Turbo Jammers 8/24-8/30

lilangel7671

Thanks Ghanie, I needed that confidence boost..really thanks! I am going to do a run outside in a little bit.:happy:
Right now I am trying to figure out what would be the best thing to order at Applebees (healthiest option) tomorrow at lunch-my friend and I are heading to the mall and that was the place decided--I have not been out to eat since I started tracking my meals so...I am kind of scared...any suggestions? I am thinking the grilled chili-lime chicken salad--but then again I haven't gone out to eat in forever, and I have been doing really good with my eating.......but I know I shouldn't have that mindset--I need to pick the healthiest meal...right? ahhh help

fitzfour

Thanks Ghanie, I needed that confidence boost..really thanks! I am going to do a run outside in a little bit.:happy:
Right now I am trying to figure out what would be the best thing to order at Applebees (healthiest option) tomorrow at lunch-my friend and I are heading to the mall and that was the place decided--I have not been out to eat since I started tracking my meals so...I am kind of scared...any suggestions? I am thinking the grilled chili-lime chicken salad--but then again I haven't gone out to eat in forever, and I have been doing really good with my eating.......but I know I shouldn't have that mindset--I need to pick the healthiest meal...right? ahhh help

That's what I had when I went out for my birthday dinner. I made sure to pick a place that I could research the menu first. I think you can check calories and such on Applebee's website. Just have them bring the dressing out on the side, and you'll be good to go!

lilangel7671

WOOHOO girls! I am feeling SOOO good right now! I just got back from my run-well what I did was powerwalk a song, jog a song, and so on..for about 1 hour! I'm estimating about 5 miles..I'm not exactly sure but I will eventually track it! I burned over 400 cals! and I ENJOYED it SO MUCH! I think there is a runner in me yet and it's just now busted through! phew I loved it! Thanks to you runners-you really inspired me to do it! I think I am going to invest in a better pair of running shoes though-any suggestions?
Erika-Thank you for the Applebees tip-I think that is what I will end up getting, or the grilled shrimp spinach salad (they are very similar-shrimp one has a bit more fat) but I'm going to log in my whole day and see which fits better!-haha-I'm such a dork...
Hope you're all having a great Friday PM! I'll be around:laugh:

lilangel7671

Just another thought-Should I really be eating more when I am working out more over the weekends? I get so confused on this...Like tonight I ended up with almost 500 exercise cals to use...:huh: should I be eating them?

hiddensecant

It's been a really humid day. But I got in Burn 3 and my stretch routine.

Angel, you should see about eating some of those extra calories. Do you have any kind of recovery drink like chocolate milk? I suppose you can be sure you have a little extra when you go out tomorrow, hehe. See about staying within 200 calories of your daily goals.

lilangel7671

Hey all..so I've tweaked my food log for tomorrow-decided to go with the grilled chicken salad at applebees--and would like to get a sangria--think thats a bad idea? Ive accommodated for it, but I also increased my calories to a little over 1800 because I end up working out so much harder over the weekends...so as you suggested Ghanie, I should be staying about 200 under my expected cal goal for the day.....I'm just debating the drink-:huh:
I also added a chocolate milk recovery drink to mid-day..probably for right after my run!:happy: Along with some lil soy crisps. I think that will be appropriate but I'd like any thoughts...:ohwell:
I will check back in the AM, plan is to do TJ CardioPartymix1, breakfast, get ready to go for 9:30AM, mall with lunch out and be home around 1 with plenty of afternoon to still burn cals..haha...

hiddensecant

I have Plyometrics X today in lieu of Burn it Off/Recharge.

Hey all..so I've tweaked my food log for tomorrow-decided to go with the grilled chicken salad at applebees--and would like to get a sangria--think thats a bad idea? Ive accommodated for it, but I also increased my calories to a little over 1800 because I end up working out so much harder over the weekends...so as you suggested Ghanie, I should be staying about 200 under my expected cal goal for the day.....I'm just debating the drink-:huh:

Well, within 200 calories ... so be sure the "remaining" calories at the end of the day isn't more than 200, at least not too often.

The drink sounds fine. Have fun!

lilangel7671

Ok so, now I know you all think I am crazy ..lol..:ohwell: I ended up doing my CardioPartymix1 in the AM, got a great cal burn, headed to the mall with my friend where we pretty near powerwalked-we did get applebees but carside to go (ended up running out of time she needed to get back)-so I got only my salad-no drink!
Ghanie-Thanks, yea I think I get what you're saying, I am going to stay around 1800 at first for my days I really burn and stay lower cal on weekdays. I am not trying to lose any more weight, just maintain and shape/tone up muscles. I also don't want to end up having way too many cals left over after dinnertime:noway:
Also, picked up a brand spankin new pair of Nike Shox+ Navina SI's:bigsmile: I hope they do me well..hehe!
And without getting too much at Applebees I am going to spread those cals out for this afternoons snacks, maybe have a larger recovery drink-I was going to just use skim milk and hersheys sugar free syrup with about 1/4 scoop whey protein powder..I also have unsweetened cocoa powder or nesquick. what would be better?--or any other suggestions? Maybe add some fruit-banana probably..mmm I love bananas..:blushing:
Can't wait to try out my Shox! It was pretty dreary/overcast this AM, but now it looks like the run is popping through so I am in luck!!
Wow, I really do ramble:embarassed: ..have a good afternoon all, I will be back and forth all day-any snack suggestions are always welcomed

hiddensecant

For your recovery drink, you want carbs. Go for a 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein ... so 4 carbs for every protein (my chocolate milk has 41 carbs and 10 proteins).

When you go for these long runs, endurance workouts, or heavy strength training ... you deplete your muscles of glycogen. So the carbs and sugars in the recovery drink gets soaked up to re-nourish the muscles. At least that's how I understand it. If you google recovery drink, you can get more specific info on how it works. Ideally, you have it right after your workout and then go for a snack or meal about an hour later (no sooner than a half hour).

I think there is a range between 2:1 to 4:1 .... but 4:1 allows for maximal absorption. Chocolate milk is just an easy way to get it (I use 4 tbs of nestle with a full cup of skim milk to get mine). Some will use some protein powder with juice (anything but orange juice because the acids in it interfere with absorption). There's also ovaltine and all sorts of other goodies that you can play with. Also, be sure there is little to no fat because that will also interfere with absorption.

lilangel7671

Thanks so much Ghanie:flowerforyou: This still seems sooo new to me and I am so happy that I have such good support. I am going to try this out- eating more on the days I KNOW I will burn alot, and lower (around my 1600) on weekdays where I don't get a big workout in, and only my net cals on rest day. I just get nervous about eating more cals because I do not want to gain any weight back-I am trying not to worry about it, but honestly after working this hard-ugh just the thought! Do you think that if I am burning over 600 cals and MFP says I could eat like 2000 cals a day and I stay with less than 200 cals leftover, that I will be fine? Eeps:embarassed: Tonight I stayed just under 2000 cals (had burned 753 exercise) and had just over 200 cals to spare...MFP says after I logged everything in that I would still be "losing" in 5 weeks..lol I guess I am just a little nerved...in need of some reassurance:ohwell:

hiddensecant

Angel, I'm on 1400 calories and eat all my exercise calories. MFP says I can lose up to 0.3 lbs per week but I'm also treating myself (with not-so-clean foods) a little more often than I did back when I was focused on losing pounds. I also take creatine once a week so all of that with CE has been evening out for the most part (I'm teetering between 131 and 132). I'm pretty sure it will start turning into an actual loss in a few weeks because of how CE works, but I lowered my goal to account for that (not really aiming for it but I wont increase calories unless I actually get there).

I think it was Casey who said that she goes under most days so she can have a cheat day each week and that keeps her even-stevens. So that can also be something you can try eventually.

There is this one girl around the forums who makes it a point to have some higher calorie and lower calorie weeks every so often. She would even purposely go on maintenance periodically as part of her weight-loss plan.

Some of it is math and some of it is trial and error. You wont gain 40 lbs figuring out what works best with your schedule and lifestyle. If it worries you that much, set a weight min/max. If it's 115-120 then switch to a solid deficit as soon as you start to teeter into the 121 range and start increasing calories if you start to dip into the 114 range or whatever your comfort range is.

It's rest day today and I'm resting. I'm also going out later with the family so I'm bracing for a super-sized lunch, hehe.

lilangel7671

Hey girls! I had a great Sunday, I hope you all did too!:happy:
I got in my CardioPartyMix1 this AM first thing. It was pouring this AM so after TJ I took to finishing all those pesky unfinished things:grumble: ..but kicked it in the early afternoon with Burn1 and a bit later I took off for a short run:bigsmile:
Ghanie-I want to thank you sooooo much for all of your help. I know I am probably such a pain sometimes--lol, but I really appreciate all of the support and advice. I have really changed soo many things as far as eating/calories/exercise-just everything goes, and it's hard to not go overboard with excitement! lol. I have always been one to get really involved with something I enjoy, and heck-I can't think of a better way to enjoy myself than working out and burning more cals so I can eat more! haha! I think my game plan will be increasing my cal intake on days I burn more and leave around 200 at the end of the day-eating ALL those exercise cals just seems crazy, even though I guess I honestly could and still be ok! Besides, that way I get a little wiggle room if I do slip:blushing: or want to add an extra snack at night or something Thanks again girl:flowerforyou:
I'm off to visit my grandmother Have a good night everyone!

hiddensecant

So I have Burn 1 with my stretch routine today. And I'm looking forward to changing the menu with a 40/40/20 plan next week for the Push phase.

Ghanie-I want to thank you sooooo much for all of your help.

No worries, we all had the same questions at one point. It's also good for those who have the questions but wont ask, hehe. And you sound like you have a good plan mapped out.

Dragonfly11

Hey Everybody,
Wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing. Feeling a little down because the scale has been hovering b/w 160-166 for the past month and refuses to break thru to the 150's..:grumble:
Not giviing up just wanted to type that and get it out of my head!!!!
Feeling really good about my progress and although the scale doesn't seem to want to participate my body looks soooo much better in (and out of,,, hahahaha) my clothes.. Just got to keep pushing and not give up.
Great job on all of your continued progress - Ghanie ~ another pound!! WTG!!
Casey ~ as always you amaze me. I have no idea how you manage to fit in so much exercise in a day!!
Hi Megan!!!

20 Min TJ this am and plan on doing 4 mi when I get home if the weather holds up. My DH snagged a pretty good treadmill at a garage sale a couple of weeks ago so there really are no excuses!! I just way prefer to be outdoors!!

Have a great day beauties!!!

lilangel7671

Hey girlies
I have had a pretty slow Monday considering it is sunny outside-a little chilly still, but nice. I had a eye doc appt this AM that threw me off schedule a bit-I was planning on getting up and doing my CardioPartymix1-well..I ended up getting up late, running out of time between breakfast and having to leave..so I never got to any exercise this AM:ohwell:. I did however get home, have a quick snack and got started making my lunch (took me quite awhile but I get leftovers outta it) Anyway, I did Burn2 and FatBlaster this afternoon. I was planning on throwing a run in later but I just don't think I can. My body is feeling very sluggish today--I dunno if it is from the late start or I've just been pushing a little too hard too quick (I think it is that)..but I just don't think I will do anything except maybe AbJam tonight. I am feeling a bit down on myself because I had my days meals planned out (higher cals) but bumped some things out to accommodate. I guess I shouldn't feel at all bad about taking a break though if my workouts are going to suffer by not giving my all. I am still disappointed in myself and can't seem to get over the feeling
Dragonfly-awesome find with the treadmill!
Have a good one all

fitzfour

Good Afternoon Ladies! Well, I had an awesome "rest" day yesterday...I really needed it. So often, on my rest day, I don't actually rest...I'm out for a walk, a run or some other form of working out, when I need to just rest! I also slept in this morning instead of getting up to do my workout. I felt much better getting the extra hour and half of sleep! Now, I can bring it tonight!!! Not sure what DVD I'm going after, but I'm hitting it hard!

Dragonfly, I scored a great deal on a treadmill too...Craigslist! Nice find, and I"m very happy with it. Unlike most, I prefer to run on a treadmill...I notice that it feels better on my knees! Plus I can get some sprints in too!

Angel, don't get down on yourself! You are kicking butt, and doing a great job!!

Ghanie--Have fun on the Push phase!! It's fun!

fitzfour

Well, I got my workouts in tonight...I had so much energy when I got home...must be the extra sleep I got this morning! Did Power Half Hour with Tony Horton and worked the arms...man does he move fast...not like CE. Had to go a lot lighter on the weights due to going faster and higher reps! Then did Shaun T Rockin Body Disco Groove...for the first time ever...wasn't a fan. I'm not a disco girl, so I had a hard time getting into it. Gotta go back to the HIp Hop I guess!

Well, time to get ready for bed. I'm up early to get some cardio in tomorrow morning! Good nite y'all!

hiddensecant

I just got an afternoon assignment and I definitely need to rest or stretch tomorrow. I think I'll go ahead and make this a recovery week and do the CE schedule.

fitzfour

Good Morning!!! I busted out TJ Cardio Party 1 and Tamilee Webb's I Want Those Buns...felt great! Now, off to tackle the work day! Have a good one everybody!

ccleadbyexample

Mornin jammers,
Well I am back from MN (they sent me back..couldn't handle me:laugh: )..had a wonderful time with my Jas. I was so lonely the past day as he left on a work trip..I got so used to being around him! :smooched: Thankfully comes home tonight. We walked I swear like 5-10 miles on Sat (and the hotel gym was suh weet!) I also got to run for an hour in downtown Minneapolis near the waterfront on Sunday..it was awesome!
Yesterday I did some CE Burn It Off ..treadmill...and then CE Lean 1 (that one is a killer!). This am was my usual am run...getting a little chilly...think I ran faster to stay warm!
New computer comes today..yeah!!! Ihave found that on my stomach issues and think it has to do with my increase in protein...I just don't think my system can digest that much protein and the fats that come with it..so decreasing back down to where I was to see if that helps. I am praying this works!!
Great to see you all rockin it out still. Lilangel-I will tell you ...when it comes to nutrition..sometimes it just takes some experimenting. Sometimes things work..sometimes they don't. Be careful when increasing proteins..even in a normal person it can meess with digestion as proteins are harder to digest.
Ghanie-great to see your continued weight loss!
Where is Megan????!!!
Dragonfly-Good to see you again. I don't work out any more than most..just break up into shorter sessions with my schedule:) Duty calls!
Thanks for being a great support system all...back to the craziness here at work!:noway:
Casey

spiralgirl71

Morning all!! I still have to go back and catch up on the forum. Friday I did Burn 1. I took rest days Sat through yesterday. There was a death in my husband's family so I was a bit preoccupied. Hoping to get Burn 2 in today and get back on track. My eating has been okay.

Hope everyone is having a great week.

fitzfour

Good Morning Everyone!!!

I did Level 1 of Jillian's 30 Day Shred...thank goodness it is easier than when I first did it in January! I think next time I can do Level 1 and 2 both. Nice change to do her DVD again! Followed up with Power Half Hour Thigh Trimmer. I LOVE Tony Horton :flowerforyou: He cracks me up and makes the time fly by...his personality reminds me a lot of mine...maybe that's why I like him so much!

I hope you all have awesome workouts today. I have a couple hours of work in the office and then taking a client to the Twins game today...should be fun!

ccleadbyexample

Morning jammers,
Erika-If my Jason knew where you were going he would be SO jealous! Gosh..whatever will we watch on TV if no Twins tonight? :laugh: Probably family guy....you'll have to send me updates from the game Tony Horton is a total hoot...he's kind of like a girl in that he likes to jabber!
I did a tempo run this am...some walk breaks at work..then it's CE Lean 2 and Ab Jam tonight. Normally do core at lunch..but gotta head out early today so no lunch break.
New computer is up and running at home..yeah!!! Going to GI spec today...although lower protein has helped..stomach has been decent so far and I have already lost a pound of the stomach problem issues.
Have a great day!
Casey

PattyTheUndefeated

So I'm fairly new to the Turbo Jamming, and I must say that I absolutely LOVE IT! OMG! I don't mean to sound like an infomercial but in two months I've lost about 26 pounds using TJ. And they weren't kidding when they said that you can burn up to 1000 cals a workout. I did Fast Blaster and Kickin' Core (but skipped the abs part 'cause I'm still recovering from the last one) and I burned 1023 calories. Holy Cow!!!!! I used to bust my poor bum at the gym, and I highly doubt I EVER burned that many calories. I'm just happy I finally found something I like.

Just thought I'd share. :happy:

spiralgirl71

Welcome Patty!! I love Fat Blaster...it's one of my favorite workouts. I've only done Kickin Core twice and it was a couple of years ago. I still have it and should pull it out.

Yesterday I had a very long workout and felt so much better. I was kind of blah and needed that extra kick. I mangaged to fit in PKJ, Burn 2, Hip Hop Abs last minute abs (it's only 5 minutes long) and a 10 minute stretch routine. I'm going to try to incorporate some abs and stretching every day.

Tonight is CE Intervals and Abs. I will probably add a longer stretching DVD since it was the intervals that I felt the most last week. Hopefully the stretching will help. May add 20 minute jam in as well.

Hope everyone is having a great day.

fitzfour

Morning Ladies!!

Well, I was still sore from Power Half Hour Thigh Toner on Wednesday, so I had a tough time with the workouts this morning. Managed to get in some Rockin Body with Shaun T and Cardio Balance Ball too. Not a great calorie burn, but I really had a tough time moving around when my legs are so sore! Funny how I went through 3 months of CE and only was sore maybe 2 times, but every time I do Power Half Hour with Tony Horton, I hurt for days!

I'm going to try to get some Yoga in tonight to stretch out my muscles!

ccleadbyexample

Yo jammers!
Well I rocked out some CE Lean 2 last night and ab jam..I like the standing part of ab jam..but don't do all of the floor work...I had enough with Lean 2 anyway! This am was CE Burn Intervals..I just don't get the burn like I used to..think I need to do the upgrade! I have went on a few short work break walks..and then Recharge later!
Patty-Great to meet you! Glad to hear you enjoy it...I wish I got that kind of calorie burn!
Spiral: Way to rock out the CE...way to get EXTREME! Stretching DEF helps...and cardio/stretching really helps me work out muscle soreness.
Erika: You and your hip hop..cracks me up!
Well Jas leaves after work again for a few days...I am ready for his schedule to calm down..I never thought I'd see the day I'd miss a MAN!:bigsmile:
Casey

lilangel7671

Good evening girls! FINALLY I've started my weekend! I do have to work Saturday afternoon which is a bummer but oh well-I can rock out in the AM and feel great the rest of the day! I'm glad to hear everyone is doing so WELL!:drinker: I'm so proud!
Tonight I finished up Burn 3- next week starts Push! Eeks! Haha- tomorrow is Burn It Off and Recharge, plus I've got the entire day off so I'm thinking my new found running is in order:bigsmile: I am going to try very hard to get up, eat a small snack and go out for a longer AM run..then breakfast will taste sooo good! haha..we shall see, I am bad when it comes to my days off and getting out of bed early....:grumble:
Anyway, have a good night everyone and keep up the great work!!!

hiddensecant

Hey everyone, my week has been a little off because of an afternoon assignment (so I'm working 16 hour days again). I managed to get Burn 1 and 2 this week. I'm going to go ahead and get Burn 3 in tomorrow.

Luckily I don't have the afternoon assignment on the weekends so I should be able to make up the interval/abs and the cardio workout then, fingers crossed.

fitzfour

Happy Friday Ladies!!! I'm so excited to get to work from home this AM and then start my weekend! No plans, which is how I like it. That means lots of fun play time with the fam and relaxation!

I did Jari Love's Get Ripped DVD this AM...Whoa, my arms, legs, back...everything was burning! So different to go from CE with lower reps to something with lots and lots of reps. My body was on fire! After that, I felt I needed a little something in the cardio...or abs department...you've got it...had to dance it out to Hip Hop Abs--my favorite

Well, off to shower, get the kiddos to daycare and put in my 1/2 day of work, then have some fun! Have an awesome Friday ladies!