[bthornton17]

DON'T LAUGH - my DH came home today from the states and he bought me the Dancing with the Stars for the Wii. Tried it out tonight and it was fun. Not a 5k but I worked up a little sweat and I wasn't even trying. I am definately getting the Dance Dance Revolution when it is in stock again. A fun mini workout for someone who loves to dance.

Bethany

[goodqueenbee]

Worked out this AM with daughter. Put off 260+ calories and walked almost 3 mi at 3.3 mph. 2.5 grade
Whew!

Unable to do any arm weights due to wrist injury/ailment, but did a few leg weights besides.

No weight loss. but holding.

[daisies803]

I've been so motivated the past couple days and have pretty much doubled my time on the eliptical. I really wish I could figure out the mileage I'm covering though. Mine just tells me how many steps for the distance. My average rate is 1000 steps in about 8 1/2 minutes so I'm going at a pretty rapid pace, at least I think I am. DH hopped on and got it up to my speed and said at that pace..it would be his running a mile in about 8 minutes. Anyhow...wish I knew how to figure it out. Guess it doesn't really matter.

Good news! I climbed on the scale today for the second time since I've started my routine. I've lost 5 lbs!! Yes! That gets my motivation up even more.

[Wxchic]

Welcome Bethany! You are already doing great! That is the only way to do it...jump rght in!

OK how to beat the munchies? Get those new Special K bars! They come in orange and raspberry and they are dipped in dark chocolate...I'm NOT kidding. At 90 calories, you will feel like you are cheating! They are super sweet though, so eat them early or else they will keep you up at night .

Remember, girls, that exercise does NOT always mean weight loss. Your body changes to adapt to the exercise. If you have been stagnant for a long time, your body will create new muscle mass while ridding of the fat, so if the scale says nothing, be sure to check how that clothing fits. Chances are it will fit better as your body redistributes itself!! So those of you who are liking how your clothes fit, this would be the reason! Enjoy the new you!

I'm back in the saddle this morning. I have made no major changes in my workout, just my eating habits. I can't tell you what I weigh, I haven't been on the scale in forever. But I still feel pretty good. I have been fighting this intestinal thing, and I can't help but wonder if it is IBS. Anyone else struggle with this? I'm going to give it another week and if it doesn't get better, than I'll seek out a doctor.

In the meantime though, I'm pushing the upper body work out. I'm up to 50 bicep curls, 25 each arm with 10 pd weights. I really want to tone them up for the short sleeve shirts (here in MN we should be in them in about 6 months or so...LOL!) but I'll be ready!

How was your weekend? Cathy, are you on that cruise yet?!?

[mjaguiar]

Checking in...

Friday - exercised Friday night for 1 hour. Have not done that in a long time. Before my back surgery a year ago.

Saturday Morning and Afternoon - WALKED FOR 2-1/2 Hours!!! Again, have not done this after my double back surgery! I am getting stronger! Yipee!

I have been heavily watching my caloric intake as well!

[PBarnes]

I was away over the weekend and only had a short time at the computer during that time so I haven't checked in for a few days. I tried to eat carefully on our mini-vacation (I have a dr's appt. today. ) but a pound creeped back anyway. Didn't do any formal exercise over the weekend but the amount of walking that I had to do was enough to exhaust me. My foot was not happy. Did 20 min. on the stationary bike this morning and plan to do some more this evening.

[goodqueenbee]

Checking in...

Did a 50 min walk on treadmill at 3.3 mph. 250 calories burned.

No weight loss, but firming up the waist, my clothes fit better.

[Wxchic]

Great job, girls. A little is better than nothing at all!

It is Tuesday. Nothing big going on this week except that DH is taking his daughter back to college tomorrow so he will be driving all day and night, to Kansas and back. He keeps saying he can do it in a day. I keep telling him to just take the night and sleep there. He thinks life here will fall apart if he isn't here! Um, I think I can handle it...

Anyway, the workout continues. I feel really good this week, and I'm eating great! I have to keep it up! I'm trying to cut out the chocolate after 5pm (HARD) but I'm substituting tea, and the like. I'm drinking alot of tea. It is easier than getting all that water in if you substitute the tea for the water.

I'd really like to try that hip-hop abs...anyone here try it? It looks fun.

OK, gotta keep moving! Check in with me!

[mjaguiar]

I have seen the hip hop abs in action and it looks so fun! I think I would try that shortly!

Last night was a bad night. I did not get to exercise due to helping dd with school work. She is testing all this week. She is going to school each day this week until 12:30pm. They let the kids out then because of the SAT testing.

Melissa

[cathyok]

Hey girls! I'm back from the cruise now and ready to start checking in daily! We had a wonderful time, swam with the dolphins and the stingrays! The Caribbean water is amazing!!! You know you see the pictures and you think it's great, but it is so amazing when you see it for yourself. Unfortunately, the water was rather rough, so it was difficult to snorkel, but I did see some neat things there also. The rough seas caused me some motion issues. Thank goodness it was just lightheadedness and equilibrium and not the barfing my guts up!!! LOL! We got back Sunday, but I'm still taking the Dramamine. It was better today though so maybe by tomorrow I'll be back to normal. It's really wierd when you are walking on dry ground and you reach out to steady yourself!

Melissa, it's good to see you hear, and I'm so glad to hear that you have been able to walk that far!! Barb, Bethany & Teresa, your posts are motivating me to get with it!!

Theresa, I'm still getting the Hungry Girl newsletter. They are filled with such energy and good ideas! I just need to implement more of them!

I posted my goals on the other thread, and I SHALL step on the scale by the end of the week. Tomorrow I will hit the treadmill and work on my water. I saw your recommendations, Theresa, on getting up to 45 minutes, so that's my first goal in the exercise department. The colder weather, holidays and the vacation have interrupted my walking routine with my buddy, but NO MORE EXCUSES!!!!

It's good to be back! Looking forward to getting trim and fit with you all!

Cathy

[goodqueenbee]

checking in again... worked out and did over 2 miles, burned over 200 calories on the treadmill, besides
a few weight / strength machines. No weight loss yet, and BP is higher than its ever been. Seeing the Dr
again on Fri for that and wrist ailment.

Will be at gym every AM this week for at least one hour.

C U

[podiumchick]

Hi everyone. I've been MIA--this head cold seems to be heading into a sinus infection and I'd just rather hit the couch instead of walking! I did take DS on a college visit at Ball State U. today and that included a walking tour of the campus which lasted over an hour. Add to that the walking to/from our different meetings. We walked briskly because it was in the teens when we started out this AM! That will have to count for my exercise today.

My biggest accomplishment has been to limit supper to one reasonable serving and not taking seconds just for taste. I've always been able to eat when and what I wanted with no consequences, but this over 40 thing changed all that BIG time. Now if I look at it I gain! The Christmas cookie weight is almost gone--now to work on the extra weight that crept up on me this last year or so.....

[PBarnes]

I did 25 minutes on the bike and 4 min. on the treadmill today. Fell back on that a little bit today. Kind of ouchy. Lots of PT exercises too. Had drs' appt. on Monday and he said I've got things well under control (blood sugar and blood pressure) so I'll be seeing him every six months instead of three.

[Wxchic]

Kim, so sorry you are sick! Hope you are better quickly. WELCOME HOME CATHY!! My sister just e-mailed me asking if I picked my activities yet to do on board. Boy is SHE excited! I'll look at them today if I have time.

Anyway, I ordered those vita-tops that hungry girls advertised. I got two boxes of them (why buy one when you can buy two?). They are pretty good! They are full of fiber...and taste great with a steaming cup of coffee. It makes a great snack and it fills you up pretty good. I'd say they are worth it especially if you want to improve on your fiber intake.

Today is THURSDAY. One more workout day after today. We will ice skate Saturday too. It is supposed to get so cold here that our highs won't even reach 0 degrees F. Now THAT is cold! So, lots of indoor stuff, I'm afraid.

How about you? Any exciting plans?

[mjaguiar]

We are going to walk again, were I did the 2-1/2 hour walk last Saturday. It was so much fun doing the walk with my dh and dd! She is going to bring her bike this time and we are going hunting for new, unexplored trails. If it rains and sleets this weekend we will stay home and I will work out in my living room.

[Wxchic]

It's FRIDAY! TGI Friday!! YAY! Last workout of the week. I slept like a ROCK last night. I think it was because our room was so cold...but I don't remember the last time I slept like that! I have a big day ahead of me and after this workout I'll be ready to conquer it! Whew, I feel good!

How is everyone? Let me know what is up for your weekend!

[CindyB]

Just checking in...

I have been busy, busy, busy...really watching my calories now (I've been tracking them on FitDay.com and it has made a huge difference) and keeping up with my exercise routine. I'm doing 6 days of cardio now and still keeping up with the weights. I've lost 9 lbs in 3 weeks and feel like I'm back on track again.

I haven't tried Hip Hop Abs but another GREAT hip-hop type workout is "Rock Your Body" by Jamie King...this one is excellent! Gotta love Hip-Hop aerobics My sister is teaching an 8 week course starting next week...I can't wait it's loads of fun! My Mom bought me the Dancing With the Stars Cardio DVD for Christmas...I haven't tried it, but will let you know when I do.

It's my dd's Birthday weekend, so we have ice skating, sledding, and bowling planned...but also her favorite Italian restaurant and Cheesecake Factory for dessert planned. Hope they even themselves out LOL.

Have a great weekend everyone.

[cathyok]

Did 20 minutes on the treadmill today! It's a start...

Theresa, there were lots of sugar-free options and lots of fresh fruit on the cruise! That wasn't always my choice, but the times I did choose the sugar-free, it helped!!

Cindy, I've used FitDay before.....think I'll try to get back in the habit. I agree that writing it down sure makes you think about it more!!!

I've been working on my resume. Will try to finish it up this weekend and begin some layouts with all our pics!!

Have a good one,
Cathy

[PBarnes]

I did 30 minutes on the bike and 6 1/2 minutes on the treadmill. My weight keeps going up and down by about a pound. I have three events this weekend where food is the center so I'm going to have to be really careful.

[Wxchic]

OK, I'll go check out fitday.com. Thanks for that, Cindy!

It is MONDAY!!! Granted, it is a US holiday, but that is NO excuse! Get up and get moving, girls!! I slept in a half hour this morning but figured I had better get up and have at it. DH is still sleeping. He needs it more than I do this week...

So, this week we are heading into the third full week of the month...could it be? Oh my! How are we tackling our goals? Do you need to make any adjustments? I have been doing great with my water intake. Yesterday we did order a pizza to watch the games by...and I had a few beers. But, the playoffs only come once a year, right?

OK, so tell me how you are doing. Cindy, yes, tell me about those videos. I'd love to know. I'd love to have someone kick me in the pants and I think those videos may be just what will do it.

[mjaguiar]

Theresa,
I am working today. No rest for the tired like me. I am goofing off right at this moment though to tell you that I exercised both Sat and Sun for an hour a piece. My tummy feels a little tighter. I am doing safe exercises for my core cause of back issues and it is working. I am doing reverse push ups that my PT showed me awhile back and it is working.

I was bad on Sunday though, I had a ham sandwich with a teaspoon of mayo on it and feel oh so guilty!

[mjaguiar]

CindyB, on Jan 18 2008, 08:10 AM, said:

Just checking in...

I have been busy, busy, busy...really watching my calories now (I've been tracking them on FitDay.com and it has made a huge difference) and keeping up with my exercise routine. I'm doing 6 days of cardio now and still keeping up with the weights. I've lost 9 lbs in 3 weeks and feel like I'm back on track again.

I haven't tried Hip Hop Abs but another GREAT hip-hop type workout is "Rock Your Body" by Jamie King...this one is excellent! Gotta love Hip-Hop aerobics My sister is teaching an 8 week course starting next week...I can't wait it's loads of fun! My Mom bought me the Dancing With the Stars Cardio DVD for Christmas...I haven't tried it, but will let you know when I do.

It's my dd's Birthday weekend, so we have ice skating, sledding, and bowling planned...but also her favorite Italian restaurant and Cheesecake Factory for dessert planned. Hope they even themselves out LOL.

Have a great weekend everyone.

THANK YOU FOR THAT TIP, I WILL USE FITDAY.COM FOR NOW ON! I HAVE BEEN DOING IT BY HAND IN MY DAILY PLANNER AND IT WAS GETTING TIRING! THANKS!

[April Showers]

Went to the gym at 5:30. Did the step aerobic class. Those weights must be getting heavier, or maybe that is part of what is wrong with me. I go and torture myself because I can't get into the Dr. for a while (a few more months!) and if I do what my body tells me to, I won't have any muscles left by then.

[PBarnes]

It was a baaaadddd weekend for me - food/exercise wise. Went to a prime rib buffet dinner Saturday night, potluck at church on Sunday morning and sandwich buffet at volunteer appreciation Sunday night. Arrgggh. Way too many dessert choices. I was a naughty girl. And didn't get any organized exercise in. Oh well, today is a new day. I did 20 minutes on the bike and a whole 10 minutes on the treadmill! I'm not going to weigh myself until Friday.

[CindyB]

Don't beat yourself up Pat...today is a new day and you get a fresh start! Good for you for getting right back to it!

I bought a new scale on Saturday and even though I'm not supposed to weigh myself until Friday I had to try it out! Well I liked what it had to say, so I kept it LOL! The one I use at the gym hasn't been calibrated in forever and I'm sure it is totally off, so I wanted a more reliable one to use at home.

I didn't do anything yesterday except a little bowling at my dd's birthday party. But, I did 35 minutes on the elliptical this morning and some upper body weights.

Theresa, if you're interested... Rock Your Body by Jamie King
This is the video that I love...I have a dance background, and the only comment I have is that it may move too quickly because it it very choreographed. Jamie King's background is in dance and he's not a fitness or aerobics instructor. But, I can tell you it is fun even if you're not getting all the steps.

[cathyok]

Well, I'm sorry to say ladies that I seem to have the almost full-blown winter 'crud' as we call it in my family, cough, aching, stuffy nose, headache, etc. Can't believe I have this crap right after the cruise! If I don't feel better tomorrow morning, I will go ahead and call the Dr. I did get my flu shot though, and had pneumonia shot last year, maybe that will keep me from being down too long.

It's cold here in Oklahoma, but not nearly as cold as some of you are experiencing. Stay warm everyone and stay well so we can keep those bodies moving and grooving!

Cathy

[crush4dolphins]

OK made it the gym today and did the elliptical for 35 mins, making a goal of getting there 3 xs a week instead of 1. So next day is Thurs, gotta work a 10 hr day tom so I take my rest from gym day when I work, although at least I'm sanding all the time, guess it's better than sitting

[April Showers]

Hope you get better soon Cathy!

And Wow Jennifer, you're more than 1/3 of the way there!

[goodqueenbee]

Finally lost a few pounds, and still working out M-Sat with hubby, friends, daughters at a local gym.

Have been able to burn 200-260 calories per "walk" on the treadmill, plus weights, as long as I keep my
head upright (dizzy spells lately.) High BP is coming down slowly on recently prescribed meds. Hope to
still lose the other 2-3 pounds before our cruise mid Feb.

[Wxchic]

Hey Girls! How are we this morning? It is Wednesday...TGIW. Mid week is the next best thing to Friday, I think!

I decided to dump my ticker. I have stayed the same weight for 6 months now and it seems clear to me that no matter what I do, I will never get below 120 again. I think I just have to realize that I am 40+, and those last few pounds could only be lost if I jeopordized my health...which I won't do. I'm happy this way and I will just strive to maintain and not get back out of control.

So, that being said, I am still here to beat the crap out of all of you. I'm going to offer up a challenge to those not working out 5 days a week. I want you to add a day. Let's get our workouts up to at least 3 days, if you are doing 2....4 days if you are doing 3...5 days if you are doing 4. If it is just impossible for you to do, then take one of your days and add 30 minutes. This can be spent taking a qucik walk, marching in place in front of the TV, anything to get an extra workout in.

Are you up for the challenge?