Food n Fitness Thread #9837483

[madformac]

I've lost another 3lbs this week. So that's 65 in total now since March.

Been pretty good lately and not eaten any junk food for quite a while.. I'm saving up my "junk quota" for next month...

[michelle2677]

^^^ omg!!!! that is so awesome!!

good for you

[madformac]

Originally Posted by michelle2677

^^^ omg!!!! that is so awesome!!

good for you

Thanks.

It was just time for a lifestyle change. I haven't really dieted or anything, or exercised like crazy either. Just started eating and drinking healthier stuff and I walk a lot then it just dropped off. I want another 10 lbs too then I'll be happy with that. But I'm pretty much trim and fit now

[michelle2677]

Originally Posted by madformac

Thanks.

It was just time for a lifestyle change. I haven't really dieted or anything, or exercised like crazy either. Just started eating and drinking healthier stuff and I walk a lot then it just dropped off. I want another 10 lbs too then I'll be happy with that. But I'm pretty much trim and fit now

well good luck to you with those last 10 lbs.it really IS a lifestyle change, but that's the best way to do it. so that way you can keep it off best of luck

[madformac]

Originally Posted by michelle2677

well good luck to you with those last 10 lbs.it really IS a lifestyle change, but that's the best way to do it. so that way you can keep it off best of luck

Cheers..

Yeah it should be fine. I'm on target to get another 5 or 6 of them before my vacation. Oh, it won't go back on. I don't miss my old lifestyle and I don't crave anything. If I want something I eat it. I just balance it now. No chance of it returning because I'm not forcing myself to miss anything I want.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by michelle2677

i've been eating too much fried chicken to lose weight

I don't recall that being part of our plan, Michelle.

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

^^

Hell. I'm eating a cookie as I type

On the other side - I just bought a cheap ass elliptical off Craigslist for $15 - it works -so I'll just keep excersing...and eating crap

YES! I knew you would find one eventually.


I'm doing great. Not counting points, but pretty much eating the same that I was when I was counting, I'm just so used to it now that I don't have to keep track as carefully. Still doing at least 30 minutes of cardio 5 - 6 days a week. The weight/resistance workouts have fallen to twice a week, I've had a few setbacks (I was sick for a while, now I have a pinched nerve in my neck/shoulder) but I still do them. Got nervous when I put on 2 pounds, but it was gone again after 2 weeks, so I guess I'm still doing something right.

[skcin]

JUst checking in. Everyone OK? My arm/shoulder/neck are killing me, so I've been able to keep up with my cardio but I'm being really cautious with the weights. My D.O. tried to adjust my allignment, but he couldn't. I'm on an anti-inflammatory right now, which gives me heartburn, so I'm not a happy camper. Still at goal weight though.

Been snacking more lately too, for some reason. Just got back from camping, so maybe that's why. I just have to watch my portions & try to keep busy - sitting in front of the TV all evening won't help any, that's for sure.

Was able to go for a short bike ride while we were camping, but HFAW (husband's friend's annoying wife) cut it short. You guys remember her - the one I went to the Stevie concert in Camden with? Yeah, well, I was better able to tolerate her there where I didn't have to listen to her. We're riding for, like, 15 minutes tops & she wants to stop. Now, granted, I'm pretty fit these days, but she's my age and pretty active, so I assumed she'd be in decent shape. Guess not. I mean, it was paved roads, only a few gradual hills, nothing major. I'm ready to give her to key to go back to the camper & keep going, but the boys start heading back so I do too.

All that evening I heard about how tired & sore she was. The next day, we went on a hike which was described as one "almost anyone can enjoy." In her defense, it was a bit more strenuous that that, but it wasn't bad. Still she started bitching literally 5 minutes in, gasping that her heart was racing. We were able to keep going another 5 or 10 minutes & had to stop to rest. I checked her "racing" pulse - it was only 4 beat per minue faster than mine. So annoying. I tried to tell myself that I should be happy that I'm apparently the "in shape" one now. Instead, I was aggravated that we couldn't do things together besides sitting & eating & drinking. Thank God that's over.

[DrummerDeanna]

Been doing a lot of hiking. My girlfriend is all active and outdoorsy - so that's been good - I've always wanted to do more of that stuff - this is giving me an excuse.

I've been rocking out on my little exercise machine and am all in all doing well. Except for that whole eating like damn pig thing.

But today someone asked if I was losing weight...so I'm going to be wearing the exact same outfit for the next couple of months as it's apparently slimming

[amber]

So. Weak. That girl is totally wasting a camping trip that less fortunate girls who live way far away would love. I would've hiked and biked forevah. Stupid b*tch.

You should do yoga a few times to help your back. I've been doing a lot 'cause all my muscles were/are so f*cked up - it has been helping quite a bit, especially doing it regularly.
I swear to god, the two sides of my body were different sizes and occupied different levels of space in the air, my body was so crunched up and twisty. My whole left side was compacted down.

[skcin]

^ How did I know you were going to tell me to do yoga? No really, I've thought about it. Didn't love that class I tried last year, but I may give it a try again. And yeah, that girl annoys me to no end. I wanted to scream "YOU'RE 32, NOT 62! WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU?! GET IN SHAPE, GIRL!" Not to mention that fact that she's not that smart, has no personality or a mind of her own.

And Dee, it so helps when you're on the same page with your partner. mark won't exercise with me, he's pretty lazy as far as working out. But he's active, and we do go for walks or bike rides together.

[amber]

Originally Posted by skcin

^ How did I know you were going to tell me to do yoga? No really, I've thought about it. Didn't love that class I tried last year, but I may give it a try again. And yeah, that girl annoys me to no end. I wanted to scream "YOU'RE 32, NOT 62! WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU?! GET IN SHAPE, GIRL!" Not to mention that fact that she's not that smart, has no personality or a mind of her own.

And Dee, it so helps when you're on the same page with your partner. mark won't exercise with me, he's pretty lazy as far as working out. But he's active, and we do go for walks or bike rides together.

We should go on "Friend Swap", I change places with someone totally boring and lame that would usually accompany you on camping trips, and they change places with me and stay in my house and sit on their fat asses and feed my cats, which is apparently what they want to do anyway. We'll see if they take their camping for granted next time. Not sure it would solve that personality problem...

Yeah, yoga - because whenever my back or muscles hurt, it helps a lot, cures it, mostleh. Maybe you could get a beginner DVD if you don't want to go to a class. Nothing else really aligns my muscles as well. I mean, that is why your muscles hurt, because they're not properly aligned and stretched, so it only makes sense to do yoga. Especially for a back problem.

[jannieC]

I haven't been a contributor to this thread (I don't think) but I was hoping I could pop in and get some inspiration. I really don't know what is wrong with me. When I quit smoking about 2 yrs ago, I gained 20 lbs. Then, after 10 months, I started smoking again. I lost maybe 8 of the 20 gained. I quit smoking again about 4 and 1/2 months ago (with Chantix this time) and have done so well- no weight gain at all. But. No weight loss either. I'm happier than I've ever been, my life is going GREAT, but I'm miserable about this mid section of mine that makes my clothes so f-ing tight and uncomfortable.

Physical activity is difficult for me because of the issues with my back. I really don't think anyone on the planet has the back issues I have. I finally broke down and began a beginner yoga class with my mother in law and had to stop because it was too advanced for me. I ended up pinching a nerve in my shoulder after my last session. I would love to take "Gentle Yoga" but it's only offered one day a week and it is during my school hours.

I want to jog/eventually run but I feel so unmotivated! I walk nightly with my husband and stepson but it's a short non strenuous walk and I doubt it's doing anything for weight loss.

How do you all stay motivated long enough to see results?

[skcin]

Amber - They have "on demand" yoga programs through my cable company, I should try one. This time it's not my usual tense/tight/cramped muscles, btw. It's def. more of a pinched nerve or something, so it's just awful.

Jannie - It took me a while to actualy see real results, and by thatp oint I was so into a routine that it was like second nature to me, so it didn't feel like 'exercise" any more - it just became a normal daily routine. Have you tried an elliptical? They're usually not as rough on the knees, hips & back as running - it's been my saving grace. As far as the midsection, have you looked into any "core" moves that won't harm your back? Crunches alone never did anything for me, but core moves along with cardio really helped me get rid of my gut/muffin top, almost to the point of a 6 pack.

[jannieC]

Originally Posted by skcin

Crunches alone never did anything for me, but core moves along with cardio really helped me get rid of my gut/muffin top, almost to the point of a 6 pack.

Uh, excuse me but where does one learn about these core moves?

[amber]

Originally Posted by jannieC

Uh, excuse me but where does one learn about these core moves?

look online. There are also millions of tapes/DVD's. I have a Pilates one that is 20 minutes and works the core mostly.