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Stretching is SUPER important. I always stretch after my workout for at least 20mins and then again at night just for sh*ts and giggles. All body parts too, not just the ones you have worked. http://www.mydr.com.au/sports-fitness/stretching-an-illustrated-guide A very simple guide to some easy stretches. Stretching before…
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I am in. No excuses this month.
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SW - 228 lbs Week 1 - 225 lbs Week 2 - 226 lbs Week 3 - 225 lbs Week 4 - 222 lbs Total lost - 6 lbs Considering the events (30th birthday, weekends away etc) I am pretty impressed with how I went. Let's go again for April
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W4D1 done yesterday. Whoa! But again the time seems to be going quicker than previous weeks.
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Perfect. And we all know what it is like when funds are tight. Good to see you are not letting it get in the way of your fitness program. Good luck and keep up the good work!
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I am with diegelman. A cheap heart rate monitor (that takes into acount your height, weight, age and gender) is a great place to start. While only giving a ball park figure it will be closer than the machine. You can also use it to see how hard you work and how as you get fitter your recovery times etc all change. I got…
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Everyone here has it right. Strength training is a must, if you don't do it when you lose weight you will lose fat AND muscle mass....and no one wants that. As Lyadeia said "much rather be sleek and toned, than skinny and yet still mushy"
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BAHAHAHAHAHA.
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Go for it! The kettlebells are just as much a cardio workout as they are a weight work out (maybe even more so. The Russian navy used kettlebells for their main type of cardio training while at sea). And it is VERY difficult for a woman to get bulky. (please if there are any women out there who have bulked up and got big…
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Just did WK3D1 and big difference from week 2. Did it on the treadmil but with 2% incline. Will probably do day 2 outside....looking forward to it.
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SW - 228 lbs Week 1 - 225 lbs Week 2 - 226 lbs Week 3 - 225 lbs Week 4 - xxx lbs Total lost - xx lbs Last time I agree to a weight loss challenge for a month that includes an international food and wine festival AND my birthday...tough going.
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I find tredmill alot easier. There is no "push" function when running on a tredmil like there is outside. I am doing C25K also. I do 2 sessions on a tredmill and 2 (yes I throw in an extra to even it up) outside. Thanks for the 2% incline tip though. Will try that tomorrow and let you know.
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I used to be a fast food fan until I decided to just do something about it. Now it has been 6 weeks and it is actually easy. Even when smelling it or seeing, I don't have the desire to eat it anymore. Amazing how your body changes so quickly. Keep up the good work.
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Sydney here! (oh and addman...what happened to your raiders? I backed them and all)
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Awesome work, It is the small things that make the bigger things reachable.
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I have a chest strap one....it works with the watch and the machines. The machine says I burn less UNLESS I put my height, weight age data into it. Then it says I burn similar to what my watch says (watch is preprogramed with all that data). I picked up a polar from ebay....still going strong!
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Awesome work! I know how tough it is to exercise with kiddies. Who cares if it takes you a little longer and you need to repeat some weeks...by the end of it you will be surprised just how well you can run. Keep posting as we would love to see your progress (no matter how "slow" you think it is) at the end of the day it is…
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Nice work Faith
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Any exercise is good exercise with variety being the spice of life! (and can all you fat marathon runners please step forward?)
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HA HA. I just got back from doing WK2D2 again (yes I actually felt like going for a run) but for some reason the voice que dropped out and I was running when I should have been walking....no wonder it was bloody hard. Also this was the first time I did it on the road and not a treadmil. Harder but alot more enjoyable.…
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Snaps for the weight loss and double snaps for the Pulp poster. Awesome work mate
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OK ya drunk how was WK2D3? I just finished WK2D2 and was pleased with how I went. Slightly sore ankle though but I am sure I will be right after a bag of cement.
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SW - 228 lbs Week 1 - 225 lbs Week 2 - 226 lbs Week 3 - xxx lbs Week 4 - xxx lbs Total lost - xx lbs Long weekend away at the Melbourne food and wine festival....DAMN. Pull my finger out for next week!
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Just finished wk2D1. Really enjoying it. Problem is my bloody earphones keep popping out. Nothing a retro sweatband won't fix I guess.
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Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town - Pearl Jam (Do I get bonus points for the longest title? :smile: )
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Glad to hear you are both OK. As for the burger there are plenty of healthy options. Homemade is the best option and I know the take away shop near us does a "salad leaf burger". Has all the normal stuff a normal burger does but instead of a big hamburger bun it is wrapped in a big lettuce leaf.
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Oh but also remember to add some core body work as an extra workout.
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backinthenines is right. A standard stationary bike, eliptical trainer, treadmil will all be more efficent at burning calories, however if itis what you have, go for it! Better than nothing huh? I would suggest though get yourself a heart rate monitor so you can make sure your working hard, up the load and ride ride ride!
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Yeah, heaps of motivation and answers here. Good luck!
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SW - 228 lbs Week 1 - 225 lbs Week 2 - xxx lbs Week 3 - xxx lbs Week 4 - xxx lbs Total lost - xx lbs Being in Australia puts me ahead in timezone so I am happy to be the first to weigh in.
