Firefly Fit Club: Week 12

POSTED BY: SigmaNunki
UPDATED: Monday, June 12, 2006 07:24
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SIGMANUNKI

Monday, June 5, 2006 5:04 PM (P)

Well here we are, 3 months

I just did 1 set, and went rollerblading for over an hour. I think I'm going to pay for that. But, it feels good to get back into it

New comers, or people thinking of joining, can check out the below thread to get a description of what is going on here.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=19662

Previous week:

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=21075

Original thread:

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=18971

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PERSEPHONE736

Monday, June 5, 2006 5:09 PM (P)

Well, it doesn't look like I'll get any gym time in today but I'm gonna try to do some basic toning exercises. Maybe get some sit-ups, squats, lunges and such in. Hope everyone else is doing well.

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SASSALICIOUS

Monday, June 5, 2006 6:52 PM (P)

30 minutes on the elliptical and another 30 on the treadmill.

I just read through the original thread and had to laugh about how many people thought it was a good idea and how few followed through.

GO US!

We are the proud. We are the few. We are the Firefly Fit Club.

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MAL4PREZ

Monday, June 5, 2006 7:14 PM (P)

Or, you can be like me and skip the first 11 weeks and jump in now - like that lady that took the T for half the Boston marathon! (hee-hee!)

But it worked! I actually went running yesterday. Walked as much as ran and took it way slow, but I was out there for an hour. I was hoping that I kept it chill enough to avoid soreness, but no. It hurts to walk today!!

The best news though - about a quarter mile down this quiet little country road near my house, there's shiny smooth new pavement! Guess who's gonna be dusting off her rollerblades soon! I haven't had a good skate (off the ice) since I moved out of Boston, I'm so excited!

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SASSALICIOUS

Monday, June 5, 2006 7:17 PM (P)

Awesome!!!!

I love rollerblading, but need to get new wheels. I kind of just want new rollerblades so now I'm waiting until the end of summer when they go on sale . . .

Good work!

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SASSALICIOUS

Monday, June 5, 2006 7:18 PM (P)

Double Post!

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MAL4PREZ

Monday, June 5, 2006 7:40 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Sassalicious:
I love rollerblading

Me too! It's why I quit running 10 years ago. Skating is funner, faster, and less shock on the joints. I've really missed it, but the only skating trail near me is like 20 minutes away on the interstate, and it's not well maintained. So what a find I've made!

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BROWNCOAT1

Monday, June 5, 2006 7:52 PM (P)

Last week blew. Got to the gym on Tuesday and Wednesday, but couldn't go Thursday or Friday due to family coming in from out of town. *sighs*

Didn't do too much as it rained her most of the weekend.

Going to the gym tonight though.

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Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

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PERSEPHONE736

Monday, June 5, 2006 8:55 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Sassalicious:
I just read through the original thread and had to laugh about how many people thought it was a good idea and how few followed through.

GO US!

We are the proud. We are the few. We are the Firefly Fit Club.

I was just thinking the same thing! The original thread was so well received and then nothing! Guess that just shows how dedicated we are

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KELLYOFLUTHIEN

Tuesday, June 6, 2006 12:16 AM (P)

YAY! Two months for me!

Forgot to check in yesterday, I did my pilates DVD.

I was going to swim today but over the weekend someone vandalized the pool so now it's closed. So I guess instead I'll do yoga or walking.

ETA: I did cardio walking for a mile. It's still 100 degrees outside at 6:30pm! sheesh! But at least I got something in.

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SASSALICIOUS

Tuesday, June 6, 2006 3:55 AM (P)

Has anyone seen the show "Honey We're Killing the Kids"? I'm watching it right now and it makes me sad inside.

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PERSEPHONE736

Tuesday, June 6, 2006 4:19 AM (P)

I saw a preview for it! It looked interesting.

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SIGMANUNKI

Tuesday, June 6, 2006 3:13 PM (P)

Did 1 set and another one just the upper body b/c of the massive workout my lowerbody got yesterday. Bit sore today, but much much better than the wrath I thought I was going to incurr

Btw, Kelly. Thanks for that Whose Line Is It Anyway? link on your blog. Bloody hilarious!

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MAL4PREZ

Tuesday, June 6, 2006 3:46 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Sassalicious:
Has anyone seen the show "Honey We're Killing the Kids"? I'm watching it right now and it makes me sad inside.

Never heard of it. It sounds like a dark but funny take on honey, I shrunk the kids. Not so, huh?

OK, I've been walking on my toes all day because it makes my shins burn to flex my feet. I stretched a lot last night, but still so sore...

Hoping to try some ultimate frisbee tomorrow after work, if it's not too rainy. And if I can move my legs!

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PERSEPHONE736

Tuesday, June 6, 2006 4:11 PM (P)

So...i got my new bathing suit today...looking good, i'm quite happy

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SASSALICIOUS

Tuesday, June 6, 2006 5:41 PM (P)

It's this show on TLC I think and they take families with really bad eating/health habits and give them 3-4 weeks to get it together. Each week they have 3 goals. They also take the kids and digitally age them to 40 years old to show the parents what the kids are like. It makes me sad inside because a lot of the kids just stay inside and watch TV ALL the time and they're pissed off because they can't have 3 twinkies for breakfast. The worst part is that they learned it from the parents.

Gah! I feel like my age group was the last one to play outside.

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SASSALICIOUS

Tuesday, June 6, 2006 5:42 PM (P)

Sweet!

My new one looks ok, but I'm never satisfied so yeah.

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PERSEPHONE736

Tuesday, June 6, 2006 5:49 PM (P)

The funny thing is that it's probably the smallest bathing suit i've ever owned but by far the most flattering- it's a miracle suit:)

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BROWNCOAT1

Tuesday, June 6, 2006 7:22 PM (P)

The best part about this whole thing is that I am feeling better, stronger & healthier. I am also getting a lot of compliments from people at work on the weight I have lost.

Did weights for 50 minutes last night. Put in 30 minutes on the cross trainer and another 30 minutes on the bike. Walked 3.25 miles on the trails.

Doing heavy cardio tonight.

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"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/richmondbrowncoats/

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

PERSEPHONE736

Tuesday, June 6, 2006 7:57 PM (P)

Browncoat1 you're a machine!
I finally dragged my butt to the gym- i'm getting sooo lazy. I did 20 minutes on the elliptical and 30-45 minutes on weights and such.

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MAL4PREZ

Tuesday, June 6, 2006 8:01 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Sassalicious:
It's this show on TLC I think and they take families with really bad eating/health habits and give them 3-4 weeks to get it together. Each week they have 3 goals. They also take the kids and digitally age them to 40 years old to show the parents what the kids are like. It makes me sad inside because a lot of the kids just stay inside and watch TV ALL the time and they're pissed off because they can't have 3 twinkies for breakfast. The worst part is that they learned it from the parents.

Yeee - that does sound horrifying, but hopefully eye-opening. Yikes does this country need to wake up! We're so unhealthy!

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SASSALICIOUS

Tuesday, June 6, 2006 9:36 PM (P)

Just got back from the gym. Spent 30 minutes on the elliptical and 30 on the treadmill. It was fun, but I can't wait to back to Madison tomorrow morning and have my school gym and all the city bike trails at my disposal! Not to mention the lake should be getting warm enough to swim in soon.

Weighed myself and it's steady from last week, but I'm retaining water now which means I've probably lost some. So double yay!

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BROWNCOAT1

Wednesday, June 7, 2006 10:28 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Persephone736:
Browncoat1 you're a machine!
I finally dragged my butt to the gym- i'm getting sooo lazy. I did 20 minutes on the elliptical and 30-45 minutes on weights and such.

Not really, more just got tired of being a lazy couch potato.

Really though my wife is constantly in the gym, working out, watching what she eats, etc. I felt I owe it to her to try to be in good shape since she works so hard at it, plus I owe it to my kids to try to set a good example. I owe it to myself too so I can be healthy and happy.

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"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/richmondbrowncoats/

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

PERSEPHONE736

Wednesday, June 7, 2006 1:37 PM (P)

Okay- finally got around to finding out my measurements last night. The totals are only for the past two months (well, just over actually) b/c I was stupid and forgot to measure myself when we started this whole thing. So anyway:

total inches lost- 4, although I don't think this is right. when I measured myself the first time around I must have been wearing constricting clothing cause I know that I've lost more around my stomach area, but oh well.
total pounds lost- 10 but since my weight fluctuates so much this will most likely change soon.

So anyway, that's my report:)

PERSEPHONE736

Wednesday, June 7, 2006 5:29 PM (P)

Just got back from the gym- 30 minutes on elliptical, 15 on treadmill, 370 calories. Would've done more but was feeling a bit tired.

SIGMANUNKI

Wednesday, June 7, 2006 7:56 PM (P)

Looks like there's some really good progress here! Congrats

Yesterday I woke up and was surprised by how little I was sore. But, then as the day progressed, so did the soreness. And today, although a bit better than last night, I'm still sore from the Mon extravaganza.

So, I'm taking the day off. Hopefully it'll be better tomorrow.

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SASSALICIOUS

Thursday, June 8, 2006 4:21 AM (P)

30 minutes at the gym. Sort of low key--I walked fast on the treadmill.

Finally went to the doctor about my persistant illness and found out some good news. My blood pressure has gone down more (not that it was high to begin) and my core body temperature is up to 97.8 degrees F now! The past few years it's been around 97.0-97.2. Maybe, just maybe, my metabolism is finally getting better. I think there's a link between core body temperature and metabolism, but I could be wrong.

Keep up the good work everyone!

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BROWNCOAT1

Thursday, June 8, 2006 11:41 AM (P)

Worked out on the cardio last night. 25 minutes on the elliptical, 20 on the stationary bike, 20 on the treadmill. Burned 365 calories. Hit the trails and put in 3 miles.

Walking at lunch today and going to the gym tonight.

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"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/richmondbrowncoats/

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

SCRUFFYHANSOLO

Thursday, June 8, 2006 12:07 PM (P)

well this is the first fit club post i have seen. i suppose i should read more posts. i myself am an avid cyclist. i average about 200-250 training miles a week at 21+ mph on my road bike. i also race a couple of times a month as well as mountain bike a couple of times a month. i like seeing other people who are or want to get into a shape other than an apple. if there is any other cyclists out there who want to share training tips or would like to hear any let me know. i am no pro but i will help however i can. i am sure everyone has noticed how hard it is to find time to get a good work out in but for the sake of your health make the time whenever and wherever you can. the old saying no pain no gain is true. with hard work and dedication maybe we can put together a lean mean browncoat army to march on FOX.

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SIGMANUNKI

Thursday, June 8, 2006 7:09 PM (P)

Just finished two sets. If all is good, tomorrow I'll go for a shorter roller-blading thing. Don't want to over do it.

Quote:
Originally posted by ScruffyHanSolo:

i am sure everyone has noticed how hard it is to find time to get a good work out in but for the sake of your health make the time whenever and wherever you can.

Welcome

And very true!

Quote:
Originally posted by ScruffyHanSolo:

the old saying no pain no gain is true.

Sorry, but this is so very NOT true. Ask any professional and they'll tell you that if it's uncomfortable, or starts to hurt, then stop. The sort of thinking you're getting at leads to avoidable injury.

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SASSALICIOUS

Thursday, June 8, 2006 7:59 PM (P)

Spent 30 minutes walking fast on the treadmill today, but to shake it up I added inclines. What a difference it makes!

They day is still young and I don't have to work today. Therefore I'm going to pack a few boxes and then probably go on a bike ride or something.

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MAL4PREZ

Thursday, June 8, 2006 8:11 PM (P)

All right, it was raining yesterday, so no frisbee. So I have to go running tonight!

If I post it, I have to do it...

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SCRUFFYHANSOLO

Thursday, June 8, 2006 9:33 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by SigmaNunki:
Sorry, but this is so very NOT true. Ask any professional and they'll tell you that if it's uncomfortable, or starts to hurt, then stop.

actually the saying no pain no gain is in fact true. i think it has been misinterpreted though. when i say pain i am refering to the burn you start to feel. you get this when you have reached you anaerobic threshold which is when lactic acid starts to reach the muscles. when you can push into and through that burn is when you achieve the most benefit. the reference to pain is not refering to joint or tendon pain or strained muscles. those are bad pains. i suppose to avoid confusion i should reference the burn rather than pain. regardless it looks as though everyone is working hard and that is what is important. keep up the good work everyone.

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PERSEPHONE736

Thursday, June 8, 2006 11:40 PM (P)

Thanks for the clarification Glad to have you!

Okay, I need to update my goals. I have met my goals from my first post back when this started (well, I don't actually have River's body quite yet but all the other goals are accomplished)
So...I would like to lose 7 pounds and get some muscle definition in my arms (what I've got now isn't much). Just enough to make it look like I work out and care about my body:)

As far as today goes- no exercise but I've been having a hard time with headaches lately so I wanted to take it easy plus I was busy all day. I plan on getting in some cardio and weights tomorrow so we'll see!

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LEAINA

Thursday, June 8, 2006 11:55 PM (P)

argh! has it been a week?

I've only been swimming once and I've put on two pounds.

I also saw a photo of myself yesterday and though "i really need to do sit ups". Will try harder. I promise. Damn I'm crap at this!

SASSALICIOUS

Friday, June 9, 2006 12:17 AM (P)

2 lbs could very easily be water weight. Don't fret too much about it.

Persephone-Excedrin is great for headaches. Unless it's a migraine, in which case I don't have an answer for you. Good work on reaching your first batch of goals.

After the gym this morning/early afternoon, I came home and packed up a couple of more boxes. Then I went for an hour long bike ride to the bookstore and back. Almost died on this busy street. Must remember to eventually buy a helmet.

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WORKEROFEVIL

Friday, June 9, 2006 12:36 AM (P)

Well, I've been doing Tae Kwon Do 3 times a week (M, W, and F) for going on two years now. I've just started going to the gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays to try to work on more strength training. If I can somehow find the energy and willpower needed to start eating healthy I could actually end up being pretty toned. As of now, I eat way too much fast food so I'm still kind of soft in the belly area. Why does unhealthy food have to taste so darn good, huh? It's blatantly unfair, I tell you. Ah well. So that's my work out regimen. Tae Kwon Do classes Monday and Wednesday. Sparring class on Friday. Gym Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tae Kwon Do on the (very) occasional Saturday.

SCRUFFYHANSOLO

Friday, June 9, 2006 2:25 AM (P)

wight is relative. for instance i weigh myself every morning and i watch to see if my weight is in a range. my weight can be anywhere between 155-160lbs. very easily. this doesn't actually mean i have gained weight. there is alot than can cause your weight to bounce up and down. the best way to judge gains and loss is body fat percentage but for those of us who don't have those fancy things a good old tape measure works well too. i wouldn't measure your waste but rather things that are more consistant such as upper arms, thighs and chest. these are parts of your body that don't change based on what or when you have eaten or if you have digested everything.

ok here was my work out:

one hour 13 minutes on the road bike (outside)
1077 calories burned
average heart rate 158
24.5 miles ridden @ 20.5 mph

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BROWNCOAT1

Friday, June 9, 2006 3:17 PM (P)

Did 45 minutes worth of weights last night, then 25 on the elliptical burning 275 calories. Did 20 minute on the bike for 175 calories. Then the wife and I went for a walk of two miles.

Probably won't be doing much tonight or this weekend as my wife has company coming in from Cali.

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"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/richmondbrowncoats/

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

SASSALICIOUS

Friday, June 9, 2006 9:25 PM (P)

WorkerofEvil- Go read "Fast Food Nation" and you'll probably never want to eat fast food again. I've only read the introduction so far, but I already have a feeling that I'm going to be revolted. This is why I'm going to eat the biggest order of McDonald's fries I can find before I get to the chapter titled "why fries taste good". I'm almost afraid to ask.

As for my workout this morning, I spent 45 minutes on the treadmill. Might go for a bike ride this afternoon, but I really need to go to REI so who knows.

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PERSEPHONE736

Friday, June 9, 2006 9:44 PM (P)

Hey that book sounds interesting. I don't eat fast food anyway but occassionally crave fries- maybe reading that will help:)

No exercise today. I am a bum. Someone kick me. No really, I was having major computer issues so I spent the bulk of the afternoon dealing with that and then I got a headache (so much stress!) so I decided to take it easy. I will go tomorrow though cause the gym is always dead on Saturdays so I'll have my choice of machines hopefully:)

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SASSALICIOUS

Friday, June 9, 2006 10:15 PM (P)

So I just skipped to the fry chapter. Pre-1990 McDonald's fries tasted "good" because the frozen fries were fried in 7% cottonseed oil and 93% beef tallow, resulting in more saturated beef per ounce than a McDonald's hamburger. In 1990 they switched to vegetable oil, but now there is a conundrum over how to give the fries the characteristic taste. It was solved by using "natural flavor" additives. They are man-made chemicals and there is no legal obligation to say what's in them. Just need to be "generally safe".

I can't decide if the fries are vegetarian friendly or not. Just what is in the "natural" beefy flavor? The meat chapter is probably going to be nauseating.

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SIGMANUNKI

Friday, June 9, 2006 11:57 PM (P)

@PERSEPHONE736:

Congrats!!!

@Sassalicious:

Ever see Super Size Me? *shutter*

How's the cough? Better?

Did two sets today and the soreness is going away. Probably Mon I'll be ready to give 'er another go. That is, if the weather is good. Been too cool lately.

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SAMEERTIA

Saturday, June 10, 2006 12:11 AM (P)

Hi, all.
Don't usually come in here, because... well, because I felt guilty for not taking care of myself. Understand, I lost 35 pounds five years ago, I looked great, I felt great. I know how good it feels to be physically fit. But over the past two years, I kind of fell apart. I've gained back every ounce, and then some.

I can't stand myself. SOOOOOOO!
I walked one mile every night this week, and did my basic weights stuff. (HAVE to get Buffy on DVD to work out to!)
I threw out the chocolate and the cheese and the butter. I was feeling confident.

But now! I'm hungry, I'm sore. I want a pizza and a mocha frappe.

HELP!!!!!!!! Inspire me! Please?

SASSALICIOUS

Saturday, June 10, 2006 12:21 AM (P)

Good job on working out. I hope you permanently join up with the fit club. It's a pretty supportive group.

Get your mocha made with skim milk. Though better yet go for the the skim latte with sugar free vanilla (or hazelnut or anything sugar free). Chocolate isn't bad for you. In fact, if you can find the stuff that's over 65% cocoa, it's legitimately good for you. Obviously not as sweet as Hershey's, but I still think it's good. Eat a veggie pizza and no meat. Just 1 or 2 slices. You can indulge, just don't go all out crazy. I'm a big fan of homemade smoothies. I take some skim or vanilla soy milk, yogurt, and a bunch of fruit and mix it all up in a blender. Sometimes I add protein powder. It's pretty yummy and filling.

@Sigmanunki-I keep meaning to rent "Super Size Me". Maybe I'll do that tonight. Though I always forget the title and end up referring to it as "the fat mcdonald's movie". As for the cough: it's not so bad anymore, but if I breathe too deeply or laugh, I start hacking up a lung again. And I was starting to get stuffy and congested again, BUT went to the doctor and she hooked me up with some amoxicillin. I'm on my way to being healthy again! Then hopefully my endurance goes up. According to the breathing tests the doctor did, my lungs were working fine, but I could tell a difference in my endurance levels. On the elliptical I easily did 220-250 RPM (or whatever) and right now I'm down around 170-180. Grrrr.

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RUE

Saturday, June 10, 2006 1:04 AM (P)

Well, I started on my own in in June, don't ask me why. Then I came across this thread today ! What a stroke of luck !

I used to be an awesome cyclist, but since moving to So Cal I haven't biked at all. (The weather's nice, the roads aren't.) I miss being really fit. So some of my goals are to start a gentle exercise program that I can do every day.

But so far this week work has not cooperated, and since I work a 10 hour day, doing this before or after work is problematic. I'm still trying different schedules and approaches to see what I can count on day after day.

SCRUFFYHANSOLO

Saturday, June 10, 2006 4:38 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by rue:
Well, I started on my own in in June, don't ask me why. Then I came across this thread today ! What a stroke of luck !

I used to be an awesome cyclist, but since moving to So Cal I haven't biked at all. (The weather's nice, the roads aren't.)

thats not fair that the roads suck where you are. i have wanted to go to cali for a while since they have some of the best routes. alot of top pros train in cali in the off season but i don't know exactly where. i live in IL so it is alot of windy flat land riding. i need some of the long climbs found out there or colorado. if you know any good cycling training tips pass em on or if you start riding and want any advice i can try and help out. i usually put on 200-250 training miles a week and race a couple of times a month. i just started racing this year and everything is such a long drive i can't hardly afford the gas to get to the races. well good luck and maybe we can help get you back into top form.

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SCRUFFYHANSOLO

Saturday, June 10, 2006 4:43 AM (P)

forgot workout stats:

recovery ride day
21 miles @ 20mph
800 calories burned
1hr. 3min.

since tuesday i am at 115 miles on the week and my two long ride days are coming on saturday and sunday.

SIGMANUNKI
super size me is a great movie for anyone wanting to kick the fast food habit. i haven't eaten mcdonalds since seeing that film. has it been 3 years now or four? have you ever watched the show 30 Days? it is also by morgan spurlok and is also pretty interesting. the new season starts in july on FX.

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SASSALICIOUS

Saturday, June 10, 2006 8:34 PM (P)

Went scuba diving today. It was awesome. Lots and lots and lots of fish. Spent 65 minutes lazily swimming around underwater.

Now I have to dash off to work. It's going to be crazy tonight!

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PERSEPHONE736

Saturday, June 10, 2006 8:44 PM (P)

Awesome! I have always wanted to go scuba diving- maybe one of these days...today I went to the gym and did 25 minutes on the elliptical (235 calories) and about 50 minutes on weights/toning stuff. I'm still being lazy- not quite sure why. Anyway, the diet is still going very well. I can't even remember the last time I had a hamburger or any fast food at all besides a few french fries the other day. Woohoo!

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SIGMANUNKI

Sunday, June 11, 2006 8:30 PM (P)

@SameErtia:

Welcome and great job

IMO, cold turkey never works. Perhaps, make a pizza night once a week or two weeks. Or limit yourself to buying a certain amount of your vice per week. Then buy less each week as time goes on. There's also buying the more healthy stuff of what you like e.g. buy dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.

There's also eating less in general. In Canada, our portions are twice the size of the Europeans, and in the US (in my experience) twice the Canadian size. The Europens also don't really snack. In North America, we have serious problems with people being overweight and/or obese. In Europe, not so much. Go figure.

Basically, don't try to do everything at once. What I'm (we're?) going for here is more along the lines of a lifestyle change which will benefit me (us?) for the rest of my (our?) lives. These things don't happen overnight. They take time and energy.

There is no magic bullet.

That probably wasn't the insperational thing that you wanted to hear, but that's the reality.

But, you've done some great first steps! Keep it up

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Sunday, June 11, 2006 8:32 PM (P)

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Originally posted by Sassalicious:

I keep meaning to rent "Super Size Me". Maybe I'll do that tonight.

Did you?

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I'm on my way to being healthy again!

Shiny

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Sunday, June 11, 2006 8:35 PM (P)

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What a stroke of luck !

Welcome

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So some of my goals are to start a gentle exercise program that I can do every day.

I'm still trying different schedules and approaches to see what I can count on day after day.

Just an idea, but perhaps some push-ups, sit-ups, etc first thing in the morning. Just enough to be 10-20 mins. Should be able to fit that in daily.

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Sunday, June 11, 2006 8:38 PM (P)

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Originally posted by ScruffyHanSolo:

have you ever watched the show 30 Days? it is also by morgan spurlok and is also pretty interesting. the new season starts in july on FX.

I watched the first 3 eps last night. Interesting show, though I'm rather more disgusted with the american health system that I was before

Thanks for the heads up

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Sunday, June 11, 2006 8:42 PM (P)

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Originally posted by Persephone736:

I'm still being lazy- not quite sure why.

Maybe b/c you've met your initial goals. Probably will pass once you mentally get into the next stage.

Keep up the great work

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KELLYOFLUTHIEN

Sunday, June 11, 2006 9:45 PM (P)

Hi all!

I've been sick for a good portion of this week: 102 fever and everything, so I haven't exercised as much as I'd have liked to. But today I power walked 2 miles and did some pilates, so I feel better!

About Fast Food Nation: I read it about 4 years ago and of course was disgusted and didn't eat any fast food for a couple years, but then it started creeping back into my life. But luckily I don't eat fast food very much--it's too expensive!

Also, McDonald's got in big trouble about their fries...can't remember who was asking whether they were vegetarian friendly but I just read an article a couple months ago that said the fries still have a beef tallow derivative. McD's says it's veggie friendly, but a lot of veggie organizations don't agree.

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Monday, June 12, 2006 2:40 AM (P)

The thread is getting so big! I'm very impressed with everyone- good work! I didn't get to the gym but managed to get in some sit-ups, squats, and a few lunges. Not great but it'll do.

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SASSALICIOUS

Monday, June 12, 2006 4:25 AM (P)

My roommate and I rented it yesterday and watched it tonight. I now find fast food more nauseating before and related pretty well to the scene where he threw up in the beginning.

Didn't work out today. Worked, walked to/from work, and then was a bum. I'm still a bit achy from diving. Off to the gym tomorrow.

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SIGMANUNKI

Monday, June 12, 2006 7:24 AM (P)

Certainly is an eye opener isn't it.

New thread forthcoming.

EDIT: And here it is:

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=21451

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