Fitness Fridays Health Club #4: Move It & Lose It!

[christa]

Well guys, here we are, on our 4TH week!!!

How do we all feel???

Fitness Fridays 3 did well, although I would have liked to have seen MORE activity . . . maybe more responses, more updates . . . doesn't anyone COOK??? Share some recipes!!!

I know it's hard to believe but there are times that *I* need some motivation myself, and when I see this thread falling to page - no one responding for 2 days . . . it's not very motivating to me!!!

So get up off your rumps this week, show me what you've got!!! Make me proud!!!

Have a great week!

[Cataholic]

Not so great of a weekend, BUT, here is to a fantastic week, eh?

Got up at 540am (okay, okay, the alarm went OFF then....but, I stayed in bed until 6 ), and did 20 minutes on the elliptical. Zoomed upstairs and packed a salad, watermelon and energy bar for lunch. Then, had a powershake for breakfast. I am all set to hit the gym at lunchtime!

I did get my replacement jogger on Saturday. I like it alot more than the last one. Hopefully, I will use it more!

[RobiLee]

Hi everyone!

I actually had a pretty good week. I ate well and even managed to get in a few walks. Still need lots of work in the "move it" area though. I have lost 10 pounds now! I'm very happy about that. That means I lost the 3 pounds that I had put back on the previous week, plus one more. My husband is even enjoying the benefits of eating healthy and has lost a few pounds himself.

Christa, I will also work on checking in here more often. This has been a big help to me and a good motivator. I have a bad habit of hiding out when I'm not feeling so good about myself. I'm working on that also.

Johanna, I'm so envious that you have an elliptical machine. A very long time ago I was actually very into exercise and was a member at the YMCA. My absolute favorite machine was the elliptical. I would love to have my own at home someday. What kind do you have? Have you had it for long? I'm going to have to do some research and see what's out there and check out some prices.

I hope everyone has a good day and a great week!

[RobiLee]

I have a recipe to share. It's simple and Alden and I think it's pretty tasty.

Mushroom Smothered Chicken over Rice

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 10 oz. can Weight Watchers Cream of Mushroom soup
1/2 t. Molly McButter
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1/2 t. parsley flakes
1/2 t celery flakes
1/4 t. dry onion flakes
3 cups cooked brown rice
Salt to taste
Lemon pepper to taste

Season chicken breasts on both sides with lemon pepper. Brown in skillet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. In small bowl, combine soup, Molly McButter, mushrooms, parsley flakes, celery flakes and dry onion. Mix thoroughly. pour this mixture over browned chicken breasts in skillet and simmer about 15 minutes or until chicken breasts are tender. Serve over cooked rice.

[jackie]

Way to go on the ten pounds!

[jazzcat]

RobiLee - that is great! Congrats on the weight loss!!! The recipe sounds really good too. I didn't know you could buy WW soup.

Johanna - I'm tired from just reading your post. You sound like a bundle of energy today!

I plan on mowing my yard today - with a push mower. Does that get me some exercise credit?? I also plan to swim today.

Christa - you asked if anyone cooks - No I don't very much. Hubby is the chef here. He does a lot of grilling and he makes up all kinds of grilled chicken. We have mango chicken, lemon chicken, apple chicken, chili lime chicken, hawaiian chicken, pineapple teryaki chicken, lots of fajitas and so on. With that we usually eat little corn cobs on the grill, salad and either rice or cous-cous. When I can stand it we eat steamed broccoli and this summer I've been making baked squash.

[buckner]

Okay, I'm going to working on replying more often...


I have about 4 or so weeks to get my butt into shape! I don't want to still be trying to "lose" down at college, so 4 or so weeks to get this pesky weight OFF! I think I can do it, if I just stick to eating at the right times and only eating when I'm hungry. But it's hard to resist that sweet treat when I can say "I haven't had much to eat today, it fits into my calorie limit". I know I shouldn't eat it, but it's hard to resist. So, I need to work on that too!

I'm still SUPER sore from Saturday's workout. We did hardcore manual labor at my church for almost 7 hours. Putting in a new playground means $5000 work of mulch had to be pitchforked into wheelbarrows and dumped somewhere else. OUCH! Still SOOOO sore. My dad thinks I tore something, because he doesn't think an 18 year old should be hurting like this, but whatever. I need to work on MOVING it this week.

My goal is 2 pounds this week. If I can do that much, I'll be on the right road for my overall goal.

As far as moving it, I need ideas. I have severe asthma, so running is hard. I can do it for a little while, and then I have to stop, inhale, and walk while cringing at the pain. Walking is hard with all of this hot and HUMID weather.. asthma gets triggered and it's almost the same as running. So a lot of things outside are hard right now. And I don't have any machines nor do I belong to a gym right now, but I really want to get back into doing cardio.

That's my update for the day.


Robin - CONGRATS on your weight loss!!! That's AWESOME!!!

Johanna - I, too, am envious, but not for the same reason. I'm envious of your motivation!! Way to go girl!

[christa]

Glad to hear such a good report from everyone!

Cataholic: You've already had a fantastic day! Wish I could get going that early!!! BTW, I've heard that's the secret to loosing baby weight - cardio before breakfast!

Robilee: Congrats on your 10 pounds! I knew you could do it!!! And that recipe sounds great! Thanks for posting it! I'll have to try it on my hubby!

Lori: I'd say that pushing the lawnmower would be considered a great deal of cardio! Sometimes, my hubby skips his cardio at the gym when he knows he's going to have to mow our yard, which is saying a lot for him!

Sara: If your asthma is that bad, I would be careful about exercising outside - especially running! That is an intense exercise and on a hot day, it could really be dangerous for you. Is there anywhere that you could swim? That is a good cardiovascular workout & I have read that it is a good option for people with severe asthma during extreme heat. Just please be careful. It may be that you can't focus on your activity level right now - just your nutrition. Maybe when you get to school and can work out at their facilities, you can focus more on your activity level then.

[christa]

Sara . . . I know you were having a hard time finding vegetarian recipes. I found this website . . . It also has a collection of dairy-free recipes.

This is a good website for EVERYONE, so I suggest that you all check it out!!!

Wild Oats

[My Peanuts]

Cook? Me? Nope! I'm hoping my mom's and grandma's cooking genes kick in by the time I find a husband .

I've had a bad couple of days. I've been swimming a lot, but not going to the gym and last night I pigged out a bit. Not crazy, but a little. Today I'm back on track with my eating and I'm going to the gym after work.

BTW, I got New Balance running shoes and I LOVE them!

[Cataholic]

I have a Precor EFX (I think that is what it is called). It is 'gym quality', and I paid around 3k for it. Why? Cause I love the work out on an elliptical, and I don't care for the cheaper models. I assume it will last me for years and years.

I am really into re-doing my basement. Not for living reasons, but, to make it a better gym environment. I want to buy a bunch of rubber mats like in the gym, and get a DVD player so I can do DVDs.

I did NOT go to the gym at lunch today, so, Jonah and I will work out together tonight. Hee hee hee.

[buckner]

It's Thursday... how is everyone doing??

Eating okay today, I guess.

Breakfast was a bowl of puffed wheat cereal and a little bit of vanilla soy milk, and a banana about 30 minutes later.
Lunch was a tossed salad with lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, tomatoes, and fat free italian dressing. And a piece of bread leftover from two nights ago.
Snack was a 100 calorie pack of fudge shoppe cookies.

I calculate like 500-600 calories so far, if even.

No exercise yet. My upper back is killing me. I know, excuses excuses.

[beeniesmom]

I'm ok today. Still been good. I did have some buttered popcorn last night. I know ME BAD!
Breakfast: Yogurt and a glass of apple juice. I was in a hurry so that was all.
Snack: about 1/2 cup or so of those pre-cut carrots.
Lunch: Lentil soup with a few crackers.
Dinner: I think pasta with a light tomato sauce. I am craving carbs real bad and thought if I don't have a nice dish of pasta soon... I don't know what I'll do.

[jazzcat]

Well I made it to the gym today but it was so hard! I felt like I had wet sand bags for feet when I was on the elliptical. What's up with that?

I did really well eating the past three days and have dropped 2.5 of the (ahem) pounds I've put on recently but today I messed up. I was stressing a bit and sat in the recliner eating Honey Bunches of Oats straight out of the box. BAD GIRL! Oh well, at least it wasn't ice cream which is my usual vice. I've smacked myself and I'm back to being good now.

[My Peanuts]

I ate really well yesterday and went to the gym. I did a no no and I'm paying for it now. I worked my legs Tuesday night and I worked them last night. I thought since it was different machines it would be ok, but I'm super sore today. I also was on the elliptical trainer for 25 minutes and I walked for 40 minutes. Today I'm eating pretty good so far, but I feel full and I don't think I usually would have with the amount of food I ate. Maybe that's a good sign that I'm getting full faster.

I can't go to the gym tonight, but I plan on going tomorrow during the day. This weekend I'm going camping, so I can't go the gym, but I'll be swimming and hiking.