Posts by tlhess

i too love fish - often grill it, but sometimes fry it - with low-cal spray rather than butter or oil, some lemon juice and cajun seasoning - on low temperature and yummy!

I was recommended this site

 http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=152 6539&cr=

Which basically says you should be doing 3 hours of weight training per week - for sure. Any extra hours you have to supplement your fitness regime should be cardio - the article breaks down amount of interval vs steady state cardio

hey there,

I returned to this program after my christmas break - of which i did some exercise at home but ate more than i should and am up two pounds.

Pre- christmas and again now i am really enjoying this workout program -  i am continually able to up my weights and achieve more reps in the kettle ball swing. Down a few inches, but still not losing any pounds. I am working on modifying my diet.  

Original Post by rainforestgirl:

Tlhess,

I saw on a "Bridezillas" of a bride trying to lose weight and during her cake tasting, she'd spit it out.  It was either the groom or the narrator that said they had to wrap it up because it was getting quite disgusting.  She was obviously making a big deal out of not sending the sweet goodness down to her digestive tract.

I thought about letting FH do the tasting too, but I think he'll want my input.

I must find a baker that won't charge me a mortgage payment for a mixture of flour, sugar, eggs and salt.

I had a heck of a time cake shopping - i had a vision of what i wanted it to look like and it was going to cost $400 to 600 - i just couldn't bring myself to spend that on a cake that is basically just for a picture and barely anyone eats it (since the cutting will immediately follow supper - which comes with dessert). So, i have convinced my baker to make me a fake cake - it is styrofoam and decorated exactly how i wanted it and then i will cut up a slab cake to serve. The fake cake is costing me 60 bucks - i get 25 back upon return and they are putting it on display and the slab will probably be about 70 bucks - pending size!!

i too am an early morning exerciser.  it got to be habit and if i don't work out in the mornign i know feel a bit sluggish throughout the day.  I use to think i would workout right after work, but then i am tired or other commitments come up. 

I am at the gym by 5 am when it opens 3 days per week and 5:30 two day per week for spin class that starts a 6 am. 

It does get easier and it is a great way to start the day. i just have to make sure i am organized the nite before - my breakfast is planned, my lunch is made and ready to pack, my gym cloths are laid out and so are my work cloths.  Pending on the planned work out - i usually shower the nite before to wash and dry my hair and then after my work out i have a quick bath to clean up, then get ready for work. or shower at the gym - with or without a shower cap - pending your time and how long it takes you to get ready.

Excellent, i am glad to see that another member is trying this work out.  i have only worked out 3 times over the last 10 days, so i will be kicking my butt into gear tomorrow.

And yes, there is alot of leg workout in this routine.

Thanks for the encouragement about inches vs scale! 

Agh the calories - i keep being told to eat more, but it is definetely a mind over matter thing. Maybe after the new year.  Maybe cycling the calories through high and lows - i don't that takes too much planning for me.

No i am not doing RFFL 5 days/week. Schedule:

Monday: Spin Class - consisting of 30 mins spin, 15 mins core

Tuesday:RFFL

Wednesday: Spin Class - consisting of 30 mins spin, 15 mins lite weight training or 45 mins spin

Thru and Frid: RFFL

One problem is that i am at the gym by 5am, and haven't been sleeping well - so that doesn't help.  I guess i could drop one of the spin classes - but i have stayed because i really enjoy them.

I am definetely taking a break over the holidays - will do pilates or power 90 videos.

Can you take dumbbells to your parents - you could do most of the exercises? and then go for a brisk walk/run? 

I am getting enough protein - sometimes more than i need. i eat 5 times per day and ensure to have protein with each meal.

Thanks again for the advice and encouragement. All the best over the holidays. If all else fails and work outs don't fit - try and watch what you eat!! LOL - so much easier to say then do - especially at Christmas.

That would be frustrating to see an increase in inches and BF when this is suppose to be a fat loss work out.  I took a quick thigh measurement after reading your post - i had lost 2 inches on each thigh since Nov 1, now gained one back - but it was right after my spin class so i am attributing it to that. 

Are you eating to maintain or lose? i am trying to cut out a few more of my starchy carbs and replace with veggies - hopefully that will force some weight loss.  i work out so hard, but the weight stays the same. i am ususally torn between eating more or eating less.

just checkin in, how is the work out going? I have done 6 work outs.  I can not believe how many lunges there are to do!! My left quad feels alittle injured/tight not sure, but after about 4 lunges it starts to hurt a bit.  Trying to stretch it out.

How is your progress going?

i did Day 3 - Work out A 3x15 this morning - wow what a killer! Way too many lunges, i am sure i won't be able to walk tomorrow.  i wish it where more squats - i enjoy them more than lunges. i had to modify some of exercise 2c - doing that many reps of extending arms above head was killing my shoulders! - shoulders have been a weak link for me since my car accident - but are getting stronger.

Exercise 2b - actually the exercise i currently am enjoying the most! Due to the bending action i feel it in my lower back and then with the rowing motion - i get it inbetween my shoulder blades - but you have to squeeze them.  I guess with lots of bending - it might be getting my butt a bit - but after all those lunges who knows. i think you should be able to successful conduct this exercise with dumbbells and have considered it myself - if i were to work out at home.

hey! just jumping in to say that as i mentioned i did day 2 workout b yesterday - and wow am i stiff today - my back is pretty sore - good sore.  I have always worked my legs pretty hard, doing lots of squats, lunges and deadlifts - but am feeling it in a few new spots today.  Especially my lower butt!

i don't know if i could have done day 3 today??

The reason i asked about the weight amounts is i am not sure sometimes if i am lifting too much or too little for my goals.  i know they say girls can't bulk up, but i am pretty strong and seem to be able to lift quite a bit of weight - but really want to lose the underlying fat. Especially in my arms - i don't want them to get bigger without losing that fat.  i already have 14 inch arms - and they aren't very flabby, but i hate them and want to lose a couple inches on them.

That is true - i go to spin every Mond and Wed at 6am - it does get way easier after a few classes and i find it a very invigorating way to start the day!

I used to not eat before and would feel sick and starving after - i don't like to eat when i first wake up, but am now eating a special k bar or a yogurt on the way to the gym. i know that it is not much, but i do feel better.

Good for you, for getting in a variety of types of exercises.