Shredding & Biking & Running....OH MY - Page 4

maria40nc · 07-12-2009, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by vli1127

If there is and they aren't monitoring it, say something. You are paying for the membership and they are advertising what is available.

I'm quite sure this is the case. The swimming class is an additional fee to membership, so I'll likely say something about not having enough space for class due to them not abiding by their pool schedule.

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Originally Posted by BeThin

I have been doing a meat and egg 3 day.. I am at 176 today from 180... YEA... I feel better today, have more energy and have set some mini goals. First eating right, then I will throw in the exercise. Wish me luck.

Love it! There is nothing like the meat and egg fast to get you back on track!

Mel7 · 07-12-2009, 01:05 PM

Hi all

the tread is going to hurt tomorrow

maria40nc · 07-13-2009, 02:02 AM

I need something to get me moving this morning...

Ain't nothing gonna break my stride!!!

YouTube - Matthew Wilder - Break My Stride (Solid Gold)

BeThin · 07-13-2009, 06:20 AM

Vicki-- I purchased a skirt and a matching top yesterday... I was so upset with the size of clothing that I refused to look at sizes and just told my daughter to hand it to me.

IT was so funny because YESTERDAY when I wore the outfit I looked at the size and it was a 12... NOT 12 stretch.. That made me feel a lot better. MY 12 stretch are really 14 or 16 they are a little loose. Seeing that 12 tag was a blessing.

BeThin · 07-13-2009, 06:22 AM

Still doing the meat and egg fast, I like it, thinking about doing it for just a few more days... Then I will add in the vegetables. IT gave me a huge push in the right direction.

Now I just need to add in the exercise.

vli1127 · 07-13-2009, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeThin

Vicki-- I purchased a skirt and a matching top yesterday... I was so upset with the size of clothing that I refused to look at sizes and just told my daughter to hand it to me.

IT was so funny because YESTERDAY when I wore the outfit I looked at the size and it was a 12... NOT 12 stretch.. That made me feel a lot better. MY 12 stretch are really 14 or 16 they are a little loose. Seeing that 12 tag was a blessing.

WTG, BeThin. Those clothing sizes do strange things to our minds, don't they? And, they are just a number, just like the stupid scale. Our sanity should be based upon how we feel physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Not some darn number.

You comment above makes me want to ask our token male Brian here if pants sizes and the number on the scale rules a male's self esteem and so on?? Brian comment??

Last night I went for a walk with two of my three sons and my bf. We walked for about 45-60 minutes. I didn't look to see what time it was when we left. DS#3 rode his scooter though. For some reason he doesn't like to walk, he has to have wheels of some sort

DS#2 had just gotten back from ROTC leadership training #2 so was in great shape.

This morning I did a new kettlebell workout I received last week. It was great. Now, off to mow the lawn.

Maria Great choice of music, that should get you pumped

Mel7 · 07-13-2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maria40nc

I need something to get me moving this morning...

Ain't nothing gonna break my stride!!!

thanks Maria i needed that

BarbDe · 07-13-2009, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by maria40nc

I need something to get me moving this morning...

Ain't nothing gonna break my stride!!!

I LOVE that song!!

Yesterday I Wogged with Diesel. It's a PITA but he loves it. My mile took me 17 + minutes.
I then walked 1/2 mile after I dropped him off in the A/C.

This morning I was out by myself. Did the mile in 15:09. No walking. (Still not as fast as the 4th of July run time)
Then walked a cool down mile in about 22 minutes.

Weather report:
Sunny
83°F
Feels Like
90°F
Updated Jul 13 09:45 a.m. ET
Wind: From NW at 3 mph
Humidity: 73%

I feel good (and sweaty). I ran without the brace and I think it's actually feeling better without the brace. We'll see how it feels later.
__________________

Mel7 · 07-13-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BeThin

Now I just need to add in the exercise.

what kind are you thinking?

Vicki wow girl your stillgoing strong with the workouts

Im movin movin all day today with catching up to do

maria40nc · 07-13-2009, 08:17 AM

Well.. I did manage to eek out a 3 mile run this morning despite the fact that I didn't wanna. Looks like my lunch time walk is going to be rained out.

I don't like the new vanity sizing because now a size 4 is falling off of me and it's very hard to find anything smaller. I usually end up just letting the skirts sit low on my waist or wearing a belt to hold up my pants. I hate shopping, so I get frustrated and easily and give up. I generally just make do with what I have, but I know I'd look better in clothes that fit properly.

Mel7 · 07-13-2009, 11:24 AM

Maria pants and skirts falling off of you.....you poor thing

ok gang how dehydrated do you think i am......

i have had about 4 liters of water this morning and only pee'd a couple times

Mel7 · 07-14-2009, 08:20 AM

I stepped on the scale this morning

off to tread

vli1127 · 07-14-2009, 08:23 AM

Mel, I think you answered yourself in the previous post: rehydration. Could that be the reason for the number on the scale today

I walked this morning for an hour with my "short" friend LOL. My legs and rear are tight and sore today, must be from the Kettlebell workout yesterday.

Mel7 · 07-14-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by vli1127

Mel, I think you answered yourself in the previous post: rehydration.

I walked this morning for an hour with my "short" friend LOL.

Yep V i think your right i have drank alot the last couple days and i will be back juicing on friday

Oh and V I AM (the short friend) of a walker too

BeThin · 07-15-2009, 06:53 AM

maria--- I think it is great that you run. I use to run a lot, now I make up excuses not to go... I run when I ref Soccer and I keep thinking it is enough knowing that it is not.

I am in an exercise RUT, I keep thinking that I will do it the next day or I am to busy or I look to big to do it. A lot of excuses everyday, my new on is "All my friends are losing faster than me so why bother". SILLY, I know....

I just need to get out there and do it. OR do it before I go to bed or first thing in the morning.

Right now I am working on the diet, keeping it faithful. I guess it will all workout in the end. I have not given up yet so that is a plus for me.

vli1127 · 07-15-2009, 07:02 AM

BeThin, you can do it. What helped me to get into a regular exercise pattern many years ago, was to set the alarm sooner and get my butt out of bed a do it first thing in the morning. I know that may not work for some people, but whatever time of day, just be religious about it and it will soon become a habit.

Mel, I walked with my short friend again today. I had to tell her to shorten her strides. She was taking too long of stride and seemed to be having difficulty keeping up.

I shouldn't call her my short friend because that indicates that I have other walking partners which I don't. Well, except my BF, and then I am the "short" walker LOL. He is 6'2" and I am 5'6". But, I think I keep up pretty good.

Mel7 · 07-15-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BeThin

I just need to get out there and do it. OR do it before I go to bed or first thing in the morning.

.

i think setting a time is a very good idea.I wont and dont workout after 10am..mornings are just good for me

Quote:

Originally Posted by vli1127

Mel, I walked with my short friend again today. I had to tell her to shorten her strides. She was taking too long of stride and seemed to be having difficulty keeping up.

poor short friend

we short people can put up a good walk

im going for a beach walk this morning

maria40nc · 07-15-2009, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeThin

I am in an exercise RUT, I keep thinking that I will do it the next day or I am to busy or I look to big to do it. A lot of excuses everyday, my new on is "All my friends are losing faster than me so why bother". SILLY, I know....

I just need to get out there and do it. OR do it before I go to bed or first thing in the morning.

Right now I am working on the diet, keeping it faithful. I guess it will all workout in the end. I have not given up yet so that is a plus for me.

Ok BeThin - It's time to break the slump. It's not about having time; it's about making time. Exercise is non-negotiable. You would not go through the day without washing or brushing your teeth because it is part of your daily maintenance, your daily routine. Think of exercise the same way. Daily maintenance... just like getting washed and dressed for the day. It's not even about losing weight, it's about being fit and healthy. We're not getting any younger, and as aging women we must protect and strengthen our bone and muscle density so we don't end up hunched over and frail!

Set a time, pick a routine, then make yourself do it whether you feel like it or not. Keep a log. No excuses. Once you make it through a few weeks you'll start feeling better and energized. Then after a few more weeks, you'll have it cemented into your life as a habit.

You can do it; I KNOW you can. It's important to you or you would not be here.

batlou · 07-15-2009, 02:33 PM

BeThin...as cliche as it is it took me a while to figure out how to stop thinking and start doing. It seems to be working for me. The moment I start to rationalize why I can skip a workout I force myself to think about something else or go find something to do to distract the little anti-workout demon on my shoulder. Hate that little beast. Good luck on finding your path as it's different for everyone.

maria40nc · 07-15-2009, 02:43 PM

As for me, I'm getting really nervous about the Triathlon and even considered backing out. But then I decided...

1. This is a beginner triathlon; better take advantage of it.

2. It's only a few days prior to my "atkinsversary" and would be a wonderful grand finale to a year of success.

3. I already told everyone I was going to do it.

4. Once I do it, no one can take it away from me.

I went to the Y after work yesterday. I did the body sculpting class, then ran 3.1 miles on treadmill, then had swim class. I'm starting to feel a bit better about the swimming except that it is SO exhausting.

The Triathlon sight is about 2 hours from here but we'll be up that way this Friday to take my son to the airport in Raleigh. So, I think my BF and I will load up our bikes and drive the extra distance to Chapel Hill where the event is and try out the route.

I don't feel anywhere near ready, but I'm fairly certain I can complete the course without stopping.

I'll never forgot what a lady said on another thread about her race; she said, "I didn't finish last and I didn't throw up!" So THAT'S my goal!

batlou · 07-15-2009, 02:51 PM

Maria...No way you are allowed to back out now! heh. I won't have a training partner then.

batlou · 07-15-2009, 02:51 PM

BTW...did you go bike shopping last night? How is the swimming coming along?

maria40nc · 07-16-2009, 02:10 AM

Don't worry Brian, I know I would feel WAY worse if I backed out than if I muddle through it.

I did look at bikes and I saw the one you bought your wife at Dick's. It is very nice. But I also saw a hybrid comfort bike at a bike shop here. It's SO hard to decide. I want a bike I can ride on road and off road trails, and I want to do more rigorous mountain bike trails, but I also want to do this race. No one bike can do it all. I know the hybrid comfort bike will not be good for the race, but I think it would fit my everyday use best. We're going to be in a couple of bigger cities tomorrow, so we plan on finding some bike shops and sporting goods stores. If I don't get a bike tomorrow, I'll likely go to that bike shop Saturday and get the one I saw there.

I'm also going to get fitted for running shoes tomorrow at a running store up in Raleigh. They have a video gait analysis for state-of-the-art shoe fitting. And I hope to find Triathlon shorts and bra top while we're up there.

I'm feeling much better about swimming technique, however I still find it quite exhausting. I bought goggles last night so I can wear my contact lenses now. I need to time myself swimming. Since the event will be in a pool, they have everyone's start times staggered according to 100 yard swim time. So I'll need to include that on my registration.

Well it's 4 a.m. and time to get a move on! My little dog is impatiently waiting. Going to take her for a walk then do a 3.7 mile run.

vli1127 · 07-16-2009, 07:36 AM

Maria, it sounds as though things are moving along, you buying equipment etc.

I went to a water class at the Y last night because a friend said she was going to be there. It was called Aqua Pump. They used bouyant dumbells, I selected the middle "weight" and felt I could have used the heavy ones. We also used a noodle. I am glad, because when I go on vacation, I can take my son's noodle and workout in the pool. I feel as though I am good shape, but the flutter kicks that we did at the side and going across the pool kicked butt. "literally" HA. In fact, when we flutter kicking across the pool, I didn't get anywhere. I just stayed in one place LOL. I also noticed that there was a sign in the pool that said a swimmers mile is 1500 m and that it took 33 laps to complete a mile. A lap is up AND back!!!! Holy Cow. A land mile is 36 laps. Not sure what the difference is.

I went back to the Y this morning to do my regular routine there; elliptical for 40 minutes with the resistance and incline raised up. My HR got into the 150's. I also did my round of the weight machines.

BeThin · 07-16-2009, 08:17 AM

I know you all are right concerning exercise. Yesterday I swam laps around my boat. IT was a workout, then I Referee soccer for the adult league. I got some running in yesterday doing that. I do feel sore today but I am happy about that soreness.

I use to get up every morning, go for a run or run on the dreadmill, bike or use the trainner down stairs and then lift weights. Come up, wash up and then start my day. I guess one day I stopped and I have not been back down there since spring.

I get depressed when I don't see FAST results, and I know better. AFter all this weight did not come on all at once and it will not go away all at once.

I need to JUST do it..... I know once I do it for just a few days in a row that I won't stop..... I need to realize that the exercise comes first in the morning and what ever else I do that day is just extra...

It is a mind set and one I really need to break, I really have been working on the diet and doing so well.. NO cheats for almost 2 weeks now... What concerns me is the portion size and I know I really need to watch that.

THANKS for the support everyone... I really needed it and the advice. GOING swimming all day today.. 15 boaters on the lake for a red-neck picnic....

Mel7 · 07-16-2009, 12:37 PM

WOW everyone is doing a great job with swimming

I would go swimming too if i were invited onto the lake for a red-neck picnic

workout here has to be in my workout room right now with the air conditioner on..today its 106

maria40nc · 07-16-2009, 07:26 PM

I ran 3.7 miles this morning; then at the Y I did the body sculpting class, then 20 min on exercise bike, then swimming.

I worked on freestyle, breast stroke, back stroke, then she taught me the butterfly stroke which I absolutely hated and have no use for.

I used my goggles and wore my contact leses, so I felt much better. I can't do 10 laps of just freestyle; I have to change strokes every few laps. The breast stroke seems to give me a chance to catch my breath.

I have to get up at 3 am tomorrow to take my son to the airport up in Raleigh, so I'm off to bed!

vli1127 · 07-17-2009, 07:39 AM

Maria, Yeah for the goggles. I never understood the purpose of the butterfly stroke either except in the Olympics or other competative events. My youngest son refused to continue with swim lessons this year because he didn't pass his level last year because of the butterfly strok.(he is 9 and has taken lessons every summer since the age he could start, 4??) Anyways, he knows how to swim back stroke, crawl, tread water and float front and back. He started learning butterfly last year and saw no sense in it, I agree. He knows how to swim basically. This is different (he is son #3). My other two boys, who are quite a bit older (25 and 22), took lessons all the way up and son #1 was a lifequard at the Y when he was in HS.

I did a more gentler DVD today, 10 minute solution Pilates. I needed some much needed stretching done today after yesterdays wt machines.

Mel7 · 07-17-2009, 08:26 AM

Happy friday all

what is everyone doing for the weekend?

I have to remove all my furnature and china cabinets out of the living room for new carpets to come monday

AGAIN

we just had new carpets done and the carpet guy screwed up big time so we demanded them done again

its a pain but jeeze ya pay good money you want it done right...right?

maria40nc · 07-17-2009, 09:06 PM

Vicki - I'm glad I'm not the only one who hates the butterfly. Quite honestly I don't even want to focus on that any further; I rather just improve on the other strokes. And I want to learn to do the proper flip turns at the end of the lanes. And I do love the goggles!

Mel - Wow what a pain! Getting new carpet is almost as bad as moving. You have to pack up and move everything that touches the floor.... which is EVERYTHING! Make them do it right or we'll all come up there and kick box them!

Well, we drove to the Triathlon race sight after dropping off my son at the airport this morning. We looked at the pool. There are 5 lanes and you go up and back each lane. Start times are staggered based on your 100 yard speed which is requested during registration. We had a difficult time locating the bike route as the map was very vague. We got the general idea by driving most of it; but it looked dangerous with traffic so we did not ride it. I sure hope traffic is blocked on race day. We did however ride about 9 miles in nearby area trails and we rode the 5K route. Then we ran the 5K route. Has a couple of killer hills.

Then we found some cool sports stores. I bought shorts to wear for the race and got fitted for new running shoes!

I never had proper running shoes before! Maybe I'll run like a cheetah now!!! Also bought a swim cap to keep my hair out of my face while swimming.

I hope to get a new bike tomorrow, but it will not be a road bike. I'm going with a comfort hybrid which will not be good for the race, but that's what I'll get the most use out of overall.

I think my BF has finally warmed up to doing this triathlon! I don't think he really wanted to do it when I brought it up because of the swimming, but he felt better after seeing the pool. He did NOT want to swim in a lake. Makes no difference to me... water is water.

I guess the next step is to go ahead and register; which we will do tomorrow. No turning back!

Hey, I put some new shoes on,
And suddenly everything is right,
I said, hey, I put some new shoes on and everybody's smiling,
It's so inviting,

07-13-2009, 08:17 AM	#100
maria40nc MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina Posts: 1,488 Blog Entries: 32 Gallery: maria40nc Stats: 135/109 WOE: Paleo/Exercise Start Date: August 12, 2008	Well.. I did manage to eek out a 3 mile run this morning despite the fact that I didn't wanna. Looks like my lunch time walk is going to be rained out. I don't like the new vanity sizing because now a size 4 is falling off of me and it's very hard to find anything smaller. I usually end up just letting the skirts sit low on my waist or wearing a belt to hold up my pants. I hate shopping, so I get frustrated and easily and give up. I generally just make do with what I have, but I know I'd look better in clothes that fit properly. __________________ ***********Cheetah in Training*********** 8/9/09 - UNC Wellness Sprint Triathlon - Done! 9/12/09 - Dash for Divas Triathlon - Top 25%! 10/4/09 - Take Flight Triathlon - Top 25%! 10/24/09 - Running of the Wolves 10K - Top 25%; 2nd place AG!! 10/25/09 - Monster Dash 5K - Top 10%! 10/31/09 - Savannah Sprint Triathlon - Top 30%; 1st place AG; 1st place costume! 11/21/09 - Pinehurst Turkey Trot 10K - Squeezed in! 12/12/09 - Thunder Road Half Marathon - Finally up next!

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07-12-2009, 01:05 PM	#92
Mel7 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 8,536 Gallery: Mel7	Hi all the tread is going to hurt tomorrow

07-13-2009, 06:20 AM	#94
BeThin MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WV Posts: 1,820 Gallery: BeThin Stats: 190/178/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	Vicki-- I purchased a skirt and a matching top yesterday... I was so upset with the size of clothing that I refused to look at sizes and just told my daughter to hand it to me. IT was so funny because YESTERDAY when I wore the outfit I looked at the size and it was a 12... NOT 12 stretch.. That made me feel a lot better. MY 12 stretch are really 14 or 16 they are a little loose. Seeing that 12 tag was a blessing.

07-13-2009, 06:22 AM	#95
BeThin MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WV Posts: 1,820 Gallery: BeThin Stats: 190/178/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	Still doing the meat and egg fast, I like it, thinking about doing it for just a few more days... Then I will add in the vegetables. IT gave me a huge push in the right direction. Now I just need to add in the exercise.

07-13-2009, 11:24 AM	#101
Mel7 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 8,536 Gallery: Mel7	Maria pants and skirts falling off of you.....you poor thing ok gang how dehydrated do you think i am...... i have had about 4 liters of water this morning and only pee'd a couple times

07-14-2009, 08:20 AM	#102
Mel7 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 8,536 Gallery: Mel7	I stepped on the scale this morning off to tread

07-14-2009, 08:23 AM	#103
vli1127 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,732 Gallery: vli1127 Stats: 230/166.5/170 5' 6" 49 yr. old WOE: LC my way Start Date: May 08'	Mel, I think you answered yourself in the previous post: rehydration. Could that be the reason for the number on the scale today I walked this morning for an hour with my "short" friend LOL. My legs and rear are tight and sore today, must be from the Kettlebell workout yesterday.

07-15-2009, 06:53 AM	#105
BeThin MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WV Posts: 1,820 Gallery: BeThin Stats: 190/178/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	maria--- I think it is great that you run. I use to run a lot, now I make up excuses not to go... I run when I ref Soccer and I keep thinking it is enough knowing that it is not. I am in an exercise RUT, I keep thinking that I will do it the next day or I am to busy or I look to big to do it. A lot of excuses everyday, my new on is "All my friends are losing faster than me so why bother". SILLY, I know.... I just need to get out there and do it. OR do it before I go to bed or first thing in the morning. Right now I am working on the diet, keeping it faithful. I guess it will all workout in the end. I have not given up yet so that is a plus for me.

07-15-2009, 07:02 AM	#106
vli1127 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,732 Gallery: vli1127 Stats: 230/166.5/170 5' 6" 49 yr. old WOE: LC my way Start Date: May 08'	BeThin, you can do it. What helped me to get into a regular exercise pattern many years ago, was to set the alarm sooner and get my butt out of bed a do it first thing in the morning. I know that may not work for some people, but whatever time of day, just be religious about it and it will soon become a habit. Mel, I walked with my short friend again today. I had to tell her to shorten her strides. She was taking too long of stride and seemed to be having difficulty keeping up. I shouldn't call her my short friend because that indicates that I have other walking partners which I don't. Well, except my BF, and then I am the "short" walker LOL. He is 6'2" and I am 5'6". But, I think I keep up pretty good.

07-15-2009, 02:33 PM	#109
batlou Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Prospect, KY Posts: 846 Gallery: batlou Stats: 290/174/175 WOE: Atkins Low-Carb Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 3/06/2008	BeThin...as cliche as it is it took me a while to figure out how to stop thinking and start doing. It seems to be working for me. The moment I start to rationalize why I can skip a workout I force myself to think about something else or go find something to do to distract the little anti-workout demon on my shoulder. Hate that little beast. Good luck on finding your path as it's different for everyone.

07-15-2009, 02:43 PM	#110
maria40nc MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina Posts: 1,488 Blog Entries: 32 Gallery: maria40nc Stats: 135/109 WOE: Paleo/Exercise Start Date: August 12, 2008	As for me, I'm getting really nervous about the Triathlon and even considered backing out. But then I decided... 1. This is a beginner triathlon; better take advantage of it. 2. It's only a few days prior to my "atkinsversary" and would be a wonderful grand finale to a year of success. 3. I already told everyone I was going to do it. 4. Once I do it, no one can take it away from me. I went to the Y after work yesterday. I did the body sculpting class, then ran 3.1 miles on treadmill, then had swim class. I'm starting to feel a bit better about the swimming except that it is SO exhausting. The Triathlon sight is about 2 hours from here but we'll be up that way this Friday to take my son to the airport in Raleigh. So, I think my BF and I will load up our bikes and drive the extra distance to Chapel Hill where the event is and try out the route. I don't feel anywhere near ready, but I'm fairly certain I can complete the course without stopping. I'll never forgot what a lady said on another thread about her race; she said, "I didn't finish last and I didn't throw up!" So THAT'S my goal!

07-15-2009, 02:51 PM	#111
batlou Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Prospect, KY Posts: 846 Gallery: batlou Stats: 290/174/175 WOE: Atkins Low-Carb Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 3/06/2008	Maria...No way you are allowed to back out now! heh. I won't have a training partner then.

07-15-2009, 02:51 PM	#112
batlou Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Prospect, KY Posts: 846 Gallery: batlou Stats: 290/174/175 WOE: Atkins Low-Carb Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 3/06/2008	BTW...did you go bike shopping last night? How is the swimming coming along?

07-16-2009, 02:10 AM	#113
maria40nc MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina Posts: 1,488 Blog Entries: 32 Gallery: maria40nc Stats: 135/109 WOE: Paleo/Exercise Start Date: August 12, 2008	Don't worry Brian, I know I would feel WAY worse if I backed out than if I muddle through it. I did look at bikes and I saw the one you bought your wife at Dick's. It is very nice. But I also saw a hybrid comfort bike at a bike shop here. It's SO hard to decide. I want a bike I can ride on road and off road trails, and I want to do more rigorous mountain bike trails, but I also want to do this race. No one bike can do it all. I know the hybrid comfort bike will not be good for the race, but I think it would fit my everyday use best. We're going to be in a couple of bigger cities tomorrow, so we plan on finding some bike shops and sporting goods stores. If I don't get a bike tomorrow, I'll likely go to that bike shop Saturday and get the one I saw there. I'm also going to get fitted for running shoes tomorrow at a running store up in Raleigh. They have a video gait analysis for state-of-the-art shoe fitting. And I hope to find Triathlon shorts and bra top while we're up there. I'm feeling much better about swimming technique, however I still find it quite exhausting. I bought goggles last night so I can wear my contact lenses now. I need to time myself swimming. Since the event will be in a pool, they have everyone's start times staggered according to 100 yard swim time. So I'll need to include that on my registration. Well it's 4 a.m. and time to get a move on! My little dog is impatiently waiting. Going to take her for a walk then do a 3.7 mile run.

07-16-2009, 07:36 AM	#114
vli1127 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,732 Gallery: vli1127 Stats: 230/166.5/170 5' 6" 49 yr. old WOE: LC my way Start Date: May 08'	Maria, it sounds as though things are moving along, you buying equipment etc. I went to a water class at the Y last night because a friend said she was going to be there. It was called Aqua Pump. They used bouyant dumbells, I selected the middle "weight" and felt I could have used the heavy ones. We also used a noodle. I am glad, because when I go on vacation, I can take my son's noodle and workout in the pool. I feel as though I am good shape, but the flutter kicks that we did at the side and going across the pool kicked butt. "literally" HA. In fact, when we flutter kicking across the pool, I didn't get anywhere. I just stayed in one place LOL. I also noticed that there was a sign in the pool that said a swimmers mile is 1500 m and that it took 33 laps to complete a mile. A lap is up AND back!!!! Holy Cow. A land mile is 36 laps. Not sure what the difference is. I went back to the Y this morning to do my regular routine there; elliptical for 40 minutes with the resistance and incline raised up. My HR got into the 150's. I also did my round of the weight machines.

07-16-2009, 08:17 AM	#115
BeThin MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WV Posts: 1,820 Gallery: BeThin Stats: 190/178/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	I know you all are right concerning exercise. Yesterday I swam laps around my boat. IT was a workout, then I Referee soccer for the adult league. I got some running in yesterday doing that. I do feel sore today but I am happy about that soreness. I use to get up every morning, go for a run or run on the dreadmill, bike or use the trainner down stairs and then lift weights. Come up, wash up and then start my day. I guess one day I stopped and I have not been back down there since spring. I get depressed when I don't see FAST results, and I know better. AFter all this weight did not come on all at once and it will not go away all at once. I need to JUST do it..... I know once I do it for just a few days in a row that I won't stop..... I need to realize that the exercise comes first in the morning and what ever else I do that day is just extra... It is a mind set and one I really need to break, I really have been working on the diet and doing so well.. NO cheats for almost 2 weeks now... What concerns me is the portion size and I know I really need to watch that. THANKS for the support everyone... I really needed it and the advice. GOING swimming all day today.. 15 boaters on the lake for a red-neck picnic....

07-16-2009, 12:37 PM	#116
Mel7 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 8,536 Gallery: Mel7	WOW everyone is doing a great job with swimming I would go swimming too if i were invited onto the lake for a red-neck picnic workout here has to be in my workout room right now with the air conditioner on..today its 106

07-16-2009, 07:26 PM	#117
maria40nc MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina Posts: 1,488 Blog Entries: 32 Gallery: maria40nc Stats: 135/109 WOE: Paleo/Exercise Start Date: August 12, 2008	I ran 3.7 miles this morning; then at the Y I did the body sculpting class, then 20 min on exercise bike, then swimming. I worked on freestyle, breast stroke, back stroke, then she taught me the butterfly stroke which I absolutely hated and have no use for. I used my goggles and wore my contact leses, so I felt much better. I can't do 10 laps of just freestyle; I have to change strokes every few laps. The breast stroke seems to give me a chance to catch my breath. I have to get up at 3 am tomorrow to take my son to the airport up in Raleigh, so I'm off to bed!

07-17-2009, 07:39 AM	#118
vli1127 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,732 Gallery: vli1127 Stats: 230/166.5/170 5' 6" 49 yr. old WOE: LC my way Start Date: May 08'	Maria, Yeah for the goggles. I never understood the purpose of the butterfly stroke either except in the Olympics or other competative events. My youngest son refused to continue with swim lessons this year because he didn't pass his level last year because of the butterfly strok.(he is 9 and has taken lessons every summer since the age he could start, 4??) Anyways, he knows how to swim back stroke, crawl, tread water and float front and back. He started learning butterfly last year and saw no sense in it, I agree. He knows how to swim basically. This is different (he is son #3). My other two boys, who are quite a bit older (25 and 22), took lessons all the way up and son #1 was a lifequard at the Y when he was in HS. I did a more gentler DVD today, 10 minute solution Pilates. I needed some much needed stretching done today after yesterdays wt machines.

07-17-2009, 08:26 AM	#119
Mel7 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 8,536 Gallery: Mel7	Happy friday all what is everyone doing for the weekend? I have to remove all my furnature and china cabinets out of the living room for new carpets to come monday AGAIN we just had new carpets done and the carpet guy screwed up big time so we demanded them done again its a pain but jeeze ya pay good money you want it done right...right?

07-17-2009, 09:06 PM	#120
maria40nc MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina Posts: 1,488 Blog Entries: 32 Gallery: maria40nc Stats: 135/109 WOE: Paleo/Exercise Start Date: August 12, 2008	Vicki - I'm glad I'm not the only one who hates the butterfly. Quite honestly I don't even want to focus on that any further; I rather just improve on the other strokes. And I want to learn to do the proper flip turns at the end of the lanes. And I do love the goggles! Mel - Wow what a pain! Getting new carpet is almost as bad as moving. You have to pack up and move everything that touches the floor.... which is EVERYTHING! Make them do it right or we'll all come up there and kick box them! Well, we drove to the Triathlon race sight after dropping off my son at the airport this morning. We looked at the pool. There are 5 lanes and you go up and back each lane. Start times are staggered based on your 100 yard speed which is requested during registration. We had a difficult time locating the bike route as the map was very vague. We got the general idea by driving most of it; but it looked dangerous with traffic so we did not ride it. I sure hope traffic is blocked on race day. We did however ride about 9 miles in nearby area trails and we rode the 5K route. Then we ran the 5K route. Has a couple of killer hills. Then we found some cool sports stores. I bought shorts to wear for the race and got fitted for new running shoes! I never had proper running shoes before! Maybe I'll run like a cheetah now!!! Also bought a swim cap to keep my hair out of my face while swimming. I hope to get a new bike tomorrow, but it will not be a road bike. I'm going with a comfort hybrid which will not be good for the race, but that's what I'll get the most use out of overall. I think my BF has finally warmed up to doing this triathlon! I don't think he really wanted to do it when I brought it up because of the swimming, but he felt better after seeing the pool. He did NOT want to swim in a lake. Makes no difference to me... water is water. I guess the next step is to go ahead and register; which we will do tomorrow. No turning back! Hey, I put some new shoes on, And suddenly everything is right, I said, hey, I put some new shoes on and everybody's smiling, It's so inviting,