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wanderinglight

Were you able to jump rope WL? I did 7 sets of 100 jumps last night, and felt great! ankle is a little sore, but I will live:)

Hey Kimford! I didn't jump rope last night -- ended up going BACK to the gym (I'm in love with the gym net to my hotel) and shot hoops some more to get my heartrate up, then did abs. So all told yesterday I burned about 800 calories.

Also realizing that the jump rope might need to stay in my hotel cuz unless I'm wearing a sports bra I don't want to jump rope on set (it's a family show...LOL).

Sara, Mama -- those are great workouts! My plan for today is to go to yoga if I can get out in time. If not, I'll do triceps and chest for weights then take a page from Mama's book and do cardio intervals.

yoginimary

I'm going to a Cardio-Kickboxing class tonight. I feel silly during the class, but it is suuuuuuch a good workout! I really want to buy an HRM. I know I'm not estimating my exercise calories correctly...

Everyone feels silly and feels like they aren't getting it right. If I go tonight, I'll wear my HRM and let you know. My class is 30-40 min cardio then strength. If I remember correctly, it's about 300 calories in 40 minutes for my 152 lb body.

kimford28

too funny WL! you are doing a great job with the workouts!!! keep it up! glad you like your gym:) that is important

wanderinglight

I'm definitely doing penance for over-indulging yesterday!

I'm amazed at how well this shoot is going -- I've actually managed to have some time off and have really committed to the workouts. I've gone every day so far! That's really unheard of. Last episode I think I only worked out 3 out of 14 days (hence this post).

So today is Day 5 of 14 and today I did the following:
* 20 minutes shooting hoops
* 30 minutes on the elliptical
* 60 minute yoga class at the gym
* 30 minutes triceps/ shoulders and abs

Today was a big day! I was so happy to have the afternoon off and all I wanted to do was work out.

So I reached my goal of burning 500 calories on 5 out of 14 days, AND now have 1 of my 3 goal yoga classes under my belt.

Still working on:
* No eating after 8pm (ate dinner at 9pm after yoga)
* Only allowed to drink 1 more day out of 9...eep, that will be a challenge

I feel that some people have stopped checking in...might need to send a round of messages! If I can do it (the good, the bad and the hungry), so can you! Check in!

:bigsmile:

mamakitty

We're not letting you off that easy.
I am proud of you for working out so much. It is amazing how good it can make you feel. I have been doing well with working out too. Controlling my eating is the hard one. My goal was to stay 100 calories under today. So far so good. I am craving sweets as I type.
Good luck with holding off on the alcohol. I would like a glass of wine too. I have the weekend off and know that I will want to enjoy some adult beverages. I will workout extra and watch my diet if I do want to drink.
What is your plan for tomorrow?
I am going to go trail running in the morning and do a workout video later in the day. I have the day off, so I have to make sure not to graze on empty calories all day. I am also going to the farmer's market to get some fresh fruits and veggies.
Let's keep up the hard work so we can brag about our results, eventually!

Check with you later.
MK

sarakenna1

Everyone feels silly and feels like they aren't getting it right. If I go tonight, I'll wear my HRM and let you know. My class is 30-40 min cardio then strength. If I remember correctly, it's about 300 calories in 40 minutes for my 152 lb body.

Mary, I would love to see what your calorie burn looks like for your class! I think my calculation is 545 for 45 minutes of kickboxing, 10 minutes of pushups/abs, and 5 minutes of cool down. I'm soaked by the time class is over, and my heart rate definnatly gets up there, but 545 calories seems high. Hard to tell without an HRM... I'm getting one for Christmas...

mamakitty

How is everyone doing today. I am great so far. I got 6 inches cut off my hair and I really like it. Change can be good. It was really stepping out of my box.

Have a great day. I check with you later.

MK

mamakitty

Wanderinglight,
I read about your day on the other thread. That is such a horrible thing to happen to you. I would be so pissed and very stressed. I am proud of you for not taking the stress out with food. I know I would need a stiff drink after all that.
I hope that you have a good nights sleep and a better day tomorrow.

MK

wanderinglight

Thanks, kitty. I'm not happy with myself -- didn't handle it well. I thought I could take out some frustration on the treadmill but I've been on the computer all day dealing with the fallout from the password hijack.

And, I just kept eating, even while telling myself to stop because it was clearly emotional eating. I'm really disappointed in myself and feel like I'm backsliding. I feel like I undid all the good work I've done over the past five days.

jamdblake4

I was looking for your email should have known something had gone wrong.
that was yesterday you are starting a new day back to eating right, what happen with the yoga?
come on pull it together!!!!!

metco89

I know I can use a swift kick here lately to remind me to stay on track. I don't feel i am doing bad but i could definitely do better and yes if i am accountable i tend to put forth more effort. I really don't want to let down my team or myself for that matter. so I am in for the daily reminders. i think it is a great idea!:flowerforyou: :drinker: :drinker:

mamakitty

Is everyone staying on track? Have you been keeping up your exercise and staying within your calories?

I HAVE A CHALLENGE FOR ALL OF YOU!
Let's try to increase the amount of time we normally exercise. 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 1 hour, it doesn't matter. Let's challenge ourselves and give our body a kick in the big butt (at least I know mine is big)!
Try to check in and brag to everyone that you are doing it.
I normally do 1 hour of exercise a day. My goal will be to do 1hour and 20minutes a day.
Have a great day!

MK

yoginimary

Everyone feels silly and feels like they aren't getting it right. If I go tonight, I'll wear my HRM and let you know. My class is 30-40 min cardio then strength. If I remember correctly, it's about 300 calories in 40 minutes for my 152 lb body.

Mary, I would love to see what your calorie burn looks like for your class! I think my calculation is 545 for 45 minutes of kickboxing, 10 minutes of pushups/abs, and 5 minutes of cool down. I'm soaked by the time class is over, and my heart rate definnatly gets up there, but 545 calories seems high. Hard to tell without an HRM... I'm getting one for Christmas...

Didn't go yesterday, maybe next week. 545 seems a little high, but not by much. Do you do a warm up? My calorie burn above is for just the cardio part. I hate abs and I already do them twice a week, so I just leave at that point.:laugh:

wanderinglight

Is everyone staying on track? Have you been keeping up your exercise and staying within your calories?

I HAVE A CHALLENGE FOR ALL OF YOU!
Let's try to increase the amount of time we normally exercise. 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 1 hour, it doesn't matter. Let's challenge ourselves and give our body a kick in the big butt (at least I know mine is big)!
Try to check in and brag to everyone that you are doing it.
I normally do 1 hour of exercise a day. My goal will be to do 1hour and 20minutes a day.
Have a great day!

MK

I'm taking on this challenge!

Thanks for the kick in the butt, I need it. Back on track today, ready to start again. It's not the end of the world and I'll pull it together.

mlillie

Great challenge. I was only going to do 30 min for intervals today but when I looked at my HRM with cal I wanted to at least be over 300 so I kept going for 15 more min.

I am very tired but am going to download the yoga I wanted to download last week. It is from my fav instructor from cali and I miss the studio- so it should be interesting to see how it goes at home.

Melissa

wanderinglight

Great challenge. I was only going to do 30 min for intervals today but when I looked at my HRM with cal I wanted to at least be over 300 so I kept going for 15 more min.

I am very tired but am going to download the yoga I wanted to download last week. It is from my fav instructor from cali and I miss the studio- so it should be interesting to see how it goes at home.

Melissa

Hey Melissa -- would love to hear what you are downloading and from where! I'm looking for a new yoga download. I've been doing a lot of free podcasts from the itunes store. There's some great power yoga classes there. If I can't make it to yoga at the gym tonight, I'm going to do one of those sessions in my hotel room so I can hit 2 days out of my 3 day goal.

wanderinglight

This is the part of the shoot where things start to get really hectic -- long days, no sleep. and many hours on the set. Today is Day 7 of my 14 day challenge.

I'm holding myself accountable for the next 7 days and have a renewed focus for reaching my goals.

I don't think the "no eating after 8" rule is going to be realistic as I'm usually rushing to get to the gym before it closes.

I'd like to revise my goals from this point forward:
* Burn 500+ calories for 3 of the next 7 days
* Do yoga (preferably a yoga class) on 2 of the next 7 days
* Have drinks 1 of the next 7 days, but no more than 2 drinks
* No more trail mix or candy for the next 7 days. If I need a sweet I will have fruit and a granola bar.

jamdblake4

I eat something every night just before bed and that's about 1100 a small snack with a protien shake. You can do it, don't get lost in the day. stay in line drink lots of water.

wanderinglight

Yes, my goal is to just not eat crappy stuff late at night. I think having a small meal before bed is okay. I think I just hate waking up feeling full -- that's the worst.

I'm happy with yesterday though:

30 minutes on elliptical
20 minutes shooting hoops
40 minutes weights

This morning I squeezed in 10 minutes of Pilates.

My goal for the day is to NOT eat any candy. I don't want to have to let my support system know if I slip!

yoginimary

I need to give up the sugar as well, WL. I can't seem to just eat "a little".

mamakitty

WL,

How are you doing? I hope you are staying on track. You have been doing so well. Don't blow it now. Ditto for me.
I hurt my back doing kickboxing, so I don't know how much exercise I can do this weekend. That is driving me nuts, I am used to working out 6 days a week. I am babying it tonight and hopefully will feel better tomorrow.
I plan to enjoy a few glasses of wine tonight and probably tomorrow. I know I said that I was only going to drink 1 day this weekend, but I work the next 2 weekends in a row and I would really like to enjoy this weekend. My goal is to not go over more than 100 calories today and tomorrow.

I hope everyone else is staying on track and staying motivated. Did anyone do any extra exercising? I really like this challenge and I hope you will all take it.

Have a great weekend.
MK

mamakitty

HEY, WHERE IS EVERYONE?

wanderinglight

Hi Everyone!

Well these past two days have been really tough. Long days of directing on set in the pouring rain, and no time to work out. The sedentary situation is far, far worse for me -- I find I eat more and eat crappier stuff when I'm sitting down all day as opposed to when I'm running around on my feet with the camera crews. I have a hard time alternating the extreme stress with the extreme boredom (TV production is a LOT of "hurry up and wait!").

I did manage to squeeze in 10 minutes of Pilates in the morning, then 30 minutes of "Yoga For Love Handles" (suggested by another MFP-er on another thread, downloaded it free from an iTunes podcast). So I can cross one more day of yoga off my list.

Tomorrow I'm thinking of Mamakitty again and set two alarms for 5:30am so that I can work out. Tomorrow is by FAR the hardest day (it's when the family comes home and sees the house) and I'm hoping that a good workout in the morning will help keep me on track for the rest of the 20-hour day.

So what I have left is:
* One more day of yoga
* Two more days of 500+ calories
* No candy
* One more day of drinking (2 drinks max)
* Also adding in a no cookie, no baked treats clause, after today's downward spiral

mamakitty

I hope everything is going well. Check in when you get a chance.

jamdblake4

hang in there girls, less then one week to go. mama tke care of that back.

mamakitty

Thanks jam.
My back is feeling 80% better. I did some light lifting today, avoiding anything that aggrivated my back. I am going to try to run tomorrow, but will walk if starts to hurt. It is hard trying to exercise when you really don't want to, but it is just as hard to not exercise when you do want to.
I am attempting to give up my peanutbutter addiction. I am going to restrict myself to 1 tbsp a day when I am at work. I also am not going to have it in the house. PB is just as bad as chocolate for me. Next week I plan to not have any at all.
I am also going to make a new goal of only weighing myself once a week, on Fridays. I have a tendancy to be a little OCD and I think weighing everyday is not helping. So I am going to be accountable to you all and let you know if I got on the scale.
Good luck everyone.

MK

jamdblake4

Thanks jam.
My back is feeling 80% better. I did some light lifting today, avoiding anything that aggrivated my back. I am going to try to run tomorrow, but will walk if starts to hurt. It is hard trying to exercise when you really don't want to, but it is just as hard to not exercise when you do want to.
I am attempting to give up my peanutbutter addiction. I am going to restrict myself to 1 tbsp a day when I am at work. I also am not going to have it in the house. PB is just as bad as chocolate for me. Next week I plan to not have any at all.
Good luck everyone.

MK

I eat peanut butter everyday it's my only treat right now 2tbsp a day on a rice cake I so look forward to the end of the day and having that treat. Easy on the back.
well girls where is everyone else?

mlillie

I am here- I am still working a long. I really hate having my ticker stare at me with that 0 because in reality I have gained 8 lbs since I started tracking my cal. (several months ago!)and even though I really try not to let it get to me, it does some days. And it makes me not want to post or be honest about what is really on my mind. Either way- I continue to track just like always and write down everything I eat and keep up with my weight routine where I can feel myself getting stronger which is awesome.

I just find it odd that before when I didnt pay attention to cal or anything- I was 8 lbs less and since I have started I weigh more.....I wonder what that is about?????

sarakenna1

WL, you are almost through the shoot! You have done really great so far, considering you are away from home and under extreme pressure (no pun intended... but wait, it kinda was...) Keep yourself busy tomorrow to stay away from the junk food, then treat yourself with a couple of drinks at the wrap party. (I don't know if people in TV production actually have wrap parties... but if its anything like radio, the end of a big event is always cause for celebration). You can do it!

mamakitty

WL,
It sounds like you are a little frustrated about the last couple of days, but compare it to other shoots. Has this one been an improvement. Think of how far you have come.
Check in when you can. We are all here for you.

I feel really good. My weight has not changed but I am fitting better in my clothes. When my clothes feel too tight, I get very discouraged. So I feel like I am finally getting somewhere. I have been doing well with increasing my exercise time. I have been doing my normal workout in the mornings and then doing a exercise video or two in the evening.
Good luck everyone. Remember everyday is one day closer to the new you.