[dawnsmemories]

Hey! I just noticed, our elliptical is a Nordic Track and has ifit on it... I have no idea how to use it but I think I will research. We have had it for 5 years I think so who knows where the paperwork would be... hmmm...

[jeschaff]

Dawn, look online. Most companies have user manuals on their websites now so that may be easier than trying to find it at home.

I'm about to venture out into the misty air to do a late jog this afternoon. If I don't melt ( hi Jan) I'll do my Burn Intervals when I get back.

Hope you've all had a great day!

[Jenna]

I think we have decided to buy a used Nordictrack e3800. Bryan tried it out this afternoon & liked it & the price is certainly more doable. We both really wanted the incline trainer but we figure that in a few years we can always upgrade & in the mean time we will have something affordable & reliable.

[StephRN]

WTG ladies,

Sara, I just noticed your post. I don't remember it being there the last two times I looked. Odd huh. I'm glad you're joining us.

I know Vaughnde does her walking and a couple of the ladies here started with Slim in 6. A few of us have done Chalean Extreme. It just depends on your current fitness level and what you like to do. Whatever you pick, we will be here cheering you on. BTW, Jan is a great resource for program suggestions.

I did Leg & Back with Ab Ripper X. I pushed through all the ab reps without stopping during the exercises. I am feeling it all over my body. Yay, I really want to start seeing some core results. So, I'm ramping up my definition of "bring it".

My goal for tomorrow is Kenpo X and Recharge. My sore legs will be loving Recharge.

[dawnsmemories]

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to let you know about a site I was introduced to (the Heart Rate Monitor that was given to me is part of this system). It is No Excuse WorkOut He offers a forum, etc but for those that do not have equipment and/or videos etc, he offers workouts that are interval based and strength training. You can download the files to see them and use a watch or timer to change from one thing to another. You can use a HRM or he gives you guidance on Perceived Exertion. The intervals could even be done while walking the mall or outside.

anyway, just something to think about. I have started using these trainings when I can't meet with my workout partner or if we go to the track for our cardio, we do the intervals. I have actually lost a lot more calaries doing intervals on the elliptical and at the track than just keeping one pace.

Dawn

[ScrappingForever]

Dawn, intervals are THE way to go to burn more calories and get that metabolism revved. That's why both Chalene and Shaun T have interval training workouts in their programs. So go get them intervals, baby! Way to go!

Sara, let me know what type of workouts you like to do. Beachbody has something for everyone.

Today I ran 3.3 miles and then did Dynamic Flow Yoga. That yoga workout is a KILLER on the arms after doing Chest, Shoulders and Triceps yesterday! Killer!

[Blesha]

Did Pilates three times last week, and have done Pilates once this week (Wednesday). Will be doing Pilates again today, and on Sunday too.

In addition to this I've planned out my cardio workouts. What I do is walk at a faster pace than my regular pace. I'm still able to breathe in deep through my nose and out through my mouth, but the heart rate does go up. Actually I've gotten more cardio done than I planned. Last week I registered 20 minutes on Saturday (had scheduled 10 minutes). This week I had scheduled 10 minutes on Monday and Thursday. On Monday I registered 15 minutes, Tuesday 10 minutes, Wednesday 20 minutes, yesterday 30 minutes and today 35 minutes. Am quite pleased with this week's workout, and the week isn't over yet!

[StephRN]

Blesha, awesome job keeping at the Pilates and Cardio.

I did Kenpo X and TMT Yoga Flex. I was able to do the full range of stretch on the yoga moves. My flexibility has really gotten very good since starting my beach body journey. It feels great.

Tomorrow is a rest day and workday. I'm considering wearing a heart rate monitor so I can see how many calories I burn during a workday. I suspect it's lower than I think.

[dawnsmemories]

great job ladies!

I have been working out each day either with videos or cardio... I am loving my HRM! I love seeing the calories burned. I am tempted to wear it all day long and see what I burn in one day.

Today was intervals on the elliptical and then jog 1 mile... we had soccer practice for Lance in between.

I am doing yoga on the wii tonight to stretch... it is nice & easy and it feels great after working out consistently for a week.
Dawn

[dawnsmemories]

Today was a light day, abs and 30 min of cardio on the elliptical... I hope you all are having a fabulous weekend!
Dawn

[jeschaff]

I enjoyed a day off today. Yesterday was Burn It Off, Recharge, and a 40 minute training walk-jog. My race is less than three weeks away, and I'm really feeling prepared for it. MapMyRun.com has a feature which will show the elevation of your route, so I used it to map the race route hills that I was worried about a few days ago. I also mapped some routes around home that have a similar elevation, so I'm including those in my workouts. Tomorrow, I start Week 4 of CE with Burn Circuit 1 and another run.

Hope everyone's had a great weekend!

[StephRN]

Dawn, WTG. I just programmed my HRM and wore it for my workout. I'm going to wear it for a full day too and see what it has to teach me.

JoEllen, you're my hero. Nothing stops you. You are one amazing, tenacious, go-getter. You're gonna rock that marathon.

Did Core Synergistics & Cardio X. My HRM says I burned 851 cals in 59 mins of Core Synergistics. Wow, who knew (not me). It's incredibly motivating to see those numbers.

My goal for tomorrow is Chest Shoulder & Triceps with Ab Ripper.

[jeschaff]

Starting my last week on the Burn phase, I did Burn Circuit 1. Also went out for a run but, for some reason, could hardly put one foot in front of the other so I walked more than I ran. I'm feeling sinusy, so I hope that's what was slowing me down. I did manage to run about halfway up the big hill near home before I pooped out, so that's some progress.

Steph, you go girl! You too, Dawn. Blesha, I'm glad to see that you're feeling well enough to do some exercise.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

[CreativeSparkle]

I'm embarrassed to admit this but I haven't done intentional exercise in quite awhile. In reading back in this thread it looks like many of you are very, very active. I'm trying to figure out how to get started again and what I should even do.

We have an elliptical and I think I'm going to get on it for 10-15 minutes today and then do some stretching. I just don't want to over do it and then quit before I get into a routine. Hopefully posting this will make me feel more accountable and make me want to stay on task.

[jeschaff]

Hi Wendee, welcome to the thread! I encourage you to just start where you are and go from there. My motto is "Some movement is better than no movement". And you're right, doing too much at once is the greatest discourager of all! Best of luck, and be sure to check back often and let us know how you're doing.

[StephRN]

JoEllen, I'm "sinusy" too. It's allergy season for me (it seems to start earlier every year). I wear a breathe right strip at night and during exercise. I should probably buy stock in the company. Also, I sometimes have a "pooped out" day when I'm just plain tired. I'm beginning to think those are days that I'm showing signs of overtraining and just taking it slow & easy seems to be best.

Wendee, I'm with JoEllen on the advise about starting where you want. I also have an elliptical and the thing that keeps me motivated to use it (besides the price tag) is good music on my ipod. On my non weight lifting days, I try to work in intervals on it. So, I go all out for a minute or so and then slow back down for the same time frame. But, somedays I just work at a comfortable aerobic pace and sing to my music. Whatever you do, it will be fabulous.

Did Chest Shoulders & Triceps. I was able to do 2 clapping push ups. My feet & ankles have been bothering me alot lately. So, I'm doing all my push ups on my knees to protect my ankles.

I think my HRM must be inaccurate. It says I burn alot more calories than I think is possible. I would have been mega skinny a long time ago if I really burned that many cals.

[CreativeSparkle]

Thanks JoEllen and Steph! I ended up doing 20 minutes on the elliptical and some stretching afterward. It was a good workout.

[Jenna]

Welcome, Wendy - I am getting back into a routine myself so the key is baby steps.

I did 20 min on my treadmill (walking 2% incline). I will be doing more this evening. Trying to work up to 10K steps a day + P90X, which I am having a heck of a time getting back into again. Ugh - just not motivated & I think it's a mental thing - I keep thinking "ewww, an hour & I have so much to do today before Taliah gets home" (she gets home at 10:40). I really need to break through that mental block. Then if I can get my eating back on track I should be good to go!

[jeschaff]

Did Burn Intervals and Ab Burner today. I'm still a bit pooped out, but pushed myself anyway. DH and I went out and found a set of Selectechs at an incredible price. They were floor models in near perfect condition. I am very happy not to have to use the resistance bands anymore!

Steph, clapping pushups???! Wow! I'm still struggling with them on my knees. Of course, you have youth on your side, not to mention that you've been working at it longer than I have!

Wendee and Jenna, good for you for getting the moves on! Hope you can both find a way to make it work with your young kids and other distractions.

Hope everyone else has had a great day!

[Jenna]

The trick for me is getting it done early - first thing really. Problem is that since our tax return got in we have been running around looking for treadmills, fridges, etc & doing normal errands. All in the morning, then Taliah is home & my day is tanked.

I did manage 60 min on the treadmill today - 2% incline most of the time (or higher) & about 3 mph most of the time (a little up sometimes, a little down, but not below 2.5). Not super tough or really fast, but something is better than nothing. I did it in 3 20 min intervals this afternoon & evening. Racked up almost 9000 steps - which is still short of my goal but much better than what I was averaging before. LOL

[CreativeSparkle]

wtg Jenna and JoEllen! I just started tracking my daily foods again today. I bought a program called FitDay a long, long time ago that I have used off and on and when I stick with it I do really well. This time I'm trying to create 5 to 10 standard choices for each meal (ie: Breakfast #1, Breakfast #2, etc.). Then it won't be so much work to plan out a balanced day speaking nutritionally. lol

I am going to go down now and do the elliptical again. I'm going to try reading my emails while I'm on the elliptical. I used to do this and it was nice to combine activities.

ttfn

[CreativeSparkle]

I just finished. I did 30 minutes on the elliptical and even went up to an incline of 3. Then I did 15 crunches, 10 oblique crunches on each side, and some stabilization exercises. Then I did 10 reps of three different back strengthening exercises with 2 lb weights, and stretched it all out. It felt great! I was amazed at how much easier it was to stay on the elliptical with my laptop on it. (my elliptical has a shelf where you can put a book or in my case the laptop)

Fun times!

[PBarnes]

Well, after having declared a week ago Monday that I was ready to get to work on my weight again, I didn't realize I wasn't over the bug I had. It was Wednesday before I really felt like doing anything, and just going to bell choir practice about wiped out any energy.

Today is a beautiful day. I got outside to walk for 25 minutes. And had my first mishap of the year. LOL I tripped on a piece of sidewalk that had buckled. I went down, but other than a slightly skinned knee (can't even see anything on my jeans) I think I'm ok. My face hit the concrete and I thought I scratched one of the lenses of my glasses, but they are fine too. Thankfully I had thick gloves on or I would have scrapped up my palms.

Welcome Wendee! If you find the program you bought doesn't work out for you, there is a website called MyFitnessPal, it's free, and it has a wonderful database for tracking your food plus a place to record your exercise too.

[Jenna]

Ouch Pat! Glad you are okay. I haven't done the treadmill today, but we bought our spring landscape plants & planted them (10 small plants called firecrackers to line the driveway, 2 dwarf bottlebrush bushes called Little Johns to put on either side of the driveway in large clay planters, & 3 rose bushes under the front window). We have a bombados cherry bush to plant but that will have to wait for today. I am not much of a shovel wielder when Taliah is not feeling well. She threw up this morning & Aspen & Caeleb took their TAKS test today. They think they did well.

I have been doing fair with eating today - so on to tomorrow! LOL This morning got eaten up with our activities but I am thinking later this week or next week I'll be getting back into my P90X workouts again. I hope.

[dawnsmemories]

Yesterday I missed my workout so I got up early and did the elliptical first thing doing intervals... 495 calories saying good bye later, I started my day! We went to a new BBQ place tonight so I may be saying hello to the elliptical again this evening...ugh my tummy!

Welcome to the new friends that have joined us! Pat, ouch is right! I hope you don't have misc pains tomorrow from your adventure.

Smile a happy and healthy smile everyone!
Dawn

[jeschaff]

WTG, everyone!

I did Burn Circuit 2 and 35 minutes of mostly jogging. My energy that went AWOL the other day has returned!

Hope you all have a great day tomorrow.

[ScrappingForever]

Everyone is doing so well! Welcome Wendee! Glad to see you're getting into the groove, too!

Jenna, if P90X is just too long right now, why don't you just do ChaLEAN Extreme. You have that one, right? It's so much shorter, but just as effective, don't you think?

JoEllen, can't wait to hear how you do on the run! So glad you got your energy back! Maybe you were just running a little low on carbs on those days?

Blesha, you are doing such a great job at keeping consistent. That's what counts!

Pat, glad that your tumble didn't hurt too much! Glad to hear you're feeling better, too.

Dawn, you are doing an awesome job at being consistent, too.

I'm being consistent, too. I've been out running on my cardio days. Working the P90X plan the other days. Mike also got Ten Minute Trainer, so I've been popping the cardio workout in when I need to get up and move in the afternoons to get more calorie burn. But I am sooo looking forward to warmer weather when I don't have to bundle up to run outside. So tired of the cold and wind!

So proud of all of you ladies! Keep it up!

[CreativeSparkle]

Oh Pat that sounds like a nasty spill. I'm glad you didn't get too hurt, but still just no fun!


Sorry your kids are sick Jenna. It sounds like planting was a great workout! I love gardening!

Sounds like everyone has some neat routines. I'll have to look into them when I get the chance.

I'm just finishing my 30 minutes on the elliptical and I did intervals inbetween with the same stuff I did yesterday. Now for a good stretch.

[jeschaff]

Just finished Burn It Off and Recharge. Finally have everyone else in the house leaving me alone while I work out. And just so you know, I don't have small kids any more, just DH and a dog

Hope you've all had a great day!

[Jenna]

I am sick now - yesterday I felt like the walking dead. Today I am a little better but I think a workout would be a bad idea.

Jan - you are right about CE - I am stubborn though & really wanted to see the X through - I might do that though.