Shredding & Biking & Running....OH MY - Page 5

vli1127 · 07-18-2009, 07:43 AM

Maria, what a positive attitude you have. Did you get your shoes at the store that videotaped your gait??? If so, is it a national chain? I got my last pair of shoes about a month ago, they are a good sporting store, but I wasn't video tapes (Fitness Sports, not sure if they are regional or national). There was a hallway in the back of the store that we could walk or run to see how the shoe worked.

Mel, new carpet is great, but the smell can be overpowering.

I walked this morning with my Exerstrider walking poles. It is very cool here, upper 50's. And, this is July??? Off to the county fair this afternoon. Funnel cakes are tempting but, I won't indulge.

Mel7 · 07-18-2009, 11:03 AM

Happy sat all !!

Maria im so excited you are going to register

Vicki i didnt notice a small with the new carpets

well my workout room is now full of living room crap

I can just see my tread tho

but Jillian and Billy are on hold for now

my house will be in utter termoil withthe carpets and the sewer going in..

men everywhere

Vicki what is a fennel cake...

.its 36 here today...104 degrees

BeThin · 07-18-2009, 04:48 PM

WTG Maria --- Let us know how it goes.

Funnel Cake is fried dough (like donuts) covered with white powder sugar. IT is good but too sweet for me.

Having a good day today... Hope everyone else is.

maria40nc · 07-19-2009, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vli1127

Maria, what a positive attitude you have. Did you get your shoes at the store that videotaped your gait??? If so, is it a national chain? I got my last pair of shoes about a month ago, they are a good sporting store, but I wasn't video tapes (Fitness Sports, not sure if they are regional or national). There was a hallway in the back of the store that we could walk or run to see how the shoe worked.

Mel, new carpet is great, but the smell can be overpowering.

I walked this morning with my Exerstrider walking poles. It is very cool here, upper 50's. And, this is July??? Off to the county fair this afternoon. Funnel cakes are tempting but, I won't indulge.

So Vicki has the cool in the midwest and Mel has the heat up north! Guess that leaves me with the humidity.

Vicki - I think this is a local store; Raleigh Running Outfitters.

They did not video my gait, they just watched me walk. They said they only do the video when it is difficult to tell by watching. They have a treadmill that you walk on and it videos your gait and shows it on a monitor. This way they can watch you longer or slow it down etc. I saw another one that uses infrared to see how your foot is hitting the ground.

He pulled out a bunch of shoes and had me put on two different ones. He explained all the differences. Then he told me to go outside and run to try them out! I've never been to a shoe store that allows you to go outside! They had really good customer service.

I got a new bike yesterday too!

It's a real nice comfort hybrid with a comfortable seat and it allows you to sit up straighter. So you don't have to be all leaning forward and feel like you're sitting on a 2x4. It's not a god bike for speed or racing; but I have no desire to get into serious biking anyway. I just want to do it for fun and fitness. It was more expensive than I intended, but I rationalized that I've had the same $88 dollar Walmart special for years and deserved a nice bike now.

And all because of Barb! Barb is the one who got me to dust off my old bike and start riding again. Where are you Barb?

Well, I'm off to try out the new shoes at the track, then my BF and I are taking the bikes out for a spin.

Have a fun and fit day everyone!!!

BeThin · 07-19-2009, 06:33 AM

Can't decided what I am going to do today.. I know I have to vac out the car, then perhaps the lake for a swim, or maybe I will just go for a bike ride.

BeThin · 07-19-2009, 06:36 AM

I have a new plan

M, W, F I want to lift weights.
6 X a week I need to do some type of cardio...
Back on induction, just to jump start my efforts starting today.
I plan on keeping a journal...
Putting myself FIRST

I can do this, NOW make sure you ask me if I did on MONDAY

vli1127 · 07-19-2009, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeThin

Can't decided what I am going to do today.. I know I have to vac out the car, then perhaps the lake for a swim, or maybe I will just go for a bike ride.

Isn't it great to have so many different options to stay in shape

I did a Karen Voigt tape this morning. Feeling fat too. I know I have been overeating and grazing too much. Even if the stuff is "legal". I gotta knock that off

Mel7 · 07-19-2009, 09:03 AM

Mara how nice..new shoes and a bike

do we get pic's maybe of you on your new bike and wearing your new shoes??

Ya where is Barb..?

Hi Bethin

Hi Vicki

im so happy my vacation weight is gone

BeThin · 07-19-2009, 11:35 AM

Vicki -- I am going to start a journal because I do eat way more than I should... I think that is most of my problem ....

MEL--- I just love the BEAR photos.... They are so cute, I am always wondering what your bear is going to do next.

Have a good one everyone

Mel7 · 07-19-2009, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeThin

I am going to start a journal because I do eat way more than I should... I think that is most of my problem ....

in the journals here on site?

Bethin i am starting fitday tomorrow because i know i go over in portions too.

my daily fitday for tomorrow says 1200 calories and 33 carbs..i think i may be able to get 5 more pounds down if i stick to it

Teddy is very sad he wont be traveling for a while

vli1127 · 07-19-2009, 07:40 PM

Mel, you are too funny with the bear pics. He is too cute, or is it a she bear?

Mel7 · 07-19-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by vli1127

Mel, you are too funny with the bear pics. He is too cute, or is it a she bear?

Teddy is definitly a grumpy old boy bear !

he is very upset right now because his holidaying has come to a stop for now

my hubby has taken a stike vote and we have to conect to town sewer............. $$$$

BeThin · 07-19-2009, 08:41 PM

IF I had a decent connection I would use fitday... However for me it is a pain......

I will journal on paper.... It is a start.

Mel7 · 07-19-2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeThin

I will journal on paper.... It is a start.

its a very good start

i was hoping you were journaling here on site so i could watch what you were doing

are you looking at your calories and carbs?

BeThin · 07-20-2009, 05:15 AM

I did not realize you could journal on the site.. I should check into that. I will have to look at the calories as well as carbs. I don't feel like I loose as fast if I don't look at both.

Today my diet looks like this...

Coffee and 2 scrambled eggs
Out to eat for lunch, Chicken salad.

Supper will be bunless hamburger, with brocci..

I will drink lots of water and have a snack of jello or celery or something low carb.

Weights today and cardio will be a tape or exercise bike.

maria40nc · 07-20-2009, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeThin

I have a new plan

M, W, F I want to lift weights.
6 X a week I need to do some type of cardio...
Back on induction, just to jump start my efforts starting today.
I plan on keeping a journal...
Putting myself FIRST

I can do this, NOW make sure you ask me if I did on MONDAY

Great plan! Journaling always helps. I use an excel spreadsheet to keep track of exercise, but I do food loggin on paper. I don't like Fitday; seems overcomplicated to me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vli1127

Isn't it great to have so many different options to stay in shape

I did a Karen Voigt tape this morning. Feeling fat too. I know I have been overeating and grazing too much. Even if the stuff is "legal". I gotta knock that off

I'm definitely an overeater. Portion control is my downfall. Food logging is the only thing that helps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mel7

Mara how nice..new shoes and a bike

do we get pic's maybe of you on your new bike and wearing your new shoes??

I'll see if I can get BF to take a pic!

The new shoes work. Yesterday I ran 4 miles at the track in 35 min!

Cheetah girl!

I think I was faster because my BF went with me and I wanted to give him a run for his money. He was only able to lap me once, then he quit at 3.25 while I kept going. He tries to run too fast then can't keep pace to do the distance. As for me... I just say to myself, "slow and steady wins the race!"

Then we took the bikes to a paved river trail. The new bike rides like a dream! I felt like I was riding in a cadillac. I never new a bike could be for comfortable. I covered 9 miles like it was nothing while BF struggled a bit with his mountain bike. I think it'll be just fine for the race. I'm going to lower the handle bars for that.

This morning I went the the YMCA to do laps in the pool. Wow, it's tough. I'm a bit concerned as I'm already exhausted after just 4 laps of freestyle. I can do 10 laps; but I'll have to use breast stroke inbetween to catch my breath. I might even have to do a back stroke so that I can really catch my breath. I'll just have to keep working at it the best I can with only 3 weeks left until the race. I'm trying to think of it like the Couch to 5K program where you do intervals and work your way up.

Well, I better get to work. Have a great day everyone!

vli1127 · 07-20-2009, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maria40nc

This morning I went the the YMCA to do laps in the pool. Wow, it's tough. I'm a bit concerned as I'm already exhausted after just 4 laps of freestyle. I can do 10 laps; but I'll have to use breast stroke inbetween to catch my breath. I might even have to do a back stroke so that I can really catch my breath. I'll just have to keep working at it the best I can with only 3 weeks left until the race. I'm trying to think of it like the Couch to 5K program where you do intervals and work your way up.

I hear ya Marie. I haven't gotten into any regular lap swimming, but when I do, I have the same experience. Keep it up. Didn't you say your goal for the tri is at least to finish it regardless of time?

Mel7 · 07-20-2009, 08:10 AM

Maria you ARE cheetah girl....

i know you will be fine with the swimming too your a rock girly !!

This morning i got a messge from our Team Animal Barb..she has been a busy girl but will see us in a couple days.

Everyone keep a positive vibe going for Barbs mom who is in the hospital and a bunch of

too

we luv's ya Barb

Mel7 · 07-20-2009, 10:12 AM

OK tread and shred done this morning

maria40nc · 07-20-2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vli1127

I hear ya Marie. I haven't gotten into any regular lap swimming, but when I do, I have the same experience. Keep it up. Didn't you say your goal for the tri is at least to finish it regardless of time?

Yes, that's true. I'm not so concerned about the time as I am about not stopping; because stopping is simply not an option. Slowing down is ok, but no stops. I think I'll try swimming slower and see if I last longer.

I've had to push my bike up hills in the past, so I guess one other no-no will be no getting off the bike. That would be too much like stopping.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mel7

Maria you ARE cheetah girl....

i know you will be fine with the swimming too your a rock girly !!

This morning i got a messge from our Team Animal Barb..she has been a busy girl but will see us in a couple days.

Everyone keep a positive vibe going for Barbs mom who is in the hospital and a bunch of

too

we luv's ya Barb

Sending Barb thoughts and prayers -

Mel7 · 07-20-2009, 07:02 PM

there is no way no how i can get into my workout room tomorrow morning

i may have to make Barb very proud of me

carpet guy will be here early in the morning and i think i may plan a shopping day to get the heck out of here,lol

BeThin · 07-21-2009, 05:54 AM

Carpet guy comming, I would go shopping too...

I never will forget when the Guys came to lay my carpet... THE WHOLE crew was DRUNK, but they did a wonderful job. Had the entire house done in NO TIME FLAT..

vli1127 · 07-21-2009, 07:13 AM

Good morning all, I forgot to post what I did yesterday: elliptical at Y for 40 minutes and the round of wt machines both upper and lower (30-40 min). Today I did a Leslie Sansone Walk Slim DVD (4 miles). It is rainy here today, but tomorrow am set to walk outside with my friend.

Marie and Brian, You guys are getting me pumped to try a tri next year. Mel, is your tri connected with the YMCA and done indoors? If so, I know of a coworker who participated in one of those. My local Y doesn't do it that I know of, but I could find another one. My main concern would be the running. I had knee scope done in March for major torn cartiledge in my knee and am afraid to put too much high impact stress on the knee.

Mel7 · 07-21-2009, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeThin

I never will forget when the Guys came to lay my carpet... THE WHOLE crew was DRUNK

glad they did a good job tho

Mel7 · 07-21-2009, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vli1127

Mel, is your tri connected with the YMCA and done indoors?

Not sure that question was for me..i dont have a YMCA here

oh no i may have that song in my head for the rest of the day

Mel7 · 07-21-2009, 08:52 AM

i couldnt make this up if i wanted to....

Barb your not going to beleive this

i go to get on the bike and it has a flat

not totally flat so i think hubby can use his air gun thingy on it

off for a walk i guess

vli1127 · 07-21-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mel7

Not sure that question was for me..i dont have a YMCA here

oh no i may have that song in my head for the rest of the day

Nope, I meant Marie

Mel7 · 07-21-2009, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vli1127

Nope, I meant Marie

I bet you meant Maria...

Mel7 · 07-21-2009, 11:12 AM

I have just signed up for fall boot camp in my rec-center in town here

starts the end of sept

i can just walk there or bike there too

I think it may be like Team animal

BeThin · 07-21-2009, 05:43 PM

I did it..... I got off of the couch and rode my bike to the LAKE, then swam on the Lake, then rode it BACK!!!!! I got in about 3 to 4 hours of exercise today. The bike ride was 15 miles... IT felt so good to ride again... However, the hills kill me.

I am no Lance, but IT was a great victory for me.

diet was on track also today.....

Have a good one everyone

07-18-2009, 07:43 AM	#121
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, what a positive attitude you have. Did you get your shoes at the store that videotaped your gait??? If so, is it a national chain? I got my last pair of shoes about a month ago, they are a good sporting store, but I wasn't video tapes (Fitness Sports, not sure if they are regional or national). There was a hallway in the back of the store that we could walk or run to see how the shoe worked. Mel, new carpet is great, but the smell can be overpowering. I walked this morning with my Exerstrider walking poles. It is very cool here, upper 50's. And, this is July??? Off to the county fair this afternoon. Funnel cakes are tempting but, I won't indulge. __________________ Vicki *One Day At A Time* "Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." -Maria Robinson 364 (before VBG 6/97), 215 lowest wt after that surgery; 280's (before RNY 6/01), 185 lowest wt after that surgery and abdominoplasty 11/02; 230 (wt. regain, highest before LC woe)

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07-18-2009, 11:03 AM	#122
Mel7 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 8,536 Gallery: Mel7	Happy sat all !! Maria im so excited you are going to register Vicki i didnt notice a small with the new carpets well my workout room is now full of living room crap I can just see my tread tho but Jillian and Billy are on hold for now my house will be in utter termoil withthe carpets and the sewer going in.. men everywhere Vicki what is a fennel cake... .its 36 here today...104 degrees

07-18-2009, 04:48 PM	#123
BeThin MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WV Posts: 1,823 Gallery: BeThin Stats: 190/178/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	WTG Maria --- Let us know how it goes. Funnel Cake is fried dough (like donuts) covered with white powder sugar. IT is good but too sweet for me. Having a good day today... Hope everyone else is.

07-19-2009, 06:33 AM	#125
BeThin MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WV Posts: 1,823 Gallery: BeThin Stats: 190/178/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	Can't decided what I am going to do today.. I know I have to vac out the car, then perhaps the lake for a swim, or maybe I will just go for a bike ride.

07-19-2009, 06:36 AM	#126
BeThin MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WV Posts: 1,823 Gallery: BeThin Stats: 190/178/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	I have a new plan M, W, F I want to lift weights. 6 X a week I need to do some type of cardio... Back on induction, just to jump start my efforts starting today. I plan on keeping a journal... Putting myself FIRST I can do this, NOW make sure you ask me if I did on MONDAY

07-19-2009, 09:03 AM	#128
Mel7 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 8,536 Gallery: Mel7	Mara how nice..new shoes and a bike do we get pic's maybe of you on your new bike and wearing your new shoes?? Ya where is Barb..? Hi Bethin Hi Vicki im so happy my vacation weight is gone

07-19-2009, 11:35 AM	#129
BeThin MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WV Posts: 1,823 Gallery: BeThin Stats: 190/178/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	Vicki -- I am going to start a journal because I do eat way more than I should... I think that is most of my problem .... MEL--- I just love the BEAR photos.... They are so cute, I am always wondering what your bear is going to do next. Have a good one everyone

07-19-2009, 07:40 PM	#131
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, you are too funny with the bear pics. He is too cute, or is it a she bear?

07-19-2009, 08:41 PM	#133
BeThin MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WV Posts: 1,823 Gallery: BeThin Stats: 190/178/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	IF I had a decent connection I would use fitday... However for me it is a pain...... I will journal on paper.... It is a start.

07-20-2009, 05:15 AM	#135
BeThin MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WV Posts: 1,823 Gallery: BeThin Stats: 190/178/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	I did not realize you could journal on the site.. I should check into that. I will have to look at the calories as well as carbs. I don't feel like I loose as fast if I don't look at both. Today my diet looks like this... Coffee and 2 scrambled eggs Out to eat for lunch, Chicken salad. Supper will be bunless hamburger, with brocci.. I will drink lots of water and have a snack of jello or celery or something low carb. Weights today and cardio will be a tape or exercise bike.

07-20-2009, 08:10 AM	#138
Mel7 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 8,536 Gallery: Mel7	Maria you ARE cheetah girl.... i know you will be fine with the swimming too your a rock girly !! This morning i got a messge from our Team Animal Barb..she has been a busy girl but will see us in a couple days. Everyone keep a positive vibe going for Barbs mom who is in the hospital and a bunch of too we luv's ya Barb

07-20-2009, 10:12 AM	#139
Mel7 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 8,536 Gallery: Mel7	OK tread and shred done this morning

07-20-2009, 07:02 PM	#141
Mel7 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 8,536 Gallery: Mel7	there is no way no how i can get into my workout room tomorrow morning i may have to make Barb very proud of me carpet guy will be here early in the morning and i think i may plan a shopping day to get the heck out of here,lol

07-21-2009, 05:54 AM	#142
BeThin MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WV Posts: 1,823 Gallery: BeThin Stats: 190/178/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	Carpet guy comming, I would go shopping too... I never will forget when the Guys came to lay my carpet... THE WHOLE crew was DRUNK, but they did a wonderful job. Had the entire house done in NO TIME FLAT..

07-21-2009, 07:13 AM	#143
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'	Good morning all, I forgot to post what I did yesterday: elliptical at Y for 40 minutes and the round of wt machines both upper and lower (30-40 min). Today I did a Leslie Sansone Walk Slim DVD (4 miles). It is rainy here today, but tomorrow am set to walk outside with my friend. Marie and Brian, You guys are getting me pumped to try a tri next year. Mel, is your tri connected with the YMCA and done indoors? If so, I know of a coworker who participated in one of those. My local Y doesn't do it that I know of, but I could find another one. My main concern would be the running. I had knee scope done in March for major torn cartiledge in my knee and am afraid to put too much high impact stress on the knee.

07-21-2009, 08:52 AM	#146
Mel7 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 8,536 Gallery: Mel7	i couldnt make this up if i wanted to.... Barb your not going to beleive this i go to get on the bike and it has a flat not totally flat so i think hubby can use his air gun thingy on it off for a walk i guess

07-21-2009, 11:12 AM	#149
Mel7 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 8,536 Gallery: Mel7	I have just signed up for fall boot camp in my rec-center in town here starts the end of sept i can just walk there or bike there too I think it may be like Team animal

07-21-2009, 05:43 PM	#150
BeThin MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WV Posts: 1,823 Gallery: BeThin Stats: 190/178/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	I did it..... I got off of the couch and rode my bike to the LAKE, then swam on the Lake, then rode it BACK!!!!! I got in about 3 to 4 hours of exercise today. The bike ride was 15 miles... IT felt so good to ride again... However, the hills kill me. I am no Lance, but IT was a great victory for me. diet was on track also today..... Have a good one everyone