Work it Out

[TheGameHHH]

i went for a run yesterday just cause i felt like a slob most of the weekend. i just got back from the gym today and set a new personal best on the treadmill. in a few months im going to start to train for a half-marathon!

[EffMeBoobs]

Went for my first ever run on Thursday with Dane my PT. I am so proud of myself. I actually ran a full mile! It took us under a half hour!!! I was huffing and puffing but I did it! It was hard as fuck but the endorphins were rolling!

[nate1000]

Forgot to post last night- spent an hour in the weight room.

Tonight back into the pool.

[Friday]

just getting back into working out after a few months of depression, crap-eating, and getting fat.

it's extremely frustrating as the same workouts used to be easy. now i am huffing and puffing and feeling my weight. but i guess it's a process.

Again. :dry:

[TheGameHHH]

just getting back into working out after a few months of depression, crap-eating, and getting fat.

it's extremely frustrating as the same workouts used to be easy. now i am huffing and puffing and feeling my weight. but i guess it's a process.

Again. :dry:

its a battle, but u can get through it. best of luck!

i got back from the gym right before the Yankees game and did my normal Tuesday workout.

[nate1000]

45 in the pool last night before they threw me out. Would've liked to get a full hour in, but whatev. Better than not going.

[Friday]

45 minutes of cardio and light weights ... just fighting the frustration.

l'heave... l'pant :annoyed:

[TheGameHHH]

just got back, feeling good with 2 more days left this week

[TheGameHHH]

i forgot to post yesterday, i suck. but im back from today and finished for the week. time for a few beers and the Yanks.

[Don Flamenco's Rose]

I do 500 pelvic thrusts and 40 minutes of jazzercising

Then 20 minutes of kegel exercises with my ass.

Flamenco stirkes back! Return of Don!

[TheGameHHH]

I do 500 pelvic thrusts and 40 minutes of jazzercising

Then 20 minutes of kegel exercises with my ass.

Flamenco stirkes back! Return of Don!

train all you want, all i have to do is dodge your uppercut and youre totally exposed.

[Soupy_Dreck]

trying to get back on schedule:


i did my usual 1.5 mile run friday and saturday; friday was chest and back day and saturday was lower body. today is running and shoulders, biceps and triceps...

wish me luck!

[TheGameHHH]

good luck boss!

i just got back, i got mad lazy this weekend and even though i gained almost a pound last week im gonna bust my ass twice as hard this week to lose the weight. no more slacking off!

[nate1000]

Hockey Friday night, Saturday morning and Sunday night. Back to the gym tonight.

[ralphbxny]

I am down to 215 from 287. Still got 15 to go by July.

OK...I am starting to get fustrated. I am at a wall. I am between 210 and 215. I can't seem to lose anymore. I am probably going to change the workout.

I am planning on Running a 5k in June in honor of my Best Friends dad who died of cancer.

This is my first road race!! lol Not that I will win but I am very excited.

[EffMeBoobs]

OK...I am starting to get fustrated. I am at a wall. I am between 210 and 215. I can't seem to lose anymore. I am probably going to change the workout.

I am planning on Running a 5k in June in honor of my Best Friends dad who died of cancer.

This is my first road race!! lol Not that I will win but I am very excited.

Good for you! I just bought my first pair of running shoes today! I'm running a little over a mile now but by June I should be doing 3.2 miles. Where is this 5k? I'm interested in doing a 5k this summer too.



In other work out news, I bought spinning shoes for my spinning class, and I cant wait to try them out. I love my spinning class. I'm down 20 pounds from January when I started with my personal trainer!!! I also started Bikram Yoga last night as well, what a crazy class that was. 110 degree heated room fro 90 minutes holding 26 yoga poses, it was a killer but I feel great today!

[smiler grogan]

OK...I am starting to get fustrated. I am at a wall. I am between 210 and 215. I can't seem to lose anymore. I am probably going to change the workout.

I am planning on Running a 5k in June in honor of my Best Friends dad who died of cancer.

This is my first road race!! lol Not that I will win but I am very excited.
congrats on the results. You may be at the point that your adding muscle so the weight loss might be small but your bmi is getting better.

[TheGameHHH]

i got back about an hour ago, i waited till after the Yanks tonight to head to the gym.

here's a great motivation tool, hit the treadmill while watching The Biggest Loser. I did that tonight for the first time and it made me push myself just a little harder then i normally would have. Some of those people have lost whole persons during their time on the show. I saw some dude lost 144 lbs.! thats insane. my roommates friend was on the show this season so ive kept tabs on it, its a cool show to follow if youre trying to drop weight.

[smiler grogan]

The biggest loser is a pretty good show inspiration wise. The weight they drop is incredible.

[EffMeBoobs]

i got back about an hour ago, i waited till after the Yanks tonight to head to the gym.

here's a great motivation tool, hit the treadmill while watching The Biggest Loser. I did that tonight for the first time and it made me push myself just a little harder then i normally would have. Some of those people have lost whole persons during their time on the show. I saw some dude lost 144 lbs.! thats insane. my roommates friend was on the show this season so ive kept tabs on it, its a cool show to follow if youre trying to drop weight.

Which friend? I've been watching it pretty closely so I know all of them. I can't believe how well they've all done and all the weight they've lost, it's amazing.

[TheGameHHH]

Which friend? I've been watching it pretty closely so I know all of them. I can't believe how well they've all done and all the weight they've lost, it's amazing.

Maggie, she was partnered with her friend she met at fat camp. I forget her name though. Maggie made it pretty far.

[Soupy_Dreck]

last nite was a 5k (3.1 miles) in 30:40 which is like tied for my personal best and ab work...

tonite will be 1.5 miles, sit ups and lower body...

great work everybody! :clap:

[Jujubees2]

Just finished an hour on the bike and am enjoying a late lunch of a veggie turkey sandwich with some carrots.

[nate1000]

Full workout at the gym at lunch.









(I saw dead people)

[Thebazile78]

I have plans to do a lot of walking tomorrow. This will be a necessary evil as I will be in NYC with my friend ... instead of sitting in a cubicle pretending to work.

YAY! When I've logged all the blocks and estimated the mileage, I will check back in.

[EliSnow]

I've been able to build up my jogging to three miles straight at 6 miles an hour. Feels great to burn off about 600 calories in a half hour.

Now I just need to build it to about 5-6 miles and I'll be doing great.

Plus, I get to be on my treadmill, re-watching every ep of BSG. And doing this before the kids or wife is up helps.

[TheGameHHH]

What's BSG?

I just got back, today was my "kick yourself in the ass day", im glad its over.

[Soupy_Dreck]

What's BSG?

I just got back, today was my "kick yourself in the ass day", im glad its over.

i'm gonna guess battlestar galatica

last nite was 1.5 miles @ 7.0 mph, 35 situps in a minute and a full circuit of lower body

[EliSnow]

What's BSG?

I just got back, today was my "kick yourself in the ass day", im glad its over.

i'm gonna guess battlestar galatica

last nite was 1.5 miles @ 7.0 mph, 35 situps in a minute and a full circuit of lower body

Yes, it's Battlestar Galactica.

[TheGameHHH]

Yes, it's Battlestar Galactica.

Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica.....thanks Dwight.

I just got back, felt like doing a mid-day workout today.

[Bama]

After two years of running on the treadmill I started running outside last week.

I'm not going back. It's awesome.

[Soupy_Dreck]

i set new personal records last nite:

35 sit ups in 50 seconds
5k (3.1 miles) in 30:22

i feel great!

[nate1000]

Hockey last night- 3-3 tie.

Back to the gym/ pool tonight- Beach vacation in 16 days time to cut out the beer consumption.

[TheGameHHH]

Finished for today, normally this would be the end of my week but as i said on monday i wasnt happy with my results for the week so im busting my ass a little harder this week. im going for a run tomorrow and then ill be finished.

[Thebazile78]

Yesterday we walked all over Chinatown (Lafayette to Mott, uphill on Canal; down to Center and around the same block 3 or 4 times, in and out of the knockoff shops) ... then from Union Square down 14th Street to 3rd Avenue, back up 13th Street to The Strand (yes, I know, we didn't have to walk down to 3rd to get to The Strand, but I can only find it when I'm walking like I'm walking away from a restaurant I go to downtown) ... then back uptown to Grand Central and Westbound to 5th Avenue to visit the Lions at the NYPL Humanities & Social Sciences Branch at Bryant Park... then up to 49th Street to the American Girl Store ... then westbound again to Broadway ... then to the Schubert Theatre to pick up our show tickets at the Will-Call window ... then to dinner upstairs at Bubba Gump ... then to the Toys R Us megastore ... then back to 47th to the M&M's store ... then back down to 44th to the Schubert... after the show, down to 42nd to pick up the Subway ... through Penn Station (up ramps and stairs from the LIRR levels) to the NJ Transit concourse ... and home to New Brunswick station. By that time, we were tired and we took the elevator to the level on the parking deck where we'd left my car.

So ... I guess we put in 5 miles + yesterday.

Today, I dragged my friend all over the Menlo Park and Woodbridge Malls.

That's a good mile or so today.

Now my hips are very sore. I think I will need to swim next week.

[TheGameHHH]

Alright, I ran 4.25 miles yesterday and today as well as some bicep tricep and chest workouts. I lost 2lbs. last week, which was a huge improvement for me over the week before.

[TheGameHHH]

I took the day off from work today so I went to the gym early and now im getting set to head up to tampa for the night. see ya'll tomorrow.

[Jujubees2]

Just got done with an hour on the bike. But man, there is this guy who comes in just about every day and takes a bike next to me who reeks the high-heavens. I think he doesn't wash his workout clothes. But it's hard working out next to him.

[TheGameHHH]

4.25 miles on the treadmill and tonight i put up 260lbs on the bench. So i was happy.

[TheGameHHH]

back......today was a tough day to get through but thankfully theres only one more.

[EffMeBoobs]

Ran another mile and change today with my trainer!

Found a 5K in Fairfield, CT on June 22 and another 4 mile marathon on July 4th somewhere in CT. Have to decide which one I wan to run!

[nate1000]

Forgot to post last night- 45 minutes in the weight room. Still here.:bye:

I'm started to rotate in some different exercises, cause I've not been feeling the pain as much lately. It is amazing, though, how a minor adjustment to basically the same movement can affect your muscles in a totally different way.

Prob wont post over the w/e, but planning on Hockey tonight and Sat morning, weight room Sat night and Hockey Sun Night. See you all Monday.

[TheGameHHH]

Done for the week, i'm gonna get a run in sometime this weekend but otherwise I am finished.

[TheGameHHH]

So, in a little under one month I go to Myrtle Beach, SC to play golf for a week and I have officially decided it is time to step it up just a little bit. I will now be in the gym 6 days a week in hopes of losing roughly 10 more lbs before my trip. Today was day 1 of the new regimen and I passed all tests with flying colors. I set a new personal best on the treadmill but im sure my energy will wane as the week progresses. Nonetheless, here's to me trying to reach my goal before May 18th.

[TheGameHHH]

Day 2 went off without a hitch!!!!!!!!

[TheGameHHH]

Day 3, done-zo.

[TheGameHHH]

Day 4 suuuuuuuuucccccccckkkkkkkkkkked

[TheGameHHH]

I cruised through my workout today, one more day and im finished for the week. anybody else working out in here?

[TheGameHHH]

This thread def. deserves a sticky, because people totally post here.

Done with the gym

[K.C.]

I'm jumping back in full throttle this week. Put on a few pounds this winter that I want off.

I'm mixing in some running in the park with basketball and baseball (got a couple buddies who like to play one or the other a couple times a week) and lifting some free weights every other day.

The gym weirds me out, so I'm not going back...I love running outdoors more. It's so much more calming if you pick the right spots (we've got a couple great parks, and an awesome State Park around here).

Thinking of redoing the first stage of Fat Smash again just to kind of retune my diet a little.


And I'm definitely looking into starting Yoga. I'm not interested in building a ton of muscle mass, and I want the flexibility, plus there's supposedly some great energy boosting techniques you can do with it.

[TheGameHHH]

Week 2, day 2.......finished

[TheGameHHH]

Week 2 Day 3, murdered

[Ritalin]

Ralph, that's just fucking awesome! Congrats, man.

Yesterday on the elliptical, today a spin class. My knee is really giving me trouble, and I think I'm going to have to go see an orthopod.

I still have a serious 15 pounds to go.

Diagnosis: torn meniscus. Goddamnit, I knew there was something wrong. I took some time off - I had a lot of traveling to do for work, and I was hoping that the problem was tendonitis which gets better with rest, but it didn't get any better. I'm getting an MRI next week to see what we'll do next.

The good part is that the doc cleared me to go back to the gym. I can't make it any worse on the elliptical or spinning, so that's what I'll do. I put 10 pounds back on and I'm pissed. I barely recognize myself in the mirror, I realized the other day. Literally, there's a disconnect between how I see myself in my head and what I actually look like.

So I'm back, Game. Looks like it was kind of lonely in here, and it's good to see you fighing the good fight.

[TheGameHHH]

Thanks Rit, good to see you back! I had an early workout today so im finished for the day. im curious to see how much weight ive lost tomorrow. this week just felt like a good weight loss week.

[TheGameHHH]

well it wasnt a good weight loss week, in fact i didnt lose any at all. but im still hitting the gym hard, im not letting one bad week in 6 months get me down!

[Ritalin]

I did an hour on the crazy machine, kinda like an elliptical, with arm things that go back and forth, but not the one you're thinking of.

It was good to break it up. I'm getting bored of the standard elliptical.

And I'm fucking fat.

[nate1000]

Back from vaca- back to the gym tonight.

[TheGameHHH]

just got back, i havent seen any results in two weeks but im still going strong. i increased all the weights tonight in my lifting, so ill see what happens.

[nate1000]

A little backsliding last night. That's Ok, though- I'll hit the groove again by the end of the week. Gotta get back into the pool tonight.

[TheGameHHH]

back.......blerg

[TheGameHHH]

If I dont lose like 65 lbs this week im gonna be shocked, im busting my ass here.

[Ritalin]

I'm here, I'm here.

Sunday spin class, monday, tuesday and wednesday it did an hour on this machine, and it's pretty good. I still can't run.

http://www.cybexintl.com/Products/Data/MainImages/630Ai.png

I don't even want to bother talking about my weight, I just want to do something about it. I've been eating like a champ for a week now, and it usually takes a good 10 day to 2 weeks before I really show results. I'm not weighing myself. I don't have to. I know the progress I'm making in eating and getting to the gym.

Edit: That's not me.

[ralphbxny]

congrats on the results. You may be at the point that your adding muscle so the weight loss might be small but your bmi is getting better.

Thats actually what I was told by a couple people. The trainer I just started working with says he only wants me to drop 10 more lbs.

I started running outside for the first time on Monday and after 1.5 miles wishing I had stayed on a treadmill tuesday morning. I got out again Tuesday afternoon and did another mile.

Prospect Park stinks with its uphills but I figure if I can run that 3.5 miles I will have no problem running 3.1 on a fairly flat Westside highway!!!!

[TheGameHHH]

I'm here, I'm here.

Sunday spin class, monday, tuesday and wednesday it did an hour on this machine, and it's pretty good. I still can't run.

http://www.cybexintl.com/Products/Data/MainImages/630Ai.png

I don't even want to bother talking about my weight, I just want to do something about it. I've been eating like a champ for a week now, and it usually takes a good 10 day to 2 weeks before I really show results. I'm not weighing myself. I don't have to. I know the progress I'm making in eating and getting to the gym.

Edit: That's not me.

is that the machine you were describing earlier that you said was like an elliptical?......that thing looks bad ass

[Ritalin]

I'm here, I'm here.

Sunday spin class, monday, tuesday and wednesday it did an hour on this machine, and it's pretty good. I still can't run.

http://www.cybexintl.com/Products/Data/MainImages/630Ai.png

I don't even want to bother talking about my weight, I just want to do something about it. I've been eating like a champ for a week now, and it usually takes a good 10 day to 2 weeks before I really show results. I'm not weighing myself. I don't have to. I know the progress I'm making in eating and getting to the gym.

Edit: That's not me.

is that the machine you were describing earlier that you said was like an elliptical?......that thing looks bad ass

I know, right? It looks like some sort of human/machine synthesis, like I should be able to walk right out the front door of the gym, pick up taxis and hurl them at Mothra.

[nate1000]

Gym last night- not quite back to where I was before vacation, but better than Monday. plus I hurt less this am than I did Tuesday am.

[TheGameHHH]

one more day....................

[TheGameHHH]

late night, done for the week........a run tomorrow and the driving range on sunday.

[TheGameHHH]

this is my last week of hitting the gym before i take my first week off in over a year. I'm heading down to Myrtle Beach for a week of golfing, drinking, ladies, and tanning on the beach. This is absolutely the best shape I've been in since high school (wow, almost a decade ago). One more week of busting my ass and then I can enjoy the fruits of my labor. holla.

[TheGameHHH]

back, tres mas dias

[nate1000]

I suck at keeping up with this thread, but I'm still here.
Monday's workout was great- back up to my pre vacation weights, with more reps than before.

Back to the gym tonight.

[TheGameHHH]

youre all good nate, as long as i see you once a week in this thread i wont lose faith in ya.

i just got back and now have 2 more days.

[nate1000]

Great workout last night- I fekkin hate that ab machine.

Also, dropped beer from my diet on Monday- gotta lose the calories. This is a major sacrifice (but nothing a couple of cocktails wont cure):wink:

[TheGameHHH]

almost done for the week, i forgot to post here earlier when i finished the gym. big weigh-in for me tomorrow morning, hope i do well.

[IamPixie]

I have really been bad with working out since like late February. However, this week I've jumped back into it full swing. One hour on the treadmill today...but it was kind of a struggle. Can't wait till that amount of time will be a breeze again.:happy:

[lleeder]

I'd say but I'm not a braggart.

[nate1000]

Had to skip friday workout. Took a stick in the ribs thursday night- bruised three of them, hurt to breathe friday. Much less pain today, so I'll be back in the gym tonight.

[TheGameHHH]

hey everybody, i know ya'll missed me but im back. I must have gained close to 1,000 lbs on my Myrtle Beach trip but tonight it was back in the gym and back to my workout and diet. first day back sucked but im looking forward to a great week.

[nate1000]

Bruised ribs turned out to be broken. Had to take a week off. Going to try again tonight.

[TheGameHHH]

back.......i think i have Jorge Posada arm. since last tuesday my left arm has been feeling dead. i started after my golf round and it hasnt let up in a week, im starting to get a little concerned.

[TheGameHHH]

back again, this arm thing is getting serious. halfway through lifting i can't lift it above my waist and it feels as dead as sydney pollack. anybody have any advice as to what this could be and what i could do besides ice it? majority of the dead feeling/pain is in my bicep and tricep.

[AngelAmy]

I have actually been allowed on the treadmill

It's not much but I did 20 minutes on it today...I just wanted to get a feel of it again.

I am going to go on again tonight after work.

I know it was just a 20 minute fast walk but I really did feel better afterwards.

[nate1000]

back again, this arm thing is getting serious. halfway through lifting i can't lift it above my waist and it feels as dead as sydney pollack. anybody have any advice as to what this could be and what i could do besides ice it? majority of the dead feeling/pain is in my bicep and tricep.

Does this happen only when you work out?

[Jennitalia]

could be a torn tendon or ligament...definitely rest it for a couple of days and try some ice.

[TheGameHHH]

Does this happen only when you work out?

yea, only when i lift........but i first noticed the pain after day 2 of my golf trip last week

[TheGameHHH]

could be a torn tendon or ligament...definitely rest it for a couple of days and try some ice.

i did the 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off thing last night for a few rounds so hopefully that helps today........if not you're gonna have to massage me.

[nate1000]

I'm thinking pinched nerve.

[TheGameHHH]

I'm thinking pinched nerve.

i don't know dick about this stuff which is why i asked for help but it doesnt feel like a nerve issue, its much more the fact that my bicep and tricep muscles go weak. i changed up some exercises today and it was good through the first half but once i did curls and chest my arm started acting up again. im gonna rest it for a few days after tomorrow with intense icing sessions on the weekend. if its still killing by monday im gonna go to the doctor. it only happens when i lift or golf.

[nate1000]

i don't know dick about this stuff which is why i asked for help but it doesnt feel like a nerve issue, its much more the fact that my bicep and tricep muscles go weak. i changed up some exercises today and it was good through the first half but once i did curls and chest my arm started acting up again. im gonna rest it for a few days after tomorrow with intense icing sessions on the weekend. if its still killing by monday im gonna go to the doctor. it only happens when i lift or golf.

If you feel a lot of pain, I'd say torn muscke or a strained or torn tendon or ligament. You's probably see some bruising in the area too. Just a deadening sensation, without a lot of pain lends itself to a nerve issue. But what do I know, I'm just an f-ing banker with busted ribs. Hope you feel better soon.

Personally, I've been riding the pine for two weeks now waiting for the pain to subside. It hasn't. So, F-it I'm back on the ice in the morning and will pick up back in the gym on monday. Two weeks is enough.

[TheGameHHH]

im back, its really hard trying to keep up your normal routine after you take 10 days off. i had to tone down my running a little today cause my legs just didnt have it. my arm felt a little better but i had to adjust my exercises so the ones that bothered me the most i did last instead of first. all in all a tough first week back.

[angrymissy]

My diet plan is asking for 1 hr cardio a day (either at once, or broken up into 2 30 minutes sessions), along with pilates/squats.

So I decided that I was going to jog outside yesterday because it was nice out. I have not REALLY exercised in a while I guess, because I don't get that winded from the treadmill. It must be the fucking smoking, because I had to jog a block, get out of breath and grasp chest like having a heart attack, then walk a block to recover. Now my legs are crazy sore today, all from an hours worth of easy activity.

But, I think jogging outside is definitely giving me a better workout than the treadmill. I think I'm just going to use my gym for Racketball, pool and the weight machines.

[nate1000]

Back on the ice Sat am- felt good until someone tried to move me out from the front of the net with a stick in the ribs *ouch*

Hour in the pool yesterday, heading back to the weight room tonight.

How's the arm HHH?

[AngelAmy]

did 2 miles in about 35 minutes on the treadmill today.

I want to get to the point where I can jog comfortably...I've just started but it's not as hard as I thought it would be.

[TheGameHHH]

Back on the ice Sat am- felt good until someone tried to move me out from the front of the net with a stick in the ribs *ouch*

Hour in the pool yesterday, heading back to the weight room tonight.

How's the arm HHH?

i rested my arm from friday night until about 6pm today. i spent a good portion of last night icing it just as a precaution. im happy to report that after lifting today i felt no pain whatsoever. i think im gonna continue to ice it every night this week just to be safe. but so far so good.

[nate1000]

Good session last night- still can't get near the ab machine, though.

Good news, HHH. Here's to turning the corner: :drunk:

[AngelAmy]

did 30 minutes, 1.8 miles

Legs started to hurt a bit so I slowed down.

I need to start adding lifting to my regimine.

[TheGameHHH]

Good session last night- still can't get near the ab machine, though.

Good news, HHH. Here's to turning the corner: :drunk:

salute buddy! all this hype in Yankee land tonight made me forget to post in here after my workout, then they turned it over to the bullpen and i remember they suck so i can get back to other life things. 2 days, pain free! im trying to shed about 6 more lbs., my target weight, before i go back home to jersey on the 16th. so here's to busting my ass for the next 2 weeks.

[angrymissy]

I got through a 3 day "detox" diet of nothing but vegetables (mostly raw). I'm super proud of myself for having the willpower to do it. I do know one thing, I could never, ever be a fucking vegan. I can't wait to have a turkey sandwich for lunch.

[Reynolds]

I got through a 3 day "detox" diet of nothing but vegetables (mostly raw). I'm super proud of myself for having the willpower to do it. I do know one thing, I could never, ever be a fucking vegan. I can't wait to have a turkey sandwich for lunch.

Feel better, or anything? Congrats

[angrymissy]

Feel better, or anything? Congrats

Actually, yes, it's sort of a kick start to a regular diet. Jeff did the same thing with just brown rice a few months ago and I opted for veg. Yesterday, the third day, I felt like GARBAGE. Apparently from crap being released from my body, I guess. I stunk and was really nauseous and lightheaded. Today I feel awesome, and am moving on to regular diet for 20 days.

[AngelAmy]

just did 2 miles on the treadmill 38 minutes though...I wanted to go a little slower today since I'm a tiny smidge sore. I feel great though. I know I've only been doing this a few days but I am so tempted to try to jog tomorrow....I'd probably die though.

[TheGameHHH]

keep up the good work Amy, just build yourself up slowly. if you feel crazy ambitious one day then go for a jog, if you cant do it then simply slow to a walk. either way you'll be getting your work in for the day and you'll feel better about yourself.

i just got back from the gym and since theres no pain in my arm i went back to wednesdays being my heavy lift day. all went great. i think in order to shed the last few pounds beginning next monday im going to add one more lap to my treadmill running, totaling it up to 4.5 miles. i think that should do the trick depending on how much weight i lose this week.

[AngelAmy]

I did my two miles in about 34.5 minutes today. I am going to start adding jumping rope to my little workout too. I heard that's really good for the whole body.

[TheGameHHH]

I did my two miles in about 34.5 minutes today. I am going to start adding jumping rope to my little workout too. I heard that's really good for the whole body.

jumping rope is honestly one of the best workouts you can do. when i lived at my parents house up in jersey there used to be a heavy bag in the basement and for about 2 months me and two friends were on a sick routine. we'd hit the heavy bag for minute and a half rounds and when it wasn't our turn to hit or hold the bag we'd be jumping rope. after every night i was absolutely dead tired and i felt amazing. too bad i hit the bag so hard once that i knocked it off its holding thing and we never put it back up. but yea, jump rope cause its good for you.

i just got back, it was a good night. nothing fun to report.

[TheGameHHH]

well, at least my legs made it through friday this week. im finished lifting for the week, just a quick little run tomorrow and im all good.

[AngelAmy]

I did my usual 2 miles in 34 minutes today
Tomorrow and Sunday I'll be kinda busy so I'll use them as rest days.

I definately need to be adding more to what I am doing because even though I feel better with just my walking, it just seems like I should eb doing more.

I'll add my jumping rope to the routine and I still have my beach body dvds if I am feeling really daring.

I'll probably try for 2.5 miles as well. I am not as out of shape as I thought I was...just fat.

[TheGameHHH]

Just got back and I successfully added an extra quarter mile to my treadmill routine!! lets see how this new schedule holds up throughout the week. monday is always the easiest day to get through.

[nate1000]

Still here- normal routine last night, but finally got back on the ab machine for the first time in a month. Ribs are sore today, but held up. Hopefully over the hump and (mostly) healed up.

[AngelAmy]

i thnk im going to go through this week still doing 2 miles and then next week I will step it up to 2.5 miles.


I tried jumping rope yesterday but I found out that there is no fucking place in my back yard to do it, im going to try again right now though....i shortened the rope a bit

[AngelAmy]

ok so im really out of shape.....i basically jumped rope until i started getting out of breath so i stopped, took a drink of water, rested til my heart rate got down a bit and started again


i learned that i take longer in my rest time than my actual jump time so I am going to work on gradually getting to the point where i can do it at least 5 minutes comfortably and then go from there

[TheGameHHH]

if this shit was easy, everybody would do it

[Skellington]

ok so im really out of shape.....i basically jumped rope until i started getting out of breath so i stopped, took a drink of water, rested til my heart rate got down a bit and started again


i learned that i take longer in my rest time than my actual jump time so I am going to work on gradually getting to the point where i can do it at least 5 minutes comfortably and then go from there

Don't give up! Try half hour walks, they really don't get your heartrate bumping, but prepare you for cardio or lifting. Are you warming up (stretching) before jumping? This also helps limber you up.

I am currently at 123lbs from 176lbs. To maintain (and amazingly keep loosing), I just walk my dog 2 times a day (totaling a mile) and eat South Beach Phase 3 friendly about 5 times a day. I also do bicep curls with my dog....he's only 14lbs, but he likes the interaction and the pathetic look of "mommie, what the hell are you doing" keeps me going.

I also learned to only sip water, not chug, and to not eat for at least a half hour after exercising. To burn the max. amount, you do this, otherwise, chugged water or immediately eating slows the metabolism back down from what i understand.

good luck!

[AngelAmy]

if this shit was easy, everybody would do it

very true....i feel great aftrwards though. i'm gonna keep at it.

plus maybe if i stay out side long enough i could get a bit of a tan

[AngelAmy]

Don't give up! Try half hour walks, they really don't get your heartrate bumping, but prepare you for cardio or lifting. Are you warming up (stretching) before jumping? This also helps limber you up.

I am currently at 123lbs from 176lbs. To maintain (and amazingly keep loosing), I just walk my dog 2 times a day (totaling a mile) and eat South Beach Phase 3 friendly about 5 times a day. I also do bicep curls with my dog....he's only 14lbs, but he likes the interaction and the pathetic look of "mommie, what the hell are you doing" keeps me going.

I also learned to only sip water, not chug, and to not eat for at least a half hour after exercising. To burn the max. amount, you do this, otherwise, chugged water or immediately eating slows the metabolism back down from what i understand.

good luck!

yeah along with my jumping rope i do a 2 mile walk on the treadmill.....which equalls at an avg of 35 minutes for me right now.

I haven't started to do any kind of lifting but i know eventually i will have to. i probably will just use my resistance bands until i get weights.

that water thing is a good tip though, i never knew that.

[Skellington]

yeah along with my jumping rope i do a 2 mile walk on the treadmill.....which equalls at an avg of 35 minutes for me right now.

I haven't started to do any kind of lifting but i know eventually i will have to. i probably will just use my resistance bands until i get weights.

that water thing is a good tip though, i never knew that.

Don't lift until you loose a good amount of weight, or else you'll bulk. Muscle does help you burn faster, but a layer of adipose tissue OVER muscle is not the result most wemmin' folk want to see....ever...... And remember, nice long lean muscle comes from reps, not resistance (ie: more reps, less weight increases).

I wish I had a treadmill, 107 degrees outside is not ideal for me or the woof to be walking, i have to be up at 530am to walk him before sunrise and don't go back out until sundown when it cools off.

[TheGameHHH]

bizack biznatches

[K.C.]

I wish I had a treadmill, 107 degrees outside is not ideal for me or the woof to be walking, i have to be up at 530am to walk him before sunrise and don't go back out until sundown when it cools off.

Oh, I went for a 'delightful' run around 3 PM today.

At one point, I'm pretty sure I started melting.

[nate1000]

45 in the pool last night.

[AngelAmy]

did a nice fast walk today for my usual 2 miles

the jumping rope was a tad easier...i still feel like i am going to die after just 20 jumps but I am getting there

I also think i killed my ribs last night playing wii tennis haha.

[TheGameHHH]

heavy lift, 4.5 miles and some crunches.........nasty day today

[TheGameHHH]

back from the gym, thats all for now

[AngelAmy]

2 miles under 33 minutes
did more jump roping, im getting better!

i've been taking skellington's advice by sipping the water instead of taking a chug...ive found that a sip is really all it takes

[TheGameHHH]

back......done

[TheGameHHH]

got a free week pass at my local YMCA today here in Jersey.........it was tough adjusting to the new machines/free weights/treadmill speeds but i started to find some rhythm at the end of my workout. tomorrow should be much better.

[Ritalin]

My body fat is like a tsunami and it's reached it's highest point. I'm absolutely certain that I can't possibly get any bigger. I caught a glimpse of myself in a window as I walked through midtown today, and I literally didn't recognize that it was me.

So I went to spin class today, the only thing left that I can do until I have knee surgury, which I can't have until november when my business slows down. Speaking of slowing down, I have the metabolism of a cement truck now.

At 42, I've crossed a threshold where my body just isn't going to do things as easily as it used to, and I haven't adjusted. It isn't that I'm eating that bad - although I haven't been eating great - but every single thing I eat shows up now. I have to work harder on my flexibility, and I really have to bring my weight down, I'm talking 25 serious pounds. My wife and I are expecting our first child in November, and I need to get lean and fit so I can do whatever I want with the kid through my 50s.

So if you'll have me, I'm back people.

My name is Ritalin and I'm a fat fuck.

[nate1000]

still here. good session in the gym last night, but the ribs hurt like an m-er f-er today. its like one step forward and three back with this injury.

Welcome aboard, Ritalin.

[TheGameHHH]

kickin ass and takin names all over the Y today........holla at ya boy

[TheGameHHH]

back, done, tired

[Ritalin]

yesterday dragged myself to the gym at 830 pm. I usually never go that late, but watched the Cubs game while doing an hour on the elliptical.

Today, did 30 minutes on the same machine.

I'm on the long road back.

[nate1000]

Made the jump from the machines to free weights last night. Had to use less weight, but feel more sore today than after any workout in the past three months. It is a whole different game.

[JPMNICK]

Made the jump from the machines to free weights last night. Had to use less weight, but feel more sore today than after any workout in the past three months. It is a whole different game.

yea but a much better workout, you will get bigger and stronger quicker with free weights

[Ohiorunningrick]

8 miles on trails in Mill Creek Park today. Thinking of running the Akron Marathon, so I'm working toward that.

[TheGameHHH]

yo ive still been doing my shit, just not on a regular basis cause ive been up in da jerz visiting my family. once i get back home on monday ill be back on the regular track, hope to see ya'll there.

[Ritalin]

Monday - an hour elliptical
Tuesday - spin class
Weds, Thurs - an hour elliptical.

I changed one thing and I really happy I did: I switched my workouts from the morning to the evening. I'm shocked what a difference it makes in everything. I'm more productive during the day - I freelance - my workouts are better and it fixes my eating problems to an extent because there literally isn't enough time at night to stuff my face.

[TheGameHHH]

back to the old routine.....should be posting daily in here again

[K.C.]

8 miles on trails in Mill Creek Park today. Thinking of running the Akron Marathon, so I'm working toward that.

I'm lining up a series of hikes for myself for this summer.

There's some state parks with some quick 3-4 mile trails, which I can do on weeknights, and then I'll probably lineup some 10-12 mile ones for some Saturdays.

Eventually, I'm going to hit the Appalachian Trail when i get some time.

[Chris from TX]

I'm getting into my groove.

35 minutes on the elliptical

The day before I did like 25 minutes of yoga on my On-Demand like a ham-n-egger. Goddamn, I was sore and out of shape.

[TheMojoPin]

Been trying to get into a routine the last few weeks. Using the elliptical at least half an hour a day, ideally two 30 minute-sessions if I have the day off. Bench pressing every other day, working the arms and shoulders the other. Trying to wake up and do crunches and push-ups and then the same before bed. Being sure to eat a decent breakfast, less carbs all day, no fast good, no food after 9 PM unless it's fruit or veggies or healthy cereal.

It's not fun.

[TheGameHHH]

lifting and running with a cramp in your neck is one of the most evil things you can ever do. what a horrible day at the gym today, thank god its over.

[TheGameHHH]

damnit, i forgot to post in here today..........i went to the gym earlier

[TheGameHHH]

so im all done for the day and today i decided i will be running a 5k August 9th in downtown ft. lauderdale. i have been unofficially training for the past 8 or 9 months, but im going to kick it into high gear around July 21st. ill keep you all updated.

[envirogator]

I ran in the Foot Traffic Flat Marathon in Portland over the weekend...3:26:48. Personal best by almost 18 minutes. I left a LOT of frustration out on the course...felt fucking great.

[TheGameHHH]

back.....nothing cool to report

[britneypablo]

for those of you looking for a great workout, dont forget this is the season to swim! or at least try some water-walking...swimming is a great workout, u do sweat in the water, you do burn mucho calories, you do increase flexibility and build muscle tone...with the least amount of chance for injury...u cant be it....so if u wanna try a swim workout and u dont have a pool to go to, just pretend like u live at an apartment complex with a pool....thats what i always do! .....headed to swim probably a mile or so bc im lazy today!

[TheGameHHH]

for those of you looking for a great workout, dont forget this is the season to swim! or at least try some water-walking...swimming is a great workout, u do sweat in the water, you do burn mucho calories, you do increase flexibility and build muscle tone...with the least amount of chance for injury...u cant be it....so if u wanna try a swim workout and u dont have a pool to go to, just pretend like u live at an apartment complex with a pool....thats what i always do! .....headed to swim probably a mile or so bc im lazy today!

after my workout today (which sucked major ass) i wanted to jump in my complex's pool. unfortunately there were 2 dudes doing laps in the pool and i just didnt feel like jumping in and adding to the "dude soup". your post got me so excited to hit the pool after my workout and those guys totally ruined it!

[nate1000]

after my workout today (which sucked major ass) i wanted to jump in my complex's pool. unfortunately there were 2 dudes doing laps in the pool and i just didnt feel like jumping in and adding to the "dude soup". your post got me so excited to hit the pool after my workout and those guys totally ruined it!

Still here- been on vaca and training out of town, so haven't been able to post (or work out regularly, either.) But, that is all behind me and it's back to the routine tonight.

As far as swimming goes, britneypablo is right- great exercise, least amount of strain on joints, etc... Game- I try to do at least 30-45 min swimming laps after every workout- it is a great way to stretch out and get the blood moving through your muscles again. Also it is a great way to burn a ton of extra calories and start taking off weight- you've already burned through most of your quick energy reserves in the weight room, now for 45 or so minutes, your body starts searching for other sources, i.e. adipose tissue. I find that swimming after the weight room is the quickest way to get problem areas back in line.

For example, having been on vaca and out of town for training for the past two weeks all the eating out and beer settled a lil bit in my waist, but I am sure that after a week of hitting the pool hard after working out, all of it will be history. My cholesterol level, though, maybe not so much....damn cream sauces.

[TheGameHHH]

finished again, no pool. maybe at the start of next week

[nate1000]

Back in the gym last night. It is amazing how much heavier the weight feels after 10 days off.

[britneypablo]

last night after my work out for the first time i mixed flavored fiber with protein...it was orange Metamucil (which normally i just have plain psyillum husk with no flavor so this was a nice change but i dunno i like my trusted unflavored husks) and Jay Rob's Vanilla Whey...(which i always have some of that layin around) and omg it tasted like a orange creme-sickle....if ur lookin for some good fiber mixed with basically the best protein powder on the market....thats the way to do it!

[Jennitalia]

so now i've procrastinated long enough and as the clock is ticking towards my wedding date, i'm extremely motivated to rid myself of my fat ass. maybe logging it will help me as it's been helping some of you. i finally have the time to exercise properly...it's just always been hard for me in the past to stay motivated. so for the past month i've been doing good, and now that i have some more down time at work, i do some toning/yoga/pilates in my room between clients and for cardio i try to get in about 15-20 miles. i've also started running when it's not ass hot out, and it's definitely helped step things up.

today: 250 reps of assorted core exercises, 200 reps of hip crunches, 150 reps for biceps, triceps, delts, pecs (slow day at work)....walked about an hour and a half today.

[TheGameHHH]

hit the gym yesterday but forgot to post........just got back from the gym again today. i even walked there in a rain storm, talk about dedication.

next week i start training for the 5k

[Jennitalia]

sunday: walking 90 minutes; kickball, 75 minutes;
monday: walking 75 minutes, 45 minutes core exercises
tuesday: walking 75 minutes, 60 minutes core/upper body/extremities exercises

[TheGameHHH]

i forgot to post yesterday after i returned from the gym, so this post is for yesterday. todays will follow in a few hours.

[TheGameHHH]

this is the post that was to follow, all done

[Jennitalia]

wed: 60 minutes toning/core exercises, 75 minute walk
today: 90 minutes running/walking, 30 minutes toning

[TheGameHHH]

wed: 60 minutes toning/core exercises, 75 minute walk
today: 90 minutes running/walking, 30 minutes toning

youre kicking some serious ass, keep it up!

i just got back and im finished for the weekend. im flying back up to jersey tonight for a wedding tomorrow and im about to look pimp as hell in my 3 piece. im baggin me a bridesmaid.

[Jennitalia]

youre kicking some serious ass, keep it up!

i just got back and im finished for the weekend. im flying back up to jersey tonight for a wedding tomorrow and im about to look pimp as hell in my 3 piece. im baggin me a bridesmaid.


i'm trying. i'm so done with being a fatty...this massage therapy thing has really brought me back to my old self, where i was much more physically fit.
no time for cardio today because i went to the billy joel show, and, well, i'm way too lazy to get up early (and it's hotter than hell) so i did about 75 minutes of core stuff / toning during my down time at work today.

nice! let us know how the wedding was. and if that doesnt work, you can crash my wedding :)

[TheGameHHH]

i'm trying. i'm so done with being a fatty...this massage therapy thing has really brought me back to my old self, where i was much more physically fit.
no time for cardio today because i went to the billy joel show, and, well, i'm way too lazy to get up early (and it's hotter than hell) so i did about 75 minutes of core stuff / toning during my down time at work today.

nice! let us know how the wedding was. and if that doesnt work, you can crash my wedding :)

the wedding was great but sadly i didnt get to bag a bridesmaid. it was an italian wedding so there were plenty beautiful women around but all of them had a Carmine, Angelo or Sal attached to them. Despite no sex I still had a blast. But now I might have to crash your wedding.

and im also back from the gym, 5k training starts very soon.

[nate1000]

Still here.....good workout in the gym last night. Summer's been doing a number on my routine, but I am still going.....

[Jennitalia]

the wedding was great but sadly i didnt get to bag a bridesmaid. it was an italian wedding so there were plenty beautiful women around but all of them had a Carmine, Angelo or Sal attached to them. Despite no sex I still had a blast. But now I might have to crash your wedding.

and im also back from the gym, 5k training starts very soon.


you probably mentioned it, but where are you doing your 5k? my sister and i may be doing one in the fall, probably somewhere up in westchester.

and yeah, my wedding is going to be a nice irish/italian mix.....sausage and SAUSAUGE. :)

so with this heat the last few days (and having a busy weekend), i havent gone out and done as much cardio as i need to. i'm a total pussy when it comes to the heat.


friday: 60 minutes core exercises
saturday: 30 minutes core exercises, 30 minutes cardio
sunday: 30 minutes cardio, 60 minutes kickball game
monday: 2 hours walking/running (most of that time was walking due to the heat)

i'm off to work in a few...from looking at my schedule on saturday, i'm going to have lots of free time to do some core exercises today.

[TheGameHHH]

you probably mentioned it, but where are you doing your 5k? my sister and i may be doing one in the fall, probably somewhere up in westchester.

and yeah, my wedding is going to be a nice irish/italian mix.....sausage and SAUSAUGE. :)

so with this heat the last few days (and having a busy weekend), i havent gone out and done as much cardio as i need to. i'm a total pussy when it comes to the heat.


friday: 60 minutes core exercises
saturday: 30 minutes core exercises, 30 minutes cardio
sunday: 30 minutes cardio, 60 minutes kickball game
monday: 2 hours walking/running (most of that time was walking due to the heat)

i'm off to work in a few...from looking at my schedule on saturday, i'm going to have lots of free time to do some core exercises today.

the 5k I'm running is in Ft. Lauderdale on August 9th.

so in addition to the sausage at your wedding, will there be vagina? cause im more of a vagina man than a sausage man personally.

back from the gym, training starts tomorrow (once I find the right program tonight).

[Jennitalia]

yes, it will be a wedding with fresh vag.

walked 75 minutes today, did core exercises, arms, and adductors as well, about 80 minutes.

tomorrow i'm going to try to get my ass up earlier so i can do the yerdaddy challenge.

[TheGameHHH]

thank god its fresh, theres nothing worse than stale/old vag

[TheGameHHH]

that suuuuuuucccccccckkkkkkkkeeeeeddddd. these next few weeks will NOT be fun.

[nate1000]

good workout last night- increased weights across the board. Finally getting back to the pre-broken ribs routine.

[TheGameHHH]

back.............and i think im getting sick

[Jennitalia]

thursday was my cardio day. 90 minutes walking / running

today i did about 75 minutes core/upper body, adductor strengthening and then after work i decided to walk over to a nearby track i just discovered to do the miracle mile challenge again. i put my bag down which had my li'l wallet (with this week's tip money & keys and everything else). ran two laps and i noticed the bag was not how i left it (i noticed a couple of kids but i was at the other end of the track and was hoping it was nothing)...so yeah, they took my bag and left so i didnt get to complete the challenge again. i hope those kids got hit by cars and died painfully on their way home tonight.

[Jennitalia]

60 minutes core exercises/arms/shoulders/adductors
30 minutes walking
ran 2 miles

[TheGameHHH]

fun day today, kicked my ass

[TheGameHHH]

back again.......................

[TheGameHHH]

back, im going strong this week

[Jennitalia]

i took it easy on sunday. monday was 90 running/walking intervals. i was booked up at work yesterday and today, so i only got about 100 crunches and some arm stuff in on tuesday. saw the foo fighters last night so no time for cardio. today i walked 30 minutes and ran 2 miles.

[TheGameHHH]

today sucked donkey balls, im pretty sure i blacked out around the 37 minute mark and awoke as i was ending my walking cool down 15 minutes later.

[TheGameHHH]

yet today was a piece of cake, i cant figure out how that is

[TheGameHHH]

ive been all done for like a week and shit

[nate1000]

Gym/ Pool closed for 2 weeks for renovations. :thumbdown:

[TheGameHHH]

Today was a pretty easy day, Monday's usually are.

[TheGameHHH]

all done

[Ritalin]

1/2 hour on the elliptical.

I'm a goddamn mess, and pissed about it. My right knee won't let me do anything. I have a torn meniscus and I'm having surgery next month. But I've put on 20 pounds, and I'm fucking disgusted with myself.

[Jennitalia]

last week/weekend was pretty busy for me, so i didnt get as much done as i'd like to have, but i did keep it up.
today i did about 30 minutes toning and ran 2 miles, walked 30 minutes. and i gave 2 deep tissue massages and one hot stone massage. that counts for something

[TheGameHHH]

last week/weekend was pretty busy for me, so i didnt get as much done as i'd like to have, but i did keep it up.
today i did about 30 minutes toning and ran 2 miles, walked 30 minutes. and i gave 2 deep tissue massages and one hot stone massage. that counts for something

what exactly is a hot stone massage? ive heard about them before and i have no idea what they are other than the fact the involve hot stones and a massage (obviously). basically, hows the combo work?

[Jennitalia]

hot stone massage is basically like a swedish massage, although, you can use some deep tissue/myofascial strokes). you use oil and use some lighter swedish strokes to help get the oil on the body and then just use the same strokes with stones. the heat feels good, and the heat from the stones helps reduce tension, knots, trigger points, and qi blockages. you can also use some cold stones . personally, i'd rather just get a deep tissue massage.

[TheGameHHH]

hot stone massage is basically like a swedish massage, although, you can use some deep tissue/myofascial strokes). you use oil and use some lighter swedish strokes to help get the oil on the body and then just use the same strokes with stones. the heat feels good, and the heat from the stones helps reduce tension, knots, trigger points, and qi blockages. you can also use some cold stones . personally, i'd rather just get a deep tissue massage.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm cold stone.........now im starvin

[nate1000]

that counts for something

Only if you finished with a "hand release"

[TheGameHHH]

3 days down

[Jennitalia]

long, exhausting day. but i finished.

[TheGameHHH]

this is the 2nd week in a row that thursday has been awful. i cant figure out why its so difficult.

[TheGameHHH]

alright, im all finished for the week. today was really good, it was my last training session before my big 5k sunday morning.

wish me luck (if anybody besides jen & nate still reads this silly thread)

[Jennitalia]

no cardio today, just core stuff.

good luck on the 5k. you're going to rock your socks off gamey. get a nice sports massage afterwards :smile:

[TheGameHHH]

done

[TheGameHHH]

i got 99 problems but the gym ain't one

[Jennitalia]

i've had a foot thing going on with my foot the last couple of days, so i havent done any walking/jogging since thursday which is killing me. i'm going to start up tomorrow and hope it doesnt get any worse. other than that, keeping up with core exercises.

[TheGameHHH]

i've had a foot thing going on with my foot the last couple of days, so i havent done any walking/jogging since thursday which is killing me. i'm going to start up tomorrow and hope it doesnt get any worse. other than that, keeping up with core exercises.

I have a fucking foot thing on my foot!!!!!!!!!!

i pretty much raped the gym today, push-up challenge tonight!

[TheGameHHH]

first thursday in a month that didnt suck

[Jennitalia]

the foot thing seems to be work related, i think. i did my 5 miles today, but my ankle felt a little sore from running. i guess this is what it's like to be old.

[TheGameHHH]

the foot thing seems to be work related, i think. i did my 5 miles today, but my ankle felt a little sore from running. i guess this is what it's like to be old.

massuse, massage thy self. work on your own foot, heal it up.

[Jennitalia]

rubbing myself is just not the same

[TheGameHHH]

rubbing myself is just not the same

man, that made sense on so many levels. touche

[TheGameHHH]

done lifting for the week, push-ups tonight

[Jennitalia]

didnt go to the track because of the weather, but i did a shit load of crunches and arm stuff in my room during downtime today. i'm f'ing sore!!! guess i'll take Game's advice and go rub myself.

[TheGameHHH]

didnt go to the track because of the weather, but i did a shit load of crunches and arm stuff in my room during downtime today. i'm f'ing sore!!! guess i'll take Game's advice and go rub myself.

ill tell u what, just to make it fair one day you can rub me too

[chili]

woke at 5, 45 min cardio on elliptical

last night, arms/back, sit-up machine

[Jennitalia]

ill tell u what, just to make it fair one day you can rub me too

anytime! i always need to practice my deep tissue on big, strong men :thumbup:

[Jennitalia]

ran today...cut my time down by 6 minutes. walked about 30 minutes and did about 35 minutes of arm and core stuff. i'm trying to incorporate the push up challenge into crunches instead. we'll see how that goes.

[TheGameHHH]

i also ran today and did 50 crunches

[Jennitalia]

did about 2 hours cardio today. yoga tomorrow, yay!!!

[TheGameHHH]

did about 2 hours cardio today. yoga tomorrow, yay!!!

u evil bitch, who works out on a sunday? i spent the day eating cake and pizza.

[TheGameHHH]

my bad for missing my post yesterday but i went to the gym so have no fear.

and i just got back from todays workout.

[Jennitalia]

echhhhhhhhhhhh.....i hate working out when i'm ragging it....

didnt run yesterday because i was crampy, but i walked my 5 miles. today i did about 45 minutes toning and ran 2 miles....walked about 30 minutes. i'm going to start working my running up to 3 miles as soon as my vag finishes up with it's cramping.

[nate1000]

Gym opened back up on Monday- I am still sore. It is amazing to mu how much you can slide in 2 weeks. Back at it tonight.

[TheGameHHH]

back, even went to the pool after and swam some laps.

push-up challenge tonight

[Jennitalia]

back, even went to the pool after and swam some laps.





i'm so jealous. i would love a pool right about now. finished for the day. going to do some additional arm stuff tonight after an after dinner walk with my guy

[TheGameHHH]

i'm so jealous. i would love a pool right about now. finished for the day. going to do some additional arm stuff tonight after an after dinner walk with my guy

best part is, i can use it year round.

i just got back and i have a boring night ahead

[TheGameHHH]

Done for the week..........loathing the push-up challenge tonight

[JPMNICK]

I have entered the area, not sure how long it will last but I will see what I can do. This week I am starting off slow, walked / jogged a mile 3 nights and have been doing pushups daily, as well as chinups.

my goal is to basically tone up, build some muscle and lean mass, maybe drop 7 -10 pounds. I have already lost about 8 pounds, so I do not want to drop to much weight. I was not that heavy to begin with.

The main thing I am changing is modifying my eating habbits. More, smaller meals during the day, including breakfast which i used to never eat. Some healthy granola bars for snacks, and really cutting down my portion size at dinner.

I am fucking hungry most of the day, but I manage. the busier work is the better it is for me and the diet

[Jennitalia]

had clients all day today, so i only managed 100 crunches. even though i worked out saturday = yesterday, i feel guilty because this weekend i'm pretty swamped and i'm not sure if i'll be able to get much done.

[Jennitalia]

saturday i was able to get some core and shoulder/arm exercises in, and i upped my running to 2 1/2 miles...couldve made 3 but my ankles were fucking killing me....damn weak peroneals and arches! today i didnt work out, but i did a lot of walking at a leisurely pace. was also happy to see i dropped another 3 pounds. c-ya, fat ass!!

[Thebazile78]

Last Wednesday I rode the stationary bike for 25 minutes.

I HATE THE STATIONARY BIKE. It's boring and it's boring and it hurts my hips even when I have it set correctly.

Fucking stationary bike.

Yesterday, I walked 8 miles.

Tomorrow, I intend on swimming.

[Thebazile78]

saturday i was able to get some core and shoulder/arm exercises in, and i upped my running to 2 1/2 miles...couldve made 3 but my ankles were fucking killing me....damn weak peroneals and arches! today i didnt work out, but i did a lot of walking at a leisurely pace. was also happy to see i dropped another 3 pounds. c-ya, fat ass!!

You wearing the right sneakers for your foot type?

I'd recommend a stability or motion control shoe. Brands I've liked in the past include Brooks (Adrenaline [stability] or Ariel [motion control]), Ryka (KM-5, KM-6 and KM-7; liked the KM-5's best), Asics (2100 series [stability]) and, currently New Balance (1122 [motion control] and 857 [stability]) ... I've been happier having the right shoes because then my ankles, knees and hips don't hurt. OK, these shoes will run

Good luck!!!

[TheGameHHH]

back......new personal best on the treadmill today

[TheGameHHH]

back

[Jennitalia]

You wearing the right sneakers for your foot type?

I'd recommend a stability or motion control shoe. Brands I've liked in the past include Brooks (Adrenaline [stability] or Ariel [motion control]), Ryka (KM-5, KM-6 and KM-7; liked the KM-5's best), Asics (2100 series [stability]) and, currently New Balance (1122 [motion control] and 857 [stability]) ... I've been happier having the right shoes because then my ankles, knees and hips don't hurt. OK, these shoes will run

Good luck!!!

thanks. i'm going to go see about buying a pair over the weekend.

yesterday i walked 6 miles. today i gave 6 massages and ran 2 1/2 miles. ankles still hurt, but not as much. i need to get one of the above mentioned sneakers before i really fuck up my ankles.

[TheGameHHH]

thanks. i'm going to go see about buying a pair over the weekend.

yesterday i walked 6 miles. today i gave 6 massages and ran 2 1/2 miles. ankles still hurt, but not as much. i need to get one of the above mentioned sneakers before i really fuck up my ankles.

make sure you break your shoes in first, dont go running in them right away or your feet will actually feel worse. and look into Nike Shox, i have them and love them.

im back from a crazy ass gym day. now im going to the park to field softballs, do some hitting and then pushup challenge tonight. i might die so if i dont post here tomorrow call the police and my mother.

[commish13]

Well since I just started the 100 push up challenge, I may as well join this thread too. It'll help my motivation getting into a group where I can report back to people and see what others are doing as well.

For the past couple weeks I've been eating considerably better (mostly just fruit, yogurt, granola bars and grilled chicken) and only have been drinking water. I've also been doing a bunch of push ups, crunches and squats.

And since I'm working with my anxiety problem (hey! just started Klonopin a couple days ago!), I just started doing laps in my basement around my ping pong table. I did a half a mile Monday night and a half a mile this morning, and I'm going for a full mile in the morning.

Improvising to work around my anxiety is fun. Hell, I even started holding my big 7 pound arm chair pillow thingy while doing squats.

I'm looking forward to becoming a part of this thread and joining everyone in the quest to better health.

[TheGameHHH]

holy fuck, i honestly might have lost 4lbs or so this week and i dont have that much to lose anymore. one more day and i can enjoy the weekend.

[Jennitalia]

holy fuck, i honestly might have lost 4lbs or so this week and i dont have that much to lose anymore. one more day and i can enjoy the weekend.

that's fucking great! you must be so psyched and proud.

i'm swamped for the next few days with work and get togethers, so i dont know if i'm going to get any workouts in, but i'm going to watch the diet. yesterday i did about 30 minutes of core exercises. we'll see how the weekend goes.

[TheGameHHH]

that's fucking great! you must be so psyched and proud.

i'm swamped for the next few days with work and get togethers, so i dont know if i'm going to get any workouts in, but i'm going to watch the diet. yesterday i did about 30 minutes of core exercises. we'll see how the weekend goes.

yea thanks but the thing that sucks is every time i feel like i busted ass and lost weight, i wind up losing nothing. so until i weigh myself tomorrow or saturday i wont know for sure but chances are ill be let down.

on the plus side youve been great encouragement, so thanks for everything you're doing. youre kicking ass as well, keep it up!

[TheGameHHH]

done for the week

[TheGameHHH]

i was a lazy, disgusting ass this weekend so today it was back to the grind. push-ups tonight, loathing them

[Tall_James]

Hi folks, my name is James and I am new here.

I just got back from a 3 mile walk, my doctor can't believe the level of recovery that I'm at after having major surgery just over 2 weeks ago. I can't do anything too strenous but I am going to start working out with some 5 lb weights just to try and get the blood flowing. I'm not supposed to lift anything heavier than 25 lbs for a month or so. I'm going to keep on walking and getting my sweat on.

I'm back at Weight Watchers and I'm at my lowest weight in 10 years. (Though 2 surgeries in a month does tend to curb your appetite.)

Nevertheless, I expect to be at a major personal weight goal in about 2 weeks so I will keep you in the loop.

[commish13]

Awesome, Tall Man. I'm also at my lowest weight since freshman year of HS (4 years ago). The last time I weighed myself was in the spring of this year, and I was pushing 270. I ate pretty poorly (but significantly less) for most of the summer, and a month and a half ago I started working out and eating real healthy. I weighed myself last night and I'm at 247, probably the first time I've been under 250 since high school.

I'm going to weigh myself every Sunday now, and my goal is to get down to 197, a 50 pound loss. Ideally before the end of the year. I got some work to do.

[TheGameHHH]

alright James & commish, welcome aboard! i just got back from my lifting and running tuesday.

wheres jenni been at?

[commish13]

I'm about to get REAL serious. I'm buying a pair of running sneakers tomorrow. Look out world. This boy's gonna be runnin' all over the place.

The goal is 197 by January 1. 4 months to lose 50 pounds.

DONE.

[TheGameHHH]

I'm about to get REAL serious. I'm buying a pair of running sneakers tomorrow. Look out world. This boy's gonna be runnin' all over the place.

The goal is 197 by January 1. 4 months to lose 50 pounds.

DONE.

u got this son, use this thread to keep you motivated. and might i suggest Nike Shox

i just got back

[Tall_James]

I had two Moms in the neighborhood comment on how much weight I've lost and how good I look.

Yeah, that's right....ladies are checking out the hot Dad.

[Jennitalia]

after a long week of work and running around, i'm back on track as of yesterday. yesterday and today i walked 30 minutes, ran 2 1/2 miles, did 60 minutes toning. interval day tomorrow.

[TheGameHHH]

back......today was really easy for some reason. cant wait to chill and watch some football tonight

[Jennitalia]

kicked ass today. yoga, pilates and other toning stuff tomorrow.

[commish13]

Went out Wednesday and bought some cheap running shoes. Went to bed yesterday at about 5:30pm, woke up at 3am, then left to go jogging at 3:15.

Walked back into my house at 5:40am. Overall between walking (most of it), jogging and the occasional all-out sprint, I went 6.8 miles.

I'm happy.

[TheGameHHH]

bizack

[Jennitalia]

Went out Wednesday and bought some cheap running shoes. Went to bed yesterday at about 5:30pm, woke up at 3am, then left to go jogging at 3:15.

Walked back into my house at 5:40am. Overall between walking (most of it), jogging and the occasional all-out sprint, I went 6.8 miles.

I'm happy.


that's fantastic, keep up the great work! my hat's off to ya for getting up at the crack...that's motivation! i've always had problems getting up earlier than i have to. i used to set the clock with the best intentions, but then would almost always wake up in the middle of the night, early am to set it for the regular time. i'm now in a situation where my life has settled down and i can follow a schedule....so i'll go to the track after the days that i work (unless i get a late appointment friday night, because then i'll have problems sleeping that night), and on my days off, i go for my walk/run intervals (90 minutes) about an hour or so after i wake up. and then i get my toning done normally on my downtime between clients in my treatment room.

today i did maybe 75 minutes of toning stuff in my room, and i also tried a new pilates dvd. my lumbar erectors are still short, so i found some of the more intermediate exercises difficult. hopefully i can loose things up with time and practice. also bought a belly dancing dvd, i thought that would be fun, and i can learn some moves. so far so good. i'm more coordinated than i thought.

[Jennitalia]

went for a 5 mile walk today. no running, because i hurt one of my hammie, so i'm taking it somewhat easy. belly dancing now.

[ahhdurr]

I've been getting back into yoga - just from the TV. Having gotten the DVR was the greatest thing ever b/c FitTV runs yoga episodes that I record and use later. I feel 100% better when I'm regularly strecthing and am finding that it's essential for my PT for my neck.

[commish13]

I'm doing well for myself. Lost 2 pounds since last Sunday, and I've also been riding a stationary bike while taking advantage of the Netflix 'watch instantly' feature. Plus, I'm finally beginning to get over my anxiety problem, and I took a good walk around town today(about 4 miles overall) and even got out to the store and walked to a mailbox to drop off the final 2 discs of the last season of The Wire, which was AWESOME.

Anyway, I'm doing well, and I hope come December-January I'll have reached my weight loss goal and can also be mentally ready to start fully piecing my life back together.

And I'm glad to have this thread for some extra motivation, and hopefully my progress will help motivate some of you guys who need a little extra as well.

[TheGameHHH]

good day today, nice to start the week off strong

[Tall_James]

Now that the kids are both back in school, I dropped them both off and then took a 3 mile walk.

It felt awesome.

[commish13]

Hell yeah Mister James. Now that I'm getting comfortable being out in public by myself again, I'm going to start just wandering around town and the surrounding towns often. I'll get stuff done, and I'll also just walk around and do the people watching I love to do.

Getting in shape is fun, guys! I can't remember the last time in my life where I felt this positive.

[nate1000]

Pool's open again! Spent about 45 swimming laps last night. Back in the gym tonight.

Jen, I am way envious of the time you have. By the time I get the kids down and run to the gym, it is 8:30-9 or so. The joint closes at 10 and I hate to be that guy the whole staff is waiting for to go home, so I try to wrap it up by 9:45 (esp. if I am swimming, with the shower and changing time). I'd love to have a couple of hours to really get a solid workout in.

Every once in a great while, the stars line up just right and I get there at 8. Those days I get to do a full hour in the weight room, followed by about 45 swimming laps. String a couple of those sessions together and the results are awesome. Fekkin kids.:lol:

[hammersavage]

Plus, I'm finally beginning to get over my anxiety problem, and I took a good walk around town today(about 4 miles overall) and even got out to the store and walked to a mailbox to drop off the final 2 discs of the last season of The Wire, which was AWESOME.

First and most importantly, the Wire fucking rules. And keep up the good work with the weight loss.

I should start dropping weight again. I'm 225 and I hope to be under 200 by end of year. I can drop pretty easy when I focus so here it goes.

Have a 10k on Sunday the 21st.

[commish13]

The Wire really does rule. Once I saw the first couple episodes, I was completely hooked, and I put everything else from Netflix on the backburner until I got through all 5 seasons. It was well worth it. Fucking unbelievable show.

I weighed myself again today (it's the only thing I can't curb as far as cravings, pretty much - not having problems eating right, I'm exercising every day, and I'm being overall more productive in life) - and I hate that I weighed myself because the intention was to only do it every Sunday and track my progress that way, but I weighed myself yesterday and today already. Oh well. At least I'm down a few pounds from Sunday.

I don't think I'm going to have a problem getting to my target weight of 197 before the new year. Got about 45 pounds to go.

Now I started focusing on trying to do a neck bridge again. I used to do a MEAN neck bridge back when I used to wrestle before high school, and now I'm struggling to keep myself up for more than a few seconds (Mod quote me, I don't care!). Exercise rules. It's just awesome.