Beautiful Blues 3/16/10

debnu1

Here it is. We have been definitely low on numbers this week. Perhaps we are in need of a challenge of sorts. Any ideas?

MayLan

Hi Beautiful blues,

Hope everyone is having a great day. I'm on Month 2 of Insanity (Day 2) and will be doing Max Interval Plyo and P90x Ab Ripper for a total of 75 minutes.

My goals for this week are to keep my calories varied each day to avoid a plateau and to exercise every day this week.

We can do a challenge to log in all the foods you eat even when you have a cheat day this week and to do atleast 15-20 minute exercise each day this week- it could be a stretch or a walk.

What are your goals and challenges this week?

Have a great day all!

msh0530

I don't have time right now to really think about this. I will try to catch up with all of you later tonight. Have a great day!

smadag1

My main challange this week is to find the motivation to workout everyday. All I want to do is sleep right now

MayLan

smadag1- Hi there, so glad to hear from you. I find motivation by posting on here what I plan to do for the day because I feel it gives me accountability. How about letting us know what you plan to do that day?

debnu1

I need to find the motivation to workout everyday too. My treadmill has been disassembled for the move and I could use a video...I guess I need to dig deep and do it! We can do it!!

chrissyh

Sorry - missed weigh in too much happening with Mom - I am overwhelmed! Working thru it and maintaining - it'll all be ok!!!!

smadag1

smadag1- Hi there, so glad to hear from you. I find motivation by posting on here what I plan to do for the day because I feel it gives me accountability. How about letting us know what you plan to do that day?

After reading your post I got off my *kitten* and went and racked the yard a little then played with my Wii for 35 minutes and then did 30 minutes of my Core synergestics ( I ran out of time to finish). I am planning on doing sholders and srms tomorrow plus time allowing my wii

Chrissy my heart goes out to you and your family

msh0530

Sorry - missed weigh in too much happening with Mom - I am overwhelmed! Working thru it and maintaining - it'll all be ok!!!!

Chrissy, you are in my prayers.

I have had a very busy day, and tomorrow looks like it could be busier. We are going camping with the family Thursday through Sunday. There will be 20 of us there for our annual spring campout. I have the menu planned and pre-logged in my food diary, and I'm packing groceries now. I will try to pop in tomorrow, but then you won't here from me for the rest of the week. Everyone stay well and focused, and try to enjoy the arrival of warmer weather (I hope)! Here's to smart choices!

msh0530

And before I forget - for the new week . . . team huddle . . . GO BLUE!

MayLan

smadag1- That's awesome to hear you got your sweat on!!!! I'm sure you felt better after the workout.

chrissy- I'll also keep you in my prayers and hope that you remain strong during these tough times.

msh- Have fun camping, now's the perfect time since the weather's warmer. I'm so picturing the smores and the fire burning. Have fun!

smadag1

Today I am planning on on doing arms and sholders plus some wii fit and if I have time I will do the cardio from P90x that I missed this week.. I know that is alot but I have the motivation right now so I am trying to build on it. Time for breakfast so I can get this day started.

thumper44

Good morning blue team,

Mary - That's an awesome job losing that weight, and you'll do great this weekend camping. Doing the groceries ahead of time and planning your foods will keep you eating clean. Have a fun weekend.

Chrissy - Hope everything works out ok:flowerforyou:

Almomay - Keep kicking butt - Your doing an awesome job.

Smadag1 - Is that all it takes for us to bug you? :laugh: I'm sure myself or someone else can ask you every day what your exercise is, and/or you post it, and we'll check up on you.
IMO - Don't try to cram too muchwork out in one day, if you missed a workout day, just skip it, give your body that day rest (that's what I say to myself if I miss a day )

So, how did arms and shoulders go?

I still don't see the scale moving much, but I am seeing still some more definition and fat melting in places so, I'm not going to care too much about the scale - I know it will go down in time. Getting in more protein these past 2 weeks, and I think the muscles are enjoying it.
Back and biceps tonight - Then going out for a walk/jog this evening.

Have a great day everyone.

P.S. I haven't had anybody really comment about my weightloss at work except one upper boss .
He's the same guy that said to me previously "everytime I see you your always eating".
This week, he came into the office and said to me "you working out?" I told him after work on days and before work on afternoons.
He didn't say much after that, but I think it was a guy thing, and that he must have noticed something.

msh0530

P.S. I haven't had anybody really comment about my weightloss at work except one upper boss .
He's the same guy that said to me previously "everytime I see you your always eating".
This week, he came into the office and said to me "you working out?" I told him after work on days and before work on afternoons.
He didn't say much after that, but I think it was a guy thing, and that he must have noticed something.

It always feels good when someone finally notices, and comments on it. I lost over 30 pounds before anyone except my mother really noticed. Good job, Peter!

MayLan

smadag- Sounds like you have a plan of attack for today. Hope you enjoy your workout today.

tthumper- I'm sure lots of people have noticed, and probably don't know how to say it. I love it how people can point out when we are getting fatter, but are not so quick to point out when we're losing. Yeah, that darn scale can play tricks on people. One week it doesn't move, the next week it moves 3-4 pounds.

My plan for today is to do Insanity Max Cardio Conditioning and I'm going to try P90x Yogax which I've never done before, or I might do the stretching dvd which I haven't looked at yet.

Enjoy the rest of your day all!

chrissyh

Did a 4 mile run - challenging myself with some extra hills last night. Felt good to beat those silly hills!

Today - 3 mile run, tomorrow strength, Fri and Sat rest or walks (VERY low impact) and Sunday is my first Half Marathon!!!!

smadag1

Smadag1 - Is that all it takes for us to bug you? :laugh: I'm sure myself or someone else can ask you every day what your exercise is, and/or you post it, and we'll check up on you.

I hate to sound needy but that might actually help a little :blushing:

I just finished 35 minutes of my wii with an 11 minute jog plus shoulders and arms of P90X. I need to get a heart rate monitor to get a better idea of the calories I am burning. I am hoping to keep this momentum going for the rest of the week

MayLan

Wow, I can't believe I just did Insanity plus P90x YogaX for 90 minutes. I've never done yoga for that long, but I stuck it out. I'm surprised I was actually sweating.

Chrissy- Have fun on your marathon this weekend. The weather's getting so nice now.

smadag- Glad you're enjoying your wii and P90x. Don't you feel better now that you've worked out. Awesome Job!

thumper44

Smadag - no problemo - If it you need some friendly bugging, some tough love. I'll give it. What are you doing tomorrow?
You tell us what your going to do, and then I'll ask about if you got it done. :drinker:

Almomay - isn't yogax wonderful - It can be tough, I hate the "power yoga" part cobra/plank, leg up etc. Hate it , but love getting into all the warrior and other yoga positions. Never did yoga before Power 90, and it was an eye opener then on how tough yoga can be.

Chrissy - awesome job, you know whatever you put your mind to, you can do it. You go girl.

Thanks Mary, Almomay - One thing I will be looking forward to, is getting rid of my XL shirts. I know when people still wear the same clothes and they're baggy, sometimes people can't really tell.
New wardrobe for me will probably be in 2 months when I get back.

Today, I felt bad because I skipped my workout yesterday, so I punished myself. 4:30-5:30 I did pylometrics, 5:30-6:30 I did back and arms, skipped abripper x because OH came home and we went for an hour walk.
3 hours of exercise, burned 1700 calories. Awesome burn today, and headed to bed to get a good sleep.

chrissyh

We've had amazing weather recently and it's supposed to RAIN sunday for my half...oh well it'll give me a great story to tell my grandkids (in like 50 years )

msh0530

I think that I am pretty well ready to leave on our camping trip in the morning. All of the food is already loaded, my suitcase is out there, and I just have to get my last minute things together in the morning. I still have to pack up the dog's food, etc. tonight. My 4 year old grandson is spending the night, as he will go with us in the morning. The rest of his family will join us on Friday. We plan to be home on Sunday evening.
I pulled all of my clothes out of my room today and tried them all on. I packed away some tops to see if they will still fit me next fall, but put together two bags of jeans, slacks, and tops to give away as they are too big. I like the feeling of knowing that I will never be that size again! I have bought some spring/summer clothes on clearance, so I have a few things to wear. Last fall I gave away all of my summer clothes, as they were too big. This part of the journey is kind of fun, even if it is a lot of work sorting and not too easy on the pocketbook!
Hope you enjoyed your St. Patrick's Day. I cooked a corned beef with lots of carrots and cabbage, and a few potatoes. I ate one serving of meat, and I'm enjoying some extra vegetables before I head to bed. We are getting up at 0'dark hundred to leave.
Everyone have a great weekend. Here's to smart choices!

MayLan

ttthumper- Wow, you worked out for 3 hours!! And I thought I worked hard today, almost 2 1/2 hours. I think you made up for missing your workout yesterday. Keep up the good work. You're totally right about weight loss not showing so much when we keep wearing the same clothes. I've noticed that myself and I am making it a point to move down clothes size as I lose weight and to were fitted clothes that make me feel nice and sexy. I think it will help me lose more weight too, because bigger clothes makes me feel like I'm not changing by hiding my body. Yeah for shopping for new clothes!!!

chrissy- I voted for you for the Bat contest. Here's wishing for good weather for Sunday. You're so brave to do that!!!

msh- It sounds like you have all things planned out for the camping trip. Enjoy yourself and you'll do great!!!! Don't you love moving down clothes size! Enjoy your new clothes and new size as well!

smadag1

Thanks TTThumper I could use the help.

Not sure if I am going to have time to do YogaX today( I got a late start today) so I think I willl play on my Wii and maybe do some yard work and house cleaning and time and weather permiting I might go wogging. I am trying hard not to losr the momentume I have found this week so I am going to do something to keep moving. I have been under my cals so far all week and I am trying to keep that going too.

thumper44

Smadag - YogaX is not that high impact - You said you can play on the Wii, maybe do yard work and house cleaning and if you have time wogging. To me seems you have time to do YogaX.
Yes it is 1.5 hours, but if you dont' have time perhaps skip through some of the first 45 mins.
Yoga is a great workout to do, core work, exercising muscles with the holding in position -
Go Get it done - you'll feel better afterwards.


One thing I've learned on my journey. Many times I've gotten lazy, not motiviated, felt like I don't want to do this workout right now, or I'll do it later. Other chores got in the way sometimes.
In the past, my lazy side won, I sat on the couch, got on the computer, lounged around, and then the next day, wanted to put off another workout.
I make an appointment every day!!!!. Except for Tuesday when I was extremely tired and napped on the couch :laugh:
Make sure you get to your appt, do your exercise , and then you can do other chores around the house. You'll feel better after your workout, and once you get a few days in a row of exercising, your body, and your mind looks forward to the exercise.

Pet Peeve. - This is something that's bugged me about a lot of people on this site.

This is not meant for anybody, as I've seen lots of people comment... "I don't have time to do a workout"..

Well if you don't have time to do a workout, you shouldn't be online surfing and writing messages for 15-30 mins, and you shouldn't be watching a 30 min or 1 hour tv show.

Have a great day everyone.

chrissyh

Smadag - YogaX is not that high impact - You said you can play on the Wii, maybe do yard work and house cleaning and if you have time wogging. To me seems you have time to do YogaX.
Yes it is 1.5 hours, but if you dont' have time perhaps skip through some of the first 45 mins.
Yoga is a great workout to do, core work, exercising muscles with the holding in position -
Go Get it done - you'll feel better afterwards.


One thing I've learned on my journey. Many times I've gotten lazy, not motiviated, felt like I don't want to do this workout right now, or I'll do it later. Other chores got in the way sometimes.
In the past, my lazy side won, I sat on the couch, got on the computer, lounged around, and then the next day, wanted to put off another workout.
I make an appointment every day!!!!. Except for Tuesday when I was extremely tired and napped on the couch :laugh:
Make sure you get to your appt, do your exercise , and then you can do other chores around the house. You'll feel better after your workout, and once you get a few days in a row of exercising, your body, and your mind looks forward to the exercise.

Pet Peeve. - This is something that's bugged me about a lot of people on this site.

This is not meant for anybody, as I've seen lots of people comment... "I don't have time to do a workout"..

Well if you don't have time to do a workout, you shouldn't be online surfing and writing messages for 15-30 mins, and you shouldn't be watching a 30 min or 1 hour tv show.

Have a great day everyone.

I agree-the I don't have time for a workout - is totally a choice. And one that's ours to make!
My mom told me that I was sacrificing my family time - making me sound selfish for taking me time to workout....well here's the deal if I don't, I am grumpier, when I didn't I sat and watched TV - real quality family time there....I have so much more energy now with working out, house is cleaner than it use to be and I am so much happier-how is that sacrificing family time?!?! It ticked me off considering her family time when I was young was to sip on her booze and go to bed feeling sick every holiday.

Boy that turned into a rant....my point is I truly feel like I am a better mom, employee, and friend since I started working out.

Leigh14

I guess it's update time for me. :flowerforyou:

I tried a week with no exercise and only eating 1240 calories ... but, I gained a pound and found that I was really hungry all day long! I guess the week that I'd tried that about a month ago, me being sick really kept my appetite at bay. Just a mental note ... exercise, unless physically impossible! Why? Exercise = more calories = happy tummy = happy me!

Last week I ate an average of 1500 cals per day, worked out each day, and dropped 3 pounds! I was up to 231. Now I'm at 228. This is my new lowest weight. The last time I remember weighing myself before this journey was in high school. Maybe my sophomore year. I weighed 220 pounds. :sick: I am now 8 pounds away from that weight today and it's great! Can't wait to get below my high school weight!

This week I've been doing the same as last week. Eating most of my exercise calories, really paying attention to how hungry I am as to how much of them I eat... working out every day ... even getting in some "accidental" exercise when I helped a friend stock the cooler at his job last night. He has a bone disease and limited movement, so he really needed the help! In return, I've talked him into getting up at 7:30 and having breakfast with me on Sunday at 8. I heart IHOP For Me options!!

OH! After this weekend, I will have three weekends under my belt that I've kept within my calories!!!! This is HUGE for me, because Saturday nights were usually my "cheat" nights. I would eat whatever - kind of within reason, but definitely not within calories! I've found that I can treat myself (Applebee's Shrimp Diavolo, Outback's Grilled Chicken and Green Beans, mmm!!), feel like I've "cheated" and stay within my calories. It's great!! I am loving it!!

I have a goal. I'm not sure how realistic it is, but I'm putting it out there to you guys so I can be accountable. I am going to the beach with my boyfriend and three best friend's on June 18. I weigh 228 now. There are 13 weeks till June 18 ... I would like to weigh 210. That's around 1.3 pounds per week. I am going to try! :bigsmile:

MayLan

Chrissy- You're so right about exercise allowing us to be a better person because we relax and feel better about ourselves and can then be a better person, parent, mate....

tthumper- I like that idea about making an appointment to exercise. I also like the motto in beachbody "just push play". So many times it's as easy as that, and the body and mind won't even realize that you are almost done with a workout.

llcorrell- Awesome!!! Congrats on your weight loss. It looks like you have made a plan to stay within calories and stay fit in weekends out eating. And you so deserve those calories, so enjoy them!!!!

smadag- I'm glad this week you are feeling better in terms of working out. Keep up the good work and use this momentum to keep you going.

So I'm on my gym clothes and am getting ready to do Insanity Max Recovery and Cardio Abs. "Just Push Play" Here I come!!!!!!

Enjoy the rest of your day all!

smadag1

After reading ttthumper and Chrissy's comments I go toff my butt and did half of the yoga X until my migraine got so bad I couldn't see straight. I suck at yoga I am very unbalanced but I guess that will improve with time. I feel a ltittle better now but still not great. I do legs and back tomorrow and I will hit play first thing before I do anything

Leigh14

almomay - Thanks!! And, your workouts completely inspire me ... you're one crazy fit chick!

smadag1 - I hope you feel better!! I know it feels like there is always something getting in the way of working out or eating right ... trust me ... but, you've lost weight, you're on your way and you're on MFP. That's a huge part of it. :flowerforyou:

thumper44

Leigh - Awesome job, we knew you could do it. - There's alot of people who use that theory.. If I work out I can eat more :laugh:
3 weekends is a great start. Before you know it, it'll be 3 months under your belt...
I also have my "cheat meals" which to some might not be a treat.... A Chicken Roti, and a Deli Chicken sandwich with Hot peppers.

One advice about your goal. You might have ups and downs. There might be weeks again where you might not lose anything, or gain 1 lb, then the next week you might lose 2-3 lbs.
Remember don't get discouraged about the scale. Keep doing what your doing and when you go to the beach you will be healthier and have less weight than now. If you haven't get a few measurements, or use a belt/pants as a measure.

Smadag - Some Yoga moves are definately hard to try and keep the balance. Yes it will get better in time. I hope you had a great workout with Legs and Arms today. Remember what Tony says.

"Do your best, and forget the rest"

Almomay - I've gotten dressed for workout many times and still sorta put it off, put it off another 10 mins, put it off another 5. I just say to myself sometimes. JUST GO DO IT, by the time I'm into it, having a great workout, before I know it, it's done. Then afterwards it's a great feeling.

Chrissy - Your just awesome - Keep it going, and we all know your mom is wrong. What family time are you sacrificing? Your trying to be healthier for longer years to come, to spend better and healthier years with your family and teaching them better habits.

Short story.
Friend of mine wanted a racing bike... Wife wasn't so sure, lots of Money etc. My buddy said, well we could use the $1,000+ to go on a trip or something, or I can buy a bike and I'll be alot healthier and around alot longer for ours kids.
Conversation ended there.

Have a great day everybody!!

smadag1

OK I have a couple of questions for those who have done / are doing P90x

I have a very very had time fitting my workout into my weekends because it is the only time I can spend with hubby because of his work schedule and I was struggling a lot with back and legs because of my knees hurting today so could I skipp legs and back and go on to the next one or should I just not do whatr I am suppose to do on Saturday?

I stuggled a lot today with legs and back because I have no way of doing pull ups and my knees were hurting while doing lunges and there are tons of lunges and I was trying not to over do it but i am not sure what to do any suggestions?

I did what I could but i am not sure it was enough