-
Calling all Personal Trainers
Groupon is running a deal right now where you can get certified by the NCCPT for $148 and I'm considering doing it. I don't really plan to work in the fitness industry (though maybe that will change down the road) but I think it would be an interesting way to learn about fitness and nutrition from a potential PT's view.…
-
Snacks for international travel
I'm taking an overnight flight overseas and was wondering if anyone has suggestions of snacks I can take with me that will be easy to pack, eat on the go and get through security. I try not to eat much processed food. So far on my list is fruit, veggies, dried fruit, and nuts.
-
Should I get a bike?
Environmental and physical fitness motivators aside, is it worth it for me to get a bike to avoid driving to the train station? I spend $1.75/day on gas but could bike to a closer station and leave the house at the same time. If I bike 4x/week for 6 months of the year (New England weather makes that sound about right to…
-
Squats and scissor kicks (week 2)
Hi everyone! This is the 2nd weekly challenge (first can be found here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/840183-250-push-ups-run-a-3-miles-challenge-week-1) This week's exercises are squats and scissor kicks. Squats are a great lower body exercise and scissor kicks do an awesome job on your core! Set your goal for…
-
Training for a 5k
on a treadmill... Any suggestions? I've heard you should up the incline to train for more realistic conditions but what's a good #? I can currently do 5mph for about 2.5miles at incline of 3. I might be able to do more but I usually run out of time at the gym. For those of you that will say that treadmill and outdoor…
-
Women with tiny hands
Looking for recommendations for brands and/or places to buy weight lifting gloves. I have tiny hands even for a girl (usually for winter gloves I buy the boys sizes from the kids section). Right now I'm just using dumbbells and the pullup bar. It's already wrecking my palms but I've never bought weight lifting gloves…
-
Free workout
I met with a personal trainer for a complimentary fitness assessment yesterday and figured I would share his intro workout for anyone who is looking for a new workout to try. It's not tailored for me, other than the weights involved. Push ups (10 from your toes on the floor if possible, using a bench if not) Marching…
-
Plain Yogurt
What's your favorite use for plain yogurt? I only like whole milk french vanilla by Stonyfield but accidentally bought the plain and can't stand it (even with fruit). If all else fails, I'll try a little vanilla extract and a little honey but figured I'd see what everyone else likes to use theirs for.
-
Why I work out...
Share why you work out.... For me: I want to be self sufficient. I want to be able to install and remove the air conditioners without waiting for anyone else. And I really don't want a repeat of yesterday when the pin that I needed to pull on the bench at the gym to adjust the bench was stuck and I had to ask a guy to pull…
-
Home Remedies
I tried to claim my sniffling was just allergies, but then my tea tasted like water and my kiwi tasted like nothing. It appears I'm catching a cold...anyone have any home or natural rememdies they swear by? For me, it's green tea and honey.
-
Heart like a hummingbird or just really out of shape?
I'm 26 and in fairly average shape (but also have asthma and lung damage). I've started using an HRM when working out and am doing the Couch to 5K program on the treadmill but I've noticed if I run for 5min (I'm in week 4), my HR gets up around 200 which according to some internet calculators (which are most likely…
-
What's for dinner?
Totally lacking inspiration for dinner so I figured I'd ask what everyone else is having to get some ideas.
-
Eat it raw?
Which veggies do you eat raw? I'm sitting here grudgingly eating carrot sticks with the idea that raw is better for you (in terms of minerals & vitamins) but was told that the beta carotene is more easily released if the carrots are cooked. I also learned that raw beets were better for you than cooked so I'm trying…
-
Selective loggin'
Anyone log only on certain days? I consider myself to be at maintenance weight-wise (though I'm working on body composition now) and feel like I'm rarely able to log weekends accurately. I don't know what to log for exercise because none of it is intentional exercise but I am very active (unlike Mon-Fri where I'm very…
-
Advice for gym newbie
I just got a 30 day pass to the gym near my work from Groupon and plan to activate it next week. I'm good with cardio (planning to do 3x/week of C25K with the iPhone app) but I'm totally lost on strength. I'd like to try to do 2 days of strength training per week, probably with a short cardio warmup and then the strength.…
-
Single Serving Pumpkin Recipes
I processed my pumpkins from the farm this weekend and froze the mashed pumpkin in 1 cup containers but I have about a third of a cup leftover. Anyone know of a single serving or easily scaled recipe that I can use this pumpkin in? I don't want to freeze & save such a small/random amount.
-
Daily Check In: Wednesday 8/29
Did day 25 today and seriously lacking in motivation. I know a few people have finished and I want to be able to finish this and move on! Could be a lack of sleep and work stress....here's hoping I get a burst of motivation soon :)
-
Tweak this recipe
This recipe looks amazing: http://alwaysamrsforeverakidd.blogspot.com/2012/01/gluten-free-baked-oatmeal-casserole.html It also looks like it's over 500 calories per serving and I like to keep my breakfast under 300. I don't want to alter the serving size because the volume of 1 serving looks good to me. How would you tweak…
-
Once a Month Cooking
Anyone else do this? I got an upright freezer for Christmas last year and am looking to start "feeding the freezer" with things other than desserts. I'm thinking homemade pierogi, ravioli, meatballs, portioned shepherds pie, healthier alfredo sauce and maybe some tomato sauce or just roasted tomatoes. I've been looking at…
-
McDonald's Crispy Chicken Salad
I made oven fried chicken the other day and it tasted a lot like the crispy chicken at McDonald's...except that it's healthier, I know it's real chicken and I know what went into it. I used this recipe: http://thewondertwins.blogspot.com/2011/10/mondays-menu-baked-fried-chicken.html except that I used about 44oz of chicken…
-
Daily check in: Friday August 10
First day of level 3 an I'm thinking the purpose of level 2 was to make us grateful for level 3 lol. I'm finding the amount of planks a lot more manageable but for (I think) the first time since starting this, the cardio is really difficult. My little legs just get worn out! Lol So I want to thank the people in this…
-
Daily check in: Thursday August 9
Last day of level 2....FINALLY :)
-
Daily check in: Wednesday August 8
Day 19! One more day of level 2 :) will be happy to move on since my left wrist hurts in plank now
-
Daily check in: Tuesday August 7
Day 8 of level 2...day 18 overall!! I can finally touch my toes without bending my knees! Success!!!
-
Daily check in: Saturday August 4
Day 6 of level 2 (day 16 overall) Took my progress measurements this morning and I am amazed to see the difference! I saw decreases in neck, bust, chest, waist, hips, thigh, upper arm and calf. Forearm and wrist stayed the same and my biggest loss was chest (3"!!). If anyone is interested in my results so far, feel free to…
-
New to the group
Hello! I just joined after seeing this group on janeyg49's news. I've been eating more to weigh less for a couple weeks now, since I started working out and started feeling weak. Here's my current stats 26 years old and 5'2" (on a good day) Current weight fluctuates between 121 and 123 Goal is maintenance of weight, loss…
-
Daily Check in: Thursday August 2
Level 2, day 4 (day 14 overall) - 1 more day til I take my measurements to see my progress! Took a rest day yesterday because of a sore back and today I realized I might be making it worse with the chair squats with v raises because I put so much energy into lifting the weights in the 2nd set that my form is terrible.…
-
Flexibility?
Anyone else realizing they're completely not flexible and feeling like the stretching before/after the 30 Day Shred workout isn't enough? I know at one point in my life, I could touch my toes...but apparently that is no longer the case :) I just ordered a stretching DVD off Amazon (Gaiam AM & PM stretch) but was wondering…
-
Daily check in: Monday July 30
Level 2, day 2 (day 12 overall)
-
Daily check in: Thursday July 26
Day 10 level 1...level 2 starts tomorrow!!
