Exercise Check-In for March, 2013

[Carly]

The eliptical is finally built. It is also a bike. I did each for 5 minutes, but it's almost 7:30pm and I've been up since before 5am, so tomorrow morning will be my real start! I don't think I'll be able to do much at first, but this is just the start I need.

[LadyKT]

Originally Posted by Whitlin'

Katie, Congratulations! This kind of certification and knowledge, to be sure there are really helpful instructors out there, is exactly what we were talking about in (b-lou-who's thread, "fitness or lack thereof".)

Thank you Yep, we're trained on being as positive as can be (although not sure how positive one can be when encouraging others to beat up their imaginary friend ) and to show safe options. Can't do jumping knees? Don't. Regular standing knees, when done correctly, work JUST as well!!

We're taught to coach and be inspirational because that's what gets participants back to the class. If you scare people away, then the company goes down. It's a business, and it's a business of getting people in shape in a good way!

[Babsbabs]

It is so great to come here and see all the different workouts happening! None of them sound boring at all.
Katie congratulations!
Carly also congrats on getting your elliptical/bike put together!
I enjoyed a day of rest today. Tomorrow is probably a treadmill run as the snow is melting here and it will be icy tomorrow morning.

[LoCarbGal]

Originally Posted by sterlinggirl

NEVER COMPAIR yourself.. Callanetics is first of all very hard.. I found it to be harder than lifting.. so i chose not to go that route.. Stand tall be proud that you have committed to doing whats best for your body and i applaud you for your dedication to working your plan!! You rock your work out and never feel like its boring.. We love you ~

Originally Posted by Whitlin'

I also wanted to say NOT boring to LCG. The variety WITHIN the hour of Callenetics is the interesting part, just like T-Tapp I do. Some of the moves are really difficult and toning a variety of muscles. Will you take days off? With T-Tapp we would be expected to have days of rest for muscle recuperation.

And LCG, we don't exercise because it's interesting, anyway.
We exercise because it makes us more interesting!

Thanks for pointing that out! I challenged myself to kick start by doing 10 workouts in 11 or 12 days max. Then I'll probably do it 2 to 3 times per week. But it sure is feeling good doing it every day. I just know me, and I won't keep that up long term.

[Carly]

Today ended up being a snow day so I didn't have to leap out of bed at 5:30. I'm enjoying my tea and will jump on the eliptical/ bike in a bit. Maybe 2 or 3 shorter work outs today since I'll be snowed in.

[SlowSure]

3 March 60km recumbent exercise bike (40km at level 16)
4 March 70km ditto (50km at level 16: speed very slow but a PH DD)
5 March 15km ditto (level 9; speed 21.5km)
6 March 30km ditto (22km at level 16; speed a wretched 19kmph but PH DD)
7 March 35km ditto (27km at level 16; speed approx 22kmph so still slow)
8 March 22.5km ditto (14.5km at level 16; speed still a slow 22.5kmph)

I'm still quite slow (probably the effect of the PH as, like others, I'm struggling to eat sufficient calories on my UD). I'll need to review this soon to make sure that I don't wreck my training for my upcoming century ride.

[Carly]

20 minutes biking/ eliptical mix= 3.2 miles and 62 calories burned.

[BaileysGirl]

For those of you who workout did you see an upward bounce on the scale when you started working out on Juddd? I started Juddd Jan 12. I would walk maybe twice a day 15 mins each moderate walking. Well I added in elliptical this week Ive done 10 mins on UD to start/get me back in the groove. My legs were sore and the scale shot up 3 pounds! I also hadnt seen Bernice in 5 days. Scale back down today and saw B. yesterday so maybe things will fall into place now!?

[JMBM]

40 min walking/Moderate pace. Hoping to build up to running a little. May need a joint supplement.

[LoCarbGal]

Originally Posted by BaileysGirl

For those of you who workout did you see an upward bounce on the scale when you started working out on Juddd? I started Juddd Jan 12. I would walk maybe twice a day 15 mins each moderate walking. Well I added in elliptical this week Ive done 10 mins on UD to start/get me back in the groove. My legs were sore and the scale shot up 3 pounds! I also hadnt seen Bernice in 5 days. Scale back down today and saw B. yesterday so maybe things will fall into place now!?

A few months ago when I started Callanetics I definitely saw a bounce up of 2-3 pounds, and it took a week or so to start going back down again. I stopped doing it when I had company for a week, and decided I wouldn't start again until TOM week. My strategy was that I usually bounce and retain that week anyway, so I might as well lump it all together in that same week, so it doesn't freak me out even more. That's this week, and pre-TOM caused a 2 pound bounce and the day after my first workout I was up 2 more. Yesterday was down 1.5. Haven't weighed yet this morning, but I fully expect this entire week to be one of no losses past my previous low at the end of last week. It's unnerving! But I think the benefits outweigh (ha) the bounce.

Here's hoping your bouncing starts going in the down direction!

[BaileysGirl]

Thanks LCG!

[tobelowcarber]

Originally Posted by BaileysGirl

For those of you who workout did you see an upward bounce on the scale when you started working out on Juddd? I started Juddd Jan 12. I would walk maybe twice a day 15 mins each moderate walking. Well I added in elliptical this week Ive done 10 mins on UD to start/get me back in the groove. My legs were sore and the scale shot up 3 pounds! I also hadnt seen Bernice in 5 days. Scale back down today and saw B. yesterday so maybe things will fall into place now!?

Slightly for me, but many people experience this when they start working out. I do have a problem with increased hunger, but weight training always does this to me.
Is the Bernice- TMI ? If that's case, this has been my problem too lately

[sterlinggirl]

Originally Posted by BaileysGirl

For those of you who workout did you see an upward bounce on the scale when you started working out on Juddd? I started Juddd Jan 12. I would walk maybe twice a day 15 mins each moderate walking. Well I added in elliptical this week Ive done 10 mins on UD to start/get me back in the groove. My legs were sore and the scale shot up 3 pounds! I also hadnt seen Bernice in 5 days. Scale back down today and saw B. yesterday so maybe things will fall into place now!?

YOU BET!!! That was so hard for me to see my scale jump up 4 pounds and stay there!! I have been working out for a full 6 weeks now tomororw and those pesky pounds have not left!!.. But i am stronger,, and i feel amazing like ive felt before, so much energy and no need to weekend naps.. SO ill take those 4 pounds any day! :

[LoCarbGal]

3/4 - 1 hour Callanetics - jello legs for sure!
3/5 - 1 hour Callanetics - a little sore, but feels good!
3/6 - 1 hour Callanetics - feeling stronger
3/7 - 1 hour Callanetics & 3 sets of biceps - soreness is gone
3/8 - 1 hour Callanetics - biceps are sore this morning, so it worked!

My weight is definitely up from the exercise. I agree with you Kimberly, I'd rather have the pounds of muscle and even the healing water retention, than those same pounds of flabby fatty.

[KeirasMom]

Originally Posted by BaileysGirl

For those of you who workout did you see an upward bounce on the scale when you started working out on Juddd? I started Juddd Jan 12. I would walk maybe twice a day 15 mins each moderate walking. Well I added in elliptical this week Ive done 10 mins on UD to start/get me back in the groove. My legs were sore and the scale shot up 3 pounds! I also hadnt seen Bernice in 5 days. Scale back down today and saw B. yesterday so maybe things will fall into place now!?

It's absolutley normal, especially if your legs are sore. Your body is holding onto water to repair the micro-trauma to the muscles as they repair and rebuild.

[BaileysGirl]

Thanks yall! I just didnt figure a measly 10 mins of elliptical over 3 days would cause that much bounce. Im still gonna do it on my UDs. Hoping to build up to at least 30 mins over this month.

[tobelowcarber]

3/2: AM: Cathe Super Cuts, PM: Firm 12 Min Cardio (all 4 segements) total 459 cal
3/3: Jessica Smith Walk 70 min, 20 min walk outside total 350 cal
3/4: Cathe X-Train Legs (standing, ball, chair) and Rear Delts 100 cal
3/5: Cathe X-Train Burn Sets Bic & Triceps, Firm 12 min cardio 1 segment, Leslie 2 mile Belly Blasting Walk total 290 cal
3/6: Amy Dixon Breathless Body 2 290 cal
3/7: AM: Cathe X-Train Chest/Back/Shoulders, 30 min walk outside PM: 30 min Leslie 2 Mile Walk total 360 cal
3/8: Cathe X-Train Hard Strikes 30 min, Firm Ultimate Calories Blaster 30 min total 307 cal

[SlowSure]

3 March 60km recumbent exercise bike (40km at level 16)
4 March 70km ditto (50km at level 16: speed very slow but a PH DD)
5 March 15km ditto (level 9; speed 21.5km)
6 March 30km ditto (22km at level 16; speed a wretched 19kmph but PH DD)
7 March 35km ditto (27km at level 16; speed approx 22kmph so still slow)
8 March 22.5km ditto (14.5km at level 16; speed still a slow 22.5kmph)
9 March 20km ditto (very slow speed, approx. 19kmph but kept av. cadence of 60rpm)

Definitely feels like the low calories of the potato hack is having a marked impact on my performance. However, I might keep to the PH until 17 March and concentrate my bike rides on maintaining cadence rather than fretting about speed or intensity. I'm trying to remember that it's good that I'm doing something

[Kismet311]

3/3-Gym about 30 minutes (cardio)
3/4 Gym about 40 minutes (cardio + arm and chest machines)
3/5-Gym 45 minutes cardio machines, glute machine, leg machines
3/6-Gym 40 minutes cardio machines (tried the elliptical only lasted 10 minutes LOL)
3/7-off for TOPS meeting
3/8-45 minutes cardio machines, 30 minute circuit (legs, arms, glutes)

[LoCarbGal]

3/4 - 1 hour Callanetics - jello legs for sure!
3/5 - 1 hour Callanetics - a little sore, but feels good!
3/6 - 1 hour Callanetics - feeling stronger
3/7 - 1 hour Callanetics & 3 sets of biceps - soreness is gone
3/8 - 1 hour Callanetics - biceps are sore this morning, so it worked!
3/9 - 1 hour Callanetics & 2 sets of biceps

I haven't decided for sure, but I think I'll take tomorrow off. I guess I'll see how I feel tomorrow. Have a great weekend everyone!

[Carly]

Only got part of my workout in since laundry was calling

12 minutes bike/eliptical= 2.3 miles and 45 calories.

I have no clue if that calorie counter is accurate. I don't input my weight or anything so how would it calculate?

[tobelowcarber]

3/2: AM: Cathe Super Cuts, PM: Firm 12 Min Cardio (all 4 segements) total 459 cal
3/3: Jessica Smith Walk 70 min, 20 min walk outside total 350 cal
3/4: Cathe X-Train Legs (standing, ball, chair) and Rear Delts 100 cal
3/5: Cathe X-Train Burn Sets Bic & Triceps, Firm 12 min cardio 1 segment, Leslie 2 mile Belly Blasting Walk total 290 cal
3/6: Amy Dixon Breathless Body 2 290 cal
3/7: AM: Cathe X-Train Chest/Back/Shoulders, 30 min walk outside PM: 30 min Leslie 2 Mile Walk total 360 cal
3/8: Cathe X-Train Hard Strikes 30 min, Firm Ultimate Calories Blaster 30 min total 307 cal
3/9: Cathe Super Cuts 30 min 150 cal

[Carly]

Hour and a half walk downtown. Brrrrrr... (we need a shivering smily).

[Carly]

Did another mile and a tenth before getting ready for shower/ bed. I like the elliptical/ bike combo, because if I get tired doing the elliptical I can just sit and bike for a minute or two then stand back up and go. Right now I can go for 20 minutes before my back starts to ache. I'd love to eventually be able to do a full 30 minutes of just elliptical. 45 minutes if a combo.

[Kismet311]

3/3-Gym about 30 minutes (cardio)
3/4 Gym about 40 minutes (cardio + arm and chest machines)
3/5-Gym 45 minutes cardio machines, glute machine, leg machines
3/6-Gym 40 minutes cardio machines (tried the elliptical only lasted 10 minutes LOL)
3/7-off for TOPS meeting
3/8-45 minutes cardio machines, 30 minute circuit (legs, arms, glutes)
3/9-40 minutes cardio machines

[kel7298]

Brazilian Butt Lift Today. It's new to me so I decided to do 3 different routines. I'll pay for that in the morning lol

[Evie1978]

Sat 3/9 - Gym - 45 mins vigorous cardio (bpm above 150) and 25 mins strength -abs/back/arms

Sun 3/10 - Home - Urban Rebounder 15 mins/100 crunches

I'm only going to go to the gym on UDs from now on. I need the energy from my cals to work out as hard as I normally do. I'm afraid I will pass out on a DD haha...

[Kismet311]

3/3-Gym about 30 minutes (cardio)
3/4 Gym about 40 minutes (cardio + arm and chest machines)
3/5-Gym 45 minutes cardio machines, glute machine, leg machines
3/6-Gym 40 minutes cardio machines (tried the elliptical only lasted 10 minutes LOL)
3/7-off for TOPS meeting
3/8-45 minutes cardio machines, 30 minute circuit (legs, arms, glutes)
3/9-40 minutes cardio machines
3/10-1 mile walk with doggy in the park. Can't wait for Spring!!!!
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[melanie09]

Oh glad I found this thread! I really got started working out in January and am loving it! For me not only do I want to lose weight and be thin, but I want to be fit as well! I've been going to the local fitness center that has childcare, so I can bring my two boys with me. Between working 40 hrs, a hubby and 2 boys, 2 college classes, I have been able to squeek in about 4 hour long classes a week. My minimum is 3 per week. Currently Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays are my days off.

So far for March I have...

3/1 ~ Had to cancel my powerhouse workout due to son being sick...
3/2 ~
3/3 ~
3/4 ~ Total Body workout (60min)
3/5 ~
3/6 ~ Total Body workout + 1 mile jogg on treadmill (73 min)
3/7 ~ Cardio Boot Camp (60min) <--- always a killer workout!
3/8 ~ Powerhouse (60min)
3/9 ~
3/10 ~

[Kismet311]

I am supposed to be cleaning the house right now but the weather is so nice I might try to sneak out for another walk. I've got spring fever LOL I love to walk in the fresh air!