HLSG: Week of 3/19/01

[lindrusso]

Okay, we skipped last week, so here goes....

I am beginning week #7 of my YMCA program and continue to keep up with the workouts pretty well. The only problem is that I'm a bit bored with it. But, I am seeing progress and have had to up the weights in many of the exercises. I still need to find time to up my cardio a bit. I tried to do an aerobics class, but the instructor was doing a kick-boxing class with intervals of weights. With this program, the last thing I need is more weights!!

Eating was pretty good. I slipped a bit on the fruits and veggies, but am still eating more than I was, so headed in the right direction. Right now I have meat burn-out - too many meat dishes in a row and now I'm craving some good vegetarian food!

Hope you all had a great weekend!

[donleyk]

I had a decent week. Could have been better this weekend. I will be glad when the GS cookies are gone!

5 days of aerobics plus 8 hours swinging a hammer Saturday! My DH feared for his life only once. I switched hands and missed my target. THAT would have left a mark!

I too, am looking forward to some vegetarian food. Everyone have a good week and drink your water!

[BeckyM]

Last week was okay for me, but not great. I've kept up my EARLY morning workouts -- all five weekdays last week! My eating was pretty good until it got close to the weekend. I had committed to make sugar cookies (shaped like shamrocks) for our St. Patrick's Day celebration at work Friday, and that's what killed me. I didn't go too overboard on the dough or cookies Thursday night, but late Friday afternoon when the leftover cookies were on my desk, my willpower completely deserted me. So when I did my weekly weighing Saturday morning, I had actually gained a pound! I thought all the exercise I had done during the week would have at least made up for the cookies! Then the rest of the weekend I wasn't very careful with my eating, and I didn't get a workout in, so I'm sure I didn't improve my health any then.

But now I'm on the straight & narrow again with the start of a new week. I got up this morning and did my Basic Tae Bo tape and about 20 minutes of hand weights. And I'm eating healthy so far today, and I'm determined to keep it up!

Becky http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[Kerri]

Well, I was in a wedding this weekend so all my meals for the last 4 days were delicious, but eaten at restaurants accompanied by alcohol. I had a good time though. The beginning of the week was good since I was trying to get back into journeling my diet. Now that the wedding is over, I will get back on track. Do I say that every week? I think so, ever since I stopped running it has been hard.

Excercising was good. I have been spending 5 days in the gym a week and my newly toned arms looked awesome in my bridesmaid dress. My hip has been hurting a lot less and I have been able to walk without pain. I am thinking either this weekend or the next one I will finally be able to run again after 6 weeks. Yippee! Perfect timing since spring is finally here.

Becky, I wouldn't worry about that extra pound too much. It would be pretty much impossible to eat enough cookies to gain a whole pound. That is like 3500 calories! It is probably water weight. I know I got really frustrated with my weight fluctuations, so I just stopped weighing myself. I kept gaining weight the more I worked out and ran, even though I was eating really well. I used to think that saying of "muscle weighs more that fat" wasn't really true, but since I haven't been able to run, I actually have lost a pound or two, along with a lot of muscle definition in my legs. Instead of the scale, I try to notice the differences in how I look and feel, and that is really what counts!

Good luck to all!

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[Julia1Pin]

I've been looking to join a thread like this one. But normally, I enjoy reading more thean writing.

I used to weight myself everyday. About 8 months ago I stopped and was afraid to start again. I started working out at the gym, and about 1 month ago, began working out with a trainer 2/week. I have dropped 1 pants size (my biggest problem area) and when I went to weigh myself, have gained 2-3 lbs. Now I'm convinced, muscle definately weighs more than fat!

[gretaclaire]

I've been reading this list for a while, but only posted once a couple of weeks ago.

Since then, I've started a walking routine that I found in CL. This is my third week & I'm going strong & feel like I'm finally finding changes in my body, especially my lower body. I'd like to start doing some weights but I'm still dealing with spine & neck problems (arthritic changes). I have a new chiropractor that I really like & he thinks I can start doing some weights soon.

Food-wise I'm not doing as well as I'd like. Way too many sweets. But I'm finding that if I focus on what I should ADD to my diet (like vegies & fruit & water) and not what I need to SUBTRACT from my diet (like sweets), I do better. Trying to stop eating something is a lot harder than trying to eat more of something http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Have a good week everyone!

[lindrusso]

Originally posted by gretaclaire:
But I'm finding that if I focus on what I should ADD to my diet (like vegies & fruit & water) and not what I need to SUBTRACT from my diet (like sweets), I do better.


I've been doing the same thing! I like to leave a bowl of grapes (as in out on the counter during the day) around to munch on - much better than munching on Cheezits or some other junk food!

Sounds like everyone is doing very well with the exercise part yeah http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif . I'm finding it's easier to do a good job exercising than eating!!! But don't worry about indulgences here or there - eating should be healthy, but fun too!


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[Emdg]

I have been reading this topic since it began, and finally have decided to join in...

I have gotten back to tracking my exercise and calories for the past two months. We did a great deal of travelling last year, and I did a great deal of eating!!! It was fun, but wrecked havoc on fitting into my wardrobe.

I have managed to lose 6lbs so far. Last week wasn't one of my better ones. It was my 40th birthday and I went out to lunch (twice-not on the same day http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif)and a lengthy festive dinner out. Also, didn't get any weekend exercise in.

I am getting back on track. I have a healthy dinner planned and have done well so far today. I am about to work out, too.

Looking forward to a great week!!

[Gina O]

My sporadic postings seem to reflect my sporadic healthy lifestyle. As the weather is improving, I am getting out more, walking mostly. I have been doing the Tae Bo video, but not as often as I should be, I would like to be doing it 3-4 times per week. My biggest problem is controlling my eating... I just can't get back into the mindset of realizing that all this junk I put into my body has real consequences.

I called my sister this morning and told her that I cannot run the marathon this year. I am in week 3 of physical therapy with no improvement at all. I think by giving up on the marathon this year, I can focus on getting my knee healed instead of worrying about when I will be able to run again (and therefore, trying to run every couple weeks). I really want to be out running, but realize I just have to quit for a while.

I saw an exercise plan in Fitness magazine the other day which I started on Sunday. It calls for running http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/frown.gif but I am going to substitute Tae Bo, and weight lifting.

My goals for the next couple weeks are to eat better, stick to the exercise program, and do my physical therapy exercises (I have actually been very good about doing them so far, just need to keep it up).

My long range goal is to get totally toned up and back in shape by my step-sister's wedding on May 12th. I have already bought the dress (have you seen the Talbot's ad with the couple late for a wedding?... that is the dress) but now I have to make sure I am skinny and toned enough to make it look great. Best wishes to all, Gina

[clairea]

Last week was mixed for me. I started out the week doing really well with both eating and exercise, and was feeling really good. I've even fit back into some clothes that I haven't been able to wear since before I got preganant with my son 4 years ago! We had a lot of family in town this past weekend for my daughter's first birthday, and so starting Wednesday night I was doing a lot of cooking and baking (and sampling), not to mention too busy to eat regular meals, so also snacking too much. So, the eating went seriously downhill from then through the weekend. I did manage to run 5 days, including both weekend days, and it is getting a lot easier so I feel good about that. I'm just trying to get back on track with the eating this week. So far it has not been too hard, because several days of not eating very well has reminded me of how much better I feel and how much more energy I have when I am eating properly and drinking my water. GinaO, I have the same kind of motivation as you -- I am going to be in my SIL's wedding this summer, along with her 25-year old, 5'11", thin and willowy cousin -- there's nothing like the thought of having to stand next to her in front of 200 people to get me going http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Have a good week everyone!

[BevP]

Gina O give yourself a pat on the back. I'm sure deciding to pass on the Marathon was a tough decision but I'm sure it will end up being the right one for you.

For myself, I've been going to aerobics 4x/wk since Feb 1 and have lost then regained 3 pounds!! Frustrating since I'm not eating worse, actually a little better. Clothes are a bit looser. I think my legs are a bit smaller. I added a riser to my step on 1 March. I'm more flexable since the Tues/Thurs instructor does a good 15 minute stretch. I'm reminding myself that I have improved.

Have a glass or two of water everyone.

[Gina O]

BevP-

Thanks for the encouragement. It was really hard for me to admit defeat to this injury. I still plan to run again, but it won't be for a while, and I will have to start my program over. Maybe I will be able to do a 10K by the end of the year.

Up to this point in life, anything that occured with my body seemed more like a temporary set back, but this has made me realize that perhaps I am actually not 18 anymore. (Well, the injury, coupled with the fact that I just got off the telephone with my Dr.'s office who said that there is no other treatment for another medical problem I have that is not responding to the medication.) I am just not quite feeling like super woman today!!!

But, I have exercised every day this week so far, and have eaten pretty well. (And, even if I do make the cinnamon rolls as I mentioned on another post, I am planning to send them home with my SO's daughter who will be visiting this evening!!!) http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif Happy Day to all, Gina