How goes the diet?

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I am not shopping at the Hefty Hideaway yet



I know. My fav. jeans ever are Gap. GThey used to last for years and cost $20. Now, they are three times that and do not last as long. Oh Well.

Last night I went to a Holiday Party in a green Burberry sweater with an argyle print on the chest to difuse the protuberant abdominal region Did I mention I wore a shocking Christmas red turtle neck underneath it - not to mention black horse bit loafers Your West Village eyes likely would have been horrified

I stopped buying Gap jeans when they started making them really thin. If I want cheap jeans I'll buy cheap jeans. I'm not paying $50 for flimsy. Banana's pants/jeans fit me best right now and are better quality.

[David]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I know. My fav. jeans ever are Gap. GThey used to last for years and cost $20. Now, they are three times that and do not last as long. Oh Well.

You can get a great pair of Dickie's over at Sears.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by David

You can get a great pair of Dickie's over at Sears.

My uncle was on the cover of the Dickie's magazine

I like them, but there is no Sears anywhere near me.

I usually wait until next month when everything is on sale and then hit Gap and Marshall's. I got some great shirts for $5 a shirt at Gap last ear and some pants for like $15 each at Marshall's.

[darklinensuit]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I know - that was a trip - I did 45 min. on the stairmaster, 30 in the bike, and then lifted. Then 30 minutes later I preceeded to have like 12 vodka's --- so healthy - can you say popsicle toes

I still haven't heard the real song.

And you'll recall that I worked out before the drive to Dallas & skipped the booze while there, so I felt justified to be a poolside lazyass. (Especially after you showed up looking like you were ready to pass out!)

- Jake

[David]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I know - that was a trip - I did 45 min. on the stairmaster, 30 in the bike, and then lifted.

Some exercise pros think that strength training & cardio shouldn't be done during the same workout. They say it can reduce the effectiveness of both workout types, & perhaps even result in a catabolic effect.

Something to think about:

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...20/ai_n6160508
http://www.ivillage.co.uk/dietandfit...172610,00.html
http://www.naturalstrength.com/tips/...?ArticleID=833
http://www.thedietchannel.com/Balanc...ith-Cardio.htm

Since I get negative gains from doing strength training more than twice a week, I devote the other five days to cardio -- but not a constant high rate of cardio. I like to do my most intense cardio on the day before strength training (in my situation, Sundays & Thursdays), & then keep cardio to a medium level on the other three days. Each strength training day (Mondays & Fridays) is always a two-hour "to-failure" workout.

[strandinthewind]

^^^

I know - I try not to over do it. I do think, though, that my body type and the fact that if I SMELL fried chicken, I gain ten pounds

Seriously, I just like going cardio. I have an Ipod with everything from Ozzy O. to LVB and I just escape into the music for an hour or so.

[JWS]

I had a big steak tonight at a holiday party I hope I don't gain a pound. I'm going to work out three hours tomorrow to make it up..at least one hour on stairmaster.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I don't know... I mean, I agree with you about life being a forward-looking journey, etc., but at the same time I think it's a bit defeatist to just sigh and resign yourself to being in a situation that you're not 100% okay with. I would like to think that we should always do whatever it takes to make sure that we are getting better and better in every way- healthier, prettier, smarter, kinder, stronger, and if weight is an issue, leaner too. Why do we have to associate aging with decline? I think that if, for whatever reason, you consider 20 to be your pinnacle physically, there is nothing wrong with striving to get back there. You were there once, so you sure as heck can get up back there again- and perhaps even surpass it.

Oh no, I don't mean say "well, f*ck it, I'll never look like that again, so why bother?" I just mean that it's not realistic for most people, esp. women & esp. if they've had any kids, to expect to be the same size they were when they were 20. I think setting attainable goals is much better, and once you attain 1 goal, you usually want to set another. Like, if someone want to lose 50 pounds, it's a hell of a lot easier to say "OK, I'm going to start working out more & eating better & lose 10 pounds" and go from there. After the first 10, you say "Wow, I lost 10 pounds! Maybe if I do just a little bit more, like work out 10 more minutes per day, I'll lose 10 more!" 50 pounds seems insurmountable at first, but little by little, it will come off.

Personally, I am now the size I was when I graduated high school for the first time since then - but when I changed my eating habits & starting working out last year, that was NOT my goal - my goal was to lose 10 or 12 pounds, get leaner & more toned, and more physically fit. I ended up losing 20 & realized, "holy ****, this is the smallest I've been in 15 years!" I am more fit than I've ever been. So yes, you're right on that, it is possible. But I never aimed to look like I did then - I would have to tease my hair & put blue eye shadow on again for that. I honestly think if I had told myself "You'd better lose 20 pounds & fit into your high school jeans again" I would have gotten frustrated really easily & could very well have given up.

Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Word. You can use those old photos for motivation but not to beat yourself up.

YES! That's what I'm trying to say.

[skcin]

1 holiday down, 1 to go. I managed to sneak in some cardio on Christmas Eve, but took a rest yesterday. I woke up late today, but I might get on the eliptical later - if not, then def. tomorrow morning before work (I like getting it over with!)

[HejiraNYC]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Last night I went to a Holiday Party in a green Burberry sweater with an argyle print on the chest to difuse the protuberant abdominal region Did I mention I wore a shocking Christmas red turtle neck underneath it - not to mention black horse bit loafers Your West Village eyes likely would have been horrified

My goodness... that's an outfit even Rosie O'Donnell would have dubbed "too dykey."

I bought my fave pair of jeans of all time in 2000 at Banana Republic for $9.99. Still wear them several times a week!

[skcin]

Still on track, I'm happy to say. Had to exchange a few things at Kohl's last week & got a sweater, a dress (both size small) and pants (size 6!) It's surreal to me, I still find myself shopping for larges & size 12/14 sometimes - I have to remind myself that I wear a different size now.

Hit the elliptical this morning, felt great. My PT is finally allowing me to increase my hand weights from 3# to 5# (whhopee ) so that's something. New season of The Biggest Loser started last night too, which inspires me & makes me want to continue on this path. I love that show.

[strandinthewind]

I ate my last bit of ultra fattening food at the farewell to my gut Mexican Fiesta last night and it's off to the gym in about three hours. Then, it's nine egg whites and some Hellish vegetable. What fun

[jannieC]

Originally Posted by skcin

New season of The Biggest Loser started last night too, which inspires me & makes me want to continue on this path. I love that show.

I *really* meant to watch that last night and totally forgot. I love it too and plan on watching it this season.

Congratulations on being a healthy size 6- that is amazing. I am looking into water aerobics- I know I'll probably be the youngest one in the class, but it's my only hope at this point because of my back problems.

[SortaSavageLike]

Since I've lost 90 pounds in the past three years - pretty good, I'd say!

Well, I suppose not eating peanut butter and cheese sandwiches, hot dogs, cheese nips, and ice cream with chunks of fudge and peanut butter may have helped a little.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by jannieC

. . . but it's my only hope at this point because of my back problems.

OUCH

If the WA does not work out, check with your doctor, but I know of people who have back problems who can tolerate the stationary bike that is in more or a reclined position than the upright ones. I believe Lifecycle makes one and they usually are in most gyms. So, that may help.

I suffer from a bad lower back as well and when it goes, that's it for me

I did 45 min. on the Stairmaster tonight and then did about 30 minutes of weights (chest and tri's) -- So, hope springs eternal!

I ate:

Kashi cereal (13g 's of protein per serving) for breakfast

A protein shake for mid morning snack

Pasta and light sauce for lunch (carbs I know, but I did not want to throw it away )

A handful of raw almonds for the mid day snak

Nine eggs whites and big thing of fresh broccoli for dinner.
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Tommorow, it's the same dinner, but I switch up the snacks (Protein bars or a grilled chicken breast) and chicken and brocoli for lunch.

Hats and horns isn't it