As you can see, Tyly has joined us and so has Hayden -- our lone male voice in this quest. Perhaps he can offer us some interesting insight!
Power in numbers! I love it!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
kicking and screaming: tyly.
Yes, that's how I'm arriving: kicking, screaming, and throwing a full out tantrum, because I love my sloth-like living. What I don't love? That none of my clothes fit correctly (if at all) anymore.
You ladies want to talk about weight gain? I've got it covered. On August 2 I weighed a toned, sexy 145. Today I weigh a terrible, squishy ~ 160. Yes, that is approximately 3 pounds of fat gained per month! I totally, completely deserve it! In fact, 3 pounds a month was probably kind of my body considering the way I was eating for a small (err, probably medium) sized army while doing no exercise.
For those who don't know, I lost 65 pounds in 2008 and became a workout machine! I have obviously faltered, thus gaining back 15 of those pounds. I am here to fix it.
I will start on Monday. Yes, already procrastinating. But James and I have a gift card to Chili's and my workout calendar starts on Monday. I plan to enjoy Chili's tomorrow and then unleash the old me on Monday.
Monday morning is when I will get my exact measurements, and I will share them here. I'll also get in my first workout that day as well.
Good luck to everyone! I'm so glad we're in this together!
day #2: cassandra.
Workout Summary: 504 calories burned in 47 minutes and 30 seconds. I was on the treadmill for 25 minutes doing intervals of running and walking (90 seconds jogging, 2 minutes walking, etc.) and then on the eliptical for 16 minutes. Weird number, I know. But that's all it took to get to 500 today! Oh, and I took about a 5 minute break between activities.
How do I feel? Awesome! I'll admit though that I felt like absolute poop this morning and I did NOT want to work out. I was sore and cranky and exhausted. But for the sake of the blog, I went to the gym and I am SO GLAD I did. I felt amazing after the workout. Tired, but strong. I don't feel sore or lethargic like I did before. My legs and arms don't feel heavy like they did this morning. Perhaps I worked it out?
Notes: (1) I took a "before" picture today in my favorite jeans that I can no longer wear comfortably. Not hot, I tell you. They are so extremely tight around my butt and thighs. I do believe that's where I gain all my weight, girls. (2) Part of me doesn't want to take a rest day tomorrow. I feel like if I stop, I'll stop for good. But I really do think a down day is sort of required, don't you?
1,000 calories down -- 14,000 more to go!
How do I feel? Awesome! I'll admit though that I felt like absolute poop this morning and I did NOT want to work out. I was sore and cranky and exhausted. But for the sake of the blog, I went to the gym and I am SO GLAD I did. I felt amazing after the workout. Tired, but strong. I don't feel sore or lethargic like I did before. My legs and arms don't feel heavy like they did this morning. Perhaps I worked it out?
Notes: (1) I took a "before" picture today in my favorite jeans that I can no longer wear comfortably. Not hot, I tell you. They are so extremely tight around my butt and thighs. I do believe that's where I gain all my weight, girls. (2) Part of me doesn't want to take a rest day tomorrow. I feel like if I stop, I'll stop for good. But I really do think a down day is sort of required, don't you?
1,000 calories down -- 14,000 more to go!
before and after pictures.
I'm not suggesting that you post your "before" pictures on here -- at all. But I think it'd be smart to take one, don't you?
I don't think I could stomach a "before" photo of me in something skimpy. I'm thinking about taking one in just a regular outfit, in jeans that I normally wear, and then taking the "after" picture in the very same outfit and in the very same spot (i.e. against a wall, whatever) to see if there's any difference.
And if I'm brave enough, I'll post both after all is said and done.
P.S. We might have a new joiner soon! Super excited about all the positive feedback this blog has been receiving!
P.P.S. So I guess it's time to get to the gym...
I don't think I could stomach a "before" photo of me in something skimpy. I'm thinking about taking one in just a regular outfit, in jeans that I normally wear, and then taking the "after" picture in the very same outfit and in the very same spot (i.e. against a wall, whatever) to see if there's any difference.
And if I'm brave enough, I'll post both after all is said and done.
P.S. We might have a new joiner soon! Super excited about all the positive feedback this blog has been receiving!
P.P.S. So I guess it's time to get to the gym...
Day 2 (Meredith)
Workout Summary:
1hr, 5 min.
504 Calories
Elliptical
Oh.My.Gosh. I am so wiped out right now. I just finished the workout and am heading for the shower. That was not easy! I watched TV ("I Now Pronounce you Chuck and Larry"-kind of dumb) and kept an eye on my watch the entire time. Once I hit 400 calories, I was so done! But, I kept on going....
I really like the Polar HRM. It tells you when you are working outside of your target heart rate. I can only imagine how many times in the past that I haven't worked out hard enough or have killed myself working out too hard. I'll have to do some research, but I know that working within your target heart rate is important.
Anyway, here's to a great Day 2! You guys can do it. :)
1hr, 5 min.
504 Calories
Elliptical
Oh.My.Gosh. I am so wiped out right now. I just finished the workout and am heading for the shower. That was not easy! I watched TV ("I Now Pronounce you Chuck and Larry"-kind of dumb) and kept an eye on my watch the entire time. Once I hit 400 calories, I was so done! But, I kept on going....
I really like the Polar HRM. It tells you when you are working outside of your target heart rate. I can only imagine how many times in the past that I haven't worked out hard enough or have killed myself working out too hard. I'll have to do some research, but I know that working within your target heart rate is important.
Anyway, here's to a great Day 2! You guys can do it. :)
Day 1 (Meredith)
I'm still here, too.
I am not sure if this was cheating, but I split my workouts up: about 400 calories burned during an hour-long torture session on the elliptical (during which I watched "Things We Lost in the Fire"--really good movie!) and then I had to get ready for my doctor's appointment. While I was out, I bought the Polar F6. I came home, tried it on, and continued to workout (on the elliptical). After 15 minutes, it said I had burned 184 calories...I'm not sure if that's correct. It just doesn't sound right to me. I was working close to my maximum target heart rate most of the time, though. Does that sound right to anyone or does my watch need a readjustment?Regardless, I was beat, so I called it a day after that. Total = (questionably) 584 calories.
(Is splitting up the workouts cheating? Because two 35 minute workouts would be way more feasible for me once school starts back up.)
Needs:
And yes, after my appointment, I thought, "Why am I getting back on this blasted thing?!"
"The blog." I told myself. "The blog." :D
I am not sure if this was cheating, but I split my workouts up: about 400 calories burned during an hour-long torture session on the elliptical (during which I watched "Things We Lost in the Fire"--really good movie!) and then I had to get ready for my doctor's appointment. While I was out, I bought the Polar F6. I came home, tried it on, and continued to workout (on the elliptical). After 15 minutes, it said I had burned 184 calories...I'm not sure if that's correct. It just doesn't sound right to me. I was working close to my maximum target heart rate most of the time, though. Does that sound right to anyone or does my watch need a readjustment?Regardless, I was beat, so I called it a day after that. Total = (questionably) 584 calories.
(Is splitting up the workouts cheating? Because two 35 minute workouts would be way more feasible for me once school starts back up.)
Needs:
- More workout clothes/attire. If I want to ever workout outside the comfort of my own home, ratty pajamas won't cut it. hehe.
- Also, drink more water. I downed about a gallon of tea, though I know that water is a much better choice.
- I need to figure out my mp3 player. I bought it a year ago (I think) and downloaded a lot of songs on it. Now, it won't let me listen to the songs. (It keeps saying, "Protected." Frustrating? Very.)
And yes, after my appointment, I thought, "Why am I getting back on this blasted thing?!"
"The blog." I told myself. "The blog." :D
Friday, January 2, 2009
day #1: emily
Workout summary: I'm here! And just posting right before midnight. I worked out from about 5:30-6:40 tonight. Yes, it took me an hour and ten minutes to burn 500 calories on my bike. Ummm... I haven't worked out that long... maybe ever?? But, it wasn't too bad. I watched an episode of "True Blood" on my laptop nearby while biking, and that helped a ton.
Notes: Need to get more one-hour shows to watch during workouts. And I need to up my intensity and/or speed if I want to workout in an hour or less on school days. Can't wait for my Polar watch to get here.
Worst part? Once I got to 400 calories, I wanted to run for the hills. But, like Cassandra, I kept going for the sake of the blog!
How am I feeling? Now my legs are very sore. But I did it, and that's the important thing.
Notes: Need to get more one-hour shows to watch during workouts. And I need to up my intensity and/or speed if I want to workout in an hour or less on school days. Can't wait for my Polar watch to get here.
Worst part? Once I got to 400 calories, I wanted to run for the hills. But, like Cassandra, I kept going for the sake of the blog!
How am I feeling? Now my legs are very sore. But I did it, and that's the important thing.
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