July Fitness Challenge
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Don't be too hard on yourself. Exhaustion makes it really hard to exercise willpower. That's one of the big reasons why getting too little sleep is really bad for weight loss, although I'm sure it applies to just generally physically exhausting days, especially since moving is emotionally stressful as well as physically exhausting. Once this is over I'm sure you will find it much easier.0
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It's way closer to Trader Joe's
Heh, is that even possible? (j/k)
Yeah, I really like the IIFYM calculators, although don't follow their macro recommendations or anything. They are just really convenient and you can see the differences so easily.
I'm pretty tired today, so am not going to do any hard cardio (trying out the two new classes wore me out!), although I had PT in the morning and rode my bike there and to work. I get to try running tomorrow at PT, so that's exciting. I hope my knee cooperates (and expect it will).0 -
Okay Warrior sisters…..#1 Thank you all so much yesterday with your help. I was becoming a bit manic with the calorie thing and you all helped me sooo much. After talking with my trainer last night, he wants me to go up to 2100 calories a day for the next week and see where that gets me…YIKES!!!!!!! Freaking out a bit, but I will do it and see. He has also asked me to change my weigh in date to Wednesdays instead of Mondays, since Mondays can be so hard with the weekend eating etc. I will do my best to eat the 2100 calories a day, but my mind does not like this at all. I have most of my day logged already and dinner planned for the evening, since I over slept this AM, I am going to have to go and work out again tonight….so I will eat dinner first and then wait about an hour and then go for my walk/run.
The trainer was awesome, he and I are right on track to what I want and expect from him…it was the greatest training session I have ever done in my life!!! He did a fitness test and then with the tiny bit that we had left we lifted weights. I think he just wanted to see where I was and what he could push. The fitness test kind of wore me out, so I did not lift as heavy as I could have normally, but that’s okay…I have a life time right? Well, kind of….I am just so stinking excited!!!! And, while he originally today me no to weekends, he asked if I wanted to work out Saturday morning, so I jumped at the chance. I will see him at least once a week and some weeks twice.
I was looking in the mirror last night and I think I am actually starting to see a difference in my body. It is so hard to tell when you are as large as I am to see a difference. But I think my arms are a bit smaller (I need to find my original measurements) and I think it looks like the big ole belly is going down a tad. So, while I may not be losing a ton of weight, I think there is some muscle activity going on.
I ran/walked last night again….even after my work out. I was aiming to get my 10,ooo steps in and I ended up with 15,000+. I shaved 33 seconds off of my mile. I love the Map my fitness app….that way I know just what I am doing. Since I have this 5k coming up…I really want to do it in 45 minutes…so I have to get to a 13.64 minute mile. YIKES….I was at 18.19 minute mile last night. So, if I don’t make the 45 minute 5K this time around… I will do one more this year. LOL I am just not sure I can get to 13.64 by the 23rd of August. We will see, I am cutting myself some slack…but pushing myself “just” beyond my comfort zone almost every time I go out. I really want to take the bike out tonight though instead of walk/run….Yup…did you hear that? I am going to see if I can get over to the trail system though instead of in town. Crossing my fingers.
Ok….blab blab blab…..thanks again so much every one…..Sue, congrats on the upcoming move…Veronica, things will calm down soon when you get the house all unpacked and organized…until then….maybe grapes instead of chocolate?....everyone else. . . keep up the great work, wow…we are all really going up and beyond our norms!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oh...can I just post that I really don't EVER WANT TO SEE THE NUMBER 270 EVER EVER AGAIN? Ugh....I needed that loss so badly today on the scale....What a mood enhancer....only 69 pounds to onderland....LOL sigh....gosh, when you say it that way...seems like a really long ways away!!! :noway:0
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lemurcat...what did your new classes consist of? Also, I've had my eating CRAP at nighttime problem for a while now. I can't even blame it on the moving! ha!0
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Jodi...can the grapes be COVERED in chocolate?!?
Just kidding. Congrats on the loss this week!! 0 -
Jodi...can the grapes be COVERED in chocolate?!? Just kidding. Congrats on the loss this week!!
I should have said strawberries....oh my....chocolate covered strawberries are just the best. A friend of mine sent me some from that Berrie company that advertises during valentines day and the were soooo good. Not something I would want frequently, but very good. Hmmm....chocolate covered grapes....doesn't sound bad? I wonder....LOL0 -
Yum!!!
Well, I don't think chocolate covered grapes sound very appetizing. But if that was my only way to get chocolate in there, I'd probably eat it! HAHA!0 -
lemurcat...what did your new classes consist of?
On Tuesday I did a circuit training thing with dumbbells and lots of squats and step ups and other moves that also have a cardio function. It was really fun and I liked the instructor a lot. On Wednesday I took a spinning class. Even though I bike, I've been afraid I'd hate it and be miserable, since I tend to bike slow and long rather than high intensity, and years ago when I used to do spinning there was only one class at my old gym I liked, because the instructor played '80s pop (was pretty sure that wouldn't be the case for this one). Anyway, I was inspired by Peacockbutterfly to try it anyway, and it took about half the class for me to get into it, but then I loved it. I'm definitely working both into my schedule and trying some of the other options.
And I think EVERYTHING can be blamed on moving. ;-)0 -
Jodi, I love how enthusiastic you are! It sounds like you and the new trainer are a great fit. I have a couple of free training sessions at my new gym, so was just finally motivated enough to email to set it up and the fitness evaluation.
Don't worry too much about your speed for the 5K. For a first one I think the goal should just be to finish it. Among other things, if there are lots of people doing it you might not be able to control how fast you go at the beginning (you end up getting stuck behind people or dodging them) and what you really want to avoid--it can be hard!--is getting carried away by the crowd and running too fast rather than pacing yourself. But there's plenty of time to prepare for all that and you will know what a comfortable pace for you is when you do it. Doing another in the fall is not a bad thing to anticipate, as the weather is better then anyway (unless it will be snowing already in WI, heh).I really want to take the bike out tonight though instead of walk/run….Yup…did you hear that? I am going to see if I can get over to the trail system though instead of in town.
Go you! I think if you can use a trail it will likely help you feel a lot more comfortable. I much prefer trail biking to even the quieter streets in my neighborhoods, and it's nice not to have to stop and start as much as you do on the roads with lights and stop signs and all that.0 -
Warrior Sisters, I am so exhausted! I'm glad I got some exercise running errands, because I have no energy left. I'm sitting here hungry and trying to get the energy up to cook something. I think that I was really anxious about finding a new place and now that I have, I'm tired from my whole body vibrating with so much anxiety for the past week. I'm so grateful that the search was short and sweet. Last year I looked for 2 months and ended up in this overpriced, old place! I had big plans tonight, but I'm just staying home, eating, and binge watching something. I'm realizing I may need to modify my plans for the coming week. Not only do I need to pack up and move, but I have to do 4 trainings (which is way more than I usually do in a week). I guess it's my own fault that they take so much energy. I really like to make them fun & active, so people aren't sitting there bored for 3 hours. I've been to way to many horrible trainings, so resolved to do things differently when I started doing them.
Veronica, I wish I could fast forward to where you are--surrounded by boxes and tired from the move! I just want to skip over the packing up all of our stuff, making a bunch of phone calls to change this and change that, doing what it takes to make the dog and the kid comfortable in the new place... I swear, I'm not moving again until I can afford to buy a place. Have you tried planning out your nighttime snacks? I've always liked eating at night, when I'm home and chilling out. I just plan for it and have at least 2 really yummy things. Chocolate is often involved;)
Stephanie, that's so great that you're taking it easy tonight! You certainly earned it after trying 2 new classes and taking that killer ride, this morning. I hope the running goes well in PT:)
Jodi, I love your long, excited posts! You are so inspiring. I'm really happy that you're starting to see the difference in your body! You've worked so hard. I get tired doing a fraction of what you do.0 -
Stephanie-That first class sounds fun! And I have always wanted to try spinning. Of course, the problem with that is, I don't belong to a gym. I have a treadmill at home, so I have never been able to bring myself to pay a monthly fee. I would LOVE to be able to do some classes, though.
Sue-I TRY to plan it but it often fails. I did ok last night, though! I had my no sugar added crunch Klondike bar. Some 98% fat free popcorn and one piece of dark chocolate. For one day, at least, that was a big improvement! We still have a ton of stuff sitting around in the apartment floor. It's a MESS. We have a little less than three weeks to be totally out of there, though. I dread going over there every time we do!0 -
Sue---good luck with the move. Ugh...that is all I have to say about that. LOL I hate moving and will burn the darn house down before I have to pack again. (I say jokingly)
Steph---spinning class....yuck yuck and more yuck...I say now. Perhaps this winter..when I am in a bit better shape. I will try one out if there is one that will fit my schedule. Step ups and squats....FUN STUFF....(blugh) But I do them too....
So, I went home last night and did not go for another walk or jog or ride or anything. My legs and body are sore and tired and it was all I could do to get my 10,000 steps in. It was a night off.
Today I got up and went for 4+ mile ride...that doubled my last ride. I still hate my bike, but it is now becoming the "enemy of the state" and I must defeat it. There will hills today that I was almost standing up on the bike and pedaling because I refused to shift gears again....I pushed hard today. Then my w/o friend Terri who I ride with....boot camped me quick. We did some pinion 1 (karate) and then we did walking squats up and down my sidewalk, and then we ran to the stop sign and walked back...it was the furthest I have ever run in one stint. Yay me....it was a good morning!!!
So, here is my estimated work out schedule for the next 7 days...are you ready?
Saturday: Work out with trainer at 10AM plus some walking or run/walking for at least 3 miles
Sunday.....not sure yet...
Sunday: Karate at 1:00
Monday: Meet Terri at the YMCA at 5AM for weight training and run/walking around the track+
Monday: Karate at 4:30
Tuesday: Meet Terri at my house at 6AM for a 30-45 minute walk
Tuesday: PM possible walk depending on where I am with steps for the day and practice karate
Wednesday: Meet Terri at my house at 6AM for a 30-45 minute run/walk
Wendnesday: Meet with trainer at 4:30- practice karate moves
Thursday: Ride my bike to Terri's work by 6AM, we will ride back to my house and then do walking lunges and karate moves
Thursday PM possible walk depednign on where I am with steps for the day and practice karate
Friday: Ride my bike to Terri's work by 6AM, we will ride back to my house and the do walking lunges, karate moves and run to the supid corner and back. (it is up hill and it is hard)
So, those are my goals for next week. I am going to be sore and tired and possibly cranky...HOWEVER...
Okay...so remembering that I started at 285 way back when....I was looking at my arms in the mirror last night and my right arem is sagging less than it used to. It is shapped different than the left arm now. It was so awesome...this hangy down part is not hanging down as far as it used to and I am excited!!!!!!!!!!!!! Totally pumped about the less hang. One tiny bit closer to the short sleeve shirts and tanks. LOL0 -
I'm exhausted just looking at that schedule, Jodi! I probably should seek out some place to ride with a few more hills (there are some places in the suburbs), as my rides are almost embarrassingly flat. Battling the wind increases the difficulty plenty of times, though.
Other than my PT this morning, where I was cleared to run (as I posted elsewhere), I've been pretty committed to my off-day today. I am planning to do a walk in a few minutes (was supposed to walk to a restaurant, but we moved that to tomorrow night), and may do my push-ups, but am otherwise recovering.
I have scheduled my fitness assessment/session and follow-up free session for Monday and Wednesday, so will report back on that. I also was reminded (Northwestern's automated system did it) that I have a doctor's appointment next week, ugh, although that will allow me to finally reassure myself about those stupid headaches I was getting. And get a mammogram, oh joy.
Veronica, I have a treadmill at home too, but sadly it's a broken one! I've been dithering about getting it removed, since I will certainly have to pay to do it--right now it serves as an extra place to put DVDs and for my two cats to sleep on, heh.
Sue, rest up as best you can, as it sounds like a really exhausting upcoming week. I haven't moved for over 10 years, but I still remember how tiring it can be (that's one reason I haven't moved!).0 -
Thanks to all of you Warrior Sisters for empathizing with my moving process. I actually enjoyed the packing, today. I was dreading it and then realized that I have very little stuff. When we moved back here from NY in 12/09, I got rid of most of our stuff, because I couldn't afford to store it all and didn't want to have to pay a ton of money for shipping it across the country. Since then, I've just been surviving financially, so I haven't accumulated much. I will probably be done packing most of our stuff, by tomorrow night!
Jodi, you are so ambitious! I have to remind myself that you're near my age, because you have the energy of a 20-something! Remember to fuel your body well for all of that activity. It will thank you:)
Stephanie, how did the run in PT go? I hope you were able to run without pain. I know you really enjoy it.0 -
Running in PT went well, but I got lectured on the state of my shoes (which I deserved, I'm an idiot). I walked to the running store after work and bought some new ones, and hope to try them out/get in a short run today. I am cleared to go back to normal running, but expect I'm somewhat out of shape for that given the layoff. Of course it's absolutely pouring now, but I'm hoping to find a time to do a short run today.
That's good moving won't be so bad, or even enjoyable. One good thing about moving is that it makes you thin down your stuff some (although it sounds like you won't need to, really). Back when I moved more frequently I was much better about not building up all the stuff, but now, scary to think of. A few weekends ago I cleaned out my office (office group effort, probably motivated by the fact that we were going to have a photographer in), and it was a really good thing to do (not that I wanted to do it). I found some rather insane things in my office, like a real antique floppy disk, as in back when they were actually big and floppy! Some other stuff from the '90s too. And I haven't even worked at my current job that long (9 years), I just must have brought it over from my old job.
My parents just sold their house and agreed to be out in a month, which is scary, since they've been in that place for over 30 years. They've done a lot already just getting it in shape to show, however.0 -
HI! I'm new here, so jumping into the July challenge late. My goal is to log everything I eat everyday. It's not hard, just takes a bit of discipline to keep at it. It is illuminating to see how many calories are accumulating in the "snacks" category, even when they're healthy snacks. Plus, just knowing I have to track it makes me think twice about eating it.0
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Happy Sunday all.
Here with the weekly check in for July goals. After ending June at the exact same weight number I started May, I'm happy to report 5 pounds lost so far in July. I don't know how long the drops will last but I hope it won't end when my blood thinner treatment ends in September.
Goal: go to the gym at least once a week for a total of 5 times by July 31. Week Starting
July 1: 2 visits: 1 weights, 1 swimming
July 6: 4 visits: all swimming
July 13: 1 visit, so far. swimming
July 20:
July 27:
I already beat my monthly goal of 5 visits. So I have to think of a new one for the rest of July. After my personal training sessions are over, I don't know if I can keep up the pace. He's the one who recommended 4 days, minimum 40 minutes each time, in the pool every week. Since my workout options are limited, I don't have a good reason not to stick with it.
I'm amazed you kept up any kind of workout routine while packing. Usually I fall into bed with an aching back during moving and at least a week afterwards. Getting rid of a lot of stuff was very brave but now you're getting the benefits. Less baggage to lug around from place to place. I often fantasize about downsizing but I'm still so attached to so much "things".suejoker
Thanks to all of you Warrior Sisters for empathizing with my moving process. I actually enjoyed the packing, today. I was dreading it and then realized that I have very little stuff. When we moved back here from NY in 12/09, I got rid of most of our stuff, because I couldn't afford to store it all and didn't want to have to pay a ton of money for shipping it across the country. Since then, I've just been surviving financially, so I haven't accumulated much. I will probably be done packing most of our stuff, by tomorrow night!
I hear ya. So many times, thinking about how dumb something will look on my MFP log has kept me from eating it. I started MyFitnessPal in December 2013 and I still get "calorie shock" from time to time. Usually after I've already eaten it and I go to add it to my log.gogigi333
HI! I'm new here, so jumping into the July challenge late. My goal is to log everything I eat everyday. It's not hard, just takes a bit of discipline to keep at it. It is illuminating to see how many calories are accumulating in the "snacks" category, even when they're healthy snacks. Plus, just knowing I have to track it makes me think twice about eating it.
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Hey, Warrior Sisters! I've been having fun packing and getting ready for the move. I signed my new lease, yesterday, and am so excited about cooking in my new, full-sized kitchen! My youngest son & I were giddy about how we could be in there with the landlord, with room to spare. Our kitchens, for many years, have been these tiny places where two people could barely be at the same time.
Stephanie, I'm so glad you can run again and in brand new running shoes!
Gigi, welcome again! Once you get used to the logging, it won't take much time. Also, because you'll probably eat a lot of things multiple times, it'll get less time consuming as your regular entries pop up.
Culo, congratulations on the 5lb loss!!! That's fantastic news! Freedom from attachment to stuff is a great gift. Moving a lot has really helped me to achieve that.0 -
7/7-7/13 fitness check-in:
Goal: Burn at least 3500 calories/week
Actual: I exercised 990 minutes & burned 4598 calories
Goal: Lift 3x/week
Actual: I lifted twice this week, not counting boxes. Lol. Good enough.
I think I'm done for the week. Time for dinner!0 -
Check in! The house is mostly moved in to. I wanted to take a quick walk around the neighborhood yesterday to make sure I got my 10,000 steps in, but since it was 92 degrees, we didn't. I ended up getting around 11,400 anyway just from all the unpacking we did. Besides all of that, I started this past Friday with trying to do some weights in the morning. I got up again at 5:45 this morning and worked on it for 30 minutes. Will try for it again on Wednesday!0
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Interesting article for those of us with a tracker...
http://www.today.com/health/my-fitbit-making-me-fat-users-complain-weight-gain-fitness-1D799111760 -
Check in--
(1) Biking: Continued building my cycling base--didn't break any personal records for length, but my average length is up so far, and adding in the spinning will help me work on speed, since it's too easy for me to just relax into the long and slow ride, especially where I'm riding. Goal for next week: either try out a group ride or increase my length.
(2) Running: Huge victory here, since I started running again and was able to do 5 miles. This means that I should be able to do that 10K on the 26th after all. Goal for next week--make an effort to improve my speed a bit and keep doing exercises to work on my hips, hamstrings, and glutes.
(3) Swimming: Went a couple of times, but still haven't managed to swim for more than 45 minutes--I think 40 mins was my high this week. Goal for next week: try to swim for an hour at least once.
(4) Do a new thing: Tried (and liked) two classes at my gym and met with a trainer for a fitness assessment this morning. Goal for next week: haven't decided yet.
(5) Push-ups: On track with program.
Also, I decided to try out a new calorie goal. I set my activity level at active and let MFP calculate it. That got me my 2 lb/week back again, but only at 1200, blah. So I increased it to 1400 (allegedly 1.6 lb/week) and am keeping the Fitbit negative adjustment if I don't make "active" in its estimation. (I started this part of it a couple of weeks ago and have been good about making "active" almost every day.) I set my macros to 40-30-30, which is consistent with my protein goal of 105 g. To the extent I exceed "active," I'll be eating back some of my exercise calories, based on hunger/energy level.0 -
Long weekend...and needless to say I have not reached any of my goals for this week. A bit frustrated, but getting back on the straight and narrow today.
I made a huge batch of veggie/chicken soup for the week...it calorie counts in at 50 calories a cup!!!!!! HELLO!!!!!!!!! I can eat huge servings of this most yummy dish. It did not taste great yesterday when I tried it, but I am not eating it for lunch and it is much much better after sitting over night. The pepper flakes are opening up the flavor and it is just awesome. If there were noodles in it, it would almost be like a oriental dish..the flavoring of it. Yummy. And...the 50 calories per serving....again...HELLO!!!!!!!!! I will make it again. It is time consuming to enter everything in to the recipe page, but it is nice when you know exactly what you are putting in to a dish as well.
Jovan and baby come home tomorrow and I am not sure I am ready for it. She is already stressing me out with stuff and I just do not need her stress right now. HOWEVER>.....I am going to use this and turn it around...I will be going to the gym almost every night for sure...or to the bike trail...something so that I can do something for me, not get caught up in her drama and get out of the house. I will just say prayers that she finds housing quicky and can move out. It wasn't the best before the baby, now it will just get worse....she is such a drama queen and I just don't do well with it.
I have missed you all over the weekend....I did not have time to read up on stuff....I hope you are all doing well...Sue..how is the move..are you done? Steph..how's that knee doing with all of your working out? Veronica, good job getting up at 5:45....I am having issues just getting up. LOL0 -
Stay strong, Jodi, and get your workouts in. You deserve it. Good luck with all the stress.
My knee is holding up fine--I'm wearing the sleeve to protect it when running other than at PT, and that seems to help. I do have my old issue with my hip that I think contributed to the knee, so I'm definitely continuing my exercises.
A cool thing is that since my knee seems to have gotten better somewhat faster than expected by the PT, I am working with them this week on improving my running form, as well as the strengthening/curing imbalance exercises. One of the therapists videoed me running and is using it and some other tools to help me fix my stride and some other common issues. Only a short time ago the pain of seeing myself running on video would have overwhelmed the benefits of this experience, but it wasn't bad at all. It's true I've lost a good bit of weight at this point, but a huge part of this is just that being active and eating right always seems to help me feel more in tune with my body and confident in general, such that I get much less critical of how I look and am much more able to feel good about the physical parts of me and what I can do. I experienced this when I was exercising lots back in the day, well before I was anywhere near an ideal weight (in my mind), and noticed it again even some pounds ago, although I think my acceptance of being videoed probably developed more recently.0 -
Stephanie...wow! I wish I had your determination for running! maybe one day.
So I have decided to share my diary...just with you guys. It is locked but you can access it with a key, which is 9291.0 -
Great job Steph. I have asked my doctor (2 weeks ago) to refer me to a sports medicine doctor and I am still waiting for a call back from them. I am getting a bit angry to say the least. I am so glad that you are getting some awesome help with your running...I went for jog/walk today and I honestly think I can walk faster than I can jog. In my mind, while I am doing it....I picture that I am Rocky and I am just kickin it...but then I look at MMF and it tells me my pace and stuff and I am like .... grrrrrr. But, baby steps. I love the fact that I can jog/run at all and I am just overwhelmed with how far I have come in the last almost 60 days since I started back up with MFP and this group and meeting you.....We ROCK!!!!!!!!!!0
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Oh, forgot to post my activity so far....I did nothing M and T....today did a 1.44 mile run/walk. Kind of more like a jog/walk...but I think I can walk faster than my run/jog pace. LOL But, I feel like a champion when I am attempting to run, and I am going longer distances each time I run...so that is a good thing. I can't wait to get out of the 18.something mph pace. I can't wait to see and average pace of 17.98 pace. LOL That will be exciting to me. I work out tonight with the trainer....I am totally excited, although I am still feeling a bit drained from weekend and the baby stuff.
From what I understand, Jovan and baby are home, which I am sure means that the boyfriend is there....do not care for him at all. It has nothing to do with the fact that he is her boyfriend either. He is truely just .... rather .... useless. He is lazy and is in his 30's and still wears his pants falling off his butt, has not ambition to do anything with his life, and personally...I think my daughter can do better than that. But, she thinks she loves him, so I put up with him, but I am not sure I can allow him to stay at the house. UGH....AND THEN....I forgot my mom was coming...OH BOY. Anyway....on the up side...I will be working out a lot more the next few weeks until mom is gone and Jovan moves out. LOL The less time I am home, the better mentally I will be and the less chance of me stress eating. That is important to me.
I have wedding coming up August 2nd. I was reading one of Sue's posts about dressing up a few weeks ago and I think I might go out and look for a dress. I would need to go tanning a bit, because my chubby legs are really really white, but I am thinking about. We have limited shopping up here in the northwoods, but I was thinking either a cute summer knee length dress with a little jacket or sweater or if I could find a pair of the baggy capris...Ummmm....skorts? I don't know....I just always wear the same thing, dressy jeans and a tank with a jacket and I am tired of always being that person. Just thought it would be cool to snazzy it up a bit. So, wish me luck in my shopping endeavors. LOL I will need it. It is not easy to have confidence to shop for something at 268....as some of you well know. But, there are many heavy women that dress cute...I just don't know where they find the cloths. LOL0 -
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I ended up getting around 11,400 anyway just from all the unpacking we did.
Interesting article for those of us with a tracker...
http://www.today.com/health/my-fitbit-making-me-fat-users-complain-weight-gain-fitness-1D79911176
I think this is the way to do it. Get the steps throughout your normal day instead of having to go for a separate walk. Challenges you to figure out how to add more activity during the day.
Why do you think people gain weight when they start using monitors and trackers? I think it's because many people aim for their minimum goals instead of pushing themselves all day, then counting up the results at the end.lemurcat12
Check in--
(1) Biking: Continued building my cycling base--didn't break any personal records for length, but my average length is up so far, and adding in the spinning will help me work on speed, since it's too easy for me to just relax into the long and slow ride, especially where I'm riding. Goal for next week: either try out a group ride or increase my length.
(3) Swimming: Went a couple of times, but still haven't managed to swim for more than 45 minutes--I think 40 mins was my high this week. Goal for next week: try to swim for an hour at least once.
I think getting out there with your legs & heart pumping is a good thing. Why not enjoy the accomplishments you've reached instead of being dissatisfied with something that didn't happen? Giving yourself a chance to "win" occasionally will help you stay motivated and focused. Rather than getting down on yourself.
My trainer told me that the first 40-45 minutes of swimming was basically warming up. That the body doesn't get to the fat burning stage at that point. So the longer you can go after 45 minutes the better for burning fat. Actually, this applies to all workouts.
I looked it up: glycogen or blood sugar is burned as the primary fuel source for the first 30-40 minutes. Then fat is the primary fuel source after that point.
You may be getting tired because your swimming stroke and form are inefficient. One of my goals with taking lessons is to learn how swim more efficiently, with less energy to I can go longer. I can already tell the difference between when my strokes, kicks and form are all over the place and when I do the motions correctly. So much to learn.schnicklefrit
I have asked my doctor (2 weeks ago) to refer me to a sports medicine doctor and I am still waiting for a call back from them. I am getting a bit angry to say the least. I am so glad that you are getting some awesome help with your running.
I have wedding coming up August 2nd. I was reading one of Sue's posts about dressing up a few weeks ago and I think I might go out and look for a dress. I would need to go tanning a bit, because my chubby legs are really really white, but I am thinking about. We have limited shopping up here in the northwoods, but I was thinking either a cute summer knee length dress with a little jacket or sweater or if I could find a pair of the baggy capris...Ummmm....skorts? I don't know....I just always wear the same thing, dressy jeans and a tank with a jacket and I am tired of always being that person. Just thought it would be cool to snazzy it up a bit. So, wish me luck in my shopping endeavors. LOL I will need it. It is not easy to have confidence to shop for something at 268....as some of you well know. But, there are many heavy women that dress cute...I just don't know where they find the cloths. LOL
If you can afford to work with someone one on one, I definitely recommend it. All your personal quirks and mistakes can be corrected right away, instead of waiting several sessions for the trainer to notice you. Plus you can have the focus on your wants and needs, the whole time.
It's probably too late for the August wedding to order online. If you're open to buying clothes off the Internet, I can recommend some places. Tell me the maximum your willing to spend on a dress or dressy outfit and I'll tell you a few websites for larger ladies.0 -
Hey, Warrior Sisters! The hardest part of move week is over. I'm mostly packed and done with trainings and work stuff. I was going to finish up packing tonight, but just couldn't keep standing. My son and his friends aren't arriving until noon to move us, so I'm just going to finish in the morning. I've been retaining water like crazy, since I've been eating out a lot and haven't figured out how to avoid sodium when doing that. But, it's almost over, and I have a big, brand new kitchen to try out!
Veronica, great job moving into your new house and getting plenty of exercise! Thanks for opening your diary, too:) I love seeing what other people eat. I've stolen some good ideas and some people just have amazing taste in food, so I get pleasure from reading their diaries;)
Stephanie, you are such a warrior! You went from not running for a while to 5 miles?! I just recently became capable of walking 5 miles and I don't usually do that all at once. You're really kicking butt on all of your goals!
Jodi, good luck with Javon, the baby, her boyfriend, and your mom! Whoa! Want me to give Javon a good young mom pep talk? That's such a shame about her boyfriend is in his 30's and is still acting like a boy. A lot of young men are really suffering from lack of real men as role models in their lives. Maybe, the baby will be good motivation for him. Some young men actually grow up, when a baby comes into the picture. I wouldn't put up with a lot of drama, if I were you. You can tell her it's bad for the baby, if you're not comfortable setting the limit for yourself. I've raised 16 kids in my home and have always insisted it stay a peaceful place. I say, "There's enough drama out there. Here is where we rest." Check this link out: http://www.zulily.com/shop-by-size/women/plus/?ref=header&ns=ns_407563304|1405569764635 I just discovered it, after I went back down to the "regular" women's sizes, but think their dresses are cute and affordable.0
