Rascal Avoidance Club!

[sunterp]

I am going to the gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when my youngest is at preschool. Sadly none of the group fit classes are offered during this time. I am thinking of going in the evening, is this crazy. I am looking at a 7:30pm kickboxing class.

[pixy0stix]

I've lost 9ish pounds doing the Whole30 for 1.5 weeks. I know I'll gain back some of what I lose when we switch back to our normal diet, but I'm pleased with the results. It hasn't been as hard on me as it has DH.

Still doing the same thing for exercise. I'm covered in mosquito bites, so I'll be glad when the weather cools down and we move inside.

[wawa]

Why would that be crazy sunterp?

I'm on week 5 of c25k. this is a repeat for my fB friends - but the 20 minute straight run is tomorrow. I've never actually run for 20 minutes before. Like...in my whole life. Ever. I keep wavering between feeling like I can totally do this and being excited, and then feeling like there is NO WAY I CAN DO THIS and being scared that I'm going to fail.

I feel silly even getting this worked up about it since...uh, yeah, all you marathoners and half marathoners and stuff are probably wanting to give me head pats right now, but it's a big deal to me! When I came in the door after a run the other week and was all excited because I had an 12 minute split (that's with some walking) MH kinda gave me the "ok?" like he wasn't sure how he was supposed to react because I sounded happy but to him that sounds sad and slow. I had to clarify that that's the fastest mile I've ever done in my LIFE - including like 7th grade gym class.   Never been a runner and Short Legs Yo. Be excited for me dammit!

Also - after a long delay where I am just lame and where FB messenger screwed me up a bit - I'm actually getting the RATT text tree together. It's open on my desktop RIGHT NOW. I just need the people who talked to me on FB to message me here (or email me - wawa.lastname(see FB) at gmail) since I don't want to sign into FB on my work computer and can't see messages on my phone anymore since I refuse to use the messenger app because it's annoying as shit.
secretlyevil
gpw
teflepi  or teflep  I have no idea which one of those you're signed in under these days. 

emilyj  and taratru  - I have you on the list from the last time we did this - but I can't remember if we talked on FB and if you still want to be texted.  Lemme know if so and what times and days.

Anybody else who wants in this is your last call (till next week's check-in anyway) - so PM me what time you want to be texted to get your ass to the gym (including time zone please) and your phone number by...say...3 PM EST today.

[wawa]

Also my workout bet is still tied at 1 day missed for month for each of us.
We both have been contemplating squeaking in two a days to try to pull ahead. I feel like this is the workout equivalent of the nuclear arms race.

[pixy0stix]

Aug 20, 2014 7:33:09 GMT -5 sunterp said:

I am going to the gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when my youngest is at preschool. Sadly none of the group fit classes are offered during this time. I am thinking of going in the evening, is this crazy. I am looking at a 7:30pm kickboxing class.

Depends on if you're one of those people that gets wired after working out? Personally, I work out and then crash.

[pixy0stix]

wawa - That's exciting about the run! I remember hitting that point and being, "Uh, wtf, are they serious?" You'll do fine!

[wawa]

Aug 20, 2014 7:56:59 GMT -5 @dyermaker said:

I've been running and lifting every day for the past 10 days but my weight is ugly right now. I've decided to focus on a much smaller goal of only gaining three inches. I'll look height-weight proportional and won't have to lose a pound. I stretched this morning.

I'm LOLing really hard hard, but then wondering if I misread or something.  This is meant to be funny right?  We're talking about you getting taller? 

dON'T LOOK AT ME LIKE THAT, I'VE ONLY HAD ONE CUP OF COFFEE SO FAR!

If so - I like this plan.  I'm joining you.  Maybe one of those inversion tables would help?

[sunterp]

I am more concerned I will be too tired to go or do my best at 7:30pm. I know I will have to come home and shower and that usually wakes me up. If I do that then maybe I will have more time to read, so a win win. They have a couple of other cool classes later in the evening that look fun. Also I would like to join the RATT line. I will pm you my information.

[lasagnasshole]

I started texting accountability about 10 days ago with a friend of mine who lives in CA. It is really helping! I have been super diligent about tracking my calories. I have only had 2 glasses of wine in the last 10 days because I wind up not wanting to use my calories on alcohol. I have my tracker set to a 1,000-calorie deficit daily, so I don't stress if I go 100-200 calories over budget, but the one day I went like 500-600 calories over, I made sure it was a conscious choice and a worthwhile splurge.

Since Monday 8/11, I have exercised every day except Thursday (and even then, I still got almost 9,000 steps in). A friend just came to visit, and between DC touristy stuff and a hike in the mountains, I logged nearly 55,000 steps from Sunday to Tuesday. I tried not to let this be free reign to eat like garbage. I did indulge a bit on Sunday, but I also lifted weights and walked 20,000 steps taht day. My friend wanted custard from Shake Shack last night, so I just took 2 bites of hers rather than getting my own. That was plenty, honestly, and I did not miss having my own cup.

I will weigh myself at lunch, but I am cautiously optimistic. In fact, if I haven't lost at least a pound, I will be very discouraged because I think I've done everything right this week.

ETA: We did order pizza on Monday, but I had 2 pieces plus salad for dinner after a long, hard day of hiking. Then I had 2 pieces for lunch yesterday but walked a ton and had a salad for dinner. I'm really trying to balance some indulgences with vegetables and lots of exercise.

[wawa]

Aug 20, 2014 8:00:17 GMT -5 sunterp said:

I am more concerned I will be too tired to go or do my best at 7:30pm. I know I will have to come home and shower and that usually wakes me up. If I do that then maybe I will have more time to read, so a win win. They have a couple of other cool classes later in the evening that look fun. Also I would like to join the RATT line. I will pm you my information.

I have found that there is a sweet spot for me where I have more energy in the evenings than any other time.  But it can't be too late.  For me 7:30 would be a little late - but I go to bed pretty early and wake up entirely too early. 

I thought I was an AM workout person - but I'm noticeably faster if I run just after work.  Go figure.
I think how you space your meals around there would also have an effect...so you could play with that if it doesn't work right away.

[wawa]

Aug 20, 2014 8:09:16 GMT -5 drruth said:

wawa may I join the texting tree? I need accountability.

I signed up for another race to motivate me to run daily, and my goal is to do 4 sets of planks while at work (timers set throughout the day).

Whole 30 starts today! So far so good

Yup, just PM me your info and I'll add you to the list.

I like that planks at work idea.  Think people would give me funny looks if they found me doing a plank in my cube...?

[orangeblossom]

I'm still doing pretty good with eating. I really wanted something sweet the other day, or thought I did, but didn't see anything with wasting my calories.

What has happened to me?

I need to find a new place to walk in our new neighborhood. It's kind of hard to keep a steady pace in the apartment complex, and there aren't any sidewalks nearby. Plus, it is hilly as hell, so Iy legs will benefit.

I'm going to try and see if there's a park not too far from here, so I can walk the dog too and see of the mall across the street has allows you to walk before opening.

[sunterp]

Aug 20, 2014 8:05:52 GMT -5 wawa said:

Aug 20, 2014 8:00:17 GMT -5 sunterp said:

I am more concerned I will be too tired to go or do my best at 7:30pm. I know I will have to come home and shower and that usually wakes me up. If I do that then maybe I will have more time to read, so a win win. They have a couple of other cool classes later in the evening that look fun. Also I would like to join the RATT line. I will pm you my information.

I have found that there is a sweet spot for me where I have more energy in the evenings than any other time.  But it can't be too late.  For me 7:30 would be a little late - but I go to bed pretty early and wake up entirely too early. 

I thought I was an AM workout person - but I'm noticeably faster if I run just after work.  Go figure.
I think how you space your meals around there would also have an effect...so you could play with that if it doesn't work right away.

Those days I would have to eat earlier, which is possible.

When I was at the gym yesterday I did different machines and was there for an hour. I finished by walking the track for a few laps to cool down. As I was leaving the track a little old man told me not to give up. I have no idea what he meant by this statement.

[lasagnasshole]

Aug 20, 2014 8:14:29 GMT -5 orangeblossom said:

I'm still doing pretty good with eating. I really wanted something sweet the other day, or thought I did, but didn't see anything with wasting my calories.

What has happened to me?

I need to find a new place to walk in our new neighborhood. It's kind of hard to keep a steady pace in the apartment complex, and there aren't any sidewalks nearby. Plus, it is hilly as hell, so Iy legs will benefit.

I'm going to try and see if there's a park not too far from here, so I can walk the dog too and see of the mall across the street has allows you to walk before opening.

I don't remember where you are right now, but do you have any state or national parks nearby with some decent walking trails? Might be nice to get out for a change of scenery.

[orangeblossom]

Aug 20, 2014 8:18:20 GMT -5 lasagnasshole said:

Aug 20, 2014 8:14:29 GMT -5 orangeblossom said:

I'm still doing pretty good with eating. I really wanted something sweet the other day, or thought I did, but didn't see anything with wasting my calories.

What has happened to me?

I need to find a new place to walk in our new neighborhood. It's kind of hard to keep a steady pace in the apartment complex, and there aren't any sidewalks nearby. Plus, it is hilly as hell, so Iy legs will benefit.

I'm going to try and see if there's a park not too far from here, so I can walk the dog too and see of the mall across the street has allows you to walk before opening.

I don't remember where you are right now, but do you have any state or national parks nearby with some decent walking trails? Might be nice to get out for a change of scenery.

I definitely need a change of scenery, and I need to wear my dog out, so he will be too tired to be anxious in his new  surroundings.  We will not be getting our security deposit back. Poor guy.

That's my plan for today, is to research state and national parks nearby.  I'm sure there has to be something.

[secretlyevil]

wawa - you got an email.

Two weeks off boxing, it's been wicked rough this week.

Starting my b12 shots this week. I'm trying not to get too excited. But I'd really like to stop being a walking zombie and be more enthusiastic about life again.

[iammalcolmx]

I have been doing some of the more Cardio focused routines of T25 from the Alpha cycle but this time not using modifications and am mixing them with strength focused workouts from the Beta cycle. In am also working towards working out twice a day five days a week.  I love my morning workouts because pixy0stix the workouts give me energy for the morning so I don't want to give them up.  I am also going to buy Gamma workouts that H and I can start after our Anniversary in October. I am going to let him think that's his gift until the REAL surprises start.

[secretlyevil]

Why can't I DD?

[secretlyevil]

I'm liking your post cause you'll be with us more.

[pixy0stix]

I liked the new resolution.

[erbear]

I've gotten back on a great workout schedule:

Monday: body combat class
Tuesday: soccer
Wednesday: weights and elliptical
Thursday: swimming
Friday: off
Saturday: long run
Sunday: weights and elliptical

Unfortunately, school's about to start and work will put a damper in my workout schedule.

I've been eating really well and I'm back to my high weight (but not the ridiculous one I was at a few weeks ago). I'm just so frustrated that I have managed to put on TWELVE POUNDS since March. I couldn't lose 12 pounds in that amount of time - why is it so easy to gain?!

Keep on truckin', y'all.

[erbear]

Aug 20, 2014 7:49:31 GMT -5 wawa said:

Why would that be crazy sunterp?

I'm on week 5 of c25k. this is a repeat for my fB friends - but the 20 minute straight run is tomorrow. I've never actually run for 20 minutes before. Like...in my whole life. Ever. I keep wavering between feeling like I can totally do this and being excited, and then feeling like there is NO WAY I CAN DO THIS and being scared that I'm going to fail.

I feel silly even getting this worked up about it since...uh, yeah, all you marathoners and half marathoners and stuff are probably wanting to give me head pats right now, but it's a big deal to me! When I came in the door after a run the other week and was all excited because I had an 12 minute split (that's with some walking) MH kinda gave me the "ok?" like he wasn't sure how he was supposed to react because I sounded happy but to him that sounds sad and slow. I had to clarify that that's the fastest mile I've ever done in my LIFE - including like 7th grade gym class.   Never been a runner and Short Legs Yo. Be excited for me dammit!

YOU CAN DO IT!

When I first started running, my sister told me that you can run all day - you just have to put one foot in front of the other. Doesn't matter how slow you're doing it, it's still running. One foot in front of the other.

[StrawberryBlondie]

I actually went to the gym on Friday. It felt awesome. But I still a little sore.

[pamela]

Aug 20, 2014 7:49:31 GMT -5 wawa said:

I'm on week 5 of c25k. this is a repeat for my fB friends - but the 20 minute straight run is tomorrow. I've never actually run for 20 minutes before. Like...in my whole life. Ever. I keep wavering between feeling like I can totally do this and being excited, and then feeling like there is NO WAY I CAN DO THIS and being scared that I'm going to fail.

I feel silly even getting this worked up about it since...uh, yeah, all you marathoners and half marathoners and stuff are probably wanting to give me head pats right now, but it's a big deal to me! When I came in the door after a run the other week and was all excited because I had an 12 minute split (that's with some walking) MH kinda gave me the "ok?" like he wasn't sure how he was supposed to react because I sounded happy but to him that sounds sad and slow. I had to clarify that that's the fastest mile I've ever done in my LIFE - including like 7th grade gym class.   Never been a runner and Short Legs Yo. Be excited for me dammit!

Nope, not silly at all. That week is mentally really hard. If you feel yourself wanting to stop, try just slowing down but keeping up the jogging motion. You can do it! When I get back to running, I'll probably be back at the 12-8-12 week so I'll be living this myself again soon.

I started taking SlimQuick this week. Please don't bust me too bad. I know it's not really good for me and probably won't work. But the insane caffeine/energy boost does seem to help me get through the slump munchies. And really, that's what I need.

[penguingrrl]

Aug 20, 2014 7:49:31 GMT -5 wawa said:

Why would that be crazy sunterp?

I'm on week 5 of c25k. this is a repeat for my fB friends - but the 20 minute straight run is tomorrow. I've never actually run for 20 minutes before. Like...in my whole life. Ever. I keep wavering between feeling like I can totally do this and being excited, and then feeling like there is NO WAY I CAN DO THIS and being scared that I'm going to fail.

I feel silly even getting this worked up about it since...uh, yeah, all you marathoners and half marathoners and stuff are probably wanting to give me head pats right now, but it's a big deal to me! When I came in the door after a run the other week and was all excited because I had an 12 minute split (that's with some walking) MH kinda gave me the "ok?" like he wasn't sure how he was supposed to react because I sounded happy but to him that sounds sad and slow. I had to clarify that that's the fastest mile I've ever done in my LIFE - including like 7th grade gym class.   Never been a runner and Short Legs Yo. Be excited for me dammit!

Also - after a long delay where I am just lame and where FB messenger screwed me up a bit - I'm actually getting the RATT text tree together. It's open on my desktop RIGHT NOW. I just need the people who talked to me on FB to message me here (or email me - wawa.lastname(see FB) at gmail) since I don't want to sign into FB on my work computer and can't see messages on my phone anymore since I refuse to use the messenger app because it's annoying as shit.
secretlyevil
gpw
teflepi  or teflep  I have no idea which one of those you're signed in under these days. 

emilyj  and taratru  - I have you on the list from the last time we did this - but I can't remember if we talked on FB and if you still want to be texted.  Lemme know if so and what times and days.

Anybody else who wants in this is your last call (till next week's check-in anyway) - so PM me what time you want to be texted to get your ass to the gym (including time zone please) and your phone number by...say...3 PM EST today.

You can do it! Seriously! I never thought I'd be able to, but I did! And I'm not athletic at all and have short legs lol!

[penguingrrl]

I increased my speed this week from a 12 minute mile to 11:30. I know it doesn't sound like much, but I'm feeling the difference! This morning instead of sticking to flat running (while I prefer running outside I work out on a treadmill since my Y has childcare) I turned it to random incline level 2. Kept ip up at 5.2 mph for a full 30 minutes, which feels great! I never thought I'd make it through but gave myself no choice.

I added swimming and biking as well and officially decided I'm training to do a sprint triathlon next year. I did a 20K bike with random incline yesterday in 38:30, so not bad for baseline (I honestly haven't been in a bike since getting my drivers license at 17) and I did a 1/2 mile swim in 16 minutes, so not too bad!

I'm nervous because aside from rec league sports that I was done with by 7th grade I've never competed in anything athletic, but I think I can do t!

I've been eating very well and have good energy! Although some days my only motivation on the treadmill is watching calories and counting how many glasses of wine they earn me later...

[2curlydogs]

Did we re-start the call tree?

I need a kick in the pants. We walked the 5k on Saturday but I haven't been back to the gym since smashing the fuck out of my toe after my triathlon.

Ok. I'm going. I'm going. You can't make me like it though. *grumble*

[wawa]

Aug 20, 2014 11:50:37 GMT -5 2curlydogs said:

Did we re-start the call tree?

I need a kick in the pants. We walked the 5k on Saturday but I haven't been back to the gym since smashing the fuck out of my toe after my triathlon.

Ok. I'm going. I'm going. You can't make me like it though. *grumble*

I am finally getting my act together to do so, yes.  PM me your deets and I'll add you.

[meshaliuknits]

I'm on week two of Buff Brides. The ONLY reason I did it last night was so I could tell yall I did.

Lunges are the devil.

Sent from my EVO

[SallyJ]

I had Warrior Dash last Saturday and I felt like it was too easy!  Especially after Rugged Maniac.  I am very bruised though.  I need that to heal in time for Tough Mudder in a few weeks.

Ballet started on Monday.  I have missed it so much.  I've missed the mental focus that almost becomes a meditation.  There's no room for anything else.  I missed class last night because I have a big project at work, so I will just go on Saturday.

This isn't related to working out, but it is affecting my motivation.  My emotional and mental state is really off right now.  I'm feeling depressed and anxious for a reason I haven't figured out yet.  I'm trying to just tackle small things like going to bed on time in order to get 8 hrs of sleep.  Drinking enough water.  Getting enough sunshine.  Spending time doing things that help me feel at ease.