I fell off the wagon for a while, but I logged today, so that is good. I'm in a really good place psychologically, so I haven't felt as much of a need to exercise for emotional stability, but I probably need to start just so that I am more active.
Lots today—My three oldest boys (9,6,5) ran their first “real” obstacle race this morning (1.5 miles with 10 obstacles)—they’ve been training on their Ninja Warrior line outside constantly. So great to see them make an achieve fitness goals while having fun!
I kept up with the older two, who finished the course in 13 minutes (including all the obstacles! I wasn’t allowed to do the obstacles, but I ran with them, and they were booking it!). My 6 yo wanted to run the course again and I ran it with him a second time.
And since I couldn’t do the obstacles, I went to the gym to lift afterward, then went out for a night of dancing with my husband. Loving having an active life with my family!
And loved feeling good in a dress I felt bulky and blah in two months ago!
I have slayed my dragon pants! 5 years ago, I bought khakis which, back then, barely fit, but I wanted them, damnit! They've been hanging in my closet ever since, having been worn a grand total off 0 times. I once tried them on again and could not get them past my thighs. Today, on a whim, I tried them on again, and not only do they fit, but I won't be able to wear them much longer, because they're already very loose. Go me!
I have slayed my dragon pants! 5 years ago, I bought khakis which, back then, barely fit, but I wanted them, damnit! They've been hanging in my closet ever since, having been worn a grand total off 0 times. I once tried them on again and could not get them past my thighs. Today, on a whim, I tried them on again, and not only do they fit, but I won't be able to wear them much longer, because they're already very loose. Go me!
Awesome, but what are dragon pants? Is this a style?
I have slayed my dragon pants! 5 years ago, I bought khakis which, back then, barely fit, but I wanted them, damnit! They've been hanging in my closet ever since, having been worn a grand total off 0 times. I once tried them on again and could not get them past my thighs. Today, on a whim, I tried them on again, and not only do they fit, but I won't be able to wear them much longer, because they're already very loose. Go me!
Awesome, but what are dragon pants? Is this a style?
LOL, no, dragon pants - or dragon anything - is a piece of clothing that you've been wanting to get back into for ages, and it would never fit. Until you "slayed the dragon" and they fit again.
Today, I did the longest bike ride I've ever done.
62.51 miles.
Lots of hills. Lots of steep hills. Some fast downhills.
A lot of fun (well, for me)
I WILL do that 100 mile bike ride.
The only reason I didn't do it today was that I had to be somewhere this afternoon.
Maybe tomorrow . . .
You should be able to go from 62.51 to 100. My best before I did the Century ride was 57 miles. I have been off the bike since breaking my ankle this summer. Heading to the gym this morning hopefully can get back on the bike sometime before the weather is too cold.
I have slayed my dragon pants! 5 years ago, I bought khakis which, back then, barely fit, but I wanted them, damnit! They've been hanging in my closet ever since, having been worn a grand total off 0 times. I once tried them on again and could not get them past my thighs. Today, on a whim, I tried them on again, and not only do they fit, but I won't be able to wear them much longer, because they're already very loose. Go me!
Ahhhhhh @jdubois5351 that's awesome! Way to go on slayin' that dragon!! Pretty soon, you'll be ready to hunt up the next one to slay.
I bought a magnetic exercise bike three and a half weeks ago. I thought I was doing pretty good doing weight exercises daily and half hour walks each day. I was surprised I could only ride it for about five minutes after I put it together then I was completely winded. I'm now averaging about a 100 miles per week. My average cadence is between 100 rpm and 110 rpm. I did a 31 minute session this afternoon. I just finished completing a 35 minute session. Two sessions in one day at a good pace. I am pretty happy about that. I haven't had cardio like this in years. Slowly working back to a reasonable level of fitness. I would like to be in the condition I was in my mid 20's. That will take time. Cycling is combined with weights and, hopefully, not eating to much food that will compromise my goals - which is weight loss. I used to be 155 - 160 pounds in my younger years. I currently weigh in at 217 pounds. I have fought diabetes/prediabetes all my life - currently use insulin (watch your sugars). I used to road ride and mountain bike trail ride in my younger years. This exercise bike really helps out - completely quiet, 8 resistance levels, nice comfy seat, and computer tracks trip distance, calories, time, speed, odometer. I am excited to be doing this and achieving goals - don't have to go outside ride in the inclement weather. Better than in 2014 when I was lying in ER, the Doc's telling me I have 10% chance to live. They said if I want to live, I will have to really dig down deep and try. It was really hard lying in that hospital bed and listening to the whispering aspens, when I know I had so many more things I want to do. I'm a few more steps closer to getting to a level I want. Going to take some time, but will get there. I was always really fit, all the way up to my thirties - currently 50yrs old. It feels good to be sweating again, working out and increasing my stamina. Work towards getting back that feeling of being in the 'zone'.
My stationary bike was the best thing I ever did for my diabetes. There are no excuses with a stationary bike, you can ride it in the rain, in the snow, without getting dressed or going anywhere. If you feel ill or tired, you can go slower, if you feel energetic you can go faster.
FYI Three short bouts of cardio immediately after eating are better for glucose control than one longer bout at another time - use the meals you already eat as fuel, and it will also drop your levels for a double win. Different people react differently to exercise, but in my case if I do intervals at near max I can drop my levels from too high to normal in fifteen minutes. It's a nice tool to have!
My husband is a university professor at a school with a pretty big ballroom presence. We went dancing at a campus ballroom dance and killed it over those kids 20 years younger than us. 2 hours of straight dancing and I was not even sore the next day. Woohoo!
At BodyPump today, in the shoulder track, I did those pressups on my toes for the very first time.
They weren’t good pressups and I was a bit marginal on actually getting my chest to my elbows, but they were my first ever ‘proper’ pressups. And six months ago I could barely even do a pressup against the wall, so I’m feeling pretty good right now
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I kept up with the older two, who finished the course in 13 minutes (including all the obstacles! I wasn’t allowed to do the obstacles, but I ran with them, and they were booking it!). My 6 yo wanted to run the course again and I ran it with him a second time.
And since I couldn’t do the obstacles, I went to the gym to lift afterward, then went out for a night of dancing with my husband. Loving having an active life with my family!
And loved feeling good in a dress I felt bulky and blah in two months ago!
OK will admit that's not strictly true and reality isn't anywhere close.
Everest is 8848m high and my elevation gain from my bike rides in October was 8904m as a personal challenge to improve my hill climbing ability.
Awesome, but what are dragon pants? Is this a style?
LOL, no, dragon pants - or dragon anything - is a piece of clothing that you've been wanting to get back into for ages, and it would never fit. Until you "slayed the dragon" and they fit again.
You should be able to go from 62.51 to 100. My best before I did the Century ride was 57 miles. I have been off the bike since breaking my ankle this summer. Heading to the gym this morning hopefully can get back on the bike sometime before the weather is too cold.
Ahhhhhh @jdubois5351 that's awesome! Way to go on slayin' that dragon!! Pretty soon, you'll be ready to hunt up the next one to slay.
My stationary bike was the best thing I ever did for my diabetes. There are no excuses with a stationary bike, you can ride it in the rain, in the snow, without getting dressed or going anywhere. If you feel ill or tired, you can go slower, if you feel energetic you can go faster.
FYI Three short bouts of cardio immediately after eating are better for glucose control than one longer bout at another time - use the meals you already eat as fuel, and it will also drop your levels for a double win. Different people react differently to exercise, but in my case if I do intervals at near max I can drop my levels from too high to normal in fifteen minutes. It's a nice tool to have!
They weren’t good pressups and I was a bit marginal on actually getting my chest to my elbows, but they were my first ever ‘proper’ pressups. And six months ago I could barely even do a pressup against the wall, so I’m feeling pretty good right now