Beat the Winter Blues 2/27

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lorihart

Cathlete
Good Morning Everyone,
I think today is the 27th?
Finally a day off.I will be lurking around alot today b/c I don't want to do anything else:) Well,not much more!
The eating wasn't as bad as I thought this week.Which is a plus.Everything I went to had piles of desserts and you know where I stand on that one:9
Pinky-Body image is such a mind thing.People see us totally different from what we see oursleves.I weigh around 125-128 (I go back and forth) and most people think I weigh around 115.And then there are days when I try to hide imprefections about my body,and then someone will comment on how small I am.I really wish that we could see ourselves as others see us.And I think that it would back a big impact on our self image.
Brenda-I have never seen a personnel trainer but I figure that with a personnel trainer,then comes the gym.I don't really like gyms but then again I have never really went to one.I like sweating in the comfort of my own home.But that guy on the Extreme Makeover show makes it look tempting.Did you see the people who had to lose weight in order to get lipo done.The personnel trainer on there gave them a meal plan to go along with there bodies.Odd.I figured to lose weight we could all eat the same thing but one was eating more chicken and then someone else was eating more fish.
Shywolf-The kids had a snow day here yesterday to.And they are on there mid winter break now.They have a long weekend and I have to say that my 7 yr old is driving me nuts.SHe is being very high maintence today.
Joy-I hear ya on the cake thing.I gave up a lot of stuff a few years back and donuts made me want to throw up but I love the little donut holes:9 I can eat plenty of them.I never did get back into eating burgers either.I have decided that I am cutting back on my sugar again.Sugar is my main food group and its awful.It makes me feel awful and my workouts are only helping get rid of the sweets I have eaten.I will let myself have one small treat a day and then thats it.Maybe later I will cut back a little more.
Sabine-Alot of people I know were not happy with the Bachlorettes pick.I didn't really watch it either but I watched it last night.Why did he put himself through that? Hasn't it been monthes since the show was taped but he still wanted answers I guess.I don't even know why they bother with those shows.The ratings must be good but the love connections aren't.Its only Ryan and Trista who stayed together.
Well,I got my Circuit Max video back last night, so guess what I am doing today?????? I am also doing leaner legs as well.
Thats is for me.I am glad I caught up on everyones topics from yesterday.
I will check back later,
Lori
:)
 
Hello everyone,
A quick reply here.
No workout today. Just felt like crap. Could this be a cumulative sugar hangover?

I read the sugar post and was hoping there would be more discussion. Lori, I'm (once again) coming to the conclusion that I just can't have any dessert. Whatever reason I have all the psych addiction to sugar, its clearly the same for me as cigs and alcohol. And even though I know I will always be vulnerable to the temptation of cigs and alcohol, I have intellectualized it and put is out of my repetoire of habits and so I don't 'miss' them and am relieved I don't indulge. BUT with cigs and booze, I had an immediate reminder of the over-indulgence - ashtray mouth and hangover's of various sizes. With sugar, I'm still trying to identify that physical deterrent. Hmmm must be there somewhere, cuz I really believe this stuff CAN'T be good for ya in the volumes I can consume.

Brenda, I would love to see a personal trainer. We moved near a gym named "Hawk's Gym" Now the name is enough to lure me. Hawk is Spencer's friend (Robert Parker novels - tv show a while ago Spencer for Hire) and he is my hero. Hawk and Spencer eat donuts and say that donuts build muscle. They are both tough and met at a boxer's gym. (okay they are fictional, i know but...) HOWEVER, now that I'm in a position to check out Hawk's I'M TOO SHY TO GO. What I really believe I could get from a gym is a better butt workout. I believe I have peaked out on my leg&glute work at home, largely because I cannot train any heavier without a squat rack, smith machine or spotter. The other thing I would like to get is form pointers - although I think in general my form is pretty good, its easy to miss subtleties.

Sabine, you go with those weights ugh ME is HARD HARD HARD. I can't comment on any of the tv shows, my tv viewing is extremely limited. I mainly watch sports (basketball in the winter and baseball in the summer + a little bit of football, mostly playoffs) and old Law & Order reruns. I did see all of the Sopranos because we rented them from the video store (i'm always a year behind LOL)

BUT I HAVE A DATE FOR THE NEW JOHNNY DEPP MOVIE!! Secret Window. Its supposed to open in my area on March 8 and fortunately my Depp-loving daughter will be home for spring break. Her best friend doesn't like spooky movies so I'm the choice (I love spooky movies as does my #2 daughter) Oh my Depp loving daughter saw Pirates I don't know how many times- she is particularly fond of this because she has been on the Disney World ride so many times and she can spot all of the parts in the movie that mimic the scenes in the ride.

Hello Shywolf. Dug out from the snow? Have you Lori? And Lori, really Cicuit Max and LL?????!!!!!HOW?

Hello Elizabeth and Lisa. Tracy are you there? or have you gone off to points west? BTW, If your new town is close to Toledo, Ohio then you too far from Sandusky, Ohio the home of CEDAR POINT one of the BEST amusement parks anywhere ever (better than Disney World IMHO - more rides and less plastic fluff) the roller coasters are OUT OF THIS WORLD! (well some are so high you'd swear you were 1/2 way to the moon)

Okay enough. Somedays I have diarrhea (how do you spell that anyway?) of the mouth. Forgive me.

-joy
 
Good morning everyone...

I totally believe you Joy & Lori. I have felt so much better this week now that I've stopped the sugar again- I've even had carbs (pizza last night) and still feel ok. It reminds me of an experiment my parents did on me when I was a kid (here comes the trip to the psychologist):
I think I would get really depressed and they never knew what was wrong and I couldn't express how I felt. One time they cut sugar (mostly chocolate) out of my diet and I don't remember the results, just remember being so angry that I couldn't have chocolate. Anyway, here's the lightbulb moment coming into play. I also have been trying to cut out alcohol altogether this week and drank more water. Mentally/physically feeling better. Hmmm...

I read an article in M&F Hers that quoted a pro fitness competitor who said that a personal trainer was what made all the difference in her training. She said she wouldn't fly a plane without instruction, so why would she not take the expertise of someone who has hours and hours of knowledge. I also don't like the idea of going to a gym... I don't like anyone seeing me workout and how much I sweat, how uncoordinated I am, or have to worry about what I'm wearing. A few years ago I toyed with the idea of becoming a CPT and going to people's houses and training them at home. Maybe someone can do that here.

Anyway, yesterday was BootCamp and I found out my back hurts because I was going heavy on triceps on Monday and was using my lower back to help. I cursed the stability ball for no reason. Today I may do ME- you made it sound so good Sabine!

My husband's going to Atlantic City with the boys this weekend so I'll be around working out and cleaning so I'm up for a weekend thread. What are we calling March's workout? Something inspirational!!

Pinky, how are the knees today?

Tracy, what's the decision? Is your house on the market this weekend? (I just made myself sick thinking about it)

Shywolf, glad you're enjoying the snow. I think our snow is finished for the year
:(


LoriSax, Elizabeth, Lisa~ hope you all have a good day (hope I didn't forget anyone!)

Brenda
 
Hi everybody,

Brenda, thanks for asking about my knees. They SEEM better but I still feel some vague soreness around them even when I'm sitting. I'm thinking of seeing an orthopedic doctor. My general care physician thinks this is just overuse, but I can't help thinking that if osteoarthritis showed up in my spine a few years ago, there's no reason why it won't show up in my knees a few years later.

I can't agree more on what you said about body image. I know myself better than anyone, but is very hard for me to be objective about my own flesh.

I'm not sure what I'll be doing today. I finished my upper body S&H rotation yesterday and I have a nice, mild sore going today. I wonder if it's okay to do some lower body floorwork... I'll decide what I'll do later.

Hellos to Sabine, Joy, Lorihart, Lorisax, Elizabeth, Lisa, Tracy and Stacy. Hope I didn't forget anyone.

Have a good weekend everybody,
Pinky
 
Hey Pinky,
Just a word, if you do floor work, be careful with ankle weights. And if you do the PS floorwork, watchout for that bar - I know if I'm not strong I use my knee joint to lift in that one...
-joy
 
Hi Joy, thanks for the reminder. I'm not using any weights just yet. I just want to move my legs as I haven't done so in a week. That PLB floorwork makes you burn, and those are weight-free.:)

Pinky
 
Wow! End of the month nearing already? Is it my imagination or is the year flying by?

On to other points.

Today I did one of my virgin workouts, CIA 2202 All Out, the hi/lo workout. Can I tell you that I LOVE this workout!!!!! It was entertaining, the moves were interesting, it had my heartrate right where it needed to be, and Franny's cueing is spot on! Pinky, you were looking for some good not so impact workouts. I think this fits the bill perfectly.

I absolutely believe you can be a sugar addict. Before I discovered the Zone I was the Queen of Carbs. I can't tell you how horrible I felt and how my moods and energy levels fluctuated with the rise and fall of my blood sugar. When I started the Zone and greatly cut back the carbs I had some serious withdrawals. Now, when I have too many carbs, I can really feel it. And it doesn't feel great when I start crashing down. Joy and Lorihart, when trying to find that sign to let you know when the sugar is getting too much, focus more on 'am I able to focus?', 'am I irritable?', and 'am I getting sleepy?'. Just my two cents. And I'm not sure if it even makes any sense.

I also agree that I am my own worst critic when it comes to evaluating myself. I know at times I don't see myself accurately at all. Example, this past weekend my sister and I went shopping for bathing suits. I was picking up size medium and my sister was saying, 'no way, those will be way too big for you'. She grabbed a size small and made me try it on. Lo and behold it did fit better. Why couldn't or wouldn't I see that?!?! Having been chubby and having my weight fluctuate for a majority of my life it's like I don't believe that I am healthy and fit. How long before I start believing in the new me?

I'll be around too this weekend so I'm up for a weekend edition. As far as names for March, how about something like 'Gear up for Spring' or something like that?

Hi to Lorisax, Tracy (hope the visit to Michigan is going well), Brenda, Joy, Lisa, Elizabeth, Shywolf and Pinky too. Hope I haven't missed anyone!
 
Good Afternoon .

Today was sort of a lazy day here. Kids have no school ...no surprise there . The snow is melting but it is still cold out.

Got up this morning @ 5 to check on the schools ; went back to bed and didn't get up until almost 10 am . For me that was really really late. Did manage a workout today; Cardio & Weights. I am just feeling really tired today, TOM is approaching in a day or so. I can always tell a day or two before it comes by just how I feel and my temperature drops down so much I'm soooo cold while everyone else around me is fine. Or maybe the tired feeling is due to the high intensity workouts I have done this week? Don't know but I think tommorrow I'll be doing Yoga for stress relief and relaxation unless I get an increase of umph to do a lite cardio. Thinking I'll take it easy this weekend I feel so zapped.

Tonight is date night and I'm saving myself for some good, juicy steak or some chicken and shrimp along with my grateful dead ;) which I know you all know what it is now :) Fridays are my only day of indulgence well slightly anyway, I get to eat food I didn't have to cook and it gets served to me...love that plus no cleanup afterwards LOL

Have a great day ladies and huggies to all!
 
Hi Ladies,
Just another quick check in.I took a nap this afternoon:) Didn't know if I was really sleepy or not but I fell asleep quit fast.
When I woke up I did Circuit Max and a 65 min run.Half way through my workout a lady came to the door with flowers for me.I guess my hubby is thinking about me even though he is spending the weekend with his friends.I finished my workout at 6 and I took my little girl swimming at 7.And now we are gonna watch a movie and eat dinner.
I will check in tomorrow.
Lori:)
 
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