10 in 9

Today, I'm going to give spinning another try. The last instructor was not very good, hoping today's one is better!

Give it a try, it really does depend on the instructor, and especially the music. I tried a new lady last week and just about lost all motivation in the class because of her music. I had a good workout but not like I usually do.

good to see you guys on here, I had nothing to post but I kept checking and no one was on here for the last few days. I think the slowing down, not as committed has to do with something about winter being here now. I don't know what it is but I just am NOT as strict with myself and I need to be. Always this time of year where I slack off and then add all the weight back on. Keep up the good work everyone we will see size 10's even if it kills us LOL

nolachick- would't it be nice if we could just suck out the thigh fat LOL not a big fan of lipo, would rather do it the good ol fashion way, but darn it if the thighs just get in the way of some cute jeans

I moved my goal to less then 2 lbs a week to, now I have 1500 calories just begining the day and i feel like its to much, especially if I workout there is no way I can eat all my exercise calories on top of that. I had 800 left over last night but I wasn't hungry and I had great choiced thorough out the day so i'm not really worried.
I'll let you know how it works for me, I usually weigh on saturday.

i am so happy, i just fit into size 8 jeans, my friend gave me 4 pairs of her old ones (she is now in a size 4- i dont think i will ever see that number). i have some friends who really believe in switching up the numbers from week to week to keep your body in check. they will eat 1500cals one week and the next 1200cals. they think that by rotating their body doesnt get the chance to adapt to the same routine, same with exercise. i used to do the same things every week, same classes, etc. i recently switched my exercise program up and really started to lose. (i had lost 14 pounds in 3 months and now recently have lost 12 pounds in 4 weeks, my ticker is only counting since i joined MFP). what do u think about rotating calories?
Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

i am so happy, i just fit into size 8 jeans, my friend gave me 4 pairs of her old ones (she is now in a size 4- i dont think i will ever see that number). i have some friends who really believe in switching up the numbers from week to week to keep your body in check. they will eat 1500cals one week and the next 1200cals. they think that by rotating their body doesnt get the chance to adapt to the same routine, same with exercise. i used to do the same things every week, same classes, etc. i recently switched my exercise program up and really started to lose. (i had lost 14 pounds in 3 months and now recently have lost 12 pounds in 4 weeks, my ticker is only counting since i joined MFP). what do u think about rotating calories?

kgrutch- great job with the SIZE 8! Thats awesome!

I definitely believe wholeheartedly in rotating your exercise routine. I ALWAYS switch mine up. At first I was just running, and after a while my body got used to the exercise. Now I add inclines/speed up/walks, etc. And I have also added in cardio kickboxing, strength training, cardio pump, etc. I think your body needs to "switch it up" otherwise you are constantly working the same muscles as well as your body adjusts to the workout. With strength training I've noticed I've had to increase my weights because I am getting stronger too. Its important to recognzie when your body is started to get "used" to an exercise. Mix it up! Plus, I've found that mixing it up helps me to not get bored!! I've lost 12 pounds in 12 weeks, (my goal is 1 pound per week)!!!!

As far as rotating calories... I don't switch off weekly, but one day a week (usually Saturdays after "weigh in") I try to eat a large portion of my exercise calories. I have found that by doing this it kind of tricks my body a bit. I have never tried switching week to week. I think I would be too scared..haha.


nolachick- you CAN do 5 pounds in 5 weeks! I just know you can do it!! Stick to a healthy diet (avoid processed foods, frozen dinners, eating out, alcohol, soda, etc) and keep working out!! Drink lots of water (it helps from retaining water) & get lots of rest! The day before you do your "weigh ins"...drink even more water, and eat a low sodium dinner! This has helped me...I hope you reach your goal!! I know it gets busy sometimes, and a lot of times I don't even want to cook when I get home...its so much easier to go get something. But, there is a lot less calories and sodium and sugar in home cooked meals!


p.s. i talk WAY too much. can you tell I'm bored at work today?

one thing that i think really helped me is i always go the gym in the mornings and then for the rest of the day really not too much exercise, other than chasing around 3 year old, occasional tennis with DH. recently i have started jogging 1 mile at night and then doing walking/50yard sprints (for a total of 2-3 miles) with DH after little one goes to bed. it only takes less than 30 mins and i think it keeps my metabolism up for the whole night. we just back from swimming laps, ugh, i am a terrible swimmer but managed to do 1/2 mile (with breaks). i just keep telling myself, every time i will do a little better than the last.

one thing i have picked up from some very lean, inshape people at the gym is to go for heavier weights. i do 30 mins/day of weights in the boot camp class, we focus on a different muscle group each day and do one minute of reps and then 1 min break (3 sets per activity). i never really used to push myself with the amount of weight i used but now i am and i notice such a difference with my tone and shape. they say the more muscle you have the more you burn throughout the day as well, that is speeds up your metabolism. i am going to keep trying to push myself with the weights and continue my cardio. with my cardio i have decided i am not there to break a light sweat, if i am not soaked, i am not working hard enough. my new focus is pushing myself beyond what i think i can do.

This is great! Last week, a friend and I went to a personal training session at our gym. The trainer pushed us big time with the weight! I am starting to do at least two weight lifting sessions per week. I can barely walk today! But I know I am building muscle and will begin to burn more calories. The personal trainer said that I should be able to get in a good work out in an hour-no longer than that. 30 min.'s cardio, 30 min.'s weights. I could do cardio all day, but still have floppy,flabby arms! I want to be toned. And like Kgrutch, I want to push myself to drip sweat with each work out....beyond what I think I can do.

Also, I know you ladies might be wondering where I have been. Just want to let you know that I do read this thread regularly and it has really motivated me. Thank you for your dedication to yourselves. It's so inspiring.

Oh yeah, yesterday at work someone noticed my weight loss. Felt really good:bigsmile:

So excited!! I'm down 2 lbs!!! My husband thought I was crazy jumping around by the scale with my arms in the air. He even asked..."well is that a good thing or not?" HAHAH I would think the yelling out excited and saying YES would have been a clue but I guess not LOL :laugh:

Next stop.....5 more LBS . I can't wait to get out of the 160's!!!

I was sure after my speghetti mishap last night I would not have budged thinking water retention and all that. I don't even like speghetti that much and I had 3 bowls!!! I know, i'm seriously in need of help LOL

I have tried on a few pairs of pants almost a week ago and everything is getting better. Some 10's fit but not for the public yet LOL. All my 12's fit but some 11's I can't even get up my butt. I really want to yell at some clothing designers to get their head out of the gutter and just make all 10's the same darn size....Seriously screws with people's heads.

Have a great weekend everyone. Make good choices!

and I forgot to mention, I had changed my goal from losing 2lbs a week down to 1 1/2!! so i'm eating more and I lost weigh!!! SO FREAKIN EXCITED!!