Post by tacosforlife on Aug 12, 2015 7:20:08 GMT -5
I'm KOKO. Had a slightly more indulgent last couple days than planned, but I didn't go off the rails or anything. We tailgated Sunday, and my meal was yogurt with trail mix and sparkling water. LOL, so lame, but I needed the yogurt to settle my stomach from the antibiotics.
Will weigh myself tomorrow at yoga. I had to cancel my training session on Friday because of being sick, so I start my lifting routine this Friday.
Still getting a fair amount of exercise - H and I did a 5-mile walk Saturday, and I swam Monday - but I haven't been getting up to run and walk the last few days. I've just been sleeping a LOT. I think it's a combo of increased activity and depression, so I'm trying to be kind to myself and not fret too much that my step count has been low for the past three days because it's just three days. I'm taking tomorrow and Friday off from work so I'm hoping I can rest and reset on the running front.
My diet is still a shitshow but I've been a little more motivated to run this week-a semi easy run yesterday morning and a track workout (7 400m repeats, ugh) this morning. My leg is still inconsistently bugging me so I'm going to rest it the next couple days and see how my long run Saturday goes.
Post by Skyesthelimit1212 on Aug 12, 2015 7:58:11 GMT -5
Same old same old for me...gym routine DOWN, eating not so much. Gained 2 that I lost last week because I don't watch what I eat once I get home, and the weekends aren't great either.
Plan: I made frozen oatmeal to keep at work for when I get hungry, I'm planning on actually cooking, by using my crock pot for meatballs tomorrow, and not eating past 8:30pm. Need to plan dinner meals for the weekend at least.
I'm down about 4 pounds in the last 2 weeks, which would be impressive if it wasn't just a piece of the 20 I've gained since January . I've been sticking to Weight Watchers, though I'm finding it hard to figure out what the balance between using flex points or not is. Any advice?
I am in a world of trouble as far as running. I just have not trained, and I'm meant to run a 10k in 3 weeks. I did 4 yesterday and I thought I was going to die - lungs were fine but my legs were on fire.
"Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you've got a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies-"God damn it, you've got to be kind.”
I ran yesterday before dinner. 3.25 miles. Not fast, but still. My first two miles my pace was rock-fucking-solid. And then the music I was listening to went to shit. Blech.
I've fallen off the wagon pretty hard. A week ago today I did C25K, the last run before the big 20, and it was really good. Used the outdoor track, felt good, all that.
My plan was to do the 20 on Saturday after two days off. Due to circumstances completely out of my control, my Saturday was completely wiped out. No run at all. Sunday didn't happen either due to some family stuff... decided to repeat my previous run on Monday.
Monday, go to the Y to do the run and decide (I guess because I'm a glutton for punishment) to do it on a treadmill instead of the track. Had every possible technical issue you can imagine, with both the treadmill and my phone (couldn't get music to work, or the app, or the treadmill). Was cranky and all that and ended up giving up on it after only running for about 6 minutes (was supposed to do two 8-minute runs).
Plus... vacation is looming. And I ate like crap over the weekend and yesterday.
So, now I have to psych myself up to do a run I did a week ago, and I have no idea if I'll even be able to do it again because I've been off for a full week. And I have to try to eat well, knowing that I have a week of crappy eating and serious drinking coming up.
Workouts: Awesome. I have my Olympic Tri Saturday.
Weight: Not budging.
Diet: I don't even know. I don't think it's that bad. I see my nutritionist again on Thursday, so hopefully she can look at my past 8 weeks of tracking and tell me WTF I am not doing right.
Post by eponinepontmercy on Aug 12, 2015 8:40:34 GMT -5
Today was week 5, day 2 of the 8 week plan I've been using. Now I'm doing 3 set of 10 instead of 2 sets of 15, and I increased the weight again. I had to stay at the lower weight for the lateral raises, though. I felt better when the two guys near me weren't using much heavier weights than I was for the same exercise. We looked like a strange flock of birds.
I still need to get back to running and cardio. It's really just a matter of getting out of bed earlier.
My eating has been not terrible, but I could be doing better.
Can anyone recommend their workout gloves? My palms are so sore when I'm done.
Post by meshaliuknits on Aug 12, 2015 11:42:09 GMT -5
I'm off my routine due to some last minute crafting going on. Tonight will be the last of the sewing, so I should be able to jump back in on Thursday if not tonight.
I've finally gotten into #onederland! I'm 5'10" and been hovering around 200-205 forever and a day. I weighed myself this morning and I was at 195!!! Only 30 more lbs to go lol!
Also, I signed up for a competition at my gym in 5 weeks. I did beginner level but it consists of: 25 reps each of the following as fast as you can: Box step ups, Ring rows, Push press with 20lbs, Sit ups, Kettlebell swings 18lbs, Push ups, Ground to Overhead with 10lb plate, Jump rope, air squats, burpees.
I'm down 5 lbs since I cut out most dairy 4 weeks ago.
I found a workout on Hulu I enjoy so I'm doing that now.
My trainer keeps telling me to try to cut out dairy, but I looooove it.
Well it certainly wasn't by choice. DS2 has a dairy sensitivity. But it's been fairly easy to do and I'm very happy with the weight lost because of it.
Post by mrsukyankee on Aug 13, 2015 2:49:13 GMT -5
I don't know my weight because I haven't weighed myself in a bit (was taking a scale break) so I'll weigh myself before the next check-in.
Food/drink-wise, I've been indulging - went to a beer festival on Tuesday, wings for dinner last night (with a beer), etc. Summer is tough as it is so social. But I have to break away from drinking so much.
Workouts - I'm doing Stronglifts 5x5 and trying to get in 2-3 sessions a week, doing 25-40 minute runs 2-3 times a week, and trying to get in one sprint session a week. My field hockey starts in two weeks so I'd like to get in better shape so might step up the runs now.
I think I have given up on running. Forcing myself to do the exercise I despise most just doesn't seem like an effective way to stay motivated.
Instead I am focusing on riding and trying to get in shape for our 300+ mile ride next year. I don't love it but I like it a hell of a lot more than running and it is something I can share with MH. Right now the biggest obstacle is my ass. Going to try a new saddle soon.
ETA: I also want to start Strong Lifts but worry I will chicken out when I actually get to the gym. It's always so crowded!
I need my own personal chef. That's how it's going.
ME TOO. I said I would get a personal chef if I had unlimited funds in a H&F poll. For all the working out I have been doing I would have so much more progress if I had my own chef.
YES.
H is going to be teaching two nights a week in the fall, so I have concluded that we need to streamline our routine. We will cook on Sundays and Wednesdays, making three nights' worth each time. So we will eat Sunday's leftovers on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesday's leftovers on Thursdays and Fridays. Saturdays will be sushi takeout or simple things like grilled cheese and tomato soup.
The planning and the shopping and the prep is just SO much work.
Last weekend I got hammered drunk both nights. Not good. And you'd think having a stomach bug for a couple of days would clean me out and drop a few pounds, but nope. The running is good - missed a workout for being sick. I'm worried about starting school because then the stuff that keeps me non-injured (stretching, strength, PT work) goes away - I'll be getting up at 5 most days to get my runs in because it's hot as fuck until fucking November lately.
Food will be better once we're all back at school, I think.
ME TOO. I said I would get a personal chef if I had unlimited funds in a H&F poll. For all the working out I have been doing I would have so much more progress if I had my own chef.
YES.
H is going to be teaching two nights a week in the fall, so I have concluded that we need to streamline our routine. We will cook on Sundays and Wednesdays, making three nights' worth each time. So we will eat Sunday's leftovers on Mondays and Tuesdays and Wednesday's leftovers on Thursdays and Fridays. Saturdays will be sushi takeout or simple things like grilled cheese and tomato soup.
The planning and the shopping and the prep is just SO much work.
The leftovers plan is how we manage too. It's pretty easy once you get in the swing of it.
My workouts have been awesome! They're really helping my mental health.too which is a bonus. I'm starting to see some toning, strength and endurance doing things which is great.
My diet is still atrocious and honestly the reason that I'm still about 10lbs heavier than my goal weight. I really love bad food. When we get back from our cruise (we leave sat!!) DH and I are going to do a diet bet with my sister and BIL. The couple who loses the highest % of weight over 8 weeks gets treated to dinner and golf by the losers.
I think I have given up on running. Forcing myself to do the exercise I despise most just doesn't seem like an effective way to stay motivated.
Instead I am focusing on riding and trying to get in shape for our 300+ mile ride next year. I don't love it but I like it a hell of a lot more than running and it is something I can share with MH. Right now the biggest obstacle is my ass. Going to try a new saddle soon.
ETA: I also want to start Strong Lifts but worry I will chicken out when I actually get to the gym. It's always so crowded!
I think I have given up on running. Forcing myself to do the exercise I despise most just doesn't seem like an effective way to stay motivated.
Instead I am focusing on riding and trying to get in shape for our 300+ mile ride next year. I don't love it but I like it a hell of a lot more than running and it is something I can share with MH. Right now the biggest obstacle is my ass. Going to try a new saddle soon.
ETA: I also want to start Strong Lifts but worry I will chicken out when I actually get to the gym. It's always so crowded!
::adds V to drinking squad::
That's something I don't even have to train for! I'm a natural talent.