Beautiful Blues 3/2/10

debnu1

Here's our chart this week. I have had a very stressful couple of days, and my eating isn't getting any better because of it. I am trying to drink lots of water though. It seems to be helping. Hope all is well with all of you!

MayLan

Debnu- Thank you for putting up the chart since I know you are really busy with moving. Keep drinking lots of water and taking a break in between to de-stress.

smadag- You can always pick up p90x again from where you left off. I'm glad to hear your trip went well!!!

I'm done with some school homework and am getting ready to do Insanity Cardio Power & Resistance and Cardio Abs.

I'll talk to you later, and take care all!!

thumper44

Hey all,

Hope everyone's doing good.

I sorta forgot how much Tony kicks your butt . Did Chest and back yesterday and Plyometrics today.
Upperbody/arms still a little sore today, but in a good way.

Debnu, it won't be long before you know it that your in your house, and eating healthier again.

Leigh14

Hey blues! :flowerforyou:

Haven't posted in a while, but I've been reading your posts.

I didn't send my weight in ... but I'm up a pound. Last week, I was up two pounds. I don't get it. So, this week, I'm taking a break from working out and eating 1230 calories per day to see what that does. Next week, I'll add exercise back in... haven't decided whether I'm going to eat my exercise cals or not. If I don't, I will add most of them back in the next week, then keep going that way till I plateau and start over with just eating 1230 calories again. I am hoping this will help confuse my system a little.

I'm looking into HIIT training ... but I don't know if that's for me or not. I guess we'll see!

Chrissy - I voted for you as the 'bat girl' -- I hope you win! You deserve it.

deb - coffee with diet Swiss Miss helps my cravings a LOT. That and tons of water. Good luck! Congrats on the new house, too! Woohoo!!!!

almomay - 16.4 pounds! Wow! Congrats!! :bigsmile:

smadag1

I need to be honest with myself I have put on 5 pounds but have not changed my ticker until now. I am hoping that this will be an eye opener and I can get things back to my routine. Being out of work has messed things up so I need to get a new one I guess

j_g4ever

I'm going to get up bright and early tomorrow and get things done and then do some kickboxing on netflix. Hope to burn some calories and make me feel a little bit better. My goal is to get into a size 14 by the summer. I want to ride on the back of our goldwing looking HOT. he he.

chrissyh

jess-you will be a hottie on the bike

smadag-I am at that same point as you - after I hit my 90 pounds I didn't weigh and I am up about 2 - fluctuation I am sure - but hanging on for 1 more week to see what happens because I know I am doing what i need to

leigh-I've changed what I am doing - I am now eating maintainence calories for my new goal weight (1600) and my workout is my deficit - I'm on day 3 of that -we'll see how it goes. Just trying to shake things up!

Peter-way to work it! I did P90X Cardio Intervals last night - it was a good workout. Funny that I realized a year ago my lunges would have been smaller, and I wouldn't be able to keep up with the jumping around but I did it all - same thing in strength class the other night - I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror, side view, and realized my lunge is a big and low as the instructor! When I started exercising - I might as well have just lifted my heal and been done my lunges were so little---love to see the progress!

Almomay-go Insane girl!!!!

sanifrey

Great job blues!!

I've been working hard at step aerobics the last couple of days & have been watching my food well since Monday. I'm hoping to get back down to my goal weight. I'm up a few pounds... :grumble: :grumble: :grumble:

I registered for my first 5K!! It's this March 27th!! I'm super excited!! I've come across various training schedules, but I don't want to give up my step aerobics. I do that at least 3x a week. Any suggestions or tips?? I don't want to overdo it or injure myself. I ran on the treadmill after my regular step aerobics class on Monday, but I don't know if that's a good idea to continue with that kind of intensity. I'm already feeling it in my anckle today. Maybe I should cut back on the step aerobics...... :frown:

chrissyh

San-make sure you give yourself a rest day-step class is TOUGH on the knees, hips and so is running!

I run 3 days a week, strength and cardio 2 days, step one, rest 1

Don't increase your mileage by more than 10% per week. allow a recovery week after every 3 or 4 weeks or running-meaning cut your miles to 60-75% of a normal run week. how many miles are you at so far - distance wise? You can do it! Exciting knowing you're gonna do it - isn't it!

debnu1

Hi all, It was sure good to be back in the groove of watching the BL and exercising this morning. I didn't realize how much I missed it. I also find that I just feel better after exercising. Perhaps it is good to have a week or two off every once in a while so that you can appreciate it.

I am hoping everything is done soon. We need to be approved for our loan by Friday. I am getting rather nervous. I hope to hear that it is all done, soon! We officially listed our house yesterday. Hopefully someone will fall in love with it.

Thanks for all the support, you are all great! I am trying to stay honest with myself too. I think that is the hardest thing to do. But it is the most important!

Keep up the great work. We will have a great week! :flowerforyou:

MayLan

Hi Blues,

Debnu- I also missed watching BL due to the break, and I really enjoyed it yesterday. Wow, I was so happy when the underdog team won. They were really worried! Wish you a good move and a healthy journey!

Sanifrey- Awesome to hear that you are signed up for a 5K. I'm going to look into doing something like that this summer. I will be better physically than last year.

smadag- I think it's great that you are being honest with yourself. I think this is the most important step to being healthy. You are doing a good job!!!!

I just got done with Insanity Plyometric Cardio Circuit & cardio abs for a total of 57 minutes.

For all runners out there, I'm thinking of running outside when it gets warmer. How do you guys track your miles or how far you have gone when you're just running outside?

Enjoy the rest of your day all!

thumper44

lcorrell14 - Glad to see you back. I'm sorry if I came across rude or anything about my comments with those GNC Pills. I only meant it with a little tough love feeling.
With regards to you losing - You just need to tweak something i'm sure. Are you still taking measurements? We're all here to help each other, and possibly push one another.

Smadag - Yah you need to be honest with yourself - In the long run it's better to know you gained and have to work harder to take off those extra lbs. Otherwise, who are we cheating, just ourselves.

Chrissy, I agree. Last year there was no way I could attempt P90x.
Because of some of the C25k training I did and a little of the EA active running on the spot. I was able to keep up more in plyometrics that I thought.

I actually want to get out and jog again soon. Each time I think about it. I know chrissy is out there jogging somewhere, cold or not. (yes I'm a wuss running in the cold). But it's been nice up here in toronto last couple days and rest of the week will be nice too.
I think I'm going to try and find another spot to jog. Either one of two schools tracks, or possibly a bike/walk path down by the lake.

Almomay - your awesome kicking butt in Insanity. I've used this site and seen others recommend it.
http://www.mapmyrun.com/

Sandy - Awesome - You can do a 5k - But you know your body needs a rest day. Rest that ankle and don't over do it. Hows stretching the calves going?

Chrissy, Sandy - Do either of you do squats or calf raises?

Debnu - Not much longer - Keep good thoughts - All those shows I've watched on tv about selling a house - Just make sure that someone can come in and imagine "their" stuff in that house.. ie take down all personal stuff, pictures etc.


Today I did shoulders and arms along with ab ripper x - Before I had stopped it last time, I had just purchased a bunch of free weights. With Tony he always wants you to pushing heavier weight. Before I only had 10lb dumbells and 25lb dumbells. Made it hard to do some exercises, and a pain to add and take off weight.
Now I have pairs of dumbells in 10, 15, 20, 25 and 50. No worry about having to take weights off and add some to make it a set amount I needed for an exercise.
So today I pushed the heavier weight :sad: :sad: I am SORE. It's always a good sore, but I can barely scratch my back sore.:blushing: :sad:

chrissyh

debnu-thinking about you and the house working out!

Peter-my cold in NC doesn't compare to your cold in Canada!!!! You'll have sunny days soon enough. You're working hard without running!

I do 150-200 squats twice a week...sometimes we do calf raises. Strength training really does help with being able to endure those runs!

Did 3 miles on the treadmill last night -walked 1 more so I could finish NCIS that I was watching! So much easier to start my run at the top of the hour and watch an entire show and not bits and pieces.

katattack

Best ever: Got my boyfriend on the running train! He geared up, threw on some running shoes, and we ran 5K together! He was sosososososo proud. Wants to institute "Wednesday evening runs" as a weekly thing. I even pushed him a bit at the end and he didn't complain once (although he was uncharacteristically quiet about 5 minutes in lol). I was pleasantly surprised. New running buddy! AND he's taken on a recent health-kick, "Kat, help me lose weight?" hahahahaha awesome. I can *definitely* help with that. I feel like this is my first official personal training client :P

In personal news, I've signed up for a half-marathon in May, so hopefully I'll have the bulk of this weight off by then.

I'm hoping to see a loss on Monday but am feeling a little iffy about it! Feeling a litttttle heavy, though my eating's been great and my gyming has been on point. Hmm. We will see i suppose! Still 4 days to work some magic!

Alright folks, happy Thursday to you all, let's hit this weekend STRONG and with FOCUS on those health and weight goals we've set out for ourselves, yes??? Team!!

Best,
Kat

smadag1

just finished arms and sholders of my P90X. I stayed with ight weights so I can get my form correct before I move to heavier weights I was suppose to do it yesterday but time limitaions prevented it. So since I was to do yoga today I decided to to skip yoga and do what I missed yesterday and if I have more time later after my chores I will do yoga then.

Hope yall are having a great week, I am off to the store to get some healthy foods

chrissyh

kat-woohoo-half!! you can do it - my first is in 17 days, March 21 I LOVE when my hubby runs with me I feel the same as you having my own "client" but with him I get fringe benefits!:blushing:

smadag-way to go keep working hard! It won't hurt to use light weights your form is SOOOOOOO important!

sanifrey

Hey Blues!!

It's great to see everyone "on board" & doing so well! I'm really looking forward to doing the 5K on the 27th! Thank you all for your support & suggestions! I've decided to make Tuesdays & Saturdays my 5K training days, that way I can do my Step Aerobics 3 days & stil rest 2 days! The last thing I need is an injury! I've been really trying to concentrate on the stretching & taking care of myself.

Keep up the great work everyone & thank you all for being so inspiring!!

MayLan

HI all,

I'm just popping in and will catch up later with posts. I have a midterm tonight for school. I did Insanity Cardio Recovery & Insane Abs for a total of 66 minutes.

Take care!

debnu1

Hi everyone, thanks for the good vibes and thoughts. We are closing tomorrow on the new house. 10 days from the official contract. Crazy!! We also got an offer on our house today. It was a little low so we are countering, but we are excited. 3rd day on the market and an offer. Wow! It has been a crazy day and will continue to be. I wish you all well. My eating has not been good lately but I am exercising, so hopefully it will counteract a little. Today I was feeling quite strong as I was easily able to lift the 50lb bag of dog food into the cart. It wasn't too long ago when it felt like a ton of bricks. :bigsmile:

Keep up the great work!:flowerforyou:

Leigh14

tttthumper - no worries!! I appreciate input of any kind. :flowerforyou: I am continuing to take them but not feeling much more than a coffee boost from them.

chrissy - Glad to hear I'm not the only one trying to mix things up a bit!

I've ate from 1230-1240 calories all week this week, except for one night when I went WAY overboard by around 1000 calories. Yesterday, I was under by about 300 calories because I wasn't feeling well. But, when I stepped on the scale this morning ... I was up one pound. I don't understand. :ohwell: I did not exercise this week to give my body a break, but next week I will be back at it for sure... I am going to the beach in June and using that as a goal to lose 20 more pounds. I have 15 weeks for that goal.

chrissyh

Well eating 1600 calories and using exercise as my deficit seems to be working pretty good. Feeling better (I was getting light headed everytime I stood up-BUT when I looked back over the past couple weeks I was under 1200 most days) I typically don't struggle with being over it's watching that my exercise cals dont take me too low. I've done well this week with knowing I need to eat 1600. On my long run day I'll eat a few extra cuz I'll burn over 1,000 during the run....can't wait for my weigh in after that!

Chest muscles are sore from weights last night - I always feel good about being a little sore knowing I pushed myself!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!

chrissyh

tttthumper - no worries!! I appreciate input of any kind. :flowerforyou: I am continuing to take them but not feeling much more than a coffee boost from them.

chrissy - Glad to hear I'm not the only one trying to mix things up a bit!

I've ate from 1230-1240 calories all week this week, except for one night when I went WAY overboard by around 1000 calories. Yesterday, I was under by about 300 calories because I wasn't feeling well. But, when I stepped on the scale this morning ... I was up one pound. I don't understand. :ohwell: I did not exercise this week to give my body a break, but next week I will be back at it for sure... I am going to the beach in June and using that as a goal to lose 20 more pounds. I have 15 weeks for that goal.

FLUCTUATION is a BEAST! I don't count it if I know I am doing what I am supposed to-take that scale!

Leigh14

FLUCTUATION is a BEAST! I don't count it if I know I am doing what I am supposed to-take that scale!

Isn't that the truth! I'm trying to change my thinking so I can see it that way, lol, it's hard for sure! I'm all about having a plan, sticking to the plan and seeing results. I don't know why I falter sometimes ... and I don't know why when I'm on track the majority of the time, I don't see the results I want!

But, I am trying something new this weekend. Typically, I will splurge on Saturdays by going out to dinner with my boyfriend. We eat ... a LOT. And by Monday I'm bloated, feel icky and spend the week trying to work that feeling off. This weekend, I'm going to eat healthier. We're still going out to dinner, but instead of the Chinese buffet, we're going to Applebee's and I'm having one of their "Less than 550 calories" meals, which I've already worked into my plan for tomorrow!

Happy Friday, Blues!!!! :flowerforyou:

MayLan

HI everyone

tthumper- Thanks, I will check out that website. Hope you have a good workout.

Debnu- Wow your property sale is moving pretty fast. I wish you a safe and speedy move.

I'm done with homework from school and am so relieved. Next week I have a break from school and it's also my recovery week for Insanity. I think I'll wake up early and head to the gym for a short run so that I can continue to train my body to run longer each time. In a few minutes I'm going to do Insanity Pure Cardio & Cardio Abs.

Take care all, and Dig Deeper!

thumper44

lcorrell - Your problem is throw away that scale. All it does is stress you out.
Use measurements.
Use the clothes that are now loose on you.
Use the fact that you can lift more, or do exercise longer than you did before.

You mentioned about making a plan and not seeing results.
What kind of results are you expecting to see? if your goals are too far, you might be setting yourself up for not meeting them. Start off with smaller goals?

Keep on track. If your doing it right it will happen. It takes time sometimes. If you falter, get back on track. Alot of people have screwed up, and because they think they screwed up, they say... "ahhh screw it, I already screwed my day up, I'll just go have this or that".

It's the choices we make. Make good choices for your body, and you will see results.

Off to do Kenpo X.

MayLan

ttthumper- Yeah, the scale can be so discouraging. I started Insanity and am now on week 4 and I've read here on the forum that when you start a new workout routine your body goes into shock and actually gains weight to build up the muscle. I gained a few pounds and the old me would be freaking out, but I see my body changing. The weight is now coming down and I'm so excited after waiting patiently for like 2 weeks. I'm going to be super good this weekend, so that the weight continues coming off. Besides that, I feel skinnier, toner, and just great. Patience is really important when starting a new workout routine. Enjoy your KenpoX.

Do your best and forget the rest, people!!!

Leigh14

lcorrell - Your problem is throw away that scale. All it does is stress you out.
Use measurements.
Use the clothes that are now loose on you.
Use the fact that you can lift more, or do exercise longer than you did before.

You mentioned about making a plan and not seeing results.
What kind of results are you expecting to see? if your goals are too far, you might be setting yourself up for not meeting them. Start off with smaller goals?

Keep on track. If your doing it right it will happen. It takes time sometimes. If you falter, get back on track. Alot of people have screwed up, and because they think they screwed up, they say... "ahhh screw it, I already screwed my day up, I'll just go have this or that".

It's the choices we make. Make good choices for your body, and you will see results.

Off to do Kenpo X.

I would throw away the scale, but I'm doing Weight Watchers at Work and am a little obligated to weigh in, lol. It feels like it helps keep me accountable. And honest. But, really, I have no earthly idea how to use their points system because I MFP so much. :laugh:

I keep expecting everything to be black and white with weight loss and I'm having a hard time figuring out that it's not. Everything in my life operates on a plan and a deadline. At work, if I do my job, get things done by deadlines, I get the expected praise and feeling of accomplishment. Losing weight is different. I can stick to the plan completely one week and gain a pound, or I can go off track the next week and lose two. It's perplexing, lol

So ... that said ... I've got a new plan: Stick to the plan! Like you said, I'm bound to start seeing results. It's just a matter of time. I made a deal with my boyfriend this morning ... we can still eat out on Saturday night's, but we have to go somewhere I can get something healthy that fits into my calories for the day. No more HUGE splurges EVERY weekend.

I'm at work right now ... on a Saturday .. ugh! But, I've already planned my meals for the day. This morning I had to grab something quick, so I've eaten a Pria Mint Chocolate bar and drank a coffee. For a snack, I'll have another Pria. Then a 6 inch turkey sub. Another Pria for a snack (I have three left and wanted to use them up today, lol). And the Spicy Shrimp Diavolo (under 550 cals) from Applebee's tonight. Yum!! Maybe this will be one Saturday night I'm not in a food coma after dinner, lol

Hope you guys have a great weekend!!!! I'm going to try to check back in sometime tomorrow, too. I've already planned that day out, too! IHOP For Me Spinach Omelette in the morning, then Sweet & Sour Shrimp with veggies and brown rice for lunch and dinner (268 per serving of the Sweet & Sour Shrimp with veggies and 150 per serving for the brown rice).

MayLan

Hi everybody,

I got in late tonight after a baby shower. I'm really proud of myself because I stuck to my food diary pretty good. Today I did Insanity Plyometric Cardio Circuit & cardio Abs. Tomorrow I plan on going to the gym and running in the treadmill and doing some weights and the elliptical.

Have a good day all!

debnu1

Sorry I have been so MIA! We closed on the new house on Friday--10 days from the time they accepted our offer. Talk about fast. We also listed our house on Tuesday, and it went under contract on Saturday. It has been a crazy week. Hopefully my weight hasn't soared too far up because I honestly have not had a chance to think about anything. We have been appliance shopping because the people buying our house want the washer and dryer and fridge--lucky me. I have an excuse to start fresh. :bigsmile:

I don't know when our move date is yet because my husband has too much going on this next week. It's going to be crazy!!

Keep up the great work everyone! :flowerforyou:

MayLan

Debnu- That sounds so exciting!!!! Take care of yourself and your family and hope everything continues to work out great.

I'm headed to the gym in a few minutes to do run in treadmill for 30 minutes, 30 minutes in elliptical and a 30 minute weight training. I have all of my foods planned for today so that will help me stick to my guns. I'm going to the supermarket to stock up on proteins like meats and fish- I seem to run out of those quickly. Then I'm going to my mother's house for a little while- she usually cooks amazing foods but I'm going to cook here before we go to reduce temptation. And, I'm making a spanish dish of black beans and rice and chicken so that I don't feel deprived. And, for dessert I have a vanilla bean ice cream which is non-dairy made from coconut milk. Okay, I better run.

I hope everyone has a great day!!!!!!!

Leigh14

debnu - congrats on the house and the new appliances!! :flowerforyou: How exciting!

almomay - this vanilla bean ice cream made from coconut milk ... where do you get it? It sounds yummy. I just made shrimp curry with coconut milk and love it!

My mom and I usually get together on Saturday or Sunday and cook. This weekend, since I had to work Saturday, we cooked today. We made this: http://cheaphealthygood.blogspot.com/2008/01/jet-lag-cooking-sweet-and-sour-shrimp.html It was delicious!!!! We quadrupled the recipe and I had it - along with brown rice - for lunch and dinner. Then we had four phyllo cups each filled with frozen strawberries and sugar free cool whip. Mmm!!!!