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I was lucky and found a pair of a model from last year in my size that was 30% off! Only cost me 115$ or so with taxes. (Also, if you find a model you like, there is always internet to try and find better deals than the stores)
We have a lovely 0 with a -6 windchill here today. It's... still kinda chilly
I hear ya on not wanting to eat below 1500. It took everything i had to drop to 180 in early january and then I stumbled and regained like 12lbs in 2 months because I was so sick of calculating everything and just went on a junk food rampage. I'm gonna take a more conservative approach from now on. It does seem like the scale is everyone's Nemesis here. I say as long as you feel good about yourself, you shouldn't let a number dictate anything for you!0 -
Although I don't like cardio, I wish it would be different. I wish I would like to run. I mean it's supposed to be cool, relaxing, you can do it everywhere (almost) etc. I tried to run a couple of times (c25k) but I never actually came to that point where I was able to enjoy it. It's just that I am so damn unfit. This week I have vacation and planned to go to the gym as often as possible and work on my cardio skills :-D but honestly after lifting yesterday and cycling about 13km outside later I felt pretty stiff today. My quads are super hard, dunno, how is it called? How are you guys handling that? I knowledge that some of you run on their lifting free days...
@katerina congrats on your calluses :-D0 -
Although I don't like cardio, I wish it would be different. I wish I would like to run. I mean it's supposed to be cool, relaxing, you can do it everywhere (almost) etc. I tried to run a couple of times (c25k) but I never actually came to that point where I was able to enjoy it. It's just that I am so damn unfit. This week I have vacation and planned to go to the gym as often as possible and work on my cardio skills :-D but honestly after lifting yesterday and cycling about 13km outside later I felt pretty stiff today. My quads are super hard, dunno, how is it called? How are you guys handling that? I knowledge that some of you run on their lifting free days...
@katerina congrats on your calluses :-D
Oh, I actually don't like to run yet, lol. But, as with a lot of things, I find that giving it a go and trying to do it more leads to eventually growing to like it! If I can somewhat avoid the crazy nose irritation I tend to get at the end of the season maybe, just maybe, I can start enjoying myself.
I would call your tightness issue DOMS. (Delayed Onset muscle soreness). Dynamic stretches, foam rolling and moving are all ways to make it more bearable. As you get used to lifting/biking/doing whatever activity that causes them, they won't be as bad. I'd suggest to do some yoga today, get back to the grind tomorrow, that way you stay active and you work on mobility while not exerting yourself too much. Also, walks are formidable for leg DOMS ^^0 -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkDvqQKGgDA&list=RDwkDvqQKGgDA
Seven Day Weather forecast. Canadians check this out. You will relate. Non Canadians check it out! It will help you to understand what we are going though. Maybe you will all get a giggle, and believe me we need a giggle. It is funny because it is true!0 -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkDvqQKGgDA&list=RDwkDvqQKGgDA
Seven Day Weather forecast. Canadians check this out. You will relate. Non Canadians check it out! It will help you to understand what we are going though. Maybe you will all get a giggle, and believe me we need a giggle. It is funny because it is true!
This made me laugh so hard..it's so true...we are suppose to get plus 1 soon...or so they say...:laugh:0 -
Although I don't like cardio, I wish it would be different. I wish I would like to run. I mean it's supposed to be cool, relaxing, you can do it everywhere (almost) etc. I tried to run a couple of times (c25k) but I never actually came to that point where I was able to enjoy it. It's just that I am so damn unfit. This week I have vacation and planned to go to the gym as often as possible and work on my cardio skills :-D but honestly after lifting yesterday and cycling about 13km outside later I felt pretty stiff today. My quads are super hard, dunno, how is it called? How are you guys handling that? I knowledge that some of you run on their lifting free days...
@katerina congrats on your calluses :-D
Oh, I actually don't like to run yet, lol. But, as with a lot of things, I find that giving it a go and trying to do it more leads to eventually growing to like it! If I can somewhat avoid the crazy nose irritation I tend to get at the end of the season maybe, just maybe, I can start enjoying myself.
I would call your tightness issue DOMS. (Delayed Onset muscle soreness). Dynamic stretches, foam rolling and moving are all ways to make it more bearable. As you get used to lifting/biking/doing whatever activity that causes them, they won't be as bad. I'd suggest to do some yoga today, get back to the grind tomorrow, that way you stay active and you work on mobility while not exerting yourself too much. Also, walks are formidable for leg DOMS ^^
Yes, that's what I also hope for, first getting used to it and then even liking it, that would be awesome :-) allergies? That's mean!
Oh, the doms I have to google, thanks! I was thinking about starting yoga, it sounds like it's a good thing to do on the off days, plus I would like to get my old flexibility back - at least as far it can go. Can you recommend a "program"?
Jap, the cycling was already very bad, yesterday, but the walking today killed it. Ouchie! And all that stuff for one bite of a snickers :laugh: (at least 200 something calories feel like that)
Damn, you poor women in the snow! :noway: and they say northern germany has ****ty weather...0 -
Hiya
Not even posting this in the workout thread.. did a wee bit in the gym last night but very half heartedly with my arm (even went on the dreadmill for a few minutes!).
Fricking tendonitis.
and life getting in the way physically and mentally.
Your normal programme will now resume
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In the tinyest of tiny noticeable results, I've noticed MUCH more definition in my legs, and my biceps feel much firmer than they ever have. I feel like there is POWER in my legs when I go roller blading. I was checking all of this out in the mirror yesterday and my husband was laughing at me because I said "What?? I've never had muscles before!!"0
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Hiya
Not even posting this in the workout thread.. did a wee bit in the gym last night but very half heartedly with my arm (even went on the dreadmill for a few minutes!).
Fricking tendonitis.
and life getting in the way physically and mentally.
Your normal programme will now resume
Tendonitis sucks big time!!0 -
Although I don't like cardio, I wish it would be different. I wish I would like to run. I mean it's supposed to be cool, relaxing, you can do it everywhere (almost) etc. I tried to run a couple of times (c25k) but I never actually came to that point where I was able to enjoy it. It's just that I am so damn unfit. This week I have vacation and planned to go to the gym as often as possible and work on my cardio skills :-D but honestly after lifting yesterday and cycling about 13km outside later I felt pretty stiff today. My quads are super hard, dunno, how is it called? How are you guys handling that? I knowledge that some of you run on their lifting free days...
@katerina congrats on your calluses :-D
I have been running - or I should say slogging - for over 10 years and I still don't really like it. I feel bizarrely compelled to do it nearly every-day and feel great afterward but I don't *like* it. I kept waiting for the day when I would. Eh. But I still do it. I run on lifting days and sometimes on rest days, but only because I have been doing it so long. If I was starting out I would take it super easy and stretch out the c25k (like repeat all the workouts) on lift days and take rest days as rest.0 -
Although I don't like cardio, I wish it would be different. I wish I would like to run. I mean it's supposed to be cool, relaxing, you can do it everywhere (almost) etc. I tried to run a couple of times (c25k) but I never actually came to that point where I was able to enjoy it. It's just that I am so damn unfit. This week I have vacation and planned to go to the gym as often as possible and work on my cardio skills :-D but honestly after lifting yesterday and cycling about 13km outside later I felt pretty stiff today. My quads are super hard, dunno, how is it called? How are you guys handling that? I knowledge that some of you run on their lifting free days...
@katerina congrats on your calluses :-D
I have been running - or I should say slogging - for over 10 years and I still don't really like it. I feel bizarrely compelled to do it nearly every-day and feel great afterward but I don't *like* it. I kept waiting for the day when I would. Eh. But I still do it. I run on lifting days and sometimes on rest days, but only because I have been doing it so long. If I was starting out I would take it super easy and stretch out the c25k (like repeat all the workouts) on lift days and take rest days as rest.
Yeah, I feel like this will be my future if I ever get myself to run :-D how did you get yourself into running if you never liked it?
But you are right, I was overdoing it. That's why I took the day off yesterday, I just needed the rest.0 -
Although I don't like cardio, I wish it would be different. I wish I would like to run. I mean it's supposed to be cool, relaxing, you can do it everywhere (almost) etc. I tried to run a couple of times (c25k) but I never actually came to that point where I was able to enjoy it. It's just that I am so damn unfit. This week I have vacation and planned to go to the gym as often as possible and work on my cardio skills :-D but honestly after lifting yesterday and cycling about 13km outside later I felt pretty stiff today. My quads are super hard, dunno, how is it called? How are you guys handling that? I knowledge that some of you run on their lifting free days...
@katerina congrats on your calluses :-D
I have been running - or I should say slogging - for over 10 years and I still don't really like it. I feel bizarrely compelled to do it nearly every-day and feel great afterward but I don't *like* it. I kept waiting for the day when I would. Eh. But I still do it. I run on lifting days and sometimes on rest days, but only because I have been doing it so long. If I was starting out I would take it super easy and stretch out the c25k (like repeat all the workouts) on lift days and take rest days as rest.
Yeah, I feel like this will be my future if I ever get myself to run :-D how did you get yourself into running if you never liked it?
But you are right, I was overdoing it. That's why I took the day off yesterday, I just needed the rest.
Hmmmm, I started running when I quit smoking and it was a really effective thing to do with my nervous, detoxing energy. I was also recovering from EDs and (pre-kids) running kept my metabolism high enough that I could eat and drink whatever and not gain weight.
Since having kids and developing undiagnosed Hashimotos, running is probably the only reason I weigh 220 pounds right now and not 320 pounds. But there are some really great mental health benefits to cardio exercise, I think, and thats why I slog away on long runs. This winter was hard and I am sure that running kept more serious depression at bay for me. I am active with biking and hiking as well, but theres really nothing like a run to clear my mind, boost dopamine and make me feel good about myself even if the rest of the day was crap. 0 -
See, I feel I get just as much endorphins and mental benefits from walking at a solid pace with music in my ears and some fresh air to breathe. Without the awful runny nose or cough I seem to be very disposed towards when I run for longer bouts outside. Haha. But I've found those symptoms are mostly coming along towards the end of summer, when I usually suddenly decide I wanna go for a run. So maybe if I start early this year I'll avoid it? *fingers crossed*
Biking is one of those things I'm afraid I'll never get back into. I had a pretty severe crash when I was about 19 and I've been a nervous wreck on wheels the minute I go downhill ever since. i want to get back into it, but if I take my bike out more than twice a year, I feel like it's an accomplishment 0 -
See, I feel I get just as much endorphins and mental benefits from walking at a solid pace with music in my ears and some fresh air to breathe. Without the awful runny nose or cough I seem to be very disposed towards when I run for longer bouts outside. Haha. But I've found those symptoms are mostly coming along towards the end of summer, when I usually suddenly decide I wanna go for a run. So maybe if I start early this year I'll avoid it? *fingers crossed*
Biking is one of those things I'm afraid I'll never get back into. I had a pretty severe crash when I was about 19 and I've been a nervous wreck on wheels the minute I go downhill ever since. i want to get back into it, but if I take my bike out more than twice a year, I feel like it's an accomplishment
Walking is good too. I think everyone is really different when it comes to physical activity. Like, I love weightlifting, but its not the rush for me it seems to be for others. I got hit by a car on my bike when I was 19 - I still have hip pain from it almost 20 years later
. I bike slowly for transportation. I think spandex-y or mountain-y fast riding would make me super nervous. 0 -
OMG, this was hilarious , :laugh:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkDvqQKGgDA&list=RDwkDvqQKGgDA
Seven Day Weather forecast. Canadians check this out. You will relate. Non Canadians check it out! It will help you to understand what we are going though. Maybe you will all get a giggle, and believe me we need a giggle. It is funny because it is true!0 -
OMG, this was hilarious , :laugh:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkDvqQKGgDA&list=RDwkDvqQKGgDA
Seven Day Weather forecast. Canadians check this out. You will relate. Non Canadians check it out! It will help you to understand what we are going though. Maybe you will all get a giggle, and believe me we need a giggle. It is funny because it is true!
And that is why when I was deciding on college back in 2008 I chose not to apply anywhere above D.C. and I will stick by that rule unless someone pays me a boatload of money to go north. But they don't have things like gumbo and fried chicken (good fried chicken) up there so I'm probably good.0 -
I do not blame you. I have 1.5 yr left from grad school, and my hubby and me constantly daydreaming /talking about moving to BC province the moment I graduate. Maybe because I did't grow up in this climate, but each passing year I am getting more and more depressed at the winter. This year was especially bad, and it is still freezing outside and it is April already
OMG, this was hilarious , :laugh:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkDvqQKGgDA&list=RDwkDvqQKGgDA
Seven Day Weather forecast. Canadians check this out. You will relate. Non Canadians check it out! It will help you to understand what we are going though. Maybe you will all get a giggle, and believe me we need a giggle. It is funny because it is true!
And that is why when I was deciding on college back in 2008 I chose not to apply anywhere above D.C. and I will stick by that rule unless someone pays me a boatload of money to go north. But they don't have things like gumbo and fried chicken (good fried chicken) up there so I'm probably good. 0 -
Geez…I get depressed and have seasonal affective disorder and I live in Florida.
I simply can't imagine living anywhere north of where I am in the Panhandle. It gets too cold for me here much less DC or *gasp* some place like Canada.
We vacation in Jamaica in winter so I can be warm and happy for a week anyway.
I seriously don't know how you northern folk survived this winter. For us, I do believe it is finally over. We had a bad one for Florida. I'm sure you all are rolling your eyes. LOL.
I'll say it…I'm a whiner when it comes to the cold.0 -
Geez…I get depressed and have seasonal affective disorder and I live in Florida.
I simply can't imagine living anywhere north of where I am in the Panhandle. It gets too cold for me here much less DC or *gasp* some place like Canada.
We vacation in Jamaica in winter so I can be warm and happy for a week anyway.
I seriously don't know how you northern folk survived this winter. For us, I do believe it is finally over. We had a bad one for Florida. I'm sure you all are rolling your eyes. LOL.
I'll say it…I'm a whiner when it comes to the cold.
My brother lives on the FL border with AL and says he has finally been on his boat recently but wore jeans and a jacket. But man when the weather there is nice, its gorgeous. Definitely nice to visit him and his condo on the water...(*goes off dreaming of the beach*)
And those northerners visit Florida in the winter (at least by my brother)0 -
Geez…I get depressed and have seasonal affective disorder and I live in Florida.
I simply can't imagine living anywhere north of where I am in the Panhandle. It gets too cold for me here much less DC or *gasp* some place like Canada.
We vacation in Jamaica in winter so I can be warm and happy for a week anyway.
I seriously don't know how you northern folk survived this winter. For us, I do believe it is finally over. We had a bad one for Florida. I'm sure you all are rolling your eyes. LOL.
I'll say it…I'm a whiner when it comes to the cold.
My brother lives on the FL border with AL and says he has finally been on his boat recently but wore jeans and a jacket. But man when the weather there is nice, its gorgeous. Definitely nice to visit him and his condo on the water...(*goes off dreaming of the beach*)
And those northerners visit Florida in the winter (at least by my brother)
We definitely get snowbirds here for the winter.
It was 79 degrees and mostly sunny today…just beautiful.
I live about 20 minutes from the Alabama line and about 40 minutes from the beaches.0 -
We definitely get snowbirds here for the winter.
It was 79 degrees and mostly sunny today…just beautiful.
I live about 20 minutes from the Alabama line and about 40 minutes from the beaches.
my brother lives 1 mile from the line, therefore he can walk to the Florabama! haha
Thats actually what we had in NC today, I'm just not 40 minutes from the beach...0 -
OMG, this was hilarious , :laugh:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkDvqQKGgDA&list=RDwkDvqQKGgDA
Seven Day Weather forecast. Canadians check this out. You will relate. Non Canadians check it out! It will help you to understand what we are going though. Maybe you will all get a giggle, and believe me we need a giggle. It is funny because it is true!
And that is why when I was deciding on college back in 2008 I chose not to apply anywhere above D.C. and I will stick by that rule unless someone pays me a boatload of money to go north. But they don't have things like gumbo and fried chicken (good fried chicken) up there so I'm probably good.
But we have fresh cheese curds and poutine! Fried chicken will NEVER EVER beat that!
Also, why do you think we love our hockey so much? Winter sports are fun! When the winter is actually decent enough to go out and play. lol.
And the answer to how I cope with the cold and lack of sun (I'm not very good at it, btw) is vitamin D3. 3-4000 IU every morning. It's a must...0 -
. I actually do not mind the winter for a certain amount. . I like to have white Christmas and making snowman and go tobogganing and ice skating with the kids or just walk the dog . I enjoy being outside when everything is beautifully white , the sun is shining and the temperature is -10 C. This winter was nasty though. It seemed that the temperature was always -25 C and below plus it was so windy all the time. Even if the weekday was moderate , the weekends ended up being cruel. When you have 2 small kids , who gone berserk because they trapped inside no amount of vitamin D can help your mood, lol.But we have fresh cheese curds and poutine! Fried chicken will NEVER EVER beat that!
Also, why do you think we love our hockey so much? Winter sports are fun! When the winter is actually decent enough to go out and play. lol.
And the answer to how I cope with the cold and lack of sun (I'm not very good at it, btw) is vitamin D3. 3-4000 IU every morning. It's a must...
Plus I want winter only in the winter months: December, January and February that is all. I want spring that starts in March and I want the snow to be completely gone by April. April supposed to be the month when the trees have leaves and maybe they start blooming. Instead that everything is still completely white her, the snow have not even really started to melt. Snowpants, mittens, gloves still part of our daily routine. Geez, I got depressed just typing this. Hopefully when I finish grad school and earn some real. Only, our family can spend the spring break somewhere warm.0 -
. I actually do not mind the winter for a certain amount. . I like to have white Christmas and making snowman and go tobogganing and ice skating with the kids or just walk the dog . I enjoy being outside when everything is beautifully white , the sun is shining and the temperature is -10 C. This winter was nasty though. It seemed that the temperature was always -25 C and below plus it was so windy all the time. Even if the weekday was moderate , the weekends ended up being cruel. When you have 2 small kids , who gone berserk because they trapped inside no amount of vitamin D can help your mood, lol.But we have fresh cheese curds and poutine! Fried chicken will NEVER EVER beat that!
Also, why do you think we love our hockey so much? Winter sports are fun! When the winter is actually decent enough to go out and play. lol.
And the answer to how I cope with the cold and lack of sun (I'm not very good at it, btw) is vitamin D3. 3-4000 IU every morning. It's a must...
Plus I want winter only in the winter months: December, January and February that is all. I want spring that starts in March and I want the snow to be completely gone by April. April supposed to be the month when the trees have leaves and maybe they start blooming. Instead that everything is still completely white her, the snow have not even really started to melt. Snowpants, mittens, gloves still part of our daily routine. Geez, I got depressed just typing this. Hopefully when I finish grad school and earn some real. Only, our family can spend the spring break somewhere warm.
Yeah, this year was wretched in terms of weather. We didn,t get any actual snow accumulation until late January. Then all hell broke lose. And we hit the -30 celcius more times than I could bother to count. I love ice skating. I was able to go 4 times throughout the entire thing. When the weather would be okay, it would be too warm and everything would melt. Or we'd get icy rain and the roads would be crap. I can't remember a more depressing winter than this one, to be honest.0 -
Well....I cut my hair off today...Imagine that...
inverted bob...aka victoria beckham..
Will have to get some pics up asap....0 -
You do not say! I am also thinking about a drastic haircut. I used to have that Beckman style bob in my 20's and i loved it. My hubby likes the long hair though and keep growing it for him, but I am so feed up with it right now. I do not have time to wash it and dry it more than twice a week and feels dirty due to the frequent sweating.. It is always in a ponytail anyway because my toddler constantly pulling it,if it is down. Plus after my baby born I had a huge amount of hair fall out at once, and now I have all these 4-5 inch regrowth around my face and looks ridiculous.Well....I cut my hair off today...Imagine that...
inverted bob...aka victoria beckham..
Will have to get some pics up asap....0 -
You do not say! I am also thinking about a drastic haircut. I used to have that Beckman style bob in my 20's and i loved it. My hubby likes the long hair though and keep growing it for him, but I am so feed up with it right now. I do not have time to wash it and dry it more than twice a week and feels dirty due to the frequent sweating.. It is always in a ponytail anyway because my toddler constantly pulling it,if it is down. Plus after my baby born I had a huge amount of hair fall out at once, and now I have all these 4-5 inch regrowth around my face and looks ridiculous.Well....I cut my hair off today...Imagine that...
inverted bob...aka victoria beckham..
Will have to get some pics up asap....
I hear you...mine was always up...something different definately need to get used to it.
I will have to post a pic when it's done and I have my face on.0 -
Well good news-Back in October I quit the dysfunctional gym I was training at. Had an interview last week and found out today they want to hire me. :bigsmile: Don't know all the specifics yet - sounds like I'll be doing a TRX Class and some training to start. She did indicate in September that I will FINALLY have my own Spin Class (woo-hoo!) and will continue training. I do work a full time, non-fitness related job so this will be a part time position. Wish I could give up the full time job and train/instruct full time but that's just not doable. Anyway, I love my fitness and this means so much to me.0
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congrats on the job leadfoot :bigsmile:
in other news, rest day today :yawn: so important yet feels so unnecessary lol0
