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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    Hey gang

    I like myself unconditionally!

    Happy Thursday! Today I start a new group fitness class called TRI STRENGTH. It's a 6 week fitness class that I'll do for participants that do triathlons or ironman's that focus on strength and endurance. Fun stuff.

    Cardio:jog/walk- 3 miles (500 calories)

    Strength:chest- incline bench, hammer flat bench, dips, pec decs. 8x8 method.

    Assessment:Had a cheeseburger yesterday but other than that was good to go!
  • dreambig_gohome
    dreambig_gohome Posts: 194 Member
    GREAT DAY TODAY! I'm super thrilled.

    CARDIO:

    Running - 5.5 mph - 25 minutes - 209 calories
    Moving boxes, stairs - boxes and boxes of christmas decorations! - 30 minutes [probably more] - MFP says 334 calories

    STRENGTH TRAINING - total of 45 minutes - 163 calories

    Standing Tricep Extension - 3x10x30
    Preacher's Bicep Curl - 3x10x30
    Seated Cable Row - 3x10x45
    Leg Press - 3x10x130
    Toe Press - 3x10x40
    Seated Lateral Pull - 6x10x60
    Standing Calf Press - 3x20x60


    FOOD: Right at about 1200 calories for the day.

    ASSESMENT: Got that old confidence back....Was feeling a little down and out at the gym but this week has been great. New reps, new weights...even added a new exercise that I have never been able to physically accomplish before. I still feel like a baller for being the only girl in the gym racking my own weights...Who's gonna make fun of me now?!?! Even my parents noticed today that I'm slimming down, and they see me every day. Weigh-in tomorrow makes me nervous like it always does....It's been two weeks. We shall see.
    Nice NSV then! Always good when someone else notices.

    THANKS for the support! No gym today [Thursday] but I did weigh in this morning. 2 pounds lost over two weeks
    and I finally sucked it up and bought a new pair of jeans....two sizes smaller. A total loss including pre-mfp of 18 pounds. I think I'm happy for now :)
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
    Wednesday: Cardio 15 minutes of EA Active 2 Cardio Mix.

    Thursday: Strength training and Cardio. Cardio was 20 minutes of jogging in place.

    Strength was abs and lower body only: squats, split squats, forward lunges, reverse lunges, side lunges, calf raises (70 total) , 2 x 45second side plank, 75 second plank, leg raises, scissor kicks, glute kickbacks, lunges up stairs (41 total).

    Due to my thumb sprain, no upper body or weights used (can't hold them). Did extra reps to at least make sure I exerted myself.

    Food: on target this week.

    Assessment: Injury sucks. Amazing how much no use of my thumb is hampering everything. Still examining ways I can tape/brace my thumb so I can still play football this weekend. Not going to miss the playoffs.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member


    THANKS for the support! No gym today [Thursday] but I did weigh in this morning. 2 pounds lost over two weeks
    and I finally sucked it up and bought a new pair of jeans....two sizes smaller. A total loss including pre-mfp of 18 pounds. I think I'm happy for now :)
    Well then that's another NSV!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    Wednesday: Cardio 15 minutes of EA Active 2 Cardio Mix.

    Thursday: Strength training and Cardio. Cardio was 20 minutes of jogging in place.

    Strength was abs and lower body only: squats, split squats, forward lunges, reverse lunges, side lunges, calf raises (70 total) , 2 x 45second side plank, 75 second plank, leg raises, scissor kicks, glute kickbacks, lunges up stairs (41 total).

    Due to my thumb sprain, no upper body or weights used (can't hold them). Did extra reps to at least make sure I exerted myself.

    Food: on target this week.

    Assessment: Injury sucks. Amazing how much no use of my thumb is hampering everything. Still examining ways I can tape/brace my thumb so I can still play football this weekend. Not going to miss the playoffs.
    You can still lift using a "thumbless" grip. Look it up on youtube. Good luck this weekend! I'm on a bye week (since I have the best record) in my fantasy league.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    Hey gang,

    I like myself unconditionally!

    Happy TGIF and LCW! Even though I have a Red Cross CPR certification, today I have to attend a lecture to get my AHA CPR certification since I now work for a hospital based Wellness Center. What's nice about this certification is that it's taught by Cardio pulmonary instructors who are specialists in the field of Cardiology. Interested into seeing what's going to be different than what I've already been taught.

    Cardio:walk/jog- 3 miles (500 calories)

    Strength:biceps and triceps- preacher curls, alternate curls, rope pressdowns, lying tricep extensions. 8x8 method

    Assessment: Quarterpounder with cheese for lunch yesterday, but within calorie range.
  • dreambig_gohome
    dreambig_gohome Posts: 194 Member
    CARDIO

    Running - 25 minutes - 5.5 mph - 234 calories burned.

    Food: Under 1200 calories for the day before exercise.

    ASSESSMENT: Hmmmmm.....
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    CARDIO

    Running - 25 minutes - 5.5 mph - 234 calories burned.

    Food: Under 1200 calories for the day before exercise.

    ASSESSMENT: Hmmmmm.....
    Good enough!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    Hey gang,

    I like myself unconditionally!

    Happy weekend! Kickboxing this morning then out to shop for presents and supplies for our Christmas party!

    Cardio:kickboxing- 60 min (500 calories)

    Strength: NONE

    Assessment: 186 this morning.
  • dreambig_gohome
    dreambig_gohome Posts: 194 Member
    Hey gang,

    I like myself unconditionally!

    Happy weekend! Kickboxing this morning then out to shop for presents and supplies for our Christmas party!

    Cardio:kickboxing- 60 min (500 calories)

    Strength: NONE

    Assessment: 186 this morning.

    TOTAL win....Keep it up...that's awesome.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    Hey gang,

    I like myself unconditionally!

    Happy Monday! So this week will be my last at one of the clubs I work at. The constant driving back and forth is getting rough and I believe that I can fill up my clientele much easier at the new gym. The other clients only have a couple of sessions left and they can either renew with a new trainer or still train with me at the new club since they allow non member training.

    Cardio:walk/jog 3 mi (400 calories)

    Strength:quads- squats, leg press, leg extensions. 8x8 method

    Assessment: I ate half a large pizza yesterday, but that was for lunch and dinner.
  • dreambig_gohome
    dreambig_gohome Posts: 194 Member
    I seriously feel like a freak for not working out in a week, but I injured my pectorals last Tuesday and havent been pain free until today....Hittin' it tomorrow. I think I'm becoming an exercise addict...and I'm not ashamed of that one bit. I got more excited over the P90X arriving at work than any video game, book or DVD. I'm still considering whether I should buy it, but I've talked to several people who've been walked through my exercise regimen and they feel like I'm able to handle it just fine. I need something to fill in the cracks at home when I can't make it to the gym. I feel like I want to take everything to the next level. I'm not happy with my current progress because I always want more. I'm still considering though......
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    I seriously feel like a freak for not working out in a week, but I injured my pectorals last Tuesday and havent been pain free until today....Hittin' it tomorrow. I think I'm becoming an exercise addict...and I'm not ashamed of that one bit. I got more excited over the P90X arriving at work than any video game, book or DVD. I'm still considering whether I should buy it, but I've talked to several people who've been walked through my exercise regimen and they feel like I'm able to handle it just fine. I need something to fill in the cracks at home when I can't make it to the gym. I feel like I want to take everything to the next level. I'm not happy with my current progress because I always want more. I'm still considering though......
    Nothing wrong with always wanting to better yourself. P90X is a good workout though.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    Hey gang,

    I like myself unconditionally!

    Happy Tuesday! It was pretty cold in the Bay Area yesterday! Gotta layer up more now!
    Got a couple of clients today and my workout and more shopping to do!

    Cardio:walk/jog- 3 miles (400 calories)

    Strength:hamstrings and shoulders- seated leg curl, lying leg curl, shoulder press, side lateral, reverse flyes. 8x8 method

    Assessment: Was a little over but not by much.
  • dreambig_gohome
    dreambig_gohome Posts: 194 Member
    Only thing to report: Stepped on the scale to assess the damage from what I felt was an awful week of food and no gym...only to find out I lost two pounds in five days. I don't get it, but I stepped on the scale twice to prove it lol. Anyways..Still not happy, so back at it.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    Only thing to report: Stepped on the scale to assess the damage from what I felt was an awful week of food and no gym...only to find out I lost two pounds in five days. I don't get it, but I stepped on the scale twice to prove it lol. Anyways..Still not happy, so back at it.
    Not uncommon. Sometimes it just happens.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    Hey gang

    I like myself unconditionally!

    Happy Humpday! Signed up another new client yesterday for 20 sessions. Gonna be a challenge though. But I'm up for challenges. Gonna be a fun workout today.

    Cardio: walk/jog- 3 mi (400 calories)

    Strength:cack- pullups, t-bar rows, seated cable rows, straight arm pressdowns. 8x8 method.

    Assessment: Good drop this morning so looking to drop just a couple of more before Christmas day.
  • dreambig_gohome
    dreambig_gohome Posts: 194 Member
    CARDIO:

    Treadmill - 15 minute - 6.0mph - 181 calories burned

    NEVER have run this fast sustained in my life....holy crow. I felt like I was gonna vomit after my fifteen minutes....I've never been a runner, I can see why!! I like doing five minute intervals of running and fast-paced walking for 30 minutes and get a better burn without feeling so wiped out, but it was worth a try.

    ASSESSMENT: Food under, everything is a go right now....Hoping to make my mini weight-goal of three pounds for Christmas. Already two down, so.....
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
    Wednesday: Cardio 15 minutes of EA Active 2 Cardio Mix.

    Thursday: Strength training and Cardio. Cardio was 20 minutes of jogging in place.

    Strength was abs and lower body only: squats, split squats, forward lunges, reverse lunges, side lunges, calf raises (70 total) , 2 x 45second side plank, 75 second plank, leg raises, scissor kicks, glute kickbacks, lunges up stairs (41 total).

    Due to my thumb sprain, no upper body or weights used (can't hold them). Did extra reps to at least make sure I exerted myself.

    Food: on target this week.

    Assessment: Injury sucks. Amazing how much no use of my thumb is hampering everything. Still examining ways I can tape/brace my thumb so I can still play football this weekend. Not going to miss the playoffs.
    You can still lift using a "thumbless" grip. Look it up on youtube. Good luck this weekend! I'm on a bye week (since I have the best record) in my fantasy league.

    Thanks! I still need to look up that grip. Been rehabbing thumb...good progress on it so far.

    And, lol, I meant playoffs in my actual flag football league. A two weekend double-elimination tournament to end our season. We're 2-1 after the first weekend (this past Saturday). More games this coming weekend. Taping of my thumb was good and it didn't bother me while playing.

    As for Fantasy football, I ended up in 4th. Somehow, our playoffs started early, and we're done. Had two bad final weekends (damn injuries), so lost final two playoff rounds. Just missed out on some money. Ah well, can't complain...made it to third place last year, so at least I've been strong every year.

    Workouts: Haven't been on it this week. Will get in some strength training tomorrow.

    Saturday: 3 games of flag football. Only played offense, so 90 minutes played, about 800 calories.

    Sunday: Cardio. 20 minutes of HIIT (jogging in place, jumping jacks mix). Estimated 220 calories.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    CARDIO:

    Treadmill - 15 minute - 6.0mph - 181 calories burned

    NEVER have run this fast sustained in my life....holy crow. I felt like I was gonna vomit after my fifteen minutes....I've never been a runner, I can see why!! I like doing five minute intervals of running and fast-paced walking for 30 minutes and get a better burn without feeling so wiped out, but it was worth a try.

    ASSESSMENT: Food under, everything is a go right now....Hoping to make my mini weight-goal of three pounds for Christmas. Already two down, so.....
    Yeah it takes getting used to. Good for you!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    Wednesday: Cardio 15 minutes of EA Active 2 Cardio Mix.

    Thursday: Strength training and Cardio. Cardio was 20 minutes of jogging in place.

    Strength was abs and lower body only: squats, split squats, forward lunges, reverse lunges, side lunges, calf raises (70 total) , 2 x 45second side plank, 75 second plank, leg raises, scissor kicks, glute kickbacks, lunges up stairs (41 total).

    Due to my thumb sprain, no upper body or weights used (can't hold them). Did extra reps to at least make sure I exerted myself.

    Food: on target this week.

    Assessment: Injury sucks. Amazing how much no use of my thumb is hampering everything. Still examining ways I can tape/brace my thumb so I can still play football this weekend. Not going to miss the playoffs.
    You can still lift using a "thumbless" grip. Look it up on youtube. Good luck this weekend! I'm on a bye week (since I have the best record) in my fantasy league.

    Thanks! I still need to look up that grip. Been rehabbing thumb...good progress on it so far.

    And, lol, I meant playoffs in my actual flag football league. A two weekend double-elimination tournament to end our season. We're 2-1 after the first weekend (this past Saturday). More games this coming weekend. Taping of my thumb was good and it didn't bother me while playing.

    As for Fantasy football, I ended up in 4th. Somehow, our playoffs started early, and we're done. Had two bad final weekends (damn injuries), so lost final two playoff rounds. Just missed out on some money. Ah well, can't complain...made it to third place last year, so at least I've been strong every year.

    Workouts: Haven't been on it this week. Will get in some strength training tomorrow.

    Saturday: 3 games of flag football. Only played offense, so 90 minutes played, about 800 calories.

    Sunday: Cardio. 20 minutes of HIIT (jogging in place, jumping jacks mix). Estimated 220 calories.
    I play for the finals this week in FFL. I've been in 1st (14 team league) since the beginning thanks to Aaron Rogers and MJD.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    Hey gang

    I like myself unconditionally!

    Happy Thursday! Clients this morning and more shopping to do! Also I start prepping the house for the Christmas party.

    Cardio:jog/walk- 3 miles (500 calories)

    Strength:chest- incline bench, Hammer bench, dips, seated flyes. 8x8 method

    Assessment: I had to have Ramen noodles with Spam yesterday.
  • dreambig_gohome
    dreambig_gohome Posts: 194 Member

    Assessment: I had to have Ramen noodles with Spam yesterday.

    Ooo. Really? Ramen and Spam? You poor soul...
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
    Thursday: finally got a workout in this week, sheesh.

    Strength Training:

    Upper: pushups, bicep curls, tricep dips, plank.

    Lower: squats with 30lb weight, calf raises, one-legged hip bridges, forward lunges.

    Sets were 4x10 or 3x10.

    Food: on target.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member

    Assessment: I had to have Ramen noodles with Spam yesterday.

    Ooo. Really? Ramen and Spam? You poor soul...
    It was sooooooo goood!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    Thursday: finally got a workout in this week, sheesh.

    Strength Training:

    Upper: pushups, bicep curls, tricep dips, plank.

    Lower: squats with 30lb weight, calf raises, one-legged hip bridges, forward lunges.

    Sets were 4x10 or 3x10.

    Food: on target.
    Flag football this weekend?
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    Hey gang,

    I like myself unconditionally!

    Happy TGIF and LCW! Today is the last day of school for the year for my daughter! Good thing my gym has child care all day long since I'll be in and out. Hopefully I'll be able to snowboard on the 26th with family cause I want to start teaching my daughter how to do it.

    Cardio:walk/jog- 3 miles (500 calories)

    Strength:biceps and triceps- preacher curls, alternate curls, rope pressdowns, lying tricep extensions. 8x8 method

    Assessment:Did well, but sodium was really high yesterday.
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member

    Flag football this weekend?

    Yes! Last weekend of the season. Playoffs! Have at least 2 games guaranteed, but hoping to be in the championship game, so that would be 3-4. Going to be tough games, no matter how far we get.

    I'll be taping the hell out of my thumb.:bigsmile:

    We play semi-contact, far less common version for women. If you're interested, the league has a site with some photos: http://www.hwffl.org

    I'm #71 on the front row, far right photo, on the home page. Pic is a year old. I'm slightly smaller now (yay, me!).
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    Nice! Good luck on your games!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    Nice! Good luck on your games!

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