Fitness Fridays Health Club #3 - JOIN US!!!

[Cataholic]

Back from vacation, and here with a VENGENCE!!! LOL. Okay. I went to the gym at lunch today and did legs and shoulders. I have a feeling I won't be gettin' out of bed too easily tomorrow. BUT, I really hate going half speed. So, I jumped right back in where I left off, with less weight, of course. I did lunges, squats, hamstring curls, leg press and calf raises. For shoulders, I just did side and front raises, and shoulder press. THEN, I ran a mile, figuring it would help get the muscle spasms calmed down.


Re: couscous- as far as it being 'bad' for you, I am of the opinion you can eat everything/anything, in moderation. Foods are either carbs, proteins or fats. So, just because it is a 'carb' doesn't necessarily mean it is bad for you, in moderation. As far as whitebread? Unless you are feeding the ducks with it, I would stay away from it. It has no nutritional value. It is like eating sugar (since it is a carb, and carbs are sugars), of the worst kind.

I weighed myself at the gym today, and once I got the tears out of my eyes, I figured I could just break things down into 3 'parts'. First, just lose SOME weight. Second, get a bit more toned up. Third, work on my cardio. I am praying by Jonah's second birthday there is a decent show of things. How long can I claim, "I just had a baby"? LOL.

So, if I am not here tomorrow, I am stuck in bed! Good luck everyone!

[jazzcat]

I didn't go to the gym today but I will tomorrow. I did go shopping/run errands and I tried to park far away and walk a lot but by the 4th stop I quit doing that because it was 95 degrees and the parking lots had to be over 100. I was melting!

[christa]

Re: couscous- as far as it being 'bad' for you, I am of the opinion you can eat everything/anything, in moderation. Foods are either carbs, proteins or fats. So, just because it is a 'carb' doesn't necessarily mean it is bad for you, in moderation. As far as whitebread? Unless you are feeding the ducks with it, I would stay away from it. It has no nutritional value. It is like eating sugar (since it is a carb, and carbs are sugars), of the worst kind.

Very well said! Moderation is the key . . . and "when" you eat it. I like to eat carbs early . . . and I agree about the whitebread. Since I've given up whitebread & white pasta, I can't imagine eating it. Actually, I HAD to eat it at someone's house not too long ago and it actually stuck to my teeth! GROSS! WW is so much better!

Glad you're back Cataholic! Sounds like you had a great workout!!! I'm so proud!!! And don't worry, with workouts like you're doing, that baby weight will come off in no time!

[christa]

lori: I hear ya about the heat! It's enough to drain the energy right out of you!

k9krazee: I am a "meat eater" myself, so I have no comment about your life change, LOL . . . but glad to hear that you're eating healthier!!! And congrats on the 10 pounds you've lost!

Almita: 100% whole wheat/whole grain breads are better too because of their fiber content. And we all know what's so great about fiber! It makes us feel fuller faster! Which helps with weight control.

Rachel: You'll never sell me on the "diet" . . . LOL . . . in my opinion, the word diet means that at some point, the "diet" will be over and you'll go back to old ways. That's why I like to say that I've changed my lifestyle. And I have! And over the past 2 years, this way of life that I've changed for myself has become a permanent thing for me - a total lifestyle.

Robin: I know it's hard for you to talk about this, but I'm so glad that you keep coming back!!! Thrilled really! Please just keep it up . . . keep buying that healthy food & making those new recipes. It won't happen overnight, so try to keep realistic expectations . . . just keep walking, eating healthy, and TALKING to us!!! Hang in there sweetie!

Toby's my baby: That lemonade sounds yummy!

Flatcoatluver: I don't know about any soft food recipes . . . Do you like mashed cauliflower? I know some people just love that (I've never tried it but I've heard it's really good).


As for ME . . . LOL . . . today I went to the gym, did arms (biceps & triceps) and then did 30 minutes of cardio. I'm worn out!!! I've done pretty well eating today . . . breakfast - I had a protein shake . . . lunch, I had a chicken & spinach wrap . . . before I went to the gym I had a small bowl of turkey chili . . . and then for dinner I had a grilled steak & corn! Yum!

[christa]

Seems like there's nothing in the house to eat today . . . and I'm HUNGRY!

For breakfast I had half a Xyience breakfast bar & a soy/whey protein shake (after my cup of coffee of course) . . . lunch I had a spinch & feta wrap . . . and now I'm starving . . . getting ready to go to the gym soon & need some FUEL - SOME PROTEIN!!!

Guess I'll make some tuna or something . . . I hate not having anything in the house. I went to the grocery store last week - thought I bought enough to last all week - guess I was wrong.

How is everyone doing today???

[jazzcat]

I went to the gym today and worked mainly on my upper body and cardio. It was hard because it was too hot inside the gym today. They have a lot of windows and the heat was coming through the glass. I hate to be hot! Even the swimming pool isn't refreshing because the water feels like soup.

So far I haven't eaten much, just oatmeal and a banana, but I tend to lose my appetite when I'm this hot. I think I'm starting to have hot flashes on top of everthing else. GGRRR!!!

[captain]

Can I join ...... I know I am abit behind on this.

I have not always battled with my weight, but have always eaten badly. Not badly, as in bad foods, but badly as in not eating. I am NEVER hungry, ever. I have seen dieticians, etc, and we know my metabolism is slow ...... so I have to force myself to eat.

I do exercise, not gym, but Karate. I walk alot, and far, and my body seems to be used to the exercise I do.
I am thinking of taking up something else just to get my body used to training differently ......... something like tennis (which I am really bad at, but it makes me MOVE! :-) )

So, this week, I am going to try and get back into swimming ......

Everyone here seems to be trying really hard, and focusing on the GOOD things you have done instead of the "BAD" always helps.

Remember, no matter how badly you may have eaten, or not have exercised today ......... TOMORROW is a new day and you can try again!!!

[christa]

Remember, no matter how badly you may have eaten, or not have exercised today ......... TOMORROW is a new day and you can try again!!!

Welcome captain!!! That is just the spirit that we need around here!!!

LOL . . . I am so sore today . . . I did legs with hubby last night. We went at it so hard, I thought I was going to throw up! He told me, well then you're doing it right! LOL . . . okay then . . . I could hardly eat dinner last night! Now I can hardly move! I need to go fix me a shake though. My muscles are craving some fuel!

Have a good one everybody!!! And don't forget to MOVE today!

[cyber-sibes]

Mind if I join you "losers" for awhile? (ha, ha, I meant that as a compliment)
I was inspired by Jess's thread about getting into her old suit. I lost a ton of weight last summer right before I had surgery, but I have managed to gain back every pound. I keep saying "I want to loose some weight", but I'm not doing much about it . maybe following along will keep me inspired. When I was younger it wasn't hard to loose weight at all, now it seems next to impossible. (It's true, girls, when you get older, your metabolism changes, and things droop, spread, and ache) I really don't like how I look and feel right now . My older son has managed to loose over 60 pounds in the past year and a half, he looks great! He's 23. I think it may have something to do with getting a girlfriend...

[My Peanuts]

I went to the gym last night. No lifting last night. I did the elliptical trainer for 30 minutes (the most I've ever done) and I walked pain free for 30 minutes.