BFL Tuesday 11/06

banslug

banslug

Cathlete
Good morning everybody! It's rainy here...the grass BETTER NOT GROW! lol I have vowed that I will NOT cut it anymore until Spring!

Jill-study hard, but treat yourself well too! Good luck!

Jennifer-I saw that cookie recipe last night. I may make them this weekend. Thanks for sharing it!

OK....I'm here early because I was UP earlier. HIIT this morning...I chose to do iTread 13 Sprints. WOW! It fit right in there with the BFL HIIT, but it was 30+ minutes and IT ROCKED!!! Then I did the abs from PUB. I feel GREAT!

I can't believe that this week marks the half way point already. Incredible!

OK...BBL to chat more, now it's time for a shower and the morning school routine for us!

Gayle
 
Hi and Good Morning to Everyone!

Hi Gayle: You read my mind about 2 things: The cookies and the iTread workout for today. Ok, I should have put the workout
first.;-) It is really windy here and it is going to be raining most of the day too.

Which iTread has 13 sprints? Or is this Set thirteen? I can't get anymore iTreads until next month. Locked into 3 free each month so this limits my decision making.
So far I have: Set 1 All, Set 21 Intervals, Sets 23 iTread 40min and Tag Team.

Love these challenging runs! The music is more upbeat and follows the pace pretty close. Still haven't found one of the Cardio Coach that has this type of music flow. A little disappointed because I have heard so many people say they liked these better. Maybe I just don't like the music mix so I haven't really given it a test run. I also noticed that these are kind of expensesive compared to iTread. So this has a greater impact on whether I am going to get one or not. I would have to get really good advice on which is the better set or sets to buy seeing as they are having a buy 2 get 1 sale.

Geesh...I guess I have basically talked myself out of getting the CC programs all together. If you have any advice I would love to hear from you.

Today is a day off for my DS and an orthodontist appt this afternoon.
I have to get out and VOTE sometime today as well. Will fit in grocery shopping at the same time.

Goals for today:
iTread Set 1 60min run.
MM Abs and stretch

Make cookies with son. :9
And all the usual house chores to do.

I hope everyone has a good morning and gets in their workout for today.:7
BBL
 
Hi, Heidi. The iTread I did this AM was Set 13, 30 minutes...SPRINTS! The description at iTrain said it had 6 sprints, but it REALLY has 8 total! The first 2 are fast and flat, the next 2 are fast on a 5% incline, the next 2 are fastER but shorter, the 7th one is fastER again, and the last one is YOUR choice of speed. The first 6 sprints, she has you going into the sprints after walking, but the last 2 are after a slower jog. LOVED THIS ONE. Set 19 is sprints also, and I think I'll be doing this one Thursday. I also have the year package, 3 per month. I just checked my account last night and I have 6 credits right now to spend! LOL Guess what I'll be doing this morning? lol

Last night I stocked the fridge for the week. I made a bunch of salsa chicken wraps, a few tuna salad wraps, I fried up some cabbage, boiled up some shrimp, and restocked my pantry with Myoplex Lite shake packets.

Gayle
 
Hi Gayle,

Ohhhh, you are making me jealous! I signed up for the 9.99 a month/3 month minimum package and have been trying to change this. ;( I realized after the fact the yearly package is a way better deal because if you wanted to purchase more than the 3 free a month the others would only be .99X ea. Oh well, I am locked in until the end of December by which time I can cancel and move up.

I am starving! All this food talk is making me hungry better go have an apple and cottage cheese w/cinnamon. :9
Then on to my workout! }(

BBL :)
 
G'Morning Ladies :)

100% clean eating yesterday ... WooHoo :) I feel great. It is so surprising how just 1-day clean eating turns your mood around. I have so much more energy, and I'm not as grumpy! My BF thinks i'm nuts, but that's okay.

I made the cookies again last night and had them for B'fast again this morning w/ my coffee. This time I added apple instead of the banana/ and didn't add the hot cocoa mix. I think I like them a little better this way...The only issue I came across was they didn't want to stick together, so I added a bit of Pam spray to hold them. Perfect!

Great workout last night. Did Arms/Abs & Chest/Abs (BBC). By the time I got to Chest, my arms were shaking so much, so I don't think I gave a 100%.

Planning on hitting the gym today for my HIIT workout on the Treadmill. Can someone give me a idea what their HIIT looks like on the treadmill? Just getting some ideas! I am going to take it slow at first, I don't want to flare up my knee again.

BBL,
XoXo
Jenn
"Today is a Gift, Have Fun"

~Jennifer~

www.picturetrail.com/fitness-momx2
 
Hey, Jennifer! Great job on Day 1!!! And YES...I agree, just 24 hours of CONTROLLED eating makes a HUGE difference. OK...you asked for it. Here's my most recent HIIT treadmill workout that I did. I've been slowly increasing my numbers each time and it kicks BOOTAY! lol

Here ya go:
6.2 mph for 1 minute
6.2
6.7
7.2
7.7
8.2

6.7
7.2
7.7
8.2

7.3
7.8
8.3
8.8

7.3
7.8
8.3
8.8
9.3
6.5

These numbers are the speed setting on my TM. I keep the incline at 1.5% at ALL times. Each speed setting above represents 1 minute. Does that make sense??? (if you simply take my numbers and fill them in on the 20-Minute Aerobics Solution sheet, it would fill all 20 minutes.) When I started BFL on Oct 1st, my numbers topped out at 8.5! So I've made some good progess, in my opinion. With these last set of #'s, I logged 2.53 miles.

Gayle
 
At the BFL website. There's a link on the right side under Challenges that says Progress Reports. It's a PDF file with the HIIT worksheet, the daily eating worksheet and the weight workout sheets.

Gayle
 
ok, this is what I came up with. Not at all as fast as you can go...but hopefully I will get there!

How does this look?

4.5 mph walking
4.5
4.7
5.0
5.5
6.0

4.7 walking
5.0
5.5
6.0

4.7 walking
5.5
6.0
6.5

4.7 walking
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
4.7 - cool down for 3- minutes


"Today is a Gift, Have Fun"

~Jennifer~

www.picturetrail.com/fitness-momx2
 
Good morning ladies! I hope you don't mind me butting in here. Currently I'm trying to talk DH into starting BFL with me next week.

What week is everyone on? What have your results been so far? I assume no one is counting calories. That is what I love about this program. However, when I lost 40 pounds 1 1/2 years ago (post baby weight), it was due to me counting every calorie. I'm nervous about not counting every bite. Sorry for all the questions. Great job everyone!
 
Welcome Kristi,

All the more the better!

I think a lot of us are around week 5. But this is ok if you are just started out in this challenge for there are some doing the same.

I like the meals being all planned out ahead of time. I do in my mind count calories but don't make it out to be adding stress. The recipes are great and easy to prepare. I use these recipes and some from Eating-Clean cookbook.

Everyone is different as to how they are approaching this workout schedule. Some are sticking to just the exercises given or doing Cathe DVD workouts. I am using Cathe's GS,S&H and PLB& PUB DVD's. Also have included several extra ab workouts from various DVD's.
Cardio is either a Cathe Step,running on the treadmill or outdoors. Have added workouts on the treadmill from iTread and am loving these! }(

Just finished my workout:
iTread #1 60min burned over 600 Calories!
MM abs and stretch

I want to congratulate you on your recent time on your HM! Awesome job.:7

I hope this has helped you.
Heidi
 
Good morning. Had to come into work by 6:30 am so no workout this morning. Have to take the dog back to the oncologist and hoping for some good news. But I will do BFL UB tonight. I think for the first few weeks, I'm going to do BFl lifting and THEN try some of my tapes. I fear if I put in PUB right now, I'd be sore for a month!!! All this talk of running makes me want to finally have my plantar fasciitis taken care of. It's been 3 years now...I think I have procrastinated long enough to go for it. It's supposed to be a "minor procedure" so I need to get off my butt and get it scheduled for next year.

Gayle & Heidi: You are making me tired…SPRINT?? What’s that again???

Jennifer: I’ve been off for a month so my idea of workout on a treadmill is probably a “turtle’s” pace compared to what you guys are doing J

Kristi: I’m behind everyone and just on week 1! I can’t calories anymore. Too many years of spreadsheets with food and calculations…it drives my batty. I eyeball lmy portion sizes.

Colleen
 
Welcome Kristi~
I am actually starting my 3rd Challenge this week.
So perfect timing, we can keep each other in line.

Colleen~ I terified myself, I am praying my knee doesn't flare up. I love to run on the treadmill, but my knee acts up and puts me down for a while.


"Today is a Gift, Have Fun"

~Jennifer~

www.picturetrail.com/fitness-momx2
 
Hi Jennifer!

Your workout looks good for starting out on the treadmill. This will keep you from getting worn out before you get it down. Once you get a handle on these speeds you'll want to increase them by 1-2% and work your way up.

See how you feel after a couple of days before attempting it again to be sure it won't be causing any knee pain.

I am not as fast yet on the treadmill as Gayle but creeping up there! Fastest speed today was 8.3! Of course I only had to hold this for 1 minute. ;-)

I am really liking these workouts from iTread. Can't wait until next month so I can download 3 more to add to my collection.

Well, time for a shower and work!
BBL :)
 
Hi Colleen,

Sounds like you are going to have one of those busy days. I wish your dog would have better news today. :( So sad when our pets take ill and we can only try to make them more comfortable.

Can you walk or do any floor cardio without pain in your foot? If so I would recommend the treadmill walking workouts on the iTread programs if you want to change things up.

I agree with you on the calorie counting...too complicated! Some days we just need more food than others depending on our exercise out put. Portion size is a great way of keeping things realistic.

Hope your day gets better. :)

BBL
 
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I plan to start Monday, so I will be the newbie in the group, right behind you Jennifer. This weekend I will take measurements. I know I have about 25 pounds to lose. It will be so nice to have a group to keep me in line.

Heidi – Thanks for answering all of my questions and for the nice compliment on my HM time. I plan to run the same HM again next year. Needless to say, my cardio workouts will be running. As for weight work, I will also probably either use Cathe’s PUB/PLB or weight work on my own. I’m limited on time most days. Do you do full body workouts on weight days?

Colleen – I’m with you on the calorie counting. I don’t want to do it anymore either. It is very tedious. Portion size is the most important. From counting calories so much last year, I can eyeball my portion sizes pretty accurately. The past few months every time I would restart my diet by counting calories I would only make it maybe a day or two before I stop. Good luck if you plan to get the “minor procedure”. I love running, which is good because I don’t have room for step workouts in my exercise room. However, I have almost all of Cathe’s DVDs. I do miss not using them though.
 
Hi Kristi,

I am glad this has helped you.

As for any full body workouts this BFL is split up and you aren't really doing any full-body workouts. You can always tack this on for Sunday if you have the energy!

So on week 1 you would do:
Mon: Upper
Tues: Cardio
Weds: Lower
Thurs: Cardio
Fri: Upper again
Sat: Cardio
Sun: is you free day
The next week it would just be Legs on Mon&Fri/Upper on Weds. All the cardio days remain the same. The cardio sessions are where you are going to really burn calories. Take a look at Gayle's workout above. With this workout type of workout you would be burning about 200-300 calories for the 20min period. Feel the burn! }(

This weeks workout for me:
Mon: GS Legs and stretch , Abs from KPC
Tue: iTread 60min Set 1, Abs from MM and stretch
Wed: PUB, Abs from ME
Thur: Trying Gayle's workout but not as fast ;-)
Fri: SH Legs, Abs from CW
Sat: Cathe's LIC ( I guess this could be considered a total body workout)
Sun: off
So What Do You Think?:7

BBL
 
Whew!! Just got back from the gym...feeling really good, except for my knee .. giving me a little aches here and their.
Anyway, I was only able to hit 6.4 MPH for my "10." I'm sure that will increase over time, each time I will try to make my goal higher and higher.
Miles = 1.82

Got a nice burning feeling in my thighs, so I know I got a good workout in~ :)

"Today is a Gift, Have Fun"

~Jennifer~

www.picturetrail.com/fitness-momx2
 
Jennifer-CONGRATS on that treadmill workout! Awesome! I like to log the mileage of every workout so I can challenge myself to beat it, even if it's just by a fraction of a mile! AWESOME!!!

Kristi-WELCOME to Motivation Station! lol These ladies have been AWESOME! I'm on week 6 and going full speed ahead! I'm getting wonderful results (lost 12 pounds and several inches already). I'm also a runner, so most of my HIIT workouts will be on the TM. I start a new spin class on Thursday night (first time EVER for me), but I'm counting that as an extra for the week. Are you running any shorter races before the April Half? I've been running a race every 2-4 weeks, 5Ks mostly...I've got a 7K in 2 weeks! Like you, I've got an April Half Marathon coming up also. In the new year, I'll start officially training for that! WELCOME!!!

I'm with most of you ladies, too, in HATING to count ANYTHING I eat. I'm a member of Weight Watchers so I counted points for a few years, and after a while, I was counting EVERYTHING......points, calories, calories burned, miles to the 1/1000, EVERYTHING! It came to the point where I sold my heart rate monitor because I was watching every split second in every single run I did! I LOVE BFL and how you really just need to watch portion SIZE! WOO HOO! lol

OK....I've got a few things I need to get done! BBL

Gayle
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Our Newsletter

Get awesome content delivered straight to your inbox.

Top