10 in 9, part 2

nolachick:i'm doing great, between doing any tape especially p90x and i've been walking our dog quiet abit.
kicklikeagirl: get him good.
smagdag: god luck at the doctors.

Hi ladies!
So, last night I was able to complete a nice 35 minute jog and then my 45 min. ChaLean Extreme workout. I wasn't going to do the running thing as a "warm up" because I always go longer than a "warm up", but my hubby insisted on it. He's in the running kick lately and wants to run a 10K with me this summer. So, we'll probably be adding a lot more running to our workouts. My CE workout was amazing, I love it and it has given me some major definition in my muscles and has really tightened me up. I've been very happy with the results. The only thing is I hope this next 30 day phase helps me to break this plateau I am on. I have been on a plateau for the last 22 days and its getting really old. I have been doing just about everthing right. And I haven't went over my calories on too many days (maybe 2) and even then...it was only by 200 calories. I have been doing just about everything right! I'm hoping by switching up my workouts a bit I will break this plateau. I can't think of anything else...I mean I'm doing pretty great on my workouts, my eating is amazing, I'm drinking lots of water, I'm getting at least 1 rest day a week, I eat half of my exercise calories, sometimes all of them. I just don't get it! I'm hoping its muscle gain because I "FEEL" like I've gotten smaller around the middle. Its weird. Any thoughts ladies? I mean, I've seriously done everything by the book. I am scared to step on the scale this Saturday. Anyways, tonight we are going running again, mostly to shake it up with the Turbo Kick- since I had been doing that a lot lately as its been too cold to walk/run to the gym. Hoping by shaking it up I will see a little difference.

Have a great day!


smagdag- glad to hear that its not a serious injury, just an irritation! whew! Take some rest on that leg and you'll be back in no time!

Good afternoon ladies, my day has blown past me and I'm finally at a point where I can take a break and check in w/my girls. My day began w/an early morning workout. I completed the P90X "Shoulders and Arms"w/o the ab ripper portion of the dvd for a total of 45 minutes and then I practiced my lapdance routine for another 20 minutes. I am not counting the lapdance as part of my official exercise diary but I did get the heart rate up a little. Once the workout was complete I had to shower and get dressed so I could pick my car up from the mechanic. My baby was out of commission for a few days but she's purring nicely right now. Once the car was in my possession I had to head into the office to get some work done. I stayed there for a little bit and then met a friend for lunch. After lunch I returned to my home office and continued working and have FINALLY been able to take a break.

Nola: What in the world were you doing last night that you went to bed at 1 am. That seems a bit out of character for you on a work night AND you have to get those workouts in ms lady. I know you have some spring time goals and I want you to attain them but the only way to do that is to stick w/the program as best as you can. I know the Superbowl win and Mardi Gras is making it a bit difficult but don't let it derail you. Will you be participating in the Essence festival festivities?

Dawna: I know how frustrating it can be to not see any results when you've done everything that you're suppose to. Don't give up and like Nola said you're body will catch up. When I was experiencing the same problem I cut back on my workouts (only worked out 3/4 days) and allowed myself to go over my caloric intake slightly (still ate healthy and didn't go over everyday). I did this for about 1 1/2 weeks and then when I resumed my regularly workouts and caloric deficit I began seeing results again. I know everyone is different but you'll have to play w/it to find what works best for you and your body. Good Luck and w/all the working out you've been doing I know you look AWESOME!.

Smadag: Glad to learn it's nothing serious w/your knee. Hopefully the knee brace and the anti inflammatory meds will help. Continue modifying your workouts so you don't make the injury any worse.

Porterbaby: Let me know what you think of the P90X series and which version you decide to do. I'm currently doing the classic version but don't follow the program exactly b/c I am not a fan of Yoga and sometimes I just get bored so try something different. Good luck.

About essence fest honestly I've never been so I have no idea what there is to do, when is it and what are ur plans regarding it?

My first time participating in the Essence festival was the year of Hurricane Katrina. It still blows my mind that my girlfriends and I were partying and having a great time a month before all the devastation hit. Essence festival is July 4th weekend and usually encompasses a lot of uplifting/motivational seminars and workshops as well as major concerts each night and of course non stop partying on Bourbon St. It kind of works like this....during the day you take in the workshops/seminars or sightseeing, the early evening the concerts pop off and it is followed by a night of partying and then you get up in the morning and do it again.....LOL

I can't believe your mom is leaving already. I hope she really enjoyed herself and the two of you were able to enjoy the one on one time.

Congratulations goes out to CHOCO who has met and exceeded her goal! GO CHOCO, GO CHOCO! U are my inspiration!
I've heard of those DVDs, can you tell me how your Leslie Sansone "5 mile fat burning walk" works?

Smadag: when TOM comes around pretend its not there - stick to ur diet, drink lots of water, actually EXTRA if u can cuz ur body retains in that time and try to do moderate workouts. don't give in to the cramps and cravings or u will be regretting it after.

Today I was up bright and early @ 5:30am to do my workout. Did 30 mins on the elliptical and some abs for a total of 400 cals. I still didn't meet my goal of 500 but I ran out of time and had to get ready for work. Will try my best tomorrow and Sunday since I have all day to workout! For lunch I'm taking my mom to an italian restaurant that has killer salads. I'm ordering a greek salad with dressing on the side. So yummy. I might indulge and have a few breadsticks tho since I skipped breakfast this morning. (Felt full from last night still, yes I overdid it again! grrr) Tomorrow I'm taking my mom uptown to see a parade and I'm sure there will be lots of walking invovled.


Happy Friday everyone! :flowerforyou:

Hey, Nolachick...I really enjoy your blogs and I love this thread. I was born and raised in NOLA. What part are you from? I grew up in the Airline Park neighborhood in Metairie. How cool to find you on here!

Cheers!

actually choco. i just do the dvds. i don't do specfic ones. what i've done so far and when i can do it, i like them all,so far.

Nola, always here to listen, so whenever you need to chat you can either post here in the thread or shoot me an email. We all need someone who can listen w/o being judgmental. I'm glad the tension eased a bit last night, you only have a few more days w/her so just try to enjoy them.

What are you and the girls getting into? I absolutely love girls night out. A group of ladies (I met at a book club mtg) and I got together monthly to participate in different activities. It began in July 09 but slowed down right before Thanksgiving but I'm hoping it will pick up soon. During the time that we were pretty active we did dinner and an old school party, dinner and bowling, a cooking class (we prepared a carribean meal and were able to eat it after w/a nice glass of wine), a bahamas cruise and a NBA basketball game. We always have a good time.

Were you able to get your workout in this morning?

I totally wish! I so miss being there right now!

Hi, Everyone! I want to be a part of this thread, so here is my log for the day. Oh, wait a minute...I haven't logged my calories yet today. It's been a busy morning and afternoon running errands and schlepping kids around. I'll have to post my calories later. I plan on working out on my elliptical machine this evening when I get home from playing Bunko. I rather like working out on it because it is in my bedroom and I just turn something interesting on t.v. and do my thing. Before I know it, 25 minutes have gone by. I started doing MFP and working out just about a month ago. I started off with just doing 20 minutes on the elliptical as I am so out of shape and didn't want to kill myself. I now do 25 minutes. My goal is to do at least 30 minutes a day. I usually stay under 1200 calories a day. I've already lost 7 pounds since I've started. My goal is to lose about 40 more pounds.

Hey, Choco...are you in the ATL? I live north of there.

I totally wish! I so miss being there right now!

Hi, Everyone! I want to be a part of this thread, so here is my log for the day. Oh, wait a minute...I haven't logged my calories yet today. It's been a busy morning and afternoon running errands and schlepping kids around. I'll have to post my calories later. I plan on working out on my elliptical machine this evening when I get home from playing Bunko. I rather like working out on it because it is in my bedroom and I just turn something interesting on t.v. and do my thing. Before I know it, 25 minutes have gone by. I started doing MFP and working out just about a month ago. I started off with just doing 20 minutes on the elliptical as I am so out of shape and didn't want to kill myself. I now do 25 minutes. My goal is to do at least 30 minutes a day. I usually stay under 1200 calories a day. I've already lost 7 pounds since I've started. My goal is to lose about 40 more pounds.

Hey, Choco...are you in the ATL? I live north of there.

Pamela: I'm a little south of Atlanta. I'm actually very close to Hartsfield-Jackson airport. How far North are you?

Nola, I checked out the link. thank for sharing.

Good afternoon my workout buddies and happy Friday! My day began w/ P90X "Legs & Back" dvd. Since completing more than 1 pull up is next to impossible for me I decided to do negative pull ups. I had been reading ppl discuss them in different threads and a friend of mine stated that's what they use in the military to help you build to an actual pull up. A negative pull up is when you lift hold yourself above the pull up bar and slowly let yourself down. I can honestly say I felt it working my back. Hopefully after a few weeks of completing these I will be able to do more than 1 standard pull up. Time will tell.

I went to the dr today to discuss my insomnia and unfortunately the dr didn't have any immediate suggestions. Since I'm a new patient she had to run labs and things of that nature so she won't have options to discuss until the results are back. While I was hoping for a quick fix I can definitely appreciate her not arbitrarily writing a prescription for a sleep aide w/o doing a thorough workup.

Nola, thank for the information. I have tried some of those things but I will admit I love spending time in the bedroom. I often have to remind myself that I have a 3 bedroom house that I should be utilizing. I don't know why i'm still in college mode...LOL. I really do need to get better w/not doing anything in bed other than sleeping. Perhaps this will be my new goal along w/this lifestyle change.

Thank again for the information. Do you and your boo have any fun V-day plans?

No V-day plans for me b/c I don't have a boo but I do have a book club mtg tomorrow and I have rented some movies to watch over the weekend.

good afternoon ladies. i have a problem. actually i've had this medical problem for along time. i have low sugar,not high sugar but low. ok this i do i eat my main three meals a day and i have my snacks. i exercise. alittle later i start feeling shaky, dizzy,disorinated, i can't seem to concertrate on anything, i get really cold, and other. so i eat something to get my sugar up, even though it's not time for me to eat yet. i need to keep going to lose this weight. there's time i'm not hungry yet and seems like my sugar starts dropping. long time aga i went to a doctor that's into sugar diabetes. he told me if i lose the weight it will get better and i wouldn't have any more problems. here i am losing this weight again and now my sugar is bothering me. what should i do, to keep my sugar from not bothering me and to lose this weight. i tyr not to eat anything that's high in carbs. and sugars.

Choco you seem super cool and I hope when essence fest rolls around we can hang out, go for a good workout or a nice healthy meal together lol. That would be nice.

Nola: Thank about seeming super cook especially coming from a young lady who in essence can be my daughter....LOL. As crazy as it seems, I'm 37 and have friends and family my age that have children your age, how crazy is that...LOL. On a serious note, you are a cool young lady and I would love for us to get together while in your beautiful city. I'm trying to firm up some plans now regarding when I'm arriving and leaving. Once I have details I will definitely pass them on. How cool would it be to meet in person after months of chatting online.

Hope your weekend is coming along well. I'm procrastinating w/todays workout. I just need to get it done and over with. It's Kenpo X day and I actually like that dvd.