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  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    it's outdoors but today wasnt too cold. and it's only 1/4 mile each lap (so total 0.5 mile ran)
    but that's a lot more than I could do before. :laugh:
  • shera426
    shera426 Posts: 227 Member
    it's outdoors but today wasnt too cold. and it's only 1/4 mile each lap (so total 0.5 mile ran)
    but that's a lot more than I could do before. :laugh:

    YOU ROCK! A half mile is awsome, before you know it you'll be doing a mile and be kickin all our butts even more.
    I can't hardly do a quarter mile w/o feeling like my legs are going to fall off!
  • kicklikeaGIRL
    kicklikeaGIRL Posts: 867 Member
    Hey ladies! I am SO excited for my workouts tonight! I don't know what it is about today...I'm just feeling good! I'm going to the gym to run on the treadmill (I'd rather be outside...but I'm a pansy in the cold). So, 40 minutes on the treadmill for me!! I love doing intervals on the treadmill...keeps me busy and less boring. Plus, I feel like I work a lot harder doing intervals. Then, later tonight I am going to a cardio pump class!! I love the saying "Muscle burns fat"... hopefully I lose some more of this fat!

    If you are bored on the treadmill...try intervals! I like to do 3 minutes run 6.5mph, followed by a 1 minute run on an incline of 5-7% at 6mph, followed by 1 minute walking 3.5...and then I repeat the cycle until my 40 minutes is up, then a 5 minute cool down. I typically burn about 450 calories and run about 3.5 miles. It feels great and I am sweaty betty afterwards! But, its a great workout ! If you don't typically run much..you can modify it to fit your fitness level of running.
  • linz320
    linz320 Posts: 49 Member
    I love my aerobic kick boxing class at the YMCA! The music always pumps me up, and there is something about punching and kicking that makes me feel like a bad@ss.

    Haha! Love it!! Have you ever tried Turbo Jam / Turbo Kick classes? I love them! I actually am certified to teach Turbo Kick...i LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! I love feeling like I'm all tough...and I also like to shake my big ol' booty! Haha!

    Ha! That's awesome you are certified?! Cool, yes I absolutely love that class! I think they are Turbo kick classes now that you mention it:happy:
  • linz320
    linz320 Posts: 49 Member
    Well, I almost talked myself out of working out during my lunch break today. But I went anyway :smile: I'm really glad I'm not feeling guilty right now for not going....cuz I went :wink:
  • jocelyne2
    jocelyne2 Posts: 271 Member
    it's outdoors but today wasnt too cold. and it's only 1/4 mile each lap (so total 0.5 mile ran)
    but that's a lot more than I could do before. :laugh:


    Way to go nola !!!!! :drinker:
  • jocelyne2
    jocelyne2 Posts: 271 Member
    Well, I almost talked myself out of working out during my lunch break today. But I went anyway :smile: I'm really glad I'm not feeling guilty right now for not going....cuz I went :wink:

    Way to go !!!!!! :smile: I almost talked myself out of my workout today too and now Im so regretting doing it . Im burnt right out :tongue: . But I managed to burn almost a 1000 cals and now Im so tired I feel like Im not even hungry . Hopefully Ill get my appetite back later .

    :flowerforyou:
  • jocelyne2
    jocelyne2 Posts: 271 Member
    Hey ladies! I am SO excited for my workouts tonight! I don't know what it is about today...I'm just feeling good! I'm going to the gym to run on the treadmill (I'd rather be outside...but I'm a pansy in the cold). So, 40 minutes on the treadmill for me!! I love doing intervals on the treadmill...keeps me busy and less boring. Plus, I feel like I work a lot harder doing intervals. Then, later tonight I am going to a cardio pump class!! I love the saying "Muscle burns fat"... hopefully I lose some more of this fat!

    If you are bored on the treadmill...try intervals! I like to do 3 minutes run 6.5mph, followed by a 1 minute run on an incline of 5-7% at 6mph, followed by 1 minute walking 3.5...and then I repeat the cycle until my 40 minutes is up, then a 5 minute cool down. I typically burn about 450 calories and run about 3.5 miles. It feels great and I am sweaty betty afterwards! But, its a great workout ! If you don't typically run much..you can modify it to fit your fitness level of running.

    Wow You rock Omg I think I would drop dead at 6.5 mph .... ugh Im a smoker so the slower the better lmao :drinker:
  • Pattyisgr8
    Pattyisgr8 Posts: 104 Member
    Dawna (?) you are so awesome! Yesterday I started at 4.0 and a 2.0 incline, then every .10 distance increased the mph by 3 (clicks) and 1 up on the incline. I died out at a 4.5 incline, running at 4.9 :yawn: . you rock running so fast on an incline!!!!!!!!

    Nola Nice pic!!!!

    Jocelyne & Linz great job on beating your outside voice and listening to your wanna be size 10 inside voice!
  • kicklikeaGIRL
    kicklikeaGIRL Posts: 867 Member
    thanks girls!! it has taken me all summer to get back into running shape...i started out at my fastest speed of 5mph...and gradually went up from there. Baby steps! :)
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    oh boy...I have been strong all month. but I have been bad. and it's all due to "that" time of the month...grrrr. I haven't had any cravings or temptations until now. feeling pretty defeated, these hormones are stronger than me. lol
    I woke up this morning super late, was running 30mins late for work, no time for breakfast and with some bad cravings for a burger and fries (weird right, so early in the morning)....well I didn't get a burger but I got a breakfast biscuit at McD's. oh boy. I'm sorry ya'll I really don't wanna tempt any of u into being bad.I just really can't fight this. I am usually strong but damn these hormones! :grumble:

    will try to make up for it by doing p90x dvd tonight.
  • linz320
    linz320 Posts: 49 Member
    oh boy...I have been strong all month. but I have been bad. and it's all due to "that" time of the month...grrrr. I haven't had any cravings or temptations until now. feeling pretty defeated, these hormones are stronger than me. lol
    I woke up this morning super late, was running 30mins late for work, no time for breakfast and with some bad cravings for a burger and fries (weird right, so early in the morning)....well I didn't get a burger but I got a breakfast biscuit at McD's. oh boy. I'm sorry ya'll I really don't wanna tempt any of u into being bad.I just really can't fight this. I am usually strong but damn these hormones! :grumble:

    will try to make up for it by doing p90x dvd tonight.

    Yeah, it's always hard for me that time of month, too. Not just with cravings...but I don't like to exercise either. This last time, I DID exercise and it made me feel a lot better. So, you gave into a craving...oh well, I think you made a better choice than a burger and fries. Just keep being active like you are and keep recording everything. I think you are doing great!
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    thnx linz :smile: I needed that
  • kicklikeaGIRL
    kicklikeaGIRL Posts: 867 Member
    Ugh, I hate PMSing.... I totally feel ya.

    One thing I've noticed this week is that I haven't had ANY cravings for sugar or salty things. Which is amazing to me...because this never happens. I get snacky, but not picky (or biased toward unhealthy items..haha) I think part of the key is making sure to eat foods that will fill you up and eating all of the calories to meet your daily goal. When I exercise, and burn an extra 450 calories, I make sure to eat at LEAST 100 of those exercise cals. For me personally, I don't ever eat all of my exercise cals, but I do eat a little more, and at least have a "post workout snack" or protein shake to fuel my body. Which, I'm finding is necessary to keep me in good shape, and give my body the energy it needs, so my body doesn't start hording fat.

    We can do this! If not by Christmas....then by Valentine's day! :) We are totally going to wear size 10 jeans!!!
  • kicklikeaGIRL
    kicklikeaGIRL Posts: 867 Member
    nola- I agree with linz... you gave in, thats okay! Its WAY better you gave in during the morning than at say, 9 o'clock at night. Your body still has all day to work it! And, just like your quote on your fabulous profile page...something I really found profound... "failure is not falling down but staying down". We all need to satisfy our cravings every once in a while because...if we don't... we'll end up binging and create even more damage!! You didn't give up, and I don't think you "overdid" it either! You were moderate, keep your chin up girl!!
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    KICKLIKEAGIRL - thnx u always know how to cheer me up!

    I found this picture today - I think its what motivates me the most. Made it to graduation (with honors if I may say so, lol), got my degree now it's time to take care of ME!!!

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  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    can't wait to see my cheek bones again. lol
  • kicklikeaGIRL
    kicklikeaGIRL Posts: 867 Member


    If you are bored on the treadmill...try intervals! I like to do 3 minutes run 6.5mph, followed by a 1 minute run on an incline of 5-7% at 6mph, followed by 1 minute walking 3.5...and then I repeat the cycle until my 40 minutes is up, then a 5 minute cool down. I typically burn about 450 calories and run about 3.5 miles. It feels great and I am sweaty betty afterwards! But, its a great workout ! If you don't typically run much..you can modify it to fit your fitness level of running.


    So as I was running tonite I and going 6.2mph...I was thinking...did I write 6.5mph on the message board? I didn't want you guys to think I was THAT fast...and mislead you. So, I correct myself 6.2mph (and that to me is real fast). My chubby legs can't move that fast!

    Hope you had a great night!!! Its the weekend baby...I'm about to have me some fun! :bigsmile:
  • size 10 in 9 wks that is!

    hey guys, I have 9 weeks in which I would like to fit into a size 10. (currently a size 12).
    who's with me?

    lets share weight loss tips.

    i'm doing boot camp 3x a week plus cardio 2 or 3x in between. My diet is not strict but I want to eat even healthier than I already am. My biggest problem - WEEKENDS.

    no messing around this time! xmas is almost here! the time when u will see friends and family and maybe even some ppl u don't like! HAHA

    the last thing u wanna hear is that u have gained weight or still look the same ! :grumble:

    I want eye popping reactions! WOW U LOOK GREAT!!! :noway:
    I'm talking jaw to the floor here guys! lol :smile:

    so come on all u ladies that wanna be closer to that single digit pant size, size 10 is your biggest stepping stone!


    Hey that is my goal too. I would love to join you.
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    Welcome BamaChick.
    For me it's down to 7wks cuz I'm planning on going home around mid December. Hopefully I give my mom a nice surprise cuz she was starting to worry about my weight along with everyone else in my family. oh oh.

    what's ur diet/exercise routine?
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    hey ladies, it's finaly FRIDAYYYY yey!
    I hope you all had an overall good week. Today was my last day of boot camp and tomorrow is my weigh in. Hmm I don't have high expectations but another pound or two would be awesome.
    I definately think I won't be signing up for bootcamp and start a new workout routine. I've heard a lot about the 30 Day Shred. So I might look into that n see how it goes. Definately want to keep up the good work n progress I've had so far. I've also heard a lot about Zumba, so will try to get into that as well.

    Mini update: Last night I went shopping - in my closet, I tried on clothes that I haven't been able to wear in a while and I'm so happy that I finally have a pair of shorts to wear again and also a new pair of jeans I can wear to the office on fridays. I'm wearing it now and it feels great! Ahh can't wait to be able to use ALL my clothes again...even the old size 10's....:smile:

    Hope to hear from ya'll again before the week is over. :flowerforyou:
  • shera426
    shera426 Posts: 227 Member
    hey ladies, it's finaly FRIDAYYYY yey!
    I hope you all had an overall good week. Today was my last day of boot camp and tomorrow is my weigh in. Hmm I don't have high expectations but another pound or two would be awesome.
    I definately think I won't be signing up for bootcamp and start a new workout routine. I've heard a lot about the 30 Day Shred. So I might look into that n see how it goes. Definately want to keep up the good work n progress I've had so far. I've also heard a lot about Zumba, so will try to get into that as well.

    Mini update: Last night I went shopping - in my closet, I tried on clothes that I haven't been able to wear in a while and I'm so happy that I finally have a pair of shorts to wear again and also a new pair of jeans I can wear to the office on fridays. I'm wearing it now and it feels great! Ahh can't wait to be able to use ALL my clothes again...even the old size 10's....:smile:

    Hope to hear from ya'll again before the week is over. :flowerforyou:


    I just LOVE shopping in my closet. So many things in there that have potential :laugh: I did the same thing a few days ago and I can finally wear a pair of pants that never have but the size thing is really a bummer. I can wiggle into a 10 on some, but others I have that are 11 & 12's are so depressing I can hardly get over my big bum. Oh well we are works in progress and i'm loving how I feel so eventually i'll get into those pesky pants :tongue:
    Happy Friday!
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    yup its like going on an adventure, u never know what u'll find. haha
  • I JUST WANTED TO SHARE A LITTLE SUCCESS WITH YOU ALL. MY MOM BOUGHT ME A SHIRT A FEW MONTHS BACK THAT WAS SO CUTE BUT IT WAS JUST A LITTLE TO SMALL FOR ME. i HAVE BEEN DOING PRETTY GOOD SO I DECIDED TO TRY IT ON AND SEE IF IT FIT. i HAVE LOST ABOUT 15 POUNDS SINCE I GOT IT AND THE SHIRT WAS TOO BIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • kicklikeaGIRL
    kicklikeaGIRL Posts: 867 Member
    I JUST WANTED TO SHARE A LITTLE SUCCESS WITH YOU ALL. MY MOM BOUGHT ME A SHIRT A FEW MONTHS BACK THAT WAS SO CUTE BUT IT WAS JUST A LITTLE TO SMALL FOR ME. i HAVE BEEN DOING PRETTY GOOD SO I DECIDED TO TRY IT ON AND SEE IF IT FIT. i HAVE LOST ABOUT 15 POUNDS SINCE I GOT IT AND THE SHIRT WAS TOO BIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Horray! Way to go BamaChick....welcome to the 10 in 9 group! We're happy to have ya!

    I have this DARLING pea coat that I got as a christmas present from my mother-in-law last year....can't wait until I can button it! Haha! At least she thought I was smaller than I really am!....haha!!!
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    yey! great job! WTG keep it up :smile:

    must feel great!
  • linz320
    linz320 Posts: 49 Member
    Hey everyone! Anyway, I did not work out today because I am so sore from yesterday. Worked out Mon-Thurs this week and I will go to my Turbo Kick class tomorrow morn at 10.
    Keep up the good work through the weekend, ladies! Try not to drink TOO much beer:bigsmile: I could really go for one right now, actually.


    HAPPY FRIDAY
  • Pattyisgr8
    Pattyisgr8 Posts: 104 Member
    Hey ladies, stay strong the weekend is upon us! I had a good week, but the weekends always tempt me :frown: We're going to visit some of my hubby's family and I'm a bit worried b/c I know I've lost a ton (not literally), but their food choices are never, I repeat never, healthy :sad: Every time I start a diet (life change) and visit them I come home off of it!!!! At least it's just Sunday afternoon and not the whole weekend :tongue:

    U guys have any weekend plans????
  • jocelyne2
    jocelyne2 Posts: 271 Member
    Morning Ladies hope everyone is doing well. ugh I totally screwed up yesterday had a mc cheeseburger and a pizza sub ... dammit total cals that day 2100 .:explode: grrrrrr, I haven't exercised in 2 days muscles have been so sore had a hard time going up and down the stairs. Hopefully today I can get back on track .

    Does anyone take vitamin b12 vitamins and omega 3-6-9 ? Ive been reading it helps boost energy and ive been searching to find the right amount per day with no luck every site I find seems to contridict one another ?

    Have a great weekend Girls !!!!!!!!! :drinker:
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    Hey PATREUSCH! Hadn't heard much from u all week! Well I'm sure with only. One afternoon of temptation u'll be just fine! U are stronger than that n now wiser about food choices too!

    JOCELYN: we have all had our bad days just need to make up for it when u can get back to working out. I had mexican last night n haven't even added up all those cals LOL

    have a great weekend ladies!:flowerforyou:
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