Slim In 6 Workout Buddies Wanted!

Truhvn

SOooooo...I was not able to get a si6 workout in...off work at 5:30, got the kids, home by 6:00, fixed dinner, cleaned the kitchen while the kids played outside:(, then headed off to a Moonlight Easter Egg Hunt!!! The run for eggs was 6 minutes of lung crushing full speed running and grabbing eggs at 8:00...then waiting around for the prize distribution til 9:30...kids starving when we got home cuz they played and played with the babysitter at the park while I ran around like a mad man...and here it is 10:30 and I'm pooped. Nothing like a pocket full of excuses!
The downside...no si6 workout...the upside...I had tons of fun and my legs and butt and abs and arms and shoulders are sore from yesterday and today's running (if you can call it that!)...there's progress for ya...I only ate half of my huge plate of chicken fajitas, and only a handful of tortilla chips at our office lunch date and saved the rest for tomorrow. Karate tmw...sparring, yay!

Man I talk to much!...or type...lol

Oh yea, and I won the DVD Van Helsing, a 30$ gift card to a local pet store, and some DILLY bars from DQ...

So...good day overall!

Way to go Callie and Sweettart! Jilly, you are a fountain of information, thanks!

callie365

Good Morning Girls

Jill Thank you for the links, I will check them out.

jaimeblanks WELCOME to our group :flowerforyou: What better inspiration than that!

Truhvn Sounds like loads of fun with the kids and the best way to burn cals. Congrats on the prizes!

BBL after my w/o... Day 2 of RIU.

callie365

RIU is done, I alternated the floor leg lifts and it went smoother.

Sweettart

Welcome Jamie!

Callie: That is a good idea I think Ill be trying that tomorrow.

Did RIU this morning for a calorie burn of 395. Then did 20mins on the elliptical and slim & limber for another burn of 305.

700 calories gone so far. Its 75 degrees right now going to take the dog for a walk

Sweettart

Went for my 30min walk with the dog and burned another 296 calories. We have a 1 mile track which is only a 5min walk away and I walk on the incline part of the track which keeps my heart rate a lot higher!!

Todays total is 996 calories burned.

Never know its really nice out might go for a bike ride tonight when my bf gets home.

PJilly

RIU is done, I alternated the floor leg lifts and it went smoother.

Good thinking!

PJilly

Went for my 30min walk with the dog and burned another 296 calories. We have a 1 mile track which is only a 5min walk away and I walk on the incline part of the track which keeps my heart rate a lot higher!!

Todays total is 996 calories burned.

Never know its really nice out might go for a bike ride tonight when my bf gets home.

That's a lot of calories. Great job!

I did Firm It Up.

Truhvn

Had Karate tonight. We sparred for 1-2 minutes at a time, one time I even had two little boys on one with me! I'm not sure exactly how to measure my calorie burn for this class tonight, so I just gave it a good 30 minutes on the exercise meter for kickboxing (I may have underestimated, but I didn't want to over eat on exercise calories)

I'd be interested to see how everyone else measures their calorie burn...monitors or body bugs or whatever they are called (I am a workout equiptment idiot!)...is that the easiest way to get an accurate count?

Good working out everyone! Keep up the good work!

My goal is to hit SIU good tmw and follow up with Slim and Limber. I've got a movie date, so I'm gonna work really hard on keeping the buttered popcorn at bay!

Sweettart

Truhvn: I have a Polar F6 HRM and LOVE IT!! It is the watch with the chest strap and couldnt imagine working out without it.

Well I had no energy this morning and really didnt want to workout but pushed myself anyways! My body for some reason was hurting today but I kept pushing myself to finish and I did!

Did slim & 6 pack and RIU for a calorie burn of 427. Its going to be 79 degrees today so will be bringing the dog for a walk too.

Sweettart

Callie: Forgot to tell you I did the alternating leg lifts today and it was SO much easier. Thanks for the little tip!

callie365

Truhvn: I have a Polar F6 HRM and LOVE IT!! It is the watch with the chest strap and couldnt imagine working out without it.

Well I had no energy this morning and really didnt want to workout but pushed myself anyways! My body for some reason was hurting today but I kept pushing myself to finish and I did!

Did slim & 6 pack and RIU for a calorie burn of 427. Its going to be 79 degrees today so will be bringing the dog for a walk too.

sweettart Feeling the same here... I'm sore! So I decided to get my errands done 1st.. this am. So I'm home and off to RIU with Ms Debbie! Glad the alts leg lifts helped! :flowerforyou: WOW your doing a AWESOME job.. keep it up!!!! Your pushing me....THANKS! :flowerforyou:

Truhvn Have fun on your date night!!

callie365

Ok I got errr done! I tried 3 lbs weight unstead of the bands.. It seemed easier except on the ticeps, which I am having trouble with on my form using the bands. The Biceps and the 1st crossed with the bands (row?) needs 5 lb weights for sure! I am feeling better STRONGER after almost 2 weeks in, but till have a long ways to master RIU! But I AM GAME:happy:



Have a good W/E and HAPPY EASTER everyone :flowerforyou:

ank5

I am doing Slim in 6 Burn it up....does anyone have any idea how many calories are burned during this? I have been keeping track of my exercise on here and I just put it under "general aerobics". Does that sound about right to you? Also I was wondering when doing the Slim in 6Pack, what category would you put it under when keeping track of exercise on here?

Scoobees

Glad to read everyone is pushing play!

I finally exercised today; rest week was bugging me...6 days was ENOUGH. I was going to start again with Slim Series, but am afraid to try lunges/squats yet. The knees are not hurting per se, but the normal cracking/popping in my right one is somehow different right now. In fact, this morning it felt numb, which must mean it's swelling again. Who knows lol. So, I went to the gym instead. The ellipticals there (Precor EFX and the Lifestyler) have never aggravated them ever, so I did 30 min on each for a total of an hour. :drinker: Felt great! I know I should have started back a bit more slowly... but it just felt so great to move again. If the weather holds out for tomorrow, I just may take it outside for a good, long walk in the sunshine. Then see how everything is going and hopefully start back with SS. I miss Debbie!!! :laugh:

Have a wonderful weekend friends - and a blessed Easter!!

PJilly

ank5, I always put Slim in 6 under general aerobics, including the minutes I spent on 6-Pack. I counted Slim & Limber as stretching. Doing that and setting my weight-loss goal at 1 pound/week had me averaging about a pound a week, so those numbers worked well for me. I'd recommend trying that for a while and seeing what you think.

Scoobees, glad you got back to working out. Those rest weeks can drive you nuts, can't they? I think I'm due for one soon, but I don't wanna!

I did 6-Pack and Mix It Up today. It was good.

Happy Easter, everybody!

PJilly

Callie, I prefer the weights to the bands as well. You might want to get some 5-pounders if the 3's are too easy. For Slim Series, I use both weights and bands, but so does Debbie.

RadianWear

I am late to the party but count me in. I am starting week number 3 on monday. Will see how much I weigh on monday morning after getting through easter weekend with two italian families lol.

Sweettart

ank5:Welcome. I agree wilth Jill putting it under general aerobics. I have a HRM so I know how many calories I burned

Scoobees: I would be like you and be going crazy not being able to workout! I hope your knees feel better. I would go to your dr and maybe they will send you to a physio to strenghten your knees.

Radian: Welcome. You are right on track with me I am starting week 3 again on monday. I also agree with you what my weight will be mon. I have easter brunch tomorrow morning and then easter dinner!

Well week 2 done!

I did RIU for a calorie burn of 398.

Have a great w/o and bunny day!

callie365

Hello

ank5 I dont know on the cals burned. How do you like BIU?

Scoobees I am glad you were able to work out! I know how irritating it is, I have had knee issues in the past. I bought a book through Amazon, for next to nothing- The Knee Crisis Handbook by Brian Halpern. He recommends "RICE " for patients with knee pain, Rest, Ice, Compression & Elevation. When my pain was at its worst, I finally gave in A WHOLE SUNDAY and riced my knee and it made all the difference. I have done Plilates & Yoga for a bit and I beleive its helped strenghten them majorly. Maybe it might help you? I am still waiting for them to flare now, with all the squats and lunges..in SI6. So far so good. Take care!!

Jill Yes I really prefer the free weights over the bands. Glad you can use both in BIU! Do you know the BB band color loads opposed to free weights. The bright pink came with SI6. Does that make sense?

RadianWear WELCOME to our group:flowerforyou: I am going into week 3 also.

Sweettart Your kicking it!!

I am taking a rest day from RIU today.Were working out in the yard.. for most of the day. I 'll do my stationary bike and S & L later!

Happy Sat everyone

PJilly

Callie, I'm not sure what the weight equivalent of the bands is, but the bright pink one is the easiest one, and the next one up is the purple one. (They call it purple, but it's more of a maroon color.) The easiest one is strong enough for me for almost everything. The only time I use the purple one is for triceps, and I could use the pink one for that if I'd step farther away from the handle.

You can use just weights for BIU (I used 5-pounders. It's the Slim Series workouts that you need both for.

Hope that helps!

I have a HRM too, but I still use the MFP estimates for my calories burned. For Slim Series, I record the workouts (except for stretching) as low-impact aerobics because they're less cardio-intensive than the original SI6 workouts in my opinion. Even at that, the calories burned is slightly higher than what my HRM said, but I'm not sure I trust that. Really, it's all just educated guessing. I think as long as you track carefully and consistently, you can figure out whether you need to adjust up or down to get the best results while still feeling your best.

Have great workouts today! I'm doing Tone It Up. It's the one I love to hate!

Scoobees

Happy Saturday everyone! :flowerforyou:

Boy, I am honestly really sore today from yesterday's trip to the gym! Those rest weeks are both a blessing and a real pain! Thanks for all the knee advice - I really appreciate it. :flowerforyou: It's been a reoccurring thing for years. Orthopedic docs, Xrays, MRIs, etc. Originally it was diagnosed as inflammation, overuse injury, etc. Then a few minor tears, the last trip to the doc last summer was a diagnosis of osteoarthritis...just plain gettin' old. :ohwell: I was given yet another Rx (I don't do well with drugs lol) for naproxen - which I hate, so I just take ibuprofen during flare ups. I was told to stop all my high impact aerobic activities, no squats/lunges with heavy weights, do walking, biking, swimming, yoga, pilates, etc. And if it don't get better, that I could possibly do some physical therapy, injections (NOT!!!), etc. But his bottom line to me was to stay active, so that was music to my ears. I sure don't want to be sidelined forever. I am thrilled that I made it THIS long with SI6 and SS with all those squats & lunges!!

The weather is still pretty nice today - I really think I'm going for a power walk and see how I do.

Have a wonderful Easter everyone!

Truhvn

Hey guys!

Keep it up Scoobee! I think a rest week would drive me nuts and back to not working out, I have to push myself to get extra work outs in or i go back to the lazy in me! Glad to hear your going back at it!

Callie, that yard work is a great total body workout I think! Good Job!
Pjilly...my thinking on tracking calories is the same. It's all just an educated guess, so I do my best to be consistent
The date was good, as always...and I managed to just not order any popcorn!

Didn't get any exercise in yesterday, but I did eat well.

Today I went for a 30 minute walk with the kids and did SIU! I got through about 10 minutes of Slim and LImber before my son kept crawling on me...he was wired this evening! I won't weight in til Thursday; I'm optimistic. Planning to get 2nd day SIU in tmw.

Keep up the good work everyone! Have a good Holiday weekend everyone, I wish you all the best of will power and dedication when it comes to those family meals!

callie365

Just a fast ck in... Happy Easter ... everyone! :flowerforyou:

Jill Yes it did!! Thanks you, you, always have the BB answers!! Think I will be using the weights... 3-5 and work up to more.... if I can? Weights & Bands... another reason to progress to the SS Series!

Scoobees Seems like you have it all under control... Kudos to your doctor for giving the right advice!!

Truhvn NO Popcorn... your a better woman than I !!!! Good job on the work outs!

Yesterday We were out 5 hours in the yard... it was beautiful weather for, came in took a shower, had some tea & did S & L... boy did it help with the aches & pains. Then did 40 mins on stationary bike watching TV.

Today is a rest day... might squeeze in S bike later.

Have a wonderful time with yout families today!!

callie365

ITS A DUP!! :huh:

arewethereyet

Thanks! You all got me working out again! WOOT!

Pulled out Si6 and went right to ramp it up.....whew, tired! I forgot what a great workout it is and how it hits each muscle group.

Thanks again!

Jeannie

PJilly

Good morning and Happy Easter, everybody!

Thanks to Slim in 6, I am the proud wearer of size 6 jeans! I haven't been this small in more than 25 years. Yeehaw!

callie365

Jeannie... WOO- HOO for you!!:flowerforyou:

Jill Congratulations.. for making that major milestone!! All your hard work and dedication has paid off.... bonus you did it the healthy way! Time to reap the benefits and celebrate.... go shopping! If S16 gets me in a itty bitty 6 I will be in hog heaven! :laugh:

Truhvn

Jeannie...GOOD JOB GIRL!!!
Jilly...congrats, it is such a great feeling to see all your hard work pay off , isn't it!!
Callie...Sounds like you had a good Easter outside all day!! Good job on working that bike before the end of it!
Scoobee...keep pushing through, but keep yourself healthy and injury free!! You'll get there!

Easter day wasn't the best in terms of eating... Err...but you know what, I feel like I'll be okay because I WAS conscious that I was not feeding my body appropriately and it only energized me to make sure I got back on track this morning. It was something I would normally have done pre-MFP for EVERY meal..so I'm not hating on myself for one slip up! Three steps forward and two steps back IS STILL PROGRESS!

On the plus side...I can feel my butt (lol) and quad muscles working while I walk around here at the office and I see that as a good sign of continued working out!!

My boss said she could tell that I'd lost weight, especially in my mid-section...that was exciting. I looked at myself in a full length mirror and she was right...my mid-section is slimmer! yay! Gotta keep going!!

PJilly

Good Monday morning!

Hope you all had a nice Easter. We did. I didn't measure my servings like I usually do, but I think I was pretty right on with my portions and my choices. I did have a second glass of wine, so I wasn't perfect, but I didn't binge or anything. Tonight, I have to deal with eating out (Olive Garden) for our son's birthday. I'm choosing Linguine Alla Marinara, which is the lesser of all the evils, but I still sort of dread eating at restaurants. Oh well, I'll live. :-)

I have lots of work to do today, but I will break way to do my Tear It Up workout sometime soon (the grand daddy of the Slim Series workouts!).

Have a great day, and I hope your workouts are awesome!

callie365

Hey Slimmers

Just have a moment.. I got my RIU in this morn using 3 & 5 weights... it was loads better I sat down to do the triceps to give me more stability.. It seemed to me DS only did one set of triceps on the 1st side.. or is it my imagination? I'll have to play better attention to that tomorrow!

Truhvn Its the BEST when someone else notices!!

Jill Happy Birthday to you son!! & Enjoy!!

Have a great Monday....

PS I was thinging it should be called Slim to a size 6 not SI6!