PSB Week 19 (New Members Always Welcome)

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  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    $30 seems more reasonable. Most I see are between 25 and 30 a session. Also with all your traveling will you be able to stay doing it 2 or 3 times week?

    Also I was going to try this class at the gym this week called Piyo a mix of pillaties and yoga but it was yesterday and I was too drained to think about going to the gym.
  • Yurippe
    Yurippe Posts: 850 Member
    $30 seems more reasonable. Most I see are between 25 and 30 a session. Also with all your traveling will you be able to stay doing it 2 or 3 times week?

    Also I was going to try this class at the gym this week called Piyo a mix of pillaties and yoga but it was yesterday and I was too drained to think about going to the gym.

    My travel usually means being gone 50% of the time. I can make a commitment to go 3-4 times a week when I'm home, but not traveling isn't an option.

    I have a Curves membership (that I'm not using right now), but I feel like I get a better workout at home. I have another 7-8 months on that membership. I think I need to start forcing myself to go and maybe doing an extra trip or two around the circuit. It doesn't feel nearly as difficult as it did when I first started in May, but even though the machines are set REALLY loose at least it will provide some resistance. The clubs I've used when traveling usually have their machines set with much more resistance.

    I've thought about joining a bigger gym when my membership runs out. More machines, more classes, more options period.

    editing to add my carbs:
    Mon CARBS -19
    Tues CARBS -53
    Wed CARBS -37
    Thur CARBS -23
  • CGerman
    CGerman Posts: 539
    MON Carbs: 5
    TUES Carbs: 49
    WED Carbs: 23
    THUR Carbs: 10
    FRI Carbs:
    SAT Carbs:
    SUN Carbs:
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    quote of the day: "Every ceiling, when reached, becomes a floor, upon which one walks as a matter of course and prescriptive right."
    Aldous Huxley
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member

    My travel usually means being gone 50% of the time. I can make a commitment to go 3-4 times a week when I'm home, but not traveling isn't an option.

    I have a Curves membership (that I'm not using right now), but I feel like I get a better workout at home. I have another 7-8 months on that membership. I think I need to start forcing myself to go and maybe doing an extra trip or two around the circuit. It doesn't feel nearly as difficult as it did when I first started in May, but even though the machines are set REALLY loose at least it will provide some resistance. The clubs I've used when traveling usually have their machines set with much more resistance.

    I've thought about joining a bigger gym when my membership runs out. More machines, more classes, more options period.

    I didn't like Curves. It got boring to me and also I prefer to work out with a mixture of people so a normal gym is better for me. I went to a womens only gym way back in the day and it was okay. I guess I like some eye candy to go with the sweat.
  • mszSHOGAN
    mszSHOGAN Posts: 2,277 Member
    MON Carbs: 9 remaining
    TUES Carbs: ? (went out for lunch and have NO clue!)
    WED Carbs: ? Ate dinner at MILs so WHO KNOWS?!?! not a good week so far....
    THUR Carbs: WAY OVER! Kept munching and couldn't possibly kept track :angry:
    FRI Carbs: -34 Yeah I'm over but at least I logged :wink:
    SAT Carbs:
    SUN Carbs:

    I'm planning on doing an 8:30 am Zumba class tomorrow morning for my new exercise. It was the only time I could fit it in to my schedule...
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    Monday Carbs: 73 left
    Tuesday Carbs: 75 left
    Wed Carbs: over 50
    Thursday Carbs: over 6
    Friday Carbs: over 20
  • CGerman
    CGerman Posts: 539
    MON Carbs: 5
    TUES Carbs: 49
    WED Carbs: 23
    THUR Carbs: 10
    FRI Carbs: 49
    SAT Carbs:
    SUN Carbs:
  • Yurippe
    Yurippe Posts: 850 Member
    Mon CARBS -19
    Tues CARBS -53
    Wed CARBS -37
    Thur CARBS -23
    Fri CARBS 3

    WOOHOO, I didn't go over my carbs! That almost never happens.

    Went to Curves today for the first time in forever. Also convinced the friend that joined with me to go. She went 3 times in March and stopped coming with me. We got there as they were closing. Apparently the hours are different in the summer... Sigh...

    We played Just Dance instead.
  • mszSHOGAN
    mszSHOGAN Posts: 2,277 Member
    Svey - Yeah my gym changed their hours for the summer and cut them back quite a bit :angry: I've never been to Curves but I've heard a lot of women who like it. IDK, maybe one day....

    In other news........I FINALLY TRIED ZUMBA!!!!! OMG it was SSSSSOOOOOO much fun! I wasn't feeling it when I woke up but I really wanted to go since I told myself I would. Who ever's idea it was to try a new workout for part of this week's challenge THANK YOU! I now have a new workout that I will find time to incorporate. I do enjoy running and spinning but Zumba will be a nice way to mix things up! I'm a quick learner so I did better than most people do at their first class. Burned 501 calories, so I know one I learn the routine, incorporate my arms more and really get in to it it'll be a good calorie burn for an hour!
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    Great job Katie. I still have to try zumba and spinning. Those classes fill up so fast at my gym. I was gonna do Piyo this morning but umm yeah didn't make it out of bed in time so even more power to you getting to that class.
  • mszSHOGAN
    mszSHOGAN Posts: 2,277 Member
    I seriously wouldn't have made it if I wouldn't have told myself I HAD to try it to keep up with this week's challenge. Focusing on something throughout the week through the challenges on this msg board is SO helpful to me. So happy I found you all! :heart:

    I've never done piyo, my gym doesn't offer it. I really want to try a kick boxing class but the only time it's offered is in the morning during the week (while I'm at work). Bummer!
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    Piyo is a combo of pilattes and yoga my gym offers. I am trying to decided on a couple of the dvds I have that I used one time each a long time ago for what I want to do for this weeks challenge since I don't think I will make it to a class at the gym. I have zumba, walk away the pounds, yoga booty ballet, hip hop abs and cabriet cardio.
  • mszSHOGAN
    mszSHOGAN Posts: 2,277 Member
    Sounds like you've got a nice variety! I had borrowed the Turbo Jam DVDs from a friend but had to give them back last week when she wanted them back. :ohwell: So I'm in the market for something new to pop in when I wanna work out but don't feel like going to (or can't make it to) the gym. I've been considering P90X, but it's just expensive. I guess for that many DVDs though I can't expect it to be cheap!

    Any one have any advice/comments about P90X?
  • Yurippe
    Yurippe Posts: 850 Member
    I seriously wouldn't have made it if I wouldn't have told myself I HAD to try it to keep up with this week's challenge. Focusing on something throughout the week through the challenges on this msg board is SO helpful to me. So happy I found you all! :heart:

    I can't count the number of times I've thought that. Having an accountability thread where I've posted my weight and progress on challenges is one of the biggest motivators to keeping me on track in the last 5 months.
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    Okay so I tried 3 and truely did 2 of them. I first put in Yoga Booty Ballet - Cardio Cabreit (pretty much a classy striptease) started to do it but decided to watch it first. The movements were a little too much for me as a beginner. I then decided to switch to Yoga Booty Ballet - Hip Hop Abs. I really liked this one. I guess I am more of a hip hop girl. The Abs at the end are only 6 minutes but damn they really work the core. Once that was done I was still kinda of going strong so I decided to do the Walk Away the Pounds (3 mile). I really like it as well and it would be something good for when I want to work out before the gym opens on sundays. The only thing is I was wearing a heart rate monitor and none of them really got my heart rate truely going. I think Walk Away the Pounds at one point got it up to 117 but I average out with the 2 videos at 88 bpms for 110 minutes.

    So in the long run they are good for the days I just can't make it to the gym but I prefer getting on a treadmill or elliptical.
  • mszSHOGAN
    mszSHOGAN Posts: 2,277 Member
    MON Carbs: 9 remaining
    TUES Carbs: ? (went out for lunch and have NO clue!)
    WED Carbs: ? Ate dinner at MILs so WHO KNOWS?!?! not a good week so far....
    THUR Carbs: WAY OVER! Kept munching and couldn't possibly kept track
    FRI Carbs: -34 Yeah I'm over but at least I logged
    SAT Carbs: -16 I guess I should be happy I did better than yesterday.
    SUN Carbs:

    I finally took that quiz and it said I'm a balanced oxider so I've adjusted my percentages for 40/30/30. If it wasn't for munching while sitting in front of the TV I would have been more on point. BUT, it could have been WAY worse (given my track record)......

    I need to get up and do something before I start munching on something else......
  • Yurippe
    Yurippe Posts: 850 Member
    Mon CARBS -19
    Tues CARBS -53
    Wed CARBS -37
    Thur CARBS -23
    Fri CARBS 3
    Sat CARBS -24

    Any challenge ideas for next week?
  • CGerman
    CGerman Posts: 539
    MON Carbs: 5
    TUES Carbs: 49
    WED Carbs: 23
    THUR Carbs: 10
    FRI Carbs: 49
    SAT Carbs: 63
    SUN Carbs:

    Well I wasn't to daring on my new exercise, but tried a DVD, Walk at Home Weight Loss Boot Camp. You could definitely not put much effort in and get that much back, but I pushed and made myself really go all out. Over 650 calories for an hour - I'll take it. As a bonus there was a core slimming section that I could really feel the burn on.
  • mszSHOGAN
    mszSHOGAN Posts: 2,277 Member
    As for ideas for next week: the thing I'm struggling with most is consistency (having a plan and sticking to it DAILY!). Maybe we could all map out our plans for eating/exercise for each day and then as we go through the week assess if we've "stuck to our guns" every day. Maybe this will help me stay on track and incorporate the idea week after week. Just an idea......
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    I don't know if anyone else would want something like a no fast food challenge. That is one of my problems but I don't know how it is for everyone else.
  • mszSHOGAN
    mszSHOGAN Posts: 2,277 Member
    I don't typically have a problem with eating fast food, but mainly because we can't afford to eat out a lot! (Sad I know!) If we do have to eat out (which does happen sometimes with our schedules) I typically eat Subway or those fresco tacos at Taco Bell (not the best nutritionally but it sure beats a Big Mac!) :tongue:
  • Yurippe
    Yurippe Posts: 850 Member
    I needed the no fast food challenge this week, lol. I cooked 1 meal this week. It was bad.

    I'm traveling for work starting tomorrow morning so whatever the challenge is, it will be difficult for me to follow. What ever works best for everyone is fine with me.
  • mszSHOGAN
    mszSHOGAN Posts: 2,277 Member
    I say if the majority needs to focus on no fast food then GO FOR IT!!!!!
  • Yurippe
    Yurippe Posts: 850 Member
    Next weeks thread is up!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/111493-psb-week-20-new-members-always-welcome
  • Yurippe
    Yurippe Posts: 850 Member
    Mon CARBS -19
    Tues CARBS -53
    Wed CARBS -37
    Thur CARBS -23
    Fri CARBS 3
    Sat CARBS -24
    Sun CARBS 0

    HAHA! I hit my carbs dead on today! That almost never happens.
  • mszSHOGAN
    mszSHOGAN Posts: 2,277 Member
    MON Carbs: 9 remaining
    TUES Carbs: ? (went out for lunch and have NO clue!)
    WED Carbs: ? Ate dinner at MILs so WHO KNOWS?!?! not a good week so far....
    THUR Carbs: WAY OVER! Kept munching and couldn't possibly kept track
    FRI Carbs: -34 Yeah I'm over but at least I logged
    SAT Carbs: -16 I guess I should be happy I did better than yesterday.
    SUN Carbs: 18 remaining
  • Yurippe
    Yurippe Posts: 850 Member
    Mon CARBS -19
    Tues CARBS -53
    Wed CARBS -37
    Thur CARBS -23
    Fri CARBS 3
    Sat CARBS -24
    Sun CARBS 0

    HAHA! I hit my carbs dead on today! That almost never happens.

    Heh... Remembered that I forgot to log some bread and was way over like usual.
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