I am the Biggest Loser...Kinda.

[Diavolo]

I saw the posts about stationary bicycles being boring and I get that. Our gym has a big cardio theater so every bike has a hook up to the sound, some even have their own televisions built in. That can help pass the time. Personally, I'm working on my broker's exam so I read. The only problem with reading or watching television is that it's important to keep the intensity up. Whatever intensity is for you. So I would recommend on a bike keeping the RPM's over 90, under 110. On a EFX keeping the strides over 140. Then adjust the tension to suit your fitness ability. I get Jillian Michaels' daily blasts. Something she said a couple of weeks ago was "Are you phoning in your workouts?" At the time I was phoning in the cardio. Now right before I get on the machine I say "Don't phone this in". Same with walking. You can walk or you can walk. It's a walk not a stroll. Don't be phoning it in. In addition to my morning workouts, I'm trying to take one dog for a 2.5 mile walk every day. The weather has been ass here, not as ass as it is back east, but ass for California. It'll be easier once the torrential rains slow down. One of the greatest memories of my childhood was walking with my Grandfather. He had a heart attack and the Dr. told him to walk 5 miles every day. As a child it was such a joy to run along side that big man every afternoon. It probably got him another 10-15 years.

Keep up the good work everyone! I'm taking the afternoon off. Goodboi is coming over and we've got steaks and New Orleans style BBQ shrimp and a full wine cellar and all the sorts of things that guys like to eat and drink while watching the Super Bowl.

Geaux Saints!!!

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Diavolo

I saw the posts about stationary bicycles being boring and I get that. Our gym has a big cardio theater so every bike has a hook up to the sound, some even have their own televisions built in. That can help pass the time. Personally, I'm working on my broker's exam so I read. The only problem with reading or watching television is that it's important to keep the intensity up. Whatever intensity is for you. So I would recommend on a bike keeping the RPM's over 90, under 110. On a EFX keeping the strides over 140. Then adjust the tension to suit your fitness ability. I get Jillian Michaels' daily blasts. Something she said a couple of weeks ago was "Are you phoning in your workouts?" At the time I was phoning in the cardio. Now right before I get on the machine I say "Don't phone this in". Same with walking. You can walk or you can walk. It's a walk not a stroll. Don't be phoning it in. In addition to my morning workouts, I'm trying to take one dog for a 2.5 mile walk every day. The weather has been ass here, not as ass as it is back east, but ass for California. It'll be easier once the torrential rains slow down. One of the greatest memories of my childhood was walking with my Grandfather. He had a heart attack and the Dr. told him to walk 5 miles every day. As a child it was such a joy to run along side that big man every afternoon. It probably got him another 10-15 years.

Keep up the good work everyone! I'm taking the afternoon off. Goodboi is coming over and we've got steaks and New Orleans style BBQ shrimp and a full wine cellar and all the sorts of things that guys like to eat and drink while watching the Super Bowl.

Geaux Saints!!!

I know what you mean about phoning it in! I see a lot of folks that bring a magazine and plop it in front of them while on the treadmill or bike and they "work out" at a slow to non-existant crawl. If you want to read, great! Read. If you want to work out, work out.

It used to really get under my skin, but I've learned a way to use my irritation to my own benefit. It's like, okay, you want to waste your time, well it's your time to waste, but I'm not going to waste MY time and I up the intensity of my own workout. I win!

[christie]

After 3 days of no power (thank you, snowstorm), I was hesitant to get on the scales today.

I am UNDER 200 for the first time in about 3/4 years. 30lbs from my goal weight and 27 days from the 40th bday. I feel pretty damned good about that. yay me

[Linus]

Originally Posted by christie0918

After 3 days of no power (thank you, snowstorm), I was hesitant to get on the scales today.

I am UNDER 200 for the first time in about 3/4 years. 30lbs from my goal weight and 27 days from the 40th bday. I feel pretty damned good about that. yay me

Congrats! That must feel absolutely awesome to get closer to one's goal like that.

[canmarielan]

Originally Posted by christie0918

After 3 days of no power (thank you, snowstorm), I was hesitant to get on the scales today.

I am UNDER 200 for the first time in about 3/4 years. 30lbs from my goal weight and 27 days from the 40th bday. I feel pretty damned good about that. yay me

Go you!!"!"!"

[Jess]

Originally Posted by christie0918

After 3 days of no power (thank you, snowstorm), I was hesitant to get on the scales today.

I am UNDER 200 for the first time in about 3/4 years. 30lbs from my goal weight and 27 days from the 40th bday. I feel pretty damned good about that. yay me

You are always my goal. No matter what weight. I am so incredibly proud and happy for you! Seeing how hard you have worked is nothing less than inspirational!

All of me...
Yours, Daddy

[canmarielan]

Originally Posted by Jess

You are always my goal. No matter what weight. I am so incredibly proud and happy for you! Seeing how hard you have worked is nothing less than inspirational!

All of me...
Yours, Daddy

Awwww, so cute


Anywho's. I'm fixing to get ready to go to the inlaws. Kassie has to take her Fur Baby who lives there to the vet, he apparently has an infected foot. Then I'm going to finish up some paperwork I've been putting off.

Then, hopefully I'm going to hang out with Belinda tonight

I friggin LOVE days off!!!

[Lady Jewel]

As many of you know I have been dealing with being pretty sick with pneumonia the past 2 weeks. Hence, I have not felt like cooking and the only thing my kid knows how to cook is pasta LOL. Sooooo...it has meant LOTS of take out/delivery. I gained 4 pounds and it REALLY pisses me off. I know, I know, I will get back on the wagon when I feel better. Gawd, I wish I could just wake up skinny LOL.


Warmly,
Jewel

[Lady Jewel]

Ok folks this weeks weight loss support group is on Thursday at 7pm PST/10pm EST. Topic for the meeting this week is: Emotional eating and how to prevent it.

Look forward to seeing all of YOU. If you need the password, PM me.