instead.
The thing you should be proud about is the fact that you've committed to exercising and eating healthier, not because of the number you see on the scales. Keep it up and you'll soon see results. I have this problem right now (I gained weight after running for 4 days) but I am feeling so much better. I think our body is just getting adjusted to this new change in activity and if you keep at it you'll slowly start to slim down! This takes a lot of patience but I know we can do it. Keep it up! :)
ditto on what brotherchris said----out with the scale...!!!!!
Thank you exhilaratedxd and cincy1! I did 15 min on the stairs at work and 26 min of hip hop abs when I got home. I feel great, but my appetite is huge! How do you maintain portion control after working out? I feel like I can eat a second dinner!
6 pounds lost since January.
My body feels so good. I did a 55 minute cardio work out today that used to kill me, but this time I had so much energy rocking it. Even though it was still challenging I was actually enjoying it :) Month 2 of constistent workouts and I'm starting to see the results. I'm aiming to lose two pounds a week now that I'm doing HIIT workouts from Turbo Fire and eating healthy.
That is awesome...Congrats!
Nope
Today is going to be a rest day. Two chunky running days at the weekend plus some serious
strength and conditioning last Weds and Friday means I think I have earned it!
Took some vital stats at the weekend - my body fat percentage has come down a tiny bit,
but still classes me as "obese". My BMI says I am "overweight". My resting heart rate
classes me as an "athlete".
One could go mad with all these different numbers. My jeans are too big and yet another
person asked me if I have lost weight. That's all better than numbers.
lol...your title was straight and to the point...Cheese1980...After taking blood pressure medication for a week now I have achieved an athletic blood pressure rate, though I consider it cheating to achieve it via medication.
I agree...all these numbers complicate things a bit for me also.
Shawn :)
Afraid that is indeed cheating - my newly athletic resting heart rate is through blood sweat and tears. It was ~70 in October.
Another vital stat from the weekend is my waist to hip ratio (proxy for visceral fat). That's well within the healthy range. Which means I am carrying a LOT of fat on my backside, thighs and whatever. Husband said there might be a lot between my ears too :-)
lol...I start with my personal trainer a week from today...It was just too dangerous last week with a blood pressure of 181/110...Something to think about is investing in a blood pressure monitor...I would have never thought I had high blood pressure...
Advice from my doctor and personal trainer was to wait a week for the blood pressure medicine to do it's work.
Off and ready to walk...I have been meeting my goal of a mile walk for three days in a row now.
Have a Great Day,
Shawn :)
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February 5th, 2012
4th day, feeling great!
Yesterday I said I was going to run 25 minutes straight, and I (almost) hit my
goal! I had clocked 26 min. on the treadmill but I was distracted with a friend
at the beginning, so I guess I could say I only did 22-23 min. Still, it was a good
feeling and I wasn't panting as hard as before. Woo! I think I can
definitely try 30 min. tomorrow. Afterwards, I did 2 5 minute runs.
Today's workout:
Running-about 35 minutes (4.0 incline)
8 minute abs (these are also getting easier!)
I also walk daily from the gym to my apartment, which is a total of 2 miles round
trip, downhill and uphill. It's quite steep so I had some thigh muscles
when I started, which might explain why I am improving my run time quickly each
day. Ok, time to study! See you tomorrow! :)
great job!
Thank you!
Congrats, Exhilarateddxd! Twenty-Two or Twenty-Three, Twenty-Five...all are great time for running endurance!
Shawn :)
Ouch!
I just started working out on 1/26/12 and I only missed 3 days. I have been pushing myself
really hard and my body hurts when I get home. My knees have also started to hurt when I
do squats or any kind of lifting with my legs 
So I'm taking a break tomorrow. I hope I don't hurt myself, that would suck!
Opps I mean ouch!
Oh no! I hope you feel better. It's good you are taking a break, you never know how serious a problem can get even if it's just a little one. I had small pain at my ankle and didn't care of it. Eventually it became a fracture. Not to scare you but it just shows you how important rest is! Maybe some heating pad can help. Good luck and I hope you get well soon!
It's good never to over do on any aspect of dieting...perseverance will pay off in the long haul for a healthy body. Congrats on your excercise goals!
Shawn :)
An easy day
I took my dog on a short hike (30 minutes). Does dancing during the halftime show count??
yes
yes, today and yesterday. need to keep it up!
Gym again, and have been taking the stairs.
Challenged myself to not use the lift today- I live on the 6th floor, thought I was going
to die twice today when I was walking up them. Might make it a habit though :)
Gym: 20 mins cross trainer, 10 mins rowing, 10 mins walking uphill on treadmill, then some
toning work.
wow - that's a lot! good for you!
lazy weekend
I'm afraid I have had a really lazy weekend, I only managed to do half an hour of pilates and that was enough for me. The weather here in the uk is snowy one minute and rainy the next, then freezing cold, it was - 4 deg c, last night so I think I have gone into hybernation mode and just want to curl up in front of the fire toasting crumpets or something. bbrrrrrrr...!
Oh no! Weather blues...I have it when it gets cold even here in california. How about warm up to some new home-workouts? Check out this video I recently discovered, you could just do it in your own living room!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDK56RxaP2E
Thanks exhilaratedxd thats great, I just checked it out. The sunny location makes me feel warmer already!
Done....but not first thing in the am...late am
total body day...60min..
hard to do when it's not my normal time...5:30-6:00 am. I have to force myself anytime
after 9am, but got it done anyway..!!!!
Wow, that is super early, but I know what you mean about doing something that is not on schedule. Congrats for sticking to your goal! Exercise no matter what :)
Thx!!!
Super Sunday
I am officially off today from exercising... But I am trying to make it a habit to log in every day for accountability purposes... I hope everyone have a wonderful Sunday and enjoy the Super Bowl!!!
great idea..!!!!
I've got the same goal as you!!! Happy Sunday :D
haha right on :) Today... I laz around and eat good super bowl foods. Tomorrow, back on it!
I don't get it
I gained weight. I don't get it. If this was week 2 or 3 I might understand that my body is resisting the changes but this is the start of week 7 and I'm down 26 lbs. I feel awesome about the overall progress, but I simply don't understand what could be happening. Not only have I stayed under my daily goal of 1400, but I only missed working out two days due to illness since I started and with the workouts my net is always WELL under the bar. The funny thing is, I'm not even hungry. I'm satisfied with what I'm eating. That's just crazy because it wasn't just a lb, it was 4 lbs. Well it made me angry and so I'm heading to the gym now to punish my body for messing with my brain like that.
Hi.. Do you think the retention is because you were sick??... I am not a doctor but maybe yours can give you some insight on the weight gain... Congrats for the weight loss!!! I am only four days in But I am definitely pushing onward to make it seven weeks!!
did you see the conversation on the More than 50 pounds to lose group about gaining/not losing weight because Livestrong gives you too low a calorie target?
Hey Gil,
it seems as if you're not eating enough, and be sure that whatever you're burning in exercise you need to consume. check out 'free and pratical exercise advice' the guy that heads it is mark--he's a personal trainer and a martial arts expert. you can ask him anything---be warned---he'll give it to you straight and he's not big into 'the scale', he's very helpful though.
whenever you're dealing with an illness--generally speaking i never think it's a good idea to weigh after that cause you're body does strange things---most of the time your metabolism slows down and goes into protection mode simply due to whatever illness you're facing.
congrats on the 26lbs...!!!!!!
congratulations on loosing 26lbs, thats fantastic, do not be too hard on yourself about gaining 4lbs, by next week end I bet you would have already burned that off again. Like the others have said.... I expect it was because you were ill.
Congratulations also! Don't overdo it, though. All of the nutrition experts say that if you don't eat enough food, your body goes into starvation mode and then stores everything that you eat. I worry about this because I have cut down a significant amount of what I normally eat and I don't get hungry. I am usually well below the calorie bar that Livestrong sets too. I've lost 9 pounds in 2 weeks. This week, I'm going to try eating 5-6 small meals a day, even if I'm not hungry.
Hello
Hey everyone. Still early but plan on exercising after lunch. I did exercise yesterday. Trying to get my body fat into the teens. I am at 24% right now. Since I have been on this site for the last week I have noticed my sugar intake is RIDICULOUS!!!!!! Never knew how much i consumed. I suppose that would explain the small tire I have around my waist. Any suggestions!! I keep hearing about good sugars but what are those. Anyway happy exercising. GO GIANTS!!!!
I suspect good sugars are the ones you don't eat....
There are several kinds of sugars from sucrose, dextrose, fructose, glucose, etc. Bad sugars might be any sugar you add, like table sugar (sucrose). If you are insulin resistant or diabetic, bad sugars might also include high glycemic foods like watermelon, potatoes, and pineapple, apple juice.
In my opinion, none of these sugars are "bad" in and of themselves although I would stay away from high fructose corn syrup. The real question is, how much do you need in your diet and how much at any given time? Carbohydrates are the fuel your body and brain needs to function. Remember, however, if you dump more carbs into your blood than your body can use to replace glycogen stores in your liver and muscles, the excess will be stored as adipose tissue (fat). there is just no way around it.
Personally, I try to avoid any kind of sugar that I add to food except for small amounts in cooking. The one exception to this is when I am trying to induce an insulin spike. If you aren't trying to build muscle, you probably want to avoid any kind of major insulin spike.
YES!
I did the workout video "The Biggest Loser Power Walk" . Gets your heart pumping. Now just listening to music and about ready to tackle my chores. Feeling good, even if it is a foggy day out!
Godlover123 and I have that DVD. We love it, especially of you need a quick workout or just need something to satisfy the munchies. Have fun with it.
running in the snow
in shorts - good motivation to keep running or you get cold!!
ha ha dresing the part does help.
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| Totals: | 206,526 | 8,681g | 35,816mg | 360,680mg | 29,165g | 9,185g | 3,225g | 12,696g |
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February 4th, 2012
Feel stronger day by day.
It's my third day since I've joined this group and let me tell you how excited I am!
I went to the gym again today with the goal of improving my running endurance (from 15
min. yesterday).
Today I ran for 20 min. straight, and then I did another 10 min. with NO problem.
I had to go because I just really needed to study...
Here's the total workout today:
Running-30 min. (2x better than yesterday!)
8 min. abs
My goal tomorrow is to run 25 minutes straight.
I've also started to eat healthier, though I had to stay up last night and got the
munchies. HOWEVER, I had some Fage greek yogurt (0%) and mixed it up with sugar free
jello pudding. Whipping the two together gave it a very light but thick, creamy texture.
Do you know how DELICIOUS that was?! I don't think I will ever need icecream ever
again!!! Anyway, maybe that is why I had so much energy because the Fage yogurt contained
a good amount of protein. Try it!
pudding sounds lovely, don't know if it gave you energy though. You are doing fantastic on the running, it will probably be 10k by next week!
Thanks for the support Harmony! That is a reach goal but the thought of that sounds awesome, I don't remember the last time I ran that far without stopping. We'll see what happens today :)
Got it done--three days and counting
Went for a walk with the baby today and did some freeweights in the family room while the boys in the house watched the hockey game. There I was, doing my workout right between the couch and tv. I'm so determined to get my excercise in that I'll do whatever works.
Introduction
Hi! I'm new to this group (and site). I need to reduce my triglyceride and cholesterol levels in the next few months or else my doc is going to put me on meds. Part of my lifestyle changes (in addition to overhauling my diet) is daily cardio. I've been doing yoga and weight training here and there, but have been neglecting cardio. I'm glad that there are communities like this one to help us all along our way!
And yes, I did exercise today. 15 minute walk with my dog + 30 minutes on an elliptical.
I've been doing daily cardio for a month now. My advice is to mix it up. It can get boring when you do the same thing everyday. I went from borderline meds to normal over 6 months so it can definitely be done. Welcome!
Hi Ann! I'm so glad to be on here too! Thanks for your story, it is a good reminder that we can all control our own lives !
Hip Hop Abs
I just did Shaun T's Hip Hop Abs Total Body Burn for the first time, which was dancing for 20 minutes working out your abs and obliques. My heart is pounding, I'm sweating, and I feel like I worked out my legs, arms, and stomach using weight machines. But it was so much fun! It is so much better than doing crunches and sit ups. No wonder dancers have the best bodies!
Sounds like fun. I love dancing too- although I'm slow to pick up on the footwork, which keeps me from want to go to a class. Dancing with workout dvds is just my speed. You've inspired me to try out out tomorrow.
So happy to hear that you're inspired. I'm the same way with dance classes. I almost always misstep the first few times, causing me to run right into the person next to me. SO embarassing! What dance did you do today?
YES:
30 Mins Stationary Bike
15 Mins Elliptical (thought I would die) :)
30 Mins Walk/Jog
200 Arm Raises (50 at a time)
50 Squats
Nice workout Lynnda!!!! Lots of variety :)
Thank you exhilaratedxd, I'm trying my best to get to the point when I walk 30 minutes on the elliptical without gasping for air and my knees caving. :) :) I'm going to keep trying until I make it. .........again, thank you so much...
-Linda
It takes repetition and patience, you'll feel much better everytime you get on the treadmill I promise! I felt that way last week and after running a bit longer everyday my muscles were able to endure much more. Just don't over do it!
Back from illness
Nasty sinus infection put me down a couple of days this week. Did legs yesterday and shoulders today. Upped my weight on the crunch machine to 70 lbs and 100 reps and upped my pushups to 36 without rest. In the past two weeks I've lost an inch in my chest, hips and waist. Increased circumference of biceps, forearms, and quads by 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
Today
Today I'm going to run outside because it's so gorgeous and sunny. :)
and I did. Very nice and fun :)
Gym
20 mins on treadmill- still can't run as far as i'd like, 5 mins rowing, 5 mins stepper, lots of toning work. My arms seem stronger already!
I am Back
Good Morning... I just finished my 15 minutes on the treadmill... It's getting a little better... I notice that the hardest part for me is getting to the treadmill... I set my mind to exercise and then out of no where I am bombarded with negative thoughts... I am grateful for this site because now I have a "reason" to push pass those destructive thoughts and move forward... Everyone have a great day and for those who love football.... ENJOY THE SUPERBOWL!!!..... GOOOOOOO GIANTS!!!!! :)
congrats...working out is such a mental thing--mostly mental. i work out 5-6 days/wk around 530 am---don't even let your mind wonder just try to get in the habit of doing something great for you each day. I take care of me first in the am--that's my present to myself each day i work out--no greater present than good health
freezing cold run
with two friends and a grumpy "do you know how cold it is?" husband
lol---thx for the laugh, and I was complaining that's it's 53 here this am. Great job on the run..!!!!! you're more of a woman than me----I'm with your hubby--I hate the cold.
yep it was 27 degrees. Farenheit
If I was running towards a warm fireplace, that might work for me. Otherwise 27 degrees is for the birds. Actually penguins... the birds probably flew south.
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| Totals: | 215,122 | 9,364g | 44,543mg | 378,868mg | 32,360g | 10,681g | 3,326g | 14,040g |
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Back
posted by phoibe on 7:33 pm
Hi all! I'm back after a very very long absence. And yes, I exercised today! I joined the Y down the block from my home and today I swam for 30 minutes. I then rewarded myself with 15 minutes in the dry sauna. My muscles enjoyed that! Anywho, good luck to everyone, I hope you all meet your goals!
Did it
posted by JessyJean on 7:08 pm
Hike for 55 minutes
Kick boxing for 10 min
Walking for 25 min
Lifted some weights too go me
Company is great for a workout
posted by MJPeden on 5:06 pm
I did my first on my own weigh training session. I have to admit I feel weird lifting weights around a bunch of guys. I feel like some are staring at me and I know several of them had to be snickering at the tiny weights I was lifting compared to them. But I made it through my workout, mostly. Then decided to go upstairs for some cardio. Almost left after a few min but was surprised by my dad showing up. So it went from a 5 min workout to a 45 min workout. Company is so much better!!!!
Another day on my treadmill...
posted by pyaser on 4:58 pm
I walked for 30 min. on my treadmill, and later tonight I am going to try for another 30 min. but feeling good about it!
Enjoyed my workout
posted by garlington on 4:25 pm
Good evening everyone.. I was able to do a complete workout before class.. I am feeling great and looking forward to doing it again tomorrow.. Everyone have a great night!!!
New
posted by polly1956 on 3:41 pm
HI I'm new to this site. I have been dieting & started water arobitics 3 weeks ago. I have lost 8 lbs & about 8" over all. Looking forward to hearing from others on how they are doing. I need to lose on the hips & stomach any help would be greatly appreciated. Good luck all & keep up the good work. We can do this!!!!
Nope
posted by ann003 on 11:59 am
I'm still quite sore from this weekend's workouts, so today's a rest day. Aside from walking my dog later, I have nothing planned except for sitting in my massage chair.
Walking
posted by atrixa on 9:54 am
Workout got a bit interrupted today, but I still got plenty of walking done.
Here we go.....again.
posted by palchesko on 8:13 am
I have been taking a kick-boxing class (that I love) for the past few weeks...but that is the only thing I have been doing. I will go again tonight...but I am planning to add at least 3 additional work out days to my schedule....I am in a "Fitness Challenge" at work, and I haven't been doing all that great. I have begun to track calories here, and I am hoping this group will help me to feel more accountable regarding exercise!! :)
by ann003 on Feb 13, 2012 at 11:50 am
I love kickboxing! I can't do it more than twice a week though. So. Sore. Keep up the good work!
New
posted by pyaser on 8:09 am
New here!! I am trying to keep myself motivated so I was reading all the post .. AND felt much better I am not alone. I have lost 10 lbs so far.. but now I have hit a plateau for about 4 days.. VERY frustrated. I been walking on the treadmill for about 20 min about 7 days a wk. and about 3 days ago I changed it to 30 min. but nothing has happen to me. Well, I am hoping that one of these mornings I will drop a few more lbs when I get on the weight scale. Thanks for listening to me vent!!
by JessyJean on Feb 13, 2012 at 12:14 pm
4 days is not a plateau. Stop weighing yourself every day if you're going to get so down about things. Exercising means you build muscle and tone up too! This isn't going to show a loss in the scale it may even show a gain.
Stay positive and stick with it. You'll pull through.
Dreading the treadmill this week.
posted by kandyrews on 7:38 am
Another new week means another week on the dreaded treadmill. I'm bored with it now, it's gotten old. I mean 5 pounds for a whole month of hard work and eating non-fun foods, no desserts or junk food. It should be more. What will this month be, anything? I'm happy I lost something but it was hard work, no-fun foods, and a dedicated 5 days a week to it for just a measly 5 pounds. I expected more, at least 8-10 pounds. Well afterwhile, it'll be time to hit it once again, but I'm so not in the mood for it...dreading it badly, lack of motivation.
by palchesko on Feb 13, 2012 at 8:10 am
I have heard that your body "gets used to" exercises if you do that same one over and over...maybe try to change it up? There is something to muscle confusion that helps with weight loss
good luck to you!!
by aa013943 on Feb 13, 2012 at 8:17 am
I agree that mixing it up is the key. Not only to give you muscle confusion but to give yourself a break from boredom. I've added a range of activities that I mix in during the week. I mix it up every week but this week it looked like this.... Sunday is racquetball and weights, Monday is staionary bike and weights, Tuesday is volleyball and treadmill, Wednesday is basketball and stationary bike, Thursday is laps in the pool and weights, Friday is treadmill, Saturday is elliptical or some other machine and weights. I know if I get bored I will stop doing it so I have to mix it up like this in order to stay on the program.
by kandyrews on Feb 13, 2012 at 8:33 am
Unfortunately, I don't belong to a gym and don't play any sports. I just have a treadmill in my home. I try to mix it up by walking some days with an incline and other days doing walking with interval running. I just try to change it up on the treadmill. I could change up my weight routine some though. I usually do the same workouts every week. It just seems like my 30 minutes on the treadmill is so long, but the treadmill is all I have. In the spring/summer it will be some better because I can get outside and walk/run with my dog. I'm just not a cold weather person. Thanks for the input ya'll.
by kandyrews on Feb 13, 2012 at 10:05 am
I am happy to report that I did 35 minutes of walking on the treadmill at 3.0 which is fast for me and using inclines up to 6.0. Now for the weights.
by ann003 on Feb 13, 2012 at 11:47 am
Maybe you could add wear wrist weights while you walk and get some curls and raises in. That way you'll get in a little resistance training while you walk!
got a beasting for an hour by my personal trainer - over 800 cals burned
posted by Cheese1980 on 7:18 am
Good job really considering I decided to have carrot cake for elevenses. With hot chocolate (no cream or marshmallows, but only because I don't like them not because I was being wellbehaved)
Starting a new work out today
posted by MJPeden on 6:39 am
I've lifted weights in the past and had decent results so I'm hoping the same will happen this time. I got a personal trainer at my gym and she helped me come up with a couple routines to work with. I'm pretty optimistic about this and yet leary at the same time. Nothing else I've been doing has provided any results. Not to mention it puts me in the grunt room of my gym. ( I swear all the guys grunt with every rep they do no matter what it is) Testosterone central!!!! ;-) Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and are ready for an amazing week!
Missed Yesterday
posted by garlington on 6:18 am
Good morning to all!! I hope everyone had a great weekend.. I forgot to post on yesterday.. Sunday is my designated day to rest from excercising.. I was having such a good time with my eldest son yesterday on his birthday that I honestly forgot to check in and post... I started an additional workout routine and I must admit that it is a definite challenge.. I am doing crunches and arm curls with 5lb weights... I have also stepped up my treadmill walking to 20 min and my speed to 3.0... Everyone have a Wonderful Monday!!!
Elliptical
posted by brotherchris66 on 5:10 am
I used a different machine today and the heart rate sensors were bad. I normally don't use them because I have a HRM that I wear for cardio. Unfortunately the batteries in the strap portion were deadand I chose the cardio setting that adjusts according to my heart rate. Let's just say I worked much harder than I normally do.
by JessyJean on Feb 13, 2012 at 12:15 pm
That's a good thing right? You survived!
Getting geared up for Monday
posted by archairez on 2:45 am
Its 2:44am and I am getting myself geared up for my 3:30am workout. Started out thinking I would take today off. But now, I am motivated!!!
by aa013943 on Feb 13, 2012 at 8:20 am
I bet the gym is empty at that time. :-)