Beautiful Blues 5/4/10 Newbies always welcome!

MayLan

jg- It's great to work out with a partner especially your husband. Glad you are okay and that you are putting your health first.

So I'm on the 5th week of P90X and completed Chest, Shoulders & Triceps for 60 minutes. This exercise had alot of very difficult types of push ups that I've never done before: like even ones with one hand. I love the challenge but I switched to female pushups towards the middle. I had planned to also do Ab ripper X and Insanity Max Interval circuit, but I'm afraid I ran out of time today. I babysat my cousin's 5 month old baby and it's tons of fun, but she came to pick him up and we were chatting until 6:00pm. I did P90X from 7:00-8:00pm and then I watched Dancing with the stars until 10:00pm and my body is telling me it's too late to exercise. Tomorrow is a new day! I'm really hungry today so I hope that's a sign that my metabolism is gearing up. I'm happy to say I'm back in it and feel awesome to have worked out today. Please weather get warmer, because I want to run outside....

Take care and keep bringing it.

j_g4ever

I second the weather getting better. I live in MN and all it has done in the last two weeks is rain. We would love some sunny weather. I have depression and I can tell you that this is no good for that for sure.

debnu1

I have only run in the rain once. It was a 5k in May and actually very pleasant. I don't know that I would push myself out the door to do that again. But I enjoyed the race!

I am ready for actual spring weather. We have had hot and cold and rain I don't think it can make up it's mind!

j-g have they checked your vitamin d levels?? My husband had really low levels and was always exhausted until it was treated. Everyone in the northern areas really should have them checked or be taking a supplement. Dr Oz says it is the new epidemic of the United States. Welcome back by the way. :flowerforyou:

I really lost my motivation last week so I think I am going to repeat the fifth week of p90x. I figure it can't hurt. I keep thinking that I am going to clean up my eating and then I don't. My willpower is apparently zero currently.

Well off to do Cardio x! Take Care!

swilkie1961

Beautiful Blues, I want to join your lovely group!! :flowerforyou:
SW - 163.8 ( 3/2010)
CW - 157.6
GW - 132

I work out in the morning before work at 4am, usually 40-50 minutes. Right now I am mostly doing cardio 400-750 calories. After I am done with my triathlon on June 20th, I will add strength training. I am hoping by June 20th I will be at my half way point, 148lb. I have been going to gym 27 days straight, so my goal is to continue going and log my food everyday. I will do at least 1 mile of swimming this week. I have yet to get into the pool this year. :ohwell:

chrissyh

My willpower is apparently zero currently.

Must be "in the water" things I avoided for so long seem to be things I am leaning towards. BUT I've snuck in a workout here and there and not ready to throw in the towl by any means! Just means I need to ramp up the exercise. I noticed though while not focusing on nutrition that I've not felt as good...nausea, dizziness, weird how it really makes such a huge difference for me.

Happy Tuesday!

debnu1

swilkie, welcome to our group! You are of course more than welcome! Send me your current weight every monday and I will get you on the board.

Chrissy--I am really glad that I am not the only one having problems right now. I have come to realize that I have to think of this as a lifestyle change because once I start thinking diet I get off course. My issues started when I went through a binge before starting the biggest loser program--I have not gotten back on track since. I also have not been feeling as well I have almost constant heartburn, nausea, fogginess of the brain that sort of thing. My husband has been wondering what is wrong with me. :laugh: I told him I was pretty sure I wasn't pregnant. I just don't feel good not eating well...I wish that was enough incentive to make me eat well! So from now on I am going to focus on the balanced diet, no fad diets or playing around with it anymore! I know what works I just need to do it!

We had a late start day where I just gave up fighting my daughter to get her to school on time. I managed to get her there only a half hour late. Luckily there are only a few more weeks until Summer break. It can't come soon enough!

Leigh14

Hey everyone!! And, welcome newbies!! :laugh: I need to check-in more often. I miss it!!

I've been soooo busy at work and working on my blog. LOL. I actually really like blogging - I need work on my layout more, though.

I've got about 6 more weeks before I go to the beach and I'm stuck at 219. I want to be 210 before I go! 9 more pounds ... :grumble: :noway: Gotta get 'em!

I will be back to write more later! Just got my weight to deb - thanks for the reminder! :flowerforyou:

chrissyh

swilkie, welcome to our group! You are of course more than welcome! Send me your current weight every monday and I will get you on the board.

Chrissy--I am really glad that I am not the only one having problems right now. I have come to realize that I have to think of this as a lifestyle change because once I start thinking diet I get off course. My issues started when I went through a binge before starting the biggest loser program--I have not gotten back on track since. I also have not been feeling as well I have almost constant heartburn, nausea, fogginess of the brain that sort of thing. My husband has been wondering what is wrong with me. :laugh: I told him I was pretty sure I wasn't pregnant. I just don't feel good not eating well...I wish that was enough incentive to make me eat well! So from now on I am going to focus on the balanced diet, no fad diets or playing around with it anymore! I know what works I just need to do it!

We had a late start day where I just gave up fighting my daughter to get her to school on time. I managed to get her there only a half hour late. Luckily there are only a few more weeks until Summer break. It can't come soon enough!

Deb-it sounds like we've been feeling the same. I've been on this not so healthy choice kick since I've been dealing with all my mom's stuff with her Alzheimers. WE WILL DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Leigh-I can't wait to read your blog-haven't had time to but I will soon. Speaking of that-I need to post an update to mine.

Fawkes

HI I'd like to join! I need all the motivation and support I can get. I'm finally MENTALLY ready to do this weightloss thing

debnu1

Hi Fawkes! I am going to put up the new chart today so get me your starting weight and current weight asap :flowerforyou: Welcome!

Stress sure seems to be a deal killer. The move has gotten me way out of sink. We can do this though. One step at a time! It is amazing how all the old habits come out and it is hard to even remember what you were eating before. I am working on that though!

Have a great day!

smadag1

The last two days have been brutal. After the funeral today I got my hands on WAY TOO MUCH good southern food and I endulged and last night we went to Cracker bareel after the viewing. I have not done my P90x in for the last couple days. I felt like crap when I got home today but just got back from a 45 minute walk swo I am proud I atleast got something done today.

I am enjoying my evening walks again so I know I will look forward to those if nothing else. I aM going to get back on track I just need to get over the hurdle of today.

Welcome to all the new comers you have joined a great group

j_g4ever

Went to the gym today and managed to burn over 1,000 calories. I worked my butt off and boy did i feel it. I really felt great after like I had accomplished something. :drinker: Now it will be two days out of the gym but I plan on using our netflix on demand thing and doing some exercising that way. I will run up and down the stairs to get my heart rate up there also. I can't wait to start watching the biggest loser tonight.

MayLan

P90X Plyometrics for 60 minutes is completed! I love the feeling of working out and eating healthy!!!

msh0530

Welcome to all the newcomers, welcome back jg, glad to hear from you Leigh, and glad to see Chrissy. Smadag and Deb, howdy as usual!

Just got home from my big trip. Had a good time with mother and sisters, lovely dinner theater, and a blast at Stars On Ice (our seats were actually on the ice!) This morning, when loading the car with all my mother's, mine, and 2 sister's (both disabled) stuff, I managed to fall down my daughter's apartment stairs. Hit the back of my head really hard on the wall, and my feet (always a painful subject for me), ankles, knee, and tailbone feel very sore and bruised. Of course, I am the only one in the group capable of driving, so I smiled, told them I was fine, finished loading the car, and headed home. Eleven hours later, here I am, glad to be able to relax and admit that maybe I hurt a little, but still fine.

I didn't kill either sister, mostly just changed the subject and made them laugh, and only had to lecture my mother once on the fact that we can't control others, and if my son in law did something years ago that made her mad, I was sorry, could not change it for her, and that life is too short to hang onto resentment. Oh, well, I suppose she will get over me telling her what I think one time during the trip!

Anyway, the "peacemaker pack mule" daughter is home, glad to be here, but glad I went! Have a great evening all!

swilkie1961

Went to the gym today and managed to burn over 1,000 calories. I worked my butt off and boy did i feel it. I really felt great after like I had accomplished something. :drinker: Now it will be two days out of the gym but I plan on using our netflix on demand thing and doing some exercising that way. I will run up and down the stairs to get my heart rate up there also. I can't wait to start watching the biggest loser tonight.

1,000!!!! WOW! Great Job!!

Fawkes

Gesh 1000 calories! How much time are you in there for?

Yesterday I went to the gym for 40 minutes (I go on my lunch hour while at work) and I burned 429. I'm pretty darn proud of myself, it's the most I've burned to date! I'm slowly trying to work up my endurance and my knee strength to start the eliptical.

Right now I'm doing 40 minutes on the treadmill doing hill intervals. I manage to walk between 3.0 and 3.3 mph and I get almost 9 1/2 laps in. My intervals are as follows (though I try to make them more intense and I mix it up daily) 0% warm up, 4%, 2%, 6%, 4%, 8%, 10/9%, 8%, 1% cool down. I think today I'm going to take out the 2% and jump right to the 6%.

I'm also doing a 1200 calorie eating plan.

Hope you all have a fabulous day!

Fawkes

Also my goals this week is to work up to 500 calories by Friday (in 40 minutes). I don't have a weekly weight loss goal set, I just want to loos something!

Also wanted to give you all a short background. I'm 25 and I just had a baby in January. My prepregnancy weight was 253 (yikes!) and on delivery day I was up to 278 (double yikes!!!). Most of my weight gain was water though. Soon after deliver I dropped all the weight I gained, plus 10 addtional pounds. I've been bouncing around the 240s for about 4 months now. I'm using 253 as my starting weight because it's a very "real" number to me and it's one I NEVER want to see again! That is the highest weight I've ever been (other than pregnancy) in my entire life. I hate it!

My ultimate goal is to be able to get into a size 12 (no size 2s for me!). If I can do that I would be very happy with myself. I'm also looking to loose some weight before we try again for baby #2. I dont' want to be so miserable through out my pregnancy again.

I'm doing a 1200 calorie diet with my husband. At his highest he was 283 and lost 83 pounds doing calorie control and exercise. He is my inspiration (though he sucks at motivating me!, which is why I'm here). I know that if he can do it, then I can. He was once able to pack away an entire extra large hungry howies pizza in one sitting. He would even make me order my own! But now, and for almost 2 years, we are leading much healthier lives. He's lost the weight and now it's my turn. With a baby I don't have much time to exercise when I get home from work, so I have to do it while I'm here. Which is okay by me (it's a nice break in the day). I only wish I could put in more time.

Sorry to ramble!

smadag1

Just finished cardio X and am now off to take my CDL permit test wish me luck. I will be woggingi tonight when It gets a little cooler out.

debnu1

Fawkes, it is good to meet you! We can do this!

Smadag best of luck on the test I am sure you will do fine!

I did chest shoulders and triceps this morning. I was dreading it but it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I am sore though.

I promise I will get the new chart up today. I keep having computer issues. I am afraid one of these days it just won't start up. My husband is working on getting me a laptop--hopefully sooner than later!

Happy Healthy eating today...I did really good until last night so I am going to try and be better today!

Fawkes

Just got back from the gym! I did 40 minutes of hill intervals on the tredmill. Burned 497 Calories!

debnu1

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