Daily Chat Thread
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Hello, Jorean. you CAN do this.
Sounds like fun, Beeps. Just like my family. When I go MIA, they come looking for me.
Today is weigh in day and I am NOT happy. Scale is up 8/10 from last week. Almost a full STINKIN pound! Saturday I was down 2.5 pounds.
So I am hitting this Rotation Diet full force this week. No cheating (hopefully). Stay within my allotted calories. It's hard the first 3 days but after that I start increasing calories for almost 2 weeks. Then back down for a week and then a week off.
Sam, yeah I love that goal. :laugh: I am glad I am not around or you would have strangled me , huh?
That's one thing yall should have guessed from the beginning about me. I am obsessive with my weight. It's all I think about, talk about, breathe, etc. My real life friends tell me it's an unreasonable obsession and that i have body dysmorphic disorder. Whatever. :ohwell:0 -
I don't trust "the scale" for those daily sorts of fluctuations, manic....recognize that salt plays a role, hormones, water-intake, sleep, etc, etc
Please look at the OVERALL TREND of your scale #'s....so, where were you on Sept 1st, where were you on oct 1st, where were you on Nov 1st....if there is a "trend downward", this is a GOOD THING! If you are bouncing down 2 and then back up 2, etc. - all you have done is "master maintenance".0 -
Anybody else watching "The Biggest Loser"? I was so motivated by the (lifting) girl who weighs 165 because that was my starting weight and realizing I can still look damn good at a higher weight.0
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Manic you can obsess about the number on the scale but you look good!0
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Manic...while I think the scale is a great tool for many of us, please be wary of those crazy fluctuations. I just document my lowest weight. If it keeps getting lower, great. If it remains steady for 3 or more weeks and/or going up (and my measurements reflect this) it's time to reassess. My body loses in whooshes. I can eat within my goals every day of the week but I don't see steady losses. I may see a sudden spike right before a sudden drop. I never really know when I will see losses, but when I am consistent, it always happens.
Beeps, love it when the kids just want to snuggle or talk. I'm very visual too. If I put goodies in the pantry, I don't struggle. If they're out on the counter for the kids, I pick at it.
Rild, I don't watch "Biggest Loser" but I am a firm believer that muscle makes a huge different in the way we look. I look better now than I did when I weighed 10lbs less 6 years ago. I have less cellulite, my arms aren't as jiggly, and my thighs show definition even through jeans. I love what 17 months of lifting has done for my body!0 -
Welcome jorean
Rildev I have not watched the show but think lifting makes a better body at any weight
I feel better and can eat more since I started lifting0 -
Today, I lift!0
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Not sure if I'll lift today! My son helped me change up the workout yesterday. My biceps are killing me. Even though today is a shoulder, back, and ab workout, I honestly don't feel like moving. I need to rest today.
Pmag, thanks. But you haven't seen me naked!:noway:
Rilde, I watch the show but missed the a lot of the lifting. I saw the very end of the squat shoulder press.0 -
Stepped on the scales. I am back down to what i was last week. yeah yeah I know. :indifferent:
I did some measurements since it has been a while. Since spring I've lost:
natural waist --1.75 inch loss
Belly button -- 3 inch loss
butt/saddlebag area-- .5 loss
lower ab (below BB) -- 3 inch loss
shoulder-- INCREASE 1 inch
Either I didn't write down measurements or I didn't measure then. But since last month, I've lose quarter inch off upper thighs.
Today I started measuring biceps and calves.
I've noticed only a difference in my shirts. Looser in abdomen area but tighter in shoulder and bicep area.
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As you can see, the difference is in the ab. I am happy. I'm getting there.0 -
My wife and I just started NROLFW on Monday. I lifted with a trainer two years ago for 4 months loved it, and made amazing headway (until relationship and career changes got in the way) -- I am VERY nervous that I won't be able to achieve the same results on my own, and that my expectations regarding results are skewed by that experience.
For the past month or so we had been doing low-cal with cardio and high-rep low-weight classes, but we decided bumping up the calories (NERVOUS) and weight training will align better with our goals and lifestyle.
While my focus is on fitness, I have 30ish pounds to lose so am trying to keep both goals balanced. We are doing NROLFW 3 days a week with 10 minute cardio warmups, and "other" classes 2-3 times a week (varies but includes kickboxing, zumba, running, really what ever we feel like on a given day). Generally we do not do the "other" classes the same day as NROLFW.
Would love some new friends -- all of my current MFP friends are of the cardio-addict variety, which is great in its own right, but would love to follow others on a similar plan.0 -
Feltlike, welcome!
I am doing the same. I add cardio in because I have a LOT of fat to lose.0 -
oh yea oh yea!! I have finally reached my first DL goal! Today I lifted #160 - I weight 163!! I am so excited to finally reach this goal! Ok, I know I only lifted it 1x but I did it, with good form and didn't just drop the weights, I placed them back in the rack!
I did SLDL and static lunges for my accessory work and then did back extensions and abs to finish up! I was feeling like a punk because I was so wiped out doing my workout today especially after the DLs! I ran out of time and energy - I did 3 sets instead of 5.
Mary, I understand your feelings completely! I fall into that obsession so easily! That's why I decided not to worry about scale weight for the first year of lifting. I would get on the scale 2x day before that. I'm much better now, and although I'm not doing so well with sticking to my macros at the moment, I think I'm much more healthy with this approach!
...and YEA on those inches lost! I am so happy for you!
Welcome Jorean and Feltlikes!
I watched Biggest Loser only once. I agree with Cowgirl about muscle, but I don't see where the show teaches anything about changing lifestyle or eating habits.
I ate Cold Stone last night :bigsmile: It was delicious!0 -
Well done!! Great job smashing your goal!
I find the problem with reaching goals is then you have to set new ones hahahaha
My best DL was 143lbs (65kg) but then my weight is 117lbs. One day I'd like to lift double my bw LOL0 -
manic - your measurements are coming DOWN, DOWN, DOWN!! THAT is AWESOME!! Keep it up and cut yourself some *slack* because you are OBVIOUSLY doing things that are WORKING!!
Hi feltlikesound!
CONGRATS Sue on the 160lb DL! THAT IS SUPER-AWESOME-COOL-FANTASTIC!!
Wow, jo_marnes....your DL is also SUPER-FANTASTIC-AWESOME-COOL-FANTASTIC!!
I think my best deadlift, ever, was 125 lbs?? maybe?? (I'd have to go look) and I weigh 149.2 lbs as of this morning. So, I haven't ever even lifted my own bodyweight! (Except with weighted glute bridges and BB hip thrusts - those I got up to 165 BB before my summer-hiatus/forced-exercise break!)0 -
Hubby pushed out of the door to the gym last night. I'm so unmotivated lately. Not empowered at all. What the hell is wrong with me? I maintained weight and looked pretty good. I'm going to post a new profile pic (from the front) Hubby will most likely get home to late for me to do zumba but I got in an hour long walk at work for a walkathon fundraiser we did. At least I was moving.
Welcome to the new folks. This program kicks butt. I hope you love as much as I do.0 -
I'm rocking my $50 VSX sports bra. Doesn't do a whole lot but at least I look like a girl and you can't see my nipples.0
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I'm rocking my $50 VSX sports bra. Doesn't do a whole lot but at least I look like a girl and you can't see my nipples.
Yep, don't see them. :bigsmile:0 -
I don't like this tank any more because you can see my belly button. Just weird.0
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I don't see that either
ARGHHHH ! Having a tough night. I really want to eat , but I am not hungry. It's a craving. Last night I made the family bbq pork and cornbread. Plenty of cornbread leftover. It is sealed tightly in a container. I can hear it calling my name. It wants to be drowned in milk. I'm trying to ignore it.
Sam, you'll get back in the mood. I have confidence in you. Do you think you are burned out?0 -
Hello everyone! You all have awesome deadlifts ! I hope to one day be as awesome as you.
Nice progress manic
Sam you just need a good workout can you remember one when you felt on top of the world and strong afterward?
I started stage three but with only dumbbells as my hubby is away (makes getting to the gym pretty challenging)
So pretty light and focused on form and balance which is the hardest thing for me...
Hope everyone has good workouts this week
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Looking GREAT, samntha!!
manic - did you make it through WITHOUT an "eat"?
Pmagnanifit - getting in your 3 x weekly workouts is KEY - so congrats on getting THAT done.0 -
New but have been lurking
Just want to say all of you are fabulous
I start on Monday!! woohooo - had to wait for all my equipment to be delivered.. last piece gets delivered Saturday 0 -
Thanks, Sam! I hope your migraine is gone by now :-)
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Welcome bepee! I know will love the program and become a lifting addict like the rest of us.
Me have migraine, no likey. going to bed. trying to avoid the 7 pounds of candy in the house and not having too much luck.
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manic - did you make it through WITHOUT an "eat"?
I sure did!!:drinker:
Today is lifting. My biceps are still sore from son's workout. He doesn't show mercy. Today is shoulders, back, and abs.
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So, did day two yester....was quite good. The deadlift barbell must weigh a tonne!! Does anyone know how much? I was planning to ask the staff. Lunges went well with 20lb weights in each hand...I did the db shoulder press with 15lbs on each hand..did only 10 reps, but that is okay...higher weight, lower reps...I think I have weak shoulder muscles...I aim to, in a fortnight, lift for the whole 15 reps..or even a higher weight with lower reps!!
As Tony Horton (P90X) always says, "Do your best, forget the rest!" :-) :-)0 -
It is better to ask the staff on the weight. BUT if it is super long--45 pounds. or shorter but just as thick--35 pounds.
just wanted to add I LOST 1.2 POUNDS!!! :drinker: :drinker: :bigsmile:
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Manic, thanks,I will..but it is the super long one.
Congratulations to you on your weight loss!!:happy:It is better to ask the staff on the weight. BUT if it is super long--45 pounds. or shorter but just as thick--35 pounds.
just wanted to add I LOST 1.2 POUNDS!!! :drinker: :drinker: :bigsmile:0 -
Woohoo, Manic!!!! Being CONSISTENT always pays off!
Bepee, typical is 25,35, or 45lbs. I'd ask the staff. Great job on your workouts. Those higher reps (anything more than 10 is high rep to me, lol) will decrease the weight you can use considerably.
Sam you look fabulous! Most of my shirts show my belly button too. I think it's the way my body is shaped- just like my permanent underwear line that is there even when I wear a thong, lol. Maybe you need to switch programs if you are burned out. Or make some new goals. Just find a routine that you enjoy.
So I've been going over my progress and looking at trends. I've figured out that I don't lose much weight during the first part of my cycle. Then, I typically get a whoosh in the last 10 days. So weird how our bodies react.
I lifted and did HIIT (skaters) today. My random thoughts after my workout today: I honestly do not see how one can do a full 30 mins of HIIT like some claim they do. For me, if I do intense workout (meaning as HARD AS I CAN) for 1 minute and recover for 1 minute, I am DONE after about 10 mins following a lifting session. I mean my body is DONE. But maybe I'm just not in great shape. From what I am reading, HIIT shouldn't be longer than 10-20 mins and you should feel like you're completely exhausting yourself. Thoughts?0 -
It is better to ask the staff on the weight. BUT if it is super long--45 pounds. or shorter but just as thick--35 pounds.
just wanted to add I LOST 1.2 POUNDS!!! :drinker: :drinker: :bigsmile:
YEA Mary!!! I know you are bouncing off the ceiling!! Congrats! I'm so happy for you!
Today was spin class - OMG the woman likes to torture us! And she was early so the class started 5 minutes earlier than usual YIKES I have nothing left!! Thank goodness tomorrow is a rest day!
Cowgirl I don't know how you do both lifting and HIIT. That always used to wear my butt out! I suppose doing it all on the same day has benefits but my old body just doesn't perform well after a lifting session. I think you're in terrific shape and I hope you're not 2nd guessing yourself! I bet those who do 30 don't go all out each time.
Bepee as the other have suggested, best to verify with a trainer or the staff though it sounds to me like it's the oly (Olympic) bar.
Welcome to the crazy place Clam!0 -
You ladies ROCKS! which is why I've been here for nearly two years. I think that's my problem. I may need something new, but I really want to finish my second round but at the same time I want to move on to Supercharged. To be honest I've been at this weird plateau being on maintenance without a clear goal than not changing. Now that there's more money in the bank I may need to seriously look into becoming an instructor and having something to really work for. I'm a goal orientated person. My workout today was walking the convention floor in AC. I love the NJEA teacher convention. BEST in the country. So many great workshops! I walked three miles according to my pedometer.
Mary, Congrats on the loss, I know you really worked hard for it!!
Cowgirl, THat 10 min kills me too...though I've been bagging on it lately. Kettlebell swings are my favorite
I think the 6 ft (or is it 8?) bar is 45 and the 5 ft bar is 350
