Bring IT! Part IIII: Team No Excuses in April

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  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    Welcome! You'll like it here.
    Mya is amazing! She drops weight almost every time she posts!
    She jogs & works out tirelessly.
    :heart:
    I had a stomach bug yesterday & couldn't drag myself to work or even out of bed, but today I'm okay. A little weak - that 5 pounds in 28 hours really takes it out of you! :huh:
    I'm just trying to rehydrate today.
    I'm about to go start my biking.
    Bring it!
    :heart:
    ack! sorry you felt bad ..im glad your feeling a bit better....gawd 5 pounds!! 28hrs!! get yourself back 100% I hope your resting still...:heart:
  • Phoenixflame
    Phoenixflame Posts: 560 Member
    Mya's a badass!

    I feel REALLY proud of myself. I've gotten, I think, a little to reliant on spin classes for my cardio. I know it's good exercise, but I don't want my body becoming accustomed to it. And I hadn't done treadmill work in awhile. So yesterday I told myself that my *kitten* was not leaving that treadmill until I was about to, in the words of Jillian Michaels, "FAINT, PUKE, OR DIEEEE!!!" ... or just get to 45 minutes.

    I have NEVER spent 45 minutes on a treadmill before.

    I started with a warmup, then went into intervals, going between 1 minute of 3.5 and 30 sec - 1 min. of 9-10 mph (I changed it up a bit). I did that for around 17 minutes and I was ready to DROP. But the clock was only at 20. And I realized, as tired as I was, I COULD STILL BRING IT!

    So I walked at 3.6 for a minute or two, just to collect myself, wipe my nose, and get a swig of powerade zero. Then jacked that sucker up to 5 mph...and the incline up higher! For the rest of the 45 minutes, I continuously jogged between 5-7 mph at varying inclines (between 4 and 9). No walks, just a 5 mph dogtrot if I was starting to get truly winded.

    What I love about running is how tight my abdominals are afterwards. I always want to command them to stay like that.

    Anyways, I left the gym satisfied!
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    You ROCK Phoenix!! congrats on pushing yourself out of your regular comfort zone!! Reap those benefits ..sexy abs !!!.....Well everyone my plan is to bring it today! I will excercise this evening I have some preparation to do for my trip out of town this weekend..I will log back in a little later on!!BRING IT!!
  • awestfall
    awestfall Posts: 1,774 Member
    Well I am definitely bringing it this week and I don't count on quitting until I lose all this fat.With Mya as my pal I have stayed on track.Thanks girl!! I have lost 44 pounds since January 2009.I have 87 more pounds to go but I know I can do it.Good luck to you all and BRING IT as you say!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • Georg
    Georg Posts: 1,728 Member
    Great job, Phoenix! It feels good to go a little more.
    Awestfall- you're doing great, too.
    I've been here since January, but I haven't lost as much as any of you.:grumble:
    :huh:
    But you all inspire me to do more & bring it.
    My new goal is to burn 500-1000 calories daily. At first I was happy with 300ish 3 times a week. Then this group inspired me to increase that to 5-6 days a week, then I upped it to 400 daily.
    Now I can easily do 1000 3-4 days, a little less the other days.
    See how influential you are?
    :bigsmile:
    I appreciate each one of you.
    :flowerforyou:
  • awestfall
    awestfall Posts: 1,774 Member
    I am so freaking happy I have dropped 6 pounds this week.YAYAYAYAYA!!
  • Georg
    Georg Posts: 1,728 Member
    Great work!
    :flowerforyou:
    Check out my ticker!!!!
    :bigsmile:
    I finally hit 20!
    :bigsmile:
  • awestfall
    awestfall Posts: 1,774 Member
    GREAT JOB Georg.Now BRING IT with those next 20 pounds .:flowerforyou:
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    I think we all inspire eachother Georg...I thank you as well for being here and offering your support..20lbs!!! Georg what a way to bring in MAY!!!! Your a rockstar!!!
    Hey Awestfall!!! Slow down you weight dropping bombshell!! LOL.....6lbs u rock!!! I knew you could do it lady stay focused!! I dont know what my internet will be like for the next 2 weeks but trust that I am thinking of you guys and I will be jogging my intervals daily and just to be safe I brought every excercise dvd I own lol my guy will think IM nuts but I know it will prompt him to get in some cardio..by the time I get back I would like to be into the 190's...which is possible and reasonable....Phoenix and Apple keep up the good work and keep rocking those workouts....!! I had some biscuits this morning so now its time for me to be accountable and see how many calories I have for the day ..I wanted to eat breakfast with my father the little things we do together really mean the most during this time...
  • Georg
    Georg Posts: 1,728 Member
    wahoooo!!!!!
    :bigsmile:
    Look at my ticker now!
    :bigsmile:
    And that's after a dinner out (do you ever notice all the overweight people in restaurants?:huh: ) & a delicious meal & a glass of wine! I'm pleased with my meal choice at the restaurant. It wasn't as hard as I expected. Somehow foods that used to call my name are not so appealing any more. :laugh:
    :bigsmile:
    yeeeehaw!!!!!!!!!!!
    Bring it this weekend!!!!!!!!!!
    :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    wtg georg!!!!!!......woot woot!! keep it going!!!

    im down to 201!!! and planning heavy workouts this week coming..i found a internet signal i hope i can find one everyday while im on vacation...bring it everyone:flowerforyou:
  • Phoenixflame
    Phoenixflame Posts: 560 Member
    I HAVE AB MUSCLES! They are still covered by fat, but I was flexing and realized "HOLY SHI!T I HAVE A BELLY SHIELD!"

    And I REALLY noticed it when I went down for breakfast. I was starving when I woke up but had had to do something on my computer first. I'm one of those people who becomes ravenous if I don't eat first thing in the morning. My stomach was hugging my spine!

    And because I share everything about my sucesses, here's what I did to get where I am:

    - I take a bodysculpting class once a week.
    - I run on the treadmill and do spin (2nd position requires core support)
    - Every other day I do this video (though I sometimes change it up a bit): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrUUEujszlY
    - When I'm standing around, I do stomach vacuums. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ms-fit5.htm

    Now to get the fat off so I can flounce around in a bikini :grumble:
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    I HAVE AB MUSCLES! They are still covered by fat, but I was flexing and realized "HOLY SHI!T I HAVE A BELLY SHIELD!"

    And I REALLY noticed it when I went down for breakfast. I was starving when I woke up but had had to do something on my computer first. I'm one of those people who becomes ravenous if I don't eat first thing in the morning. My stomach was hugging my spine!

    And because I share everything about my sucesses, here's what I did to get where I am:

    - I take a bodysculpting class once a week.
    - I run on the treadmill and do spin (2nd position requires core support)
    - Every other day I do this video (though I sometimes change it up a bit): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrUUEujszlY
    - When I'm standing around, I do stomach vacuums. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ms-fit5.htm

    Now to get the fat off so I can flounce around in a bikini :grumble:
    Im gonna look into the stomach vacum..sounds interesting....wtg on your success!!....How is everyone bringing it today!?? I havent really woken up so lol im going back to sleep for a few hrs then i will get up and clean and head to the complex gym...
  • awestfall
    awestfall Posts: 1,774 Member
    I HAVE AB MUSCLES! They are still covered by fat, but I was flexing and realized "HOLY SHI!T I HAVE A BELLY SHIELD!"

    And I REALLY noticed it when I went down for breakfast. I was starving when I woke up but had had to do something on my computer first. I'm one of those people who becomes ravenous if I don't eat first thing in the morning. My stomach was hugging my spine!

    And because I share everything about my sucesses, here's what I did to get where I am:

    - I take a bodysculpting class once a week.
    - I run on the treadmill and do spin (2nd position requires core support)
    - Every other day I do this video (though I sometimes change it up a bit): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrUUEujszlY
    - When I'm standing around, I do stomach vacuums. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ms-fit5.htm

    Now to get the fat off so I can flounce around in a bikini :grumble:
    Im gonna look into the stomach vacum..sounds interesting....wtg on your success!!....How is everyone bringing it today!?? I havent really woken up so lol im going back to sleep for a few hrs then i will get up and clean and head to the complex gym...
    Yeah I am definitely going to try stomach vaccums.
  • meisje
    meisje Posts: 84 Member
    FINALLY back into my helathy routines/lifetsyle after wedding madness! biked to school and back today (over two hardcore hours) and then jogged with a friend for about 20 minutes tonight. now i am going to go some yoga and stretches before bed!
    my goal this month is to incorperate more abwork into my days - i am so lazy about situps, but i know i should be doing them to help my back stay strong!
    anyway, i am so much happier now that i am back in the groove. hope everyone is feeling the same!
  • Phoenixflame
    Phoenixflame Posts: 560 Member
    I LOVE stomach vacuums! They've really helped my posture and just keeping things "tucked in" in general. I find it easier to engage my abs when I do my routine.
  • Georg
    Georg Posts: 1,728 Member
    :bigsmile: Bringing it this week!
    Those last couple pounds have brought new momentum to my exercises. I'm trying to change it up a little & increase the cardio.
    Now I have to vacuum my what?!? :wink:
    I barely even vacuum my floor!:laugh:
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    Im with ya on the situps perhaps we can make a challenge out of it...kind of promise to do so many each day...let me know what you think:drinker:
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    :bigsmile: Bringing it this week!
    Those last couple pounds have brought new momentum to my exercises. I'm trying to change it up a little & increase the cardio.
    Now I have to vacuum my what?!? :wink:
    I barely even vacuum my floor!:laugh:
    LOLOLOL Georg.....hey at least we arent asking the Doc to vacum our fat out....
    Good Morning Bring it Bunch!!
    Today Im planning to sleep a bit and then do my dvd's I miss them and its raining here in Louisville...soooo Im gonna bring it the old fashioned way lol...I feel good im watching what i eat carefully and I hope to return to NY way into the 190's
  • awestfall
    awestfall Posts: 1,774 Member
    I have started to do stomach vaccums too.
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    wtg Awestfall!! I havent started them yet but I am doing crunches with Meijse wewt wewt..this lower tummy flab I see will be an issue ..haha oh well I guess once summer comes I will have earned the right to show every stretch mark and every flubber roll hahah so sorry for the peeps at the beach..BUT this will be my time to shine and Im going to take advantage of it......WTG everyone I hope you gusy are bringing it today....I did my kickbox yesterday and considering how hard it was the last time I did it which was about 25lbs heavier ..it was soooo easy i barely got winded..I may tackle the complex gym today or walk the area.....im really feeling like i should jog this evening...oh guess what besides saving a ton of money on my car insurance I made it to my 1/2 point in weight loss!!!!! APPLE WHERE ARE YOU!!!
  • awestfall
    awestfall Posts: 1,774 Member
    wtg Awestfall!! I havent started them yet but I am doing crunches with Meijse wewt wewt..this lower tummy flab I see will be an issue ..haha oh well I guess once summer comes I will have earned the right to show every stretch mark and every flubber roll hahah so sorry for the peeps at the beach..BUT this will be my time to shine and Im going to take advantage of it......WTG everyone I hope you gusy are bringing it today....I did my kickbox yesterday and considering how hard it was the last time I did it which was about 25lbs heavier ..it was soooo easy i barely got winded..I may tackle the complex gym today or walk the area.....im really feeling like i should jog this evening...oh guess what besides saving a ton of money on my car insurance I made it to my 1/2 point in weight loss!!!!! APPLE WHERE ARE YOU!!!
    GREAT JOB Mya!! I am right behind you girl!! And yes I am with you on flaunting what we got this summer at the beach LOL!!I am bringing it this week and every week until FOREVER!!
  • meisje
    meisje Posts: 84 Member
    biked an hour, swam laps for 40 minutes and have a short run (maybe 20-30 minutes) planned for this evening!! bought some healhy snacks while i was in town today to keep from crashing on the way home or binging on cr*p once i got here. hate spending money (although it was only 1,61 for an apple, a plum and two wheat rolls) when i have so many good, healthy snacks at home, but really proud of myself for not splurging on candy or worse!
    am remembering how happy i was with my body and my weight a few weeks ago keeps me motivated to get back on track! also, i'm getting married a second time back in the states in august so i really have to keep it together! (to fit into that darn dress again!!!)
  • Georg
    Georg Posts: 1,728 Member
    Having healthy snacks at hand is essential for me, too.
    That beach scene is getting closer!!!!
    wahooooooo!!!!!!!!
    :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
    I have a confession:
    I ate a donut today. :frown:
    But I'm happy to say that it made me realize that I've resisted donuts for over a year. I really wanted it... I carefully considered...I thoroughly enjoyed it...
    then I worked it off tonight.
    I burned 1100 calories!:bigsmile:
    Today is my 4th day in a row burning over 1000 calories. See what a good influence you are on me?!
    So now I know I can have just one & work it off & still get back on track.
    Have a good end to your week!
    :wink:
  • Phoenixflame
    Phoenixflame Posts: 560 Member
    I had bodysculpting today. The trainer loves to come up with crazy new exercises. Today, he had us doing those forward row thingies--using those resistor bands and spin bikes! Because those things are so heavy, they're great for resistance training; he uses them like heavy furniture.

    Afterwards, I did some extra lifting. I'm really trying to focus on lifting HEAVY. I forced myself not to count reps and just kept going until I couldn't do anymore (I think it was around 11 though). Gotta be hardcore!

    After that, I wound up having to do some unplanned for ninja works. A friend had my blender but he'd left to go study. His window was open, so I crawled out of mine, scampered over the roof, and snuck into his room. I grabbed my blender and walked on out. I NEEDED my post workout shake, dammit!

    Everyone, y'all are a bunch of badasses. I don't think I've ever burned 1000 calories in one day!
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    Having healthy snacks at hand is essential for me, too.
    That beach scene is getting closer!!!!
    wahooooooo!!!!!!!!
    :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
    I have a confession:
    I ate a donut today. :frown:
    But I'm happy to say that it made me realize that I've resisted donuts for over a year. I really wanted it... I carefully considered...I thoroughly enjoyed it...
    then I worked it off tonight.
    I burned 1100 calories!:bigsmile:
    Today is my 4th day in a row burning over 1000 calories. See what a good influence you are on me?!
    So now I know I can have just one & work it off & still get back on track.
    Have a good end to your week!
    :wink:
    Good Morning Bring it BUNCH!!.......wtg Georg...Meisje and Phoenix.and Awestfall....I think its important to eat what we crave..I dont think it becomes a problem until we start eating them daily or even weekly...without being accountable...good job Georg!..Im gonna do some cardio kickbox today the weather seems gloomy ..we shall see how it goes...
  • awestfall
    awestfall Posts: 1,774 Member
    hey BRING IT group how is everyone?I got up this morning and did 6 miles of walking I am so happy with myself.only 21 pounds until my halfway mark YAY!!
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    Hi all!! today is gloomy day and my tummy is finally feeling the effects of vacation..its the different foods ive had to opt for ..BLAH i cant even find my normal hummus!!! ..Im eating right its just the diff foods..I think im going to reallly take it easy this weekend and stick to salad....its raining here in Louisville..im trying to determine if its a sexy rain or a horrid one LOL that will cut off all electric....i miss home abd my reg routine i may have to do something about it tomorrow am and get up just like im home....
  • meisje
    meisje Posts: 84 Member
    have been taking it easy the last few days due to crazy neck pain/sprain. will try to get out for at least a short jog or something today to get me going again.
    am with you mya - when i eat too many "different" foods, everything gets all wacky. i like to eat a variety always - but mostly want to stick to what i know!
  • awestfall
    awestfall Posts: 1,774 Member
    Hi all!! today is gloomy day and my tummy is finally feeling the effects of vacation..its the different foods ive had to opt for ..BLAH i cant even find my normal hummus!!! ..Im eating right its just the diff foods..I think im going to reallly take it easy this weekend and stick to salad....its raining here in Louisville..im trying to determine if its a sexy rain or a horrid one LOL that will cut off all electric....i miss home abd my reg routine i may have to do something about it tomorrow am and get up just like im home....
    I have to agree to that if I get off track with foods I am not used to eating my tummy grumps about it.So I feel your pain.Well its rainy here today so I think I will tackle my elliptical trainer today for an hour or 2.Bring it !!:flowerforyou:
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