I miss the fitness threads and the fitness Doms!

[Keroin]

At my best, I had a 455# back squat, yet there were movements that I used cute lil 2# dumbbells for. YLTW's for example, never went above 4# bells.

On my own front, I'm down almost 30#. Just got sick though, sonim hoping it doesn't derail things.

Congrats on the weight loss! Keep up the good work.

It is difficult to tell if the exercises are helping yet, but I knew that going in. I upped my reps and the next day had a massive flare up, so had to take a few days off. Today I'll hit it again at the lower reps. I'm off meds though, so that's something.

Patience and time.

At least it's dark and snowy most of the time now, so I'm not endlessly tempted and taunted by the paths that call to me to run...run...run.

 

[Homburg]

No posts since last month? How's the health, K? You still doing the smart thing?

Down another 5#. I'm down two sizes in the waist as well. It's weird, because my initial goal weight is a little over 10# away. I'm starting to wonder if I should shoot for a bit lower to give me room for some muscle rebuilding.

There is no maintenance weight for me. I'm either losing weight, adding muscle, or getting fatter. There's no happy middle ground. It's very annoying.

 

[Keroin]

No posts since last month? How's the health, K? You still doing the smart thing?

Down another 5#. I'm down two sizes in the waist as well. It's weird, because my initial goal weight is a little over 10# away. I'm starting to wonder if I should shoot for a bit lower to give me room for some muscle rebuilding.

There is no maintenance weight for me. I'm either losing weight, adding muscle, or getting fatter. There's no happy middle ground. It's very annoying.

Well, good news on the size dropping?

Yeah, I have been smart and good, all at once. This new program has changed my life. No kidding.

I'm off meds completely and pain is reduced by at least 50%. Dr G thinks I should be back to 100% in a few months and then, if I keep it up, I will be even better than I was before the injury. YAY!

I invested in some fascia balls, as well. Another good call. I am back running, too.

I meant to report in earlier but I've been busy, busy, busy on the writing front, so I slacked.

Are you still keeping up the new eating regime? How about lifting?

 

[Homburg]

Damned glad to hear that things are improving for you! Keep it up, and, hey, don't fuck it up by being overzealous. Life is a marathon, not a sprint.

Yes, keeping up with the eating. Also doing a lot more vegetarian cooking. More cooking in general. Being forcefully gluten-free makes me look at food totally differently.

Not lifting, no. I'm actually a bit afraid to. Lifting turns on the furnace something fierce. The next day I'm unstoppably hungry. Anything slower than I am has potential to be food in my mind.

Like I was telling a friend last night, I've given up on maintaining a given weight. My body has two states - gaining weight and losing weight. So my new approach is to manage those states. Once I hit the weight I want, I'll go a bit farther and then work to gain muscle. Get too heavy? Time to start cutting again.

I think weight creep is such a problem because you, as the person gaining weight, don't really notice it. Oh, these pants aren't comfortable today. Well, I'll grab this pair. I personally don't really pay attention to what hole my belt is notched in unless I'm trying to cut. Because the changes are so incremental, they sneak up on you.

As a result, I'm thinking of using a marker. I have a belt I wear literally every day. It's probably fifteen years old, hand made, expensive, very high quality. I really dig the belt, and bought it to go with the vast majority of colors I wear, so it's my usual go to. What I'm thinking about doing is getting one of the low profile screw type rivets like you use in leatherworking, going up one hole from where I am now, and putting the rivet through that hole. That way there is an undeniable tactile marker of the Line That Shall Not Be Crossed.

The idea being that if my weight does creep up, and I'm not paying attention, I'll know that I'm closing in on the marker and can change what I'm doing wrong. I'd go with using a given pair of pants or something, but most of my drawers have some form of stretch to them. Doesn't work all that well. Leather belt won't stretch.

May be an unnecessary mental tag for some, but I'm thinking it might help make waistline creep obvious for me.

 

[Keroin]

Damned glad to hear that things are improving for you! Keep it up, and, hey, don't fuck it up by being overzealous. Life is a marathon, not a sprint.

Yes, keeping up with the eating. Also doing a lot more vegetarian cooking. More cooking in general. Being forcefully gluten-free makes me look at food totally differently.

Not lifting, no. I'm actually a bit afraid to. Lifting turns on the furnace something fierce. The next day I'm unstoppably hungry. Anything slower than I am has potential to be food in my mind.

Like I was telling a friend last night, I've given up on maintaining a given weight. My body has two states - gaining weight and losing weight. So my new approach is to manage those states. Once I hit the weight I want, I'll go a bit farther and then work to gain muscle. Get too heavy? Time to start cutting again.

I think weight creep is such a problem because you, as the person gaining weight, don't really notice it. Oh, these pants aren't comfortable today. Well, I'll grab this pair. I personally don't really pay attention to what hole my belt is notched in unless I'm trying to cut. Because the changes are so incremental, they sneak up on you.

As a result, I'm thinking of using a marker. I have a belt I wear literally every day. It's probably fifteen years old, hand made, expensive, very high quality. I really dig the belt, and bought it to go with the vast majority of colors I wear, so it's my usual go to. What I'm thinking about doing is getting one of the low profile screw type rivets like you use in leatherworking, going up one hole from where I am now, and putting the rivet through that hole. That way there is an undeniable tactile marker of the Line That Shall Not Be Crossed.

The idea being that if my weight does creep up, and I'm not paying attention, I'll know that I'm closing in on the marker and can change what I'm doing wrong. I'd go with using a given pair of pants or something, but most of my drawers have some form of stretch to them. Doesn't work all that well. Leather belt won't stretch.

May be an unnecessary mental tag for some, but I'm thinking it might help make waistline creep obvious for me.

I say whatever works. Yeah, I have a non-stretchy pair of pants that gives me an accurate reading of how much I need to cut back on the cupcakes.

I think being conscious about food is really important. You don't have to be hyper-vigilant forever but if you can do it for 3 months to a year, then it kind of becomes habit. I rarely think about what I'm eating. I spent a year being super diligent about my diet (because of allergies) and now it's just second nature.

So happy to hear its all working for you, H!!

 

[Homburg]

Currently plan is basically mindlessly easy. Well, okay simple. I like the simple. Fortunately, it is likely to stick du to the need to be mindful of the gluten issue. I just don't have a choice in that area, and that basically means no junk food.

In essence, the gluten issue forces me to be mindful about my eating 24/7, and that is probably the key long term. You can't eat mindlessly if you want to have a healthy diet.

 

[CutieMouse]

Homburg, back when I was paying bills 100% with vintage sales, I only wore vintage - which meant no stretchy anything; which meant I knew the second I'd gained 3-5#. It was great for weight management, but especially once I started working in fashion Mecca, not so much practical.

I was doing so well running... Then an achy ankle slowed me down and the weather cooled down, and I haven't run in ages. Blargh.

 

[midwestyankee]

Does anyone know of an app for dumb phones that makes the phone scream at the owner when said owner approaches a piece of pizza, a bowl of ice cream, or a plate of pie? I could use such an app.

 

[Bellatrixie]

Well I am 5.8 pounds away from my initial "big goal" of 40 pounds and I want to hit it by Christmas! And all the people in my department are trying to sabotage me I swear because the cookies and dips and stuff hanging around everywhere are driving me insane!

So far I haven't touched but damn it is hard!

 

[AevaLynn]

Well I am 5.8 pounds away from my initial "big goal" of 40 pounds and I want to hit it by Christmas! And all the people in my department are trying to sabotage me I swear because the cookies and dips and stuff hanging around everywhere are driving me insane!

So far I haven't touched but damn it is hard!

I can relate ! I've been doing so good getting myself back in shape with the Insanity workout, kettle ball and yoga. Now though my kids want to do all the holiday baking, and I'm a fabulous baker if I do say so myself ..turns out I'm fabulous at eating it all too !

I'll just be happy to not gain back anything I've worked so hard to loose and tone !

 

[ecstaticsub]

As of this morning I am 0.8 lbs away from my initial goal. I wil be the weight I was when I got married over 25 years ago.


The break room at work is covered with Christmas cookies. My mother is coming for the holidays and would be mortified if I don't have 10 different cookies, candies treats made.

I will just have to up the work outs and keep my tummy too full of water to be able to over indulge

 

[wicked woman]

As of this morning I am 0.8 lbs away from my initial goal. I wil be the weight I was when I got married over 25 years ago.


The break room at work is covered with Christmas cookies. My mother is coming for the holidays and would be mortified if I don't have 10 different cookies, candies treats made.

I will just have to up the work outs and keep my tummy too full of water to be able to over indulge

Tell your Mother that you've adopted a new Xmas tradition of having (sugar free) red and green jello with a dollop of whipped cream for dessert because everyone tends to over indulge at Xmas dinner. Looks pretty and isn't filling and it's low cal.[That's been our family traditon for decades.]

As for cookies...highlight one...again a new tradition. My grandmother used to regularly make shortbread the Scottish way in big thick triangles that you break into pieces (instead of the pretty dainty cookies). After she died it became a family Xmas tradition...my Mom used to make it, then I did, and now my eldest son makes enough and gives us all some. A once a year treat filled with memories.

Your Mother is old enough to withstand the 'mortification' that the world doesn't revolve around her. Knowing how much effort it is to control one's weight, personally I think your goal is more important than placating your Mother for a few hours.

Good luck reaching your goal.

 

[Keroin]

I was doing so well running... Then an achy ankle slowed me down and the weather cooled down, and I haven't run in ages. Blargh.

*Note: This is not a 'lecture'. Your comment just reminded me of this.*

An old running partner of mine used to talk about the "window effect".

In short: When you are inside, looking out the window at bad weather, you can't imagine going out in it. Especially to run. But it's an illusion. Slap on some warm running gear and start moving and suddenly you wonder what you were worried about in the first place.

Believe me. I know the window effect well. There's been snow on the ground here for a month. Sitting inside, my mind says, "It's COLD! Do not go out there and run or you will be cold! VERY cold!"

But this winter is mild by our standards and the sidewalks and many paths are clear of snow and ice. So I put on my warm tights and fleece...and toque (of course) and go out there anyway.

The irony is, ten minutes into it and I'm too hot. I'm peeling off layers. I'm hotter running in the snow than I am in my safe, warm house. And when I get home, lungs full of fresh, clean air, body soaked in sweat, I feel awesome.

Window effect.

 

[Lizzie_Borden]

One of my new years resolutions is to learn how to run, probably around mid year or so, when I lose the last kilos I want to, to get to my goal.

I'm thinking of hiring a trainer for a few sessions, because I know crappy technique is what causes injuries, and I don't want to hurt myself!

 

[Keroin]

Something to think about:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo

 

[bhndblueyes88]

getting back on this horse of health again. Towards the end of last semester, life just got too hectic and I lost direction. But now I've got a friend who's going to be my "buddy" for a healthy-eating exercising extravaganza. I've also got a smartphone now, so I have no excuse for things like "Oh well I have no real way to time my intervals and it gets frustrating" or "I keep forgetting to track what I"m eating" or whatever.

so back to eating healthy, home made meals, and my friend and I are going to work on the Couch 2 5K program, and I don't know if she's going to but while I"m at the gym anyways I'm going to strength train because I'm sick of being weak. And now that the holidays are over and I'm back home, I can start going to Krav Maga again!

between friends doing this with me this time, and the boy coming here in April, I hope I can make an actual sustained change this time!

 

[gypsy*seer]

Signed up for a Zumba class today!

Wish me luck (getting my less-than-energetic butt there!)

 

[FurryFury]

Today was my third day doing my work out at home. Hopefully I'll keep it up! Feeling good!

 

[ruby_my_dear]

What a great thread!

I decided it was time to drop some weight last August. Well actually alot of weight. I started out at 276lbs and want to get down to 140lb. I'm down to 225lb now and though I haven't lost any weight over the holidays, I haven't put any on either.

It's time to get to exercising but the excuses are coming fast and furious this week. Too cold. Forgot my shoes. Who works out after a 14hour work day? I need sleep more than exercise. You know the list...

Tomorrow I get back to it. Ice skating tomorrow evening and swimming on Saturday.

 

[ecstaticsub]

This morning I did it.

I reached goal weight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I weigh less then I have weighed in over 25 years!!!

I set another goal for 10 more lbs and toning up my body. But I am absolutely ecstatic!! This morning I was even a pound and a half under goal weight.

 

[Lizzie_Borden]

What a great thread!

I decided it was time to drop some weight last August. Well actually alot of weight. I started out at 276lbs and want to get down to 140lb. I'm down to 225lb now and though I haven't lost any weight over the holidays, I haven't put any on either.

It's time to get to exercising but the excuses are coming fast and furious this week. Too cold. Forgot my shoes. Who works out after a 14hour work day? I need sleep more than exercise. You know the list...

Tomorrow I get back to it. Ice skating tomorrow evening and swimming on Saturday.

Your starting weight and end goals are about the same as mine. I know how hard it is, and how after a bit of time off, the excuses are easy because the thought of going back to exercising is a bit anxiety provoking. But when you get into it, it's really not so bad. Go for it!

This morning I did it.

I reached goal weight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I weigh less then I have weighed in over 25 years!!!

I set another goal for 10 more lbs and toning up my body. But I am absolutely ecstatic!! This morning I was even a pound and a half under goal weight.

Go es go! Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

 

[bhndblueyes88]

This morning I did it.

I reached goal weight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I weigh less then I have weighed in over 25 years!!!

I set another goal for 10 more lbs and toning up my body. But I am absolutely ecstatic!! This morning I was even a pound and a half under goal weight.

YAY!!! Congratulations!

And heh...you're ecstatic...

 

[ecstaticsub]

Go es go! Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

YAY!!! Congratulations!

And heh...you're ecstatic...

Thanks. I weighed myself again this morning to make sure it wasn't a fluke.

Still ecstatic

 

[Curious_in_Cali]

I just wanted to share that I got one of these recently and am really digging it. It is small and clips to clothes easily and holds really well. I like the online reports and the fact that it wirelessly and automatically syncs so I get to track trends of my activity level with very little effort. It counts steps, measures distance, AND altitude (based on steps climbed, which adjusts the calorie burn estimates accordingly.) I find the trend reports to be motivating each day to push me to better my step counts and distances each day.

Fitbit also has a feature to track your sleep quality and patterns which they claim to be quite accurate (almost as accurate as those take home machines docs send home with you at identifying problems). As we all know, good sleep is foundational to vibrancy, but as a long time insomniac and restless sleeper, I have found it a difficult problem to trend and track well in an affordable way long term. The reports have been good evidence of why I still feel so tired upon rising after a seemingly decent night of sleep so far. I hope to see some patterns shift soon as I ramp up my activity levels.

Just wanted to share in case any of you were considering a pedometer type tool to track your progress with and like me struggled with things like manual daily journals.

Best wishes to you all, may this be the year you claim your life fueling vibrancy!

 

[ruby_my_dear]

This morning I did it.

I reached goal weight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I weigh less then I have weighed in over 25 years!!!

I set another goal for 10 more lbs and toning up my body. But I am absolutely ecstatic!! This morning I was even a pound and a half under goal weight.

WAY TO GO!!!
I bet you are feeling great too! Fantastic.

I don't know how to quote more than one person at I time, if I could, I'd put a little clip of Keroin's "window" post. Very inspiring.

I walked to store with my dd to pick up a few things for dinner and believe it or not I jogged part of the way. I don't usually run unless I'm being chased but I thought, you know, I'm carrying around 40lbs less, let's see how far I can go...I made it about 250m which is about 225m than I thought I could.

I weigh in on Saturdays too and I'm back on track with 2.5lbs down this week.

Thanks for the encouragement, Lizzie.

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