Weightloss Challenge Thru Dec - Jul 20th Thread
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Fembot40
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Sue, a soft pedal ride is just that, really not going over 16 mph. Good for the slow twitch muscles, plus I get to really chat up my neighbor who is just picking up cycling. Normally oat bran bread is healthy, but I saw the stick of butter she slipped into the batter, so not this recipe.
Shereta, your menu looks so healthy. I really need to get as motivated as you. Now you've inspired me to make a really great shopping list for this week. It's all in the planning.
Afterburn should be renamed to Caution: Floor Slippery When Wet. My sneakers sounded like a basketball game was going on by the end, all I could here was squeaking. Love it! Abs, stretch and a few miles walking the dog later tonight.
Shereta, your menu looks so healthy. I really need to get as motivated as you. Now you've inspired me to make a really great shopping list for this week. It's all in the planning.
Afterburn should be renamed to Caution: Floor Slippery When Wet. My sneakers sounded like a basketball game was going on by the end, all I could here was squeaking. Love it! Abs, stretch and a few miles walking the dog later tonight.
ReneePruitt
Cathlete
Hi ladies
I got a question for you. How did you find the amount of calories for you?
I have done 1500 plus I burn 400 a day or so 5 to 6 days a week. I then tried 1200 I was on MFP and used that to track food. I ended up gaining on that. I think because I did eat more thinking I could eat more I mean I was allowed to eat more so it was a mind thi g.. I got obbssessed writing it down. Yet I consumed more because I thought id eat even when I was not hungry.
I just wonder what most of ur intake looks like. How many calories. Age and hight.
I'm 5. 1 and I'm 150 now! I am trying to get to 125. I been at this for a yr now. Found cathe in nov of last yr. But tried losing before that.
I lost 70 pounds at age 24 Kept it off til 5 yrs ago I gained 45 pounds!
Lots of stress and I quite exercise.
Can I just get a relative number o. What helped u?
When I did it before I didn't count calories ...I counted fat grams.
I got a question for you. How did you find the amount of calories for you?
I have done 1500 plus I burn 400 a day or so 5 to 6 days a week. I then tried 1200 I was on MFP and used that to track food. I ended up gaining on that. I think because I did eat more thinking I could eat more I mean I was allowed to eat more so it was a mind thi g.. I got obbssessed writing it down. Yet I consumed more because I thought id eat even when I was not hungry.
I just wonder what most of ur intake looks like. How many calories. Age and hight.
I'm 5. 1 and I'm 150 now! I am trying to get to 125. I been at this for a yr now. Found cathe in nov of last yr. But tried losing before that.
I lost 70 pounds at age 24 Kept it off til 5 yrs ago I gained 45 pounds!
Lots of stress and I quite exercise.
Can I just get a relative number o. What helped u?
When I did it before I didn't count calories ...I counted fat grams.
suethepooh
Cathlete
Hi Renee! If you log into the workout manager & make sure your settings are entered you'll see at the top of the workout manager (home) there's a spot that tells you TDEE Calories & BMR. Your BMR is what your body would burn in 24 hours if you did nothing at all. When you specify your activity level, that brings you to your TDEE number - total daily energy expenditure. That's how many calories you need to consume to fulfill your activities & maintain your weight. Consume fewer calories to lose weight, more calories to gain. That said, counting calories is tedious and sometimes discouraging.
If counting fat grams worked for you in the past, have you tried it again? It may be as simple as doing what you did before. As for eating when you're not hungry you have to figure out what's going on in your life that makes you do this... then change it or your response. Maybe chew on a piece of gum instead or brush your teeth (I hate eating after brushing teeth).
Here's what's working for me now, but remember I struggle. I make a protein shake every morning, combined w/ milk is about 30 grams of protein. I know it sounds like a lot, but that and my 2 cups of coffee keep me completely full until a late lunch. Lunch is usually a salad w/ boiled egg and/or tuna. I need a snack in the afternoon so that could be some almonds or a piece of fruit. For dinner I try to load up on veggies & go light on the starch. After dinner is my weak time. I always want something sweet. That's when I consult my calorie app and decide if I have room for a treat. I try to be good but sometimes I'll have dessert even if I shouldn't. If I allow myself to get really hungry I'll throw out the plan and eat whatever is convenient (and ill-advised). So keeping myself satiated is important, and a lot of protein does that for me. But everyone's different.
HTH!
Sue
trotchase
Cathlete
Oh my gosh you girls have been talkative!! Hehe. It's wonderful! I’ll try to address everyone.
Today was a much needed rest day as I completed 4 discs of STS in the last four days. My eating went down hill as of yesterday and I was doing soo good
Im frustrated, but I know it's my stress that is doing me in & I didn't sleep enough.
Welcome back Melanie and Shereta Im glad to hear you both had a good time away. You were missed!
Tina, I never could run d/t my knee pain either, but with strengthening them with Cathe's weight w/os for some reason I can now & probably losing weight helped too. Our reasons for pain may be different tho. And OH MY GOSH...levitation holds?! You rock! I tried those just last week in Coremax & it's just not happening yet.
Sue maybe you should ditch the weight portion of that program and do Cathe instead. Do you have any of her weight w/os? As usual, she is great! And I love trying to keep up with her...she is so motivating. She does have a beginner set, but you can adjust any really of them with just the weights you use. Im starting to like lifting more than cardio now and I love cardio!! And good job getting back on the treadmill...did you ever start walking or did you just stand there
Melanie, great job on the 9 milers!! You did what they say for long runs...slow down! So you're gold in what you are doing They do have gels to help prevent chafing...Lanacane may be one. I'd have to check on the name, but I'm sure a google search will lead you to a few. I feel for ya in that area as my inner thighs have always been a victim to the chafe!
Shereta Im sure your body relished your days off from training as much as you did! It's good to take an occasional break & I wouldn't worry so much about catching up. You're getting back on the program and moving onward. You did what was best for your body and mind over the w/e so don't overtrain now! As always, listen to your body...
Renee, I've tried everything out there! Counting calories anymore for me has had a binge eating effect on me...I just can't do it anymore. We know what is healthy to eat. I think it is time we learn how to eat like a thin person. Eat what you want, even a craving cuz you know you are gonna eat it after you eat everything else you really didn't want! Eat when you are hungry and most importantly, stop when you are content...just when you think you are getting full. And don't wait until you are starving either that leads to overeating for sure. And we need to find other healthful stressful releases other than eating.
But if you really want to do calorie counting, Sue's recom. to know your TDEE calculation is good. Then from there reduce your calories by 500 but make sure you get your calorie burn in as that went into determining your TDEE.
Gnite guys! Have a great workout Wednesday!! Back in the garden for me in the am...I have been really enjoying it!
Gina
Today was a much needed rest day as I completed 4 discs of STS in the last four days. My eating went down hill as of yesterday and I was doing soo good
Im frustrated, but I know it's my stress that is doing me in & I didn't sleep enough.Welcome back Melanie and Shereta
Im glad to hear you both had a good time away. You were missed!Tina, I never could run d/t my knee pain either, but with strengthening them with Cathe's weight w/os for some reason I can now & probably losing weight helped too. Our reasons for pain may be different tho. And OH MY GOSH...levitation holds?! You rock! I tried those just last week in Coremax & it's just not happening yet.
Sue maybe you should ditch the weight portion of that program and do Cathe instead. Do you have any of her weight w/os? As usual, she is great! And I love trying to keep up with her...she is so motivating. She does have a beginner set, but you can adjust any really of them with just the weights you use. Im starting to like lifting more than cardio now and I love cardio!! And good job getting back on the treadmill...did you ever start walking or did you just stand there
Melanie, great job on the 9 milers!! You did what they say for long runs...slow down! So you're gold in what you are doing
They do have gels to help prevent chafing...Lanacane may be one. I'd have to check on the name, but I'm sure a google search will lead you to a few. I feel for ya in that area as my inner thighs have always been a victim to the chafe!Shereta Im sure your body relished your days off from training as much as you did! It's good to take an occasional break & I wouldn't worry so much about catching up. You're getting back on the program and moving onward. You did what was best for your body and mind over the w/e so don't overtrain now! As always, listen to your body...
Renee, I've tried everything out there! Counting calories anymore for me has had a binge eating effect on me...I just can't do it anymore. We know what is healthy to eat. I think it is time we learn how to eat like a thin person. Eat what you want, even a craving cuz you know you are gonna eat it after you eat everything else you really didn't want! Eat when you are hungry and most importantly, stop when you are content...just when you think you are getting full. And don't wait until you are starving either that leads to overeating for sure. And we need to find other healthful stressful releases other than eating.
But if you really want to do calorie counting, Sue's recom. to know your TDEE calculation is good. Then from there reduce your calories by 500 but make sure you get your calorie burn in as that went into determining your TDEE.
Gnite guys! Have a great workout Wednesday!! Back in the garden for me in the am...I have been really enjoying it!
Gina
gonnabea5
Cathlete
As far as calorie intake, I played around with it for years. Now, I listen to my body. I eat healthy 90% of time. the other 10% is not so heathy like when I eat out. I don't count calories anymore because I 'know' what my body needs. I can eat more when I need to, but it has got to be healthy stuff otherwise it's fruitless.
ReneePruitt
Cathlete
I think that iss the key to make sure its healthy. I do that mostly I thjnk my problem is night time. I here its ok to eat at night if you have calories left but I diudo well that way. If I'm not hungry I shouldn't eat. See that was what I am saying happens when I count calories..I would eat most of them at night. Some people can be obviously that isn't good for "my body" people were saying I have to eat more to lose so I ate and I gained so I think I'm gonna do like u guys. Suggested do what worked before. And eat when hungry. And chew gum! Thanks you guys are so nice to hell me out!
MelanieC
Cathlete
Good morning everyone!
I agree with all your comments about counting calories - its too cumbersome and just gets us obsessed with eating (what to eat and what not to eat...) I too am finding that listening to my body is working out well for me, and I'm glad that I'm starting to figure it all out. It takes A LOT of time though to figure it out. (well for me it did).
Gina - you did STS four days in a row?!?!?!? Aren't you on Meso 3? Or is that Tina who is on Meso 3? I'm on Meso 3 (going to do Plyo legs tonight), and I can't imagine doing it 4 days straight.
Actually I did do a few workouts in Meso 2 consecutively because I was trying to get Meso 2 done before my holidays, and it was tough!!
So this morning was a 5-mile run for me and I really enjoyed it. I took a different route and loved it. I live in downtown Montreal, and ran to the "Old Port" this morning. It was so beautiful early in the morning running by the water, past beautiful gardens, boats & old architecture.
Tonight I hope to do plyo legs in STS3 - I say "hope" because I'm not sure how my legs will be feeling.
Have a great day everyone!
I agree with all your comments about counting calories - its too cumbersome and just gets us obsessed with eating (what to eat and what not to eat...) I too am finding that listening to my body is working out well for me, and I'm glad that I'm starting to figure it all out. It takes A LOT of time though to figure it out. (well for me it did).
Gina - you did STS four days in a row?!?!?!? Aren't you on Meso 3? Or is that Tina who is on Meso 3? I'm on Meso 3 (going to do Plyo legs tonight), and I can't imagine doing it 4 days straight.
Actually I did do a few workouts in Meso 2 consecutively because I was trying to get Meso 2 done before my holidays, and it was tough!!
So this morning was a 5-mile run for me and I really enjoyed it. I took a different route and loved it. I live in downtown Montreal, and ran to the "Old Port" this morning. It was so beautiful early in the morning running by the water, past beautiful gardens, boats & old architecture.
Tonight I hope to do plyo legs in STS3 - I say "hope" because I'm not sure how my legs will be feeling.
Have a great day everyone!
gonnabea5
Cathlete
Wow, Mel, there's no way I'm working after a run; not now anyway. Maybe once I get stronger. Good for you.
Concerning calories: sometimes I do go to bed hungry. Sometimes I will give in and eat 1/2 a peanut butter sandwich or a few chips and days when Im more determined than others -
I tell myself, "Eat the fat that's already there and leave me alone." hahahahahaha.
Today's workout was 5 X 400 (intervals) on the dreamill. Then, I worked Upper body. I'm feeling really good. I can see my core shape and I'm wearing a top size L today that I've never worn before. OMG, I'm feeling good.
Concerning calories: sometimes I do go to bed hungry. Sometimes I will give in and eat 1/2 a peanut butter sandwich or a few chips and days when Im more determined than others -
I tell myself, "Eat the fat that's already there and leave me alone." hahahahahaha.
Today's workout was 5 X 400 (intervals) on the dreamill. Then, I worked Upper body. I'm feeling really good. I can see my core shape and I'm wearing a top size L today that I've never worn before. OMG, I'm feeling good.
suethepooh
Cathlete
I took a rest day yesterday, was kind of tired all day so didn't work out. Eating wasn't clean but I didn't overeat either. Yay! Walk/run tonight, week 5! My muscles are kind of tight and I've heard some weird things about stretching lately, like it's not so good for you. But I LOVE my stretches, do you guys think it's okay to do a stretch max or yoga relax early in the day then run later? I don't want to sabotage my precious lean body mass
Shereta - good luck w/ the intervals - I don't know how you eat so little & do so many miles that's dedication!
Tina - I was recently having knee pain and started taking osteo chondroitin (sp?), seems to be working. A friend recommended astra xanthin but I haven't tried that.
Renee - I'd be interested to know if tracking fat grams works for you again. Do you try to avoid any type of fat?
Gina - No, I never started the treadmill yesterday! But I stood and worked all day instead of sitting at my desk. I'll take the little victory I've been subbing turbo barre for one of the strength workouts each week, I have a few other options I should probably switch it up.
Melanie - Good luck on STS, talk of plyo scares me
Have a great day ladies!
Shereta - good luck w/ the intervals - I don't know how you eat so little & do so many miles
that's dedication!Tina - I was recently having knee pain and started taking osteo chondroitin (sp?), seems to be working. A friend recommended astra xanthin but I haven't tried that.
Renee - I'd be interested to know if tracking fat grams works for you again. Do you try to avoid any type of fat?
Gina - No, I never started the treadmill yesterday! But I stood and worked all day instead of sitting at my desk. I'll take the little victory
I've been subbing turbo barre for one of the strength workouts each week, I have a few other options I should probably switch it up.Melanie - Good luck on STS, talk of plyo scares me
Have a great day ladies!
MelanieC
Cathlete
Shereta - that's awesome to hear about your clothes fitting better. What a great reward for all your hard work and determination!
Sue - I have a question for you about TDEE. I've never really "gotten" this, and just kind of ignored it on my WO Manager. So, today my TDEE is 2529. My exercise calories are 631. Does the TDEE take into consideration the exercise calories?
So if I had not worked out today, would my TDEE be higher or lower?
Sorry if these questions are stupid, but its better to ask a stupid question than not to understand and just keep being stupid!!!
Also, glad to hear you took a rest day. Its so important to listen to our bodies!
I'm not sure what you heard about stretching, but I find that I MUST stretch in order to keep up with my current level of activity. I went into Runner's World the other day and had a huge conversation with one of the guys there who runs marathons - he kept stressing the importance of stretching. Without it, we will be more susceptible to injuries and strain. Plus it just feels so good! I do know that its important for our bodies to be warm before stretching. So if you want to stretch in the morning, then workout in the afternoon, just do a light warm-up before your stretch.
Sue - I have a question for you about TDEE. I've never really "gotten" this, and just kind of ignored it on my WO Manager. So, today my TDEE is 2529. My exercise calories are 631. Does the TDEE take into consideration the exercise calories?
So if I had not worked out today, would my TDEE be higher or lower?
Sorry if these questions are stupid, but its better to ask a stupid question than not to understand and just keep being stupid!!!
Also, glad to hear you took a rest day. Its so important to listen to our bodies!
I'm not sure what you heard about stretching, but I find that I MUST stretch in order to keep up with my current level of activity. I went into Runner's World the other day and had a huge conversation with one of the guys there who runs marathons - he kept stressing the importance of stretching. Without it, we will be more susceptible to injuries and strain. Plus it just feels so good! I do know that its important for our bodies to be warm before stretching. So if you want to stretch in the morning, then workout in the afternoon, just do a light warm-up before your stretch.
suethepooh
Cathlete
Hi Melanie, your TDEE should be the same everyday. it's a calculation from the settings you've entered. it takes your height, weight, age and gender to create your BMR, then uses your activity level (also from settings - not your scheduled exercise) to estimate your TDEE. So your TDEE is an estimate of the number calories you'll need to maintain your weight while performing activities at the level you've specified. that TDEE number shouldn't change unless you update your settings.
does that help?
does that help?
suethepooh
Cathlete
correction - it will also change when you weigh in
trotchase
Cathlete
Hello and Happy Wednesday
I did a 2min run/1min walk today for 7 cycles on treadmill this am before gardening. I plan on doing STS Squat Rack tonight from week 3. Yes, Melanie, I am in Meso 3 and it was challening to do 4 in a row, but I had gotten really behind. I didn't do much cardio during that time. And I know I fried my triceps from the other workouts cuz it was harder to lift when it was tricep day. But it is amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it!! Yesterday was a day off...altho I considered doing Chest and Back!! I plan on doing 3 more in a row here so I can finish up on next Monday.
Your run sounded lovely Melanie! I love the beauty of nature and being out in it. Im starting to like Pylo Legs. I had some real nice doms after I did wk3 on Tues. And she changed up some of the pylo moves in this one too which i liked.
Shereta you go girl on fitting into that top!! It feels so good when clothes are fitting better. I was a little bummed with gaining my wt back. I measured today and compared them to the last two years. I remembered what outfits I wore back then and even though I am 8 pounds heavier, I fit them. My measurements are smaller at a higher weight! Working out does pay off I don't know how you go to bed hungry tho, I wake up during the night sick if I do that!
Sue, too funny, I was joking about if you ever started the TM, but you really didn't! Good job for standing...I'll give you credit for that. My butt was in the chair all day! I'm glad to hear you have other options for wt lifting...I'd give those a try instead. It is sooo important to do what you like or you risk not doing anything at all! And that is not good! Stretching is sooo good for you. I think the only negative thing I heard about it is not to stretch before warming up like Melanie said. So keep reaching for those toes
Ok, guys. Im not sure if we are understanding the TDEE. The BMR is the base amount of calories your body burns. There are factor rates according to your activity level that you multiply with the BMR to get your Total Daily Energy Expenditure and that includes your exercise unless you pick the Sedentary option. If you go to Settings in the W/o Manager you see it explained as such, ie: "If you are lightly active mean light exercise 1-3 days/wk". So based on that it takes into account exercise if you select one of the exercise options. That's my take on it, but it can be quite confusing to figure out and it is not an exact science by any means b/c there are so many factors that go into play for our calorie burn...probably why more people aren't reaching their wt goals.
Renee, you're welcome Stop by anytime to chat or feel free to join our check-in!
Tina glad to hear you are re-inspired for healthier eating. So am I. At least, we keep trying! Decided to make anything good? The garden is really starting to produce now so I picked green beans, tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes today so I am on my way!
Catch you all later! Glad to hear we are all doing good
Gina
THUR AM EDIT: You are not going to believe this, but in this new book Im reading "Run Your Butt Off" in regards about running and losing weight, I found a section on TDEE and Sue is absolutely right!! I have been looking for more detailed info on this in the past, but there it was last night after I wrote my thoughts above of course!! It says those activity factors you mulitply your BMR with for the calories you use to maintain your weight does not include formal exercise! Sue, my love, where were you through all of my countless years of struggling with calorie counting?! LOL
I did a 2min run/1min walk today for 7 cycles on treadmill this am before gardening. I plan on doing STS Squat Rack tonight from week 3. Yes, Melanie, I am in Meso 3 and it was challening to do 4 in a row, but I had gotten really behind. I didn't do much cardio during that time. And I know I fried my triceps from the other workouts cuz it was harder to lift when it was tricep day. But it is amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it!! Yesterday was a day off...altho I considered doing Chest and Back!! I plan on doing 3 more in a row here so I can finish up on next Monday.
Your run sounded lovely Melanie! I love the beauty of nature and being out in it. Im starting to like Pylo Legs. I had some real nice doms after I did wk3 on Tues. And she changed up some of the pylo moves in this one too which i liked.
Shereta you go girl on fitting into that top!! It feels so good when clothes are fitting better. I was a little bummed with gaining my wt back. I measured today and compared them to the last two years. I remembered what outfits I wore back then and even though I am 8 pounds heavier, I fit them. My measurements are smaller at a higher weight! Working out does pay off
I don't know how you go to bed hungry tho, I wake up during the night sick if I do that!Sue, too funny, I was joking about if you ever started the TM, but you really didn't! Good job for standing...I'll give you credit for that. My butt was in the chair all day! I'm glad to hear you have other options for wt lifting...I'd give those a try instead. It is sooo important to do what you like or you risk not doing anything at all! And that is not good! Stretching is sooo good for you. I think the only negative thing I heard about it is not to stretch before warming up like Melanie said. So keep reaching for those toes
Ok, guys. Im not sure if we are understanding the TDEE. The BMR is the base amount of calories your body burns. There are factor rates according to your activity level that you multiply with the BMR to get your Total Daily Energy Expenditure and that includes your exercise unless you pick the Sedentary option. If you go to Settings in the W/o Manager you see it explained as such, ie: "If you are lightly active mean light exercise 1-3 days/wk". So based on that it takes into account exercise if you select one of the exercise options. That's my take on it, but it can be quite confusing to figure out and it is not an exact science by any means b/c there are so many factors that go into play for our calorie burn...probably why more people aren't reaching their wt goals.
Renee, you're welcome
Stop by anytime to chat or feel free to join our check-in!Tina glad to hear you are re-inspired for healthier eating. So am I. At least, we keep trying! Decided to make anything good? The garden is really starting to produce now so I picked green beans, tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes today so I am on my way!
Catch you all later! Glad to hear we are all doing good
Gina
THUR AM EDIT: You are not going to believe this, but in this new book Im reading "Run Your Butt Off" in regards about running and losing weight, I found a section on TDEE and Sue is absolutely right!! I have been looking for more detailed info on this in the past, but there it was last night after I wrote my thoughts above of course!! It says those activity factors you mulitply your BMR with for the calories you use to maintain your weight does not include formal exercise! Sue, my love, where were you through all of my countless years of struggling with calorie counting?! LOL
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MelanieC
Cathlete
Good morning all -
Interesting info on TDEE and BMR. Thanks Sue for clarifying. I never truly understood how to look at these numbers, so just really ignored them.
I think the reason I'm interested is because I want to make sure I'm not under-eating. I know that if the body goes into starvation mode, then it hangs onto weight. So I don't want that to happen. I don't feel it has happened because I always eat when I feel really hungry. I have also gotten rid of my low-fat/no-fat diet mentality. I realize now how important it is to eat healthy fats and enough protein.
Gina - congrats on the run/walk. Its good that you're progressing gradually. From everything I've read about running its best not to do too much. Then we just hurt our bodies and end up hating running.
This morning I decided to do TTM Extreme - OH MY GOODNESS!!! That was tough. When you go up to three risers and do those squat turns on the step - well, that is just killer.
I didn't do plyo legs last night because I decided to do CLEANMAX instead! But I'm not sure if I can squeeze in plyo legs tonight because I think my body needs a break.
Have a great day girls.
Interesting info on TDEE and BMR. Thanks Sue for clarifying. I never truly understood how to look at these numbers, so just really ignored them.
I think the reason I'm interested is because I want to make sure I'm not under-eating. I know that if the body goes into starvation mode, then it hangs onto weight. So I don't want that to happen. I don't feel it has happened because I always eat when I feel really hungry. I have also gotten rid of my low-fat/no-fat diet mentality. I realize now how important it is to eat healthy fats and enough protein.
Gina - congrats on the run/walk. Its good that you're progressing gradually. From everything I've read about running its best not to do too much. Then we just hurt our bodies and end up hating running.
This morning I decided to do TTM Extreme - OH MY GOODNESS!!! That was tough. When you go up to three risers and do those squat turns on the step - well, that is just killer.
I didn't do plyo legs last night because I decided to do CLEANMAX instead!
But I'm not sure if I can squeeze in plyo legs tonight because I think my body needs a break. Have a great day girls.
ReneePruitt
Cathlete
suethepooh said:I took a rest day yesterday, was kind of tired all day so didn't work out. Eating wasn't clean but I didn't overeat either. Yay! Walk/run tonight, week 5! My muscles are kind of tight and I've heard some weird things about stretching lately, like it's not so good for you. But I LOVE my stretches, do you guys think it's okay to do a stretch max or yoga relax early in the day then run later? I don't want to sabotage my precious lean body mass
Shereta - good luck w/ the intervals - I don't know how you eat so little & do so many miles
Tina - I was recently having knee pain and started taking osteo chondroitin (sp?), seems to be working. A friend recommended astra xanthin but I haven't tried that.
Renee - I'd be interested to know if tracking fat grams works for you again. Do you try to avoid any type of fat?
Gina - No, I never started the treadmill yesterday! But I stood and worked all day instead of sitting at my desk. I'll take the little victory
Melanie - Good luck on STS, talk of plyo scares me
Have a great day ladies!
Yes I do try to not eat stuff like fried chicken anyway. I don't like greasy foods. I have not been counting the fat grams but I'm going to start doing it again. It seems harder now because back In 90s and early 2000 you found lots of fat free foods..now it is low carb and when they have that you read the label it usually has lots of fat. But I have been eating less fat for week and a half and I've actually lost a pound! Yeah sooooooo we will see.
Do u ladies mind if I join this thread? I hope to lose 25 pounds for now. But I'm not good remembering each persons post EVERY time. I get confused lol. I use the phone to read a post. Makes it hard to keep up. Id love to join in if I'm not intruding! Or not to late. Id love tk hear what ur plans are to lose and I love reading what workouts you all did and how you felt after! Its so motivating!
Also not sure if ill post everyday ..is that a criteria to join?
suethepooh
Cathlete
I ran 12 minutes straight last night! Boggles the mind because last week I was struggling to get to the 5 minute mark. I think technically I'm jogging, about 5-6 mph. I don't have a HRM so I don't know how much of a workout I'm getting, but the last 3 minutes were challenging (and mostly uphill). Another day STANDING on my treadmill, about 600 calorie deficit for me. Today will be strength, haven't decided yet what I'll be doing.
Shereta - You have some serious self-control to go to bed hungry. What's your mood/hunger level the morning after?
Gina - yes, that TDEE is tricky. You'd think if you enter your exercise it would take that into account (i.e., give you a total that reflects BMR + sedentary lifestyle + your actual workout calories based on the MET value of the workout), but now that I've typed that out it might add even more confusion! Thanks for the info on stretching - so helpful!
Melanie - don't go below 1200 calories per day, with all your activity I don't see how you could eat that little anyway.
Another great one!!!
Shereta - You have some serious self-control to go to bed hungry. What's your mood/hunger level the morning after?
Gina - yes, that TDEE is tricky. You'd think if you enter your exercise it would take that into account (i.e., give you a total that reflects BMR + sedentary lifestyle + your actual workout calories based on the MET value of the workout), but now that I've typed that out it might add even more confusion! Thanks for the info on stretching - so helpful!
Melanie - don't go below 1200 calories per day, with all your activity I don't see how you could eat that little anyway.
Another great one!!!
suethepooh
Cathlete
Renee - join us! Post what you want, no need to keep up w/ every detail We all just want to motivate each other to reach those weight loss goals.
We all just want to motivate each other to reach those weight loss goals.
trotchase
Cathlete
WhoHoo! I just did wk 4 of Chest & Back and did all the reps. I pretty much felt each rep as I was tired & a lil hungry going into the workout. I definitiely struggled on the last rep as Cathe said you should be. Man, my chest feels really pumped!! I feel doms for tmrw During a rest break it crossed my mind that this was the last one for these muscles and I was kinda sad that it's coming to an end.
I also did a 4 mile walking tape of Leslie Sansone's this morning. I usually only do her when Im starting to exercise again, but I wore my 12# wt vest and that made it a pretty decent w/o. It is nice doing her w/o with a stronger core and legs!
But, oh, no!!! I was wearing my vest and was getting little black dust-like particles on my arms. I have tears in my vest at the tops of where the added wts go in the pockets (I have Cathe's 20# vest) They must have happened with Squat Rack, b/c the barbell does rest on my vest both in back and in the front. I'm not happy I don't know if I can sew it, but maybe duct tape? that stuff holds anything. I don't know....any suggestions?
Melanie...TTM Exteme?! Just the routine as is was enough for me!! Wow, girl, you go!! And you are right about progressing gradually for running b/c I am actually looking forward to my next session. Did I just say that?! I think I pushed it too hard before when starting out and I always quit. Yest, I was trying to push my self to go faster, so one cycle I did and I was breathin a lil too hard so I backed down to where I was and ended on a high note. In the past I would have kept pushing. So I am learning
Sue great job on the 12 minute run!! Our bodies don't progress in a linear fashion...one step forward, two steps back and then boom! you go further than ever before. That's awesome
Renee you are more than welcome to join us and feel free to check in whenever you can. The more the merrier for encouragement and support which we are good at providing here
Shereta what was on tap for today? Unusual for you not to have posted for now. Just a busy day?
The last two days I have really focused on eating when hungry and stopping when full. Also, eating without distractions to pay attention. And allowing myself to eat whatever I wanted and I have to say I've eaten healthier and less of it! Im hopin that'll last and it's just not b/c I was comin off a 2 day binge... lol.
Ok, girls, nite and catch ya tmrw
Gina
During a rest break it crossed my mind that this was the last one for these muscles and I was kinda sad that it's coming to an end.I also did a 4 mile walking tape of Leslie Sansone's this morning. I usually only do her when Im starting to exercise again, but I wore my 12# wt vest and that made it a pretty decent w/o. It is nice doing her w/o with a stronger core and legs!
But, oh, no!!! I was wearing my vest and was getting little black dust-like particles on my arms. I have tears in my vest at the tops of where the added wts go in the pockets (I have Cathe's 20# vest)
They must have happened with Squat Rack, b/c the barbell does rest on my vest both in back and in the front. I'm not happy I don't know if I can sew it, but maybe duct tape? that stuff holds anything. I don't know....any suggestions?Melanie...TTM Exteme?! Just the routine as is was enough for me!! Wow, girl, you go!! And you are right about progressing gradually for running b/c I am actually looking forward to my next session. Did I just say that?! I think I pushed it too hard before when starting out and I always quit. Yest, I was trying to push my self to go faster, so one cycle I did and I was breathin a lil too hard so I backed down to where I was and ended on a high note. In the past I would have kept pushing. So I am learning
Sue great job on the 12 minute run!! Our bodies don't progress in a linear fashion...one step forward, two steps back and then boom! you go further than ever before. That's awesome
Renee you are more than welcome to join us and feel free to check in whenever you can. The more the merrier for encouragement and support which we are good at providing here
Shereta what was on tap for today? Unusual for you not to have posted for now. Just a busy day?
The last two days I have really focused on eating when hungry and stopping when full. Also, eating without distractions to pay attention. And allowing myself to eat whatever I wanted and I have to say I've eaten healthier and less of it! Im hopin that'll last and it's just not b/c I was comin off a 2 day binge... lol.
Ok, girls, nite and catch ya tmrw
Gina
Fembot40
Cathlete
Bah, life continues to throw curve balls at everyone that surrounds me, so I'm taking charge this morning and organizing what I can control. Pantry and fridge are getting an overhaul, and then I'm taking my carefully planned out shopping list and restocking with a better menu for this week. I'm reverting back to when I was using the Cathe Nutrition Tracker and copying that menu.
Turbo Barre and some kickboxing today. I'm eager to start Meso 3 on Monday. Taking an entire week off from weight lifting makes me crave it. Really looking forward to Plyo Legs, my favorite part of the STS leg phases.
Thanks again for the support on this thread. You're all an inspiration!
Turbo Barre and some kickboxing today. I'm eager to start Meso 3 on Monday. Taking an entire week off from weight lifting makes me crave it. Really looking forward to Plyo Legs, my favorite part of the STS leg phases.
Thanks again for the support on this thread. You're all an inspiration!