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I think sweatbands ROCK! But then I do have an eccentric taste in fashion. :mrgreen: My friends tell me that I'm the only one they know who can rock sweats in public. :shock: I think that's a good thing?!
Anyhoo, I've been doing pretty well. Been trying to at least squeeze in a cardio everyday. I can't wait till I loose some more poundage and can exercise more freely w/ a lighter body!!
Ok, lets keep on cheering for each other!
Yay! Body luvers! LETS DO THIS! |
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Sat Jul 14, 2007 6:56 pm |
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| luvmycritters
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Hey team, I am back from my ride. It was an, umm, learning experience. :lol:
I arrived at the bagel shop 20 minutes before the ride started so I could meet people and get ready to go. A small group started arriving and were very nice in introducing themselves and welcoming me. It didn't take long before I realized I was the youngest person there by many years but man were they all in great shape!
I'm chatting and listening and then someone says, "So, you've decided to join us on the hardest hill climb of the year!" :shock: Uh-oh, not a good sign. I'm NOT good at hills and frankly they intimidate the H-E-double-hockey-sticks out of me. So I laugh and say "That's all right, I'll go around and meet you somewhere else" while hoping they decide to forgo the hill due to the heat. They said the recumbent riders don't always do the big hills and we had 2 people on recumbent bikes.
At 8:30ish we take off and after we get onto the bike path I realize just how good of shape they are in. I knew I was slow and have been hoping, since they are a fun touring group, they wouldn't be too fast. Wrong! I was struggling almost immediately but did my best and kept up. They don't leave people behind so someone was riding with me keeping up a nice conversation. I learned there is another bike club that does Sat rides. They take off with the goal of seeing how many riders they can drop. :shock:
We rode the path by the river which was beautiful, crossed over into Kennewick, and then turned off the trail onto an interstate overpass leading into town. I was already out of breath, picking up low gears, and peddling like heck trying to keep up before we started up the overpass hill which led to another hill. I told my fellow rider, Dick, that we were going much faster than I'm used to. He checked his handy little bike computer and said we were averaging 15mph. I think my normal is 10-12. :oops:
Pride and determination forced me to continue up the hill but I had to stop, head pounding, legs feeling like jelly. I gave it one more try and did make it up but I knew there was no way I could keep this pace up. Dick was super nice, encouraged me, and offered to bike back with me to make sure I made it. He also tried to cheer me up by mentioning I'm on a steel frame mountain bike with tennis shoes and that if I had a light bike and clip shoes I'd be keeping up just fine. Suuuuuurrrre I would. LOL!
I did convince him that I would be fine and needed to turn back. I coasted back down, found some shade, and took a short water break and ate my Larabar while nursing my pride that a group of senior citizens just kicked my rear bicycling. I say that with NO INSULT intended AT ALL to anyone! 15mph is a very respectable speed and the knowledge that I could still be in that kind of shape in my 70s is awesome and very motivational!
So back I came at a slower pace. I made it back in good shape and rested. I could have done the distance just not at the speed they were going. However I did hang tough for almost an hour before turning back. I don't know the exact miles but I'd guess at least 25 total by the time I got back. It was a good ride, new route, met some people, and learned what I need to work on. They do shorter rides on Tues & Thurs so I'm going to try and hit those for a while before attempting another Sat trip.
I also had a very motivational moment when another advanced biker passed me. I didn't see his face but his backside and legs encouraged me to try and keep up for a while. Nice view! :twisted:
Lora |
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Sat Jul 14, 2007 8:40 pm |
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| cheekymo
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LORA!!
You did an amazing job! You pushed yourself, and although you had to turn back, I think you displayed an amazing attitude.
The attitude really is the most important thing, in my opinion. It's happened to me before that I have had to turn back on group hikes that have turned out to be much more difficult than I had anticipated. The first couple of times it happened, I was very embarrassed. After a while though, I told myself that, at the very least, I was trying and getting better while doing so.
I bet that you'll be riding that fast and keeping up with the more advanced riders faster than you may realize right now. Keep at it! |
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Sat Jul 14, 2007 10:08 pm |
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| Roxy
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Lora, you rock! Great work! Way to be a motivating team captain! :)
I did a strength workout today at the gym- circuit training for 30 minutes. I was going to do it for 45 minutes, so that it could be 1 cardio and 1 strength, but I was really hustling through all the exercises and I was wiped after 30 minutes. I could really count it as either one at this point- my heart rate was definitely up, but I'll probably make it a strength workout.
I plan on incorporating yoga into my weekly workout schedule. What should that count as? Anything? Or should I just make it a weekly goal if I want points for it? |
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Sun Jul 15, 2007 4:44 am |
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| cheekymo
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queenoftheu wrote: So, I went to the gym a little later than I ususally do today because I didn't have to be at work until 3 PM (I'm a hotel manager, and this weekend, I'm the MOD. I cannot leave the hotel premises for 48 hours :evil: ).
I'm at the gym, and I'm sweating up a storm. I have on some stretchy pants, a gigantic tshirt, and I am also rocking a pretty sweet sweatband. I finish up my cardio, and since it's a lower body training day, I begin my rotation on all of the various machines.
I'm just starting my reps on the inner thigh machine when I look up and see one of the hottest guys from my job staring at me. Great. He comes over to chat with my sweaty self, and I wanted to die.
I will never be going back to the gym at the time ever again :roll:
Err, I've got a little story to share from this morning that's kinda related...
I was at the gym, getting in my last workout for this week, and as I finished up and walked into the locker room to grab my things, I noticed this guy looking at me. I walked out of the gym and was in the main sort of foyer area, and the guy was sitting there flipping through a paper. As soon as he saw me, he jumped up and came over, stood a little bit too close to me for my liking. He said something in French (I'm in Ottawa - lots of francophones here), but I'm pretty much a hardcore Anglo, so I said I didn't understand, and he said "You speak English"? I said "Yeah..." and started to squint my eyes at him. He asked me my name, and I told him (idiot!). Then he said, very abruptly, "Can I have your number so I can contact you?" I shook my head and said no. He had a flare of anger almost and said "Why not?" I lied and said I had a boyfriend, because it seemed like the only thing that would get him off my back. Then he said "Ok" and I said "Have a nice day" and left.
I know that a lot can get lost in translation when someone is not speaking in their first language, but his behavior and body language was really aggressive. I felt quite uncomfortable. I'm kinda nervous now that I'm going to be hassled by him everytime I see him at the gym now. Now that I think of it, I think he was staring at me a couple of weeks ago when I was on the elliptical machine.
Anyways...Queen, I would much rather have had something like what happened to you, rather than what happened this morning! Even though it wasn't much, it just didn't sit well with me. |
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Sun Jul 15, 2007 4:03 pm |
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| cheekymo
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Ok, so this week, I had the following for workouts (in case I tally anything wrong):
Monday - 40 mins cardio
Tuesday - 30 mins cardio, 15-20 mins strength
Friday - 45 mins cardio
Sunday - 60 mins cardio, around 20 mins strength
I'm inputting points on the assumption that I don't get any extra points for cardio sessions beyond 30 minutes, UNLESS any extra is at least 30 full minutes more. Let me know if I'm wrong.
Also, this week I upped my incline on the treadmill from 4.0-4.5 to 5.5%, and increased the intensity on my intervals for biking, so I'm adding 3 push-it bonuses, as I did that three times - but if it should only be counted once, please let me know!
REQUIREMENTS:
Cardio: 4 workouts @ 5 points each = 20 points
Strength: 2 workouts @ 5 points each = 10 points
Water: 7_/7 days @ 2 points each = _14_ points
Goals: Met _2_/3 goals @ 5 points each = _10_ points
TOTAL REQUIREMENT POINTS: 54__ POINTS
BONUSES:
Additional cardio: _1_ @ 5 points each = _5_ points
Additional strength: __ @ 2 points each = __ points
Trying a different exercise: __ @ 2 points each = __ points
Workouts over 90 minutes: __ @ 5 points each = __ points
Push it: _3_ @ 2 points each: _6_points
TOTAL BONUS POINTS: _11_ POINTS
TOTAL POINTS: _65__points
NEXT WEEK'S GOALS:
1. Clean eating, 6 out of 7 days - 2 grains, 2 fruits - want to make sure I keep doing this
2. Walk home from work any day that I do not go to the gym or go out for a walk/run by the canal for a workout with my friend Naomi.
3. Do one of the strength routines from SHAPE magazine as my strength workout at least once this week - they look cool, so I want to work them into my routine. |
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Mon Jul 16, 2007 12:32 am |
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| emmyvazos
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| Looks like everyone is doing great! I just got in from my fishing trip this weekend. I'll post my results tomorrow. We have one week down ladies! |
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Mon Jul 16, 2007 3:21 am |
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You ladies are awesome!!! I can't wait to see the results from week one. Everyone did such a great job and you should all be proud of yourselves. Now let's keep the momentum rolling for week 2.
I've still got to visit my journal today but I'll do that next and record yesterday's and today's food. I'm feeling crummy today, stomach bug I think, so I haven't eaten much today. I hope it passes quickly. I hate being sick. :evil: I did manage to get a good workout in today though. Lawn needed mowed so I pulled out the push mower instead of using the riding. I bagged the grass and carried it over to the garden too! It took me just under 2 hours to finish, we have a big yard with lots of trees to navigate and 3 levels in the back. Pretty decent workout and it is HOT out.
Here's this week's tallies:
REQUIREMENTS:
Cardio: 4 workouts @ 5 points each = 20 points
Strength: 2 workouts @ 5 points each = 10 points
Water: 7_/7 days @ 2 points each = _14_ points
Goals: Met _2_/3 goals @ 5 points each = _10_ points
TOTAL REQUIREMENT POINTS: 54__ POINTS
BONUSES:
Additional cardio: 1 @ 5 points each = 5 points
Additional strength: 1 @ 2 points each = 2 points
Trying a different exercise: 1 @ 2 points each = 2 points
Workouts over 90 minutes: 3 @ 5 points each = 15 points
Push it: 2 @ 2 points each: 4 points
TOTAL BONUS POINTS: 28 POINTS
TOTAL POINTS: 82 points
I'm proud of me!
Lora |
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Mon Jul 16, 2007 4:57 am |
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| dani135
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REQUIREMENTS:
Cardio: _4_workouts @ 5 points each = _20_points
Strength:_1_ workouts @ 5 points each = _5_ points
Water: _7_/7 days @ 2 points each = __14 points
Goals: Met _2_/3 goals @ 5 points each = _10_ points
TOTAL REQUIREMENT POINTS: _49_ POINTS
BONUSES:
Additional cardio: _2_ @ 5 points each = _10_ points
Additional strength: __ @ 2 points each = __ points
Trying a different exercise: __ @ 2 points each = __ points
Workouts over 90 minutes: __ @ 5 points each = __ points
Push it: __ @ 2 points each: __points
TOTAL BONUS POINTS: _10_ POINTS
TOTAL POINTS: __59_points |
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Mon Jul 16, 2007 2:03 pm |
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REQUIREMENTS:
Cardio: _4_workouts @ 5 points each = _20_points
Strength:_2_ workouts @ 5 points each = _10_ points
Water: _7_/7 days @ 2 points each = __14 points
Goals: Met _2_/3 goals @ 5 points each = _10_ points
TOTAL REQUIREMENT POINTS: _54_ POINTS
BONUSES:
Additional cardio: _4_ @ 5 points each = _20_ points
Additional strength: _0_ @ 2 points each = _0_ points
Trying a different exercise: _0_ @ 2 points each = _0_ points
Workouts over 90 minutes: _0_ @ 5 points each = _0_ points
Push it: _1_ @ 2 points each: _2_points
TOTAL BONUS POINTS: _22_ POINTS
TOTAL POINTS: __76_points
This Weeks Goals:
1. More Upper Body Workouts
2. Work On Abs
3. Eat P 1.25 7/7 Days
We did GREAT this week ladies! One week down! We're Rockin'! |
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Mon Jul 16, 2007 6:59 pm |
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REQUIREMENTS:
Cardio: 4 workouts @ 5 points each = 20 points
Strength: 2 workouts @ 5 points each = 10 points
Water: 7_/7 days @ 2 points each = _14_ points
Goals: Met _1_/3 goals @ 5 points each = _5_ points
TOTAL REQUIREMENT POINTS: 49__ POINTS
BONUSES:
Additional cardio: _1_ @ 5 points each = _5_ points
Additional strength: _2_ @ 2 points each = 4__ points
Trying a different exercise: __ @ 2 points each = __ points
Workouts over 90 minutes: __ @ 5 points each = __ points
Push it: _2_ @ 2 points each: _2_points
TOTAL BONUS POINTS: _11_ POINTS
TOTAL POINTS: _60__points |
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Fri Jul 20, 2007 10:14 pm |
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| meemoo
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| Hey guys, here is the Results Thread |
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Fri Jul 20, 2007 10:41 pm |
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