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  • kathy4102
    kathy4102 Posts: 5
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    Hi Everyone,

    This is probably the one thing I need most help and support on!! EXERCISE!!! EEEKKKKKKKK!!! I am so out of shape its not funny. I started the eating part at the beginning of this week and have done pretty good in that arena. Exercise though not so good, actually extremely bad!! I got my treadmill out and dusted off, removed all cobwebs, and it still works!! I did it for about 10 minutes, I guess thats better than nothing and a start but I know I am going to struggle with exercise. I did order the Biggest Loser Cardio Workout, hoping that variety will help me out!! I think when all this snow is gone and I can walk outside I might do better. Anyways, enough of my life history of non-compliance with exercise! I hope this group will help me be more motivated....

    Kathy
  • TROUBLE2
    TROUBLE2 Posts: 6,660
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    Hi Everyone,

    This is probably the one thing I need most help and support on!! EXERCISE!!! EEEKKKKKKKK!!! I am so out of shape its not funny. I started the eating part at the beginning of this week and have done pretty good in that arena. Exercise though not so good, actually extremely bad!! I got my treadmill out and dusted off, removed all cobwebs, and it still works!! I did it for about 10 minutes, I guess thats better than nothing and a start but I know I am going to struggle with exercise. I did order the Biggest Loser Cardio Workout, hoping that variety will help me out!! I think when all this snow is gone and I can walk outside I might do better. Anyways, enough of my life history of non-compliance with exercise! I hope this group will help me be more motivated....

    Kathy

    Hang in there Kathy, a friend of mine told me that she lost 38 pounds watching TV, I was like GET outa here... she did... she moved her tread mill into the living room and watched her favorite shows while she walked on the treadmill. she said the next thing she knew she had walked over 1.5 hours... and completed like 7-8 miles. :noway: thats the best way to at least get back into working out... slow little steps, walking before we run right?
  • tkeen05
    tkeen05 Posts: 3
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    Hello everyone.I've been readying alot of the stories. I would love to join. I need the motivation.
  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,117 Member
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    Hello everyone.I've been readying alot of the stories. I would love to join. I need the motivation.

    Welcome kathy and tkeen!

    The more the merrier! :flowerforyou:

    I find that when you have someone/somewhere to be acountable, it will help your motivation.

    Good luck and congrats on beginning your journey to a healthier lifestyle. ;)
  • sanifrey
    sanifrey Posts: 2,355 Member
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    Welcome Newbies!!! :drinker: How exciting to have some new blood around here!! :drinker: It's also nice to have a guy around here!! Always makes for some interesting conversation!! :wink:

    Today is my official REST day - which I just hate! I know that my body needs it, but I'm always a little afraid of falling into old habits & besides that , I can't eat as much!! LOL!! :laugh: :laugh: Anyway, I just had to check on everyone!!

    Have a great day buddies & keep movin'!
  • TROUBLE2
    TROUBLE2 Posts: 6,660
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    there are two muscle groups in the human body that do not fatigue...

    one of which is abs the other is calfs... youre calfs are made for walking, with that being said even on your off day you can walk... if you walk for 1/2 hour you could burn some calories and you are still giving your body rest. the best of both worlds...
  • sanifrey
    sanifrey Posts: 2,355 Member
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    there are two muscle groups in the human body that do not fatigue...

    one of which is abs the other is calfs... youre calfs are made for walking, with that being said even on your off day you can walk... if you walk for 1/2 hour you could burn some calories and you are still giving your body rest. the best of both worlds...

    I knew about abs but the calf thing is new to me!! Good to know!! I was actually considering a leisure stroll on the tread mill... :wink: Thanks for sharing!! :drinker:
  • suprjewels
    suprjewels Posts: 507
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    I did it!! I just did 60 minutes on the gazelle and burned 460 calories after subtracting my resting heart rate. Woohoo I feel accomplished. I was a sweating. I know doing this everyday will definately get those stubborn 3 pounds off to get me out of the 200's. I'm so excited!

    Sounds great!! YOU GO GIRL!! :drinker:

    THANK YOU!!
  • suprjewels
    suprjewels Posts: 507
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    Suprjewels - You are on a roll Girl! Keep it up and I forsee you in the 190's very soon, :drinker: How's the little one?


    I went walking yesterday for 1 hour 40 minutes and burned 690 calories! YAY!

    Thanks for the support! I thought she was better. She went to school today and only lasted an hour. She's been begging for school. I gave her tylenol and thought we'd try it. Her doctor is an idiot. So I need to find a new one and see what is going on with her. Thanks for asking!
  • suprjewels
    suprjewels Posts: 507
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    there are two muscle groups in the human body that do not fatigue...

    one of which is abs the other is calfs... youre calfs are made for walking, with that being said even on your off day you can walk... if you walk for 1/2 hour you could burn some calories and you are still giving your body rest. the best of both worlds...

    good info thanks!
  • kathy4102
    kathy4102 Posts: 5
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    thank you everyone for the welcome's. I did a bit better today on the treadmill, went for 20 minutes this time, i guess i'll just work my way up to better times. Hopefully my dvd will come soon so i have that variety going on.

    Kathy
  • nicolet04
    nicolet04 Posts: 830
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    Nicole - where are you? Working out probably... lol




    lol!!!! :laugh: yesterday was a super busy day and i wasnt home all day!!! i took it as my "rest" day, i did however park in the furthest parking spot away from the store and i walked the stairs!!!!
  • momtothreebabies
    momtothreebabies Posts: 106 Member
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    Welcome Welcome everyone!!!!!!
    I am finally better!!! Yay! Now to do some serious exercise!
    Today I just walked, but it is better than nothing!
    Im going to have to get an HRM!! especially now that i know what it is, ROFL
    Have a wonderful day everyone!!!
    Jaelle
  • nicolet04
    nicolet04 Posts: 830
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    Welcome to everybody new!!!! sorry i cant post individual welcomes....i have a 1 year old, a 3 1/2 year and a house that keeps me busy, and they sure dont like it when i am on the computer for very long!!!:laugh: but welcome to everybody new!!!and hello to all the oldies:wink: im so excited for everyone and i luv all the great support!!!! thanks!!!


    so i just got done doing my workout....

    Warm up for 4 minutes at a level 3.
    Sprint for 30 seconds at a level 7.
    Recover for 90 seconds at a level 4.
    Sprint for 30 seconds at a level 8.
    Recover for 90 seconds at a level 4.
    Sprint for 30 seconds at a level 9.
    Recover for 60 seconds at a level 4.
    Sprint for 30 seconds at a level 7.
    Recover for 90 seconds at a level 4.
    Sprint for 30 seconds at a level 8.
    Recover for 90 seconds at a level 4.
    Sprint for 30 seconds at a level 9.
    Recover for 60 seconds at a level 4.
    Sprint for 30 seconds at a level 7.
    Cool down for 3 minutes, 30 seconds at level 3

    all at a 50% incline



    then i did another 10 min at 3mph 100%incline,
    10 min at 3.5 mph 100% incline
    10 min 3mph at 100%
    10 min 3.5mph 100%
    5 min cooldown at 2.5mph 70%incline



    the treadmill says i burned 800 calories, but i know its not accurate. those of u that have hrm, do u know how accurate it is and if its normally over or under ???? thanks!!!!
  • sanifrey
    sanifrey Posts: 2,355 Member
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    nicole - I know that with my treadmill it was giving me 100 more calories burned but I've heard others say theirs gave them 200 more. It's very misleading! Your workout sounds awesome though! Good for you on taking the stairs yesterday & parking far away! Every little bit counts!

    Keep at it!! :drinker:
  • SammyD
    SammyD Posts: 50
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    Hell to all new and old!
    I've been out of town for the last few days (I got laid off and now have Waaay too much free time on my hands:cry: ) but I've been doing a lot of situps and pushups in my room at night.
    I just got the FlirtGirl fitness DVDs...I saw the commerical so darn much I just had to :P and I really like it! It's fun and actually want to do it more than once!
  • nicolet04
    nicolet04 Posts: 830
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    Hell to all new and old!
    I've been out of town for the last few days (I got laid off and now have Waaay too much free time on my hands:cry: ) but I've been doing a lot of situps and pushups in my room at night.
    I just got the FlirtGirl fitness DVDs...I saw the commerical so darn much I just had to :P and I really like it! It's fun and actually want to do it more than once!

    sorry about getting laid off:frown: i saw those videos too!!! they looked like fun but i wasnt sure....u will have to let me know how ur results r with them!!!
  • beahurey
    beahurey Posts: 108
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    Hello all! I would love to join this group. It sounds great! Looking forward to chatting with you all!
  • TROUBLE2
    TROUBLE2 Posts: 6,660
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    I just got the FlirtGirl fitness DVDs...

    I WANT ONE!!! how do i get my hands on these dvds... for.... uhhh... working out.... yeah!

    I love the name sounds like a porno gone bad :glasses: :smokin: :drinker:
  • momtothreebabies
    momtothreebabies Posts: 106 Member
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    nicole you amaze me with your workouts! ugh. i need to do better!
    It is supposed to be nice here today so im going to actually go outside and walk, LOL
    My goal is to work up to running. Im also going to do some crunches, etc.
    I just cant wait to get outside today! Im going to let the kids ride their bikes and im going to
    jog along! It will be fun!!
    happy workouts everyone!

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