Fit & Fun Sized Group ~ January 11

barbiecat

:sad: :bigsmile: Choco, reading about your arthritis pain raises my admiration for you even higher that you can exercise in spite of the pain....I've been hearing about the ice in Georgia....that storm would be awful anywhere not just in the south

:flowerforyou: JAM, I knew that you would be sad about the Saints losing.....on the ferry there was a woman in a Saints shirt on the ferry looking very sad and I felt so bad for her in the midst of all the Seattle joy

:flowerforyou: our road was icy today so I had hubby drive the dogs and me to the dog park and leave us there while he ran some errands.......it was a perfect solution for all of us....I got my walk, the dogs got to play, and hubby got to do his errands and didn't have to walk in the cold.

:flowerforyou: because of the ice I stayed indoors and did a lot of walking, jogging, and dancing in the house. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

kizzy_muss

Exercise goals this week:

JAN 8 -Sat-JILLIAN MICHAELS CARDIO KICKBOX AND WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS - the video not done - 4089

JAN 9 -Sun-JILLIAN MICHAELS VIDEO FORGOT THE NAME, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEP, GEORGE WALK N BOX - the videos not done yet - 4196

JAN 10 -Mon-JILLIAN MICHAELS CARDIO KICKBOX, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS, @ JMS VIDEO (FORGOT THE NAME) the videos not done yet - 4134

JAN 11 -Tues-JILLIAN MICHAELS VIDEO FORGOT THE NAME, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS, @ GEORGE WALK N BOX - the vids not done yet - 14383

JAN 12 -Wed-JILLIAN MICHAELS CARDIO KICKBOX, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS

JAN 13 -Thurs-JILLIAN MICHAELS VIDEO FORGOT THE NAME, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS, JACKIE WARNER WORKOUT

JAN 14 -Fri-JILLIAN MICHAELS CARDIO KICKBOX, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS, GEORGE FOREMAN WALK N BOX



Nutritional goals this week:

-NO FRENCH FRIES

-NO MUSHROOM N SWISS BURGER/SNACK WRAP

-Log all food every day.

-Drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday.

-Stay between 1200 - 1500 calories everyday

-BEVERAGE OF CHOICE: ONLY WATER AND GREEN TEA

Chocolickkyss

Good afternoon all! Georgia is still in a state of Emergency and as a result I did not have to work today......Yippee....Yippee....Yippee. However, the Dept. of Transportation has yet to come to my neigbhor to put salt/sand down and as a result my entire subdivision is a sheet of ice. I have a long driveway that is completely ice.

Today, I completed the Fire 45 EZ (500 calories) dvd from the Turbo Fire program and Ab Ripper X (100 calories) from the P90X program. Once the workout was completed I decided to tackle the driveway. Since I have not had to salt/sand or shovel my driveway in the 10 years that I've resided in GA I decided to wear my HRM to see how many calories I burned taking on this task. I only made it 45 minutes shovelling before I called it a day and I'M NO WAY near being done but I burned (300 calories) in the process. I usually don't count household tasks as my part of my workout but I did today because as i stated I NEVER shovel and i can feel it in every part of my body...

babygurl1

Awesome job Choco!! We have snow here too..not a whole bunch like you 3-4 inches I think so I am still driving to work and walking my 3 blocks in the cold. However holding off on training for a couple of days. Hope everyone else is doing well:flowerforyou:

Chocolickkyss

Awesome job Choco!! We have snow here too..not a whole bunch like you 3-4 inches I think so I am still driving to work and walking my 3 blocks in the cold. However holding off on training for a couple of days. Hope everyone else is doing well:flowerforyou:

This city has shut down. If I wasn't from Boston originally I would have sworn the end was near b/c ppl just can't function and there's not enough snow/plow trucks to make a significant dent in everything that needs to be done. I'm literally trapped in my house because the streets in my subdivision have not been salted/sanded and it would be extremely dangerous to attempt to drive anywhere w/the streets untreated.

jam0525

Choco –My MIL says that taking aloe has relieved all her arthritis pain. I don’t know much else other than most of her advice works. I’m thinking of looking into it myself.

Barbie – What lucky dogs you have! I’m glad that you could stay inside and get your exercise.

Kizzy – have you ever tried blueberry tea? It is harder to find so I buy 2 boxes when I see it and need it. It might give you an option to green tea and water and it tastes wonderful.

Yesterday I went to the Y and did a full circuit of the machines at a beginning weight and for just 10 reps each. Hopefully I will be able to get there every Monday and add in another day when I can.

I was pondering the last time I weighed in on how slow I loose weight. It is painfully slow, but I haven't regained any since I started this journey 2 years ago. It really is harder for us shorter people to loose. We don't have as much wiggle room and when we get close to the proper weight we really can't go over 1200 calories and still loose. Thank goodness I keep finding old clothes that now fit in the closet to keep my spirits up.

Have a great evening everyone!

JAM

Chocolickkyss

Jam: Thank for sharing the aloe information. i may have to look into it. I have a dr. appt early next month and i definitely plan to discuss the issue w/my doctor. Great job w/completing your circuit at the weight.

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: the snow here has turned into a lot of ice and the temperature went only a bit above freezing so the roads in my neighborhood and icy and slippery......the garbage and recycling trucks couldn't drive up the steep road I live on so we have all that stuff to keep for another week.:explode: however, I was able to drive and visit a friend and take the dogs to the dog park so a good time was had by all.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I had to do a lot of jogging in the house to get to 10,000 steps and I rode the exercise bike a lot to accumulate some workout calories.

:flowerforyou: JAM, you are right that it takes us shorties a longer time to loose weight, but we are determined and we never,never, never give up :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Choco, good job clearing the driveway....ours is still a sheet of ice

:sad: the bad news is that my line dance class tomorrow will probably be canceled because the teacher lives up a private road that is even steeper than mine and she is from southern California and doesn't drive on ice :sad:

Chocolickkyss

Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me.......Today I turned 38 and I feel GREAT! The State of GA is slowly improving and I believe will be back to normal by the weekend. There was a 2 hour work delay so was able to sleep in just a little bit longer. I got my birthday started in the right direction by completing my workout and then eating a nice hearty bowl of oatmeal w/a banana.

Today I completed the Push Circuit 2 and Recharge dvds from the Chalean Extreme program and then jumped rope for 5 minutes so I good get in a full hour workout.


Barbie: If I didn't know otherwise I would swear you resided in the state of Ga. I said I wouldn't complain too much though b/c my hometown of Boston is being hammered w/a Nor'Easter today and are expected to receive anywhere between 12-18 inches of snow. I have to put things in perspective sometimes.

barbiecat

:frown: the yard is mushy and the temperature is above freezing but our driveway and the steep road in front of our house are glare ice so I didn't go to line dance today :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: I called the teacher who lives in a similar neighborhood and got no answer at her house so I'm guessing that she got out and is teaching the class and I'm trapped at home :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: she was going to teach a new dance today so I am watching the video on YouTube and trying to teach the dance to myself so at least I won't be too far behind in class next week.....later hubby and I are going to do yoga

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Choco....happy birthday to you

flipchickmc

Hi Everyone! I fell off the band-wagon completely around Sept. 2010. Gained 5.5lbs in the process so I'm back to starting all over again with exercising and logging my calorie intake, etc.

I remember some of your names here from when I posted (although sporatically) in the past. Nice to see those tickers winding down! Sadly - I'm back to ZERO lost. Oh, well - that's why I'm here! For motivation and support.

jam0525

Choco – Happy Birthday! I'm glad that you feel great as you approach the 40 mark. I hope Atlanta gets all cleared out by the weekend, so you can get out with friends and celebrate.

Barbie – I hope you and hubby have an all wheel drive. While it does mean all wheels can skid, it does make it a little safer to get around. I guess growing up in New England I just think I always have to be able to go if I want to. Being skier has always helped foster that go in the snow thinking.

Flipchick – Welcome back! I hope you stay with us this go-around. Posting does really help.

After work I have to go pick up our skis and snowboard at the shop. It is so dry here they have to be professionally waxed and cleaned every year. We are going to the local area this weekend. I can't wait! As much as I hate to I am going to lead by example and wear my helmet and make the kids where theirs too. Maybe some day some one will invent a comfortable and sleek looking helmet that is no thicker than a hat.

Today is a bad sodium day. I wish I had some way to change things around. Posting in the AM is the best solution. Then I can change things. But, now I am at work and stuck with what I planned for lunch and dinner. boo hoo.

JAM

flipchickmc

Thanks jam0525! Yes, need to post more often cuz I really need the motivation and support!

daybyday

I've been out of state for 3 days attending a funeral. Eating out mostly and only one day of "real" exercise. Tomorrow I have got to get back at it. When we left on Sunday there was no snow.....now we have 5-6 inches - BOO!!

flipchickmc

Yesterday was a good first day: got back on myfitnesspal, joined a couple threads here, worked out during my lunch break, did JM's 30DS when I got home and was under in my calorie intake. Now I've just got to keep plugging along!!

Chocolickkyss

Good afternoon everyone and happy Thursday! I really truly don't know how this day got away from me. I woke up at the same time and turned on my agency computer just like normal and then the next thing I knew it was 11:00 am and I hadn't eaten or done a workout and I was sitting there scratching my head trying to figure out how that happened. I threw on my workout clothes and pushed play on the dvd and did my best to Rock Out the Burn Intervals and Ab Burner dvds from the Chalean Extreme program. My shoulders are extra sore from all the shoveling I did Tuesday and Push Circuit 2 from yesterday.

Thank you all for the birthday shout outs. Yesterday was pretty uneventful due to the weather. I have not left my driveway since Saturday because the streets are just too crazy. Today looks a little better but by tomorrow it should be looking really good. I will probably venture out the house tomorrow since today is my Friday. Tomorrow my job has another furlough day so no work for me which means an extra long weekend....YIPPEE....YIPPEE!

My girlfriends and I are goiong to celebrate my birthday by going to this venue called Sips n Strokes. This is a painting gallery where an instructor helps the class paint a picture. The schedule of which pictures will be painted when goes out about a month in advance that way people have an opportunity to choose which painting they want. While being instructed on how to paint your picture you're able to sip on your beverage of choice. My friends and I will be bringing a couple bottles of wine, cheese and crackers and spinach dip/chips in order to get our creative juices flowing. At the conclusion of class each student gets to sign their painting and take it home with them. This should be an interesting experience because I have absolutely no artistic ability.


Barbie: The birthday post was sooooo sweet, thank you so much. You've truly been inspirational and supportive over this last year. Sorry to learn that you too are trapped in the house and missing fun activities. It was smart of you to locate the dance on youtube so you wont be too far behind.

Flip: Welcome back. I agree w/Jam that posting daily or at least consistently helps w/motivation and gives you the support you need on days when u just don't feel like doing it.

Jam: I truly hate winter and all that it entails but I am yearning to go skiing one day. I just want to have the experience of saying I tried it. Even if I don't like it and vow to never tackle it again I can at least say I tried. How often do you and your family ski/snowboard?

tigerv68

Hi all!

I would love to be part of the group! I'm 42 and am 5 foot even. I achieved lifetime membership in WW a few years back and was doing great tracking points and then joined Curves to get a workout regimin started. I kept up with the Curves, but went through a divorce and then started letting the eating get out of control and the pounds slowly crept back on. They seem to be even slower creeping off, but I'm determined to keep track of my eating and have added the Wii Active Trainer to my fitness routine. I've had some success and am fitting into my clothes better, but I think finding this group will be a GREAT help!!

flipchickmc

Welcome tigerv68! I just got back on the boards a couple days ago.

Choco - have a good time and enjoy your extra long weekend.

Yesterday, I did the treadmill during my lunch break and then did JM's 30DS when I got home again. I am SO SORE! My muscles are aching. I had good intentions of waking up early and working out but it hurts to do anything. I've got meetings after work so I guess today will be my rest day.

babygurl1

Afternoon ladies...hope all of you guys are doing well. I am hanging in there but still feeling like I have been hit, drug and then run over by a mack truck. I did finally work up the stregth to get a workout in last night, 40 minutes of Turbo Jam. Let me give you fair warning that you should never attempt Turbo Jam while being heavily medicated on Nyquil. I started off pretty pumped (especially for feeling so bad) by the end I was a hott mess!!! I was able to keep up although I am not exactly sure how! She keep saying come on babydoll and I was like 'oh yeah where we going" :noway: lol...the long sleeve under armour probably wasn't helping the matter any either. 40 minutes was a bit ambitious but I did it!! I was suppose to bust out my 600 but ladies lets be honest after the 40 minutes and the Nyquil my butt was whooped!!! I could barely hold me eyes open:yawn: :yawn: so I just called it a night. I figure 40 minutes was good enough until I get to feeling better!

:sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: this would be me today...lol...have a great day everyone!

Chocolickkyss

Good afternoon and happy Friday! Once again the day has gotten away from me but was able to knock out today's workout before it got too crazy. Today I completed the Push Circuit 3 dvd from the Chalean Extreme program, jumped rope for 25 minutes and then stretched for 15 minutes.

I really am going to have to purchase heavier weights b/c I was able to rock out this entire circuit without really reaching failure. Don't get me wrong I felt each exercise but I could have completed more than 8 reps. I'm glad I'm getting stronger but did not want to have to spend money on additional weights just yet. I probably go lift at least 20 lbs on the upper body exercises and 25 or 30 lbs for the sumo squats and bowling lunches. I don't know if I can purchase both sets just yet but we'll see.

Babygurl: Sorry you don't feel well but your post made me LOL. I could only imagine how you looked all drugged up on Nygil while completing such an up tempo workout. You were very ambitious and I'm impressed that you even considered working out for such a long period of time. I've worked out when under the weather but usually get it short 15-30 minutes and it was not as intense......Hope you feel better.

Tiger: Welcome. Sorry to learn of your divorce but glad you got a handle on things before they really got out of control. Take it day by day and you've already started in the right direction by joining MFP. I wish you nothing but success.

kizzy_muss

no i haven't tried blueberry tea....i have not done ANY of the workout vids i've been wanting to do...HOWEVER...i've been getting @ least 5000 steps in everyday .......today i PROMISE & make a vow to myself...lol....that i WILL DO jillian michaels cardio kickbox today

ratchet999

Hello everyone, this looks like a cool group! I was thinking that it might help me out to join one of these message boards, to help me lose weight. Is 5'4" too tall?

Chocolickkyss

Good morning everyone and happy Saturday! I had to get up and at em early this morning because I had a very early hair appointment. I got up at 5 am and Rocked out the first part of today's workout. I completed the Burn It Off dvd from the Chalean Extreme program. I was supposed to also do some ab work but did not have enough time this morning so will complete a little later after my errands have been completed.

Ratchet: Welcome and 5'4 is not too tall because I am also 5'4 and have been participating in this thread for about a year now.

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: our wifi hasn't been working on my laptop for two days so I have had limited internet access.....today it is back and that makes me happy....:bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Yesterday was our 22nd anniversary and hubby chose a fabulous restaurant with twinkling lights, a fire in the fireplace, romantic music, and yummy food.......I didn't even try to stay with my usual eating plan but exercised as usual and ate my usual healthy food all day and brought half my Parmesan crusted cod home to eat today.....the big change was that I ate the pumpernickel bread and the flourless chocolate cake for dessert and even had a bite of hubby's turtle cheesecake. :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: As long as I don't use last night's splurge as a springboard to eat more bread and dessert, it will be fine

babygurl1

Got a two mile run into today. It felt good to get out a run but I struggled a little due to beeing sick. I had to stop and walk a couple of times to catch my breath but was able complete it on 10 minute miles!! I'm pretty happy about that.

dancer77

I keep having this snack reoccurring everyday on my food diary: Lindor truffles. I hope now that I ate the last one they will stop showing up on my dairy.

That sounds like me during the holidays. I think I bought a bag every other day! It's my weakness.

I am having such a chocolate kick...I'm "under my calories" from all this dancing but I seriously need to cut it out. Alas, my relationship with this beloved food will have to end

jam0525

Dad is in the hospital with the beginnings of congestive heart failure. I brought him to the emergency room yesterday before noon and they will probably keep him 4-5 days to get everything straightened out. I had left instructions for him to go to the doctor's last week because I had that feeling, but Mom refused to change her hair appointment and make him get a haircut instead. She always thinks "he's being lazy" and refused to co-operate with me or the home health care people. I just had another long talk with her that things have to change around here and Dad has to get the care he needs too. The doctors lecture me about his diet ( got 3 yesterday), but it is hard because I work and she still cooks. Her final word to me was since I don't like what she buys, I can just do the shopping for her from now on! That is OK by me as I have to go shopping for us anyway. When he comes home he will be on low sodium no processed foods diet. So he will be eating what I am supposed to be eating too.

Daybyday – Welcome back and good luck getting back on track. It gets easier every time you do it. We all have to regroup now and then.

Flipchick – One good day leads to another. You can do this.

Choco-Be sure to post a picture of your painting. That sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate. We go ski/boarding about 5 times a winter. Not as much as I’d like to, but as much as we can afford to. Just so you know, you will have to try skiing at least twice to know if you like it or not. The first day is mostly spent involuntarily sitting down a lot. Lol It’s not until you can get to go up and down the lifts that you find out if you really like it or not. Snowboarding is the same way. Until you can go more than 20 feet without falling, you won’t know if you will like it or not.

Welcome Tiger! This is a fun group. Glad you found us and I look forward to getting to know you better.

Ratchet- Welcome. I was going to make a joke about shrinking over the years as I use to be 5’3”, but decided not to. Yes, please join us.

Babygurl- I do hope you feel better soon.

Well, I must go now

Have a great day all,

Jeannie

Chocolickkyss

Good afternoon everyone and happy Sunday! Hope everyone is having a great weekend thus far. Last night my friends and I headed to Sips n Strokes to celebrate my birthday and I had a BLAST. We bought three bottles of wine (although I only had one 8 oz glass), cheese and crackers and spinach dip/chips. The best part of last night was that I rocked a small tank top and small sweater and a pair of size 4 jeans......Yippee....Yippee. It appears I'm currently fluctuating between a size 4 and 6 jeans depending on style. The jeans I had on last night fit just the way I like them to so I was extremely happy. My current profile pic is the outfit I wore last night. I also got a funky new hairstyle to start this year and birthday off right and to match my new attitude.

I spent 5 1/2 hours in the hair salon yesterday (perm, cut, rinse, curl) and had to drop a friend off at the airport therefore I was unable to complete the second part of yesterday's workout (ab work) so I told myself I would do it today.

I got up super early this morning and rocked out the HIIT 15 dvd from the Turbo Fire program and Ab Ripper X from the P90X program. Once that was complete I got dressed and headed to the store for this week's groceries AND to purchase heavier weights. I am moving up from 15 lbs to 20 lbs. I probably can handle 25 lbs or 30 lbs for leg work but didn't have it in my budget to get 2 sets of weights.

After I finish posting I will participate in the comercial challenge again this week but instead of jumping rope I plan to hula hoop, Walmart didn't have a weighted hula hoop so I'm going to just use the old school one for the time being. I don't expect to get a high calorie burn but just want to stay moving.

Babygurl: Glad you're feeling well enough to at least give jogging a try. Something is better than nothing as long as you don't kill yourself in the process. You'll be back to yourself soon I hope.

Barbie: HAPPY 22ND ANNIVERSARY:flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: You deserved a day to not worry about calories. You did a great job w/sticking to the normal routine until dinner so kudos to you.

Jam: Sorry to learn your dad is not doing well and that your mom is not really cooperating. I'm sure that can be a stressful process. I'm trying to convince a few of my friends that trying out skiing would be fun. They're really not going for it right now.
I have added a picture to my profile page that shows the painting that was created last night. I have no artistic ability but am happy with the final product.

barbiecat

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Choco



Your celebration sounds perfect and delicious

kizzy_muss

sw: 177
cw: 177

here is my exercise schedule for this week:

MONDAY JANUARY 17:
-WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS
-JILLIAN MICHAELS CARDIO KICKBOX
-SELF WORKOUT

TUESDAY, JANUARY 18
-WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS
-GEORGE FOREMAN WALK N BOX
-JILLIAN MICHAELS 30 DAY SHRED LEVEL 1

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19
-JILLIAN MICHAELS 30 DAY SHRED LEVEL 2
-WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS

THURSDAY, JANUARY 20
-WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS
-JILLIAN MICHAELS 30 DAY SHRED LEVEL 3

FRIDAY, JANUARY 21
-WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS
-JILLIAN MICHAELS BANISH FAT, BOOST METABOLISM

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22
-WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS
-JILLIAN MICHAELS NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23
-WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS
-JACKIE WARNER UPPER BODY
-JILLIAN MICHAELS 30 DAY SHRED LEVEL 1
-JILLIAN MICHAELS 30 DAY SHRED LEVEL 2
-JILLIAN MICHAELS 30 DAY SHRED LEVEL 3

NUTRITIONAL GOALS THIS WEEK:
-DRINK @ LEAST 64 OZ WATER/DAILY
-NO FRENCH FRIES/MUSHROOM SWISS SNACK WRAP/BURGER
-DO THE SPECIAL K CHALLENGE THIS WEEK