Posts by missgendale

I know what you mean, I started working out and gained an extra couple of pounds, but when I took my measurements, I was smaller. What gives?! I had lost fat, but gained muscle (which weighs more). So even though you may end up gaining a bit, know that (first it'll probably be water, but then...) it's muscle!

All the luck to you in the Gym Adventures! Have you looked at any in your area? I know at mine on campus there's a weight room (where all the beey guys go), and then there's a smaller room with weight machines and cardio machines (most ladies go there! hahaha!). Try to find an unintimidating environment to workout in! :)

Any funky dance music is good. Pick something with a strong beat that can suck you into it! I really like the A*Teens (hahaha!), an ABBA cover band! I also like hiphop (Black Eyed Peas, Ludacris, and any Southern Crunk Music is AWESOME!), and 80's pop music. Anything from Cyndi Lauper to Madonna to Salt 'n' Peppa! :)

Try to mix it up, too. Don't listen to hiphop straight on for the entire workout or you can get sick of it really quick. I have an iPod shuffle, so I throw all my fun work-out songs on there and I'm good to go!

Hope that helped a bit! Keep on groovin!

Thank you for going to Sonic, Molly! I feel SO MUCH better about doing it myself. I usually get a cheeseburger kid's meal (no ketchup or mayo), and give the soda to my boyfriend.

I've been doing so well with my soda drinking. I used to drink it non-stop (coming from a family that never got it... I kind of went on a soda-bender when I moved out!). But now I'm doing much better, drinking less than one a day, only on special occasions (going to the movies, out to eat, etc.). But sometimes on those occasions, I try to get lemonade instead. I know, I know. My teeth are sensitive enough and I really *shouldn't* drink anything that acidic... but come on. At least it's not *quite* as bad as soda... right? And I usually ask for extra lemon, which helps fill up the cup, so I get less sugar-water.  

We had Sonic Burgers... with a friend tagging along. 

Last night though, we celebrated by going to an Italian/Japanese restaurant and splitting dishes (I got Chicken marsala with spinach fettucini! yum yum yum!!!). Then we had some fruit/chocolate fondue while watching a movie. 

Tonight we didn't get done with work until 8, so we were home pretty late. He's playing Mass Effect with his friend and we're expecting another one over for a few drinks later on. So, that'll be kind of fun. :)

..Sometimes I wish my boyfriend was more romantic. He gave me $65 to shop with (got a real Victoria's Secret bra... ooo!) and he paid for me to get waxed at a salon, hahaha. Neither very romantic, but both appreciated.

Buon giorno de San Valentino! Boun Apetito! <3 

Thanks so much! Yeah, the mini goals help keep me going! My big goal is to have defined muscles by the pageant (in October), but since that's so far away, I try to set up these little challenges to keep me focused. I also give myself rewards too! Like I've always wanted to hike a (very small!) mountain... okay, it's a hill! After I completed my goal for January, I did it! :)

It feels amazing with that accomplishment to look back on when you're trying to get to something so big.

Plus I have a short attention span. Anything much longer than a month and I kinda space out. ;) 

I gave up soda a while ago. But when I just absolutely need that sugar, I get some fruit juice. I usually drank Sprite or orange soda, so I always had citrusy flavors, so I just drink orange juice now, or fun blends (Orange, banana, and strawberry is my favorite!).

I know that sodas also have a lot of sodium (not so good), so there's another drawback. Try to keep it to one a day, and try some alternatives. I also like my lemon green tea! Different teas have different antioxidants (good stuff!) and have a lot of health benefits! Water's always the best choice, but if you need flavor, try something like passion fruit tea, orange juice, or even make yourself a fruit smoothy! (counts as a snack!) 

Chicken noodle!

soup or salad? 

Original Post by laschndr:

I think this post has turned into a bunch of complaints about the gym and what OTHER people are doing. (McDonalds and diet coke, salad and cigarettes, abs only - WHO CARES?!)

Irony is funny (Weight Watchers next to Dunkin Donuts and Chinese Buffet - that was my addition.)

Insults aren't that funny.

Nobody was insulting anybody. The examples you used are perfect examples of irony as well:

McDonalds and Diet coke: The people are clearly making a step in the right direction with cutting back on the sugar in their soda... but why even bother when you're getting such a large, unhealthy meal?

Salads and Cigarettes: Same thing. Person eating a salad? They're looking after their body. Don't want to put any of that gross stuff from food into it, right? Wrong, they've got a ciggy in their other hand.

Abs Only: Girls who think they're being so cool and efficient by only working on the muscles they really want worked up. But really, they're not even working that much anyways with little weight and few reps. 

This is irony. That was the point of this thread (as stated by yourself). If I say I am trying to use my cell phone less and cut back on calling people, but start texting more, there was no real point. That's ironic.

Please don't throw accusations around.  

Psh, that's nothing. Trust me, your body will do FINE! Don't stress about it. If you still feel guilty, do 10 minutes extra cardio or something. You'll be fine. You can be a healthy dieter and still enjoy a few little indulgences now and again. Just don't make it too frequent is all.

Also- you're better than me, I usually get a frosty with all that! Since I noticed that, I try to cut the burger down to a JR Bacon Cheeseburger... without the bacon. Hahaha! Somehow I think it's still a tad worse than yours. So don't sweat it!

PS: Kudos on the AMAZINGLY creative post! I thought it was so ingenious! "10 hail calories..." ROTFL!