I miss the fitness threads and the fitness Doms!

[Cattypuss]

I bumped into an ex-neighbour at the gym tonight who waited until I was too knackered and winded to refuse before strong-arming me into a Zumba class in two weeks' time (let's see now... I only have to improve my fitness by about 300% in two weeks to be able to make it through the class )

 

[cfuhrer]

I bumped into an ex-neighbour at the gym tonight who waited until I was too knackered and winded to refuse before strong-arming me into a Zumba class in two weeks' time (let's see now... I only have to improve my fitness by about 300% in two weeks to be able to make it through the class )

Its my understanding that zumba is an awesome workout that you don't see coming. (Think: frog in pot of boiling water). I did a pilates dance class once and when it was over I thought "well that was fun but not very effective." The next morning I could hardly get out of bed and I felt it for a week.

 

[Cattypuss]

... (Think: frog in pot of boiling water)....

Ooh! I likey! Maybe I will go after all!

 

[Lizzie_Borden]

Its my understanding that zumba is an awesome workout that you don't see coming. (Think: frog in pot of boiling water). I did a pilates dance class once and when it was over I thought "well that was fun but not very effective." The next morning I could hardly get out of bed and I felt it for a week.

Yuh, I get that from the combined yoga/pilates/core strength stuff.

You might not be making like a grasshopper on a hot frypan, but you're working hard.

 

[bhndblueyes88]

So...this isn't EXACTLY fitness related, but I figured y'all could get the most out of this.

I have discovered probably THE MOST DIET FRIENDLY DESSERT to my knowledge.

http://www.nationwidecandy.com/mmCANDY/Images/658564230519_Metromint_Chocolate_Mint_Water.jpg

nutrition label is a bunch of zeros and it has 3 ingredients: water, mint (not the actual plant, I presume it's prepared like usual mint water where it's just infused), and cocoa essence.

it is so. delicious. and desserty. but it's like drinking straight water!

I'm in love. I wish it was cheaper (about 1.50 for a 500 ml bottle at a Kroger store).



I've decided what I REALLY need is a workout buddy. I need someone actively keeping me accountable, here, in the moment, for being a lazy oaf. Not someone who'll just badger me about it, because that'll just piss me off. but someone who makes it a responsibility. Unfort. all of my friends are as anti-workout as I am The only one who holds me responsible is my horse, and she's very understanding! not helpful.

anyone want to come be my workout buddy?

 

[Cattypuss]

So I do a 30-min sesh on the Precor AMT machine whenever I go to the gym. It's a sort of souped-up elliptical machine.

And after 9 mins my right foot goes to sleep and after 15 mins my left foot follows suit. Every bloody time. It's not painful but it is sort-of uncomfortable and it's definitely disconcerting and takes the pleasure out of the otherwise "wahey! I'm moving gracefully and naturally but sweating like a pig and making all my muscles work hard" joy that is the AMT experience.

I had been blaming my shoes and was about to leave for the sports shop to buy some new ones when I googled and found that your feet falling asleep when on a elliptical is a quite common problem.

Still pissed off that it happens, but at least I'm about £90 richer than I would have been if I hadn't googled.

It's true - Google really IS your friend

 

[bhndblueyes88]

I have exercised for THREE DAYS IN A ROW now. WOO! (I know I know...baby steps?)

Pairing my studying with my exercising was an excellent idea. It helps motivate me to get both done. Unfortunately, I'm going to be killing a lot of trees to get this done...ah well. I'll recycle my notes?

 

[Bandit58]

I've decided what I REALLY need is a workout buddy. I need someone actively keeping me accountable, here, in the moment, for being a lazy oaf. Not someone who'll just badger me about it, because that'll just piss me off. but someone who makes it a responsibility. Unfort. all of my friends are as anti-workout as I am The only one who holds me responsible is my horse, and she's very understanding! not helpful.

anyone want to come be my workout buddy?

I think I'm a bit far away for that

However I agree with the "workout buddy" thing. I have made friends with one of the women in the boxing class and we regularly partner up. We exchanged mobile numbers so we can let each other know if we can't make the class, but more often than not we're both there, because we don't want to let the other down (and no one wants to partner instructor Nikki because she leaves us in a puddle of exhaustion! )

 

[Lizzie_Borden]

Lost: 30 kilos.

If found, please rehome with someone in need. Someone not me!

 

[TarevaChine]

Lost: 30 kilos.

If found, please rehome with someone in need. Someone not me!

Way to go Lizzie! Congrats!

 

[Keroin]

Lost: 30 kilos.

If found, please rehome with someone in need. Someone not me!

Dayum, girl!

Good for you Lizzie!! You must be so proud?

 

[bhndblueyes88]

Lost: 30 kilos.

If found, please rehome with someone in need. Someone not me!

fuck yah, lady! good job!

 

[Lizzie_Borden]

Way to go Lizzie! Congrats!

Thnkies

Dayum, girl!

Good for you Lizzie!! You must be so proud?

Heck yes, I'm proud. That's 1/4 of my starting weight. Which is like, a lot.

fuck yah, lady! good job!

Thank you! It's been hard, blergh, and I suspect I'll always have that internal fight to make the good choices, but I've proved I can do it.

 

[wicked woman]

Lost: 30 kilos.

If found, please rehome with someone in need. Someone not me!

Sounds impressive as 30 kilos but even more so as 66 pounds.

Way to go! Congrats

 

[Cattypuss]

Bloody hell. Lizzie! You're an inspiration! Way to go, girlie!!!

I entered the gym tonight feeling about 130% angry and 160% stressed and 120% sorry for myself.

45 mins and 399 calories burned later, and all three of those numbers were under 100%, even if only just.

Would have been so easy to stay at home, spend those 45 mins consuming a lot more than 399 calories, feel ok while eating but leave the table with all three numbers still WAAAAY over 100%.

Glad I didn't.

Gym = good for my brain chemicals.

 

[cfuhrer]

Bloody hell. Lizzie! You're an inspiration! Way to go, girlie!!!

I entered the gym tonight feeling about 130% angry and 160% stressed and 120% sorry for myself.

45 mins and 399 calories burned later, and all three of those numbers were under 100%, even if only just.

Would have been so easy to stay at home, spend those 45 mins consuming a lot more than 399 calories, feel ok while eating but leave the table with all three numbers still WAAAAY over 100%.

Glad I didn't.

Gym = good for my brain chemicals.

That's great!
Let us know how Zumba goes.

 

[Lizzie_Borden]

Bloody hell. Lizzie! You're an inspiration! Way to go, girlie!!!

I entered the gym tonight feeling about 130% angry and 160% stressed and 120% sorry for myself.

45 mins and 399 calories burned later, and all three of those numbers were under 100%, even if only just.

Would have been so easy to stay at home, spend those 45 mins consuming a lot more than 399 calories, feel ok while eating but leave the table with all three numbers still WAAAAY over 100%.

Glad I didn't.

Gym = good for my brain chemicals.

Ta sweets.

I'm trying to tske your good story here with me to gym tonight, I'm struggling to get back there after my mini holiday for exams.

 

[bhndblueyes88]

I started going to a Krav Maga class. It has made me crazy motivated to work out and not be the sweating-to-death weakling in the room. Between that and studying on the exercise bike, I'm hoping I'll start getting into good shape again

And even if I don't lose weight, I'm sure I'll gain back some muscle mass and fitness, which is really enough for me anyhow.

 

[Cattypuss]

A killer cold is keeping me from the gym. Thank goodness I have a dog to walk, or I would grind to a complete halt. Feeling very weak and feeble and achy.

 

[cfuhrer]

And even if I don't lose weight, I'm sure I'll gain back some muscle mass and fitness, which is really enough for me anyhow.

I know I would be happy with that.

Besides, you are already familiar with the absolute best full body exercise there is.

 

[bhndblueyes88]

Besides, you are already familiar with the absolute best full body exercise there is.

Sex?

 

[Bandit58]

I've tried Zumba a couple of times but I'm not really into dancing for fitness. I'd rather get on a bike, lift weights, or punch and kick something

I've been to the gym on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday - 3 times in 4 days Sir has a shorter dialysis than usual today so I might even go to pump class at 5.30 which will make 4 times in a week.

Sir says He loves the way my bum looks these days!

 

[bhndblueyes88]

I don't know if it's because I deprived my body of proper exercise for so long, but all this biking I'm doing, along with my class, just feels SO GOOD. Sore-good, but it makes me feel ALIVE again.

Now if I can just start to drop some fat. I'd like to work off at least 10 kg, and working off 13 kg would put me back to where I was when I was being trained.

I just need to stick with it...I like instant gratification and this is not something that's goin to just happen. Just stay focused *nod*

 

[Sir_Julian]

It is so incredibly sexy when someone has the self respect, and self pride to take the time to look after themselves.

 

[Keroin]

Question for the gang here...

If someone you care about is obese and unfit and not actively taking steps to remedy the situation, should you say anything to them? If so, what? And how?

I have a friend who I am genuinely concerned about, health wise. If they keep up their current eating habits and lack of exercise, they're going to have very significant health problems down the road - and five miles down the road, not five hundred. I love this person like a sibling and wouldn't want to say anything to hurt them but it hurts me to see them like this, and I worry.

Will they just have to figure things out for themselves?

Thoughts?