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need a new HRM!!!
So I had a Polar F4 for awhile and I did like it but my lovely dog decided to chew my chest strap so I haven't had one for awhile not to mention the thingy (I say thingy when i can't think of what it's called) on the watch that connects it doesn't connect anymore. So instead of just buying a new chest strap transmitter I'm…
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P90x for people just starting
So before my summer break (I take July and August off) I sampled P90x for a week and loved it. So now that it's September and my break is officially over I decided to start the actual program. A bit about myself I love going to the gym but because my schedule is hectic I can't squeeze it in anymore so instead of not…
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motivation to workout at home or the gym
What do you do to make sure you workout no excuses... It's hard to be motivated to workout at home or to even go to the gym so what do you do?? When I went to the gym I changed into my gym clothes at the office and went straight to the gym or picked the kids up then went straight to the gym. If I didn't change clothes at…
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summer is over!!!
Now that summer is over today is my first day working out after my 2 month break ( I always take off in the summer time) Now it's time to kick butt again. I'm undecided if I am going to just do Insanity or a P90x/ Insanity split. I also need to start jogging cause now that summer is over I have 5k's lined up to do. I will…
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p90x just started day 6
I know there are plenty of people on here that have already completed a round or are far into it. Starting this thread for people just starting. I already have done insanity (did it to try and shock my system with cardio since I found myself slacking) Prior to insanity I was in the gym doing cardio (slacking more like it)…
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Time to get focused again
I splurged for an entire week and gained weight :( I'm not letting it get me down I know what I need to do. I only got 2 of my Insanity workouts in because I got sick. I did good today with my eating and tomorrow after work is back to my workouts I have missed them I enjoy my workouts can't wait to drop the weight that I…
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not a big deal to some
But to me it's pretty freakin awesome. I wasn't able to do 1 military style pushup last year and I built up to do a real military pushup. Now I can do more- I'm talking correct form as well my husband is Army so he nit picks it and now I got it down. Tonight my daughter videoed me while my youngest counted to 10 thats how…
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Insanity anyone just starting??
I just got mine yesterday and did my fit test and today I did my Plyo Cardio today great workout and was sweating my butt off. My official 60 day countdown won't begin until April 5th because thats when I will be able to workout 6 days a week but until then I will workout 5 days a week and next week I will do 4 days a…
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Day 1 on Insanity
So after patiently waiting (actually that was a lie I wanted it the day I ordered it) I finally got it and I did my first workout which was the fit test. Let me tell you this isn't your Momma's workout but I am up for the 60 day challenge I am dedicated and determined I have a lot of drive and goal set for myself- Great…
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Just ordered Insanity!!!
Can't wait so excited- I have been hitting the weights hard and have saw great results in doing that but now I want to shake it up doing intense cardio and my own body weight for my resistance. My hope is that this routine shocks my system and I can drop some additional pounds for summer. Can't wait 48 hours to process…
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have gotten side tracked a bit
I have been slacking a little when it comes to my calories and my workouts only hitting the gym 1-2 days a week. Well no more of that I have to get it together or as my husband calls it gym junkie mode. I have a goal to meet and a time frame to do it in. I will be at the gym tomorrow thats for sure- Oh by the way I decided…
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Two 5ks in One Week!!
Let me just say I am not a jogger or a runner! I do this just to challenge myself I don't train for it I just go out and do my best and thats it- I did my first 5k on Thanksgiving Morning- Today was the Savannah Bridge Run and I finished it and I feel damn good. I have another one coming up on New Years and a few more…
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This website has changed!!
I have to vent real quick. There is so much whining on this website I look at the boards and every post I see is someone depressed or upset- Then if someone gives them Upfront advice other people call it harsh. Is the boards just a hand holding session? This website has changed so much. People try to justify binge eating…
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Wii Fit is awesome
I finally got a Wii and Wii fit and I love it. I even got the Biggest Loser game. Me and my husband are sore from boxing last night and then I did 30 minutes playing around with the Wii fit plus it was so much fun. The Wii is great fun for the entire family. wish I would have gotten it sooner.
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Completed my first 5k this morning
It felt great I didn't train for it either but I finished! I have another one next weekend.
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Makes me not want to eat turkey dinner!
7 oz. Turkey (½ white & ½ dark) 1 C Mashed potatoes ½ C Gravy 1 C Turkey stuffing ¾ C Green bean casserole 1 Dinner roll 1 T Butter 2 Deviled eggs ¾ C Candied yams ¼ C Cranberry sauce Relish plate Carrots Celery Cauliflower Olives Pickles Salad dressing 1 sl. Pumpkin pie (1/8 of 9" pie) 1 T Whipped topping CALORIES IN MEAL…
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Sometimes its good to ignore the scale
If you guage my progress by the scale you would think i am not doing good but if you guage it by my fat % and if you look at my clothes size you would say your doing awesome. I weigh 176-179 (fluctuates) wear a size 8 and have a fat % of 24.5% I used to be 26 a couple of months ago. My goal is to get to below 20% I would…
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i dont see a difference
(trying to post pics Very frustrating. But I also wear a smaller size- My scale doesn't budge but I am wearing 8's I started out a 16-18 I have lost 36lbs (before MFP) and have been trying to lose the rest (20-25lbs) forever I have to beat it off with a stick :grumble: Oh well I am not quitting I will keep kicking butt at…
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spin classes
Does anyone here do spin? If so how often. I am currently signed up to do 3 spin classes a week for the entire month of October I like it so far- Its a good way for me to be consistent in doing the amount of cardio I need to plus doing my normal weight training as well. When is my butt going to not be sore? Did you see a…
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Can You Really 'Tone' Your Body? Why toning is a myth
Can You Really 'Tone' Your Body? Why toning is a myth By Paige Waehner "I really need to get toned up." I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard that. You've probably said it a million times...heck, I've said and I even know better. What I'm talking about is the idea of 'toning' your body. Most people think that toning…
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Exercise and Weight Loss: 5 Truths
This is a great article check it out. I copied and pasted the 5 truths you will have to read the article to see what was said though http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/exercise-and-weight-loss-five-truths 1. Exercise is only part of the weight loss story. 2. Exercise is a must for weight maintenance. 3. Food…
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Body like Jessica Biel- Tips
This girls body is rocking- very muscular and fit. Here are some tips from her trainer Jessica Biel: 10 Workout Tips by J. Foster Us magazine recently talked to Jessica Biel's personal trainer Jason Walsh to garner some workout tips. I list these here not so you can try and be Jessica Biel - but because the advice is very…
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High Protein Pancakes
I got this recipe from another forum I use and its awesome- when I want pancakes that are giving me benefits besides swelling in my belly. Its kind of a lot of work but so worth it. In a blender put 2 scoops of Plain Oatmeal (uncooked) and blend then add 1 1/2 scoops of whey protein- (I have done it with chocolate and…
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Cross Fit??
Anybody doing it? its a very intense working and I am thinking about joining a cross fit gym.
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Did you hear
That they are possibly going to lower the daily values based off of a 2,000 calorie diet (thats listed on all nutrition facts) to 1700 calories instead.
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zeroing my info
I have changed my weight to be my starting weight from now- so it doesn't include what I have already loss. I am entering the Body for Life 12 week challenge my goal is to drop 20-25lbs and decrease my fat % from 26% to 16% come the end of these 12 weeks. I already hit the gym hard but since I have been at a plateau for 2…
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1st spinning class
A doctor at my practice has been wanting me to try a spin class (she rides bikes long distance and also does spin classes) anyway she bought an entire class out for tomorrow night for 10 people to do the class well my name is the 2nd name on the list and hers is the 1st and for the last week leading up to it she was keeps…
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Got my fat % done
I was very nervous- But it was 26% which is acceptable but not good enough for what I am trying to do to my body- I would like to get it to 15-16% body fat. My advice for women is don't be afraid to hit the weights and I am not talking about 5-15lbs hit them hard you aren't going to get big and bulky- I weigh 173 and I…
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This is such a shame!!
Childhood obesity rates in America have tripled since 1980. Today, 16 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 19 are overweight or obese. In addition to those 9 million children who are already in trouble, an additional 15 percent of American kids are classified as “at risk of becoming overweight or obese.” We’re not…
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This week workouts
Kicked my *kitten* (excuse my language) I can barely walk my muscles are so sore from my leg and abs workout- and the worse part is My triceps, chest and shoulders are tight from lastnights workout so I know they are gonna hurt tomorrow (I always hurt more on Day 2 after my workouts)- I still gotta do my cardio today too-…
