Daily Chat Thread
Replies
-
ACtually I think Roller skating on the regular may help lol0
-
You have to keep working on the leg which struggles - drop the weight back and work BOTH those legs at the lower weight.
Imbalance issues are VERY common.
samntha - thank you for the compliment on me looking "athletic" - there actually isn't a kinder thing you could say!! Truly....all I want is for peeps to say, "yep, she works out...."0 -
Beeps, you are definitely "athletic" looking...an awesome testament to your dedication.
Sam, my right leg is weaker too. And the difference in the definition between the two is sad. I'm starting like the look of my left leg(ive always hated them),but I still despise the right one. Keep working it.
I will be taking monthly pics tomorrow or Monday. I'm *hoping* to see in those pics what I am seeing in the mirror. Smaller saddlebags and smaller love handles. The "dip" right at my hips that always made me look like I have underwear too tight, seems to have smoothed out so that my waist curves out gradually to my hips. This is huge. It means my body fat is really coming off. Yay!0 -
I've taken measurements this morning and I've only lost a half inch in my right calf. Everything else is the same :indifferent: I haven't weighed myself or taken pictures yet.0
-
I have logged in for 90 days in a row!
Anyway..you all are so chatty for the weekend..excellent.
So no lifting this week for me..I'm thinking I have three good lifting sessions left before I go away. I'm going to just focus on activity for a while...also may throw in some pushups and squats...even without weights right? Something is better than nothing.
Anyway..this is a long haul project..as long as I fit that dress on July 13 and as long as i feel good I'm good.
I moved a lot yesterday...very active but nothing to record. I ate around 2500 cals but I bet I burned off 1000 just from doing stuff...we're renovating a bathroom here.
I have set up some outdoor physical work too...and there are lots of walking trails where I"m going until Wednesday..
Also...want to see my island?
Let me get a link http://www.changeislands.ca/ that's where I grew up..I live an hour from there now..going this evening and coming back Wednesday.0 -
chubby - here's "good photo ju-ju" for you! I hope you post them!!
runzalot - are you taking your measurements at the same time of the day, under the same conditions (i.e. fasted, or fully-fed, or whatever)??
breeze - YES, I WANT TO SEE YOUR ISLAND!0 -
Yes, Beeps. First thing in the morning. Nekked.0
-
Breeze god job staying active and good luck with the measurements ladies.
My exercise today will involve carrying 20-30lbs of laundry repeatedly up and down two flights of stairs. I look at my friends' NEW houses with the laundry on the second floor by the bedrooms. What luxury! I wouldn't mind a dish washer too. My place was originally built as army barracks during WWII. No luxury here.
The kids are dragging me to Chick E Cheese for lunch. Lord help me. At least they have a salad bar.0 -
Boo on the laundry, Sam!
Breeze, I want an island :laugh:
I felt kind down about my measurements this morning but I did my workout anyway. It's fun to see the weights increase :happy: At least, I know I'm getting stronger.
I just finished a little photo shoot. My 7 year old was the photographer. The changes are there! Little bitty but they're there. The cellulite is still hangin' out but I've noticed many dimples that are definitely not as deep. Some places definitely look smoother. And my upper body... pretty amazeballs :laugh: I just need to take a deep breath and remind myself that changes are gonna happen slowly for me since I don't really have weight to lose. I'll post a thread with pics and stats later. Gots to shower.0 -
Runzalot, that's a great attitude to have. The main thing is what you see in the mirror.
Sam, hopefully you at least had some fun a Chuck E Cheese.
So my love handles are shrinking, but it's nothing drastic. However I am one of those women who has tree trunks for legs. They are THICK. Not just upper thighs, my whole leg. Today's pics revealed that my thighs are thinning ever so slightly from the knee up. This tells me my BF is indeed dropping. Slowly, yes. But its going the right direction. I will never have slender sexy legs like my sisters(thanks to my grandma's genetics I have horrid varicose veins and cellulite), but I will eventually have the best legs for ME. That is my goal.0 -
Mary 1) I've never really thought about it. If you're going deep enough there will be a *bit* of a stretch on it. Make sure you're resting your INSTEP on the step/box/bench. For some reason I never got this when I went through NROL4W and I was doing the BSS like a static lunge with rear foot elevated. You probably already know this, but he doesn't explain it in the NROL4W book. In Supercharged, he explains it much better and I've finally realized it is a totally different movement from the static lunge.
2) The reverse lunge with forward reach? I found it just felt like a deep lunge (quads, glutes, hamstrings). Never really understood the forward reach part. I always just assumed it was designed to increase flexibility.
.
Yes, I have the top of my foot resting. It seems like the resting leg is getting the deep stretch and I squeeze my glutes. So I guess that's all I am working.
As for the reverse lunge, I feel so inadequate. I don't feel a thing besides the lunge part and even that doesn't feel right.
Yay everyone for shrinking! I would shrink if I would lay off the cookies and chocolate:grumble:0 -
Sweets are definitely my nemesis.
Thanks for the encouragement, Chubby. We're too hard on ourselves. I really need to be thankful about how I don't have arthritis or back problems like all the other women in my family. And probably won't anytime soon. So, I'm gonna continue with the program. Itty bitty bit by bitty bit.
I want to get back into running more but this heat... blah.
I'll be traveling and taking nearly three weeks off between Stage 1 and 2. Trying not to panic. I'm gonna focus on running during that time which will be good for me. I can run anywhere!0 -
Feeling moody and unmotivated/ I think a nap is in order.or the gym IDK. Don't really have anything to contribute right now. Keep lifting ladies.0
-
Sam, I understand.
I am so hungry in this stage! I'll never lose weight if I keep this up!0 -
Hi ladies! Hope you all had a really great weekend! I did, but now it is "back to reality" and the hum-drum of "routine".
I will lift today (My sched this week is Sun/Tues/Fri) as a result of the Canada Day Monday holiday.0 -
Runzalot, I'm in the same boat. Frustrating, but my weights are going up at the gym, so that's something, right? Yergh. Maybe we're in the plateau-before-the-dramatic-loss phase? Here's hopin'. :flowerforyou:
I haven't taken my photos yet post Stage 1, but I feel like I can see a difference. Stupid body issues/weight troubles have really screwed up my sense of how I look tho. I'll be posting pics to see if you all see a difference.
Edited to ask: I'm on a self-imposed break from lifting this week, but realized I really should do it next week, because I'll be on vacay at a cottage (no weight room there.
) What say you: start Stage 2 today and just do cardio at the cottage on my off week? 0 -
Pearl, that's a good question. I would say do some extra workouts from Stage 1 and start Stage 2 when you come back.
I played with the measuring tape this morning and it says I've lost a quarter inch at each point except my waist. Which is great! Much more consistent with how I feel and what I seeing early last week. I must've still been bloated on Sunday after some junky eating days. It's all good :drinker:
What stage are you in, Manic?0 -
pearl - I'd repeat the last week of Stage 1 this week. For your cottage week, you can take a full-rest break, or, if that doesn't satisfy your exercise-urge, cardio is super-fine!
runzalot - CONGRATS on tape measure loss - THOSE are my FAVOURITE!0 -
Hi all, Wow I missed a whole lot!! i'm reading back through. The trip was great but I'm glad to be home and back in my routine!
I was back at the gym today. Spin at 5:30 am is TOUGH and the woman who leads this class was REALLY tough today! Tomorrow I lift - I should have gotten up yesterday and lifted but I was still beat up from our ride up from DC mostly in rain! Took twice as long to get home as it should have because we had to stop during the heavy downpours. I ate so much during the 4 days I was away and gained 4 pounds (thank goodness I don't drink, I can't imagine what I would have done with all that too). Back at clean eating again today!
Mary, Stage 2 was a really tough stage for me too. I felt like I wasn't getting much accomplished and really stuggled with all the lifts. You can do it tho, I know it!!
Pearl, I finished Stage 1 about a week and a half before I was to go on vacay last year. I did what Beeps suggests. I just repeated the last 2 A&B workouts until vacay started. Then I did lots of cardio - we took the kids and grandkids all over the place - rock climbing, cave hikes etc. and started 2 when I came home.
Runz congrats on inches lost! Those are the best kind as far as I'm concerned!
Beeps I want to be just like you. My body recomp isn't going as fast as yours has, but it's going and I'm really pleased with it. Your pics make me realize more than ever that perserverance and consistency is what counts!
Not much happening for me. Work is busy still, Mike leaves tomorrow for a long weekend with the Ohio family. I have to work on Friday so I'm not going.0 -
sue - I don't think I'm even in "recomp" stage, yet....I'm still in "fat loss" stage. And, yes, it is taking F-O-R-E-V-E-R. But, I only have the rest of my life, so I'm settled in for the long haul.
Got my lifting in-and-done. Not gonna lie, after the (weighted) glute bridges, the T-bends and the deadlifts, I BAILED on the single-leg back extensions. My rear end had had enough by then....0 -
Ouch, Beeps! That sounds delightfully painful.
Sue, I think you're doing wonderful. You're completely right- consistency is what matters.
Pearl, I'd do whatever you feel like. Enjoy your break!
Runzalot, that's so awesome!
Sam, hope you're feeling better.
I got called "so stinkin' skinny" today by a very tiny girl at work. Made me blush!
Yesterday is my last lifting day until next Monday. I haven't had a full week break in several months. Must. Resist. Lifting.0 -
I didn't meet my calorie goals yesterday. Only netted around 1400 and today I'm ravenous. I've eaten all the healthy stuff. Our house is bare because we're getting ready for a big trip so I'm getting into the unhealthy stuff. I've had a pop tart, a granola bar thing, and two bowls of cereal :noway: I'm going to work out and if I'm still hungry, I'm gonna go get a chicken salad or something.0
-
agreedpearl - I'd repeat the last week of Stage 1 this week. For your cottage week, you can take a full-rest break, or, if that doesn't satisfy your exercise-urge, cardio is super-fine!
runzalot - CONGRATS on tape measure loss - THOSE are my FAVOURITE!0 -
Is "I don't have anything to wear" a good excuse for missing the gym? Didn't think so. Let me go put in another load of laundry and find something to wear. If I'm dressed, I will force myself to go.
We were busy today. $1 movie day in the morning. The entire afternoon at the lake (weather cleared up and it was PERFECT.) I'm skipping an association meeting. Bad me. But I WILL go to the gym. I swear I will. Need to go program my new workout into my phone.0 -
on vacation and no lifting but lots of activity. I volunteered this morning for the most fun thitng..I walked a pony for over an hour up to pasture..a group of 7 of us relocated 6 beautiful Newfoundland ponies to their running place right at the edge of the ocean. I would love to share the photos but I'm not sure how to do that here.
We've got great weather and walking trails...walks, pushups and squats and planks to maintain is it
Cheers!0 -
Sounds great Breeze!
So I lifted. Did my first B workout for phase 3 of life. Was a lot harder than expected but my diet the last few days hasnt been great. Can't expect the engine to run right when you put in cheap gas. Single-leg DLs are a LOT harder than expected. Next time I may need to use a bench to keep for and lighten down to 10lb dbs. Chin ups are VERY disappointing. I used 95lbs on the assist machine
I officially signed the kids up for kids club at my gym so no excuses~!
New GOal, make sure I drin k my 32oz of ACTUAL water daily. I'm slacking off since I've been "home"0 -
hi everyone - I have been SO busy at work, I haven't even had the time to keep up with this thread. I lifted on Saturday and today. I am CRAWLING through stage 6.
Sam - yeah for getting organized for summer! I had the luxury this am of procrastinating for 45 minutes and still getting to the gym for my workout. yeah for water...I love my sodastream!
Breeze - your vacation sounds awesome!
runz - an empty pantry makes it tough to eat right!0 -
Mary 1) I've never really thought about it. If you're going deep enough there will be a *bit* of a stretch on it. Make sure you're resting your INSTEP on the step/box/bench. For some reason I never got this when I went through NROL4W and I was doing the BSS like a static lunge with rear foot elevated. You probably already know this, but he doesn't explain it in the NROL4W book. In Supercharged, he explains it much better and I've finally realized it is a totally different movement from the static lunge.
2) The reverse lunge with forward reach? I found it just felt like a deep lunge (quads, glutes, hamstrings). Never really understood the forward reach part. I always just assumed it was designed to increase flexibility.
.
Yes, I have the top of my foot resting. It seems like the resting leg is getting the deep stretch and I squeeze my glutes. So I guess that's all I am working.
As for the reverse lunge, I feel so inadequate. I don't feel a thing besides the lunge part and even that doesn't feel right.
Yay everyone for shrinking! I would shrink if I would lay off the cookies and chocolate:grumble:
That is really interesting. I did not like the lunge with reach move because the reach challenged my core so much that I did not use weights that challenged me for the lunge part of the move.0 -
Wow, Breeze! What a cool experience!
Samntha, at least you did it!
Runzalot, sounds frustrating. Hate it when I'm hungry with nothing healthy to eat.
lc, good to see you! How are you liking Stage 6?
So far I've only been able to decrease my deficit, not actually hit maintenance yet. Monday I burned 2600 cals and yesterday was 2800. No way I can eat that and eat healthy. I won't be as active these next several days so it shouldn't be as hard.0 -
Oy was it tough to lift this morning. The air conditioning doesn't fire up until 5:45 - that's 45 minutes with only ceiling fans in this humid hot weather. I was a wet mop before I finished the first super-set! But I did it and I increased # for my rows. I wanted to try to increase my incline press but there was no one nearby to spot me. Not many people there today and they were all in a different part of the gym at the time. I'm going to try on Saturday with my trainer.
The others.. meh, I get so fatigued doing 15-20 reps I can seriously only do 3 sets. But I LOVE RDLs and I really get a good glute workout with them - feeling them already!
Breeze that sounds like such fun! I'm a horse person, I would have been thrilled to have seen that, never mind be moving a pony! Too cool!
Cowgirl, I wish I burned cals like you do! The hazards of a desk job! On good days, I might get 5 miles in, but my average is around 3.25.
Sam, I do 95 on the assist machine too, and can squeeze out 5 if I'm lucky. Those are hard, I think harder than anything else, at least for me!
Runz, I always have quest bars around for crazings. They are the best of the protein bars, and although the texture is different, they really taste pretty good. I love the brownie bars - pop it into the mic for 10-20 secs (max!) and they taste like fresh out of the oven brownies. So much better than grazing!
Mary, I did raised lunges today. Yes I get that same stretch but I also really work the quads on the front leg too. Do you not get that? Maybe your stance isn't long enough? As for the front reach reverse lunges, I did those with a real forward reach to work my core and upper body (shoulders especially). I couldn't do as much weight as regular lunges.
LC, welcome back! I know what you mean, hate when I'm so busy I can't keep up with the thread0
