September 21
Mrs_Hoffer
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?
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I love to exercise. My favorite kinds are “natural” like biking, running, hiking, gardening. For me, those are all fun, they get me outside, and I need little to no incentive to get me going. However, I thoroughly understand and appreciate the need for some kind of exercise program or class, whether that be at a gym, the YMCA, online, etc. My two online favorites are (1) Fitness Blender, and (2) Essentrics (also called Classical Stretch). What are your favorites? I’m always looking for something new to try. I hear some of you doing an “Epic” workout, whatever that is. Tell me more!9 -
To be honest I don't love to exercise. I do it because it's good for me. I do like to walk outdoors weather permitting. While I enjoy lifting weights my motivation is not always there so I have never been consistent with how hard I push myself. I procrastinate, am easily distracted and get bored with workout routines pretty quickly. Which is why I'm a fan of EPIC. Every day is different. It's easy to do at home. All you need is a mat, selection of dumbbells, sturdy chair and wall for support. The latter two items aren't used a lot (so far).
There are now four programs: EPIC I, II, Heat and III (which just started up). Caroline Girvan the creator of EPIC is a personal trainer in Northern Ireland and started putting the videos on YouTube for her clients during their first lock down. It took off. Her workouts are not for beginners so she created a one week beginner workout for those just starting out. She is buff. Many video workout people aren't so I have more trust in her programs and more hope for better results for myself.
Each program is 10 weeks of working out five days a week with two rest days (one active and one not). In EPIC I, one day a week is devoted to HIIT, one to full body workout and the other three target specific areas of the body. It could be all upper, all lower or specific muscles: abs/core, arms/abs, shoulders, glutes/hamstrings, etc. The full body workout is an hour, HIIT is only 30 mins and the rest are about 40 in the early weeks but increase to about 50 mins in later weeks.
What I like about them is everything is structured in one minute intervals with 30-50 secs of work (depending on exercise) and 10-30 secs of rest. In some cases ab/core work gets no rest. For the most part the longer the rest is the harder the specific exercise is. You earn your rest! Some workouts have no repeat exercises while others do more standard 3-4 sets of the same thing.
She has the 10 week schedule of all the programs on her site. The videos are on YouTube.
https://www.carolinegirvan.com
https://www.youtube.com/c/carolinegirvan
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I am looking forward to reading everyone's posts! Programs like EPIC seem amazing and I would love to do them, but I'm also very happy with my own routines, and feel I am getting everything I need. My routines are a lot more boring than something as cool as a YouTube series set to music with inspiring bodies showing you how to do them, like EPIC. It's a great formula, and I think people would be wise to start with a proven series like that!
I developed what still serves as the the foundations of my strength exercise routines a little over 4 years ago. I was looking to do full body development with a goal of both strength and hypertrophy muscle training. I wanted it based on all 7 primal movement patterns of the human body (squat, lunge, push, pull, twist, bend and gait), and I wanted to use a variety of compound movements to get that full body workout without having to do dozens of different exercises each day. In the end it mostly resembled your old school type lifter routines, I suppose they have had all this figured out forever!
While I'm avoiding a lot of moves I used to do regularly due to my current battle with plantar fasciitis (lunges, sprints and any weighted carries for example), I still evaluate my weekly routines against those movement patterns and even plug the workouts into Garmin Connect to get an idea of any muscles that are being left out and fill in as needed.
I doubt most want to do such efforts, but at this point for me it's not that much extra effort as I have done this for a while. It's a habit, really. Except actually DOING the exercise 100% of the time! I missed my strength session just this last Friday!7 -
21st sep
yes x3
Journal done
Stretching done
Hour walk and lots of cleaning done
Me time done
I promised myself yest that the moment i get to or under my goal weight I wldnt be greedy and just start eating at maintaince calories so I jumped on the scale this morning and I'm back under (after the damage from the w/e lol) so I am officially at maintaince from here on out. Bit scared and nervous but also more relived and excited!
@biiketheworld @whatmerunning and @LazyBlondeChef awesome workout ideas thanks for sharing. I do weights 3x a week and walking everyday it's not raining. I also began stretching almost everyday this month. Working out puts me in such a good mood so I make my self do it. I also clean up all day after my very messy but adorable toddler. He he! I find working out to be much easier than the food side. Xo5 -
donna25trinity wrote: »21st sep
yes x3
Journal done
Stretching done
Hour walk and lots of cleaning done
Me time done
I promised myself yest that the moment i get to or under my goal weight I wldnt be greedy and just start eating at maintaince calories so I jumped on the scale this morning and I'm back under (after the damage from the w/e lol) so I am officially at maintaince from here on out. Bit scared and nervous but also more relived and excited!
@biiketheworld @whatmerunning and @LazyBlondeChef awesome workout ideas thanks for sharing. I do weights 3x a week and walking everyday it's not raining. I also began stretching almost everyday this month. Working out puts me in such a good mood so I make my self do it. I also clean up all day after my very messy but adorable toddler. He he! I find working out to be much easier than the food side. Xo
Congratulations on reaching your goal weight and officially being on maintenance!!! 🌟🌟🌟
Julie
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biketheworld wrote: »
I love to exercise. My favorite kinds are “natural” like biking, running, hiking, gardening. For me, those are all fun, they get me outside, and I need little to no incentive to get me going. However, I thoroughly understand and appreciate the need for some kind of exercise program or class, whether that be at a gym, the YMCA, online, etc. My two online favorites are (1) Fitness Blender, and (2) Essentrics (also called Classical Stretch). What are your favorites? I’m always looking for something new to try. I hear some of you doing an “Epic” workout, whatever that is. Tell me more!
Thanks so much @biketheworld for introducing this topic with us.
I can’t wait until my passion for fitness returns. I do really enjoy walking outdoors, especially with our puppy as he is a hoot a minute and we can focus together on training behaviours as we do our 45 minute to 90 minute walks each day. I am sweaty with the exertion when I get home and my FitBit reads that I was in the cardio zone for more or all of the walk over tthe past weeks (up from fat burn zone walking).
But soon the heinous white fluff, icy steps and sidewalks will be here again, and will stay for 8 months. It is still like waterskiing right now with the puppy at times — how hard he can pull and how off balance I can be made when he sees a rabbit or squirrel that he needs to chase (we have MANY of each here). So we are really working on that in training and the new harness is helping quite a bit. I have a really good indoor treadmill with up to 15% incline, but it is SO boring.
As I have shared, I love to swim, and it just isn't safe here right now. At some point the double vaccination requirement will be imposed for use of City indoor recreation facilities, but that has been delayed until the QR code system is set up and working.
I have a routine for exercise bands, hand weights, stretching, etc. modified for me by my exercise physiologist, but it is lonely doing it by myself and I find it tedious. I feel like I need to force myself, so I am actively seeking recommendations for something effective and enjoyable.
Looking forward to reading everyone’s insights.
Happy Tuesday - Julie4 -
I dropped out of UAC last week, but I'm looking forward to restarting October. I fell and fractured my foot, and with work stress, family stress and all, just don't have it in me to track, exercise and log.
But UAC has helped me so much. I'm going to take a break, and get right back in. I wish everyone the best!11 -
I dropped out of UAC last week, but I'm looking forward to restarting October. I fell and fractured my foot, and with work stress, family stress and all, just don't have it in me to track, exercise and log.
But UAC has helped me so much. I'm going to take a break, and get right back in. I wish everyone the best!
I am so sorry for your accident, fracture, and all the stress @Anya_000
Wishing you all the best as you focus on healing. Take good care of yourself. 💛
Julie
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I dropped out of UAC last week, but I'm looking forward to restarting October. I fell and fractured my foot, and with work stress, family stress and all, just don't have it in me to track, exercise and log.
But UAC has helped me so much. I'm going to take a break, and get right back in. I wish everyone the best!
I am so sorry to hear of your fracture. You are in my prayers for quick recovery. Stress is one of those things that come with this type of situation. I pray that God will see you through and give you wisdom to go through it. I also pray that God will grant you favor/favour and compassion in the sight of the people around you.
Please do not drop out. Just come around every other day and read some of the posts. I am sure you will benefit from them.
Speedy recovery our UAC friend.4 -
September 21, 2021
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Kitchen Closed? Yes
Did you go "nuts" with nuts today? No (21 days-free )
(I go "nuts" with nuts most times, trying to continue a good habit this month. Counting the number of "nuts" free days.) I am still learning a lot about myself in this area!
Pass day 0/3 (this is for accountability to myself and my records).
Thanks so much @biketheworld for today's topic.
One of the things I quickly found out during this weight/healthy journey is the need for exercises. I also learned that I need exercises not just for weight control but to be fit at an older age. I always admire older people who are active, quick on their feet and smart. I have a couple of relatives. I interviewed them and learn from them the secret to their health and wisdom. Read wide, learn new things, and exercise. I want to be like them when I get to their age. I desire younger generation to be around me and learn also from me.
I used to be a gym member until the COVID when all gyms were closed. Did a bunch of YouTube videos during the COVID until I found Caroline Girvan on YouTube. I have thoroughly enjoy her programs. I like the structure. She has write-ups to help you along the way. I am currently on week 10 of EPIC Heat. Once I finished I will begin the EPIC III that she is currently doing.
https://www.carolinegirvan.com
https://www.youtube.com/c/carolinegirvan6 -
3xyes
Epic Day 22 Shoulders and core + 2.5 km walk 😊
Strength training is now a priority 💪 And thanks to Epic I enjoy this. And I LOVE running, unfortunately at the moment I don't have time for both. Our move is only 2 weeks away and it's still a lot to do 🥺5 -
donna25trinity wrote: »21st sep
yes x3
Journal done
Stretching done
Hour walk and lots of cleaning done
Me time done
I promised myself yest that the moment i get to or under my goal weight I wldnt be greedy and just start eating at maintaince calories so I jumped on the scale this morning and I'm back under (after the damage from the w/e lol) so I am officially at maintaince from here on out. Bit scared and nervous but also more relived and excited!
@biiketheworld @whatmerunning and @LazyBlondeChef awesome workout ideas thanks for sharing. I do weights 3x a week and walking everyday it's not raining. I also began stretching almost everyday this month. Working out puts me in such a good mood so I make my self do it. I also clean up all day after my very messy but adorable toddler. He he! I find working out to be much easier than the food side. Xo
@donna25trinity !!!!!!
This is a BIG DAY!!! Congratulations & thank you so much for how much you cheerlead & encourage us. You have lifted my spirits in many occasions!!
I’m so happy for you!
🌸Maddie3 -
21 Sept
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes7 -
I dropped out of UAC last week, but I'm looking forward to restarting October. I fell and fractured my foot, and with work stress, family stress and all, just don't have it in me to track, exercise and log.
But UAC has helped me so much. I'm going to take a break, and get right back in. I wish everyone the best!
I hope you get better quicy.1 -
Yes X 3
Swimming for exercise5 -
9/21
Exersised yes
Caleries yes
Logged?-yes
I generally walk,but my walking distance has changed because my knee is getting worse. This week I have been doing exercises from utube and some stretching.I do also really enjoy doing aqua aerobic, better on my joints5 -
Yes X 3.
My youtube workouts: For weight lifting, I use Juice & Toya as well as MrandMrsMuscle For cardio, my go-to is Billy Blanks Tae-bo. Walking: Leslie Sansone
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Exersised - yes
Caleries - yes
Logged- yes7 -
✅ - Exercise 20+ Minutes
✅ - Calories within budget
✅ - Tracked everything
2️⃣ Pass Days Remaining
I love exercising. I use fitnessblender, Darebee, walk for life with Leslie Sansone and a host of other resources. I exercise at home as it means I can use any odd 10 minutes to workout throughout the day, without wasting time travelling to/from a gym. I have dumbbells and resistance bands and improvise whatever else I need. I like doing HIIT walking videos where I can walk and do strength exercises in tandem.
My favourite exercise is dancing.10 -
3 x ✅
1 hour Walking
2/3 pass days used
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Tracked logged stayed under I managed 2 walks today and some spin trying to get this back under control but the beer did not help but the walk was
nice this evening and included hill work.6 -
@stella7x7
I know how much knee pain can sideline someone I have OA with bone on bone in both knees NO replacements for me thank you kindly but some PT helped and j have kept it up now I can do squats and stairs with minimal pain just a suggestion good luck3 -
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@jamcnewman
I hear you with ice and snow did you ever try the yac trax’s I have 2 pair one for ordinary snow and a heavy duty pair from REI a godsend it allows me to keep walking even if it is slower3 -
Yes, yes and yes
AM and PM walking, push-ups and stretching
About exercise
I can’t say that I am a natural exerciser but I do enjoy walking and hiking. I was just reading in the forum about someone saying that they only do activities that are fun for them. I had to think about this since I have often tried to force myself into doing things I did not necessarily enjoy but thought it would be good for me (weights, videos, etc). I pretty much failed at a regular rate when doing this. I signed up for the Apple Fitness program in January and I have to say this has been the most consistent I have been at adding fitness beyond walking. I think part of the success for me is that there is ‘no’ consistency to my routine and that I pick and choose workouts when it fits my schedule, energy levels and desire. It feels like a menu at a restaurant except for fitness. For me, it works. Now I am playing around with another concept. My dog is getting elderly (12 years) but still likes slow meandering walks at an extremely slow pace. I have been taking the exercises I do in Apple Fitness and doing them while walking the dog (including taking a weight with me). Many times I am with my husband and so far he does not mind how odd I look in the neighborhood. I can’t say this is anything that anyone else would want to try though I will probably post to the general forum at some point to see if anyone else does this sort of thing while walking and has any recommendations.
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9/21
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? 👍🏻
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? 👍🏻
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? 👍🏻
2 Pass Days Remaining
Used #1 pass6 -
@znaoiec - I have seen people walking with weights, or stopping along the path to do some sort of exercise on the ground or against a bench or even playground equipment. Every single time the thoughts that went through my head were how inspiring and hard core those people were to do that, and never how weird it seemed.5
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Tuesday, September 21
Tracking: Yes
Calories: under
Exercise: Yes, airport power walk 40 min. I used to sit at a bar/restaurant while waiting for my flight. Now I power walk from checking til boarding. I feel so much better when I land and the next day.
Pass days to date - 4
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@biketheworld My favorite outside exercises are my favorite type of exercise. Hiking in the desert is what I am looking forward to when I return to Phoenix, Arizona in November. Right now, it’s farm and horse activities.
Today’s report:
A 3 yes day.
Exercise was a minimal but important 27 minutes of active stretching
Calories: under my limit
Tracking: good5 -
I dropped out of UAC last week, but I'm looking forward to restarting October. I fell and fractured my foot, and with work stress, family stress and all, just don't have it in me to track, exercise and log.
But UAC has helped me so much. I'm going to take a break, and get right back in. I wish everyone the best!
Oh noooo. Take care and heal fast!0
