walking to the meat shop today but before we do,we are going to walk around the neighborhood for awhile. Just a little farther today than normal.
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The Exercise Motivation thread
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Then you might be able to handle a diet supplement. I would still look up any other ingredients you don't recognize and research it some more.
I would be running around like a crazy person on all that caffeine, but like I said I am sensitive to it. lol. Even if I have one cup of coffee in the morning I will not be able to sleep at all. I buy decaffeinated green tea because I love that taste.
Just start with a low dose if you do try it. It won't cause weight loss on its own, but some of my friends do use an energy supplement before workouts.
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I went to Target yesterday and bought these wrist weights for when I'm walking:
http://www.target.com/p/reebok-thum...2732682#prodSlot=large_1_1&term=Wrist+weights
I couldn't wait to try them out today. We've had rain, torrential rain since 4am.
Looks like tomorrow will be the first outing with them.
http://www.target.com/p/reebok-thum...2732682#prodSlot=large_1_1&term=Wrist+weights
I couldn't wait to try them out today. We've had rain, torrential rain since 4am.
Looks like tomorrow will be the first outing with them.
Good one AbbysMom. Please give us a report on how they go.
My understanding is that while you may not have to exercise for weight loss (negative calorie balance), you would have to do some degree of maintenance. Considering that we lose muscle as we age, it would make sense that we would need to challenge our muscles but not go for broke like like we would for weight loss.
My gosh my legs are sore from yesterday! Had a long day with orientation so I'm relaxing at the moment.
I might get the wrist weights too. and maybe the small hand dumbbells
OK, Peaches, count me in! Just finished 30 minutes on the Bowflex. I did an assortment of exercises: upper arms, forearms, calves, upper chest and crunches. And then I came upstairs and did some crunches on my mat. I probably won't be real sore tomorrow morning, but I'm sure that by Wednesday, I'll be feeling muscles that I've forgotten that I ever had.
I had always wanted to try wrist weights....maybe I'll check out Target this weekend! Thanks, Karen!
I had always wanted to try wrist weights....maybe I'll check out Target this weekend! Thanks, Karen!
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Awesome on the bowflex Winchester! And oh yeah, I definitely overdid the legs. I'm STILL sore after full body warm up, working upper body, then full body stretch. Drat! But, at least I did Chest and Back with the ball AND 3 and 5 lb weights! I may have to do the Core Dynamics workout tomorrow instead of Ultimate Ball...a certain cat that will go unnamed (Mason!!!) has caused a leak in it that caused me to barely finish today's workout. I'd normally blame my 200+ lbs, but there are nail pricks all over it and I've seen him play with it before. Silly cat!
Great find Abbysmom! I'm hoping to find another exercise ball tomorrow at Target.
Great find Abbysmom! I'm hoping to find another exercise ball tomorrow at Target.
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I have seen the balls at Walmart for 10.00 but that is in Ohio.
very sore thank you. But I know I have to keep at it.
Thanks for the info peaches. I just did yoga, plan to work on my tummy later. We are all doing top jobs. Yay for everyone!! Keep up the good work.
Great job everybody!!!
2.25 treadmill miles this morning
3.00 miles over lunch
2.25 treadmill miles this morning
3.00 miles over lunch
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I did my tummy work. Good luck with your bike ride tomorrow mani. Have a great day everybody.
Alright I am going to the gym, now that I am mentally awake. I need to work my core today, which is my least favorite routine. It is of course the area that needs the most toning. lol. At least once I am at the gym I feel like I really have to push it hard with so many people around. Peer pressure, the adult years
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Mani we can't wait for you to get back on that bike tomorrow
GL
Mani we can't wait for you to get back on that bike tomorrow
GL
I JUST bought those exact same wrist weights too!!! :bigthumb: I met a woman on my walk last week who had them and asked where she got them. I love these weights and think the design is really great. She looks so funny when she walks because she throws her arms way forward and then back. Says it works her shoulders on the forward swing and the triceps on the back swing. Funny looking or not - if it works I may give it a try too. :lol3:I went to Target yesterday and bought these wrist weights for when I'm walking:
http://www.target.com/p/reebok-thum...2732682#prodSlot=large_1_1&term=Wrist+weights
I couldn't wait to try them out today. We've had rain, torrential rain since 4am.
Yesterday's workout: 5 mile bike ride then Larry and I took a 3 mile walk in the evening.
Today: 10 mile bike ride! I actually do some errands on the way too. The weather is good and I am going to take advantage of the cooler temps. ONce summer hits - the biking may have to be early morning.
Mani - hope you are doing better and soon on your bike. I, too, prefer cycling!!
GREAT WORK, everyone!!!!!!!!!!!
Alright everyone. Today I did cardio 45 minutes on the elliptical, around 6 miles, even though I never trust the mileage on the machines and my core routine. I only use machines for my core and various floor work. No free weights today except for a kettle ball 15 lbs.
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Way to go everyone!
Peaches, are you still smoke-free?
Lauren, that's so funny that you just ought the same ones! :lol3:
Well I walked a little under 4 miles this morning with the wrist weights. I liked them. I probably should have bought the 2 pound ones, but I'll use these for a bit and then upgrade..
I'm going to try to add a tiny bit onto my walk to make it four miles. I'm slooooowly increasing because I don't want to shock my knee. It hasn't been doing too badly.
Peaches, are you still smoke-free?
Lauren, that's so funny that you just ought the same ones! :lol3:
Well I walked a little under 4 miles this morning with the wrist weights. I liked them. I probably should have bought the 2 pound ones, but I'll use these for a bit and then upgrade.
. I'm going to try to add a tiny bit onto my walk to make it four miles. I'm slooooowly increasing because I don't want to shock my knee. It hasn't been doing too badly.
Today is going to be a rest day. My chest and back are mildly sore from yesterday, but that's not the problem. My legs are still killing me from the workout 2 days ago. I'm gonna slather my legs in icy hot then put on sweatpants. No joke, I can still barely get in or out of a chair. And that's while on OTC pain meds!
I've snuck a few smokes here and there when having a drink with friends, but nothing like before. Since I started the externship Monday I haven't had the urge. I'm just plugging along...the more I tell myself that I can't have it, the crazier I get about wanting it.
Edited to add: can't find the icy hot. Drat.
Edited again: I found the icy hot! I was so happy that I almost cried.
I've snuck a few smokes here and there when having a drink with friends, but nothing like before. Since I started the externship Monday I haven't had the urge. I'm just plugging along...the more I tell myself that I can't have it, the crazier I get about wanting it.
Edited to add: can't find the icy hot. Drat.
Edited again: I found the icy hot! I was so happy that I almost cried.
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I love those weight bands and think they make a real difference. I wear 1 pound ones on each leg when I cycle, and occasionally wear them in a backpack on my walk.Well I walked a little under 4 miles this morning with the wrist weights. I liked them. I probably should have bought the 2 pound ones, but I'll use these for a bit and then upgrade.
I'm going to try to add a tiny bit onto my walk to make it four miles. I'm slooooowly increasing because I don't want to shock my knee. It hasn't been doing too badly.
Good on you for getting this far. Cutting down is a great first step I would imagine (I've never smoked) so don't beat yourself up about having a few, as long as you're having less and less then you'll get there in the end.
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