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jms14letgo wrote: »I use a Polar ft7. It actually monitors my HR and gives me a calorie burn based on my HR and the stats I have entered into it. I love it! I used to have a FitBit but found that it miscalculated with workout videos since it mostly counts steps rather than heart rate.
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Well, we finally got some snow here! They initially said 1" but changed it around noon yesterday to 6-8".. I'm thinking we have closer to 8 and it's not done snowing here. Plus the wind is blowing about 30mph so we are going to have some pretty big drifts. I guess ask and you shall receive, right?
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I have the bodymedia armband, I love it, but I tend to be over detail oriented. It tells me my daily calorie burn, steps, exercise (vigorous and moderate) and how many calories per minute I burn. Plus my sleep, which I don't need it to tell me is not goodawilliamslee784 wrote: »Random question: Is it worth it to invest in one of those FitBit or Jawbone monitors? My husband had a Nike Fuel band but kept having issues with it. I think he shorted the thing out during his workouts.
Plus I can sync it with the "display" device to see how many calories I burn during my workouts.
I have been looking into the new Jawbone monitor since they stopped making the BodyMedia (although you can still buy them at Amazon). I would just buy a backup but am afraid the Jawbone won't be letting me sync it to their website soon
I had a Timex HRM once, it was so far off! Told me I burned 20 calories per minute when working out lol
Definitely do your research. I am still looking into the Jawbone, but cannot see how a bracelet on my wrist will be able to "read" me the way that my secure armband can?
I just treat my morning workout like my job, I can't skip it and go back to bed, so up and workoutcalebandevansmom wrote: »I've been so bad. I haven't worked out once since last Sunday. So, I start week 3 today. I know I just have to get up early before work and get them done. If anyone has any tips on how to love first thing in the morning workouts, I would love to hear them. As far as eating I have been logging my food everyday and made it to day 30 on mfp. Great work on logging for 30 days!
You forgot to take my snow too! We got over 1' Sunday night, woke up to no way of getting out of the driveway. Well, okay, we could have it Bryan had started snow blowing right ways, but....work isn't that busy and we enjoyed the snow day together watching cheesy horror movies.jms14letgo wrote: »Well, we finally got some snow here! They initially said 1" but changed it around noon yesterday to 6-8".. I'm thinking we have closer to 8 and it's not done snowing here. Plus the wind is blowing about 30mph so we are going to have some pretty big drifts. I guess ask and you shall receive, right?
-12˚ here this morning, so counting down until Spring!
My ankle is still swollen (not as bad, but still cannot tie my shoes all the way) and it is sore. None the less, I would say I am 75% healed, next week I might even be able to STAND up and workout
Coach, you are quiet, hope all is well!!!!! It's your month, TF55EZ a few times a week
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Thanks BeLight. I was in a golf tournament on Sunday morning with about 15 of my buddies involved. While several of you are having snow problems, it was 63 degrees. Several guys even wore shorts. From there we went to someone's house where there was enough food to feed an army to watch the Super Bowl. Needless to say, I didn't work out Monday morning.
GOOD NEWS! My ticker on my page isn't exactly right. I'm embarrassed to say at some point I gained some weight. I'm going to blame it on the holidays and my Christmas cruise. We are doing a Biggest Loser with all the coaches at school, administration and even our school resource officer. Each club on campus is our sponsor and we are raising money for a local charity. Anyway, to make this long story short, I have lost 15 pounds since January 5.
I credit, Turbo Fire and this group for keeping me motivated. Our next weigh in is Feb.
17. How crazy is that. I already have plans for a beach get away with my wife. Oh well.
My body media is no longer working and I haven't really looked into any other options at this point. My son uses a fitbit and he likes it.
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CONGRATULATIONS THAT IS AMAZING!!coachreyes wrote: »Anyway, to make this long story short, I have lost 15 pounds since January 5.
Now if you had just NOT told me about your weather, I might have put that last bit in bold for you
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awilliamslee784 wrote: »Random question: Is it worth it to invest in one of those FitBit or Jawbone monitors? My husband had a Nike Fuel band but kept having issues with it. I think he shorted the thing out during his workouts.
Just found this, out of ALL of the other devices out there, ONLY BodyMedia is listed as accurate
I really hope they continue to support my BodyMedia!
http://www.werockyourweb.com/fitbit-vs-jawbone-vs-nike-fuel-vs-bodybugg-vs-bodymedia/#bodymedia
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Hi Amy, the Bodymedia is absolutely accurate. I have the UP24 and I have worn it with a body media link at the same time. They are within 10-15 steps of each other and within 15-25 calories burned of each other. Some days the UP24 was lower and other days it was higher, just for comparison.
I loved my Bodymedia link and was so unhappy when it broke and I found out I could not buy another!! I borrowed my niece's for a week to see how the Jawbone UP24 compared. Since I can't get the link and support for Bodymedia has said that within the year the site will be phased out (gone) that you sync with I'm trying to look forward.
I tried my nephews fitbit for a week and did not like it. And he was none to happy with his aunt who messed up his step counts, etc. but a gift card to his favorite clothing store mended the rift
So at this point I really like the UP24. I have found that it is easier to sleep with and I have gotten use to it on my wrist. When I log my exercise I do not eat back any of my calories - unless I have really gone above and beyond /full throttle for the day, and even then I try to stay at 1400ish or so. My calories set by MFP are 1200 per day.
Sorry I've been MIA the last few days. Work has been crazy busy and I have had 3 sick kiddos. I think it was the twinkies and hohos I've been at it everyday since Sunday and check my phone app and smile when you all post.
Here's to a much better rest of the week. I'm also glad that your ankle is doing better. I did my first ever set of burpee things that they do during the fire drill! I was so happy I did the happy dance, now if I could just get the hand of skiing before the pull down crunches...0 -
It is good to know that the UP24 works, but I still think it stinks they are getting rid of the BodyMedia. I will hold out until they tell me they won't sync my armband before I buy anything else.
Thank you for the real-time answers.
Darn twinkies and hohos, hope the kids are feeling better! 3 sick kids is a handful indeed.
Congratulations on the burpees, they are killer. I follow Alli for that part 0 -
I remember getting a twinkie in my lunch everyday growing up. I haven't had one in years. Although, my friend had a swiss roll/ice cream cake for his birthday party. It was pretty tasty.
I am going out of town this weekend to a coaches convention. Danger lurks. I had to rearrange my TF workouts to accommodate this. I didn't mind not doing core today though and did 55 instead. I love that workout but I might go with TF 60 next time. I will be in a hotel tonight and Friday night so I will certainly have to watch my meals. Of course I'm sure we'll go out and I'll overindulge. The hotel has a nice fitness room so I'll hit up the ellipticals in the morning and instead of Sunday being a rest day I'll do a TF workout.
Week 5 has come and gone. We are on easy street. I love the daily routine and feel accomplished. The biggest loser contest at school is going well and I'm looking forward to shedding more pounds, but more importantly I feel good.
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I always thought Twinkies were a rip off when I was a kid, no frosting! lol
Enjoy yourself Coach, but not TOO much
I will probably join you in Fire 60 next week. Tomorrow is Fire 55 for me.
I almost convinced myself to go back to bed this morning and not workout, but, I just made myself hit play with my eyes half closed. It worked! I woke up and completed Fire 45.
This morning I was thinking of this group while working out. It is kind of like we are in class together I can't remember who did the workout with the volume down, I cannot imagine that! And Lexi with twins running around her!
Have a great day ~ see you tomorrow!
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Yes, no frosting on twinkies... before my Aunt brought them it had been 20 years since I had one. WOW, I am old! Just kidding.
Coach have a great time - indulge just don't OVER indulge. I will have to check out the TF60 and see if I like it better, thank you for that suggestion.
I posted on the other check in that I may go to working out later in the afternoon/evening as I feel like I have more energy and am able to give more to the workouts. I will be the odd ball in "class". I'm not sure why, but trying to work out in the AM is very taxing on my body and I just can't seem to muster the energy to really give it my all, even though the whole time I'm telling myself, you can do this, you are NOT tired and I really want to get up, work out and get on with the day.
Amy, I'm like you, I think about our group all the time and check my phone for posts and updates. This group has been great where I feel like I have accountability. We will need to figure out what we do when we go through the 12 weeks of Turbo Fire - do we start over or start something new? I don't want our group to end.
Lexi, your twins make me laugh out loud. My daughter who is 10 likes to workout with me. I don't particularly like when she does because she can kick like Chalene (from Taekwondo) and she says, "come on mommy, get that leg up higher!" And for a minute I think I am being ordered around by a miniature drill Sargent! Kids...
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I learned my lesson about trying to workout when my kids are awake especially on Friday nights. Those jokers have no patience. My 8 year old likes to do the punches but his coordination is not quite there yet. My 6 year old stays out of the way or quietly watches. The 4 year old twins will either run circles around me or ask if I'm done every few minutes. They want me to workout until I actually workout. My 2 year old comes around to tell I don't need to do my workout in the middle of the workout. Then takes my water bottle...and starts dancing.0
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Sharkmomtn I have a hard time working out in the morning too. I feel so much more awake and able to give it my all in the early evening. But, since we have so many evening activities, I am forcing myself to do more morning workouts. Another plus of early morning workouts is that my kids are still sleeping. My almost 5 year old told me on Thursday night when I was working out that I look funny. He also likes to spank by booty when I'm working out which can be rather annoying.0
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calebandevansmom and Lexi- that is funny... I know not to you Kids are something else! Just think of the great memories they will have and the stories they will tell their kids about their mom exercising.
I am going to set a goal to do 3 early morning workouts this coming week and see how it goes. I really like the idea of getting it out of the way, my body just doesn't agree.
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Sharkmom, I already have a plan in place for when my sons get older. It is called Operation Remember that time you... I am going to their gym and run laps around them and steal their water. Then ask every two minutes "You done with your workout?" If I am feeling spry, climb on their back while they attempt warrior one position.0
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Good morning gem! It's never too late and welcome. I think you will find this group fun, accountable and motivating.
What a weekend. I spent 3 days and 2 nights in Atlanta for a coaching convention. I won't try to fool myself. As conscious as I was about eating well I just couldn't do it. We ate out both nights I was in town and since we hardly left the hotel my breakfast options were Starbucks muffins and banana nut bread (which was pretty good).
Lexi, I love reading about your children and admire your determination to work out.
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sharkmomtn wrote: »I posted on the other check in that I may go to working out later in the afternoon/evening as I feel like I have more energy and am able to give more to the workouts. I will be the odd ball in "class". I'm not sure why, but trying to work out in the AM is very taxing on my body and I just can't seem to muster the energy to really give it my all, even though the whole time I'm telling myself, you can do this, you are NOT tired and I really want to get up, work out and get on with the day.
Amy, I'm like you, I think about our group all the time and check my phone for posts and updates. This group has been great where I feel like I have accountability. We will need to figure out what we do when we go through the 12 weeks of Turbo Fire - do we start over or start something new? I don't want our group to end.
Definitely do it later in the day then, make it work for you
My schedule is for 20 weeks, that gives us 8 more weeks together And then we can still hang out no matter what workouts we are doing!awilliamslee784 wrote: »Sharkmom, I already have a plan in place for when my sons get older. It is called Operation Remember that time you... I am going to their gym and run laps around them and steal their water. Then ask every two minutes "You done with your workout?" If I am feeling spry, climb on their back while they attempt warrior one position.
TOO funny!therealgem wrote: »Is it too late to introduce myself?
Nope, come on over and tell us about yourself!coachreyes wrote: »What a weekend. I spent 3 days and 2 nights in Atlanta for a coaching convention. I won't try to fool myself. As conscious as I was about eating well I just couldn't do it. We ate out both nights I was in town and since we hardly left the hotel my breakfast options were Starbucks muffins and banana nut bread (which was pretty good).
Banana nut bread counts as fruit, right?
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I really need to get myself under control again!
75 days until my birthday and I want to be down at least 10 pounds by then. No more using the ankle thing as a reason to splurge, I'm still not sure how I justified drinking a bottle of wine Saturday because my ankle hurt? lol
I am getting great calorie burns, but eating every single one of them and then some back
Starting clean today, I WILL have at least a 500 calorie deficit every day. What is the point of the Bodymedia if I don't use it properly?
Okay, that's my rant ~ onward!
See you in class tomorrow, I didn't look at the schedule, is it Fire 55?
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BeLightYear wrote: »I really need to get myself under control again!
75 days until my birthday and I want to be down at least 10 pounds by then. No more using the ankle thing as a reason to splurge, I'm still not sure how I justified drinking a bottle of wine Saturday because my ankle hurt? lol
I have 112 days until my 50th. My daughter is making up tour t-shirts. We are celebrating it in several towns in SC, Ohio and Florida and spending a week at the beach. My 50th on tour in the summer of 2015.
I don't justify drinking a beer or two. I just enjoy them!
55 tomorrow, and maybe 60 instead of 45 on Wednesday.0 -
I do not usually count down lol Too slow at work and too much spare time on my hands here! It's just my 43rd, nothing special
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I totally enjoy my wine and beer, just not having to admit to the calories lol
Your birthday celebration sounds wonderful! What a great family you have, you are a lucky man.
Yesterday was a success for me as far as deficit, on to day 2.
Actually woke up ready to workout today, that is always nice, I gave it my all. But, there really are too many pivots and twists for my recovering ankle right now I keep limping along though!
Happy Tuesday class ~ how is everyone else?
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Happy Tuesday to you too! I'm doing OK here... last week was a little rocky but I'm doing much better now.
I don't know how much you guys look into nutrition but I've noticed that I consistently take in about 1/2 the protein I should be taking in.. So I had to reevaluate my "diet" last week and order some supplements. (protein powder and a recovery supplement) I think that is what made me so tired/ sick last week.
Also, all that snow... is making a muddy mess!
Amy- I'm glad to hear that you are back at it... working through the pain.
Coach- That sounds like an awesome way to spend your 50th! Traveling is so much fun, especially with family.
@therealgem You are more than welcome to introduce yourself and join our little Turbo Fire Group!0 -
Julia, I have my macros set at 40/30/30 (carbs, protein, fat) as they recommend at Beach body for TF. That seems to work for me. You definitely need enough protein to get through this, and enough calories. If I go too low, I feel almost drugged and cannot give it a 2 let alone the 10!
The weather is miserable here right now. We have over 2 feet of standing snow and the temps are dropping again. Sunday we are suppose to break a record for cold, boooooooooo! I want Spring!
My husband is going to have to shovel off our roof this weekend, even though they are at an angle, it is so cold that the snow is freezing in place and not sliding off. I have NEVER seen that before and I grew up in New Yuck.
Sorry, that sounded pitiful, I am trying to keep my spirits up and my hands warm lol
Right now, I am wearing so many layers to stay warm that I won't be able to tell if I lose weigh
I still have my Spring Countdown link on my computer, we are getting there anyways.
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I also have mine set as 40/30/30. Another thing is I don't eat back my exercise calories. That seems to work for me. Although I measure almost everything I eat it's a safety net for me.
I eat as clean as possible Monday-Friday. I'm pretty good on Sunday but Saturday is usually not a good day for me.
I hope the weather gets better for you BeLight. Of course my luck, the weather has been pretty decent in SC lately and this weekend me and my wife are headed to Myrtle Beach and it's going to be cold.0 -
I have my BodyMedia goal set at 2500 calories burned per day with a 750 deficit, so I eat 1750, even if I burn more. That has worked for me before, when I keep it under control that is.
I weigh everything out also and preplan and premake my food for the week. But, like Coach, I really do not do well on Saturdays!
I set up adblocker on my computer. It is great, no ads on MFP, BUT, I can no longer type in the forums, I have to type it elsewhere, then copy and paste it here
They are predicting -24 tomorrow. I am worried about my dogs, they like to stay out during the day, but even with their straw filled dog house, I don't like the thought of them out there. They have 5 acres of invisible fence to run away from me in the morning if they do not want to come in after their morning "relief" break! And they are stubborn :P
I think I will see if I can take the day off, they love to hang out with me, seems like a good excuse for a day off, right? Plus it is slow at work, I wouldn't be missing much.
Have a safe and hopefully warm trip Coach!
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I changed my macros to 40/30/30. Hopefully that helps me out. I'm working hard at getting my diet to meet the macros it is supposed to, but that's kind of tough some days..
Right now my MFP goal is 1460 calories a day. That gives me a slight deficit from what it says I would would need to maintain. Some days I eat back part of my exercise calories, some days I don't. It just depends on how I'm feeling.
I don't weight out my food, I measure it. I know everyone says we should weight it but so far I've gotten results with just measuring... I do preplan that weeks meals though. Otherwise it's just too tempting to eat out or do something quick that is inevitably not healthy.
Amy, -24 is just too cold! It rarely gets that cold here... I would say that is an excellent excuse to stay home with the dogs. Maybe they will think its too cold to and come back in right away... maybe.
Coach that sounds like a fun weekend! Hopefully it's not too cold out.0 -
Thanks Julia. We are going to North Myrtle Beach. The place has an indoor pool and hot tub to enjoy along with a fitness room. My favorite thing to do is walk on the beach. No dogs, no kids, no laundry. Just my beautiful wife. Although we are going out to eat, we are taking breakfast and lunch items. I don't want to go totally crazy after I've been working so hard. We packed a picnic basket and left it on the table. Needless to say our lab pulled it down and ate a WHOLE loaf of bread. I imagine the 2 daschunds got in on the act as well.
-24 is absolutely too cold! I hope it warms up for you Amy and fast.
I will have to say I'm feeling really good right now. For the most part my eating is really good but my fitness level is definitely improving. I am really getting some good workouts in. I'm excited to see where I'll be in another 6 weeks.
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I had the most beautiful room. It had a great view of the beach and a hot tub in the living room. We were able to walk on the beach even though it was quite chilly. I know I shouldn't complain because of what those of you up north are going through. We were able to see my friend and his band on Friday night at Wild Wing Café and went to the House of Blues on Saturday. Needless to say it was quite difficult trying to log with a clean conscience. I was good for breakfast and lunch but cheated on dinner. I forgot to mention the room special included a stuffed animal, chocolates and a bottle of bubbly.
My mother and father live in Ohio and they are also getting the bad weather. I feel badly that my dad has to still shovel and use his snow blower. Maybe they'll join us down here someday.
Julia, let us know if the change in macros helps.
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Coach your weekend sounds absolutely wonderful! When we were in CA my favorite time to go to the beach was when it was a bit chilly. I actually liked putting on a sweater and jeans to walk on the beach.. or maybe it was just because it wasn't as crowded.
My hubby and I just stayed home for Valentines day but I was plagued with a migraine so staying home was A-OK with me. Maybe someday I'll get these stupid things figured out....
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My weekend wasn't too bad. Valentine's Day is always pretty low key for hubby and I. The kids called their grandmothers and wished them Happy Valentine's Day. We baked some cookies and I let them eat the candy grandma sent.0
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