The Do You Work Out Zone

Passionaria · 04-18-2012, 06:14 PM

Trying to keep up my regime, there is a certain Ms Vickie's bathing suit I want to wear in a few months. I like water aerobics mostly because the water soothes me. I am about to have a cutting up my old bathing suit ritual I may make it official and call it the de-con-suit-sion letting go of the old lady blues.

sylvie · 04-18-2012, 06:54 PM

i can't even remember the last time i wore a bathing suit..
probably in my teenage years, maybe.. (that's sad)
But definitely a goal of mine, to have the confidence to wear a bathing suit, or a two piece bathing suit..

Today, i was talking about looking for a personal trainer.. my boss is a bodybuilder and another guy i work with also is.. And my boss was once a personal trainer so thought hmm, maybe he would know.. He offered to actually help me lose the last of my weight by developing a plan with me, himself.. He is going away for a month but once he is back, i'm much looking forward to this.. Also taking my co-worker up on his offer as well, he wasn't a personal trainer but i know he can offer me some things that will help me until my boss is back.

<---- happy, HAPPY girl..
i've lost 98 lbs so far, and am at 217 lbs.. Now i find i am losing more slowly, which is okay but.. i need to start toning areas, especially my arms.. loose skin is bothering me, a LOT.

sylvie · 05-12-2012, 07:43 AM

must.get.off.my.ass!

Seriously - could i be anymore unmotivated?
It's time for me to start pushing myself, i think..
Finding out there is no fairy who will drop off a pretty box full of motivation tied with a big ribbon on my front doorstep!

No fair... lol
Time to work on a program and get myself at it.. i miss the positive mind that comes with a kickass workout, especially after walking & hiking out in the fresh air..

Let's see:
Gym Membership: CHECK
Elliptical, treadmill, weights & gear at home: CHECK
Lake not even 5 mins away with beautiful trails: CHECK
Good sneakers: CHECK
Workout Buddies: CHECK
Ability to workout alone: CHECK

Excuses: CHECK
i've plenty of them - so time to scratch that one off and get my butt in gear again..

<----- girl who has GOT to get moving!

foxyshaman · 05-14-2012, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sylvie

must.get.off.my.ass!

Seriously - could i be anymore unmotivated?
It's time for me to start pushing myself, i think..
Finding out there is no fairy who will drop off a pretty box full of motivation tied with a big ribbon on my front doorstep!

No fair... lol
Time to work on a program and get myself at it.. i miss the positive mind that comes with a kickass workout, especially after walking & hiking out in the fresh air..

Let's see:
Gym Membership: CHECK
Elliptical, treadmill, weights & gear at home: CHECK
Lake not even 5 mins away with beautiful trails: CHECK
Good sneakers: CHECK
Workout Buddies: CHECK
Ability to workout alone: CHECK

Excuses: CHECK
i've plenty of them - so time to scratch that one off and get my butt in gear again..

<----- girl who has GOT to get moving!

It can be super hard to keep motivated. I can go off the rails at times too. I know you are sitting squarely in the procrastinate camp. While, I am not there personally to cheer you on, I am here electronically to cheer you on.

When I go through stages of not "doin what I need to do" I go back to the basics to try to nail that freaking issue that I am not looking at that wants me to fail. The Saboteur is alive and well in all of us. Sometimes I just need to sit quietly, ask to speak to it and try to figure it all out. If that does not work I go back to the CBT charts and start from square one. I don't always know that I am triggered. Or what is my trigger. Once I find out WHY I am dancing with The Saboteur, I can usually get off the dance floor.

Detectives. We are detectives!!!

I am in your corner cheering you on Sylvie!!!

chefhmboyrd · 05-14-2012, 12:40 PM

Uncle Daddy Boot Camp is in full effect.......
Ging and I got out to the gym this am at 5:30am (ugh)
but have to move more, eat less.
no specific goals for me, except keep the beef lean.........

Jess · 05-14-2012, 01:38 PM

I started a new regime of exercise this morning. It involves working on the core. It doesn't make me happy to realize that I have not paid attention to essential parts of my body for way too long. It amazes me that the floor is much harder than I remember it being.. ~curiouser and curiouser~

Glad to see this bumped. It's a good time for me to focus on me.

Thanks!

Morgan · 05-14-2012, 02:01 PM

I have been going to the gym almost every day for two months now and eating healthier. I am finally starting to see some really postitive results with my muscle tone, strength, endurance and mass. I do get frustrated about the time it is taking, but I know everday I will see impovement. My goal is to continually maintain a good exercise program because if I stop, I will be back to square one and I do not want to be there again. I am in better shape now at 51 than I have ever been, and that makes me feel really great.

Sachita · 05-14-2012, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jess

I started a new regime of exercise this morning. It involves working on the core. It doesn't make me happy to realize that I have not paid attention to essential parts of my body for way too long. It amazes me that the floor is much harder than I remember it being.. ~curiouser and curiouser~

Glad to see this bumped. It's a good time for me to focus on me.

Thanks!

Hey neighbor I just got a Cannondale from my niece. My old bike just needs tuned but is a nice beach type bike. I've been looking for someone to ride some of those trails.

I get in great shape during summer because I'm gardening, working outside, kayaking and eating fresh from the garden. Everyday I fill two gallon water buckets for the dogs and lift them. lol I also started back juicing and to be honest it will transform you!

Talon · 05-24-2012, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jess

I started a new regime of exercise this morning. It involves working on the core. It doesn't make me happy to realize that I have not paid attention to essential parts of my body for way too long. It amazes me that the floor is much harder than I remember it being.. ~curiouser and curiouser~

Glad to see this bumped. It's a good time for me to focus on me.

Thanks!

Wow..can I relate to this right now...the hard floor and the needing to focus on myself! The core is my least favorite to work on...but alas, it must be done or things begin to look a little lop-sided..*chuckle*

The most comfortable way I find to work on my core (at the gym or not) is the balance ball. Gives you a comfortable place for crunches, and trying to balance yourself on it engages more of your ab's and back. Now, if only they could come up with something for sit-ups and leg raises...

04-18-2012, 06:14 PM	#1
Passionaria Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Urban Bohemian : http://youtu.be/IM96Ch9Gx4A Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: She ran away with with the Gypsy's ✿ Posts: 2,519 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,316 Thanked 3,737 Times in 1,248 Posts Rep Power: 16689911	Trying to keep up my regime, there is a certain Ms Vickie's bathing suit I want to wear in a few months. I like water aerobics mostly because the water soothes me. I am about to have a cutting up my old bathing suit ritual I may make it official and call it the de-con-suit-sion letting go of the old lady blues. __________________ *Moon cat madness*

04-18-2012, 06:54 PM	#2
sylvie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mr Mtn's babygirl Preferred Pronoun?: girly, she Relationship Status: fiercely protected ♥ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Moving home in OR with Him VERY soooon !! Posts: 2,548 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,834 Thanked 7,501 Times in 1,850 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	i can't even remember the last time i wore a bathing suit.. probably in my teenage years, maybe.. (that's sad) But definitely a goal of mine, to have the confidence to wear a bathing suit, or a two piece bathing suit.. Today, i was talking about looking for a personal trainer.. my boss is a bodybuilder and another guy i work with also is.. And my boss was once a personal trainer so thought hmm, maybe he would know.. He offered to actually help me lose the last of my weight by developing a plan with me, himself.. He is going away for a month but once he is back, i'm much looking forward to this.. Also taking my co-worker up on his offer as well, he wasn't a personal trainer but i know he can offer me some things that will help me until my boss is back. <---- happy, HAPPY girl.. i've lost 98 lbs so far, and am at 217 lbs.. Now i find i am losing more slowly, which is okay but.. i need to start toning areas, especially my arms.. loose skin is bothering me, a LOT. __________________ my Mantra: i am letting go of angers, continuing to find forgiveness, welcoming inner peace & deserving of it all. my facebook weight loss page: http://www.facebook.com/asyllyjourney

05-12-2012, 07:43 AM	#3
sylvie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mr Mtn's babygirl Preferred Pronoun?: girly, she Relationship Status: fiercely protected ♥ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Moving home in OR with Him VERY soooon !! Posts: 2,548 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,834 Thanked 7,501 Times in 1,850 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	must.get.off.my.ass! Seriously - could i be anymore unmotivated? It's time for me to start pushing myself, i think.. Finding out there is no fairy who will drop off a pretty box full of motivation tied with a big ribbon on my front doorstep! No fair... lol Time to work on a program and get myself at it.. i miss the positive mind that comes with a kickass workout, especially after walking & hiking out in the fresh air.. Let's see: Gym Membership: CHECK Elliptical, treadmill, weights & gear at home: CHECK Lake not even 5 mins away with beautiful trails: CHECK Good sneakers: CHECK Workout Buddies: CHECK Ability to workout alone: CHECK Excuses: CHECK i've plenty of them - so time to scratch that one off and get my butt in gear again.. <----- girl who has GOT to get moving! __________________ my Mantra: i am letting go of angers, continuing to find forgiveness, welcoming inner peace & deserving of it all. my facebook weight loss page: http://www.facebook.com/asyllyjourney

05-14-2012, 12:40 PM	#5
chefhmboyrd Senior Member How Do You Identify?: man Preferred Pronoun?: beef Relationship Status: Uncle Daddy Snap Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: nashvegas Posts: 1,607 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,411 Thanked 2,846 Times in 898 Posts Rep Power: 14271905	Uncle Daddy Bootcamp Uncle Daddy Boot Camp is in full effect....... Ging and I got out to the gym this am at 5:30am (ugh) but have to move more, eat less. no specific goals for me, except keep the beef lean......... __________________ what's a cowboy got to do to get a drink around here?

05-14-2012, 02:01 PM	#7
Morgan Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, hy, hym, does not matter Relationship Status: I am enjoying life.... Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 643 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,753 Thanked 1,604 Times in 411 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	I have been going to the gym almost every day for two months now and eating healthier. I am finally starting to see some really postitive results with my muscle tone, strength, endurance and mass. I do get frustrated about the time it is taking, but I know everday I will see impovement. My goal is to continually maintain a good exercise program because if I stop, I will be back to square one and I do not want to be there again. I am in better shape now at 51 than I have ever been, and that makes me feel really great. __________________ “If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left is compromise.” Robert Fritz

05-14-2012, 01:38 PM	#6
Jess Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: decidedly indifferent Preferred Pronoun?: other Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Patrick Springs, VA Posts: 2,812 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,247 Thanked 5,700 Times in 1,682 Posts Rep Power: 0	I started a new regime of exercise this morning. It involves working on the core. It doesn't make me happy to realize that I have not paid attention to essential parts of my body for way too long. It amazes me that the floor is much harder than I remember it being.. ~curiouser and curiouser~ Glad to see this bumped. It's a good time for me to focus on me. Thanks!