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Victorious Fitness Challenge -- June 19
Good Morning! Didn't work out yesterday as it was the first day of work for me...turned into a long day. But I managed (with a heroic effort) to stay within my 1200 calories. I was STARVING all day from the moment I woke up but figured it was a good idea to shock my system. I'm getting a little too used to eating 750+…
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Craving Crisis List
Okay, I'm stealing an idea of AJCM's from another post, and am putting my "CRAVING CRISIS LIST" on my fridge this morning. The rule is, when a craving for something naughty strikes (foodwise, people), I am to turn to the list below and if I complete ALL the steps and if I still want the treat, I will let myself have it. I…
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Last-minute brunch party -- HELP!
Hi Everyone! Turns out my whole family is coming over today. I need help with the menu! I'm looking for a few dishes, light and healthy of course, that I can throw together. Would be great if they could be the type that could sit on the table that people could sort of pick at all day. I was thinking: Grilled summer fruits…
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CELTICS!!!!!!!
That's it, just...GO CELTICS!!!! Holy hell, what a game tonight!
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Jillian Shred 2 -- anyone else partaking in the pain??
So I've been doing Jillian's Shred 2 workout -- the 20 minute one. I'm doing it off of my FitTV and am wondering if it is the same as the DVD? And what does everyone else think of it? Also, what move kicks your butt?? Mine is the low squat where she raises the weights in front. Ouch! I still can't do it for the whole time.…
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A Tale of Three Kevins: A Dating Story (off topic)
OMG! Okay...so...as some of you know I decided to dip a toe into the match.com pool, despite my trepidation at the murkiness of the water (also, not *quite* ready for bathing suit season but what the heck). Now I've gotten myself into a ridiculous situation that rivals old Three's Company episodes in its potential for…
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Victorious Fitness Challenge -- May 29
Good Morning! How is everyone doing? Vivia -- how are you feeling today? And Mechanicmom...are you over your cold yet? I'm off to the gym, then have two dates! Sheesh. I'm glad I'm between jobs -- this internet dating thing could be a full-time thing in and of itself. Yesterday: ~ Went to yoga -- great class! ~ 35 minutes…
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Victorious Fitness Challenge -- May 28
Good Morning! Heavy exercise week this week -- I'm aiming to burn 750+ calories per day, with the caveat being that the exercise calories I consume need to be healthy. So, yesterday: ~ "Yoga Booty Ballet" class at the gym (ahhhh, only in L.A.) -- I LOVED it!!! Only burned 250 calories but it felt great ~ 45 minutes on…
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What the..???? Off topic!!
I must vent!!!! I am filled with RAGE!!! Please excuse this completely off topic rant! Okay, so today I was pitching a show to a network (I'm a TV producer). I got the meeting because I produced lots of other outdoor/ adventure programming. I know what I'm doing by this point in my career. Anyway, I got in there and right…
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Victorious Fitness Challenge -- May 22
Good Morning! Well this idea of "exercise cycling" has been tough for me, because I still want to eat the same amount of calories on the light days. Was way over my calories yesterday and I didn't work out at all. Today: ~ Power sculpt class at the gym with the crazy dude who has his own FitTV show. I'm wearing my HRM and…
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Slow Ticker = Low Calories??
Today is Get To Know My Heartrate Day for me so I strapped my snazzy HRM on first thing before I even got out of bed. My first reading this morning was 53bpm. During the "sedentary" portions of the day (i.e. like right now, tap tap tapping away on the 'puter), I'm averaging about 62bpm. Now it's about 4pm here in beautiful…
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Astoundingly good homemade, healthy frozen yogurt!!!!
Comes with its own workout!!!! Okay, I am soooo proud of myself! I have one of those "ice cream balls" -- you can buy them on Amazon or at REI. They're super easy to use -- you just load 'em up with ingredients, fill the outside with ice and rock salt and away you go. The best part is that you have to shake or roll the…
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Here's what I'm trying to figure out...
...you all must be so sick of my HRM questions but here goes. How long should one remain "in the zone," i.e. is it better to STAY in the zone throughout the cardio workout, or is it better to DIP consistently and heroically in and out of the zone during the workout? Let's say it's a 60 minute workout. I set my HRM to 75 or…
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HRM...one final question
I have the Polar F6. Is it really not possible to tell time and monitor one's heart rate at the same time?? This seems...incredibly stupid to me. It looks like you need to exit the "Exercise" mode even just to click over and see what time of day it is. Or perhaps I just haven't figured it out yet. I have to say, I am…
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The article on understanding Heart Rate...
Does anyone remember that article that someone (maybe Banks..?) posted a while back about understanding target heart rate, and working out in the zone, etc.? I've done a few searches, but can't seem to find it. I can't remember if it was a link or if someone cut and pasted the text of it into the post. Would love to…
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HRM newbie has questions! Help!
Dealing with the learning curve...I'm so excited to start using my HRM! I bought the Polar F6. I have a few questions (sorry if these seem silly, please bear with me). I read the manual and I've configured it with my personal settings and did an "Ownzone" five minute warmup this morning....I thought it was just a one-time…
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POLAR F6-ers...a quick question!
The HRM saga continues...still making a decision. Does the F6 come with the chest strap? It doesn't seem clear on the amazon site. Thank you so much! Oh and if so, what size did you get/ are you happy with your size?
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Your favorite HRM features
Okay, I'm about to take the plunge and I've read most of the past posts on HRM, so I know the Polar F6 seems to be the monitor of choice and...I thought I was about to make the purchase when I found out that my local REI is having a sale on the Timex HRMs. As far as I can tell, they seem to have most of the same features…
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My Super Secret Workout
Calf raises off the curb when I'm pumping gas... Pushups off the sink in the office bathroom before I reapply lip gloss... Quick yoga sun salutation series in my office with the door closed... Deep plie squats while I brush my teeth... And some strange "pull-my-body-weight-with-just-my-arms, drag-my-feet shopping cart…
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Victorious Victoria Day Challenge -- April 24
Good Morning! Greetings from Tampa. This filming schedule has been so hectic, I've barely had time to check in. Off to film another America's Favorite Mom candidate right now. Did 60 minutes on the exercycle last night, with intervals of jumping off and doing jacks, frog jumps and other high-cardio activities to get my HR…
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Victorious Victoria Day Challenge -- April 21
Good Morning all. Our filming schedule has been a bit crazy, but I managed to get in 20 minutes of a "Turbo Jam" DVD yesterday and 20 minutes on the elliptical, keeping my HR up for the full time. Then I did a quick core yoga routine and hit the sack exhausted. Off to New Orleans today, so my goal is to get in 30 minutes…
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Victorious Victoria Day Fitness Challenge - April 20
Good Morning all -- guess I'm the first one up this early on a Sunday but it's a work day for me. Just did a 30 minute "Turbo Jam" lower body DVD resistance band workout, and now I'm going to get in 20 on the elliptical. Then a long day of filming and maybe time for another 30 minute cardio workout at the end of the day. I…
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EASTER fitness challenge March 13
Am I the first one at the party?? Good morning all! I'm off to the gym to get in an hour before work. 30 minutes of stair climber, plus 30 of weights, and maybe some BOSU ball work -- inspired by your workouts! Yesterday I did morning yoga for 20 minutes, then a quick cardio interval during my lunch hour, then another 30…
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Calcium chews
Hi All! I just realized that the calcium that I'm taking daily is adding up, calories-wise. I'm wondering what other MFP-ers do for their calcium. Two chews a day is 40 calories and 8 carbs. They're sugarfree and they're yummy...but I sure would like to have another "treat" in place of these vitamins. Thoughts?
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Back from the brink
Phew! That was a close one. I let myself get wayyyyy too hungry today, so by the time I hit Trader Joe's at 4pm I was STARVING and dangerously close to stuffing myself. I know the pattern now -- stuffing myself with healthy food (or pseudo-healthy stuff, like bananas with peanut butter, turkey on whole wheat, raisins,…
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The DRIVE to eat...and what stops it
So you know how you get that feeling sometimes, where you just know you are about to do something to jeopardize your good progress...and yet you do it anyway? Like eating when you know you are full, but for some reason you are determined to eat everything that's in front of you Or that feeling of "I already messed up, I'm…
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Hotel Workouts
Hi Everyone! Just started a big job that's going to keep me on the road for a few months -- and in some pretty cheapie motels to boot. So, no hotel gyms. What does everyone do to stay fit on the road? I'm probably going to try the usual rounds of situps, pushups, lunges without weights etc. as well as trying to do yoga…
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Want to partner up?
Hi There! I'm happy to be here! I'd love to find someone in the same boat as me. I'm extremely active (I'm a producer for the Discovery Channel, a mountain climber, and a long-distance swimmer) but lately I've gained about 30lbs just from slacking off on what I've been eating and from being out of commission from a knee…