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| #921 | ekathleeng |
Mar 30 2007 11:31 |
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hello again, everyone! you are all so talkative! Hopefully I'll be able to keep up here. I have been below 150 for the last few days, so I'm in!
I've been trying to work weight training into my excercise routine, but haven't found any workouts that I enjoy (or feel comfortable doing). Anyone willing to share some routines that will help me tone up now that I'm losing? |
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| #922 | srd1214 |
Mar 30 2007 12:09 |
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I did my first weight training last night. I enjoyed it! I used a little pamphlet to get some ideas on what to do. It came with the weight bench that my b/f bought. I worked my pecs, biceps, triceps, and shoulders in a few different ways. I used 8 lb weights and did 8 reps. That took about 10 min then I did ab workouts for 5. I got a pamphlet from Shape with an ab and back workout and did that. I did this routing 3x each and I felt pretty good! I am feeling it in the arms today! My whole workout was about an hour long. It was nice!
tonight is my bike ride! I'm going to the bike shop, about a 1/2 hour ride, to get my odometer installed. Yay! I'll finally know how fast and how far I'm going! It also has something on there to measure cadence! So cool! I'm going to stop and get a fruit smoothie as my dinner substitute b/c they are packed with vitamins and about 200-300 calories. Yum! |
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| #923 | djrizzo |
Mar 30 2007 13:45 |
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Good morning! Here is one of the sites I use to get weight training routines http://www.davedraper.com/ He is a pretty hard core trainer, but the site is great! His wife also posts stuff. You can get nutrition, routines, videos or pics on how to perform the moves, and they have a beginner section. You don't have to sign up or register either. I am about to finish the Lean legs for women routine (I'm on week six). Oh yeah--whooohooo! I am at 148.5 this morning! *does a happy dance* :) |
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| #924 | uno100 |
Mar 30 2007 13:53 |
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I'm happy for you, but at the same time want to strangle you out of jealousy djrizzo! Waaahhh!! I'm up to 149.4 - exactly where I was one week ago. Phooey.
I'm pouting today b/c I'm doing everything right and maintaining a deficit every stinking day and nothing is happening!!!!!! srd1214 - I'm really interested in the odometer on the bike. Do you have to have someone install that for you, or is it something I could buy at the store? My hubby loves to ride bikes and I think that would be a great way for us to excercise together this summer. |
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| #925 | srd1214 |
Mar 30 2007 14:17 |
| You can install it yourself if you'd like. I have a pretty simple one on my mountain bike. They are mainly speedometers and show your current total mileage on the bike plus you can set a trip odometer. The one I have on my mountain bike is attached to the front forks and there is a magnet on the spoke. I put it on and set it up myself and it worked fine. The only problem with the one I want on my commuter bike is that it has like 2 more wires. Plus it attaches to the rear tire rather than the front. It also has something to measure cadence so there is ANOTHER wire that attaches somewhere around the peddle. The instruction booklet only has pictures to go by and it's just too confusing. I talked to a guy at my local bicycle shop and he said they could put it on for me for $10. So even if you would want to get it done professionally, it probably won't cost a fortune. Both of the ones I have are made by Trek. I guess Cateye makes some as well, but I have never purchased one by them. The new one I got has like 11 different functions... One of my favorites is that it tells me what the temperature is :) | ||
| #926 | uno100 |
Mar 30 2007 14:30 |
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Wow! That's so cool. I'm not sure I want to know what the temperature is - especially in the summer!
Has anyone used a pedometer for jogging? I had a really cheap one, but it told me I was going miles and miles, when I knew that wasn't true. Any good ones out there? |
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| #927 | srd1214 |
Mar 30 2007 14:34 |
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I just like it b/c then I can see what the coldest temperature is that I am still comfortable at so then when I look at the weather channel, I'll know if it's too cold to go out!
I've never had a pedometer, can't help ya on that one! |
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| #928 | kiigan |
Mar 30 2007 14:47 |
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wow! kudos to everyone on all the strength training! that's fabulous! what i usually do (instructed by personal trainer) is pair up certain exercises. for example, deep squats holding a weight between my legs and leg extensions on one of the machines. so i'll do 15-20 reps of the squats, then 20-25 reps of the leg extensions, then 15-20 squats, and 20-25 extensions. but i do this without taking breaks in between. it makes the strength training a little bit more aerobic (keeps heart rate up) which i need since i'm still in weight-loss mode right now. she also said that i could try doing a set of lunges up and down the room (about 30 all together) in between exercises to keep my HR elevated. if you're looking for exercises, definitely check out Prevention.com. I just spent about an hour looking through some of their ab exercise articles--and i'm sure they have TONS about strength training. it's a fabulous site that i'm just getting into. i also have a dilemma: my office is goign to DQ today. i didn't bring afternoon snacks, so i have the calories to do it. BUT here's my problem: do i get a small chocolate shake which as the lowest amount of saturated fat, but higher overall fat and calories, or just a chocolate soft serve or sundae which both have fewer cals and overall fat, but higher saturated fat? |
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| #929 | kiigan |
Mar 30 2007 14:49 |
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oh--and i don't have a pedometer, so i can't really help you there. if you jog on roads and want to know distance, go to maps.yahoo.com and locate your starting position, then using right click, click on the points that you jog to. you can map out your jogging route and see what the distance is. that's what i do so i don't have to go driving around my neighborhood :) |
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| #930 | srd1214 |
Mar 30 2007 15:26 |
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thanks for the map info! I am so excited! I got the distances for where I plan to bike! 6 miles to my bike shop, 6.5 to my parent's and 10 miles to work!I figure if I can ride to and fro 12 miles in an hour, I can handle getting to work at 10 miles! :) Hooray!
Not sure about the ice cream... I wouldn't worry too much about it since this is a once in a while treat. I don't think any amounts of fats are going to affect you too badly with that small amount. I can't say for sure though, I'm not very educated on good fats vs bad fats! |
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| #931 | kiigan |
Mar 30 2007 16:04 |
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glad the map info was useful! i find it pretty handy :) i think i'll take your advice and not worry about it :) so i'm gonna get the chocolate shake :) because i love shakes and i can justify it by saying "it has the least amount of saturated fat!!!" :) go me, lol :) unfortuantely, i'm also eating out at an indian restaurant with my family tonight...which means HELLO BUTTER. so, easy on the naan and creamy dishes! :) but it is spicy which can help speed up your metabolism, lol :) ohhhhh the rationalizations :) BUT i just ran into a friend of mine who i haven't seen since july (he was in thailand) and he goes "Morgan! You look amazing!" so i'm happy :) even if i'm not losing a lot of weight very quickly right now, i have lost a lot of weight :) |
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| #932 | unicat |
Mar 30 2007 17:19 |
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morning all.. sitting here at 146.5 again this morning, of course remember i didnt exercise yesterday, AND we (the kids and i) were out yesterday and wound up going to eat lunch with hubby so i, um., ate taco bell.. lol.. ugh.. its all good though, maybe a couple days of eating what i like will help kick my metabolism in the butt again,and i will start losing again.. will be doing my taebo here in a little bit, and am going to try to stay on track food wise today... ekathleen - yay :) dee - lol *happy dances with ya* (hmm wonder how many calories that burned ?? :P ) uno - you are going to fluctuate, it will come back down, just stay on track :) dont give up.... stacey - the odometer sounds cool :) morgan - sounds like you work out hard lol.. and if i were going to dq i would just eat what i want lol. its a treat right?? lol.. and yay about your friend saying you loook amazing :) whooooohooooo :) |
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| #933 | srd1214 |
Mar 30 2007 17:21 |
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maybe you could just make today your maintenance day then! Not too much of any deficits going on, but enough to keep your body happy! :) I rationalize that way too... On class nights if I want a piece of candy I'll just realize I have to walk up 3 flights of stairs to get to class and let them cancel each other out... lol
how exciting!! that is always fun when that happens!! it's nice to have a little reassurance every once in a while that what your doing goes noticed! :) :) |
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| #934 | srd1214 |
Mar 30 2007 17:22 |
| oh, it's 60 and sunny here and I am REALLY anticipating a great bike ride today!! hip hip hooray!! :) | ||
| #935 | kiigan |
Mar 30 2007 17:46 |
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ohh! so jealous stacey! it's a little bit chilly out here. i'm still okay in just my new spring coat--but that wind'll get ya! i love taco bell, unicat :) i'm sure you'll start dropping again soon. just gotta ungroove our bodies sometimes! |
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| #936 | srd1214 |
Mar 30 2007 17:49 |
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unicat- I just had taco bell for lunch today! I had a fresco style chicken gordita, 230 calories! And it was mighty tasty! Just keep truckin, you'll see a drop soon!!
well, it's supposed to be in the 40's next week... boo! so I'll enjoy it while I can! |
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| #937 | dharma_bum |
Mar 30 2007 17:55 |
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I've been on this site for awhile, but I mostly just write in my journal and talk with my friends.
I'm just under 5'4", 26 yrs-old, 144.5lbs. Goals: 141, 137, 135 (by June hopefully), Final: 130-132 Dream goal: 125. Anyone in same boat? I've been stuck for awhile. I love to exercise and it's nice that warm weather is back. Have a good day :) |
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| #938 | prettybowen |
Mar 30 2007 18:10 |
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I am at 148 today. So I was logging what I ate for lunch today, and I just realized that all this time whenever I logged that I ate chicken I was putting THE WHOLE CHICKEN!! I only eat a single breast....I never questioned the calories or anything.
Just wanted to share how silly I have been. I guess this means I haven't been eating enough the whole time. I am going to go running today outside!! WOOHOO!!! Good luck everyone. |
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| #939 | carabo |
Mar 30 2007 18:37 |
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Welcome Ekath !! Yes, this is a great place and talkative! :))..
Thanks for the link Djrizzo..will check it out.. and Yay! @ 148.5!! Uno : I have a Walking advantage 340 pedometer by sportline.. It is pretty dependable..and judges distance with reasonable accuracy. Stay on your plan - you will surely see loss soon!! Take it a day at a time..do something different and keep your body guessing! Kii : hope you loved your DQ treat! :)..and Yay!! @ " you look amazing" :).. That must feel so good!! Unicat : Do keep at it...I'm sure you are going to see more loss soon! Hey Dharma, good to see you here :).. |
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| #940 | srd1214 |
Mar 30 2007 19:09 |
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welcome everyone!
kiigan- Have fun with your shake! I'm sure it will be wonderful!! I'm thinking of getting ice cream tonight now... lol. Coldstone creamery... yum!! I'm going to get the smallest size though... I used to get the medium size and be full half way through but keep going... I won't do that this time! I'm a sucker for their cake batter ice cream... yum! With brownies and m&m's! I think I'm going to do it! :) Have a good weekend everyone! Get outside and enjoy the weather if you got it!! :) |
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