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| Fitness | hate cardio | Nov 24 2009 16:49 (UTC) |
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I think I tried every kind of cardio out there and never really enjoyed it, making it unsustainable. What I did enjoy (swimming), I had limited access to. Then I started strength training. I love it! I also agree that, done intensely, it is effectively cardio too. It has lasting effects beyond the time you set aside for it, making it more efficient than formal cardio. I try to be "otherwise active" and commit my exercise time to mostly strength training.
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| Fitness | Home-Made Dumbells | Nov 24 2009 16:21 (UTC) |
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I've gotten alot of my equipment from garage sales. Once, I mixed up some Quikrete and poured it into water bottles to make hand weights. It would have worked better with a gallon of milk though. Also, make a request on freecycle or craigslist. |
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| Weight Loss | Ladies, where do you buy jeans if you have no hips or butt!?!? | Nov 23 2009 23:22 (UTC) |
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I'm 5-0, 120, 28.5 waist, 35 hip. You're a little smaller than me but our proportions are similar. I wear a size 4 women's, but my perfect size is a 14 plus girl. Girl's sizes tend to be shorter with wider waists. They fit me much better. Maybe a 12 or 12 plus for you? BTW, I remember being so proud of finally growing out of girl's sizes as a teenager. Now, I'm proud to be back in them again. |
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| Maintaining | 100 Push-Ups Challenge | Nov 23 2009 22:59 (UTC) |
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W3D1 down. Maxed at 20 and BARELY got there. I may start running into more difficulty because my dh got me a barbell and I'm stating a new weight training routine this week. I'm planning to do my pu's first while I'm fresh though. We'll see... |
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| Maintaining | Pre and Maintenance Weigh-In....anybody interested? | Nov 23 2009 16:57 (UTC) |
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Name.......8/17......8/24.....8/31.......9/7. .....9/ 14.....9/21....9/28....10/05....10/12...10/19 ...............10/26...11/02....11/09....11/1 6.......11/23 Paladin...178.......167.4....169.2.....169.2. ...168.2 . .165.6...168.4....169......178....169.6.. ................169.6...171.6....165.0....169 .6....170.2 Tomato...121........119......121.......120... .....120 ... ..120......120.....120.......120......118.... .................120.....120.......121......1 20........121 Jazz1979..................................... ..............120......121......120... ....121.....119......118... .................117.....115.......116....... 117........115.... Aj.............127.5..127.2.....127.2....129. ........127.. ...129......129........128.................12 9 ............................................. ..................... |
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| Maintaining | 100 Push-Ups Challenge | Nov 22 2009 19:03 (UTC) |
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I did 39 pu's on my test. Not much improvement over my inital test but my back was already aching a little beforehand. I guess that's why, anyway. I'm a little disappointed but I think I might have done better on a different day. Oh, well, on to week 3..... |
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| Maintaining | 100 Push-Ups Challenge | Nov 21 2009 01:53 (UTC) |
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I did W2D3, maxed at 22. It was really rough at the end for me. I'm planning to take it easy tomorrow, then do the exhaustion test in the late afternoon. I'm curious how far I can go without doing a bunch of sets ahead of time. Should be interesting. Keep on, keepin' on, everyone!! Sounds like all of you are making good progress. :) |
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| Maintaining | 100 Push-Ups Challenge | Nov 19 2009 02:24 (UTC) |
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Well said, crimson. Shane, I hope those bars work for you. It sounds like it may be a more comfortable way of doing push-ups for anyone, injury or not. I did W2D2, maxed at 25. It was pretty hard today. It didn't so much exhaust me, but was tough from beginning to end. Funny how each day is different... |
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| Maintaining | 100 Push-Ups Challenge | Nov 17 2009 16:03 (UTC) |
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Welcome , caverlady! I think it's good for us all to be at different levels, then we can kind of learn what to expect. c4-Spongebob arms! That's a great visual. LOL Shane- I'll check those out. dns-good first day!
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| Maintaining | 100 Push-Ups Challenge | Nov 16 2009 23:30 (UTC) |
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15 is the biggest dumbbell I've got! LOL I'm trying to get my dh to get me a barbell for Christmas to rectify that problem. We'll see... I did W2D1 today, maxed at 18. This time, it kicked my butt! There was only a 60 second recovery. I probably shouldn't have vaccumed in-between. So much for multi-tasking! Seriously, I'm not going to be doing that again. Focus, focus... |
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| Maintaining | Pre and Maintenance Weigh-In....anybody interested? | Nov 16 2009 15:58 (UTC) |
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Name.......8/17..8/24.....8/31....9/7......9/ 14.....9/21....9/28....10/05....10/12...10/19 ................10/26...11/02....11/09 Paladin...178....167.4..169.2..169.2....168.2 . ..165.6...168.4....169......178....169.6.. ................169.6...171.6....165.0 Tomato..121....119.......121......120.....120 ... ..120......120.....120.....120........118.... .................120.....120.......121...120, again Jazz1979..................................... .....120......121....120... ....121.....119......118... .................117.....115.......116... Aj............127.5..127.2..127.2..129......1 27.. ...129......129.....128.................129 |
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| Maintaining | 100 Push-Ups Challenge | Nov 14 2009 18:20 (UTC) |
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Day 3 complete! I maxed at 30 this time. What a shock! I didn't expect to be able to make progress this quickly. Strangely, I feel energized afterward, but my arms are a little achy. I'll be on a M-W-F schedule next week and I'll stay in column 3. Good luck, everyone! |
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| Maintaining | 100 Push-Ups Challenge | Nov 13 2009 23:12 (UTC) |
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c4-I stubbornly refuse to look ahead. I'm just taking it on faith that I'll be prepared when the time comes. crimson- I can curl 15 lbs! I guess that's not too bad then... 35 max! Very good-you rock!
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| Maintaining | 100 Push-Ups Challenge | Nov 13 2009 16:21 (UTC) |
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Very good, you two! Onward and upwards! LOL, shane! I knew we could count on you! |
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| Weight Loss | Does anyone calorie count in their head? | Nov 13 2009 15:55 (UTC) |
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Yep! I've always done this and it's worked for me. But, I'm weird about numbers anyway. I memorize them very easily-ss#'s, phone numbers, house numbers... I can even do long division/multiplication, GCF, LCM, decimals, percentages, fractions, all in my noggin. Hubby calls me a human calculator. I think of it as my stupid human trick. But, it's very handy for counting calories! |
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| Weight Loss | What's your diet secret? | Nov 13 2009 15:47 (UTC) |
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I think of my "diet' as inclusive, not exclusive. Nothing is taboo-not cake, ice cream, candy. I'm just including more fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean protein. Keeping within my cal allotments, means my diet is 85% wholesome. It's my Jedi mind-trick. :) And I chew gum to prevent boredom eating, sugar cravings, and it's hard to graze when you have something sticky in your mouth. |
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| Maintaining | 100 Push-Ups Challenge | Nov 12 2009 16:55 (UTC) |
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Day 2 done! Not as shaky this time and I maxed at 18. The 90 second pauses kill! About halfway through I decided to tidy the house while I counted to 90. HA! Two birds killed with one stone. I imagine I won't have the strength to do that later though. |
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| Maintaining | body self respect | Nov 12 2009 16:12 (UTC) |
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I've been on these boards for about 6 months now. The ones who seem to stick around AND have the best results seem to be the ones promoting and living the healthiest lifestyles. They make convincing arguments to those who are on the fence that weight loss can be achieved by healthy means, within healthy calorie parameters. I would say the prevailing attitude here is health over thinness. Other sites I've been to encourage weight loss at all costs. This is the most I've ever lost-40lbs- and I'm now in maintenence mode. It has been very important to me to be a good role model for my children, especially my daughters, on how I go about achieving weight loss. My weight is good. My health is good. I am strong. These are good messages for my kids and I think they supercede anything they see on TV or read in a book or magazine. I've chosen a healthy route this time and I'm very pleased with the results.
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| Maintaining | 100 Push-Ups Challenge | Nov 12 2009 15:51 (UTC) |
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Welcome, c4giants! I also do better with specific goals. I guess I want things to be concrete. I figure we'll all be starting at different levels, and some might even start at week 3 or so. The important thing is that we encourage each other along the way. Cool, dns! We're starting about the same level, I think. I'll tell you how it goes. |
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| Weight Loss | Lighter after a Calorie Overload? Confused . . . | Nov 12 2009 15:35 (UTC) |
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Yep, increasing your cals for a short time will rev your metabolism, even reset it. Our bodies are very adaptable can adjust to receiving low calories. When you up your calories, your body is able to stop hoarding fat and extra water. I've experienced it many times during this journey. |
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| Weight Loss | How slow is slow for last 10 pounds? | Nov 12 2009 15:28 (UTC) |
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From my experience, I have good news and bad news: When I was ten lbs away from goal (and just inside my healthy BMI range),I plateaued BIG TIME. I tended to do this about every 10 lbs anyway. In frustration, I decided to go to maintenance and upped my calories. Bam! 5 lbs lost in 10 days. Then, I stalled again. I've plateaued AGAIN and now I'm maintaining. It kinda sucks to not be able to lose that last 5, but, heck!, what's 5lbs anyway? I'm focusing more on shape than size now and if the last five happens to come off naturally due to more muscle and increased metabolism, well, I won't shed a tear. I suggest going on maintenance for a week or two. Dieting can slow your metabolism even if you're not in "starvation mode". Maintenance is good practice for later and can reset your metabolism. At this point, why not? |
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| Weight Loss | I'm a size 7!!! | Nov 12 2009 15:08 (UTC) |
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That's funny, starmom, because I'm 5 lbs heavier than I was before I had my first kid. Plus, I'm much more muscular than then (14 years ago). But, I'm a darn-near-perfect size 4 at 120 now when I was a size 6 at 115 then. So, yeah, your claims are proven by my own experience. So, I'm a size 4 now, 120. I've decided to maintain this weight since it seems to be my body's setpoint. I'm concentrating more on shape than size now. Once again, keep up the good efforts, everyone! |
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| Maintaining | 100 Push-Ups Challenge | Nov 11 2009 19:28 (UTC) |
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That's ok, Shane, you can do the challenge vicariously through us. LOL Go, beanie! I'm doing Day 2 tomorrow also. |
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| Maintaining | 100 Push-Ups Challenge | Nov 11 2009 14:29 (UTC) |
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Welcome, sfrings and crimson667! sfrings, Gosh, I wish I had been so motivated to get in shape after my pregnancies. I've also been considering the squat challenge to do on alternate days. I'll see how this goes first. Baby steps... Crimson, P90X? You're practically a god! Funny that I look at 100 pu's and think," I could do that", but P90X seems unsurmountable. I really want to start lifting heavy but the gym is out of the question and I have no equipment YET. That's on my Christmas list, I'm hoping dh comes through...
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| Maintaining | 100 Push-Ups Challenge | Nov 10 2009 22:29 (UTC) |
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Welcome, julielet! Glad to have you with us. OW, beaniej! That sounds awful. I hope you're fully recovered now. Nice to see the Challenge growing. Now, I'll really have to see it through if I want save my dignity (like I have any..have you seen my gallery photos?) Anyhoo, DAY 1 is officially checked off my list. I maxed at 15. It wasn't too awfully bad, but I was a little shaky afterward. YAY! |
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| Maintaining | 100 Push-Ups Challenge | Nov 10 2009 19:05 (UTC) |
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Welcome, beaniej and dnsmills!! I was afraid I was gonna be a lonewolf on this one. :( dns,it must have been fated for you to come across this post. LOL beaniej, did the push-ups injure you? Or was it something else that made you have to quit? Maybe there is something to be learned from your experience... Also, there was a mirror propped in my garage, so I did a few pu's in front of it and my form was better than I thought. Whew!! (I'm going to keep abbreviating push-up as pu, cuz that makes me giggle.) I posted before pics in my gallery. You can tell my weak area is my belly. *wince* Oh, well....
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| Maintaining | 100 Push-Ups Challenge | Nov 10 2009 17:55 (UTC) |
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Thanks, verbal encouragement is certainly enough if you can't join the challenge. You're a great motivator! I'm going to errands today, then do my first "day" of the challenge before the kids come home. I'll check in after and report how it goes... |
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| Maintaining | 100 Push-Ups Challenge | Nov 10 2009 17:35 (UTC) |
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I did my initial test. I did 20 push-ups. Sounds good, right? I need a mirror though, because I don't hink I'm lowering myslf as much as I should to have good form. I probably could have don a couple of more, but the form thing make me think-what's the point? Anyway, this is a three times a week challenge, where you do a few push-ups at a time, with rest periods. (could this work as HIIT? I still have some bothersome belly fat...) Maybe, when I'm able to do shorter spurts I'll be able to concentrate more on form. I'm kinda' antsy to get this started. I think I'll start this afternoon, so I can have the proper rest days, then switch to M-W-F next week. I need before photos! (ugh) My rank is 3. I start in column 3, week1. |
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| Weight Loss | Weight loss for health, or for appearence? | Nov 10 2009 15:27 (UTC) |
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Original Post by dkiesser: Amen! |
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| Maintaining | calling ALL WOMEN....please list your maintenance stats!! | Nov 10 2009 00:58 (UTC) |
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1. 5'0" 2. 118-121 3. 1700-1900 4. Varies. I'm generally active with kids (4 kids, ranging from 4-13) and household chores. I get about an hour's formal cardio a week on top of that and about the same strength training. 5. 3 months-sure beats dieting! LOL 6. 39 |
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