Fit & Fun Sized Group ~ April '10

jzbaby626

April Thread for the Fit & Fun Sized Group! Petite size group 5'4 & under. Any short people who need support are welcome!!!

LostTeen

I'm 5'2

jzbaby626

Welcome to the group! :flowerforyou:

Chocolickkyss

Jzbaby: I responded to your meal replacement shake question but its in March's thread.

flipchickmc

I'd love to join! I'm 4'11.5". :flowerforyou:

cindyrey

I'm 5 foot even and I will be 40 this month. I started at 168 now down to 151. feeling a little down today I just want to see the weight come off as fast as the water weight did. I can't do all the exercises everyone else can. I have a heart condition that slows me down and I had shoulder surgey not too long ago so weights are out. The bike is good for me. I use to run before my heart started acting up. I can still run but i have to stop alot and give me an incline and i'm done. So this little short person would like to see 119 again, but i'll take 128 and coming from others my height i don't have to listen to (thats too little) because for my height it isn't.

jzbaby626

Thanks Choco, I think I am going to try those. Hi Cindy & Flipchick :flowerforyou:
I went shopping today and everything I was trying on was too...BIG!! I even bought a size small shirt! I am still in the same size in jeans tho (11-13). :grumble: The bottom half of me is shrinking slower than the top half lol. I did get a pair of medium sweat pants from the juniors dept.. Before I had to buy larges. So that was the highlight of my day

flipchickmc

Thanks Choco, I think I am going to try those. Hi Cindy & Flipchick :flowerforyou:
I went shopping today and everything I was trying on was too...BIG!! I even bought a size small shirt! I am still in the same size in jeans tho (11-13). :grumble: The bottom half of me is shrinking slower than the top half lol. I did get a pair of medium sweat pants from the juniors dept.. Before I had to buy larges. So that was the highlight of my day

Thanks for the welcome!

Isn't fun to go shopping and finding that stuff is now BIG?! I'm finding that I'm wearing more Small/Meds in tops now. My biggest issue is this nasty belly fat. It looks especially lovely since I have a c-sect scar and the belly just flaps over it. Not cute! Hehe.

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
:flowerforyou: Yippee for April and longer days and warmer temps even for us the north......I've done more walking outdoors lately and i love it.

:flowerforyou: cindyrey not all of us do hard challenging workouts......I am 64 years old----I do yoga and Pilates with my poodles and a DVD at home. I walk, go to line dance classes, and ride my exercise bike.......slow and steady wins the race......so what you can do and take it one day at a time.

:flowerforyou: flipchickmc welcome to the thread...I had the same problem losing weight on top first and having too much tummy, thighs, and saddlebags, but it's starting to get better

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I'll never have a bikini body but at least I won't be embarrassed at the pool if it ever gets warm.

jzbaby626

Thanks Choco, I think I am going to try those. Hi Cindy & Flipchick :flowerforyou:
I went shopping today and everything I was trying on was too...BIG!! I even bought a size small shirt! I am still in the same size in jeans tho (11-13). :grumble: The bottom half of me is shrinking slower than the top half lol. I did get a pair of medium sweat pants from the juniors dept.. Before I had to buy larges. So that was the highlight of my day

Thanks for the welcome!

Isn't fun to go shopping and finding that stuff is now BIG?! I'm finding that I'm wearing more Small/Meds in tops now. My biggest issue is this nasty belly fat. It looks especially lovely since I have a c-sect scar and the belly just flaps over it. Not cute! Hehe.

Belly fat is the woorrssttt!!! I HATE it! And it seems to be the most stubborn to get rid of!! I didnt have a c-sect., but I did get some lovely stretch marks during my pregnancy :sad: :grumble: So I feel your pain lol...But I did take my measurements today and I lost 2 inches from my stomach!!! :happy: We WILL win the war against belly fat hahaha. Happy Friday everyone! Hope you all have a great weekend & Easter! :flowerforyou:

edited: And how the heck did I forget to mention that I FINALLY REACHED MY 1ST MINI GOAL AS OF YESTERDAY!!!! It only took me from October til now but I DID IT!!! I am loving seeing the "10 lbs. lost" on my ticker!! SUUUPPPERRR HAPPY LOL :smooched: :drinker: :laugh:

Chocolickkyss

Good morning everyone and Happy Friday! I'm posting about 3 hours later than normal b/c I have the day off from work and I made myself lay in the bed until about 8 am. I'm still programmed to rise at 5 am so it was a struggle to remain in bed but I did it nonetheless and I'm happy for it. Today is week 5 day 5 of the Insanity program and the Core Cardio and Balance dvd has been completed. I'm still pretty sore all over but I know it's because I've been pushing myself in the workouts so I'm not really going to complain. I just hope I'm ready to take my 3rd Insanity fit test come this Monday.

Anyway, now that the workout is complete and I have the day to myself I'm about to get dressed and head to the nail salon to get a pedicure...WooHoo. It's going to be in the 80's in GA today and I want to enjoy every minute of it. I may also take in a little shopping since my best girlfriends and I will be heading to L.A. next month.

Welcome to all the new members of the fit and fun sized thread. I wish you nothing but the best in your weight loss journey.

Have a great day all and I'll check in a little later.

jzbaby626

Enjoy your day off Choco!! Its in the 70's here in PA today so I am going to get my nails re-done & take Jayden to the park to play. L.A sounds like fun!!

Anyway I thought those sweat pants I bought were a Medium, but they must have been put on the wrong hanger cause I just looked at the tag and they are a small!! Wow thats crazy. I dont know what is going on but I love it lol. I will just have to keep them out of the dryer lol. Just had to post that cause I couldnt believe it...

cindyrey

thanks,just inpatient. I always feel like people look down on me when I have to keep stopping to get my breath back or I have to sit down for min because I am dizzy.My beta blockers help but their just not enough. I wish I could workout with someone with my holdbacks.

jam0525

Hello everyone,

Just saying a quick hello to mark the thread in my topics. I still need to check out the last posts in March's thread.

JAM

Chocolickkyss

Happy Saturday everyone! Today is week 5 day 6 of the Insanity program. I decided to forego the Core Cardio & Balance dvd and headed to the gym. I completed 30 minutes on the Elliptical and then headed to my kickboxing class. I rocked it out for another 45 minutes. I ended my workout w/a yummy protein shake.

Chocolickkyss

Good morning and Happy Easter everyone! I'm suppose to begin month 2 of the Insanity program tomorrow and when I looked at the workout schedule I realized I'm suppose to complete the fit test and the 1st month 2 dvd (Max Interval Circuit) on the same day. Since I didn't think I would have the energy nor the time to rock out both of these dvds I decided to complete the fit test today. Here are my results:

Fit Test 1 - Fit Test 2 - Fit Test 3

Switch Kicks: 50 - 70 - 80

Power Jacks: 57 - 70 - 80

Power Knees: 80 - 95 - 110

Power Jumps: 32 - 44 - 62

Globe Jumps: 8 - 10 - 12

Suicide Jumps: 12 - 18 - 21

Push-up Jacks: 20 - 32 - 40

Low Plank Oblique: 40 - 54 - 60

I am very proud of my results but I must admit the fit test kicked my butt today. I was feeling great and strong all the way through the power jumps but after the globe jumps I was wiped out. It took all the strength I had to bring it for the rest of the test which is why I think there is not a bigger improvement w/my suicide jumps, push up jacks and low plank oblique.

In addition to my fit test I also took my measurements and I'm down 1 lb, 1.5% body fat and 3.5 total inches. Not mind blowing stats but progress nonetheless.

jam0525

Cindy - It is very hard to exercise when you have aches, pains and health issues. Anyone that bothers you is just a naster person, so don't let them get you down.

At the pool where we go swimming I feel like I am just taking up space in the lane as everyone goes faster and farther than I do. A couple of months ago I was sharing a lane with a young (not to mention good looking) man and everytime he caught up and passed me, I apologized for getting in his way and making him swim around me. After the 3rd time he stopped and said that I had no reason to apologize to him as I was there and swimming and trying. He told me to hang in there and keep coming when ever I could and I'd get better and faster just he has. He actually said that 'practice makes perfect or close to it'. He is right. We have nothing to apologize to any one. We are here and we are trying. That is what matters.

I still see the man and it turns out he is a fitness instructor and swims to keep in shape.

I'm a little down. I had to drop out of a forum that I have been in since starting MFP 11/08. I had sort of taken over it when the lady before me had to drop out and now I've done the same. I just don't fit the talking points of the forum any more due to DD's rehab schedule changing my exercise routine. It was a very large forum and it was hard to keep up with everyone and all the topics. I hope it is still going in the fall and I can join back with them at that time.

Have a Happy Easter, a Happy Passover and a great day in general,

Jeannie

Chocolickkyss

Good morning all! I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend. It was absolutely beautiful in GA so I was able to get out and enjoy the sun. Today I began month 2 of the Insanity program and all I can say is that it's BRUTAL. Week 6 day 1 of the program requires you to complete the Max Interval Circuit dvd and it's an hour long and a killer. While I tried very hard to pace myself I found my heart rate was still very high and 40 minutes into the workout I was ready to give in. However, when Shaun T told me to "Dig Deeper" I did just that and was able to complete the entire workout. I just need to say that the ab circuit (ski abs, push up jacks, in and out abs and oblique abs) and full body drill (mountain climbers, walking push ups and wide run obliques) are PURE EVIL and I dreaded every time we had to do them. Having complained all through this post I will end it on a positive note. I AM SO PROUD OF MYSELF FOR STICKING WITH IT AND SO GLAD I GOT UP AT 5 AM AND GOT THE WORKOUT IN.

Question: Does anyone know if you burn more calories when you stay within your heart rate zone or if you exceed it? My hrm tells me how many minutes I spent in, above or below my heart rate zone and I'm interested to find out what kind of difference it makes in my workouts.

Anyway, everyone have a great day!

jam0525

Question: Does anyone know if you burn more calories when you stay within your heart rate zone or if you exceed it? My hrm tells me how many minutes I spent in, above or below my heart rate zone and I'm interested to find out what kind of difference it makes in my workouts.

Anyway, everyone have a great day!

My yoga instructor says you burn more with intervals (up and down) than with keeping a high pace. Not sure if it really answered your question, but it is all I know about it.

Have a great Monday,

JAM

jzbaby626

Choco- You did great on your fit test! And you are also doing great at keeping motivated after reaching your goal! :drinker:

Jam- Don't worry...if it's a large group I'm sure they will still be there when you are able to return!! :flowerforyou:

I must admit, I've been slacking off in the exercise department lately. :embarassed: I have been staying within my calories (except yesterday), so I am losing, but I need to step it up!! I can not find my scale anywhere today...it seems to have just disappeared. And it is driving me a little CRAZY!!! I am on the verge of the 130's and am so curious if I am there yet & how does a scale just vanish?? I'm sure it will turn up somewhere, but in the mean time i'm going nuts wondering!!! Anyway have a good day ladies :glasses:

Chocolickkyss

Happy Tuesday all! Today is week 6 day 2 of the Insanity program which means Max Interval Plyo was on the agenda. I woke up late and I must admit not really feeling up to what Shaun T and this dvd was going to bring (my rt knee was bothering me). I couldn't only get through 1 of the 3 warm up intervals (joggin, jumpin jacks, 1-2-3, jump rope, high knees, switch kicks, hit the floor and side/side floor hops). Just the thought of having to do that 2 more times was not appealing so I can't lie I pushed fast forward. Now I did do my best on the rest of the interval circuits but because my knee was bothering me I substituted jumping rope for anything that required a lot of power jumping.

Even though I know many ppl may not know what these exercises are I still wanted to share w/you how INSANE Shaun T and this month 2 Plyo dvd is. Today's workout consisted of:

Switch jumps (start in squat position and jump 180 into another squat position)
Squat push ups (start in squat position and fall into push up position)
Wide in and out abs
Power jumps (jumped rope instead)
V legged push ups (hard to explain but works the shoulders)
Pogo (Couldn't do b/c of my knee so I jumped rope instead)
Globe twists (squats w/a twist)
Level 3 drills (16 push ups and 16 mountain climbers).....THESE WERE MURDER
Power lunges/hop squats
Side push ups (hard to complete but did my best)
Kickstand touch the floor (hard to explain but required the use of one leg and didn't do b/c knee, so, jumped rope)
Power knees
Balance push ups

I WAS SO GLAD WHEN THESE 50 MINUTES WERE UP AND I REALLY HOPE I HAVE THE STRENGTH TO GIVE IT MY ALL TOMORROW!

jzbaby626

Well I found out where my scale went. My dad decided to take it to go weigh something ridiculously heavy & left it there. UGhgghhghgh...So i dont know when he is going to go get it & i'm guessing it will be not working like it was & probably be all gross and oily (he's weighing a part to go into an airplane). People get on my nerves!!! So now i gotta buy a new one, when I had a perfectly good, couple month old scale. Things like these are why I can not wait to move out on my own!!!! My bf got laid off so we have had to stay here for a while...I miss having our own place!! I was supposed to weigh in for the Fab Four group i'm in today, but I guess I cant do that now. Anyway i'll stop b*tching now, just had to vent!! I also binged out on some candy & a piece of cake last night ughhhhhhhhh. No more easter candy for me because obviously I cant just eat 1 or 2 pieces.

Choco- I wana see some after pics when you are done Insanity, cause with all these crazy workouts you should be ripped!!!!

flipchickmc

Hey Ladies - I've been slacking. I had a really busy weekend singing in the Easter Ensemble for Church (4 services - Sat & Sun) then I had a vocal recital last night. I've just been overall exhausted lately. I was supposed to get back on track today but I slept in and missed my 6am hot yoga class. I'm going to do a JM video when I get home today. If I don't do that, I feel like my week has already been wasted.

jam0525

Choco – Those exercises sound painful. You are awesome for even trying them.

JZ - Hang in there. I’m hoping your scale comes back working and clean. On your holiday binge – I’m betting it was a lot less of a binge than in previous years, so put it in the past and let it rest. I hope you enjoyed the candy and cake as it will be a long time until the next holiday. Lol

Flipchickmc – Welcome back! Hot Yoga sounds like fun, but 6AM doesn’t. I do Flow Yoga and was suppose to start back to my class today, but it looks like it will be next week instead.

All in all I did OK with the Easter Candy. I am swamped at work from being off for 2 weeks. Now I remember why I never take 2 weeks off together any more. When I checked my BMR I realized that I need to lower my daily calories by 50. While it might not sound like much, it sure has felt like it.

JAM

wenders9

hey guys,
i started my fitness pal at the end of jan. for some motivation and to really see how much i was eating in a day. i just had a baby on nov. 23 and i'm trying to get rid of the 42 pounds i gained with him. that's a lot on my 5'2'' frame. i just wanted to say hi and hope i can offer some encouragement to y'all too.

flipchickmc

Welcome wenders9! I gained a TON of weight when I had DD but now that she's 4yo - I can no longer blame it on baby weight but lazy-weight. Haha. Good for you on getting motivated to lose that weight so soon.

I decided to do HIIT on the treadmill during lunch. I was feeling really unmotivated today and decided if I didn't do it, I'd be more apt to not do the DVD after work. I feel so much better now.

Chocolickkyss

Choco- I wana see some after pics when you are done Insanity, cause with all these crazy workouts you should be ripped!!!!

I should be but because I know I'm not eating the way I should be on this program IM NOT RIPPED at least not yet. While I am beginning to see some definition in my biceps, chest, upper back and legs there are no 6 pack for the abs. My girls trip to L.A. is Memorial Day weekend so I'm trying to stay real focused with my eating at least until then. My eating is not horrible and is actually pretty good througout the week but the weekend snacking on sweets has been getting me lately.

Chocolickkyss

Good morning everyone and Happy Wednesday! After looking at the Insanity calendar I realized I was counting the weeks incorrecctly. I did not realize the recovery week was not counted as part of the week so while I thought I was on week six I am actually on week 5. Having said all that today is week 5 day 3 of the Insanity program and I completed the Max Cardio Conditioning dvd. I paced myself throughout the workout and I did a lot better than yesterday. I must say the month 2 workouts have been leaving me very sore so I know I'm working something.

Anyway, I have to begin my work day so I'll check back in later.

jzbaby626

I finally got my butt in gear and worked out today! It's going to be 90 degrees in PA today, so I am also gonna get some exercise in by walking to the park to let the lil one run around and play. It is sooo nice out, I wish it would stay like this, but it's going to rain tomorrow and cool down :grumble:

Wenders-Welcome to the group! I am just now getting the baby weight off after 3 years!! So congrats to you for getting it done now!

Jam- Thanks!! And yes, it was much less of a binge then before. And I only let it happen once instead of just eating it everyday til its gone! lol...and thank god it is a long time til the next holiday, they are dangerous!!! haha

Choco- I know, they have to follow an intense eating plan to get super sculpted like that! I know I wouldnt be able to follow it. But i'm sure you still look great!!

Have a good day everyone!!! :flowerforyou:

jam0525

Welcome Wenders!

I'm laughing over a cooking tip I got today. Laughing because I never thought of it. I was making a pasta/meat/veggie dish and the book said to throw the veggies in with the pasta to save from washing a pot for the veggies. lol Who'd a thought of that before? NOT ME!!! It does save the pot and it all gets thrown together anyway.

Have a great evening all,

JAM

Chocolickkyss

Happy Thursday all! I have been absolutely living for Thursdays since beginning the Insanity program b/c it's considered a recovery day and boy to I ever NEED IT THIS WEEK! Today is week 5 day 4 of the Insanity program which meant I had to complete the Max Recovery dvd. While I really need this dvd to stretch my body out Shaun T is really killing me w/all the push ups and plank moves. I'm unsure if my shoulders can take any more. I know they're getting stronger and I can see some definition but they are SCREAMING FOR ME TO TAKE A BREAK!. Despite all the aching/soreness I completed the workout.

My work day is about to begin so I hope everyone has a great day.