Health & Fitness Update

miguelhilary2010

You know the routine...

a.lemma4

I ate an absurd amount of chocolate yesterday, but other than that, I'm on track with the gym and eating pretty well.

nicole8586

I started C25K last night. I am determined to finish it.

The fridge is also stocked with fruits for me to snack on instead of cookies/chips/ice cream.

mana8503

Mmm I went to the gym last night.  Did the bike on random hills and didn't have to lower the level for the first time.  My knee isn't being a pain either today.  I see the ortho again on the 22nd.  I might press my luck friday on the elliptical.

I've been eating like CRAP.  I'm a stress eater, and yea... stress is high.  I'm really trying this week (as there's a plate of fudge on my desk).  I think I'll give that plate to other people. 

ev4149

I woke up early today and went to the gym.   I was down 2 pounds on Saturday at my Weight Watchers weigh in.  I am down a total of 9!!  Hooray!  Plus I still have 2.5 months to go before the wedding.  I am hoping to lose another 6-10.

Madam A

I have been hanging tough with Jillian and will be attempting the Level 2 workouts later this week (yikes!) As far as eating, I've been doing pretty well as far as not snacking and controlling portion sizes. However - our VDay dinner was a splurge as we ate at a Brazilian steakhouse (and shared creme brulee for dessert!)

RecoveringActor

Madam--god speed.

caraellen23

Last week was good.... I ate well and got to the gym four times.  I didn't splurge too much over the weekend.  I didn't make it to the gym last night because of work, but I'll be back there tonight!

amy727

I ran a 5k on Saturday... well jogged.  It was the first time I jogged the whole thing.  I've never been a runner, and the doctors told me about 5 years ago after surgery that I would never be able to run. 

I need to start lifting more.  I'm going to the body works class tonight which includes weights so hopefully that's a good start. 

Northstar1808

Last week was really good. We went to the gym 4 times and we did a 5k on Sat. to see what our time is. I weighed my self on the scale last night and it said I gained 4 lbs. I think it's def. wrong cause I don't see how that's possible.

paprika28

::hides from this post::

I'm still not able to breathe through my nose, or full breaths so I still haven't tackled Jillian. This scares me a little because I'm getting b-pics done in March. 4 more days of antibiotics... **crossing fingers** Hopefully the hotel this weekend will have a gym & an indoor pool. I'll totally be in there while FI is in his meetings. Or a nice run on the beach. (OCMD, baby.)

I'm trying, guys. I'm trying. On an upside, I haven't been able to eat much between the throat and the tooth... so I'm down another 4 lbs from last week. Geez, I'm getting 6 cavities filled on the 1st... maybe I'll drop another 4 or 5 then too.

I bought one of the water bottles with the filter in it- I actually really like it. It's cute too, so it makes me want to use it more. it does 300 bottles before you need to change the filter... but I don't know how much the filters cost. I'll probably end up just getting a new bottle in a different color when my 300 is up. (should be about a month... that's 10 bottles a day for 30 days... not bad)

miguelhilary2010

I've been going to the gym like 5-6 days a week lately.  I ran Sat and Sun, so yesterday my shins were hurting again.  This is getting so annoying.

caraellen23

PS - I've decided to pack away my scale.  I get into the bad habit of weighing myself every morning, even though I know I can gain 3 pounds overnight just from a salty meal.  I drive myself nuts.  So I'm getting rid of the scale for a while and will go on how I feel and how my clothes fit.

amy727

MH-  Do you get shin splints when running outside?  My FI hasn't had a problem with them in the past, but he has since running on the treadmill.  I always thought it should be opposite. 

Northstar1808

cara - take body measurements... it's more accurate I think. There were times when I gained weight but went down in measurements

Madam A

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_pennsylvania-philadelphia_health-fitness-update-3?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:105Discussion:4950170e-9ee7-40d6-b8f5-2e3ca6a8a37dPost:28d0af59-ec9f-4d24-8473-3d2854560efc">Re: Health & Fitness Update</a>:
[QUOTE]PS - I've decided to pack away my scale.  I get into the bad habit of weighing myself every morning, even though I know I can gain 3 pounds overnight just from a salty meal.  I drive myself nuts.  So I'm getting rid of the scale for a while and will go on how I feel and how my clothes fit.
Posted by caraellen23[/QUOTE]

THIS. For sure. Especially because I KNOW I am shedding fat and building muscle and my clothes are all fitting better. The scale doesn't always tell that tale. Grrrr!

miguelhilary2010

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[QUOTE]MH-  Do you get shin splints when running outside?  My FI hasn't had a problem with them in the past, but he has since running on the treadmill.  I always thought it should be opposite. 
Posted by amy727[/QUOTE]

Treadmills are very hard on your legs, especially when you have issues like flat feet or knee problems.  I don't have any problems running outside.  I think once it gets warmer I will go to a local HS to run on the track or something.

Supposedly increasing the incline to 1.0 is supposed to help with shin splints, but it doesn't.

jelybeancg

I tried to start Jillian Michael's 30 day shred but couldn't move after the second time. I think I need to find something that exercises different muscles on alternate days. Suggestions?

caraellen23

Northstar -  Its true, and I know it even from my own past experience. 

Madam - you are making a pretty strong case for the 30 Day Shred....  I had it in my hand the other day at Target, but put it down. :-(