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I need people to yell at me daily...

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I just bought a new spin bike for the house and my FI is putting it together for me today. Can someone yell at me daily to actually ride it and not just have it as a prop in the house?  I need some serious motivation, because I'm the idiot that bought my dress in what was my size before my three car accidents and two surgeries and 40lbs later.  Uggh what's wrong with me...

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  • vulpiepopvulpiepop member
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    USE THAT SPIN BIKE! DO IT! YOU'RE AMAZING AND YOU CAN DO IT!

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  • amelishaamelisha member
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    I'm gonna be that person to say "Yes, ride that bike!" but also that riding that bike alone is probably not going to make 40 pounds happen - weight loss is a lot easier and quicker if you change your diet as well, because at the end of the day dropping pounds is just calories in vs calories out (barring metabolic disorders etc.) and even an hour of moderate cardio a day doesn't burn enough to make a substantial deficit without some other changes.

    Sorry for the lecture, I am way on a roll this week on these boards about it. 

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  • esstee33esstee33 member
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    Can you put it somewhere SUPER inconvenient and awkward in your house, so it's always in your way? Then it can serve as its own reminder. 
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  • classicalandedgyclassicalandedgy member
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    amelisha said:
    I'm gonna be that person to say "Yes, ride that bike!" but also that riding that bike alone is probably not going to make 40 pounds happen - weight loss is a lot easier and quicker if you change your diet as well, because at the end of the day dropping pounds is just calories in vs calories out (barring metabolic disorders etc.) and even an hour of moderate cardio a day doesn't burn enough to make a substantial deficit without some other changes.

    Sorry for the lecture, I am way on a roll this week on these boards about it. 

    No it's ok!  Please lecture away.  I am definitely making changes in my diet too.  My biggest problem is that after three car accidents and two surgeries I became sedentary and I used to work out at least five days a week, prior to all of that.  I've been doing some work out DVD's at home t25 and yoga and want to add in more cardio and some resistance training too.  I just need some serious motivation to get back on the horse so to speak.

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  • JennyColadaJennyColada member
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    This topic encouraged me to do my pilates today. Thanks for that...getting out if bed now!
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  • levioosalevioosa member
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    Remember to do some weight training too!  Building muscle is important and it will burn more calories.  A lot of people think that cardio is all that's needed to lose weight, but in reality weight loss is more like 70% diet and 30% exercise, and weight training is an important component of the exercise portion.  You can do it!


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    levioosa said:
    Remember to do some weight training too!  Building muscle is important and it will burn more calories.  A lot of people think that cardio is all that's needed to lose weight, but in reality weight loss is more like 70% diet and 30% exercise, and weight training is an important component of the exercise portion.  You can do it!
    Ditto this! Weight training is so often overlooked, especially by women, when it comes to weight loss.

    As for motivation maybe you could come up with a reward system for yourself? X number of days of work-outs and you get something small (not food related!) as a reward. 


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    bethsmiles said:
    levioosa said:
    Remember to do some weight training too!  Building muscle is important and it will burn more calories.  A lot of people think that cardio is all that's needed to lose weight, but in reality weight loss is more like 70% diet and 30% exercise, and weight training is an important component of the exercise portion.  You can do it!
    Ditto this! Weight training is so often overlooked, especially by women, when it comes to weight loss.

    As for motivation maybe you could come up with a reward system for yourself? X number of days of work-outs and you get something small (not food related!) as a reward. 
    Yes, I will definitely incorporate this too!  Thanks ladies this is just what I needed!

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    classicalandedgy said:
    amelisha said:
    I'm gonna be that person to say "Yes, ride that bike!" but also that riding that bike alone is probably not going to make 40 pounds happen - weight loss is a lot easier and quicker if you change your diet as well, because at the end of the day dropping pounds is just calories in vs calories out (barring metabolic disorders etc.) and even an hour of moderate cardio a day doesn't burn enough to make a substantial deficit without some other changes.

    Sorry for the lecture, I am way on a roll this week on these boards about it. 

    No it's ok!  Please lecture away.  I am definitely making changes in my diet too.  My biggest problem is that after three car accidents and two surgeries I became sedentary and I used to work out at least five days a week, prior to all of that.  I've been doing some work out DVD's at home t25 and yoga and want to add in more cardio and some resistance training too.  I just need some serious motivation to get back on the horse so to speak.
    I've been doing the Jillian Michaels Yoga inferno and Kickboxing and it kills me. I'm sore everyday!

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  • kat1114kat1114 member
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    I have an indoor trainer, so I can ride my road bike at home. My motivation is that while I cycle, I watch TV shows/movies on my laptop that H doesn't like. I would invest in a pair of wireless headphones- they make it so much easier.

    Some people also like to watch cycling training videos while they ride indoors. The videos called Sufferfest are popular ones. I tried it one day, and it actually was kind of helpful, but I liked watching movies and shows more than I cared about training harder.
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  • MobKazMobKaz member
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    OK.....I am about to either embarrass myself beyond belief, or "humor" you into some motivation. Name your bike. Give it the name of someone so that whenever you think, "I cannot wait to get home and ride (insert name here), you literally HAVE to get on that bike. ***Sheepishly walks away...***
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  • classicalandedgyclassicalandedgy member
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    MobKaz said:
    OK.....I am about to either embarrass myself beyond belief, or "humor" you into some motivation. Name your bike. Give it the name of someone so that whenever you think, "I cannot wait to get home and ride (insert name here), you literally HAVE to get on that bike. ***Sheepishly walks away...***

    OMG you made me LOL at work... Shhh

     

    I am totally doing this btw!

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  • VulgarGirlVulgarGirl member
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    RIDE THAT BIKE!!!!
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  • JennyColadaJennyColada member
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    Ok. I did my pilates. Now you have to do yours because it's not fair otherwise!
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  • larrygagalarrygaga member
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    I just got one and those are fun to put together. It took me like 3 hours
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  • sophhabobophasophhabobopha member
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    RIDE THE BIKE OR SO HELP ME GOD

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  • princessleia22princessleia22 member
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    I love watching non-DH approved movies or reading while exercising.  I have a Total Gym at home and that I love reading while doing squats.  Anytime I pick up a book, DH always seems to want to talk right then, but he will leave me alone while I exercise, so it makes a perfect time to read.  So, if you like to read, make that your reading time.  And if it's a really good book, you will be anxious to get home and get on the bike so you can finish the book.

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  • classicalandedgyclassicalandedgy member
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    larrygaga said:
    I just got one and those are fun to put together. It took me like 3 hours

    God I hope not, the reviews all said 30 mins.  My FI gets home before me and I asked him to put it together for me, so it would be done by the time I get home.  I was hoping to get on it tonight after all this great encouragement!

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    JennyColada said:
    Ok. I did my pilates. Now you have to do yours because it's not fair otherwise!

    I PROMISE! PINKY SWEAR

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    princessleia22 said:
    I love watching non-DH approved movies or reading while exercising.  I have a Total Gym at home and that I love reading while doing squats.  Anytime I pick up a book, DH always seems to want to talk right then, but he will leave me alone while I exercise, so it makes a perfect time to read.  So, if you like to read, make that your reading time.  And if it's a really good book, you will be anxious to get home and get on the bike so you can finish the book.
    FI DOES THAT TOO.
    It drives me fucking crazy.
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    I know this isnt helpful at all (actually the opposite) but its my new favorite gif.

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  • classicalandedgyclassicalandedgy member
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    @KatWAG I can't see it :-(  

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  • KatWAGKatWAG member
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    classicalandedgy said:
    @KatWAG I can't see it :-(  

    It is a guy laying at the base of a threadmill, the threadmill starts running and a stream of goldfish crackers run into his mouth.
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    KatWAG said:

    I know this isnt helpful at all (actually the opposite) but its my new favorite gif.

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    I love that gif, but at the same time all I can think of is germs. 


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  • PrettyGirlLostPrettyGirlLost member
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    I'm just sorry you were in so many accidents and you had to have surgery- ouch, hun.

    <3<3

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  • classicalandedgyclassicalandedgy member
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    PrettyGirlLost said:
    I'm just sorry you were in so many accidents and you had to have surgery- ouch, hun.

    <3<3

    Thank you! I'm doing much better now!

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  • classicalandedgyclassicalandedgy member
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    So I get home fully expecting FI to have already put togther the bike like he promised. Nope, asleep on the couch sleeping with sports center on... Bike still in its box hurmph!

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    KatWAG said:

    I know this isnt helpful at all (actually the opposite) but its my new favorite gif.

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    HE MISSED ONE
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  • JennyColadaJennyColada member
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    KatWAG said:

    I know this isnt helpful at all (actually the opposite) but its my new favorite gif.

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    Oh college.
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  • WinstonsGirlWinstonsGirl member
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    Put it in front of the TV.  More entertaining to be on there with something in the background.  And chart yourself.  Make a visual of when you get on it.  You'll feel better looking at all the checked boxes

    ETA - Spelling.  I can't spell.  I tried 3 times and finally hit autocorrect

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